AS 3010.1-1987

1 - AS 3010.1-1987 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS-SUPPLY BY GENERATING SET - INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE DRIVEN SET
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1. SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE.
6 - 1.2 APPLICATION.
6 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.
6 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS.
6 - 1.4.1 Generating set
6 - 1.4.2 Emergency supply system
6 - 1.4.3 Independent supply system
6 - 1.4.4 Standby supply system
7 - SECTION 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF GENERATING SETS
7 - 2.1 GENERAL.
7 - 2.2 LOCATION.
7 - 2.3 MECHANICAL AND THERMAL PROTECTION.
7 - 2.3.1 Protection from mechanical damage.
7 - 2.3.2 Protection from moving parts.
7 - 2.3.3 Protection from hot parts.
7 - 2.3.4 Protection from fuel leakage.
7 - 2.4 ELECTRICAL PROTECTION.
7 - 2.4.1 General.
7 - 2.4.2 Protection from live parts.
7 - 2.4.3 Insulating materials.
7 - 2.4.4 Overcurrent protection.
8 - 2.5 CONTROL.
8 - 2.5.1 General.
8 - 2.5.2 Speed control of prime movers.
8 - 2.5.3 Isolating devices.
8 - 2.5.4 Isolation from Supply Authority system.
8 - 2.5.5 Changeover facilities.
10 - 2.5.6 Synchronization.
10 - 2.6 EARTHING AND BONDING.
10 - 2.6.1 Generating set bonding system.
10 - 2.6.2 Connection windings.
10 - 2.6.3 Generating sets used with fixed installations with an earthing system.
10 - 2.6.4 Generating set used with other arrange-ments.
10 - 2.7 SWITCHBOARDS AND CONTROL PANELS.
10 - 2.7.1 Arrangement of equipment.
10 - 2.7.2 Insulating panels.
10 - 2.7.3 Clearances and creepage distances.
10 - 2.8 SWITCHGEAR.
10 - 2.8.1 Rating.
11 - 2.8.2 Provisions for securing switches.
11 - 2.8.3 Indication of switch position.
11 - 2.8.4 High voltage switchgear containing flammable liquid dielectrics.
11 - 2.9 BA TTERIES AND BATTERY CHARGING.
11 - 2.10 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS.
12 - SECTION 3. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMANENTLY CONNECTED GENERATING SETS
12 - 3.1 GENERAL.
12 - 3.2 LOCATION.
12 - 3.2.1 General.
12 - 3.2.2 Access space for generating sets.
12 - 3.2.3 Exit from generating set area.
12 - 3.2.4 Ventilation.
12 - 3.2.5 Lighting.
12 - 3.3 GUARDING OF LIVE PARTS.
12 - 3.3.1 General.
12 - 3.3.2 Walked-on surfaces.
12 - 3.3.3 Outdoor locations.
12 - 3.4 EARTHING OF HIGH VOLTAGE GENERATING SETS.
12 - 3.5 BATTERIES.
12 - 3.6 TRANSFORMERS.
12 - 3.6.1 Transformers and substations.
12 - 3.6.2 Earthing.
12 - 3.6.3 Instrument transformers.
12 - 3.7 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GENERATING SETS FOR EMERGENCY SUPPLY SYSTEMS.
12 - 3.7.1 General.
13 - 3.7.2 Type.
13 - 3.7.3 Overcurrent protection.
13 - 3.7.4 Paralleling sources of emergency supply.
13 - 3.7.5 Supply of other than safety services.
13 - 3.7.6 Automatic changeover to emergency supply.
13 - 3.7.7 Switchgear.
14 - SECTION 4. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUG AND SOCKET-OUTLET CONNECTED GENERATING SETS
14 - 4.1 GENERAL.
14 - 4.2 BONDING AND EARTHING.
14 - 4.2.1 General.
14 - 4.2.2 Connection of generating set winding.
14 - 4.3 CONNECTION TO FIXED INSTALLA-TION.
14 - 4.3.1 General.
14 - 4.3.2 Enclosure of live parts.
14 - 4.3.3 Marking.
14 - 4.4 CONTROL OF SOCKET-OUTLETS.

Applies to the installation of electricity generating sets that are driven by internal combustion engines, and which are used for the supply of fixed electrical installations in buildings or items of electrical equipment.

This Standard sets out the minimum safety requirements related to the use of generating sets for the supply of electricity at voltages normally exceeding 32 V a.c. or 115 V d.c.The Standard applies to electricity generating sets that are driven by internal combustion engines, and which are used for the supply of fixed electrical installations in buildings or items of electrical equipment.This Standard does not -(a) set out performance and constructional requirements for generating sets; or(b) specifically apply to specialized automatic sources of supply, e.g. no-break systems or generating sets belonging to Electricity Generating or Supply Authorities.NOTES:1. Requirements for the performance and construction of transportable generating sets up to 25 kW are given in AS 2790.2. Requirements for the design, installation and operation of emergency power supplies in hospitals are given in AS 3009.3. Attention is drawn to the fact that some Regulatory Authorities have requirements for limitation of noise and pollution generation.

Under Revision see DR 03312