| Essential Question | Level of Thinking |
| What are the different types of reduction gears and their normal applications? | |
| How is the size of a reduction gear estimated? | |
| What are the sources of corrosion of reduction gears and what is done for mitigation? | |
| What are the auxiliary systems needed to support a reduction gear? | |
| What are the different types of couplings used to connect to prime movers and propeller shafts? | |
| What are the different types of clutches that are typically used with reduction gears? | |
EDQP D-420 EDQP Study Paper Propulsion System Design
SNAME TR Bulletin 3-43 Guide to Propulsion Reduction Gear Alignment and Installation
SNAME TR Bulletin 3-50 Guide on the Application of Marine Propulsion Drive Train Flexible Couplings
MIT OpenCourseWare Marine Power and Propulsion
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