Marine Electrical Power Systems:
Electric Power Load Analysis (EPLA):
Margin and Service Life Allowance

Last Update: July 12, 2024

Essential Questions

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What is a margin and what is it used for?
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What is service life allowance and what is it used for?
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Who controls margin and who controls service life allowance?
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How are margins and service life allowance applied?
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How are margins and service life allowances used in major modernizations and modified repeat designs?
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References

DPC 310-1 Electric Power Load Analysis (EPLA) for Surface Ships

IEEE Std 45.1 IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Installations on Shipboard--Design

Doerry, Norbert, "Design Criteria and Practices for the Electric Warship," presented at ASNE Advanced Machinery Technology Symposium, AMTS 2016, Villanova University Connelly Center, PA, May 25-26, 2016


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This work by Norbert Doerry is licensed under CC BY 4.0

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