Marine Installation Manual
2021-08
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3 Engine Installation
3.10 Propulsion shaft earthing
X72DF
Figure 3
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5 Typical shaft earthing with condition monitoring facility
Shaft monitoring
Propeller shaft
35 mm
2
2.5 mm
2
Insulated spindle
Hull/structure earths
to be separately connected
Slip ring condition voltmeter
SM-0056
PM
+
PH
-
50 mV
50
250
250 mV
0
0
Shaft earth (hull)
Additional terminals are provided
as necessary for multi-shaft vessels.
2.5 mm
2