Safety Features Of Main Engine

1.     Safety Features Interlocks

  •   Turning gear interlock
  •   Telegraph wrong way alarm
  •   Position of distributor…. Unless distributor is in fully Ahead or Astern position, engine is unable to start
  •   Distributor cannot be reversed when starting air is supplied to the engine
  • Fuel injection is cut off when starting air is being supplied to the cylinder.
  • Running Direction Interlock- when engine is running in one direction starting air can not be supplied in another direction. Once engine is completely stop then only can supply

2.     Safety Features- Cut outs

  1. Over speed cut-out
  2.   Low LO press cut out
  3.   Low piston cooling press cut out
  4.   Low JCW press cut out
  5. Air spring pressure

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