Main Engine Control System

Main Engine Control System comprises of the Bridge and Engine Control Room consoles, the Digital Governor, a mimic Main Engine and the entire pneumatic circuit and components involved in Starting, Reversing, Stopping and Controlling the Main Engine. It also includes a panel from where many possible “faults” can be created. In view of the potential consequences of a Main Engine not starting reversing, it is essential that all marine engineers be familiar with starting reversing pneumatic circuits and are able to troubleshoot faults logically.