Control Positions Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two control positions?
A
- PCP - Primary Control Position
- SCP - Secondary Control Positions
2
Q
Where are PCP Located?
A
Primary Control Position is located in Ship’s Control Centre
3
Q
What does PCP show?
A
- Plan of whole electrical distribution system up to the EDC
- State of all breakers and generators
4
Q
What do PCP control/operate?
A
All main breakers
All generator voltages
All generator frequencies
Anti-condensation heaters in switchboard
5
Q
Where is SCP located?
A
Secondary Control Position is located in machinery sections
6
Q
What do SCP show?
A
- Plan of electrical distribution system fed from the section
- State of all breakers and generators controlled by the section
7
Q
What do SCP operate?
A
- Breakers controlled by section switchboard
- Voltages of generators controlled by section switchboard
- Frequency of generators controlled by section switchboard
- Anti-condensation heaters in switchboard
8
Q
Why are Switchboards important for controlling the distribution of power?
A
- Primarily used for generator indication and control.
- Control Distribution of power - Ship generated and ship supply/ship alongside
- Accordingly there are a number of meters, controls and indicators.
9
Q
What the SIX meters a switch board have?
A
- Voltmeter
- Frequency meter
- Watt meter
- Ammeter
- Synchroscope
- Earth Fault Indicator
10
Q
What are the four controls a switchboard have?
A
- Start/stop switch - Diesel Start
- Selector switch - Select Generator Voltage or Frequency
- Control Switch - PCP/SCP Control
- Discrepancy switch- - Open/Close breakers
11
Q
What are the six indicator lights on a switchboard?
A
- Control Available/Not available
- Generator running
- Fire detected
- Over temperature
- Breaker tripped - Discrepancy Switch Illuminates
- Earth fault - Light Indication & Audible Alarm
