Reed's Practical Mathematics for Marine Engineers: First and Second Class |
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acceleration ampéres B.T.U. per lb beam boiler bottom cent centimetres centre of gravity co-efficient compression connecting rod constant crank cubic feet cubic foot cubic inches cylinder density diagram displacement distance draught efficiency electrical efficiency engine equal feet long feet per sec feet per second Find foot lb fresh water friction gram heat horizontal horse power hour inch absolute inches diameter inches long knots Latent heat length load maximum mean effective pressure mechanical efficiency miles multiply nautical miles ohms P₁ piston plate port pounds pump quantity R₁ R₂ radians radius resistance revolutions per minute rivets sea water shaft ship side Simpson's rule Sine specific gravity speed square inch steam strength stress stroke surface T₁ T₂ Take moments tank temperature Total triangle v₁ valve velocity vertical vessel volts volume weight