Lightweight Diesel Applications in the United States Coast Guard U. S. Coast Guard

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Parker, E. L., author.

Conference Name:

National Powerplant and Transportation Meetings (1966-10-17 : Chicago, Illinois, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1966

Summary:

This paper describes the need and potential for lightweight diesel powerplants for marine usage and discusses briefly the Coast Guard's effort in this area.The diesel engine provides reduced fire hazard and low operating costs, but contemporary diesels cannot deliver the power requirements necessary for high speed operations. The Coast Guard's test program of special turbocharged engines is described, as is the development of a prototype engine of low specific weight

Notes:

Vendor supplied data

Publisher Number:

660467

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license