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BOSS PROPELLER [4 records]

Record 1 2018-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Turbines
  • Propulsion of Water-Craft
CONT

Two of these devices, the propeller boss cap fin (PBCF) and propeller cap turbine (PCT), can be added to the propeller’s rear in place of the normal boss cap; both perform the identical function of recapturing some of the rotational energy generated by the propeller.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Turbines
  • Propulsion des bateaux

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shipbuilding

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions navales

Spanish

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Record 3 1994-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
  • Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
OBS

the central part fixed on the propeller shaft and carrying the blades; when integral with the propeller, it is called the "boss".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
  • Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
  • Mandos de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
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Record 4 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien

Spanish

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