PDX DCEO Qualification Card

Name the different ways you can start the generator from the switchgear?

AMCOP HMI generator confidence test, AMCOP mode switch to manual and generator start switch.

Under what circumstances would we need to do a PDP tie? Is it an Open/Closed Transition?

Anything that involves power loss downstream of the CDB will require a PDP to supply power to the critical load. CLOSED transition.

What are some typical size breakers within the facility?

4000, 3000, 1600, 800, 600, and 30 Amps

What are the 2 sources of 120VAC control power to the AMCOP?

Associated HPP, HUPP/CUPP.

What are the AMCOP timer settings?

Utility Source Loss - 3 sec

Utility Source Stabilization - 9 min 30 sec

Out of Tolerance Event Delay - 55 sec

3 Strike Return Timer - 2 seconds

UPS on Battery - 50 sec

UPS on Battery Event Timer - 180 sec

Utility CB Failure to Open/Close - 3 sec

Dead Bus Timer - 90 sec

UPS Return to Utility Timer - 120 sec

Gen Source Loss Timer - 10 seconds

Gen Source Stabilization Timer - 5 sec

Gen Exercise Timer - 6 min

Gen Cooldown Timer - 5 minutes

Gen Crank Failure - 52 sec

Gen CB Failure to Open/Close - 3 sec

Open Transition Transfer - 2 sec

What are the control power sources to the BACOP?

Associated HPP, HUPP/CUPP.

What are the different automatic transfer times for the following transitions: Mechanical ATS primary-to-catcher

ATC300=48 Seconds to emergency and 5 Minutes back to source 1.

What are the different automatic transfer times for the following transitions: Primary source stabilization

6 minutes for the first lineup. 30 seconds for each additional lineup, sequentially.

What are the different automatic transfer times for the following transitions: USB CDB-to-Catcher

ATC-600= 2 minutes to emergency 5 Minutes from Emergency to Source 1

What are the different automatic transfer times for the following transitions: Utility-to-Generator

Source Loss: 3 seconds Generator Stabilization: 12 seconds (5 seconds at WMW)

What are the time delays associated with a power outage and in what order do they occur? What happens at the end of each time delay?

3 Seconds: Utility Breaker Open/Start Signal to Gen sent. 12 Seconds AFTER stable power is seen from Gen Basler, Closure of Gen Breaker.

What are the time delays associated with Utility Power Returning?

6 minutes for the first lineup. 30 seconds for each additional lineup, sequentially.

What conditions need to be met to receive the “Ready to parallel” light on PDP

Upstream UPSs are in Maintenance Bypass (AC phase is in sync for closed transition)

What equipment does the Critical Lighting Panel (CLP) serve?

Emergency lighting for EH, MH, and DH.

What equipment does the Critical Power Panel (CPP) serve?

Temp. Gen shore power, roof receptacles, DAHU receptacles, BMS

What equipment does the Critical Uninterruptible Power Panel (CUPP) serve?

Controls: USB, UPS, generator, BACOP, and COP.

What equipment does the House Lighting Panel (HLP) serve?

Associated ER, MH, and DH Lighting

What equipment does the House Power Panel (HPP) serve?

Associated ER, roof, MH, and DH outlets. Roof lighting. BACOP, MV Switchgear, and AMCOP control power. EPMS enclosure.

What equipment does the House Service Distribution Board (HSDB) serve?

ER Exhaust Fans

ER Air Handlers

DH Exhaust Fans

DH Air Handlers

Generator

ICW Pumps

HPP Panel

What equipment does the House Uninterruptible Power Panel (HUPP) serve?

Controls: Gen CAM SWBD, UPS, USB, MV Switchgear, PDP, AMCOP, BACOP

Security loads: FACP, VESDA.

ERM: Air Handler Controls, BMS, EPMS.

POD: Air Handler Controls, BMS, EPMS.