Theory 4 Flashcards
How do you reduce water hammer?
Air eliminator
1 symptom of air in a system is know as?
Water Hammer
The 3 water tests?
Visual test
Chlorine
Taste
Purpose of fresh water?
Laundry
Galley
Showers and sinks
Water heaters
Medical use
Bridge window washers
Fresh water hose reels
Machinery cooling
Gas turbine washing
What does CCV valve stand for?
Concentration control valve
How much does the bag filter filter down to?
60 microns
What is the TDS figure of sea water ejected back?
56,000 TDS
What is the TDS of fresh water after desalination?
Between 250 - 300 PPM
What is the TDS of sea water?
34,000 PPM
What is the measurement of water purity?
TDS
What does TDS stand for?
Total dissolved solids
What is reverse osmosis?
Turns sea water to fresh water
What does a actuator do?
Converts hydraulic energy into mechanical energy
2 types of actuator?
Rotary
Linear
A axial piston pump has a …..?
Swash plate
What is a axial piston pump used for?
Stabilizer systems
CPP systems
steering systems
Purpose of the drain leg?
To return cooling, sealing and lubricating oil from the actuator to the tank
6 types of gear pump?
External gear pump
Internal gear pump
Vane pump
Lobe pump
Single piston pump
Multi cylinder radial pump
Common causes of contamination?
Airborne particles and moisture
Construction dirt
Dirt in new fluid
Dirt produced by wearing in new systems
Dirt from human sources
5 oil additives?
Anti - foam
Anti - oxidants
Anti - corrosion
Demalsibility
Pour point depressant
3 oils used in hydraulics?
OX30 - Red - used on submarines
OM33 - Yellow - used on Type 42,22
OX40 - Green - used on Type 23, 45
2 types of oils?
Mineral
Synthetic
Advantages of hydraulics over electric systems?
Reliable
Simple and easy to understand
Infinite speed range
Easily reversed
Ability to withstand overload
No spark risk
High torque at low speeds
1/12 size of equivalent electric motor
What is a fluid defined as?
A substance that will take the shape of its container
Capable of transmitting power
Can a liquid or gas
Disadvantages of hydraulics?
Fire risk on mineral oil systems
Noise
Risk of contamination
Less efficient (85-95%)
What temperature do O ring sills fail/melt at?
300°C