REASONED DOCUMENT OF 750KVA / 450 KW UNDER SLUNG DIESEL ALTERNATOR SET FOR

AC POWER CAR / LDSLR SPECIFICATION NO. RDSO / PE / SPEC / AC / 0188– 2016 (REV. “0”)

Clause Description of clause M/s M/s M/s M/ ICF R RDSO

no. BHEL-EML Cummin Kirloskar s C Remarks
s India Electric D F
Ltd. Co. G
SS
1.0 FOREWORD;
Presently the rakes of End on Generation (EOG) The DA set rating The DA set rating is Clause is
trains are working on electric power supply is mentioned as mentioned as 750 KVA amended
provided from two power cars each fitted with two 750 KVA / 450 / 450 KW. To avoid
DG sets of 500 KVA/ 336 KW or 750 Kva/ 450 kW KW. To avoid ambiguity in the
ambiguity in the required rating, shall
in high capacity power cars. Other mail express
required rating, recommended
trains are having self generating coaches having shall mentioning only 450 Kw
alternators and inverters for power supply recommended in the specification (in
arrangement in coaches. HOG system of power mentioning only line with the onboard
supply is being developed in which coaches will 450 Kw in the power car.)
be supplied power from Electric/Diesel Loco. In specification (in
such case during failure of HOG system of power line with the
supply, there will be a requirement of emergency onboard power
supply through diesel generator set. Such DA car.)
sets shall be mounted under- slung either in
power car or in SLR, so that they can feed power
through the feeder running across the train length
in case of failure of HOG system. In each power
car / SLR one DA set of 750 KVA / 450 KW shall
be provided under-slung.
1.1.1 This specification covers supply, assembly, Gauges shall not be Gauges shall not be As most of controls Clause
installation, commissioning, performance, testing provided as all provided as all necessary of DA set are to be amended to
necessary parameters are displayed incorporated in the delete gauges.
requirement of under slung Diesel Alternator set parameters are in PCC display panel. So
of capacity 750 KVA / 450 KW , 750 V AC, 3- SBC and it also Inclusion of
displayed in PCC we request removal of
involve lot of SBC is in
phase along with roof mounted modular type display panel. So gauges from the clause.
we request removal interfacing with the accepted in line
radiator, instrumentations, protective devices and panel Builder. It is with existing
accessories, gauges including fuel pipe line, water of gauges from the
 pipe line, engine air intake pipeline, exhaust clause. recommended to practice.
piping etc in LDSLR / Power Car. include SBC is Interface has
under the scope been covered in
DA set supplier. clause no
Hence the scope 1.5.17.
defined in this
clause may be
reviewed.
1.3.2 IS:13947-1993 Pt. 1 or latest IS/IEC60947 IS: 13947 has been Accepted and
Table of Specification for low voltage switchgear & control revised, which shall clause is
IEC/IS gear–Pt. 1, General requirements. be corrected amended
1.4.8 Diesel-Alternator set shall be design in such a We recommended We recommended that “ It is not clear Accepted and
manner, so that it shall work satisfactorily under that “ The DA set The DA set shall work whether the water clause is
shall work satisfactorily under water level of 400 mm amended
water level up to the 400 mm from the rail level satisfactorily under level up to the bottom of
on the railway track level or water proof up to indicated is above
water level up to the the DA set shaft”
rail level or not.
bottom shaft level of DA set in fully loaded bottom of the DA
condition with worn wheel, which is lesser. set shaft”
1.5.6 Details of type test, acceptance test & routine It is mentioned Accepted and
test procedure / protocol adopted by the that the type test, clause is
manufacturer shall be furnished along with acceptance test amended
tender to the purchaser as and when required by and routine test
procedure/
the purchaser. The RDSO / purchaser reserves
protocol adopted
the right to alter the scope, extent or content of by the
any or all tests under each stage test being manufacturer shall
followed by the manufacturers / supplier, if be furnished along
considered essential for the application. with the tender. It
is suggested that
this requirement
need to be linked
with the tender, as
finalization of
tender will be
difficult, in case of
the bidder have
not submitted the
documents as
required in the
 clause. Test
protocol can be
finalized with
supplier after
placement of
order.
1.5.11 The electrical schematic / wiring diagram of the Submission of Accepted and
diesel engine with the details of components electrical clause is
used (protections, contactors, switches, gauges schematic/wiring amended.
etc.) clearly spelt out shall be submitted by the diagram of diesel
engine with details
firm to RDSO and along with the tender
of components
documents. used shall also be
submitted to
ICF/RCF/MCF for
scrutiny.
1.5.13. Cables in the coach for interconnecting various Type of cable to be Clause is being
equipments shall be supplied and laid by used for engine amended.
production units. All the control and power cable wiring by the New clause no
shall be thin-walled e-beam irradiated copper manufacturer shall 1.5.13.1and
be mentioned, duly 1.5.13.2 are
cable as per RDSO specification No. ELRS/
indicating the added.
SPEC/ ELC/ 0019 (REV.’3’), or latest should be approved makes.
of approved source / make of RDSO.
1.5.13.1 All the control and power cable used by engine
and alternator manufactures for their internal
wiring shall be thin-walled e-beam irradiated
copper cable as per RDSO specification No.
ELRS/ SPEC/ ELC/ 0019 (REV.’3’), or latest
should be of approved source / make of RDSO.
Prior approval of RDSO shall be taken for any
other type of cable.
1.5.13.2 Cable protection system provided for control and
power cables used by engine and alternator
manufactures for their internal wiring shall be
RDSO/ PE/SPEC/AC/138-2009(REV “0”) or
latest for conduit system for cable management
 should be of approved source / make of RDSO.
Prior approval of RDSO shall be taken for for any
other type of conduits/fittings.
1.5.16 Clearance and creepage distance shall be IS: 13947 has been Accepted and
maintained as per IS: 13947 (latest). revised, which shall clause is
be corrected amended
1.5.17 The switch board cabinet (SBC) shall be As suggested vide Clause is OK
installed by the PU’s / purchaser. However clause no. 1.1.1, Not accepted.
initially, the manufacturer / supplier shall switch board .
associate during testing, commissioning of the cabinet shall be
under the scope of
under slung DA set and it’s interface with the
DA set supplier.
switchboard cabinet in the power car.
1.5.22 The under slung DA set shall have protection Protection against Accepted and
against open circuit and short circuit of the cable open circuit and clause is
and circuits used shall be by the incorporated in short circuit of the amended
the SBC by SBC manufacturer’s. cable and circuits
used shall be.
Request you to
kindly modify the
clause
accordingly
1.6.4 No need for addition of new clause. New clause to be Not accepted.
added for covering AMC clause to
AMC along with be included in
and its warranty the tender
obligations for the conditions as
benefit of user per the
Railways. requirement of
the purchaser.
1.10.4 Manufacture shall provide a screen-printed Provision of screen Not accepted.
schematic diagram of power and control circuit printed schematic Adequate
at suitable place in the control panel room. diagram shall be space is
part of switch available in
board cabinet. control panel
room for
provision of
schematic
diagram of
 adequate size.

1.11.1 The firm shall arrange for training to IR It is mandatory for Training is not
personnel in maintenance and trouble shooting all suppliers to linked with
of the system supplied. Ten man-days training in impart training quantity.
operation, maintenance, & trouble shooting respective of the Training shall
quantity? It is be provided as
aspects will be provided. The supplier will
suggested that per
provide detailed technical write-up to all the some percentage requirement of
trainees. The syllabus for training will have to be can be prescribed IR.
approved by the user/ purchaser. The venue of based on the PO
training will be mutually agreed. Suitable training quantity.
material will be supplied to the participants.
Training will be arranged free of cost.
1.13.4 Diesel engine documents: Since the necessary pressure and temperature Acceptable
a) General description of diesel engine with the parameters are displayed on the PCC control
panel, their shall not be any gauges provided.
list of protection devices, gauges, and Therefore, request you to remove mention of
sensors. gauges from the clause
2.1.1 The under slung Diesel alternator set shall Approved make of Not accepted.
consist of approved make diesel engine coupled DA det may be List of
with a approved make alternator both mounted indicated approved
on suitable common base frame. vendors is
being issued
and updated
regularly
separately by
RDSO .
2.1.2 The under slung Diesel Alternator set shall Accepted for Accepted from engine Output of alternator Clause is
generally conform to the details indicated below: engine rating. In perspective. However, is mentioned as amended.
line with the engine as mentioned earlier, minimum 750 KVA
a) System Details: 450 Kw does not
Output Power of DA set: Minimum 450 KW at rating and to avoid at NTP which may
correspond to 750 Kva
ambiguity in the be mentioned as
0.8 pf, 55° C & 200 meter altitude at 0.8 pf. Therefore, we
required rating, we request to maintain 450 750 KVA at site
Output Power of diesel engine: Min. 650 shall recommend conditions.
BHP at 55° C Kw.
to mention only
Output Power of Alternator: Minimum 750 KVA 450 KW in
at NTP specification as the
System Voltage, Frequency & Pf: 750 V, AC, 3- alternator rating.
 Ø 4 wire, 50 Hz ± 3 % & 0.8 (In line with On-
board power car)
ii) Dimensional and weight details: Request engine Request Request to i) Acceptable.
weight without engine 6eripheral6 Weight of
peripherals to be weight engine the engine
ii) Diesel alternator set without radiator(Max.) without weight
3307 mm (Length) x 1927 mm (Width) x 900 mm mentioned as 2400 increased by
peripheral without
Kg as opposed to 200 Kg.
(Height) s to be 6eripheral
2200 Kg. Request mentione to be ii) Acceptable.
Weight of Diesel engine & Alternator: alternator weight to Weight of
2200 Kgs. + 2150 2499 Kgs (Approx.) d as 2400 mentioned
be mentioned as Kg as as 2400 Kg the
Total weight of Diesel engine& Alternator: 2400 Kg as opposed as opposed Alternator
4350 4800 Kgs (Approx.) opposed to 2150 to 2200 to 2200 Kg. increased by
Kg. Also request Kg. 200 Kg.
ii) Overall Dimensions of Roof mounted total weight of DA iii) Total weight
Modular dish type Radiator Assy. Max.): set to be of DA set is
Length 3400 mm. x Width 2500 mm. x Height mentioned as 4800 4800 Kg.
700 mm. Weight = 1700 Kgs. (Approx.) Kg (Approx.). (Approx.).
2.1.4 It shall be possible to be accommodating the Minimum rail level Not accepted
Diesel-Alternator set in under frame portion of clearance for DA as clearance
Power Car / SLR within the maximum moving set is mentioned as has been kept
dimensions as per RDSO Carriage Directorate 102 mm. It may be as per RDSO
noted that RCF has Carriage
EDO: 590. The minimum clearance of 102 mm of
issued Directorate
DA set from rail level should be maintained with corrigendum to this documents.
worn wheels in fully loaded conditions. clause against
RDSO specification
for underslung 500
KVA set no.
RDSO/PE/Spec-
D/AC/103-2008
(Rev.0) covering
rail level clearance
requirement during
stationary
condition. (copy
enclosed). Need
review.
2.2.1 Suitable anti-vibration mountings of proven In clause No. 2.2.1 Clause is
 design with cast steel top bearing plate as it is mentioned that amended.
recommended by the supplier shall be provided AVM shall be of
between the mounting base frame and the coach Dunlop or
under frame at mounting location to absorb the Resistoflex make,
whereas in clause
continuous vibrations and shocks encountered
No. 3.12.1
during service. AVM shall be of Dunlop or (XI)mentioned as
Resistoflex / Metallastik Trelleborg make Anti-vibration
preferably. mounting pads of
M/s Resistoflex/
Metallastik and
mounting brackets.
Needs review.
2.3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(b) All type tests mentioned in table A & B in clause Please Please see
3.11 and 4.11.2 shall be carried out on Diesel see comment
comment for clause
engine and Alternator separately and endurance for clause 3.1.1
/ combined test as per requirement by RDSO at 3.1.1
the works of the manufacturer / supplier.
2.3.3.2 The firm shall arrange to have the complete Being underslung It is possible to Clause is
power pack at least one DA set demonstrated for type, the combine demonstrate the amended.
testing of DA set performance of
all functional requirements on its shop floor prior complete power pack in
to approval for dispatch and create the mockup can be done only
the test cell setup. It
after installation on
(combined testing) for combined performance should not be possible
the coach. to create mockup of the
and other testing in the assembled hanging However, relevant
conditions similar to the mounting arrangement coach. It shall not be
tests on engine responsible to perform
provided in the coach under frame. For the noise and alternator can noise level mapping as
level mapping and vibration test as per ISO: be done separately per ISO standards on
8528 Part-10 and ISO: 8528 Part-9 or latest at respective the firm’s shop floor.
respectively on one complete DA set. manufacturers This is because the
premises. It shall noise level and vibration
not be possible to measurements are
dependent on the actual
create mock up of
mounting of the DA set
the coach. It shall on the coach. Also note,
not be possible to that this point is getting
perform noise level captured in the
mapping and commissioning test
 vibration test as already
per ISO standards
on the firm’s shop
floor. This is
because the noise
level and vibration
measurements are
dependent on the
actual mounting of
the DA set on the
coach. Also note
that this point is
getting captured in
the commissioning
test already.
Hence, request you
to kindly modify the
clause accordingly.
2.3.6.1 These tests are to be conducted after Tuning of engine Tuning of engine RPM is In case of inclusion Cummins
commissioning of DA sets in Power car at RPM is not required not required as governor of Switch Board Accepted the
as governor is pre is pre calibrated at Cabinet under the comment of
production units. These tests shall be comprised calibrated at tested tested at plant.
of following:- scope of DA set M/s Cummins
at plant.
supplier, all regarding
These tests are to be conducted after
functional tests Tuning of
commissioning of DA sets in Power car at required for switch engine and
production units. These tests shall be board cabinet shall clause is
comprised of following:- also be include in amended.
a) 100 % or full load test at specified BHP of engine this clause.
and KVA of alternator for minimum of 3 hours. Acceptance limit of
b) Noise level measurement inside and outside of noise level may be
the coach for first proto type DA set power car. indicate.
c) Power and control connection sequence test
(tabulation to be made)
d) Checking of specified bill of material as per
specification
e) Tuning of Engine RPM and Engine and
Alternator alignment
f) Vibration level at base rail, diesel engine,
alternator, and roof mounted dish modular type
 radiator including at different locations of the
coach floor with the help of strain gauges/
transducers for first proto type DA set power car.
g) Insulation resistance (IR) test.
h) Phase sequence test.
i) Functional / operational aspects of each sub
component as well all
protections test and electrical interface shall be
carried out with power control panel.
j) Checking of sealing of Roof mounted Radiators /
radiator fan / Fresh air filter and proper
tightening of screws etc. and mechanical
interfaces.
k) Visual inspection and checking quality of
workmanship.
Firm shall make complete booklet of these test
conducted on first power car jointly signed with
concerned Electrical Production unit and shall send
the commissioning report to RDSO. For other series
DA set it should be submitted to CEE of PU’s.
2.4.2 The manufacturer shall provided and arrange It is mentioned that Accepted
all facilities to RDSO for conducting the type type tests shall be Clause is
tests as per Clause 3.12.1 3.11 & 4.11.2 made as per amended.
4.10.4. In case it is necessary to conduct any of clause no. Clause
3.12.1 & 4.10.4,
the type tests at a testing house / institution, the
which may be
full cost of such tests shall be borne by the corrected as 3.11 &
manufacturer. 4.11.2 respectively.
3.0.1 The Diesel engine shall be of robust and reliable Need to change 336 Need to Please The rating of power Accepted
design, turbo charged, water-cooled and suitable Kw to 450 Kw. change change is mentioned as Clause is
336 Kw to from 336 336 KW, which amended.
for mounting in under frame of Power Car / SLR. 450 Kw. Kw to 450
Engine shall be able to deliver power for getting may be for 500
Kw.
KVA DA set and
minimum electrical power output from alternator
the same to be
of 336 / 450 kW at site condition of 55o C and corrected as 450
200 m altitude at 1500 RPM. Firm shall declare KW.
the BHP rating of the engine at standard
reference condition as per BS : 5514 Pt-I i.e at
 total barometric pressure of 100 kPa, ambient air
temperature of 25o C, Relative Humidity of 30 %
and charge air coolant temperature of 25o C.
Accordingly, 10uration curve if any, shall also be
submitted. Engine shall be capable to work on
110 10 % overload for one hour in 12 hour
period of operation.
3.1.1 The engine shall be water-cooled and shall be i) It is suggests to These
supplied with suitable capacity of roof mounted include sue of suggestions will
radiator and radiator fan. The radiator shall be external rotor be separately
suitable for mounting on roof. Necessary type motors and examined.
may also be
provision with the dished roof shall be made on
permitted.
power car by the production units for mounting of
ii) All controls
radiator. The radiator cooling shall be done by required for
means of suitable numbers of electrically driven radiator shall be
fans of adequate capacity. The firm shall send part of Switch
the drawings of radiator assembly along with fan Board Cabinet.
and motor for approval of RDSO before
prototype test. The location of the radiator with
respect to the coach roof and its mounting
arrangement shall be finalized in consultation
with Production units. The design of the radiator
shall be such that it shall not infringe with the
Maximum moving dimension as per RDSO
Carriage Directorate drawing no. EDO: 590.
3.1.4 Charge air cooler (CAC) or any other suitable CAC might be The CAC (one or two as Cannot
unit shall be provide to meet the requirements of necessary to meet per requirement) might Accepted Firm
the emissions as per be mounted on the may clarify, how
latest CPCB norms. CPCB-II norms. The under frame of the much space is
CAC (one or two as coach. Request
required?
per requirement) necessary space to be
might be mounted on made available for the
the under frame of same.
the coach. Request
necessary space to
be made available
for the same.
3.1.6 Water level indicator shall be provided at a Request removal of Request removal of this Clause is
suitable visible location, preferably in the control this clause since it clause since it not might amended.
not might be possible be possible to provide
panel room at roof level. One standby motor to provide reliable reliable electronic water
for radiator water rising motor shall also be electronic water level level indicator in the
provided. indicator in the control room. However,
control room. a low water level
However, a low water indicator switch shall be
level indicator switch provided to ensure
shall be provided to minimum required water
ensure minimum level during engine
required water level operation.
during engine
operation.
3.3.1 The scope of supply includes the supply and i) All fuel lines shall Clause is
erection of seamless stainless steel heavy duty be protected amended.
pipes of class ‘E” conforming to IS : 1239 Part- against ballast
2-1982 or latest of grade SX SS 316 or suitable hitting. Hence, it
is suggests to
and flexible hoses of appropriate size and
include protective
length with necessary pipe and end fittings, guard for the fuel
isolating cocks, union sockets etc. as needed. lines under the
The exact quantity shall be as required at site. scope of DA set
Suitable protective guard for the fuel lines shall supplier.
also be provided. Design of protective guard ii)Fuel pipe line
shall be submitted to RDSO and will be material
approved during the commissioning of mentioned as
prototype Power Car. grade SX 316,
which shall be
changed as
SS316.
3.5.1 Fuel consumption meter of a reliable and reputed Request removal of Request removal of this Not accepted
make shall be provided for monitoring the fuel oil this clause due to the clause due to the
discontinuous return discontinuous return
consumption. It should be reputed make and flow of the fuel (in the flow of the fuel (in the
provided in the crew cabin / control room. return line). return line).
3.6.1 The silencer shall be suitable for location on the Silencers need not Cannot be
roof of the Power Car / SLR in dished area be on the roof of accepted as it
adjacent to the radiator exposed to atmosphere. the coach and can will increase
Adequate length of the pipes, flexible pipes, be located in the the noise and
 elbows etc for carrying the exhaust hot gas in under frame itself. smoke at
the silencer to the atmosphere shall be supplied However, this may platform level.
and erected by the firm. Provision shall also be be verified with DA
made to prevent water entry into the silencer. set supplier.
The exhaust pipe from manifold to the silencer
shall be suitably and adequately lagged. The
design shall be such as to generate the
minimum noise in power car / SLR.
3.6.2 The turbocharger, exhaust pipe line manifold It is recommended It is recommended that Clause is
and the exhaust pipe lines up to roof cutout level that exhaust manifold exhaust manifold and amended
and turbocharger not turbocharger not be Accepted.
shall be shield type thermal clading insulation be thermally claded thermally claded owing
shall be provided, clad with galvanized steel owing to the impact to the impact of reduced
sheets or aluminum sheets and firmly secured of reduced heat heat rejection on
so as to ensure that there is no excessive heat in rejection on component life. Request
the proximity. Firm may use better alternative component life. the clause to be
Request the clause amended accordingly.
concept/ material with prior approval of RDSO. to be amended Also there might be
accordingly. Also possibility of using Q-
there might be shield type of thermal
possibility of using Q- cladding, which does not
shield type of thermal have Aluminium sheet
cladding, which does on top.
not have Aluminium
sheet on top.
3.7.2 There should be Engine Electronic control panel i) Engine electronic i. Not
(EECP) & governor for Engine to improve control panel shall accepted
regulation of RPM, frequency and monitoring of be part of Switch ii. Clause no
engine parameters. The device shall be easily Board Cabinet. 3.12.1 is
ii) Data logger amended.
accessible and preferably in crew area. The
downloading
electronic control panel shall display the facility shall be part
following information: of the EECP
i) Lubrication oil pressure display. (to be
Ii) Water temperature linked with BOM
iii) RPM of engine Clause No.
Iv) Battery voltage 3.12.1 (xv)
v) Faults / Fault code should displayed directly
3.9.1 A 12 cell (3 mono blocks each comprising of 4 In view of better Not accepted
 cells) 24 volts lead-acid battery of 290 AH maintenance as suitability of
capacity to IS: 7624 (latest) or to RDSO advantages, it is VRLA for
specification shall be provided by the firm suggested to use engine start
(separate for each DA sets) to feed power to sealed application is
maintenance yet not
the engine starter motor. The firm shall certify
batteries (VRLA established.
the adequacy of the battery. The battery shall type) for engine
be suitable to high discharge starting current starting purpose.
and shall be taken from OEM directly.
3.10.1 The engine shall be provided with fuel solenoid While it is possible to While it is possible to Accepted.
and safety devices like high water temperature trip the engine for trip the engine for high Since the
high water water temperature, air radiator is roof
cut-out, low lube oil pressure cutout, air filter temperature, air filter filter chock, low lube oil
choke cutout, low water level cut out, radiator air mounted.
chock, low lube oil pressure, low water
loss cutout and over speed cutout etc. to pressure, low water level and engine over
facilitate automatic tripping of engine. The level and engine over speed, it will not be
required gauges and meters shall be supplied speed, it will not be possible to provide
possible to provide radiator air loss cutout
with minimum suitable length of leads. Complete radiator air loss (reliability). Therefore,
protection scheme shall be submitted to RDSO cutout (reliability). request to amend the
for approval. Therefore, request to clause accordingly
amend the clause
accordingly
3.11 Noise level test Noise level test
Table procedure along is already given
s.no. 7 (ii) with its acceptance in clause and
limit may be acceptance limit
included in this will be declared
clause. after first
prototype of
power car.
3.12.1 Starter battery charger of suitable capacity. 1 No Scope of starter Accepted
Table sl. battery charger Clause is
no. (XVIII) shall be with PUs. amended
4.1.1 Alternator shall be rated as minimum 500 KVA In line with our Alternator rating
450 kW, 750 V. 50 Hz, 0.8 pf at site condition of comments to is mentioned as
550 C and 200m altitude and suitable for fitment clause no. 1.0, 500 KVA which
in under frame of Power Car/SLR. Firm shall 2.1.2 (a) above, to shall be
avoid ambiguity in corrected as
also declare the rating of the alternator at
the required rating, 450 KW at site
 standard reference condition as per IS: 4722. shall condition
Accordingly 14diration curve if any shall also be recommended to
submitted. Alternator shall have 10% overload mention only 450
capacity for one hour in a span of 12 hours. KW in the
specification (In
line with On-board
power car)
4.1.2 Alternator shall be of the self-excited, self In view of Clause is ok.
regulated and self-ventilated brush less design implementation of
confirming to duty continuous class S 1 as per HOG compliance in
IS: 4722-2001 or latest and shall have 3-phase all LHB type
coaches
star connected winding with 4-termminals
requirement of
brought out for external connections. The neutral in the
terminal shall be located in a terminal box, alternator may be
provided on alternator body. reviewed.
4.1.5 Stator and rotor stampings shall be CRNGO It is mentioned that Clause is
steel sheet M-45 grade with C 6 coating. testing shall be amended.
Stamping shall be tested as per IS: 648 and IS: made as per IS
649. Firm shall procure stamping from M/s SAIL, 648 & 649. It may
be noted that IS
M/s Nippons steel or any other make with prior
648 is for core
approval of RDSO. material and IS 649
is for testing of
core material.
Hence IS 649
alone may be
mentioned for
testing.
4.2.10 AVR shall have the provision of protection New clause is
against the over voltage generation/ over speed. added.
4.6.2 Vacuum Pressure Impregnation process --------- As it is Accepted
(VPI): All the windings used in the alternator preferable to clause is
have amended.
shall be impregnated through Vacuum Pressure multiple
Impregnation process (VPI. The winding shall be sources in
subjected to pressure impregnation as per order not to
recommended procedure of varnish have issue
manufacturer. Varnish used shall be prescribed of delivery
 FT 2005 of M/s Dr. Beck or any other equivalent/ etc. at a
better make with prior approval of RDSO. letter date,
we request
you to
modify the
varnish
make to be
read as “ FT
2005 of M.s
Beck or
equivalent
4.11.2, Temperature rise No change in
Table B test on rotating clause is
Sr.9 diode can be done required.
on simulated
condition.
4.11.2, Environmental test Clause has
Table B is conducted been amended
Sr. 18 normally to check to have
the compliance of environment
the design to the test in Type test
environmental only.
requirements and
the parameters are
not getting
changed without a
design change. We
shall submit the
report of
environmental test
conducted at
external agency,
during customer
inspection. Unless
and until there is a
design change,
environmental test
need not to be
conducted
 repeatedly. Hence,
we request you to
modify the clause
accordingly.
4.11.2, Every assembled No change in
Table B rotor will be clause is
Sr. 22 dynamically required
balanced to grade
G 2.5 to IS/ISO
1940-1:2003
before final
machine assembly.
The record of the
same can be
furnished to the
inspecting authority
for the verification.
4.12.1 (1) Self excited, self regulated self ventilated Alternator rating is Clause is
brushless 336 KW 450 kW alternator at site mentioned as 336 amended
condition of 55o C and 200 m altitude suitable for KW to be changed
under-slung mounting of Power Car/SLR. as 450 KW
C-1.4 The drive motors for fans shall be a squirrel cage Use of external Clause is
induction motor of a reputed make with type motors amended
cumulative rating not exceeding 30 KW / 40 hp. may also be
Motor shall be of protection class of minimum IP permitted
67. External rotor type motors may be used with
prior approval of RDSO.
C-1.6.2.1 Under this test, diesel engine is connected to the 110 % over loading Clause is
radiator designed for use in the SLR power car may be corrected as amended
and operated at 100% and 10 % over load. This 10 %
test is conducted with the radiator in the free and
15 % choked condition. For the latter the surface
area of the radiator is blocked in a distributed
manner for 15 % of the area. During this test, the
inlet and outlet temperature and the flow of
water and air are measured.