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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL
1.1 Summary
A. Scope of Specification
1. This specification prescribes the general requirements for an enclosed diesel engine
driven power generator set. This specification forms a part of all inquiries and
purchase orders for this equipment.
2. This specification supplements the datasheets, on which the operating conditions and
special requirements are listed in detail for each engine generator set.
3. Conflicts between this specification and other documents should be brought to the
attention of the Buyer for clarification.
4. Compliance with the provisions of this specification does not relieve Supplier of the
responsibility of furnishing properly designed equipment, mechanically and
electrically suited to meet operating conditions.
5. The engine generator set shall be the product of a Manufacturer regularly engaged in
the supply of diesel engine generator sets. The product shall have been in regular
production by this Manufacturer for at least 2 years.
B. Related Specifications
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1.2 References
The publications listed below form part of this specification. Each publication shall be the latest
revision and addendum in effect on the date this specification is issued for construction unless
noted otherwise. Except as modified by the requirements specified herein or the details of the
drawings, all Work included in this specification shall conform to the applicable provisions of
these publications.
1. MG-1
1. NFPA 70
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2.0 PRODUCTS
2.1 General
The rated output for the generator is shown on the attached individual datasheets.
A. The engine supplier shall be responsible for coordination and guarantee of the overall
performance of the generator, driver, and auxiliaries.
B. Equipment shall be furnished completely fabricated, assembled at the factory, tested and
dismantled only to the extent required for inspection and shipping. Buyer will supply
labor and construction equipment at the site for installation.
D. Each unit shall be designed to reach operating speed and full load capability within 10
seconds after receiving a start signal.
E. Each unit shall be designed for continuous standby duty and be suitable for installation in
a nonhazardous area.
F. Each unit shall be capable of withstanding an overspeed to 125 percent of rated speed.
Overspeed trip shall be set at 110 percent speed.
G. Each unit shall be capable of developing rated power at the maximum ambient design
temperature.
H. Each unit shall be capable of withstanding a 10 percent overload for 1 hour minimum.
I. Engine Supplier shall certify that a mathematical torsional analysis has been made of a
like combination of engine and generator to ensure that torsional stresses in the system
throughout the full speed range do not exceed acceptable limits.
J. A silencer recommended by the engine manufacturer of the high degree residential type
shall be supplied and mounted on the roof of the weatherproof enclosure. A stainless
steel flexible connector (45.7 centimeters [18 inches] minimum) shall be provided
between engine and silencer. A vertical exhaust pipe with a rain cap shall be provided to
direct exhaust away from air intake louvers.
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A. Generator
2. The generator shall be a single bearing revolving field type with rotating brushless
exciter and solid-state voltage regulator. It shall be directly connected to the
flywheel housing and driven by means of a multiple disc coupling from the flywheel.
3. Static voltage regulator shall maintain voltage within 2 percent from no load to full
load and full load to no load. The transient voltage dip shall not be greater than
20 percent of rated voltage when full load at rated power factor is applied to the
generator.
4. Space heaters shall be supplied and leads brought out to a separate conduit box.
Space heater power shall be 120 / 1 / 60 and wiring shall comply with requirements
of NEC.
5. The generator shall be rated in accordance with the Electric Generator Datasheet
included with the inquiry or purchase order.
6. Insulation shall be Class B or better. Temperature rise shall not exceed 80 degrees C
over 40 degrees C ambient measured by resistance.
7. The generator shall have a TIF (Telephone Influence Factor) no greater than 50.
9. The generator shall be capable of sustaining a 300 percent short circuit for 10
seconds.
B. Engine
2. The rated net power of the engine at rated speed, with all driven accessories, shall be
at least that required to power the generator at 110 percent load.
3. The engine shall have replaceable cylinder liners and replaceable valve seat inserts.
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4. The engine shall be equipped with a full pressure lubrication system supplying oil to
all surfaces requiring pressure lubrication. Circulation shall be by means of positive
displacement engine driven pump equipped with nonadjustable pressure regulator.
The lubrication system shall include a replaceable, dual element type, full flow oil
filter and automatic lube oil temperature control.
5. Engine speed for this service shall not exceed 1800 rpm.
6. Engine speeds shall be controlled by an electronic governor having a speed drop not
to exceed 1 percent, no load to full load.
7. The engine shall be cooled by a unit mounted radiator. Cooling system shall have
thermostatically controlled jacket water and lube oil heaters, 120 / 1 / 60 power, and
shall be wired to a common junction box. Wiring shall comply with the NEC and
any local codes.
8. Engine protective devices shall be provided and include shutdowns in case of low oil
pressure, high water temperature, overcrank, or overspeed.
C. Starting Battery
1. The engine supplier shall provide heavy-duty starting batteries of the lead-acid type,
24 volt, no less than 225 ampere hour capacity and complete with battery cables,
box, and thermostatically controlled battery heater (120 / 1 / 60 power).
2. The engine supplier shall provide 2-rate battery charger suitable for operation with
120 volt, 60 hertz, 1 phase power.
3. The engine shall be provided with an alternator for recharging the batteries during
operation.
D. Fuel System
1. A day tank with a minimum 6 hour operating capacity shall be supplied. An engine-
driven fuel pump shall draw from this tank for operation. The day tank shall be
vented and shall be provided with return overflow to the main storage tank, a float
type sight gage glass, float switch for day tank pump control, and low level alarm
switch. Supplier shall provide a self priming high lift electric motor driven pump
with 120 / 1 / 60 power to draw fuel from storage tank (by others) to day tank.
2. A hand-operated fuel pump shall be provided with connections to discharge into the
day tank.
3. The day fuel tank shall be mounted in the base of the generator set with all
connections between engine and day tank factory piped.
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4. Fuel oil filters shall be provided by Supplier and shall be dual, full flow replaceable
cartridge type.
1. A weather protective sheet metal enclosure for the complete unit shall be provided.
The enclosure shall have motorized air intake louvers and gravity radiator air exhaust
louver.
2. Louver operators shall be powered from the cranking battery and wired to the control
panel to operate whenever the engine runs.
3. The enclosure shall have sufficient strength to support the exhaust silencer on the
roof. Walls shall be 14 gage minimum, and the roof shall be 12 gage minimum.
4. Provide doors on both sides and rear of enclosure. Doors shall have full length
hinges and lockable latches. Doors shall be sized to permit viewing of all meters and
gages on the control panel and to allow access to all maintenance points on the
engine.
5. Oil and coolant drain lines shall be provided with lockable valves and caps. Lines
shall extend beyond the enclosure. Lockable coolant fill door in roof of enclosure
shall be provided if clearance from radiator cap to roof is less than 30 centimeters
(12 inches).
6. Two inch fiberglass insulation held in place with expanded or perforated metal shall
be provided on walls and ceiling of enclosure.
A local control panel shall be provided and shall be vibration isolated from the
engine. It shall conform with all applicable NEC requirements and shall include the
following engine gages:
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The following conditions shall cause the engine to stop and the individual alarm light
to activate:
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A. All equipment covered by this specification shall be subject to inspection and witnessed
testing by a representative of the Buyer.
C. Each generator set shall be given a full operational test. Proper operation of alarm and
shutdown functions shall be verified by simulating these conditions.
D. Each generator set shall be given a 4 hour full load test to verify performance. During
this test, 110 percent load shall be applied for 1 hour.
E. Supplier shall advise the Buyer, in writing, at least two weeks in advance of any shop
testing planned. Such notice shall describe the exact nature of the tests to be performed.
A. Nameplates
1. Each item shall be identified with its PO number and item number. Tags shall be
corrosion resistant metal (not aluminum) and impression stamped with the following:
3. Miscellaneous parts shall be tagged or marked with the equipment item number for
which they are intended.
A. General
B. Painting
1. Stainless steel surfaces, glass, internal surfaces, and finished surfaces shall not be
painted.
2. External surfaces of equipment and piping, except as noted in above paragraph, shall
be painted prior to being shipped from the supplier’s shop. Supplier’s standard
cleaning and painting procedures for ambient conditions shall be submitted for Buyer
review.
C. Preservation
1. Exposed finished and machined surfaces, including bolting and flange faces, shall be
given a heavy coating of rust inhibiting compound. Internal metal surfaces shall be
sprayed or coated with a suitable rust preventative.
2. Bearing assemblies, and exposed ends of shafts shall be fully protected from rusting
and entry of moisture and dirt.
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3. All threaded openings shall be plugged with long shank pipe plugs. Plug material
shall be equivalent to the material being plugged, except that carbon steel plugs shall
be used with openings in cast iron.
4. Open ends of tube and pipe shall be capped for protection with metal or plastic
covers designed for that purpose. Use of tape for covers is unacceptable.
D. Packing
1. Equipment shall be packed, securely anchored (skid mounted when required), and
weather-protected for the shipment method called for in the purchase order. Separate,
loose, or spare parts shall be boxed and each part individually protected as required.
Each individual container shall be marked both inside and outside with the
equipment number and service for which the parts are intended.
2. Each container shall also include a complete bill of material indentifying each part.
In some instances, such as instruments, specific tagging shall be required.
3.0 ATTACHMENTS
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