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SS 535 : 2018

(ICS 29.160.40)

SINGAPORE STANDARD

Code of practice for installation, operation,


maintenance, performance and construction
requirements of mains failure standby
generating systems

Published by
SS 535 : 2018
(ICS 29.160.40)

SINGAPORE STANDARD
Code of practice for installation, operation,
maintenance, performance and construction
requirements of mains failure standby generating
systems

All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this Singapore Standard may
be reproduced or utilised in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including
photocopying and microfilming, without permission in writing from Enterprise Singapore.
Request for permission can be sent to: standards@enterprisesg.gov.sg.

ISBN 978-981-48-3505-3
SS 535 : 2018

This Singapore Standard was approved on 16 July 2018 by the Electrical and Electronic Standards
Committee under the purview of the Singapore Standards Council.

First published, 1985


First revision, 1996
Second revision, 2007
Third revision, 2018

The Electrical and Electronic Standards Committee appointed by the Standards Council consists of
the following members:

Name Capacity

Chairman : Er. Peter Leong Weng Kwai Individual Capacity


Deputy
Chairman : Mr Andrew Chow Individual Capacity
Dr Kang Cheng Guan Energy Market Authority
Advisor : Mr Renny Yeo Ah Kiang Individual Capacity
Secretary : Mr Jason Low Enterprise Singapore
Members : Dr Ashwin Khambadkone National University of Singapore
Dr Chua Sze Wey Agency for Science, Technology and Research
Mr Michael Goh Chye Soon Singapore Electrical Contractors and Licensed
Electrical Workers Association
Assoc Prof Gooi Hoay Beng Nanyang Technological University
Er. Hashim Bin Mansoor Building and Construction Authority
Mr Koh Liang Hock SP Group
Er. Kwang Cheok Sen Housing & Development Board
Er. Lim Say Leong Individual Capacity
Er. Ling Shiang Yun Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore
Er. Kenneth Liu Individual Capacity
Mr Ng Soon Lee TUV SUD PSB Pte Ltd
Mr Sim Wee Meng Land Transport Authority
Mr Tan Beng Koon Singapore Manufacturing Federation
SAC Christopher Tan Eng Kiong Singapore Civil Defence Force
Er. Tan Hak Khoon Individual Capacity
Er. Joseph Toh Siaw Hui The Institution of Engineers, Singapore
Mr Justin Wu National Environment Agency
Mr Andrew Yap Enterprise Singapore
Mr Nelson Yeap Singapore Electrical Trades Association

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The Technical Committee on Buildings Facilities and Services appointed by the Electrical and
Electronic Standards Committee and responsible for the preparation of this standard consists of
representatives from the following organisations:

Name Capacity

Chairman : Er. Kenneth Liu Individual Capacity


Deputy
Chairman : Er. Hashim Bin Mansoor Building and Construction Authority
Secretary : Mr Allan Koh Enterprise Singapore
Members : Mr Cai Lin Fan Land Transport Authority
Mr Chua Kian Chong Energy Market Authority
Mr David Goh King Siang Singapore Manufacturing Federation
Er. Ken Jung Gee Keong Singapore Electrical Contractors and Licensed
(till 15 August 2018) Electrical Workers Association
Mr K Seshadri Individual Capacity
Er. Adeline Koh Association of Consulting Engineers Singapore
Mr Benedict Koh Yong Pheng Fire Safety Managers’ Association(Singapore)
Mr Ng Eng Sin JTC Corporation
Mr Pang Tong Teck Singapore Civil Defence Force
Dr Pritam Das National University of Singapore
Mr Sim Kooi Chuan Singapore Institute of Architects
A/Prof So Ping Lam Nanyang Technological University
Er. Tan Kok Koon Housing & Development Board
Dr Zhou Yi The Institution of Engineers, Singapore

The Working Group on Mains Failure Standby Generating Systems, appointed by the Technical
Committee to assist in the preparation of this standard, comprises the following experts who contribute
in their individual capacity:

Convenor : Mr Sim Wee Meng


Secretary : Ms Aruna Charukesi Palaninathan
Members : A/Prof Aung Myat
Mr Mardian Junus
Mr Rick Kok
A/Prof So Ping Lam
Mr Lau Huan Yeong
Mr Jim Leong
Er. Lim Ah Hee
Mr Ng Kok Lam
A/Prof Jimmy Peng Chih-Hsien
Mr See Wee Bin
Er. Tan Hong Hin
Mr Tan Ping Hao
Er. Melvyn Thong Tuck Loong
Dr Zhu Taixiu

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The organisations in which the experts of the Working Group are involved are:

Building and Construction Authority


Chong Lee Leong Seng Co. Ltd
Housing & Development Board
Land Transport Authority
Mecc Alte (F.E.) Pte Ltd
Nanyang Technological University
National University of Singapore
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Singapore Civil Defence Force
Singapore Electrical Contractors and Licensed Workers Association
Singapore Institute of Technology
Singapore Polytechnic
SP Group

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Contents
Page

Foreword 6

1 Scope and purpose 7


2 Normative references 7
3 Definitions 8
4 Exchange of information 10
5 Generator room 11
6 Engine 13
7 Coupling 14
8 Alternator 14
9 Control panel 16
10 Control and protection 18
11 Load characteristics and applications 20
12 Installation 20
13 Commissioning 24
14 Instruction manuals 25
15 Maintenance 27
16 Safety 28

Annexes
A Rating for diesel generating sets 31
B Maintenance schedule 37
C Parallel operation 40
D Maintenance procedure 45

Tables
C.1 Examples of active power sharing 42
C.2 Examples of reactive power sharing 43

Figures
1 Label for earth terminals 17
A.1 Illustration of COP 32
A.2 Illustration of PRP 33
A.3 Illustration of LTP 34
A.4 Illustration of ESP 35
C.1 Example of power sharing in parallel running operation when power limit is 100% load 40
C.2 Example of power sharing in parallel running operation when power limit is not
100% load 41

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Foreword

This Singapore Standard was prepared by the Working Group on Mains Failure Standby Generating
Systems appointed by the Technical Committee on Buildings Facilities and Services under the
direction of the Electrical and Electronic Standards Committee.

It is a revision of SS 535 : 2007. In this revision, emphasis on the earthing arrangement of the standby
generating set is included. The power rating definitions in Annex A is based on that given in ISO 8528
– "Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets." The standby
generating set maintenance schedule as a guide is in Annex B.

Acknowledgement is made to the International Organization for Standardization for their kind
permission to reproduce materials from the following ISO standards:

 ISO 8528-1:2018, “Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current


generating sets – Part 1: Application, rating and performance”

 ISO 8528-5:2018, “Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current


generating sets – Part 5: Generating sets”.

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this Singapore Standard may be the
subject of patent rights. Enterprise Singapore shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all of
such patent rights.

NOTE

1. Singapore Standards (SSs) and Technical References (TRs) are reviewed periodically to keep abreast of technical
changes, technological developments and industry practices. The changes are documented through the issue of either
amendments or revisions.

2. An SS or TR is voluntary in nature except when it is made mandatory by a regulatory authority. It can also be cited in
contracts making its application a business necessity. Users are advised to assess and determine whether the SS or TR
is suitable for their intended use or purpose. If required, they should refer to the relevant professionals or experts for
advice on the use of the document. Enterprise Singapore shall not be liable for any damages whether directly or indirectly
suffered by anyone or any organisation as a result of the use of any SS or TR.

3. Compliance with a SS or TR does not exempt users from any legal obligations.

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Code of practice for installation, operation, maintenance,


performance and construction requirements of mains failure
standby generating systems

1 Scope and purpose


This Code applies to the performance and construction requirements, installation, operation, testing,
inspection and maintenance of mains failure standby generating systems for buildings and where
applicable to mobile generating systems. It does not apply to installations for marine/offshore or base
load use. Installations are designed to conform to the requirements of the relevant authorities in
Singapore.

The purpose of this Code is to establish uniformity in engineering practices for mains failure standby
generating systems in Singapore. The recommendations of this Code are intended to ensure safety to life
and property. Installation and maintenance of mains failure standby generating systems require close
coordination among users, architects, engineers, manufacturers and contractors. This Code covers the
essential information that should be exchanged among parties from the planning stage to installation,
including subsequent maintenance.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this standard. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.

BS 159 : 1992 Specification for high-voltage busbars and busbar connections


BS 476 Fire tests on buildings materials and structures
Part 7 : 1997 Method for the classification of the surface spread of flame
tests for materials
BS 2869 Fuel oils for non-marine use
Part 2 : 1998 Specification for fuel oils for agricultural and industrial
engines and burners (classes A2, C1, C2, D, E, F, G and H)
BS 5000 Rotating electrical machines on particular types or for particular applications
Part 3 : 2006 Generators to be driven by reciprocating internal
combustion engines. Requirements for resistance to vibration
BS 61936 Part 1 : 2010 Code of practice for design of high-voltage open-terminal
stations
BS EN 590 : 2013 Specification for automotive diesel fuel
IEC 60034 Rotating electrical machines
Part 1 : 2017 Rating and performance
IEC 61439 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies
Part 1 : 2011 Type-tested and partially type-tested assemblies
Part 6 : 2011 Particular requirements for busbar trunking systems
(busways)

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IEC 60947 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear


Part 4 : 2002 Contactors and motor-starters
Section 1 : Electromechanical contactors and motor-starters
Amd 1 : 2012
IEC 62271-200 A.C metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1
kV and up to and including 52 kV
ISO 1996 Acoustics-Description and measurement of environmental noise
Part 1 : 2003 Basic quantities and procedures
Part 2 : 2007 Acquisition of data to land use
ISO 3046 Reciprocating internal combustion engines – Performance
Part 1 : 2002 Standard reference conditions, declarations of power, fuel
and lubricating oil consumptions, and tests methods
ISO 3744 : 2010 Acoustics - Measurement of airborne noise emitted by construction
equipment intended for outdoor use - Method for determining compliance
with noise limits
ISO 8528 Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current
generating sets
Part 1 : 2005 Application, ratings and performance
Part 2 : 2005 Engines
Part 3 : 2005 Alternating current alternators for generating sets
Part 4 : 2005 Controlgear and switchgear
Part 13 : 2016 Safety
SS 551 : 2009 Code of practice for earthing
SS 593 : 2013 Code of practice for pollution control
SS 638 : 2018 Code of practice for electrical installations

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