Question 504Electricity & Electronics - Assistant Engineer

The correct answer is D) Increase the cooling water flow, while maintaining air temperatures above the dew point to avoid any condensation. This is correct because when operating a ship's service generator above its rated kVA, the increased load and heat generation requires additional cooling to prevent damage. Increasing the cooling water flow helps dissipate the excess heat, but maintaining air temperatures above the dew point is crucial to avoid condensation, which can lead to short circuits and other electrical issues. The other options are incorrect because: A) lowering air temperatures below the dew point can cause condensation issues; B) lowering the operating frequency is not the appropriate response for excess load; and C) lowering the operating voltage is also not the appropriate response for this situation.