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NO. DGM lie (PET)/091 36 Date: 04-12-09
The life of HT motor mainly depends on number of starts as well as interval between (he start.
Efforts must be continued to avoid unwarranted tripping by proper inspection, maintenance,.
protection coordination and enhancing reliability of operation of auxiliary systems like ventilation,
lubrication, vibration monitoring, temperature scanning etc.
Moreover it is observed that many a time cohsecutive starts are taken even when the motor had
tripped on electrical protection. So it was felt that the existing procedure for starting HT motor
needs revision to make it more comprehensive. In order to have a uniform starting procedure for
HI motors following SOP must be followed.
If it trips again, eliminate the cause and further start is permitted only after 30 minutes with"
due permission from dispatcher/shift manager. Wherever winding temperature scanners are
available, ensure before starting the temperature is within limit. The Shift In charge
Electrical of concerned shop shall inform shift in-charge /shift manager in this regan1.
Time interval between 3rd and 4thstart shall be at least one hour.
For Plate Mill synchronous machines when stopped by application of dynamic braking further
start is permitted only after attainment of normal temperature.
If it trips again, eliminate the cause and further start is permitted only after 45 minutes with
due permission from shift in-charge /shift manager.
Beyond fourth start shift in-charge /shift manager shall obtain clearance from higher-up.
TRIPPING OF HT MOTOR ON ELECTRICAL PROTECTION:
(Permissionfor starting to be sought from ShiftManager/ Shift In-chargePSD)
b) If the fault is visible at motor terminal (Flash mark); clean, reinsulc;te and'
megger. Permit start if megger value is ok.
c) If the megger value of motor is ok but fault is not visible then
i. Replace motor if there is a history of repeated motor failures.
ii. Arrange for HV Test / Winding Resistance measurement, etc. and take a
decision based upon the results.
(Burning smell at the niotor terminals indicates damage inside the winding /
leads) ,
Case- II: If system earth fault appears and persists but the motor does not trip then
switch off the motor immediately.
Case-III: .If system earth fault is generated and disappears but motor'
doesn't trip allow it to run.
I. If earth fault protection operates and system earth fault appears during running
then follow the instructions as m~ntioned in Case-I above. '
II. If earth fault relay operates at the time of switching off then most probably one of
the HT CB pole has not opened.
III. Check winding continuity with multimeter (preferably) and IR using megger. If
the values are normal then permit start.
IV. If it trips once again then replace the relay if it is CTMM; measure the winding ':
resistance and megger. If values are found normal permit another start.
V. If it trips again then do not permIt further start.
B. During running
Follow steps I, II & III above.
B. During running
Shop may be asked to find out reason of excessive jamming. Permit staJi after
clearance from shop.
Manager.
Any change in relay setting by ETL is to be discussed with PSD & logge4 in S/S log-'<
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5. DGM (PSD-1)
6. DGM (PSD-2)
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