IMPROVED GOVERNOR FOR MARINE ENGINE CONTROL

The trend toward full shipboard automation and the favorable experience with current pneumatic equipment for remote control has brought about the development of a new control system for marine diesel engines. The controls are pneumatic in order to take advantage of the flexibility of this type of system. A standard pneumatic maneuvering stand can be placed at any desired location in the engine room, and may be connected directly to the control devices on the engine. This new control system has a higher speed range and pneumatic speed setting than previous systems. The fuel pump control linkage has also been improved and is now lighter and balanced, with an added safety feature included. This article describes the features and operations of the governor which are part of the new control system.

• Corporate Authors:

  Diesel Engines Incorporated

  11225 West Bluemound Road, Box 7406
  Milwaukee, WI  United States  53213
• Authors:
  • Yates, G H
• Publication Date: 1974-4

Media Info

• Pagination: p. S16-S17
• Serial:
  • Diesel and Gas Turbine Progress
  • Volume: 40
  • Issue Number: 4

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Control systems; Diesel engines; Pneumatic equipment; Remote control
• Old TRIS Terms: Control systems design; Diesel control systems; Pneumatic systems; Remote control systems
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00057272
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Maritime Research Center, Kings Point
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 16 1974 12:00AM