ELECTRIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM

The Vosper Electric system for coordination of controls in CODOG and COGOG sets has the following functions-cruise and boost engine throttle, boost engine SSS clutch engagement and disenagagement, propeller pitch control providing continuous matching to power demanded from engines with astern pitch facility, and actuation of fluid coupling scoop. The system does this by the positioning of a single lever for each shaft, duplicated in the machinery control room and on the bridge, and an associated rotary engine select switch. The system is based on the use of synchros to transmit information as to control position with associated servomotors actuating the various machinery controls to bring them into conformity with the position of the control lever. This means that the connections between bridge, machinery control room and engine rooms are purely electrical. The system is completed by the comprehensive relay logic and interlocks which prevent damage to the power plant through errors of control handling, and monitor the systems operation. Some details are given for major features of the system and typical applications.

• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Marine Engineers

  Memorial Building, 76 Mark Lane
  London EC3R 7JN,   England 
• Publication Date: 1970-4

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 8-10
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Royal Institution of Naval Architects
  • Volume: 82
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Royal Institution of Naval Architects

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Control; Electric power plants; Engine rooms; Voyage management systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Power plant control
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00015246
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 7 1973 12:00AM