Stationary Marina

[butch0240]

Does anyone know if I can use 15kv power transformer mounted on peers for use of ship (vessels) distribution power. Thanks

 

[charlie b]

Re: Stationary Marina

No. Reference NEC 555.4, "Yard and pier distribution systems shall not exceed 600 volts phase to phase."

What are you trying to accomplish? Why would you want the 15kV transformer on the pier?

 

[bditty]

Re: Stationary Marina

We have (14) 200amp, and (2) 600amp receptacles that are more than 650 ft out on a pier. It would much more cost effective to use a pad mounted transformer. any one have any Ideas? I know that section 555.4 refer to the voltage, but this code only covers vessels up to 300 ton.

[ August 11, 2004, 03:21 PM: Message edited by: bditty ]

 

[butch0240]

Re: Stationary Marina

Thanks Charlie, bditty and I are working on the same project for the same company. sorry for the confussion if any

 

[charlie b]

Re: Stationary Marina

Originally posted by bditty: . . . but this code only covers vessels up to 300 ton.

I do not know how you came up with the ?up to 300 ton? restriction, but the NEC does not cover the vessel itself. As to providing shore power to a vessel, 555.4 is the only article I could find that addresses bringing voltage onto a pier.

 

[butch0240]

Re: Stationary Marina

charlie, the NFPA 307 Standards for the construction and fire protection of Marine Terminals, Piers and Wharve is were we got the 300 ton or more. Does anyone know of any distributors that could supply us with marine distribution switches (200 amp & 100 amp recept. for suppling boats with power)

 

[plugman]

Re: Stationary Marina

I'm not sure which distributors are in your area but you should be able to find one that sells Meltric .

They have power receptacles that also act as disconnect switches rated upto 200A. They also have 600A receptacles, but they are not switch rated.