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Exercise No. 5
Document Practical Exercise # 1.5

Course Basic Electricity

Title Construction of D C and A C Generators and Motors

Allocated Time for Briefing 30 Minutes

Allocated Time for Exercise Execution 120 Minutes

Duration
Allocated Time for Debriefing 30 Minutes

Total Time Allocated 3 hours

STCW Competence Operate Electrical, Electronic and Control Systems

Basic configuration and operation of the following electrical, electronic and control
Knowledge, equipment
Understanding and .2 Electronic Equipment
Proficiency .2a Characteristics of basic
Electronic circuit element

Course Outcome CO6. Draw a simple electrical circuit diagram, construct, and test as per specification

Learning Construct electrical circuit consisting resistors in series-parallel both in DC and AC

Outcomes as per specification
In the electrical laboratory room and electronic control module the student must be able to:
Task -Construct a resistive-capacitive circuit and calculate parameters such as
total capacitance and voltage drop
1. Completed lecture component
Pre-Requisite 2. Completed instructor led “Capacitive-Resistive (RC) Circuits” demonstration
3. Student access to equipment manuals

Venue / Equipment Electrical/Electronic Laboratory Room

Training
Power Electronic Module
Equipment
1 Module is to 4 students
Particulars
The assessor must:
1. Verify Students’ Attendance.
2. Distribute Exercise worksheets.
3. Explain the Policies and House Rules
Assessor’s 4. Explain the relevance of the scenario to the outcome being tackled.
5. Explain the bearing of the exercise to ship board conditions.
Briefing 6. State the outcome of the exercise.
7. Explain the Performance Standards and Criteria.
8. State critical performance requirements.
9. Ask comments and verification from students.
10. State the monitoring procedures of the exercise
The instructor shall:
1. Instruct the students to proceed their designated stations
2. Remind the students of the duration of the exercise.
Assessor's action 3. Remind the students that they have to discuss with in the group the required criteria.
4. Start the exercise
5. Remind the student at least 5 minutes before the end of the exercise.
6. Instruct the students to proceed to the debriefing room.

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The students shall:

1. Proceed to your designated stations given by the Instructor
Students’ 2. Be reminded of the time allotted for the exercise.
recommended 3. Start the exercise once the instructor has given the instructions.
action 4. Comply with the required performance standards and criteria.
5. Be reminded of the allotted time given by the instructor
6. Once the exercise has been stopped await further instruction from the instructor.
The assessor shall:
1. State the purpose of debriefing
Assessor’s 2. Use the performance standard and criteria to check each individual’s compliance
Debriefing 3. Ask if there are any objections or appeals regarding the performance standards and
criteria.

Safely perform the practical activity, following procedures as stated in the manufacturer’s
Students Action
manual and meeting the requirements as stated in the task
STCW A-III/1 F2.C1 Column 4
1. Operations are planned and carried out in accordance with the operating manuals,
Performance established rules and procedures to ensure safety of operations
Criteria 2. Electrical, electronic and control systems can be understood and explained with
drawings and instructions
(See attributes below)

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Attribute Performance Criteria
Safety Wear the appropriate PPE
(Personal Protective
Equipment)
Read the safety operating
manuals regarding the
specifications of the power control
module.
Isolate the power electronic
module power supply
Procedure
Prepare the electrical components
Prepare the electrical components
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Method of
Performance Standard Complied Not Complied
Grading
Wears the correct set of Personal
Protective Equipment:
- Insulated Gloves
Compliance
- Eye protection
- Cover All
- Safety Shoes
Read the manufacturer’s safety manual
Compliance
and operating information.
Read the danger cautions, know the type
and magnitude of energy that the
Compliance
machine or equipment utilizes, and
understand the hazards.
Switch OFF Circuit Breaker(s) Compliance
Prepare the electrical components for
D.C. Capacitive-Resistive Circuit
Construction:
- Power Electronics Module
- 9V D.C. Power Source Compliance
- Resistor
- 2 x Capacitor (uF)
- Wire Connectors
- LED Light
Prepare the electrical components for
D.C. Series-Parallel Circuit Construction:
- Power Electronics Module
- 9V D.C. Power Source
- 4 Resistors (As per drawn Compliance
circuit)
- Wire Connectors
- LED Light
Prepare the Multi-Tester Equipment Compliance
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Conduct a Continuity Test on the

following components using multi-tester:
1. Resistors
Prepare and calibrate the test
equipment
2. Connector Wire Compliance
3. LED Light
4. Capacitors
Construct the Resistive-Capacitive
Construct the Resistive-Capacitive (RC)
Circuit Compliance
Circuit based on the given diagram

Turn-On the 24V DC Circuit Breaker Compliance

Observe and record the response of LED

Compliance
Light
Result Measure and Calculate the
Calculate the Total Capacitance of the
Electrical Parameters according to Compliance
RC circuit
technical specifications
Measure the Total Resistance in the
Compliance
constructed D.C. Series Circuit
Fill up the data stated and required in
Table 1.1 in accordance with
Compliance
specifications of the constructed
circuit

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Figure 1.1
Resistive-Capacitive (RC) Circuit

Table 1.1

Measured Units Remarks

Values
Good Condition/Bad Condition

Continuity Test

Cables

Resistor

LED Lamps

Voltage Drop

Capacitor No. 1

Capacitor No. 2

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 Resistor No. 1

LED Light

Current

Total Current

Capacitance

Circuit Total Capacitance

Failure State: The examinee will be rated “FAILED” when any of the following is committed.

1. The student was NOT ABLE to fulfill and comply all the assessment criteria.

Conducted by: Acknowledged by:

_________________________________ ________________________________
Signature over Printed Name of Instructor Signature over Printed Name of Student
Date: _________________ Date: _______________

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