This International Standard deals with the definition and the characteristics of control systems
and is the basis for tender documents and technical tenders. It is not limited to the actual
controller tasks but also include other tasks which may be assigned to a control system, such
as for instance sequence control tasks, safety, provision for the actuating energy.
The testing of control systems for hydro turbines can generally fulfil the following tasks:
– verification of system characteristics as per contract specification;
– verification of general proper functioning in the workshop and/or on site;
– tests to prove the fulfilment of guarantees;
– assessment of the actual state of an existing control system with regard to the question of
repair or replacement.
This standard covers the following systems:
– speed, power, opening, water level and flow control for all turbine types;
– electronic, electrical and fluid power devices;
– safety devices;
– start-up, shutdown devices etc.
BS EN 60308:2005 Referenced Document
IEC 60545 Guidelines for commissioning and operation of hydraulic turbines, pump-turbines and storage pumps*, 2021-06-01 Update
IEC 61000-4-2 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-2: Testing and measuring techniques - Electrostatic discharge immunity test*, 2008-12-01 Update
BS EN 60308:2005 history
2005BS EN 60308:2005 Hydraulic turbines - Testing of control systems