SAFETY WATCH INSTRUMENTATION ABOARD MODERN DIESEL VESSELS

The paper presents a brief history of engine room monitoring systems and their evolution to today's Safety Watch Systems. A survey of the various types of systems available in the market place is presented, followed by a discussion of current techniques used to protect diesel engines. A potential user is briefed on what to look for before selecting a system for his vessel and given a glimpse into future needs and trends.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the Great Lakes & Great Rivers Section Meeting of SNAME.
• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers

  601 Pavonia Avenue
  Jersey City, NJ  United States  07306-2907
• Authors:
  • Sullivan, G E
• Publication Date: 1973-10-11

Media Info

• Pagination: 20 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Diesel engines; Engine rooms; Instrumentation; Propulsion; Remote control
• Old TRIS Terms: Diesel control systems; Diesel propulsion; Engine room instrumentation; Engine room remote control
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00053905
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 7 1974 12:00AM