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Principles of naval engineering - Historic Naval Ships Association

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PRINCIPLES OF NAVAL ENGINEERINGSTEAMINLET^J^Figure 12-16.— Arrangement <strong>of</strong> nozzle control valves.147,96Flexible CouplingsPropulsion turbine shafts are connected tothe reduction gears by flexible couplings whichare designed to take care <strong>of</strong> very slight misalignmentbetween the two units. Flexible couplingsare discussed in chapter 5 <strong>of</strong> this text.Reduction GearsFigure 12-17.— Nozzle diaphragm.96.19Reduction gears for propulsion turbine installationsare described and illustrated inchapter 5 <strong>of</strong> this text. At this point, it is importantmerely to note that turbines must operateat relatively high speeds for maximum efficiency,while propellers must operate at lower speedsfor maximum efficiency. Reduction gears areused to allow both turbine and propeller to332

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