OTHER SYSTEMS

Since this website, as well as most others, is only a brief summary of how some systems work on the Ohio class, there will inevitably be some blanks in the reader's mind if they are interested in the details.  Questions like "how does a disabled submarine call for rescue?" or "How is a Class D fire put out?"  This section is merely a list to help fill those blanks.  An explanation of these systems was not provided for a variety of reasons, but mostly to be concise.

  • Communications
  • Navigation
  • Depth Control
  • Sonar
  • Torpedoes
  • Countermeasures
  • Various hydraulic plants
  • Various lubricating oil systems
  • Various seawater cooling systems
  • Various freshwater cooling systems
  • Shaft seals
  • Anchor
  • Sanitary system
  • High pressure air (150-4500 psi) to include three compressors
  • Low pressure air (<150 psi) to include a compressor
  • Refrigeration
  • Trash disposal
  • Flood control
  • Damage control equipment
  • Escape trunks
  • All support systems for the reactor
  • All support systems for the steam plant

Author: David Atwood    |    Physics 212    |    02 January 2019    |    Design: HTML5 UP