Emergency Shutdown Systems

Question 1

What are the purposes of an engine warning and shutdown systems?

Answer 1

They alert the operator to a problem in a specific system. Can also shut down the engine. warning system enables the operator to quickly evaluate the problem and take action to prevent engine damage.

Question 2

Identify 4 common warning and shutdown systems used on stationary engines?

Answer 2

Low oil pressure
High coolant temp
Low coolant level
Engine overspeed

Question 3

What are three basic functions of the warning and shutdown system?

Answer 3

to warn the operator of an engine or system malfunction
to de-rate or shutdown the engine when damaging conditions exist
to generate fault codes to assist with system diagnostics