VFD System

Federal Electricity & Water Authority
Water Directorate
Asset Management Department
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
FOR WATER WORKS
TECHNICAL TERMS
Chapter 4
Engineering Specifications
[B-Electrical System]
ES08-ELECTRICAL VARIABLE FREQUENCY

DRIVE SYSTEM [EVFD]
Client: FEDERAL ELECTRICITY AND WATER AUTHORITY (FEWA)

Project: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER WORKS
Engineer WATER DIRECTORATE / ASSET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Title: Technical Terms / Chapter-4 / Engineering Specifications / B-Electrical System
WAM ES08-ELECTRICAL VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE SYSTEM [EVDS]
Office DUBAI Order: Document: MWA_PRO_07/WAM-04-ES08 Rev OCT/2014 sheet: 1 of: 17

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DRIVE SYSTEM [EVFD]

TABLE OF CONTENT
1. GENERAL
2. STANDARDS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3. CAPACITIES, RATINGS, SIZES, QUANTITIES AND MATERIALS
4. DESIGN ASPECTS
5. APPLICABLE STANDARDS
6. SITE CONDITIONS
7. POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
8. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
9. FREQUENCY CONVERTER PANEL REQUIREMENTS
10. RATING OF CONVERTER ELEMENTS
11. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
12. TRANSIENTS IN THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF THE CONVERTER
13. NOISE
14. HARMONICS AT THE LINE SIDE
15. RADIO INTERFERENCE
16. SYSTEM CONTROL EQUIPMENT
17. PROTECTION AND ALARM EQUIPMENT
18. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
19. MOTOR REQUIREMENTS
20. REQUIREMENTS FOR PHASE SHIFTING TRANSFORMERS
21. SPARE PARTS, INSTALLATION MATERIALS AND INSTRUCTIONS
22. ASSEMBLY AND SPECIAL TOOLS
23. DOCUMENTS
24. INSPECTION AND TESTING
24.1 General
24.2 Tests shall Include the Following:
25. PACKING AND SHIPMENT
26. SITE TRAINING

Office: DUBAI Order: Document: MWA_PRO_07/WAM-04-ES08 rev: OCT/2014 sheet: 2 of: 17

DRIVE SYSTEM [EVFD]

1. GENERAL
The scope of these specifications is for design, manufacture, testing at manufacturer works,
supply, erection, testing, commissioning, performance and reliability confirmation, warranty
confirmation of Variable Frequency Drive System (VFDS) required for the pumping station which
are to be provided under the scope of this tender contract.
The scope of work and the equipment to be provided shall be as given in chapter-2, Specific
Requirements of the project of this volume-2 and the performance guarantees and technical
particulars given in volume-3 Technical Schedules and Drawings.
2. STANDARDS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The VFDS shall be designed, manufactured, tested, installed and commissioned in accordance
with the latest revision of IEC or equivalent standard. Unless otherwise stated
in these specifications, the general requirements shall be in accordance with the Specifications
GS-03 General Specifications for Electrical Systems as given in chapter-3 of this volume-2 and
shall be applicable to all the equipment of the similar type and size.
3. CAPACITIES, RATINGS, SIZES, QUANTITIES AND MATERIALS
The capacities, ratings, sizes, quantities and materials specified in chapter-2, specific
requirements of project and in this specification are to be considered as the minimum requirement
to be provided. It is the responsibility of the contractor/manufacturer to determine the required
capacities, ratings, sizes and quantities and select the appropriate material based on the
guidelines given in the following specifications.
If the evaluated requirement are higher than the minimum requirement, if specified in chapter-2,
specific requirements of the project of the volume-2, or in the following specifications then the
required capacity/ratings/size/quantities/equipment shall be provided. If the evaluated
requirements are less than the minimum requirements, then the minimum requirements shall be
complied.
Any discrepancy in capacities, rating, sizes, quantities and materials specified at Chapter-2,
specific requirements of the projects in the following specifications, then the requirements given at
specific requirement of the project shall prevail. Similarly any discrepancy in capacities, ratings,
sizes, quantities and materials specified in the following specifications and in Chapter-3 General
Specifications, then the requirements given in this specification shall prevail.
4. DESIGN ASPECTS
This specification covers the general requirements for design, manufacture, supply, testing and
delivery of Variable Frequency Drive Systems (VFDS). While it is not intended to give the full
details of design and construction, this specification sets the minimum acceptable requirements.
The equipment covered shall include but not limited to the following:
Phase Shift Transformers - primary 11kV and secondary (minimum) 3.3kV.


Minimum 3.3kV rated Thyristor frequency converter with 24 pulse or more PWM or
IGBT/IGCT type (VFD).
Capacitor & reactor coils for harmonic suppression and power factor improvement if
deem necessary.
Minimum 3.3kV rated Squirrel cage motor suitable for frequency converter
selected.
The complete VFDS shall be supplied by a single manufacturer, unless approved by FEWA for
different manufacturer proposal.
Note:
This specification is based on PWM type frequency converter. Alternatively
AUTHORITY may also accept IGBT/IGCT type frequency converters with zero
harmonics and near unity power factor, provided CONTRACTOR/ VENDOR
proves that the proposed system is equivalent or better than the equipment
specified in this document.
The VFDS shall be single Drive System Comprising input isolation transformer,
frequency converter panel, harmonic filters, motor, auxiliary equipment. One
drive for each pump shall be provided.
The VFDS shall be hooked up to PLC. An input/output list shall be provided for
FEWA approval.
The harmonic filters (when provided) shall be low loss type with minimum active
power consumption. CONTRACTOR shall justify the selection of components
with required options to provide a techno-commercially acceptable rating.
5. APPLICABLE STANDARDS
Unless otherwise specified, VFDS shall conform in design, material, equipment, construction and
performance to the latest editions of the following standards and particularly to the following
publications:
Rotating electrical machines IEC 60034
Classification of degrees of protection
provided by enclosures of rotating machines IEC 60034-5
International electrotechnical vocabulary IEC 60034-12
Semi-conductor converters IEC 60146
Markings on converter equipment and assemblies IEC 60146A
Semiconductor self-commutated converters IEC 60146-2
Enamelled round wires IEC 60251-1
Classification of degrees of protection
provided by enclosures IEC 60529
Degrees of enclosure protection for LV Switchgear IEC 60144
Guide for Harmonic control and reactive
Compensation of static Converter IEEE 519
Standard AC Drives IEC 61800-5
When different standards (e.g. BS, VDE) are offered, then approval of the FEWA shall be
required.
The performance requirements shall generally be as per , IEEE 519.
Further to the International Standards, the VFDS shall also conform to the local standards of
FEWA when these are higher, more stringent or of a specific nature.


6. SITE CONDITIONS
The VFDS shall be suitable for operation in tropical climates having the following condition.
Ambient Temperature : 45C for converter panels (Max) even in air
condition rooms
Altitude : Less than 1000 m above sea level.
The frequency converter equipment shall be located indoors.

The motor will be installed indoors, in a mechanically ventilated pump hall. The temperature of the
cooling air in the vicinity of the motor can rise due to low air circulation.
For Motor design ambient temperatures, refer to the data's in the standard specifications.
7. POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS
The input power supply voltage to the transformer shall be as follows:

Supply voltage 11 kV AC 50 Hz 3 Phase.
Voltage variations +10%
Frequency variations +5%
Absolute total voltage and frequency Variations +10%
Further the VFDS shall be able to run through system voltage dips not exceeding 80% of
rated voltage for 200 ms.
8. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The VFDS shall be of a well tested and proven design which ensures maximum safety to
personnel, maximum service reliability and economic operation for an operational lifetime of at
least 25 years.
Design and construction shall be simple and well laid-out providing good accessibility to
components and parts. Even under extreme conditions of major short circuit there shall be no
danger to persons in the vicinity of the assembly.
9. FREQUENCY CONVERTER PANEL REQUIREMENTS
The frequency converter panel shall basically consist of:

isolation switch with DC grounding facility (padlock able in 'off position).
main fuses
contactor
harmonic filter and power factor correction equipment (if required)
control and auxiliary equipment for supply and distribution system
control, triggering and system control equipment
protection, supervision and alarm equipment and measuring/testing facilities
rectifier
DC link
inverter
converter


10. RATING OF CONVERTER ELEMENTS
The rating of semi-conductors such as diodes and thyristors shall be based on data specified by
the manufacturer of the elements in his catalogue or official datasheet, whereby:
The repetitive and predictable non-repetitive voltage peaks of a rectifier bridge and
also of a current source inverter bridge shall not exceed 50%of the allowable
values given by the manufacturer of the elements.
The thyristors and any other possible elements of the above two bridges shall be
identical.
The repetitive and predictable non-repetitive voltage peaks of a voltage source
inverter (PWM ) bridge shall not exceed 80% of the allowable values given by the
manufacturer of the elements.
If series connection of semi-conductors is applied, the above stated allowable
values for repetitive 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
VFDS through the complete speed range. If parallel connection of semiconductors
is applied, the above current rating shall not be less than 140%of above values.
PIV of power semiconductor shall be 2.4 times rated input voltage.
11. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
The frequency converter panel drive (VFD) shall produce a variable voltage and
variable frequency output to provide continuous operation at the specified speed
range.
The VFD (frequency converter) shall be capable of operation with the output short
circuited at full load or open circuited at no load.
The drive system shall control the speed between 40 -100% of the rated maximum
speed. Speed accuracy within this range shall be + 0.5% without encoder or
tachometer feedback. Any deviation of more than 2% shall raise an alarm after a 20
sec time delay.
The power or torque shall reduce, if the speed exceeds 102% of the maximum operational speed,
till the max. Speed is attained. Increase beyond 105% speed or decrease below 95%
beyond10secondsshall trip the system.
The VFDS (Frequency converter) shall be rated 15% above the pump power at the duty point.
Temperature derating as applicable shall be applied for the VFD and the motor.
Calculations shall be provided for the basis of the rating selected for approval of FEWA.
The frequency converter shall provide output voltage of near sinusoidal waveform to the motor at
all speeds and loads. Output current THD shall be less than 5%.
The VFDS shall have at least:-

120% Max. Rated torque for 10 sec. for starting and re-starting.
110% Max. Rated torque for 60 sec. for starting, re-starting and acceleration.
During continuous operation, the VFDS shall be capable of developing sufficient
torque under load conditions to respond to 20% alteration in set point within a time
of not more than 30 sec.
The minimum time interval between set point changes will be not less than 30 sec.


The system shall be suitable for continuous repeated start/stop operations without
any adverse effect on the motor or frequency converter.
The power factor of the output shall be maintained at 0.95 lag from 40 -100% load.
The estimated total running up time shall be stated by the manufacturer at rated voltage at the
line terminals of the VFDS. The pump & motor inertia shall be estimated or be based on data
given in IEC 60034-12, Table III.
12. TRANSIENTS IN THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF THE CONVERTER
The maximum voltage (crest voltage plus spike) supplied by the converter to the motor shall be <
2 times the crest value of the rated motor voltage. The voltage spikes of current source
converters shall not exceed the crest value of the motor voltage and, for voltage source
converters, the nominal RMS value of the motor voltage.
13. NOISE
The converter sound pressure shall not exceed 81 dB (A), at any location 1 m distant from the
converter under any load and/or frequency condition within the operational speed range of the
VFDS.
14. HARMONICS AT THE LINE SIDE
The system shall generally perform as per the requirements of IEEE 519 standards. However,
the total levels for current and voltage distortion shall not exceed 5% at the supply side of the
VFDS with all the duty pumps running.
Both requirements regarding current and voltage distortion shall be adhered to. The
manufacturers shall advise the anticipated data of the different harmonic contents.
When required, harmonic filters using capacitor banks and reactor coils shall be provided, active
filters shall be preferred.
15. RADIO INTERFERENCE
All VFDS shall meet the requirements of the relevant lEC Standards regarding the emission of
radio frequencies. Radiofrequencies emitted by other equipment shall not hamper the correct
operation of the VFDS.
16. SYSTEM CONTROL EQUIPMENT
Automatic sequence controls, such as: start-up of cooling systems, interlock checking, automatic
start and run-up of driver, orderly shutdown and emergency shutdown should be executed to the
largest possible extent by the use of programmable logic controllers or microprocessor-based
systems. However, this preference does not exclude the use of systems using analogue
electronics.
For microprocessor-based control systems and programmable logic controllers, the following
requirements apply:
Provision for updating and modifying of logic functions, and interfacing to the VFDS system
control equipment.
System control equipment shall be provided with self-check facilities, including failure reporting/
signaling.


The program shall be protected against loss of supply voltage and faulty signals corrupting the
information. Batteries or equivalent back-up shall be provided for memory supply and special
measures shall be taken to protect the memory contents against e.g. RFI and other
environmental effects.
As far as possible only ROM, EPROM and EEPROM shall be used.
Restarting of the control system after power failure shall be clearly defined.
All service adjustments that may be required in the field shall be possible from the
front of the equipment. Measuring and test points shall be front-accessible as well.
The EVSDS should be of Sensorless Control
The Pumping Station Control System shall control the operation of VFDS by the
following signals to the VFD:
4-20mA speed reference signals
start signal (potential free contact)
stop signal (potential free contact)
Loss of 4-20mA signal shall result in operation at lowest speed.

A key-operated 3 position Test-off-Remote Switch shall be provided on the VFD for the following
operations:
TEST Position - Operation of converter panel + motor without pump (pump
being disconnected from motor) from the VFD
OFF Position - No operation
REMOTE Position - Manual/Automatic operation from the station control panel
With full protection for motor and pump.
The control supply shall be provided by the UPS.
17. PROTECTION AND ALARM EQUIPMENT
Protection system shall be numerical type.

All earth potential connections shall be connected to earth via one common connection to allow
for checking the insulation resistance to earth. The sensitivity of the main circuit earth fault
protection shall be better than 2 A with a maximum time delay of 1 second.
The protection and alarm system shall provide sufficient detailed information to enable
maintenance personnel familiar with this type of equipment to trouble shoot the EVSDS system
down to the printed circuit board or power semiconductor level.
The minimum protection should include for:
Inverter:
DC bus over voltage/under voltage, over temperature, over current, short circuit at start up,
electronic circuit fault, suppression of frequency bond, flying restart, automatic restart.
Motor:
Short Circuit, Earth fault, motor stall, overload, output phase loss, motor RTD protection
(Winding& Bearing)
Filter Unit:
Fuse protection, thermal protections, unbalance protections, over-voltage protection, protection
against resonance, discharge resistors, etc.
Alarms shall be segregated as Alarm (A) and Trips (T).
Three Winding Transformers

Short circuit in windings (T)


earth fault (T)
oil temperature high (A+T)
Motor
short circuit (T)
earth fault in the stator windings (T)
stator (T)
bearing temperature, vibration (A+T) (provided by I&C part)
Converter (VFD)
Under voltage incoming side (A+T)
internal short circuit (T)
d.c. link over voltage (T)
loss of control voltage (T)
earth fault main circuits (T)
earth fault secondary circuits (T)
power electronics enclosure (T)
failures of auxiliaries together
With identification of the failing unit (A)
one-phase interruption motor side (T)
motor current protection (A)
converter current protection (T)
5% measured value deviation from the set point (A)
u/f ratio incorrect (T)
105% overspeed (T)
95% underspeed (T)
motor stalled (T)
The external alarm signal shall be 10 seconds time-delayed. The external trip signal shall be
direct-acting. Alarm indication shall be with First Failure feature.
Trip of the VFD panel shall cause a trip of the feeding 11kV switchgear breaker.
The following indications shall be available on the converter as a minimum:
output frequency
output current
output power
output voltage
indication lights for the following signals:
.. Ready for operation
.. Running
.. Alarm
.. Trip
motor speed
torque
DC bus voltage
Operating hours
heat sink temperature
input power / current / voltage / frequency
kWh
The use of filament lamps is not allowed.
The following indications shall be wired to terminal block for transmission to remote location
(control system)


load current (via 4-20mA transducer)
motor running; stopped; tripped indication
Common alarm signal.
cooling system faults
18. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
a) Enclosure
VFD (frequency converter) cabinet shall be self-supporting and suitable for floor mounting. The
maximum height of the cabinet shall not exceed2350mm excluding fans, fan hoods or ducts and
the maximum door width shall be 1000 mm. The enclosure class of the converter panel with the
doors closed shall be not less than IP42. The thickness of the sheet steel enclosure shall be2mm
(min).
All components should be accessible from the front. A design which makes use of modular plug-
in/draw-out assemblies for both the system control electronic equipment and power electronic
equipment is preferred.
The converter elements shall be arranged in a logical segregated manner to allow easy
recognition of components and safe maintenance work.
The various compartments shall be properly separated for safety. The power compartments shall
be provided with triangular as well as key locks for safety. Additionally electrical interlocks shall
also be provided in these compartments so that the doors cannot be opened before earthing the
frequency converter unit.
Exposed parts within the LV compartments which have to be accessible during normal operation
for measuring, adjusting, resetting etc. shall, when the door is open, have an enclosure to a
degree of protection of at least IP 20.
b) Cooling of the Converter

VFD (frequency converter) panel shall be air cooled type. Water cooled type can be proposed
only subject to the approval of FEWA.
The complete cooling system shall be supplied with the VFD (frequency converter).
In case of water cooled VFD, Fin Fan Coolers shall be installed outdoors complete with circulating
cooling water system, heat exchangers associated pipework foundations and civil works, as
necessary.
Redundancy shall be provided in the cooling system, such that there is no requirement to
shutdown the VFD (single or multiple units) in case of failure of any part of the cooling system.
Water shall be monitored for water quality and leakage.
c) Terminations
Fixed internal wiring, e.g. between modules, shall be terminated by wire wrap, solder or
equivalent.
Site installed wiring shall be terminated on terminals of the wedge type and will not be loosen in
service through the effects of heat or vibration, e.g. between transport units, cubicles and from the
field. Individual terminals shall be provided for all wires.
Where necessary terminals shall be provided with test links or facilities to carry out diagnostic
testing.
All terminals shall be clearly identified in accordance with the wiring diagram and be logically laid
out by function.
d) Wiring
The wiring shall be able to withstand the most arduous operational conditions specified and be
mould and vermin proof. The wiring shall be readily identifiable and related to terminals and wiring
diagram. Identification should be by ferrules of insulation material or color, e.g. ribbon type wiring.


The general panel wiring shall be kept in place by means of insulating ducts or channels, and not
be fixed directly to metalwork.
The wiring shall be continuous and without joints between terminations. The wiring shall have
voltage withstand levels meeting the performance and routine test requirements.
e) Cable Termination
All cables should enter the enclosure from below. Cable entries, cable glands, cable clamping,
earthing, supporting devices and terminals shall be provided. These shall be suitable to accept
the type, size and number of cables required for the VFDS.
Where relevant for all conductors, individual terminals shall be provided unless terminals are
specially made for more than one conductor. Terminals shall be of the non-loosening construction
and of the wedge type, obviating the use of cable lugs and constructed in such a way that direct
contact between screw, bolt or nut and conductor s avoided.
Cables terminated on terminals shall be identified at both ends by means of ferrules of insulating
material, marked in accordance with the related wiring diagrams.
A free space at least 200 mm in height shall be available between the lowest cable terminal and
the bottom plate of the floor-mounted unit.
f) Earthing
VFD (frequency converter ) cubicles shall be equipped with an earthing bar of high conductivity
copper. The earthing bar shall be of adequate cross-sectional area and mechanical strength to
allow convenient connection of all cable earthing connectors and an external earthing
cablesized70 sq.mm (minimum).
All major metal parts of the converter which may become energized during fault conditions shall
be connected to the earthing bar.
g) Marking of the Converter Components

All components, such as thyristors, diodes, switching devices, protection relays, instruments,
instrument transformers, fuses and fuse holders, shall be identified in accordance with the
schematic diagrams supplied by vendors by means of permanent labels.
In addition, all components shall be marked according to manufacturer's standard with their
ratings and all other essential data as required, following IEC recommendations.
The following information shall be provided as a minimum:
manufacturer's name or trade mark and type designation
Rated main and auxiliary operational voltages, frequency and number of phases.
rated currents or rated powers
Accuracy class and accuracy limit factor, e.g. for instruments and instrument
transformers.
On withdrawable-type units, identification labels shall be mounted on both the fixed
and withdrawable parts
h) Rating Plates
The rating plates shall be made of corrosion-resistant metal and be fixed to a non-removable part
of the frame. If additional rating plates are mounted on removable parts, the manufacturer's serial
number and reference shall be repeated on these rating plates.
Rating plates shall give the following data, as far as possible actually measured. The values given
shall relate to the maximum operating temperature and the most arduous site conditions.
Rating plate mounted on the outside of the VFD panel with following data relating to the VFD
panel:
Manufacturer's name
Manufacturer's serial number and year of manufacture
Type of converter and mass


The degree of protection
Maximum primary voltage
Maximum primary current
Maximum secondary voltage
Maximum secondary current
Pulse system primary side
Pulse system secondary side.
Rating plate mounted on the outside of the VFD panel, with data referring to the total variable
Frequency Drive system:
Variable Frequency Drive System Data:
Supply system: V, 3 Ph, 50 Hz.

Minimum short circuit capacity ...MVA
Maximum short circuit capacity ...MVA
Speed : 0 rpm rpm rpm
(Min. oper. Speed) (max. oper. Speed)
Output : 0kw KW KW
Torque: Nm Nm Nm
Power: - - -
Rating plate, mounted on the inside of the VFD panel, with data of the motor based on sine wave
currents and voltages. This will allow for repair and test data on sinusoidal supply.
A warning label shall be mounted near the cable termination point giving the direction of rotation.
18. MOTOR REQUIREMENTS
Motors shall be as per FEWA Standard Specifications with the following specific requirements:
The motor shall be of special design suitable for operation with a 24 pulse type
frequency converter with PWM or IGBT/IGCT.
On the test bed the unfiltered vibration velocity and amplitude of the electric motor
shall not exceed the limits specified over the whole operational speed range.
Motors with frame sizes exceeding IEC size 315 shall have preformed stator coils.
The winding of the electric motor shall be designed for the output voltages of the
converter. For random wound and preformed windings of motors, the wire
insulation shall have an AC voltage withstand level of at least 4 times the maximum
RMS value of the line voltage of the motor.
The stator core of high speed motors should be built up out of coated laminated
iron with each lamination not more than 0.5 mm thick. The reduced losses resulting
from the use of 0.35 mm thick lamination shall be taken into consideration.
Motors shall be equipped with 4 nos. embedded temperature detectors Pt-100
simplex type RTD in each phase, of the stator winding.
Driving end and non driving end Bearing shall be equipped with 2 nos of RTDs ,
Pt-100, simplex type for each bearing.
The bearing arrangement shall meet all requirements of this specification, e.g.
maximum ambient temperature and lubrication intervals within the operational
speed range.
The minimum re-lubrication interval of 4000 hours for horizontal and 2000 hours for
vertical motors shall be considered to be based on continuous running at the
maximum speed within the operational speed range.
For design ambient temperatures refer to the data's in the standard specifications.


Critical Speeds
Motors of the VFDS should have a rigid, under critical rotor bearing system with the first critical
speed being over 125% of the maximum operational speed of the VFDS. Motors of VFDS with
flexible, overcritical rotor bearing systems shall have their first critical speed below 80% of the
minimum operational speed of the VFDS and the second critical speed over 125% of the
maximum operational speed of the VFDS with all the duty pumps running.
The VFDS shall be designed to run through the critical speeds of the whole system in the shortest
time possible.
Rating plates shall give the following values, as far as possible actually measured. The values
given shall relate to the maximum operating temperature and the most arduous site conditions.
Rating plates located on the motor:
Manufacturers name
Manufacturers serial number and year of manufacture
Type of machine and mass
The degree of protection of the motor in accordance with IEC 34-5
The degree of protection of the terminal boxes and bearing houses in accordance with IEC34
Speed : 0 rpm ...rpm ...rpm
(min. oper. speed) (max. oper. speed)
Voltage : ...v ...v ...v
Current : ...amp ...amp ...amp
Output : 0 Kw ...kW ...kW
Torque : ...Nm ...Nm ...Nm
Motors shall be air cooled type with external air cooled heat exchange type for motors above
1,000 kW, if required/as recommended by the motor manufacturer.
19. REQUIREMENTS FOR PHASE SHIFTING TRANSFORMERS
General requirements for Transformer shall be as per FEWA Standard Specifications. Following
specific requirements will also be applicable.
a) Transformer primary winding shall be rated 11kV and Secondary Windings shall be
3.3kV (min) voltage for input to VFD panel
b) Transformer arrangement shall be such that suitable number of secondary
windings (four) with 15o phase shift between each are provided.
c) Transformer shall be phase - shifting type to reduce harmonics feed back to the
grid supply.
d) Capacity of the Transformer shall be selected based on load requirements.
Calculations for capacity selection shall be provided for review and approval.
20. SPARE PARTS, INSTALLATION MATERIALS AND INSTRUCTIONS
Spare parts are to be provided by the contractor as recommended by the manufacturer for the
start up as well as for two years of operation.
A priced list of recommended spare parts for the subsequent 5 years operation shall be quoted by
the manufacturer. The manufacturer shall supply detailed instructions for transport and installation
of the VFDS.
21. ASSEMBLY AND SPECIAL TOOLS
Engineering tools (such as, laptop, meters etc.) used for commissioning/testing/ maintenance for
the VFDS along with the relevant software and also other recommended tools by manufacturer
for the same purpose shall be handed over to FEWA.


Transport packages shall be clearly marked to facilitate assembly at site. Erection instructions
and any special tools or instruments required for the erection and maintenance shall be packed
with each order.
22. DOCUMENTS
The following documents shall be submitted for review and approval of FEWA.
Start-up and commissioning instructions and data
Fault diagnostic instructions and data
Operation and maintenance instructions (see note below).
Manufacturers proposed service and repair support after warranty
Certified outline and arrangement drawings of all equipment, including masses and
floor cut out drawings.
A lay-out showing the location of equipment, distance and cable routing.
A block diagram showing the basic control and protection systems specifying the
protection, control, trip and alarm functions at the different locations, the reference
signals and commands and the auxiliary supplies, i.e. air, lube oil, cooling water
and electrical auxiliary supplies.
An electric single line diagram showing the main and auxiliary circuitry, including
main circuit breaker, unit transformer, DC link, system earthing and auxiliary
supplies. It shall also show cts, pt's, relays and meters for the control, protection
and operation of the variable speed drive with electrical data, i.e. voltage, current,
time ratings, impedance and tolerances.
A protection coordination diagram showing all protection curves of the variable
speed drive relays
A torque/speed/current/ power factor curve of the VFDS.
Tool and test equipment for testing/commissioning/maintenance
The relevant software shall be provided especially for fault diagnosis and repair
instructions.
Test reports
Note:
References related to the theory and operation of the drives should be provided
24. INSPECTION AND TESTING
24.1 General
Before leaving the manufacturer's works each VFDS shall be inspected, tested and the results
recorded in test reports.
Tests shall be carried out in accordance with this specification and the IEC and ISO
recommendations.
24.2 Tests shall Include the Following:

Visual Inspection
Routine Tests
Performance Tests
Routine Tests on the VFD(frequency converter) shall include but not be limited to the
following:
Insulation Tests:
The insulation tests shall be carried out at the voltages as per table below and for 1
minute


Table of withstand Control Power Auxiliary
Voltages Electronics < 60 Circui Circuits
V ts Un1
To earth 700 VDC 2 x Un1 + 2 x Un2 + 1000 V

1000
V
To control 2 x Un1 + 2 x Un2 + 1000 V

electronics 1000
V
To power circuits 2 x Un1 + 1000 V 2 x Un2 + 1000 V
To auxiliary circuits 2 x Un2 + 1000 V 2 x Un1 +

1000
V
If no AC test equipment is available or the test is to be executed with a DC voltage, the AC test
voltage shall be multiplied by square root 2 to obtain the required DC test value.
No-load test (over the whole speed range):
Motor shaft voltage
Motor noise test
Vibration severity measured at bearing housing
Routine tests shall be carried out on one VFD of similar rating and to be attended/ witnessed by
FEWA at the manufacturers premises. Balance units shall be internally tested at manufacturers
premises and results shall be submitted to FEWA for approval before dispatch.
Performance Test of the VFDS:

Performance tests shall be carried out at the manufacturers premises (in motors drive factory) in
the presence of FEWA, and shall be carried out with VFD and related phase shift transformer and
motor on at least one of each group of similar systems under load condition or simulated load
condition.
The performance test shall include but not be limited to the following tests:-
Heat run:
The VFDS shall run under the load and speed conditions at which the maximum temperatures will
be reached. The unit is to run until the temperatures of all components have stabilized, and
continue for a minimum of 2 hours.
Measurements:
Current unbalance
Motor winding temperature rise (by resistance methods and by thermistors)
Bearing temperatures (at max. speed)
Shaft vibration (in case of proximity probes)


Loads Tests:
Overall efficiency determination at full and half load curve both at minimum operational
speed and at max. Operational speed of the total unit and converter and motor
individually.
ditto for power factor.
ditto for harmonic distortion in the current on the line side
ditto for harmonic distortion in the current on the motor side
noise test of converter and motor
output voltage characteristics
output current characteristics
110% nominal current test for at least 10 minutes
Linearity between set point signal and output.
Functional Tests at 100% Supply Voltage:

Locked rotor test
Test of speed protection
At 102% of the maximum operational speed (for power at torque controlled VFDS)
At 105% of the maximum operational speed.
At 95% of the minimum operational speed.
Test the response times and the adjustability (ramp times) within the operational
speed range
Test capability to ride through voltage dips less than 20%
Test capability to restart VFDS and resynchronize converter onto a running motor
after a voltage interruption
Test of 4-20 mA speed reference signal
Test of remote control start, stop
Test of output frequency/voltage reduction initiated by motor current limitation
Test of 5% "set point - measured point deviation alarm
Component/ auxiliary component failure
Test of all protection, alarm and trip functions
Fault Condition Tests:

Note:
For any of the tests mentioned below, the protection devices of the VFDS may be
activated. After resetting/replacing these devices, the VFDS shall be fit for operation
again. However out of the listed fault conditions, manufacturer shall recommend
suitable tests, related to the concerned VFDS , which can be simulated in test field
shall be performed.
Two phase short circuit at motor terminals at no-load
Earth fault tests at the motor
One phase interruption of the motor cable at full-load condition
One phase interruption of the VFDS supply cable at full-load condition
Three phase interruption of the motor cable at full-load condition.
Earth fault in the control supply system
Interruption in the 4-20 mA control signal
Short circuit in the 4-20 mA control signal


25. PACKING AND SHIPMENT
The frequency converter panels shall be packed in wooden type seaworthy crates having
sufficient strength to withstand normal ship handling and transport.
The crates shall be marked with client name and address, order number, type of equipment, etc.
Enclosed with the board, the following documents shall be included in suitable wrapping:
Electrical schematic diagram

Electrical wiring diagram
General arrangement drawing
Foundation plan including foundation loadings
Operation and maintenance manual
List of the shipped material and equipment.
Installation Instruction.
26. SITE TRAINING

Site training course for parameters setting, operation, fault diagnosis and maintenance shall be
provided.
CONTRACTOR/ VENDOR shall propose a detailed training schedule including but not limited to
the above items and the documentation to be provided, for FEWA approval.


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Federal Electricity & Water Authority

ES08-ELECTRICAL VARIABLE FREQUENCY

Client: FEDERAL ELECTRICITY AND WATER AUTHORITY (FEWA)

Engineer WATER DIRECTORATE / ASSET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

Title: Technical Terms / Chapter-4 / Engineering Specifications / B-Electrical System

WAM ES08-ELECTRICAL VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE SYSTEM [EVDS]

Office DUBAI Order: Document: MWA_PRO_07/WAM-04-ES08 Rev OCT/2014 sheet: 1 of: 17

DRIVE SYSTEM [EVFD]

Client: FEDERAL ELECTRICITY AND WATER AUTHORITY (FEWA)

Engineer WATER DIRECTORATE / ASSET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

Title: Technical Terms / Chapter-4 / Engineering Specifications / B-Electrical System

WAM ES08-ELECTRICAL VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE SYSTEM [EVDS]

Office: DUBAI Order: Document: MWA_PRO_07/WAM-04-ES08 rev: OCT/2014 sheet: 2 of: 17

DRIVE SYSTEM [EVFD]

2. STANDARDS AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3. CAPACITIES, RATINGS, SIZES, QUANTITIES AND MATERIALS

Client: FEDERAL ELECTRICITY AND WATER AUTHORITY (FEWA)

Engineer WATER DIRECTORATE / ASSET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

Title: Technical Terms / Chapter-4 / Engineering Specifications / B-Electrical System

WAM ES08-ELECTRICAL VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE SYSTEM [EVDS]

Office: DUBAI Order: Document: MWA_PRO_07/WAM-04-ES08 rev: OCT/2014 sheet: 3 of: 17

Client: FEDERAL ELECTRICITY AND WATER AUTHORITY (FEWA)

Engineer WATER DIRECTORATE / ASSET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

Title: Technical Terms / Chapter-4 / Engineering Specifications / B-Electrical System

WAM ES08-ELECTRICAL VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE SYSTEM [EVDS]

Office: DUBAI Order: Document: MWA_PRO_07/WAM-04-ES08 rev: OCT/2014 sheet: 4 of: 17

The frequency converter equipment shall be located indoors.

7. POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS

The input power supply voltage to the transformer shall be as follows:

9. FREQUENCY CONVERTER PANEL REQUIREMENTS

The frequency converter panel shall basically consist of:

Client: FEDERAL ELECTRICITY AND WATER AUTHORITY (FEWA)

Engineer WATER DIRECTORATE / ASSET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

Title: Technical Terms / Chapter-4 / Engineering Specifications / B-Electrical System

WAM ES08-ELECTRICAL VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE SYSTEM [EVDS]

Office: DUBAI Order: Document: MWA_PRO_07/WAM-04-ES08 rev: OCT/2014 sheet: 5 of: 17

11. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

The VFDS shall have at least:-

Client: FEDERAL ELECTRICITY AND WATER AUTHORITY (FEWA)

Engineer WATER DIRECTORATE / ASSET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

Title: Technical Terms / Chapter-4 / Engineering Specifications / B-Electrical System

WAM ES08-ELECTRICAL VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE SYSTEM [EVDS]

Office: DUBAI Order: Document: MWA_PRO_07/WAM-04-ES08 rev: OCT/2014 sheet: 6 of: 17

12. TRANSIENTS IN THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF THE CONVERTER

14. HARMONICS AT THE LINE SIDE

15. RADIO INTERFERENCE

16. SYSTEM CONTROL EQUIPMENT

Client: FEDERAL ELECTRICITY AND WATER AUTHORITY (FEWA)

Engineer WATER DIRECTORATE / ASSET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

Title: Technical Terms / Chapter-4 / Engineering Specifications / B-Electrical System

WAM ES08-ELECTRICAL VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE SYSTEM [EVDS]

Office: DUBAI Order: Document: MWA_PRO_07/WAM-04-ES08 rev: OCT/2014 sheet: 7 of: 17

Loss of 4-20mA signal shall result in operation at lowest speed.

17. PROTECTION AND ALARM EQUIPMENT

Protection system shall be numerical type.

Three Winding Transformers

Client: FEDERAL ELECTRICITY AND WATER AUTHORITY (FEWA)

Engineer WATER DIRECTORATE / ASSET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

Title: Technical Terms / Chapter-4 / Engineering Specifications / B-Electrical System

WAM ES08-ELECTRICAL VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE SYSTEM [EVDS]

Office: DUBAI Order: Document: MWA_PRO_07/WAM-04-ES08 rev: OCT/2014 sheet: 8 of: 17

Client: FEDERAL ELECTRICITY AND WATER AUTHORITY (FEWA)

Engineer WATER DIRECTORATE / ASSET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT

Title: Technical Terms / Chapter-4 / Engineering Specifications / B-Electrical System