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1.0 SCOPE
4.1 Batteries
4.2 Accessories
4.3 Modular Steel Tray and Rack
4.4 Nameplate
5.0 TESTS
1.0 SCOPE
This SEC Transmission Material Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum
technical requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, inspection, testing and
performance of indoor Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) Stationary Battery Bank,
intended to be used in the system of the Saudi Electricity Company, Saudi Arabia.
This Material Standard Specification shall always be read in conjunction with SEC General
Specification No. 01-TMSS-01, titled "General Requirements for All Equipment/Materials",
which shall be considered as an integral part of this TMSS.
This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with SEC Purchase Order or Contract
Schedules for project, as applicable.
The latest revision/amendments of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable for
the equipment/material covered in this TMSS. In case of conflict, the vendor/manufacturer
may propose equipment/material conforming to one group of Industry Codes and Standards
quoted hereunder without jeopardizing the requirements of this TMSS.
3.1 IEC 60695-11-10 Fire hazard testing – Test flames – 50 W horizontal and
vertical flame test methods
3.4 IEEE 485 Recommended Practice for Sizing Large Lead Acid Storage
Batteries for Generating Stations and Substations
3.5 IEEE 1187 Recommended Practice for Installation Design & Installation
of Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary
Applications
4.1 Batteries
4.1.1 Valve regulated, lead acid battery having an intended minimum design life of
at least 12 years at the ambient temperature of 25 °C.
4.1.4 With a self discharge rate not exceeding 3 percent per month at 25 °C.
4.1.5 Designed to withstand the mechanical stresses met during transportation and
handling.
4.1.7 With integral flash arrestor and self re-sealing control valve set to operate at
abnormal pressure higher than the pressure during float/equalizing operation.
The valve shall not allow ingress of air even during re-sealing operation or
slight vacuum in the cell. The integrity of control valve and its reseal feature
shall remain intact throughout the normal service life.
4.1.8 With shock absorbing, heat resistant and flame retardant plastic material
container and cover conforming to IEC 60695-11-10 or equivalent Standards
and capable of withstanding for 5 hours at 25 °C, an internal pressure of five
times the normal operating pressure without any deformation and other
damage.
4.1.9 With gastight and electrolyte tight sealed joints to provide a spill-proof and
leak-proof construction including for cell terminal pillars.
4.1.10 Complete with polarity marking, provision for individual cell lifting strap and
acid resistant, non-metallic cell numbers for each cell.
4.1.12 Provided with the spacing to ensure uniform cooling of each unit.
4.1.13 With terminal posts made of copper rod inserted into lead post.
4.1.15 Having tight temperature control. Battery chemistry and battery construction
shall lead to higher thermal conductivity and higher thermal runaway
boundary line.
4.1.16 Having adequate protection against internal ignition from external spark
source. The flame barrier at the valve/flame assembly shall protect the battery
when a defined hydrogen gas volume emission occurs and sparks are
generated near the gas-venting.
4.2 Accessories
4.2.1 Modular steel tray/rack for mounting/housing the batteries as per Para 4.3
below. Alternatively, self-racking arrangement shall be provided to form the
complete bank.
4.2.3 Lead-plated brass or stainless steel connecting and mounting hardware and
'snap-on' type connector covers.
4.2.7 A portable test voltmeter reading 3-0-3 V with contact spears and leads for
checking the cell voltage
4.2.9 Instruction/caution labels (in English and Arabic) and typical 'within the tray'
connection layout chart
4.2.11 The following minimum safety equipment, for safe handling of the battery
and protection of maintenance personnel, shall be provided as VRLA cells
can vent or leak small amount of electrolyte.
This requirement may differ for the existing substations. The change, if any,
shall be specified at the last page of the Data Schedule accordingly.
b. Face shield
4.2.13 A lockable steel cabinet for storing the maintenance equipment when
specified in Data Schedule.
4.4 Nameplate
4.4.1 Each battery and modular steel tray/rack shall be permanently and legibly
marked in English and Arabic with the following information:
a. Manufacturer's name
f. Nominal voltage
g. Number of cells
h. Specific gravity at 25 ºC
l. 46-TMSS-04, Rev.0
4.4.2 The nameplate material shall be stainless steel and shall be fastened to the
tray/rack by stainless steel screws or rivets.
5.0 TESTS
All test results, along with duly filled-in “Supplier’s statement of product range test results”
as per IEC 60896-22 or equivalent Standard shall be provided for review and acceptance by
SEC.
5.1.1 All type tests prescribed in the relevant IEC or IEEE standard shall be
performed on the representative unit or on the first unit of every new design
or rating to be supplied to SEC.
5.1.2 The discharge duration for tests shall be the number of hours on which the
Ampere-Hour capacity rating is based, as stated in Data Schedule.
5.1.3 In lieu of the actual type tests, certified test reports of type tests performed on
identical unit may be submitted to SEC for review and approval during
bidding stage.
The acceptance test for capacity shall be performed as a site test per relevant IEC
60896-21 or IEEE 1188. Manufacturer's representative(s) or representative(s) of an
agency certified by the manufacturer shall be at the job site to observe the battery
installation and test procedures.
Visual examination and checking of dimensions and weight tests (for their adherence
to approved drawings) shall be carried out on five (5) percent of total number of cells
in a lot (of same type and discharge capacity) drawn at random subject to a minimum
of two. Should a sample cell be found defective, the tests shall be repeated on a
double amount of samples drawn from the same lot and if any cell of the latter
sample gives unsatisfactory results, the lot shall be rejected.
6.2 The batteries shall be transported filled and charged or in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
7.1.3 Any specific data/particulars which the battery manufacturer expects the
charger manufacturer should take into account while designing the chargers.
c. Rating Curve for cell type offered indicating "KT", (Rating Factor)
based on a 10 hour battery capacity "C10" per IEEE 485 or
equivalent.
e. Cyclic (or relevant figures) behavior curve for the offered batteries
(No. of cycles versus depth of discharge).
REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'
Battery Application
Installation within
Air-conditioned area/
Non air-conditioned area
System Description
REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'
Battery Loading
Flammability rating of
*
containers and lids/covers
REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'
Composition:
a. Plates composition
Positive plate *
Negative Plate *
b. Separators *
d. Connectors *
Plate configuration
Positive Plate *
Negative Plate *
Specific gravity at 25 ºC *
REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'
Maximum recharge
current following discharge (A) *
Recommended temperature
compensation curve or figure
REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'
Cell Dimensions
Height (mm) *
Width (mm) *
Depth (mm) *
5.0 TESTS
Official Seal/Stamp of
the company &
Date