propulsion system

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meaningsofpropulsionandsystem

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propulsion
noun[U]
uk
/prəˈpʌl.ʃən/us
/prəˈpʌl.ʃən/
a force that pushes ...
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system
noun
uk
/ˈsɪs.təm/us
/ˈsɪs.təm/
a set of connected things or devices that ...
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(Definition ofpropulsionandsystemfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It also includes fault-tolerant control of a chemical process, and of a shippropulsionsystem, and of a steam generator.
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I understand that the nuclearpropulsionsystemwas not damaged.
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To qualify under the scheme, the conversion has to involve radical alteration to the hull, the cargo plan or thepropulsionsystem.
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The new ones must be doublehulled with twin engine rooms, dualpropulsionsystemwith separate cargo bay and equipped with the necessary electronic devices.
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The programme will reduce the through life costs of the aircraftpropulsionsystemby increasing engine reliability and availability.
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These were associated with thepropulsionsystem, air conditioning and chilled water plant, the side ramp and some other equipments and systems.
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When travelling at that speed, thepropulsionsystembecomes a problem.
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I also believe that we need to look at thepropulsionsystemof our ships.
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Another new feature is the combined gas and electricpropulsionsystem.
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I know that the jetpropulsionsystemis more efficient at high altitudes, but it might be capable of adaptation for flying boats.
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The jetpropulsionsystemmay help us enormously in air development after the war.
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The conversion must entail the radical alteration of the hull, the cargo plan or thepropulsionsystem.
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During this procedure a member of the ship's company was caught in a large spill of very hot water from the ship'spropulsionsystemcausing him to suffer burns.
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Our industry will be at the forefront of developments in the aircraft's new technology, including a carbon composite and metallic hybrid wing and a newpropulsionsystem.
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Both the design of and the procedures for operating thepropulsionsystemof our nuclear-powered warships are such that a nuclear reactor accident is a most remote possibility.
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