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This report highlights the activities and focus areas of the Electrical Technologies Panel, aimed at reducing costs and improving the performance, efficiency, and safety of electrical systems in ship construction and maintenance.
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Electrical Technologies PanelChair’s Report NSRP All Panel MeetingMarch 14, 2019Charleston, SC
Mission Statement • Reduce the cost associated with the installation and operation of electrical systems in ship construction, maintenance, and modernization • Facilitate communications among Navy programs, electrical system integrators, ship designers, shipbuilders and other NSRP panels
Current Focus Areas • Promote commonality of electrical processes, products, components, and methods across ship programs • Evaluate & transition improved electrical system technologies, installation processes, and electrical system specifications. • The panel’s mission is to identify and implement technologies and processes that improve: • Total Ownership Cost • Energy Efficiency • Electrical System Performance • Safety of Workforce and Ship’s Crew
Recent Panel Activities • Panel Projects • Improved Methods for Bonding & Grounding • Fiber Optic Testing Enhancement for Cost Reduction • Materials & Components for Exterior Electrical Connections (Phase 2) • Safer Inspection of MV-HV Systems • Alternatives to Fiber Optic Connectors * Final Report Available via NSRP Website
2018 Panel Activities • Panel Projects • Distributed Temperature Sensing for Inspection of Electrical Panels on Navy Ships* • Power Panel and Breaker Commonality* • Low Voltage Shipboard Lighting Feasibility Study** • Evaluation of Efficacy of Self-Sealing Cable Transit Devices for Aluminum Bulkheads and Decks in Non-Watertight Boundaries ** * Final Report Available via NSRP Website ** 2018 New Starts • Areas of Interest • Electrical Installation • Switchgear Inspection • Solid State Lighting • High Temperature Insulated Bus Pipe
2018 Overview • Panel Meetings • Spring – Joint Panel Meeting (ELE, SPC) • Date: March 7-9, 2017 • Location: Charleston, SC • ShipTech • Summer – Joint Panel Meeting (ELE, SWSI) • Date: July 24-25, 2018 • Location: Washington, DC • Tour: NSWC CD • Winter Panel Meeting • Date: December 11-12, 2018 • Location: Tallahassee, FL • Tour: FSU Center for Advanced Power Systems • Industry Events • ShipTech • SNAME Maritime Convention 2018
Upcoming… • 2019 Panel Projects • ECB Selection Meeting • Notification of project selected – Next week • Summer Panel Meeting • Date: June/July • Location: Atlanta, GA • Focus: Fiber Optics