John Stennis (CVN 74) - Naval Cruise Book

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1 28 USS JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN 74)

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Electrical Division (E-div) is charged with distributing electrical power throughout the ship. E-division has 7 service-oriented shops, and a DCPO shop. Battery and Lighting are the people who keep our spaces well lit. They handle not only the lighting distribution system. but also the power distribution system and small boat auxiliary equipment. The Power shop maintains the 440 volt. 400 Hz MG sets and ensures there is electrical power to AESS stations, divisional doors, deck-edge doors, and the Air-Craft Elevators. Hotel Services ensures there is electrical power for everything from laundry and galley equipment, to waste processing and refrigeration equipment. The General Services shop performs corrective and preventive maintenance on the electrical systems for conveyors, CHT pumps, air conditioning and ventilation systems. E-division maintains the means of emergency communication used when power is lost. The Alarm and Warning shop cares for our public address system, the IMC. and our Propulsion and Engine Order Telegraphs, as well as for our sprinkler and flooding alarms. The Sound Powered shop is responsible for our ship ' s portable and installed sound powered phone systems, but also tends to our navigation equipment. Finally, the Electrical Safety shop runs the Electrical Tool Issue room, where they not only perfonn electrical safety checks on both portable gear and personal gear, but also provide Electrical Safety indoctrination to newly reported personnel. ENDURING FREEDOM 129