Section 29 Quality of power supplies
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Submarine Assurance Framework, July 2022 - Volume 1 Submarine Assurance - Part 4 Whole Boat Requirements - Chapter 2 Transverse Criteria - Section 29 Quality of power supplies

Section 29 Quality of power supplies

29.1 Functional objective

29.1.1 The submarine, systems, equipment and components shall be able to operate when exposed to the range of electrical powersupply variation which can be experienced on a submarine for all foreseeable operating conditions.

29.2 Performance requirements

29.2.1 The quality of power supplies, i.e. maximum and minimum, static and transient voltage and frequency ranges, and total harmonic distortion for electrical equipment shall be defined for normal, abnormal and emergency operating conditions in accordance with Vol 1, Pt 4, Ch 3, 3 Software integrity and integration.

29.2.2 The systems, equipment and components are to be verified as being effective and safe for the full range of power supply conditions.

29.2.3 Submarine, systems, equipment and components that are only able to operate in particular power supply conditions are to be identified and suitably protected.


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