DNV CG 0565
DNV CG 0565
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FOREWORD
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CONTENTS
Contents
Changes – current.................................................................................................. 3
Section 1 General.................................................................................................... 5
1 Introduction.........................................................................................5
2 Objective..............................................................................................5
3 Scope................................................................................................... 5
4 Application........................................................................................... 5
5 References........................................................................................... 5
6 Abbreviations....................................................................................... 6
Changes – historic................................................................................................ 16
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SECTION 1 GENERAL
Section 1
1 Introduction
Complete generator sets are often assembled and tested at either the engine manufacturer or the generator
set manufacturer.
The manufacturer may request DNV GL to verify that the assembled generator set complies with the
performance and functional requirements of any recognized and relevant specification and/or standard. The
DNV rules is one example of a relevant standard in this respect.
2 Objective
The objective of this class guideline is to describe the verification process during workshop testing of an
assembled generator set when carried out according to DNV rules or other standards.
3 Scope
Relevant verification scope for generator sets depends on whether they are intended for a DNV classed vessel
or not.
Generator sets for DNV class
Sec.2 describes the relevant DNV rules for documentation, component certification, testing and inspection of
the assembled generator set.
Although not required by the DNV rules, a description is given on how underlying documentation may be
applied as basis for issuance of a product certificate.
Generator sets for other purposes than DNV class
Sec.3 describes a verification scope for non-class related verification of a generator set. This could e.g. be
power plant generator sets for on-shore application.
Note that for non-class verification, any agreed rule set, recognized standard or specification may be used as
basis.
4 Application
This guideline applies to all generator sets powered by diesel, dual-fuel and gas-only engines.
5 References
References used in this document are listed in Table 1 and Table 2.
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Table 2 Other references
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Document code Title
ISO 8528-1 Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets
- Part 1: Application, ratings and performance
ISO 8528-3 Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets
- Part 3: Alternating current generators for generating sets
ISO 8528-6 Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven alternating current generating sets
- Part 6: Test methods
IEC 60034-4-1 Rotating electrical machines - Part 4-1: Methods for determining electrically excited
synchronous machine quantities from tests
6 Abbreviations
Abbreviations used in this document are listed in Table 3.
Table 3 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description
PM particulate matter
HC hydrocarbons
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SECTION 2 GENERATOR SETS FOR DNV GL CLASS
Section 2
1 General
1.1 Introduction
This section covers the voluntary product certification process for assembled generator sets intended for DNV
classed vessels.
Guidance note:
The requirements for shipboard testing as given in DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.3 Sec.1 [9] are applicable, also when a product certificate
is issued according to this guideline for the assembled generator set.
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1.2 Preparations
Prior to the tests and inspections of the assembled generator set, the components and systems shall be
certified as required by DNV GL rules. For conventional generator sets this means:
— The engine shall be approved and certified according to DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.3 Sec.1 Table 2.
— The generator including the automatic voltage regulator (AVR) shall be approved and certified according
to DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.8 Sec.1.
— Control and monitoring system of the engine shall be approved and certified according to DNV-RU-SHIP
Pt.4 Ch.3 Sec.1 Table 9.
— Flexible coupling, if installed, shall be approved and certified according to DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.4 Sec.5
Table 2.
Certification of the engine may be carried out as part of the verification process for the assembled generator
set. If so, the test shall be planned to comply with DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.3 Sec.1 [4.2] and DNV-RU-SHIP
Pt.4 Ch.3 Sec.1 [4.4].
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— rated current [A]
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— mass [kg].
2.1 General
Generator sets are normally assembled on a common bedframe and shipped to the yard as one complete
unit. Tests and inspections required in DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.3 Sec.1 [8] and DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.3 Sec.1
[9] shall be carried out and documented.
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2.3 Inspections
2.3.1 General
Paragraphs [2.3.2] to [2.3.4] give guidance on relevant items to inspect, as required by DNV rules.
2.3.2 Engine
Inspection of engine after testing shall be carried out according to DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.3 Sec.1 [4.5] if the
engine is not earlier certified.
Guidance note:
The inspection of the engine may be omitted if certification of the engine is not part of agreed scope.
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2.3.3 Generator
Inspection of the generator after testing shall be carried out according to DNV-RU-SHIP Pt.4 Ch.8 Sec.5 [4].
Guidance note:
Inspection of the generator may be omitted if it is already done and documented at the generator manufacturer.
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SECTION 3 GENERATOR SETS FOR OTHER PURPOSES THAN DNV GL
Section 3
CLASS
1 General
1.1 Introduction
This section suggest a voluntary verification process which may be applied to any generator set intended for
other purposes than DNV class.
Considering that individual components may be shipped directly from the respective manufacturers to the
plant site, the factory testing and inspection will often be for the individual components only. Should the units
be assembled on a skid or in a container before shipment, a number of tests and inspections assigned to
the commissioning stage, may be carried out at an earlier stage. In such case, the on site commissioning
testing and inspection may be limited in agreement between the parties involved and verified by the DNV GL
surveyor.
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1.4.3 Testing
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All relevant equipment for safety of personnel shall be in operation during the testing.
The test program shall as a minimum contain the following:
— test procedure with description of each test
— data collection to be observed during the test
— time and date
— person responsible for the execution of the test program.
The records of the test shall include all observed data and as a minimum the following:
— Ambient reference conditions:
— air temperature
— air pressure air humidity
— external cooling water temperature
— external cooling water temperature
— fuel and lubricating oil characteristics
— time and date
— Summary and conclusion of the test results, giving the principle data on standardized form, enabling
direct comparison with requirements and specifications.
— Performance data.
— Test records and inspections, see [1.4.2].
The performance data to be recorded shall include all parameters as specified in the applicable standard or
customer specification and shall be recorded at each load point.
Typical data to be recorded are:
— engine power, either as total power [kW], or power pr. cylinder [kW/cyl]
— engine speed [rpm]
— mean indicated pressure, MIP [bar]
— mean effective pressure, MEP [bar]
— maximum cylinder pressure [bar]
— compression pressure [bar]
— specific fuel consumption [g/kWh]
— scavenging air pressure [bar]
— exhaust-gas temperature at cylinder outlet [°C]
— exhaust-gas temperature, before and after turbocharger [°C]
— total air excess ratio []
— generator power [kWe]
— generator current [V]
— generator voltage [A]
— generator frequency (alt. rpm) [Hz]
— generator temperature rise (normally to be measured at generator supplier) [Δ °C]
— generator Cos Phi (not necessary if current, voltage, power can be measured) [-].
For auxiliary machinery, the following data is typically relevant to be recorded:
— Pumps:
— power [kW] vs. massflow [kg/h) /engine load [%]
— rotating speed [rpm] vs. massflow [kg/h) /engine load [%]
— inlet pressure [bar] vs. massflow [kg/h) /engine load [%]
— outlet pressure [bar] vs. massflow [kg/h) /engine load [%].
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— Heat exchangers:
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— temperature [°C] in and out, both on warm side and cold side for all heat exchangers vs. mass flow/
engine load.
Guidance note:
From generator factory, following records should be obtained:
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2.1 General
The agreed test verification may include both performance test, functional test and final inspection. ISO
8528-6 may be used as guidance for which tests to consider. Examples of what may be included are given in
paragraph [2.2] to [2.4] below.
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Guidance note:
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Tests specified shall be carried out at generator manufacturer before fitting to the diesel engine.
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2.4 Inspections
Immediately after the testing as specified in [2.2] and [2.3] are completed and witnessed, inspections of the
generator set shall be carried out according to the agreed inspection program. The records of observations
shall include identification of the inspected items.
As a minimum the following items should be inspected:
— Alignment of the shaftline should be checked by measuring crankshaft deflection while the engine is still at
its running temperature provided this is a prescribed procedure by the engine manufacturer.
— Spot check of wear exposed parts should be carried out. All sliding surfaces of at least 1 cylinder, or 1-
cylinder section in a Vee-engine shall be inspected.
— Lubricating oil samples and lubricating oil filters should be checked before and after the test runs.
— Fuel oil sample of the fuel used shoud be analyzed for heat value determination.
— Generator rating plate and performance data should be as per IEC 60034-1.
3.1 General
Commissioning, testing and inspection may be the final check of the plant, unit or equipment before delivery
to the owner or operator.
All installation work with its adjustments, and the builders own test runs as well as the initial running-in,
should be completed (initial running in sufficiently to allow 'unlimited operation' without defects/damages).
ISO 8528-6 may be used as guidance for what tol considered to be tested.
At the commissioning, the complete log from the factory test and inspections shall be available to the
attending surveyor.
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Section 3
3.4 Functional test
The testing of functions should include the following:
— overload test at 110% of MCR for 30 min
— speed controller stability test
— speed controller response characteristic at max possible power drop and increase (to be agreed upon)
— sharing of active and reactive power when running in parallel
— measurement of the equalizing current resulting from harmonics when different generators are working in
parallel or generators are running in parallel on net, in both cases with if earthed neutral
— manual and automatic control systems, including those for essential auxiliary machinery, as well as
pressure and temperature control systems
— automatic safety functions: automatic shutdown, load shedding and return power
— alarm systems
— generator resistance measurements
— communications systems if more than one command central
— fire alarm and fire extinguishing systems.
3.6 Inspections
The following items should be subject to inspections:
— Lubricating oil samples and lubricating oil filters should be checked before and after the test runs.
— Fuel oil sample should be taken of the fuel being used and sent for analysis and heating value
determination.
— Alignment of the shaftline should be checked by crankshaft deflection while the engine is still at its
running temperature.
— Spot check of wear exposed parts should be carried out. All sliding surfaces of at least 1 cylinder, or 1-
cylinder section in a Vee-engine to be inspected.
— Foundation bolt tightness should be checked upon completion of the function test.
— During the test runs as well as after stop, thorough checks should be made for leaks.
— Piping systems with valves should be inspected of its routing, fastening, tightness and consequences of
potential leaks (e.g. fuels lines - fire hazard).
— Electric cables should be inspected for its routing, fastening, protection against damage during overhaul
work, etc.
— Fire detectors and inspection systems should be inspected for its positioning of detectors and practicability
of the extinguishing systems (see local codes and regulations).
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— Maintenance plans should be reviewed with attention to:
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— instruction manuals and procedures
— required availability and timing of maintenance
— manpower requirements
— tools necessary for the planned maintenance as well as repairs that may be necessary
— spares system should be reviewed with attention to potential need, availability, supply lead time, as
well as the system for inventory accounting.
5 Verification of calculations
DNV GL may offer to verify calculations of performance parameters to standard conditions according to
standards after the test, e.g. ISO 3046-1. Example: Correction of power and fuel consumption.
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