Engineering Support

Conceptual design: 
System concepts, generator sizing, system design, equipment specifications, estimation, and specification writing. 

Design: 
Design reviews, one-line diagram development and system calculations. Design audit and approval, equipment evaluation and selection. Equipment witness testing, quality assurance, installation inspections, and acceptance testing.  

Studies: 
Electrical load analysis, short-circuit current analysis and grounding system studies. Propulsion system evaluations and system design comparisons. Failure modes and effects analysis. Motor starting studies, protection system studies, electromagnetic compatibility and harmonic environment evaluation. 

Detailed design: 
Interface engineering. Schematic diagrams, block diagrams, and connection diagrams. Wireway routing, cable schedules, equipment location and lighting diagrams. Lists, specifications and technical documentation. Complete electrical equipment construction packages as required for installation. Technical assistance and support for sub-contractor management, equipment evaluation, vendor monitoring and control. Equipment integration and procurement. Supervisory control for work scheduling and status reporting. 

Specialized Technical Support

Specialized technical support for marine systems trouble shooting, fault finding, fire and damage investigations, machinery condition surveys and expert witness service. DCMT Inc., personnel are professionally trained in marine electrical matters, have operating experience of marine electrical systems and are able to provide independent unbiased opinions with regards to marine electrical system design, operation and application. 

DCMT Inc., is listed with TASA in the USA (Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys) and the Institution of Marine Engineers UK Lists of Expert Witnesses.

Typical Deliverables

DCMT provides all documents required for regulatory approval, installation and equipment connection. Typical deliverables may include: 

Drawings: 
Single Line Diagrams 
Block/Schematic/Wiring Diagrams 
Equipment Location
Lighting Layouts
Cable Way Routing 

Calculations: 
AC Electrical Load Analysis
Short-circuit Current Analysis
Co-ordination Study 
DC Load Analysis
Battery & Charger Sizing Calculations

Specifications: 
Concept Specification
Contract Specification Equipment Purchase Technical Specification

Standards: 
Electrical Equipment Installation Standards 5. Lists: 
Electrical Drawing List
Distribution Equipment List
Motor List

Schedules: 
Cable & Protection Equipment Sizing Schedule
Cable Routing Schedule
Lighting Fixture Schedule
Monitoring & Alarm Transducer Schedules

Layouts 
Wheelhouse Console Layout 
Machinery Room Console Layout