Sharpen your naval engineering skills with proven exam questions and solutions.
This classic reference gathers numerous problems and worked hints on the marine steam-engine, valve areas, piston geometry, pressures, and propeller calculations. It’s ideal for students and professionals preparing for aircraft and shipboard engineering assessments.
Compiled as a practical study aid, the book presents exam-style questions with clear solutions and notes. It covers fundamental calculations for pistons, cylinders, valve areas, engine pressures, and the basic math behind steam efficiency and propulsion. The material is structured to reinforce core concepts through worked examples and step-by-step answers.
- Curated problems spanning circumference, areas, and diameters of valves, pistons, and rings
- Worked solutions that illuminate reasoning for gas pressures, steam, and vacuum effects
- Propulsion topics including screw propellers, pitch, and slip calculations
- Practical exercises aligned with historical naval engineering practices
Ideal for readers studying marine engineering, naval architecture, or preparing for technical exams in propulsion and steam systems.