Accession Number:

AD0785466

Title:

Bench Tests of Hydraulic Steering System,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

COAST GUARD BALTIMORE MD FIELD TESTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Personal Author(s):

• Chapman,P. O.

Report Date:

1962-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

9.0

Abstract:

A requirement existed to improve the steering mechanism performance in the 44-foot motor life boat. Project S22-2 was established to test and evaluate the components of a small hydraulic system using a bench set-up rather than an actual boat installation.

Descriptors:

• *Coast Guard research
• *Boats
• *Steering
• *Hydraulic equipment
• Hydraulic cylinders
• Pumps
• Hydraulic valves
• Performance(Engineering)

Subject Categories:

• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment
• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE