12Testing and inspection#
No less than seven days' notice of all test plans, including routine tests (12.1) and short circuit performance test (12.2), shall be given to the Principal's representative/s in order that they may be present if they desire. Duplicate copies of the Supplier's records of all previous tests and type test certificates shall be available to the Principal's representative. Hold Point 2
12.1Routine tests#
Each item of equipment shall be subjected to and satisfactorily withstand the routine tests specified in AS 4594.
The generator unit shall be tested at full load complete with the exciter, AVR, and operating with the fuel specified. The test program shall include at least the following, in accordance with the requirements of AS 4594:
- temperature rise
- alternator and exciter temperature rises
- vibration test of generator at rated speed and load
- response checks of AVR and frequency control with sudden load change
- noise level measurement
- over-speed shut-down function test
- measurement of net fuel usage at 50%, 75% and 100% of generator rated output
- capability of starting equipment
- exhaust emissions
- waveform deviation
- routine testing of all circuit breakers and control equipment
- complete functional testing of all emergency shutdown equipment, including indication, alarms, controls, etc.
12.2Testing and commissioning#
The mobile generator set shall be sufficiently tested on-site prior to commissioning to ensure that design, materials and installation standards comply with MRTS201.
A short circuit current shall flow when the generator active and neutral terminals are bolted (short circuited). The resultant short circuit current shall be sufficient to cause the protective device or
The test report shall include a test plan and a results sheet to include the generator type, rating (kVA), details of protective device tested, details of the circuit tested including the EFLI of the circuit, disconnection time, fault current and point of fault in the circuit (see Appendix A). The test results shall be certified by an electrical RPEQ and presented to the Principal for approval Witness Point 1