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STANDBY DIESEL GENERATOR SET......................................................... 2

17.1

GENERAL ...................................................................................................... 2

17.1.1
17.1.2
17.1.3
17.1.4
17.1.5
17.1.6

General Reference
Description of Work
References
Quality Assurance
Submittals
Period of Maintenance

17.2

PRODUCTS ................................................................................................... 4

17.2.1
17.2.2
17.2.3
17.2.4
17.2.5
17.2.6

Diesel Generator Set

Control Panel
Automatic Transfer Switch (A.T.S.)
System Operation and Performance
Manual Operation
System Responsibility

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INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 14

17.3.1
17.3.2
17.3.3
17.3.4
17.3.5
17.3.6

Installation
Paint Work
Site Quality Control
Commissioning
Training of Operation and Maintenance Personnel
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17.

STANDBY DIESEL GENERATOR SET

17.1

GENERAL

17.1.1

General Reference

The work of this Section is integral with the whole of the Project Documentation and is not
intended to be interpreted outside that context.

Co-ordinate the work with all other services affecting the work of this Section.

17.1.2

Description of Work

The Contractor shall supply, install, commission, test and handover in good operable manner
including 400 days guarantee and maintenance of 415 V mains failure, standby diesel
generator set and 5 years guarantee for electric motors, as per the Project Documentation.
The set shall be arranged for either automatic or manual start on mains failure, as indicated
on the Project Drawings. The set shall be complete with diesel engine, generator, control
panel, batteries, starting motor, built-in air cooled radiator, main fuel storage tank, daily fuel
storage tank, fuel transfer pumps and all other accessories as specified and mentioned in the
BOQ.

Related Parts and Sections are as follows:

This Section
Part 1
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
Part 22

General Provisions for Electrical Installation

Cables and Small Wiring
Conduits
Trunking
Cable Trays
Earthing and Bonding

17.1.3

References

The following standards are referred to in this Part

BS 4999
BS 5514

Alternators
Engines

17.1.4

Quality Assurance

Manufacturer's Qualification:
(a)

Installer's Qualification:
(a)

the generator set shall be the product of a single manufacturer regularly engaged as
a manufacturer of such equipment.

all the Diesel Generator installation work shall be carried out by a Diesel Generator
sub-contractor. Diesel Generator sub-contractor shall be one who is normally an
agent representing one or more of the approved makes of D/G sets. Diesel
Generator installation shall be supervised, checked and tested by a qualified
representative of the manufacturer and handover the works in perfect running order
to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

Source Quality Control:

(a)

test the combined engine generator set at the factory and submit the certified test
copies of all tests to the Engineer for his approval.

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the manufacturer should have an agent in Qatar who is well experienced in

installation and maintenance of diesel generators of the size specified herein. The
agent should have been associated with the manufacturer for a minimum period of
five years.

Design Criteria:
(a)
(b)

(c)

all materials and equipment shall comply with relevant IEC and BS specifications as
regards quality of materials, performance and proving tests
the emergency power supply system and its components shall be such as may be
properly maintained and serviced without the necessity of carrying expensive spare
part stocks, or being subjected to interrupted service due to the lack of spare parts
emergency generator set shall be designed to allow easy replacement of major items
subject to wear.

17.1.5

Submittals

Shop Drawings:
(a)
(b)
(c)

(d)

(e)

(f)

(g)

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(a)

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submit shop drawings for approval in accordance to Part 1

shop drawings shall be complete, as to be record drawings, not general outline
drawings used for sales and guide layouts
submit a complete wiring diagram for the generator set, drawn on a single standard
size sheet, showing the following:
(i)
all components of:

engine starting control

engine alarm

generator control

battery

battery charger

earthing

transfer switch control relays

(ii)
interior wiring, terminals and interconnecting wiring
(iii)
certified dimensions and weights.
submit a composite wiring diagram of the entire emergency transfer system showing
all wiring between the engine starting panel, engine generator set and the automatic
transfer switches
wiring diagrams shall clearly show:
(i)
main current conductors, in heavy lines
(ii)
control conductors, with colour and/or number coding
(iii)
location of relays and apparatus
(iv)
description of function, type and catalogue, of all components.
alternator Control Panel:
(i)
submit a schematic line diagram showing:

Interlocks

Protection

Instruments
submit general arrangement drawings of the generator installation and the generator
building layout.

Product Data submitted in accordance to Part 1.

(a)

(b)

submit curves showing the actual performance of a similar engine (same model,
stroke, etc.) to that proposed, superimposed on the standard published performance
curves for continuous, and maximum operation
submit the detailed information together with manufacturer's catalogues for the
following:
(i)
generating set manufacturer
(ii)
name and Address
(iii)
generating set Model No.

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(d)
(e)
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(iv)
diesel Engine
(v)
radiator
(vi)
fuel System
(vi)
alternator
(vii)
exciter
(viii)
starting Battery
(ix)
control Panel
(x)
service Facilities
test certificates
list of spare parts
certified factory test reports
instruction manuals for operation and maintenance
parts catalogue with manufacturer address.

17.1.6

Period of Maintenance

During the maintenance period of 400 days the sub-contractor shall repair and replace
directly, at his own expense, any of the plant, material or work performed or furnished under
the respective works in the Project which may develop under the conditions provided for by
the Project and under proper use in the works or that portion thereof taken over by the
Engineer. The guarantee period for all electric motors shall be 5 years.

The sub-contractor shall obtain and submit to the Engineer all guarantees or certificates or
warranty available from the manufacturers, but only as supplementary to the sub-contractor's
own liabilities under the Project and in no way invalidate them.

The D/G sub-contractor shall be responsible for the satisfactory operation of the D/G
installation during the Maintenance and Guarantee Period. He shall carry out necessary
inspection, preventive maintenance and testing to keep the set ready all the time. The set
shall function satisfactorily during power failures. The D/G sub-contractor shall carry out
routine testing of the installation once in every month throughout the Maintenance and
Guarantee Period. The testing shall be carried in presence of Engineer. The sub-contractor
shall himself provide all electrical and mechanical spare parts, grease, lubricating oils, touchup paints, etc., required for the maintenance of the D/G installation. The owner shall be
responsible only for providing diesel oil as and when required. The D/G sub-contractor shall
prepare log-books listed full details of maintenance work and each log-book entry shall be
countersigned by the Engineer.

17.2

PRODUCTS

17.2.1

Diesel Generator Set

The set shall be of rugged reliable design and built for long trouble free service under the
worst specified climatic conditions and made by an approved reputable manufacturer.

Rating:
(a)

the rated output shall be as specified elsewhere or as indicated on the drawings,

240/415 Volts, 3 phase, 4 wire and 50 Hz. The rated output shall mean the net full
continuous derated output in Qatar at an ambient temperature up to 50C at a relative
humidity of 95%. The set shall also be capable of 110% load for one hour under these
conditions at the rated speed without undue heating of the engine or alternator and
without mechanical or electrical troubles.

Diesel Engine:
(a)

The diesel engine shall be of the stationary heavy duty, turbo charged
compression/ignition, multi cylinder 4 stroke operation. The steel base frame shall be
provided with spring type vibration isolators. The engine shall be able to deliver full
load in the shortest possible time after start. The engine speed shall not exceed 1500
r.p.m. The engine construction shall be in such a way as to allow for dismantling of

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any engine component for inspection or repair without undue complication i.e. without
dismantling of other non-defective parts. The crank case shall be provided with
inspection windows
starting system: The diesel engine shall be equipped with starting system detailed
hereunder and as per Engineer's approval.
(i)
Battery Starting System:

batteries for starting shall be of the nickel cadmium type, 24 Volt, heavy
duty diesel starting type and of sufficient capacity to allow 6 consecutive
start attempts each of 15 seconds with 1 minute intervals. It shall be
possible by means of a selector to alter the starting sequence to provide a
single start attempt of 1 minute before lockout and alarm. The battery
used for starting may also be used to energise the diesel plant control
system but shall have enough capacity remaining after 3 engine start
attempts to energise the system continuously for 24 hours. The control
system shall be suitable to continue operating correctly during the voltage
dips occurring on the battery during the engine starts.
Cooling System:
(i)
radiator : built-in type with sufficient capacity to dissipate the total joules per
hour rejected by the engine cooling system at 110 % full load
(ii)
blower fan: to have sufficient pressure to circulate required quantity of air for
engine cooling. The fan shall be provided with a suitable guard. D/G room
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inside temperature should not exceed 56 C
(iii)
jacket water heaters: to be provided on engine to facilitate quick starting
under low ambient conditions
(iv)
the cooling system shall be capable of keeping the temperature of cooling
water at safe limits at all conditions of load required in the specifications.
Maximum temperature of cooling water after 10 hours of continuous running
at full load at worst Qatar climatic conditions shall not exceed the maximum
temperature limits of the diesel engine
(v)
the cooling system shall include an engine shaft driven circulating water
pump. The water jacket of the engine cylinder shall be so constructed that
the water in the jacket can be drained completely
(vi)
the radiator finned tubes shall have a common inlet and common outlet
headers
(vii)
drain valve and a filling valve shall be provided to the radiator for flushing
and quick filling
(viii)
Cooling water piping, complete with all necessary supports; control valves,
flanges and fittings, thermometers, pressure gauges, relays etc., shall be
supplied and installed to form a complete engine water cooling line.
Piping shall be as of BS 1387
(ix)
the water pump discharge valve shall preferably be a globe valve, the other
valves shall be (sluice) gate valve.
Fuel System
(i)
The engine shall be suitable for running on diesel oil as described below:
Specific gravity at 60F distillation
:
0.834
(P.P. 123/40)
IBM
:
219 C
10%
:
250 C
50%
:
276 C
90%
:
314 C
F.E.P.
:
342 C
Flash Point PME
:
189 C
Sulphur
:
1.1%
Calorific value BTU/lb. gross
carbon residue.
:
19750
0.01/wt diesel index
:
62
Viscosity redwood seconds at 100F
:
34
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located in the room. Daily fuel tank shall be sufficient capacity for
continuous run of 8 hours at full load, unless otherwise specified in the
Project Documentation. The daily service tank shall be manufactured from
mild steel to a rectangular shape in accordance with BS 799 and shall be
complete with the following minimum equipment and facilities:Inspection cover
vent/breather pipe
filler pipe connection
overflow connection
drain valve and sump drain
emergency dump valve operated by the fire alarm system and by a fusible
link mounted over the diesel engine
dial type contents gauge calibrated in gallons and litres
level switches to control fuel transfer pump
level switches to operate high and low fuel level alarm circuits in the diesel
alternator set control panel
lifting lugs.
the contractor shall provide and install an external dump sump of
sufficient capacity to contain the contents of a full day tank and all
pipework necessary to carry the dumped fuel quickly by gravity, to a safe
location in the event of a fire being detected in the generator house. The
sump shall be constructed to contain the fuel without leakage to the
surrounding ground and shall be provided with a lockable cover. Provision
to allow emptying of the sump by portable pump shall be provided.

(iii)

Main Fuel Storage Tank:

The Contractor shall supply and install a cylindrical diesel oil storage tank
with a capacity to operate the associated diesel generator set
continuously on full load for a minimum of 3 days, unless otherwise
specified in the Project Documentation.

the tank shall be welded mild steel construction suitably protected from
corrosion in accordance with BS. 2594 and shall be installed in the
location indicated on the drawings.

The storage tank shall be complete with pipes, fittings, feed lines, vents.
etc. The tank shall be of the approved type located outside the diesel
engine room. The tank shall be provided with 600 mm inspection manhole
with cover, 50 mm filling pipe with cooped filling terminal, 50 mm air vent
pipe with screen outlets, isolating valve, valved drain etc.

Electronic fuel indicator with an audio/visual alarm shall be provided for

main fuel storage tank

Also the storage tank and its accessories must comply with the Qatar.
Regulations for generator installations.

(iv)

Duplex Diesel Oil Pumping Set:

Provide packaged type duplex, self priming, fuel oil pumping and straining
set with a capacity of four times the total fuel consumption of engine at full
load. Pump sets shall be factory assembled, piped, wired and tested.
Pumps shall be activated by a switch in the day tank automatically. All
pumps installed in the D/G room shall be flame-proof and fire-resistant as
per NFPA Regulations

Piping shall be complete to suction, discharge and return line

connections. Provide gate valves and unions arranged to permit removal
of either pump while the system is in operation. Install check valves and
relief valves on pump outlet and gate valves prior to pressure gauges

Suction strainer shall be flanged connection, duplex type, one-piece,

cast-iron body, ASTM A48 Class 30, with 1.2 mm perforation brass
baskets

Oil pump set shall be factory assembled on a structural steel channel

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beam base to include pumps, motors, flexible couplings and guards.

Pump set shall be suitable for diesel oil
Suitable manually operated pump shall be provided.

(v)

Tank Gauges:

Provide as shown on the Drawings. Each gauge is to be provided with an

aluminium case and calibrated to indicate level of fuel in the tank.
Mounted on gauges shall also be a high/low level alarm switch. The
switches and gauges shall be designed for operation from a 24 Volt DC,
loop powered system. Locate indicating gauges as shown on the
Drawings or required

Tank fittings and pressure fittings shall be made of solid bar stock to
prevent leak possibilities.

(vi)

Diesel Oil Piping:

Provide all diesel oil piping from storage tank to day tank fill lines, water
tight fill boxes, vents, vent caps, tank foot valves, and accessories

Provide swing check valves and gate valves at pump inlets. Provide
approved anti-siphon valves at high points of suction lines. Provide
whatever additional valves that may be required by local regulations

All piping shall be provided with ground joint unions at piece of apparatus
to facilitate connecting and disconnecting

All piping, unless otherwise specified, shall be schedule 40 standard

weight black wrought iron pipe

Steel vent pipelines shall run from the fuel oil storage tanks, carried to the
proper height within building construction and terminating with vent
fittings. Fittings shall be "Bronze Ventilating Brick" with thickness of 20
mesh bronze wire gauge in front of louvered opening.

(e)

Lubricating System
(i)
The lubricating oil system shall be forced fed type. The details of the system
shall be included in the offer. The shaft bearing lubricating shall be directly
fed from the lubricating oil pump and not through the main bearings
(ii)
The lubricating oil shall be of a type readily available internationally
(iii)
The lubrication system shall be positive displacement type. By-pass
arrangement should be provided in case of filter clogging
(iv)
A heat-exchanger shall be provided for cooling the lubricating oil and this
shall be of long-life type i.e. the system shall not require constant cleaning or
other maintenance work. A valve for taking oil sample shall be provided.
The coolant for the above shall be jacket water of the engine. That is, the
cooling system of the engine and the lube-oil heat-exchanger cooling system
shall work in parallel or in series. If the lube-oil pressure reaches low value,
the engine shall be shut down automatically and also immediately should
give audible alarm together with visual indication. The lube-oil system shall
be provided with means to monitor pressure at important points at the
engine-monitor panel
(v)
a large capacity oil sump shall be provided and incorporated in the
construction of the bed plate
(vi)
the system of lubrication shall ensure that adequate oil is pumped to all
rotating parts
(vii)
The system shall incorporate a level dipstick, filler cap and tube and
crankcase breather pipe or outlet
(viii)
the capacity of the lubricating oil system shall be sufficient to enable the
engine to run continuously for 12 hours at any load without replenishment.
(ix)
Suitable manual-pumping arrangement for easy draining of the whole
quantity of lube-oil into a drum shall be provided.

(f)

Exhaust System:

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Exhaust pipes shall be of Schedule 40 black steel and of adequate size to

ensure that back pressure does not exceed the value specified by the
manufacturer
The exhaust pipe shall be connected through airtight flexible coupling to the
engine
Exhaust pipes shall be adequately lagged with 75 mm thick (minimum) rock
wool covered with aluminium sheaths of minimum thickness 1.5 mm so that to
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take care of exhaust gas temperature in pipes exceeding 500 C. When
exhaust pipes pass through walls or roof a suitable weatherproof sleeve or
thimble shall be provided to isolate exhaust pipe from the building. A
silencer of heavy duty residential type shall be provided in the exhaust
system and it shall also be lagged. The operation of casting the sleeves in
the concrete, if required, will be carried out by a civil contractor
Exhaust pipes and silencers shall be supported from the ceiling by special
vibration isolating hangers and the pipe shall be slanted away from the
engine and a condensate trap fitted at the lowest points. Approved rain caps
shall be installed at the discharge end of the exhaust pipes on the roof.
Suitable flexible expansion joints shall be provided along the pipe run to take
care of expansion requirements
the completed exhaust system shall be capable of limiting the noise level at
the external outlet to 65 dB (A) at three metres from the end of the exhaust
pipe
suitable guards shall be provided with the exhaust pipe to prevent small
animals/reptiles from entering.

Filters: Cleanable/replaceable elements should be provided.

(i)
Fuel Oil System
The system shall have the following filters fitted before the fuel injection
pumps:
A primary fuel filter of ample capacity to prevent all particles of 10 microns
size or smaller.
A secondary filter to prevent all particles down to 3 microns size or smaller.
(ii)

Lubricating Oil System

This system should have full flow filters of sufficient capacity
Tenderers shall give full particulars of the filters used. It shall be
mentioned in if filter elements are cleanable for replaceable, in which case,
the working hours after which the element and the Lubricating oil is to be
replaced should be stated.

(iii)

(h)

Intake and Exhaust System

Air is inducted to the engine manifold through
Precleaner
Large capacity air cleaner
Both filters are required due to severity of dust storms and dust
suspensions in the air
The engine exhaust line shall be fitted with flexible fitting efficient silencer
to give efficient silencing with minimum back pressure and terminated
outside the engine room.

Ventilation:
(i)
The following ventilation works are required for the diesel engine generator
room.
Aluminium inlet louvres with washable metal filters shall be provided for
outside air intake into the engine room. Filters shall be sized to perform
their duty with a face velocity not more than 1 metre per second when the
engine is running. Filters shall be installed in an appropriate arrangement

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on the generator room walls. The total filter area shall consider air for
engine intakes and radiator cooling requirements. Filters with handles and
easily operated retaining latches shall be provided.
The radiator shall be provided with a motorised louvre, interlocked with the
generator, so that the generator will shut down in the event of the louvre not
opening on start up. The louvre shall be capable of being manually opened
in the event of drive motor failure. Gravity louvres shall not be allowed for
the radiator exhaust.
(i)

Governing System:
(i)
the engine shall run steadily at any load within its rating at its rated speed,
and the changes in speed due to change in load shall comply with BS
5514/77 for Class A1 or with ISO 3067
(ii)
the governor should be of the electronic type to comply with BS 5514/77
Class A1.

(j)

Coupling and Common Bed:

(i)
the engine and the alternator shall be suitably coupled directly without
interposing gear arrangement
(ii)
the common bed shall be provided with spring type anti-vibration mountings
devices for fixing to the floor
(iii)
the engine vibration shall be the minimum possible and shall comply with
the relevant BS. The vibratory force induced as the engine passed through
resonance revolutions during starting and stopping period shall not cause any
damage to the whole system

(k)

Engine Control Panel: The engine-generator control panel shall be of rigid

and robust construction and rust-proof and shall be of the electronic modular
type utilising environmentally sealed, solid state, micro-processor based
modules for engine control and AC metering. The panel shall be capable of
operating under the operating temperature range of 0 degrees to + 70
degrees Celsius. Metering accuracy shall be 0.5% true RMS. The electronic
control system shall employ solid-state transducers for constant monitoring of
oil pressure and coolant temperature through a Single Sire Serial Data Link.
Unless otherwise specified in the Project Documentation, the control panel shall
provide the following features:
(i)
automatic start/stop engine control with programmable safety shutdowns and
associated flashing LED indicators for low oil pressure, high coolant
temperature, overspeed overcrank and emergency stop
(ii)
adjustable 1 to 60 second cycle cranking with rest periods
(iii)
cool-down timer, adjustable between 0 and 30 sec.
(iv)
LCD digital readout for:
engine oil pressure (N/mg)
lubricant oil pressure gauge (N/mg)
0
cooling temperature ( C)
0
exhaust gas temperature gauge ( C)
exhaust turbo-blower pressure gauge (N/mg)
engine RPM
system DC Volts
engine run hours
eight system diagnostic codes
generator AC Volts
generator AC Amps
Generator frequency
The system diagnostic codes shall be designed to enhance the system protection and
to allow for trouble shooting by untrained personnel.
These signals shall be:

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-loss of engine speed

-invalid engine control switch
-internal circuit fault
-loss of coolant temperature
-loss of data sending unit
-unscheduled engine shutdown
-invalid programming switch position
-loss of failure of programme setting
These panels shall be provided with the following control switches:
-engine control switch
-ammeter -voltmeter phase selector
-emergency stop
-indicator/display test switch
-voltage adjust potentiometer
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Alternator and Exciter

(a)

the alternator shall be able to withstand the stresses caused by the sudden
application of the loads
(i)
Type
:
Self excited, self ventilated, air cooled, splash-proof,
synchronous alternator
(ii)
Output
:
As per Project Documentation, at Qatar Climatic
Condition
(iii)
Voltage
:
415 V
(iv)
Frequency
:
50 Hz
(v)
No. of poles
:
4
(vi)
No. of phases :
3, (ungraded neutral to be brought out)
(vii)
Power factor
:
80% lagging
(viii)
Commercial efficiency not less than 90 %
(including excitation and field losses)
(ix)
Voltage regulation :
Automatic and static.

(b)

Class F insulation shall be provided for the alternator and exciter windings with the
temperature rise as Class B and de-rated for the ambient conditions.
the alternator shall be suitable for continuous running duty type S1, BS 2613 (latest
edition)
the alternator unit shall be capable of giving 110% of nominal rated output for one
hour under site conditions. The rotor shall be capable of withstanding an over-speed
test of 15% for 5 minutes
distortion of no-load voltage wave form at alternator terminals shall be within 5 %
from the sinusoidal wave form
voltage adjustable range of the output voltage by adjusting the exciter shall be not
less than 3 % of rated voltage at rated load and not less than 5 % of rated voltage
under no-load conditions. This adjustment shall be able to be performed from panel
mounted handle or knob
the voltage of the alternator shall be automatically controlled by electronic static
circuits
the alternator shall not be switched on the load until terminal voltage has reached at
least 90 % of the nominal value. It is essential that the voltage regulation equipment
shall have sufficient fast response time so that the alternator is ready to accept load
in the shortest possible time
the voltage regulator shall be designed to maintain the alternator terminal voltage
constant within 1 % of the nominal value from no load to full load within normal
variations of engine speed with change in load
the exciter shall be brushless, self excited, rotor mounted type. The rectifying
elements shall be silicon. The silicon diodes of the three phase rectified bridge
assembly shall be protected against surges and overloads such that the generator will
continue to run with a diode failure. Diodes shall have heat sinks suitable for the
ambient conditions described. Means shall be provided to indicate exciter diode
failure on the remote control panel

(c)
(d)

(e)
(f)

(g)
(h)

(i)

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the unit shall be suitably protected so that when there is a sudden variation of load,
the sudden increase of field current in the rotor shall be curtailed and thus the speed
build up of the engine and the voltage build up of generator shall vary
proportionately
alternator protection. The alternator shall be provided with protection against over
speed, over voltage, over current, short circuit, reverse power, single phasing earth
fault and any other found necessary. The neutral points of alternators shall be solid
by connecting to earth
terminals with cable end boxes shall be provided respectively for the alternator and
exciter
the cooling air for alternator and exciter shall be drawn through openings at the nondrive end and exhausted sideways at the driving end
the alternator shall be fitted with anti-condensation heater to keep the winding in
good, dry and safe condition. The anti-condensation heater shall be automatically cutoff when the machine is running. Necessary on-off switches shall be provided on the
control panel and the operation status of the heater shall be indicated
temperature Rise: Alternator components shall be sound electrically and
mechanically in continuous operation lasting over 24 hours at the rated output
insulation Resistance: Insulation resistance of the machine at strategic points shall
be provided along with the submission
dielectric Strength: The Dielectric strength, the voltage of testing and test procedure
at various points of the machine shall be submitted with the shop drawings
radio and television interference suppression devices shall be provided in accordance
with the requirements of BS. 800. Components used for suppression shall be to BS
613
vibration at the fixed components of the alternator under excited no-load
operation shall be as per relevant BS.
terminal symbols for the alternator shall be in accordance with BS822
requirements
panel Wiring:
(i) all wiring of battery charger, exciter and control panel shall be P.V.C tropical
grade of adequate current carrying capacity to prevent over-heating under
worst climatic conditions
(ii) all wiring shall conform to the relevant BS and at least 50 % derated with
2
minimum size of 2.5 mm or its equivalent.
terminal Board
(I) terminal boards shall have pairs of terminals for Incoming and Outgoing
wires and not more than two wires shall be connected to any one terminal
(ii) insulating barriers shall be provided between adjacent connectors. Labels for
wiring designation marks shall be provided on the fixed portion of the
terminal boards as well as wires. No live metal shall be exposed at the back
of the terminal boards
(iii) terminal boards having pressure type terminal lusts or equivalent shall be
used so that no terminal clamp is necessary. 10 % spare terminals shall be
provided for each terminal board assembly.

Guards
(a)

Suitable guards with brackets and securing arrangements of substantial construction

shall protect all exposed rotating or moving parts. All guards shall be mechanically
fixed to the generator set. Special attention shall be given to guarding the flywheelcoupling and the radiator fan drive.

17.2.2

Control Panel

Cabinet
(a)
(b)
(c)

heavy gauge, 2.5 mm thick, sheet steel construction, totally enclosed, dust and water
protected and vermin proof to IP 55
a hinged, lockable door shall give access to control and instruments
"live" parts shall be secured to prevent inadvertent contact with them

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controls for diesel engine, alternator, exciter, meters and alarm device shall be
positioned to give ample space for removing and installing components.

Control Panel Equipment and Instrumentation

(a)

17.2.3

Section 21

control panel shall include: (unless otherwise specified in the Project Documentation)
(I)
3 pole air circuit breaker with over-current, short circuit and earth fault
protection as specified in this specification. (unless part of a main
switchboard, as indicated on the drawings)
(ii)
busbar system as specified in this specification (unless part of a main
switchboard, as indicated on the drawings)
(iii)
voltmeter (0-500V) with selector switch to read phase to phase and phase to
neutral voltages
(iv)
ammeters of suitable range 3 Nos.
(v)
frequency meter of range 45 - 55 Hz
(vi)
duty selector switch OFF/TEST/MANUAL/AUTO key operated
(viii)
solid state voltage and frequency sensing relays
(ix)
microprocessor control unit incorporating, but not limited to the following:

30 sec engine warm-up with override

engine minimum run time of 10 minutes

engine cool down time of 10 minutes

return to mains time delay of 30 sec.

80% stand-by voltage setting before load transfer

80% stand-by frequency setting before load transfer

auto exerciser of seven days from initial command that allows operation
with or without load transfer

controls for remote operation and alarm signalling

(x)
current transformer for measuring and protection devices
(xi)
watt meter for unbalanced phases
(xii)
voltage trimmer
(xiii)
visual and audible alarm for engine starting, engine running overspeed, high
water temperature, low oil pressure, failure to start, engine stalling or shut
down, low fuel level in tanks, overvoltage and alternator overload.
(xiv)
indicator lamps for supply available, battery charger and cooling water
heater
(xv)
manual start, stop, emergency OFF and lamp test push-buttons
(xvi)
manual and automatic service push-buttons
(xvii)
control switch for alternator circuit breaker, ON and OFF
(xviii) mimic diagram with moving coil indicator for position of air circuit breaker
(xix)
battery charger, automatic type, nominal current 10 Amps. for charging
24 volts nickel cadmium starter battery and all required instruments
(xx)
all other accessories, fuses, terminal boards, small wiring, etc.

Automatic Transfer Switch (A.T.S.)

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)

the A.T.S. shall consist of 4 pole, 3 phase, break before make except for the neutral,
rated as shown on the Drawings in accordance with QGEWC regulations
with the A.T.S. provide manual change-over switches to by-pass the A.T.S. in case of
emergency, maintenance or repair
the arrangement, wiring and components shall satisfy the requirements of the Diesel
generator Manufacturer. His written approval shall be submitted
control voltage of A.T.S. shall be normally fed from the main supply, in case of failure
of the main supply it shall be fed automatically from the emergency supply.
in addition to transfer switches the A.T.S. arrangement shall be equipped with the
following:
(i)
a selector switch to control the operation of A.T.S. on normal, emergency,
automatic and OFF
(ii)
adjustable - 3 phase voltage sensing relays sense failure in a phase/phases
and voltage drop below 70 % of the normal voltage (pick-up and drop-out
voltages and adjustable within the range 70 - 100 % of the normal voltage)
(iii)
visual Mechanical Indicator for transfer switch position
(iv)
indicator lamps to show transfer switch position normal, emergency and OFF.

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an adjustable time delay relay of 1 - 3 seconds for starting signal to the

Generator set after cutting of main supply
an adjustable time delay relay of 0 - 3 minutes which allows A.T.S. from
Normal to Emergency after the voltage build up relay of the generator has
sensed 90 % rated voltage when frequency within 90 % rated of rated
frequency
an adjustable time delay relay of 1 - 10 minutes to allow A.T.S. from
Emergency to Normal
an adjustable time delay relay of 0.5 - 5 seconds to prevent instantaneous
transition from EMERGENCY to NORMAL i.e. the delay allows time sufficient
For the residual motor voltage to decay to a safe switching level.

17.2.4

System Operation and Performance

The normal mode of system operation shall provide for unattended automatic transfer of load
for the emergency power system. Emergency power shall be supplied to the system
emergency loads within 10 seconds after interruption of the normal service. Upon receiving a
signal from the ATS indicating a failure or normal power from transformer, the system control
unit will signal engine generator to start. Generator circuit breakers are open at this time and
the emergency busbar is dead. The generating set to reach approximately 90% of rated
frequency and voltage signals to start sensor. The sensor then inhibits the operation of
sensors and initiates a closing signal to circuit breaker, connecting this generating set to the
emergency busbar. The priority control then initiates operation of the designated transfer
switch, applying load up to the total kW rating of the generating set.

If the generating set fails to start after cranking for the suitable cranking period, it shall be
locked off the busbar and the overcrank light on its switchboard shall light and the alarm
sound. The control prevents critical transfer switch from operating. The generating set may
receive troubleshooting signals after placing its engine control function switch in the "OFF"
position. When the generating set is operational, it may again be placed into automatic
operation by returning its function switch to the "remote" position.

If a generating set stalls and shuts down during normal operation, its respective switchboard
circuit breaker shall open, removing it from the busbar. The appropriate failure light operates
and the alarm sounds. The load shedding contacts in the control close, tripping a breaker in
the load circuits, reducing system load to the rating of the remaining available generating
capacity. After the generating set is made operable, it can be automatically reconnected to
the busbar by resetting the load shed switch and engine control switch.

After normal power has been restored and the time delay on stop has expired, it shall be
possible to manually shut down the generator and restore the mains power.

Under circumstance or condition operation of an emergency stop push button shall

immediately shut down the engine.

17.2.5

Manual Operation

The manual operation of the Diesel Generator Set shall have the following features:
(a)

(b)

the emergency power system shall have the capacity of being manually operated.
The generator may be started by engine control switch located on the engine control
unit. Once started and stable, the generator may be manually connected to the
emergency busbar through generator circuit breaker
the generator control unit shall be equipped with a generator breaker control switch,
engine speed adjusting potentiometer and a generator voltage adjust thermostat and
facilitate.

17.2.6

System Responsibility

The generating set, switchboard and automatic transfer switches shall be interconnected
according to building load requirements and to manufacturer's recommendations, to prevent

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the emergency generating system from stalling or faltering due to momentary or temporary
overloads beyond system rating, from distribution faults, motor starting loads.

17.3

INSTALLATION

17.3.1

Installation

Product Delivery, Storage Handling:

(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(c)

Installation:
(a)

(b)

the engine and generator shall be properly aligned and mounted on a common steel
base through resilient mountings to prevent vibrations. The whole set shall be fixed
on the concrete slabs through suitable number of adjustable spring type vibration
isolators. Foundation and other builder's work shall be as recommended by the
manufacturer and approved by the Engineer
except as may be described in this Section or shown on the drawings carry out
installation strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation.

Control Boards:
(a)

lift all generator equipment using eyes, yokes and skids provided by the manufacturer
do not store equipment assemblies exposed to weather
physically protected all generator equipment against damage from work of other
trades
cover all generator equipment with suitable material to avoid damage to finish.
Contractor shall submit the calculation to prove the adequacy of capacity of the crane
he intends to use for installation of the D-G set

run all outgoing cables from the generator to the control boards in the floor trench as
indicated on the Project Drawings.

Record Print:
(a)

fix record print of each generator set, framed behind non-glare plexiglass, on a wall
near the generator control room.

17.3.2

Paint Work

Paint work of each set shall be of the highest quality to withstand the worst weather
conditions specified. All steel works such as tanks, pipes, frames, louvers, ladders, platform,
etc. shall be given two undercoats of anti-rust paint and two enamel finishing.

The diesel generator set, day tank internal metalworks and control panel shall be finished to
BS 4800, shade 14E53.

17.3.3

Site Quality Control

Final Testing:
(a)
(b)

testing shall be carried out at full load after completion of installation by the Engine
manufacturer's qualified representative in the presence of the Engineer
if the above cannot be done then testing shall be done at the manufacturer/supplier's
premises at full load in the presence of the Engineer. All arrangements and costs
incurred by such a test shall be responsibility of the sub-contractor.

17.3.4

Commissioning

Simulated Power Failure Test:

(a)

engine-generator shall be made ready for automatic operation and started by means
of the test transfer switch on the automatic transfer switch. Unit shall run for the

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duration of all time delays and then automatically shut-down. This test shall be made
with unit operating, and twice with unit simulated for a starting failure.
2

Testing of the Set:

(a)

Engine:
(i)
the engine shall be tested at site before and after erection to BS 649 and
amendments or equivalent including items which are said to be subject to
mutual agreement. The test shall include inspection, after testing the
following parts
(ii)
subsequent running test of eight hours shall be carried out of the set
(iii)
the engine shall be subjected to vigorous performance tests at site to the
satisfaction of the Engineer and the main items shall include:
Output characteristics
Temperature rise
Checking of valve clearance, fuel pump setting, governor setting, pipeline
connections, exhaust piping and flexible connections
Checking the base and set are level in all directions, checking alignment of
engine and generator and vibration isolators location and proper installation
Checking of proper operation of engine safety devices
Checking of fuel pipelines, fuel pumps, tank level gauges and level control
switches operation.

(b)

Alternator and Exciter:

(i)
the alternator and exciter shall be tested to BS 5000, P.99 amendments
thereof
(ii)
tests at site before erection and after erection prior to handing over shall be
carried out to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The main items of tests
deemed necessary by the Engineer shall be carried out at the expense of the
Contractor. The performance test shall be for 24 hours under the worst
climatic conditions prevailing in Qatar
(iii)
the Contractor shall be fully responsible to provide all the necessary facilities
for the test at his own expense.

17.3.5

Training of Operation and Maintenance Personnel

The Contractor shall train a number of persons who will be selected by the Engineer for the
operation and maintenance of all the works within the Project before these works are handed
over to the Engineer.

The training has to be carried out by qualified staff of the Contractor for each specified
service and shall be provided for a one month period following the certificate of completion.

17.3.6

Reference Data Sheet

This Form or similar is to be completed by the Electrical sub-contractor as Well as D/G subcontractor and to be submitted for approval to the Engineer unless otherwise Specified.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1.
Name and Address of
D/G sub-contractor
2.

Detail of work in hand

now with proposed
D/G sub-contractor
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name of Government
Amount of D/G
Project
Installation Works
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------a.
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b.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------c.
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------e.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We confirm that the Statements given above are true, to the best of our knowledge and it
is known to us that Engineer reserves the right to refuse to award sub-contract to us if
the above Statements are found to be incorrect.
Name of Electrical Contractor

Signature

Signature

Position in company of
person signing

Position in company of
person signing

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Name of D/G sub-contractor