26 32 13 Engine Generators M7
26 32 13 Engine Generators M7
26 32 13 Engine Generators M7
SECTION 26 32 13
ENGINE GENERATORS
Issue Codes
A Review / Approval D Material Purchase G Proposal
B Design E Bids H Contract
C Material Take Off F Construction J Permit
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Standby Rating: Power output rating equal to the power the generator set delivers
continuously under normally varying load factors for the duration of a power outage.
The standby rating to represent the power output which is in addition to the power
delivered to any generator auxiliary loads such as radiator fans and battery charging
alternators, which are integral to the engine-generator assembly.
B. Operational Bandwidth: The total variation from the lowest to the highest value of a
parameter over the range of conditions indicated, expressed as a percentage of the
nominal value of the parameter.
C. Power Output Rating: Gross electrical power output of diesel engine generator set minus
total power requirements of cooling fans, pumps and other accessories.
D. Steady-State Voltage Modulation: The uniform cyclical variation of voltage within the
operational bandwidth, expressed in hertz.
1.3 REFERENCES
A. Related Sections:
1. Section 26 05 01 – Electrical OFCI General Requirements
2. Section 26 24 13 – Switchboards
B. Equipment, material, work and testing supplied in accordance with the latest edition and
amendments of applicable standards, codes, laws and regulations listed below:
1. UL 2200 for low-voltage generators
2. EGSA
D. Comply with NFPA 110 requirements for a Level 2 standby power supply system.
1.5 SUBMITTALS
A. Bid Submittals: Refer to Section 26 05 01, "Electrical OFCI General Requirements” for
requirements.
B. Action Submittals:
1. Pricing and Schedule: Coordinate with the Owner’s designated Procurement
Manager for required documentation, cost breakdown, proposal format, and
method of delivery for bid.
2. Complete proposal including, but not limited to, the following:
a. Identify brand new equipment that shall be crated from factory.
b. Identify date of manufacture and manufacturer’s certification.
c. Product Data: For each component provide technical data on features,
components, ratings, and performance.
1) Make and model of diesel generator and components.
2) Catalog sheets indicating features, specifications, noise level,
application data, cooling, controllers, and accessories.
d. Shop Drawings: Show details of fabrication, piping, wiring, and
installation of field-installed portions of system.
1) Include general arrangement drawings showing locations of
auxiliary components in relation to diesel generator and duct,
piping, and wiring connections between generator set and
auxiliary equipment. Show connections, mounting, and support
provisions and access and workspace requirements.
7) Rigging diagrams.
8) Manufacturer specification sheets for all provided components.
9) Enclosure weight, for shipping and installation.
10) Load center schematic wiring diagrams, load calculations, and
circuit directories.
11) Battery DC schematic wiring diagrams and capacity calculations.
12) Switchboard layout and circuit breaker data.
3. Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) interface:
a. Refer to Section 26 05 01, “Electrical OFCI General Requirements” for
power monitoring interface submittal requirements. This equipment
requires EPMS interface
4. Adjustment for Site Ambient and Elevation: The kW rating of the generator shall
be based on the specified site location. Where applicable, provide criteria used to
adjust ANSI standard ratings to meet specified site operating ambient conditions.
5. Certified Test Reports of Components and Accessories: For devices that are
equivalent, but not identical, to those tested on prototype unit.
6. Certified Summary of Performance Tests: Demonstrate compliance with
specified requirement to meet critical performance criteria.
7. Factory Test Reports: For units to be shipped for this Project showing evidence
of compliance with specified requirements.
8. Exhaust Emissions Test Report: To show compliance with applicable regulations
including the EPA Tier level the generator complies with.
9. Sound analysis calculations and data. Provide details of sound level at different
octave bands as well as weighted totals. Break out noise data from intake,
discharge, wall panels, and exhaust to allow complete site evaluation of noise
impact.
10. Certification of Torsional Vibration Compatibility.
11. Operations and maintenance data for system and components to include in the
maintenance manuals specified in Section 26 05 01. Include the following:
a. List of special tools recommended to store at the site for ready access.
b. Detailed operating instructions for both normal and abnormal conditions.
C. Closeout Submittals:
1. Refer to Section 26 05 01, "Electrical OFCI General Requirements” for
requirements.
2. Field Test and Observation Reports: Indicate and interpret test results for
compliance with performance requirements.
A. Refer to Section 26 05 01, "Electrical OFCI General Requirements" for site conditions
applicable to OFCI equipment
B. Factory Testing: Prior to shipment, all equipment furnished under this specification shall
be factory tested to demonstrate conformance with this specification.
1. The Owner and/or Owner’s representative shall reserve the right to attend and
witness the factory tests. If equipment does not pass successfully and a second
factory visit is required, the Vendor shall pay travel expenses for Owner and/or
Owner’s representative to make additional factory visit(s).
2. Provide a minimum of 30 days advance notice of the scheduled factory tests.
3. Submit to the A/E for approval a detailed step by step procedure of the proposed
factory tests a minimum of 3 weeks in advance of the scheduled factory tests.
4. Supply all equipment, metering, devices, and apparatus required to test the
equipment. Provide a Fluke 1750 disturbance analyzer, or Owner-approved
equivalent, with a waveform analyzer and strip chart recorder to be used to
record sub-cycle voltage and frequency transients.
5. All meters used during factory testing shall be calibrated prior to performing the
tests.
6. Meter Accuracy Test: Verify voltage and current accuracy at the following load
levels: 0 percent, 25 percent, 50 percent, 75 percent and 100 percent of full load.
7. All equipment shall be ready for operation prior to start of the factory tests with
sufficient pre-testing completed prior to ensure no major equipment issues are
present.
8. The factory tests to be performed to demonstrate the capability of each diesel
engine-generator set to accept and continuously carry rated full load at rated
voltage, frequency and 0.95 leading to 0.95 lagging power factor. Operation of
all safety shutdowns, alarms and pre-alarms shall be validated during the test.
9. Factory Tests to be Performed at the Engine Generator Factory: Perform
manufacturers’ standard test procedures prior to shipment to the enclosure
manufacturers’ facility for assembly within the enclosure.
10. Factory Tests to be Performed at the Enclosure Manufacturer’s Facility: Tests
shall be completed after each engine generator is fully assembled within the
enclosure:
a. Provide testing of all equipment manufactured and fully assembled in the
enclosure specifically for this project. Tests shall include exhaust
silencers, radiators, heat exchangers, temperature regulators, voltage
regulator, and accessories required for operation of the diesel generator.
Provide temporary mounting connections and transfer pumps and other
components as is required.
b. The factory test to be performed using Renewable Diesel Fuels (RD99),
Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils (HVO100), Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils
(HVO50), or #2 Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel.
c. Step Load Test: Verify step load performance for the following step
loads using a 0.95 power factor load and verify against the ISO8528
Class G3 performance requirements for voltage and frequency deviation
compliance.
1) 0% to 25% to 0%
2) 0% to 50% to 100% to 50% to 0%
3) 0% to 33% to 66% to 100% to 0% to 66% to 33 % to 0%
d. Four-Hour Engine Generator Run Test: Conduct a four-hour, full-load
test at 0.95 lagging power factor using a reactive load bank. During the
full load tests, readings to be recorded for the parameters listed below.
The readings to be made at 15-minute intervals, starting at the beginning
of the test, and including the values at the end of the cool-down period.
At the end of the test an oil sample to be taken and sent out to
independent lab for analysis. A report shall be provided to the Owner
with results of that analysis with the rest of the test data.
1) Ambient temperature, barometric pressure, and humidity.
2) Generator three phase kilowatt load.
3) Generator three phase kVA load.
4) Generator currents in all three phases.
5) Generator voltage across all three phases.
6) Generator frequency.
7) Engine coolant temperature.
8) Engine lube oil pressure.
9) Engine lube oil temperature.
10) Engine fuel consumption.
11) Exhaust gas temperature/each cylinder.
12) Bearing temperatures from each RTD.
e. Stator windings temperatures from each RTD. Conduct test on the First-
of-Kind fully assembled generator that demonstrates the highest ambient
temperature condition at the project site to validate the design. This shall
be a four-hour full load test at 0.95 lagging power factor.
f. Measure harmonic content of output voltage under 25 percent and 100
percent of rated linear load. Verify that harmonic content is within
specified limits.
g. Generator rotor winding and stator winding temperature prior to the test
and at the completion of the test to be determined by the resistance
method and recorded.
h. Sound Pressure Test: Record the weighted dBA sound pressure levels at
the rated distance in all four directions under 0-25-50-75-100 percent
load. Perform test on one typical fully assembled unit of each type/rating
per project site or geographic area.
i. Water Infiltration Test: While the generator is operating at full load,
spray directional water at all louvers, openings, and roof to verify
minimal water infiltration into the enclosure.
j. Radiator Back-Pressure Test: To verify designed ventilation and
combustion air performance, air velocity, radiator fan, and intake and
discharge louvers.
k. Exhaust System Back-Pressure Test: Use a manometer with a scale
exceeding 40 inches of water. Connect to exhaust line close to engine
exhaust manifold. Verify that back pressure at full-rated load is within
manufacturer's written allowable limits for the diesel engine.
l. Make vibration measurements at five locations.
m. Battery Redundancy Test: Disconnect each set of starting batteries to
confirm that each set of starting batteries can start the engine generator.
n. Perform a thirty-minute 0.95 leading power factor test at full load.
Provide resistive and capacitive load banks. The Testing Report to be
submitted to the A/E and Owner in hard copy and soft copy.
11. If the equipment fails to meet Specification requirements during any of the
factory tests, the Vendor shall correct the cause of the failure and repeat the tests
to the satisfaction of the Owner prior to shipment.
12. Certified Factory Test Reports: Record and keep detailed records of all factory
testing procedures and results. Provide six certified hard copies and electronic
PDF of the factory test results to the Owner and A/E.
13. EPMS Coordination: Coordinate with the provider of the Electrical Power
Monitoring System (EPMS) to configure and verify interoperability of the EPMS
software with devices to be monitored. Work is to be performed at the equipment
manufacturing facility prior to shipment or factory witness testing (if applicable).
a. EPMS vendor shall have one days after manufacturing of the equipment
is substantially complete, and before witness testing or equipment
breakdown for shipping to configure meters and establish
communications with any devices being monitored.
b. Equipment manufacturer shall provide Modbus register maps for all
EPMS-monitored devices to the EPMS vendor three days prior to that
time.
c. Equipment manufacturer shall provide temporary control power to the
EPMS-monitored devices to allow for configuration and communication.
d. Coordinate with EPMS vendor personnel to configure and verify
communications to all devices monitored by the EPMS. This can include,
but is not limited to:
1) Power meters
2) Protective relays
3) Trip units
4) PLCs
5) Miscellaneous controllers
e. EPMS vendor shall have one half day to demonstrate proper
communications between the EPMS software and monitored devices
during factory witness testing (if applicable).
A. Deliver fully packaged diesel engine generators to their final locations in protective
wrappings, containers, and other protection that will exclude dirt and moisture and
prevent damage from construction operations. Ship via direct dedicated carrier on an air
ride truck to job site.
1. Ship to site only after generator has been completely installed within enclosure
and has satisfied all factory acceptance/witness testing required in this
Specification.
B. Refer to Section 26 05 01, "Electrical OFCI General Requirements" for delivery, storage,
and handling requirements.
1.9 WARRANTY
A. Provide extra materials described below that match products installed, are packaged with
protective covering for storage, and are identified with labels describing contents.
C. Spare Parts: Include the minimum list of spare parts, in addition to the list above,
recommended by diesel engine generator manufacturer for two years’ standby operation.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
B. The manufacturer shall have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the fabrication and
servicing of diesel-generators of equivalent size and rating as specified.
A. UL2200 listed.
B. Refer to the OFCI electrical drawings for electrical ratings, maximum physical
dimensions, and quantities of engine-generators required for the project.
F. Rigging Diagram: Permanently attached to skid. Identify location and lifting capacity of
each lifting attachment and location of center of gravity.
G. Performance Characteristics:
1. The diesel engine-generators shall be oversized if required to meet the specified
performance requirements.
2. Generator Nameplate: For oversized engine-generators, show ratings required by
the contract documents that are consistent with engine capacity rather than
component oversize ratings.
3. Power factor: 0.95 leading to 0.95 lagging.
4. Steady-State Voltage regulation: Less than plus or minus 0.50 percent.
5. Steady-State Frequency regulation: Less than plus or minus 0.25 Hertz of rated
frequency from no load to full load.
6. Transient Frequency and Voltage performance shall comply with ISO 8528-5,
Level G3 performance class.
I. Sustained Short-Circuit Current: For a 3-phase, bolted short circuit at the system output
terminals, the system will supply a minimum of 300 percent of rated full-load current for
not less than 10 seconds and then clear the fault automatically, without damage to
winding insulation or any other generator system component.
K. Starting Time: The unit to be capable of reaching full rated voltage and frequency and
accepting full rated load in one step within 10 seconds after receiving a start signal, under
the project site conditions.
L. Transient Over-Speed Response: During recovery from transients caused by step load
increases or step load decreases, or resulting from 100 percent load rejection, the speed of
the diesel generator will not reach the over speed shutdown set point.
2.3 ENGINE
A. General:
1. Low emissions, cast iron, V-16 or 20 cylinder, four stroke design.
2. Turbocharged and aftercooled.
3. Replaceable cylinder liners to be wetted.
4. Non-fouling fuel injectors, dual fuel filter, fuel priming pump and fuel pressure
gauge.
5. Provide crankcase pressure fitting and overpressure switch with wide range
adjustable alarm threshold.
6. Engine is to be constructed with a crankcase ventilation system that is vented
back to the intake air system.
C. Cooling System:
1. Skid mounted, engine driven radiator suitable for specified maximum and
minimum site ambient temperatures.
2. Radiator fan suitable for minimum of 3/4-inch H2O external static pressure.
3. Diesel engine and after cooler to be liquid cooled and include engine driven
pumps for primary loop coolant circulation.
4. After cooler exchanger to be supported by and piped to split core radiator.
5. Engine coolant temperature to be thermostatically controlled to maintain the
optimum engine temperature during operation.
6. Cooling system to be suitable for operation with a coolant solution of 50 percent
inhibited ethylene glycol and 50 percent water provided with the diesel engine.
7. Primary engine coolant loop shall be equipped with a sensing device to sense
when coolant level is below manufacturer’s recommended level for proper
cooling of the engine. The sensing system shall be connected to the engine
control panel and shall have a red indicator light to indicate when primary
cooling loop is below manufacturer’s recommended level.
8. Provide site glasses, visible from the generator end of the skid, to monitor
coolant level for engine and after cooler.
D. Fuel System:
1. Fuel: No. 2 ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel, RD99, HVO50, and HVO100.
2. Engine-driven main fuel transfer pump.
3. Lift pump:
a. As required for application and site conditions.
b. 120VAC, 1-phase powered lift pump.
c. Supervised starter and control for EPMS point
4. Heavy duty, high capacity fuel pre-filter/water separators as manufactured by
Racor, or approved equal.
H. Exhaust System:
1. Exhaust silencers rated for continuous service.
I. Governor:
1. As required to maintain engine speed within the performance requirements
specified herein from no load to full rated load.
2. Automatic isochronous frequency regulation.
3. Include required backup protection and safety devices to prevent engine
overspeed.
2.4 GENERATOR
E. Sub-transient direct axis (X”D): 12 percent maximum, but not less than 9.5 percent at the
anticipated load power factor of 0.95 lagging and selected voltage.
G. Insulation: Class H
J. Main Rotor:
1. The rotor windings to be braced to withstand the forces resulting from operation
at 125 percent overspeed and dynamically balanced.
K. Temperature Sensing:
1. Provide six 100 ohm platinum resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), two per
phase, embedding within the stator windings to monitor and alarm for high
temperature.
2. Wire RTDs to an analog RTD input module connected to the generator controller
for remote monitoring.
L. Ventilation:
1. The generator to be self-ventilated and to have a one piece, cast aluminum alloy,
single directional internal fan for high volume, low noise air delivery.
M. Space Heaters:
1. At each generator, provide space heaters rated 240 volt AC and de-rated by being
connected to remote 120V AC circuit. Heaters to only be energized when the
generator is de-energized by a generator auxiliary contact. Wire to terminal
housing and size to prevent condensation from forming.
A. Digital type, microprocessor based mounted in the control panel. Provide with Volts-per-
Hertz operation, loss of sensing, over/under excitation protection, short circuit current
limit, and zero droop regulation.
C. The voltage regulator to maintain the specified steady-state operational band with a non-
linear load having a THD of not more than 15 percent.
D. Reverse Power (Watt and VAR) Relay Activation Point – monitors generator output
power and initiates a shutdown of the unit if a reverse power or reverse VAR condition
exceeding 0.95 leading pf is detected.
G. Regulator temperature drift: Less than 0.5 percent for any 40 degrees C change over the
operating temperature range.
K. Regulator filtering: Telephone Influence Factor (TIF) less than 50 Complies with MIL
STD 461B Part 9, EN 50081-2, and EN 50082-2.
L. Fine voltage adjustment range: Minus 10 to plus 10 percent of regular sensing voltage.
P. Harmonic tolerance: To maintain precise control of the generator output with up to 20%
harmonic distortion in the generator output voltage.
R. Over excitation protection: Shuts off generator output when excitation current exceeds
normal operating currents for 15 seconds or instantaneous shutoff if output is shorted.
T. Vibration: Withstands 4.5 g’s at frequencies between 18 and 2,000 Hz in three mutually
perpendicular planes.
A. Redundant 24-Volt DC oversized, heavy duty sealed lead-acid storage battery sets.
B. Each battery set shall have sufficient capacity for cyclic cranking of the engine and
minimum 120 seconds total cranking time without recharging.
C. Inter-cell and inter-tier connections, cable connections with lugs and clear plastic covers
for each battery set.
E. Battery Racks:
1. Two battery racks suitable for floor mounting adjacent to the skid. Battery racks
to be coated or painted to resist acid and alkali corrosion. Each battery rack to be
suitable for specified seismic requirement.
2. IEEE 1187 recommended minimum clearance above the battery posts for rack
installation.
G. Battery disconnect switch on each battery set to isolate batteries and chargers from the
engine-generator start circuit and controls. Disconnect switches shall have auxiliary
contacts wired to the generator controller or EPMS for open/closed indication.
H. Battery Chargers:
1. Two fully automatic, wall mounted, temperature compensated, output current
limited battery chargers per engine generator. One charger provided for each
battery set.
2. Automatically reduce the charge rate to a continuous trickle charge once the
batteries are brought up to full charge.
3. Field selectable AC input voltage: 120V or 208V.
4. Adjustable charger float and equalize voltages to match battery voltage. 8 hours,
charger shall automatically recharge battery from the charge level resulting from
120 seconds total cranking time discharge, in addition to supplying the
continuous load imposed by generator controls, switchgear controls, indication
and alarm circuits.
5. Charger to have AC input circuit breaker, DC line circuit breaker, DC ammeter,
DC voltmeter, adjustment for floating charge rate, adjustment for equalizing
charge rate, automatic equalizer, manually set equalizing charge time, AC failure
alarm relay, DC ground detection alarm relay, DC low or high voltage alarm
relay and summary alarm relay.
6. Dry Form C contact for remote communication of “summary alarm” to be wired
to Gen controller or EPMS.
7. Digital type metering with 2 percent accuracy.
8. Control panel with backlit, full-text LCD display.
9. Manufacturer: SENS EnerGenius IQ, or approved equal.
B. Enclosure:
1. Dead front type.
2. UL 508 listed.
3. Suitable environmental protection for internal devices housed within the
enclosure.
4. Skid mounted with vibration isolators.
C. The engine starting control logic to provide electronic governor control, electric fuel
control, battery charger disconnect during cranking, common shutdown alarm
annunciation and opening combustion air louvers, starting fans, fuel cooler, etc. Control
to have the capability of Modbus (serial output) through Ethernet gateway. Ethernet
Gateway shall be a fiber optic interface to support 50.0 micron multimode OM4 fiber
with LC connector-type or other standard SC, ST or FC connector type with use of a LC-
SC, LC-ST, or LC-FC adapting patch cord. Size and type of fiber media to be
coordinated with EPMS vendor.
E. Engine Start/Stop:
1. Engine control logic to initiate operation of the engine upon receipt of a signal
from an external contact (located in customer ATS/switchboard), which closes
for engine run and opens for engine stop.
2. Upon start of the engine, the engine control logic automatically disconnects the
starting motor and prevents its reconnection until the engine has come to a
complete rest.
H. Control logic shall have provision for remote emergency stop switches and the engine
shall be equipped with the following protective devices which, when operated, to cause
the engine to shut down automatically. Modbus/Ethernet communication is acceptable
for all but the engine start/stop, and E-stop which shall be hardwired. Provide fault light
on remote controls. Alarm point thresholds to be adjustable over a broad range. Vendor
to specify range and factory set point on submittals. Shutdowns for engine faults or
emergency stop shall also trip open the output circuit breaker in the generator output
switchboard.
1. Engine over speed
2. Jacket water high temperature
3. Lube oil low pressure
4. Over crank
5. Crankcase high pressure
6. Emergency stop push-button
7. Lube oil high temperature
8. Over/under frequency and voltage
9. Short circuit
10. Blown fuse alarms – number of alarms as required
J. All wiring for remote engine control, indication, alarm and monitoring to be connected to
terminal blocks in the engine generator control cabinet. The terminal block wiring for
remote engine control, indication, alarm and monitoring to be suitable for connection to
the switchgear PLC, emergency stop switches, etc.
M. Provide copper ground bar with the NEMA drilling two-hole copper compression lugs
inside the control panel.
N. Factory installed power and control wiring between the engine generator and the control
panel.
O. Report data to Generator Control Panel and to Electrical Power Monitoring System
(EPMS) through Ethernet Gateway per specification section 26_09_13, appendix 1,
EPMS Points List (Gen Ctrl tab).
C. Tank construction shall meet UL 2085 and NFPA 30 requirements, as well as any state
and/or local AHJ requirements.
1. A fuel fill port with 3 inch pipe connect and spill catchment shall be integrated
into the generator enclosure with access from the outside. A Cobra RFM 0800-3-
9095E (or equal) fill station shall be mounted to the Generator Enclosure and
piped to the fuel tank.
a. Fill line must be capable of providing 300 GPM of flow. Provide
additional atmospheric vent next to fill line to prevent back pressure
while filling.
b. Provide anti-siphon bleed in fill dip tube.
c. The location of the fuel fill shall be on side closer to the roadway access
as indicated. Fill cap must be accessible from the exterior of the
enclosure or near one of the access doors.
2. Provide additional atmospheric vent next to fill line and provide anti-siphon
bleed in fill dip tube per requirements by fuel supply manufacturer. Provide two
2-inch thread-o-lets on each end of the fuel tank and the interstitial space.
3. Mount fuel strainer to fuel inlet of tank.
4. Provide low fuel level contacts (minimum of two) for remote annunciation.
5. Provide high fuel level alarm contacts (minimum of two) for remote
annunciation.
6. Provide flanged fittings for fuel polishing.
7. Provide flanged fittings for addition of fuel emersion heaters.
8. Provide insulated fuel storage tank where required due to site conditions to
maintain recommended fuel temperatures.
9. Provide the generator fuel fill inlet located within the height range: 48 inches
(minimum height) and 68.5 inches (maximum height).
3. Provide system for each generator. Minimum pump size to provide eight-hour
filtration rates to cycle 25 percent to 33 percent of tank capacity on a weekly
basis.
4. Filtration Skid: NEMA 4, UL listed and labeled, factory packaged and tested pre-
engineered, pre-wired and pre-plumbed, simplex skid mounted, positive
displacement or centrifugal pump, with pump control cabinet and with integrated
base assembly containment basin.
5. Provide fuel polishing/filtration system with the following:
a. 120VAC, 1-phase or 480VAC, 3-phase, single point power connection.
b. PLC/ Microprocessor-based control with graphic touch screen display
with automatic cycling and Modbus communications with EPMS.
c. Alarms and safety shutdowns built-in.
d. Pump “Hand-Off-Auto” switch.
e. Control power “On Off” switch with power on light.
f. Leak detection switch in basin area.
g. Pump: Positive displacement gear pump, cast-iron construction with
mechanical shaft seal and integral pressure-relief valve. High-vacuum,
prime-maintenance and lift performance.
h. Motor: AC direct-drive motor, TEFC construction, 1800 RPM,
continuous duty performance, voltage per requirement above. HP as
required for 50 PSI output at GPH specified.
i. Simplex strainer, cast iron with 100 mesh basket.
j. Primary filter, disposable micro-glass media, 10 micron, spin-on type.
Equipped with pressure differential sensors and gauge.
k. Coalescing Stage for water removal, Water coalescer and separator:
semi-permanent, canister type construction. Equipped with pressure
differential sensors and gauge, 5 PPM.
l. Final filter (polisher), disposable media, 2-micron, canister type
construction. Equipped with pressure differential sensors and gauge.
m. Differential pressure Switches and Gauges around filter elements.
n. Fully enclosed cabinet, skid assembly.
o. Valves: Bronze ball on inlet and outlet, check valve on pump outlet.
p. Injection tank and pump for automatic or manual injection of fuel
additives, 5 gallon.
q. Water holding tank, 10 gallon with float switch, integration to controller,
vent, drain hand pump, shutoff valves. Manual drain of separator
canister.
A. The generator terminal housing to permit connections to enter through the bottom or top.
Provide minimum NEC-required space for making terminations on the main leads. The
copper bus bar to be suitable for NEMA two-hole long barrel compression lugs.
B. The cable connection from generator to breaker shall be arranged to facilitate generator
rebuild or removal.
C. Instrument Transformers
1. Provide direct voltage sensing without the use of Voltage Transformers (VT’s)
where supported. Where necessary, provide (3) VT’s in a wye or delta
configuration. A two-VT open delta configuration is not acceptable. Secondary
voltage shall be 120/208V 4-wire or 208V 3-wire. Minimum accuracy class 0.3
at burdens of W, X and Y.
2. Provide sets of current transformers (CT’s) and potential transformers (PT’s) as
required. Connect PTs and CTs in the generator main lead terminal housing.
Each CT burden and accuracy to be as required. Current transformer leads to
have short-circuiting type terminal blocks. Terminals to be pan head screw-type
for ring terminators. Provide CT’s and components required for load sharing and
proper operation of diesel engine generators.
D. Provide arc flash rated infrared view ports to allow safe IR scanning of feeder termination
points as well other power conduction points that can be viewed externally and are likely
to develop loose connections over time. Make and model of the view port to be
coordinated prior to order.
A. Refer to Section 26 05 01, "Electrical OFCI General Requirements" for surge protection
requirements.
A. Secondary control wiring shall be No. 14 AWG, extra flexible, stranded, copper control
wire, Type SIS, rated 600 volts, except for specific circuits for which a larger or smaller
wire size is required. Provide compression, ring type terminals on current transformer
wire ends. Permanently mark control wiring at each end.
B. Secondary control wires shall be armored or enclosed in grounded metal troughs where
they pass through primary compartments.
C. Wire spare contacts and terminals out to accessible terminal blocks in the auxiliary
compartment.
D. Provide binding head screw terminal blocks for secondary wire terminations. Provide a
minimum of ten percent spare terminal block connections, unless noted otherwise.
Provide one control circuit cut-off device in each circuit breaker housing.
F. Fill the cross sectional area of the control wire trough to no more than 40 percent.
Provide additional wire troughs as required to maintain this percentage fill.
G. Label control wiring at each terminal point, with designations keyed to wiring diagrams.
Identify each wire with permanent vinyl wire markers at every break (i.e. terminal strip,
relay, control device, etc.).
H. Identify control devices with laminated nameplates located in a readable location and
fastened with screws.
I. All devices/systems shall validate the authenticity, or digital signature, of any software or
firmware updates prior to the installation/loading of those files or packages.
2.13 GROUNDING
A. Weld two NEMA standard grounding pads at opposite ends/corners of each diesel engine
generator skid base. Extend ground wires from both ground pads to control panels,
cabinets, engine, generator, enclosures, surge protection, and other components inside the
enclosure.
A. Each generator shall be provided with an output circuit breaker mounted in a free-
standing, NEMA 250, Type 3R switchboard section meeting UL 891 requirements.
B. Provide 100 percent rated insulated case low voltage circuit breaker with adjustable
electronic trip unit on generator output. Generator output circuit breaker frame size shall
equal or exceed the generators amperage at the 0.95 lagging power factor rating of the
alternator.
C. The low voltage breakers that are 1200A or larger frame size shall be equipped with dual
trip unit settings and a key operated switch to place the breaker in low arc mode as part of
overall scheme to reduce the arc flash incident energy levels. When key is turned, the
second lower and faster set of trip settings shall be active. Positive indication of Low Arc
Mode shall be annunciated on the trip unit, via an external amber pilot light and to the
EPMS via dry status contact or Modbus.
D. The breaker shall include battery voltage-operated shunt trip, connected to automatically
open circuit breaker upon engine failure. Provide manual charging lever for backup to
electrical operator mounted on bracket near the generator.
E. Cam-lock type terminals shall be provided at the output side of the generator circuit
breaker for the connection of temporary load bank for testing. The sizing of the
conductors from the output breaker to this temporary load bank connection point along
with number of connections provided shall allow reactive load bank testing at the 0.95
lagging power factor rating of the generator.
F. Provide auxiliary contacts for remote indication of when the breaker is open or tripped
(bell alarm). Contractor will be responsible for wiring from the bell alarm on the
generator output breaker to the CP panel (LVS switchboard controls) located inside the
building.
7. Caterpillar
8. Owner-approved equivalent
E. Provide design for exterior lighting installed on the exterior walls or roof of the Enclosure
1. Lighting required at each door or panel on the exterior of the Enclosure.
2. Lighting required for equipment maintenance.
3. Emergency egress lighting shall meet code requirements.
4. Coordinate lighting fixture wattage and lighting beam shape with other local
fixtures.
5. Lighting fixtures shall be LED type.
F. Provide GREEN-YELLOW-RED light assembly for mounting above each generator set
and provide power and contact closures on generator set to turn lights ON/OFF. Green
indicates generator set in Auto-Standby mode and proper operation. Yellow indicates
pre-alarm condition and red indicates a shutdown condition. The light shall have
adequate intensity for visibility during daylight. Locate light at elevation above the top of
the enclosure at a location where it is visible from the main travel corridor(s).
H. Control Voltage Supply: 24VDC provided from engine start battery system. Provide
suitable voltage regulation to ensure control voltage does not drop below 20.4VDC
during engine cranking. This power supply shall be used for the following devices:
1. EPMS devices.
I. Provide a cable leak detection system that monitors various locations within the container
for rain water and adjacent to generators for fuel oil.
1. Upon detection of a fuel oil leak shutdown the associated generator and activate
alarm on EPMS system to notify the operator.
J. Radiator air to discharge vertically out of Generator Enclosure to reduce amount of air
short circuiting back to generator intake.
K. Snow/Rain Hoods: Provide air intake hoods and/or baffles to prevent/reduce the amount
of snow or rain from being drawn into the enclosure during operation.
M. Double-sided tape, tie wrap adhesive base support or any heat sensitive adhesives shall
not be used to mount any conductive materials inside electrical equipment. Provide
positive mechanical attachment using screws, rivets, or similar.
O. Vertical generator exhaust stacks are to be fitted with a stainless steel counter balanced
rain flapper on the top of the stack.
P. Emergency Power Off (EPO) push-button with weatherproof protective cover at the
outside of the generator enclosure to shut down the system in the event of emergency.
The location of EPO to be as required to satisfy the A/E and Owner.
Q. Provide adequately sized openings in the generator enclosure floor and outgoing
switchboard to accommodate quantity of underground conduits indicated on the
drawings.
R. Provide adequately sized openings in the generator enclosure wall, left side opposite of
switchboard, to accommodate the size of the cable bus for the outgoing electrical
connections. Provide space and clearances to allow cable bus and associated supports to
be routed from wall to main switchboard (MSB). Coordinate the location and size of the
opening and the route of the cable bus with A/E, drawings, and the electrical contractor.
enough to allow the doors to be opened to their full extent. Access platforms
shall have a minimum of 4’-0” clear aisle way.
2. At one end of the access platform, provide stairs to finished grade. At all open
sides provide guardrails of Round HSS hot dipped galvanized steel to meet all
applicable codes including by not limited to IBC, OSHA and all local
amendments.
3. Provide platform with feet for supporting and bolting the platform to the structure
of the belly tank.
4. Access platforms shall be constructed out of aluminum or hot-dip galvanized
steel. The walk area shall be open grating to allow for precipitation to fall
through.
5. Minimum design live load on platforms shall be 50 PSF.
T. Fabrication:
1. Shop fabricated, engineered metal enclosure system including structural framing,
metal wall and roof system for equipment configurations, sizes and functions.
2. Structural Framing System:
a. Steel frame base:
1) High-strength steel shapes, plates and fasteners.
2) Welded or bolted.
3) Attachment points to structural foundation per the structural
drawings.
b. Primary Framing:
1) Gravity framing of steel cross-members and columns.
2) Lateral force framing of rigid frames, braced frames or sheet
steel vertical and horizontal diaphragms.
3) Welded, bolted or screwed.
c. Secondary Framing:
1) Purlins, girts, clips, and other items detailed for roof and wall
enclosures.
2) High-strength hot-rolled or cold-formed steel members.
3) Welded, bolted or screwed.
d. Vendor may propose alternate framing system that meets the criteria of
the specification.
3. Wall System: Preformed metal panels, with sub-girt framing/anchorage
assembly, insulation, liner sheets, and accessory components.
4. Roof System: Preformed metal panels and flashing, with sub-girt
framing/anchorage assembly, insulation, liner sheets, drainage gutter, downspout,
splash block and accessory components.
V. Components:
1. Mechanical:
a. Exhaust fans for enclosure cooling: ventilation provided by exhaust fans
pulling in outside air through the enclosure and exhausted out.
1) Acceptable Manufacturers:
a) Cook.
b) Greenheck.
c) Owner-approved equivalent.
2) Provide exhaust fans as required to prevent temperatures from
exceeding the high 100 degree F and high high 106 degree F
temperature.
3) Supply voltage will be 480V 3-phase, 3-wire, 60Hz.
4) Exhaust fans sized to handle internal loads and external skin
loads. Fans selected to provide 100 percent redundancy with fan
1) Acceptable Manufacturers:
a) Selkirk Metalbestos PS / IPS.
b) Owner-approved equivalent.
2) General Description: factory-built engine exhaust system to be
installed in accordance with NFPA 37 and 211, UL listed, for
operation under positive pressure with stationary combustion
engines and gas turbines producing exhausted flue gas
temperatures not exceeding 1,400 degrees F under continuous
operation.
3) Double-wall exhaust piping with an outer jacket, separated by an
air gap or by fiber insulation from an inner gas-carrying pipe.
4) Provide piping, tees, elbows, increasers, offsets, manifolds,
thermal expansion and vibration joints, guides, supports,
thimbles, flange adapters, explosion relief valves, exit cones,
flip-tops, sealants, and other components required for the
complete installation of the system.
5) Provide flexible connectors as required to allow for exhaust duct
movement.
2. Sound Attenuation:
e. Power Monitoring:
1) Refer to Section 26 05 01, “Electrical OFCI General
Requirements” for power monitoring interface requirements.
This equipment requires EPMS interface.
f. Fire Detection and Alarm:
2.17 NAMEPLATES
C. To include but not be limited to circuit breaker trip unit test sets, DSLC handheld
programmers, meter setup software, protective relay configuration software, etc.
D. Provide appropriate quantities, not to exceed 1 per electrical room, plus one additional
unit.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
3.2 INSTALLATION
3.4 CLEANING
other debris; do not use compressed air to assist in cleaning. Repair exposed
surfaces to match original finish.
3.5 IDENTIFICATION
3.6 TRAINING
END OF SECTION