NickParker
Electrical
- Sep 1, 2017
- 428
On ships, the emergency generator and emergency switchboard are typically located in the same room. However, IEC 61892-2 (Mobile and Fixed Offshore Units – Electrical Installations – Part 2: System Design) states:
"In systems where a separate emergency generator is used, the emergency switchboard and the emergency generator should be located in separate rooms close to each other within the same fire zone."
Why this difference?
"In systems where a separate emergency generator is used, the emergency switchboard and the emergency generator should be located in separate rooms close to each other within the same fire zone."
Why this difference?