APPENDICES Appendix Application Form Title A.1 Installation and Commissioning a Power Generating Facility comprising one or more non-Type Tested Type A Generating Modules Installation and Commissioning Confirmation Form for Type A PGMs A.2 Type A Compliance documentation Type A Compliance Verification Report A.3 Compliance documentation for Type B and Type C PGMs Power Generating Module Document for Type B and Type C PGMs A.4 Installation and Commissioning of Type B and Type C PGMs Installation and Commissioning Confirmation Form for Type B and Type C PGMs A.5 Protection commissioning tests Compliance and Commissioning test requirements for PGMs in addition to those required in Appendix A.2 A.6 Simulation Studies to demonstrate compliance Simulation Studies A.7 Compliance Testing of Synchronous Power Generating Modules A.8 Compliance Testing of Power Park Modules A.9 Decommissioning of any Power Generating Module Power Generating Facility Decommissioning Confirmation Other Appendices to be added that are relevant to Section 9 A.16 Additional Information Relating to System Stability Studies A.17 Loss of Mains Protection Analysis
Details of Power Generating Module(s) – Manufacturer / Reference Date of Installation Technology Type Equipment certicate reference as applicable Power Generating Module Registered Capacity in kW Units Single Phase Units Power Factor PH1 PH2 PH3 Information to be enclosed Description Confirmation Final copy of circuit diagram Yes / No* Schedule of protection settings ( may be included in circuit diagram ) Yes / No* Commissioning Checks Installation satisfies the requirements of BS7671 (IET Wiring Regulations). Yes / No* Suitable lockable points of isolation have been provided between the PGMs and the rest of the installation. Yes / No* Labels have been installed at all points of isolation in accordance with EREC G99. Yes / No* Interlocking that prevents PGMs being connected in parallel with the DNO system (without synchronising) is in place and operates correctly. Yes / No* The Interface Protection settings have been checked and comply with EREC G99 (refer to 13.4) Yes / No* PGMs successfully synchronise with the DNO system without causing significant voltage disturbance. Yes / No* PGMs successfully run in parallel with the DNO system without tripping and without causing significant voltage disturbances. Yes / No* PGMs successfully disconnect without causing a significant voltage disturbance, when they are shut down. Yes / No* Interface Protection operates and disconnects the PGMs quickly (within 1s) when a suitably rated switch, located between the PGMs and the DNOs incoming connection, is opened. Yes / No* PGMs remain disconnected for at least 20s after switch is reclosed. Yes / No* PGMs disconnects when one phase of the supply is removed (PGMs with LV protection settings only) Loss of tripping and auxiliary supplies Where applicable, loss of supplies to tripping and protection relays results in either Power Generating Module lockout or an alarm to a 24hr manned control centre. Yes / No*
Overvoltage test - Voltage shall be stepped from 258V to the test voltage and held for the test duration and then stepped back to 258V. Undervoltage test – Voltage shall be stepped from 204.1V to the test voltage and held for the test duration and then stepped back to 204.1V Additional Comments / Observations:: Over and Under Voltage Protection HV Where the Connection Point is at HV the Generator shall demonstrate compliance with this EREC G99 in respect of Over and Under Voltage Protection by provision of Manufacturers Information or by undertaking the following tests on site. Tests referenced to 110V ph-ph VT output Calibration and Accuracy Tests Phase Setting Time Delay Pickup Voltage Relay Operating Time measured value plus or minus 2V Stage 1 Over Voltage Lower Limit Measured Value Upper Limit Result Test Value Lower Limit Measured Value Upper Limit Result L1 - L2 121V 110V VT secondary 1.0s 119.35 122.65 Pass/Fail Measured value plus 2V 1.0s 1.1s Pass/Fail L2 - L3 Pass/Fail Pass/Fail L3 - L1 Pass/Fail Pass/Fail Stage 2 Over Voltage Lower Limit Measured Value Upper Limit Result Test Value Lower Limit Measured Value Upper Limit Result L1 - L2 124.3V 110V VT secondary 0.5s 122.65 125.95 Pass/Fail Measured value plus 2V 0.5s 0.6s Pass/Fail L2 - L3 Pass/Fail Pass/Fail L3 - L1 Pass/Fail Pass/Fail Stage 1 Under Voltage Lower Limit Measured Value Upper Limit Test Value Lower Limit Measured Value Upper Limit Result L1 - L2 95.70V 110V VT secondary 2.5s 94.05 97.35 Pass/Fail Measured value minus 2V 2.5s 2.6s Pass/Fail L2 - L3 Pass/Fail Pass/Fail L3 - L1 Pass/Fail Pass/Fail
Stage 2 Under Voltage Lower Limit Measured Value Upper Limit Test Value Lower Limit Measured Value Upper Limit Result L1 - L2 88.00V 110V VT secondary 0.5s 86.35 89.65 Pass/Fail Measured value minus 2V 0.5s 0.6s Pass/Fail L2 - L3 Pass/Fail Pass/Fail L3 - L1 Pass/Fail Pass/Fail Over and Under Voltage Protection Tests HV referenced to 110V ph-ph VT output Stability Tests Test Description Setting Time Delay Test Condition ( 3-Phase Value ) Test Voltage All phases Test Duration Confirm No Trip Result Inside Normal band --------- --------- < OV Stage 1 119V 5.00s Pass/Fail Stage 1 Over Voltage 121V 1.0s > OV Stage 1 122.3V 0.95s Pass/Fail Stage 2 Over Voltage 124.3V 0.5s > OV Stage 2 126.3V 0.45s Pass/Fail Inside Normal band --------- --------- > UV Stage 1 97.7V 5.00s Pass/Fail Stage 1 Under Voltage 95.7V 2.5s < UV Stage 1 90V 2.45s Pass/Fail Stage 2 Under Voltage 88V 0.5s < UV Stage 2 86V 0.45s Pass/Fail Additional Comments / Observations: Over and Under Frequency Protection The Generator shall demonstrate compliance with this EREC G99 in respect of Over and Under Frequency Protection by provision of Manufacturers Information or by undertaking the following tests on site Calibration and Accuracy Tests Setting Time Delay Pickup Frequency Relay Operating Time Over Frequency Lower Limit Measured Value Upper Limit Result Freq step Lower Limit Measured Value Upper Limit Result 52Hz 0.5s 51.90 52.10 Pass/Fail 0.50s 0.60s Pass/Fail
3 Phase Phase to Phase 2 Phase to Earth 1 Phase to Earth Grid Code Ref 0.14s 0.14s 0.14s 0.14s ECC.6.3.15 0.384s ECC.6.3.15 0.710s 2.5s 180.0s Table A.8.1 – Types of fault for fault ride through testing A.9 Power Generating Module Decommissioning Confirmation Confirmation of the decommissioning of a Power Generating Module connected in parallel with the public Distribution Network – in accordance with Engineering Recommendation G99. Site Details Site Address (inc. post code) Telephone number MPAN(s) Distribution Network Operator (DNO) PGM Details Manufacturer and model type Serial number of each Generating Unit Rating (kVA) Type of prime mover and fuel source Decommissioning Agent Details Name Accreditation/Qualification:
ESQCR Reg 21 Ensure that switched alternative sources of energy to distribution networks cannot operate in parallel with those networks and that such equipment which is part of an LV consumer’s installation complies with BS 7671. X X ESQCR Reg 22 Not install or operate sources of energy in parallel with distribution networks unless there are: appropriate equipment, personnel and procedures to prevent danger, so far as is reasonably practicable; LV consumers’ equipment complies with BS 7671; and specific requirements are agreed with the DNO. X X ESQCR Reg 24 DNO equipment which is on a consumer’s premises but not under the consumer’s control is protected by a suitable fused cut-out or circuit breaker which is situated as close as reasonably practicable to the supply terminals, which is enclosed in a locked or sealed container. X ESQCR Reg 25 Not give consent to making or altering of connections where there are reasonable grounds to believe that the consumer’s installation does not comply with ESQCR / BS 7671 or, so far as is reasonably practicable, is not protected to prevent danger or interruption of supply. X ESQCR Reg 27 Declare the number of phases, frequency and voltage of the supply and, save in exceptional circumstances, keep this within permitted variations. X ESQCR Reg 28 Provide a written statement of the type and rating of protective devices. X EAWR Reg 4 Construct systems including suitable protective devices that can handle the likely load and fault conditions. X X X EAWR Reg 5 Not put into service electrical equipment where it strength and capability may be exceeded in such a way as to pose a danger. X X X
EAWR Reg 11 Provide an efficient and suitably located means to protect against excess current that would otherwise result in danger. X X X MHSWR Reg 3 Carry out an assessment of risks to which employees are exposed to at work and risks to other persons not employed arising from the activities undertaken. X X X BS 7671 Provide protective devices to break overload/fault current in LV consumer installations before danger arises. X BS 7671 Take suitable precautions where a reduction in voltage, or loss and subsequent restoration of voltage, could cause danger. X Distribution Code DPC4.4.4 Incorporate protective devices in Distribution Networks in accordance with the requirements of the ESQCR. Agree protection systems, operating times, discrimination and sensitivity at the ownership boundary. Normally provide back-up protection in case of circuit breaker failure on HV systems. X X X X X X X X X Distribution Code DPC6.3 Customer’s equipment must be compatible with DNO standards and practices. Design protection systems that take into account auto-reclosing or sequential switching features on the DNO network. Be aware that DNO protection arrangements may cause disconnection of one or two phases only of a three phase supply. X X X X X X Distribution Code DPC8.10 Assess the transient overvoltage effects at the network ownership boundary, where necessary. X X