Practical Marine Electrical Knowledge, 2nd edition

Preface
This book describes up-to-date electrical practice employed in international shipping. The chapters have the same titles as eight electrical training videos within a series also entitled Practical Marine Electrical Knowledge. The content of the book has been designed to be complete in itself but is
also arranged to give training support to the practical video material. It has been particularly written to assist marine engineer and electrical officer personnel in their understanding of electrical systems, equipment and its maintenance.
A ship's electrical power system is explained in terms of its main and emergency generation plant and the distribution network. Electrical safety and safe working practice is stressed throughout. The types and significance of circuit faults are examined together with the various
forms of protection methods and switchgear operation.
An appreciation of generator construction and its control is followed by a guide to its protection and maintenance. Motor and starter construction, operation and protection are explained.
A survey of variable speed control methods for motors applicable to ships is also included. A wide range of ancillary electrical services for ships lighting, catering, refrigeration, airconditioning, laundry equipment and cathodic protection are described together with battery
support, care and maintenance.
The special design and maintenance for electrical equipment used in potentially hazardous areas is reviewed in relation to oil, gas and chemical tankers. Various explosion-protected (Ex) methods are outlined along with electrical testing in hazardous areas.
Specific parts of the electrical network together with its UMS requirements, are examined in relation to the electrical survey by a classification society.
correct operation and safety, including standards to be met for a successful The application and operation of electrical propulsion for ships is explained, together with high voltage practice, safety procedures and testing methods.