DG Set
DG Set
IBCE
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CONTENTS
1.0 General............................................................................ 3
4.0 Accessories……………………………..…........................ 10
5.0 Painting............................................................................ 13
9.0 Deviations......................................................................... 14
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1.0 General
1.1 Scope
This specification covers the minimum requirements for the supply of self-excited Internal
Combustion Engine driven Emergency Generator comprising of excitation system, control
panel, associated DG Auxiliary etc. suitable for installation in Unclassified / Safe area for M/s
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) for BR-9 expansion project, Barauni, India.
(1) The Generator shall conform to specific requirements mentioned in the data sheet
apart from the requirements mentioned in this specification.
(2) Vendor shall submit the duly filled in data sheet along with the offer.
The design, manufacturing and performance of Emergency Generator shall comply with all
current statutes, regulations and safety codes in the locality where the equipment will be
installed. Unless otherwise specified, Emergency Generator shall comply with requirement
to relevant latest Indian, IEC or British Standards.
The equipment shall also confirm to the provision of CEA regulation and other statutory
regulations currently inforce in country.
2.1 The generator design shall meet the requirement specified in data sheet and shall be
suitable for operating satisfactorily in humid, corrosive environment found in refineries. The
site conditions are mentioned in datasheet.
Unless otherwise specified the emergency generator and associated electrics shall be
complete with
c. Any other part / accessories not specifically mentioned above but considered
necessary for safe and reliable operation.
The offered equipment shall be brand new with state of art technology and proven field
track record. No prototype equipment shall be offered.
Vendor shall ensure availability of spare parts and maintenance support services for the
offered equipment at least for 15 years from the date of supply.
Vendor shall give a notice of at least one year to the end user of equipment and OWNER /
PMC before phasing out the product/spares to enable the end user for placement of order
for spares and services.
2.2.1 The generator enclosure protection shall be IP-23 as minimum and will be mounted on a
common base frame together with prime mover unless otherwise agreed. The generator
shall be provided with necessary lifting hooks and two earth terminals on opposite sides
for connection to main earth grid.
2.2.2 Various generator windings (stator, rotor of Main Generator, Exciter) shall be designed
having insulation class: -
The windings and overhangs shall be braced to withstand the short circuit forces.
Machines rated 1000 KVA and above shall have minimum six nos. RTDs (Duplex) (one
per phase between the coil sides to measure winding temperature and one per phase at
the base of slots to measure core temperature, each placed at 120 0 apart).
The stator winding shall be star connected and all windings shall be brought out to (3+3)
insulated terminals in a terminal box with provision of CTs as per details given in the data
sheet.
2.2.3 Where terminal box does not have sufficient space for accommodating CTs for protection,
a separate cubicle shall be provided by vendor, irrespective of the machine rating. ln such
case all connections shall be brought to the cubicle, using cable/ bus duct connection of
sufficient rating. Apart from accommodating CTs, formation of star point and neutral tee off
point shall be achieved in this cubicle. Out going power cable connection to power
distribution board shall also be done in this cubicle.
2.2.4 Generators rated above 500 KVA shall be supplied with REF CT, unless otherwise
specified in the data sheet.
2.2.5 Differential CTs shall be provided for Generator differential protection. Both end CTs shall
be provided by vendor.
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2.2.6 Generators rated 1000 KVA and above shall be provided with a separate neutral terminal
box in addition to line terminal box. Line side and neutral side connections shall be brought
to the respective line and neutral cubicles using cable / bus duct connection of sufficient
rating. Line side cubicle shall also contain suitably rated generator breaker, if specified in
the data sheet. Neutral cubicle shall contain various CTs for protection.
2.2.7 The terminal box (es) and cubicles shall have sufficient space for the termination of
quantity of cable or bus duct as specified in data sheet.
2.2.8 All terminals shall be stud type. The terminal boxes / cubicles shall be complete with tinned
copper lugs and double compression nickel plated brass cable glands for the quantity and
type of power cables as specified in the data sheet. Where single core cables are
specified, gland plates shall be of non-magnetic material (Stainless steel or Aluminum). All
cabling on the generator skid shall be in GI perforated cable trays, covers / conduits. All
cables shall be identified close to their termination point.
2.2.9 All parts and accessories shall be suitable to withstand stresses due to over speed / over
load / short circuit conditions specified.
2.2.10 Bearings
2.2.10.1 Bearings shall be grease lubricated ball or roller bearing or of the manufacturers standard
type. In all cases the bearings shall be chosen to give a minimum L-10 rating of 5 years
(40,000hrs) at rated operating conditions.
2.2.10.2 Grease lubricated bearings shall be capable of grease injection from outside without
removal of covers. The bearing boxes shall be provided with labyrinth seals to prevent loss
of grease or entry of dust or moisture. When grease nipples are provided those shall be
associated, where necessary, with appropriately located relief devices which ensure
passage of excess grease through the bearings.
2.2.10.3 Sleeve type bearing shall either be ring lubricated or forced-oil lubricated, depending on
the loading. Sleeve bearing shall be of proven track record (PTR). While offering sleeve
bearings, list of past supplies shall be furnished.
2.2.10.4 With forced oil lubrication system the oil inlet and outlet lines of generator bearings shall
be connected to the oil supply system. Preference shall be given to central system from
which oil to the bearings of driver is also supplied.
2.2.12 The direction of rotation of the rotor of the machine shall be compatible with that of the
prime mover. A clear indication of the direction of rotation shall be given on either end of
the machine.
2.2.13 Space heaters shall be installed within the enclosure. Location and maximum surface
temperature of the heaters shall be such that no damage can be caused to any insulation.
Heaters shall be suitable for operation on a single-phase 240 V AC supply unless
otherwise specified.
2.2.14 Field winding shall have insulation class and temperature limitations as per para 2.2.2
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above. The field winding shall be capable of operating at 125 % of rated field voltage for at
least one minute starting from hot initial condition, i.e. stabilized temperatures at rated load
conditions.
(Rated field voltage is the voltage applied at the field winding for producing rated terminal
voltage at rated load and speed).
Separate Terminal boxes of sturdy construction with cover removing facility shall be
provided for Space Heater and other devices like RTDs, with sufficient space for
connecting the cables as indicated in the requisition.
2.2.16 A rating plate of stainless steel shall be fixed on the generator frame and shall give the
information as per IS: 4722.
All auxiliary motors shall be three phase, 415 V, 50 Hz squirrel cage type suitable for DOL
starting. Refer standard specification for MV Motors Doc no IBCE-6373-COO-ELE-SPC-
000-0015 for further details.
2.2.18.1 The battery shall be lead acid, high discharge automotive type suitable for engine starting
duty and conforming to IS: 7372. The battery shall be placed on battery stands made of
steel with suitable PVC coating. One no. each of the accessories viz, hydrometer,
thermometer, cell testing voltmeter, pair of rubber gloves, spanner, acid resistant jug and
funnel, teak wood holder for the hydrometer etc. shall be supplied with each battery set.
2.2.18.2 The battery capacity shall be adequate for six (3+3) consecutive starts of the engine under
cold engine condition, without recharging, with additional 10% spare capacity. The auto
starting system shall successively carry out 3 (three) automatic start attempts but if diesel
engine fails to start even after three attempts then an alarm shall be annunciated on this
account and remaining 3 (three) start attempts can be carried out manually as per
operator’s decision.
Vendor shall supply all power and control cables between control panels and field
mounted equipments. Power and control cables from alternator to Generator control panel,
Battery charger, A.C / DC. Distribution Board shall also be supplied by vendor.
2.3.1 For machines having acoustic enclosure, vendor shall account for temperature rise inside
the enclosure during full load operation. Suitable de-rating shall be applied The enclosure
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ventilation system shall be designed along with the proposed alternator model so as to
generate the rated power while operating inside enclosure and with the specified maximum
ambient temperature to be considered outside the enclosure.
2.3.2 Emergency Generator shall operate in case of failure of the main grid system for a relative
short period (of the order of a few hours depending on restoration of power).
2.3.3 Transient voltage behavior of machine shall conform to the VG3 grade specified in IS
13364.
2.3.4 The generator shall operate satisfactorily under sudden load rejection up to full load.
2.3.5 The voltage regulation of the machine shall be within ± 2 % of the nominal voltage under
following conditions:
Between no load and nominal load with p. f. of 0.8 lag to unity, with the machine cold or
warm and at a speed drop of approximately 3 % of the nominal speed.
2.3.6 The generator terminal voltage shall be adjustable with a continuously variable
potentiometer. The adjustment range shall be ± 10% of the nominal voltage. Motorized
potentiometer shall be provided where remote control of voltage is envisaged as per data
sheet.
2.3.7 The generator shall be capable of withstanding without injury the effects of a continuous
current unbalance corresponding to a negative-phase sequence current of 8% of the rated
current for cylindrical rotor machines and 10% for salient pole machines provided none of
the phase current exceeds rated current.
2.3.8 For machines rated up to 1250 KVA, harmonic distortion factor shall not exceed the values
given in the IS-13364 - part-2. For machines rated above 1250 KVA, telephone harmonic
factor as per IS-4722 shall be applicable.
2.3.9 The generator shall be suitable for continuous operation at rated load for a frequency
variation of ± 3 % of rated value.
2.3.10 For machines rated up to 1250 KVA, generator shall be capable of withstanding
momentary excess current as per IS-13364. For machines rated above 1250 KVA,
stipulations of IS-4722 shall be applicable
2.3.11 The generator shall be capable of withstanding without damage, three phase or a line to
line or line to earth or two line to earth short circuit for a period of 3 seconds when
operating at rated speed and rated load and with an excitation corresponding to 5 % over
voltage.
2.3.12 Where specified, generator and associated electrics shall be suitable for parallel operation
amongst themselves, or with other generating sets or with other sources (Grid supply) at
operating voltage and under the load conditions up to rated value and with the generator
neutral solidly earthed.
2.3.13 For emergency tripping of generator, two Emergency Push buttons (with a protective
cover) in series at Generator Control Panel is to be provided.
2.3.14 Manual opening of the field breaker is to be blocked if either of both the generator
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breakers is ON
2.3.15 Check synchronization relay contact is to be provided in series with the “Auto
Synchronizer” command for closing generator breaker. The Check synchronization
relay should be of “SKE” type and not “SKD” type
2.3.16 Generator space heater supply is to be controlled through generator breaker contacts.
2.3.17 Trip commands from the generator master relay and TNC switch to the breaker is to be
wired separately.
2.3.13 Noise
2.4.1 The generator shall be self-exciting, i.e. it shall generate its nominal voltage without the use
of external power sources, even after long idle periods or after a short circuit .The
generator shall be provided with brushless type solid state self-excitation system with
automatic voltage regulator. The excitation system shall include the automatic voltage
regulator, AC exciter and rotary rectifier. Excitation system shall be provided with short-
circuit support equipment to maintain three times the rated current for three seconds in
case of short circuit to ensure proper fault clearance in outgoing feeders.
2.4.2 The field of the exciter shall be fed from the stator winding and AVR. AC voltage generated
in the AC exciter shall be rectified by the rotary rectifier assembly and fed to the main field
circuits. The rotor winding of the AC exciter, the rectifier assembly, main field winding of
the generator and other accessories on rotor parts shall be rigidly fastened to the shaft and
the connection with different items shall be anti-loosening type. The exciter capacity shall
be at least 20 % more than the maximum requirement at any time. The exciter winding
shall be insulated as per para 2.2.2 above.
2.4.3 The rotary rectifier set shall consist of rectifiers, zener diodes, fuses, field discharge
resistors, condensers, etc. Rotor circuit shall be designed to take care of rectification of AC
voltage and for proper field suppression through discharge resistors. The rating of the
Diode Bridge and armature shall be such that the full load rated current can be supplied
with one branch in operation.
2.4.4 All components shall be mounted considering the effects of the centrifugal forces.
2.4.5 Automatic solid-state voltage regulator (AVR) shall be provided with the following features
as a minimum:
• Short circuit protection
• Manual voltage control
• Voltage build up circuitry
• Over voltage protection
2.4.6 The AVR can be installed either in the generator control panel or at the generator. In latter
case, the AVR shall be located in a separate housing or in a clearly segregated section of
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2.4.7 The excitation system shall have high dynamic response with recovery time approximately
300msec.
Modes of Operation- The emergency generator and associated electrics shall normally be
in an unattended area. The control system shall be suitable for unattended operation.
The control system shall operate in fail-safe mode and shall include all controls and
protection necessary for the safe operation of the DG set. The generator and associated
electrics shall function as per the following schemes:
This shall be effective in Auto position of Auto / Manual selector switch located in local
control panel. The generator shall normally be at rest. Upon failure of normal supply, a
start impulse (in the form of changeover of a dry contact) shall be provided by others.
Using this impulse, generator shall start automatically and rated speed and voltage shall
be built up.
Once the voltage-monitoring relay senses generator healthy voltage, an impulse shall be
given for closing of generator breaker or contactor.
All accessories required for starting and completion of various sequence of operation for
the above purpose shall be provided as part of generator.
This shall be effective in manual position of Auto/Manual switch and service position of
service / test selector switch located in control panel. The scheme of operation shall be
same as of auto mode as per clause 3.1 above except that starting command shall be
extended manually using the push button (instead of command from AMF sequence) from
the local control panel. Provision shall also be kept for manual start from owner’s remote
control panel.
This shall be effective in test position of service / test selector switch. The scheme of
operation shall be same as that of manual start in service mode as per point 3.2.1 above
except that the closing command for generator breaker /contactor shall not be extended
automatically.
If periodic load test-run of generator is envisaged as per data sheet, the generator breaker
shall be closed manually after synchronization with grid.
Unless specified otherwise in the datasheet, DG set shall be stopped MANUALLY using
push button. This shall be possible irrespective of the position of Auto / Manual selector
switch which is located in generator control panel.
3.4 Shut-down
It shall be possible to manually stop the generator in all operational cases including
emergency case by means of the push button provided in either generator control panel or
Owner’s remote panel.
Unless specified otherwise, the total time from the receipt of the starting impulse for the
generator till the set reaches rated speed and generator reaches rated voltage shall not be
more than 30 seconds. If this time is exceeded, an annunciation in the local control panel
shall be provided with a facility for repeat annunciation in Owner’s panel.
The generating unit shall be provided with all necessary black start’ facilities. External
power at 415 V TPN shall be made available by purchaser at one point for battery
charging or any other auxiliary equipment operation during stand -still period of generator.
This power shall not be available during start-up of the generator.
Unless it is specified, that the DC control supply required for AMF/generator relay and
control function is being provided by purchaser, all DC power supply requirement shall be
met by DC system consisting of battery and battery charger of suitable capacity to be
supplied by the DG set vendor.
If, the DC control supply for AMF / generator control panel is provided by purchaser, the
engine starting motor and other such special duty DC load required for DG system
package shall still be fed from the DC system battery & charger to be supplied by the DG
set vendor. During stand still period of DG set, charger of DC supplies shall be energized
from the 415 V feeder provided by purchaser as per para 3.6 above.
4.0 Accessories
4.1.1 The generator control panel shall be free standing, metal enclosed fabricated with cold
rolled sheet steel of 2mm thickness, dust and vermin proof type with a hinged door and
having a degree of protection IP 41 unless otherwise specified. Power and control
equipment shall be segregated inside the panel as far as practicable.
4.1.2 The maximum height of the operating handle / switches shall not exceed 1800 mm and the
minimum height not be below 300 mm.
4.1.3 All hardware shall be corrosion resistant and bolts; nuts and washers shall be made of
galvanized, zinc passivated or cadmium plated high quality steel.
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4.1.4 Unless otherwise specified the panel shall be suitable for bottom cable entry. Necessary
removable type undrilled gland plate; double compression cable glands and cable lugs
shall be provided with the panel.
4.1.5 All auxiliary devices for control, indication, measurement and alarm such as push button.
Control / selector switches, indicating lamps, metering instruments, annunciations etc.
shall be mounted on the front door of the panel. Adequate number of potential free
contacts shall be provided in the control panel for any remote control, monitoring of the
generator.
4.1.5 All switches shall be load-break, heavy-duty type. All fuses shall be non-deteriorating HRC
cartridge pressure fitted, link type. The contactors for auxiliary motor starters shall be of
air- break type having AC-3 duty rating. Thermal overload relays shall be three element,
positive acting, and ambient temperature compensated type with adjustable setting range
and built in protection feature against single phasing.
4.1.6 All indicating instruments shall be moving iron, flush mounting type and of 72 mm. x 72
mm. square pattern (Accuracy class 1 or 1.5). As an option, vendor may offer digital
meters.
4.1.7 All control/ selector switches shall be rotary back-connected type having a cam-operated
contact mechanism with knob type handle. ‘Stop’ push buttons shall be stay-put type.
4.1.8 Wiring for power, control and signaling circuits shall be done with 660 V grade PVC
insulated copper conductors. Minimum size of control wires shall be 1.5 mm2. Clamp type
terminals shall be acceptable for wires up to 10 mm2 size and for conductors larger than
10 mm2 bolted type terminals with crimping lugs shall be provided. A minimum of 10 %
spare terminals shall be provided on each terminal block.
4.1.9 50 x 6-mm2 Aluminum or equivalent copper earth bus shall be provided in the panel for
connection to the main earth grid. All non-current carrying metallic parts of the mounted
equipments shall be earthed. Doors and movable parts shall be earthed using flexible
copper connections.
4.1.10 Engraved nameplates shall be provided for all devices mounted on the front of the panel.
Nameplate or polyester adhesive stickers shall be provided for each equipment mounted
inside the panel.
4.1.11 All metal surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned of scale, rust, and grease etc. prior to
painting. Cleaned surfaces shall be given two coats of primer and prepared for final
painting. Final finish shall be free from all sorts of blemishes.
4.1.12 The local generator control panel for the generator shall include all interlock and controls for
the generator and its auxiliaries and comprise of the following unless otherwise specified in
the attached data sheet:
4.1.13 The generator control panel shall preferably be split into various functional sections viz.
‘Line and Neutral Power Section, Battery Charger section, Auxiliary Motor Control Gear
Section, Metering & Control section and AVR section etc.
4.1.14 In case, a generator breaker is required to be supplied, it shall form part of the line cubicle.
The breaker rating shall be as specified in the data sheet. This breaker shall serve the
purpose of local isolation. The breaker shall be in draw out execution. In case of 415 V
generators, breaker shall have four poles for isolation of phases and neutral.
4.1.15 All motor starters for DG set auxiliaries if required shall be ‘direct-on-line’ type in fixed
execution.
4.1.16 Following contacts (2 nos. each) shall be wired up to the terminal block for further wiring to
SCADA and DCS.
(a) DG trouble indication (All contacts for mechanical fault and electrical faults to be
paralleled and resulting contact to be wired to terminal block.
(b) DG running indication.
(c) Provision for DG tripping from remote.
4.1.17 The generator protection relay shall be provided with IEC61850 protocol for serial
communication with SCADA system.
4.1.18 Digital multifunction meter with RS-485 port for communication on Modbus protocol shall be
provided in the control panel.
The battery charger with rated power output in excess of 1000 W (i.e. for rating more than
40 Amps at 24 V) shall be 3 phase full wave type and shall conform to the enclosed PMC
TEIL standard specification.
4.2.2 The battery charger shall have 1-phase full wave controlled Rectifier Bridge with their
protective devices. The charger shall be of solid state design, constant voltage type with
current limiting feature suitable for automatic and manual, normal (float charging) and quick
(boost) charging of batteries. The output voltage shall be stabilized to + 1 % for mains
variation of ± 10 % and load variation of 0 to 100%. The maximum ripple content in the
charger output voltage shall be lower than the safe value recommended by battery
manufacturer and in any case shall not exceed 5% with battery disconnected. The charger
shall be sized for boost charging the battery within 10-14 hours.
4.2.3 The charger shall have auto as well as manual control facility. In auto mode, the charger
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shall automatically control the battery charging current/voltage to ensure optimum boost
charging of the battery. After completion of boost charging, the charger shall switch to float
charging mode without any manual intervention.
4.2.4 In the manual mode, it shall be possible to charge the battery at any desired current that is
safe for the battery. A backup timer of 0-24 hours range shall be provided for switching the
charger from boost to float mode after the set time, under any mode of operation.
4.2.5 Auto/manual selector switch, ON/OFF switch for incoming power supply, float/boost
selector switch, potentiometer for control of output voltage and backup timer shall be
provided on the front of the panel in addition to AC incoming voltmeter and ammeter with
selector switch and DC output voltmeter and ammeter. Indication lamps for AC power on,
charger in float, charger in boost, charger failure shall also be provided.
5.0. Painting
Internal and external parts of the casing and all metal parts likely to come in contact with the
surrounding air shall be protected with anti-acid paint that will resist the particular ambient
condition.
A special anti-corrosive paint shall be applied all over for protection against corrosion due to
high humidity at site.
All indoor equipments such as Generator control panel, Battery charger etc. shall have final
paint shade of RAL 7032.
6.1 All tests shall be carried at manufacturer’s works as per IS standards and approved QAP.
The tests shall be witnessed by Owner / PMC.
i. Functional tests.
ii. Power frequency voltage test
iii. Mechanical / electrical operational cheek.
iv. Routine tests for alternator as per IS: 4722 & IS 13364 part-II.
v. Waveform test for alternator as per IS: 4722 & IS 13364 part-II.
vi. Vibration test for alternator as per limits of IS-l2075
These shall be supplied along with the main equipment as per OEM recommendation. The list
shall be submitted by vendor along with offer.
The special tools and tackles shall be supplied along with the equipment as per OEM
recommendation. The list of the same shall be submitted along with offer.
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Vendor to supply mandatory spares as per tender documents. The same shall be procured
along with the main equipment.
Quotation for two years spares for normal operation and maintenance along with the unit price
shall be provided with offer for client to order same separately.
All the equipment shall be divided into several sections for protection and ease of
handling during transportation. The equipment shall be properly packed for
transportation by ship/rail or trailer.
“Sea worthy packing” with external lifting arrangement shall be provided.
The equipment may be stored outdoors for long periods before installation. The packing shall
be completely suitable for outdoor storage in areas with heavy rains/high ambient temperature.
9.0 Deviations
Deviations will not be accepted unless it is technically justified & approved by PMC/Owner.