Catapult Lube Oil Flashcards
Purpose of the catapult lube oil system
To receive, store, and transfer lube oil from storage tank to the catapult ready service tanks
The lube oil is a separate and what system?
Independent
What is the lube oil system composed of ?
- storage tank
- pumps
- valves
- piping
Where does the lube oil pump take suction from?
Lube oil manifolds that are connected to the lube oil storage tank
Lube oil storage tank
Used to store lube oil
Where is the lube oil storage tank located ?
2 MMR
What is the capacity of the lube tank
6000 gallons
Where does the lube oil tank overflow ?
Into the oily waste system
How many catapult ready service tanks?
4
Sounding tube cap is attached to manhole cover but ?
There is no tube inside the tank
TLI
A bartons gauge is installed to indicate the capacity of the tank in gallons
Steam valve
Installed on the side of the storage tank and provides a means of warming the lube oil
Thermometer
Installed in side of the tank and on the suction line to provide a means for gauging the temperature of lube oil inside of tank
Pumps operating capacity
A rotary vane type of pump , positive displacement, sliding non metallic vanes
- 20 GPM @ 70 psi with a relief of 80 psi.
- 10 inch suction lift
How many vanes and pushrods
4 vanes
2 pushrods