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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Inland Waterways Ships, July 2022 - Main and Auxiliary Machinery - Main Propulsion Shafting - Scope

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The requirements of this Chapter relate, in particular, to formulae for determining the diameters of shafting for main propulsion installations, but requirements for couplings, coupling bolts, keys, keyways, sternbushes and other associated components are also included. The diameters may require to be modified as a result of alignment considerations and vibration characteristics, see Pt 5, Ch 6 Shaft Vibration and Alignment, or the inclusion of stress raisers, other than those contained in this Chapter.

Parent topic: Chapter 4 Main Propulsion Shafting
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