MARINE ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY- 1

Safe Electrical Practice:

Safe watch keeping, Points to check on electrical machineries, Switch gears
(equipment) & protection ,microprocessor control and maintenance,
Electrical fire fighting, Precautions against electrical shock and related
hazards,Precautions when commencing work on electronic equipment,
Special protection scheme for workshop machinery, Danger signals from
electrical equipment.

Power Generation:
Merits &Demerits of AC & DC on board, Rules and Regulations governing
electrical machineries on ships, Principle of AC generator operation(basic
equation explanation E nɸ and f =np), Different alternator excitations
systems on board ( Rotary – DC excitation, Rotary- AC excitation or
brushless excitation, Static excitation), Brushless generator construction &
operational diagram, Diode Failure Consequences,Automatic voltage
regulator(With respect to rotary DC excitation—carbon pile & vibrating
contact), Automatic voltage regulator (With respect to the way it controls
excitation—excitation supply AVR, Compounding control AVR or
Trimming AVR), Thyristor based static AVR (Detailed), Precaution before
IR test on AVR, additional features of modern AVR (under frequency roll
off and over excitation and excitation during short circuit), Voltage dip /
Recovery pattern for different excitation systems,Effects of loading of
generators on rated voltage and RPM of the prime mover, Paralleling of
alternators in brief (using synchronoscope, lamp method, with voltmeter),
Speed droop and Voltage droop characteristics (KW, KVAR load sharing
under different throttle/ excitation and different speed/voltage droop
setting ---Numerical), KW and KVAR load sharing with phasor diagram,
Consequence of having Low power factor load, power factor correction
(capacitor & synchronous condenser).

Alternative Source of Power:

Emergency generator & different starting method including auto start,
Emergency batteries construction(Lead acid &Alkaline)and its different
types & duties, Location of emergency power,Electrical characteristics of
lead acid batteries, Specifying battery capacity, charging system, Indication
of fully charged cell, Emergency battery circuit, Different Emergency Loads,
Rules and regulationfor Emergency powersource on board& emergency
equipment maintenance & checks ,Shore supply specifications as per
Voltage/Frequency, Precautions while taking shore supply, Navigation and
Signaling lights, Difference between dry dock(cold ironing) / AMP
(alternate maritime power) shore supply.

Distribution:

Different electrical diagrams and their uses, Type of Distribution,

Distribution network on board, Main & Emergency switch board,
Construction, Significance of various faults (including earth fault),
Protective discrimination, Fault circuit (simple numerical), Earth fault
monitoring equipment, Different switch gear & protective devices,
Electromagnetic reverse power relay and Under voltage protection
operation, Grounded and Insulated Neutral System, Cables and
Temperature Classification , Electrical Symbols , Effects of Ammeter
disconnection, CT /VT safety, Lamp transformer, Power management
system, preferential tripping / sequential restarting circuit (brief).

Motor and Control Equipment:

Types of Marine motor, Types of Enclosures (Ingress protection), Faults in

Motor (short circuit, overload, single phasing), Protective devices on
Motors (Motor protection scheme, curves, direct method and indirect
method, Sequential starting.

Maintenance of Electrical systems , Fault finding and repair:

Type of faults & indications on Generator, motor & distribution system,

Different Testing Equipment & Meters (multi meter / clamp meter /
megger), Salvaging a motor , detection of faults on electronic circuit &
cards-Indication & corrective arrangements, Necessary precaution & care
while fault finding and repair, Types of maintenances.

Special Electrical Practice:

Special Electrical Practice for oil, gas and chemical tankers, Tanker
classification, Dangerous spaces, Hazardous Zones, Electical Ignition of
gas, Apparatus Gas groups, Temperature Class, Flame proof Exd and
Intrinsic safe Exi, Exe and Exn, Exp, Exs equipment and their application
in Zones, Exi(Zener) barrier operation, Exi cable termination,
Maintenance of Ex protected apparatus.
 MET 1- Practical

1
Operation of testing equipment (Multimeter, Clampmeter, Insulation tester, Test lamp,
Contact less line tester, Line tester).
2
To study Lead Acid battery & Charging circuit. Usage of High rate discharge tester,
hydrometer, topping up, safeties while handling battery and precautions before
entering battery room.
3
To Study Earth fault detection by earth lamp method. Earth Fault Tracing.
3
To Study Low tension switchgear and protective devices (MCB, MCCB, Magnetic
contactor, Electromagnetic Relays, Fuses).
4
To study the operation of single phase induction motor (Ceiling fan motor).
5
Squirrel cage induction motor maintenance, overhauling, salvaging, IR test, winding
resistance, continuity measurement. Alternate method of checking Insulation if
Insulation tester is faulty, bearing Nomenclature.
6
To connect single phase transformers (3 pcs) in the following ways a) Y-Y b) Y-D c)
D-Y d) D-D and advantages of D-D transformer.
7
Navigation light circuit.
8
Emergency Generator automatic starting & operation circuit.
9
DOL, star- delta starter of 3 phase induction motor.
10
Synchronization of 3 phase alternator, KW and KVAR load sharing (Effects on
varying the throttle and excitation) and calculation of power factor.
11
Speed control of 3 phase squirrel cage induction motor by different methods and their
comparison (Pole changing, Voltage and frequency control).
12
Parallel operation of single phase transformers.
13
OC and SC test on (single phase transformer and 3 phase alternator) to determine the
percentage impedance % Z, fault current calculation, and how to use the result to
select the circuit breaker rating.
14
Polarity test on single phase transformer and study of the parallel connections of three
phase transformer.
15
Fluorescent lamp, Incandescent lamp and stair case lighting circuit.
16
Maintenance of explosion proof lights (Exd or Exe) and Exd cable gland fixing.

MARINE ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY- 2

Steering gear:

Rules and regulations & operation of all electro hydraulic steering gear
(Two ram electro hydraulic steering gear system with Auto-pilot and Full
FU controller, NFU control diagram of a rudder), Different modes of
operation for steering system (Follow-up Steering, Non follow-up Steering,
Auto steering, Emergency Steering), Auto Isolation system (Single failure
criterion), Various alarms associated with steering gear system, Synchros
for rudder angle transmission.

Electrical Propulsion:

Electrical propulsion (reasons), Selection of motor for propulsion (DC

motor & AC motor) and their speed, torque and direction of rotation
controls), Electrical propulsion options, Limitation of power of a dc motor,
Basic and Advanced speed control of motors, Working of Frequency
converters (PWM, Static frequency, Cyclo converters), Diesel electric and
Turbo Electric Propulsion System, POD/Azipod Drive Unit, HV propulsion
power system, Interconnection of main propulsion components, Propulsion
motor scheme, superconductivity applied to propulsion(Linear Propulsion),
Various modes of propulsion system control operation( pulse mode, shaft
synchronizingmode, regenerative braking/crash stop, reversal of shaft),
Harmonics and THD calculation.

High Voltage:

With regard to merchant vessels: Introduction, safety briefing and

objectives of the course, High voltage technology and application on board
ships, Concepts and definitions, Electrical Hazards associated with high
voltage system eg. Shock, arc flash and arc blast and their precaution,
Inter electrode capacitance and self / mutual Inductance, Creepage distance
and clearance, Dead working / working in the vicinity of live parts and live
working, Earthing system (NER), NER Calculation, Limited / Restricted /
prohibited approach defined by NFPA 70E, HV power system, HV
(Generator and motor protection scheme), HV Switch board design,
Permits (EPTW) and procedures for preventing accidents while carrying
out maintenance and repair, High voltage circuit breakers (Vacuum type
and Sf6 type), Personal Protective Device and HV tools (HV live line testing
equipment, portable earthing connector, Infrared camera, PI and IR
tester), Min PI and Min IR requirement.

Miscellaneous Marine Electrical Equipment/ Alarm system:

Impressed current cathodic protection (electrochemical theory of corrosion,

system circuit and schematic diagram of ICCP system), Shaft earthing
device, Synchros and its working, Engine room telegraph, Rudder Angle
Indicator, RPM & Revolution Counter, Centralized Salinity Indicator,
Water Tight door Operation, Alarm system (types/supply), On board’s
Oxygen Analyzer, High & Low level alarms, Navigational light, Emergency
Radio operation, Electrical Deck Auxiliaries(Electro Hydraulic Windlass ,
deck cranes)

Main air compressor, Galley,A/C &Refrigeration system:

Main air compressor (Automatic operation basic circuit, protection

equipment and electrical control circuit),Refrigeration and Air
conditioning scheme and main components, Refrigeration system safety
devices and Ship electrical circuit with an air cooled condenser, Galley
(three heat switching circuit, basic oven temperature controland IR test on
heating elements).

Cables and Insulation:

Marine cables, Electrical LV Cables construction, HV cable construction

and importance of semi conducting layer, short notes on sheath (PCP, CSP,
HOFR), armour, cable insulation (butyl rubber, EPR, XLPE, PVC), MIMS
cables, cable gland, cable burning, Temperature classification (Insulation
class), Insulation resistance, Dielectric strength, difference between flame
retardant and fire resistant cable.
 Fault calculation:

Different power system faults, symmetrical fault current and fault KVA
calculation using percentage (impedance) reactance and choose the circuit
breaker rating.

MET 2- Practical
1
Water tight door operation circuit.
2
Mooring winch or windlass operation circuit using pole changing motor with
electromagnetic brake operation circuit.
3
High level/ low level alarm circuit.
3
Heavy fuel oil /Diesel oil transfer pump auto start/stop circuit.
4
Engineers call and dead man alarm circuit.
5
Synchro transmitter- receiver (Rudder angle transmission).
6
Ship’s auto/ manual Fog horn circuit.
7
Main air compressor 2 Nos. (lead / lag)operation auto/manual circuit with all safeties.
8
Main sea water pump 2 Nos. with auto stand-by starting circuit.
9
Engine room crane (Hoist/lower, port/stbd, fwd/aft) circuit with electromagnetic brake
operation circuit.
10
High pressure sodium vapour and mercury vapour lamp circuits.
11 DC series motor / DC shunt motor (speed control and brake test).
12
Auto transformer starter and soft starter of 3 phase induction motor circuit.
13
Motor reversing circuit.
14
Air circuit breaker operation, construction and maintenance.
15
Load test on 3 phase induction motor
16
High voltage operation level training.

NOTE:

 Underlined words indicate the contents which have to be added.

 Striked words indicate the contents which have to be removed.

 The previous MET (2016 and 2017) syllabi were vast and none of the
chapters were fully covered and there is no practical training. In that
learning process Psychomotor domain is totally absent.

 Therefore all the above changes are highly recommended to have a

complete and effective learning process with all three domains
(Psychomotor, Cognitive and Affective).