SOP Title: Operation of Diesel Generator Set
- Objective:
To lay down the procedure for the Operation of Diesel Generator Set.
- Scope:
This procedure is applicable for the Operation of the Diesel Generator Set installed in the Engineering Department.
- Responsibility:
3.1 Engineering Department: To prepare and review the SOP. To follow the procedures laid down for Operation of Diesel Generator Set as per this SOP.
3.2 Quality Assurance Department: To review and approve the SOP and Annexures. To ensure compliance to the procedure.
- Accountability:
Head, Engineering Department / Head, Quality Assurance Department.
- Procedure:
- Definitions:
5.1.1 Engineering Associate: Executive or Operator of Engineering Department trained to
perform duties as per this SOP.
- Preventive Maintenance: Maintenance activity performed to ensure that the equipment will function smoothly and to avoid breakdowns. These activities are performed as per predefined frequency.
5.2. Operational Procedure:
| Safety Precautions/Instructions: | ||
| 5.2.1 | Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment while operating Diesel Generator Set. | |
| 5.2.2 | Ensure all the electrical connections are properly earthed. Ensure the power plug of the Diesel Generator Set is fixed in the socket properly. | |
| 5.2.3 | Ensure that the ON/OFF switch is working properly. | |
| Operation: | ||
| 5.2.4 | Check the Water level in the Radiator Tank using dip stick. | |
| 5.2.5 | Check the Diesel by plastic tube attached behind the tank. | |
| 5.2.6 | Check the level of Lubricant in Diesel Generator Set using dip stick. | |
| 5.2.7 | Check the Diesel Generator Set for any leakages of Diesel, Lubricant Oil and cooling Water etc. | |
| 5.2.8 | Turn the switch Key to “ON” Position and push the “BLACK” push button of the starter immediately. | |
| 5.2.9 | After starting the engine, release the push button. | |
| 5.2.10 | When the engine starts, leave it for few second for warming up. | |
| 5.2.11 | Check the oil pressure (Pressure should be above 4Kg/Cm²) and then release the switch key. | |
| 5.2.12 | Increase the engine RPM up to approximately 1500 and maintain throughout running condition. | |
| 5.2.13 | Turn the control switch Key to “ON” Position of the 250 Kilovolt-amp control panel. | |
| 5.2.14 | Rotate clockwise the change over switch towards Diesel Generator Set from Main supply in the Low Tension Panel Room. | |
| 5.2.15 | During running check the Diesel Generator Set for any abnormal sound. | |
| Generator Shut Down: | ||
| 5.2.16 | While shut down the generator rotate the change over switch to towards Main supply from Diesel Generator Set. | |
| 5.2.17 | Decrease the RPM of the engine to slow down the oil. | |
| 5.2.18 | Keep the engine idle for 2 – 3 minute before shut down Diesel Generator Set. | |
| 5.2.19 | Now turn the switch key to “OFF” position to shut down the engine. | |
| 5.2.20 | Update the “Diesel Generator Set Usage Log Book” as per Annexure. | |
| Preventive Maintenance | ||
| 5.2.21 | Perform the Preventive Maintenance as per Annexure. | |
| 5.2.22 | Affix the “Preventive Maintenance Status Label” on the Diesel Generator Set as per SOP, “Preventive Maintenance Programme for the Equipment”. | |
| 5.2.23 | If Preventive Maintenance activity is outsourced, the observations are to be transcribed in the Annexure, and external party certificate to be attached. | |
| Action Plan During Break Down of Diesel Generator Set | ||
| 5.2.24 | If any breakdown occurs, inform to Head of the Department and Quality Assurance Department. Put the tag “Equipment Under Maintenance Do Not Start” and inform to Service Engineer for rectification. | |
- Abbreviation:
| Abbreviation | Expansion |
| RPM | Revolutions Per Minutes |
| cm | Centimetre |
| Kg | Kilogram |
| UTL | Utility |
*Note – Ready to use SOP available in “DOWNLOAD” Section.