Materials System Specification

17-SAMSS-511 7 December 2005

Stationary Storage Batteries
UPS, DC Systems & Power Electronic Standards Committee Members
Masoud, Khalid H., Chairman
Al-Jofaish, Mohammed A., Vice Chairman
Abboud, Brett J.
Al-Hamaqi, Saeed .M.
Al-Qahtani, Nasser H.(ABQ PLANTS)
Bamardouf, Lufti H.
Bishop, Tony C.
Dubaikel, Faisal A.
Hashhosh, Mohammed M.
Khouri, Edger L.
Otaish, Naji S.

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents

1 Scope............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations................................. 2
3 References..................................................... 3
4 Field Experience............................................. 5
5 Deviations from Specification......................... 5
6 Service Conditions......................................... 5
7 General Design and Performance
Requirements......................................... 6
8 Vented (Flooded) Lead-Acid Batteries......... 10
9 Valve Regulated Lead-Acid
(VRLA) Batteries.................................. 11
10 Nickel-Cadmium Batteries............................ 13
11 Battery Racks (Indoors Mounting)................ 14
12 Battery Enclosures for Indoors Mounting..... 15
13 Battery Enclosures for Outdoors Mounting.. 15
14 Battery Enclosures for
Offshore Applications........................... 16
15 Accessories.................................................. 16

Previous Issue: 29 June 2005 Next Planned Update: 1 January 2011

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Table of Contents (Cont'd)

16 Markings (Follow IEC or

Equivalent Standard)............................ 17
17 Tests............................................................. 17
18 Export Packing, Marking and Shipping........ 18
19 Drawings and Data Submittal....................... 18

Data Schedule-1................................................ 21
Data Schedule-2................................................ 22

1 Scope

1.1 This Specification defines the mandatory requirements for the purchase of the
following types of energy storage batteries for use in indoor or outdoor
industrial applications such as Substations, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Systems, DC Systems, Communication Systems, Photovoltaic Systems, Wind
generator Systems; Back-up and Standby power supplies:
• Vented (Flooded) Lead-Acid Batteries: Tubular, Plante, Rod and Pasted
Positive Plate; lead-calcium, lead-antimony, lead-selenium and lead tin
alloys; or as specified on Data Schedule-1.
• Nickel-Cadmium Batteries.
• Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Batteries: Absorptive glass mat (AGM) and
gelled electrolyte (GEL).

1.2 Excluded from this specification are batteries for self-contained emergency
lighting fixtures, automotive applications, engine-cranking and consumer-type
devices.

2 Conflicts and Deviations

2.1 If there are any conflicts between this Specification and associated purchasing,
project or engineering documents, this specification shall take precedence.

2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this Specification in writing to the Company
or Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company waiver procedure.

2.3 The designation "Commentary" is used to label a sub-paragraph that contains

comments that are explanatory or advisory. These comments are not mandatory,
except to the extent that they explain mandatory requirements contained in this
SAMSS.

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3 References

The following is a summary of all the documents which have been mentioned within
this Specification. The specific part(s) of these documents which are applicable have
been identified throughout this Specification.

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a
Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering
Requirement

Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements – Form 175

Form 175-173800 Inspection Requirements for Stationary Batteries

Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheets

Data Schedule-1 & Data Schedule-2
Commentary Note:

Buyer shall attach a completed Data Schedule-1 to the purchase requisition.

Bidder shall submit a Completed Data Schedule-2 to the Buyer along with other
bid documents.

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

International Electrotechnical Commission

IEC 60050-482 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary -
Batteries
IEC 60623 Vented Nickel-Cadmium Prismatic Rechargeable
Single cells
IEC 60707 Methods of Test for the Determination of the
Flammability of Solid Electrical Insulating
Materials When Exposed to an Igniting Source
IEC 60896-11 Stationary Lead-Acid Batteries - General
Requirements and Methods of Test, Part 1:
Vented Types
IEC 60896-21 Stationary Lead-Acid Batteries - General
Requirements and Methods of Test, Part 2:
Valve
IEC 61427 Batteries for Photovoltaics

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IEC 62259 Gas recombination Ni-Cd Battery

IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures
Regulated Types

Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers

IEEE 450 Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing,
and Replacement of Vented Lead-Acid
Batteries for Stationary Applications
IEEE 485 Recommended Practice for Sizing Lead-Acid
Batteries for Stationary Applications
IEEE 1013 Recommended Practice for Sizing Lead-Acid
Batteries for Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
IEEE 1106 Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing,
and Replacement of Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
for Generating Stations and Substations
IEEE 1115 Recommended Practice for Sizing Nickel-
Cadmium Batteries for Stationary Applications
IEEE 1184 Guide for Selection and Sizing of Batteries for
Uninterruptible Power Systems
IEEE 1188 Recommended Practice for Maintenance, Testing,
and Replacement of Valve Regulated Lead-Acid
(VRLA) Batteries for Stationary Applications

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NEMA 250 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment
(1000 Volts Maximum)

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

UL 94 Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for
Parts in Devices and Appliances: Vertical
Burning Tests for Classifying Materials 94V-0,
94V-1, or 94V-2

4 Field Experience

Designs and materials used in stationary storage batteries shall have at least five (5)
years of verifiable, proven field experience in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The
Bidder shall supply a user list indicating the company name, installation site, date of
installation and equipment rating.

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5 Deviations from Specification

Any deviation from this specification shall be highlighted by the Bidder in the technical
proposal with reference to specific paragraph numbers. Deviations must be approved
by the Manager, Saudi Aramco - Consulting Services Department, and the approved
deviation(s) shall be covered as exception(s) by the purchase order.

6 Service Conditions

6.1 Battery in Standby Float Service: The battery will be connected to a constant
voltage battery charger and to a load bus. In normal operation, the battery will
be in "float charge" at the manufacturer's recommended float charge voltage.
The battery charger will supply the required load current and the battery
charging current.

6.2 Batteries Subjected to Frequent or Daily Charge/Discharge Cycles: The battery

will be connected to non-continuous and unstable charging source, and load bus.
The charging source may be a photovoltaic array or a wind electricity generator.
The power source will supply power to the load and charge the batteries. Battery
power will supply the connected load when the AC input power fluctuates or lost.

6.3 Battery Location and Ambient Conditions

6.3.1 Indoors Location

Average room temperature 25°C

Maximum operating temperature 40°C (maximum 5 occurrences
per year; 48 hours per occurrence)
Minimum operating temperature 10°C

6.3.2 Outdoors Location

Average daily temperature 33°C

Maximum operating temperature 56°C (for up to 5 hours per day;
6 months per year)
Minimum operating temperature 5°C (for up to 8 hours per day;
3 months per year)

6.3.3 Ambient temperature of 25°C shall be used for battery sizing.

7 General Design and Performance Requirements

Vendor shall provide individual batteries or a complete battery system as required by

the purchase order. A complete battery system shall include batteries, racks,
connectors, covers for the battery terminals and intercell connectors or insulated copper
busbars, hardware and accessories described in this specification.

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The following requirements are applicable to all battery types:

7.1 Design Life

7.1.1 The design life of nickel cadmium and flooded (vented) lead acid
batteries shall be at least 20 years, while of valve regulated lead acid
(VRLA) batteries shall be at least 10 years, in float service at 25°C.

7.1.2 The cell shall be considered to have reached the end of its useful life
when the ampere-hour capacity drops to 80% of the rated capacity at the
5 hour discharge rate for nickel-cadmium batteries or the 8/10 hour
discharge rate for lead-acid batteries.

7.1.3 Battery type, Ah capacity and date of manufacturing shall be fixed on

every battery.

7.2 Shelf Life

7.2.1 Flooded (Vented) Lead-Acid & Nickel-Cadmium Batteries:

The shelf life of vented lead-acid and nickel-cadmium batteries shall be

minimum 2 years when stored at 35°C room temperature.

7.2.2 Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) Batteries:

The shelf life shall be a minimum of 6 months at 35°C. The available

capacity at the end of this time period shall not be less than 75% of the
rated capacity. The cell shall recharge to at least 80% of the rated
capacity within 8 hours.

7.2.3 The battery shall be stored according to manufacturer's

recommendations.

7.3 Warranty

7.3.1 Flooded (Vented) Lead Acid and Nickel Cadmium Batteries

The manufacturer shall provide a pro-rated warranty for 20 years from

the date of commissioning, including full free replacement guarantee
during the first 3 years of service, either as a cause of defective
workmanship, or if the battery fails to deliver its rated capacity.

7.3.2 Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) Batteries

The manufacturer shall provide a pro-rated warranty for 12 years from

the date of commissioning, including full free replacement guarantee

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during the first 2 years of service, either as a cause of defective

workmanship, or if the battery fails to deliver its rated capacity.

7.4 Cyclic Performance

The battery shall have the following minimum cycle-life capability during its
design lifetime at the 1-hour discharge rate, at 25ºC. The cyclic performance is
stated in terms of the number of full charge/discharge cycles that the cell can
sustain during its useful life to 80% depth of discharge (DOD), and end of
discharge voltage of 1.7 VPC and 1.1 VPC, for lead acid battery and nickel
cadmium battery, respectively.

Table 1 – Cyclic Performance to 80% DOD

(1.7 VPC for lead acid; 1.1 VPC for Ni-Cd)

Lead-Calcium Plate 100 Cycles

Lead-Antimony Plate 350 Cycles
Lead-Antimony Tubular or Rod Plate 1200 Cycles
Nickel-Cadmium Pocket Plate 2000 Cycles
Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) 1000 Cycles

7.5 Ampere-hour Capacity

Ampere-hour capacity of the new cell shall be indicated by the manufacturer on

Data Schedule-2. This data shall be provided for C8 or C10 for lead acid battery
and C5 for nickel cadmium battery, at 25°C, to the final voltage (end-of-
discharge voltage) between 1.65 VPC and 1.75 VPC for lead-acid batteries, and
between 1.0 VPC and 1.14 VPC for nickel-cadmium batteries.

7.6 Battery Sizing

The battery shall be sized to support the system's rated load for the time period
specified on Data Schedule-1.

The Buyer has the option of specifying the battery capacity in ampere-hours or
providing the Bidder with a load profile of the battery duty cycle. If the latter
option is selected, the Bidder shall provide the Buyer with the calculations used
in selecting the battery capacity. The method of determining battery capacity
shall be as defined in IEEE 485 "Sizing Stationary Lead Acid Batteries", or
IEEE 1013 "Sizing Lead Acid Batteries for PV" or , or IEEE 1115 "Sizing
Stationary Nickel Cadmium Batteries", or IEEE 1184 "Sizing UPS Batteries", or
equivalent IEC standards as applicable to the application. Battery selection shall
be based on the following minimum volts per cell:

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Table 2 - Battery Cell End of Discharge Voltage

General Applications PV Applications*

Lead-Acid 1.65 VPC to 1.7 VPC 1.85 VPC
Nickel-Cadmium 1.0 VPC to 1.14 VPC 1.14 VPC to 1.2 VPC

* For PV applications, battery manufacturer recommended end discharge voltage shall be followed.

7.6.2 The following sizing factors shall be applied to calculate the battery
capacity:
a. Design margin : 10 % (all applications)
b. Aging factor : 25 % for all types of battery
c. Temperature factor : Cell size correction factor

Lead Acid Battery

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Ni-Cd Battery

- Consult Battery Manufacturer

7.6.3 If the specified or calculated battery capacity exceeds a manufacturer's

standard rating by more than 5%, then the larger standard rating shall be
selected.

7.7 Paralleling of Batteries

Paralleling up to 4 sets of battery strings of identical Ah capacity and potential

shall be allowed, to achieve required Ampere Hour capacity.

7.8 Connections

All connections shall be bolted to the cell posts. All cell-to-cell connections in
the same row shall be made by plated copper bus bars using 316 stainless steel
hardware or nickel plated copper or equivalent. Tier-to-tier connections shall be
made by insulated copper cables with 316 stainless steel hardware or nickel
plated copper or equivalent. The cell-to-cell interconnecting hardware shall be
sized to allow discharge current at the 30-minute rate with no more than 15 mV
drop between adjacent cells. The inter-cell connectors shall withstand the
available short circuit current without damaging the unit. Insulated copper
busbars or covers for the inter-cell connecters and the terminals shall be supplied
with the batteries.

7.9 Hardware

All nuts, bolts, washers, and similar hardware shall be 316 stainless steel or
nickel plated copper or equivalent.

8 Vented (Flooded) Lead-Acid Batteries

Vented lead-acid cells shall meet the design, performance, and test requirements of
IEC 60896-11.

8.1 Definition

Battery with an aqueous electrolyte based on dilute sulfuric acid, a positive

electrode of lead dioxide and a negative electrode of lead.

8.2 Plates

The plate design (either Tubular or Pasted or Plante or Rod plate, lead-calcium
or lead-antimony or lead-tin or lead selenium alloys) shall be as specified on

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Data Schedule-1. Lead-antimony alloys shall not contain more than 2%

antimony.
Commentary Note 8.2:

Other plate designs and alloys would be given consideration after their
performance characteristics have been reviewed and approved by the UPS, DC
Systems & Power Electronics Standards Committee Chairman for the intended
application.

8.3 Positive Plate Growth

The cell design shall accommodate the total positive plate growth during the
design life of the cell. The plate growth shall not cause cracking, deformation,
or failure during the lifetime of the cell under normal operating conditions.

8.4 Cell containers and covers

Cell containers and covers shall be made of a high impact plastic material. The
cover shall be permanently attached to the container to form a leak-proof seal.

8.5 Electrolyte Levels

Each cell shall have provisions for indicating the minimum and maximum
electrolyte levels. For transparent and translucent containers, the minimum and
maximum levels shall be permanently marked on each cell container. A level
indicating gauge shall be provided on cell containers made of an opaque
material.

8.6 Electrolyte Reserve

Electrolyte level readjustment period, under float conditions, shall be at least

one (1) year.

8.7 Terminals

Terminal posts shall be lead alloy. Cells larger than 150 ampere-hours capacity,
at 8/10 hour discharge rate, shall have lead plated copper posts or have a copper
or brass core insert for providing a reliable low-resistance interface with the
inter-cell connectors. Insulated copper busbars or covers for the inter-cell
connecters and the terminals shall be supplied with the batteries.

8.8 Vent Plugs

Flame-arrestor type vent plugs shall be provided to minimize the possibility of

internal battery explosion caused by an external spark or battery room fire. The
vent plug shall prevent any visible wetting of the cell lid when the cell is being

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overcharged at the equalizing voltage at 25°C ambient temperature.

9 Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) Batteries

Valve regulated lead-acid cells (also known as sealed cells) shall meet the design,
performance, and test requirements of IEC 60896-21 "Stationary lead-acid batteries.
General requirements and methods of test, Part 2, Valve regulated types".

9.1 Definition of VRLA Batteries

Battery in which cells are closed but have a valve that allows the escape of gas if
the cell internal pressure exceeds a predetermined value. Normally, the cell can
not receive electrolyte additions.

9.2 Electrolyte

The electrolyte shall be immobilized in the cell through the use of a gelling
agent or absorbed in the separators and plates. The cells shall have no residual
free or bulk liquid electrolyte.

9.3 Separators

The separators shall be porous to electrolyte but electrically insulating.

Sufficient overlap of the separator to the edges of the plates shall be provided to
prevent short-circuiting of adjacent plates.

9.4 Plate Support

The plates shall be supported from the bottom of the container and shall not be
hung from the cell cover. Adequate allowance shall be made for the positive
grid growth. The grid growth shall not cause any distortion of the container or
the cover.

9.5 Positive Plate Growth

The cell design shall accommodate the total positive plate growth during the
design life of the cell. The plate growth shall not cause cracking, deformation,
or failure during the lifetime of the cell under normal operating conditions.

9.6 Flame Resistance

Cell containers and covers shall be made of a high impact, flame-retardant

plastic having a minimum oxygen index of 28%, and shall meet the criteria
needed to be rated class V-0 when tested in accordance with Underwriters
Laboratories Standard UL 94 "Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for
Parts in Devices and Appliances: Vertical Burning Tests for Classifying

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Materials 94V-0, 94V-1, or 94V-2", or class FV0 when tested in accordance

with IEC 60707 "Flammability of Solid Non-Metallic Materials When Exposed
to Flame Sources - List of Test Methods".

9.7 Container and Cover

The cell containers and covers shall be designed to minimize flexing of the
surface under internal operating pressures. The cover shall be permanently
joined to the container to form a leak-proof seal. The complete assembly shall
be able to withstand an internal pressure equal to 5 times the normal operating
pressure without fracture for 5 hours at 25°C. The complete unit, including the
post-to-cover seal, shall remain gas-tight and electrolyte-tight during the design
life of the battery.

9.8 Terminal Posts

Terminal posts shall be cast in lead or lead alloy and have a copper core insert.
Insulated copper busbars or covers for the inter-cell connecters and the terminals
shall be supplied with the batteries.

9.9 Valve

The valve shall operate at the pressure limits specified by the manufacturer. The
valve shall not allow ingress of outside air into the unit.

9.10 Gas Emission

The manufacturer shall provide test data showing the hydrogen gas emission
rate of the cell type at float and equalize voltages.

9.11 Module Cover Plate

Each module shall be provided with a full-length insulating cover plate or other
forms of covers to prevent contact with live cell terminals.

9.12 Module Floor Channel

The battery module assembly/battery rack shall be provided with base channels
for bolting to the floor.

10 Nickel-Cadmium Batteries

10.1 Definition

A battery with an alkaline electrolyte, a positive electrode containing nickel

oxide and a negative electrode of cadmium.

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10.2 Plate Design

Nickel-cadmium cells shall be vented, pocket plate or fiber-structured positive

and negative plates in accordance with the design and performance requirements
of IEC 60623.

10.3 Vent Plugs

The vent plugs shall be in accordance with Section 8.8.

10.4 Electrolyte Levels

The requirements of Section 8.5 apply.

10.5 Electrolyte Reserve

The requirements of Section 8.6 apply.

10.6 Life-Parts Covers for Safety

Covers for the inter-cell connecters and the terminals or insulated copper
busbars shall be supplied with the batteries.

11 Battery Racks (Indoors Mounting)

11.1 For Valve Regulated Batteries

11.1.1 Rack Construction (Seismic)

The modular battery rack shall be welded steel or bolted units. Each
module shall be designed to allow air circulation between individual
cells to maintain uniform cooling of each cell. Alternatively, if a
stackable battery rack-type is not available as a standard product, racks
shall be constructed of welded or bolted structural steel frames with
bolted steel runners and braces, and with provisions for anchoring to
the floor.

11.1.2 Rack Design

The modular rack design shall allow easy installation or removal of

individual cells from any module without disturbing the modular rack
assembly. Standard battery rack as specified in paragraph 11.1.1 shall
be acceptable as well since it facilitates removal and/or installation of
batteries.

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11.1.3 Stack Height

The vertically stacked height of valve regulated batteries shall not

exceed 1700 mm above the floor. VRLA battery mounting on a
standard rack shall be allowed with its height not exceeding 1700 mm.

11.1.4 Painting

All metallic components, excluding hardware and grounding

connectors, shall be coated with an acid resistant baked powder epoxy
or propylene or acid resistant plastic coating. Vendor shall supply a
sufficient quantity of field-applied coating for touching up scratches.

11.2 For Vented Lead-Acid & Nickel-Cadmium Batteries

11.2.1 Rack Construction (Seismic)

Racks shall be constructed of welded or bolted structural steel frames

with bolted steel runners and braces, and with provision for anchoring
to the floor and grounding.

11.2.2 Rack Design

Battery rack shall consist of up to 2 steps, and each step shall have only
one row for the ease in maintenance. The maximum height from the
floor level to the top terminal of the upper battery shall be 1700 mm,
which can allow up to 2 tiers rack.

11.2.3 All metallic rack components that are in contact with the battery shall
be insulated by removable covers or the rack shall be plastic coated.

11.2.4 Painting

All metallic components of the rack, excluding hardware and

grounding connectors, shall be coated with plastic or acid resistant
baked powder epoxy or propylene. Racks for nickel-cadmium
batteries shall be coated with an alkali-resistant plastic coating. Where
applicable, Vendor shall supply sufficient quantity of field-applied
coating for touching up scratches.

12 Battery Enclosures for Indoors Mounting

Battery enclosures and cell supports shall be free-standing and made of fiberglass
reinforced material or steel and conforming to NEMA 250, Type 1 or IEC 60529 IP 21.
The enclosures shall have suitable ventilation, with provisions for anchoring to the floor
and grounding.

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13 Battery Enclosures for Outdoors Mounting

Battery enclosures for outdoors mounting applications shall be completely weather-

proof, dust-tight and rain-tight. Minimum enclosure protection class shall be NEMA
250 Type 4, or IEC 60529 IP65. The battery enclosures shall be made of fiberglass-
reinforced material, with suitable ventilation, and provisions for anchoring to the floor
and grounding.

14 Battery Enclosures for Offshore Applications

Offshore applications battery enclosures shall be:

a) For Outdoors Mountings: Battery enclosure for offshore outdoors shall be

completely weather-proof, dust-tight and rain-tight with corrosion resistance.
Minimum enclosure protection class shall be NEMA 250 Type4X (or IEC 60529
IP65), and shall be made of fiberglass-reinforced material, with suitable
ventilation and provisions for anchoring to the floor and grounding.

b) For Indoors Mountings: Battery enclosure for offshore indoors shall be dust-
protected and rain-protected with corrosion resistance. Minimum enclosure
protection class shall be NEMA 250 Type12 (or IEC 60529 IP55), and shall be
made of fiberglass reinforced material or steel, with suitable ventilation and
provisions for anchoring to the floor and grounding.

15 Accessories

15.1 The following accessories shall be furnished with each new and complete
battery system.

15.1.1 Vented Lead-Acid & Nickel-Cadmium Batteries

a. Thermometer for measuring cell electrolyte temperature
b. Hydrometer (not required for nickel cadmium batteries)
c. Bottle or filling jar with pour spout for adding distilled water
d. Supply of NO-OX terminal grease (only if required by design)
e. All required intercell and inter-row connectors with covers, if
modular covers are not supplied
f. Cell /battery module mechanical lifting device and slings for
installation and removal of cells and modules weighing more
than 34 kg (75 lb.).

15.1.2 Valve Regulated Lead-Acid Batteries

a. Supply of NO-OX terminal grease (only if required by design)

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b. All required intercell and inter-row connectors with covers, if

modular covers are not supplied
c. Cell/battery module mechanical lifting device and slings for
installation and removal of cells and modules weighing more
than 34 kg (75 lb.).

15.2 Replacement cells shall be provided with terminal grease (if required by design),
cell connectors, and connection hardware. Covers for the inter-cell connecters
and terminals (if modular covers are not supplied) shall be provided with the
batteries.

16 Markings (Follow IEC or Equivalent Standard)

The following information shall be permanently marked on each cell or multi-cell

module:
a. Manufacturer's name.
b. Manufacturer's catalog number or type reference.
c. Capacity (C8/C10 or C5, for lead acid battery or nickel cadmium battery,
respectively)
d. Electrolyte density (fully charged at 25°C) (not applicable for VRLA batteries).
e. Date of manufacture.
f. Electrolyte level markings (as described in Section 8.5).

17 Tests

17.1 Type Tests

17.1.1 All type tests prescribed in the referenced standards shall be performed
on a representative battery or on the first unit of every new design or
rating. Buyer has the option to request "type test" certificates to verify
that the supplied battery meets the performance requirements of this
specification and the purchase order.

17.1.2 The ampere-hour capacity of the representative unit shall be tested in

accordance with IEEE 450 "Testing Stationary Vented Lead Acid
Batteries" or IEEE 1106 "Testing Stationary Vented Nickel Cadmium
Batteries", or IEC 60896-11 & 21 for lead acid battery and IEC 60623
for nickel cadmium battery. The discharge duration for tests shall be
the number of hours on which the ampere-hour capacity rating is based
and as stated in Data Schedules 1 & 2.

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17.2 Acceptance Tests

17.2.1 Vendor shall perform a capacity test on all VRLA batteries in

accordance with IEEE 1188 "Testing Stationary Valve Regulated Lead
Acid Batteries" or IEC 60896-21. The factory test shall validate the
capacity and performance of each cell just before shipment. Cells
delivering less than 90% of the rated capacity shall be rejected.

17.2.2 Saudi Aramco will perform an acceptance and initial commissioning

test as per the referenced IEEE Standards on all batteries at the job site.
Batteries will be prepared and charged in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations. Batteries shall deliver a minimum
90% of their rated ampere-hour capacity at the initial site-
commissioning test. Batteries delivering less than 90% of the rated
capacity will be returned to the vendor for replacement.

17.3 Inspection Requirements

The Buyer's inspection requirements are presented within Saudi Aramco Form
175-173800. This form is included with the Quotation Request or the Purchase
Order documents.

18 Export Packing, Marking and Shipping

18.1 Vented lead-acid cells shall be shipped in dry charged condition (without
electrolyte). As part of the battery, local representative of the battery
manufacturer shall supply the electrolyte and fill the battery.

18.2 Valve-regulated cells and modules shall be shipped in a fully charged condition.

18.3 Nickel-cadmium cells shall be shipped empty from electrolyte and electrically
uncharged. The electrolyte shall be shipped in solid or liquid form in separate
containers.

18.4 Individual cells shall be packed to provide protection against physical damage
and moisture.

18.5 Shipping crates shall be marked with handling and storage instructions. Labels
on the shipping crate shall state the storage conditions, date of shipment, and the
date beyond which the product must not be stored.

19 Drawings and Data Submittal

19.1 Drawings and Data

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When requested, the following shall be submitted for Buyer's review and
approval:
a. Battery layout and dimensional outline drawings
b. Complete performance specifications
c. Certified battery capacity test reports accompanied by appropriate IEEE or
IEC sizing sheet for new installations (replacements are excluded from
battery sizing calculation)
d. Battery wiring diagram.

19.2 Buyer shall attach a completed Data Schedule-1 to the purchase requisition.
Bidder shall submit a Completed Data Schedule-2 to the Buyer along with other
bid documents.

19.3 Instruction Manuals

19.3.1 Each complete battery system shall be provided with instruction

manual(s) including the following information as a minimum. The
required number of sets shall be as specified in the Purchase Order.
a. Certified battery capacity test report of VRLA batteries
conducted at the factory in accordance with IEEE 1188 "Testing
Stationary Valve Regulated Lead Acid Batteries" or IEC 60896-
21. The test report shall document the performance of the battery
bank and each individual cell just prior to the shipment of the
battery. Factory testing is not required for flooded lead-acid and
nickel-cadmium batteries.
b. Installation and commissioning instructions
c. Required purity of the topping-up water and the electrolyte
d. Operating instructions
e. Maintenance instructions and the required maintenance schedule
f. Testing instructions and the recommended frequency of tests
g. Clearly identified warnings shall be provided in the
documentation for conditions where improper action by an
operator would create a safety hazard or damage the battery and
associated equipment.

19.3.2 If batteries are to be delivered to the Buyer in a fully charged

condition, the Vendor shall recommend a method of maintaining the
battery in charged condition until the battery is commissioned.
Detailed instructions and required equipment shall be provided for dry
charged batteries requiring on-site activation.

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Revision Summary
7 December 2005 Major revision.

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Data Schedule-1
For 17-SAMSS-511, Storage Batteries
Information Supplied by the Buyer

1 Buyer's Quotation Request/Purchase Order No. ___________________________

2 Buyer's B.I./J.O No. ________________________________________________
3 Buyer's Line Item No. _______________________________________________
4 Service Conditions (check one): _______ Float Service; ______Cyclic Service
5. Battery Type:
_______ Nickel-Cadmium
_______ Pure Lead _______ Lead-Selenium _______ Lead-Tin
_______ Lead-Calcium _______ Lead-Antimony (maximum 2% antimony)
_______ Tubular Positive Plate ____Rod Positive Plate _______ Plante
Positive Plate _______ Pasted Positive Plate
_______ Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (sealed)
5 Battery Voltage: ___________________ volts (nominal)
6 Number of Cells: ___________________
7 Maximum Battery Float Voltage: _________________ Volts
8 Maintenance interval: _________ Standard __________ Extended
9 Design Ambient Temperature: _______________________ °C
10 Minimum Electrolyte Temperature: _______________________ °C
11 Battery Load (select one):
______ Continuous Amperes _________ for ________ minutes
______ Load Profile (see attachment prepared in accordance with IEEE 485 "Sizing
Stationary Lead Acid Batteries")
12. Battery ampere-hour capacity at the C5 or C8/C10 hour rate (replacement batteries):
_________Ah at C________.
___________________________________________________________________________

Approved: ________________________________
Date ___________________ Revision No. _____________________________

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Data Schedule-2
For 17-SAMSS-511, Storage Batteries
Information Supplied by the Equipment Vendor

1 Buyer's Quotation Request/Purchase Order No. ________________________________

2 Buyer's Line Item No. ____________________________________________________
3 Service Conditions (check one): _______ Float Service; ______Cyclic Service
4 Battery Type:
_______ Nickel-Cadmium;
_______ Pure Lead, _______ Lead-Selenium, _______ Lead-Tin,
_______ Lead-Calcium, _______ Lead-Antimony (maximum antimony: ____ %);
_______ Tubular Positive Plate, ________Rod Positive Plate,
_______ Plante Positive Plate, _______ Pasted Positive Plate,
_______ Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (sealed)
5 Battery Voltage: __________________ volts (nominal)
6 Number of Cells: ___________;
7 Float Voltage: _____ volts/cell; Equalize Voltage: _____ volts/cell; EOD VPC: ____
8 Maintenance interval: ___ Months; Cyclic Capability at C1 rate: ________
9 Electrolyte density: __________________ kg/L at 25°C
10 Battery Ampere-Hour Capacity: __________________ at C___.
(C8/C10 for lead acid battery and C5 for nickel cadmium battery)
Continuous Amperes _________ for ________ minutes
11 Battery gassing rate: _____ ft³/hour/cell _____ ft³/hour/string
12 Weight/Cell __________ kg Weight/Module ____________ kg
13 Battery Assembly Floor Loading ________________ kg/m²
14 Attach performance data sheet relevent to application
___________________________________________________________________________

Approved: ________________________________
Date ___________________ Revision No. ____________________________

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