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    Cavitation tunnel
    Cavitation tunnel
    A facility used for propeller cavitation tests. This is a vertical water circuit with large diameter pipes. A parallel inflow is established.
    Cylinder head, cylinder cover
    Cylinder head, cylinder cover
    A metal casting which fits over a cylinder.
    Combined diesel-electric and gas turbine (CODAG) propulsion
    Combined diesel-electric and gas turbine (CODAG) propulsion
    A hybrid machinery system with a gas turbine and diesel engines driving generators to create electric power for both propulsion and the hotel side.
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