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3.6. INDUCTION MOTOR FOR CONTINUOUS RATING & HEAVY DUTY TYPE VOLTAGE,
415V & 6.6KV

3.6.1. Scope
This specification covers the requirements for three phase foot/flange mounted continuous
rating and duty type induction motors.

Higher efficiency motors shall comply with the latest version of IS 325, IS12615 & IEC 60034-1
except where modified or extended by this specification and with the relevant parts of standards
mentioned in para 3.6.2.

Squirrel Cage Motors shall be suitable for direct on line starting. Motors shall be capable of
continuously delivering their full rated output at the rated speed under site conditions without
any adverse effects. Motors up to and including 160 kW rating shall operate on 415V power
supply, shall be premium efficiency class IE3 and motors above 160 kW shall operate on 6.6 kV
power supply.

Motors shall be suitable for the application and shall have characteristics required for the duty
of the driven equipment.

Motor operating through variable frequency drives shall be suitable for invertor duty.

Vibration monitoring system shall be provided for HT motors as well as motor rated above 160kW
driven through VFD at 415V/690V. All such motors shall be provided with vibration pads for
mounting vibration detectors in X & Y direction for both DE & NDE side. Vibration reading of
motors shall be made available in control room for monitoring and alarm purpose. 4-20 mA loop
powered vibration sensors with SS case material and integral cable shall be considered.
Protection class shall be IP66 or better. Frequency range and type shall be selected based on the
application. Necessary mounting pads/studs on the motor /pump shall be provided. Necessary
junction box for field termination shall be of IP65 protection class. Sensor cable shall be laid in
flexible steel conduit.

The equipment shall operate in a highly polluted environment.

Whenever the basis for motor ratings are not specified in the corresponding mechanical
specification, maximum continuous motor ratings shall be at least 10% above the maximum load
demand of the driven equipment under entire operating range including voltage and frequency
variations.

3.6.2. Other Relevant Standards

IS: 900 Code of practice for installation and maintenance of induction motors
Dimensions and output ratings for foot mounted electrical machines with
IS: 8223 frame number 355 to 1080
IS: 1231 Dimension of three phase foot mounted induction motors
IS: 2223 Dimension of flange mounted induction motors
IS: 210 Frames for rotating electrical machines
Classification of insulating materials for electrical machinery and
IS: 1271 apparatus in relation to their thermal stability in service
Designation for type of construction and mounting arrangement for
IS: 2253 electrical machines

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IS: 3043 Code of practice for earthing

IS: 4029 Guide for testing three phase induction motors
IS: 4691 Degree of protection provided by enclosures for electrical machinery
IS: 4722 Rotating electrical machinery
IS: 6362 Designation of methods of cooling for rotating electrical machinery
IS: 7816 Guide for testing insulation resistance of rotating machinery
IS: 12065 Permissible limits of noise level for rotating electrical machines
IS: 12075 Mechanical vibrations of rotating electrical machines
IS: 2147 Degree of protection provided by industrial enclosures
IS: 4729 Measurement and evaluation of vibration of rotating electrical machines
IS: 4889 Method of determination of efficiency of rotating electrical machines
IS: 8789 Values of performance characteristic for three phase induction motors
IS: 12824 Type of duty and classes of rating for rotating electrical machines
IS: 12802 Temperature rise measurement of rotating electrical machines
IS: 3003 Carbon Brushes for electrical machines
IS: 5 Colours for ready mixed paints and enamels

3.6.3. Design

Electrical

a) The motors shall be of continuous duty (S1) and rating type in accordance with relevant
code.
b) The motor shall be designed to deliver rated output with the terminal voltage differing
from its rated value by not more than ± 10%, frequency differing from its rated value by
not more than -5% to + 5% and any combination of these limited to 10%.
c) The motors shall be capable of withstanding the forces associated with the maximum in
rush current, the locked rotor torque and the pull out torque at the highest system
voltage and at the upper limit of supply frequency during starting.
d) The motors shall be capable of starting and accelerating to the rated speed along-with
the fully loaded driven equipment without exceeding the acceptable winding temperature
even when the supply voltage is 80% of rated voltage.
e) Motor shall be suitable for 3 nos. consecutive cold starts up and 2 nos. consecutive hot
starts up. Motors shall be suitable for four equally spread starts per hour when the motor
is under normal service condition
f) The motors shall withstand for the time as per motor manufacturer (approved make)
recommendation without stalling or abrupt change in speed under gradual increase of
torque, its rated value, the voltage and frequency being maintained at their rated value.
g) The accelerating torque at any speed with the lowest starting voltages shall be at least
10% of rated full load torque.
h) The starting torque and pull out torque of the squirrel cage motors shall match the load
requirement.
i) Motors shall be rated for continuous operation in an ambient temperature of 50°C with
temperature rise limited to permissible temperature rise limits.

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j) The starting current of the LV motors shall be as per IS-12615.

k) The starting current of the HV motors shall be as per IS-325.
l) The motors shall be designed to withstand 120 % of rated speed for 2 minutes without
mechanical damage.
m) During detail engineering following minimum motor characteristic curves shall be
provided along with motor datasheet
- Speed vs torque curve (at 80%,100%V) with load torque superimposed,
- Efficiency/ power factor vs load
- Speed vs current
- Time vs current
- Thermal withstand curve
Mechanical

a) The method of cooling for LT/HT motors shall depend upon the system requirement.
b) The enclosures for motor shall have IP55 protection in accordance with ARE: 4961.
c) All Squirrel cage induction motor shall have Insulation Class F with Minimum Permissible
temperature rise Limited to class 'B'.
d) All VVFD driven Squirrel cage induction motor shall have Insulation Class H with Minimum
Permissible temperature rise Limited to class 'F'.
e) The motor vibration shall confirm to the requirements in accordance with relevant code.
f) The motor noise level shall confirm to the requirements in accordance with relevant code.

3.6.4. Construction Details

3.6.4.1. General
The motor and its components such as stator, rotor end shield, terminal boxes and the bearings
shall be designed to be readily inter-changeable as integral units for the same design and rating.
All non-metallic components used shall be resistant to flame propagation

All heavy parts of the motors shall be provided with necessary lifting arrangements

3.6.4.2. Stator Frame and Shield

The stator frames and end shields shall be rugged and made of cast iron conforming to relevant
code.

The frame holding the stator core and windings must be strong and rigid to withstand short
circuit force and unbalanced magnetic pull and minimize vibrations.

3.6.4.3. Cooling Arrangement

HT and LT Squirrel cage motors shall be Totally Enclosed, Fan Cooled, (TEFC) by a light weight
cast aluminum fan of bi-directional design and very low inertia. The fan shall be keyed to the
shaft.
The cooling fans for each motor shall be of such design that the motors can turn in any direction
with/without minor modification at site.

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3.6.4.4. Enclosure
The enclosure shall be totally enclosed fan cooled with suitable means for breathing and
drainage. The drain hole diameter shall not exceed 6 mm.

3.6.4.5. Stator
The stator core shall be built up of low loss high permeability steel laminations.
The winding shall be two-layer type consisting of synthetic enameled copper conductors in Semi
closed slots.
Winding shall be vacuum impregnated to make them non- hygroscopic and oil resistant and shall
be suitable for continuous and satisfactory operation under conditions of high temperature and
high humidity.
All motors shall have fungus protection including special treatment of insulation and metal
against fungus, insects and corrosion. Motors are to be installed in tropical atmosphere.
Motors shall have class F insulation with permissible temperature rise limited to class B (at rated
KW rating) over 50 deg.C by resistance at rated output.
All winding overhangs and leads shall be adequately supported braced and blocked.
All motors shall be equipped with suitable lifting arrangements or lugs.

3.6.4.6. Rotor
The rotor core shall be of similar construction to that of the stator

The cage bars for cage motors shall be of die cast aluminium.

The complete rotor shall be dynamically balanced with the fan on the shaft for TEFC motors and
with integral heat exchangers for CACA motors ensuring vibration free smooth running.

3.6.4.7. Shaft
The shaft shall be manufactured from high grade steel, preferably C-40. The sustained deflection
of the shaft shall well below 10% of the air gap.

3.6.4.8. Bearing
The bearings shall be ball / roller type for HT and 415 V motors

The bearings shall be self-lubricated. Motors with higher kW rating shall be non- self-lubricating
type and shall have online greasing arrangement.

All motors used for VVVF drives should have insulated bearings on NDE side. Additional shaft
brush shall also be given to restrict circulating current towards load side bearings as well.

In HT Motors Bearings shall be insulated as required to prevent shaft current and resultant
bearing damage.

Each bearing of HT motor shall be provided with dial type thermometer with adjustable alarm
contract and the same signal shall be configured in PLC.

The bearings shall be in accordance with the relevant codes. Bearing life should be minimum
60000Hrs for all the motors.

All motors shall be grease/oil lubricants as per IS.

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3.6.4.9. Terminal Box

Terminal boxes integral with the stator frame shall be provided with terminals for stator leads.
Additional terminal box shall be provided for slip ring motors.

Terminals shall be suitable for receiving single layer armoured Aluminium / copper conductor
PVC/XLPE insulated cables.

Terminal boxes shall be suitable for top/ side/ bottom entry of cable, depending on mounting,
application and space availability at site.

All motors shall be provided with cable termination boxes with removable undrilled gland plates
suitable for terminating cables and required quantity of double compression glands.

Terminal box shall be suitable to withstand short circuit current of 50kA for 0.25 sec.

Each terminal box shall be fitted with earthing screw of suitable size at both end.

Unless otherwise approved, the terminal boxes shall be capable of being turned through 360
degrees in steps of 90 degrees.

Separate terminal boxes shall be provided for space heaters, thermistor and RTD.

All Terminal box shall have IP55 Degree of protection.

An additional adopter box to the motor terminal box shall be provided if required to facilitate
cable terminations. The size of the adopter box shall be decided based on cable size and number
of cables to be terminated. The box shall be good quality and fabricated out of 2 mm thick MS
Sheet, properly painted and gasketed.

3.6.4.10. Earthing Terminal

Two independent earthing terminals shall be provided in accordance with I.E Rules on diagonally
opposite corners of the motor for bolted connection.

3.6.4.11. Mounting
As per requirement of equipment

3.6.4.12. Auxiliary Devices

The motor shall be suitable for the auxiliary devices mentioned below:

Type of Load Aux Devices

HT Motor Embedded Resistance Temperature Detectors

(RTD PT 100-Duplex) 6 nos. for windings with
additional 2 nos. for bearings for HT motors and
LV Motor rated above 160kW driven with VFD.

Space Heater Space Heaters suitable for 230V, 50 Hz, single

phase supply system shall be provided for
motors above 30 kW capacity. For motors below

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30 kW, space heaters shall be provided if it is

meant for specific use in damp areas.

Thermistor Motors rated 75 kW and above shall be fitted

with thermistors for winding protection and
their control units shall be installed in MCC.

Vibration sensor HT motors as well as motor rated above 160kW

driven through VFD at 415V/690V shall be
provided with vibration pads for mounting
vibration detectors in X & Y direction for both DE
& NDE side

3.6.4.13. Noise & Vibration

Motors shall be selected with low noise levels in accordance with IS 12065.

The peak amplitude of the vibration shall also be within the specified limits of IS: 12075.

Maximum noise level measured at a distance of 1.5 meter from the outer surface of the motor
shall not exceed 85 db (A).

3.6.4.14. Performance
The values of minimum full load speed, maximum full load current, minimum pull out torque and
minimum locked motor torque as percentage of full load torque at rated voltage and frequency
for duty type S1 shall be in accordance with relevant code.

3.6.4.15. Rating Plate

A rating plate stating the following information shall be supplied with each motor:

a) Reference standard
b) Name of manufacturer
c) Manufacturer's number and frame reference
d) Type of duty
e) Class of insulation
f) Frequency in Hz
g) Number of phases
h) Rated output in kW
i) Rated voltage and winding connections
j) Current, approximate in amperes at rated output
k) Speeds in revolutions per minute, at rated output
l) Rotor (Secondary) voltage and winding connections
m) Rotor (Secondary) current in amperes at rated output
n) Ambient temperature
o) Enclosure Type
p) Bearing detail
q) Lubrication detail with Relubrication Hrs details

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