Emergency Generator

It is a small separate generator which supplies the electric power for emergency load in the event of main power supply failure.

It is located outside the main and auxiliary machinery space and not forward of the collusion bulkhead.

It has own switchboard near vicinity.

It is provided with independent means of automatically starting,( by air or battery) to ensure immediate run up following a main power failure and repeated starts of at least 3 times, and
further attempt can be made within the 30 minutes temporary battery life

Adequate and independent supply of fuel with a flash point of not less than 43°C (109.4°F)

Must be able to be started in cold condition up to 0°C (32°F)

For cold weather, JCW system must be treated with anti-freeze agent, and heating arrangement provided.

Emergency generator Maintenance

01) Every Saturday, emergency generator must be tested run

02) Air bottle pressed up or starter battery fully charged, at all-time

03) Changeover the selector switch to local position before starting

04) Make sure breaker switch at ‘off’ position before starting (an interlock between ER Main switchboard breaker and emergency switchboard breaker is provided to prevent simultaneous
closure of both breaker)

05) During testing, check frequency, voltage and ampere

06) Fuel tank, always checked to ensure adequate level

07) Air filter of generator, regularly cleaned

08) Required tools and spares kept in a container

09) Emergency light for this room should be always checked

Source : MIN ZAR TAR