A METHOD FOR SYNTHESIS AND SELECTION OF PROPULSION PLANTS FOR SUBMARINES

Abstract

New concepts for submarine propulsion plants are continuously being presented to the Navy for review and possible application. An analytical method is now being used to determine the effect of power plant weight and thermal efficiency on the cruising radius, speed, and vessel displacement. A mathematical model representing the propulsion plant and vessel hull was prepared and, by means of a digital computer, the effects of varying several design parameters were studied. By comparing the predicted performance of several types of power plants with the results of the computer study it is possible to select those which justify further development for Navy use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 19, 1964
Accession Number
AD0602102

Entities

People

  • James F. Blose
  • Joseph F. Mccartney

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Calorific Value
  • Combustion
  • Combustion Chambers
  • Diesel Engines
  • Energy
  • Energy Storage
  • Fuel Cells
  • Fuel Efficiency
  • Fuels
  • Gas Turbines
  • Heat Engines
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Ships
  • Submarine Hulls
  • Submarines
  • Turbines

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Marine Hydrodynamics
  • Software Engineering