Schedule

This course provides an in depth description of electrical and automation systems' installation and testing associated with the fabrication of steel ships.  You will become familiar with the procedures for installing electrical and automation systems.  The course will highlight the critical issues associated with each electrical system and the automation system.

• Electrical load analysis, short circuit and protective device coordination study 
• Wiring practices and cable installation 
• AC generator operation and construction 
• Speed governor 
• Excitation, automatic voltage regulator 
• Generator in parallel 
• Motor starters 
• Switchboard tests and generator tests

Shipyard personnel and surveyors involved in new construction and in particular members of an owner’s site team with limited shipbuilding experience.This course meets the requirements of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects for Continuous Professional Development.