MARR 52 - Marine Electrical Systems
- Prerequisite: PHYS 56
Builds on the theory and practice learned in Physics 56, Fundamentals of Electricity. The emphasis is on DC systems. Troubleshooting a boats electrical system with a multi-meter will be practiced. Electrical installations per American Boat and Yacht Council standards will be emphasized.
Contact: 60 hours lecture/lab per term
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of MARR 52, the student will be able to:
- Review basic dc and ac theory
- Review electrical safety rules and regulations
- Practice checking polarity of ac shore power
- Practice use and maintenance of marine electrical tools and instruments
- Practice practical application of trouble-shooting theory
- Practice installation of components in a ship's dc system ( including coaxial connections, vhf radio, transducer and knot meter)
- Practice marine battery installation
- Practice marine battery charger inspection
- State advantages of an inverter and diagram installation
- Practice trouble shooting marine alternators
- Practice trouble shooting basic gen-set systems
- Review corrosion as it relates to metals in the marine environment