USCG Exam PracticeElectrical basics — generators, motors, and safety
A generator rated at 100 amperes full load must be protected by an overcurrent device set at no more than how many amperes?
- A. 100 A
- B. 110 A
- ✓ 115 ACorrect
- D. 125 A
Why C is correct
46 CFR §183.320(f) states that each generator must be protected by an overcurrent device set at a value not exceeding 115 percent of the generator full load rating. For a 100 A generator, 115% equals 115 A.
Cited:46 CFR §183.320