Section 12 Batteries
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Offshore Units, July 2022 - Part 6 Control and Electrical Engineering - Chapter 2 Electrical Engineering - Section 12 Batteries

Section 12 Batteries

12.1 General

12.1.1 The requirements for batteries of the vented and valve regulated sealed type are given in IEC 61892-3:2012, Mobile and fixed offshore units – Electrical installations – Part 3: Equipment, Section 9 and Pt 6, Ch 2, 12.1 General of the Rules for Ships, which are to be complied with where applicable.

12.2 Construction

12.2.1 The requirements for construction are given in Pt 6, Ch 2, 12.2 Design and construction of the Rules for Ships, which are to be complied with where applicable.

12.3 Location

12.3.1 The requirements for construction are given in Pt 6, Ch 2, 12.3 Location of the Rules for Ships, which are to be complied with where applicable.

12.4 Installation

12.4.1 The requirements for installation are given in Pt 6, Ch 2, 12.4 Installation of the Rules for Ships, which are to be complied with where applicable.

12.5 Ventilation

12.5.1 The requirements for ventilation are given in Pt 6, Ch 2, 12.5 Thermal management and ventilation of the Rules for Ships, which are to be complied with where applicable.

12.6 Charging facilities

12.6.1 The requirements for charging facilities are given in Pt 6, Ch 2, 12.6 Charging facilities of the Rules for Ships, which are to be complied with where applicable.

12.7 Recording of batteries for emergency and essential services

12.7.1 The requirements for recording batteries are given in Pt 6, Ch 2, 12.7 Recording of batteries for emergency and essential services of the Rules for Ships, which are to be complied with where applicable.


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