DEPARTMENT: ELECTRICAL

DOCUMENT NO: 44AD0600-00/E.02/001A/A4

DOCUMENT TITLE: STANDARD SPECIFICATION FOR LV INDUCTION MOTOR

ITEM:

PROJECT NO: 44AD0600

PROJECT LOCATION: IOCL GUJARAT REFINERY, GUJARAT

PROJECT TITLE: CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR REVAMP OF LAB PLANT

CLIENT: INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED

(WHERE APPLICABLE)
CLIENT AUTHORIZATION: GAURAV DOLEY

PM AUTHORIZATION: JAWAHAR GANDHI

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1.0 SCOPE
This specification along with data sheet covers the Design, Manufacture, Inspection/Testing and
Supply of three phase squirrel cage induction motors up to 690 Volts.

2.0 STANDARDS

2.1 Motors shall be designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with currently applicable Indian
and IEC Standard Specification at the time of order, including amendments, and in particular
following.
(For Latest year of edition, refer ANNEXURE-1 to Design Basis):

IS 5 : Colour for ready mixed paints & enamels.

IEC 60034 : Three phase induction motors

IS 900 : Code of practice for installation & maintenance of Induction Motors

IS 1231 : Dimensions of three phase foot mounted induction motors

IS 1271 : Electrical Insulation-Thermal Evaluation & Designation

IEC 60079 : Electrical apparatus for explosive gas mixtures (relevant parts)

IS 2223 : Dimensions of Flange mounted A.C. induction motors

IS 2253 : Designation for Types of construction and mounting arrangements of

Rotating electrical machines

IS 2254 : Dimensions of vertical shaft motors for pumps

IS 4029 : Guide for testing 3 phase Induction Motors

IS 4889 : Method of determination of efficiency of rotating electrical machines.

IS 5571 : Guide for selection & Installation of electrical equipment for hazardous areas.

IS 5572 : Classification of hazardous areas (other than mines)

IS 8789 : Values of performance characteristics for 3 phase Induction motors

IS 12065 : Permissible limits of noise level for rotating electrical machines

IS 12075 : Mechanical vibration of rotating electrical machines with shaft heights

56mm & higher- Measurement, evaluation and limits of vibration severity

IS 12615 : Energy Efficient Induction Motors-Three phase squirrel cage motor.

IEC 61241 : Electrical equipment for use in areas with presence of combustible dust.

IS 1076 : Preferred Number

IS 2968 : Dimensions of slide rails for electric motors

IS 7816 : Guide for testing insulation resistance of rotating machines.

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IS 8223 : Dimensions and Output series for rotating machines.

IS 9283 : Motors for submersible pump sets

IS 9628 : Three phase induction motors with type of protection ‘n’.

IS 13529 : Guide on effects of unbalanced voltages on the performance of three

phase induction motors.

IS 13555 : Guide for selection and application of three phase induction motors for

different types of driven equipment.

IS 9676 : Reference Ambient temperature for Electrical Equipment.

IS 14568 (Part 2) : Dimensions and Output series for rotating electrical machines for frame

Numbers 355 to 1000 and Flange numbers 1180 to 2360.

IS 15999 (Part 2) : Standard methods for determining losses and efficiencies from tests (For

Rotating electrical machines)

2.2 In case of motors manufactured in accordance with other standards manufacturer or vendor shall

state the reference number and title of the standards adopted.

2.3 In case of any contradiction between various referred standards/ specification/ data sheets and
statutory regulations, the following order of priority shall govern.

• Statutory regulations

• Data Sheets

• This specification

• Codes and standards

All conflicts between the requirements of this specification & other relevant documents shall be

referred to principal for resolution.

3.0 SYSTEM DESIGN REQUIREMENT

3.1 GENERAL

3.1.1 All motors shall be continuous maximum rated unless otherwise specified in Data Sheet.
Intermittent rated motors shall conform to duty cycle specified in Data Sheet.

3.1.2 Motor body or frame shall be of close-grained cast iron. The design of the body shall ensure
ruggedness and damping of vibration. The rotor along with the fan and half coupling or other drive
device (if fitted) shall be statically and dynamically balanced.

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3.1.3 All parts of identical motors, such as rotors, bearings and end shields, etc. shall be fully
interchangeable with specific reference to rotor.

3.1.4 Design and construction of the motors shall be such as to facilitate inspection, cleaning,
maintenance and repairs.

3.1.5 Motors shall be bi-directional type along with their fans, with protection against accidental contact.

3.1.6 All motors shall have single bare shaft extension with key way and key, except where noted
otherwise.

3.1.7 Fans for motors used in hazardous areas (Zone 1 and 2) shall be manufactured from non-sparking
material and if non-metallic shall be painted with an electrically conducting paint, to prevent
accumulation of static charge.

3.1.8 Type of mounting required shall be as specified in Data Sheets.

3.2 ENCLOSURE

Motors for outdoor installation shall be of weatherproof construction (IP 55) such that no additional
protection is required to be provided by the Purchaser.

3.3 BEARING & LUBRICATIONS

3.3.1 All motors shall have ball and/or roller bearings. Vertical motors shall have special thrust bearings.

3.3.2 All bearings shall be of reputed manufacture and of a type interchangeable with other makes and
types. Ball and roller bearings shall have an L10 life of 40, 000 hours.

3.3.3 All bearings shall be provided with seals to prevent the ingress of dust, moisture and all other harm-
ful substances.

3.3.4 The bearings shall permit running of the motor in either direction of rotation.

3.3.5 Motor bearings requiring Grease Lubrication on site, Grease lubricated bearings shall be packed
with suitable grease before the motors are dispatched. These shall be provided with nipples, and
relief valves or plugs, suitable for on-line greasing.

3.3.6 Wherever necessary, insulating pads between the bearing races / pedestals and bed plate shall be
provided to eliminate shaft circulating currents. An earth terminal shall be provided on the drive and
bearing pedestal.

3.3.7 For unlocked shafts, the end clearance on the motor shall exceed the coupling end float.
Permissible limits of rotor movement shall be marked on the shaft.

3.3.8 Bearing temperature detectors shall be provided for each bearing for ratings above 75 kW and
above.

3.4 TERMINAL BOX

3.4.1 Terminal boxes shall be of cast iron construction. The size of the terminal boxes and terminals shall
be suitable for termination and connection of specified type and size of cables. Adequate space
shall be provided for termination of aluminium conductor cables. The terminals shall be complete
with two flat washers, one lock washer and nut to make them secure and vibration-proof.
One earthing terminal inside the terminal box shall be provided inside the terminal box when three &
half or four cable is used.

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3.4.2 Numbers of terminals shall be as given below:

Motors up to & including 7.5 kW - 3 Nos.

Motors above 7.5 kW- 6 nos.

3.4.3 When single core cables are used the gland plate shall be of non-magnetic material.

3.4.4 Terminal boxes for power cables shall be located on right hand side when viewed from the driving
end or on top. The terminal boxes shall be rotatable in steps of 90° without disturbing the motor
winding connections to the terminal block.

Caution nameplates for hazardous area motor terminal boxes shall be as per IEC 60079 or IS 6381
or as per ATEX requirement.

3.5 STARTING CHARACTERISTICS

3.5.1 Unless otherwise specified, motors shall be designed for direct-on-line starting.

3.5.2 All motors shall be suitable for starting under specified load conditions with 80% of the rated voltage
at the terminals.

3.5.3 Minimum locked rotor thermal withstand time at rated voltage shall be 5 seconds more than the
acceleration time of motor with driven equipment.

3.5.4 Unless otherwise agreed, the starting time of the motor shall be less than the hot thermal withstand
time of the motor.

3.5.5 All motors shall be capable of at least two starts in quick succession after the motor windings have
attained their maximum permissible temperature. If a more onerous duty is required, the same shall
be indicated in the Data Sheet.

3.5.6 Starting current of squirrel cage motor with full voltage starting shall normally not exceed 600% of
the full load current with tolerance specified in IS 325.

3.5.7 Starting torque of Squirrel cage induction motors started on full voltage shall generally not be less
than 200% of the full load torque. Cases, where higher starting torque is required, will be indicated in
Data Sheets. Pull out torque (breakdown) of motors shall not be less than 200% of the full load
torque.

3.5.8 In case of L.V. Motors driving high inertia equipment, the manufacturer shall provide calculations for
acceleration time, torque speed curves for motor and current time curves. Necessary Data for the
driven equipment such as torque-speed curves, moment of inertia etc. shall be furnished by others
for this purpose.

In case of reciprocating compressor or similar equipment, the stator current pulsations shall be
given by the manufacturer. In all cases, manufacturer shall ensure that the starting current withstand
time of the motors shall be higher than the calculated starting time.
3.5.9 t
The manufacturer shall furnish time E for Ex’e’ motors.

3.6 INSULATION AND WINDINGS

3.6.1 L.V. motors shall have class 'F' insulation with temperature rise limited to class ’B’ insulation, unless
specified otherwise in Data Sheet.

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3.6.2 Winding of motors shall be treated or impregnated with suitable varnishes to render them non-
Hygroscopic and resistant to dirt and oil. Windings shall also be treated to make them resistant
to acidic / alkaline vapours when the atmosphere is specified as corrosive. Coils shall be mad of
Copper.

3.6.3 Insulation and impregnation of windings shall be carried out in a manner which will facilitate easy
removal and replacement of coils. All coils shall be adequately supported to prevent movement und-
er shock or short circuit stresses, or shocks due to electro-dynamic braking with phase reversal.

3.6.4 Joints shall be kept to a minimum, where joints are made, conductors shall be tinned to prevent
oxidation, riveted and soldered or brazed.

3.6.5 All joints shall be supported adequately to relieve them from mechanical strain. Insulation level of
the joints shall not be less than for the motor windings.

3.6.6 Leads from motor windings to the terminal box shall be adequately supported throughout and shall
be kept away from sharp edges to prevent abrasion. Openings in the motor frame through which the
leads are brought out shall be sealed to isolate the terminal box from the motor.

3.7 TEMPERATURE RISE

3.7.1 The temperature rise of motors for all types of enclosures when tested in accordance with IS 325
shall not exceed the limits specified therein, corresponding to the class of insulation used and on the
basis of normal conditions of service stipulated in Data Sheets.

3.8 ROTORS

3.8.1 All rotors shall be free from excessive inherent axial thrust. End play of rotor shall be kept to a
minimum, unless Data Sheets specify the end-float required.

3.9 TEMPERATURE DETECTORS

Unless otherwise specified, All LV Motors including & above 75kW shall be provided with PTC
thermistors. All motors operating on VSDs / VVFDs shall have embedded temperature detectors /
thermistors for winding with thermistor relay which will trip the motor in case the temperature of
winding exceeds the permissible limits. Manufacturers shall bring out measures taken to safe guard
against overheating at low speeds in case of variable speed drives.

3.10 ANTI-CONDENSATION

3.10.1 Anti-condensation heaters shall be provided when specifically asked for. Heaters shall normally be
suitable for 240 volts, Single Phase, A.C. supply, designed for continuous operation. Heaters shall
be metal encased located suitably with easy access.

3.11 LIFTING HOOK

All motors shall be provided with lifting hooks or eye bolts.

3.12 EARTHING TERMINALS

3.12.1 Two independent earthing terminals comprising terminal studs, two plain washers, one spring
washer shall be provided preferably on diagonally opposite sides of the frame.

3.12.2 All accessories used shall be hot dip galvanized.

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3.13 PAINTING

3.13.1 Before dispatch from the motor manufacturer's works, all motors shall have all bright parts coated
with anti-rusting compound.

3.13.2 All motors shall be painted in an approved manner using two priming coats, one undercoat and one
finish coat to the Purchaser's Painting Specification, and shall have all surface thoroughly cleaned
and degreased prior to painting. Finishes shall be corrosion resistant.

3.13.3 The Purchaser's Painting Specification will be issued to the Vendor when orders are placed. The
final colour shall be to the Purchaser's requirements.

3.14 RATING PLATES, LABELS & MARKING

3.14.1 Rating plates shall be provided on all motors. These rating plates together with any labels giving
necessary instruction shall be of a design so that corrosion will not cause obliteration.
The Purchaser's motor reference and bearing numbers and other details shall be marked on an
auxiliary stainless steel nameplate.

3.14.2 For hazardous area motors name plate shall be provided as per ATEX requirement.

3.15 VIBRATIONS

Limits of vibrations shall be in accordance with IS-12075.

3.16 NOISE LEVEL

The mean sound pressure level of motors shall not exceed 85 dBA at 1 meter from motor.

3.17 BEDPLATES & SOLEPLATES

When slide rails, bedplates or soleplates are supplied along with motor, the holding down bolts for
the motor shall also be supplied.

3.18 MOTORS FOR VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE APPLICATIONS

The motors shall be suitable for these applications in respect of speed range specified, heat
dissipation / temperature rise, insulation, bearing voltages and currents,

3.19 ENERGY EFFICIENT MOTORS

When energy efficient motors are offered or are specified in Data Sheet, payback period
calculations shall be provided.

4.0 SPARES

The Vendor shall provide with his quotation, separate priced list of recommended commissioning
and operating spares.

Please refer elsewhere in the Purchase Requisition.

5.0 DRAWING AND INFORMATION

5.1 Vendor to furnish these as per Vendor Document Requirements attached with the specification. The
drawings shall generally include the following:

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5.2 GA drawings- Fully dimensioned, indicating foundation details, number and size of cable entries,
frame sizes etc.

5.3 Terminal Box Drawing- Fully dimensioned, including arrangement of terminals

Terminal Wiring Diagram

6.0 TESTING AND INSPECTION

6.1 Test Certificates shall be furnished for all motors indicated in the Data Sheets.

6.2 Routine tests as per IS 4722 shall be carried out on all motors. Type tests shall be carried out on
L.V. Motors, when specifically called for. In case of identical motors, type tests may be carried out,
on one of each rating and speed.

6.3 The Purchaser reserves the right to witness all tests and the Purchaser shall be given ten working
day notice of all tests being carried out.

6.4 All apparatus, instruments etc. required for tests shall be provided by the manufacture and shall
have been checked and tested for accuracy during the twelve months prior to the test.

6.5 Valid certificate issued by the relevant authorities shall be provided for each Ex’d’ or Ex’e’ or Ex’n’
certified motor.

6.6 When motor located in hazardous area is connected to variable speed drive, combined testing shall
be carried out. The test results shall have approvals and certifications from statutory authorities of
region.

7.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE

7.1 Quality Assurance shall follow the requirements of Jacobs QA documents.

7.2 Quality Assurance will commence at the enquiry stage and follow through to completion and
acceptance, thus ensuring total conformity to Purchaser's requirements.

8.0 DEVIATIONS

8.1 Deviations from specification must be stated in writing at the quotation stage.

8.2 In the absence of such a statement, it will be assumed that the requirements of the specification
are met without exception.

8.3 Designed and manufactured equipment shall be conforming to all tender requirements. Post order
deviations, if any, which are unavoidable, shall not be taken a note, unless furnished in Concession
request format / Non-conformance notice format attached with Purchase requisition.

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