Engineering intro

Question 1

What are the 5 Engineering components?​

Answer 1

Propulsion​

Steering​

Electrical​

Auxiliaries​

Navigation/Combat Systems​

Question 2

Major engineering systems of the ships of the RCN? CPF (HALIFAX CLASS)​ (5)

Answer 2

1. CODOG (2 GT for speed and power, 1 PDE for cruising.
2. 2-5-bladed CRPP (controllable, reversible, pitch propellers)​
3. 1 rudder amidships between the two propellers.
4. Steering system at 3 operating locations​
5. 4 diesel generators

Question 3

Major engineering systems of the ships of the RCN? MCDV​

Answer 3

1. 4 Diesel Alternator
2. 2 z-drive
   (propulsion and steering​)
3. The diesel alternators also provide electricity for ship’s use, with a back-up diesel generator​
4. limited CSE equipment, and few to no dedicated CSE personnel to maintain it​

Question 4

Major engineering systems of the ships of the RCN? ORCA CLASS

Answer 4

1. CODOD:
   2 diesel engines drive to independent fixed pitch propellers. Troll function is fitted to maximize the engines power​
2. 2 small semi-balanced rudders placed directly astern of the propellers.
3. Steering system is set up for maximum redundancy with several control modes and 2 operating locations​
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4. 3 diesel generators produce electricity which is fed into 1 switchboard and distributed throughout the ship​

​5. Full range of CSE equipment:​

Raytheon surface/navigation radar​

Mechanical gyro compass​

GPS​

Short and long range communications equipment​

Question 5

How those systems are maintained?​

Answer 5

• Planned maintenance (schedule)
• Routine maintenance (something breaks or malfunctions)