CQU - Generator Audit

• Document No.

• Asset Name

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Generator Nameplate Data

• Generator Make & Model:

• Engine Make & Model:

• Date of Installation:

• Standby kW rating:

• No. of Phases & Output Voltage:

• Fuel Type: (i.e. Diesel, Gas, Unleaded)

• Location Description: (Building name, out/inside, covered/open)

Generator Enclosure Visual Inspection

• Free of debris, foreign objects, flora or fauna?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All fittings & connections tight?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all panels & guards secure, with no damage, no bolts or screws loose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the paintwork in good condition, with no surface rust or paint bubbles?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pumps, fans, pulleys, belts and hoses are in satisfactory condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the air filter clean and free of flora or fauna?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Exhaust and vent pipes in good condition & free of obstruction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evidence of damage to the transformer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

General Safety

• Is there adequate ventilation & airflow around the generator cooling panels, exhaust ports and vents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Egress paths from all accessible sides of the transformer safe, unobstructed?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Is there a clear >600mm access zone around the transformer (including distance of any open panels)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Fuels, Oils & Fluids

• Is the generator free from oil or fuel leaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate fuel in the tanks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record the fuel level (%)

• Is there adequate oil in the sump?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record the oil level (%)

• Is there adequate coolant in the tank?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record the coolant level (%)

Misc

• Is there sufficient lighting around generator control panel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any further issues with the board that need rectification (i.e. Lighting, ventilation, messy areas)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Switchboard Volts:

• Switchboard Bus Amp Rating:

• Switchboard Fault Current Rating:

• Changeover Switch - Make & Model

• Changeover Switch - number of Poles:

• Is the changeover switch labelled correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the changeover switch auto or manual operation?

  Auto

  Manual

Electrical Safety

• Sufficient labelling on generator & downstream boards (i.e. danger, electrical hazard, 415VAC, autostarting)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the battery in good condition (fluid levels OK)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Measure & record the battery voltage (VDC):

• Are the battery terminals free of corrosion?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the battery charger fully functional (i.e. no faults or recorded issues)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the earth cable securely connected?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the earth stake securely connected, and secure in the earth?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No access available to live components of any voltage?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient labelling warning of electrical risks? (i.e. "DANGER - 415 VOLTS AC")

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LV Protection Details (Sub-Distribution Board protection)

• LV Protection Location:

• LV Protection Type:

• LV Protection Make & Model:

• LV Protection Size:

• Add other LV Protection parameters here:

• Note any other important information here:

LV Protection Details (Generator protection)

• LV Protection Location:

• LV Protection Type:

• LV Protection Make & Model:

• LV Protection Size:

• Add other LV Protection parameters here:

Pre-start Checks

• Transformer Size (kVA):

• Pre-test run-time meter reading:

• Fuel Level (%):

• Affected buildings by generator start up:

• Have stakeholders notified of generator start up?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are isolations, switchings or bypasses required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Note assets being isolated:

• Note assets being switched:

• Note assets being bypassed:

• Note any other important information here:

• Have all isolations, switchings and bypasses been enacted and danger tagged?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the operator wearing the correct PPE? (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add any extra useful information here:

Start Generator and apply load

• Run the generator with typical load for 30 minutes.

• Have any faults been alarmed on the generator control panel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there an abnormal amount of smoke, uncharacteristic noise, or other issues?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the engine temperature within safe limits? (refer manufacturer guidelines)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Note any other important information:

Electrical Parameters

• Record load transfer time:

• A Phase Voltage:

• B Phase Voltage:

• C Phase Voltage:

• A Phase Amps:

• B Phase Amps:

• C Phase Amps:

• Power Factor:

Shutdown checks

• Run-time meter reading:

• Post-test fuel Level (%):

• Does the generator require any fuels, oils or fluids after the test?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have stakeholders notified of generator shutdown (return to normal supply)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are isolations, switchings or bypasses returned to original state?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add any extra useful information here:

Drawing Set

• Is there a set of drawings in this location?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there red-line markups present?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Add photos of redline markups present.

  Media

• Add a comment about the redline markups present

• Do redlines in DFM and field match?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Finalise Audit

• Are all Danger, Isolation, Hazard or Information tags removed from the generator & associated equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If no, please ensure you take photos of each tag (both sides).

• Are there any other issues in the generator that should be noted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure that this report is emailed to #######@cqu.edu.au for actioning of any outstanding items.

Sign off

• Generator checked by:

• Signature:

  Sign