HV Exit Exam • Set 1 Question 1 of 30
What voltage level is defined as High Voltage (HV) under marine SOLAS and STCW regulations?
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Direct Answer
Option A: AC voltage exceeding 1,000 Volts (1 kV) between conductors, or >600V to earth
In marine electrical engineering, voltages exceeding 1,000V AC (e.g. 3.3 kV, 6.6 kV, 11 kV) are classified as High Voltage.
All Options
A
AC voltage exceeding 1,000 Volts (1 kV) between conductors, or >600V to earth
(Correct Answer)
B
> 24V
C
> 100,000V
D
> 110V
Detailed Explanation & Context
In marine electrical engineering, voltages exceeding 1,000V AC (e.g. 3.3 kV, 6.6 kV, 11 kV) are classified as High Voltage.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • High Voltage Safety Officer & Switchgear Operations (HV).
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