NIOEC-SP-60-13(0)

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NIOEC 000 EG EL SP 6013 A0 JULY, 2005

NATIONAL IRANIAN OIL REFINING & DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

NATIONAL IRANIAN OIL ENGINEERING
& CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

NIOEC SPECIFICATION
FOR

STANDBY BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGER

FIRST EDITION

JULY, 2005

THIS SPECIFICATION IS THE PROPERTY OF NATIONAL IRANIAN OIL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. IT IS CONFIDENTIAL AND ALL RIGHTS
RESERVED TO THE OWNER. NEITHER WHOLE NOR ANY PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE DISCLOSED TO ANY THIRD PARTY, REPRODUCTED, STORED
IN ANY RETRIEVAL SYSTEM OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE NATIONAL
IRANIAN OIL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION COMPANY.
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NOTES:

1) THIS SHEET IS A RECORD OF ALL REVISIONS TO THIS SPECIFICATION.

2) REMARKS RELATED TO EACH REVISION SHOW A BRIEF DESCRIPTION. THESE REMARKS SHALL BE
INTERPRETED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REVISED TEXT MARKED BY REVISION NUMBERS.

3) WHEN APPROVED EACH REVISION SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS A PART OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT.

4) NUMBER OF PAGES EXCLUDES THIS SHEET AND THE COVER SHEET.

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CONTENTS: PAGE NO.

1.0 SCOPE .............................................................................................................................3

2.0 REFERENCES................................................................................................................3
3.0 UNITS ..............................................................................................................................3
4.0 STANDARDS AND CODES..........................................................................................3
5.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS ..............................................................................................4
6.0 APPLICATION...............................................................................................................4
7.0 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISITICS.......................................................................4
7.1 AC Input ......................................................................................................................4
7.2 DC Output ...................................................................................................................5
8.0 BASIC CONSTRUCTION.............................................................................................5
8.1 BATTERY CHARGER.............................................................................................5
8.2 BATTERY ...................................................................................................................7
8.3 DC DISTRIBUTION PANEL....................................................................................8
9.0 TEST AND INSPECTION.............................................................................................8
10.0 SPARE PARTS .............................................................................................................8
11.0 DOCUMENTATION....................................................................................................9
12.0 PACKING FOR SHIPMENT......................................................................................9
13.0 GUARANTEES.............................................................................................................9
APPENDIX A ..............................................................................................................10
APPENDIX B ..............................................................................................................11
APPENDIX C ..............................................................................................................12

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1.0 SCOPE

1.1 This Specification describes the minimum technical requirements for design, manufacture,
quality control and testing of STATION BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGER.

1.2 This Specification covers only the general requirements. The specific requirements of each
assembly (Item No., Rating, etc.) will be shown on Data Sheets and/or Drawings which will
be part of the Request for Quotation and/or Purchase Order.

2.0 REFERENCES

Throughout this Specification the following dated or undated standards/codes are referred
to. These referenced standards shall, to the extent specified herein, form a part of this
Specification. For undated reference, the latest edition of referenced document (including
any supplement or amendments) applies. For dated references, the edition cited applies. The
applicability of changes in dated references that occur after the cited date, shall mutually be
agreed upon by NIOEC and VENDOR/CONTRACTOR.

IEC (INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION)

IEC 60051-2 Direct Acting Indicating Analogue Electrical Measuring Instruments
and their Accessories
IEC 60076 Power Transformers
IEC 60146 Semiconductor Converters
IEC 60289 Reactors
IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures ( IP Codes )

NIOEC-SP (NIOEC SPECIFICATIONS)

NIOEC-SP-00-10 NIOEC specification for units

3.0 UNITS

International system of units (SI) shall be used in accordance with NIOEC-SP-00-10,

unless otherwise specified.

4.0 STANDARDS AND CODES

4.1 The station battery and battery charger shall be constructed, wired and tested in
accordance with all applicable sections of the latest edition of International Electro-
technical Commission (IEC).

4.2 Where reference is made to any other NIOEC approved standard and code, it is
understood that equivalent IEC will also be acceptable.

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4.3 Any deviation from the above mentioned standards and this Specification shall be
clearly mentioned in the vendor’s proposal.

5.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS

5.1 Unless otherwise specified, in the data sheet the equipment under this Specification will be
installed inside ventilated room/s with following conditions:

- maximum air temperature 40°C

- minimum air temperature 5°C
- relative humidity 90°C

6.0 APPLICATION

6.1 The batteries, battery charger and DC distribution panel, so called DC power supply system
will supply power to electrical power stations and substations switch rooms and also general
emergency DC loads such as instrumentation and control circuits, relay panels and/or
emergency lighting and power.

6.2 The DC power supply shall consist of two similar static chargers each rated for 100 percent
of rated load, two battery banks each rated for 50 percent of the rated load and one DC
distribution panel. Both chargers are to be fed from synchronized AC supplies. The general
arrangement is shown in appendix B. In cases where only one charger will be required, it
will be indicated in the data sheet.

6.3 During normal operation, two chargers shall operate in parallel to share the loads and charge
their own batteries. Should one of the chargers fail, the other shall carry the total loads to
the full specification and rating without limitation.

6.4 During time intervals when the input AC power is interrupted, power to the loads shall be
derived from the battery, the battery shall be sustained in a fully charged state during the
time intervals when suitable AC power is available at the input terminals of the charger.
Upon loss of input voltage, the battery shall supply power to the loads. Upon return of input
AC power to the charger, no power shall be drawn from the battery.

6.5 The DC power system supplies substation switch rooms, switchgears control, alarm,
indication and also other consumers in electrical switch rooms will normally be fed from
station battery and battery charger system.

7.0 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISITICS

The system characteristics shall at least meet the following electrical requirements:

7.1 AC Input

7.1.1 Normal voltage : 400 volts, three phase, solidly grounded

7.1.2 Voltage range : ±10 % of normal.

7.1.3 Frequency : 50 Hz ± 5% Hz.

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7.2 DC Output

7.2.1 Voltage : 110 volts nominal, unearthed.

7.2.2 Residual ripple : 1 % of nominal voltage for all of loads

within the charger rating, with battery connected

7.2.3 Voltage regulation : ±1 % at any load between no load and

Charger output full load with an input voltage at ±10%.

7.3 The rated load will be indicated in the data sheet. The rated capacity of each charger which
is equal to rated load plus the required charging current for batteries shall be based on
standard duty class 1 of IEC 60146.

8.0 BASIC CONSTRUCTION

8.1 BATTERY CHARGER

8.1.1 The battery charger shall be static type and shall be furnished with provisions to
automatically initiate the equalize charge upon restoration of AC power after an
outage. The charger shall automatically reset to float charge when the battery voltage
reaches the specified nominal voltage.

8.1.2 The design of the charger shall be based on constant voltage current limiting principle
with voltage regulation specified in paragraph 6.2.

8.1.3 Soft starting feature shall be incorporated so that the chargers gradually accept load
when feeding discharged batteries.

8.1.4 Transformers and reactors used in the construction of the chargers shall be of the dry
type air-cooled and shall comply with IEC 60076 and IEC 60289 plus extra
requirements of IEC 60146.

8.1.5 Each charger shall be sized to supply the rated load indicated in the data sheet and
simultaneously recharges the discharged battery in 8 hours for nickel-cadmium and 15
hours for lead-acid batteries.

8.1.6 The charger shall be equipped with the following:

a) Rheostat for adjusting the "float" charging voltage and current.

(Should not be exposed - to prevent accidental adjustment.)

b) Rheostat for adjusting the "equalize" charging voltage.

(Should not be exposed-to prevent accidental adjustment.)

c) Facilities to initiate boost charge operation manually, for each battery bank, while it
is disconnected from the load. In such case the duration of battery boost charge
operation shall be controlled by an adjustable timer. The return from boost charge
mode to float charge mode shall be automatic.

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8.1.7 The charger shall be completely assembled and wired in a free-standing floor mounted
steel enclosure. The enclosure shall be arranged for front operation. Rear access will
not be required. Each charger shall be installed in one enclosure.

8.1.8 The enclosure shall be made of sheet steel with a minimum thickness of 1.5 mm.
Lifting lugs shall be provided for ease of handling.

8.1.9 The enclosure shall be cleaned, primed, and painted in accordance with the
manufacturer’s standard practice. The complete interior surface of the enclosure shall
have a final coat of moisture and fungus resistant varnish. Degree of protection shall
be at least IP31 according to IEC 60529, unless otherwise indicated in data sheet.

8.1.10 Gland plates shall be provided within the enclosure for purchaser’s cables from
bottom.

8.1.11 Suitable terminal blocks shall be provided for connection of purchaser’s AC and DC
power cables and grounding cables. All terminals shall be clearly marked. The
identification of terminals shall be in accordance with IEC 60445.

8.1.12 The internal cooling of the rectifiers shall be by natural ventilation when delivering
the rated capacity. Forced air cooling shall also be provided, which will operate
when the charger is overloaded.

8.1.13 The charger shall be capable to withstand a 10% overload continuously while the
forced air cooling is in service.

8.1.14 The charger shall be provided with suitable molded case circuit breakers for the input
AC supply and the DC output. Suitably sized blocking diodes shall be provided
before the DC breakers. Test points shall be provided for maintenance purposes.

8.1.15 The following measuring instruments with accuracy corresponding to class 1.5 of
IEC 60051-2, shall be provided on the charger/s enclosure:

a) AC voltmeter and voltmeter selector switch for charger input power.

b) DC voltmeter for charger output power.
c) DC ammeter for charger output current.

8.1.16 At least the following indicating lights shall be provided on the charger/s enclosure:

a) Charger on
b) Charger failure
c) DC over voltage
d) DC under voltage
e) DC earth fault (positive and negative branch)
f) Float, equalize and boost charge.

8.1.17 A complete digital measuring instrument with above functions is also acceptable.

8.1.18 In case of charger failure or DC over voltage an audible alarm shall be initiated which
automatically resets and trip the charger. For such case one volt free double throw

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contact shall be provided, and wired to terminal blocks to be used for remote alarm
and/or indication.

8.1.19 Permanent nameplates shall be provided to identify each instrument, switch, meter,
relay, etc. on the charger enclosure. Equipment within the enclosure shall be suitably
identified.

8.1.20 At least the following information shall be inscribed on a corrosion resistant

nameplate attached to the charger enclosure/s:

- Name of manufacturer
- Type and serial number of the unit
- Nominal input voltage, current and frequency
- Nominal output voltage and current
- Rated capacity of the charger
- Degree of protection

8.1.21 Transient suppression device shall be provided on AC input and DC output of the
battery chargers.

8.2 BATTERY

8.2.1 The battery shall be Nickel-Cadmium type. Application of valve regulated lead acid
batteries is also acceptable if indicated in the data sheet.

8.2.2 The vendor shall propose suitable number of battery cells for each nominal DC voltage
indicated in the data sheet.

8.2.3 Unless otherwise specified in data sheet, the battery cells shall be sized to supply the
rated load for a period of four hours with chargers in off condition. Two banks of
battery cells shall be used which operate in parallel. Each bank shall be rated for 50
percent of the load. Under normal operation, both battery banks will be in service. In
case of failure of one battery bank, the other battery bank shall supply the load for two
hours.

8.2.4 The Nickel-Cadmium battery shall be shipped in discharged and dry condition.

8.2.5 For each battery bank all the necessary accessories including jointing cables between
cells and a set of standard maintenance and testing tools shall be provided.

8.2.6 Each battery bank shall be installed in separate cabinet or on free standing support
racks. The supply of battery cabinets or racks shall be indicated in the data sheet.

8.2.7 In case where support racks are supplied the type of battery racks shall be indicated in
the data sheet. Wooden racks shall be treated to be non-hygroscopic and acid resistant.
Steel racks shall be with plastic or epoxy coating.

8.2.8 The battery cabinet/s shall be naturally ventilated in order to prevent the accumulation
of flammable gases inside the cabinets.

8.2.9 In case of Nickel-Cadmium application, Batteries shall be installed in separate room.

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8.3 DC DISTRIBUTION PANEL

8.3.1 The output power from both chargers will be fed to a DC distribution panel to which
the batteries will be connected as well.

8.3.2 All the DC power consumers will be fed from the distribution panel. The numbers and
ratings of outgoing feeders to DC consumers will be given in the data sheet. A single
line diagram of the DC panel will be supplied by the purchaser, when necessary.

8.3.3 Suitably sized two poles isolators shall be provided to connect the battery banks to the
DC bus. Bus isolators shall also be provided as shown in Appendix B to isolate each
battery bank and the appropriate charger form the DC bus for the purpose of manual
boost charging of one battery bank while the other battery bank is in service. Two
poles switch fuses shall be included.

8.3.4 Necessary numbers of suitably sized dropping diodes together with necessary short
circuiting contactors and controls shall be provided between DC bus and the load bus,
in order to limit the load bus voltage to 110% of the charger nominal voltage.

8.3.5 The outgoing feeders from the load bus to DC consumers can be two poles miniature
circuit breakers. The supplier shall indicate the type of such feeders in the data sheet.

8.3.6 The enclosure of the DC distribution panel shall be similar to chargers enclosure as
specified in paragraphs 6.1.8 & 6.1.9. of this Specification.

8.3.7 Following measuring instruments with accuracy corresponding to class 1.5 of IEC
60051-2 shall be installed on the front of the DC distribution panel.

a) One DC voltmeter for measuring the load bus voltage.

b) 2 DC ammeters with zero at mid scale for measuring the battery current,
charging/discharging (one for each battery bank).

9.0 TEST AND INSPECTION

9.1 The equipment under this Specification shall be factory tested. Three certified copies of test
reports and certificates shall be submitted to the purchaser.

9.2 Type tests and routine tests shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 60146 and other
relevant IEC recommendations.

9.3 Purchaser may require the presence of his nominated representative to witness the final
factory tests. The supplier shall inform the date of such tests at least four weeks in advance.

9.4 The purchaser’s inspectors shall be granted the right for inspection at any stage of
manufacture and testing.

10.0 SPARE PARTS

10.1 Together with the supply of all equipment under this Specification, a complete set of spare
parts for commissioning shall be supplied for each equipment. The supplied spare parts shall
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comply with the same specifications as the original parts and shall be fully interchangeable
with the original parts without any modification.

10.2 The vendor shall also supply a list of recommended spare parts for two years of operation.

11.0 DOCUMENTATION

11.1 The vendor shall submit at least the following documents. General documents or drawings
are not acceptable unless they are revised accordingly.

- General arrangement drawings

- Main and control circuit schematic diagrams
- Equipment lists
- Recommended spare parts lists
- Test reports and performance curves
-Operating manuals incorporating installation, commissioning, operating and maintenance
instruction, and also fault-finding and trouble shooting procedure.
- Dimensional drawing/s and panel front arrangement
- Cable or conduit entrance and locations.

12.0 PACKING FOR SHIPMENT

12.1 The supplier of the equipment under this Specification is the sole responsible for packing
and preparation for shipment.

12.2 The packing and preparation for shipment shall be adequate to avoid mechanical damage
during transport, handling and stacking.

12.3 Shipping documents with exact description of equipment for custom release shall be
supplied.

13.0 GUARANTEES

13.1 The vendor shall replace any damaged equipment resulting from poor workmanship and/or
faulty design.

13.2 The vendor shall replace any equipment failed under the following condition:

- Failure under startup and commissioning tests

- Failure under normal usage for a period of 12 months, not exceeding 24 months from the
date of dispatch from the manufacturer’s work.

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APPENDIX A

BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGER DATA SHEET

THE VENDOR SHALL COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THIS DATA SHEET WITH HIS PROPOSAL.

1 Battery charger/s identification No/s

2 Site elevation above sea level (m)
3 Maximum room temperature

4 Minimum room temperature

5 Numbers of chargers (duplicate or single unit)

6 Mode of operation (parallel or single unit)

7 Rated load (kW)
8 Charger ampere rating (A)
9 Nominal input voltage, numbers of phases and frequency
10 Nominal DC output voltage
11 Type of rectifiers
12 Charger/s enclosure IP (If different from IP31)
13 Charger/s mounting, floor or wall mounted
14 Type of batteries Ni-Cd or Sealed Lead-Acid
15 Number of battery banks included (one or two)
16 Capacity of each battery bank (Amp-Hr) at … ºC
17 Nos. of cells in each battery bank
18 Battery standby time (Hr)
19 Battery internal resistance
20 Batteries housed in cabinets or racks
21 Type of battery racks (Wooden or steel)
22 DC distribution panel included (or not included)
23 Nos. of outgoing feeders to DC consumers
24 Rating of outgoing feeders
25 Type of outgoing feeders
26 Accessories Attach List
27 Deviation from this Specification if any Attach list

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APPENDIX B

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APPENDIX C
APPLICABLE DEFINITIONS FOR THIS SPECIFICATION

The following definitions shall hold for the Specification of battery and battery charger:

1. Float Charging:

The float charging is passing an electric current through the battery bank, by applying a
constant DC voltage in order to maintain the battery in the state of fully charged condition.

2. Equalize Charging:

The equalize charging is passing sufficient electric current through the battery bank, by
applying a controlled DC voltage in order to restore the partially or totally discharged battery
in a limited time. This operation is performed automatically. The time duration is specified in
this Specification.

3. Boost Charging:

The boost charging is passing sufficient electric current through the battery bank, by applying
a controlled DC voltage in order to charge rapidly a partially or totally discharged battery in a
predetermined time. This operation is performed manually. The duration for boost charging
will be selected by the operator. During manual boost charging the charger and the associated
battery bank will be isolated from the loads.

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