1. Introduction of Offshore Power Requirements
2. Electrical Systems General Requirements
3. Prime Movers and Generator Selection
4. Process Drivers and Starting Requirements
5. Control and Monitoring Systems
6. Generation and Distribution Switchgear and Transformers
7. Cabling Systems and Equipment Installation
8. Environmental Topics
9. Power System Disturbances: Prediction and Protection
10. Offshore Lighting
11. Subsea Supplies
12. Reliability
13. Commissioning
14. Maintenance and Logistics
Appendix A: Guide to Offshore Installations
Appendix B: Typical Commissioning Test Sheets
Appendix C: Simple Three-Phase Fault Calculations Program
Appendix D: Commercial Programs for Load Flow, Fault and Transient Stability
Appendix E: Comparison of World Hazardous Area Equipment

Offshore Electrical Engineering Manual, Second Edition, is for electrical engineers working on offshore projects who require detailed knowledge of an array of equipment and power distribution systems. The book begins with coverage of different types of insulation, hot-spot temperatures, temperature rise, ambient air temperatures, basis of machine ratings, method of measurement of temperature rise by resistance, measurement of ambient air temperature. This is followed by coverage of AC generators, automatic voltage regulators, AC switchgear transformers, and programmable electronic systems. The emphasis throughout is on practical, ready-to-apply techniques that yield immediate and cost-effective benefits. The majority of the systems covered in the book operate at a nominal voltage of 24 y dc and, although it is not necessary for each of the systems to have separate battery and battery charger systems, the grouping criteria require more detailed discussion. The book also provides information on equipment such as dual chargers and batteries for certain vital systems, switchgear tripping/closing, and engine start batteries which are dedicated to the equipment they supply. In the case of engines which drive fire pumps, duplicate charges and batteries are also required. Packed with charts, tables, and diagrams, this work is intended to be of interest to both technical readers and to general readers. It covers electrical engineering in offshore situations, with much of the information gained in the North Sea. Some topics covered are offshore power requirements, generator selection, process drivers and starting requirements, control and monitoring systems, and cabling and equipment installation