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QM-13d Quartermaster Electricity Elective Instructors: George Crowl Course Outline b. Electricity: i) Know and demonstrate the correct method of rescuing a person in contact with a live wire. ii) Understand the construction of simple battery cells. Demonstrate the proper care of storage batteries. iii) Explain the difference between direct current and alternating current and the best uses for each. iv) Demonstrate that you know how to replace fuses, reset circuit breakers, and properly splice shipboard electric cable. v) Submit a diagram of the electrical system aboard the vessel used by your ship. vi) Explain wire tables, the current-carrying capacity of circuits, and the hazards and prevention of electrical overloading. vii) Explain electrolysis as applied to the deterioration of a boat’s underwater fittings by galvanic action and its prevention. QM-13d i) Know and demonstrate the correct method of rescuing a person in contact with a live wire. Rescuing a Person DO NOT TOUCH THEM! You will get the same shock they have, and be disabled Call 911. They will likely guide you. Cut off the power at circuit breaker If a line is down, DO NOT TOUCH Call power company, ask them to cut power Still in Contact with Live Wire Stay 100 ft away from downed high wires! Do not attempt rescue. Household current – Find wood or plastic pole (non-conducting) Dry rope is also non-conducting Pull wire free of person, or person from wire After Freed from Contact Move away from danger Call 911 if not already done Lay person on back Check breathing and heartbeat Start rescue breathing or CPR if needed Treat for shock, cover above and below Treat burns with cold water, no oil / grease Bad burns – cut away clothing, sterile dressing QM-13d ii) Understand the construction of simple battery cells. Demonstrate the proper care of storage batteries. Battery Construction Lead-acid battery. Ea cell = 2V, need 6 for 12V. Dilute sulpheric acid conducts electricity Positive = lead dioxide, negative = pure lead Positive = +, red; negative = -, black Care of Storage Batteries Clean terminals regularly (baking soda) Insure cells of conventional batteries are full with distilled water Put a “boot” on the positive (red) terminal Light dielectric grease on terminals Insure tied down tight Eliminate wing nuts, they come loose Charge fully, 13V or more QM-13d iii) Explain the difference between direct current and alternating current and the best uses for each. AC vs. DC Direct Current (DC) flows in one direction at a level voltage (below left), usually from a battery Alternating Current (AC) flows back and forth at varying voltage (below right), usually from an alternator or commerical power source AC vs. DC (2) Shore power is AC, powers lights, TV, microwave, electrical sockets for tools, etc. Shore power is normally 110V, 60 cycle Commercial vessels may use self-generated AC at 240/480V to run motors, etc. Boat power is DC, powers nav lights, engine and navigation instruments, cabin lights, etc. Boat power is 12V, does not cycle, generator Provided by 1-4 batteries, controlled by battery switch. Special starting batteries sometimes. AC vs. DC (3) AC is needed to transmit electricity a long way over power lines. High voltage can be transformed down to household 110V by transformers relatively easily Universally used for household and manufacturing purposes DC is best for many electronic applications DC cannot travel far, so within a black box is OK QM-13d iv) Demonstrate that you know how to replace fuses, reset circuit breakers, and properly splice shipboard electric cable. QM-13d iv) Demonstrate that you know how to replace fuses, reset circuit breakers, and properly splice shipboard electric cable. Replace Fuses Demonstrate, don't talk Fuses may actually be hard to find, check your car fuses if you don't have fuses on your boat Check fuse box list. If you don't have a list, experiment (BUT start the list!) Turn off master switch if possible Remove fuse cover Replace Fuses (2) Remove (pull out or unscrew) fuse Inspect to see that it is blown (broken) Confirm proper fuse rating (in amps) Install fuse of equal or lower rating, then cover Common ratings – 10A, 15A, 30A If fuse blows quickly, solve the underlying problem first! Then reinstall another fuse. Overloaded circuits can lead to fires Reset Circuit Breakers Look like small light switches Button forced out of alignment Run your hand along to find one “popped” Push to “OFF”, then back “ON” If it pops again, fix the problem, don't keep resetting C/B Shipboard Cable Splicing Meet ABYC standards (see NOTES for article) Use marine racheting crimp connectors Nylon-jacketed butt connectors (nylon tube) If exposed to water, use and melt heat-sensitive adhesive to waterproof the connection QM-13d v) Submit a diagram of the electrical system aboard the vessel used by your ship. Electrical System Includes AC and DC Shows batteries, motor, instruments, etc Uses conventional electrical diagram symbols Good starting source should be the motor electrical diagram for your engine Most Sea Scout boats have been modified – show reality, not the way it was built Probably will require you to use a circuit tester to find out what reality is N L QM-13d vi) Explain wire tables, the current-carrying capacity of circuits, and the hazards and prevention of electrical overloading. Wire Tables Two kinds – AWG and Metric (mostly AWG) Standardizes wire selection Provides conservative general guidance to the public about how much current a wire can carry Design engineers will do a more precise job Sizes #0000 (0.46”) to #32 (0.008”), large to small For solid wire, stranded wire is based on total crosssectional area to carry same current Typical Wire Table #16 wire Diameter – 0.0508” Diameter – 1.29032mm Ohms/1000' – 4.016 Ohms/km – 13.17248 Max amps for chassis wiring – 22 Max amps for power xmsn – 3.7 Max freq – 11,000 Hz Breaking strength – 75 pounds Current-Carrying Capacity Also Current Rating or Ampacity Depends on: insulation temperature rating, conductor resistance, AC frequency, ambient temperature, heat dissipation Insulation is often the driving factor Cables (several wires) have lower capacity because of heat buildup, or conduit Figures are for continuous current, short overloads will not usually affect Circuit breakers are sized to fit capacity Electrical Overload Hazards Fire and electrical arcing are main issues Overheated wire or arcing wire can start a fire Electrical arc could set off gasoline explosion Overload Prevention Size your circuit breakers and/or fuses to the current capacity Loose or corroded wires increase resistance and current. Means more current, possible arcing. Troubleshoot popped circuit breakers Unplug high current appliances (microwave, toaster, waffle iron, etc.) QM-13d vii) Explain electrolysis as applied to the deterioration of a boat’s underwater fittings by galvanic action and its prevention. Electrolysis, Galvanic Action Electrolysis – “Chemical decomposition produced by passing an electrict current through a liquid or solution containing ions.” Galvanic corrosion – Two different metals will cause corrosion if in contact, or if in water that can pass ions from one metal to the other Prevention Install one or more zinc sacrificial anodes on the prop shaft and/or other other equipment Check your berth for stray electrical currents Check your through-hulls at every quick haul Questions?