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B6.15Diesel Generator UnitGeneral Standby Power supply diesel generating plants shall be erected in the generator buildings located at each booster pump site. The requirements shall include for the manufacture, supply and complete installation of all materials, equipment, plant and components necessary for the provision of fully operational and functioning standby diesel plant, associated switchgear and services.The Contractor shall supply and install an insulated diesel generator unit to be automatically operated in case of electricity failure.The diesel plant and equipment shall include: Diesel generating set exhaust pipe work Fuel tanks and pipe work Manual Changeover panels Switchgear Cables Earthing All accessories and other necessary items The diesel plant, shall be continuously rated and of a type suitable for continuous operation: Each set shall be rated for the pump and auxiliary duties specified together with all starting current, surges and the like, due allowance being made for the altitude and climate conditions specified. Diesel EngineThe diesel engine shall be designed and build to the appropriate British Standard Specification or to an alternative widely accepted specification, which maintains an equal standard of quality. The engine shall be an air cooled, direct injection, compression ignition type, suitable for operating on diesel commercially available in Malawi. The engine shall be totally enclosed, with forced lubrication from an integral pump having suitable coarse strainer and fine filter elements fitted to the suction and delivery sides respectively. A suitable filter shall be fitted in the fuel line immediately before the pumps. Air filters complying with BS 1701, Grade A or Grade B suitable for use in a medium atmosphere shall be fitted to the engine air intakes. General description of the Generating Set:Diesel engine: Not less than 250KVAIgnition Compression Starting medium Electric 12 volts heavy duty Starting method Automatic /manual push button Cycle 4 stroke -diesel Cooling air-cooled Lubrication Pressure Shut down Manual push button and automatic shut down safety feature Engine speed 1,500 revolution per minute AlternatorCoupling Direct Generating voltage 400 volts 50HzPhase Three (3) Connection Star with neutral earth point Power factor0.8Frequency 50HzRating Continuous Overload 10% for 1 hour in any 12 hour period Exci