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This document outlines the technical specifications for stationary nickel cadmium batteries. It includes sections on scope, codes and standards, general requirements, site conditions, technical requirements, performance, inspection testing and acceptance, and packing and dispatch. The batteries are intended for use in DC power systems and UPS applications. The specifications cover battery design, manufacture, testing, performance standards, inspection criteria, packaging, and transportation.

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Engineering Specification For Ni-CD Cellsmodified

This document outlines the technical specifications for stationary nickel cadmium batteries. It includes sections on scope, codes and standards, general requirements, site conditions, technical requirements, performance, inspection testing and acceptance, and packing and dispatch. The batteries are intended for use in DC power systems and UPS applications. The specifications cover battery design, manufacture, testing, performance standards, inspection criteria, packaging, and transportation.

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ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION FOR STATIONARY

NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERIES

CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS

3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.0 SITE CONDITIONS

5.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

6.0 PERFORMANCE

7.0 INSPECTION TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE

8.0 PACKING AND DESPATCH


1.0 SCOPE
The intent of this specification is to define the design, manufacture and testing requirements of
stationary Nickel cadmium batteries tor DC power system /AC UPS application

2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS

The equipment shall comply with the requirements of latest revision of following standards
issued by BIS (Bureau of Indian standards) unless otherwise specified IS-10918 Specification
for vented type Nickel Cadmium batteries
2.2 The equipment shall also conform to the provisions of Indian Electricity rules and other
statutory regulations currently in force in the country.
2.3 In case Indian standards are not available for any equipment, standards issued by IEC/ BS/
VDE/ IEEE/ NEMA or equivalent agency shall be applicable.
2.4 In case of any contradiction between various referred standards/specifications/data sheet
and statutory regulations the following order of priority shall govern:
a. Statutory regulations.
b. Data sheets.
d. This specification.
e. Codes and standards.

3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The offered equipment shall be brand new with state of art technology and proven field track
record. No prototype equipment shall be offered.

4.0 SITE CONDITIONS

Stationary Nickel Cadmium battery shall be suitable for operating satisfactorily in humid and
corrosive atmosphere found in refineries, petrochemical and gas processing plants
.metallurgical plants and other industrial plants. Service conditions shall be as specified in
project data sheets /job specification. If not specifically mentioned therein, design ambient
temperature of 40°C and altitude not exceeding 1000 m above MSL shall be considered.

5.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 The Nickel Cadmium cell/battery shall be suitable for float duty operation at constant voltage
permanently applied to its terminals which is sufficient to maintain it in state close to full charge
and shall be designed to supply load in the event of normal power supply failure. Type of plate
construction for batteries shall be as per project data sheet.
5.2 The rated ampere hour capacity of the cell battery shall be at reference temperature of 270C,
constant current discharge at 5 hours rate (C5) and end cell voltage of 1.0 V/cell.
5.3 Ampere hour of the battery shall be selected based on following:
a. Minimum site ambient temperature of 100C or as defined in data sheet
b. Discharge duty cycle
c. End cell voltage
d. Ageing factor of 0.8
e. Design margin if defined in data sheet
5.4 Number of cells and end cell voltage shall be decided by the vendor on the basis of
maximum permissible voltage to the load when batteries are float charged while reading the
load and minimum DC system voltage. However the number of cells and end cell voltage shall
be as per project data sheet unless otherwise specified.
5.5 The battery shall be suitable for being boost charged to fully charged condition from fully
discharged condition within 10 hours unless otherwise specified.
5.6 Battery assembly shall be supplied with electrolyte filled and fully charged condition. Dry
electrolyte and required quantities of electrolyte liquid with 10% extra shall be delivered with the
battery in suitable non returnable sealed containers unless otherwise specified.
5.7 Each cell shall have separate container. The cell container shall be of high strength alkali
resistant translucent material and designed to withstand mechanical stresses, shocks and
vibrations.
5.8 The components such as containers, lids/covers and seals used in manufacture shall meet
the Fire, flame and smoke resistance rating as defined in ANSI/UL94 and have an oxygen Index
of at least 28 in accordance with ASTM D-2863.
5.9 The terminal posts shall be of nickel plated steel. The terminals shall be suitable for short
circuit current and specified discharge current without damage to cell as a result of terminal
heating.
5.10 Stationary nickel cadmium cells shall be designed to withstand the mechanical stresses
encountered during normal transportation and handling.
5.11 Flame arrestor shall be mounted on the cell so that all the vented gasses diffuse through
the arrestor to the outside environment. The construction of the arrestor shall be such that
hydrogen burning on the external surface of the arrestor shall not propagate back in to the cell
to cause explosion.
5.12 The following information shall be permanently marked on the cell.
- Nominal voltage
- Name of manufacturer/model reference
- Rated capacity in ampere hours (Ah) with End Cell/voltage
- Voltage for float operation of 270C with tolerance of ± I%
- Month and year of manufacture
5.13 Each set of battery shall be supplied with all accessories including but not limited to the
following:
a. Battery stand in formation as per enclosed data sheet. Mild steel stand pretreated and epoxy
painted I PVC coated.
b. Inter cell, inter row and inter bank connectors and end take offs. These shall be of tin plated
copper.
c. Cell insulator
d. Stand insulator
e. Cell number plates and fixing pins, Lugs for cable termination as required.
f. Other accessories and their quantity as per data sheet.
6.0 PERFORMANCE
Nickel Cadmium batteries shall have been type tested to meet the performance requirements
for each design and AH rating of cells as per IS- 10918.

7.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING


Batteries shall be subject to inspection by PMC/owner or by an agency authorized by the owner,
to assess the progress of work. The manufacturer shall furnish all necessary information
concerning the supply to PMC/owner's representative. PMC/owner's representative shall be
given free access in the work from time to time for stage wise inspection and progress reporting.
Four weeks advance notice shall be given to witness the final routine test and other test as
agreed upon.
Following routine tests shall be carried out as a minimum as part of acceptance tests for each
AH rating of cells/battery. For long duration type tests, type test certificates of identical ampere
hour rating shall be furnished.
a. Physical examination
b. Polarity and absence of short circuit
c. Marking and packing
d. Verification of dimensions
e. Air pressure test
f. Test for voltages during discharge
g. Test for AH capacity
h. Test tor charge retention if specified in the data sheet.
I. Insulation resistance
Battery duty cycle test to meet the load cycle requirement shall also be performed at site after
installation as part of commissioning unless otherwise defined in project data sheet.

8.0 PACKING AND DESPATCH

All the equipment shall be divided into several456 sections for protection and ease of handling
during transportation. The equipment shall be properly packed for transportation by ship/rail or
trailer. The equipment shall be wrapped in polythene sheets before being placed in crates/cases
to prevent damage to finish. Crates/cases shall have skid bottom for handling. Special notations
such as ‘Fragile’, ‘This side up', ‘Centre of gravity', Weight', 'Owner's particulars', 'PO nos.' etc.,
shall be clearly marked on the package together with other details as per purchase order. The
equipment may be stored outdoors for long periods before installation. The packing shall be
completely suitable for outdoor storage in areas with heavy rains/high ambient temperature
unless otherwise.

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