USCG Exam PracticeBatteries and storage systems
A battery installation is connected to a charger with an output of 1.5 kW computed from the highest possible charging current and rated voltage. Under 46 CFR §111.15-3, how is this installation classified?
- A. Small battery installation
- ✓ Moderate battery installationCorrect
- C. Large battery installation
- D. Standard battery installation
Why B is correct
46 CFR §111.15-3(a)(2) defines a moderate battery installation as one connected to a charger with an output between 0.2 kW and 2 kW. At 1.5 kW the installation falls within that range. Large requires more than 2 kW; small requires less than 0.2 kW.
Cited:46 CFR §111.15-3