Chapter 9ENGINEERING CASUALTY CONTROL
it with the spare liner. Follow the procedure as
outlined in the engine maintenance manual.
4. Make the necessary reports.
LOST FUEL OIL PRESSURE
FAILED MAIN ENGINE LUBE
OIL PRESSURE
1. Secure the engine immediately.
2. Notify the engineer officer and the bridge.
3. Check the sump oil level, the piping, the
filters, the strainers, and the lube oil pump
capacity. Make repairs.
4. After repairs have been completed, notify
the engineer officer and the bridge.
1. Notify the bridge.
2. Check the entire fuel system, including
strainers, filters, and valves. Check the amount
of fuel in service tanks, fuel lines, pumps, and
relief valves until the trouble is found.
3. Make necessary repairs and test the engine.
4. Place the engine back in commission when
the troubles are corrected.
ABNORMALLY HIGH LUBE OIL
TEMPERATURE
WATER IN AN ENGINE CYLINDER,
CRANKCASE, OR AIR PORTS
1. Notify the OOD and the engineer officer
and keep them informed.
2. Do not allow the engine to be started until
the cause of the casualty has been determined and
corrected.
1. Check the lube oil pressure.
2. Check the saltwater dump discharge
pressure and the temperature of the cooling water.
3. Check the freshwater level in the expansion
tank and the temperature of the freshwater.
4. Check the sea suction and the overboard
valves.
3. Check the cylinders by jacking over with
test cocks open.
4. Put pressure test on freshwater system and
conduct visual inspection of the units.
5. Replace part or parts, as necessary.
6. Start the lube oil purifier to remove water
from the lubricating oil.
7. After repairs have been completed, test the
engine and place it back in commission.
5. Vent the freshwater and the saltwater
pumps.
6. Check the operation of the thermostat con-
trol valve to the lube oil and freshwater heat
exchanger.
7. Report any trouble found to the engineer
officer and the bridge. Request permission to
secure the engine for repairs.
8. When permission is received, make repairs.
9. After repairs are completed, check the
engine and, after it is operating properly, report
to the engineer officer and the bridge.
INOPERATIVE SPEED GOVERNOR
1. Control the engine manually, if possible.
2. Notify the engineer officer and the bridge,
and request permission to secure the engine for
repairs.
ENGINE COOLING WATER
TEMPERATURE ABOVE THE
ALLOWED LIMIT
3. When permission has been obtained, check
the governor control mechanism.
4. Check the linkage for binding or sticking.
5. Check the lubrication; flush and refill with
proper oil.
1. Notify the bridge.
2. Reduce the load and the speed of the
engine.
3. Check the freshwater level in the expansion
tank.
6. Check setting of needle valve.
7. Make repairs. When they are completed,
start the engine and check its operation. When
it is operating properly, notify the engineer of-
ficer and the bridge.
4. Check the saltwater discharge pressure.
5. Check the sea suction and the discharge
valves.
6. Vent the freshwater and the saltwater
pumps.
7. Check the setting and operation of the
temperature regulating valve.
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