Marine propellers and propulsion J. S. Carlton

The early development of the screw propeller -- Propulsion systems -- Propeller geometry -- The propeller environment -- The wake field -- Propeller performance characterístics -- Theoretical methods - basic concepts -- Theoretical methods - propeller theories -- Cavitation -- Propeller noise -- Propeller-ship interaction -- Ship resistance and propulsion -- Thrust augmentation devices -- Transverse thrusters -- Azimuthing and podded propulsors -- Waterjet propulsion -- Full-scale trials -- Propeller materials -- Propeller blade strength -- Propeller manufacture -- Propeller blade vibration -- Propeller design -- Operational problems -- Service performance and analysis -- Propeller tolerance and inspection.