Organization of EMC enhancement measures for modern ships

Abstract

Object and purpose of research. This paper discusses organization of the measures intended to enhance EMC and electromagnetic robustness of ships in accordance with regulations. The purpose is to obtain an optimal procedure for practical implementation of KSRC-developed methodology intended to ensure electromagnetic compatibility of equipment aboard marine objects and their robustness against electromagnetic attacks. Subject matter and methods. The methodology mentioned above is centered around scientific and engineering support of the object at all stages of its life cycle. It requires participation of numerous organizations and enterprises in charge of specifications development, equipment design, testing (acceptance, etc.), as well as operation of the object. Therefore, development of an optimal scenario for participation of all these organizations and enterprises at various life cycle stages of marine object becomes a relevant task. Main results. This paper discusses the whole participation scenario for all organizations and enterprises over the entire life cycle of marine objects, including the most sophisticated ones, i.e. ships, in terms of practical implementation for KSRCdeveloped methodology of EMC and electromagnetic robustness enhancement. It demonstrates that this task requires special test facilities, with enumeration of their respective key capabilities. It also describes the peculiarities of industrial degaussing/deperming/EMC test center established at KSRC in accordance with the requirements set out in this paper. Conclusion. Practical implementation of EMC and electromagnetic robustness enhancement methodology for marine objects is centered around optimal combinations of protective tools and measures (taken by both equipment manufacturers and ship designers coordinated by a dedicated agency in charge of scientific and engineering support) and requires optimal work organization, as well as optimal interaction between all stakeholders over the entire life cycle of marine object. Practical implementation scenario for this methodology relies on industrial test facilities and makes it possible to achieve EMC and electromagnetic robustness of various objects, including ships, in an optimal manner.