Naval Headquarters Directorate of Electrical Engineering
Naval Headquarters Directorate of Electrical Engineering
Naval Headquarters Directorate of Electrical Engineering
EED-Q-267 (R4)
Feb 15
ISSUING AUTHORITY
(NAVAL HEADQUARTERS)
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RECORD OF AMENDMENTS
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INTRODUCTION
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CONTENTS
Introduction (v)
Contents
1. Scope 2
2. Related Documents 3-
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3. Definition 5-8
5. Environmental Conditions
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6. 12 KW Starting/Service rectifier 28.5 V DC
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7. Frequency Converter 200V, 400Hz, 30/ 75 KVA
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8. Construction
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13. Appendix
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SECTION-I
SCOPE
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SECTION II
RELATED DOCUMENTS AND APPLICABLE STANDARDS
(i) MIL STD 704E & DEF STAN 61-5 Part 5 - Characteristics electric
power for aircraft
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(xix) NES 526 - Requirement for cables, electric rubber insulated
LFH sheathed for general services
(xx) NES 642 - Requirement for Aircraft Starting and Servicing
Cable Assemblies.
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SECTION III
DEFINITIONS
0301. For the purpose of this EED-Q, the definitions that apply in addition
to the general terminology are contained in succeeding paragraphs.
0305. Crest Factor. The crest factor is the absolute value of the ratio
of the peak to the RMS value for each half cycle of the voltage waveform
measured over a one second period under steady state conditions.
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0317. Over Frequency and Under Frequency. Over frequency and
under frequency are those frequencies which exceed the transient limits
for normal operation and are limited by the action of protective devices.
0318. Over Voltage and Under Voltage. Over Voltage and under
Voltage are those voltages which exceed the transient limits for normal
operation and are limited by the action of protective devices.
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SECTION- IV
Tender Drawings
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SECTION- V
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
0501. The design of the rectifier/ Rotary frequency converter and their
associated control gears is to be catered for the most adverse of the
environmental and ambient conditions. The conversion equipment and it’s
control equipment shall conform to the following specification: -
CLOSED
SL CONDITION NORMAL
DOWN
1. Temperature
Ambient air 5 to 45 °C
Engine room Up to 55 °C
up to 55 °C
Sea water 2 to 35 °C
2. Relative Humidity at 38 ° C Up to 100% Up to 100%
3. Time Continuous Up to 48 hrs.
0504. The helo starting rectifier, converter & its control gear/panel are to
be designed to withstand their full shock levels without allowing for the
protection afforded by shock mountings.
0505. The equipment shall comply with either of the following shock
standards to be specified in SOTRs:-
(a) Indian Naval shock grade curve “A” ( Appendix ‘A’) in conjunction
with BR-3021. All equipment which affect the ship’s combat efficiency
come under this category.
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(b) Indian Naval shock grade curve “B” (Appendix ‘B’) in conjunction
with BR-3021. All equipment which do not affect the fighting capability of
the ship, come under this category.
0508. The fixing position for shock vibration mountings are to be such that
the height of the machine center of gravity above the plane of fixing does
not exceed one half of the minimum span of the mountings.
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SECTION- VI
Technical Specification
Input
(b) Frequency
Output
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(ac) 2nd stage starting current: 300 amps for
15 Sec.
Design Requirements.
0606. The harmonic distortion of the input supply due to the design of the
equipment, is to be no greater than the levels quoted in NES 532. The
distortion levels should be minimized where possible and distortion factor
should not exceed 0.035.
Cooling
0612. The DC & AC helo starting system should conform to Spec. MIL STD
461 C/E in respect of EMI/EMC test requirements - CE 101,102 CS
101,114,115 RE 101,102 RS 101,103. Static Conversion techniques can
excite electromagnetic noise and guidance for EMC is to be sought from
NES 515.
0614. Self Noise & Vibration. Care is to be taken in the design and
manufacture to ensure that the airborne noise and structure borne
vibrations produced by the transformer rectifier, the self induced airborne
noise and vibration level must not exceed 60 dB. Vibration levels and
methods of taking measurements are given in clause 630 of specification
NES-537. The other general requirements for the design of electro-
technical equipment are given in specification NES-501.
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(i) Prevent further damage within the equipment, subsequent
to a fault
(ii) Prevent damage to the converted power loads.
(iii) Prevent the primary supply going out of specification.
AC
Under Voltage
Over Voltage
Single phasing
DC
Under Voltage: Tripping at 18+0.5 V with delay of 5 Sec.
Over Voltage : Tripping at 32+0.5 V with delay of 1 Sec
(settable).
Overload: Tripping when the load exceeds the specified
output current Short Circuit to be checked during FATs only.
0617. A multi setting overload trip with suitable selection switch in the
output circuit of rectifier be incorporated. Each setting of overload trip will
correspond to the starting current envelope of a particular type of aircraft
and will trip the rectifier in case of overload to preset current value. The
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selection switch should be panel fitted and user friendly for ease of
operation. Also the overload trip should have provisions of calibration.
Control Principles
Voltage control
0620. Control Circuit Wiring. LFH (Limited Fire Hazards) cables are
to be used for internal wiring.
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SECTION - VII
Technical Requirement
0701. The frequency converter shall be designed to meet the input and
output supply characteristics for the appropriate load and duty cycle. The
design is to be catered for the most adverse of the environmental and
electrical conditions. Standstill anti condensation heater suitable for
operation on 230 V, 50 HZ, 1 Ph supply is to be fitted inside the converter
to prevent condensation when the converter is not working. Remote
control of converter is to be fitted in control switchboard panel located in
Hangar. The frequency converter shall conform to specification EED-Q-
267(R4) and other specifications mentioned therein.
Technical Specifications.
Input
(b) Frequency
Output
General Requirements
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0705. The frame size of M/G set shall be selected from the standard
range. In case of motor alternator, the coupling set must be direct
coupled type only(belt or gear driven not permitted). The specification for
design/testing of motor and its starter/control panel should conform to
EED-Q-071 (R4). The converter for helo starting system shall conform to
EED-Q-242(R1) and EED-S-806.
0706. All other equipment’s necessary for starting and control of the
motor generator shall be provided in a suitable bulkhead mounting panel.
0708. Internal Wiring. Only LFH (Low Fire Hazards) cables are to be used
for internal wiring.
Output Capability
(a) Supplying 110 % rated load at 0.8 power factor for one hour in any
12 hour period.
0716. When the frequency converter set is supplying at any load between
25 % and 100 % of rated load at 0.8 lagging power factor and a load
equal to 25 % rated load at 0.8 lagging power factor is suddenly removed
the momentary voltage change must not exceed 7.5 % of the rated
voltage.
0717. In both the cases, the voltage must be restored to and remain
within 0.5 % of the final steady state voltage within 1 second of the
instant of load change.
0718. The short circuit current when in AVR control and with the generator
hot is to be at least three times the rated current and is to be sustained
for at least 3 seconds.
0720. Overall Efficiency. Frequency Converter M/G set over all efficiency
should not be less than 80 % and the same to be indicated in binding
drawings and rating plate.
0721. All the control and protection required for the converter shall be
fitted in a control panel and facility for remote control (Start, Stop,
Indication and hand voltage adjustment (HVR) is to be provided in C & C
switchboard or as specified in the TSPs.
0722. The motor starter shall be of Soft starter type/Star Delta conforming
to EED-Q- 071(R2)
0724. Voltage Control. The AVR is to provide all the circuitry and tuning
control necessary to ensure that the converter under control of AVR,
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meets all the steady state, transient, short circuit, trim range and output
voltage adjustment.
0728. Over Voltage Protection Unit. The generator AVR and OVPU are
to be designed so that the voltage protection unit does not operate under
any of the following conditions:-
0729. Over Load Protection. Over load protection setting should be 125
% of the full load current and it should be adjustable with calibrating
arrangement.
0730. Single Phase Protection. The control panel shall be provided with
the suitable arrangement for protection of the motor against single phase
protection.
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0733. Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF). The design of the
equipment shall be such that the estimated mean time interval between
failure shall not be less than 10000 hours.
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SECTION -VIII
CONSTRUCTION
Mounting of Equipment
0806. The control panel shall be designed suitable for bulkhead mounting.
0807. Number and type of Shock mounts required for rectifier, converter
and control panel are to be supplied along with the main equipment.
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Terminals
0813. Cable Entry Glands. Cable entry glands of mild steel for body
and Naval brass for nut and their sizes shall conform to specification
DGS/EED/VI/1535/R6 for incoming and outgoing cables. The gland nut and
washers are to be left undrilled. Cable glands are to be supplied along
with the main equipment for all incoming and outgoing cables.
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occurs at any speed within the operating range or at speed specified for
over speed test.
MARKING
0824. Size of the tally plate, diagram plate, danger plate, equipment
start/stop, adjustable output etc. and their letters shall conform to NES-
723. Rating plate shall indicate the following
(a) INPUT
(i) Voltage
(ii) Current
(iii) Frequency
(iv) Phase
(v) Power factor
(vi) Converter motor RPM
(b) OUTPUT
SCOPE OF SUPPLY
(a) Transformer- rectifier 28+ 0.5 V DC, 12 kW, 400 A with suitable
shock mounts (04 nos.) conforming to IN shock grade NSS-II.
(b) One number contactor box arranged to take the following cables.
(c) One no. 300 Amps Flight deck socket box fitted with one 300 Amps
socket ( the socket to receive helo starting cable [Patt No: 0564-525-
0974(23 Mtrs length)] end connector be fitted on the front panel of the
box for ease of plugging in/ un-plugging of connector) and arranged to
take following cables:
S.No Cable Part No. Cable size No. of cables OD(mm) Gland
Size
(d) One no. hangar socket box having two 300 Amps sockets and
arranged to take following cables.
S.No Cable Part No. Cable size No. of cables OD(mm) Gland
Size
(e) One no. socket box (water tight) for remote positive sensing in
Helicopter starter and arranged to take following cables.
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S.No. Cable Part No. Cable size No. of cables OD (mm)
Gland Size
(i) One in number squirrel cage induction motor with soft/star delta
starter for input supply of 415 V, 50 HZ, 3 pH 3 Wire suitable for
continuous operation.
(ii) One in number 30 KVA 200 V, 400 HZ, 3 pH - 3 Wire at 0.8 P.F.
synchronous generator, brushless, electrically controlled, self ventilated
suitable for continuous operation. (For INS Jalashwa :- For 30 KVA,
READ 75 KVA)
(vi) Shock mounts for the frequency converter and control panel
conforming to NSS-II. The manufacturer shall provide details and make of
the S/V mounts.
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(viii) Cable glands of suitable size conforming to DGS/EED/VI/1535/R6 be
supplied by the equipment manufacturer.
(xiii) Flight Deck Socket Box 6 pole, 200V 400 Hz, 1 KVA 3 Phase 4 wire
water tight complete with matching plug- 6 nos.
(xiv) Power panel for helo starting and servicing supplies 200V, 400Hz, 3
phase 4 wire- 1 no.
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SECTION –X
1005. The first of each type of equipment is to be type tested and each
successive unit is to be production tested at the manufacturer’s works. In
addition, extended endurance testing of prototype equipment is required
to be carried out before approval for their use can be granted. The
supplier should also furnish data/information about the
methods/measurements carried out in evaluating the performance of the
equipment during the trials.
1008. The schedule for inspection, test & trials should be drawn up in such
a way that all inspections including component level inspection, trials of
subassemblies, etc., should be, as far as practicable performed at the
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corresponding stage of manufacturing. Detailed measurements should be
carried out at the appropriate stage of manufacturing.
RECTIFIERS
(d) All new rectifiers will be subjected to performance tests at the firm’s
premise. The test parameters will be recorded in an on-line oscilloscope
with graphic recorder to obtain real time performance data. The output
parameters will be recorded at the load end connected with all specified
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cables and associated sockets/connectors which will be delivered with the
main equipment for use onboard ship for helicopter starting. All required
tools/test equipment including configurable load bank of 1200 amps
capacity for these tests are to be provided by the OEM. Tests set up and
procedures are mentioned at appendix “F” to the EED-Q-267(R4). The
results of the tests are to be complied in a test report and be
forwarded to NSM for analysis. Details of performance tests are as
follows:-
ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS
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1013. All tests (except shock tests) are to be carried out by manufacturer
at his own works, in the presence of an inspecting authority, prior to
dispatching the equipment to the customer.
1014. The inspecting authority shall call for repetition of tests if he is not
satisfied till the representation of the normal performance of the
equipment.
1017. Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) tests. All the PCBs and
electronic modules fitted in the Helo Starting Rectifier will be subjected to
ESS tests as per MIL STD 2164 mentioned below:-
No. of cycles : 06
Dwell time : 90 min.
Change over : 5 min.
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SECTION-XI
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SECTION –XII
1201. Spare Gear. The onboard spares, Base & Depot spares and
test equipment is to be recommended by the supplier. Such
recommendations are to be commensurate with the reliability of critical
components and component used in the system. Special tools and test
equipment is to be supplied for onboard maintenance.
1204. Installation. The supplier shall supply one set of installation and
commissioning spares. The manufacturer is required to provide the
necessary representative(s) to assist in carrying out inspection and
supervise the work that is done on the equipment, during the following
phases:
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Appendix-‘D’
The requirement of various tests and their abbreviations used in this table
are T- Type Test, R- Routine Test, L – Test at electrical Maker’s work and C
– Combined Equipment Test
Winding Resistance TR TR
Temperature Rise TR T TR
Hot Spot Sensing T T
Dry and damp heat T
Withstand Voltage TR TR
Insulation Resistance TR TR TR
Efficiency T T
Voltage Balance TR
Ripple, harmonic content T
modulation
Voltage Range TR
Effectiveness of enclosure T T
Measurement of air gaps TR TR
Bearing grease relief T T
Self induced airborne noise and
vibration
(i) Type Test T T
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No-Break motor generator TR
Hand/Auto Control TR
Motor Thermal Protection TR
Unit(MTPU)
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Appendix- ‘E’
9 Ship Motion
MIL-STD 461 C
10 EMI/EMC
Magnetic field
11 NWS 1000
effects
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Appendix- ‘F’
TEST SPECIFICATION.
HSR
380V/415V/440V 3 phase
ONLINE
I/P Supply
OSCILLOSCOPE
WITH GRAPHIC
RECORDER
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TEST SPECIFICATION.
TEST NOs.
(30 mtrs)
Ship's laid Cable Patt No: 521-6824
Cable Patt No: 05645250974(23 Mtrs)
Cable Patt No: 529-5690
Ship I nstalled Socket
Helo Starting Air Craft/
Rectifier
Load Bank
Cable Patt No: 5216824
Single Core Silicone Rubber Insulated, CSP sheathed (Power)
Strands 61/2.52mm X 0.11
D 22.68mm LD 250 Mtrs
OD IC 25.5mm W 3196 Kg/Km
Cable OD 31 mm V 440
R 0.059 Ohms A 660
Rac 0.08 Ohms/Km
Test Procedure Test No. (iii),(v) &(vii) The Helo Starting Rectifier to
be connected to a 30 mtrs long specified cable as shown above. Using an
on-line Oscillograph the test parameters are to be recorded at load
terminal. Tests No. (iii) & (iv) are to be conducted for the complete
starting envelope of the Helo Starting Rectifier. Test No.(vii) be conducted
for minimum duration of 10 sec to obtain significant transient parameters
on graph.
Test Procedure Test No. (iv) The Rectifier output voltage & current
be recorded at load terminal as shown in Figure above for a duration of 20
sec. for Helicopter servicing/ compressor washing.
TEST SPECIFICATION.
HSR O/P Voltage
Setting Trimmer
HSR
Output U/V & O/V
Protection Relay
ONLINE GRAPHIC
OSCILLOSCOPE
I/P Supply
TEST SPECIFICATION.
(30 mtrs) Cable Patt No: 05645250974(23 Mtrs)
Ship's laid Cable Patt No: 521-6824 Cable Patt No: 529-5690
Ship I nstalled Socket
Helo Starting Air Craft/
Rectifier
Load Bank
Cable Patt No: 5216824
Single Core Silicone Rubber Insulated, CSP sheathed (Power)
Strands 61/2.52mm X 0.11
D 22.68mm LD 250 Mtrs
OD IC 25.5mm W 3196 Kg/Km
Cable OD 31 mm V 440
R 0.059 Ohms A 660
Rac 0.08 Ohms/Km
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