MSE Flashcards
What are the regulations governing the discharge of Dirty Bilge, Clean Bilge, Galley Slop, and Sewage tanks? What is the reference?
Clean & Dirty Bilge: Discharge occurs at the greatest possible distance from the coastline (if possible outside 12 nm) while submarine underway at a minimum of 4 knots. Maximum of 50 % of tank contents
Galley Slop: >3 nm from any coastline
Sewage: >12 nm from the nearest land
VIC SEMS
What modes of operation are available for the periscopes?
Remote, Local, Manual
What does SCC stand for in the context of periscope operation?
Submarine Control Center
What is the procedure for raising/lowering periscopes using TTVC?
Press ATTACK SELECT push button on TTVC, then select PERI RAISE or PERI LOWER
What does the Emergency Lower switch not affect?
It will not lower the Attack or Search periscope
What is the local control method for the AJU - Comm Mast?
Hydel (raise/lower)
What safety measure must be followed before putting the radar on standby?
Switch on SCC panel must be put to RAISE
What is shared with the radar mast at the flushing connection?
Comm mast
What must be lubricated before raising/lowering Snort Induction and Snort Exhaust?
Bearings must be lubricated with water
What is the control method for the Diesel Exhaust in Remote mode?
SCC (raise/lower, Emergency Lower)
What powers hull penetrating masts?
Main Hydraulics
What is the consequence of losing 24V Gr 1?
Periscope control from SCC and TTVC is lost
Fill in the blank: The _______ must be lubricated before and when being raised and lowered in harbour.
Snort Induction and Snort Exhaust mast bearings
What is the local control method for the 2x UMM Mast?
Hydel (raise/lower)
What is the primary function of the Emergency Lower switch?
To lower equipment in emergency situations
What happens if 24V Gr 2 is lost?
Emergency lower switch inoperable, periscope local/remote switchbox inoperable
What is the manual method for operating the periscopes?
Using flushing connection / Tangye Hand Pump
What is the purpose of the High Pressure (HP) Air System?
To compress, process, store and distribute dry, pressurized air
What is the pressure at which air is stored in the reservoir bottles?
280 bar
What is the capacity of each air reservoir in the HP Air System?
0.258 m³
How many main storage group reservoirs are there in total?
Twelve
Where is the dedicated air reservoir located? For what?
Inside M port. Afterplanes in Air Emergency
What is the function of the group isolation valves?
The group isolation valves incorporate an anti-dieseling device designed to prevent diesel type ignition by ensuring that when being opened, the pressure on either side of a valve is adjusted slowly thereby preventing pressure surges in the pipework.
How can the group isolation valves be operated?
Shut hydraulically from the Ship Control Console but only opened manually
What is the role of the non-return valves in the air supply system?
To allow independent operation of port and starboard halves and prevent loss of air
What is the rating of each HP Air Compressor in terms of free air delivery?
102 m³ per hour
At what pressure do the HP Air Compressors operate?
280 bar
What type of cooling do the HP Air Compressors use?
Fresh water cooling
What type of air dryer is used in the HP Air System?
Twin tower, heat reactivated desiccant type
What happens to the air after passing through the screw down non-return valve?
It normally passes through flexible pipes to the air dryer
Fill in the blank: The compressors are directly driven by _______.
DC motors
What is the speed rating of the HP Air Compressors?
1160 rpm
What are the interfaces of the HP Air System?
- VPDC supply to compressors
- 24V grade 1 supply to hull valves & GIVs
- Fresh Water Cooling of compressors
- Main Hydraulic supply to GIVs
Purpose of AV&B System
The function of the system is to provide air from the HP Air System,
through forward and after reducing stations to:
a. A 28bar air main running the full length of the submarine
b. A number of local reducing stations connected directly or through other reducing stations to the main
c. Arrangements for pressurising and venting various tanks
and services.
Purpose of the HP, LP, and Emergency Blow system
The function of the system is to blow the main ballast tanks with air, in
order to raise the submarine to the surface. Under normal conditions,
the HP Air is utilized to raise the submarine and, as a means of
conserving HP Air, the raising operation is completed by the LP Blow
System.
Emergency surfacing is achieved with air supplied from emergency
bottle groups
Purpose of LP Blows system
- Evacuate the main ballast tanks of seawater to achieve full buoyancy.
- Purge the submarine of contaminants such as smoke
- Surface the submarine from PD
- Enable the conduct of vacuum tests
Purpose of EBS and BIBS
EBS- Supply filtered air to emergency breathing manifolds and quick release couplings
BIBS- Provide dedicated supply of diver quality air for escape purposes
Why does MHP and EHP have AV&B connection?
To ensure no air is sucked into the line that leads to the pump and for emptying and flushing the rep tank.
What are fire safe isolating valves part of?
Diesel Fuel Oil Filling & Compensating System.
How do fire safe isolating valves operate?
They direct 7 bar control air to 3 pneumatic valves to stop inflow and outflow of the fuel tanks specifically the lead, displacement, and expansion tanks.
How do you identify the HPA line in the AV&B reducer?
The thicker line is 28 bar and the smaller diameter line is 280 bar because high pressure exists more easily with a small diameter.
Where is the valve for the ship’s whistle located?
CO’s cabin on the deckhead
What must you ensure before using the M Port blow valve?
Shut the vent using the IPB in the conning tower.
Can you pressurize the compartment to 28 bar?
No, there is not enough air in the bottles to fully pressurize the compartment.
What are the LP Blower trips?
High discharge temperature > 110 deg C and differential discharge high pressure.
How does the LP Blower detect to trip when there are less than 2 LP Master blows open?
It creates too much pressure in the system.
Can you move the VEX Mast?
No.
When at PD, is the VEX mast submerged or above water?
It’s submerged.
What prevents water from entering via the VEX mast?
The check valve above LPB 913.
What should you verify when opening the VEX hull valve?
Ensure no water is coming down the system.
If normal blow remotely from SCC is not working, what should you use?
Use Emerg Blow.
How do you manually operate emergency blow valve?
Shut HPB 215 and 815 through the VENT position, install lever on HPB 210 and 810, then operate the lever.
How deep can you operate LP/HP/Emerg Blows?
HP/Emerg Blow can be operated from any depth, LP Blower up to 45m.
If EBS Reducer is U/S forward of 56 bulkhead, would you use BIBS?
No, EBS system should not be supplied from the BIBS system.
When do you activate BIBS?
When in a toxic environment or as part of escape preparations.
How do you activate BIBS?
Check BIBS hull valve open, pierce BIBS diaphragm valve, open BIBS/HIS X-Conn.
Describe how to re-supply EBS if one of the reducers fail. Can you supply forward from the MR reducer?
What is the minimum air pressure required to dive?
250 Bar
Describe dieseling and where it is most likely to occur.
What is the advantage of renolin with regard to dieseling?
What is the medium on the other side of the battery cooling heat exchanger?
Demin Water
Demineralized water is often used in heat exchangers to prevent scaling and corrosion.
Are the hull and BU valves gagged together when operating using the IPBs?
Yes, they are gagged together electrically
Can you operate the hull and BU valve individually?
Yes, you can operate each valve individually from the hydels just aft of 56 Bulkhead door
What are the power supplies for the SW pumps?
- ACLC 4 –> stbd pump
- ACLC 3 –> pt pump
Is there a X-Connect that exists to supply the SAN system if SW Cooling is inoperable?
Yes, you can hook up Dom FW to SAN
What does the Main Motor Blower do?
It blows air outwards from within the main motor to ensure no moisture gets into the main motor
What is the purpose of the expansion tank in the FW Cooling System?
To compensate for water expansion in the system to prevent pipe bursts
What is the no 1 suspect in the system if there is a salinity alarm?
The FW/SW Heat Exchanger. Hole within the cooling coils
Why does CW cool the forward trim pump?
CW extends all the way forward of 35 bulkhead for the fridges
What kind of heat exchanger is used for the FCC and BQQ 10 consoles?
Liquid to air
What concern arises from a leak in the chiller?
Halocarbon release
How do we detect halocarbon releases?
By monitoring drop in pressure in the coolant or monthly checks using sniffers
What is the name of the page to bring up on BQQ10 to see the temperature?
SONSYM (SONar SYsteM)
What additive is added to the CW de-ionized water?
Glycol
What kind of heat exchangers are the SW/AW heat exchangers?
Tube & shell system, a series of straw like forms running through the heat exchanger with fresh water, exchanging heat with seawater rinsing through the exchanger.
What are the different methods of transferring heat?
- Radiation
- Convection
- Conduction
Purpose of the SW Cooling System
The function of the system is to provide:
a. Cooling water to the FW/SW heat exchangers, main motor
air coolers, battery cooler and the main shaft stern seal.
b. Cooling water to the DG Sea Water Cooling System in
emergency.
c. Flushing water to the Sanitary System
Purpose of the FW Cooling System
Transfer heat generated by auxiliary machinery to the FW/SW heat exchanger
Purpose of the CW Cooling System
- Meet the cooling requirements of various items of ships & weapon equipment
- Supply ATU cooling coils to maintain the environmental conditions (temperature and humidity) fwd 56 bulkhead
List All Methods of Rudder Control and what Hydraulic Supplies are required
Position Control – S&H
Rate Main – Main
Local RSU – S&H
Local Hydel – Main
Hand pump (Centering) – S&H
What’s the difference between Manual Mode 1 and Manual Mode 2
Manual Mode 1 is ordered upon loss of the ACU or a camshaft failure. All propulsion orders are available but must be entered manually at the switchboard, operating the camshafts in hand and the field converter must be trimmed manually at the switchboard as well.
Manual Mode 2 is ordered upon loss 2 or more field converters. Only group propulsion orders are available and are entered at the switchboard, operating the camshafts in hand. The emergency field converter only places a fixed field upon the motor, dependant upon battery voltage.
List all Prohibited Propulsion Orders. What is the reference?
FAGD, FAGU, HABIS, FABIS.
Propulsion Power Statement
What are Captain’s Rules? When are they used? Who can put them in place?
How do you determine % into battery from charging rate?
Discharge rate?
Name All Stop Snorting Parameters
-Emergency Stations/any sounding of the general alarm unless specifically ordered otherwise immediately prior to the alarm sounding;
-When operational considerations require it;
-Barometer in the RED (710 - 750 mbars) sector or continuously in the YELLOW (750 - 875 mbars) sector;
-Reaching ‘STOP SNORTING’ depth (19m or otherwise stated during pre-checks);
-Bow Up or Down angle of 9 deg for a cyclic period of 5 seconds or reaching 10 deg Bow up or Bow down;
-If “S” tank grade B goes into alarm;
-If a continual heavy flow of water is coming down the snort drain;
-At the watch keepers discretion when continuous running would cause damage to personnel or machinery;
-If at any time the watch keeper considers the submarine is not to be fully under control and;
-If the SCOOW, SCC or MCC watch keeper does not retain the confidence
required to maintain the snort in a safe manner.
Cascading methods of After Planes control
- Position Control
- Air Emergency
- Local RSU
- Hand Pump
Regulations for Solid Waste
Plastics: Zero discharge
Non-pulped: garbage Zero discharge
Non-Garburated food waste >12nm from any coastline
What are the out of Spec Levels for Atmosphere? What are the abbreviations for each gas? (A,B,C, etc)
A-O2-18-22%
B-CO2-3.5%
C-CO-200ppm
D-Cl-2ppm
E-Phenol-5ppm
F-NO2-5ppm
What are the Captain’s Vvs? Who can authorize opening them?
-HPA 819 and HPA 299: Supply the HPA system from emergency blows.
- CO
Services Supplied from Aft DCLC
-Port main motor blower (fast speed) slow speed from Prop switchboard
-Battery exhaust fan #2
-HP bilge priming pump
-HP bilge pump (reset button)
-HP air compressor #2
-Steering and hydroplane DC pump
-SSMG (Norm)
Services Supplied from Fwd DCLC
-Stbd main motor blower (fast speed) slow speed from Prop switchboard
-Battery exhaust fan #1
-HP ballast priming pump
-HP ballast pump (reset button)
-HP air compressor #1
-LP blower (reset button)
Services from ACLC 1
Main Hydraulic Pump
Fwd Trim Pump
SFC #1 (N)
TRU #1 (N)
SFC #3 (N)
OMC
Services from ACLC 2
External Hydraulic Pump
SFC #2 (N)
SFC #4 (N)
TRU #2 (N)
Services from ACLC 3
Aft Hydraulic AC Plant;
LP Bilge Pp;
#2 SW Pp (fast & slow);
#2 Chilled Water Plant;
#2 FW Pp; and
Ballast pump water sensitive probe
Services from ACLC 4
Aft Trim Pump
HP Bilge Water Sensitive Probe
#1 SW Pump
#1 Chilled Water
#1 FW Pump
H2 Clearance Fans
Key Submarine Specs - Length, Height, Displacement surfaced and Dived, Diameter
- 70.25m long
- 47.55m Length of Pressure Hull
- 7.6m diameter
- 15.9m height
- 2200 tonnes displacement surfaced
- 2400 tonnes displacement dived
- # 1 MBT 97m^3
- # 2 MBT 58m^3
- # 3 MBT 59m^310.#4 MBT 42m^3
Max speed to extend/retract foreplanes. Most effective speed for fore/after planes? What is Chinese/ Inverse Planing?
In the event of a loss of 24V Grade 1 Supply, what position do main hydraulic valves fail in? What about hull valves?
To what depth can the LP Bilge pump be used to pump out?
What is the difference between normal, emergency, and prohibited propulsion orders?
What is the power output of the DG’s? Power rating of the MM in each group? MM weight?
How many electrical audit cards are there? Which card is for what?
How long do you have to start a DG before you have to re-sprag?
What are the types of charges?
RTPD Checklist
-No. 1 ATU to Slow
-Assume Correct Lighting
-Recover/Adjust Bwa (4 Knots Max to Recover)
-Radio Briefed and Lined-Up Correctly (Call Signs Ready)
-2008 Closed-Up
-2004 Upper Sound Head/New Card
-Last Weather (Note, And Brief Co. Choose Suitable Course If Contact Picture Permits)
-Pool Of Errors Calculated and Ready to Be Shown to Co
-Navaids Lined Up Correct
-Radar Ready for Radar Cut (As Required)
-Consider Compensation Plan
-Hydraulics: Main – Line High, External – Line
-Switch On Periscopes
-Check Bilges
-Prepare Domestics, If Req’d
-Come To Safe Depth – Check Trim
-Set Speed as Required (Hagd 70 Revs)
-Foreplanes In Position Control
-Dive Stop Disengaged (Less Than 7 Knots)
-Warner Confidence Checks
-TTVC Checked and Available (TI Ready If Required)
-SFCS Lined Up with TBP On Most Dangerous Contact, and All Solutions Up to Date
-Clear Stern Arcs
-Order Sweeps for Clearance
What are the normal and emergency flow rates of the HP Ballast/Bilge pump?
In the event a loss of hydraulic pressure, what state do valves fail in? What about hull valves?
What are the maximum permitted shaft speeds in each group? What is the minimum allowable shaft speed?
What is the power output of the SSMG?
What is the MLD? How do we use it?
Short Post Diving Checks
-ESM Short Post Diving Checks Complete
-SONAR Short Post Diving Checks Complete
-Cycle Masts (CO’s Permission)
-Vent and Compare Depth Gauges
-Vent Depth Sensors: 2008 Safety Switch, Master Depth Sensor, 2004
-Test Control Surfaces in All Modes
Long Post Diving Checks
-Water Shot Fired From SSE
-SONAR 2073 Checked with 2008
-Operation of Bilge and Ballast Pumps Checked
-Induction and VEW Interspace Drains Clear
-Diesel Oil Fuel Expansion Line Sight Glass Clear
-With CO’s Permission Transmit On: RADAR, Echo Sounder, 2040
What is the difference between short and long post diving checks?
Short Post Diving Checks are to be performed upon EVERY occasion that the submarine dives
Long Post Diving Checks are to be performed in addition to Short Post Diving Checks (VCSOP 260.9.1) upon every occasion that the submarine dives unless continuously at Patrol Routine since last surfacing.
Who does each section of the submarine when opening for dive? What are they checking?
How long can the LP Battery power the 24V DC Grade 1 System for?
Where are all the analog depth gauges fitted onboard?
What are the different smoke clearance cards? When would you use them?
Nominal pressures and those relevant to SOPs
How many battery cells are there?
How to shut down bulkheads
35 Bulkhead:
56 Bulkhead: SN 401-
Reference for Daily User Checks
- How many HPA X-connects are there? Name two users/x-con.
