SAUDI ARAMCO ID/PIEU-30-April-2019 - REV.2019.04.00 (Standards Cutoff - April 30,2019) Rev.2019.04.

00 30-Apr-19

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST SAIC NUMBER DATE APPROVED QR NUMBER

DG Set - GCB, Voltage Regulator, Enclosure, Load Test Set

SAIC-P-3422 29-Aug-19 ELECT
and DG Accessories - Material Receiving
PROJECT TITLE WBS / BI / JO NUMBER CONTRACTOR / SUBCONTRACTOR

EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
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A. Receiving - General Requirements

Electrical materials shall be new, unused, and in accordance with the

Schedule G
A1 Saudi Aramco-approved project-specific design drawings, diagrams,
Sec. 2
schedules, lists, databases, and associated documents.

Schedule Q
Electrical materials shall be free of damage and conform to all applicable
Att. lV &
A2 requirements, standards, and specifications prior to release to be used as
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part of the work.
Sec. 7.1.2

Electrical materials shall be identified by using tags, stamps, color coding,

Schedule Q
A3 stencils or labels. The location and method of identification shall not affect
Att. lV
the function or quality of the materials.
Electrical materials shall be traceable from the manufacturer and supplier
Schedule Q
A4 through delivery, storage, fabrication, erection, installation, repair,
Att. lV
modification and use.

B. Receiving - Specific Requirements

Where field-installed wiring passes through an opening in an enclosure, a

conduit box, or barrier, a bushing shall be used to protect the conductors SAES-P-100
B1
from the edges of an opening having sharp edges. Sec 5.2
[NFPA 70, NEC 445.16]

The bushing shall have smooth, wellrounded surfaces where it may be in

contact with the conductors. If used where oils, grease, or other
SAES-P-100
B1 contaminants may be present, the bushing shall be made of a material not
Sec 5.2
deleteriously affected.
[NFPA 70, NEC 445.16]

Live parts of generators operated at more than 50 volts to ground shall not
SAES-P-100
B2 be exposed to accidental contact where accessible to unqualified persons.
Sec 5.2
[NFPA 70, NEC 445.14]

Generators shall incorporate an excitation system with an automatic 17-SAMSS-518

B3
voltage regulator (AVR). 8.1.1

The AVR unit shall maintain generator terminal voltage within ± 1% of 17-SAMSS-518
B4
nominal value over the load range, up to full load. 8.1.1
17-SAMSS-518
B5 Voltage level adjustment shall be minimum of ± 5%.
8.1.1

The automatic voltage regulator shall:

a) use three-phase sensing
17-SAMSS-518
B6 b) be a temperature-compensated, solid-state design
8.1.2
c) solid-state regulator module shall be shock-mounted and epoxy-
encapsulated

The voltage regulator shall be of an asynchronous, pulse-width-modulated

17-SAMSS-518
B7 design that is insensitive to severe load induced wave-shape distortion
8.1.3
from SCR or thyristor loads.

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 The generator control panel shall contain all switches, relays, push-
17-SAMSS-518
B8 buttons, meters, operational lighting, and pilot lights required for engine
8.2.1
checkout, control, instrumentation, and operation.

The control panel and radiator shall be mounted and shipped on a single 17-SAMSS-518
B9
steel skid with suitable vibration dampers. 7.4.2.1

When installation outside of a building is specified on Data Schedule-1, a

self-contained enclosure shall be provided for the diesel generator set.
The enclosure shall be manufactured such that all parts are accessible for 17-SAMSS-518
B10
inspection and minor maintenance without removal of the enclosure or Sec. 7.4.1
enclosure roof. It shall include the following below features (Item B11 to
B22):

The enclosure and all other items shall be designed and built by the
17-SAMSS-518
B11 supplier as an integral part of the entire diesel generator set, and shall
Sec. 7.4.1(a)
perform without overheating in the environment specified.

It shall be constructed of minimum 14-gauge sheet metal, suitably 17-SAMSS-518

B12
reinforced to reduce vibration in the operating mode. Sec. 7.4.1(b)

A minimum of four doors are required. The doors shall be hinged so that
17-SAMSS-518
B13 they can be opened to provide complete access to the equipment inside
Sec. 7.4.1(c)
the enclosure without removing the doors.

The side and rear panels shall be completely and simply removable to 17-SAMSS-518
B14
permit major service access. Sec. 7.4.1(d)

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B15 Doors shall be lockable.
Sec. 7.4.1(e)

All exterior steel surfaces, including those in contact with the foundation, 17-SAMSS-518
B16
shall be epoxy-or epoxy-mastic-coated as a minimum. Sec. 7.4.1(f)

17-SAMSS-518
B17 Interior surfaces shall have the vendor's standard finish.
Sec. 7.4.1(f)

17-SAMSS-518
B18 All fasteners shall be corrosion-resistant.
Sec. 7.4.1(f)

Batteries shall fit inside the enclosure and alongside the engine (batteries 17-SAMSS-518
B19
under the generator are not acceptable). Sec. 7.4.1(g)

The unit shall have coolant and oil drains piped to the outside edge of the
17-SAMSS-518
B20 skid in an accessible location. Each drain line shall have a valve located
Sec. 7.4.1(h)
near the fluid source.

Motorized air intake and radiator-discharge louvers shall be provided 17-SAMSS-518

B21
when specified on Data Schedule-1. Sec. 7.4.1(i)

The louvers shall open automatically when the engine receives the start
17-SAMSS-518
B22 signal and close when the engine stops. They shall also allow manual
Sec. 7.4.1(i)
over-ride.

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B23 The day tank capacity shall be as specified on Data Schedule-1.
Sec. 7.4.3.2

The day tank shall have a valved drain, an adequate sized breather vent
17-SAMSS-518
B24 designed to exclude dust and water from the tank, and a tank level sight
Sec. 7.4.3.2
glass.

The fuel system shall incorporate flexible fuel lines between the day tank 17-SAMSS-518
B25
and the engine to isolate vibration. Sec. 7.4.3.2

Fuel filter(s), a manual or engine-driven fuel priming pump and a fuel 17-SAMSS-518
B26
transfer pump shall be provided. Sec. 7.4.3.3

When continuous service is specified on Data Schedule-1, fuel filters shall

17-SAMSS-518
B27 be of the duplex, full flow, cartridge type having a filter mesh not
Sec. 7.4.3.3
exceeding 10 micrometers.

17-SAMSS-518
B28 The duplex filters shall have a cross-over valve.
Sec. 7.4.3.3

The fuel filter shall be located such that spilled fuel cannot fall on hot parts 17-SAMSS-518
B29
of the engine or generator. Sec. 7.4.3.4

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 A cleanable primary fuel strainer shall be used to collect sediment 17-SAMSS-518
B30
between the tank and the main engine fuel filter. Sec. 7.4.3.4

17-SAMSS-518
B31 A fuel/water separator shall protect the system from water damage.
Sec. 7.4.3.4
Engine intake air filters shall be a combined heavy duty pre-cleaner (e.g.,
17-SAMSS-518
B32 inertial separator) and dry filter arrangement with a local differential
Sec. 7.4.4
pressure indicator.

Each diesel engine shall be equipped with an exhaust silencer of the 17-SAMSS-518
B33
grade specified on Data Schedule-1. Sec. 7.4.5.1

For engines 600 kW and above, the silencer shall be mounted such that 17-SAMSS-518
B34
its weight is not supported by the engine. Sec. 7.4.5.1

The Vendor shall supply the complete exhaust system, including silencer,
17-SAMSS-518
B35 companion flanges, flexible stainless steel bellows-type exhaust fittings,
Sec. 7.4.5.2
and rain cap.

The engine governor shall be selected to meet the steady state and
17-SAMSS-518
B36 transient response requirements of the operating performance class
Sec. 7.4.6.1
specified on Data Schedule-1 in accordance with ISO 8528-5, Table 4.

An overspeed device shall be provided which shuts off either fuel, air, or 17-SAMSS-518
B37
both, to the diesel engine in the event of an overspeed condition. Sec. 7.4.6.2

The engine cooling system shall be a thermostatically controlled, closed-

circuit design. The coolant pump shall be integral with the engine. A skid- 17-SAMSS-518
B38
mounted radiator with a header make-up tank and a pressurized filling cap Sec. 7.4.8.1
shall be included.

The engine cooling fan shall be the blower type. The fan, fan drive, and 17-SAMSS-518
B39
fan belts shall be covered with 14-gauge (minimum) steel mesh guarding. Sec. 7.4.8.2

A unit-mounted, thermal circulation-type, jacket-water heater incorporating 17-SAMSS-518

B40
a thermostatic switch shall be furnished Sec. 7.4.8.3

When continuous service is specified on Data Schedule-1, the diesel

generator set is located indoors and is rated above 500 kW, then either a 17-SAMSS-518
B41
shell-and-tube heat exchanger shall be used, or the cooling radiator shall Sec. 7.4.8.4
be located outside the building.

Coolant for the engine cooling system shall comply with the specification 17-SAMSS-518
B42
requirements of the diesel engine manufacturer. Sec. 7.4.8.5
The engine main lube oil pump shall be the positive-displacement gear-
17-SAMSS-518
B43 driven type that is integral with the engine, and shall be easily accessible
Sec. 7.4.9.1
for maintenance.
If the design oil temperature exceeds 120°C, an oil cooler shall be
17-SAMSS-518
B44 provided to limit the lube oil temperature in the oil pan at the oil pump
Sec. 7.4.9.2
inlet.
Lube oil filters shall be located downstream from the lube oil coolers.
17-SAMSS-518
B45 When continuous service is specified on Data Schedule-1 applications,
Sec. 7.4.9.3
filters shall be the duplex type for changeover during diesel operation.

The diesel generator set shall include an easily accessible provision for
lube oil drainage at the edge of the base or rails. Inaccessible grease 17-SAMSS-518
B46
fittings shall be tubed to extend to the edge of the skid for ease of Sec. 7.4.9.4
maintenance.

Anti-friction bearings shall have no filling slots. Bearing race-metal

17-SAMSS-518
B47 temperature shall not exceed 90°C based on a maximum ambient
Regreasable bearings Sec. 7.4.10.1
temperature of 50°C. shall be provided with two NPT-tapped-and-
plugged holes, and fill-in and drainage plugs. The holes shall be provided
with threaded Type 300 Series stainless steel plugs. 17-SAMSS-518
B48
Sec. 7.4.10.2
Exception:
Sealed anti-friction bearings may be provided if specified by Saudi Aramco for units
in intermittent or standby service. 17-SAMSS-518
Exception 7.4.10.2:
B49 Sealed anti-friction bearings may be provided if specified by Saudi Aramco for units Sec. 7.4.10.2
in intermittent or standby service. (Exception)

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 Bearings shall be serviceable without moving or disconnecting the 17-SAMSS-518
B50
generator. Sec. 7.4.10.3

Sleeve-type bearings shall be equipped with split, labyrinth type end seals
and deflectors where the shaft passes through the housing. Lip-type seals 17-SAMSS-518
B51
shall not be used. The sleeve bearing shell-metal temperature shall not Sec. 7.4.10.4
exceed 90°C based on a maximum ambient temperature of 50°C.

17-SAMSS-518
B52 Two-bearing generators shall have interchangeable bearings.
Sec. 7.4.10.5

Two-bearing generators rated 400 kW (500 kVA) and above shall have 17-SAMSS-518
B53
one bearing electrically insulated from the generator frame or baseplate. Sec. 7.4.10.6

The generator set manufacturer shall provide a Torsional Vibration 17-SAMSS-518

B54
Analysis for the diesel generator set specified. Sec. 7.4.11

Nameplates and rotation arrows shall be Type 316 stainless steel or

monel, securely fastened by pins of similar material. They shall be located
17-SAMSS-518
B55 such that the information can be read after the equipment is installed.
Sec. 7.4.12.1
Entries shall be marked by etching, engraving or other methods of
permanent marking.

The following data is required on the generator nameplate, in addition to

the requirements of NEMA MG 1-33 and ISO 8528-5, and may be on a
separate nameplate:
a) Buyer's purchase order number 17-SAMSS-518
B56
b) Manufacturer's location Sec. 7.4.12.2
c) Rotor weight
d) Manufacturer's order reference number
e) Insulation system designation

For portable generator sets, the panel shall be mounted on vibration

17-SAMSS-518
B57 isolators to prevent engine vibration from damaging the enclosed
Sec. 8.2.1
equipment.

The control panel shall provide the following controls:

a) Manual- Off- Auto- Reset select. One or more switches can be used to
implement these functions.
b) Voltage "raise/lower" switch 17-SAMSS-518
B58
c) Governor "raise/lower" switch (when electronic governors are supplied) Sec. 8.2.2
d) Lamp test switch
e) Ammeter/voltmeter phase select switch or switches with off position
f) Stop push-button

The control panel shall contain, but not be limited to, the following readout
devices:
a) Engine oil pressure indicator
b) Coolant temperature indicator
c) Voltmeter, 1.5% accuracy
17-SAMSS-518
B59 d) Ammeter, 1.5% accuracy
Sec. 8.2.3
e) Frequency meter, ± 5% accuracy
f) Kilowatt meter
g) Engine tachometer
h) System DC voltmeter
i) Engine running hour meter

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 The control panel shall provide the following annunciation:
a) Generator on load (status)
b) Low coolant temperature (alarm)
c) Charger failure (alarm)
d) Low battery voltage (alarm)
e) Low fuel level (alarm)
f) High coolant temperature (alarm)
g) High coolant temperature (shutdown) 17-SAMSS-518
B60
h) Low oil pressure (alarm) Sec. 8.2.4
i) Low oil pressure (shutdown)
j) Overcrank (shutdown)
k) Overspeed (shutdown)
l) Select switch not in auto position (alarm) (1)
Note (1): Not applicable for continuous duty applications.
The annunciator shall contain normally open dry contacts for summary of
the seven alarms and four shutdowns listed above.

In addition to the control panel stop pushbutton, for diesel generator sets
17-SAMSS-518
B61 600 kW and above, an emergency stop pushbutton shall be mounted at
Sec. 8.2.5
the corner of the skid opposite of the control panel.

For generators rated 480 V and below, and 1200 kVA and below:
a) A readily accessible molded case circuit breaker shall be installed as
an integral part of the diesel generator set
17-SAMSS-518
B62 b) The circuit breaker shall comply with UL 489 requirements and shall be
Sec. 8.3
the thermal magnetic type
c) The circuit breaker shall include one set of normally open dry contacts
for status indication.

A lead-acid storage battery set of the heavy-duty diesel starting type shall
be provided. The battery shall be capable of cranking the engine for a 17-SAMSS-518
B63
minimum of five 30 second cranking periods at the minimum rated Sec. 8.4.1
ambient conditions.

When standby-service or intermittent (prime) service is specified, a

17-SAMSS-518
B64 current-limiting, float-equalize, Underwriter Laboratories (UL) listed
Sec. 8.4.2
charger shall be furnished to automatically recharge the batteries.

The charger shall float at 2.17 volts per cell and equalize at 2.33 volts per 17-SAMSS-518
B65
cell. Sec. 8.4.2

The charger shall include:

a) Overload protection
b) Silicon diode full-wave rectifiers 17-SAMSS-518
B66
c) Voltage surge suppressers Sec. 8.4.2
d) A DC ammeter
e) Fused DC output

17-SAMSS-518
B67 Amperage output shall be no less than 5 amperes.
Sec. 8.4.2

Generators shall be supplied with space heaters with a nameplate voltage 17-SAMSS-518
B68
rating of twice the supply voltage given on Data Schedule-1. Sec. 8.5

REMARKS:

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. Schedule G -- Material, Tools and Equipment (Pro Forma MP-ILK-LS Contract), Contract Specific

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2. Schedule Q - Quality Requirements (Pro Forma Contract), Contract Specific
3. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC), 2017 Edition
4. SAES-P-100 - Basic Power System Design Criteria, 01 January 2018
5. 17-SAMSS-518 - Diesel Generator Sets, 19 January 2019

NOTES:
1. Approved - Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction (i.e., Saudi Aramco ID).
2. Identified - Recognizable as suitable for the specific application by a qualified testing laboratory (i.e., listing and/or labeling).
3. Listed - Equipment and materials included in a list published by an approved qualified organization concerned with evaluation of products or
services, that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services, and whose listing
states that the equipment, material, or services either meets appropriate designated standards or has been tested and found suitable for a
specified purpose.

4. Labeled - Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an approved qualified organization
concerned with product evaluation, that maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or materials, and by whose labeling
the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner.

Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco

Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection: T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved: Name, Organization, T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

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