Principles of naval engineering - Historic Naval Ships Association

PRINCIPLES OF NAVAL ENGINEERINGFigure 25-16. — Boiler Section.27.348BRIDGE CONSOLEThe bridge console provides remote controlof the throttle as stated earlier. The throttle controlhandwheel and other necessary equipmentfor control of the propulsion plant are mounted onthe left section of the console. The ship's helmand other steering and navigation equipment aremounted on the right section as shown in figure25-19.SENSORSThe sensing devices used with the automatedcontrols are in most cases improved versions ofdetectors already receiving wide usage throughoutthe fleet.644