P and D Flashcards
What are the steady state voltage performance requirements
Variation between the three line voltages under all balanced loads are less than 1%
Steady state voltage at all loads and frequency’s between 57hz and 63hz to be within 1% of 450v
What are the transient voltage performance requirements
Variation maximum of 7.5% for 25% load going off and 15% of load going on
Time of recovery to within 1% of the final voltage (1 second for AVR MK 100)
What is the designed power factor and why
0.8 lagging due to the ships load being mostly inductive
What are the advantages of the brushless generator
Smaller in size
Less maintenance
No rubbing parts
What is the disadvantage of the brushless generator
Slower in response than a conventional generator to load changes
What is used on the rectifier assembly to early detection of defects
Diode failure indicator unit / rectifier failed device
What are the two distinct fault conditions that can occur on the rotating rectifier assembly
Open circuit diode condition
Short circuit diode condition
On the rotating rectifier assembly explain what happens after open circuit diode condition fault indicates
Generator output voltage drops and will be compensated by the AVR
This will result in extra strain leading to further breakdown
The generator should be off loaded within 30 minutes and fault investigated
On the rotating rectifier assembly explain what happens after short circuit diode condition fault indicates
This will cause an overload of the AC exciter resulting in further damage to diodes
Generator output voltage will collapse
Supply breaker should open on under voltage to protect distribution system
Due to high current there is risk of overheating
What are the daily checks for the brushless generator
Bearings and casing not overheating
Generator air temp within limits
No signs of cooler leaking
No undue noise or vibration
No defects at the PMG drive belt
No diode warning
Mk 1 protection unit
Anti condensation heaters off when gen is running
PMG belt tension and condition
What are the monthly checks of the brushless generator
Carry out VA and record readings
Condition monitor all bearings
Check for water in generator
Clean ventilation grills and cooling flaps
What is the role of the AVR
Must maintain constant voltage at the terminals of the ships main generator to an accuracy of +/-1%
Under rapidly changing load conditions it must restore terminal voltage to within 1% within 1 second
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Generators must be tested to maintain the required standard, what are the 4 changes that require tests
If the following are changed / modified
Prime mover / govenor
AVR
Generator rotor / stator
Or after a major modification to switchboard wiring
What are the requirements of carrying out generator tests
Large dock / load test facility
A high speed pen recorder
Generator isolated from distribution system
Trials form D346 (F)