Non-propulsion Auxiliary Equipment Flashcards
most modern steering gear units are driven by what type of unit?
electro hydraulic type
the electro hydraulic steering unit consists of what two major parts?
the ram unit and a power unit
what causes the ram to move on electro hydraulic steering unit?
oil pressure applied to one end of of the operating cylinder
what will move along wit the ram unit?
the rudder
the power unit consists of how many independent units?
two, one is online and the other in standby
what protects the steering pump unit from over pressurization?
a relief valve
in what case of a failure to both hydraulic pumps what is provided as backup pumping system?
a hand pump
the trick wheel allows local control of what?
the rudder
what three types of anchor windless will you find onboard ship?
electric, electrohydraulic and hand driven
how many pumps normally drive one wildcat?
one
hand driven windlasses are used on what type of vessels?
small ships where the anchor gear can be handles without excessive effort by operating personnel
wen operating the anchor windlass care must be taken to inspect what frequently?
compression of brake linings and the clearance between the brake drum and band
navy electro hydraulic winches are all classified as what type?
drum type
the drum shaft on an electro hydraulic winch is normally driven by what?
hydraulic motor
where band brakes are used on the winch drums what should be inspected frequently?
the friction linings
what prevents slippage of the winch when in operation?
a locking device