Introduction to naval engineering /
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Annapolis, Md. :
Naval Institute Press,
©1985.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
| Series: | Fundamentals of naval science series
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Table of Contents:
- 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.