Exam Question
With reference to shipboard electrical distribution systems:
(a) describe the meaning of the term earth fault;
(b) explain why an insulated neutral is preferred for low voltage systems;
(c) sketch a circuit diagram of one arrangement for detecting phase to earth faults for a star neutral earthing resistor (NER)
(d) How is the ohmic value of a NER calculated to limit the earth fault current to the full load rating of a three-phase neutral earthed a.c. generator.