revision sheet Flashcards
List the hydraulic systems fitted on a vanguard class submarine
- Main hydraulic system
- External hydraulic system
- After hydraulic system
Describe the function of the main hydraulic system and list all modes of operation
Function:
To maintain the main hydraulic supply pressure between 180 and 207 bar.
Modes of operation:
- Run
- Standby
- Emergency
List the major components of the main hydraulic system and a brief description of what they do
- Replenishment tank - a 1225 litre reservoir of hydraulic oil fitted with a return line and oil cooler
- Silencer - Reduces noise from the hydraulic pump
- Unloader valves - maintain system pressure between 180 and 207 bar and allow the pump to continuously run
- Accumulator - Allows the system to cope with high system demands by smoothing out pulsations from the hydraulic pump
- FIV - Fitted to the discharge line to isolate the plant from the system
- Relief valve - Protects the plant and system from over pressurisation if the unloader valve fails
- Cooler - A chilled water cooler cools the oil returning to the rep tank
- System isolation valves - Isolates equipment or to x connect systems
List 4 items that are supplied by main hydraulics
- Foreplanes
- GIV’s
- Rudder
- Main vents
List 4 items supplied by the external hydraulic system
- Diesel exhaust mast
- SN mast
- Mast shutters
- radar mast
What are the actions in the event of a hydraulic burst at the scene
- Raise the alarm in whatever means possible
- Identify the burst site
- Locate and don ebs
- Attack hydraulic mist with dry powder extinguisher
- Isolate burst site if possible
- Brief APL on any actions taken or isolations made
List the EOP actions to be taken on the scc for a hydraulic burst
- FMB, general alarm x 3
- Crash stop ventilation
- Shut down bulkheads
- Line up trim system for firefighting
- Shut casualty plant FIV’s
- Stop casualty plant pumps
Who controls hydraulic isolations onboard?
APL
What is the function of the hydroplanes and steering system?
- To control the submarines heading and depth within pre-determined limits and control and monitor all surfaces
List the 3 control surfaces
- Foreplanes
- Afterplanes
- Rudder
What is the primary, secondary and emergency modes of operation for the 3 control surfaces.
- Autopilot
- Manual
- Rate control
Describe how the operation of stickwheel 1 works
- Provides one man control of the foreplanes, afterplanes and rudder
- Course and depth is controlled manually by use of the stickwheel
- Move the stickwheel backwards to rise
- Move the stickwheel forwards to dive
- Turn the wheel to control the rudder
Describe the fittings on the tactical masts
- Thermal imaging camera
- Low light television
- omni directional ESM warner antenna
- quasi-binocular 4 lenses periscope
- Closed circuit digital television
- Six electronic surveillance measures
- Communications antennae
List all masts and periscopes and give a brief description of each
- Diesel exhaust mast -
- SN mast
- Navstar gps
- Stbd WT
- Tactical masts
- fwd periscope
- Radar
- port WT
- UHF aerial
- VEX mast
Which masts are fitted with shutters
Tactical masts and radar mast
Which masts are controlled by main hydraulics
Tactical masts and fwd periscope
What are the precautions prior to raising a mast/periscope in harbour
- Obtain permission from OOD
- Ensure hydraulic pressure is available
- No tag outs in force
- Check that the fin is clear of all personnel and obstructions
- Sentry manning the bridge and in comms with the scc
- Check that there are no overhead obstructions, such as a crane
What are the safety precautions associated with working in a mastwell?
- Obtain permission from OOD/OOW
- Mast/periscope raised and pinned
- Mast/periscope tagged out
- LDT briefed of personnel working in mastwells
- Two man rule used on entry to mastwell
What is the procedure for manning ships systems in hand / hydel control in the event of a 24v dc failure?
What are the functions of the ventilation system?
- Distribute fresh air induced from SN mast
- re-circulate air when dived
- Supply air at the desired temp and humidity to provide a comfortable environment for the crew and equipment
- Remove impurities and odours and renew oxygen via air purification equipment
- Provide continuous air flow across the battery to prevent a dangerous H2 build up
- To provide adequate air supplies to run the DG’s when snorting
- Discharge stale air overboard
- Enable all compartments onboard to be purged of contaminated air
Describe vent state red.
Air is exhausted through the RC and is discharged via the vex system
Name 4 pieces of air purification equipment
- COGS
- LP electrolyser
- GMP
- CO2 scrubber
Which hydraulic system controls the rudder?
Main hydraulic system
State the actions taken at the scc in the event of a fire
- Raise the alarm
- FMB, general alarm x3
- Start stop watch
- Crash stop ventilation
- Shut down 48 and 67 bulkheads on the panel
- Line up the trim system for firefighting
- Break out and test EBS
- Contact shore authorities