Power cable connection Generator

General information and related technical instructions

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no:
- TI 1100-0112 (Installation of GE Jenbacher Unit)
- TI 1000-0505 (EMC suited execution of cabling)

General:
The installation company should maintain
and/or check the cable diameter for power
cables in accordance with IEC 364-5-523.
Cables are to be fixed with cable clamps and
cable trays

The relative movement between the

aggregate and the foundation must
be compensated by a sufficient long
free cable length between the cable
attachment to the aggregate
and the foundation.

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Low voltage generators <1000V
Power cabling Generator
Conductor Variants:

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Low voltage generators <1000V
number of wires generator cables (min requirement)

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LV / MV / HV cable dimensioning
calculation
Cable dimensioning should be based on parameters:
- Voltage Level
- Isolation coordination
- Current carrying capacity
- Voltage drop
- Type of installation
- Ambient Temperature
- Short circuit capacity of the cable

Sample Type 3 engine (1xJGS320 GS-N.L; Thailand)

- 40C ambient temperature
- Power house installation, cable support
- 400V, nominal current 1901A @ PF 0,8

-> 6 x 240mm per phase, half for neutral phase

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Low voltage generators <1000V
Cable support horizontal outlet
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no:
1100-0112 (INSTALLATION OF GE JENBACHER UNITS)

FRONT VIEW: FRONT VIEW: GENERATOR TERMINAL BOX:

Cable gland generator terminal box:

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Low voltage generators <1000V
Generator cable instalation
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no:
1100-0112 (INSTALLATION OF GE JENBACHER UNITS)

Inside View Generator Terminal Box (PE7 NEWAGE, 400V):

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Cable support horizontal outlet
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no:
1100-0112 (INSTALLATION OF GE JENBACHER UNITS)

FRONT VIEW: SIDE VIEW:

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Low voltage generators <1000V
Bus ducts not allowed
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no:
1100-0112 (INSTALLATION OF GE JENBACHER UNITS)

SIDE VIEW:

Bus duct
Flexible band connecting
Bus bar and generator terminal
absorbs vibration which could
generate dust and result to
generator short circuit (!)

GENERATOR

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Low voltage generators <1000V
Arrangement of cables in cable conduits
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no: 1000-0505 (EMC suited execution of cabling)

transformer / mains
Cabling in accordance
local requirements
(no flexible cables required)

Power
Panel

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Low voltage generators <1000V
Arrangement of cables in cable conduits
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no: 1000-0505 (EMC suited execution of cabling)

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Medium Voltage Generators, >1000V
General cabling
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no: 1100-0112 (INSTALLATION OF GE JENBACHER UNITS, Section 7.6.2)

Medium- voltage cable:

Flexible, finely stranded, copper single conductors must be used!
Conductor stranding: in accordance with IEC 60228/ CENELEC HD 383/ VDE 0295 Class 5

Recommended:
- FELTOFLEX Typ. NTMCWOEU (Single-core conductor),
- PROTOLON Typ. NTMCGCWU (Single-core conductor),
Stress cone ends at generator connection:
The available space between the terminal clamps (isolator) and the strain relief brackets is approx.
300 mm. Consequently, only "short" stress cones can be used..

Cable lugs:
These should be dimensioned in such a way that they are suitable for the powers (vibrations)
occurring in the generator.
Screwed cable glands:
nickel-plated brass (no threaded plastic connections) or the built-in rubber glands

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 Medium Voltage Generators, >1000V
General cabling
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no: 1100-0112 (INSTALLATION OF GE JENBACHER UNITS, Section 7.6.2)

Principal Sketch: AVK DIG 142 sample:

M8 x 25 Weld stud

Free cable length

Cable screen

CU-bus bar

Cable gland
isolator

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Medium Voltage Generators, >1000V
Stress cones ends for generator connection
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no: 1100-0112 (INSTALLATION OF GE JENBACHER UNITS, Section 7.6.2)
Stress cone ends at generator connection:
The available space between the terminal clamps (isolator) and the strain relief brackets is approx.
300 mm. Consequently, only "short" stress cones can be used..

Recommended stress cones:

e.g. 3M QUICK TERM III
Set 92-EP620-1 for 35 95 mm Cu at 10 kV
Set 92-EP630-1 for 95 240 mm Cu at 10 kV

Sample 3M 15kV Quick Term III:

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Medium Voltage Generators, >1000V
Cable lugs
Cable lugs:
These should be dimensioned in such a way that they are suitable for the powers
(vibrations) occurring in the generator.
Recommended (short) press cable lugs:
These should be dimensioned in such a way that they are suitable for the powers
(vibrations) occurring in the generator. Brands: www.nexans.com (type KU-F-V)

Sample Nexans KU-F-V: Dimensions:

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Medium Voltage Generators, >1000V
Generator cable
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no: 1100-0112 (INSTALLATION OF GE JENBACHER UNITS)

RECOMMENDED CABLE:

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Medium Voltage Generators, >1000V
Generator cable
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no: 1100-0112 (INSTALLATION OF GE JENBACHER UNITS)
RECOMMENDED CABLE:

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General cabling mid voltage generators
CABLING not in accordance TI 1100-0112 (INSTALLATION OF GE JENBACHER UNITS, Section 7.6.2)
BAD EXAMPLE:

Clamping of the stress cone causes inhomogeneous electric flux lines inside
which do negatively impact the function of the stress cone and can cause
failures and short circuits!
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Medium Voltage Generators, >1000V
General cabling mid voltage generators
CABLING not in accordance TI 1100-0112 (INSTALLATION OF GE JENBACHER UNITS, Section 7.6.2)

BAD EXAMPLE:

Cable clamping with the end terminal is not allowed

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Medium Voltage Generators, >1000V
General cabling mid voltage generators
WHAT COULD HAPPEN:

Arcing caused on a broken cable lug

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General cabling mid voltage generators
AVK / CGT Generator terminal box:

Terminals for HV/MV

Voltage transformer

Current transformer

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Content

1. Mode of Operation
2. Electrical components
3. Master Control & Master Synchronisation
4. Customized solutions
5. Power cabling generator
6. Surge suppressor
7. Questions

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Medium Voltage Generators, >1000V
Overvoltage protection and junction box
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no:
1100-0112 (INSTALLATION OF GE JENBACHER UNITS, Section 7.6.2)

Generator transient overvoltage protection:

High voltage transient surges caused by switching devices, lightning strikes on overhead
cables etc., could damage the generator windings and measuring equipment -> Therefore
surge suppression devices must be installed
Air circuit breaker 50 - 60
closed Hz
Normal U [V]
operation
Air circuit breaker
Open
Switching off
generator dt
Air circuit breaker
Open
Zorc clamping the
spike
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Overvoltage protection and junction box
WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF NOT INSTALLED?

e.g. : flash over

between stator
wires

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Medium Voltage Generators, >1000V
Overvoltage protection and junction box
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no:
1100-0112 (INSTALLATION OF GE JENBACHER UNITS, Section 7.6.2)

REQUIREMENTS and STANDARDS:

IEEE C62.21-2003 Guide for the Application of Surge Voltage Protective Equipment on AC Rotating
Machinery 1000 V and Greater
IEC 60871 (all parts) Shunt capacitors for a.c. power systems having a rated voltage above 1 000 V
IEC 60099 (all parts) Surge arresters
TA 1100 0112 Technical instruction for Installation of GE Jenbacher units.

Generator supplier requirement for transient over voltage surge

protection
ATTENTION:
installation without proper surge protection

NO WARRANTY FOR THE GENERATOR

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Medium Voltage Generators, >1000V
Overvoltage protection and junction box
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no:
1100-0112 (INSTALLATION OF GE JENBACHER UNITS, Section 7.6.2)

Rating:
It must ensure that the impulse level as seen at the generator terminals is reduced to less than:
Crest value kV = 1,25 2 (2Vline+1).
e.g. for a 10 kV generator: 1,25 1,414 (210 + 1) 37,1 kV
The maximum front rise time of the calculated value above is 5 micro seconds.

Protection:
By combination of capacitors/resistors and varistors:
e.g.: High frequency transient surge suppressors
ZORC from STRIKE technologies ltd.
http://www.strike.co.za

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Overvoltage protection and junction box
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no:
1100-0112 (INSTALLATION OF GE JENBACHER UNITS, Section 7.6.2)

HOW does the ZORC WORKS?

The Zorc surge suppressor is a unique voltage and frequency dependent cable terminating
network comprising of capacitors, resisitors and Zinc Oxide (ZnO) non linear arresters.

Live terminal R C Earth

Single
phase

ZnO (>2.1 p.u) 50

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Overvoltage protection and junction box
PLACE OF INSTALLATION :
OPTION 1: OPTION 2:
Junction box with surge suppressor near generator Surge suppressors installation in GCB panel
Distance GCB < - > Generator >25m Distance GCB < - > Generator <25m

>0.6m
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Medium Voltage Generators, >1000V
Junction box incl surge suppressor
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no:
1100-0112 (INSTALLATION OF GE JENBACHER UNITS, Section 7.6.2)

Recommended Supplier

Supplier: Alfen Netherlands; Supplier: Powergear India Supplier: YIT

www.alfen.com; www.powergearlimited.com ; www.yitgroup.com ;
Email: info@alfen.com Email: mepz@powergearlimited.com Email: postit@yit.fi
TYPE: SICURO -25 TYPE: MP0059 TYPE:

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Medium Voltage Generators, >1000V
Junction box incl surge suppressor - ALFEN
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no:
1100-0112 (INSTALLATION OF GE JENBACHER UNITS, Section 7.6.2)

Supplier: Alfen Netherlands; www.alfen.com

TYPE: SICURO -25

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Medium Voltage Generators, >1000V
Junction box incl surge suppressor - ALFEN
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no:
1100-0112 (INSTALLATION OF GE JENBACHER UNITS, Section 7.6.2)

Supplier: Alfen Netherlands; www.alfen.com

TYPE: SICURO-25
Junction box:

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Medium Voltage Generators, >1000V
Junction box incl surge suppressor - ALFEN
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no:
1100-0112 (INSTALLATION OF GE JENBACHER UNITS, Section 7.6.2)

Supplier: Alfen Netherlands; www.alfen.com

TYPE: SICURO-25
Junction box:

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Medium Voltage Generators, >1000V
Junction box incl surge suppressor - Powergear
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no:
1100-0112 (INSTALLATION OF GE JENBACHER UNITS, Section 7.6.2)
Supplier: Powegear; www.powergearlimited.com
TYPE: MP0059
Special design for container (relief on the side)

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Medium Voltage Generators, >1000V
Junction box incl surge suppressor - YIT
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION no:
1100-0112 (INSTALLATION OF GE JENBACHER UNITS, Section 7.6.2)

Supplier: YIT; www.yitgroup.com

TYPE:
Junction box:

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Electrical Miscellaneous
POWER PANEL Configuration and requirements
Minimum requirements:

Circuit breaker 3 pole draw out type with motor drive

(24VDC), suitable for synchronizing and BLACK OUT Start with
de excited alternator (No alternator voltage is available)
24 (110) VDC closing coil, closing time max. 70 msec. from GE
Jenbacher interface until contacts of the generator C.B. are
closed, transmission time for the STATUS feedback signal max.
30msec.
24 (110) VDC shunt trip coil; trip time max. 60 msec. from GE
Jenbacher interface until contacts of the generator C.B. are
opened, transmission time for the STATUS feedback signal max.
30msec.
24 (110) VDC under voltage trip coil
On | Off command from GE Jenbacher synchronizing only:
Continuous contacts (1 NO and 1 NC) with 24 VDC, 10 A
(110VDC, 0,5A) load rating.
Over current and short circuit protection with primary or
secondary relays.
Current Transformer and Voltage transformer (Project specific)
Generator transient over voltage surge protection according TA-
Nr. 1100-0112

FURTHER INFO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF CONTROL

SECTION 4.5.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR CUSTOMER SWITCHGEAR
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