Author Vahur Sõstra

Date 18/01/2017
Version 1
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HT Shipmanagement - Megastar Doc No DCV0000014
Manual Documentation
Section GREEN BOOK - DECK
Sub Sect Machinery, Technique
Title Steering

Steering Gear
(For complete information read User Manual)

The Rolls-Royce Steering Gear on this vessel is composed of two hydraulic rudder
actuators mounted directly on the STB and PS rudder stock, served by a power packs
delivering the necessary oil flow for operating the rudders.

Each power pack consists of two pump units which may be operated together or
separately. Each pump unit will provide oil with sufficient flow to develop the
specified rudder angle. When cruising at sea, only one pump unit is normally in
operation per rudder actuator, while the other is acting as a stand-by unit, but when
the shortest possible steering time is required, it is possible to run both pump units
for each rudder simultaneously and thereby doubling the turning rate.

The pump units are for normal operation remotely controlled, but for emergency
situations they may be operated manually from the steering gear room.

Design


The main components of the Steering Gear are shown in the illustration below:
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Title Steering

Control Valve

The control valves [1] are mounted on the rudder actuator.
Steering is normally
remotely operated from the bridge. When steering signal is given to the solenoid
valve [2], the control valve will be activated according to command and rudder
movement initiated.

The valve incorporates an automatic lock valve. If there should be a loss of oil
pressure due to possible external failures, the lock valve will close immediately and
keep the rudder actuator intact for operation by means of the stand-by pumps.

The valve is also equipped with a safety relief valve. If the maximum working
pressure is exceeded, the relief valve opens and excess oil is directed directly to the
return channel.

For emergency operation, the solenoid valves are equipped with push button
controls which make it possible to operate the steering gear from the steering gear
room. For easy use there are steering handles [3] mounted on the valve.
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Manual Documentation
Section GREEN BOOK - DECK
Sub Sect Machinery, Technique
Title Steering

Power Pack

The power pack consists of two individual pump

units. Main components for each unit are:

• Electric motor [1]


• Flexible coupling inside the bell house [2]
• Pump [3]

The pumps are submerged in the oil tank; each

pump will provide oil with sufficient pressure to
develop the specified rudder angle. The two pump units may be operated together
or separately.

Only one pump unit is in operation normally while the other is acting as a stand-by
unit. It is recommended to change pump unit in operation at regular intervals.
During maneuvering of the vessel, when the shortest possible steering time is
required, it is possible to run both pump units simultaneously thereby doubling the
rudder turning rate.
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Section GREEN BOOK - DECK
Sub Sect Machinery, Technique
Title Steering

Steering stand panel

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Section GREEN BOOK - DECK
Sub Sect Machinery, Technique
Title Steering
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Section GREEN BOOK - DECK
Sub Sect Machinery, Technique
Title Steering

Normal change-over procedure for steering gear power units

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Date 18/01/2017
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HT Shipmanagement - Megastar Doc No DCV0000014
Manual Documentation
Section GREEN BOOK - DECK
Sub Sect Machinery, Technique
Title Steering

Emergency steering procedure for solenoid operated steering gear