Volume II, Section 3B‐7 

SECTION 3B : TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR

GENERATING EQUIPMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
 

7  ANCILARY EQUIPMENT ......................................................................... II. 3B‐7‐1 
7.1  SCOPE .................................................................................................................. II. 3B‐7‐1 

7.2  MONORAIL HOIST ............................................................................................. II. 3B‐7‐1 

7.3  STORAGE BATTERY ......................................................................................... II. 3B‐7‐1 

7.4  BATTERY CHARGER ........................................................................................ II. 3B‐7‐3 

7.5  D.C PANEL ........................................................................................................... II. 3B‐7‐4 

7.6  LIGHTING AND AUXILIARY SERVICE SYSTEM ......................................... II. 3B‐7‐4 

7.7  COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT ......................... II. 3B‐Error! Bookmark not defined. 

Tender Document Aek Sibundong MHEPP - Generating Equipment  II. 3B‐7‐i 

 
 Volume II, Section 3B‐7 

SECTION 3B

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERATING

EQUIPMENTS

7 ANCILARY EQUIPMENT

7.1 SCOPE

The following equipment shall be supplied and installed in the power station under this
Paragraph :
(a) One (1) Double Girder Hoist
(b) One (1) storage battery and charger
(c) DC Panel
(d) Lighting

7.2 MONORAIL HOIST

Double girder hoist shall be manually operated type. The hoist shall have nominal lifting
capacity 50% higher than heaviest parts of electro mechanical assembled. The runway
beam shall be installed for trolley wheels and designed for 50% increase in the safe
working load capacity of the hoist.
The hoist shall be tested to 150% of the nominal lifting capacity, any defect or improper
operation discovered during the tests shall be corrected and the test reported.

7.3 STORAGE BATTERY

(1) Type and Rating

Two set of the storage battery, which one of them shall consisting of 86 cells each in
sealed plastic transparent container shall be provided to supply 110 volt D.C power,
coordinating with battery charger specified in Sub-Section 7.4. The battery shall be of
Nickel Cadmium alkaline, enclosed type, 1 1 0 volt and 1 50 ampere hour at 5 hours
discharge rate suitable for the generating equipment control and for the emergency
lighting of the powerhouse.
The maximum voltage of batteries terminals shall be 121 V DC for 110 V battery.

Tender Document Aek Sibundong MHEPP - Generating Equipment  II. 3B‐7‐1 

 
 Volume II, Section 3B‐7 

The storage battery shall be erected in a self supporting rack, and shall be installed in the
power station adjacent to the battery charger.

(2) Construction
The battery shall be of heavy duty, long life construction shall be provided with the
following to be suitably arranged in the metal enclosure.
(a) Positive and negative sintered plates consisting of highly porous nickel plaques
(b) Alkaline resistant synthetic separators
(c) Cells of enclosed alkaline resistant type, consisting of chemical resistant material,
with precisions for measuring the specific gravity of electrolyte from outside,
(d) Cell terminal posts
(e) Steel battery racks
(3) Accessories
The following items shall be supplied as accessories :
(a) Requisite quantity of potassium hydroxide with 10% extra
(b) Sufficient quantity of distilled water for first filling up
(c) One set of mixing tank of adequate capacity, syringe and other special tools
(d) One set of voltmeter, vent mounted hydrometers and vent mounted thermometer
(e) Intercell connectors having sufficient space between cells and terminal lugs
(f) Rating plate
(g) Channel base
(h) Foundation bolts and nuts
(i) Grounding pad
(j) Other necessary accessories
(4) Spare parts
The following items shall be supplied and quoted as spare parts :
(a) 30% of diluted potassium
(b) Two (2) cells in seal
(5) Tests
The following tests shall be carried out the manufacturer's plant before shipment :
(a) Construction check
(b) Capacity test for 5 cells
(c) Electrolyte purity measurement
The test as specified in Sub-Section 1.11 shall be carried out by the Contractor at the Site.

Tender Document Aek Sibundong MHEPP - Generating Equipment  II. 3B‐7‐2 

 
 Volume II, Section 3B‐7 

7.4 BATTERY CHARGER

(1) Type and Requirement

The battery charger shall be of a thyristor type design for continuous use ad shall be
suitable for three phase 380 volt A.C. The battery charger shall be housed in a metal
enclosure having front door to facilitate inspection.
The battery charger shall be capable of initial charging, floating operation and equalizing
charging for 1 50 AH storage battery supplied under Sub-Section 7.3.
The battery charger voltage shall be limited so that the maximum D.C output voltage to
121 V DC as required.
The battery charger shall be designed to meet the following requirements:
(a) A.C input voltage Three phase 380 V for 1 50 AH
(b) Maximum D.C output voltage equal to equalizing charge voltage for storage batteries
(c) Rated D.C output current 50 A
(2) Equipment and Devices
The panel mounted equipment and devices shall include but not be limited to the following
:
(a) Pilot lamp with auxiliary voltage transformer on A.C input voltage side
(b) D.C. Undervoltage relay
(c) D.C. Ground detecting relay
(d) D.C. ammeter for rectifier circuit
(e) D.C. ammeter for battery circuit
(f) D.C. voltmeter 0-200 V
(g) Selector switch for DC voltage with two positions for "Battery Charger" and "Battery"
(h) D.C. output voltage adjusters
(i) Molded case circuit breakers
(j) Test blocks
(k) Other necessary accessories
(3) Test
The following tests shall be carried out the manufacturer's plant before shipment:
(a) Construction check
(b) Capacity test for 5 cells
(c) Electrolyte purity measurement

Tender Document Aek Sibundong MHEPP - Generating Equipment  II. 3B‐7‐3 

 
 Volume II, Section 3B‐7 

The test as specified in Sub-Section 1.19 shall be carried out by the Contractor at the Site.

7.5 D.C PANEL

(1) Type and Equipment

The D.C panel shall be of self supporting, indoor installation, metal enclosed cubicle type
of robust construction. The degree of protection for enclosure shall be IP43 conforming to
IEC 144 (1963}.
The following equipment shall be provided in the D.C panel :
(a) One - set of 110 volt D.C bus
(b) One incoming miniature circuit breaker
(c) A set of outgoing MCB
Miniature circuit breaker shall be 2 (two) poles, rated voltage 250 V dc, manually
operated. Each breaker shall be equipped with time delay overcurrent device and an
instantaneous overcurrent device.
The rated trip currents shall be determined by the Contractor to suite the overcurrent
protection and shall be subject at the Engineer's approval.
The rated short circuit breaking for D.C circuits shall also be determined by the Contractor
on the basis of short circuit fault current on the D.C circuits.

7.6 LIGHTING AND AUXILIARY SERVICE SYSTEM

(1) General
The lighting and auxiliary service system shall be supplied and installed in the followings:
(a) Outdoor area lighting around power houses as shown on the Drawing.
(b) Indoor lighting and auxiliary service for the office house, and minihydro powerhouse
as shown on the Drawings.
The following apparatuses and materials shall be furnished and installed to complete the
lighting and auxiliary service system :
(a) Main distribution panel (LVAC panel), and distribution panels
(b) Steel pole - 10 meter
(c) All conduits and electrical wires for lighting fixtures and auxiliary service such as
convenience outlets etc.
(d) Lighting fixtures including bulbs and supports
(e) Miscellaneous materials to complete the system

Tender Document Aek Sibundong MHEPP - Generating Equipment  II. 3B‐7‐4 

 
 Volume II, Section 3B‐7 

(2) Electrical Apparatus and Materials

(a) Distribution panels
Electric circuits, classification, rating and numbers of miniature circuit breaker shall
conform to the Drawings. The Contractor shall submit in advance his drawings for
approval of the Engineer.
Distribution panel shall be metal plate of minimum 2 mm thick and shall be provided
with hinged door. The door shall be provided with lock. Indicating lamps complete
with bulbs, translucent lenses, and colored screen shall be provided on the panel
door. Distribution panel which supplies motors, the status of each motor shall be
indicated by indicating lamp. The panel with motor controller shall be metal plate of
minimum 2.5 mm thick.
(b) Lighting fixture
i. Fluorescent lighting fixtures shall be equipped with complete fittings for A.C, 220
volt 50 Hz source and a ballast of high power factor. The fixture shall be used for
fluorescent lamp - with luminous of at least 3300 lumen.
ii. Incandescent lighting fixtures shall have lamp holders in accordance with the
local standard.
iii. The lighting fixtures for outdoors use shall be of a weather proof type (IP53).
Special care shall be exercised on selection of fixtures so that illumination of the
lamps is not obstructed by accumulation of insects and dust. The fixture shall fit
to high pressure mercury vapor fluorescent lamp. The electrical unit (ballast,
capacitor) shall be easily incorporated on armature. All exposed metal parts
made of stainless steel and aluminum. Maintenance can be carried out from
above in ergonomic position.
(c) Outdoor lighting supports
Supports for outdoor lighting fixture around the powerhouse shall be steel poles
galvanized outer and inner surfaces, with height not less than 8.50 m. Galvanized
thickness shall be 63 micron (minimum).
(d) Joint boxes
The boxes for wire joints to be concealed in concrete shall be of galvanized sheet
steel type and shall be fitted with appropriate covers, where necessary, to set the
boxes in flush with the finished surface of the structure. The boxes to be used for the
exposed installation shall be of galvanized cast steel or alloy to be fitted with
appropriate fitting and covers.
(e) Tumbler switches
Wall switches shall be of the enclosed flush or surface mounting tumbler type, single
pole, 250 volt, 15 amperes and shall be fully recessed within the box fitted with
suitable plate for covering them.

Tender Document Aek Sibundong MHEPP - Generating Equipment  II. 3B‐7‐5 

 
 Volume II, Section 3B‐7 

(f) Receptacles
Receptacles shall be of 2 pin type, 250 volt, 1 5 amperes, three wire grounded type,
located as shown on the drawings and provided with suitable outlet box and cover
plates. Waterproof convenience outlet shall be provided with a thread cap and thread
socket.
Unless otherwise noted on the Drawings, the mounting height of the outlet shall be
500 mm above floor to the center of the box.
(g) Conduits
The rigid steel conduits couplings, nipples, and elbows shall conform to ANSI
standard C80.1 "Regid Steel Conduit, a Zinc Coated". Where the conduit be installed
in expose, those shall be coated with epoxy enamel of which color shall be directed
by the Engineer.
(h) Miscellaneous materials
All apparatus, accessories and materials which have not specifically mentioned but
which are necessary for the efficient performance of the works shall be provided by
the Contractor.
(3) Installation Work
(a) General
All installation works shall be carried out by the Contractor in accordance with
Regulations, this section and the instruction of the Engineer. The arrangement of
fixtures and apparatus shall conform to the drawings. The indoor wiring shall be of
concealed steel conduit type or of exposed conduit type as designated on the
drawings. The outdoor wiring shall be buried in ground as shown on the drawings.
(b) Lighting fixtures
The exact location and height of Fixtures shall be determined by the structural and
mechanical limitations of building, and fixtures shall be installed in such a manners to
avoid obstructions and to give the proper illumination results. Fixtures shall be
installed in such a manner as not to injure outlet boxes, conduit tubes, wall, ceiling,
etc, by their weight. Lamp shall be in the position after completion of construction
work.
(c) Conduit work
Conduit shall be concealed within or pierced through the structure without effect on
their construction and strength. The cut ends of conduit shall be smoothed. Pull boxes
shall be provided for the conduit system to give easy leading in or replacement of the
wires. The bending radius of conduit tube shall be not less than 6 times its inside
diameter without normal bend. Exposed runs of conduit shall have saddles or sheet
steel supports spaced not more than 1.5. meters and also shall be supported at least
at 2 positions. They shall be installed with runs parallel or perpendicular to adjacent
walls, structural member or intersections of vertical planes and ceilings, with right-
angle turns, so as to give a neat appearance.

Tender Document Aek Sibundong MHEPP - Generating Equipment  II. 3B‐7‐6 

 
 Volume II, Section 3B‐7 

Switch boxes or outlet boxes with appropriate covers shall be installed at the places
to install switches, receptacles and lighting fixtures. When necessary, the Contractor
shall relocate outlets so that, when fixtures or other fittings are installed, they will be
symmetrically located according to room layout and will not interfere with other work
or equipment.
Conduit shall be installed is such a manner as to insure against trouble from the
collection of trapped condensation. U-shaped piping shall be avoided as far as
possible. Conduit shall be connected mutually by means all sheet metal outlet,
junction and pull boxes with galvanized locknuts and bushings. Connected portions of
conduit system shall be coated with anti corrosive paint. Exposed runs of conduit
including boxes, support and all other fittings shall be complete with finished paint, of
which color will be instructed by the Owner.
The Contractor shall exercise the necessary precautions to prevent the lodgement of
dirt, plaster, trash or damp in conduit pipe, fittings, and boxes during the course of
installation.
(d) Cabling and Wiring
The conductor shall be continuous between outlets, and no junction shall be made
except within oudet or junction boxes. The conductor shall be drawn through ducts of
conduits after they have been cleaned. Oil or grease shall not be used as a lubricant
for the drawing operation, but an approved compound may be used for this purpose.
(e) Indoor cable laying
Cables shall be securely fastened along the structure with saddles or other suitable
supports spaced not more than 1.5 meters apart, but spaced not more than 1 meter
apart where it is likely to come in contact with persons. Metallic racks and the like
shall be installed in cable ducts and shafts for laying, where necessary. Conduits shall
be utilized where the cables may be injured. Cables shall be laid in conduit where
they are concealed in the concrete structure to protect the cables and to give an easy
replacement thereof. In this case, the bore of conduits shall be not less than 1.5 times
against outside diameter of cables. The bending radius of cable shall be not less than
6 times of their outside diameter. The cables, when drawn into conduit, shall be
completely made by means of sleeve joining, lopped with insulating tape, without
increase of electrical resistance, deterioration of insulation strength and decrease of
tensile strength and decrease of tensile strength. No splices shall be made except
within distribution boards, outlet boxes and junction boxes.
(f) Cable laying in trench
The cables to be installed in the floor trenches where shown on the drawings shall be
laid on floor of the trench or fasten on the wall of trench in neat workmanship. Each
cable shall be provided with tag which indicates circuit number or circuit destination.
The cables tag fastened on the trench wall shall be supported with factory made
devices at 1500 mm intervals.

Tender Document Aek Sibundong MHEPP - Generating Equipment  II. 3B‐7‐7 

 
 Volume II, Section 3B‐7 

(g) Grounding
Unless otherwise directed by the Engineer, all non current carrying metal parts of
electrical equipment and fixtures shall be grounded through ground cable. All joints of
conduits shall be tightly, and conduit also shall be grounded. Grounding rods shall be
intoned where required by the Drawings, or the Engineer at the Field. The minimum
grounding resistivity shall not greater than the values specified by the Engineer. PVC
insulated wires with yellow stripe shall be used for grounding purpose.
(h) Pull boxes
The exact locations of pull boxes shall be determined by the Contractor after careful
consideration is given to the location of each pull box. The location shall be approved
by the Engineer before installation. The pull boxes shall be of sheet metal galvanized
type, the size of which shall be 150 mm x 150 mm x 100 mm. The drawings of pull
boxes shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval.
(i) Installation of appliances
Switches, convenience outlets and other appliance shall be installed according to the
Drawings. Switches, convenience outlets and other appliances which are to be
installed in wet or dam places shall be securely screwed and fastened.
(4)
(5) Spare parts
The following spare parts shall be supplied :
(a) 10% of actual use of lighting fixture of each type
(b) 200% of actual use of bulbs and tubes of each type used for indoor lighting
(c) 20% of actual use of mercury lamps used for outdoor lighting
(d) 200% of actual use of fuse of each type
(e) 5% of other apparatus
(6) Tests
The following test shall be carried out :
(a) Shop Test Report
The test required by the applied standard shall be carried out the Contractor before
shipment at the manufacturer's premises and the test reports shall be submitted to
the Engineer.
(b) At the Site
The following tests shall be carried out by the Contractor of the Site after the
completion of installation
i. Operation test
ii. Measurement of insulation resistance (2M-ohm or more)
iii. Circuit continuity test

Tender Document Aek Sibundong MHEPP - Generating Equipment  II. 3B‐7‐8