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Title: Ships Electrical Standards
Number: TP 127 E
Date: 2002
Details:  Marine Safety Directorate
Transport Canada
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Short Title
Interpretation
Application
Schedule 1
Emergency Electrical Power in Ships of Group 1
Emergency Electrical Power in Ships of Group 2
Emergency Electrical Power in Ships of Group 3
Emergency Electrical Power in Ships of Group 4
Emergency Electrical Power in Ships of Group 5
Emergency Electrical Power in Ships of Group 5A
Emergency Electrical Power in Ships of Group 5B
Schedule 2

PART 1

Section

  1. General Requirements for Ships of Groups 1 to 5B
  2. Design of Equipment
  3. Installation, Location and Protection of Electrical Equipment
  4. Grounding of Non-Current-Carrying Parts
  5. Application of Demand Loads
    Table 5-1 - Demand Loads
  6. Direct Current Service Systems for Ships other than Tankers
    Table 6-1 - D.C. Supply Voltages
  7. Alternating Current Service Systems for Ships other than Tankers
    Table 7-1 - A.C. Supply Voltages
  8. System Protection - General
    Table 8-1 Asymmetrical Factors
    Figure 8-1 Fault Current Decrement Conversion Factors
  9. Switchboards other than Propulsion Control Panels
    Table 9-1 Ampere Rating of Rectangular Bus Bars Placed on Edge (Based on 50°C Ambient and 50°C Rise)
    Table 9-2 Minimum Clearances
    Table 9-3 Voltmeter Scales
  10. Switchgear and Fusegear
  11. Distribution
    Figure 11-3 Semi Navigation Light Panel
    Figure 11-1 Isolated Transformer System With Single Phase 240 Volt Input and 120/240 Volt Single Phase Output
    Figure 11-2 Isolation Transformer System With Single Phase 240 Volt Input and 120/240 Volt Single Output With GFCI Protection Of Transformer Primary
  12. Construction of Cables
    Table 12-1 maximum Current Carrying Capacity for Insulated Copper Wires and Cables
  13. Installation of Cables
    Table 13-1 - Bending Radius of Cables
  14. Transformers for Lighting and Power
    Table 14-1 - Limits of Temperature Rise for Dry Type Transformers
  15. Static Power Supply Units
  16. Generating Plant and Motors
    Table 16-1 - Limits of Observable Temperature Rise for D.C. Motors and Generators Based on 50°C Ambient Temperature
    Table 16-2 - Limits of Observable Temperature Rise for A.C. Generators Based on 50°C Ambient Temperature
    Table 16-3 Limits of Observable Temperature Rise for A.C. Motors
  17. Control Gear
    Table 17-1 Colours of Indicating Lights
  18. Lighting Fixtures
  19. Accumulator Batteries
  20. Heating and Cooking Appliances
  21. Interior Communications & Alarms
  22. Control and Instrumentation
  23. Lightning Conductors
  24. Electric Propulsion Plant
  25. Additional Requirements for A.C. Supply Systems with Voltages 1 kV and Above
  26. Hazardous Locations
  27. Testing & Inspection at Manufacturer's Plant
  28. Testing Rotating Machines
  29. Testing Switchboards and Motor Control Centres
  30. Testing Main Propulsion Cables
    Table 30-1 - Test Voltages for Propulsion Cables
  31. Testing Transformers for Lighting and Power
  32. Testing Static Power Supplies
  33. Initial Testing and Inspection Onboard Ship
  34. Annual & Quinquennial Inspections
  35. Essential Services
  36. Drawings & Data for Submission
  37. Distribution Panels and Sub-Distribution Assemblies other than Switchboards for Distribution or Propulsion

PART II

Vessels with Electrical Systems Less Than 50 Volts

Section

  1. Types of Systems
  2. System Protection
  3. Equipment Grounding
  4. Lightning Conductors
  5. Electrical Equipment
  6. Batteries
  7. Cables
  8. Switchboards and Distribution Panels
  9. Distribution

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