NSCC SEAMAN MODULE TWO SHIPS STEERING AND SPEED








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NSCC SEAMAN MODULE TWO SHIP’S STEERING AND SPEED CONTROL EQUIPMENT By ENS MATTHEW LANDRY, NSCC USS JOSEPH P KENNEDY, JR (DD 850) DIVISION FOR USE WITH CHAPTER 2, PAGES 2 -5 TO 2 -10 OF NAVEDTRA 14067
Enabling Objectives • Identify and explain the operation and usage of the ship’s steering and control equipment COMPASS : : http: //compass. seacadets. org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps
Steering Engines • Two types of steering engines – Electromechanical (found on small ships, requires great maintenance) – Electrohydraulical (found on most current ships) Example: Single-ram electrohydraulical steering gear system COMPASS : : http: //compass. seacadets. org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps
How the Steering Engine Works • Helm sends an electric signal to the receiving unit • Mechanical signal sent to the running pump • The running pumps oil (hydraulic fluid) into the port/starboard cylinder • Ram forces the rudder to move in proper direction COMPASS : : http: //compass. seacadets. org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps
Emergency/Safety Steering Gear • Electrohydraulic gear is provided with standby pumping unit • Trick wheel (turn by hand) – Very slow – Rudder only turns small amount for each revolution of the wheel • Rudder limits – – Can only be turned 35° to either side of center “FULL RUDDER” is only 30° Extra 5 is used in emergencies Never put the rudder hard over unless ordered – it can cause the rudder to jam against the stops! COMPASS : : http: //compass. seacadets. org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps
Rudder Angle Indicator • Shows actual position of the rudder • Directs emergency after steering during emergency – Use control knob to send orders to aft steering – Push button rings a bell to notify after steering of course change COMPASS : : http: //compass. seacadets. org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps
Engine Order Telegraph (EOT) • Communicates speed orders to the engine room • Ship with one engine has an EOT with one handle • Ship with two engines has an EOT with two handles COMPASS : : http: //compass. seacadets. org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps
Engine Revolution Telegraph • Also called the “propeller order indicator/transmitter” – Enables lee helmsman to make minor changes in speed – Shows revolutions per minute (RPM) of engine • Located near the EOT • Table of RPM per knot is posted nearby • When not in use, ERT is set to “ 999” – Indicates ship is on “maneuvering bells” (EOT) COMPASS : : http: //compass. seacadets. org/ U. S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps