BASSE (MANSAJANG) GENERATORS

SCOPE OF SUPPLY
Supply and commissioning of a power supply system comprising the following minimum plant and
equipment:1.
2.
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4.

2 Nos. 250kVA Perkins-Stamford Newage or equivalent auto-start synchronising set

1 No. Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) with mains failure detection
Load-sharing and generator sequence control system
1 Set each of engine and alternator handbooks on CD ROM, AC/DC wiring diagrams, factory genset
test certificates

Supplier to provide separate quotes for:a) The two generators, including handbooks, drawings and certificates.
b) Switchboard, complete with wiring diagrams, including
i. 3rd Generator Synchronisation Panel for future 250kVA auto-start synchronising set
ii. 400A rated TPN Mains isolator panel
See Figure 1: Typical Arrangement of Electrical System.
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
In the event of mains failure, the control system will automatically start the generators, synchronise them
and take over the total electrical load. Initially the load will be shared equally between the generators, but
one (or more) generator(s) may subsequently be shut down automatically, provided the total load is within
the capacity of the remaining set, the Duty set. However, provision should be made, by means of a switch,
to inhibit the automatic shutdown of the redundant set(s), so that the two (or more) sets can continue to
run synchronised, sharing the total load equally - this mode of operation may be necessary during extreme
weather conditions.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
The power system is to be controlled by a suite of freestanding sheet steel cubicles, with front access to
controls and components via lockable and hinged doors. Facia mounted equipment to have screw fixed
identification labels. The panel is to be designed for rear access. An undrilled aluminium gland plate will
allow bottom access and lifting eyes are to be provided for ease of movement during installation.
Provision should be made for the extension of the switchboard to accommodate a third identical 250kVA
set. All connection points for power cables and switchboard extension to be pre-drilled and fitted with
appropriately sized bolts, nuts and washers.
Genset controls (per unit)
3 x Ammeters
1 x Genset voltmeter with selector switch phase to phase and phase to neutral
1 x Frequency meter
1 x kW meter
1 x Speed control potentiometer
1 x Voltage control potentiometer
1 x Set of contactor open/closed push buttons
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1 x Mains fed (suitably rated) battery charger with on/off switch and ammeter
1 x Emergency stop button
1 x Automatic/manual synchronising switch
1 x Microprocessor controlled automatic engine control module with inbuilt timers and safety protections:Pushbutton control for: - Automatic / Manual / Stop (Reset)/ Start
LCD display for: - Oil Pressure / Engine Temperature / Hours Run / Battery Volts, etc.
LCD and LED display for: - Fail to Start / Reverse Power / Low oil Pressure / High Engine Temperature
/ Overspeed / Auto Mode / Manual Mode / Low water Level, etc.
1 X Load share relay c/w reverse power protection
1 x Set of protection circuit mcbs, terminations, relays and transformers (as appropriate)
1 x 400 Amp rated 3-pole motorised circuit breaker with thermal and magnetic overload trips
Common Equipment to include
1 x synchroscope with inbuilt check synch relay and on/off switch
1 x Automatic synchronising relay
1 x Synchroscope switch on/off
1 x Duty selector switch G1 / G2 / G3
1 x Load level demand/ Load Shed control
1 x Earth bar running the horizontal length of the panel
1 x TP & N hard drawn high conductivity air insulated copper bus running the horizontal length of the panel
ATS Changeover switch panel comprising:1 x Deep Sea Electronics (DSE) or equivalent ATS control unit
1 x Mains failure and under voltage relay
1 x Set of LED indications for Mains Available
Mains on Load
Generator Available
Generator on Load
1 x Set of engine start/stop contacts
1 X Set of protection circuit mcbs, terminations, relays and transformers (as appropriate)
1 X 800 Amp rated 4-pole motorised changeover switch type ABB or equivalent
1 X Digital multimeter to provide output data on load side of ATS
Generator Specification
Perkins 4 stroke water cooled diesel engines type 1306-E87TAG6 or equivalent with Class A1 electronic
engine management governing close coupled to brushless single bearing, A.V.R. controlled Stamford
Newage alternator or equivalent with fitted droop kit insulated to Class H temperature rise rated @ 250
kVA, 400/230V, 3 Ph, 0.8PF, 1500 RPM, 50Hz Prime duty. The rating will allow continuous operation for the
duration of the power failure with a 10% overload capacity for any one hour in twelve.
Each engine will be water cooled with tropicalised radiator and cooling fan, complete with protection
guards, designed to cool the engine at specified output in air-on temperature up to 52C (125F).
Batteries will be of the high capacity, maintenance-free lead acid type and come complete with tray and
leads. The battery tray to be mounted on the generator baseframe.

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Each genset will be mounted on a steel welded baseframe with fuel tank including fuel feed and return
lines, fill, vent and drain points and a contents gauge. Heavy duty compressed rubber anti-vibration mounts
will be supplied inbuilt.
All pipework will be lagged. All components used are to be pre-treated against corrosion and finished in
polyester coating and sprayed with two undercoats and finished with two coats of oil proof enamel.

UTILITY
SUPPLY

Scope of Supply
X

MAIN
DISTRIBUTION
PANEL
X

AUTOMATIC
CHANGE-OVER
SWITCH

AUTO-SYNCHRONISING
GENERATORS

250kVA

250kVA

Future
250kVA

OUTGOING
FEEDERS

FIGURE 1 : TYPICAL ARRANGEMENT OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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