Question 509Electricity & Electronics - QMED

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When shore power is being connected to a ship in drydock, what must be ensured, assuming that the ship's generators are rated at 450 VAC, 60 Hz with a total capacity of 5000 kW?

Aexactly 60 Hz must be supplied from shore, as no tolerance is permitted
Bshore power must be capable of delivering a total of 5000 kW
Cexactly 450 volts must be supplied from shore, as no tolerance is permitted
Dshore power phase sequence must agree with that of the ship
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) Shore power phase sequence must agree with that of the ship. When connecting shore power to a ship in drydock, it is crucial that the phase sequence of the shore power matches the phase sequence of the ship's electrical system. This ensures that the voltages and phases are properly aligned, preventing potential damage to the ship's equipment and electrical system. The ship's generators are rated at 450 VAC, 60 Hz, but the specific voltage and frequency values can typically accommodate a small tolerance range, so A and C are not strictly required. Additionally, the total capacity of the shore power does not need to precisely match the ship's generator capacity, as long as it is sufficient to meet the power demands, making B an incorrect answer.

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