Electrical System
The Sea Jewel’s two Cat 3304 gensets are rated for 80 kW each. Each genset is
controlled by a Woodward EGCP‐3 LS and can connect to the ship electrical load via
its generator breaker. The load can also be supplied by shore power when in port.
To synchronize the boat to shore power, a Woodward SPM‐D delivers
synchronization signals to the two EGCP‐3 LS units and closes the breaker when
phase and frequency are matched.
Conclusions
The commissioning of the Sea Jewel was a success, and operation of an EGCP‐3 and SPM‐D illustrated the
adaptability of Woodward controls to any application. By applying the EGCP‐3 LS units to the control of
the Cat gensets and the SPM‐D for synchronizing the shore power, the Sea Jewel now has a reliable
system to begin their chartering business this summer. Woodward would like to thank Sea Jewel Ltd and
Governor Control Systems fortheir time and energy on this project and congratulates them on a great
control system.
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