PLANT DC SYSTEM

OLI ULLAH KHAN

Electrical Engineer
OEG Bangladesh Private Limited
220 MW (GAS)/212 MW (HSD) Combine Cycle Power Plant
Borhanuddin , Bangladesh
INDEX

1.BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF DC
2.PLANT DC SYSTEM
3.SHARE YOR KNOWLEDGE
WHAT IS DC ?

 DC stands for Direct Current, although it is often referred to as “DC Current”. DC

current is defined as a unidirectional flow of electric charge. In DC current, the
electrons move from an area of negative charge to an area of positive charge
without changing direction.

 DC current can flow through conducting material like wire and also flow through the
semiconductors.

 The battery is the best example of a DC source. In a battery, the electrical energy
produced from the chemical energy stored in the battery. When a battery is
connected in a circuit, it provides a constant flow of charge from negative to the
positive terminal of the battery.

 A rectifier is used to convert alternating current to direct current. And the inverter
is used to convert direct current to alternating current
SYMBOL OF DC

 The DC current is a constant current. Therefore, the symbol of DC current is a

straight line. The symbol of DC and AC current is as shown in the figure
below.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AC & DC

Alternating Current (AC) Direct Current (DC)

When an alternating current flowing When a direct current flowing

The direction of flow of current through a circuit, it reverses its through the circuit, it will not change
direction. the direction.

The frequency of alternating current

decides how many times it reverses its The frequency of the direct current is
Frequency direction. If the frequency is 50 Hz, it always zero. Because it never
means the current changes direction 50 changes its direction.
times.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AC & DC

Alternating Current (AC) Direct Current (DC)

Electrons keep changes its direction Electrons move only in a forward

Movement of Electron
from forward to backward direction.

The magnitude of the instantaneous The magnitude is constant at each

Current magnitude
current is varying with time. instant of time for pure DC.

Power Factor It ranges between 0 and 1. It is always 1.

Impedance (Combination
Passive Parameter Resistance only.
of Reactance and Resistance).

In a power system, the conventional In a power system, most emerging

method to transmit power is the technology for transmission systems is
Transmission of electrical energy HVAC transmission system. The losses the HVDC Transmission system. The
are less but more than the HVDC losses are very less in the HVDC
transmission system. transmission system.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AC & DC

Alternating Current (AC) Direct Current (DC)

It can convert from DC supply with It can convert from AC supply with
Convert
the help of invertor. the help of a rectifier.
Source AC Generator DC Generator and battery
But it is more dangerous than AC for
Dangerous It is dangerous.
the same power rating.

Waveform

Most of the household, industrial and Cell phones, Electric

Application commercial equipment operate on Vehicle, Electroplating, Flashlight,
AC. etc.
USES OF DC

 DC power supply is the most reliable source of power supply for control,
protection, interlock and annunciation.
 DC supply used in many low voltage applications like charging mobile batteries. In
a domestic and commercial building, DC used for emergency lighting, security
camera, and TV, etc.
 To start the engine, lights and ignition system. The electric vehicle runs on the
battery (DC current).
 In communication and networking devices operate on the DC current.
 High voltage Power Transmission is possible with the HVDC Transmission line.
There are many advantages of HVDC Transmission system over conventional HVAC
Transmission system. An HVDC system is more efficient than an HVAC system, as it
does not experience power losses due to the corona effect or skin effect
 In a solar power plant, energy generated in the form of DC current.
 The AC power cannot be stored like DC. So, to store electrical energy, always DC
is used.
RECTIFICATION AC DC

 The AC-DC voltage conversion process is rectification. It is the step in which the
AC voltage is converted into the corresponding DC quantity.

 A rectifier is used to perform this process. It is an electronic circuit that consists

of diodes.

 Controlled and uncontrolled are the two major categories of rectifiers where
controlled rectifiers use SCRs or thyristors while an uncontrolled rectifier uses
diodes.

 Rectifiers can also be classified as half-wave rectifiers and full-wave rectifiers.

RECTIFICATION AC DC

A half-wave rectifier circuit utilizes a single diode. Half of the

AC input signal is converted by a half-wave rectifier circuit
into a pulsating DC output signal while the other half signal is
lost. There are two types of half-wave rectifiers

Positive Half-Wave Rectifier –

In this type of rectifier circuit, the positive half cycle of the

AC is converted into DC while the negative half is lost.

Negative Half-Wave Rectifier –

In this type of rectifier circuit, the negative half cycle of the

AC is converted into DC while the positive half is lost.

Three phase rectification is known as poly phase rectification

circuits and are similar to single phase rectifiers in that it has
three single phase rectifiers connected together .
RECTIFICATION AC DC

 A full-wave rectifier circuit consists of more than one

diode. Both-half cycles (positive and negative) of the
AC are converted into DC. Therefore, a double output
voltage is generated.
Bridge Rectifier
Bridge Rectifier

It has four diodes that allow conversion of both positive

and negative half cycles of AC input into DC. The
output voltage from this rectifier could be almost twice
that of a full-wave center-tapped transformer rectifier

Center-Tap Rectifier 

This full-wave rectifier circuit utilizes a center-

tapped transformer to which two diodes are
connected. Each of the diodes uses the half-cycle of
the AC input. Since the AC input provides power to
both the halves, this circuit is expected to have high Center-Tap Rectifier 
output and efficiency
ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Lead Acid Battery Charging

 As we know, to charge a battery, we need to provide a voltage greater than the

terminal voltage. So to charge a 12.6V battery, 13V can be applied.

But what actually happen when we charge a Lead Acid Battery?

 Specifically, when the battery is connected with the charger, the sulfuric acid
molecules break into two ions, positive ions 2H+ and negative ions SO4- . The
hydrogen exchange electrons with the cathode and become hydrogen, this hydrogen
reacts with the PbSO4 in cathode and form Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4) and Lead ( Pb ). On
the other hand, SO4- exchange electrons with anode and become radical SO4. This
SO4 reacts with PbSO4 of anode and create the lead peroxide PbO2 and sulfuric acid
(H2SO4). The energy gets stored by increasing the gravity of sulfuric acid and
increasing the cell potential voltage.
ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Lead Acid Battery Charging

As explained above, following chemical reactions takes place at Anode and

Cathode during the charging process.
At cathode
PbSO4 + 2H2O => PbO2 + SO42- + 4H- + 2e-
At anode

PbSO4 +2e- => Pb + SO42-

Combining above two equation, the overall chemical reaction will be

2PbSO4 + 2H2O => PbO2 + Pb + 2H2SO4

ELECTROCHEMISTRY
ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Lead Acid Battery Discharging

 Discharging of a lead acid battery is again involved with chemical reactions. The
sulfuric acid is in the diluted form with typically 3:1 ratio with water and sulfuric
acid. When the loads are connected across the plates, the sulfuric acid again breaks
into positive ions 2H+ and negative ions SO4-. The hydrogen ions react with the
PbO2 and make PbO and water H2O.  PbO start reacting with the H2SO4 and creates
PbSO4 and H2O.
 On the other side SO4- ions exchange electrons from Pb, creating radical SO 4 which
further creates PbSO4 reacting with the Pb.
ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Lead Acid Battery Discharging

 As explained above, following chemical reactions takes place at Anode and

Cathode during the discharging process. These reaction are exactly opposite
of charging reactions:
 At cathode
Pb + SO42- => PbSO4 +2e-
At anode:
PbO2 + SO42- + 4H- + 2e- => PbSO4 + 2H2O
Combining above two equation, the overall chemical reaction will be

PbO2 + Pb + 2H2SO4 => 2PbSO4 + 2H2O

ELECTROCHEMISTRY
ELECTROCHEMISTRY
NiCd Batteries

 The basic principle of the rechargeable battery is the conversion of electrical

energy into chemical energy and vice versa. The storage battery consists of a
number of individual cells connected in series to produce the required
voltage. Each cell consists of positive plates (containing nickel hydroxide as
the active constituent) and negative plates (containing cadmium hydroxide)
immersed in a solution of potassium hydroxide in DM/DI water with lithium
hydroxide as an additive
ELECTROCHEMISTRY
NiCd Batteries
The simplified overall reversible electrochemical reaction given below produces
a nominal discharge voltage of 1.2 volts per cell:

Charge
2 Ni (OH)2 + Cd (OH)2 2 NiOOH + Cd + 2H2O
Discharge

When the cell is charged, the active materials initially present as hydroxides are
changed . The cadmium hydroxide is reduced to cadmium and nickel hydroxide
attains a higher degree of oxidation. On discharge, the process is reversed and
the active materials revert to their original state.

The potassium hydroxide electrolyte doesn’t take part in these reactions and
acts only as a carrier of ions. The lithium hydroxide additive in the electrolyte
significantly increases the life of the cell since it has a beneficial effect on the
positive electrodes. This beneficial effect is more pronounced at higher
operational temperatures
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
 The electrolyte in a fully charged battery is usually 1.26 times as heavy as an
equal volume of pure water when both liquids are at the same temperature.
The battery electrolyte would therefore be described as having a “Specific
Gravity” of 1.260 meaning that its weight is 1.260 times the weight of pure
water
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

 The alkaline electrolyte (solution of potassium hydroxide in DM/DI water) is a

strong caustic agent. Wear rubber gloves, eye protection and long sleeved
clothing when working on the battery. Before working with electrolyte, make
sure that water for washing is easily available. If electrolyte is splashed on
the skin or clothing, wash immediately with water for 10 to 15 minutes. If
eyes are affected, flood with water followed by eye wash solution and obtain
immediate medical attention. Boric powder OR any other neutralizing agent
shall be kept handy at site, to neutralize the spilled alkaline electrolyte if
any.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

 The battery will produce a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen gases during the
last portion of high rate charging.

Do not smoke in the battery room.

 Keep the battery location well ventilated to prevent buildup of the oxygen
and hydrogen gases, and do not cover the battery during charging
DC Systems In Our Plant
DC SYSTEMS IN OUR PLANT

 110 V DC System For STG and BOP system.

 220 V DC System For GIS
 125 V DC System For GT 11 Auxiliary System.
 125 V DC System For GT 11 Auxiliary System.
 24 V DC System For BSDG 1
 24 V DC System For BSDG 2
 24 V DC System For BSDG 3
 24 V DC System For Diesel Fire Pump A
 24 V DC System For Diesel Fire Pump B
 24 V DC System For Diesel FOAM Pump
110 V DC SYSTEMS
HBL – Nickel Cadmium Vented Pocket Plate Battery

 Wide operating temperature range.

 Typical lifetime of 20 years.
 Excellent low temperature performance.
 Long battery life, even in high ambient temperature applications.
 Quick recharge capability.
 Unlike lead acid batteries, no sulphation or grid corrosion hence no risk of sudden Death.
 Batteries conform the requirement of IS/ IEC Standards.
110 V DC SYSTEM DESIGN FEATURES
 Conventional Pocket plate technology for more reliability.

 High impact resistant translucent polypropylene containers for visual electrolyte

inspection.

 Thermally welded cases for leak proof joints.

 Nickel-plated terminal posts provide good electrical conductivity.

 Flame arresting “Flip-open” vent caps for easy maintenance.

 Large electrolyte volume for low topping up frequency.

 Splash guard to prevent short circuits if any caused by external objects

accidentally falling into the cell.

 Nickel plated Inter-cell connectors & insulated copper cable connectors and end
lug caps for safety
110 V BATTERY DETAILS:
Battery type 85 KBH 825P
Number of cells/Battery Nos 85
Nominal C5 capacity to ECV 1.00 Ah 825(approved load discharge cycle meet@1.14ECV)
Recommended charging current during A 165 (10 hours constant current at 0.2 C5 A)
commissioning
Recommended float charge voltage V/Cell 1.40
Recommended boost charge voltage V/Cell 1.70
Each 1.2 V cell dimensions mm 437 ±3 (L) x 195 ±3 (W) x 405 ±3 (H)
Each 1.2 V cell weight kg 62.0 ±10%

Battery rack type No's 2 Step - 1 Tier , MS RACK

No. of racks per battery No's 2
No. of cells per rack mm 43/42 cells per rack
Dimensions of each rack in mm 4405 ±20 (L) x 924 ±15(W) x 844 ±10 (H)
Rack paint Alakali resistant epoxy powder coated
Rack finish colour 694 Dove grey as per BS 381C
110 V BATTERY LOAD

 110V DC system will consist of 2x100% rated Ni-Cd batteries along with 2 x 100 %
rated float cum boost chargers to charge the batteries The discharge capacity of
the battery shall be sufficient to supply loads during a discharge time of 1 hour.
1. Simultaneous tripping of all GCB, 6.6 kV circuit breakers & 415 V Transformer
incomer circuit breakers at the start of the cycle.
2. DC Motor Loads (EOP) for the period of 1 hours from the start of the cycle and DC
motor load (Jacking Oil Pump) for the period of 45 minutes after 14 min from the
start of the cycle.
3. Simultaneous closing of all circuit breakers at the end of the cycle.
4. Battery can supply load till 1 hours without terminal voltage drop below 85%.
5. The load cycle is divided in six sections
110 V BATTERY LOAD CYCLE

Time Period Loads considered Load (Amps)

0-1 min Breaker Tripping + EOP motor start + Continuous Load + Emergency 608.73
Lighting load

1-14 min EOP Motor running + Continuous Load + Emergency Lighting load 284.62

14-15 min DC JOP Motor Start + EOP Motor running + Continuous Load + Emergency 608.90
Lighting load

15-59 min DC JOP Motor Running + EOP Motor running + Continuous Load + 441.36
Emergency Lighting load

59-60 min Breaker Closing and Spring Charging + JOP Motor Running + EOP Motor 470.85
running + Continuous Load + Emergency Lighting load
MAINTENANCE 110V NiCd BATTERY

 All maintenance activities are to be carried out by trained technicians

familiar with handling Nickel Cadmium batteries and electrical power
systems. Personnel carrying out maintenance tasks on the battery system
shall wear appropriate personal protection equipment.

 Safety Equipment:
Approved safety glasses/splash goggles
Rubber gloves
Rubber apron
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 110V NiCd
BATTERY
The preventive maintenance procedures help preserve battery life. Periodic

maintenance of batteries avoids breakdown maintenance. Upkeep of
batteries in serviceable condition and performance verification at regular
intervals shall increase reliability. Hence periodic maintenance is mandatory.
The preventive maintenance recommended are listed below

Sl Activities Periodicity Our Periodicity Reason

1 Visual Inspection Every 1 month Every 1 month free of accumulation of
dust/dirt, cracks and any
traces of electrolyte.

2 Cleaning Every 1 Year Every 3 months free of accumulation of

dust/dirt, cracks and any
traces of electrolyte

3 Individual cell & Battery Every 1 Year Every 3 months To identify any weak cells
voltage check W:\Electrical Mainten (i.e., low voltage cells)
ance Formats\FRM-11.
4 Electrolyte level check Every 3 months docx
Every 3 months To check electrolyte level
& Topping up operation whether it is in permissible
level
TOPPING UP

 The electrolyte level should be always-within the maximum and minimum level
marks by replenishing with water. Use only DM/DI water for toping up. Never let the
level fall below the minimum level. Use DM/DI water for topping up, which meet
the under mentioned specification levels as per IEC 60993 standard. alkaline
batteries in order to prevent acid contamination
General appearance Clear and colorless
pH 5-9
Total dissolved solids 20 mg / dm3
Chloride as KCl 20 mg / dm3
Iron as Fe 10 mg / dm3
Calcium as CaO 15 mg / dm3
Magnesium as MgO 15 mg / dm3
Sulphate as K2SO4 20 mg / dm3
Silica as SiO2 2 mg / dm3

Filling bottles, hydrometers etc, used with lead acid batteries must never
be used with alkaline batteries in order to prevent acid contamination
110 V BATTERY CHARGER

 Under normal float charge conditions (with AC supply available); the battery charger
will cater to the continuous load of the DC system plus trickle charging (float current)
current of the battery.
 The sizing of charger has been done taking into consideration the total continuous DC
loads including starting and running of highest rated DC motor shall be considered.
 Battery charger shall be capable to boost charge the battery and feed the continuous
load through dropping diodes.
110 V BATTERY CHARGER
CHARGING PROCEDURE

 The system consists of two sets of float cum boost charger along with their
individual battery. Normally the charger will be operated in float mode and takes
care of the load. If boost charging is required by any of the battery, then boost
charge required annunciation will take place and someone has to keep OFF the
DCDB incomer of the respective charger during this time for initiating the boost
charge process.

Sl.No MODE BATTERY STATUS LOAD

1 Charger in float mode Float charging by Charger operates in Float mode

charger

2 Charger in Boost/Equalize Boost/Equalize Load is feed by other charger

mode operation is done by
charger

3 AC fails/Charger fails Discharging Complete load is taken care by Battery during AC

power failure/problem in charger
CHARGING PROCEDURE
Boost & Float Charging
 Boost charging means, charging of a battery from discharged condition to fully
charged condition. In this mode constant current process is followed for efficient
charging. During boost charging battery voltage varies around 1.75 V/cell
(dependent on ambient temperature). In between these, the point 1.35 V/cell is
called gassing point i.e. gassing starts at this point. Beyond this point, charging
current must be restricted to a certain limit, otherwise that may damage the
plates or may affect the life of battery. Therefore, to charge a discharged battery
efficiently, two-step constant current process is the best process.

 Float charging means, charging a battery at constant voltage to compensate local

discharge. For optimum float charging, voltage should be maintained at 1.42
V/cell.
CHARGING PROCEDURE
Manual Charging
 To operating the charger on manual mode, at first someone has to place the
Auto/Manual Selector Switch (ASW01) at Manual (M) position.
 In Manual mode, the output of the charger can be varied from zero to a
maximum value by operating the external potentiometer for float mode and
zero to a maximum value of current at boost mode. In manual boost mode; one
need to first select the boost position using Manual Mode Selector Switch
(SW05). Then only the charger will start its boost operation.
 When ASW01 is positioned at “M” (Manual); then using manual mode 6 way
selector switch (SW05) one can manually float / equalize / boost the charger
according to requirement. Details position of Manual Mode Selector Switch as
follows:
POSITION OF MANUAL MODE SELECTOR (SW05)

POS 1 MANUAL FLOAT

POS 3 MANUAL EQUALISE
POS 5 MANUAL BOOST
POS 2, 4, 6 OFF
CHARGER MONITORING SYSTEM

ACTUAL PARAMETERS: ANNUNCIATION

 Charger Input Current
 AC Supply Trouble
 Charger Input Voltage  Over Current
 AC Over Load
 Charger Output Current
 Charger Fail
 Charger Output Voltage  DC Under Voltage
 Battery Voltage  DC Over Voltage
 Battery Earth Fault
 Battery Charge/Discharge Current  Boost Charge Required
 Load Voltage  Equalise Charge Required
 Boost Charge Complete
 Equalise Charge Complete
 Input Fuse Fail
 Rectifier Fuse Fail
 Filter Cap. Fuse Fail
 Output Fuse Fail
CHARGER MONITORING SYSTEM

 PB01 – PUSH BUTTON – ALARM TEST

 PB02 – PUSH BUTTON – ALARM ACCEPT
 PB03 – PUSH BUTTON – ALARM RESET
 PB04 – PUSH BUTTON – CHARGER TRIP / RESET
PROTECTION

AC SUPPLY TROUBLE (ACSTR)

Unbalance voltage Under Voltage Over Voltage

between any two phases
Cut off at 40V ± 6V 90% of Aux. supply 115% of Aux.
supply
Trip time delay 3.5 Sec ± 1.5 sec Less than 2 sec. Less than 2 sec

BATTERY EARTH FAULT RELAY

This consists of relay, which senses the leakage current from either bus or ground. The center
point of the BATTERY bus is connected thru a resistance voltage divider circuit to the earth
fault relay control circuit, which is also earthed. When any leakage path develops in either DC
bus, the same leakage current will flow thru this circuit and if it exceeds around 5 mA the earth
leakage relay actuates and is interlocked with audio/visual annunciation circuit
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE & SCHEDULE

 The charger system is very robust requiring minimum maintenance

system. The indication & metering is exhaustive and periodic record
keeping weekly . Input, output voltages, charger input, output current &
battery charging current respectively. Periodic cleaning & dusting of the
charger can prevent false alarms & erratic operation of the charger.

Monthly Maintenance Cleaning & Dusting Of the Charger. Tightness of

the connection points.
Yearly Maintenance Over All Operation & Functional Checkup of the
Charger
EBOP DCDB FEEDER
EBOP DCDB

No. FEEDER NAME

1 F1 INCOMER - 1
1 F2 MCB O/G FEEDER
1 F3 MCB O/G FEEDER
1 F4 JACKING OIL PUMP
2F1 BUS CUPLER
2F2 MCB O/G FEEDER
2F3 MCB O/G FEEDER
2F4 SPARE FEEDER-5
3F1 INCOMER - 2
3F2 MCB O/G FEEDER
3F3 MCB O/G FEEDER
3F4 SPARE FEEDER-9
4F1 EMPTY
4F2 EMPTY
3F3 MCB O/G FEEDER
4F4 MCB O/G FEEDER
4F5 EMERGENCY OIL PUMP
BATTERY CHARGER ISOLATION
Consider The Isolation and Normalization Procedure for 110V Battery Charger 1

Close Upstream AC
Close DCDB B/C
Input Braker

Open DCDB I/C-1 Close AC Input Braker

Normalization
Isolation
Open Charger Load Close Battery Isolator
Isolator

Close Charger Load

Open Battery Isolator Isolator

Open AC Input Braker Close DCDB I/C-1

Open Upstream AC Open DCDB B/C

Input Braker
REAR VIEW FRONT VIEW
220 V DC SYSTEM

 220 V DC Battery and Battery Charger for GIS Substation at Bhola , BANGLADESH.
 This DC System design calculation is in accordance with the following standard IEEE
1115-2000: IEEE Recommended Practice for Sizing Nickel-Cadmium Batteries for
Stationary Applications.
 IEEE 946-1992: IEEE Recommended Practice for the Design of DC Auxiliary Power
Systems for Generating Stations
 Two (2) set of 220 V DC Battery (Battery-1 & 2): Located at GIS Substation with
each set sized to cater to 230kV GIS & CRP along with SAS DC Loads and misc.
220 V BATTERY DETAILS

Nominal System Voltage 220.00 V

Minimum System Voltage 192.66 V
Maximum System Voltage 242.82 V
Minimum Cell Voltage 1.140 V
Number of Cells 169 Nos
Minimum Temperature 10.00 °C
Cell Type KPH
220 V BATTERY LOAD CYCLE

 Accordingly, the load cycle is divided in three sections with considered 1 hour duty
cycle as per IEEE 1115-2000 & Technical specification
Section Number Duration Load description Amps
Section - 1 0 - 1 min. Momentary Tripping load + 62.80
Continuous load
Section – 2 1 - 59 min. Continuous load 34.41
Section - 3 59 - 60 min Momentary Closing Load + 51.68
Continuous load

 Momentary loads like breaker tripping load (Trip coil 1 (KK3) & 2 (KK4)) of all the
230kV GIS breakers including future bays (D01.A, D02.A, D03.A) and Bus Sectionalizer-
1 are considered due to bus bar fault on one bus (230kV Bus-1) and inter tripping of
one no. of 230kV tie bays (D01.B) loads have been considered in 1 minute duration
loads (Duty Cycle: 0-1min.)
 Momentary loads like breaker closing coil load (KK1) & Spring Charging of one number
of 230kV Breaker (D01.A) and Disconnector Switch Drive Motor (M1) load for Q1,Q6,
Q91 and Q12 before closing of D01.A (CB-Q0) along with continuous loads have been
considered as 1 minute duration loads (Duty Cycle: 59-60 min.).
220 V BATTERY LOAD CYCLE

 Continuous Load is considered along complete load cycle. (Duty Cycle: 0-60 min).
 Emergency loads like emergency DC lighting have been considered in complete
battery load cycle as per Technical specification.
 Inverter Load for Substation SAS has been considered in complete battery load cycle.
 Continuous loads like indicating lamps, Annunciations on GIS LCC and control panels
and auxiliary & Protection relays have been considered as continuous loads for 1
hours (Duty Cycle: 0-60min.).
220 V BATTERY CHARGER

 Float Charging current for the battery is 1.42 A as per manufacturer data.
 Boost Charger has been sized to boost charge the battery and also capable to
cater the load through dropper diodes during float charger failure.
 Battery Charger shall be able to recharge fully discharge battery in 10 hours.
220 V BATTERY CHARGER
SIMILAR DISCUSSION

 CHARGING PROCEDURE
 MANUAL CHARGING
 CHARGER MONITORING SYSTEM
 PROTECTION
 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE & SCHEDULE
 ISOLATION AND NORMALIZATION

SAME AS 110V BATTERY CHARGER

125V PowerSafe® PEECC BATTERY BANK
OPERATION

The battery will give the best performance and service life when working
at a temperature of 20°C. The maximum operating temperature range is -
30°C to +45°C.
Float Operation:
Constant voltage chargers are recommended. The charging voltage should
be set at the equivalent of 2.29V at 20° or 2.27V at 25°C. The minimum
charging voltage, at any temperature, is 2.21V.
Periodic Boost Charge:
In normal operation a periodic boost charge is not required. However, in
some cases such as when there has been no discharge duty over a 12 month
period, a boost charge equivalent to 2.40Vpc at 20°C for maximum of 10
hours can be applied
125V PowerSafe® PEECC BATTERY
Maintenance

Monthly (record all readings)

1. Measure the battery string voltage. If necessary, adjust the float voltage to the correct value.
2. Check the ambient temperature in the immediate environment.
Every six months (record all readings)
 Measure the battery string voltage. If necessary, adjust the float voltage to the correct value.
 Measure individual bloc / cell voltages. After 6 months of operation blocs / cells should be within 5%
of the average voltage value.
 Check the ambient temperature in the immediate environment.
 Inspect for contamination by dust, lose or corroded connections. If necessary, isolate the
string/bloc/cell and clean with a damp soft cloth.

Warning: Do NOT use any type of oil, solvent, detergent, petroleum-

based solvent or ammonia solution to clean the battery containers or
lids. These materials will cause permanent damage to the battery
container and lid
125 V Battery Charger
125V BATTERY CHARGER

Main characteristics:
Each charger is equipped with a regulating device which, in steady state, keeps
the voltage constant at its terminals irrespective of its charge, and a device for
uniform distribution in the case of parallel operation

Rated voltage of the service network 125 VDC (+16% -15%)

Float charging voltage [Auto position] 136.2 VDC
Maintenance/equalizing voltage [AUTO position] 144 VDC
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The following section explains the basic operator menu structure of your system. It allows you
to access all necessary functions in order to operate your system. The menus, indications and
controls available depend on the system configuration. The keyboard assembly has two LEDs
indicators:
 Green LED: "System OK" (indicates proper operation).
 Red LED: "Fault" (a fault is present).
The green LED is always on in case no alarms are present.

In case an alarm is present, the red LED comes on and flashes.

If the alarm is acknowledged, the red LED is on permanently provided the alarm is still active.

If no alarms are active after an acknowledgement, the red LED will be switched off and the
green LED comes on again.
Menu overview
OPERATING SEQUENCES
OPERATING SEQUENCES
125V BATTERY CHARGER Preventive maintenance

 Disconnect the mains input and the battery.

 Inspect the components and the cabling. Especially look for signs of
overheating and melting of insulating material. Check all connections. Check
that none of the wires is disconnected.
 Check that the ventilation is not obstructed.
 For rectifiers equipped with air inlet filters (on the door), check that the
filters are clean.
125V DCDB
FEEDER No. FEEDER NAME FEEDER No. FEEDER NAME
125V DC FIXED FEEDERS 125V DC FIXED FEEDERS
A A
11BUA10GH001 12BUA10GH001
125V DC AUX RELAYS 125V DC AUX RELAYS
   
11BUA10GH002 125V DC INCOMER 12BUA10GH002 125V DC INCOMER
   
STARING RESISTOR FOR EOP STARING RESISTOR FOR EOP
A A
11BUA10GH003 12BUA10GH003
DC EOP DC EOP
B B
11BTL10GH001 BATTERY CHARGER-1 12BTL10GH001 BATTERY CHARGER-1
   
11BTL20GH001 BATTERY CHARGER-2 12BTL20GH001 BATTERY CHARGER-2
   
11BTL30GH001 BATTERY CHARGER-3 12BTL30GH001 BATTERY CHARGER-3
   
11BTL40GH001 BATTERY CHARGER-4 12BTL40GH001 BATTERY CHARGER-4
   
11BRU10GH001 INVERTER 12BRU10GH001 INVERTER
   
Diesel fire pump battery bank
BSDG battery bank
Defects what we faced
S.No Date Defect Description Department Remarks Status

110 V DC battery charger 1 trouble Faulty transducer removed and

1 01.04.2022 EMD COMP
(currently battery on load showing) trouble alarm rested

On checking AC Supply Trouble found.

Under voltage relay not functioning
2 04.11.2022110V DC charger 2 AC supply trouble EMD properly . Under voltage protection COMP
bypassed and charger taken in
service.

3 UPS Battery bank 2, cell no. xxxxx EMD Cell replaced with new . COMP
damage

4 Fire water pump A battery bank EMD On checking cell red indication COMP
cell no 2 damaged. showing i.e. cell life time over. Cell
replaced with new cell.

5 110 V battery bank cell electrolyte EMD Topping up 310 L DM water

level low
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