<p>Section Cover Page Section 16231 2000-06-01 Power Generation</p><p>This Master Specification Section contains:</p><p>.1 This Cover Sheet</p><p>.2 Specification Section Text:</p><p>1. General 1.1 Related Requirements 1.2 Related Work Specified In Other Sections 1.3 System 1.4 Product Options and Substitutions 1.5 Supplier Qualifications 1.6 Shop Drawings</p><p>2. Products 2.1 General Construction 2.2 Wiring and Connections</p><p>3. Execution 3.1 Coordination With Other Sections of Work</p><p>BMS Basic Master Specification Alberta Infrastructure Page 0 Master Specification System Section 16231 Plan No: Power Generation Project ID: Page 1</p><p>1. General</p><p>1.1 RELATED REQUIREMENTS</p><p>.1 Electrical General Requirements: Section 16010. .2 Electrical Operation and Maintenance Data: Section 16020. .3 Electrical Spare Parts and Maintenance Materials: Section 16030. .4 Starting of Electrical Equipment and Systems: Section 16960. .5 Testing, Adjusting and Balancing of Electrical Equipment and Systems: Section 16970. .6 Electrical Equipment and Systems Demonstration and Instruction: Section 16980.</p><p>1.2 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED IN OTHER SECTIONS</p><p>.1 Fuel supply, storage tank, ventilation for unit, exhaust pipe and muffler installation from manifold outwards: Division 15. .2 Generator: Section 16232. .3 Engine: Section 16233. .4 Cooling Equipment: Section 16234. .5 Exhaust Equipment: Section 16235. .6 Starting System: Section 16236. .7 Automatic Transfer Equipment: Section 16237. .8 Alarms and Instrumentation: Section 16238.</p><p>1.3 SYSTEM</p><p>.1 Provide [emergency power system for supply of power in the event of failure of normal supply] [power generation system] as indicated and in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code [Section 46] and local inspection authority.</p><p>.2 System to consist of [complete standby power supply unit] [power supply unit], [liquid] [air] cooled, [natural gas] [diesel] [propane] engine directly coupled to ac alternator complete with fittings, connections, auxiliaries, control panels, safety devices, meters, etc. as indicated for a complete operating system.</p><p>.3 Provide full automatic operation such that upon power failure, unit is on line taking full required load within 10 seconds. On resumption of normal power after time delay on transfer switch, load shall re-transfer to normal power and after rundown time delay, generator unit shall automatically shut down and return to starting condition ready for another operating cycle.</p><p>1.4 PRODUCT OPTIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS</p><p>.1 Refer to Division 1 for requirements pertaining to product options and substitutions. Section 16231 Plan No: Power Generation Project ID: Page 2</p><p>1.5 SUPPLIER QUALIFICATIONS</p><p>.1 Qualifications: service and parts facilities in close proximity with 24 hour service, experienced in installation and operation of set of comparable size.</p><p>1.6 SHOP DRAWINGS</p><p>.1 Comply with requirements of Section 16010.</p><p>.2 Submit full technical data [, list of installations of comparable size in local area] and service and parts facilities complete with manufacturer's published h.p. data.</p><p>2. Products</p><p>2.1 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION</p><p>.1 Mount on common steel rail base complete with steel spring vibration isolators between rail base and concrete base pad.</p><p>.2 Provide semi-flexible couplings between generator and engine and protective guards over moving parts.</p><p>.3 Machine enamel finish to be approved by the Minister.</p><p>.4 Provide fuel shut-off valve.</p><p>2.2 WIRING AND CONNECTIONS</p><p>.1 Provide all conduit, wiring and connections required and recommended by unit supplier.</p><p>.2 Install all control and alarm wiring in rigid steel conduit.</p><p>.3 Connect neutral point of generator and generator frame to ground by [#1/0] [ ] copper conductor.</p><p>3. Execution</p><p>3.1 COORDINATION WITH OTHER SECTIONS OF WORK</p><p>.1 Coordinate to ensure proper execution of work covering ventilation, field supply and products-of-combustion exhaust, to form an efficient and well coordinated layout.</p><p>END OF SECTION</p>