Medium Voltage AC Motors, Technical Requirements

EVM II
EVM Energía del Valle de Mexico II
Combined Cycle Power Plant

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Table of Contents:

1. Objective ............................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Scope of Application ........................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Reference Documents ........................................................................................................................................ 3
4. Terminology, Definitions, Abbreviations ........................................................................................................ 3
5. Codes and StandarDs ......................................................................................................................................... 4
6. MV AC Motors – Electrical Requirements ....................................................................................................... 5
7. MV AC Motors – Technical Requirements ..................................................................................................... 9
8. Test Requirements ............................................................................................................................................ 12
9. Attachments ....................................................................................................................................................... 13

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1. OBJECTIVE
To define the minimum technical requirements for for Medium Voltage AC Motors in a Combined Cycle
Power Plant.
Deviation requests shall be brought to the attention of the equipment engineer. Agreed deviations to
be recorded in the equipment specification.

2. SCOPE OF APPLICATION
This specification is valid for Medium Voltage AC Induction Motors with rated voltage 6.6kV for direct
on line starting (DOL)1, for the Project EVM II.
Motors will be as per IEC and ‘Codes and Standards’ given in Item 5.
Specific requirements for motors in hazardous areas, for example explosive atmospheres, are not part
of this document. These requirements are covered by the corresponding equipment specification.

3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
 N/A

4. TERMINOLOGY, DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS

DCS Distributed Control System
fr Rated frequency
Ir Rated current
Pr Rated output power
Ur Rated voltage
VFD Variable Frequency Drive (or Variable Speed Drive)

1 For optional case with MV motors with VFD refer to the attachment 1AHA610150AT1-VFD

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5. CODES AND STANDARDS

Code requirements: IEC, ISO and – the latest issue valid at time of contract is applicable. At least the
following Standards are applicable and are mentioned here for guidance only:
IEC 60034 Rotating electrical machines -
IEC 60034-1 Rating and performance
IEC 60034-2A Methods for determining loses and efficiency of rotating electrical machinery from
tests- First supplement Measurement of losses by the calorimetric method
IEC 60034-2-1 Standard methods for determining loses and efficiency of rotating electrical
machinery from tests
IEC 60034-5 Degrees of protection provided by the integral design of rotating electrical
machines (IP code)
IEC 60034-6 Methods of cooling (IC Code)
IEC 60034-7 Classification of types of construction, mounting arrangements and terminal box
position (IM Code)
IEC 60034-8 Terminal markings and direction of rotation
IEC 60034-9 Noise limits
IEC 60034-11 Thermal protection
IEC 60034-12 Starting performance of single-speed three-phase cage induction motors
IEC 60034-14 Mechanical vibration of certain machines with shaft heights 56 mm and higher –
Measurement, evaluation and limits of vibration
IEC 60034-15 Impulse voltage withstand levels of rotating a.c. machines with form-wound stator
coils
IEC 60034-17 Cage induction motors when fed from converters – Application guide
IEC 60034-18-1 Functional evaluation of insulation systems – Section 1 General guidelines
IEC 60034-25 Guidance for the design and performance of a.c. motors specifically designed for
converter supply
IEC 60034-27 Off-line partial discharge measurements on the stator winding insulation of
rotating electrical machines
IEC 60034-29 Equivalent loading and superposition techniques – Indirect testing to determine
temperature rise
IEC 60072 Rotating electrical machines – Dimensions and output series for rotating
electrical machines -
IEC 60072-1 Frame numbers 56 to 400
IEC 60072-2 Frame numbers 355 to 1000 and flange numbers 1180 to 2360
IEC 60085 Electrical insulation – Thermal evaluation and designation

 Additionally valid for motors in hazardous areas:

IEC 60079 Explosive atmospheres- Equipment
Directive 2014/34/EU Directive on equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially
explosive atmospheres – ATEX

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6. MV AC MOTORS – ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1. General
6.1.1. Rated frequency 60 Hz

6.1.2. Rated voltage 6.6kV

impedance earthed system – ground fault current limit 400 A
{ON HOLD}
6.1.3. Combined variation Regarding the voltage and frequency variation, the motor shall
of voltage and frequency: be designed for continuous operation in zone A and in zone B,
as per IEC 60034-1:
 In Zone A: at rated Voltage max.  5% and at rated
Frequency max.  2 Hz
 In Zone B: at rated Voltage max. 10% and at rated
Frequency max. +3/-5Hz

6.1.4. Temperature rise / 130 (B) / 155 (F) ,

Insulation thermal class
according IEC 60034-1, clauses 7.3 and 8

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6.1.5. Voltage during dip/ duration 75% of rated voltage/ for 1 s, at full load of driven machine

6.1.6. Dynamic voltage during 80% of rated voltage

starting

6.1.7. Starting Direct-On-Line (DOL)

6.1.8. Starting current  5.5 times the rated current,,

Tolerance according to IEC 60034-1: (+20%)

6.1.9. Locked rotor time [s] shall be larger than starting time at 80% of Un

6.1.10. Power change over to Successful Motor re-acceleration at full load of the driven
neighbour bus machine at any speed between 0 and rated speed under
– minimum voltage following conditions:
 Interruption of bus supply during: max.3s
For slow change over
 Voltage reappearance at Motor terminals with:
75% of rated voltage during 1s
The voltage after reappearance of power supply depends on
total loading of the busbar.

6.1.11. Power change over to Successful Motor re-acceleration at full load of the driven
neighbour bus machine with 100% residual Motor voltage at phase opposition
– Maximum voltage

For fast change over

6.1.12. Fault Ride Through Same requirements as in item 6.1.10,
‘Power change over – minimum voltage requirement’

6.1.13. Shock resistant coils for Yes

power change over

6.1.14. Insulation type VPI (Vacuum Pressure Impregnation)

6.1.15. Motor Protection - Protection Relay Functions (Relay not in scope of Motor):
relay located in the MV  Short-circuit (instantaneous, definite time)
switchgear  Overload
 Earth leakage
 Unbalanced phase
 Stalling
 Number of starts

6.1.16. Bearing insulation For Sleeve bearings and Anti-friction bearings:

– non driving end (NDE)
Yes, if bearing voltage > 300 mV
bearing

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6.1.17. Motor frame - grounding One terminal placed on the frame

terminal
It shall be connected to terminal box grounding terminal

6.1.18. Anti-condensation heaters Yes, to be provided with supply voltage: 127V, 60Hz single-
phase (controlled at switchgear side)

6.2. Terminal boxes

In minimum: same as Motor protection degree in section 7
Degree of protection
Terminal boxes  A short circuit inside the Motor enclosure shall not affect
the structural integrity of the box,
- Construction Requirements
short-circuit withstand requirement:
40 kA rms, 0.25 s in duration (100 kA peak),
corresponding 460 MVA

 Provided with a predetermined breaking seam or

a pressure relief diaphragm to the outside of the terminal
box
 Splinter proof
 Split longitudinally or completely removable cover

Main terminal box For motor power supply only, complete with terminals

Main terminal box One grounding terminal within the terminal box (min. M12).
- Grounding terminal It shall be connected to the frame grounding terminal

Main terminal box Rotation of 4 x 90° with the terminals remaining in place
- Rotation

Main terminal box One size larger than standard

- Size The box has to provide enough space for cable potheads or
terminators

Main terminal box Angle adapter to be provided (to facilitate cable entry)
- Angle adapter

Main terminal box  Material: non-magnetic metal to avoid overheating,

- Connection Plates e.g. Aluminium
(Cable Gland Plates)
 Thickness of plate: minimum 5 mm
 No Openings,
connection plates shall be provided
without any openings for cables

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Data of the cables to be connected Information for number and size of openings has to be
to the main terminals box requested during the project engineering. Below data is
for information only.
The below cables data are provisional and valid for type of
cable: 90°C, XLPE, copper 6/10kV, 50Hz, no shielding,
single core.
Example:
2000kW: 3 x 1 x 240mm2
3300kW: 3 x 1 x 500mm2
i.e. 3 single core cables, one per phase, Design for 200m
length, voltage drop: 5% during steady state, 10% during
start
Auxiliary terminal boxes - One for Instrumentation (temperature detectors,..)
- One for Anti-condensation heating:
 Heater terminals will be energized when the Motor is at
standstill
 A prominent warning label shall be provided:
“Warning – circuit may be live”
Star point box Not required.

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7. MV AC MOTORS – TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

7.1. General
7.1.1. Maximum ambient air Refer to Equipment Technical Dossier of driven machine
temperature

7.1.2. Maximum water inlet Refer to Equipment Technical Dossier of driven machine
temperature

7.1.3. Maximum altitude Refer to Equipment Technical Dossier of driven machine

7.1.4. Number of poles Refer to Equipment Technical Dossier of driven machine

7.1.5. Duty type S1 (continuous running duty)

7.1.6. Critical Speed Range Critical speed range of motor and set of motor and driven
machine shall be indicated in offer

7.1.7. Number of sequential starts If not otherwise required in the Equipment Technical Dossier, a
per hour minimum of:
 three (3) successive starts with the motor
initially at maximum ambient temperature
 two (2) successive starts with the motor
initially at full load operating temperature

7.1.8. Type of cooling Refer to Equipment Technical Dossier of driven machine:

 Air Cooled, Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled Machine, self-
ventilated over complete range
Exception: Air-Water Cooled for HP Feedwater Pump
Motors
 Minimum. IC4x according IEC60034-6 is required

7.1.9. Mounting arrangement Refer to Equipment Technical Dossier of driven machine

7.1.10. Degree of protection for If not otherwise required in Equipment Technical Dossier, a
Horizontal mounted motors minimum of:
 indoor motors: IP 54
 outdoor motors : IP 55
 terminal boxes: same as motor
IP class according IEC60034-5

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7.1.11. Degree of protection for Provide vertical motors with a protective roof
Vertical mounted motors (protection of falling objects).
If not otherwise required in Equipment Technical Dossier, a
minimum of:
 Indoor motors: IP 54
 Outdoor motors: IPW55 - and the housing of the upper
bearing has to be sealed against water
ingress
 Terminal boxes: same as motor
IP class according IEC60034-5
7.1.12. Drain holes Yes

7.1.13. Direction of rotation As per definition of Driven Equipment supplier (to be

clarified during Offer phase): Clockwise or Counter-
Clockwise.
 It shall be possible to change the direction of rotation on site
during commissioning of the motor (with motor uncoupled).

If a spare fan for different direction of rotation is required or

recommended, this shall be indicated in offer.
 It must be possible to rotate with full reverse speed
(powered by driven machine)
 A rotation nameplate shall be provided on the Drive-End
housing.
 Terminals shall be marked for phase sequence U, V, W, to
correspond to the correct direction of rotation and supply
voltage sequence.
 Direction of rotation has to be stated in the Motor Data
Sheet and will be checked during Routine Test.

7.1.14. Reverse speed supervision Not required

7.1.15. Winding temperature  two (2) PT 100 (3-wire) per phase, in total 6 per phases
detectors and transmitter
(in scope of Motor)  one PT 100 per phase shall be operated as stand-by
 one (1) Transmitter (4-20 mA) powered by DCS
per phase, located in an auxiliary terminal box,
to be provided by the motor supplier
(Signal to DCS)

7.1.16. Leakage Detector Yes, for air-water cooled motors

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7.1.17. Bearing temperature  per bearing:

detectors and transmitter one (1) PT 100 (3-wire)
(in scope of Motor)
 per Motor:
one (1) Transmitter (4-20 mA),
located in the auxiliary terminal box,
(Note: signal to DCS)
Exception: no bearing temperature detectors for
horizontal motors with antifriction bearings
Same requirements as for driven equipment, refer to the
7.1.18. Vibrations
equipment technical dossier of the driven machine.
If not otherwise required: IEC 60034-14, grade A
Same requirements as for driven equipment, refer to the
7.1.19. Bearing vibration
equipment technical dossier of the driven machine.
measurement
If monitoring is required, standard equipment is as follows:
- Absolute vibration monitoring, provided by motor supplier,
with: one (1) casing vibration probe/sensor per bearing (4-
20mA) in X-Y axis
- monitoring equipment with 1 Alarm and 1 Trip}

7.1.20. Bearing type  Sleeve bearing or

 Antifriction bearings
(deep groove ball bearings with regreasing nipples)
To be indicated in offer

7.1.21. Materials of shaft and For motors > 1 MW: no aluminium for rotor windings
stator/ rotor windings
Materials to be indicated in offer

7.1.22. Frame material Cast iron or fabricated steel

To be indicated in offer
7.1.23. Coating/ colour As required in Equipment Technical Dossier of driven machine

7.1.24. Noise level maximum [dB(A)] As required in Equipment Technical Dossier of driven machine

7.1.25. Quality assurance As required in Equipment Technical Dossier of driven machine

7.1.26. Motor Documentation As required in Equipment Technical Dossier of driven machine

including motor data sheet

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8. TEST REQUIREMENTS
Tests shall be performed in accordance with latest issue of applicable standards, refer to item 5.
Routine and type test reports shall be provided as part of the documentation. Routine Tests have to be
performed on each motor. Full type test reports have to be provided for the delivered type of motor.
Existing type test certificates are acceptable.
Tests shall be carried out according the requirements of the motor seller, but at least following tests
shall be included:
8.1. Test on Rotors
8.1.1. Bearing isolating check (if applicable)

8.2. Routine Tests, on each complete Motor

8.2.1. Visual inspection, dimensional check and check of rating plates

8.2.2. Check of completeness of accessories (auxiliary terminal boxes, temperature

detectors, space heater etc.) and functioning of heater and temperature detectors
8.2.3. Measurements on accessories
 Insulation measurement
 Withstand voltage test

8.2.4. Check of terminal markings and

Direction of rotation versus phase sequence
8.2.5. Resistance measurement of stator windings at ambient temperature

8.2.6. Insulation measurement of stator windings between phase and earth (dielectric test)

8.2.7. No load measurement at rated voltage and frequency, quantities to be measured:

voltage, current, speed, bearing temperature, power and losses.
8.2.8. Vibration measurement

8.2.9. Locked rotor test, starting torque and starting current,

quantities to be measured: voltage, current, power and temperature of windings.
8.2.10. Withstand voltage (High voltage) test on motor and fitted MV-terminal box
(2 x Un + 1000 V rms, minimum 1500 V rms)
8.2.11. Overspeed test with 120 % motor's working speed for 2 minutes

8.3. Type Tests

8.3.1. Temperature rise test

8.3.2. Bearings temperature

8.3.3. Loss, efficiency, slip and power factor measurements

at 100% Pr, at 75% Pr and at 50% Pr, with voltage at Ur and frequency at fr
8.3.4. Measurement of noise level

8.3.5. Functioning of temperature sensors

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8.3.6. Check of cooling water system (if applicable)

9. ATTACHMENTS
 Medium Voltage AC Motor to IEC – Attachment to Technical Requirements – Feedwater Pump
Motors fed from VFD
To be claimed by seller if note received!

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