A geared turbine unit delivers 18500 kw at the bull gear coupling at full power with a propeller shaft speed of 400 rpm. Under these conditions, the mechanical losses total 925 kw. At 35km/hr, the propeller makes 200 rpm and the shaft power is 2000 kw. Assume the mechanical losses vary as the square of the rpm and a) find the mechanical efficiency of the unit at full power b) find the estimated mechanical efficiency at this speed.

A geared turbine unit delivers 18500 kw at the bull gear coupling at full power with a propeller shaft speed of 400 rpm. Under these conditions, the mechanical losses total 925 kw. At 35km/hr, the propeller makes 200 rpm and the shaft power is 2000 kw. Assume the mechanical losses vary as the square of the rpm and a) find the mechanical efficiency of the unit at full power b) find the estimated mechanical efficiency at this speed.

Elements Of Electromagnetics

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