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SINCOR, C.A.
UPSTREAM SURFACE FACILITIES PROJECT
BASIC ENGINEERING
VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES

REVISION INDEX:

This document consist of the following number of pages: 10

REV. DATE PAGES REASON FOR ISSUE

A-0 SEP. 22, 1997 1-10 Issue for comments

B-0 OCT. 10, 1997 1-10 Issue for client approval
C-0 OCT. 24, 1997 1-10 Final issue
D-0 - - Not issue
E-0 - - Not issue
F-0 FEB. 27, 1998 1-10 Final issue / Approved for tender

DISCIPLINE APPROVAL MANAGEMENT APPROVAL SINCOR APPROVAL

PREPARED BY: CHECKED BY: APPROVED BY: APPROVED BY: APPROVED BY: APPROVED BY: APPROVED BY:

A.GONZALEZ A.DI BELLA A.DI BELLA D. RIDING G. HARRIS N. BAKER A. GAARD

L.LAGRANGE ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL E.M. P. M. E.M. P.M.
ENGINEERS LEADER LEADER
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CONTENTS

SECTION Nº PAGE

1. SCOPE

2. CODES AND REGULATIONS

3. ENVIRONMENTAL SITE CONDITIONS

4. GENERAL

5. INCOMING LINE OR BUS CONNECTION

6. CONTROLLER

7. CONTROL WIRING

8. NAMEPLATES

9. SHOP INSPECTION AND TESTING

10. VENDOR DOCUMENTS

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1. SCOPE
A. This specification covers the basic requirements for the design and construction of
Low & Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives, hereinafter designated as VFD.
Reference JOB SPEC No. 1020-13-00-1602-ET-004 “Electrical Switchboard” for
construction details.

B. It is intended that this specification be supplemented by basic data, component

data sheets, arrangement layout and specific requisition. These will delineate the
specific requirements for each. In the event of conflict, the specified data sheets in
the Material Requisition (MR) shall take precedence.

2. CODES AND REGULATIONS

Except where indicated otherwise in this specification, the design, equipment,
materials, and installation thereof, shall conform to as a minimum, the applicable
requirements of the latest edition of the following standards and codes:
 International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
 European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC)
 Venezuelan Código Eléctrico Nacional, COVENIN 200 (awaiting revision of
COVENIN from NEC 1990 to NEC 1996 which includes IEC zone
classification)
 Código Nacional de Seguridad en Instalaciones de Suministro de Energía
Eléctrica y de Comunicaciones, COVENIN 734. This document is based in the
National Safety Code of ANSI C2.
 Comité Venezolano de Normas Industriales (COVENIN)
 Local codes and standards

The most important publication relevant to the matter of this specification is:

IEC 1800-3 Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems-PART 3: EMC

(Electromagnetic Compatibility) product standard including specific test methods.
Other recognized National Codes and Standards will be accepted, provided the
electrical installation and equipment based on such documents are at least equal to
those conforming to the standards listed above.
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3. ENVIRONMENTAL SITE CONDITIONS

A. General

Ambient temperature range +18°C to +40°C

Average relative humidity 71%

Elevation above sea level 118m

Seismic Zone (Per UBC-94) Zone 1 and S Factor = 1.5

B. All equipment shall be treated and packaged for tropical environment, due to
possible storage in an open area before installation or air-conditioning failure. In
addition, all necessary anti-condensation space heaters shall be provided.

C. This equipment shall be installed indoors in “mechanically cooled” building

environment with following conditions:

Temperature range 26°C +/-2°C

Relative Humidity 50% +/-5%

Slight positive pressure

D. Equipment shall comply with IEC-68 for environmental conditions specified.

If mechanical cooling fails, equipment shall withstand without any damage and
degrading a temperature of 40°C and 71% relative humidity.

E. The equipment located outdoors shall be able to operate continuously in the site
climatic conditions specified above at the rated values given in the relevant
document.
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4. GENERAL

A. Unless otherwise specified, the utilization power shall be 480 V, 3-phase, 3-wire,
60 Hertz, solidly grounded.

B. The VFD shall consist of solid state controllers, circuit breakers, starters and other
devices as specified.

C. The VFD and components shall be of, or modification of, the Manufacturer’s
standard product line in order to facilitate procurement of spare parts.

D. An individual VFD is to be furnished in either a free-standing or wall-mounted

enclosure. When multiple VFD’s are specified, they shall be provided in a free-
standing line-up.

E. Enclosure shall be a minimum IP 31 painted with a rust inhibiting primer coat and
manufacturer’s standard paint.

5. INCOMING LINE OR BUS CONNECTION

Provision shall be made for terminating incoming cables at top or bottom of VFD as
specified. Quantity and size of lugs shall be provided as specified. Cables shall be
copper unless otherwise specified. All connection equipment shall be provided to
properly connect EMC shielded cable, as well as for power and control cables.

6. CONTROLLER
A. The variable frequency, variable voltage AC controller shall be pulse width
modulated (PWM) type and suitable for:

1. 110% min. overload for thirty (30) minutes (variable torque load only).

2. +10%, -10% input voltage variations for 1% output voltage regulation.

3. 0-480V, 3 phase output voltage range.

4. 2-90 Hz output frequency range.

5. Adjustable 1.5-15 sec. linear acceleration range.

6. Adjustable voltage boost for increasing starting torque.

7. Adjustable volts per hertz.

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8. Remote control by 4-20 mA process signal.

9. Remote control station at motor, manual on-off-remote (auto) and speed

adjustment provisions.

10. Ramp acceleration.

11. Convection air cooling.

12. High efficiency.

13. High power factor; 0.90 or greater at any speed or load.

Forced air cooling shall be supplied with failure alarms and requires customer
approval.

B. Controller electronic shutdown shall be initiated by:

1. Overload in excess of 110% for thirty (30) minutes and short circuit conditions-
current trip.

2. High DC input voltage trip.

3. Low AC line voltage trip.

4. Motor thermal overload trip. The manual reset shall be located at the electronic
power supply module.

5. Thermistor input motor over temperature protection trip.

6. Single phasing.

7. Instantaneous fault (short-circuited output) trip.

8. Line to ground fault.

C. Controller accessories shall include (and where applicable, may be integral to a

keypad display):

1. Monitor lamps for each output stage.

2. Powerline transient surge protection.

3. Output thermal motor overloads.

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4. Ammeter on front door.

5. Voltmeter on front door.

6. Frequency (speed) indicator on front door or remote at motor.

7. 4-20 mA signal for remote indication of speed.

8. Input circuit breaker with contactor, padlockable in "OFF" position.

9. Door mounted control station and indicating light, if noted in MR.

10. If specified in MR, a by-pass contactor with circuit breaker, interlocked with
isolating manual transfer switch and connected to the primary supply shall be
provided.

11. The combination of AC motor and adjustable frequency voltage electronic

power shall be compatible with each other and with the speed torque
requirements of the driven equipment over its entire starting and operating
range; particularly at low speeds where motor cooling is reduced.

12. Isolation transformer, as specified in MR.

13. Contactor shall be provided for momentary run-stop operation and to ensure
positive disconnect of motor when stop function is indicated.

14. Control circuitry shall be of 120V AC and shall be electrically isolated from the
power controller.

15. Malfunction (failure) monitoring lights for AC/DC converter/inverter bridges,

each thyristor and common trouble alarm contact, if noted in the MR.

16. Two N.O. and two NC contacts for remote indication of motor status.

17. Line and load reactors (to limit harmonics and standing waves).

D. Controller, General Requirements

1. All components shall be accessible for ease of servicing and replacement.

2. Insulation shall be non-hygroscopic, and of good mechanical capability at

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operating temperature.

3. Large or heavy components mounted on printed circuit boards shall require

mechanical attachment. They shall not be supported solely by the electrical
connections.

4. Printed circuit boards and attached components shall have a transparent

protective moisture and environment fungus resistant coating.

5. All wiring shall be strain relieved.

6. All exterior wiring connections shall be made at barrier terminal strips

adequately sized for proper current carrying capacity and easily accessible.

7. All terminal strips, controls and test points shall be legibly marked.

8. All wiring shall be single conductor, color coded copper, 90°C min. insulated,
and sized for proper current carrying capacity.

9. Interconnections between major assemblies shall be made with positive locking

connectors.

10. All hardware components shall be heavy cadmium plated or stainless steel.

11. Nameplate, data plate and equipment identification number shall be legibly
marked on stainless steel and permanently attached to the equipment. It shall
include (but not limited to) the following data: manufacturer name and type or
part number, description name, serial number, duty class, input/output ratings
kVA, kW, voltage, current, frequency range, ambient temperature limits, etc.

12. A printed permanent interior wiring diagram shall be permanently attached

inside the controller door.

13. Control and monitoring shall be integrated into the EMCS (Electrical Monitoring
and Control System).

14. Special care shall be taken to ensure that the VFD’s are matched properly with
an appropriate motor. The ratio of voltage increase (dU/dt) and Upeak (the
inductance of the motor will cause an overshoot of the motor voltage before it
stabilizes at the voltage of the intermediate circuit) can influence the lifetime of
the motor. Very high values primarily effect motors without phase to phase
insulation barriers. If motors without insulation barriers are used or the motor
cables are long (300m. shielded cable), it is recommended to install the optional
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LC-filter module. The VFD must meet the requirements of IEC 34.17, curve B,
with standard norm motors.

7. CONTROL WIRING
A. Control wiring in the motor starter units shall be stranded copper conductors not
less than 1.5mm2 having 600 volt 90°C minimum operating temperature heat
resistant insulation.

B. Power wiring from motor controller to motors shall be 4mm 2 minimum, having 600
volt 90°C minimum operating temperature heat resistant insulation.

C. Control wiring shall be terminated on marked terminal blocks. 20% spare terminal
points shall be provided on terminal block for use by others.

D. Control wiring in the VFD shall be marked with heat shrink type wire markers.

E. Control wiring shall be shielded provided with suitable brackets and connection
accessories for EMC reasons.

8. NAMEPLATES
A. Each VFD line-up shall be provided with one phenolic main nameplate with black
lettering on white background, mounted in center of VFD line-up. Lettering height
shall be minimum 12.5mm.

B. Each controller shall have one phenolic nameplate with black lettering on white
background which shall be fastened by means of stainless steel screws. Vendor
may quote an alternate permanent yet changeable method for approval if he
chooses.

C. Lettering height shall be as follows:

1. 3mm minimum for miscellaneous items.

2. 5mm for main titles such as circuit or cubicle designation, motor or feeder
number and service title.

3. 12.5mm for VFD designation.

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9. SHOP INSPECTION AND TESTING

A. The VFD shall be subject to inspection.

B. Each controller unit in Manufacturer’s shop shall include, but not be limited to, the
following: visual inspection, megger test, load test, voltage and frequency control
test, loss measurements, polarity and phase rotation test, output wave shape test,
etc.

C. A complete set of certified test reports shall be provided.

10. VENDOR DOCUMENTS

A. The Vendor shall submit with his proposal:

1. Overall dimensions.

2. Approximate weight.

3. Heat dissipation.

B. Official language, unit system, drawings and documentation, identification and

folding shall be as shown by: General Notes for Requisitions (Job Spec.1020-12-
10-1010-ET-001) and Basic Engineering Design Data Sheets (Job Spec.1020-12-
10-1010-CD-001).