Water prepulsion system outlet channel end section and main channel modifications for marine and commercial vessels

• Main Authors: PATRICIA ANN BOOTH, GRAHAM MERVYN BOOTH
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 17.09.2008
• Subjects: MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING; PERFORMING OPERATIONS; RELATED EQUIPMENT; SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; TRANSPORTING

An outlet channel for a water jet propulsion system comprises a first section 5, where water enters the channel, having a constant cross-sectional area, with a first stepped restriction point 1 linking said first section to a second section 4 with a smaller but constant cross-sectional area. The sec...