Mr. Lokendra Singh Chauhan

Scientist-D

Bureau of Indian Standards

QUALITY COUNCIL

OF INDIA

Powerplant Compliance

30 December 2020

Online Training Program for

RPAS Certification Scheme

Section 3 : Powerplant Compliance

Types of Powerplants used in RPAS:

a) Powerplant (Engine Operated)

b) Powerplant (Battery Operated)

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Flow Diagram of Engine Operated Powerplant

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Flow Diagram of Battery Operated Powerplant

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Battery Operated RPAS

Compliance Criteria for Engine Operated RPAS

As per Clause 3.1

a) Fan blade can withstand ultimate load of 1.5 times the centrifugal force resulting from operation

b) Engine installation is such that it prevents excessive vibration from any part

c) Exhaust is firmly mounted to the structure and free from any obstructions

d) No fuel leak in the system under pressure during operational tests on ground

Compliance Criteria for Battery Operated RPAS

AS per Clause 3.1

a) Safe cell temperatures and pressures are maintained during charging / discharging cycle

b) No explosive or toxic gases are emitted in normal operation

c) No corrosive fluid is discharged which may damage the surrounding structures / equipment

Types of Batteries used in Battery Operated RPAS

Secondary Cells / Batteries of Nickel Systems

Or

Secondary Cells/ Batteries of Lithium Systems

Both types of Cells/Batteries are Under Compulsory Registration Scheme of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) as Notified by Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY)

Indian Standards (IS) / International Standards (IEC) for Batteries used in RPAS

Nickle System Batteries shall be BIS Registered as per compliance of following Standard:

IS 16046 (Part 1):2018 /IEC 62133-1:2017

Secondary Cells and Batteries Containing Alkaline or Other Non-Acid

Electrolytes — Safety Requirements for Portable Sealed Secondary

Cells and for Batteries Made from Them for Use in Portable

Applications: Part 1 Nickel Systems

Indian Standards (IS) / International Standards (IEC) for Batteries used in RPAS

Lithium System Batteries shall be BIS Registered as per compliance of following Standard:

IS 16046 (Part 2):2018 / IEC 62133-2:2017

Secondary Cells and Batteries Containing Alkaline or Other Non-Acid

Electrolytes — Safety Requirements for Portable Sealed Secondary

Cells and for Batteries Made from Them for Use in Portable

Applications : Part-2 Lithium Systems

Availability of NABL Accredited & BIS Recognized Labs

Nickle System Cells / Batteries - 32 Labs

(as per IS 16046 (Part 1):2018 /IEC 62133-1:2017)

Or

Lithium System Cells / Batteries - 32 Labs

(as per IS 16046 (Part 2):2018 / IEC 62133-2:2017)

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Testing on Nickle System Batteries :

(As per IS 16046(Part-1):2018/ IEC 62133-1:2017)

• Vibration Test

• Case Stress Test

• Temperature Cycling Test

• External Short Circuit Test

• Free Fall Test

• Mechanical Shock Test

• Overcharge Test

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Testing on Lithium System Batteries :

(As per IS 16046(Part-2):2018/ IEC 62133-2:2017)

• Case Stress Test

• External Short Circuit Test

• Free Fall Test

• Vibration Test

• Mechanical Shock Test

• Overcharge Test

Section 3: Powerplant Compliance

Availability of BIS Registered manufacturers for Cells / Batteries:

Nickle System Cells / Batteries

as per IS 16046 (Part 1):2018 /IEC 62133-1:2017 - 82

Or

Lithium System Cells / Batteries

as per IS 16046 (Part 2):2018 / IEC 62133-2:2017 - 1473

As per old version of Standard IS 16046:2015 - 1104

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Cells / Batteries registration

OEMs of Cells / Batteries can visit BIS website for registration of Models of respective Cells / Batteries

www. bis.gov.in

BIS Portal for registration : crsbis.in

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