B 200 System functionality 201 Start

of generator sets

At least two generator sets, connected to separate main busbar sections, shall be arranged with systems
for starting in a blackoutsituation. However, only one standby generator may be permitted if this
generator is not intended to be used for normal operation of the ship.

202 Energy for starting

a) The energy used for starting in a blackout situation shall be arranged as required in E100.

b) Control power supply to electronic governors, AVRs and necessary control power for auxiliary engines
shall, if dependent on external power, be arranged as required for starting arrangement in E.

c) Where prime movers and/or generators arranged as standby generators depend upon auxiliary
machinery systems being available in a blackout situation, these auxiliaries shall be arranged with at
least two independent sources of power. At least one of the sources of power shall be from stored
energy located within the machinery space. The capacity of the power sources shall correspond to the
required number of starting attempts and/or last for at least 30 minutes.

d) Where prime movers and/or generators arranged as standby generators depend upon auxiliary
machinery systems during standby mode in order to start in a blackout situation, auxiliaries for at least
one generator shall be supplied from the main switchboard in order to comply with A101 c).

e) When a single, dedicated, standby generator is used, this generator set alone shall be arranged in
accordance with this paragraph, i.e. two sources of energy for starting, control power and auxiliaries. As
above, one of the sources for auxiliaries shall be from stored energy located within the machinery space.

Guidance note:

Example of auxiliary system that must be available in a blackout situation may be fuel oil booster pump,
and lubrication oil pump if start blocking is activated within 30 minutes after blackout.

Example of auxiliary system that must be supplied in standby mode may be pre lubrication pump and
jacket water heating.

102 Starting arrangement for auxiliary engines

a) Electric starting arrangement for a single auxiliary engine not for emergency use, shall have a separate
battery, or it shall be possible to connect it by a separate circuit to one of the main engine batteries,
when such are used according to 101.

b) When the starting arrangement serves two or more auxiliary engines, there shall at least be two
separate batteries, as specified for main engines in 101. The main engine batteries, when such are used,
can also be used for this purpose.

c) Each starting battery shall have sufficient capacity for at least three start attempts of each of the
engines being normally supplied. The duration of each starting shall be taken as minimum 10 s. If the
starting batteries are also used for supplying other consumers, the capacity shall be increased
accordingly.

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