NATIONAL OIL CORPORATION

GENERAL ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

GES L.10

ELECTRIC VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE SYSTEMS

Rev Date Description Checked Approved

0 1999 Issued for Implementation DL

Compiled by Teknica (UK) Ltd

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INDEX

SEC TITLE PAGE

1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION 4

1.1 Introduction 4
1.2 Other NOC Specifications 4
1.3 Data Sheets 5

2.0 DEFINITIONS 5

2.1 Technical 5
2.2 Contractual 8

3.0 DESIGN & PERFORMANCE 8

3.1 Environmental Conditions 8

3.2 Codes and Standards 9
3.3 Voltage and Frequency 10
3.4 Performance Characteristics 11
3.5 Acoustic Noise 11
3.6 Critical Speeds 11
3.7 VSD Harmonics 12

4.0 CONSTRUCTION 12

4.1 Hazardous Area Certification 12

4.2 Mode of Operation 13
4.3 Rating 13
4.4 Winding Temperature Detectors 13
4.5 Associated Equipment 13
4.6 Reliability and Operational Life 19
4.7 Special Requirements for VSD units for use with ESPs 19
4.8 Grounding (Earthing) and Cabling 20

5.0 NEMA/IEC Differences 20

5.1 General 20
5.2 Salient Differences 20

6.0 INSPECTION 22

6.1 Procedures 22
6.2 Scope 22
6.3 Nameplates 23
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7.0 TESTING 23

7.1 Statutory Tests 23

7.2 Routine Tests 23
7.3 Test Procedures 25
7.4 Site Acceptance Test Requirements 25
7.5 Test Certificates 26
7.6 Test Equipment 26

8.0 DOCUMENTATION 26

8.1 Introduction 26
8.2 Schedules and Reports 27
8.3 Data and Calculations 27
8.4 Drawings 27
8.5 Final Records, Documents and Manuals 28

9.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT 29

9.1 Painting and Coatings 29

9.2 Spares 29
9.3 Packing and Storage 29
9.4 Shipping 29
9.5 Warranty 30

10.0 FIGURES AND TABLES SUB-INDEX 30

Figure 31
Tables 32

DATA SHEETS (5)

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1.0 SCOPE OF SPECIFICATION

1.1 Introduction

1.1.1 This specification defines the minimum requirements for the design, construction, inspection and testing of
three phase AC (induction and synchronous) variable speed drives for operation on alternating current
supplies at the low or medium voltages indicated on the associated Data Sheets.

This specification is written as if for a single drive unit. Where a series or number of drive units/systems
are required, the requirements shall apply to each drive unit/system.

The maximum power output rating is (generally) a function of the electrical supply system capacity for
single speed Direct On Line (DOL) machines, however, no maximum rating is applied for the variable
speed machines, since the size (and the applied voltage) is generally limited by technical availability and
commercial considerations.

1.1.2 This specification applies to equipment for refineries, onshore oil & gas installations and processing
facilities, including equipment purchased either directly or as part of a package.

1.1.3 This specification is based on ANSI/NEMA standards. The Vendor/Contractor shall comply fully with the
provisions laid down in this specification. Any exception must be authorised in writing by the Owner as
failure to do so shall indicate full compliance; any remedial work then necessary, shall be at the
Vendor/Contractor's expense.

1.1.4 In the event of any conflict between this specification and the Data Sheets, or with any of the applicable
codes and standards, the Vendor/Contractor shall inform the Owner in writing and receive written
clarification before proceeding with the work.

1.1.5 This general specification will form part of the Purchase Order/Contract, together with any Data Sheets,
drawings or other attachments.

1.1.6 Where the total scope of purchase is for the converter unit with the motor and driven piece of equipment,
this specification shall be read in conjunction with the motor specification, the driven equipment
specification and any supplementary (or functional) specification.

Exclusions

Variable Speed DC Drives are excluded from this specification and are not considered on the grounds of
cost, possible commutation difficulties at higher voltages and additional maintenance requirements.

1.2 Other NOC Specifications

The following NOC General Engineering Specifications are an integral part of this specification and any
exceptions shall be approved in advance by the Owner:

GES A.04 Noise Level Criteria and Noise Control of Mechanical Equipment

GES A.06 Site Data

GES L.03 Power Transformers

GES L.11 Induction Motors (Low Voltage)

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GES L.12 Medium Voltage Induction and Synchronous Motors

GES L.16 Medium Voltage Switchgear

GES L.21 Power Distribution Equipment

GES L.24 Power Line Reactors

GES L.31 Area Classification

GES L.34 Electrical Equipment in Contaminated Environments

GES X.06 Factory Coatings for Electrical Equipment and Instruments

1.3 Data Sheets

The technical data supplied by the Owner for the equipment is given on the Data Sheets which are included
at the end of this specification.

The Vendor/Contractor shall complete the relevant parts of the Data Sheets for each size and type of motor
offered, with the remaining information.

2.0 DEFINITIONS

2.1 Technical

The technical terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

Converter Motor

The term converter motor is applied to variable-speed three-phase drives comprising a DC-link converter
and a synchronous machine and characterised by the converter being clocked by the machine itself. The
dynamic characteristics correspond to those of a converter-fed DC drive. In motor operation, the line-
commutated converter I operates as a rectifier.

It is connected via a DC link containing a smoothing/energy storage reactor to converter II, which operates
as an inverter and is sometimes referred to as electronic commutator.

The inverter feeds the three-phase stator winding in cyclic succession, so that instead of a continuously
rotating field there are six discrete magnetic flux constellations in the stator. The clock pulses required for
advancing the stator currents are provided by a rotor position transmitter depending on the axis of the
excitation flux in the rotor.

Elementary Frequency

The elementary frequency is the frequency with which an arm of a converter circuit is fired periodically. In
line-commutated converters it is the frequency of the AC supply system and in load-commutated converters
it is a frequency provided by the load, e.g. the rotor position transmitter of a synchronous machine. With
self-commutated converters the elementary frequency is supplied by a clock pulse generator incorporated in
the converter unit.

EMC

Electromagnetic Compatibility. The ability of an equipment or system to function satisfactorily in its

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electromagnetic environment without introducing intolerable electromagnetic disturbances to anything in
that environment.

ESP

Electrical Submersible Pump

Externally Commutated Converter

The cause of the current changing from one arm of a converter circuit to the next, i.e. commutation, is the
commutation voltage which operates in the commutation circuit formed by the two valve arms. The
commutation voltage is the quantity which commutates the converter. In the case of externally-
commutated converters the commutation voltage is supplied from an AC source not belonging to the
converter. Externally-commutated converters can be either line-commutated or load-commutated. With a
line-commutated converter the AC line provides the commutation voltage; with load-commutated
converters it is provided by the load, e.g. the synchronous motor (see also Commutation).

Harmonic Suppression

Suppression of the harmonics fed into the supply system by a static converter can be provided by filter
circuits, called harmonic absorbers. They each comprise a reactor and capacitor connected in series and
dimensioned so that the resonant frequency equals the frequency of the harmonic to be suppressed. Thus
for that current harmonic, the filter circuit represents a short-circuit which accepts the harmonic current
produced by the converter.

IP

Ingress Protection

Line-Commutated Converter

Line-commutated converters fall in the category of externally commutated converters which derive the
commutation voltage from the AC supply system.

Line-Side Reactor

A line-side reactor is a reactor connected either in an AC phase lead to the converter unit (phase reactor) or
in an arm of the converter circuit (arm reactor).

MTBF

Mean Time Between Failure. Normally quoted in years. From statistical calculations, the value of the
MTBF predicts the dimensions of an exponential curve of failures against time.

MTTR

Mean Time to Repair. This is the estimated time in hours for a fault to be cleared after an alarm has been
accepted.

Phase Angle Control

With controllable converter valves (e.g. thyristors) the commencement of the conduction interval with a
positive anode-to-cathode voltage is determined by the firing of the valve. The commencement of the
conduction interval can be delayed relative to the commencement of the positive anode-to-cathode voltage
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(or, in the case of multi-phase converters, relative to the phase intersection point) by appropriately delayed
firing.

Radio-Interference Level

Radio-interference level is a frequency-related limit for radio interference in the 150 kHz to 30 MHz range.

It is classed according to severity with the letters O (radio interference-free), K (low), N (normal) or G
(high).

Ramp-Function Generator

The electronic ramp-function generator limits the rate-of-rise of setpoint values, especially speed setpoint
values in variable-speed drives. When there is a setpoint change in its input signal, it supplies an output
signal with a defined rate-of-rise. This enables the run-up to be adapted to the technical requirements of the
driven machine. It also prevents over modulation of the control system.

Ripple Content

On the DC side of a converter a non-sinusoidal AC voltage is superimposed on the DC voltage Ud

(arithmetic mean value). The ripple content(s) of the DC voltage is the ratio of the difference between the
synchonous speed (n1) and rotor speed (n2) to the synchronous speed.

n1 - n2
s = -------
n1

RTD

Resistance Temperature Detector

Smoothing Reactor

Smoothing reactors are used for inductive energy storage in converter operation. They reduce the ripple of
the output DC current where the load circuit inductance, e.g. the inductance of the DC machine, is
insufficient.

Surge-Suppression Circuits

When the on-state current of a thyristor falls to zero there is still a certain quantity of charge carriers stored
in the silicon crystal so that when commutation takes place a reverse current flows initially and removes the
charge carriers. Due to the rapid removal of the charge carriers the reverse current falls to zero extremely
rapidly. The sudden change in current produces an overvoltage surge at the inductances in the
commutation circuit which must be limited in magnitude and rate by connecting to a Resistance
Capacitance device in parallel with the thyristors (see also Recovery time).

THD

Total Harmonic Distortion

VSD
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Variable Speed Drive

2.2 Contractual

The commercial terms used in this specification are defined as follows:

2.2.1 Owner

The oil and gas company, an associate or subsidiary, who is the end user of the equipment.

2.2.2 Vendor

The company supplying the equipment and material.

2.2.3 Contractor

The main contractor for a defined piece of work.

2.2.4 Sub-Contractor

A company awarded a contract by the Contractor to do part of the work awarded to the Contractor.

2.2.5 Inspection Authority

The organisation representing the Owner or Vendor/Contractor that verifies that the equipment has been
designed, constructed, inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements of this specification and
the Purchase Order/Contract.

2.2.6 Inspector

A qualified individual representing the Owner, Vendor/Contractor or the assigned Inspection Authority,
who verifies that the equipment has been designed, constructed, inspected and tested in accordance with the
requirements of this specification and the Purchase Order/Contract.

3.0 DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE

3.1 Environmental Conditions

3.1.1 External Environment

These conditions are fully detailed in GES A.06 and cover the principal conditions affecting the electrical
equipment including maximum and minimum ambient temperature, dust, humidity and altitude etc.

3.1.2 Internal Environment

Equipment may be housed in an enclosed, air-conditioned equipment room; full details are given in GES
B.12.

Temporary excursions from these limits e.g. during short term power failure, shall be ignored for the
purposes of equipment rating.

3.1.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall provide details at the time of quotation listing the heat generated by all indoor
equipment across the full operating range of the VSD as requested on the Data Sheets accompanying this
specification.

3.2 Codes and Standards

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3.2.1 General

In general, the requirements specified herein are based on the ANSI/NEMA and other American Codes and
Standards, the most important of which are listed below. Unless otherwise stated, equipment and materials
shall comply with these Codes and Standards.

Unless specified otherwise in the Purchase Order/Contract, the current editions of the codes and standards
at the time of order shall be used.

The Vendor/Contractor shall operate and supply certification for a Quality System complying with the
requirements of the ASQ Q9000 Series or BS EN ISO 9000, Part 1 (Design) Part 2 (Production) and Part 3
(Test and Inspection).

3.2.2 US Codes and Standards

ASQ Q9000 Quality Management and Quality Assurance

ICS 3 Industrial Systems

IEEE C57.110 IEEE Recommended Practice for Establishing Transformer Capability

when Supplying Non-Sinusoidal Load Currents

IEEE C57.12.01 Requirements for Dry-Type Distribution and Power Transformers including
those with Solid Cast and/or Resin-Encapsulated Windings

IEEE C57.94 Installation, Application, Operation, and Maintenance of Dry Type

General Purpose Distribution and Power Transformers

IEEE C57.96 Distribution and Power Transformers, Guide for Loading Dry-Type
(Appendix to ANSI C57.12 Standards)

IEEE C57.98 Impulse Tests, Guide for Transformer

IEEE 995 IEE Recommended Practice for Efficiency Determination of

Alternating Current Adjustable Speed Drives - Load Commutated
Inverter Synchronous Motor Drives

NEMA ICS 3.1 Safety Standards for Construction and Guide for Selection, Installation
and (1990) Operation of Adjustable Speed Drive Systems

NEMA ICS 7 Adjustable Speed Drives

NEMA ST 20 Dry Type Transformers for General Application

NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 volts minimum)

NFPA-70 National Electrical Code

UL 1778 Standard for Uninterruptible Power Supply Equipment

3.2.3 IEC and Other Recommendations

When appropriate, equivalent International Standards which may be used as alternatives are listed below
and may be used with the prior approval of the Owner. Equipment and materials complying with IEC
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Recommendations shall be at least equal to the requirements of this specification. The Vendor/Contractor
shall advise full details of any deviations to these requirements in his offer if IEC based standards are
utilised.

IEC 529 Degrees protection Provided by enclosures (IP Code)

IEC 73 Coding of indicating devices and actuators by colours and supplementary means

IEC 79 Electrical Apparatus for explosive Gas Atmospheres

IEC 146 (PT1) Semi-conductor converters

IEC 185 Current transformers

IEC 186 Voltage transformers

IEC 255 Electrical relays

IEC 801 Parts 1-4 Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial process measurement and control
equipment

IEC 1136 PT1 Semiconductor Power converters - Adjustable Speed Electric Drive Systems -
General Requirements - Rating Specifications, Particularly for DC Motor Drives

BS 5345 Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of electrical apparatus for use
in potentially explosive atmospheres

BS 9000 General requirements for a system for electronic components of assured quality

G.5/3 Electricity Council 'Limits for Harmonics in the United Kingdom Electricity
Supply System'

3.3 Voltage and Frequency

3.3.1 Rating

Equipment rated voltage and frequency shall be as stated on Data Sheets or attachments to the material
requisition.

3.3.2 Variations

All equipment shall operate successfully at rated load and at rated frequency with a voltage variation of
10% above or below rated voltage and with a supply characteristic of not less than 5% total harmonic
distortion (THD).

All equipment shall operate successfully at rated load with a combined variation in the voltage and
frequency of 10% above or below rated voltage and 5% above or below rated frequency.

3.3.3 Harmonic Distortion

The Vendor/Contractor shall advise the maximum harmonic content that the equipment can accept in the
supply system without de-rating, this shall not be less than 5% THD.

3.4 Performance Characteristics

3.4.1 Starting
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The drive starting (run up) torque characteristics shall be adequate for starting the driven load under the
most arduous conditions specified, e.g. open fan vane or open pump discharge valves. The accelerating
torque at any speed under these starting conditions shall not be less than 10% of motor rated full load
torque.

3.4.2 EMC - Electromagnetic Compatibility

The equipment shall meet IEC 801.

3.5 Acoustic Noise

(a) The noise level criteria for the plant shall be as specified in GES A.04.

(b) Unless stated otherwise on the Data Sheets for individual machines, the sound pressure level shall
not exceed the following:

Indoors

Equipment for installation indoors shall be so designed that the sound pressure level at 1 metre from the
equipment surface shall not exceed 65 dB (A) under any load and/or frequency condition within the
operating speed range of the VSD.

Outdoors

Equipment for installation outdoors, unless otherwise specified, shall have a sound pressure level at 1
metre from the equipment surface not exceeding 80dB (A) under any load and/or frequency
condition within the operating range of the VSD.

Where VSD's are installed outdoors close to operator working areas, the use of the 'Indoor' criteria should
be considered.

3.6 Critical Speeds

Refer to GES L.11 and GES L.12.

Additionally the VSD shall be programmed to run rapidly through and avoid any critical speed ranges.

3.7 VSD Harmonics

3.7.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall carry out and provide a harmonic analysis to identify the harmonic content of
the supply current at full rated load. Where the harmonic content exceeds the levels specified in Tables
1 to 3 at the end of this specification, the Vendor/Contractor shall offer alternative methods of satisfying
the requirements.

3.7.2 Any harmonic filtration equipment supplied shall be switched out of service when the drive system is not
operating.

3.7.3 The VSD Vendor/Contractor shall provide, at the time of tender, a full harmonic analysis of the output
voltage waveform. Harmonic data shall be provided for the maximum load condition at the minimum
operating speed and at 50% and 100% of the maximum operating speed.
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In general, the harmonic content of load current should satisfy the following criteria:

(a) no damaging resonances shall occur on the system,

(b) no interference problems which lead to malfunction shall be apparent,
(c) no legislative requirements shall be infringed,
(d) no overloads shall occur as a result of harmonics,
(e) no equipment Certification (for hazardous areas) shall be infringed.

Tables 1 to 3 contain limits for any single variable speed drive which are based on UK Electricity Supply
Authority requirements (Electricity Council Recommendation G5/3). These are considered generally
acceptable within the UK or elsewhere when applied to load currents for individual VSDs. Where there are
numerous VSDs installed or where the point of common coupling with a supply authority is remote, these
may be relaxed by the Owner provided the other criteria listed above are met.

Where the harmonic question proves complex (e.g. significantly large number of VSDs), a harmonic
analysis shall be performed by the Vendor/Contractor and the results form part of the project specification
and performance guarantee.

4.0 CONSTRUCTION

4.1 Hazardous Area Certification

4.1.1 Where a motor is to be used in a hazardous area it must comply with the appropriate national requirements.
The certification of the motor shall be suitable for the power supply delivered by the Variable Speed Drive.
Unless indicated otherwise on the Data Sheets the Vendor/Contractor shall provide the necessary
certification by a National Certifying Authority.

4.1.2 The rating plate of the motor shall be stamped with the appropriate temperature class to which the motor is
certified when supplied by the VSD.

4.1.3 Regardless of the machine location, the additional heating effect of the VSD on the motor shall be
identified and a maximum motor rating obtained.

Special Note

Where the VSD is a retrofit to an existing motor and the motor is installed in and certified for use in a
hazardous area, a contractual responsibility for ensuring safety shall be identified.

The holder of this contractual responsibility shall ensure that a sufficient analysis/testing is available in
support of the hazardous area certification.

4.2 Mode of Operation

The VSD shall have the capability to deliver sequential starting and loading duties without restriction.
Where the VSD, motor and driven equipment form one contract, the mode of operation will be specified in
the project specification and will include start, run-up and stop requirements.

4.3 Rating

4.3.1 The VSD shall be rated to continuously supply 100% of motor full load current.

4.3.2 The VSD shall be able to deliver 110% of the driven equipment load (mechanical load) for a minimum
period of 60 seconds. Refer to Driven Equipment Specification for maximum loading data.
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4.3.3 The drive system shall be capable of delivering 150% of motor rated torque for the duration of start up.

Concerns which must be satisfied are:

(a) minimisation of overdesign. e.g. With the motor rated to 100% of driven equipment nominal
rating, the VSD should not require further over-rating,

(b) at start up there must be sufficient torque capacity to overcome friction. e.g. Typically 150%
motor full load torque would be satisfactory.

Where these concerns are not relevant or are not suitably covered by this specification, the project
specification should address other specific requirements.

4.4 Winding Temperature Detection

Motors shall have resistance type duplex temperature detectors (alarm and trip) in their stator windings as
follows:

i) a minimum of nine detectors (six in use and three spare) shall be provided spaced equally around
the circumference of the stator (three per phase),

ii) detectors shall be located between coil sides in the stator slots with their centres at the longitudinal
midpoint of the stator and arranged as three per phase,

iii) all detector leads shall be metallic armoured and shall be brought to a separate external terminal
box.

4.5 Associated Equipment

4.5.1 Converters (Electronic Component) Enclosures

(a) Enclosures housing electronic components shall be installed indoors. Such enclosures shall be free
standing, flush fronted of a uniform design and have an ingress protection of NEMA Type 1 or 12
minimum in accordance with Standards Publication No 250.

(b) Cabinets shall be made from 12 gauge (2 mm) minimum, sheet carbon steel or aluminium and
(unless stated otherwise on the Data Sheets) be designed for front access only. Access panels
(doors) shall be double or full length hinged 'lift off' and handles, screws and hinges shall be
corrosion resistant. Cabinets shall be painted in accordance with GES X.06 and manufacturers'
standard colour procedures, unless stated differently on the Data Sheet.

(c) Equipment that is rack mounted shall be fitted in standard 19 in (500 mm) rack modules with
overall cabinet dimensions of 24 in (600 mm) wide (or multiples thereof), 24 in (600 mm) deep,
and not exceeding 83 in (2100 mm) high.

(d) The circuitry contained in electronic component enclosures shall comply, where applicable, with
the IEC 146.

(e) All components for installation in/on electronic component enclosures shall be mounted in strict
accordance with the recommendations of the component manufacturers and shall be solidly
supported. No component mounted on the exterior wall of an enclosure shall be less than 30 in
(750 mm) or more than 72 in (1800 mm) above floor level.
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(f) All enclosure doors and removable panels shall be designed to prevent unauthorised entry and
shall require the use of keys or special tools to gain access.

(g) Exposed parts within the low voltage compartments of the converter which have to be accessible
during normal operating of the VSD for measuring, adjusting, resetting, etc., shall, when the door
is open, have an enclosure to a degree of protection of at least IP20 to NEMA MGI Part 5 (IEC
529).

Measures shall be taken to ensure that all other medium and low voltage compartments cannot be
opened unless all components in the compartments are electrically isolated from the supply and
earthed.

(h) Enclosures shall be air cooled. Where forced cooling is to be provided the manufacturer shall
include the number of fans specified on the Data Sheets and additionally:

- forced cooling failure alarm,

- air filters.

The number of cooling fans installed should be based on the size and criticality of the drive. On
small VSDs (less than 30 kW) a single fan would normally be expected whereas for high voltage
or critical drives duplicated fans should be specified.

Acceptable cooling methods for converters are:

- Indirect cooling, using a heat transfer agent, e.g.

- air to air cooling,
- air to liquid cooling,
- liquid to water cooling.

For converters with a maximum heat loss in excess of 10kW the indirect cooling method is
preferred.

(i) Where water cooling is to be employed, the system shall be approved by the Owner.

(j) Busbars, where fitted, should be fully insulated. The insulation material shall withstand without
damage the effects of carrying the maximum short circuit current. Busbars shall be marked for
identification purposes and all joints and connections shall be corrosion protected and secured in
such a way as to prevent loosening.

(k) Termination racks, termination chambers and gland plates shall be provided as requested in the
project specification and shall be of adequate size for purpose.

(l) Where necessary, terminals shall be provided with test links or facilities to carry out diagnostic
testing.

(m) Equipment grounding (earthing) in/on electronic component enclosures shall be such that all metal
work, cable gland plates and component or sub-assembly chassis are bonded to the ground (earth)
bar which shall have a minimum cross section of American Wire Gauge (AWG) 5 (16 mm2) or
half the size of the main power cable conductor whichever is the larger, and shall be connected at
each end to a copper external protective conductor sized as above.

(n) Nameplates and labels shall be provided detailing all information required by Section 6.3
including the following:

- order no,
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- date of order,
- item no,
- order placed by,
- cooling method,
- operating voltage,
- operating current.

Labels shall be engraved, embossed or otherwise formed so as to be permanent for the following
items:

- the function of the total assembly of equipment,

- each control switch or push button,
- each indication lamp,
- each component part of the equipment,
- each fuse,
- each position of selector switches,
- each instrument.

4.5.2 Electronic Components

(a) Electronic components shall be of assessed quality either to ISO 9000 or to an equivalent
standard which shall be subject to the Owner's approval.

(b) All components such as thyrisors, diodes, switching devices, protection relays,
instruments, instrument transformers, fuses and fuse holders shall be individually
identified by means of permanent labels marked with rating and other essential
information as required. On withdrawable type units, identification labels shall be
mounted on both fixed and withdrawable parts.

(c) Enclosure mounted semiconductor devices, capacitors, resistors, and any other electronic
components shall be rated for a surrounding air temperature of 41°F (5°C) to 122°F
(50°C) or the maximum predicted temperature within the enclosure (assuming maximum
ambient temperature), whichever is the greater.

(d) For high voltage applications galvanic isolation between control circuitry and solid state
power switching devices shall be incorporated.

(e) Any device incorporating secondary supplies (e.g. batteries) to retain memory shall be
clearly identified and full details provided.

(f) The rating of semi conductors such as diodes, thyristors shall be based on data specified
by the component manufacturer such that:

- The repetitive and predictable non-repetitive voltage peaks of a rectifier bridge

shall not exceed 50% of rated value.

- The repetitive and non - repetitive voltage peaks of a current source inverter
bridge shall not exceed 50% of the rated value.

- The thyrisors and any other possible elements of the above bridges shall be
identical.

- The repetitive and predictable non-repetitive voltage peaks of a voltage source

inverter bridge shall not exceed 80% of the rated value.

- For series connection of semi-conductors the above stated values for repetitive
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and non repetitive voltage peaks of a rectifier or inverter bridge shall be reduced
by an additional 5%.

- The current rating of the converter semi conductor components shall not be less
than 120% of the maximum current flowing through the elements at full load of
the VSD for the whole speed range. For parallel connection of semi conductors
the above current rating shall not be less than 140% of the above values.

4.5.3 Power Transformers & Line Reactors

(a) These shall be enclosed cast resin, design encapsulated and comply with the requirements of
GES L.03 and GES L.24.

(b) The unit shall be overrated to allow for any necessary de-rating required as a result of harmonics
being present in the supply waveform; the rating shall be calculated in accordance with the
recommendations of: IEEE C571 10.

(c) Power transformers and line reactors designed for location outdoors shall be of the liquid-
immersed type filled with mineral oil insulating liquid, naturally cooled.

(d) Power transformers and line reactors shall be of the sealed tank design; incorporating liquid
temperature indicators, pressure/vacuum bleeder devices, and pressure relief valves.

(e) All transformer protective devices shall be fitted with changeover contacts for alarm/trip duty.

(f) Power transformers and line reactors shall be continuously rated and shall incorporate sufficient
derating to allow for the drive system operating range of frequencies, harmonics and voltage.

(g) Main terminal boxes shall be of the air filled, phase insulated type suitable for terminating heat-
shrink or factory made fully insulated cable terminations.

(h) Tap changing switches shall be easily accessible without the need to remove covers or drain
insulting fluid.

(i) The impedances of transformers with two secondary windings for 12 pulse systems shall be
selected to ensure equal load/current sharings between the two secondary transformer windings,
the converters and the motor windings under all operational conditions including starting and
restarting.

(j) Where a drive is for use with an ESP a variable frequency step up transformer is often required on
the output. The transformer is made non standard by the requirement for an output operating
frequency range around 30-70 Hz and a secondary voltage around 1000V to 3600V with tappings
at 100 V steps. Despite the non standard nature of this transformer, it must comply with GES
L.03.

4.5.4 Controls and Indications

(a) VSD functions to be monitored, status indications to be provided, and control switches and
pushbuttons to be provided shall be as called for in the Data Sheets.

(b) Where the VSD will form part of a VSD - motor - driven equipment contract, the Data Sheets will
further detail the local control requirements in respect of the overall unit.

(c) All local controls and indications for the drive system shall be mounted on a control panel. Where
the control panel is not part of the VSD system, the Vendor/Contractor shall detail the
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arrangements for approval by the Owner.

(d) Where detailed on the Data Sheets, the controls and selectors shall be lockable. Where shrouding
is specified on the Data Sheets, the manner or shrouding shall be arranged to avoid accidental
operation.

(e) Colours of all indicating lamps shall comply with IEC 73 or the equivalent ANSI Standard.

(f) Where required by Data Sheets, the VSD shall have an effective speed control system based upon
an externally derived setting. The precise control arrangement required will be detailed subsequent
to project discussions.

Where speed control is part of an automatic process condition, the manner of control should be
further specified (e.g. 4-20 mA or 0-10/V calibrated control.)

(g) A VSD programmable logic controller (or similar) based display shall be provided for monitoring
and comprehensive fault diagnostic duties. The following shall be provided along with any
supplementary requirements called for as part of the project specification:

- output frequency,
- speed ranges 'locked out',
- ramp time,
- start regime settings,
- target speed (rpm or Hz as required).

Each tripping function shall have a separate diagnostic output with descriptive text. The
Vendor/Contractor shall make available all software documentation and system test data for the
controller supplied.

4.5.5 Protection Devices

(a) Protection relays shall comply with (IEC 255). Associated current transformers shall comply with
(IEC 185) and associated voltage transformers shall comply with (IEC 186).

(b) A master trip relay shall be provided for all VSDs rated 135 HP (100 kW) and above and shall
operate when receiving signals for the following conditions, where applicable:

- open circuit and short circuit of solid state power switching devices, which could cause a
malfunction,
- overcurrent due to a commutation failure of VSD devices,
- output undervoltage,
- output overspeed,
- converter and inverter stage, enclosure overtemperature,
- converter and inverter stage, control circuitry failure,
- excitation circuit malfunction,
- under/over excitation,
- overcurrent protection for the motor shall be effective for any operating frequency within
the declared range,
- an earth fault condition on the output,
- output single phasing.

4.5.6 All switchgear such as isolator-switches, contactors, busbars, circuit breakers shall comply with
GES L.16 and GES L.21.

In addition to the protective arrangement derived from VSD Vendor/Contractor equipment, the
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master trip relay shall also operate for the following received signals where detailed in the project
specifications:

- motor derived tripping conditions,

- driven equipment derived conditions,
- process conditions.

VSD's rated less than 135 HP (100 kW) shall be fitted with one of the following:

(a) a master trip relay as in 4.5.5 (b) above,

(b) an electronic micro-processor tripping device with functions as per Section 4.5.5.

4.5.7 Alarm Indications

(a) An alarm system shall be provided on each VSD control panel. This alarm arrangement may be
integral with the monitoring an diagnostic arrangement but shall have additional features as
follows:

- a common remote alarm signal given by a fleeting or steady open/closed contact,

- an effective 'sequence of events' system shall be incorporated to indicate the sequence in which the
alarms are triggered, together, with the period between alarms arriving.

(b) Indication shall be provided on the alarm system for operation of all the protection relays and fault
conditions in Section 4.5.5. In addition indication shall be provided for common alarms from DC
power supplies, forced cooling failure and any other alarm condition appropriate to the particular
motor drive system.

4.5.8 Driven Equipment

It is important to ensure that the Driven Equipment cannot be operated outside its safe and approved speed
range, particularly on the higher speeds.

4.6 Reliability and Operational Life

The Vendor/Contractor shall include a listing of the MTBF and the MTTR of all the major components of
the drive system and shall also give the overall MTBF of the drive system.

4.7 Special Requirements for VSD Units for use with ESPs

VSDs for use with ESPs are a special case with several requirements which affect only this type of VSD.

These requirements are listed below:

(a) Voltage boost ability on start-up. This is required to overcome the large voltage drop on start up
caused by the lengths of downhole cable involved.

(b) Variable settings for starting frequency to give variable starting torque. A frequency range of 2-3
Hz, up to 20 Hz is usually made available.

(c) Overload capability to compensate for a different load for a specified time (say 150% for 3
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seconds) to cope with variation in fluid viscosity.

(d) The VSD should have a built in electronic control of motor rotation to avoid the need for physical
disconnection and reconnection of cables should rotation have to be reversed.

(e) The VSD should be equipped with a keypad providing running and diagnostic information in clear
language) into which control parameters are entered and a digital readout. A sequential event
memory is useful as a diagnostic aid.

(f) The following should be adjustable for the keyboard:

- starting frequency,
- operating frequency,
- max and min set frequencies,
- ramp rate,
- overcurrent protection levels,
- underload protection levels (to prevent ESP operating with downthrust).

(g) The frequency converter controls shall also have the following facilities and controls:

- detect overload,
- automatically skip frequencies to overcome mechanical or air system resonances.

4.8 Grounding (Earthing) and Cabling

4.8.1 Grounding (Earthing)

(a) The Vendor/Contractor shall provide the control cubicle(s) with a ground (earth) stud suitable for
connection to a suitable sized grounding (earth) bar.

(b) The Vendor/Contractor shall advise the Owner of the need for any special earthing requirements
for any item of the drive system where normal substation grounding (earthing) practice would not
be suitable.

4.8.2 Cabling

(a) The Vendor/Contractor shall provide for all power and control cabling for the interconnections
between any adjoining indoor electronic equipment closures.

(b) Within enclosures, all low voltage and control wiring shall be physically segregated from high
voltage cabling and busbars by use of separate compartments or grounded (earthed metal barriers).
All wiring within the enclosures shall carry an indelible, easily noticeable identification which
shall be clearly shown on the wiring/schematic diagrams. Paper labels, easily removable ferrules
or printed labels with erodible ink are unacceptable.

(c) Analogue control cables shall be screened and segregated from all other cables.

5.0 NEMA/IEC DIFFERENCES

5.1 General

This specification is primarily written for equipment manufactured in accordance with the American
(NEMA) Standards.
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If it is necessary or advantageous (or if there is no equivalent NEMA standard) to purchase machines in
accordance with International (IEC) Standards, the specification can still be utilised but the salient
differences occurring should be noted as detailed below.

5.2 Salient Differences

This section does not attempt to list every difference between American (NEMA) standards and IEC
standards, but covers only those salient differences that could affect the final installation if not properly
addressed during the design phase.

5.2.1 Units - SI Units

The NEMA Standards in many cases utilise imperial units (horsepower, feet, pounds, degrees fahrenheit,
foot candles, etc), whilst the IEC Standards utilise SI units (metres, grammes, degrees celsius etc).

Note:

For electrical equipment, the (American) Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) have
recommended that the use of the imperial (British-American units in use be reduced as rapidly as possible
in favour of the SI units, with certain implementations such as the use of horsepower being phased out first.

Where practicable, both systems have been shown in this standard and on the Electrical Data Sheets since
the transition will take some time to fully implement.

5.2.2 Frame Size: (IEC-72)

The standard frame size in MGI will be different to those in IEC 72, however, in either case, the final frame
sizes are normally assigned by the Vendor/Contractor against the required duty.

5.2.3 Ingress Protection (IP) (IEC 34-5) IEC 529

The IEC Code precisely defines the ingress protection offered to the machine by its enclosure against solid
bodies and moisture. The NEMA Code MGI-Part 5, is now similar, and for most refinery installations, an
enclosure of 'IP54' (as defined in both codes) should be adequate for most outdoor installations.

This excludes special requirements such as dust tight or fully submersible pumps.

5.2.4 Area Classification

Full details of the comparison of IEC and American practices are detailed in GES L.31 and are not
reiterated here.

If it is intended to purchase a motor to IEC Standards, reference shall be made to the contract hazardous
area drawing produced from the principles stated in GES L.31 to establish the enclosure type needed.

Note: The national Standard Code NFPA 70, Article 500 and API.RP500 cover the American approach
to hazardous (Classified) areas in some detail.

5.2.5 Cooling IEC (34-6)

The concepts are similar i.e. air or water cooled etc., only the method of identifying them is different.
Provided the requirement is clearly stated in words, it should not be a problem.

5.2.6 Rating (Performance) (IEC 34-1)

Generally, for continuously rated machines, the IEC standards recognise only a continuous maximum
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rating (CMR) which relates to a service factor of '1.0'.

5.2.7 Testing (IEC 34-2,9,12,14 and 15)

The principal methods of testing machines and evaluation of performance are covered in the IEC standards
by the parts of IEC-34 detailed above.

The American machines are testing against ANSI/IEEE standards and all differ slightly.

This should not be a problem as the requirements are judged against guarantee figures give at the pre-order
stage by the Vendor/Contractor and if agreed beforehand, either standard would be acceptable for the test
procedures and tolerances to cover the test required and specified in NOC standard specifications.

5.2.8 Terminal Markings (IEC 34-8)

NEMA MGI, (1993) part 2, gives terminal major markings with a 'T' prefix whereas the IEC code utilises
U, V, W for phases.

5.2.9 Grounding

Concerned with nature and location of an intentional electrical interconnection between the Electrical
System Conductors and Ground.

In British Practice, the terms 'Grounding' and 'Ground' are replaced by 'Earthing' and 'Earth'.

6.0 INSPECTION

6.1 Procedures

(a) The Vendor/Contractor shall allow the Inspector free access to all areas of manufacture,
fabrication, assembly and testing.

(b) The Vendor/Contractor always has the responsibility to provide adequate quality control and
inspection of equipment and materials as defined in ISO 9000. Any inspection by Owner or his
Inspector shall not relieve the Vendor/Contractor of these responsibilities or those under his
guarantees.

(c) Any defects noticed in the course of fabrication shall be brought to the attention of the Inspector
who shall decide if the faulty material or workmanship should be repaired or rejected.

(d) If inspection is waived, the required data shall be forwarded to the Owner. If submission of data is
not requested, all data shall be retained by the Vendor/Contractor for issue to the Owner on
demand, for at least five years.

(e) The Vendor/Contractor shall provide a safe working environment for the Inspector and alert the
Inspector of potential hazards.

6.2 Scope

6.2.1 The inspection requirements are covered by the document 'General Conditions of Purchase' which forms
part of the Purchase Order/Contract. Additional requirements are given below.

6.2.2 The inspector shall inspect motors and equipment to ensure that they comply with the requirements of the
latest revision of this specification and Data Sheets, drawings or other attachments to the material
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requisition, and the latest revision of the Vendor/Contractor's documentation and data relating to the
specific Purchase Order/Contract.

6.2.3 All shopwork and testing of the equipment shall be carried out to the complete satisfaction of the Inspector
but his approval shall not relieve the Vendor/Contractor of the responsibility for the guarantees covered in
the Purchase Order/Contract.

In particular, at least the following shall be checked:

(a) rating plate details,

(b) certification/approvals markings,
(c) dimensions,
(d) terminal box(es) location, size and cable entries,
(e) terminals,

(f) mounting arrangement,

(g) grounding terminal(s) size and location,
(h) accessories,
(i) bearings,
(j) lubrication,
(k) equipment tag number,
(l) functional checks of all Alarms, Diagnostic Features, Modular Features and VSD Converter.

Inspectors shall ensure that any shortcomings in the Vendor/Contractor's documentation or data are
rectified before any equipment or material is accepted for shipment.

6.3 Nameplates

6.3.1 Information to be given in all cases

Motors shall have a nameplate including the following information:

(a) continuous overload capability/service factor,

(b) the motor Vendor/Contractor's or the bearing Vendor/Contractor's identification of all bearings,
(c) for motors with sight feed oilers, information on the setting of the oiler bottle height adjustment
above some convenient reference plane to maintain the proper level of oil in each bearing
reservoir,
(d) for motors with unidirectional fans, a separate data plate with rotational arrow,
(e) equipment plant item number,
(j) weight of the motor,
(g) voltage, phases, frequency,
(h) rated current,
(i) connection diagram for multiple connection windings,
(j) motor nameplate and data plate material shall be stainless steel. Plates shall be attached by
stainless steel fastenings.

7.0 TESTING

7.1 Statutory Tests

Tests shall be performed in accordance with the applicable codes, the requirements of the Data Sheets
and include as a minimum the following Routine Tests.
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7.2 Routine Tests

7.2.1 The Vendor/Contractor's basic routine witnessed factory tests are required and shall include but not be
limited to the following tests to ensure that the specification for the equipment has been met at the rated
environmental conditions:

(a) measurement of speed and current at no load,

(b) determination of locked rotor current,

(c) high potential test,

(d) observation of bearings and mechanical operation at no-load,

(e) insulation resistance test of motor (before and after the 'high potential test') and space heater (if
fitted) and check of space heater operation.

7.2.2 Basic Test

A full test shall be carried out, (if specified in the Data Sheets or Purchase Order/Contract) to include the
following at each speed in the motor's speed range:

(a) all tests specified as for the short (routine) test,

(b) measurement of polarization index,
(c) measurement of winding resistance (motor and space heater),

(d) determination of locked and rotor power factor,

(e) determination of locked rotor torque,
(f) full load heat run (see note 2),
(g) observation bearings and mechanical operation of the motor during the full load heat run (See
notes 1,2 and 3),
(h) determination of slip at full load,
(i) determination of efficiency and power factor at 1/2, 3/4 and full load,
(j) determination of breakdown torque,
(k) measurement at no load and rated voltage of the maximum force to constrain the motor rotor at
each limit of its end float (horizontal sleeve bearing motors only),
(l) noise,
(m) measurement of vibration (See note 1).

Notes:

1. If vibration probes are to be specified by either the motor or driven equipment Vendor/Contractor,
measurements of motor vibration shall be made with those probes installed.

2. Full load heat run, including a minimum running time of four hours at final running temperature.
Temperature rise shall be determined by resistance and RTD (for motors so equipped). The
Vendor/Contractor shall keep a continuous test log during the entire heat run, making entries of
data at intervals not exceeding one half hour. Data shall include temperature reading of each RTD.

If motor Vendor/Contractor's test facilities are not capable of making a conventional full load heat
run, the motor Vendor/Contractor shall submit to the Owner, for approval by the Owner's
Engineer, complete details of an alternative test that will permit measurement or determination of
the motor heating at full load.

3. Observation of bearings and mechanical operation of the motor during the full load heat run.
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Measurements of motor vibration shall be made on each bearing housing throughout the entire
period of the heat run. For motors having provisions for vibration monitoring systems, vibration
on bearing housing and shaft shall not exceed limits specified. Heat run test log data shall include
amplitude and unfiltered frequency of vibration at each bearing, and of motors having forced feed
lubrication, oil pressures and inlet and outlet oil temperature at each bearing.

If a conventional heat run cannot be made, the Vendor/Contractor shall submit to the Owner for
approval, complete details of an alternative test that will permit measurements of motor vibration
throughout the test for a minimum period of 4 hours with motor operating at rated speed, and with
its rotor at full load temperature.

7.3 Test Procedures

7.3.1 In all cases the Vendor/Contractor shall submit his test procedures in writing to the Owner for approval
prior to the start of the testing programme. As a minimum, the following shall be effected on the complete
drive system:

(a) insulation tests,

(b) preliminary light load tests,
(c) check of auxiliary devices,
(d) temperature rise (heat soak) test under maximum running load and maximum ambient, temperature
for 8 hours,
(e) output voltage tolerance,
(f) output frequency tolerance,
(g) harmonic content of input and output waveforms at maximum running load at minimum operating
speed where harmonics reach a maximum,
(h) efficiency at maximum running load at minimum operating speed, at 50% operating speed, at full
speed,
(i) voltage dip tests to demonstrate the ability of the drive system to ride through a voltage
disturbance,
(j) full functional test,
(k) noise test covering the full range of operating conditions,
(l) check of the co-ordination of protective devices,
(m) Vendor/Contractor's routing tests where not covered by this schedule.

The harmonic content, efficiency, full functional, and voltage dip tests shall be performed with the motor
(synchronous or induction) connected in circuit.

7.3.2 The Vendor/Contractor shall provide for the drive system to be completely assembled and wired for testing
at the Vendor/Contractor's premises. These tests shall include a full 'string' test up to and including the full
load conditions with the actual motor where possible. Where approved by NOC, this test may be carried
out with a similar motor.

7.3.3 Where major components of the motor drive system are not of the Vendor/Contractor's manufacture, these
shall undergo routine tests at their respective manufacturer's premises prior to the test requirements of
Section 7.3.1.

7.4 Site Acceptance Test Requirements

7.4.1 Test Schedules

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit a schedule of Site Acceptance Tests that are to be undertaken to ensure
that the Equipment is satisfactory.
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The test schedules shall be approved by the Owner. There shall be a separate set of acceptance tests for
each Set of Equipment supplied.

7.4.2 Initial Acceptance Tests

The initial acceptance tests shall be performed by the Vendor/Contractor when all relevant equipment has
been installed.

7.4.3 Final Acceptance Tests

Fourteen days after the systems have been put into service, or fourteen days after the initial acceptance
tests, whichever is the earliest, the Final Acceptance Tests shall be effected by the Vendor/Contractor, and
be witnessed by the Inspector.

7.5 Test Certificates

7.5.1 Test Certificates

Final acceptance of the system will be given following satisfactory Final Acceptance Tests.

All copies of test certificates shall be furnished with final drawings as called for in documentation section.
The Final Acceptance Tests shall be witnessed by the Inspector who shall retain one copy of the certified
tests.

7.6 Test Equipment

7.6.1 Supply

The Vendor/Contractor shall supply a set of test equipment if it is required.

7.6.2 Test Accessories

All necessary test leads, power cords and ancillaries shall be provided.

Note:

All instrument and apparatus used in the performance of the tests shall have been calibrated to an agreed
standard at a laboratory of National standing within the period of 15 months of the test date. The cost of
carrying out such calibrations shall be borne by the Vendor/Contractor in all cases.

8.0 DOCUMENTATION

8.1 Introduction

8.1.1 This section covers the documentation required for the design, selection, fabrication, inspection and testing
for all the equipment, components and services to be provided against this specification.

8.1.2 The detailed list of documents that are required is included with the Purchase Order/Contract, however as a
minimum the following listed documents will be provided by the Vendor/Contractor as and when required
by the Vendor Documentation Requirements (VDR) list:

. General Arrangement,
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. Foundation Layout,
. Single Line Diagram,
. Schematic and block wiring diagrams,
. Test Certificates,
. Installation and Maintenance Procedures.

8.1.3 The documents as listed may be considered as a minimum requirement; all details to confirm compliance
with the relevant specifications, and to allow a full and continued appraisal to be made of the
Vendor/Contractor's proposals and interpretations of the ordered equipment, should be submitted in
accordance with the schedule specified in the Purchase Order/Contract.

8.1.4 Any production or procurement undertaken by the Vendor/Contractor which is prior to the relevant
documentation being submitted and reviewed by the Owner is at the Vendor/Contractors risk.

8.1.5 On all documentation the Purchase Order/Contract number, equipment title, tag number and project name
shall be quoted.

8.1.6 All documentation shall be checked and signed by the checker before submission.

8.2 Schedules and Reports

8.2.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his tender a preliminary quality control plan and proposals for
Factory acceptance and site acceptance tests.

8.2.2 The Vendor/Contractor shall include with his tender documentation a statement of proposed Sub-
Vendors/Sub-Contractors, a document submission schedule for all documents based on a review cycle of
three weeks and outline programme for procurement and production activities.

8.2.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall incorporate any revisions agreed with the Owner during the enquiry review
stage and submit revised tender documentation for approval.

8.2.4 Monthly reports shall be submitted by the Vendor/Contractor detailing design, procurement, production
and documentation activities. The format of which shall be agreed with the Owner.

8.3 Data and Calculations

8.3.1 The Vendor/Contractor shall supply with his tender completed Data Sheets containing all the relevant
information necessary for appraisal of the design by the Owner.

8.3.2 Project specific instructions will be issued to the Vendor/Contractor with the Purchase Order/Contract,
which describes the data and calculations to be submitted, and the methods of submission.

8.3.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining approvals from the Inspection Authority.

8.3.4 All calculations shall be carried out in clear and logical manner. Where conditions involve the use of
formulae or methods not specified in the Design Code, the source of these formulae or methods shall be
clearly referenced.

8.3.5 Computer calculations will only be acceptable if all input is shown, together with calculated values of
intermediate terms and factors and options chosen, as well as final calculated dimensions, stresses or other
values and the computer program has been validated to the satisfaction of the Owner.

8.3.6 Calculations and drawings that are interdependent, i.e. foundation loading and equipment footprint, shall be
presented for appraisal together.

8.4 Drawings
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8.4.1 The drawings listed with the Purchase Order/Contract shall be sent by the Vendor/Contractor to the Owner
and/or the Inspection Authority for review and approval.

8.4.2 The components and process to produce the ordered equipment shall be shown in sufficient detail to be
fully appraised e.g. outline drawings, components list and schematic.

8.4.3 General arrangement drawings shall be to scale and show the relative location and main dimensions of all
components including elevations.

8.4.4 Detail drawings which may be included on the general arrangement shall include thicknesses and
dimensions of all components.

8.4.5 As-built drawings may be the general arrangement drawings marked-up with the actual as-built dimensions.

8.5 Final Records, Documents and Manuals

8.5.1 Two copies of the Data Dossier shall be supplied, and shall be a record of the manufacturing process.
Where stated in the Purchase Order/Contract; besides the electrical documents itemised in Section 8.1.2, it
shall contain the following:

- general arrangement drawing and bill of material,

- the quality control plan,
- material certificates,
- chemical analysis certificates,
- positive material identification certificates,
- schematic and wiring diagrams,
- NDT procedures and records,
- hazardous area certificates,
- performance test procedures, and test certificate,
- non-conformity records,
- approvals by the Independent Inspection Authority,
- certificate of conformity,
- Owner's release certificate.

8.5.2 Six sets of the Installation, Operations and Maintenance Manual (IOM) shall be specifically compiled for
the equipment supplied. A compendium of manufacturer's data for a range of like products is not
acceptable. The IOM shall contain the following:

- a description of the equipment, process and controls philosophy,

- the master document list and certified copies of key drawings,
- packing, shipping and site preservation instructions,
- step by step installation instructions,
- step by step pre-commissioning procedures,
- step by step commissioning procedures,
- normal start up, operating and shutdown procedures,
- step by step procedures for dismantling and re-assembly,
- normal operating and set point values for all instruments,
- routine preventive maintenance schedule and major repair procedures,
- lubrication, chemicals, consumables schedule,
- list of special tools,
- spare parts ordering information,
- for PLCs, a copy of the programme and re-programming procedures.

The IOMs shall be presented in A4 format, and be securely bound in heavy duty 4 ring binders.
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8.5.3 The Vendor/Contractor shall produce as built documents revised to indicate field changes.

8.5.4 The Vendor/Contractor shall supply one set of mylar original drawings.

8.5.5 Electronic Data Format (EDF)

All documentation (drawings, calculations and Data Sheets etc.) shall be produced by the
Vendor/Contractor in electronic format.

The format shall be compatible with that used by the Owner and shall be agreed at the commencement of
the contract.

In addition to the 'hard copies' required under the contract, copies of the electronic records shall be issued
to the Owner for all approved documentation, this forming part of the Vendor/Contractor's contractual
obligations.

9.0 PRIOR TO SHIPMENT

9.1 Painting and Coatings

All bare surfaces which are exposed during transit or storage shall be given a coat of temporary rust
inhibiting material.

Surface preparation, painting and painting materials shall be in accordance with GES X.06.

9.2 Spares

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit with his proposal, a priced list of recommended spares for start-up and
two years operation for review by the Owner. This list shall include, but not be limited to:

- special tools, if required

- gaskets
- 5 litres of 'touch up' paint.

9.3 Packing and Storage

This section describes the minimum requirements for the preservation and protection of equipment during
the sea and land transportation and storage prior to installation.

The probable storage period will be specified in the order/enquiry and will extend from the time of
despatch to the time of unpacking at site. If the storage period is not stated, a minimum period of 24
months shall be assumed. Packing to be suitable for sea freight.

(a) After mechanical completion at the works, the equipment shall be left in a clean dry condition.

(b) The Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for loading and anchoring the item(s) to prevent
damage during shipment.

The Vendor/Contractor shall submit his procedures for packing and preservation for review by the Owner.

9.4 Shipping

Detailed shipping arrangements are covered by the Purchase Order/Contract.

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The Equipment shall not leave the Vendor/Contractor's works for shipment until the release has been
approved by the Owner's Inspector.

9.5 Warranty

The Vendor/Contractor shall warrant all material and services supplied against any defect for a period of
twelve (12) months after commissioning, or twenty-four (24) months from the date of delivery to site,
whichever is the shorter period, or for the period stipulated in the Purchase Order/Contract.

Should any item be found defective, the Vendor/Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated
with restoring the equipment to the standard specified by the Purchase Order/Contract.

10.0 FIGURES AND TABLES SUB-INDEX

Figure 1 - Frequency Converter

Tables 1 - 3 - Permitted Limits of Harmonic Currents Measured at the Input to Single Variable
Speed Drive

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PLANT LOCATION SHEET 1 of 5
SERVICE ITEM No. No. of UNITS
DATA FROM OWNER

1 VENDOR / CONTRACTOR 51 CONTROLS, INDICATIONS AND METERING

2 CONTRACTUAL INFORMATION 52 CONTROLS VSD Front of Remote S-Shroud
3 Delivery Site 53 Panel L-Lockable
4 Job Name/Job Number / 54 Power ON / OFF Yes No S
5 Equipment Name 55 Start / Stop PB's Yes S
6 Item Number/Tag Number / 56 Speed Setting Yes L
7 Purchase Order Number 57 Fault Reset Yes S
8 INCOMING SUPPLY DETAILS 58 Forward / Reverse L
9 Mains Power Supply V Ph Wire Frequency 59 Test / Run SW. Yes L
10 60 Loc / Rem Start Stop Yes No L
11 Auxiliary Power Supply V Ph Wire Frequency 61 Hand / Auto for Speed Yes L
12 62 Control
13 Voltage Tolerance ± 6% 63 Loc / Rem for Speed Yes L
14 Frequency Tolerance ± 1% 64 Control
15 Earthing System 65 Hand / Auto for Yes L
16 Supply System Impedance 66 Start / Stop
17 Max Short Circuit Level 67 INDICATIONS
18 Min Short Circuit Level 68 Power On Yes
19 Main Incoming Switch Fuseswitch / Circuit Breaker 69 Running / Stopped Yes
20 Cables Power Control 70 System Available Yes
21 Function 71 System Failure Yes
22 Type 72 METERING
23 Number of Cores 73 Output Volts Yes
24 Conductor Cu/AI 74 Output Amps Yes
25 Core Size sq mm 75 Output Power Yes
26 Entry From 76 Output Frequency Yes
27 From 77 Hour Meter Yes
28 To 78 Motor Winding Temps. Yes
29 Remarks 79 STATUS CONTACTS FOR REMOTE IND / ALARM
30 80 Controller Fault
31 81 Motor Fault
32 ENVIRONMENT 82 Motor Running
33 VSD Location Indoor 83 Controller Available
34 Temperature Max 40 Deg C 84 Re-acceleration Occurred
35 Min 5 Deg C 85 Earth Fault
36 Max Relative Humidity % @ Deg C 86 Loss of Speed command
37 Ambient Conditions Outdoor 87 High Ambient Air Temp.
38 Temperature Max 40 Deg C 88 Loss of Cooling System
39 Min 5 Deg C 89 ANALOGUE SIGNALS (4 - 20mA)
40 Max Relative Humidity % @ Deg C 90 Speed Ref. Input
41 Altitude Under 1000m 91 Frequency Ref. Input
42 Atmospheric Contaminants Salt Laden, H 2S in Air ppm 92 Motor Current Output
43 Responsibility of Vendor Purchaser 93 Motor Temps. Output
44 Hazardous Area 94 DRIVEN EQUIPMENT DETAILS
45 Certification 95 Type
46 Number of Cooling Fans 96 Load Speed Range RPM
47 97 Speed Control Accuracy %
48 CONTROLLER 98 Load Constant Torq. / Variable Torq. / Other
49 Failure Mode Maintain / Rundown / Trip 99
50 100
Revision No. / Date
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Purpose
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SERVICE ITEM No. No. of UNITS
DATA FROM OWNER / INFORMATION FROM VENDOR / CONTRACTOR

1 VENDOR / CONTRACTOR
2 MOTOR TYPE Low Voltage Induction
3 Full Load Speed RPM
4 Insulation Temperature Rise and Class
5 Winding Configuration
6 Winding
7 Full Load Current AMPS
8 Power Factor at Full Load
9 Load Speed Range Min RPM Max RPM
10 Speed Control Accuracy %
11 Torque LB.FT (N.m) Full Load Pull Up Breakdown
12 Motor Rotor Inertia (WR2) LB.FT² (Kg M²)
13 Heater Rating WATTS
14
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18
19
20
21 Area Classification Zone 1 / Zone 2 / Non Hazardous
22 Gas Group
23 Temperature Class
24 Enclosure IP55
25
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27
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29 Torque / Power Speed Curves Provided YES / NO
30
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SERVICE ITEM No. No. of UNITS
DATA FROM OWNER / INFORMATION FROM VENDOR / CONTRACTOR

1 VENDOR / CONTRACTOR
2 MOTOR TYPE Medium Voltage Induction/Synchronous
3 Full Load Speed RPM
4 Insulation Temperature Rise and Class
5 Winding Configuration
6 Winding
7 Full Load Current AMPS
8 Power Factor at Full Load
9 Load Speed Range Min RPM Max RPM
10 Speed Control Accuracy %
11
12 Torque LB.FT (N.m) Full Load Pull In
13 Pull Up Breakdown
14
15 Motor Rotor Inertia (WR2) LB.FT² (Kg M²)
16
17 Stator Resistance
1
18 Symetrical Fault Contribution /2 Cycle 5 Cycles
19
20
21 Open Circuit Time Constant
22
23 Reactance Values X"D X'D X %
24
25
26 KVA
27
28 Stator (IL) at 1st Slip Cycle at Pullout A
29 Rotor/Field WK2 at Motor Shaft LB.FT² (Kg M²)
30
31 Exciter Brushless with PMG / Other
32 Exciter Output Current (IF) Voltage (VF)
33
34 Heater Rating WATTS
35
36
37 Area Classification Zone 1 / Zone 2 / Non Hazardous
38 Gas Group
39 Temperature Class
40 Enclosure IP55
41
42 Torque / Power Speed Curves Provided YES / NO
43
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Purpose
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SERVICE ITEM No. No. of UNITS
INFORMATION FROM VENDOR / CONTRACTOR

1 VENDOR / CONTRACTOR
2 VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLER
3 Controller Type Max. Power Rating KW PF
4 Controller Voltage Rating Volts Speed Rating RPM
5 Continuous Output Current Rating AMPS 60 Secs. Output Current Rating AMPS
6 Motor Derating Required % Starting Torque Nm
7 CONTROLLER EFFICIENCY AT THE FOLLOWING LOADS AND FREQUENCIES
8 Load Percentage
9 Frequency 100 75 50 25
10 100%
11 75%
12 50%
13 25%
14
15 Guaranteed Efficiency of Complete System %
16 Max Mains Drop Out Duration for Continuity Cycles
17 at Full Load
18
19 Method of Cooling
20 Redundant Cooling System YES / NO
21 Cooling Air Required by Controller at 40° C Litres/sec
22 Pressure drop across Controller at Above Flow Pascals
23 Permissable Level of H 2S in Cooling Air PPM
24 Heat Generated at 100%, 75%, 50% Full Load kW kW kW
25
26 Input Power Factor at 100%, 75%, 50%
27 Full Load
28
29 INPUT CURRENT HARMONICS, LEVEL AND ORDER
30 Harmonic Order
31 % of Fundamental
32
33
34 Harmonic Study Included YES / NO
35
36 INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS SETTING RANGES
37 Minimum Frequency % to %
38 Maximum Frequency % to %
39 Current Limit % to %
40 Acceleration Rate sec. to sec.
41 Deceleration Rate sec. to sec.
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Purpose
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INFORMATION FROM VENDOR / CONTRACTOR

1 VENDOR / CONTRACTOR
2
3 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS FOR EACH COMPONENT ENCLOSURE
4 Type
5
6 Length
7 Width
8 Height
9 Weight
10
11 CABLE DETAILS
12 Separate Field Wiring Terminals YES / NO
13 Compression Lugs for Power Cables YES / NO Motor Cables YES / NO
14 Maximum Allowable Cable Runs Power Metres Control Metres
15
16 NOISE LEVELS
17 Controller Noise Level dBA
18 Motor / Load Noise Level dBA
19
20 PROTECTION
21 Electronic Motor Overcurrent Protection YES / NO
22 RTD's in Controller and Motor YES / NO
23 Electronic Earth Fault Protection YES / NO
24 DC Undervoltage and Overvoltage YES / NO
25 Stall Prevention YES / NO
26 Timed Re-acceleration Circuit Included YES / NO
27
28
29 MISCELLANEOUS
30 Mean Time Between Failure of Controller Years
31 Mean Time to Repair Failures Hours
32 Power Component type Number in Series
33 SCR Junction Temperature at 50° C Ambient °C
34 Component Burn in Time Hours at °C
35 Component Test Sampling %
36 PCB Burn in Time Hours at °C
37 Controller/Drive Burn in Time Hours at AMPS
38 Torsional Study Included YES / NO
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Autorised by/Date
Purpose
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