The Dutch company, Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology, installs electrical systems onboard commercial vessels as well as superyachts that always comprise one or more gensets. An example is the recently delivered superyacht Nassima. To offer optimal operational safety, a load test was performed after installation.

Load test for generators by Piet Brouwer on board Nassima superyacht

The 49-metre motor yacht Nassima was built by Acico Yachts, a Dutch yard that has worked with Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology on several projects. Acico Yachts values the high level of reliability of the systems installed by Piet Brouwer Electrotechnology and the transparency of the company’s working methods. The load test is part of the test protocol that is commonly performed before a yacht is delivered, including onboard Nassima.

A generator set consists of two elements – a diesel engine and an generator – which together provide the onboard electrical supply. To ensure that the network is as stable as possible and that the system continues to function safely in the most extreme conditions, it is crucial that the genset is carefully tested after installation. An optimal setting requires a load bank, which can be accurately adjusted down to the right kilowatt.