A ship traveling18mph requires2,500hp at the propeller, which turns at80rpm.The thrust collars on the propeller shaft are18in.in
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A ship traveling 18 mph requires 2,500 hp at the propeller, which turns at 80 rpm. The thrust collars on the propeller shaft are 18 in. in outside diameter and 12 in. in inside diameter. Assume the coefficient of friction to be 0.08 and the permissible pressure on the bearing surfaces to be
50 psi.
a. Determine the number of thrust collars required.
b. Determine the power lost m the bearing.
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