Section 4 Batteries

Clasification Society 2024 - Version 9.40

Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Construction & Classification of Submersibles & Diving Systems, July 2022 - Part 6 Electrical Installations and Control Engineering Systems - Chapter 1 Electrical Installations - Section 4 Batteries

Section 4 Batteries

4.1 General

4.1.1 The requirements for the installation of batteries and their charging and monitoring arrangements are given in the Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, July 2022, Pt 6, Ch 2, 12 Batteries, which are to be complied with where applicable. The particular requirements for batteries for submersibles are given in Pt 6, Ch 1, 9.5 Batteries 9.5.2.

4.2 Storage batteries

4.2.1 When installing storage batteries, the relevant provisions of the Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, July 2022 Pt 6 Control, Electrical, Refrigeration and Fire are to be complied with.

4.2.2 In the case of battery installations equipped with a catalytic converter which ensures that at least 95 per cent of the hydrogen produced is recombined, separate ventilation of the battery room can be dispensed with. The same applies when gastight battery casings are used.

4.2.3 Batteries shall not be installed within the inner areas of chambers or diving bells.

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