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Synchronous Motors
Synchronous Motors
Synchronous Motors
SPECIFICATION FOR
SYNCHRONOUS MOTORS
(REPLACES E06-S03)
HOUSTON, TEXAS
00-E-0007 3
RECORD OF REVISIONS
3 07/20/01 Revised 00-E-0007 to change references and content from API-546 first
edition to latest edition (second edition) of API-546. Deleted E06-S03
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 PURPOSE
2.0 GENERAL
1.0 PURPOSE
American Petroleum Institute (API) standard 546, Second Edition, June, 1997 is adopted as a SABIC Engineering
Standard (SES) with the following addendum.
2.0 GENERAL
The terms SABIC or SES shall mean the project Owner (United) or UES or their authorized representative.
Synchronous motors manufactured to this standard shall conform to API 546 except as modified by this project
specification, data sheets (E06-X03), or the purchase order.
3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Motors shall be able to operate continuously at their nameplate rating in the following environmental conditions
without damage or degradation of operating characteristics:
Indoor/Outdoor Conditions: Ambient Temperature -1 °C to 50 °C
Corrosive desert atmosphere with blowing sand and fine dust
Storage/Transport: Ambient -20 °C to 70 °C
Relative Humidity: 0 to 95 percent non-condensing
Altitude: Sea Level
Seismic Condition: UBC Zone 1
4.0 ADDENDUM TO API 546, SECOND EDITION
The following sections, subsections, paragraph numbers refer to API 546, Second Edition.
MOTOR
SYSTEM RATED VOLTAGE
HP
250-7000 4,160, 3 phase, 60 Hz
3500-25000 13,800 V, 3 phase, 60 Hz
c. All stator windings and connections shall be copper. All rotor windings in general shall be copper
and/or copper alloys.
d. After all insulation is applied to the coils, each coil shall be individually given a turn-to-turn
impulse test. Minimum test voltage shall be the machine terminal voltage and shall have a rise
time of 0.1 - 0.2 ms.
e. The stator shall be tested after all coils are installed, wedged into position and temporarily
connected. A second test shall be performed when winding of the stator is complete. DC test
voltage shall be minimum of 1.7 times service voltage.
f. All test results shall be certified and furnished to SABIC for approval before final assembly of the
unit for shop testing. All tests shall be observed by SABIC representative.
Paragraph 2.2.2.4 (New)
The motor Seller shall determine if two-pole motors should be provided with damper windings to
reduce the magnitude of oscillating torques that are produced during transient conditions such as
system faults and subsequent voltage recovery. Rotor damper windings may beneficially improve
motor performance and stability. Amortisseur windings shall be provided on all motors with four (4) or
more poles. The amortisseur windings shall be sized to develop adequate starting and accelerating
torques.
2.2.3 Load Requirement
Paragraph 2.2.3 (Exceptions)
a. As a minimum, all motors shall satisfy the speed torque requirements of the driven equipment over
its entire starting range at 80% rated voltage, unless a lower voltage is specified on SES E06-X03.
b. As a minimum, the motor shall be mechanically and thermally capable of operating at a 15 percent
overload continuously without exceeding the Class F temperature rating of the insulation.
c. Special operating conditions, such as frequent starting, shall be shown on the Project Motor Data
Sheet and shall be in conformance with the requirements of the driven equipment.
2.2.5 Starting Conditions
Paragraph 2.2.5.3 (Change)
Change “minimum of 10 percent to minimum of 20 percent”.
2.2.6 Starting Capabilities
Paragraph 2.2.6.1 (Exception)
a. Unless specified otherwise, all motors shall be designed for across-the-line starting at full rated
voltage. Single motors connected to captive transformers shall be capable of overcoming the
inertia of the load on starting as well as accelerating the load to rated speed under both rated and
70 percent of the rated voltage conditions or voltage conditions specified on SES E06-X02 during
starting without injurious heating.
b. Motors shall be capable of making the following starts:
Three (3) starts in succession, coasting to rest between starts, with the motor initially at ambient
temperature.
Two (2) start with the motor initially at its rated temperature.
One (1) start every hour after a and b, but not exceeding four (4) starts per 24-hour period.
These restart requirements shall apply when the moment of inertia of the load, the load torque
during acceleration, the applied voltage, and the method of starting are those of which the motor
was designed.
2.2.7 Performance
Paragraph 2.2.7 (Exception)
a. When the driven load requires a variable torque during each revolution, the combined installation
shall have sufficient inertia in its rotating parts to limit the variations in the synchronous motor
armature current to a value not exceeding 66 percent of the full-load current.
b. Pull-out torques shall not be less than 150 percent of the full-load torque for motors operating at
1.0 power factor and 175 percent of the full-load torque for motors operating at 0.8 power factor
(leading).
b. The adjustable speed drive motors shall be designed to perform with harmonics generated from
static converters/inverters used for adjustable speed drive system. It will be Seller’s responsibility
to coordinate with the supplier of the adjustable speed drive system to obtain all necessary
harmonics data and design the motor for the specified operation.
c. The current pulsation shall not exceed 66 percent of rated RMS full load current for all specified
conditions of loading. Lower values shall apply when specified on SES E06-X03. The joint effort
of the manufacturers of the motor and of the driven equipment are required when necessary to
meet the specified limit.
2.3 Insulation System
2.3.1 General Requirements
Paragraph 2.3.1.1 (Modification)
Insulation system and temperature rise shall be as specified in Paragraph 2.3.1.1 except that
temperature rise shall be reduced to compensate for 50 °C ambient temperature.
Paragraph 2.3.1.1 (Addition)
The motor shall be capable of operating at a 15 percent overload continuously without exceeding the
Class F temperature rating of the insulation.
Paragraph 2.3.1.2 (Addition)
The motor shall be capable of withstanding, without mechanical injury for 30 seconds, any type of
short circuit at its terminals when operating at rated hp, power factor and 10 percent over voltage,
provided the maximum phase current does not exceed the maximum phase current obtained from the
three-phase fault. The motor shall also be capable of withstanding, without injury, the thermal effect of
unbalanced faults at the motor terminals for 30 seconds duration or less, provided the integrated
product (l2)2 for motor negative phase sequence current (l2) and time (t) does not exceed 30. The
criteria for no injury to stator windings is that the windings shall withstand a normal maintenance high-
potential test. There shall also be no visible abnormal deformation or damage to the winding coils and
connections.
Paragraph 2.3.1.3 (Addition)
The motor shall be electrically and mechanically capable of withstanding the forces developed during
electrical faults and during a maximum out-of-phase synchronizing application without winding
distortion or mechanical failure when operating at rated kilowatts (horsepower), rated power factor and
at 110 percent of rated voltage.
Paragraph 2.3.1.5 (Addition)
The motor field winding, especially the end turns, shall be protected against shorts and damage caused
by the corrosive atmosphere prevalent in a petrochemical plant. The field winding insulation system
shall maintain its integrity while withstanding the centrifugal forces and thermal stresses at Class F
temperature without damage. Special attention shall be given to ensure adequate support of both coil-
to-coil connections and coil-to-main field lead connections.
Paragraph 2.3.1.7 (New)
Motor field windings shall be pressure heated to consolidate insulation and copper windings into a
solid bonded condition. Special care shall be taken in assuring the field ends are properly coated for
making them resistant to corrosive attack. Especially, the end turns shall be protected against shorts
and damage caused by the corrosive atmosphere prevalent in petrochemical plants.
Paragraph 2.3.1.8 (New)
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Extended solid bus leads used in terminal boxes of large, medium-voltage motors to accommodate
connection of the supply conductors, the surge protection equipment, and the metering and relaying
transformers shall be fully insulated for the voltage class of motor and firmly supported. The overall
installation shall be subject to SABIC’s approval.
Paragraph 2.3.1.9 (New)
Motors, with the exception of large, medium-voltage motors having extended solid bus leads, shall be
provided with flexible pigtail leads composed of tough silicon rubber insulation (not terminated) in the
terminal box for connection to an external supply circuit. The leads shall be fully insulated, provided
with permanent identification, and fitted with connection lugs.
2.3.2 Sealed Insulation Systems
2.3.2.1 Stator or Winding
Paragraph 2.3.2.1 (Exception)
The stator windings shall have vacuum-pressure impregnated with an epoxy resin sealed insulation
systems to ensure an impervious seal against moisture and chemicals. Sealed insulation shall be tested
in accordance with the specific requirements in NEMA MG-1 and Section 4.3.4.
2.3.2.2 Exciter Winding
Paragraph 2.3.2.2 (Exception)
The insulation system for the exciter field and armature windings shall be Class F. Temperature rise
during normal operation shall be limited to Class B temperature rise.
2.3.2.3 Excitation Systems (New)
Each synchronous motor shall be equipped with a brushless excitation system consisting of a three
phase alternating current (AC) exciter with revolving armature and stationary field, three-phase bridge
rectifier, motor field starting and discharge resistor, and necessary static control modules to provide
full function excitation control as described below:
a. Utilize field starting and discharge resistor for limiting the induced voltage across the motor field
during starting and pull-out cycles to a value well within the dielectric limitation of the field
insulation, and for obtaining maximum torque with minimum line current during starting and pull-
in.
b. Ensure positive application of the field if for any reason the motor should synchronize on
reluctance torque.
c. Sense the proper speed for synchronizing to ensure pull-in with minimum line disturbance and
provide positive application of excitation at the optimum rotor position and phase angle after the
proper synchronizing speed had been reached.
d. Remove direct current (DC) power from the field and simultaneously apply the field discharge
resistor when pull-out results.
e. Provide automatic application of the field for resynchronizing.
2.3.3.2 Static control devices shall be of a type and design that can be factory set or calibrated, and that will
require no planned onsite adjustment for changes in ambient conditions or repeated use of components.
2.3.3.3 The control modules shall be replaceable as complete components requiring no contingent
modifications of wiring or circuitry and no on site tuning or adjustment.
2.3.3.4 Rotating control modules and devices that are mounted on the shaft and rotor shall be readily
accessible through easily removable covers or plates and shall not require extensive disassembly of the
motor housing for removal.
2.3.3.5 Components such as rectifier diodes, field discharge resistors, thyristors, and control modules, shall be
of such characteristics and design as to ensure continued operation and dependability under applicable
centrifugal stresses and specified operating conditions outlined in the motor Data Sheet(s) and/or
referenced Specifications.
2.3.3.6 The motor manufacturer shall specify the rated current and voltage of the exciter field at rated and 115
percent operating conditions. A field voltage of 90-115V DC is preferred.
2.3.3.7 The motor manufacturer shall furnish complete information on the functioning of the brushless
excitation system along limiting motor parameters. This information shall include the motor damper
winding thermal capacity in terms of time-current.
2.3.3.8 The motor field for two (2) pole machines shall be provided with a brushless field ground detection
system (FGDS), or similar equipment for monitoring the motor field. The FGDS shall have built in
time delay to eliminate nuisance alarms.
2.3.3.9 The excitation system for two (2) pole machines shall be provided with an exciter diode monitor
(EDM) to detect and alarm failure of a power rectifier which either fails open or shorted.
2.3.3.10 The exciter shall be sized to provide 25 percent capacity in excess of that required to supply the field
excitation of the motor at rated operating conditions.
2.3.3.11 The brushless excitation system shall be totally enclosed force-cooled utilizing air ducted from the
main motor air stream.
2.4 Mechanical Design
2.4.1 Enclosures
2.4.1.1 General Requirements
(Addition) Motor enclosures to suit environmental requirements shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the API 546, reference standards and documents.
Paragraph 2.4.1.1(c) (Exception)
All the enclosures bolts, studs and other fastening devices shall be made of AISI 300 Series stainless
steel.
Paragraph 2.4.1.2
Motors enclosures to suit enviromental requirements shall be in accordance with the requirements of
the API 546, referenced standards, and documents.
Paragraph 2.4.1.2.3 (h) (Addition)
Where TEAAC enclosures are specified, the cooling air for the heat exchanger shall be supplied either
by a shaft driven fan (preferred method) or by an externally mounted auxiliary blower. For special
purpose motors, external auxiliary blowers, if supplied, shall be furnished in a 100% redundant,
configuration.
Paragraph 2.4.1.2.4 (a) (Exception)
Totally enclosed water-air-cooled (TEWAC) motors shall have a minimum of two (2) water coolers to
provide air cooling with in plant cooling water supplied at 35 °C (95 °F) and 440 kPa gauge (65 psig).
The coolers shall have capacity to dissipate the heat losses of the motor when it is operated at rated
load, voltage and power factor. The coolers shall be sized so that the motor can be operated at 100
percent of capacity while one (1) cooler is out of service.
The water cooler design shall be based on a maximum water temperature increase across the coolers of
14.5 °C (26 °F) and a maximum pressure drop of 68 kPa gauge (10 psig). The design cooling water
velocity shall be 2 m/s (6.5 f/s), minimum, to 3 m/s (10 f/s), maximum. The water cooler shall be
designed to withstand a maximum pressure of 690 kPa gauge (100 psig).
Paragraph 2.4.1.2.4 (c) (Exception)
The coolers shall be arranged so that they are completely filled with water during operation. They shall
be the removable bundle type designed and fabricated with flanges and shall be in accordance with
TEMA C and ASME Code design criteria with the equivalent documentation. Each cooler shall be
protected with an epoxy coating. They shall also permit removal of the water-box for cleaning of any
section when required without shutting down the motor.
Paragraph 2.4.1.2.4 (e) (Exception)
The coolers shall be mounted in the motor housing and arranged so that in case of a leak, water cannot
impinge upon the winding. Double-tube coolers shall be provided on all the motors rated above 7500
kW (10,000 hp).
Paragraph 2.4.1.2.4 (g) (Exception)
Flow-sensing devices with SPDT contacts shall be provided for mounting in the water supply piping of
each cooler to sense low and high flow.
Paragraph 2.4.1.2.4 (h) (Exception)
Two (2) 100 ohm, platinum resistance temperature detector (RTDs) elements shall be furnished at the
inlet and the outlet of each cooler to measure the input and output air temperatures. The RTDs shall be
wired to a terminal strip in a stainless steel NEMA 4X or cast iron junction box.
2.4.2 Frame and Mounting Plates
Paragraph 2.4.2.7.6 (Exception)
Epoxy grout will be used for installation of the base plates and sole plates. The vendor shall
commercially sandblast in accordance with SSPC SP6, all the grouting surfaces of the mounting plates
and shall precoat these surfaces with a catalyzed epoxy primer applied to degreased white metal. The
epoxy primer shall be compatible with epoxy grout.
2.4.3 Frame Connections
Paragraph 2.4.3.10 (New)
All conduits shall be rigid galvanized steel. Final terminations to device terminal boxes and devices
may be liquid-tight flexible conduits 0.6 m, (24 inches) maximum length with approved fittings. All
power and control wiring within the confines of the motor shall be heat, moisture, and abrasive-
resistant. Within the confines of a baseplate and other areas subject to vibration, stranded conductors
shall be used. All wiring shall be stranded copper.
2.4.5 Rotating Element
2.4.5.1 General
Paragraph 2.4.5.1.6 (New)
The motor shaft shall be finished throughout its entire length and shall be ground at bearing and
sealing surfaces and adjacent to the bearing surfaces, to permit vibration measurements. Plating of the
shaft at the bearing areas is unacceptable.
Paragraph 2.4.5.1.7 (Addition)
For motors rated over 3700 kW (5000 hp), the shaft shall be provided with an integral shaft hub flange.
This flange shall not interfere with the removal of the rotor or other disassembly.
The rotor fans shall be balanced prior to installation on the rotor. During rotor balancing, correction
weights shall be added to the rotor body only and not to the fan blades.
Paragraph 2.4.7.3.7 (New)
Motors for special applications, such as those driving high speed compressors, may require motors that
are more stringently balanced than specified herein. These requirements shall be established in
conjunction with the driven equipment manufacturer and shall be subject to the SABIC’s approval.
2.4.7 Bearing and Bearing Housings
Paragraph 2.4.7.1 (Addition)
The bearings for the motor shall be of the standard babbitt-lined, pressure-lubricated, circulating oil-
cooled type, designed to prevent the emission of oil or vapor. Upper and lower halves shall be steel-
backed, babbitt-lined and bonded to the shell. The front and rear journal bearing shall be
interchangeable and shall be designed so that they can be removed without disturbing the rotor. Oil
system shall provide lubricating oil to permit an orderly shutdown of the motor in the event of failure
of the forced-oil lubricated system.
Paragraph 2.4.7.3 (Addition)
The motor shall be supplied with the Seller’s standard proven bearing and required to meet vibration
level limitations specified in paragraphs 4.3.3.14, 4.3.3.15 and 4.3.3.16.
Paragraph 2.4.7.7
Replace API 614 to G03-S01
Paragraph 2.4.7.8 (Addition)
Each motor shall be provided with both bearings electrically insulated from the frame and bearing
housing. Insulation resistance from the frame shall not be less than one (1) megohm. Warning
nameplates reading ‘Insulated Bearing’ shall be mounted on or near all motor bearings that are
electrically insulated from the motor frame. Terminal facilities shall be provided to permit direct
resistance measurements for testing of the bearing insulation.
Paragraph 2.4.7.21 (Addition)
Each bearing shall be furnished with an air pressure seal to prevent oil and oil vapor from reaching the
motor internals. Drains for end leakage oil, and proper relieving to prevent oil whirl shall be provided.
Labyrinth seals at the shaft entrance shall be provided.
2.4.8 Lubrication
Paragraphs 2.4.8.1 and 2.4.8.4 (Additions)
Bearing lube oil shall be supplied from the driven equipment Seller’s lube/seal oil console. The supply
pressure at each bearing shall be 140 kPa gauge (20 psig) unless specified otherwise by Seller having
total unit responsibility.
Paragraph 2.4.8.8.2 (Addition)
Flow indicators and temperature gauges shall be furnished in the atmospheric oil drain return line from
each bearing. Each flow indicator shall be of the bull’s-eye type, (Jacoby-Tarbox), and shall be
installed with its bull’s-eye glass preferably in a vertical plane to facilitate viewing the flow of oil
through the particular line.
Paragraph 2.4.8.8.9 (Addition)
When self-lubrication is the Seller’s standard motor design, sleeve bearings shall be lubricated by oil
rings supplied from an integral self-cooled oil reservoir. Oil level sight gauges shall be permanently
marked, and easily discernible indication of proper oil level shall be provided. Inspection openings for
observing the oil rings shall also be provided.
Paragraph 2.4.8.8.10 (New)
The Seller shall furnish single-feed and drain-header connections for each oil circuit. Lube oil piping
shall be 304 stainless steel per ASTM 392.
for the voltage class. The terminal box shall be rated NEMA 4, heavy gauge steel with a minimum
thickness of 5 mm (3/16 in).
Paragraph 3.1.4 (Addition)
Terminal blocks shall be provided for all low voltage and control wiring. Terminal blocks shall be a
noncorrosive type with nickel-plated copper, current carrying components. The spare capacity shall be
at least 10 percent of the terminal blocks on any strip.
All control and low voltage wiring terminal boxes shall be located on the side of the motor enclosure
and shall be either metallic (stainless steel) NEMA 4X or cast iron. The boxes shall be rotatable to
allow for connection from any one (1) of four (4) directions at 9? ? ? intervals. A motor lead seal and
separator, neoprene gasket shall be provided between the motor frame and the terminal box.
Cast terminal boxes shall be provided with threaded conduit hubs or entrances. A minimum of two (2)
conduit hubs shall be provided in all control wiring terminal boxes. Fabricated terminal boxes shall be
provided with removable plate on bottom for field drilling.
Paragraph 3.1.5 (Addition)
A tinned-copper grounding bus bar shall be provided in the main terminal box for terminating cable
shields and any grounding conductors routed with the phase conductors.
Paragraph 3.1.6 (Exception)
As a minimum the main terminal box shall be supplied with items a, b, e, g, and k and auxiliary
terminal boxes shall be provided with items c, d and g.
Paragraph 3.1.7 (Exception)
When differential current transformers are provided, secondary leads shall be required and shall meet
the requirements of this paragraph.
3.2 Winding Temperature Detectors
Paragraph 3.2.1 (Clarification)
Motors rated 750 kW (1000 hp) and above shall have the stator windings equipped with 12, 100-ohm,
platinum RTD’s, four (4) per phase, wired to a terminal strip in a metallic, (stainless steel), NEMA 4X
or cast iron terminal box for continuation wiring by SABIC. The RTDs shall be 3-wire and shall be
located in each phase where the maximum temperature may be detected. Six (6) of the RTDs shall be
used for local temperature indication and six (6) RTDs shall be used for protective relaying.
When specified on the motor SES E06-X03, the motors rated below 750 kW (1000 hp) shall be
furnished with RTD’s in their windings, as noted in the above paragraph, to provide an accurate
temperature monitoring and alarm system in special applications.
Paragraph 3.2.3 (New)
When specified on the motor Data Sheet(s), Rotor Temperature Monitor (RTM) system shall be
provided to protect the motor rotor by transmitting temperature information from the rotor to a remote
stationary temperature indicator, equipped with alarm and shutdown contacts.
The system shall be capable of detecting the temperature of cage bars, cage end rings and rotor field
windings. The Rotor Temperature Monitor system shall provide a direct means of determining rotor
temperature and utilizing it to protect the rotor from over-heating. The output contacts of the RTM
shall be wired into the motor starting circuit to permit motor starting if the rotor temperature is within
an acceptable range.
A readout meter with adjustable high and low setpoints shall be provided for remote mounting in
control panel or switchgear to operate alarm or shutdown contacts when limits are exceeded.
Transmitter power shall be derived by means of a stationary power oscillator, operating at a higher
frequency relative to the temperature information, a rotary transformer and an AC to DC converter.
The scale of the readout meter shall be in degrees Celsius ?°C).
nonflammable, non-PCB dielectric. No additional circuit protective devices shall be provided for the
capacitor protection.
3.6.3 Differential Current Transformers
Paragraph 3.6.3.1 (Exception)
Unless otherwise specified on SES E06-X03, the motors rated 1500 kW (2000 hp) and above shall be
supplied with the differential protection for protecting against phase to phase and phase to ground
faults. Provisions for differential protection current transformer (CTs), shall be specified on SES E06-
X03 and as defined below.
a. Unless otherwise stated on SES E06-X03, self-balancing, window type CTs located at the motor,
shall be used to provide differential protection. The window type CTs shall be a 50:5 ratio and a
minimum relay accuracy of C20. These CTs shall be supplied by the Seller.
b. For large motors supplied with captive transformers located in close proximity, nonself-balancing
CTs shall be supplied for a zone differential scheme as specified on referenced single line diagram
and/or Project Motor Data Sheet(s). The motor terminal box shall be sized to include the CTs and
supports for the CTs. The accuracy class and ratio of the CTs shall be as specified on SES E06-
X03.
c. In both cases (a & b above), all six (6) motor leads shall be brought out into the box and all leads
shall be fully insulated for their voltage class.
Paragraph 3.6.3.2 (New)
When shown on referenced single line diagram or specified on SES E06-X03, additional CTs shall be
provided for motor protective relaying and local metering. The accuracy class and ratio of CTs shall be
as specified on SES E06-X03.
Paragraph 3.6.3.3 (New)
All the CTs shall be prewired and terminated using shorting type terminal blocks located in a separate
terminal box accessible from outside the high voltage terminal box.
3.7 Ground Connections
Paragraph 3.7 (Addition)
The Seller shall provide grounding pads for connections to United’s ground grid using 70 mm2 copper-
stranded conductors. Two (2) diagonally opposite ground pads shall be furnished on the motor frame.
Where separate pedestal bearings are supplied, each unit shall be provided with a tapped hole in the
frame foot for a ground connection.
3.8 Vibration Detectors
Paragraph 3.8.1 (Addition)
Unless otherwise specified on SES E06-X03, each bearing for the motors rated 1500 kW (2000 hp)
and above shall be provided with two (2) vibration probes and oscillator demodulators. The probes
shall be displaced 90 degrees apart and 45 degrees from the vertical at each bearing. The oscillator
demodulator shall be mounted in a separate terminal box with a removable probe holder. Each holder
shall be shouldered so that the probe location is maintained when the probe is removed and reinstalled.
The holder shall be mechanically locked to the bearing housing and the probe shall be mechanically
located in the holder to prevent loosening in service.
Paragraph 3.8.3 Replace API 670 with G19-S01
3.9 Miscellaneous (New)
Paragraph 3.9
Unless specified on SES E06-X03, for motors installed in classified locations, the Seller shall provide
the followings to prevent arcing and sparking which could create explosions in the presence of
flammable gases.
a. The different nonwelded parts of the motor housing and enclosure shall be bonded together by a
copper strap which will be connected to the grounding pad for motor enclosure grinding.
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b. Provision for clean air flushing before starting shall be provided for motors 4 Kv and above. For 4
Kv motors, a provision shall be made for inserting a portable gas detector to verify the absence of
flammable gas inside enclosure before starting. For 13.8 Kv motors, a gas detector shall be
installed inside the enclosure. The output signal from the detector shall be wired to a stainless steel
NEMA 4X terminal box for monitoring purposes and to inhibit motor starting when gases are
detected.
Shipment preparation procedures shall be submitted to Buyer for concurrence. Such procedures shall
be mutually agreed upon prior to shipment. The number of boxes shall be minimized but consistent
with safe shipping procedures.
Paragraph 4.4.3.1 (Exception)
The manufacturer’s ‘Mill and Chemical’ API paint system may be used.
Paragraph 4.4.3.2 (Addition)
Immediately upon completion of all tests and inspection, all exposed machined surfaces, including
soleplates and bolting, shall be coated with a rust preventative.
Paragraph 4.4.3.3 (Addition)
The Seller shall submit the proposed internal preservation procedure for review and approval by
Buyer. Internals of bearing housings shall be sprayed with circulating oil or coated with a preservative.
All bearing housing openings shall be plugged or covered with standard blind flanges and gaskets. A
corrosive-resistant name tag shall be secured to the bearing housing and list requirements necessary to
be taken prior to starting of motor.
Paragraph 4.4.3.4 (Addition)
All flanged openings shall be provided with full-sized steel closures of 4.5 mm ( 3 /16 in) minimum
thickness with full-face rubber gaskets and at least four (4) full diameter bolts. A rust inhibitor shall be
applied to all flange faces. All vapor inhibitor phase (VIP) crystal bags shall be tied securely to flange
covers to ensure that they are removed when the cover is removed.
Paragraph 4.4.3.5 (Addition)
Solid steel plugs shall be installed in all openings which are pressurized during startup or operation.
Open ends of tubes and pipe shall be capped for protection. Taping is not acceptable.
Paragraph 4.4.3.6 (Clarification)
All equipment shall be packed, securely anchored, (skid-mounted when required), and weather-
protected for the specified shipment method. Bearing assemblies shall be removed or the shaft blocked
to prevent bearing damage. Separate, loose or spare parts shall be boxed and each part shall be
individually protected as required. Each container shall be marked both inside and outside with the
equipment number and service for which the parts are intended. Each container shall also include a
complete Bill of Material identifying each part. Bearing assemblies shall be fully protected from
rusting and entry of moisture.
Paragraph 4.4.3.9 (Exception)
All the motors that are to be shipped by sea freight shall be provided with special shipping bearing or a
suitable locking means to prevent rotor movement. Method shall be submitted to Buyer for review.
Paragraph 4.4.6 (Addition)
Immediately upon completion of all tests and inspection, all exposed machined surfaces, including
soleplates and bolting, shall be coated with a rust preventive. In order to provide a clean epoxy
grouting surface, the bottom of all baseplates and soleplates shall be sandblasted to near-white metal
and immediately covered with epoxy paint.
Paragraph 4.4.9 (Addition)
The Seller shall submit the proposed internal preservation procedure for review and approval.
Paragraph 4.4.10 (Exception)
One (1) complete set of installation, operation and maintenance instructions shall be packed with the
equipment.
Paragraph 4.4.11 (New)
The motor shall not be shipped by rail. Only truck shipment is acceptable.
Paragraph 4.4.12 (New)
The final acceptance of the equipment shall be contingent upon the receipt of the test reports verifying
the equipment to be in full compliance with the specification and certified copies of as-built drawings
in accordance with the drawing requirements, plus successful operation.
1.1.4 Section 5 - Guarantee and Warranty
Paragraph 5.1 (New)
The motor shall be furnished with a guarantee and verified by shop testing that it conforms to Project
Specification A-013. The Seller shall not ship any motor which exceeds the noise levels specified
without written authorization from Buyer.
Paragraph 5.2 (New)
If the certified tested motor losses are greater and the motor efficiency at full load is lower than the
guaranteed value (stated in Motor Proposal Data Sheet), the motor purchase price shall be reduced by a
value of $5000/kW to compensate for the excess losses.
Section 6 - Vendor Data
6.1 Proposals
Paragraphs 6.1.3 and 6.1.4 (Addition)
Performance data and curves are required for the issue of the Purchase Order. All curves submitted
prior to final performance testing shall be marked ‘Predicted’. Any curves resulting from an actual test
shall be marked ‘Tested’. All performance data and curves shall be included in the equipment data
book.
The performance data and curves to be submitted with vendor’s proposal shall include the following.
a. Project Motor Data Sheet(s), listing reactance and time constant values
b. Saturation and synchronous impedance curves
c. Motor output curves for the minimum and maximum cooling air temperature
d. Speed vs. Torque curve (at 1.0 pu, 0.8 pu and 0.7 pu volts)
e. Excitation ‘V’ curves including reactive capability for minimum and maximum cooling
temperatures
f. Lock rotor time vs. Current Curve
g. Short Circuit Torques vs. Time Curves (with equation shown)
h. Motor performance curves during operation (speed vs. Amperage, torque, efficiency and
horsepower)
Paragraph 6.1.20 (New)
The Seller shall provide exciter data in accordance with IEEE 115. Items such as block diagrams,
definition of symbols, description of exciter and data are required for Buyer’s system stability studies.
Paragraph 6.1.21 (New)
Spare parts and spare parts documentation shall be provided in accordance with the Purchase Order.
However, a separate price shall be included in the base quote for startup and commissioning spare
parts as follows:
a. One (1) set of front and rear bearings
b. One (1) set of oil rings for each bearing
c. One (1) set of oil labyrinth seals (internal and external)
d. One (1) complete set of reusable air filters (If applicable)
e. Exciter field diodes
f. Field application and control modules
g. Field discharge resistor