Marine Industry Standards 327
Question 13.6 Why do multiple conductors in dc, 1-phase, and 3-phase power
cables not disturb the magnetic compass needle on ships? Explain why
the twisted pair of 1-ph wire is even better than multiple-conductor cables
for the magnetic compass.
FURTHER READING
International Electrocommission Standard -IEC.92.350: Electrical Installations on Ships.
Military-Standard-461E (DoD Interface Standard). Requirement for the Control of EMI—
Characteristics of Subsystems and Equipments.
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 46 Shipping, Part 120—Electrical Installations, Subpart
C—Power sources and distribution systems.
Dudojc, B. and J. Mindykowski. 2006. Exploitation of Electrical Equipments in Ship
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