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
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