LIST OF ELECTRICAL STANDARDS EVERY ETO MUST KNOW

Most of the industries must comply with a set of rules and regulations before manufacturing or installing any products issued by National or International Authorities.

In Shipping for Electrical and Electronic Products, the same rules and regulations will apply. The electrical installation on board ship must comply SOLAS chapter II-1.

Here is a list of important standards that every ETO must know.

IEC (INTERNATIONAL ELECTRO-TECHNICAL COMMISSION)

Founded in 1906, the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) is the worlds leading organization for the preparation and publication of International Standards for all electrical, electronic, and related technologies. These are known collectively as electrotechnology.  

Millions of devices that contain electronics, and use or produce electricity, rely on IEC International Standards and Conformity Assessment Systems to perform, fit, and work safely together.

official website: www.iec.ch/

ISO (INTERNATION ORGANIZATION FOR STANDARDIZATION)

Founded on 23 February 1947. The International Organization for Standardization is an independent, non-governmental organization, the members of which are the standards organizations of the 164 member countries. It is the worlds largest developer of voluntary international standards and it facilitates world trade by providing common standards among nations.

More than twenty thousand standards have been set, covering everything from manufactured products and technology to food safety, agriculture, and healthcare.

official website: www.iso.org

NEC (NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE)

First published in 1897. National Electrical Code (NEC) is a set of regularly updated standards for the safe installation of electric wiring in the United States. The NEC provides guidelines for electrical installation in order to prevent fires and other electrical accidents. Electricians and contractors need to be aware of NEC where applicable to ensure that installations are safe, legal, and up to code. The codes are a part of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a private trade association.

official website: www.nfpa.org

NMEA (NATIONAL MARINE ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATION)

NMEA was founded in 1957 by a group of electronic dealers who got together at the New York Boat Show to discuss how to strengthen relationships with electronic manufacturers. Little did these dealers realize the impact such an association would have on the marine industry.

In the beginning, the association concentrated on improving communications with manufacturers and gradually invited manufacturers to be part of NMEA activities. During this same time, NMEA developed close ties with the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), US Coast Guard, and RTCM (Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services). Interaction between these groups has led to a number of significant policy changes.

official website: www.nmea.org

ANSI (AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD INSTITUTE)

Founded on October 19, 1918. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting the U.S. voluntary standards and conformity assessment system and strengthening its impact, both domestically and internationally.

In the design of electrical power systems, the ANSI standard device numbers (ANSI/IEEE Standard C37.2 Standard for Electrical Power System Device Function Numbers, Acronyms, and Contact Designations) identifies the features of a protective device such as a relay or circuit breaker. These types of devices protect electrical systems and components from damage when an unwanted event occurs, such as an electrical fault. Device numbers are used to identify the functions of devices shown on a schematic diagram. Function descriptions are given in the standard. Onboard Ship device numbering is done as per ANSI.

official website: www.ansi.org

IEEE (INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS)

Founded on January 1st, 1963. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a professional association for electronic engineering and electrical engineering (and associated disciplines) with its corporate office in New York City and its operations center in Piscataway, New Jersey. Electrical symbols used onboards follow this standard.

official website: www.ieee.org

NETA (NATIONAL ELECTRICAL TESTING ASSOCIATION)

Founded in 1972. The International Electrical Testing Association (NETA) (formerly the National Electrical Testing Association) is a trade association dedicated to improving electrical testing standards in the United States and sharing those standards internationally.

NETA Electrical Testing determines the fitness of your new electrical system. During construction, and before, start-up, new electrical systems and components must meet application specifications, manufactures tolerances, installation and construction codes and standards, and system design specifications. Between the time that a system is conceived and the time that it is installed and ready for service there are many issues that might exist which can determine whether the system is suitable or safe for use.

official website: www.netaworld.org

NEMA (NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION)

Founded in 1926. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) represents manufacturers that make safe, reliable, and efficient products and systems serving seven major markets, Building Systems, Building Infrastructure, Lighting Systems, Industrial Products & Systems, Utility Products & Systems, Transportation Systems, Medical Imaging.

official website: www.nema.org

There are still some important standards and certifications not only focussing on electrical and electronics but also applies to the various engineering field, health, and safety. Some are listed below.

JIS (JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS)

Founded in 1949. Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) specifies the standards used for industrial activities in Japan. The standardization process is coordinated by the Japanese Industrial Standards Committee and published through the Japanese Standards Association.

Marine Cables used onboard ship follow JIS standards.

official website: www.jisc.go.jp

CE (Conformité Européenne)

Founded in 1985. CE marking is a certification mark that indicates conformity with health, safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within the European Economic Area (EEA). You can find this marking from pen to printers.

official website: https://ec.europa.eu/

CONCLUSION

Onboard ship you can find any of these marking or code in electrical products like transformers, cables, etc. So its good to know whether you are using certified products or non-certified products. Certified products have undergone various test but non-certified products do not assure any test. Using counterfeit products may degrade the performance of electrical machineries.

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