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The document discusses the need for a ship control system to monitor and control various parameters such as temperature, pressure, and machinery status for efficient and safe operation. It covers the monitoring and control of propulsion, auxiliary machinery, cargo, and ballast systems, emphasizing the importance of condition-based monitoring to prevent breakdowns. Additionally, it outlines the main objectives of a control system, which include ensuring activities meet standards, determining corrective actions, and improving operational efficiency.

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1 Introduction to Control System - Unit I (Part 1) - Copy

The document discusses the need for a ship control system to monitor and control various parameters such as temperature, pressure, and machinery status for efficient and safe operation. It covers the monitoring and control of propulsion, auxiliary machinery, cargo, and ballast systems, emphasizing the importance of condition-based monitoring to prevent breakdowns. Additionally, it outlines the main objectives of a control system, which include ensuring activities meet standards, determining corrective actions, and improving operational efficiency.

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Introduction to Control

System
Part 1
Dr. S. Thangalakshmi
Need for Ship Control System:
On a ship there are many parameters that needs to be controlled or
monitored including: temperatures, pressure, level, viscosity, flow control,
position of vessel, speed, torque control, voltage, current, machinery
status (on/ off), and equipment status (open/ closed).
A modern automation and control system is a fully integrated systems
covering many aspects of the ship operation that includes the propulsion
plant operation, power management operation on the auxiliary engines,
auxiliary machinery operation, cargo on-and-off-loading operation,
Propulsion (Main Engine) and Power (Auxiliary Engines) Monitoring &
Control
Monitoring and control of the ships propulsion and power is essential for
its efficiency and safety and there are many systems and parameters to
consider like: fuel consumption, combustion temperature, engine
temperature, diesel engine safety and start/stop, generator voltage and
frequency control, generator load in KW and %, load control, torque,
heavy consumers logic, control of diesel electric propulsion, thrusters
monitoring and control etc.
Auxiliary Machinery Monitoring and Control
Auxiliary machinery monitoring and control covers several systems like:
main sea & fresh water cooling system – pumps, system pressure, temp.
etc., other controls for Potable and fresh water control, Air purifier, Bilge &
sludge control – Tank level, pumps, Fuel oil system – Tank levels, temp.,
viscosity, flow, purifiers, heaters etc., Other cooling systems, Boiler/steam
system – pumps, valves, pressure temp. etc., Air Conditioning, ballast water
treatment, exhaust gas treatment equipment.
Cargo & Ballast Monitoring & Control
For safe on and off loading of cargo, especially on tankers, this
process is closely monitored and many times incorporates
functions like: Level gauging, Control of cargo pumps, Valve
control, Ballast & ballast pump control, Heeling control, Remote
monitoring of temperature, pressure, and flow. When cargo like
stogie and cigars are being transported, sometimes, humidity-
Condition based monitoring
In order to further improve the ships efficiency many equipment
manufacturers are looking into feeding the main control and
monitoring system with opportunities for condition based
monitoring. This would further improve the possibilities of
preventing breakdowns on board.
Propulsion Control
Propulsion Control
System
Ship Monitoring and
Control System
Process – The device, plant, or system under control. The input and output
relationship represents the cause and effect relationship of the process.

Process to be
controlled
Some of the main Objectives of a Control System are given below:

1. To ensure that activities are performed in accordance with the predetermined standard that is to

see that activity is achieving the desired result.

2. To know what is happening or what has actually happened in the system.

3. To determine the corrective action, if any, required for the achievement of goals with a minimum

of time, effort and expense.

4. To coordinate the diverse activities and efforts.

5. To improve the efficiency of operations by minimizing unnecessary & wasteful actions.

The objective of process control is to keep key process-operating parameters within narrow

bounds of the reference value or setpoint.


Process control is an important tool that is implemented in several industries like power

generation plants, chemical processing, food and beverage industry, paper manufacturing, and

oil refining.

This production process is used to achieve a safe, economical, and consistent production level

that is not possible just with manual control by humans.

The mechanism is found in most of the complex systems irrespective of the fact that they are

biological, electrical, or mechanical.

It helps to manage and monitor complex processes to high consistency levels. It includes the

ways through which a task is accomplished by machines and industries.

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