Week 3 Flashcards
What’s the function of HP bilge?
- Discharge overboard
- Pump water overboard from flooded compartments
- Provide back up for HP ballast pump
What is the function of the MP ballast system?
- Adjust subs buoyancy using M comp tanks
- Use MP pump as trim pump
- Supplies sea water for firefighting
Function of valves
- Allow opening and shutting of fluid pathway
- Hydraulic accumulator facility
Uses of trim system
Adjust pitch and heel of submarine
Who is the Hover system operater from normally?
Ship Control Console Operator
What tanks are associated with the Hover system?
- Pressurised Water Tank
- M compensating tanks
What pumps are used during Hover operation?
MP ballast pumps
When do we use the Hover system?
- Chalfont
- Slow speed depth control
What is the normal operation of the Priming System?
Auto Remote
At Sea who operates the ballast system?
SCCO which is a suitably qualified senior rate
In harbour who operates the ballast system
Cn be a Junior Rate or duty FWD technical rating
Who operates the LP bilge system?
- Electrical Panel Operator
Who operates the HP bilge system?
SCCO
Where can the submarines Ballast be operated from?
- SCC (via PMS)
- SCC (via reversionary panel)
- Locally
At sea who is the Trim system operated by?
SCCO who will be SNR ME or WE rating
In harbour who operates the Trim system?
- Duty senior rate or junior rating
Where can the trim system be operated from?
At the SCC VIA PMS
Or locally
Who is the bilge and ballast system operated by?
SCCO using PMS
What is the system code for the priming system?
PS
What makes up the Bilge/Ballast priming system?
- Vacuum tank
- Pump
- Sealing water tank
What are the key components of the Ballast system?
- Compensating tanks
- HP Ballast pumps
- MP Ballast pumps
- Ballast Hull valves
- Hydraulic control valves
What are the uses of trim?
- Adjust pitch and heel
- Alternative means of cooling
- Sea water supply for domestic use
What is the system codes for HP and LP bilge systems?
BS
What is the system code for trim and ballast systems?
WS