Condition
Aboard ship, in the laboratory, or in an approved simulator given access to proper equipment and manufacturer technical manual.
Performance requirement
| Behavior | Standard |
|---|---|
| The student will: | During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum: |
|
Start incoming generator and raise voltage |
Start prime mover and bring up to operating speed Place voltage regulator in manual Excite field Adjust frequency to 60 hz Adjust voltage to system line voltage |
|
Synchronize incoming generator with bus |
Turn on synchroscope Match voltage and frequency with bus Close main breaker when generators are in phase Turn off synchroscope |
|
Adjust load on incoming generator |
Transfer voltage regulator to automatic Balance active (kw) load Balance reactive (kvar) Load |
Location
Assessed in EN‑3111L Electrical Machines Lab.
References
STCW Knowledge, Understanding and Proficiency
NVIC Tasks
- NVIC 17-14 Task 6.1.D Change over generators
See the Assessment Guidelines for additional specifications of behavior and standards.