Exam Question
A ship of 15000 tonne displacement has an Admiralty Coefficient, based on shaft power of 420. The mechanical efficiency of the machinery is 83%, shaft losses 6%, propeller efficiency 65% and QPC 0.71. At a particular speed the thrust power is 2550 kW. Calculate: (16)
(i) Indicated power.
(ii) Effective power.
(iii) Ship speed.
