Pre Checks for Commissioning of a HT motor

Davender Singh

When carrying out any work on the machine, observe the general safety
instructions and the specifications contained in EN 50110‑1 regarding working
safely with and on electrical machines.

1. Prior to commissioning
Once the system has been correctly installed, you should check the following
prior to commissioning:

Checks to be carried out prior to commissioning

The following list of checks to be performed prior to commissioning does not claim
to be complete. It may be necessary to perform further checks and tests in
accordance with the specific situation on-site.
● The machine has been properly installed and aligned.
● All fixing screws, connection elements and electrical connections have been
tightened with the specified torque.
● The operating conditions correspond to the data specified on the rating plate.
● The rotor can spin without coming into contact with the stator.
● If the second shaft extension is not in use, its feather key is secured to prevent
it from being thrown out, and cut back to roughly half its length if the rotor has
balancing type "H" (standard type). The open shaft extension is covered.
● All touch protection measures for moving and live parts have been taken.
● The output elements are correctly set, e.g.
– Couplings are aligned and balanced.
● The grounding and equipotential bonding connections have been made
correctly.
● The machine is connected so that it rotates in the direction specified.
● Appropriately configured control and speed monitoring functions ensure that
the motor cannot exceed the permissible speeds specified on the rating plate. See
also the system specific documentation.
● The minimum insulation resistances and minimum air clearances have been
observed.
● Any bearing insulation that has been fitted is as shown on the plates and
labels.
● Any supplementary motor monitoring devices and equipment have been
correctly connected and are fully functional.
● If thermometers have been fitted for monitoring the bearing and/or winding
temperatures, the "Warning" and "Shutdown" values are set on the monitoring
device.
● Check that the machine cooling is available for commissioning.
● The bearing insulation should be executed as shown on the plates.
7.2 Insulation resistance and polarization index
Measuring the insulation resistance and polarization index (PI)
provides information on the
condition of the machine. It is therefore important to check the insulation
resistance and the
polarization index at the following times:
● Before starting up a machine for the first time
● After an extended period in storage or downtime
● Within the scope of maintenance work
The following information is provided regarding the state of the winding
insulation:
● Is the winding head insulation conductively contaminated?
● Has the winding insulation absorbed moisture?
As such, you can determine whether the machine needs commissioning or any
necessary measures such as cleaning and/or drying the winding:
● Can the machine be put into operation?
● Must the windings be cleaned or dried?

7.3 Greasing the roller bearings prior to commissioning

The following information assumes that the specified storage conditions
have been complied with General specifications
● Pay attention to the instructions on the lubricant plate.
● Regrease in portions. The shaft must rotate so that the new grease can be
distributed in the bearings.

Regreasing the roller bearings prior to commissioning

● If the period between delivery and commissioning is more than a year and less
than four years:
– Re-grease the roller bearings with twice the amount of grease specified on the
lubricant plate.
– Check the bearing temperature, as far as possible.
Regreasing roller bearings before commissioning
You must regrease the roller bearings under the following conditions:
● If the machine has been in storage for more than four years.
● If the machine has not been stored in accordance with the specifications in the
"Storage" section.
Procedure
1. Remove the bearing, regreasing pipes, grease nipples and the bearing cap.
2. Flush out the old grease.
3. Check the bearings before regreasing. If necessary, install new bearings.
4. Lubricate the bearings and reinstall the bearing components.

7.4 Set values for temperature monitoring (slot thermometer)

Before the first machine run, set the tripping temperatures of the monitoring
system.
The tripping temperatures of winding thermometers differ depending on the
temperature class of the machine. The temperature class can be found on the
rating plate.
Commissioning

Table 7-1 Guidelines for setting the tripping temperature of winding

thermometers
Set value Temperature class F/B Temperature class F/F
Prior to commissioning T0 = 120°C T0 = 140°C
for shutdown
During operation for warning T1= T+10 K (max.135°C) T1=T+10 K (max. 150℃)
for shutdown T2=T+15 K (max.140°C) T2=T+15 K (max.155℃)
T = temperature in steady state (°C)

7.5 Set values for temperature monitoring (bearing thermometer)

Before the first machine run, set the tripping temperatures of the monitoring
system.

Table 7-2 Guidelines for setting the tripping temperature of bearing thermometers
Set value Temperature
Prior to commissioning for shutdown T0 = 110°C
During operation for warning T1 = T + 5 K (max. 115℃)
for shutdown T2 = T + 10 K (max. 120℃)
T = temperature in steady state (°C)

7.6 Preventing overvoltages when switching high-voltage motors

When commissioning high-voltage motors or switchgear for high voltage motors
from 3 kV, please observe the following:
NOTICE
Overvoltages caused by shutting down the machine during startup

Shutting down the machine during startup can cause overvoltages, which may
cause damage to the machine.
These consequences are independent of the motor size and quenching principle of
the switch used, i.e. they can also occur when using minimum oil,SF6- or air-
blast switches.
● Avoid shutting down the machine during startup by, for instance, checking for
errors in the starting control or for excessively sensitive protection settings.
● Keep shutdowns during startup for checking the direction of rotation or other
tests to an absolute minimum.