Appendix A Section 5 Electrical Specification

Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation
Tender NO. GTC 626/2014

Construction of Mega Reservoir PRPSs
(Packages A, B, C, D & E)
APPENDIX A SECTION 5
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
Contents
5 ELECTRICAL WORKS ..................................................................... 3
5.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENT .............................................................. 3
5.2 MEDIUM VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL MOTOR ..................................... 3
5.2.1 General ............................................................................ 3
5.2.2 Standards and Codes ..................................................... 4
5.2.3 Outline of the Project ...................................................... 5
5.2.4 Design Consideration ..................................................... 5
5.2.4.1 General ............................................................................ 5
5.2.4.2 Motor Rating ................................................................... 5
5.2.4.3 Duty Type ........................................................................ 5
5.2.4.4 Power Factor ................................................................... 5
5.2.4.5 Insulation level ................................................................ 6
5.2.4.6 Noise Level...................................................................... 6
5.2.4.7 System variations ........................................................... 6
5.2.4.8 Cooling ............................................................................ 6
5.2.4.9 Starting Condition ........................................................... 6
5.2.4.10 Motor Enclosures ............................................................ 6
5.2.4.11 Stator and Rotor.............................................................. 7
5.2.4.12 Bearing ............................................................................ 7
5.2.4.13 Vibration.......................................................................... 7
5.2.4.13.1 Bearing Vibration Velocity and amplitude ...................... 7
5.2.4.13.2 Vibration Monitoring ....................................................... 8
5.2.4.14 Shaft and coupling .......................................................... 8
5.2.4.15 Terminal Boxes ............................................................... 8
5.2.4.16 Lifting and installation .................................................... 9
5.2.4.17 Monitoring ....................................................................... 9
5.2.4.18 Painting ........................................................................... 9
5.2.5 Inspection and Testing ................................................... 9
5.2.5.2.1 Insulation Quality Test ..................................................... 10
5.2.5.2.2 Final Tests ...................................................................... 10
5.2.6 Packing and Shipment .................................................. 11
5.2.7 Quality Requirements ................................................... 11
5.3 MEDIUM VOLTAGE VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE (VFD) ......... 12
5.3.1 GENERAL ...................................................................... 12
5.3.2 STANDARDS and CODES ............................................. 13
5.3.3 Design Consideration ................................................... 13
5.3.4 System Configuration ................................................... 15
GTC 626/2014 Appendix A5 Electrical Specification Rev 1 2/32

5 ELECTRICAL WORKS
5.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENT
Unless otherwise stated in the Project Documentation, the Contractor shall

comply with every requirement of the Qatar Construction Specification (QCS)
that is relevant to the type of work forming any part of the Contract and shall
adopt whichever permissible option or alternative is best suited to the needs of
the work being undertaken.
This specification section if for the electrical installation associated with the main
process equipment. Further specifications related to electrical equipment are
contained in Appendix A7.
5.2 MEDIUM VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL MOTOR
5.2.1 General
5.2.1.1 Abbreviations
BS British Standard
CPS Corridor Pumping Station
dB Decibel
EN European Norm
ISO International Organization for Standardization
IP Internal Protection
5.2.1.2 Operating Conditions
5.2.1.2.1 Environmental conditions
The electrical motor shall be designed and be suitable for operation in the
climatic conditions of state of Qatar (tropical weather, with excess heat dust and
humidity at time)
Followings are the climatic conditions to be considered at site:
- Maximum ambient temperature: 50° C
- Minimum ambient temperature: 5° C
- Design ambient temperature: 50° C
- Maximum ambient relative humidity: 100%
- Minimum ambient humidity: 20%
- Design ambient humidity 100%
- Installed at altitude not more than 1,000 meters above sea-level
- A considerable amount of salt is entrapped in atmosphere, which
together with the relative high ambient humidity, can produce sever
corrosion problems .

5.2.2 Standards and Codes
The works, equipment and materials shall be designed, manufactured and

erected according to the followings applicable codes, standards (in their latest
edition where not otherwise specified)
5.2.2.1 Standards
Rotating electrical machines IEC-60034
Rating and performance IEC 60034-1
Methods for determining losses and efficiency of rotating IEC 60034-2

electrical machinery from tests
Degrees of protection by enclosure for rotating machinery IEC 60034-5
Methods of cooling rotating machinery IEC 60034-6
Classifications of types of construction and mounting IEC 60034-7

arrangements of rotating electrical machinery
Terminal marking and direction of rotation of rotating electrical IEC 60034-8

machines
Noise limits IEC 60034-9
Built-in thermal protection IEC 60034-11
Impulse voltage withstand levels of rotating a.c. machines with IEC 60034-15
form-wound stator coils
Mechanical vibration of certain machines with shaft heights 56 IEC 60034-14

mm and higher measurement, evaluation and limits of the
vibration severity
International Electrotechnical Vocabulary IEC 60050
Dimensions and output series for electrical machines IEC 60072
Part 1 Frame number 56 to 400 and flange numbers 55 to

1080
Part 2 Frame number 355 to 1000 and flange numbers 1180 to

2360
Part 3 small built-in motors - Flange numbers BF 10 to BF 50
Test of insulation of bars and coils of high voltage machines CENELEC-

HD (1976)

345-S1
Roller bearings - Method of evaluating dynamic load ratings ISO 281
Local Standards
In addition to the international standards motors shall also conform to the local standards /
regulations.
5.2.3 Outline of the Project
5.2.4 Design Consideration
5.2.4.1 General
- Manufacturer: Company specialising in manufacturing the Products specified in

this section with minimum five years documented experience.
- Motor construction shall be rigid and stiff , precaution shall be taken to avoid
and type of corrosion and electrical ionization effects ( between different type of
material )
- The motor shall be complete with terminal box , cable gland, heater and
monitoring instruments
- The motors shall be supplied preferably by the manufacturer of the driven
equipment. Where motors form an integral part of the driven machine and for
equipment in hazardous locations, the motors shall be supplied by the
manufacturer of the driven equipment.
- Deliver, store, protect and handle products to site.
- Deliver, store, protect and handle products to site with particular reference to
Qatar climatic conditions.
5.2.4.2 Motor Rating
- The motor rating shall be adequate as per the load requirement, motor output
rating shall be minimum 1.15 times the required power (shaft power) at duty
point considering all derating requirement .Motor manufacturer to indicate the
derating factor on the data sheet
- The motor shall be suitable for VFD operation. based on pump operation range
requirement.
5.2.4.3 Duty Type
Motors shall be designed for continuous running duty type S1.
5.2.4.4 Power Factor
MV Motor power factor shall not be less than 0.9 under full load operation;
power factor shall be indicated on the motor data sheet

5.2.4.5 Insulation level
MV motor insulation shall be suitable for motor operation in the following

condition
- System neutral near earth potential
- Unearthed system while one line at earth potential (short duration).
5.2.4.6 Noise Level
MV motor noise level shall not exceed the following level at both mode of
operation (no load /full load)
- 82 dB(A) at 1.0 M from equipment ( in working area ) for motor only
- 85 dB(A) at 1.0M from equipment ( in working area ) for combined both pump
and motor
5.2.4.7 System variations
MV motor shall continuously operate at maximum power while maintaining

temperature rise limit during the following variation (percentage)
Voltage +/- 10%
Frequency +/- 5%
Transient voltage ( startup / running) 80% ( 200ms)
5.2.4.8 Cooling
IEC 60034-6 shall be consider for motor cooling system , air cooled type motor
shall be consider for motor rated up to 2000kw , for motor rated above 2000kw
water cooled type shall be consider . Heat exchanger material shall be
corrosion –resistance.
Cooling system selection and sizing shall consider pump speed operating
range ( low speed) where high temperature rise will be expected due to low fan
speed ( air cooled type motor).
5.2.4.9 Starting Condition
Motor shall be suitable for the following number of start per hour (equal time
interval)
3 start per hour. DOL ( cold start)
2 successive starts per hour (hot start)
Motor torque characteristics shall match the load starting and running torque
characteristics.
5.2.4.10 Motor Enclosures
A. All motor enclosures shall be used on IeC 60034-6 AND 60529
- IP54 for indoor installation

- IP55 for outdoor use or machines subject to splashing or washing

down
B. Motor enclosures shall be suitable and certified for the zone of hazard in
which they are to be installed
5.2.4.11 Stator and Rotor
- The stator windings shall use a modern synthetic resin insulation system based
on mica glass tape continuously wound on the coils to give a void-free
homogeneous structure. The end windings shall be securely braced to prevent
harmful movement arising from electro-magnetic and mechanical forces. The
rotor bars shall be securely keyed into the rotor. The rotor shall be shrunk and
keyed onto the shaft.
- Motors shall be provided with Class "F" insulation but limited to Class 'B'
temperature rise.
- All motor shall be delta connected, phase terminals shall be extended up to the
terminal box and provided with removable links
- Insulation material shall be according to IEC 60085.
- Two resistance temperature detectors per phase shall be installed in pockets
within the stator windings to monitor winding temperature. The detectors shall
be provided with temperature indicators, alarms and trips for use with motor
control protection. The temperature of each bearing shall be monitored by
means of Stator winding fixing method shall suitable to withstand forces due to
direct on line starting
- Stator winding cross section area shall be sufficient to withstand the maximum
prospective fault current for a duration required for clearing the fault by the
protection device.
- MV motor rotor winding shall be designed for continuous service including
repeated direct-on-line starting.
- The shafts ends shall be provided with a suitably threaded hole or holes to
facilitate the assembly or removal of coupling and bearing faces. Shaft
extension, keys and key ways shall be in accordance with IEC 60072
5.2.4.12 Bearing
- MV motor shall be provided by self-lubricating ball and roller bearing

- B-10 Lifetime for ball and roller bearing shall be 40,000hours
- Life time calculation shall consider internal forces (magnetic forces).
- Where VFD will be used for pump operation, the motor shall be provided with
insulated bearings to prevent bearing failure due to circulating rotor currents.
5.2.4.13 Vibration
5.2.4.13.1 Bearing Vibration Velocity and amplitude
Bearing vibration effective velocity shall be in accordance with IEC 60034-14

and shall not exceed the following:

- (1.8 mm/s RMS) when free suspended

- (2.8 mm/s RMS) when rigid mounted
The amplitude of the shaft vibration (un filtered peak to peak) shall not exceed
the following:
- 15 um at 50 Hz
- 7 um at 100 Hz
Please note these limits shall be applicable for all ranges of operation condition
(ambient temperature and loads).
5.2.4.13.2 Vibration Monitoring
The vibration monitoring system shall be as per pump manufacturer

recommendation the system shall compromised of the following as minimum
- Proximity transducer for shaft relative vibration measurement.( Two

probes per bearing) for vibration measurement in any direction.
- Shaft axial vibration and displacement (Two axial probes at each
thrust bearing)
5.2.4.14 Shaft and coupling
Motor shall be provided with free shaft extension with key and keyway
according to IEC 60072-1.
5.2.4.15 Terminal Boxes
A. Terminal boxes shall be designed to accept the cables as detailed by the

contract, terminal boxes shall be mounted on the right hand side when
viewed from the driving end of the motor, unless otherwise required by
the contract.
B. Terminals shall be stud-type, substantially designed, anchored to a

carrier terminal block and insulated from the motor frame.
C. Adequate space and gland arrangements shall be provided
D. space heater shall be completely wired with lead up to a separate

terminal box (separated from the power and RTD terminal boxes)
E. Terminal box covers shall be provide with gasket to provide a degree of

protection equivalent to or better than that of the motor.
F. Power cable termination boxes shall be high fault level type, with
segregated phases, suitable for air insulated heat shrinkable termination
kits. The design shall provide sufficient space for crossing without
damage to core insulation. The terminal box shall be provided with surge
arrestors to provide protection against switching surges and over voltage.

5.2.4.16 Lifting and installation
Motor shall be provided with lifting eyes, rings and lugs capable of supporting
the motor weight, the equipment shall be supplied with all accessories for
installation of the motor.
5.2.4.17 Monitoring
Motor shall be provided with the following as minimum for condition and
measuring monitoring purpose
- Stator winding temperature monitoring ( each phase)

- Bearing temperature monitoring ( each bearing )
The minimum requirement details as follows
Stator Winding
- 2 No. thermometers embedded in each phase of stator

winding.(double element resistance )
- 2 No. dial type thermometers for monitoring the cold/warm coolant
temperature.
Sleeve bearing
- 1 No. dial type mercury thermometer for local reading

- 1 No. thermocouple/resistance thermometer for remote indication
All wiring for measuring and monitoring is to be brought to one common

terminal box.
Wiring shall be of the heat resistant type silicone rubber insulation reinforced
and protected with metal braid.
5.2.4.18 Painting
Painting and coating shall be as per the pump manufacturer/motor standards.
5.2.5 Inspection and Testing
5.2.5.1 Inspection
Visual inspection of the MV motor shall be carried out during the following stage
- During manufacture
- Before final packing for shipping
5.2.5.2 Testing
Motor manufacturer shall carryout the required testing as specified in standard

section 2.1. The following tests shall be performed, registered and made
available to the CLIENT / ENGINEER.

5.2.5.2.1 Insulation Quality Test
To determine the insulation system quality the following test shall be performed
as a minimum:
- Di-electric loss angle test for MV-motors with a rated voltage

exceeding 5 kV.
For stator winding manufactured by forming and curing the slot parts,
before insertion of the winding coils in the stator slots, a minimum of
10% of the coils shall be subjected to the di-electric loss angle test.
For stator windings insulated according the VPI method or any other
method with forming and curing the stator slots, the di-electric loss
angle test shall, if requested on the data sheet, be performed on the
sample test coils.
After completion of the stator, each complete stator winding shall be
subjected to the dielectric loss angle test. The results will be used for
future reference.
For bars or coils equipped with parallel conductors the insulation of
the conductor lamination shall be tested for 5 seconds at 110 V AC.
Only coils where no short-circuit appears shall be used in the
machine.
5.2.5.2.2 Final Tests
General
Each motor shall have been inspected and tested, the results shall be recorded
in the test reports.
Test shall be carried out in accordance with relevant IEC and ISO
recommendations, unless otherwise agreed.
Routine Tests
All motors shall be subject to the following routine tests:
- measurement of speed and check of direction of rotation;

- measurement of current input at no load;
- measurement of current input at locked rotor;
- high voltage test according to standard but with a minimum of 2000 V;
- di-electric loss test on the phase winding;
- measurement of insulation and winding resistance;
- measurement of winding resistance;
- measurement of the bearing temperatures;
- functional test for RTD
Type Tests

The VENDOR shall carry out on one motor of each type and range the following
type tests if specified on the data sheet:
- Measurement of slip, power factor, current and efficiency at 50-75 and

100% of full load.
- Measurement of locked rotor torque.
- Measurement of temperature rise by winding resistance method at full
load conditions (Heat run in short circuit at 100% of rated current).
Special Tests
The following tests shall be carried on the motor:
- Measurement of noise level.

- Measurement of vibration.
Performance Values
The information submitted with the tender shall be considered as guaranteed

values to which the tolerance limits as given in IEC 60034-1 will be applicable.
5.2.6 Packing and Shipment
Motor packing shall be wooden type seaworthy crates.

The crates shall be marked with the following as minimum
- Destination
- Client Name
- Project No.
- Order number
- Equipment Type.
- Crate Weight
The packing should also include the following documents:
- Electrical wiring /connection diagram.

- General arrangement drawings.
- Installation instructions.
5.2.7 Quality Requirements
The Supplier shall comply with the requirements of ISO 9002 module for quality
assurance.
5.2.7.1 Vendor Documentation
The following documents and drawings shall be submitted by Vendor

- Foundation details drawings

- Fixing details drawings
- General arrangement drawings
- Name/tag plate lists
- Material lists
- Motor data sheets
- Performance curves
- Connection diagrams
- Type test certificates
- Routine test certificates
- Operation and Maintenance Manual
5.3 MEDIUM VOLTAGE VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE (VFD)
5.3.1 GENERAL
5.3.1.1 Abbreviations
BS British Standard
CPS Corridor Pumping Station
dB Decibel
EN European Norm
ISO International Organization for Standardization
IP Internal Protection
5.3.1.2 Operating Conditions
5.3.1.2.1 Environmental conditions
The electrical motor shall be designed and be suitable for operation in the
climatic conditions of state of Qatar (tropical weather, with excess heat dust and
humidity at time)
Followings are the climatic conditions to be considered at site:
- Maximum ambient temperature: 50° C
- Minimum ambient temperature: 5° C
- Design ambient temperature: 50° C
- Maximum ambient relative humidity: 100%

- Minimum ambient humidity: 20%

- Design ambient humidity 100%
- Installed at altitude not more than 1,000 meters above sea-level
A considerable amount of salt is entrapped in atmosphere, which together with
the relative high ambient humidity, can produce sever corrosion problems
5.3.2 STANDARDS and CODES
The works, equipment and materials shall be designed, manufactured and

erected according to the following applicable codes, standards (in their latest
edition where not otherwise specified)
5.3.2.1 Standards
The design, manufacturing, construction, installation, test and commissioning of

variable speed drives shall be in accordance with the following codes and
standards, at least. The latest revision of the publication referred to shall apply.
IEC 60034 Rotating electrical machines
IEC 60071 Insulation co-ordination
IEC 60072 Dimensions and output series for rotating electrical machines
IEC 60076 Power transformers
IEC 60085 Electrical insulation – Thermal evaluation and designation
IEC 60146 Semiconductor converters
IEC 60214 Tap changers
IEC 60296 Fluids for electrotechnical applications – Unused mineral insulating

oils for
transformers and switchgear
IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP-Code)
IEC 61000 Electromagnetic compability
IEC 61800 Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems
IEEE 519 Recommended practices and requirements for harmonic control in

electrical power systems
5.3.3 Design Consideration
5.3.3.1 General

- Manufacturer: Company specialising in manufacturing the Products

specified in this section with minimum five years documented experience.
- The VFD shall be supplied preferably by the manufacturer of the MV motor
- The variable speed drives shall be of a well-tested and proven industrial
design which ensures maximum safety to personnel, service reliability and
economic operation for an operational life time of at least 20 years. Even
under extreme conditions of major short circuit, there shall be no danger to
persons in the vicinity of the assembly.
- The Contractor has to take care that all components and equipment are
selected considering easy maintenance, simple and quick diagnosis and
long maintenance intervals.
- All components and equipment shall be designed for continuous duty at
rated load and under the given climatic conditions. Standard industrial high
performance systems and components of proven manufacturer standard
shall be used only. Components and equipment of same kind and type shall
be selected for equivalent functions. The interchangeability must be
guaranteed
- Deliver, store, protect and handle products to site with particular reference
to Qatar climatic conditions.
5.3.3.2 Performance Requirement
The variable speed drives shall control the speed between 40 and 100% of the
rated maximum speed. Speed accuracy within this range shall be ±0.5% without
encoder or tachometer feedback. Any deviation of more than 2% shall raise an
alarm after a 20 sec. time delay. The power or torque shall reduce, if the speed
exceeds 102% of the maximum operational speed, till the maximum speed is
attained. Increase beyond 105% speed or decrease below 95% beyond 10 sec.
shall trip the system.
The variable speed drives shall be rated 15% above the pump power at the duty
point. Temperature derating as applicable shall be applied for the converter and
the motor. Calculations shall be provided for the basis of the rating selected for
approval of Owner/Engineer.
The variable speed drives shall have at least:
1. 120 % maximum rated torque for 10 sec. for starting and re-starting,
2. 110 % maximum rated torque for 60 sec. for starting, re-starting and
acceleration.
During continuous operation, the variable speed drives shall be capable of

developing sufficient torque under load conditions to respond to 20% alteration
in set point within a time of not more than 30 sec.
The minimum time interval between set point changes will be not less than 30
sec.

The system shall be suitable for continuous repeated start/ stop operations
without any adverse effect on the motor or frequency converter.
The power factor of the output shall be maintained at 0.95 lag from 40 to100%
speed. The estimated total running up time shall be stated by the manufacturer
at rated voltage at the line terminals of the variable speed drives. The pump and
motor inertia shall be estimated or be based on data given in IEC 60034-12,
Table III.
The maximum voltage (crest voltage plus spike) supplied by the converter to the
motor shall be < 2 times the crest value of the rated motor voltage. The voltage
spikes of current source converters shall not exceed the crest value of the
motor voltage and, for voltage source converters, the nominal r.m.s. value of the
motor voltage.
5.3.3.3 Supply System and Variations
The input power supply voltage to the transformer shall be as follows:
1. Supply voltage 6.6kV, 50Hz 3 Phase, resistance earthed
2. Voltage variations ± 10 %
3. Frequency variations ± 5 %
4. Allowable voltage dip 80% for 200ms
5.3.3.4 Harmonics Effects
Variable Speed Drive shall meet the international requirements for voltage and
current harmonic distortion according to IEEE 519 with all the duty pumps
running. Local network provider requirements must be considered.
Requirements for both current and voltage distortion shall be satisfied. If

required suitable harmonic mitigation system (filters) shall be provided.
5.3.3.5 Radio Interference
Variable speed drives shall meet the requirements of the relevant IEC
Standards regarding the emission of radio frequencies.
5.3.4 System Configuration
The following components shall be considered for variable speed pump

operation system:
1. Phase shift transformer,
2. Frequency converter,
3. Induction motor ,

4. Harmonic filter units.
5.3.4.1 Converter (phase shift) Transforme
Phase shift transformer shall be oil-immersed type, natural air cooling and
suitable for outdoor installation.
Transformer secondary winding shall be arranged in a form that can suppress

the harmonic (4 secondary).
Transformer capacity shall be based on load requirements. Calculations for

capacity selection shall be provided for review and approval by Owner/
Engineer.
All required protection shall be considered, for protection requirement please

refer to transformer technical specification.
5.3.4.2 Frequency Converter
5.3.4.2.1 General
Although VFD panels are located indoor (controlled climate condition), the
equipment shall be suitable for operation at ambient temperature of 46 °C the
noise level generated by the unit shall not exceed 70 dB(A) under any load and
frequency within the operational speed (measured at 1 m distance from the
unit).
The VFD unit shall be suitable for operation on medium voltage and produce a
variable voltage and variable frequency output required for the operation of the
connected motor within the required operating speed range.
Start and speed adjustment of the connected motor shall be carried out with
nominal current.
The unit enclosure construction shall be metal enclosed cabinet with a minimum
degree of protection IP42 with hinged and lockable doors; the enclosure sheet
steel shall 2mm thickness minimum. Screws, nuts and washers shall be
galvanised. The unit shall be suitable for cable entries from the bottom.
Front access panel for components removal and replacement is preferred as

well as the use of modular draw-out assemblies for electronic equipment (for
both control and power). Converter elements shall be arranged in a way to
allow safe maintenance work. Power equipment and devices for control,
operation and monitoring shall not be placed in the same cabinet otherwise they
shall be clearly separated.
The doors with integrated safety locks shall be provided for rectifier,
intermediate DC link and inverter cabinet in order to prevent door opening
before the unit is earthed.

For other cabinet that can be accessed during operation, insulating barrier for
live parts shall be provided to prevent accidental access.
The converter shall consist of the following:
1. Incoming feeder,
2. Rectifier unit ,
3. intermediate DC link,
4. inverter unit ,
5. output sine filter,
6. cooling unit,
7. protection system (motor and transformer) ,
8. Control and operation section.
5.3.4.2.1.1 Internal wiring circuits
PVC insulated single core, stranded copper conductors with the following
minimum conductor cross-sections should be used:
1. power circuits (acc. to rated current and voltage drop) at least 2.5 mm²
2. measuring circuits 2.5 mm²
3. current transformer circuits 4 mm²
4. auxiliary power circuits 2.5 mm²
5. control, signalling and annunciation circuits 1.5 mm²
The following shall be considered while doing the internal wiring.
- Wires shall be bundled and fixed.
- The wiring shall be laid inside of wiring ducts or channels (20% spare
capacity shall be consider).
- All circuits shall be terminated on terminal stripes (10 % spare terminals shall
be consider)
5.3.4.2.1.2 Earthing
All exposed conductive parts likely to be accidentally charged shall be joined

together by an earthing circuit. For this purpose a minimum 100 mm² cross
section bare copper earthing bus shall be installed. This earthing bus shall be
connected to the general grounding system by means of conventional cable
connection terminals.

For the removable panels, electric continuity shall be ensured by fastening

screws and bolts. The opening type panels, assembled on hinges shall be
bonded to the enclosure by a tinned copper braid, or hinges shall be certified for
this purpose.
The following shall be also connected to the earthing circuit:
1. secondary windings of the instrument transformers,
2. neutral point of the potential transformers,
3. armours or screens of cables,
4. operating handles, mounting plates, doors, etc.
In addition, both ends of the complete converter assembly shall be terminated

to the general grounding system by separate cables.
5.3.4.2.1.3 Auxiliary Voltage
VFD auxiliary devices shall be fed by 240/415V from the main supply..
5.3.4.2.1.4 Anti-Condensation Heaters
The converter shall be equipped with anti-condensation heater(s) to be fed from

the 240/415 V, 50 Hz level. Heaters operation shall be limited if the VFD main
circuit is switched off, the heater shall be controlled by means of hygrostat and
thermostat.
For stand-still heater of motor the respective auxiliary circuits shall be provided,
too. The heater shall be supplied via a miniature circuit breaker and controlled
via contactor.
A failure of heater circuits shall be indicated on indicator board/operator panel

and wired in the summary alarm for transfer to the remote control system.
5.3.4.2.1.5 Rectifier
The rectifier shall be equipped with an 18-pulse diode or diode/thyristor bridge,

at least.
5.3.4.2.1.6 Intermediate DC Link
DC link shall be equipped with capacitors. Earthing switch shall be provided For
the DC bus bar
5.3.4.2.1.7 Inverter
The inverter shall be equipped with semiconductor bridges
The semiconductor type shall be one of the following:

- Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) type
- Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristor (IGCT).
As mitigation method for the Harmonic contents on the output voltage, sine
filters shall be installed.
5.3.4.2.1.8 Cooling
Converter cooling shall be by means of close circuit water cooling system, the
cooling system shall be equipped with two circulation pumps, one duty and one
standby.
For other parts that cannot be cooled directly by water, a combination of internal
fans and air/water heat exchanger shall be used for cooling. Cooling network
water quality and leakage shall be monitored.
5.3.4.2.1.9 Control Unit
The control unit shall include all facilities for operation, control and supervision
of converter transformer, converter and motor.
Programmable logic controllers or microprocessor-based systems shall be used

for carrying out the entire requirement for control and supervision process
related to control section.
Control and monitoring of the converter shall be possible from the operator
panel and from remote control system.
For control of converter from its operator panel a key-operated switch with the
following positions shall be provided:
Operation of variable speed drive from

LOCAL Position
converter
OFF Position No operation
Manual/ Automatic operation from the

REMOTE Position station control system with full
protection for motor
The converter shall be equipped with a protection and alarm system shall be of
the numerical type. The system should provide sufficient detailed information to
enable maintenance personnel familiar with this type of equipment to
troubleshoot the variable speed drives down to the printed circuit board or
power semiconductor level.
The minimum protection should include for:

Inverter DC bus over voltage/under voltage,

over temperature, over current, short
circuit at start up, electronic circuit
fault, suppression of frequency bond,
flying restart, automatic restart,
Motor Short circuit, earth fault, motor stall,

overload, output phase loss,
differential protection, motor RTD
protection (winding and bearing),
Filter Unit Fuse protection, thermal protections,

unbalance protections, overvoltage
protection, protection against
resonance, discharge resistors, etc.
Alarms shall be segregated in Alarm (A) and Trip (T) as following:
a) Converter transformer
(1) short circuit in windings (T)
(2) earth fault (T)
(3) oil temperature high (A+T)
b) Motor
(1) short circuit (T)
(2) earth fault in the stator windings (T)
(3) differential protection (T)
(4) stator (T)
(5) bearing temperature, vibration (A+T)
(6) cooling water leakage (T)
c) Converter (VFD)
(1) under voltage incoming side (A+T)
(2) internal short circuit (T)
(3) d.c. link over voltage (T)
(4) loss of control voltage (T)

(5) earth fault main circuits (T)
(6) earth fault secondary circuits (T)
(7) power electronics enclosure (T)
(8) failures of auxiliaries together with identification of the

failing unit (A)
(9) one-phase interruption motor side (T)
(10) motor current protection (A)
(11) converter current protection (T)
(12) 5% measured value deviation from the set point (A)
(13) u/f ratio incorrect (A)
(14) 105% over speed (T)
(15) 95% under speed (T)
(16) motor stalled (T)
The external alarm signal shall be 10 seconds time-delayed. The external trip
signal shall be direct-acting. Alarm indication shall be with First Failure feature.
For control and monitoring from remote control system the following signals
shall be transferred:
a) Commands from remote control system to converter
(1) pre-start (if necessary),
(2) motor start,
(3) motor stop,
(4) 4 – 20 mA speed set point value,
(5) emergency shut down.
(6) The loss of 4 – 20 mA signal shall result in operation at

lowest speed.
b) Messages/ alarms/ values from converter to remote control system
(1) ready for charge of capacitors (if necessary),
(2) ready for operation (speed control active),

(3) motor is running,
(4) motor speed,
(5) motor torque,
(6) failure control voltage,
(7) failure auxiliary voltage,
(8) failure cooling system,
(9) alarm, caused by transformer failure,
(10) alarm, caused by converter failure,
(11) alarm, caused by motor failure,
(12) variable speed drive tripped, caused by transformer

failure,
(13) variable speed drive tripped, caused by converter failure,
(14) variable speed drive tripped, caused by motor failure.
For switching the variable speed drive via the 11 kV switchgear the following
signals shall be transferred:
c) Commands from converter to switchgear
(1) circuit breaker On,
(2) circuit breaker Off,
(3) emergency shut down/stop.
d) Messages from switchgear to converter
(1) circuit breaker open,
(2) circuit breaker closed,
(3) circuit breaker released.
The signal transfer between converter and remote control system, with
exception of the commands from remote control system and the signal “failure
control voltage”, which will be hardwired, shall be carried out via serial link.
The signal transfer between converter and 11kV switchgear shall be performed
hardwired via digital inputs and outputs.

For the digital inputs and outputs the necessary floating contacts or couple
relays shall be provided.
The devices of the control unit shall be protected against overvoltages by

means of suitable measures.
5.3.4.2.1.10 Operator Panel
The operator panel shall be placed in the hinged door of the control cabinet.
The panel shall consist of a multilingual alphanumeric display with user menu
and the respective operation elements.
In minimum the following operation elements shall be provided:
(1) variable speed drive On/Off,
(2) speed higher/ lower,
(3) reset of alarms,
(4) deletion of messages
and all elements for operation of the menu.
All messages, measuring values and alarms, which will be transferred to the
remote control system, shall be indicated on the display.
In addition the following messages and values shall be indicated, at least:
(1) operating hours,
(2) power factor,
(3) DC link voltage,
(4) input voltage, current, power and frequency,
(5) kilowatt-hours,
(6) output voltage, current, power and frequency,
(7) heat sink temperature,
(8) failure message.
The failure message shall be indicated as a common alarm. By means of the

user menu the kind of failure shall be indicated.
The following signals shall be shown via indication lights:
(1) ready for operation,

(2) running,
(3) alarm,
(4) trip.
The use of filament lamps for indication lights is not allowed.
In addition, it shall be possible to adjust the parameters from the operator panel.
Adjustment of parameters and operation shall only be possible with input of a
user code.
5.3.4.2.1.11 Filters
The harmonic filters (when provided) shall be low loss type with minimum active
power consumption. Contractor shall justify the selection of components with
required options to provide a techno-commercially acceptable rating. The filters
shall be provided to cover the whole speed range of the converter.
5.3.4.2.1.12 Marking of the Converter Components
All components such as thyristors diodes, switching devices protection relays,

instruments, instrument transformers, fuses and fuse holders, shall be identified
in accordance with the schematic diagrams supplied by vendors by means of
permanent labels.
In addition, all components shall be marked according to manufacturer standard

with their ratings and all other essential data as required, following IEC
recommendations.
The following information shall be provided as a minimum:
(1) manufacturers name or trade mark and type

designation,
(2) rated main and auxiliary operational voltages, frequency

and number of phases,
(3) rated currents or rated powers,
(4) accuracy class and accuracy limit factor, e.g. for

instruments and instrument transformers.
On withdrawable type units, identification labels shall be mounted on both the

fixed and withdrawable parts.
5.3.4.2.1.13 Rating Plates
The rating plates shall be made of corrosion resistant metal and be fixed to a
non-removable part of the frame. If additional rating plates are mounted on

removable parts, the manufacturers serial number and reference shall be

repeated on these rating plates.
Rating plates shall give the following data, as far as possible actually measured:
a) Rating plate mounted on the outside of the converter cabinet with

following data relating to the VFD panel:
(1) manufacturer’s name,
(2) manufacturer’s serial number and year of manufacture,
(3) type of converter and mass,
(4) the degree of protection,
(5) maximum primary voltage,
(6) maximum primary current,
(7) maximum secondary voltage,
(8) maximum secondary current,
(9) pulse system primary side,
(10) pulse system secondary side.
b) Rating plate mounted on the outside of the converter cabinet, with

data referring to the total variable speed drive system:
(1) supply system (voltage, frequency, minimum short circuit

capacity, maximum short circuit capacity),
(2) speed (minimum operation speed, maximum operation

speed),
(3) output power at minimum and maximum operation

speed,
(4) torque at 0 rpm, minimum and maximum operation

speed.
c) Rating plate, mounted on the inside of the converter cabinet, with

data of the motor based on sine wave currents and voltages. This will
allow for repair and test data on sinusoidal supply.
5.3.4.3 Painting
All components and devices shall have a resistant, long term stable, high quality
painting. At least two layers have to be applied. The colour of painting shall be
RAL 7032.

Damages, caused by transport, installation, cabling or commissioning shall be

repaired in a way, that the original quality is restored.
An additional painting at location of installation is not allowed.
5.3.4.4 Installation
The delivery, installation and commissioning of variable speed drives shall

include, but not be limited to the following items:
(1) transport of converter transformers, converters and motors to location of

installation (if necessary storage), and the complete mounting,
(1) supporting of Pump Supplier for alignment of motors on common

pump/motor unit base frame,
(2) grounding and potential equalisation for all components of variable speed
drives, including connection with the next grounding bus bars,
(3) termination of all cables at the components of variable speed drives,
(4) commissioning of the functioning variable speed drives, including final

adjustment and setting of parameters,
(5) briefing of the operation personnel in operation and maintenance during

installation and commissioning phase and detailed familiarisation during a
special training on site.
The installation and as well the tests and the commissioning shall be carried out
with Contractors own staff, under manufacturers supervision and with own tools
and measuring/ test devices.
5.3.4.5 Tests
5.3.4.5.1 Workshop Test
5.3.4.5.1.1 General
All components of the variable speed drives shall be tested completely and
detailed in manufacturers workshop. All tests required by the codes and
standards as well as all manufactures tests have to be performed.
The test notification and the test program for the workshop tests has to be
submitted to Owner/ Engineer at least three (3) weeks prior to start of the tests
to enable them to attend the test.
Detailed test protocols of all tests performed have to be submitted prior to

shipment.
The workshop tests shall include the following:

(1) routine tests,
(2) performance tests.
All tests to be witnessed by Owner/ Engineer
5.3.4.5.2 Routine Tests
The following tests shall be carried out, at least:
a. Converter transformer
For tests please refer to “Specification for Transformers”.
b. Converter with filter
(1) visual inspection,
(2) test of all functions,
(3) check of protection against touching,
(4) check of mechanical details,
(5) compliance with the specifications,
(6) short circuit withstand test, *
(7) test of warming, *
(8) check of degree of protection,
(9) power frequency voltage dry test, 1 minute,
(10) voltage test on auxiliary circuits, 1 minute 2 kV r.m.s.
*only type test certificates necessary
c. Motor
For tests please refer to “Specification for Medium Voltage Motors”.
In addition the following tests shall be performed over the whole speed range:
(1) motor shaft voltage,
(2) motor noise test,
(3) vibration severity measured at bearing housing.
5.3.4.5.3 Performance Test

performance test shall be carried out in manufacturer’s workshop. For motors up to 4000 kW the
test shall be performed under full load conditions. Depending on the size of working machine in
manufacturer’s test bed the test for larger motors shall either be carried out under full load
conditions or performed with maximum available load (at least 4000 kW) and interpolation on
the values for full load.
During the load test the manufacturer shall demonstrate, that the produced units fulfil the
specified requirements and the data, guaranteed by Contractor.
The performance test shall include but not limited to the following tests:
a) Heat run
The variable speed drive shall run under the load and speed conditions until the
temperature of motor has reached and stabilised, and continue for a minimum of 2
hours.
b) Measurements
(1) current unbalance,
(2) motor winding temperature rise (by resistance methods and by

thermistors),
(3) bearing temperatures (at maximum speed),
(4) shaft vibration (in case of proximity probes).
c) Loads tests
(1) overall efficiency determination at full and half load curve both at
minimum operational speed and at maximum operational speed of
the total unit and converter and motor individually,
(2) ditto for power factor,
(3) ditto for harmonic distortion in the current on the line side,
(4) ditto for harmonic distortion in the current on the motor side,
(5) noise level of transformer, converter and motor,
(6) output voltage characteristics,
(7) output current characteristics,
(8) 110% nominal current test for at least 10 minutes,
(9) linearity between set point signal and output.
d) Functional tests at 100 % supply voltage
(1) locked rotor,
(2) speed protection:
(1) at 102% of the maximum operational speed (for power at torque

controlled variable speed drives),

(2) at 105% of the maximum operational speed,
(3) at 95% of the minimum operational speed.
(3) response times and the adjustability (ramp times) within the
operational speed range,
(4) capability to ride through voltage dips less than 20 %,
(5) capability to restart variable speed drive and resynchronise

converter onto a
(6) running motor after a voltage interruption,
(7) (6) 4-20 mA speed reference signal,
(8) remote control, start, stop,
(9) output frequency/ voltage reduction initiated by motor current

limitation,
(10) 5% “set point - measured point’ deviation alarm,
(11) component/ auxiliary component failure,
(12) protection, alarm and trip functions.
e) Fault condition tests
(1) two phase short circuit at motor terminals at no-load,
(2) earth fault at the motor,
(3) one phase interruption of the motor cable at full-load condition,
(4) one phase interruption of the supply cable at full-load condition,
(5) three phase interruption of the motor cable at full-load condition,
(6) earth fault in the control supply system,
(7) interruption in the 4-20 mA control signal,
(8) short circuit in the 4-20 mA control signal.
Note: For any of the tests mentioned above, the protection devices of the variable speed drive
may be activated. After resetting/ replacing these devices, the variable speed drive shall be fit
for operation again.
5.3.4.5.4 Site Tests
The site tests shall include the following steps:
(1) pre-installation testing,
(2) pre-commissioning (including “loop testing”),

(3) commissioning and test on completion,
(4) test runs,
(5) performance test.
The aim of the tests is to ensure the proper function of the complete scope
5.3.4.6 Documentation
Complete documentation shall be provided for the design, manufacturing,

testing, commissioning, start-up, operation, maintenance and repair of the
variable speed drives and their components.
All documents shall be in English language.
The documentation of the variable speed drives shall include the following
documents and drawings (minimum requirements):
(1) technical data sheets,
(2) torque/ speed/ current/ power factor curves,
(3) outline and arrangement drawings for all converters and

devices, including masses and floor cut out drawings,
(4) layout drawing showing the location of equipment,

distance and cable routing,
(5) single line diagrams showing the main and auxiliary

circuitry, including main circuit breaker, unit transformer,
DC link, system earthing and auxiliary supplies,
(6) P & I diagrams for cooling water system,
(7) block diagrams showing the basic control and protection

systems specifying the protection, control, trip and alarm
functions at the different locations, the reference signals
and commands and the auxiliary supplies,
(8) protection coordination diagram showing all protection

curves of the relays,
(9) wiring diagrams,
(10) termination drawings,
(11) cable lists,
(12) list of used devices with manufacturer,
(13) spare parts list,

(14) start-up and commissioning instructions and data,
(15) software and software description (especially for fault

diagnosis and repair instructions),
(16) operation and maintenance manuals,
(17) fault diagnostic instructions and data,
(18) manufacturer’s proposed service and repair support

after warranty,
(19) reports of tests and commissioning with protocols.
For document requirements for converter transformer and motor please refer to
the respective specifications.
The documents listed above (except test reports) shall be handed over for
review and approval of Owner/ Engineer.
Special attention has to be given to the fact, that documentation must be

submitted with sufficient time allocated for approval prior to manufacturing/
assembly.
Documentation has to be prepared in accordance with the relevant ISO

standards or in the absence of relevant details in those standards the DIN
standards shall apply. The final documentation shall be delivered on paper in
sufficient number and with exception of the signed protocols in electronic form,
also. The type of the electronic files shall be agreed with the Owner.
5.3.4.7 Packing and Shipment
All equipment, material and spare parts shall be sufficient packaged and should
be shipped as a common delivery. The material, especially loose parts and
spare parts shall be clearly marked with client name and address, order
number, type of equipment, etc. Erection instructions and any special tools or
instruments required for the erection and maintenance shall be packed with
each order.
The converter transformers and frequency converters shall be packed in

wooden type seaworthy crates having sufficient strength to withstand normal
ship handling and transport. The motors shall be vacuum packed suitable for
sea transport.
Enclosed with the board, the following documents shall be included in suitable
wrapping:
(1) electrical schematic diagram,
(2) electrical wiring diagram,

(3) general arrangement drawing,
(4) foundation plan including foundation loadings,
(5) operation and maintenance manual,
(6) list of the shipped material and equipment,
(7) installation instruction.
5.3.4.8 Spare Parts and Accessories
The Contractor shall deliver all spare parts and consumables, which are
necessary for commissioning, start-up and two years operation time; depending
on the total number of installed units.
A priced list of recommended spare parts for the subsequent 5 years operation
shall be quoted by the Contractor.
Spare parts shall be available until ten (10) years after commissioning.
All necessary accessories for operation and maintenance shall be supplied for
each station location where variable speed drives will be installed, at least
consisting of:
(1) one (1) set of all special tools required for operation and
maintenance,
(2) one (1) set high voltage fuse tongs (if any),
(3) key set for doors and locks,
(4) one (1) set magnetic labels "HIGH VOLTAGE –

ATTENTION DANGER FOR YOUR LIFE" in sufficient
number, Arabic and English.
Engineering tools and test equipment (i.e. laptop, measuring instruments, etc.)
used for commissioning/ testing/ maintenance shall be provided for the variable
speed drives along with the relevant software and shall be included in the price
of the units.

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Qatar General Electricity & Water Corporation

Tender NO. GTC 626/2014

GTC 626/2014 Appendix A5 Electrical Specification Rev 1 2/32

5.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENT

Unless otherwise stated in the Project Documentation, the Contractor shall

5.2 MEDIUM VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL MOTOR

5.2.1.2.1 Environmental conditions

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5.2.2 Standards and Codes

The works, equipment and materials shall be designed, manufactured and

Rotating electrical machines IEC-60034

Rating and performance IEC 60034-1

Methods for determining losses and efficiency of rotating IEC 60034-2

Degrees of protection by enclosure for rotating machinery IEC 60034-5

Methods of cooling rotating machinery IEC 60034-6

Classifications of types of construction and mounting IEC 60034-7

Terminal marking and direction of rotation of rotating electrical IEC 60034-8

Noise limits IEC 60034-9

Built-in thermal protection IEC 60034-11

Mechanical vibration of certain machines with shaft heights 56 IEC 60034-14

International Electrotechnical Vocabulary IEC 60050

Dimensions and output series for electrical machines IEC 60072

Part 1 Frame number 56 to 400 and flange numbers 55 to

Part 2 Frame number 355 to 1000 and flange numbers 1180 to

Part 3 small built-in motors - Flange numbers BF 10 to BF 50

Test of insulation of bars and coils of high voltage machines CENELEC-

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Roller bearings - Method of evaluating dynamic load ratings ISO 281

5.2.3 Outline of the Project

5.2.4 Design Consideration

- Manufacturer: Company specialising in manufacturing the Products specified in

5.2.4.2 Motor Rating

5.2.4.3 Duty Type

Motors shall be designed for continuous running duty type S1.

5.2.4.4 Power Factor

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5.2.4.5 Insulation level

MV motor insulation shall be suitable for motor operation in the following

5.2.4.6 Noise Level

5.2.4.7 System variations

MV motor shall continuously operate at maximum power while maintaining

5.2.4.9 Starting Condition

5.2.4.10 Motor Enclosures

A. All motor enclosures shall be used on IeC 60034-6 AND 60529

- IP54 for indoor installation

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- IP55 for outdoor use or machines subject to splashing or washing

5.2.4.11 Stator and Rotor

- MV motor shall be provided by self-lubricating ball and roller bearing

5.2.4.13.1 Bearing Vibration Velocity and amplitude

Bearing vibration effective velocity shall be in accordance with IEC 60034-14

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- (1.8 mm/s RMS) when free suspended

5.2.4.13.2 Vibration Monitoring

The vibration monitoring system shall be as per pump manufacturer

- Proximity transducer for shaft relative vibration measurement.( Two

5.2.4.14 Shaft and coupling

5.2.4.15 Terminal Boxes