480VAC Eclipse Power System Test Plan With Test Data
480VAC Eclipse Power System Test Plan With Test Data
480VAC Eclipse Power System Test Plan With Test Data
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Scope and Purpose
This document defines a series of design verification tests to be preformed on the Eclipse power system. This is a general test plan that could
possibly be used for similar systems with some modification. The tests defined herein are for a multi bay power system consisting of N+1
paralleled power conversion units (PCU), load distribution, battery interface, system control and monitoring functions. The tests are intended
to prove compliance at the system level to the specification requirements (CRS and TRS) and applicable industry standards. Due to the
power capacity of a large system, some tests may be difficult and costly to perform as a complete system. In these cases, the rational for an
alternate test configuration is given. Reference should be made to Work Instruction WI-557-600, Generic Design Verification Test Planning,
for details on the specific tests.
The various individual modules or subsystem components that comprise the Eclipse Power System are to be tested and verified separately
before the System Integration testing is performed. This will reduce the complexity of system level testing and provide a more rigorous
verification of an individual modules performance. This may also identify performance issues before the final system tests. See individual
module DVT procedures.
System Setup
Installation documentation
The documentation provided for installation shall be used to install and setup the system. This should include any options and / or
alternate configurations of the system. The correctness and applicability of the documentation shall be verified.
The procedure provided for initial setup and configuration of the system shall be verified. The instructions shall be clear and understood by
personnel unfamiliar with the how the Eclipse system works but knowledgeable in the industry.
The following pages contain the System Integration Test Plan for the Eclipse Power System, and a section that verbalizes the tests.
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Eclipse Power System Integration Test Plan/ Report
1. Test Equipment required
1.1 480VAC Source, rated to 500KVA minimum.
1.2 480VAC Generator (to verify operation on a generator, as wel as a possible variable frequency source)
1.3 Resistive loads, totalizing to 10,000A at 54VDC.
A device to cause a short circuit across an 800A fuse and 600A circuit breaker, for transient testing. A circuit
1.4
impedance of 0.015 ohms is required.
1.5 Dual trace storage Oscilloscope to record transient voltages.
1.6 Battery Strings as required.
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4. Preliminary Power-up Tests Pass Fail
4.1 Connect a 50VDC, 10A Current Limited Power Supply to the output bus of the Main Bay.
4.2 Turn on Power Supply and adjust to 54.5VDC. Verify that the MCA Powers up. Set defaults.
4.3 Set the Float voltage on the MCA to 54.48VDC.
4.4 Adjust the Current limit to 110%
4.5 Operate the Test/Eq switch. Adjust the Test/Eq voltage to 56.0VDC.
4.6 turn off the DC Power Supply and remove it from the System.
5. AC Power up
5.1) Apply AC Power to the System. Verify no problems.
5.2) Turn on each PCU, one at a time, and verify that the PCU operates.
5.3) Place the PCU ON switch into the ID position and verify that the MCA goes into the ID Mode. ID each PCU
5.as required.
5.4) After each PCU ID has been logged into the system, perform an inventory on the system, then save the
inventory.
5.5) Proceed to the System Functional Tests.
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7. System Noise Tests Pass Fail
1.DBRN-C Noise Test (off battery)
Observe: System runs normal, no Alarms seen. System Noise less than 57DBRN-C
√
Comments: See Table 7.1
5.PCU Removal/Insertion
Observe: System indicates alarm when PCU removed and ID’s which PCU, alarm is removed when PCU
is reinserted and system can communicate with PCU. √
Comments: System functioned without problems.
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9. Chattering Relay Noise test
Observe: System runs Normal, no alarms present.
Comments: Test performed with two chattering relays, one large and one small. There was no adverse √
reaction to the chattering relays.
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3. Loss of Can Router Module(s).
Observe: Output voltage stable, alarms generated as required.
Comments: System still operative and stable, alarms generated as expected.
6. Fuse/Breaker Alarm.
Observe: Output voltage stable, alarms generated as required.
Comments: Alarm generated as expected.
11.Blocked fan test. Block the air flow to the fans on one PCU.
Observe whether the unit fails or goes into Thermal current limit.
Comments: System goes into thermal limit, output to 50% of rating. Returns to 100% when alarm goes
away.
12.Stalled Fan test. Mechanically stall one of the fans in a single PCU.
Observe whether the unit fails or goes into Thermal current limit.
Comments: System indicates a Fan Fail alarm, PCU decreases to around 50% of rating.
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19. External Interfacing Pass Fail
1. Temperature Compensation control of System.
Observe: Output voltage changes as temperature Compensation Probe is heated and cooled.
√
Comments: System voltage changed as expected.
2. Remove PCU from system, clear alarms and then replace it with another PCU. Run above Energy
management test again to assure that the subject PCU is still properly energy managed. N/A
Comments: Energy Management not available at this time.
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3. Verify that Sequencing functions by opening the AC feeds to the PDSCs. Restore the AC and confirm
that each PCU starts in proper sequence.
Comments: Sequencing function was installed in the MCA. Sequencing function performed as expected √
when on battery. When no battery is available, the sequencing function won’t happen.
4. . Remove PCU from system, clear alarms and then replace it with another PCU. Run above
sequencing test again to assure that the subject PCU sequences in properly.
System functioned properly.
2. Verify System Current draw from Batteries with no AC , single bay controls only, and 10 PCUs.
Observe: How much current is required to operate system when AC is off.
Comments: Current draw from the batteries was 0.956 ampere, typical.
3. Verify System Current draw from Batteries with no AC, 5 bays and controls, and no PCUs.
Observe: How much current is required to operate system when AC is off.
Comments: See appendix 25.3 for data.
4. Verify System Current draw from Batteries with no AC, 5 bays and controls, and 50 PCUs.
Observe: How much current is required to operate system when AC is off.
Comments: See appendix 25.4 for data.
5. Verify System will restart on AC after System has gone into LVBD state (Battery voltage of 42VDC
with full load on System).
Observe: System Starts without problems.
Comments: See Appendix 25.5 for information.
2. With the system at 25%, 50% and 100% load (sequencing disabled) and configured with sufficient
PCUs to load the generator as close a possible to 95% of its rating, simulate a commercial AC failure
and allow the system to transition to Generator for 30 minutes and then simulate the restoration of
commercial power. N/A
Observe that the transition causes no system failures.
Comments: The AC Generator isn’t large enough for this test.
3. With the system at 25%, 50% and 100% load (sequencing enabled) and configured with sufficient
PCUs to load the generator as close a possible to 95% of its rating, simulate a commercial AC failure
and allow the system to transition to Generator for 30 minutes and then simulate the restoration of
commercial power. N/A
Observe that the transition causes no system failures.
Comments: The AC Generator isn’t large enough for this test.
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28. Single Bay Thermal Scan
1. Using a thermocouple monitoring device (Fluke Hydra or equivalent), Thermocouple the busbars on a
single bay , load the bay to full load, then verify that the temperatures do not exceed 90 C.
Observe: Verify System operates normally, no alarms are generated, temperatures within acceptable
limits.
Comments: Test Passed. See associated test data, Appendix 28.1.
4. With system under load and with at least 50% of the outputs cabled, Add one of each type of
distribution element using commercial insulated tools and observing standard installation practices.
This includes simulating the output cabling to a point at least 4’ from the plant.
Observe: All hardware can be reached and assure that no unsafe practices are required to accomplish the
task.
Comments: No problem. The installation did not require going outside of normal installation practices.
5. With system under load and with at least 50% of the outputs cabled, replace one of the current limit
resistors within the distribution element that appears to be the most difficult to reach using commercial
insulated tools and observing standard installation practices.
Observe: All hardware can be reached and assure that no unsafe practices are required to accomplish the N/A
task.
Comments: Not Applicable.
6. Visually inspect the completed installation from the top to determine if there are any locations where a
tool or piece of hardware can be dropped into a working plant and potentially cause a short.
Comments: Jim Dawson and Bob Cerretto of Services checked this out and determined that as long as the
integrity of the paint is not changed, there should be no problem. Once the paint is chipped, it could then
become an issue.
7. Replace the control fuses (F1, F2 & F3—Rated 5A each) with undersized fuses and power up loads.
Observe: What is the lowest value fuse that will carry the load in an emergency.
Comments: This is what I found:
Fuse F1 = Minimum fuse size would need to be 1/4A
Fuse F2 = Minimum fuse size would need to be 1/4A
Fuse F3 = Minimum fuse size would need to be 1 1/3A
8. With the system under at least 50% load, replace the all three PCU interface connectors (Plugs) with
the system operating using commercial insulated tools and observing standard installation practices.
Observe: All hardware can be reached and assure that no unsafe practices are required to accomplish the
task.
Comments: We had Jim Dawson and Bob Cerreto of Services check this part out and determined the
following:
1) To remove any of the connectors would require two people to do it. Also, it would require that the
PCU above and below the “bad” connector would need to be removed to be able to access the
connectors.
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30. Electromagnetic Compatibility Tests (EMC)
1. Radiated Emissions Testing, CISPR 11, FCC Part 15.
Observe: System Passes the test as required.
Comments: Information in Lab Report.
11. Test the system with an active Cellphone as close as possible to the MCA.
Observe: System functions normally
Comments: A Cell phone caused no interference when placed near the MCA.
12. Test the system with a 25W walkie-talkie broadcasting as close as possible to the MCA.
Observe: System functions normally
Comments: We used a handheld walkie-talkie and a 5W handheld HAM radio without affecting the
System.
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33. Other Tests
2. Interrupt Current Rating of Power System, output of System, 50KAIC with Ckt Breakers, 100KAIC
with Fuses.
Observe: System Passes the test as required. N/A
Comments: To be done later.
5. Simulate a dropped tool accident. The intention of this test is to short the battery bus with something
that will cause a severe current inrush sufficient to melt the tool in question. To do this safely will
require some additional input form others, but the intent is to assure that only the tool, not the plant is N/A
sacrificed. This will need to be conducted in an explosion proof housing and should be video taped for
future training purposes.
Appendix 1.1
Equipment used for LPS Testing
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APPENDIX 6.3A
Load Sharing Test
50 PCU’s
1250A Load 2500A Load
Bay 1 2 3 4 5 Bay 1 2 3 4 5
PCU1 26A 25A 25A 25A 25A PCU1 51A 50A 51A 51A 52A
PCU2 25A 26A 26A 27A 24A PCU2 52A 51A 53A 51A 52A
PCU3 24A 26A 23A 26A 25A PCU3 51A 53A 51A 50A 53A
PCU4 25A 26A 26A 25A 25A PCU4 51A 51A 52A 51A 51A
PCU5 24A 25A 26A 23A 26A PCU5 53A 50A 53A 53A 51A
PCU6 24A 24A 26A 24A 24A PCU6 51A 52A 51A 51A 51A
PCU7 25A 26A 25A 25A 25A PCU7 52A 52A 53A 51A 51A
PCU8 25A 26A 25A 26A 25A PCU8 51A 53A 53A 50A 53A
PCU9 25A 26A 26A 26A 26A PCU9 53A 50A 53A 52A 52A
PCU10 26A 25A 26A 24A 24A PCU10 50A 52A 50A 53A 53A
Δ MAX WAS +/- 2A Δ MAX WAS 3A
APPENDIX 6.3B
3750A 5000A
Bay 1 2 3 4 5 Bay 1 2 3 4 5
PCU1 153A 155A 154A 154A 153A PCU1 206A 204A 205A 206A 206A
PCU1 154A 154A 153A 147/166A* 154A PCU1 204A 205A 205A 177A* 205A
PCU3 154A 154A 153A 153A 154A PCU3 206A 205A 205A 205A 206A
PCU4 155A 154A 152A 155A 153A PCU4 204A 206A 205A 206A 205A
PCU5 154A 153A 154A 153A 154A PCU5 204A 208A 204A 205A 206A
Δ MAX WAS 4A Δ MAX WAS 4A
* FAULTY PCU, S.N.131 * FAULTY PCU, S.N. 131
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APPENDIX 6.4A
CURRENT LIMIT TEST
50 PCUs (C.L. SET TO 9500A)
Bay 1 2 3 4 5
PCU1 190 192 188 193 194
PCU2 190 191 196 192 194
PCU3 190 190 191 188 196
PCU4 190 188 183 199 195
PCU5 190 190 195 194 194
PCU6 188 190 194 188 192
PCU7 186 195 191 193 191
PCU8 208 194 193 201 198
PCU9 201 189 194 186 192
PCU10 190 155** 188 195 193
APPENDIX 6.4B
CURRENT LIMIT TEST
25 PCUs (ADJUST LOAD UNTIL C.L.)
Bay 1 2 3 4 5
PCU1 220 220 221 220 220
PCU2 220 220 219 221 223
PCU3 220 220 224 221 220
PCU4 220 219 217 220 219
PCU5 220 220 220 221 220
APPENDIX 7.1
Battery Noise Test
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Appendix 7.2
Pk to Pk System Noise
Pk – Pk Noise
Load Pk – Pk Noise
10000A 150mv
8000A 140mv
6000A 140mv
4000A 130mv
2000A 100mv
1000A 100mv
4A 170mv
Appendix 9
Fuse/Breaker Pictographs
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800 Amp Fuse Pictograph, off Battery.
Appendix 9.1
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Appendix 25.3
Appendix 25.4
Appendix 25.5
For this test, we had the Eclipse Power System connected to 2 strings of 1600 A-H Batteries. We also applied a system load of
1,000 Amperes, to allow the batteries to discharge faster than normal, so that the test could be completed in one day.
Procedure
We turned off the AC, generating the AC Fail LED on the MCA, as well as 50 PCU fail Alarms, and an All AC Fail
alarm.
AC Restored
With the AC restored, battery string #1 had a steady state recharge current of 820 amperes.
The total battery recharge current was 1300 amperes, steady state.
All AC alarms cleared, and the DC alarms cleared as the output voltage rose up to the alarm axtinguishing levels.
There were no problems with the batteries or Power System after the batteries reached their “fully recharged” state.
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Appendix 28.1
Single Bay Thermal test data
THE BOTTOM READING ARE SLIGHTLY HIGHER BUT THE AMB IS UP 4 DEG
The next page shows the placement of the thermocouples for the test.
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POS RECT
A57 OUT NEG OUT BUS MID
A53
A58 NEG RECT OUT NEG OUT BUS/BUS UPPER
A52
NEG RECT OUT LOWER
A59
A60 NEG RECT OUT A54 POS. OUT BUS/BUS UPPER RGT
A90
AMB CAB. A55 POS. RECT OUT BUS
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