TY - BOOK AU - Hall, Dennis T. TI - Practical marine electrical knowledge SN - 1856091821 U1 - 623.8503 PY - 1999/// CY - London PB - Witherby Publishers KW - Ships - Electric equipment - Safety measures KW - Ship propulsion, Electric KW - Boats and boating KW - Marine engineers - Training of KW - Marine radio stations N1 - Table of Contents Introduction Ships' electrical systems, safety and maintenance Electrical distribution Generators and main circuit breakers Motors and starters Ancillary electrical services Special electrical practice for oil, gas and chemical tankers Periodic survey requirements Electric propulsion and high voltage practice Index N2 - This book explains the systems by operating principles and safe working practice. The type and significance of electrical applications, circuits and faults are considered and a common troubleshooting practice is examined. A range of ancillary electrical services are described, along with detailed information on battery support, care and maintenance. The application and operating principles of electrical propulsion are examined, as well as high voltage practice, safety procedures and testing methods ER -