Components in electrical power systems, such as generators, are critical for the operation of a vessel and represent highly valuable assets. Their failure due to faults leads to an interruption in the power supply, potentially with far-reaching effects on downstream systems. Damage can lead to long downtime and costly repairs.
Therefore, comprehensive generator protection is required by class societies and is defined internationally using ANSI codes.
Key generator protection functions include:
SYMAP® devices can operate in special frequency ranges (for example from 5Hz for shaft generators, up to 300Hz for variable speed generators).
These and other protection functionalities are covered for generators by the following models:
- SYMAP®BC and BCG (primarily for medium voltage applications)
- SYMAP®ECG and G (in the low voltage application)