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    SOP-Genset Start and Stop

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    This document provides startup and shutdown procedures for a CAT generator set. It includes specifications for the G3516 engine such as its 16 cylinder V configuration and turbocharged design. The procedures describe preliminary checks, manual startup, and synchronizing an additional generator set to share the load. Safety is emphasized with instructions to check for leaks and complete a walkaround inspection before startup.

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    SOP-Genset Start and Stop

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    This document provides startup and shutdown procedures for a CAT generator set. It includes specifications for the G3516 engine such as its 16 cylinder V configuration and turbocharged design. The procedures describe preliminary checks, manual startup, and synchronizing an additional generator set to share the load. Safety is emphasized with instructions to check for leaks and complete a walkaround inspection before startup.

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    This document provides startup and shutdown procedures for a CAT generator set. It includes specifications for the G3516 engine such as its 16 cylinder V configuration and turbocharged design. The procedures describe preliminary checks, manual startup, and synchronizing an additional generator set to share the load. Safety is emphasized with instructions to check for leaks and complete a walkaround inspection before startup.

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    SOP-Genset Start and Stop

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    This document provides startup and shutdown procedures for a CAT generator set. It includes specifications for the G3516 engine such as its 16 cylinder V configuration and turbocharged design. The procedures describe preliminary checks, manual startup, and synchronizing an additional generator set to share the load. Safety is emphasized with instructions to check for leaks and complete a walkaround inspection before startup.

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    Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited DOC.

    #
    COMPRESSION OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT Issue # 01 Issue Date
    CAT Generator set Startup and Shutdown Procedures Page 1 of 3

    CONTENTS

    DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.

    SECTION 1 SCOPE 02

    SECTION 2 G3516 Engine Specifications 02

    SECTION 3 Preliminary Checks 02

    SECTION 4 Starting the Engine Manual 02

    SECTION 5 Synchronizing and Load Sharing 03


    Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited DOC. #
    COMPRESSION OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT Issue # 01 Issue Date
    CAT Generator set Startup and Shutdown Procedures Page 2 of 3

    1. SCOPE
    To make sure the safe start and stop of the CAT Generator set.

    2. G3516 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

    Rated Speed 1000


    Number of Cylinders V-16
    Bore 170 mm
    Stroke 190 mm
    Compression Ratio 12.5
    Aspiration Turbocharged after-cooled
    Displacement 69L
    Firing Order 1-2-5-6-3-4-9-10-15-16-11-12-13-14-7-8
    Rotation Counterclockwise

    3. PRELIMINARY CHECKS

     Walk around inspection for any water/oil/gas leaks/loose bolts/worn


    belts and trash build-up
     Check Air filter cleanliness
     Check gas supply valve
     Check fuel pressure
     Check battery charger
     Check battery connection terminals for poor connection and corrosion
     Check Radiator water level and Engine Oil level

    4. STARTING THE ENGINE (MANUAL)

     Reset any Indication/Malfunction on the panel


     Start the engine by turning the Selector Switch to MANUAL position
     Blower and Radiator Switch to ON position
     Warm up the engine for approximately 05 minutes until the jacket water
    temperature reaches 104 degF
    Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited DOC. #
    COMPRESSION OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT Issue # 01 Issue Date
    CAT Generator set Startup and Shutdown Procedures Page 3 of 3

    5. SYNCHRONIZING AND LOAD SHARING

    Cat A On Load & Synchronizing Cat B With Cat A

     Start CAT B on MANUAL


     Turn CAT B engine side selector switch to AUTO position
     Turn CAT B Engine Control Switch in control room to AUTO
    position
     Turn CAT B Synchroscope switch to ON position
     Turn CAT B Circuit Breaker (CB) to AUTO position
     When CAT B synchronizes with CAT A, load is equally shared
     Turn CAT B Synchroscope switch to OFF position
     Put load sharing switch inside the panel of CAT A to DROOP
    position.
     When load reaches about 20kW on CAT A manually TRIP/LOCK
    OUT the Circuit Breaker
     Put load sharing switch inside the panel of CAT A to ISOCHRONOUS
    position.
     Normal/Cool down stop CAT A
     Stop Blower motor and Radiator of CAT A

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