21st Century U.S. Army Field Manuals: Introduction to Marine Electricity, FM 55-509-1 (CD-ROM)

This unique electronic book on CD-ROM has a complete reproduction of the U.S. Army Field Manual, Introduction to Marine Electricity, FM 55-509-1, 369 pages. In addition, as a bonus, there are reproductions of over 100 vital U.S. Army Field Manuals covering such topics as combat, arms, operations, training, support, and dozens of special topics! This manual is an electrical reference text for the marine engineering field. This text reinforces good marine electrical practices. A good knowledge of marine electricity helps maintain the health and welfare of the crew by promoting the safe operation of the many electrical systems on board a vessel. This manual covers marine electrical safety and alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) fundamentals. It details the vessel distribution system as well as circuit protection and the electrical motor load. This information corresponds with the program of instruction presented to the marine engineering students at Fort Eustis. The marine engineer must understand the entire production, distribution, and user end of the electrical process. He will be required to maintain and overhaul all the electrical apparatus for safely operating the vessel. Contents include: Safety, Fundamentals of Electricity, Direct Current, Batteries, Concepts of Alternating Current, Inductance, Capacitance, Transformers, Circuit Measurement, Circuit Protection Devices, Circuit Control Devices, Electrical Conductors, Belt-driven Alternators, Ship Service Generators, Wiring and Electrical Distribution, Three-Phase AC motors, Single-Phase Motors, Direct Current Generators, Direct Current Motors, The Electrical Circuit, Electrical Signals.