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For testing of diesel generator sets, see also Part-1, Seagoing Ships, Vol.IV, Rules for Electrical
Installations, Section 21.
5.3 Depending on the type of plant concerned, BKI reserves the right to call for a special test schedule.
5.4 In the case of engines driving electrical generators the rated electrical power as specified by the
manufacturer is to be verified as minimum power.
For electronically controlled diesel engines integration tests shall be conducted to demonstrate that the
response of the complete mechanical, hydraulic and electronic system is as predicted for all intended
operational modes. The scope of these tests shall be proposed by the manufacturer/licensor based on the
FMEA required in Table 2.1 and agreed by BKI.
After the test run randomly selected components shall be presented for inspection.
After the conclusion of the running-in programme prescribed by the engine manufacturer engines are to
undergo the trials specified below. See also Guidance for Sea Trial of Motor Vessels.
for at least 4 hours and at engine speed corresponding to normal cruise power: for at least 2 hours
e) in reverse direction of propeller rotation during the sea trials at a minimum speed of 70 % rated
engine speed : 10 minutes
6.1.2 Main propulsion engines driving controllable pitch propellers or reversing gears
Controllable pitch propellers are to be tested with various propeller pitches. Where provision is made for
operating in a combinator mode, the combinator diagram is to be plotted and verified by measurements.
The tests are to be performed at rated speed with a constant governor setting under conditions of
for at least 4 hours and at normal continuous cruise power: for at least 2 hours
c) in reverse direction of propeller rotation during the sea trials at a minimum speed of 70 % of the
nominal propeller speed: for 10 minutes
Note: Tests are to be based on the rated electrical powers of the electric propulsion motors.
These engines are to be subjected to an operational test for at least four hours. During the test the set
concerned is required to operate at its rated power for an extended period.
It is to be demonstrated that the engine is capable of supplying 110 % of its rated power, and in the case of
shipboard generating sets account shall be taken of the times needed to actuate the generator's overload
protection system.
6.2 The suitability of main and auxiliary engines to burn residual oils or other special fuels is to be
demonstrated if the machinery installation is designed to burn such fuels.
6.3 The scope of the shipboard trials may be extended in consideration of special operating conditions
such as towing, trawling, etc.
6.4 Earthing
It is necessary to ensure that the limits specified for main engines by the engine manufacturers for the
difference in electrical potential (Voltage) between the crankshaft/shafting and the hull are not exceeded in
service. Appropriate earthing devices including limit value monitoring of the permitted voltage potential are
to be provided.
E-F
F. Safety Devices
1.1.1 Each diesel engine not used to drive an electrical generator shall be equipped with a speed governor
or regulator so adjusted that the engine speed cannot exceed the rated speed by more than 15 %.
1.1.2 In addition to the normal governor, each main engine with a rated power of 220 kW or over which
can be declutched in service or which drives a variable-pitch propeller shall be fitted with an independent
over speed protection device so adjusted that the engine speed cannot exceed the rated speed by more than
20 %.