Marine Electrical Equipment

  • Marine and Offshore Engineering |
  • English

Description

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Program

Bachelor Degree in Marine and Offshore Engineering (160 Cr. Hr.)

Objectives

  • This course provides an overview of shipboard electrical systems and equipment, emphasizing their configuration, operation, and safety considerations. Students will learn to calculate electrical loads, evaluate AC/DC power distribution, and understand the function of generators, motors, batteries, and emergency systems in marine environments. The course explores advanced topics such as hybrid propulsion, renewable energy integration, cathodic protection, and electrical safety in hazardous areas. Through case studies and presentations, students will be able to assess real-world applications, understand classification standards, and engage with recent developments in automation and hybrid marine power systems.

Textbook

H. D. McGeorg, Marine Electrical Equipment and Practice, Second edition, Marine Engineering Series, 2019.

Course Content

content serial Description
1Introduction and ship electrical systems
2Electrical Load calculations onboard ships and operating scenarios
3Electric system configurations and electric distribution onboard ships
4Electric generator sets and power sources
5Propeller shaft generators, Power turbines, CODAG generators and Uni-fuel concept
6Renewable energy electric generators and storage systems
7AC/DC switchboards and shipboard distribution systems
8AC/DC motors and alternators
9Batteries and emergency systems
10Safe electrical equipment for hazardous areas
11Cathodic protection systems
12Ship applications and existing cases
13Classifications and certifications
14Electric propulsion systems and Hybrid marine power plants
15Enovation and recent development in automated ships

Markets and Career

  • Generation, transmission, distribution and utilization of electrical power for public and private sectors to secure both continuous and emergency demands.
  • Electrical power feeding for civil and military marine and aviation utilities.
  • Electrical works in construction engineering.
Courses
  • Degree Bachelor
  • Code: EMO3204
  • Credit hrs: 3
  • Prequisites: EEE2308
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