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1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................ 2
3 References………………………………….…. 2
4 Qualification................................................... 4
5 Modifications to Industry Standard................ 4
1 Scope
This Specification, together with the Data Sheets, defines the mandatory requirements
for form-wound squirrel-cage induction motors rated 4 kV and above, and 185 kW
(250 HP) and above.
2 Conflicts and Deviations
2.1 If there are any conflicts between this Specification and associated purchasing,
project or engineering documents, this specification shall take precedence. For
any deviation and exception, an approved Waiver has to be included with the
purchasing documents.
2.2 Any conflicts between this Specification and other Mandatory Saudi Aramco
Engineering Requirements (MSAERs*) or referenced industry standards shall be
identified to the Company or Buyer Representative who will request the
Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran to resolve
the conflict.
* Examples of MSAERs are Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications
(SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs) and Standard Drawings (SASDs).
2.3 Direct all requests to deviate from this Specification in writing to the Company
or Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company waiver procedure.
2.4 The designation "Commentary" is used to label a sub-paragraph that contains
comments that are explanatory or advisory. These comments are not mandatory,
except to the extent that they explain mandatory requirements contained in this
SAMSS.
3 References
The following is a summary of all the documents which have been mentioned within
this Specification. The specific part(s) of these documents which are applicable have
been identified throughout this Specification.
3.1 Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications
17-SAMSS-503 Severe Duty Totally Enclosed Squirrel Cage
Induction Motors to 250 HP
32-SAMSS-013 Lubrication, Shaft Sealing and Control Oil
Systems for Special Purpose Applications
34-SAMSS-625 Vibration, Axial Position, and Bearing
Temperature Monitoring Systems
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard
SAES-A-105 Noise Control
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2) More than one fan shall be used. Fan motors shall be easily
accessible for maintenance and it shall be possible to remove and
replace cooling fan motors with the main motor operating the
driven equipment.
3) For motors 6000 kW (8000 HP) of greater, the heat exchanger
design shall be such that the main motor meets all load and
temperature rise requirements with any one auxiliary cooling fans
out of service.
2.4.1.2.3g Air-to-air heat exchangers for TEAAC (or IC equivalent code) motors
shall be designed for 105 % of calculated losses including auxiliary
motor fan losses (if applicable). The 5 % allowance is to compensate for
plugging or fouling.
2.4.2 Frame and Mounting Plates
2.4.2.6 A sole plate or baseplate shall be provided unless the motor is to be
installed on a common mounting bed with the driven equipment. Unless
otherwise specified, requirements for the plate shall be as specified by
the vendor with unit responsibility. Motor mounting plate arrangement
shall be such that the complete motor assembly can be removed intact, as
one piece, for repair without having to remove grout for motor removal
or reinstall grout when the motor is returned.
2.4.2.14 Unless otherwise specified, minimum quantities of special mechanisms
for lifting, when required, shall be one per purchase order.
2.4.5 Rotating Element
2.4.5.1 General
2.4.5.1.1 A fatigue life assessment shall be conducted to demonstrate a 5000 start
requirement for 5000 hp motors and above.
All shaft repair procedures shall be submitted through the Company or
Buyer Representative for review and approval by the Coordinator,
Materials Engineering & Corrosion Control Division, Consulting
Services Department. Saudi Aramco shall have the right to reject the
repair and require a damaged shaft to be replaced.
2.4.5.1.7a (Exception) For areas to be observed by radial vibration probes, the
probe track combined electrical and mechanical runout shall not exceed
13 micrometers (0.5 mils)
2.4.6 Dynamics
2.4.6.1 Resonances
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2.4.8.1 The motor vendor shall be responsible for selecting the means of
emergency coast down lubrication.
2.4.8.4 Unless otherwise specified, common pressurized or circulating oil
systems shall be supplied by the Vendor having unit responsibility.
2.4.8.5 Unless otherwise specified, lube oil shall be ISO VG46.
2.4.8.6 (Exception) Unless otherwise specified, pressure oil systems shall
conform with the requirements listed on the driven equipment data sheet.
2.4.8.9 Duplex filters with a constant-flow transfer valve shall be provided.
2.4.9 End Play and Couplings
2.4.9.4 Unless otherwise specified, the electrical machine vendor shall install the
motor half coupling on the motor shaft with a cylindrical fit.
2.4.10 Materials
2.4.10.2 Castings
2.4.10.2.3 (Exception) Castings shall not be repaired by peening, plugging, burning
in, impregnating or by the use of any plastic or cement compounds.
2.4.10.6 Fans
(Exception) Only metallic fans are acceptable.
2.4.11 Nameplates and Rotation Arrows
2.4.11.1 Nameplates and rotation arrows shall be AISI 316 stainless steel with
2mm minimum thickness.
2.4.11.2 All writing shall be indelibly marked in English with raised metal
lettering, engraving or stamping.
2.4.11.4 The following information, in addition to that detailed in Section
2.4.11.2, shall be provided on either the same nameplate required by
Section 2.4.11.2 or on a separate nameplate:
a. Saudi Aramco purchase order number or contract number.
b. Location of manufacture
c. Manufacturer's order reference number
2.4.11.5 Each major component of the motor shall be identified with the motor
serial number, which may be stamped on a nameplate affixed to the
component or stamped directly on the component itself. The instruction
manual shall indicate where these markings can be found. The following
major components shall be identified:
a. Stator frame
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3.1.6m Ground bus shall be provided for motors 750 kW (1000 HP) and above.
3.1.8 If differential current transformers are specified, secondary leads shall be
provided.
3.1.10 All motor accessory wiring external to the machine shall be
mechanically protected in galvanized rigid steel conduit terminated by
stainless steel flexible liquid-tight conduit as per section 5.5 of API STD
670.
Rigid steel conduit fittings shall be cast iron or cast steel. For motors
specified for use in severe corrosion areas, the conduit and conduit
fittings shall be either PVC coated or in stainless steel.
3.2 Winding Temperature Detectors
3.2.1 Embedded RTDs for the stator windings shall be provided as follows:
Size Motor RTDs Per Phase
185 kW (250 HP) through 7500 kW (10,000 HP) 2
Above 7500 kW (10,000 HP) 3
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and 25% of rated line-to-ground voltage, exceeds 1% for either coil, this
shall be reviewed and approved by the Company or Buyer
Representative with the concurrence of the Coordinator, Electrical
Systems Division, Consulting Services Department, Saudi Aramco,
Dhahran.
4.3.4.4 Sealed Winding Conformance Test
The sealed winding conformance test shall be performed when specified
or when the site data indicates installation offshore or in a nearshore
area. The tests described in this section shall be performed prior to
routine tests.
Dielectric breakdown of any component of the complete stator winding
system (including the motor leads) during this test as a result of the high-
potential test or stopping the test at lower than required high-potential
test voltage to avoid dielectric breakdown shall be considered a test
failure. Repairs to the stator winding system required to correct a failed
test shall require approval by the Saudi Aramco representative in
coordination with the Coordinator, Electrical Systems Division,
Consulting Services Department.
4.3.5 Special Tests
4.3.5.1 Complete Test
4.3.5.1.1 The complete test shall be performed for all motors rated 6.6 kV and
above and all motors rated above 3700 kW (5000 HP). As an alternative,
this test shall be in accordance to the applicable portion of IEC 34-2 and
IEC 34-4.
Exception:
Unless otherwise specified, the complete test is required on only one of
each motor of identical design and rating supplied on the same order or
contract.
4.3.5.1.1e If motor rating exceeds test field limitations, data calculation shall be
performed per IEC 61986.
4.3.5.1.1g The sound pressure level test shall be in accordance with ISO 1680.1 or
ANSI/NEMA MG 1, Part 9.
4.3.5.2.1 The heat run test shall be performed for all motors. If motor rating
exceeds test field limitations, an extrapolation of the expected
temperature rise at full load shall be provided, such as the method
described by IEC 61986.
Exception:
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Unless otherwise specified, the heat run test is required on only one of
each motor of identical design and rating supplied on the same order or
contract.
4.4 Preparation for Shipment
4.4.1b All loose materials and mill scale shall be removed from housings.
4.4.1g Calcium Chloride shall not be used as a desiccant.
Section 5 Guarantee and Warranty
5.1 In addition to the guarantee and warranty specified in contract or
purchase order documents, the efficiency shall be guaranteed in
accordance with 6.1.4 f. If the efficiency is tested in accordance with
6.1.4 f. and found to be less than the guaranteed efficiency, the cost of
the motor shall be reduced by an amount equal to the difference between
the actual losses and the guaranteed losses, in kilowatts at the specified
normal operating load, multiplied by the evaluation factor $/kW given in
the data sheet (up to a maximum of 15% of the cost of motor). In
addition, should the efficiency be found to be less than the guaranteed
efficiency, the vendor will absorb the cost of the test.
5.2 Minimum guaranteed efficiency in accordance with 6.1.4f shall be 94%
for motors with rated synchronous speed of 1800 RPM or higher (i.e., 2
or 4 pole motors).
Section 6 Vendor's Data
6.1 Proposals
6.1.4 Additional specified conditions for performance curves and data are:
25%, 50% and 90% of the rated voltage.
6.1.4f (Exception) Expected efficiency shall be replaced by guaranteed
efficiency at the normal operating load .
6.1.4h When the motor is purchased from the vendor who supplies the driven
equipment, the vendor shall supply as part of his proposal, in addition to
the motor inertia required in 6.1.4.g., the total load Wk² and the motor
and load torque versus speed, line current versus speed, power factor
versus speed, and acceleration time for the operating conditions
specified.
6.2 Contract Data
6.2.4 Instruction Manuals
6.2.4.3j As built vendor data sheets and all curves (thermal curves, speed-torque
curves, etc.) and drawings referred to on the vendor data sheets shall be
included in the operations and maintenance manuals.
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Revision Summary
28 September 2005 Major revision.
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