Introduction to naval engineering - Blank, David A., 1948-; Richardson, David J.; Bock, Arthur E., 1916- (Annapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, 1985)
Fundamentals. Introduction -- Thermodynamics and heat transfer -- Steam propulsion. The main steam cycle -- Oil-fired boilers -- Water-side and steam-side systems of the 1200-psi D-type boiler -- Firesides and support systems of the 1200-psi D-type boiler -- Nuclear power -- Main propulsion turbines, auxiliary turbines, and shafting components -- The main condensate system -- The main feed system -- Reciprocating internal combustion engines. Reciprocating internal combustion engines -- Gas turbine propulsion. Gas turbine engines -- Marine propulsion plants -- Comparison of naval propulsion plants -- Service systems. Distilling and purification plants -- Hydraulics -- Fundamental electrical theory -- Shipboard electrical distribution -- Air compressors -- Refrigeration and air conditioning -- Ship layout and construction. Ship construction -- Shipboard piping systems -- Ship stability and damage control. Ship stability and buoyancy -- Overall stability -- Causes of impaired stability -- Damage control and the damage control organization -- Principles of practical damage control -- Defense against NBC attack -- Miscellaneous. Pumps and fans -- Engineering documentation -- Appendix. Temperature and pressure -- Glossary.
"Original edition edited by Edward F. Gritzen."
Keywords: Ingeniería marina