Submarine Propulsion Systems

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Abstract:

This report considers several possible methods of driving submarines submerged. Of the considered methods, many are of no value, while engineering analysis of others shows that systems can be developed which would make possible the design and construction of submarines having military characteristics greatly superior to the present storage battery submarines. It is concluded that two systems, in addition to the electrolytic gas system now being studied at this Laboratory, warrant development; these are: (a) The heat-storage system; in this; heat is stored in hot substances and used to generate steam for submerged propulsion; (b) The Diesel-liquid oxygen system; in this, the liquid oxygen is generated and stored for use in driving the Diesel engines submerged.

Author(s):
Lunn, E. G.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
Funding Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Formal Report
Publication Date:
1935 Nov 15
Pagination:
52

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL-RP-1216
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
chemistry, gases, heat energy, energy, propulsion systems, chemical synthesis, engineers, feed water, energy storage, heat of fusion, hot water, ionic liquids, latent heat, liquids, materials laboratories, combustion, compressors
Keyword(s):
Submarine Propulsion systems, ELECTRIC BATTERIES, cruising radius of submarines, subilerged propulsion of submarines, compressed air engine, high-pressure tanks
Subject Categories:
Power Production and Energy Conversion (Nonpropulsive); Propulsion, Engines and Fuels
Creation Date:
2021 Oct 15
Update Date:
2022 Jan 19