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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 8528-1

Second edition
2005-06-01

Reciprocating internal combustion

engine driven alternating current
generating sets —
Part 1:
Application, ratings and performance
Groupes électrogènes à courant alternatif entraînés par moteurs
alternatifs à combustion interne —
Partie 1: Application, caractéristiques et performances

Reference number
ISO 8528-1:2005(E)

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Contents Page

Foreword ............................................................................................................................................................. v
1 Scope...................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Normative references ........................................................................................................................... 1
3 Symbols and abbreviations ................................................................................................................. 2
4 Other regulations and additional requirements................................................................................. 2
5 General description .............................................................................................................................. 2
5.1 Generating set ....................................................................................................................................... 2
5.2 Power Station ........................................................................................................................................ 4
6 Application criteria................................................................................................................................ 4
6.1 Modes of operation ............................................................................................................................... 4
6.2 Site criteria............................................................................................................................................. 5
6.3 Single and parallel operation ............................................................................................................... 5
6.4 Modes of start-up and control ............................................................................................................. 6
6.5 Start-up time .......................................................................................................................................... 6
7 Performance classes ............................................................................................................................ 7
8 Installation features .............................................................................................................................. 8
8.1 General ................................................................................................................................................... 8
8.2 Installation configurations ................................................................................................................... 8
8.3 Generating set configurations ............................................................................................................. 8
8.4 Mounting types...................................................................................................................................... 8
8.5 Connection between the RIC engine and electrical generator......................................................... 9
8.6 Additional installation features — Weather effects ........................................................................... 9
9 Emissions ............................................................................................................................................ 10
10 Standard reference conditions .......................................................................................................... 10
11 Site conditions .................................................................................................................................... 10
11.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 10
11.2 Ambient temperature .......................................................................................................................... 10
11.3 Altitude ................................................................................................................................................. 10
11.4 Humidity ............................................................................................................................................... 10
11.5 Air quality............................................................................................................................................. 10
11.6 Marine environment ............................................................................................................................ 11
11.7 Shock and imposed vibration ............................................................................................................ 11
11.8 Chemical pollution .............................................................................................................................. 11
11.9 Radiation .............................................................................................................................................. 11
11.10 Cooling water/liquid............................................................................................................................ 11
12 Power adjustment for operating conditions..................................................................................... 11
13 Power rating definitions ..................................................................................................................... 12
13.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 12
13.2 Power ratings ...................................................................................................................................... 12
13.3 Power rating categories ..................................................................................................................... 12
14 Operating performance ...................................................................................................................... 15
14.1 Starting temperature........................................................................................................................... 15
14.2 Load acceptance ................................................................................................................................. 15
14.3 Cyclic irregularity................................................................................................................................ 15
14.4 Generator temperature rise................................................................................................................ 16

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14.5 Fuel and lubricating oil characteristics and consumption ............................................................. 16

14.6 Minimum running hours ..................................................................................................................... 16
14.7 Regulation ............................................................................................................................................ 16
Bibliography...................................................................................................................................................... 17

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Foreword
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established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.

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The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards
adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an
International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

ISO 8528-1 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 70, Internal combustion engines.

This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 8528-1:1993), which has been technically
revised.

ISO 8528 consists of the following parts, under the general title Reciprocating internal combustion engine
driven alternating current generating sets:

— Part 1: Application, ratings and performance

— Part 2: Engines

— Part 3: Alternating current generators for generating sets

— Part 4: Controlgear and switchgear

— Part 5: Generating sets

— Part 6: Test methods

— Part 7: Technical declarations for specification and design

— Part 8: Requirements and tests for low-power generating sets

— Part 9: Measurement and evaluation of mechanical vibrations

— Part 10: Measurement of airborne noise by the enveloping surface method

— Part 11: Rotary uninterruptible power systems — Performance requirements and test methods 1)

— Part 12: Emergency power supply to safety services

1) Part 11 will be published as ISO/IEC 88528-11.

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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 8528-1:2005(E)

Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating

current generating sets —
Part 1:
Application, ratings and performance

1 Scope
This part of ISO 8528 defines various classifications for the application, rating and performance of generating
sets consisting of a Reciprocating Internal Combustion (RIC) engine, Alternating Current (a.c.) generator and
any associated controlgear, switchgear and auxiliary equipment.

It applies to a.c. generating sets driven by RIC engines for land and marine use, excluding generating sets
used on aircraft or to propel land vehicles and Iocomotives.

For some specific applications (e.g. essential hospital supplies, high-rise buildings) supplementary
requirements may be necessary. The provisions of this part of ISO 8528 should be regarded as the basis for
establishing any supplementary requirements.

For other reciprocating-type prime movers (e.g. sewage-gas engines, steam engines), the provisions of this
part of ISO 8528 should be used as a basis for establishing these requirements.

Generating sets meeting the requirements of this International Standard are used to generate electrical power
for continuous, peak-load and standby applications. The classifications laid down in this part of ISO 8528 are
intended to help understanding between manufacturer and customer.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

ISO 3046-1, Reciprocating internal combustion engines — Performance — Part 1: Declarations of power, fuel
and lubricating oil consumptions, and test methods — Additional requirements for engines for general use

ISO 8528-22), Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets — Part 2:
Engines

ISO 8528-32), Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets — Part 3:
Alternating current generators for generating sets

ISO 8528-42), Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets — Part 4:
Controlgear and switchgear

ISO 8528-52), Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets — Part 5:
Generating sets

2) ISO 8528-2, 3, 4 and 5 are all under revision.

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3 Symbols and abbreviations

An explanation of the symbols and abbreviations used in this Internationial Standard are shown in Table 1.

Table 1 — Symbols and abbreviations

Symbol or
Term Unit
abbreviation

P Power kW
Ppp Permissible average power kW
Ppa Actual average power kW
pr Total barometric pressure kPa
Tor Charge air coolant temperature K
Tr Air temperature K
t Time s
ϕ Power factor
∅r Relative humidity %
a.c. Alternating current
COP Continuous power kW
PRP Prime power kW
LTP Limited-time running power kW
ESP Emergency standby power kW

4 Other regulations and additional requirements

For a.c. generating sets used onboard ships and offshore installations, which have to comply with rules of a
classification society, the additional requirements of the classification society shall be observed. The
classification society name shall be stated by the customer prior to placing the order.

For a.c. generating sets operating in non-classified equipment, any additional requirements are subject to
agreement between the manufacturer and customer.

If special requirements from any other regulatory authority (e.g. inspecting and/or legislative authorities) have
to be met, the authority name shall be stated by the customer prior to placing the order.

Any additional requirements shall be subject to agreement between the manufacturer and customer.

5 General description

5.1 Generating set

5.1.1 General

A generating set consists of one or more RIC engines used to produce mechanical energy and one or more
generators to convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy. The generating set includes any
components used for coupling the mechanical prime mover(s) and electrical generator(s) (e.g. couplings,
gearbox) and, where applicable, any load-bearing and mounting components.

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