Marine Propellers and Propulsion

by John Carlton

Overview

Marine Propellers and Propulsion, Fourth Edition, offers comprehensive, cutting edge coverage to equip marine engineers, naval architects or anyone involved in propulsion and hydrodynamics with essential job knowledge. Propulsion technology is a complex, multidisciplinary topic with design, construction, operational and research implications. Drawing on experience from a long and varied career in consulting, research, design and technical investigation, John Carlton examines hydrodynamic theory, materials and mechanical considerations, and design, operation and performance. Connecting essential theory to practical problems in design, analysis and operational efficiency, the book is an invaluable resource, packed with hard-won insights, detailed specifications and data.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780080549231
Publisher:	Butterworth-Heinemann
Publication date:	04/01/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	560
File size:	21 MB
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About the Author

John Carlton is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and Professor of Marine Engineering at City University, London. He recently served as the 109th President of the IMarEST and was formerly Global Head of Marine Technology and Investigations at Lloyd’s Register. Over a long and distinguished career he has authored more than a hundred technical papers and articles on marine technology, received numerous awards, chaired international committees and contributed to various government and naval initiatives on maritime matters.

Table of Contents

1. The early development of the screw propeller
2. Propulsion systems
3. Propeller geometry
4. The propeller environment
5. The wake field
6. Propeller performance characteristics
7. Theoretical methods – basic concepts
8. Theoretical methods – propeller theories
9. Cavitation
10. Propeller noise
11. Propeller–ship interaction
12. Ship resistance and propulsion
13. Thrust augmentation devices
14. Transverse thrusters
15. Azimuthing and podded propulsors
16. Waterjet propulsion
17. Full-scale trials
18. Propeller materials
19. Propeller blade strength
20. Propeller manufacture
21. Propeller blade vibration
22. Propeller design
23. Operational problems
24. Service performance and analysis
25. Propeller tolerances and inspection
26. Propeller maintenance and repair

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The eagerly anticipated new edition of the most comprehensive book available on marine propellers and propulsion

Editorial Reviews

"The third edition of this text/reference for marine engineers, naval architects, and students studying propulsion and hydrodynamics is updated to cover the latest theory, best practices, legislation, and industry standards since 2007. There is new material on the physics of cavitation development and collapse, erosive effects on propeller materials, and the effects of shipping activity on the behavior of marine mammals." —Reference and Research Book News, December 2013

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