Marine Electrical Equipment

Bachelor Degree in Marine and Offshore Engineering (160 Cr. Hr.)

This course provides an overview of shipboard electrical systems and equipment, emphasizing their configuration, operation, and safety considerations. Students will learn to calculate electrical loads, evaluate AC/DC power distribution, and understand the function of generators, motors, batteries, and emergency systems in marine environments. The course explores advanced topics such as hybrid propulsion, renewable energy integration, cathodic protection, and electrical safety in hazardous areas. Through case studies and presentations, students will be able to assess real-world applications, understand classification standards, and engage with recent developments in automation and hybrid marine power systems.

H. D. McGeorg, Marine Electrical Equipment and Practice, Second edition, Marine Engineering Series, 2019.

content serial	Description
1	Introduction and ship electrical systems
2	Electrical Load calculations onboard ships and operating scenarios
3	Electric system configurations and electric distribution onboard ships
4	Electric generator sets and power sources
5	Propeller shaft generators, Power turbines, CODAG generators and Uni-fuel concept
6	Renewable energy electric generators and storage systems
7	AC/DC switchboards and shipboard distribution systems
8	AC/DC motors and alternators
9	Batteries and emergency systems
10	Safe electrical equipment for hazardous areas
11	Cathodic protection systems
12	Ship applications and existing cases
13	Classifications and certifications
14	Electric propulsion systems and Hybrid marine power plants
15	Enovation and recent development in automated ships

Generation, transmission, distribution and utilization of electrical power for public and private sectors to secure both continuous and emergency demands.
Electrical power feeding for civil and military marine and aviation utilities.
Electrical works in construction engineering.

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