850211 / Generating Sets With Compression-ignition Engines, Not Exceeding 75kva
850212 / Generating Sets With Compression-ignition Engines, Output 75kva-375kva
850213 / Generating Sets With Compression-ignition Engines, Exceeding 375kva
850220 / Generating Sets With Spark-ignition Internal Combustion Piston Engines
850230 / Other Generating Sets
850240 / Electric Rotary Converters
8502 ---- generator sets
Labeling requirements for portable generators:
American Standards
ASME PTC 4-1998, Fired Steam
Generators
Provides standard test procedures, which can
yield results giving the highest level of
accuracy consistent with current engineering
knowledge and practice.
ASME PTC 4.4-1981 (R2002), Gas Turbine
Heat Recovery Steam Generators
The purpose of this Code is to establish
procedures for the conduct and report of tests
of heat recovery steam generators (HRSG)
employed in combined cycle installations.
Combined cycle, as used herein, shall be
interpreted as a gas turbine exhausting into an
HRSG, which may or may not be arranged for
supplemental firing. This Code provides
standard test procedures which will yield
results having the highest level of accuracy
consistent with current engineering knowledge
and practice.
ASTM F1134-1997 (R2002), Specification
for Insulation Resistance Monitor for
Shipboard Electrical Motors and
Generators
ANSI/EASA AR100-2006, Recommended
Practice for the Repair of Rotating
Electrical Apparatus
Recordkeeping, tests, analysis, and general
guidelines for the repair of rotating electrical
apparatus, including generators and motors.
IEEE 112-2004, Test Procedures for
Polyphase Induction Machines
Covers instructions for conducting and
reporting the more generally applicable and
acceptable tests of polyphase induction motors
and generators.
IEEE 1310-2004, Recommended Practice
for Thermal Cycle Testing of
Form-Wound Stator Bars and Coils for
Large Generators
A test method to determine the relative ability
of high-voltage, form-wound stator bars and
coils of large rotating machines to resist
deterioration due to rapid heating and cooling
resulting from machine load cycling is
described.
IEEE 295-1969 (R2000), Electronics Power
Transformers
Pertains to power transformers and inductors
that are used in electronic equipment and
supplied by power lines or generators of
essentially sine wave or polyphase voltage.
Guides to application and test procedures are
included.
IEEE 387-1995 (R2001), Standard Criteria
for Diesel-Generator Units Applied as
Standby Power Supplies for Nuclear
Power Generating Stations
Describes the criteria for the application and
testing of diesel-generator units as Class 1E
standby power supplies in nuclear power
generating stations.
IEEE 492-1999 (R2005), Guide for
Operation and Maintenance of
Hydro-Generators
General recommendations for the operations,
loading, and maintenance of synchronous
hydro-generators and generator/motors are
covered.
IEEE 625-2001, Recommended Practices
to Improve Electrical Maintenance and
Safety in the Cement Industry
Applies to all electrical equipment such as
substations, power transformers, motor
controls, generators, distribution systems,
instruments, and storage batteries commonly
used in cement plants.
IEEE 67-2005, Guide for the Operation and
Maintenance of Turbine Generators
Covers general recommendations for the
operation, loading, and maintenance of
turbine-driven synchronous generators that
have cylindrical rotors.
IEEE C37.101-1993 (R2000), Guide for
Generator Ground Protection
Aids in the application of relays and relaying
schemes for protection against stator ground
faults on high-impedance grounded generators.
IEEE C37.102-1996 (R2001), Guide for AC
Generator Protection
Presents a review of the generally accepted
forms of protection for the generator and its
excitation system. Summarizes the use of
relays and devices, and serves as a guide for
the selection of equipment to obtain adequate
protection.
IEEE C37.18-1991 (R2003), Standard
Enclosed Field Discharge Circuit
Breakers for Rotating Electric Machinery
Applies to all low-voltage power-circuit
breakers that are intended for use in field
circuits of apparatus such as generators,
motors, synchronous condensers, or exciters
and embodying contacts for establishing field
discharge circuits.
IEEE C50.12-2005, Standard for
Salient-Pole 50 and 60 Hz Synchronous
Generators and Generator/Motors for
Hydraulic Turbine Applications Rated 5
MVA and Above
Contains requirements for all types of 50 and
60 Hz salient-pole synchronous generators and
generator/motors rated 5000 kVA and above to
be used for hydraulic turbine or hydraulic
pump/turbine applications.
IEEE C50.13-2005, Standard for
Cylindrical-Rotor 50 and 60 Hz,
Synchronous Generators Rated 10 MVA
and Above
Contains requirements for all types of 50 and
60 Hz cylinderical rotor synchronous
generators rated 10 MVA and above.
IEEE C62.21-2003, Guide for the
Application of Surge Voltage Protective
Equipment on AC Rotating Machinery
1000 Volts and Greater
Part 1 covers the insulation surge withstand
strength of motors and generators with
windings having form-wound multi-turn coils
and the application of surge protection to
form-wound multi-turn coils. Part 2 covers
application of surge protection to generators
with form-wound multi-turn coils, plus insulation
surge withstand strength and surge protection
of single-turn coil generators and motors
IEEE C62.92.2-1989 (R2005), Guide for the
Application of Neutral Grounding in
Electrical Utility Systems, Part II -
Grounding of Synchronous Generator
Systems
This section summarizes the general
considerations in grounding synchronous
generator systems and discusses the factors to
be considered in the selection of a grounding
class and the application of grounding
methods. The guidelines apply to both the large
and small generators found in electric utility
systems.
IEEE C62.92.3-1993 (R2005), Guide for the
Application of Neutral Grounding in
Electrical Utility Systems, Part III -
Generator Auxiliary Systems
Basic factors and general considerations in
selecting the class and means of neutral
grounding for electrical generating plant
auxiliary power systems are given in this guide.
ANSI/NECA 404-2006, Recommended
Practice for Installing Generator Sets
This standard describes the procedures for
installing and maintaining generator sets.
ANSI/NECA 406-2003, Recommended
Practice for Installing Residential
Generator Sets
This standard describes installation procedures
for the following:
(a) Generator sets permanently installed at
one-family dwellings to provide backup power.
These are usually rated 120/240 volts,
single-phase, three-wire. However, some large
homes have three-phase electrical systems
and use backup generators rated 120/208
volts, three-phase, four-wire.
(b) Generator sets fueled by gasoline, natural
gas, or liquefied petroleum (LP) gas.
ANSI/NECA 90-2004, Recommended
Practice for Installing Residential
Generator Sets
This recommended practice defines the
process of commissioning building electrical
systems and provides sample guidelines for
attaining optimum system performances which
conform to design, specifications, and
industry-accepted codes and standards.
NEMA MG 1-2003, Revision 1, Motors and
Generators
This standard is used by all North American
motor manufacturers in the construction and
performance of electric motors and generators.
It is also used by consulting and design
engineers in specifying motors for applications.
RVIA EGS-1-2003, Engine Generator Sets
for Recreational Vehicles
Sets forth safety requirements and standards
for engine generators having a continuous
rating of 15 kilowatts or less, intended for
installation and operation in recreational
vehicles and similar mobile applications. It is
not intended to apply to emergency or standby
generators for railroad car installations, military
specification engine generators, marine use, or
similar specialized equipment. Included in this
standard are recommended safety measures
for installations, use, and care.
ANSI/TIA 485-A-1998 (R2003), Electrical
Characteristics of Generators and
Receivers for Use in Balanced Digital
MultipointSystems
This standard specifies the electrical
characteristics of generators and receivers that
may be employed when specified for the
interchange ofbinary signals in multipoint
interconnection of digital equipment.
UL 2200-2004, Standard for Safety for
Stationary Engine Generator Assemblies
The following items are being considered for
public comment:
1. Addition of requirements covering
microturbines.
2. Definitions of bus bar and heat sink.
3. The deletion of a test covering oxide
inhibiting compounds.
4. The deletion of a requirement covering
fuses.
5. The addition of a test temperature for the
synthetic-rubber part immersion test.
6. Editorial corrections
UL 674-2003, Electric Motors and
Generators for Use in Hazardous
Locations, Class I Groups C and D, Class
II Groups E, F and G
Covers the following equipment for installation
& use in hazardous (classified)
locations:Electric motors & generators,
submersible & nonsubmersible sewage pumps
& systems, Class 1, Div. 1, Groups B, C, D &
Class II, Div. 1 Groups E, F, &
G.Explosion-proof equipment for use in Class
1, Zone 1, Groups IIA, IIB, & IIB plus hydrogen,
horizontal & vertical machines with fractional &
integral horsepower ratings for use on
alternating current or direct current.
Labeling Requirements for Portable Generators -- CPSC requirements
Test Report for Portable Generators ---- CPSC
International Standards
ISO 10816-2:2001
Mechanical vibration - Evaluation of machine vibration
by measurements on non-rotating parts - Part 2:
Land-based steam turbines and generators in excess of
50 MW with normal operating speeds of 1500 r/min,
1800 r/min, 3000 r/min and 3600 r/min
ISO 7919-2:2001
Mechanical vibration - Evaluation of machine vibration
by measurements on rotating shafts - Part 2:
Land-based steam turbines and generators in excess of
50 MW with normal operating speeds of 1500 r/min,
1800 r/min, 3000 r/min and 3600 r/min
ISO 6070:1981
Auxiliary tables for vibration generators - Methods of
describing equipment characteristics
ISO 5841-2:2000
Implants for surgery - Cardiac pacemakers - Part 2:
Reporting of clinical performance of populations of pulse
generators or leads
ISO 8528-3:2005
Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven
alternating current generating sets - Part 3: Alternating
current generators for generating sets
IEC 60034-22 Ed. 1.0 b:1996 Rotating electrical machines - Part 22: AC
generators for reciprocating internal combustion
(RIC) engine driven generating sets
Establishes the principal characteristics of a.c. generators
under the control of their voltage regulators when used for
reciprocating internal combustion engine driven generating
sets. Supplements the requirements given in IEC 60034-1.
IEC 60034-2A Ed. 1.0 b:1974 Rotating electrical machines - Part 2: Methods for
determining losses and efficiency of rotating
electrical machinery form tests (excluding
machines for traction vehicles) - First supplement:
Measurement of losses by the calorimetric method
Describes methods for measuring the efficiency of electrical
rotating machines either by determining total losses on load or
by determination of the segregated losses for air and water
cooling mediums. Applies to large generators but may be used
for other machines.
IEC 60092-301 Amd.1 Ed. 3.0 b:1994 Amendment 1 - Electrical installations in ships.
Part 301: Equipment - Generators and motors
IEC 60092-301 Amd.2 Ed. 3.0 b:1995 Amendment 2 - Electrical installations in ships.
Part 301: Equipment - Generators and motors
IEC 60092-301 Ed. 3.0 b:1980 Electrical installations in ships. Part 301:
Equipment - Generators and motors
Concerns rotating electrical machines rated at 750 W or more
and excitation machines. Includes relevant requirements for
prime-movers' driving generators.
IEC 60092-501 Ed. 3.0 b:1984 Electrical installations in ships. Part 501: Special
features - Electric propulsion plant
"Applies to electric propulsion machinery and plant. Deals with
the specifications, installation and testing of: propulsion
motors; propulsion generators and their prime movers;
electrical coupling; associated semiconductor convertors;
excitation systems; control monitoring, instrumentation and
protection equipment and systems; wires and cables. Bow and
stern thrusters intended as auxiliary steering devices, all
auxiliary generating plants and accumulator battery powered
propulsion machinery and equipment are excluded. "
IEC 60311 Ed. 4.1 en:2006 Electric irons for household or similar use -
Methods for measuring performance
"States and defines the principal performance characteristics
of electric dry irons, steam irons, spray irons,and steam irons
with seperate water reservoir or boiler/generator not exceeding
5L in capacity, for household or similar use."
IEC 60335-2-42 Ed. 5.0 b:2005 "Household and similar electrical appliances -
Safety - Part 2-42: Particular requirements for
commercial electric forced convection ovens,
steam cookers and steam-convection ovens"
"Deals with the safety of electrically operated commercial
forced convection ovens, steam cookers, steam-convection
ovens and, exclusive of any other use, steam generators, not
intended for household use. The rated voltage being not more
than 250 V for single-phase appliances connected between
one phase and neutral and 480 V for other appliances.
Appliances within the scope of this standard are typically used
in restaurants, canteens, hospitals and commercial enterprises
such as bakeries, butcheries, etc. The electrical part of
appliances making use of other forms of energy is also within
the scope of this standard."
IEC 60349-1 Ed. 1.1 b:2002 Electric traction - Rotating electrical machines for
rail and road vehicles - Part 1: Machines other
than electronic convertor-fed alternating current
motors
"Enables the performance of a machine to be confirmed by
tests and to provide a basis for assessment of its suitability for
a specified duty and for a comparison with other machines.
Applies to traction motors, engine driven main generators,
main motor-generator sets, auxiliary motors, auxiliary
generators, auxiliary motor-generator sets and auxiliary rotary
convertors."
IEC 60601-2-28 Ed. 1.0 b:1993 Medical electrical equipment - Part 2: Particular
requirements for the safety of X-ray source
assemblies and X-ray tube assemblies for medical
diagnosis
"Specifies the safety requirements for X-ray tube assemblies
for medical diagnoses and components thereof, specified for
use in medical X-ray equipment including equipment for
computed tomography, that incorporates a specified
high-voltage generator complying with IEC 60601-2-7 or IEC
60601-2-15. Supersedes IEC 60637. "
IEC 60624 Ed. 1.0 b:1978 Expression of the performance of pulse generators "Primarily intended for the manufacturer. Not applicable to
generators with pulsed sinusoidal outputs, television pattern
generators, complex function generators, and generators for
insulation resistance testing. Lays down a standard list of
performance characteristics to be used for describing the
performance of pulse generators. Defines which
characteristics should be specified and standard test
conditions. "
IEC 61922 Ed. 1.0 b:2002 High-frequency induction heating installations -
Test methods for the determination of power
output of the generator
"Applicable to industrial radio- or high-frequency induction
heating installations used for the purpose of thermal
applications (e.g. for surface hardening, welding, soldering,
melting, forging, zone refining of semiconductors, etc.).
Relates to high-frequency induction heating installations in the
frequency range up to 300 MHz for power levels of 500 W and
above, comprising high-frequency generators and inductors
together with necessary mechanical devices for charge
handling (e.g. hardening machines). The main purpose is to
provide the test methods for the determination of output power
of industrial high-frequency induction heating power sources."
IEC 61986 Ed. 1.0 b:2002 Rotating electrical machines - Equivalent loading
and super-position techniques - Indirect testing to
determine temperature rise
"Applies to machines covered by IEC 60034-1 when they
cannot be loaded to a specific condition (rated or otherwise)
for whatever reason. It is applicable to both motors and
generators but the methods are not suitable for machines of
and below 1 kW. Provides descriptions of various indirect load
tests, the purpose of which is to determine the temperature
rise of rotating electrical machines, including a.c. induction
machines, a.c. synchronous machines and d.c. machines. The
test methods in some cases provide, in addition, a means of
measuring or estimating other parameters such as losses and
vibration, but the methods are not designed specifically to
provide such data. "
IEC/TS 62257-7-1 Ed. 1.0 en:2006 Recommendations for small renewable energy
and hybrid systems for rural electrification - Part
7-1: Generators - Photovoltaic arrays
"Specifies the general requirements for erection and operation
of PV arrays in decentralized rural electrification systems.
Provides safety and fire protection requirements for ELV and
LV PV arrays intended to uninformed persons, including
owners and users of the premises where photovoltaic arrays
are installed; informed workers (e.g. electricians) working on
these systems; and emergency workers (for example fire
fighters)."
International Standards
ISO
ISO 10816-2:2001
Mechanical vibration - Evaluation of machine vibration
by measurements on non-rotating parts - Part 2:
Land-based steam turbines and generators in excess of
50 MW with normal operating speeds of 1500 r/min,
1800 r/min, 3000 r/min and 3600 r/min
ISO 7919-2:2001
Mechanical vibration - Evaluation of machine vibration
by measurements on rotating shafts - Part 2:
Land-based steam turbines and generators in excess of
50 MW with normal operating speeds of 1500 r/min,
1800 r/min, 3000 r/min and 3600 r/min
ISO 8528-3:2005
Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven
alternating current generating sets - Part 3: Alternating
current generators for generating sets
IEC 88528-11:2004
Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven
alternating current generating sets - Part 11: Rotary
uninterruptible power systems - Performance
requirements and test methods
ISO 8528-10:1998
Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven
alternating current generating sets - Part 10:
Measurement of airborne noise by the enveloping
surface method
ISO 8528-12:1997
Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven
alternating current generating sets - Part 12: Emergency
power supply to safety services
ISO 8528-1:2005
Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven
alternating current generating sets - Part 1: Application,
ratings and performance
ISO 8528-2:2005
Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven
alternating current generating sets - Part 2: Engines
ISO 8528-3:2005
Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven
alternating current generating sets - Part 3: Alternating
current generators for generating sets
ISO 8528-4:2005
Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven
alternating current generating sets - Part 4: Controlgear
and switchgear