 In today's era of rapidly advancing technology, it is no longer feasible for boat owners to remain complacent regarding their electrical systems, as our dependence on them continues to grow. Modern yachts are equipped with many of the conveniences we enjoy at home, such as hot water, television, microwaves, heating, and refrigeration. This necessitates a comprehensive distribution system and, for many, a degree of reliance on AC shore power.
Additionally, there are navigational aids to consider. A prominent yacht designer recently expressed his belief that the traditional chart table is becoming obsolete; in fact, he no longer includes one in any of his designs for vessels under 30 feet. He stated that such boats will rely on electronic instruments for navigation, including GPS and chart plotters, thereby freeing up the space once designated for the navigational station to enhance accommodation. Furthermore, when was the last time we manually started an engine? Very few modern diesel engines even provide a hand-start option, with the only emergency starter being a spare battery.
While we may question the prudence of these advancements, it is undeniable that this is the current reality, whether we accept it or not. As sailors, it is essential for us to understand electrical systems. This book does not delve into electrical formulas—aside from the fundamental principles of Ohm's Law—but rather aims to foster an understanding of how electrical systems function and the options available for those wishing to upgrade. All recommended systems adhere to the standards and guidelines set forth by the applicable regulatory framework.
 The purpose of this guide is to give you a fundamental grasp of AC electrical systems commonly found in boats built by leading manufacturers in the United States, Canada, and other countries. It will also introduce you to a variety of Marinco electrical products. Before proceeding, we strongly advise you to carefully read and understand the information in your boat's owner's manual and to thoroughly inspect your onboard systems.
It's important to know the location of your panelboard, identify the circuits controlled by each breaker, and understand how your shore power system works. AC electrical systems are relatively simple and easy to comprehend. With a bit of common sense and basic knowledge, you'll likely be able to diagnose and fix many issues on your own.
However, if problems become too complex or if you need significant modifications, it's best to consult a qualified marine electrician. The concise glossary of the most frequently used electrical terminology, as applied to the boats, is also included.
 One of the best electrical engineering publications available today. The publication features impressive coverage of all important terminology as well as definitions and acronyms. This is the second edition of the dictionary and the author has made all necessary amendments to the original publication in order to make the dictionary better. His efforts have eventually resulted in a true bestseller reflecting all recent advances in electrical engineering and associated disciplines.
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 The original intention of the author of this brilliant publication was to provide readers with the detailed descriptions of the various electrical equipment installed on board modern vessels, together with the explanation of their working principles. The volume will be a great tool for preparation to the exams and as such has gained so much of popularity amongst the students in different parts of the world.
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 This is the third edition of one of the most popular and useful publications related to the batteries. Considering the incredibly fast and steady growth of the manufacturing industry, it is understandable why the interest and demand for the safe and efficient batteries has grown, correspondingly.
The author of this reference book has made a successful attempt to collect the technical information available today on the different battery types in a single volume, which would be of great practical use for the people dealing with the batteries in the course of their day to day work.
After the introduction, some good and easy to understand guidelines have been provided on how to select the battery, followed with the section on the characteristics of the commonly used batteries, from lead acid, nickel and silver batteries to mercury, lithium, manganese, water-activated and so many others – literally all of them are covered.
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 Here is the second edition of one of the most useful publications for the electrical engineers engaged in the offshore industry. It has already proved to be an invaluable reference and training source for the engineers involved in the projects demanding in-depth knowledge and understanding of all equipment as well as the power installations and distribution systems.
The volume starts with the information on the different insulation types, temperatures and machine ratings, together with the associated measurements. This part is then followed by the generators and AVRs, transformers, electronic systems etc. the idea of the volume is to be highly practical and provide readers with the immediate benefits. Most of the electrical systems dealt with in the volume are 24V DC. The publication gives all necessary info on the batteries and chargers used for starting engines, and other equipment common on board offshore installations.
The book is full of the informative data tables and charts, so you may be sure that it will be equally interesting to the professionals and general readers. The operation and maintenance of the electrical systems and components has been explained together with the demonstration of the repairs and modification of the various instruments. Particular attention has been paid to compliance with the relevant regulations, rules and technical specification.
 The very first edition of the volume was published back in 1993 and immediately gained worldwide popularity. The second edition offered to your attention is even better since it reflects all advances and developments in the field of electrical engineering. The book is deservedly considered one of the most comprehensive volumes featuring almost three thousand pages with valuable information including definitions, formulas and tables.
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 The third edition of the Power Electronics Handbook by Muhammad Rashid. Power electronics of today is a growing area that is using the latest electronics technologies to convert between different forms of electric power; it has so many applications in the human life such as the motor drives, a/c units, power supplies and sources of renewable energy.
The present handbook was intended to address literally all aspects that are relating to the switching devices, control technique, including various analytical methods and their applications. The book was specifically designed to appeal to the new generation of engineering professionals.
The publication includes four chapters dedicated to the renewable energy, energy storage and transmission, DCG, i.e. distributed and cogeneration technology, generating sets, variable speed electric generators, wind turbines, fuel cells etc. The readers of this book, upon its completion, will be able to provide a real leadership in the field of the technical design applied to the various power electronics projects.
It consists of forty-five chapters with the valuable contributions that have been made by the leading experts in the industry. The author has managed to achieve the purpose to provide people with the useful but quite concise reference equally suitable to students and pro's.
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