Evaluation

Testing the EPS can be initiated by simulating a power outage using the test switch(es) on the ATSs or by opening a normal breaker.

Load tests of generator sets [EPS’s] shall include complete cold starts.

You are not allowed to start the EPS from the control panel of the EPS, let the EPS warm up, and then transfer the loads.

According to NFPA 110, the date and time of day for required testing shall be decided by the ______.

The date and time of day for required testing shall be decided by the owner.

The date and time of required testing shall be determined by the service technician.

Exercising the EPS for __ minutes at operating temperature or minimum exhaust temperature necessitates, under most circumstances, running the machine for ______ minutes including warm up and cool down.

Diesel generator sets in service shall be exercised at least once monthly, for a minimum of __ minutes, under operating temperature conditions and at not less than __ percent of the EPS standby nameplate kW rating.

Main and feeder circuit breakers shall be inspected _____ and a program for periodically exercising the components shall be established according to manufacturer’s recommendation.

When testing Main and feeder circuit breakers you should not simulate overload trip conditions due to possibly damaging the breaker.

The generator needs to run, with or without load, to be inspected.

NFPA 110, _____ If the generator set is used for standby power or for peak load shaving, such use shall be recorded and shall be permitted to be substituted for scheduled operations and testing of the generator set, providing the same record as required by 8.3.4.

According to NFPA 110, If the generator set is used for standby power or for peak load shaving, such use shall be recorded _____ be permitted to be substituted for scheduled operations and testing of the generator set.

If the generator is used for standby power or for peak load shaving, such use shall be recorded and shall be permitted in lieu of scheduled operations and testing of the generator set.

NFPA 110 states, starting time delays shall be set for a __ second minimum for diesel powered units and ___ second minimum for gas turbine units.

Time delays for transfer to emergency power, after losing utility, should be set for 1-second.

Time delays for restoration to normal power from emergency should be set for 1-minute.

Time delays for restoration to normal power should be set for 5 minutes minimum.