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Ways of Starting and Testing Emergency Generator

The document discusses the testing procedures for an emergency generator on a ship. It provides power when the main generators fail. The generator must have two start modes - battery and hydraulic/pneumatic. It is tested weekly on battery to check starting, monthly on hydraulic to ensure that mode works, and monthly on automatic to check automatic operation and load connection. The document then outlines the specific procedures for testing each start mode.

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Ways of Starting and Testing Emergency Generator

The document discusses the testing procedures for an emergency generator on a ship. It provides power when the main generators fail. The generator must have two start modes - battery and hydraulic/pneumatic. It is tested weekly on battery to check starting, monthly on hydraulic to ensure that mode works, and monthly on automatic to check automatic operation and load connection. The document then outlines the specific procedures for testing each start mode.

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Starting and testing emergency generator

Emergency generator on ship provides power in case the main generators of the ship
fails and creates a dead or blackout condition. According to general requirement, at
least two modes of starting an emergency generator should be available. The two
modes should be battery start and hydraulic or pneumatic start.

The Port state control (PSC) might detain a ship or provide some time to correct any
kind of deficiency found if the second mode of starting is not operating.

Testing of Emergency Generator


The testing of ships emergency generator is done every week (as part of weekly checks) by
running it unloaded to check if it starts on battery mode. The hydraulic start is done every month
to ensure that it is working fine. Also every month automatic start of generator is also done to
check its automatic operation and to see whether it comes on load.

Procedure for Battery Start

1. Go to the emergency generator room and find the panel for emergency
generator.

2. Put the switch on the test mode from automatic mode. The generator will start
automatically but will not come on load.

3. Check voltage and frequency in the meter.

4. Keep the generator running for 10-15 min and check the exhaust temp and other
parameters.

5. Check the sump level.

6. For stopping the generato, put the switch in manual and then stop the generator.

Procedure for Hydraulic Start

1. Out the switch in manual mode as stated above and check the pressure gauge
for sufficient oil pressure.

2. Open the valve from accumulator to generator.

3. Push the spring loaded valve and the generator should start.

4. Check voltage and frequency.

5. Keep the generator running for 10-15 min and check the exhaust temp and other
parameters.

6. Check the sump level.

7. For stopping, use the manual stop button from the panel.

8. After stopping the generator, pressurize the hydraulic accumulator to desired


pressure.

9. Close the valve from accumulator to generator.

Procedure for Automatic Start

1. For automatic start, we know that there is a breaker which connects Emergency
Switch Board (ESB) and Main Switch Board (MSB); and there is also an interlock
provided due to which the emergency generator and Main power of the ship
cannot be supplied together.

2. Therefore, we simulate by opening the breaker from the tie line, which can be
done from the MSB or the ESB panel.

3. After opening the breaker, the emergency generator starts automatically with the
help of batteries and will supply essential power to machinery and pumps
connected to ESB.

4. For stopping the generator, the breaker is closed again and due to the interlock
the generator becomes off load.

5. Now again put the switch to manual mode to stop the generator.

6. Press stop and the generator will stop.

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