Date Done: January 13, 2024 Reference No.

: 22157

Customer: The Purefoods-Hormel Company Inc. Powerplant 1

Address: General Trias, Cavite

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF SYNCHRONIZING PANEL

A. Coordination
1. MHIESP secured a work permit and discussed related concerned on the equipment
1.1. Discussion with the owner representative related to the equipment and procedure of the maintenance work

B. Maintenance Work

1. Prior to conduct maintenance

1.1 Coordinate and checked log book of customer for their previous problem on the control panel during there operation
1.2 Conduct test without load for the genset and synch panel in auto mode. Monitor and record any untoward problem
2. Preparation for Inspection
2.1 Record the positions of all control switches and place the engine control switches in “Stop” position.
2.2 Depress the emergency stop push button.
2.3“OFF” MCB’s of all Synch Panel and cut-off the DC of Engine Control Panel.
2.4 Proceed with the inspection and maintenance listed below
3. Inspection and Maintenance
3.1 Clean all dust and debris which could lead to future dielectric problems from the interior and exterior of the Synch Panel
with a vacuum cleaner or non metallic brush.
3.2 Inspect all internal components and wiring for signs of excessive heating or deteriorated insulation, especially at high stress
points such as door cables.
3.3 Instrument, Relays and other electrical component. Maintain each device according to the specific instructions shown
on the individual catalog. Inspect the devices and their contacts for any dust or dirt, wipe and clean if necessary.
3.4 Manually check mechanical moving parts such lock, doors, switch assemblies and interlock for any signs of abnormal wear.
Replace work out parts if necessary.
3.5 Check "plug - in" relays for proper seating in sockets. Manually operate all circuit breakers two or three times, check
operation for any abnormalities. If possible correct defects found during inspection.
4. Torque and checking of busbar and other component related
4.1 Physically check for tightness all electrical connections and re-torque if necessary. Inspect connections for any symptoms
which indicate that overheating or weakening of the insulation is on progress. Remove dust from the bus bars, connections,
supports and enclosure surface. Wipe with a clean cloth.
4.2 Checking of loose connection for grounding, CT and PT terminals.
5. Protective Relay Test
5.1 Check relay specifications, settings and expected results for the relay types during various fault conditions.
5.2 Physical check of the components, clean the tapping point and the relay.
5.3 Inject the necessary parameters and record the result.
5.4 Analyze the results of testing and compare it to the expected response of relay. Record any abnormalities or discrepancies.
6. SF6 Circuit Breaker test
6.1 Drawn out SF6 Breaker, conduct inspection and cleaning.
6.2 Check and inspect SF6 Breaker for any mechanical failure.
6.3 Conduct mechanical operation and observe any problem, correct if possible.
6.4 Conduct insulation and contact resistance test, record all results.

7. After Inspection and Maintenance

7.1 Reconnect or “ON” all MCB’s of Synch Panel and Engine Control Panel.
7.2 Functionality test on the system with accordance to the system operation of the Control Panel.
7.3 Place all switches previously recorded position.

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C. Checklist
1. Busbar and Power cable connection torque table

Bolt Class: 8.8 type

Bolt Size Torque Required
N-m Lbf - ft Lbf - in
M8 21 15.5 185.7
M10 35 25.8 310
M12 60 44.3 531

D. Findings, Correctives and Recommendation

· Defective vacuum contactor for DG4.

For replacement of vacuum contactor at DG4 .

· Busted 110Vdc LED lights at Breaker Designation. (4pcs Red for open breaker indication and 1pc Green for close
breaker indication.)
For replacement of busted 110Vdc LED lights.

· DG1 and DG2 have issued during start up.

For troubleshooting and replacement of necessary components to be able to maximize its operation of gensets.

· Annually replaced 110Vdc Synchronizing panel battery.

E. Remarks

· All SF6 Breaker test results passed

· Synch panel PM and testing was completed, diesel generator 1 and 4 still experienced hard start during final testing.

· Ratio Differential relay are operational.

· Ground over current relay is operational.

· Over current relay at Breaker panel designation picked up over current condition.

F. Attachment (SF6 Breaker test result and pictures)