IEC TR 61366-4:1998

TECHNICAL
IEC
REPORT
61366-4
First edition
1998-03
Hydraulic turbines, storage pumps
and pump-turbines –
Tendering Documents –
Part 4:
Guidelines for technical specifications
for Kaplan and propeller turbines
Turbines hydrauliques, pompes d’accumulation
et pompes-turbines –
Documents d’appel d’offres –
Partie 4:
Guide des spécifications techniques pour les turbines Kaplan
et les turbines à hélice
Reference number
IEC 61366-4:1998(E)
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TECHNICAL
IEC
REPORT – TYPE 3
61366-4
First edition
1998-03
Hydraulic turbines, storage pumps
and pump-turbines –
Tendering Documents –
Part 4:
Guidelines for technical specifications
for Kaplan and propeller turbines
Turbines hydrauliques, pompes d’accumulation
et pompes-turbines –
Documents d’appel d’offres –
Partie 4:
Guide des spécifications techniques pour les turbines Kaplan
et les turbines à hélice
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CONTENTS
Page
FOREWORD . 4
Clause
0 Introduction to technical specifications . 7
1 Scope. 9
2 Reference documents . 9
3 Technical requirements. 9
3.1 Scope of work. 9
3.2 Limits of the contract . 10
3.3 Supply by Employer . 10
3.4 Design conditions . 11
3.5 Technical performance and other guarantees. 14
3.6 Mechanical design criteria . 17
3.7 Design documentation . 17
3.8 Materials and construction . 18
3.9 Shop inspection and testing . 19
4 Technical specifications for fixed/embedded components. 20
4.1 Spiral case . 21
4.2 Stay ring. 22
4.3 Foundation ring . 22
4.4 Discharge ring . 23
4.5 Draft tube and draft tube liner . 23
4.6 Pit liner. 24
5 Technical specifications for stationary/removable components . 24
5.1 Headcover and bottom ring . 24
5.2 Guide vanes . 25
6 Technical specifications for guide vane regulating apparatus. 25
6.1 Servomotors . 25
6.2 Connecting rods . 25
6.3 Regulating ring . 26
6.4 Guide vane linkage . 26
6.5 Guide vane overload protection. 26
6.6 Locking devices. 26
7 Technical specifications for rotating parts, guide bearings and seals . 26
7.1 Runner . 26
7.2 Runner blade regulating apparatus . 27
7.3 Main shaft . 27
7.4 Turbine guide bearing. 28

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7.5 Main shaft seal . 28
7.6 Standstill (maintenance) seal . 28
8 Technical specifications for thrust bearing (when specified as part of
turbine supply). 29
8.1 Design data . 29
8.2 Bearing support . 29
8.3 Bearing assembly . 29
8.4 Oil injection pressure lift system. 29
9 Technical specifications for miscellaneous components . 29
9.1 Walkways, access platforms and stairs . 29
9.2 Lifting fixtures. 30
9.3 Special tools. 30
9.4 Standard tools . 30
9.5 Turbine pit hoist. 30
9.6 Nameplate. 30
10 Technical specifications for auxiliary systems. 30
10.1 Turbine pit drainage. 30
10.2 Lubrication of guide vane regulating system . 31
10.3 Air admission system. 31
10.4 Tailwater depression system. 31
11 Technical specifications for instrumentation . 31
11.1 Controls. 31
11.2 Indication. 31
11.3 Protection. 31
12 Spare parts. 32
13 Model acceptance tests . 32
14 Site installation and commissioning tests . 33
14.1 General . 33
14.2 Installation procedures. 33
14.3 Tests during installation . 33
14.4 Commissioning tests. 33
15 Field acceptance tests . 34
15.1 Scope and reports . 34
15.2 Inspection of cavitation pitting. 34

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HYDRAULIC TURBINES, STORAGE PUMPS AND PUMP-TURBINES –
TENDERING DOCUMENTS –
Part 4: Guidelines for technical specifications
for Kaplan and propeller turbines
FOREWORD
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The main task of IEC technical committees is to prepare International Standards. In
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• type 1, when the required support cannot be obtained for the publication of an International
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Technical reports of types 1 and 2 are subject to review within three years of publication to
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type 3 do not necessarily have to be reviewed until the data they provide are considered to be
no longer valid or useful.
IEC 61366-4, which is a technical report of type 3, has been prepared by IEC technical
committee 4: Hydraulic turbines.

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The text of this technical report is based on the following documents:
Committee draft Report on voting
4/110/CDV 4/122/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this technical report can be found in the report
on voting indicated in the above table.
Technical Report IEC 61366-4 is one of a series which deals with Tendering Documents for
hydraulic turbines, storage pumps and pump-turbines. The series consists of seven parts:
Part 1: General and annexes (IEC 61366-1)
Part 2: Guidelines for technical specification for Francis turbines (IEC 61366-2)
Part 3: Guidelines for technical specification for Pelton turbines (IEC 61366-3)
Part 4: Guidelines for technical specification for Kaplan and propeller turbines (IEC 61366-4)
Part 5: Guidelines for technical specification for tubular turbines (IEC 61366-5)
Part 6: Guidelines for technical specification for pump-turbines (IEC 61366-6)
Part 7: Guidelines for technical specification for storage pumps (IEC 61366-7)
Parts 2 to 7 are "stand-alone" publications which when used with Part 1 contain guidelines for a
specific machine type (i.e. Parts 1 and 4 represent the combined guide for Kaplan and
propeller turbines). A summary of the proposed contents for a typical set of Tendering
Documents is given in the following table 1 and annex A. Table 1 summarizes the arrangement
of each part of this guide and serves as a reference for the various chapters and sections of
the Tendering Documents (see 3.2 of this part).
A bilingual edition of this technical report may be issued at a later date.

Table 1 – Summary of guide for the preparation of Tendering Documents for hydraulic turbines, storage pumps and pump-turbines
CONTENTS OF GUIDE IEC 61366-1 TO IEC 61366-7 SAMPLE TABLE OF CONTENTS OF TENDERING DOCUMENTS (TD)
(Example for the Francis turbines; see 61366-1, annex A)
Part Clause Title Chapter Title
1 General and annexes 1 Tendering requirements
1– 2 Project information
1 1 Object and scope of this guide 3 General conditions
1 2 Reference documents and definitions 4 Special conditions
1 3 Arrangement of Tendering Documents 5 General requirements
1 4 Guidelines for tendering requirements 6 Technical specifications
1 5 Guidelines for project information 6.1 Technical requirements
1 6 Guidelines for general conditions, special conditions and general 6.1.1 Scope of work
requirements 6.1.2 Limits of the contract
6.1.3 Supply by Employer
1 Annexes 6.1.4 Design conditions
6.1.5 Performance and other guarantees
A Sample table of contents of Tendering Documents for Francis turbines 6.1.6 Mechanical design criteria
B Comments on factors for evaluation of tenders 6.1.7 Design documentation
C Check list for tender form 6.1.8 Materials and construction
D Examples of technical data sheets 6.1.9 Shop inspection and testing
E Technical performance guarantees 6.2 Technical specifications for fixed/embedded components
F Example of cavitation pitting guarantees 6.3 Technical specifications for stationary/removable components
G Check list for model test specifications 6.4 Technical specifications for guide vane regulating apparatus
H Sand erosion considerations 6.5 Technical specifications for rotating parts, bearings and seals
6.6 Technical specifications for thrust bearings
2 to 7 Technical specifications 6.7 Technical specifications for miscellaneous components
6.8 Technical specifications for auxiliary systems
2 Francis turbines 6.9 Technical specifications for instrumentation
3 Pelton turbines 6.10 Spare parts
4 Kaplan and propeller turbines 6.11 Model tests
5 Tubular turbines 6.12 Installation and commissioning
6 Pump-turbines 6.13 Field acceptance tests
7 Storage pumps
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HYDRAULIC TURBINES, STORAGE PUMPS AND PUMP-TURBINES –
TENDERING DOCUMENTS –
Part 4: Guidelines for technical specifications
for Kaplan and propeller turbines
0 Introduction to technical specifications
The main purpose of the technical specifications is to describe the specific technical
requirements for the hydraulic machine for which the Tendering Documents (TD) are being
issued. To achieve clarity and to avoid confusion in contract administration, the Employer
should not specify anything in the technical specifications which is of importance only to the
preparation of the tender. Such information and instructions should be given only in the
instructions to Tenderers (ITT). Accordingly, the ITT may refer to other chapters and sections
of the Tendering Documents but not vice versa. As a general rule the word "Tenderer" should
be confined in use only to TD chapter 1 "Tendering requirements"; elsewhere the term
"Contractor" should be used.
Special attention should be given to items of a project specific nature such as materials,
protective coating systems, mechanical piping systems, electrical systems and instrumentation.
It is common for the Employer to use technical standards for such items which would apply to
all contracts for a particular project or projects. In this event, detailed technical standards
should be specified in TD chapter 5 "General requirements".
Technical specifications for the various types of hydraulic machines included in this guide are
provided in the following parts:
– Francis turbines (Part 2);
– Pelton turbines (Part 3);
– Kaplan and Propeller turbines (Part 4);
– Tubular turbines (Part 5);
– Pump-turbines (Part 6);
– Storage pumps (Part 7).
The guidelines for preparation of Kaplan and propeller turbine specifications include technical
specifications for the following.
– Design conditions: project arrangement, hydraulic conditions, specified conditions, mode of
operation, generator characteristics, synchronous condenser characteristics, transient
behaviour data, stability of the system, noise, vibration, pressure fluctuations and safety
requirements.
– Technical performance and other guarantees:
ypower;
ydischarge;
yefficiency;
ymaximum momentary pressure;
yminimum momentary pressure;
ymaximum momentary overspeed;
ymaximum steady-state runaway speed;

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ycavitation pitting;
yhydraulic thrust;
ymaximum weights and dimensions for transportation, erection and maintenance.
– Mechanical design criteria: design standards, stresses and deflections and special design
considerations (earthquake acceleration, etc.).
– Design documentation: Contractor’s input needed for the Employer's design, Contractor's
drawings and data, Contractor's review of the Employer's design and technical reports by
Contractor.
– Materials and construction: material selection and standards, quality assurance procedures,
shop methods, corrosion protection and painting.
– Shop inspection and testing: general requirements and reports, material tests and
certificates, dimensional checks, shop assembly and tests.
– Fixed/embedded components: spiral case with compressible wrapping (if any), stay ring,
foundation ring, discharge ring, draft tube, draft tube liner, pit liner, and foundation plates
and anchorages.
– Stationary/removable components: headcover, bottom ring (may be fixed), facing plates,
stationary wearing ring, guide vanes.
– Regulating apparatus for guide vanes: servomotor, connecting rods, regulating ring, guide
vane linkage system, guide vane overload protection and locking devices, mechanical
synchronizing device (if any).
– Rotating parts, bearings and seals: runner, main shaft, intermediate shaft, guide bearing
with oil supply, oil/water cooler, main shaft seal and standstill (maintenance) shaft seal.
– Runner blade regulation: servomotor assembly with oil supply, linkage system, crosshead
and oilhead.
– Thrust bearing (when part of the hydraulic machine supply): bearing support, thrust block,
rotating ring, thrust bearing pads and pivots, oil sump with oil supply (common with guide
bearing, if any), oil/water coolers, instrumentation.
– Miscellaneous components: walkways, lifting fixtures, special tools, standard tools, turbine
pit hoist, nameplate, draft tube maintenance platform.
– Auxiliary systems: turbine pit drainage and other drainage systems; lubrication, draft tube
air admission, tailwater depression.
– Instrumentation: controls, indication and protection.
– Spare parts: basic spare parts.
– Model tests: test requirements.
– Site installation and commissioning tests: installation procedures and commissioning tests.
– Field acceptance tests: scope of field tests, test measurement methods, reports and
inspection of cavitation pitting.
An example of the proposed table of contents for Tendering Documents for a Francis turbine is
given in annex A. The example does not include technical specifications for the control system,
relief valves, or high and low-pressure side valves or gates which, at the Employer's option,
may be included in the Tendering Documents for the Kaplan and propeller turbine or may be
specified in separate documents.
Chapter 6 (technical specifications) of the Tendering Documents should be arranged as
follows:
6.1 Technical requirements;
6.2 Technical specifications for fixed/embedded components;
6.3 Technical specifications for stationary/removable components;
6.4 Technical specifications for guide vane regulating apparatus;
6.5 Technical specifications for rotating parts, guide bearings and seals;

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6.6 Technical specifications for thrust bearing;
6.7 Technical specifications for miscellaneous components;
6.8 Technical specifications for auxiliary systems;
6.9 Technical specifications for instrumentation;
6.10 Spare parts;
6.11 Model acceptance tests;
6.12 Site installation and commissioning;
6.13 Field acceptance tests.
1 Scope
This technical report, referred to herein as the Guide, is intended to assist in the preparation of
Tendering Documents and tendering proposals and in the evaluation of tenders for hydraulic
machines. This part of IEC 61366 provides guidelines for Kaplan and propeller turbines.
2 Reference documents
IEC 60041:1992, Field acceptance tests to determine the hydraulic performance of hydraulic
turbines, storage pumps and pump-turbines
IEC 60193:1965, International code for model acceptance tests of hydraulic turbines
IEC 60308:1970, International code for testing of speed governing systems for hydraulic
turbines
IEC 60545:1976, Guide for commissioning, operation and maintenance of hydraulic turbines
IEC 60609:1978, Cavitation pitting evaluation in hydraulic turbines, storage pumps and pump-
turbines
IEC 60994:1991, Guide for field measurement of vibrations and pulsations in hydraulic
machines (turbines, storage pumps and pump-turbines)
1)
IEC 61362, Guide to specification of hydro-turbine control systems
ISO 3740:1980, Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels of noise sources – Guidelines
for the use of basic standards and for the preparation of noise test codes
3 Technical requirements
3.1 Scope of work
This subclause should describe the scope of work and the responsibilities which are to be
2)
conferred upon the Contractor. The general statement of scope of work presented in TD
section 2.1 (5.1) shall be consistent with what is presented here. In a similar manner, pay
items in the tender form, TD subsection 1.2 (4.2), should be defined directly from TD
subsection 6.1.1.
The scope of work should begin with a general statement which outlines the various elements
of the work including (where applicable) the design, model testing, supply of materials and
labour, fabrication, machining, quality assurance, quality control, shop assembly, shop testing,
___________
1)
To be published.
2)
All references to Tendering Documents (TD) apply to annex A of IEC 61366-1.

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spare parts, transportation to site, site installation, commissioning, acceptance testing,
warranty and other services specified or required for the items of work. The general statement
should be followed by a specific and detailed list of the major items which the Employer wishes
to have as separate payment items in the tender form, for example:
Item Description
1 Six (6) vertical shaft Kaplan hydraulic turbines each with specified power of not less
than 45 000 kW under a specified specific hydraulic energy of 294 J/kg (specified head
of 30 m)
2 Turbine model testing
3 Tools, slings and handling devices required for maintenance of the turbines
4 Transportation and delivery to site
5 Site installation, commissioning and acceptance testing of the turbines
6 Preparation and submission of operation and maintenance manual and training of the
Employer's operating and maintenance staff in the optimum use of these manuals, and
7 Spare parts required for operation and maintenance.
3.2 Limits of the contract
This subclause, making reference to the Employer's drawings and data, should describe the
limits of the contract considering the following:
– details of the design and supply limits of the high and low-pressure sides of the machine;
– details and location of gate(s) or valve on high-pressure side and responsibility for field
connection of spiral case to penstock or valve (if any) on high-pressure side;
– details and location of the downstream termination of the draft tube liner;
– details and location of gate(s) or valve(s) on low-pressure side;
– orientation and location of turbine/generator shaft flange interface;
– responsibility for supply and installation of flange coupling bolts, nuts and guards at
generator/turbine coupling, including drilling jig;
– responsibility for supply and installation of bolts, nuts, gaskets at piping termination;
– termination of governor piping;
– termination of (semi-) spiral case and draft tube dewatering piping;
– termination of spiral case air exhaust piping (if any);
– termination of pit drainage piping;
– termination of bearing lubricating oil piping;
– termination of shaft seal piping (if any);
– termination of cooling water piping for bearings;
– turbine headcover mounted thrust bearing (if desired);
– termination points and junction boxes for power, control, indication, protection, and lighting;
– compressed air for service and other functions.
NOTE – Contract limits will change if other major items of equipment (such as hydro-turbine control system, valves,
gates, generators, excitation systems, control metering and relaying systems, switchgear, and power transformers)
are included with the turbine equipment in a common set of Tendering Documents.
3.3 Supply by Employer
This subclause should be complementary to 5.6 of IEC 61366-1 (TD section 2.6) and should
list the items of work and services which will be the responsibility of the Employer. The
following items should be considered:

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– services during erection and installation;
– temporary enclosures for site storage of turbine parts or for erection;
– installation in primary concrete of small items provided by the Contractor, such as anchors,
sole plates, and piping;
– concrete for embedment of turbine components - supply, placement and control including
monitoring and verification during and after concrete placement by others;
– grout injection, if required, either within or around turbine components;
– powerhouse crane and operator;
– connections to powerhouse air, oil and water piping systems;
– supply of filtered water for turbine shaft seal;
– electrical wiring and hardware external to specified termination points;
– electric motor starters and controls;
– control, annunciation and protection systems external to specified termination points;
– external lubricating oil storage, distribution, and purification systems;
– lubricants, bearing and governor oil to the Contractor's specifications.
It should be stated that any materials or services required for installation and commissioning of
the units, and not specifically mentioned in the above list of the Employer supplied items and
services are to be provided by the Contractor under contract.
3.4 Design conditions
3.4.1 Project arrangement
The detailed project arrangement should contain the Employer's description together with
general arrangement drawings (by the Employer) of the powerhouse and waterways at the low
and high-pressure sides such as channels, galleries, penstocks surge tanks, valves/gates, etc.
The description should be an extension of the applicable data provided in TD chapter 2 "Project
information". The data should be sufficiently clear so that the Contractor is aware of physical
conditions which may influence its detailed design.
In any event, the Employer should retain responsibility for specifying values of all parameters
on which guarantees are based, as part of the overall design of the plant. This applies
particularly to the correct inlet and outlet conditions and in the co-ordination of the interaction
between the hydraulic machine and waterways.
3.4.2 Hydraulic conditions
This subclause should present the hydraulic conditions under which the Employer proposes to
operate the completed facility, such as:
– range of specific hydraulic energy (head) of the plant;
– specific hydraulic energy losses between headwater level and high-pressure reference
section of the machine (E );
L3-4
– specific hydraulic energy losses between low-pressure reference section of the machine
and tailwater level (E );
L2-4
– specific hydraulic energy (head) of the machine (see 2.5);
– headwater levels, maximum, minimum and normal and when no water is flowing;
– tailwater levels, maximum, minimum and normal and when no water is flowing;
– minimum tailwater level as a function of discharge for the cavitation guarantee;
– power values in the range of specific hydraulic energy (head);
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– range of water temperatures;
– water quality analysis (chemical, corrosive nature, biological, and suspended solids);
– range of ambient temperatures and humidity (tropical environment or extreme cold needs to
be clearly defined).
3.4.3 Specified conditions
a) Modes of operation: As an extension to TD section 2.5, the Employer should provide
sufficient data to enable the Contractor to understand the Employer's intended mode(s) of
operation, e.g. base load or peaking. Data should include, wherever possible, the
anticipated number of start-stops per year and the capacity factor of the plant. Special uses
shall also be clearly identified such as synchronous condenser, isolated and black start
operations, etc.
b) Power (P), Specific Hydraulic Energy (E) [Head (H)], and Discharge (Q): The specified
specific hydraulic energy (head) and discharge of the machine are determined from an
analysis of available discharge, specific hydraulic energy (head) of the plant and hydraulic
losses external to the machine with respect to statistical duration (refer to 2.3 to 2.6 of IEC
61366-1). Relevant power can be established from a predetermined value of efficiency.
If the range of specific hydraulic energy is wide, more than one specified value for E, Q and
P may need to be selected to define the operational range of the machine.
In the case of an unregulated turbine and if there are any limitations on maximum discharge
at any specific hydraulic energy (head), the Employer shall provide adequate data in the
technical specifications to enable the Contractor to optimize turbine design while respecting
these limitations.
c) Speed: The choice of speed of the unit has an impact on turbine and generator costs, on
the setting of the turbine with respect to tailwater levels and on powerhouse costs.
If permitted by the project schedule, the approximate cost per meter of powerhouse setting
(see annex B, clause B.3 of IEC 1366-1) and the approximate cost per kVA for various
possible speed options for the generator should be specified in the ITT so that the
Tenderers may quote the turbine which best suits site conditions and its available design.
In most cases the project schedule dictates early decision with respect to speed. Under
such conditions, discussions should be held with potential suppliers of turbines and
generators to fix a preferred speed; alternative proposals may be invited in the instructions
to Tenderers.
d) Direction of rotation: The direction of rotation of the turbine is dictated by the optimum
orientation of the spiral case with respect to intake, penstock and powerhouse costs. The
direction should be specified clockwise or counter-clockwise looking from the generator
toward the turbine.
3.4.4 Generator characteristics
The specifications should state the principal characteristics of the generators to which the
turbines will be coupled, for example:
– capacity (kVA);
– power factor;
– frequency (normal and exceptional range);
– inertia or flywheel effect of generator;
– preferred speed (if established);
– preferred bearing arrangement (if established);
– approximate rotor diameter (if available);
– inner diameter of stator for passage of turbine components (if available).

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3.4.5 Transient behaviour data
The Employer should, during preliminary design phase of the project and prior to turbine
selection, determine the various factors relating to power acceptance and power rejection by
the turbine. These factors may include:
– acceptable variation in electrical system frequency;
– inertia of the rotating parts or mechanical starting time;
– details of high-pressure and low-pressure conduits for the turbine, including surge tanks;
– water starting time;
– turbine guide vane opening and closing times;
– high-pressure side valve/gate opening/closing time;
– transient pressure variations in the turbine spiral case and penstock;
– transient pressure variations in the draft tube;
– pressure fluctuations at high-pressure and low-pressure side of the turbine;
– limitation of sudden decrease of discharge with respect to surge control.
Transient data established by the Employer should be provided and those data which require
verification by the Contractor should be specified. Other data not specified by the Employer
may have to be established by the Contractor. (Refer to guarantees in 3.5.5 and 3.5.6).
3.4.6 Stability of the system
The hydro-turbine control system should be specified in accordance with IEC 61362. The
performance of the hydro-turbine control system should be specified according to IEC 60308.
The Employer should furnish the information necessary to predict possible resonance in the
water passages of the power plant and in the unit. Admissible limits may be specified for
fluctuation of turbine shaft and of pressure in the draft tube.
3.4.7 Noise
Noise level limits may be legislated by National or local statutes. Noise abatement measures
may be the combined responsibility of the Employer and the Contractor. Reference should be
made by the Employer to ISO 3740 together with other standards, statutes or guides to
establish noise measurement and acceptance criteria. The limits and means by which they can
be achieved should be specified in TD subsection 6.1.4.7.
3.4.8 Vibration
The specifications should require that the machine operates through its full range of specified
conditions without vibration which would be detrimental to its service life. Reference should be
made by the Employer to IEC 60994 together with other suitable standards and guides. In any
event, limits of vibration may be established for steady-state conditions and for normal
transient regimes as criteria for final acceptance.
3.4.9 Sand erosion considerations
Risk of sand erosion may influence the design and operation of the hydraulic machine. In this
event, the technical specifications should indicate the content of suspended solids, their type,
hardness, size and shape. See annex H of IEC 61366-1.
3.4.10 Safety requirements
The Employer should state specific safety requirements which shall be met in the design of the
turbine. These requirements are in addition to the general safety related items outlined in 5.6.

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3.5 Technical performance and other guarantees
3.5.1 General
Hydraulic performance guarantees for hydraulic machines are presented in clause 3 of
IEC 60041. The main guarantees to be specified are outlined in annex E of IEC 61366-1 and
should be read in conjunction with IEC 60041.
The main steady-state hydraulic performance guarantees (i.e. power, discharge, efficiency and
runaway speed) may be verified by model tests or by field acceptance tests. Guarantees may
be referred directly to the hydraulic performance of the model (without scale effect) or
alternatively to the hydraulic performance of the prototype computed from model tests with
allowance for scale effects (refer to IEC 60193).
The Employer should establish and specify the parameters on which the performance
guarantees are to be based. These parameters include plant specific hydraulic energy (plant
head) and energy losses external to the high-pressure and low-pressure reference sections of
the machine. The Employer should retain responsibility for specifying acceptable inlet and
outlet conditions of the machine and for co-ordinating the study of the interaction between the
machine and the external waterways under transient and steady-state oscillating conditions.
In those cases where it is not possible to perform field acceptance tests under specified
conditions refer to IEC 60041.
The Employer should specify measurement methods and measurement uncertainties which are
contractually applied if different than those established by relevant IEC publications.
In addition to specifying the guaranteed performance provisions in the technical specification, it
is important that the Employer summarize these provisions in TD subsection 1.1.13 of the ITT.
Also, it is desirable that the manner in which Tenderers present and state the performance
guarantees be clearly specified.
The Employer should select the appropriate level and type of performance guarantees for the
machine taking into consideration the intended mode of operation and the importance of the
machine in the electrical system.
When it is necessary to include other aspects of the machine under performance guarantees
(such as stability, noise, and vibration), the Employer should include these provisions at the
end of this section taking into consideration that available data may not be sufficient based on
extended experience. In any event, conditions under which guarantees are evaluated shall be
specified.
3.5.2 Guaranteed power
In specifying the guarantee for power refer to TD subsection 6.1.4.3 of specified conditions,
and state clearly the basis of the guarantee. It is necessary, in this subclause to establish the
contractual obligations of the Contractor if the guaranteed power is not met. The method(s) of
measurements, method of comparison with guarantees and application of IEC 60041 shall be
defined.
3.5.3 Guaranteed minimum discharge
In some cases, it may be necessary to specify guaranteed requirements for a particularly low,
continuous and stable discharge. The Employer should indicate the expected duration of
operation and any special discharge conditions. The method of measurement should be
specified.
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3.5.4 Guaranteed efficiency
The Employer shall establish and specify:
a) basis of guarantee; model or prototype;
b) method proposed to measure guaranteed efficiency
– by model acceptance tests in the Contractor's laboratory or in another laboratory
acceptable to both parties using test results with a mutually agreed step-up formula
(see IEC 60193), or
– by field acceptance tests of one or more prototype turbines (see IEC 60041);
c) efficiency weighting formula to allow the Tenderer to optimize the guaranteed efficiency in
the normal operating range of the turbine with respect to both power and specific hydraulic
energy (head), while taking into consideration the value specified by the Employer for gain
or loss in efficiency (refer annex B of IEC 61366-1);
d) applicable codes (see 2.1 of this guide);
e) measurement methods and preliminary estimated measurement uncertainties to be
contractually applied if different than those established by relevant IEC publications;
f) contractual consequences, if any, of the Contractor's failure to fulfil the guaranteed
efficiency or of the Contractor exceeding its guaranteed efficiency (penalty or premium).
The technical data sheets of the tender forms should provide space for the Tenderer to record
its guaranteed weighted efficiency.
In large multi-unit projects which justify the expense, the Employer may choose to preselect
two or more competing Tenderers for the performance of turbine model tests at the Employer's
expense. In this event, the results of the model tests can be used in the final award of the
contract to the successful Tenderer.
3.5.5 Guaranteed maximum/minimum momentary pressure
It is usual for the Contractor to guarantee momentary pressure even when there is no
contractual responsibility for complete design of the plant. (Refer to E.2.6 in annex B of
IEC 61366-1). The Contractor should be required to calculate and guarantee the maximum
momentary pressure under load rejection from specified conditions (specified
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