Virtual training complex of the ship's main power plant with a helical steering column

The article considers modern training technologies in conditions of limited possibility of using equipment with significant weight, size, energy and cost indicators. The expediency of using a simulator based on VR/AR technologies and simulation modeling in the educational process is confirmed. A virtual training complex for a marine power plant has been developed based on a marine passenger vessel with two propeller-steering systems. The structure and composition of the power generation and distribution system for ship consumers have been developed. The exterior of the vessel, engine room, main diesel generators and other technological equipment were designed. Algorithms for putting into operation the systems that ensure the operation of diesel generators and the algorithm for starting and stopping the prime mover have been implemented. Interactive impact on the controls of ship equipment has been provided. The operation of the devices and the rotation of the shafts of the diesel generator unit are visualized. The element-by-element design of a high-voltage synchronous generator has been modeled and the possibility of testing students has been implemented. The main directions of development of the proposed virtual simulator complex are described. The expediency of using the training complex in the educational process for training qualified personnel is shown.