Sea Jewel is a 160 ft (49 m) yacht that uses two Caterpillar 3304 gensets for electric
power. The ship’s original control system needed repair but had been discontinued;
additionally Lloyd’s registration was required to comply with new insurance
guidelines. So Sea Jewel Ltd contacted Governor Control Systems Inc. (GCS) to
purchase, install, and commission two Woodward EGCP‐3 LS units to control these
two Cat gensets. The EGCP‐3 LS combines engine, generator, power system,
switchgear, bus and generator monitoring, protection, and control functions in a
single, compact, and cost‐effective package. Woodward representatives were
present to help in the commissioning.
Electrical System
The Sea Jewel’s two Cat 3304 gensets are rated for 80 kW each. Each genset is
controlled by a Woodward EGCP‐3 LS and can connect to the ship electrical load via
its generator breaker. The load can also be supplied by shore power when in port.
To synchronize the boat to shore power, a Woodward SPM‐D delivers
synchronization signals to the two EGCP‐3 LS units and closes the breaker when
phase and frequency are matched.
Conclusions
The commissioning of the Sea Jewel was a success, and operation of an EGCP‐3 and SPM‐D illustrated the
adaptability of Woodward controls to any application. By applying the EGCP‐3 LS units to the control of the Cat
gensets and the SPM‐D for synchronizing the shore power, the Sea Jewel now has a reliable system to begin their
chartering business this summer. Woodward would like to thank Sea Jewel Ltd and Governor Control Systems for
their time and energy on this project and congratulates them on a great control system.
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