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Old 02-10-2011, 01:18 PM   #20
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Not Twins

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KJ wrote:
Would the size (displacement?)*dictate at which point a single engine*would no longer be practical
Most oil tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, etc. are single engine.

Here is the diesel engine in the single-engine container ship, Emma Maersk, I believe still the largest container ship in the world.* Note the fellow up on the top gallery of the engine preparing to start it with the optional pull-cord.






-- Edited by Marin on Thursday 10th of February 2011 03:29:30 PM
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