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Cap 6 - Propulsion Selection - Types - Coggle Diagram
Cap 6 - Propulsion Selection - Types
Reciprocating Steam Engine
Easily reversed
Too heavy plant
Low power/cylinder
High fuel consumption
Steam Turbine
Low fuel consumption
Nonreversible
need gears to match propeller
Connects
To propeller
To generator
Turbogenerator
Diesel Engine
High power
High torque
Low fuel consumption
Reversible
Connects
To propeller
needs to match it
To Generator
Gas Turbine
Only on Naval Ships
For full power purpose
High speed vessels
Nuclear
"Same" as steam turbine
nuclear reactor