Marine Electrical Power Systems:
Ship Electrical Distribution System Design:
Cable selection, installation, and repair

Last Update: July 16, 2024

Essential Questions

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How should cables be selected? How does cable ampacity depend on installation details?
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How are voltage drop calculations performed?
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How should repairs be conducted?
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How is the bend radius determined?
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What are the purposes of conductor shields, drain wires (VFD Cable) and cable shields? How are they terminated?
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How are low voltage and medium voltage power conductors terminated?
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What are the different ways of installing cable?
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References

IEEE Std 45.8 IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Installations on Shipboard--Cable Systems

MIL-HDBK-299 Cable Comparison Handbook Data Pertaining to Electric Shipboard Cable

IEEE Std 1580 IEEE Recommended Practice for Marine Cable for Use on Shipboard and Fixed or Floating Facilities

MIL-STD-2003 Department of Defense Standard Practice Electric Plant Installation Standard Methods for Surface Ships and Submarines

EDQP SD-311 EDQP Study Paper Electrical Power Distribution


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