PC Maritime launches new low-cost engine room simulator.

PC Maritime have announced the latest Unitest MED3D engine room simulator, comprising a 4-stroke medium speed main engine, three diesel engine generators and controllable pitch propeller. It is the first PC-based simulator on the market to train students in modern computer-controlled engine room operation.

“   This is a major new product with incredibly lifelike graphics which can run on a standard PC   ”

says marketing director Anne Edmonds.

“   It is a complete training product on its own and it can be used by colleges who have large simulator installations for low-cost introductory training.

MED3D is the most advanced 3D PC-based engine simulator to be released. Its innovative visualisation and zoom techniques allow quick and easy access to basic engine room operation, such as opening & closing valves or setting switch positions. The 3D visuals are interactive and fully integrated with the mathematical model of the engine and all its associated systems. Some competing products have 3D images but these are not integrated with the actual simulation; they operate in parallel to the simulator and therefore are in effect pictures to be looked at. MED3D is unique in providing true virtual reality.   ”

The system simulates main engine, controllable pitch propeller, reduction gear, fuel system, steering gear, cooling system, lubricating system compressed air system, steam system sanitary water and bilge and sewage treatment plant. Multi-channel digital sound effects include engine sound correlated with engine speed, a diesel generator starting and running, open indicator valve sound, alarm and machine telegraph buzzers.

Medium speed simulator MED3D's engine control room with electric power plant. The 3D graphics provide true virtual reality and innovative zooming makes it very easy navigate around the engine and to set switch positions or open/close valves.

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