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TEM-Evomodes
Operation
Functionality
Functionality

Version 1.0.1

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Operation modes

• Operation modes
• Start in mains parallel operation
• Start in island operation
• Load sharing
• Start in island operation (Blackstart)
• Changeover mains parallel into island operation
• Start medium voltage power plant / grounding genset in island operation

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Operation modes

• Mains parallel operation

• One or more genset(s) are running parallel with the utility according the given power
demand
• The genset(s) can power supply the loads at site and/or export power into the utility (no
measurement at the utility connection point)
• During utility failure the genset(s) will stop immediately without engine cooling

• Mains parallel operation with import / export control

• One or more genset(s) are running parallel with the utility according the given import /
export power demand
• The genset(s) can power supply the loads at site and/or export power into the utility
(measurement at the utility connection point)
• During utility failure the genset(s) can switch over to island mode if possible depending
on the import / export control setting

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Operation modes

• Island operation
• The auxiliaries have to be power supplied before starting the genset (except Blackstart)
• One genset is running and power supply customer loads at site
• The CG load steps has to be followed
• Transformers has to be charged during genset start
• If the genset stops no more power supply at site (except of emergency gensets)

• Island parallel operation

• The auxiliaries have to be power supplied before starting the genset (except Blackstart)
• Several gensets are running and power supply customer loads at site
• The CG load steps has to be followed
• Transformers has to be charged with only one genset
• Load sharing between the running gensets are necessary
• If one genset will be stopped the other gensets will take the load
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Single Line Symboles

T1 Transformer
10kV / 0,4kV
1200 kVA
___kV connection 0,4kV
Utility breaker
for synchronization
n.c. „normally closed“

Alternator breaker
Open / Close  HAS NH__ Fuse
Auxiliary panel supply
___A / 5A CT
for alternator protection HAS Auxiliary cabinet
___kVA
G1 MWM Genset
___kVA; ___kV; ___A FUS Radiator cabinet
power supply via HAS
Alternator star point
earthed
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Operation modes

Start in mains parallel operation

Genset start procedure

Start demand & power demand > 30% PN.
Pre-lubrication (e.g. 3 minutes)
Starter engages
Purge for 2,5 seconds
Ignition start
Gas solenoid valves open
Starter disengages at 280 rpm
Genset is running up with no load till1500 rpm
Release synchronization
»Speed Plus« or »Speed Minus« at the MFR
Synchronization unit closes the alternator breaker
TEM-Evo-System controls the power of the genset according power
demand (power governor active)

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Operation modes

Start in island operation

Genset start procedure

External power supply of the HAS
Activation „island operation“ at TEM
Start demand
Pre-lubrication
Starter engage
Purge for 2,5 seconds
Customer load
Ingition start
Switching on load according CG load
Gas solenoid valves open
steps (The engaging power of the
Starter disengage at 280 rpm load is relevant)
Genset is running up with no load till1500 rpm Start load via VFD (Variable
Release synchronization Frequency Drive)
Synchronization unit closes the alternator Start load via softstarter
breaker Multiple gensets
TEM-Evo-System controls the speed (speed
governor active)
See: „Power Plants Layout“ Chapter 16
See: Example load curve

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Load sharing CG gensets

• Mains parallel operation

• No load sharing and consider of the load steps necessary
• The gensets will export power into to utility independent from each other
• The utility will backup the gensets during starting and stopping of customer loads

• Island parallel operation (Load sharing necessary)

• The CG load steps has to be followed as well as the load sharing between the
gensets has to be done
• The gensets run @ rated speed and provide power to loads which are started
• The load sharing manage the load between all running gensets
• Recommendation: Load sharing should be done via PLC (PID governor) (P governor
not enough)
• Speed control can be done via contact (Plus / Minus) or analog signal (4-20mA)

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Operation modes

Start in island operation

(Blackstart)

Blackstart is approved for 1-2 times a year!

CG 260: no black start approval

Genset start procedure

No power supply of the HAS
Alternator breaker will be closed
Activation „island operation“ at TEM
Start demand & „Blackstart“ at TEM
No pre-lubrication
Starter engage
Ignition start Customer load
Gas solenoid valves open Switching on load according CG load
Starter disangage at 280 rpm steps (The engaging power of the
Genset is running up with no load till1500 rpm load is relevant)
TEM-Evo-System controls the speed (speed Start load via VFD (Variable
governor active) Frequency Drive)
Start load via softstarter
Multiple gensets

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Blackstart

• No power supply for the auxiliary panels (400/480/600V)

• Pre-lubrication pump (Has to be power supplied for regular start)

• Other components which have to run before genset start has to be power supplied
external (for e.g. emergency diesel)

• Only 24VDC power necessary to power supply the TEM system and the multifunction
relay as well as the alternator breaker

• Pumps and other auxiliaries will start immediately after the genset is running

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Operation modes
Utilitybank
Load import / export control
The
If thepower
utility over the utility
fails and the grid breaker will
measured and to ~ 0 kW
breaker will opened, the overload regulated
will be taken from the load bank.

Changeover into island operation

Version 1:
Loaddrop during utility failure is
within the CG load steps
 Genset is running without
~0kW
interruption
Solution:
Utility import / export control
Load bank
K-Genset
Loaddrop (Disconnect load
<100ms)

Customer load
Switching on load according CG load
steps (The engaging power of the
load is relevant)
Start load via VFD (Variable
Frequency Drive)
Start load via softstarter
Multiple gensets

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Operation modes

Changeover into island operation

Version 2:
Load step during utility failure is
outside the CG load steps
(Disconnect load >100ms)
 Alternator breaker will be
opened
The auxiliaries will be power
supplied by the genset (ATS and
2nd feed in switchgear
necessary)
Customer load will be
disconnected
Afterwards the alternator Customer load
breaker will be closed again Switching on load according CG load
steps (The engaging power of the
load is relevant)
Start load via VFD (Variable
Frequency Drive)
Start load via softstarter
Multiple gensets

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Operation modes Start the emergency diesel  Power supply the low voltage distribution
Start one genset and synchronize to the dead bus bar
Start Energize the unloaded transformer
medium voltage Switchover from emergency diesel to genset  Stop the emergency diesel
Start customer load and after next genset / Start genset and after customer load
power plant
Load sharing between the running gensets
If utility available synchronize to the utility

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Summary

• Overview over the operation philosophies

 Mains parallel
 Island (parallel)
 Blackstart
 Changeover mains parallel into island

• Starting customer loads

• When do we need load sharing

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Questions?
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Questions

• When is the speed governor active?

Mains parallel mode

Island (parallel) mode

• When can loads switched on directly in island (parallel) mode?

Loads has to be within the CG load step (Green area)

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