Technical Specification

TS11 Squirrel Cage Induction Motors

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C 30/04/2010 T.Tyler Rebranding
D 24/03/2010 J.Zuglian Review and update 2014 Electric Motor Contract tender
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Contents
1. Scope 4

2. Operating Environment 4

3. Standards 5

4. Enclosures 5

5. Operating Voltage and Frequency 6

6. Duty and Rating 6

7. Motor Starting 6

8. Windings 6

9. Installation Class and Temperature Rise 6

10. Rotor Construction 7

11. Terminal Boxes 7

12. Direction of Rotation Label 8

13. Bearings and Seals 8

14. Mounting and Dimensions 8

15. Speed Torque Characteristics 8

16. Lifting Facilities 8

17. Ratings Plates 9

18. Sound Level 9

19. Inspection and Tests at Manufacturers Works 9

20. Inspection and Tests on Delivery 10

21. Schedule of Motors 11

22. Information by Tenderers 11

23. Drawings by Supplier 11

24. Data Sheets 11

25. Manuals 11

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1. Scope
1.1 This technical specification covers the requirements for manufacture, testing and
supply of cage and slip-ring electric induction motors to CBH Engineering Pty Ltd
(CBHE) (hereinafter called motors excepting for particular reference to either type).

1.2 Motors manufactured overseas may not necessarily be inspected or tested prior to
dispatch, but any deficiencies of the specified requirements which are detected by
the Principal after delivery to the site, shall be rectified to the approval of the
Principal without additional costs. Such rectification shall be at a time convenient to
the Principal if it becomes necessary to temporarily place the machine into service
because of commissioning or other requirements.

2. Operating Environment
2.1 Motors will be operating in grain handling areas in grain storages in Western
Australia and shall be suitable for working inside storage sheds and/or working
buildings and be subjected to dust in suspension and layers, the "Hazardous Areas"
classification of which is IECEX Certified: ExtD (Extb), EPL Db, Zone 21, GROUP
IIIB, T3 (max 200 Degrees C), IP66/67 as defined in the current edition of AS/NZS
Standards (Refer Clause 3.0). They shall also be suitable for location outdoors
where they shall be subjected to the effects of weather and to hosing down with high
pressure water with an Ingress Protection rating of not less than IP65.

2.2 All motors shall be capable of continuous operation at fully rated output with a
cooling air temperature of up to 40C at the inlet of the machines without exceeding
the allowable insulation temperature rise. (Refer Clause 9.0).

2.3 All motors to be used within classified hazardous areas shall have an option to be
fitted with over temperature protection (thermistors or similar) embedded within the
windings to limit the surface temperature of the motor under normal operating and
fault conditions to 200 Degrees C or shall be rated T3.

2.4 All Hazardous Area Motors shall have AS/NZSEX or IECEX certification. ATEX is
invalid, unless a Certificate of Conformity to IECEX Standard is Presented &
Current.

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3. Standards
The principal codes and specifications applicable to this work shall include but not be
limited to the current editions, including amendments, of all relevant Australian & IEC
Standards:

AS/NZS 3000: Electrical Installations (known as the Australian and New Zealand Wiring
Rules).

IECEX-AS/NZS 60079: Explosive Atmospheres. Equipment General Requirements.

IECEX-AS/NZS 61241: Electrical Apparatus for the use in the Presence of Combustible
Dust.

AS/NZS 1359: Rotating Electrical Machines General Requirements.

IEC 60034: Rotating Electrical Machines.

IEC 60072: Dimensions & Output Series for Rotating Electric Machines.

The equipment shall also conform to the requirements of Western Power Corporation.

4. Enclosures
4.1 All motors shall be, except where specified otherwise, of the foot mounted totally
enclosed Extd type with a shaft mounted external cooling fan (IP65/ICO141)(TEFC)
as classified in AS 1939, AS 1359 Part 20 and AS 1359 Part 21.

4.2 Fan and cowl material shall be robustly fabricated or cast in iron, steel or aluminum.
Non metallic fans and cowls liable to accumulate static electricity are not acceptable.

4.3 Tenderers shall submit with their tenders details of fan cowl construction and the
proposed type of fan material being offered.

4.4 External surfaces shall be cleaned of rust and scale, painted with Zinc Phosphate
Epoxy Primer (two pack) PC8 (Refer CBH TS4 Clause 6.7 & 6.8). Exposed shafting
shall be protected against rust and corrosion during transportation.

4.5 All External surfaces shall be painted the color B21 Ultra Marine Blue.

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5. Operating Voltage and Frequency

5.1 All motors shall be, except where specified otherwise, connected to a nominal
supply system of 415 volts 3 phase 50Hz, the neutral point of this supply being
earthed. A 400/440 volt rated winding shall not be accepted.

5.2 With the exception of starting periods, it is anticipated that the variation of the
terminal voltage of all motors will not exceed + 5%.

5.3 The supply phase rotation shall be Red-White-Blue.

5.4 All motors shall be capable of electronic assisted utilizing either soft starter or
variable voltage, variable frequency technology, without exceeding a surface
temperature of 200C, during the starting phase ranging from 5 to 30 seconds ramp
period.

6. Duty and Rating

6.1 The duty and rating of each motor shall be classified in accordance with AS 1359.30
as stated in the Schedule of Motors & to be E3-High Efficiency Standard (E2-
Minimum Efficiency will be considered).

6.2 The larger size cage motors will drive bucket elevators via "V" belt or flexible
coupling and gearbox. As nominated in Schedule of Motors and under normal
operating conditions, drives will be started up to 10 times per day. There will be
periods of up to six weeks during which time the drives will remain stationary.

7. Motor Starting
7.1 Slip-ring motors shall not be used.

7.2 All cage motors shall be suitable for starting direct-on-line, electronic soft starting
and variable voltage, variable frequency starter/controllers.

8. Windings
8.1 All motor windings shall comprise conductors of high conductivity copper adequately
insulated for the particular frame size. The insulation system shall meet the
requirements of AS 2768 with respect to thermal stability in service.

8.2 Outgoing leads shall be assigned current ratings in accordance with tables 71.11
and 71.12 of BS 4999.71 and shall be rigidly fixed with compression lugs to
eliminate strain on connections.

9. Installation Class and Temperature Rise

9.1 The motors shall be supplied with Class "F" insulation or better and the temperature
rise of the windings shall conform with Clause 32.8.4 of AS 1359.32 for the
appropriate grade of insulation, allowing full rated kilowatts to be developed with a
cooling air temperature of up to 40C.

9.2 It is anticipated that in some instances the motors may operate between 60 and
95% of rated kilowatts.

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10. Rotor Construction

10.1 Rotors shall be of robust construction and entirely suitable for the specific
application of their related drive.

10.2 Rotor shafts shall be of suitable high grade steel machined smooth and true with
particular attention being paid to elimination of localized stress concentrations.
Shafts shall be of adequate size to suit the bearing overhang applicable to each
drive.

10.3 All rotors shall be dynamically balanced to reduce vibration to within the limits
specified in AS 1359.50 and AS 2625 Part 1 and 2.

11. Terminal Boxes

11.1 Terminal boxes shall comply with all relevant provisions of AS 1939 and for an
enclosure having IP65 classification and shall be sized to accommodate and provide
adequate access to all equipment and allow cable connections to be made with
specified cable lugs, without overcrowding the enclosure or placing undue strain on
the termination point. The terminal box shall be large enough to allow the cables
being used to be bent through 1800 within the terminal box without exceeding the
cable manufacturers specifications for cable bending.

11.2 The terminal boxes shall be located in a position to allow easy access for cable
terminations and maintenance, and positioned as indicated in the Schedule of
Motors.

11.3 Terminal boxes shall have Blanking Bungs / Plugs matching the rating of the motor
& to be installed in all cable entries, with the exception of one entry.

11.4 Terminal boxes shall be sealed against the ingress of moisture while being stored &
transported.

11.5 Motor terminals shall preferably be of the stud type, adequately rated and spaced to
ensure acceptable clearances between phases and to earth, when cable lugs are
fitted.

11.6 A substantial and accessible earth stud shall be mounted within the terminal box for
termination of the earthing conductor.

11.7 Cables will be fitted with compression lugs for connection to terminals.

11.8 Supply cable sizes and types are detailed in the Schedule of Motors and all entries
shall be drilled and tapped to the sizes nominated therein, suitable for
accommodating these cables in glands and/or flexible conduit in compliance with
AS 2236.

11.9 All cables and/or conduit shall enter the motor terminal boxes from below.

11.10 Separate terminal boxes shall be provided for power cables.

11.11 Secondary terminal boxes for heaters / thermistors shall be identified and fitted with
warning labels to avoid damage during testing and to avoid contact with live
connections when the motor is shut down.

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12. Direction of Rotation Label

12.1 During testing at the manufacturer's works, a prominent label shall be fitted to the
inside of the stator terminal box cover nominating the direction of rotation with
respect to facing the drive end of the motor, i.e. "Anti-clockwise" or "Clockwise" with
the standard supply (R,W,B) phase sequence connected.

13. Bearings and Seals

13.1 All motors shall be fitted with ball and/or roller bearings and each bearing shall
incorporate an effective seal to prevent the ingress of grain dust and water in
accordance with AS 1939 and AS 2236 type IP65 enclosure.

13.2 Larger frame sizes are to be supplied with a grease relief valve and flush through
system shall be incorporated, which is designed to reject excess grease and prevent
plugging and pressurization of the grease passages and enclosure. This Large
Frame Size is to be identified to CBH by the motor manufacture for purpose of
maintenance.

13.3 Smaller frame sizes are not required to have the above-mentioned system but shall
be supplied with a sealed bearing & all grease systems including nipples to be
replaced by a plug. This Small Frame Size is to be identified to CBH by the motor
manufacture for purpose of maintenance.

13.4 All motors of 5.5kW and above which will drive the load via Vee belts as specified
in the Schedule of Motors shall be fitted with roller bearings at the drive end.

13.5 During transportation, precautions shall be taken by the Manufacturer to prevent

brinelling or other damage to bearing surfaces, and all motors shall be subject to
inspection on delivery to CBHE or its nominated contractor. All bearings so
damaged shall be replaced by the Supplier.

14. Mounting and Dimensions

14.1 All motors shall be, except where specified otherwise, foot mounted with shafts
horizontal, classified IM 1001 in accordance with AS1359.22 and dimensioned in
accordance with AS1359.10.

14.2 Slide rails shall be provided where specified in the schedules.

15. Speed Torque Characteristics

15.1 All cage induction motors shall be designed to comply with the general
characteristics specified in the relevant parts of AS 1359.41, and the performance
requirements specified in the Schedule of Motors.

16. Lifting Facilities

16.1 Each motor shall be fitted with an eye bolt or bolts in accordance with the relevant
Australian Standard to facilitate lifting and handling.

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17. Ratings Plates

17.1 Motor rating plate information shall be in accordance with Clause 4.2 and 4.7 of AS
1359.4.

17.2 Additionally the requirements for enclosure classification IP65 shall be marked in
compliance with AS 1939 and AS 2236.

78.3 All plate information shall be stamped, clearly legible and indelible and all plates
shall be securely fixed in position and not obscured by paint.

17.4 Rating plates engraved with the equivalent BS 4999.4 shall also be acceptable.

17.5 Rating plates shall be located adjacent to the stator terminal box of all motors.

17.6 The motor full load current at 415 Volts shall be stamped on the rating plates.

17.7 Each motor shall have an individual serial number engraved on the rating plate.

18. Sound Level

18.1 The machine sound level measured at three meters reference radius from the centre
of the machine shall not exceed 85 db(a).

19. Inspection and Tests at Manufacturers Works

19.1 Tests shall be carried out as listed herein at the Manufacturer's works, in
accordance with AS 1359.60.

19.2 The Principal reserves the right to inspect the motors during manufacture and to
witness all or any motor tests but nevertheless such action shall not relieve the
Supplier of the responsibility of ensuring that all motors supplied to comply with this
specification. The Supplier shall notify the Principal in writing at least two weeks
before it is intended to carry out tests.

19.3 Test certificates as provided in Clause 60.4 of AS 1359.60 shall be submitted for
each motor.

19.4 "Type tests" as defined by Clause 60.5(b) of AS 1359.60 are not required, provided
"type test" certificates are submitted to show evidence that an identical machine to
that being offered has been previously made which meets with the requirements of
this specification. "Duplicate tests" as defined by Clause 60.5(c) of AS 1359.60 shall
however be carried out on the first machine and "Routine check tests" (Clause
60.5(d)) on all subsequent machines.

19.5 If evidence cannot be produced to prove to the satisfaction of the Principal that an
identical machine has been made previously, a "type test" shall be carried out on the
first machine, and "Routine check tests" on all subsequent machines.

19.6 In accordance with Clause 60.5(b) of AS 1359.60 the Manufacturer shall advise the
Principal of the tests which are proposed to be carried out to show that the machine
complies with the specified performance, and shall include but not necessarily be
limited to, the following:

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19.7 Performance Test

No load test

Locked rotor test

Insulation resistance (stator and rotor)

Temperature rise

High Voltage test

Efficiency and power factor

Winding resistance (stator rotor)

Open circuit rotor voltage

Rotor full load current

The inclusion of the abovementioned tests does not preclude the Manufacturer from
carrying out additional tests which would normally form part of his standard test
procedure.

19.8 In accordance with Clause 60.5(c) of AS 1359.60 the Manufacturer shall advise the
Principal of the tests which are proposed to demonstrate that the machine has been
manufactured in accordance with the original design.

19.9 In addition, the Supplier shall complete the following:

Insulation resistance

High Voltage test

Winding resistance

All tests and data submitted shall be to the satisfaction of the Principal.

All equipment necessary for carrying out the abovementioned tests shall be
provided by the Supplier as part of the Contract.

19.10 The cost of these tests shall be included as part of this Contract as schedules. The
Principal will nominate which of the tests will be witnessed when the Contract is let.
The Contract price will then be adjusted as necessary.

20. Inspection and Tests on Delivery

20.1 All motors shall be subject to inspection on delivery to CBHE or its nominated point
of delivery or contractor, and damage and non-compliance with this contract
specification shall be rectified at no additional cost as deemed necessary by the
Principal, whose decision shall be final and binding.

20.2 The motor manufacturer shall advise the minimum insulation resistance allowable
prior to energizing the windings.

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20.3 Resistance measurements will be carried out by the Supplier as part of this Contract
using a 1,000 Volt megger.

21. Schedule of Motors

21.1 The appended Schedule of Motors summarizes the details of the drives covered by
this specification.

21.2 The Principal reserves the right to vary the details, number of drives, and/or
characteristics as may be found necessary without invalidating the Contract.

22. Information by Tenderers

22.1 Tenderers shall complete the "Schedule of Guaranteed Performance for Cage and
Slip-ring Induction Motors" appended to this specification.

22.2 The completed Schedule shall be submitted with the Schedule of Prices.

23. Drawings by Supplier

23.1 The Supplier shall provide in duplicate "CERTIFIED" drawings of the following
details of each motor size as applicable for the approval of the Principal, before
commencing manufacture:

23.1.1 General Arrangement showing principal dimensions

23.1.2 Terminal boxes
23.1.3 Brush gear assembly and brush grades
23.1.4 Bearing and lubrication details
23.1.5 Family of slip-torque curves for slip-ring motors
23.1.6 Certified values of open circuit rotor volts and full load amps for all
slip-ring motors.
23.2 The abovementioned details shall be provided within 14 days of awarding the
Contract.

24. Data Sheets

24.1 The successful Supplier may be required to complete Data Sheets used by CBHE
Maintenance. These data sheets shall include Hazardous Area Certification
documentation.

25. Manuals
25.1 The successful supplier shall supply with the motors two sets of operating,
maintenance, lubricating and spare parts manuals fully detailing the operating and
maintenance requirements of the motors supplied under this contract.

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