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IEEE standard criteria for diesel-generator units applied as standby power supplies for nuclear power generating stations

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OSTI ID:6364461
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) standards for diesel-generator units used as standby power supplies for nuclear power plants are presented. The document supplements IESE Std. 308-1974 and amplifies paragraph 5.24. Principal design criteria and features and qualification and testing requirements for individual diesel-generator units (including auxiliary equipment and controls) are given. Specific procedures and criteria for qualifying units are outlined. The ability of the units to operate at design loads whenever necessary and ongoing maintenance procedures to keep the units in a state of readiness are presented.
OSTI ID:
6364461
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English