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Use of Computer Software For Control System

The document discusses the use of computer software for control systems on ships. It describes how in the past, engineers manually monitored machinery, but now integrated systems automatically control and monitor all aspects of ship operations from the engine control room. It provides examples of automatic controls for main engines, boilers, turbines, generators, and other equipment. Key parameters like temperature, pressure, flow, and levels are measured to ensure safe operation. Overall, the document outlines how computer software and integrated systems have automated monitoring and control of ship machinery and operations.

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Use of Computer Software For Control System

The document discusses the use of computer software for control systems on ships. It describes how in the past, engineers manually monitored machinery, but now integrated systems automatically control and monitor all aspects of ship operations from the engine control room. It provides examples of automatic controls for main engines, boilers, turbines, generators, and other equipment. Key parameters like temperature, pressure, flow, and levels are measured to ensure safe operation. Overall, the document outlines how computer software and integrated systems have automated monitoring and control of ship machinery and operations.

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John Glenn L.

Magno
BSMarE – 3A

Use Of Computer Software For Control System


Temperatures, pressure, level, viscosity, flow control, speed, torque control, voltage, current, machinery
status (on/ off), and equipment status (open/ closed) just are a few of the factors that have to be regulated
or monitored in a marine plant.

It was the duty of the watch keeping engineers in the prior to monitor and control the equipment plant. This
was accomplished by walking around the engine room on a regular basis and manually assessing the
condition of the running machinery. In the past, the engineer was completely reliant on his natural senses.
Nowadays, the control room employs entire integrated systems for all elements of ship management,
including engine room operation, cargo operation, navigation, and general administration.

Bridge Control of Main Engine

Bridge control of Main Engines:


The main engine can be started automatically from both the bridge and the Engine
control room. The following series of automatic controls is used to start the engine:
John Glenn L. Magno
BSMarE – 3A

1. The cam shaft has been correctly positioned using automatic control.

2. Allowing beginning air

3. Allowing fuel

4. Starting air was turned off.

5. Speed adjustment to the desired value

Therefore, the engine is started, and several characteristics such as temperature,


pressure, flow, and tank level must be monitored at each checkpoint to ensure that the
engine is running safely.

Temperatures of lubricating oil, JCW, exhaust gas, and other fluids are measured.

Lube oil, JCW, fuel oil, and beginning air pressures, among other things, are measured.

The flow of fuel oil is measured when the engine is running.

Heavy fuel oil, diesel oil, and lubricant oil tank levels are measured.

We employ transducers to measure the parameters, which send the input signal to the
automatic control system.

Boiler Control System


Boiler control systems:

Automatic control of boiler is also done from the engine control room. The automatic
systems employed in controlling the following:

1. Boiler system (open / closed feed)


2. Steam pressure
3. Steam temperature
4. Water level
5. Feed water level
6. Feed pump
7. Feed water temperature
John Glenn L. Magno
BSMarE – 3A

8. Fuel oil system


9. Air heater
10. Smoke density
11. Force draught fan

Thus if any of the above automatic system fails it give alarm and trips the boiler for a
safe operation.

Turbine and Reduction Gear


In case of the steam propulsion ship the steam from the boiler enters in to the turbine
and in turn it is coupled with reduction gear so some of the automatic controls used are.

1. Controlling the speed of the rotation of the turbine in turn it controls the
speed of the ship.
2. Bleeder valve control
3. Lube oil temperature control.
4. Over speed trip control.
5. Condensate system.

Diesel Generator
This is employed in automatic starting and stopping of the auxiliary generator from the
engine control room. So of the automatic control used are:

1. Starting and stopping of the engine according to the load demand.


2. Synchronization of incoming generator.
3. Closing the circuit breaker
4. Load sharing between the alternators
5. Maintaining the supply frequency and voltage.
6. Engine and alternator fault protection
7. Preferential tripping of non-essential loads.

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John Glenn L. Magno
BSMarE – 3A

Turbo Generator

In case if the steam propulsion ships they use turbo Generators for generating the
power. In this type the small Steam turbines are coupled with the alternators and the
automatic controls used are

1. Reset governor trip level.


2. Reset emergency stop valve.
3. Staring auxiliary lube oil pump
4. Staring the circulating pump
5. Apply gland steam
6. Starting extraction pump
7. Staring the air ejector
8. Opening the steam valve.

These are some of the automation commonly used in marine environment.

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