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Post by kotori87 on Dec 25, 2020 13:19:54 GMT -6
Hello, I've recently seen a number of nonsensical damage reports for diesel engine damage. Specifically, "saltwater enters feed tanks" popped up several times for diesel-powered ships. Since diesel engines don't use feed tanks, would it be possible to rename that event for diesel engines as "saltwater enters fuel lines" or "saltwater contaminates fuel tank" or something similar? The event itself is fine, I'd just like to see it named something more sensible for diesel engines. I'm sure there are other propulsion-damaging events that could also be more specific to their particular propulsion type. I, for one, am disappointed there isn't a "steam line rupture" event for steam-driven ships.
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Post by rimbecano on Dec 25, 2020 18:09:45 GMT -6
I, for one, am disappointed there isn't a "steam line rupture" event for steam-driven ships. I don't know about that. Any penetrating hit to a machinery space is almost certain to rupture some part of the steam circuit, so I think the information that machinery damage has occurred is enough to imply that. |
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Post by kotori87 on Dec 25, 2020 22:31:42 GMT -6
Steam piping is remarkably robust, given the need to contain the enormous pressure of superheated steam necessary for propulsion. I remember reading a report from an American destroyer in WWII that took a hit from a 5" or 6" shell. The shell bounced off a steam pipe and then passed right out the other side of the ship without detonating. The engineer was annoyed that the dent had restricted steam flow to his engine, limiting their top speed. But that's not really my point here. My main point is that diesel engines work very differently from steam engines, and so should have a different set of events for propulsion damage. The actual effects are perfectly fine, I'd just like to see the names changed if possible.
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