MRT 160 - Marine Electrical for Maritime Vessels
Course Description
Effective: 2018-01-01
Focuses on basic electrical circuits common to maritime vessel electrical systems. Includes fundamentals of AC power plants, electrical and lighting circuits, protective devices, and all other primary power circuits, and the proper methods of installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
General Course Purpose
Elective course for Associate of Applied Science in Maritime Tech nologies Elective course for Career Studies Certificate in Marine Electrical Elective course for Career Studies Certificate in Maritime Technologies
Course Objectives
- Calculate basic electrical quantities.
- Analyze basic marine electrical circuits.
- Analyze marine electrical circuits for their installation and repair.
- Troubleshoot basic marine electrical circuits for the following: Opens, Shorts, Incorrect Wire Connections.
- Wire marine electrical circuits for the following: Compartments, Weather Decks, Passageways.
- Observe the safety requirements for installing and repairing marine electrical wiring.
Major Topics to be Included
- General Safety Practices
- Electrical Symbols and Drawings
- Basic Electrical Theory
- Electrical Cables by: Classification, Type, Size Designation, Rating, Characteristics
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- Basic Electrical Test Equipment
- Basic Marine Electrical Tools
- Generators and Main Circuit Breakers
- Motors and Starters
- Common Circuit Designations
- Ancillary Electrical Services