Chapter I

THE PROBLEM
Introduction
Health on board ships is important to all ship staff. The goods and passengers

on which they care relay arrive safely at their destination. Thus, it is important to

develop to clear understanding of Knowledge Level On Marine Electricity. Hence,

these will able future seafarer to further insure the safety of their cargo passenger.

According to the Heirserman David L. The course promotes healthy

maritime electrical practices. Good marine electricity knowledge helps protect the

health and welfare of the crew by encouraging the safe operation of the many

electrical systems on board a ship. Contains themes. The marine engineer must

understand the entire output, delivery and consumer end of the electrical process. To

service the vessel safely, all the electrical apparatuses must be maintained and

overhauled. (April 1, 1987), by David L. Heirserman

Electricity would remain little more than an intellectual curiosity for centuries

until 1600, when the English scientist William Gilbert wrote De Magnate, in which he

carefully studied electricity and magnetism, separating the lodestone effect from the

static electricity generated by rubbing the amber. To refer to the property of rubber

attracting small objects, he coined the New Latin Word electricus ("amber" or "gas"

from electron, the Greek word for "fire") William Gilbert (November 1603)

Electricity would remain little more than an intellectual curiosity for centuries

until 1600, when the English scientist William Gilbert wrote De Magnate, in which he

carefully studied electricity and magnetism, separating the lodestone effect from the

static electricity generated by rubbing the amber. To refer to the property of rubber

1
attracting small objects, he coined the New Latin Word electricus ("amber" or "gas"

from electron, the Greek word for "fire") William Gilbert (November 1603

Low voltage direct current (LVDC) distribution has gained the significant

interest of research due to the advancements in power conversion technologies.

However, the use of converters has given rise to several technical issues regarding

their protections and controls of such devices under faulty conditions. Post-fault

behaviour of converter-fed LVDC system involves both active converter control and

passive circuit transient of similar time scale, which makes the protection for LVDC

distribution significantly different and more challenging than low voltage AC. These

protection and operational issues have handicapped the practical applications of DC

distribution. This paper presents state-of-the-art protection schemes developed for DC

Micro grids. With a close look at practical limitations such as the dependency on

modelling accuracy, requirement on communications and so forth, a comprehensive

evaluation is carried out on those system approaches in terms of system

configurations， fault detection, location, isolation and restoration.

Thus develop a high knowledge level on marine electricity is essential to

ensure the safety of the ship. Hence, this study aims to determine the knowledge level

on marine electricity among maritime students of the University of Visayas-Main

campus.

Conceptual Framework

The study is anchored on the study conducted(April 1, 1987), by David L.

Heirserman The course promotes healthy maritime electrical practices. Good marine

electricity knowledge helps protect the health and welfare of the crew by encouraging

the safe operation of the many electrical systems on board a ship. Contains themes.

2
The marine engineer must understand the entire output, delivery and consumer end of

the electrical process. To service the vessel safely, all the electrical apparatuses must

be maintained and overhauled. It is very important that each engineer has a deep

knowledge of the electrical power distribution on the ship. The only way to acquire

the knowledge is to study control diagrams of the container. Any oceangoing ship

quickly has an A.C. Process of delivery, contrasted with a direct current D.C. Setup.

The electrical distribution system usually follows shore procedure for a ship. It allows

the use of standard industrial equipment after being modified and licensed where and

where appropriate, so that it can withstand the conditions on board a ship (e.g., noise,

freezing and tropical temperatures, humidity, salty atmosphere, etc. found in various

parts of the ship). Most ships come with a 3-ph, which means that the star-connected

generators ' neutral point is not grounded to the hull of the ship. Ships with very large

electric loads include 3.3KV, 6.6KV and even 11KV (HV) high voltage generators.

By using those high voltages, we can reduce the size of the cables and devices. High-

voltage systems are getting more popular with rising ship size and complexity. An

A.C Frequency. Power supply may be 50 Hz or 60 Hz. The most frequency of power

adopted for use on board ships is 60Hz. This heightened level means generators and

motors run at higher speeds with a consequent reduction in size for a given power

rating. Lighting and low power single-phase supplies usually operate.

3
 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

MARINE ELECTRO TECHNOLOGY

MARITIME STUDENT
SY 2019-2020

Design features and system configurations of

Generators Marine Electro-technology operational control equipment for electrical motors.

Knowledge Level on Marine Electro-

Technology among Marine Engineering
Students

RECOMMENDATION

4
Statement of Purpose

This study aims to Identify the knowledge level discuss the theory of maritime

students in University of the Visayas-main Capus academic year of 2019-2020 in

second sem. Specifically Variable to answer the following questions:

1.1 Generators

1.2 Marine Electro-technology

1.3 Design features and system configurations of operational control equipment

for electrical motors.

Significance of the study

This research study is made for the purpose of Information dissemination and

updating of idea and idea and skills relative to the course Marine Engineering. The

result of this study would benefit the following

Seafarer.The results of this study will serve as a guilty theory among seafarer

s as they embark on a sea trip, so they need to carry out the marine electricity prelimin

aries to ensure the ship's safety.

Future Seafarer. The outcome of this research could be used by potential

seafarers because they might not be completely conscious of the sea activity at the

beginning of their career as a seafarer. Learning this before their introduction to the

real field will constantly remind the future seafarer of the requisite training upon

embarkation.

5
Maritime Students. The Results of this study will enhance student’ learning and

abilities pertaining to the maritime Industry.

TheTeachers.The outcome of this study will notify the teachers of the various 

changes that Maritime Electricity has made so that the students can be modified to be 

incorporated into the subject matter.

Researchers. The result of this study may serve as the basics of the basics of

others researchers to conduct studies relatives to marine engineering.

Future Researchers. This study will serve as a future reference for similar

researcher study.

Definition of Terms

For clarifications and better understanding of this study, the definitions of

terms are presented as follows:

GENERATOR. A machine that converts electrical power to mechanical power.

The AC-type3-phase generators are used on board ships nowadays. An AC generator

is identical to a synchronous motor. It uses direct current driven rotor field windings

which induce an AC output voltage on the windings of the stator armature.

Marine Electro-technology. The students of Marine Engineering have a high

positive outlook towards the Electro Technology course as well as the teaching and

learning process approaches. They really like the topic because it requires critical and

logical thinking and an in-depth analysis that most can follow. But teachers need to

keep the discussion interactive so they stay focused on the subject. During hands-on

activities that are considered part of teaching the subject they are excited. Training by

6
doing is seen as an important component of the teaching process, which would

provide better experience and knowledge application.

Design features and system configurations of operational control

equipment for electrical motors. Ideally, engine controls can be described as a

group of devices that pre-definedly regulate the output of an electric motor. Engine

sensors are also known as engine controllers. These have several essential functions

which include: starting automatically or manually as well as stopping the operation of

an electric motor, setting forward or reversing the rotation direction, selecting and

regulating the rotation speed, monitoring or adjusting the torque, as well as protecting

the motor from multiple degrees of electrical overload and faults.