Basic principles of ship propulsion

This paper provides the reader with an understanding of how the hull and propeller affect the engine running conditions and vice versa.

The paper offers insight into how to design the most efficient propulsion plant, and explains how this task can be supported by applying the new engine selection spiral.
This revised edition also includes a new section on the environmental regulations implemented over the past years.
The effects of these regulations are reflected in three examples on the application of the engine selection spiral.