Section 4 Design and construction
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Naval Ships, January 2023 - Volume 2 Machinery and Engineering Systems - Part 3 Transmission Systems - Chapter 1 Gearing - Section 4 Design and construction

Section 4 Design and construction

Parent topic: Chapter 1 Gearing

4.1 General

4.1.1 Documents relevant to the design, construction, installation, testing and operation of gears are:

  1. LR's Rules for Gearing, see Sections 5 to 9 and Vol 2, Pt 1, Ch 3, 10 Gearing

  2. The gearing manufacturer's recommendations.

4.1.2 The overall performance of gears installed in ships is to be demonstrated to conform with the performance criteria specified. If necessary, tests may be carried out in conjunction with the ship's operational pattern.

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