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Unit Course in Marine Electricity, 1942, was created during the peak of the massive shipbuilding campaign of WW II. During the war a large number of workers were trained in new trades to meet the increased demand for new labor. This was one of the courses created to prepare those new workers.

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UNIT COURSE
IN
MARINE ELECTRICITY
Prepared by
National Defense Training Program
Bureau of Trade and Industrial Education
of the
California State Department of Education

California State Department of Education
Sacramento, 1942

UNIT COURSE IN MARINE ELECTRICITY
Revised with Supplement

Prepared by
National Defense Training Program
Bureau of Trade and Industrial Education
of the
California State Department of Education

California State Department of Education
Sacramento, 1942


COMMITTEE ON
PREPARATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL

Marion A. Grosse
Special Supervisor for National Defense Training, and
Co-ordinator of Committee on Instructional Material

Employees of Moore Dry Dock Company
Emmett Rogers, Quarterman, Electrical Department
Fred Jones, Foreman, Electrical Department

Employees of Todd-California Shipbuilding Corporation
Jas. J. O'Neill, Electrical Engineer

Karl Sickenberger, Foreman

Employee of General Engineering and Dry Dock Company
Walt Smithen, Chief Electrician

Instructors in the Oakland Public Schools
Loren Stevens, formerly with the Mare Island Navy Yard
Harry Kurt, formerly with the General Engineering and Dry Dock Company
I. M. Duncan, formerly with the Western Pipe and Steel Company

Representatives of Electricians Local Unions Numbers 6, 180, 302, 595, and 617; San Francisco, Vallejo, Richmond, Oakland, and San Mateo, respectively

H. J. Delaney, Naval Inspector

 
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PREFACE

The safety of our country is dependent in large part, during this period of national emergency, upon the production of instruments of warfare that are essential to defense. The training of a great number of individuals for occupations essential to national defense is, therefore, vitally important at this particular time.

The defense training program is maintained under the provisions of Public Law No. 146 by state departments of education in co-operation with the United States Office of Education, through L. S. Hawkins, Director of Vocational Training for Defense Workers. Moneys are available to the states to train large numbers of personnel in defense occupations to meet the demands of local industries having defense contracts. Up-to-date instructional materials are necessary in order that this training may be most effective.

The California Plan of Vocational Education in and for Occupations Essential to National Defense has made provision, therefore, for the development and publication of instructional materials in defense occupations as a part of the state program.

California is actively engaged in training for shipbuilding, which is one of the most important industries in the defense program. This Unit Course in Marine Electricity has been developed by members of the staff of the Bureau of Trade and Industrial Education who are charged with the responsibility of preparing needed instructional materials for this program. Employees of the General Engineering and Dry Dock Company of Alameda, the Moore Dry Dock Company of Oakland, and the Todd-California Shipbuilding Corporation of Richmond acted as a committee for the development of this material. This committee received assistance and advice from H. J. Delaney, Naval Inspector, and from the Electricians Local Unions Numbers 6, 180, 302, 595, and 617 of San Francisco, Vallejo, Richmond, Oakland, and San Mateo, respectively.

 
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Marion A. Grosse, Special Supervisor for National Defense Training, co-ordinated the work of the committee.

The material was edited and prepared for publication by the Special Supervisor for National Defense Training in Charge of Publications, Margaret McKieneavy.

The fine co-operation of the Moore Dry Dock Company in the defense training program is appreciated.

This revised edition includes a supplement covering certain information applicable to naval practices.

J. C. BESWICK
Chief, Bureau of Trade and
Industrial Education; and
State Director of Vocational
Training for Defense Workers
 
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CONTENTS

  Page
Preface iii
I. Hand Tools
  Care and Use of Tools
II. Cable Hangers 6
  How to Make Cable Hangers and Lugs
  How to Install Cable Hangers
III. Making Kickpipes 11
  How to Make a Type A Kickpipe
  How to Install Type A Kickpipe
  How to Make a Type B Kickpipe
IV. How to Measure Cable Run 16
V. Handling Cable 18
  How to Cut Cable to Length and Prepare for Pulling
  How to Rack Cable and Strap it in Place in Cable Hanger
  How to Form and Strap Cable
  How to Pack Tubes
  How to Skin Cable
  How to Serve and Lace Cable
  How to Connect and Hook Up Cable
  How to Weld a Pad
  How to Secure a Power Panel to Foundation
  How to Put a Strap on a Cable (Drill and Tap)
  How to Install Cable in a Battery Compartment
VI. Elementary Electric Circuits 69
  Ohm's Law
  The Parallel Circuit
  The Series Circuit
VII. Elementary Lighting Circuits 75
  Installation of Lighting Circuit, Job No. 1
  Two Switches Controlling Two Lights Each, Job No. 2
  Three Switches Controlling One Light, Job No. 3
VIII. Fixtures and Fittings 79
 
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IX. Simple Sketches 92
  How to Make a Layout Sketch
X. Cable Testing for Continuity and Identification 97
XI. Ship Locations and Nomenclature 99
Supplement--Information Applicable to Naval Practices 108
  I. How to Lay Out a Main Wireway
  II. Cable Types and Uses
  III. Cable Types with Abbreviations
  IV. Standard Conductors before Insulating
  V. Color Code for TTHFA
  VI. Installation Notes for Electrical Equipment
Appendix 140
  I. Symbols Used in Marine Electrical Blueprints
  II. Color Codes Used in Marine Electrical Blueprints and Wiring

Foldout 1 - Outboard Profile - Typical Allweld Cargo Vessel.

Foldout 2 - Inboard Profile Single Screw Cargo Motor Ship.

 
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