JRCS High Voltage Marine

Switchboard Training Course 1/4

Examination

For Trainers use only (with answers)

IEC62271-200 Metal-Clad Type

High Voltage Marine Switchboard Training Course Examination
Written Test

Instructions:
After carefully reading the question, mark the appropriate answer(s) as instructed.
This is an open-book test. You may freely refer to your notes or the text.

Number of questions: 20
Amount of time: 15 minutes
Pass score: 80/100 or higher

When finished, give this answer sheet to the instructor.

The instructor will grade your test and inform you if you have passed or failed.

Date:

Job title: Name:

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1 Which of the following factors should be considered when choosing (2 points each)

whether or not to use a high-voltage system? Choose five.

① Capacity limit of the protective devices
② Short-circuit protection coordination
③ Power Management System
④ Interlock operation
⑤ Production limit of electric motors
⑥ Quantity of cables required for power distribution system
⑦ Clearance distance and creepage distance
⑧ Production limit of control equipment
⑨ Load power factor
⑩ Selection of the earthing system

2 Write the number of the appropriate word in the brackets [ ]. (2 points each)

In most cases, the selection of the applied voltage depends on the rated breaking capacity.
Generally, the regulation specifies the range of the high voltage as over [ 6 ]. However,
the voltage from 1 kV to 3 kV is not in widespread use which makes main high voltage equipment
to be specialized and [ 3 ]. A high voltage power distribution system, in the same way as a
low voltage power distribution system, can be basically divided into a [ 5 ] distribution system
and a [ 4 ] power distribution system. A [ 1 ] high voltage system is applied as a special case.

① partial ④ ring net ⑦ technical

② 6.6 kV ⑤ tree-like
③ uneconomical ⑥ 1 kV

3 The following 3 sentences describe the neutral insulation system. (10 points)

Which is most correct? Choose one.

① In this system, the neutral point is earthed through the resistance in order to restrict the
earth fault current at the single line-to-earth fault. The system can suppress the transitional
over-voltage at the single line-to-earth fault.
② The earth fault must be monitored in each bus bar section and an abnormal alarm must be
given when the earth fault is detected. The earth fault over-voltage relay detects zero phase
voltage which occurs at the earth fault.
③ The system can suppress the transitional over-voltage at the single line-to-earth fault which is
a negative point of the insulation system with the continuity of power supply ensured.

4 Write the number of the appropriate word in the brackets [ ]. (4 points each)

The capacity of the inboard generator has become much greater than before, therefore [ 5 ]
is applied to commercial vessels such as container vessels and LNG vessels instead of [ 3 ]
which does not meet the breaking capacity.

① 5 kV ② 7.2 kV ③ 3.3 kV ④ 15 kV ⑤ 6.6 kV ⑥ 24 kV

5 The following 4 sentences describe electric shock and related accidents. (3 points each)
Write a circle (○) if the sentence is true, or a cross (X) if the sentence is false.

① An electric shock is defined as being when an electric current passes through ［　 ○　　］
the body causing a harmful physiological effect.
② Even if the conductive part is in black out, there is a possibility that ［　 ○　　］
the area where the conductive part exists may be charged.
③ The current value flowing through the human body is calculated ［　 X　　］
according to Kirchhoff's law.
④ If you do not directly touch a charged part, then you cannot be shocked. ［　 X　　］
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6 Write the number of the appropriate word in the brackets [ ]. (2 points each)

At the design and manufacture of high voltage switchgear, the major difference from low
voltage switchgear in regard to an increase in voltage is to reinforce [ 2 ] and to add
countermeasures for [ 7 ]. Moreover, the reinforcement of the insulation level can be
achieved by increasing the [ 1 ] and the [ 4 ] between live parts in phase to phase
and in phase to earth in comparison to the case of low voltage switchgear.

① clearance distance ⑤ applied voltage

② insulation levels ⑥ separation of compartments
③ live parts ⑦ prevention of electric shock
④ creepage distance

7 The following 4 sentences describe switchboard general specifications. (3 points each)

Write a circle (○) if the sentence is true, or a cross (X) if the sentence is false.

① In order to ensure safety for maintenance work, the interlock between the ［　 ○　　］
high voltage compartment and earthing switch shall be equipped.
② The required degree of protection is IP22 for high voltage switchgear. ［　 X　　］
However, if high voltage switchgear is installed in a locked compartment,
the degree of protection can be IP42.
③ The high voltage compartment and the low voltage compartment shall be ［　 ○ 　］
separated by partition plates and the structure shall be metal-clad.
④ Gas release flappers shall be installed in each high voltage compartment ［　 ○ 　］
to suppress the pressure increase caused by internal arc discharge.

8 Which of the following equipment is normally installed in a high voltage (2 points each)

switchboard? Choose five.

① Air Circuit Breaker ⑥ digital tester

② Vacuum Circuit Breaker ⑦ virtual grounding capacitor
③ Power Management System ⑧ earthing switch
④ multi-function protection relay ⑨ PLC
⑤ inspection window ⑩ gas release flapper

9 Which of the following equipment is normally used to maintain a high (2 points each)

voltage switchboard? Choose four.

① vacuum checker ⑥ voltage detector

② ZCT ⑦ insulated tube for bus bar
③ insulated mat ⑧ VCB lifter
④ multi-function protection relay ⑨ vacuum magnetic contactor
⑤ rubber sheet

10 The following 4 sentences describe switchboard inspection and maintenance. (3 points each)

Write a circle (○) if the sentence is true, or a cross (X) if the sentence is false.

① When carrying out maintenance for the high voltage switchboard, it is best ［　 X　　］
to wear flexible clothes and sneakers, and work without gloves.
② Do not work with "wet hands" or "dirty hands". ［　 ○ 　］
③ When carrying out maintenance for the high voltage switchboard, ［　 X 　］
maintenance tools (insulated rubber boots and cotton gloves) must be used.
④ Before carrying out maintenance for the high voltage switchboard ［　 ○ 　］
with the doors open, you must make sure that the panel is earthed,
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and use a detector to check for complete discharge.

Score: /100