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Category: Engine Room Operations

BOILER CONTROL SYSTEM

Posted on September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 By admin No Comments on BOILER CONTROL SYSTEM
BOILER CONTROL SYSTEM

The burner is of the rotary cup type and so does not require any atomising steam or air supply. Control  air is needed for valve actuation  and purging and an electrical  supply  is required  to operate  the rotary cup drive motor. Combustion air is supplied by means of an electrically driven forced draught fan. The…

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DIGITAL GOVERNOR

Posted on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 By admin No Comments on DIGITAL GOVERNOR
DIGITAL GOVERNOR

The Electronic Governor System is a control system designed to accurately maintain the output shaft speed of the main propulsion engine to a given order. The governor consists of a microprocessor unit at the engine revolution control part and a fast response electrical servomotor with reduction gear at the actuator part. The servomotor unit is…

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MAIN ENGINE PROTECTING SYSTEM

Posted on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 By admin No Comments on MAIN ENGINE PROTECTING SYSTEM
MAIN ENGINE PROTECTING SYSTEM

The engine protecting system (EPS) is designed to monitor the ship’s main engine performance and speed, then control the engine protection functions, such as shutdown and slowdown, if the engine’s monitored operations exceed defined limits. The protecting system provides the following control and monitoring facilities: Control of: •    Emergency stop •    Engine shutdown •    Engine…

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MAIN ENGINE MANOEUVRING CONTROL

Posted on September 5, 2023September 5, 2023 By admin No Comments on MAIN ENGINE MANOEUVRING CONTROL
MAIN ENGINE MANOEUVRING CONTROL

Introduction The Bridge Maneuvering System is a bridge maneuvering system used for the remote control of the ship’s main diesel engine which is connected to a fixed pitch propeller. The maneuvering system allows for remote engine control from the bridge or engine control room. Control may be transferred between these stations and may also be…

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Emergency Fire Pump

Posted on June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 By admin No Comments on Emergency Fire Pump
Emergency Fire Pump

The emergency fire pump is located in the emergency fire pump space inside the steering gear flat. The pump is used to supply the fire main when the fire and GS pumps in the engine room are unable to do so and to supply the driving water for the foam system. It is an electrically…

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GENERAL SERVICE AIR SYSTEM

Posted on June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 By admin No Comments on GENERAL SERVICE AIR SYSTEM
GENERAL SERVICE AIR SYSTEM

The general service air system is supplied by one electric motor driven air compressor operating at a pressure of 6.9MPa. The compressor discharges to a 3.0m3 air receiver and is controlled by the pressure in the receiver with the machine loading and unloading as required. The compressor is fitted inside an acoustic casing that is…

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STARTING AIR SYSTEM

Posted on June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 By admin No Comments on STARTING AIR SYSTEM
STARTING AIR SYSTEM

The starting air system is supplied by two main starting air compressors that supply two 5.0m3 starting air receivers. The compressors are of the two stage reciprocating type and are cooled by fresh water from the fresh water cooling system. A three-way temperature controlled valve is used to regulate the flow of water to the…

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STEERING GEAR

Posted on June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 By admin No Comments on STEERING GEAR
STEERING GEAR

The steering gear consists of two rams and four cylinders that are driven by two electrically driven pumps. The pumps are of the variable displacement axial piston type of swashplate design for closed circuit transmissions and are contained in separate oil tanks. The steering gear is capable of operating as two totally isolated steering systems…

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DOMESTIC  FRESH WATER SYSTEM

Posted on June 17, 2023June 17, 2023 By admin No Comments on DOMESTIC  FRESH WATER SYSTEM
DOMESTIC  FRESH WATER SYSTEM

Fresh water for domestic use is stored in the fresh water tank located in the steering gear room. Drinking water is supplied by a separate system and the drinking water is stored in the drinking water tank also located in the steering gear room. Fresh water and drinking water is pumped to the tanks from…

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DOMESTIC  REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

Posted on June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 By admin No Comments on DOMESTIC  REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
DOMESTIC  REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

Cooling for the meat/fish, vegetable and dairy rooms is provided by a direct expansion R-404a refrigeration system. The plant is automatic and consists of two compressors, two condensers and an evaporator coil in each of the three cold and cool rooms; the lobby is cooled by the refrigerant return coil from the vegetable room. During…

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