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Hi guys this is random question basicly caused by a deckie getting involved with engines.
Does anyone know how to convert Kilowatts to thrust in tonnes?
Cheers
Does anyone know how to convert Kilowatts to thrust in tonnes?
Cheers
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0.74 kW = 1 HP and also 100 HP = 1 Tonne of force (and hence 74kW = 1 Tonne Force).Originally posted by gadget123 View Post
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Cheers thats not giving me the right answers I think I need to do some more research.
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kW to thrust in tonnes? I don't understand your question. Are you trying to find a tug's bollard pull or something?'... English is about as pure as a cribhouse whore. We don't
just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages
down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for
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Not so much the gearing as the efficiency of the propellor(although that may be impacted by how fast the machinery spins it). I'm not sure the thrust is a helpful measure(it's easy to measure though!); what data do you have? Ideally take what speeds are generated by what sail thrusts, then compare with what engine power levels are required for the same speeds. It's not a terribly accurate way of doing it, but for practical purposes good enough.'... English is about as pure as a cribhouse whore. We don't
just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages
down alleyways to beat them unconscious and rifle their pockets for
new vocabulary.' - James Davis NicollComment
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way too many variables, hull form, draft, wind speed, machinery type and efficiency. Ah and a hope the wind is blowing in from roughly the direction you plan to need it from, so ship still needs to have the correct engine power etc, for those times when there is no wind or it's the wrong sort of wind, to keep schedule etc, at best it save "some fuel" but theres a reason it has taken off (pun intended)
There wont be a straight conversion, which is often how the green lobby gets away with reen washing subject, like the current fav about how good wind farms are, apart from when its either too windy or ermm no wind, green wash.Trust me I'm a Chief.
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