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Engr. Ahmed M. AI-Zahrani Engr. Abdullah M.AI-Garni Engr. Saleh N. AI-Sohaibani

Division Manager (A), Department Manager, Executive Director,
Transmission Substation Transmission Standards & Engineering & Projects
SDecifications Specifications
Date of Approval: December 24, 2008

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General
4.2 Switchgear Assembly
4.3 Ratings
4.4 Indoor Enclosure
4.5 Outdoor Enclosure
4.6 Main Bus Conductors and Connections
4.7 Power Circuit Breaker
4.8 Disconnector and Grounding Switch
4.9 Cable Compartment
4.10 Instrument Transformers
4.11 SF6 Gas System Requirements
4.12 Low Voltage Compartment
4.13 Relays, Meters and Instruments
4.14 External Cabling
4.15 Interface
4.16 Interlocks and Safety Features
4.17 DC Control Power
4.18 Wiring and Terminal Blocks
4.19 Device Identification
4.20 Nameplates
4.21 Grounding
4.22 Accessories
4.23 Drawings

5.0 TESTS

6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

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1.0 SCOPE

This SEC Transmission Material Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum
technical requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, inspection, testing and
performance of Metal-clad Gas Insulated Medium Voltage Switchgear with voltage classes
of 11kV, 13.8kV, 33kV or 34.5 kV intended to be used in the system of the Saudi Electricity
Company, Saudi Arabia.

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

This Material Standard Specification shall always be read in conjunction with SEC General
Specification No. 01-TMSS-01, titled "General Requirements for All Equipment/Materials",
which shall be considered as an integral part of this TMSS.

This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with SEC Purchase Order or Contract
Schedules for project, as applicable.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revision/amendments of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable for
the equipment/material covered in this TMSS. In case of conflict, the vendor/manufacturer
may propose equipment/material conforming to one group of Industry Codes and Standards
quoted hereunder without jeopardizing the requirements of this TMSS.

3.1 IEC 60044-1 Instrument Transformers, Part 1: Current Transformers

3.2 IEC 60044-2 Instrument Transformers, Part 2: Inductive Voltage

Transformers

3.3 IEC 60044-7 Instrument transformers- Part 7: Electronic Voltage

Transformers

3.4 IEC 60044-8 Instrument transformers- Part 8: Electronic Current

Transformers

3.5 IEC 60051 Direct Acting Indicating Analog Electrical Measuring

Instruments and their Accessories

3.6 IEC 60073 Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface,
marking and identification-coding principles for Indication
Devices and Actuators

3.7 IEC 60112 Method for the determination of the proof and the
comparative tracking indices of solid insulating materials

3.8 IEC 60255-21-1 Vibration, shock, bump and seismic tests on measuring Relays
and Protection Equipment

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3.9 IEC 60376 Specification of technical grade sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) for
use in electrical equipment

3.10 IEC 60480 Guidelines for the checking and treatment of Sulphur
Hexafluoride (SF6) taken from electrical equipment and
specification and its re-use

3.11 IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosure (IP Code)

3.12 IEC 60947-1 Low-voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - General rules

3.13 IEC 60947-5-1 Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear, Part 5: Control

Circuit Devices and Switching Elements, Section 1:
Electromechanical Control circuit devices

3.14 IEC 62271-1 High-voltage Switchgear and Controlgear-Part 1: Common

Specifications

3.15 IEC 62271-100 High-voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 100: High-
voltage alternating-current circuit-breakers

3.16 IEC 62271-101 High -voltage Switchgear and Controlgear- Synthetic Testing

3.17 IEC 62271-102 High-voltage Switchgear and Controlgear- Part 102:

Alternating current Disconnectors and Earthing switches

3.18 IEC 62271-200 AC Metal-Enclosed Switchgear and Controlgear for Rated

Voltages above 1kV and up to and including 52 kV

3.19 ANSI C37.06 AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a

Symmetrical Current Basis-Preferred Ratings and Related
Required Capabilities

3.20 ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2 Metal-clad Switchgear

3.21 IEEE C57.13.2 Conformance Test Procedures for Instrument Transformers

3.22 ASTM D 2472 Standard Specification for Sulfur Hexafluoride

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

The switchgear shall be natural cooled SF6 gas insulated metal-clad type with
modular design for indoor service and shall be of manufacturer's standard design
which meets or exceeds the requirements of this Specification in all respects.

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4.2 Switchgear Assembly

4.2.1 The switchgear assembly shall be of single bus bar type and suitable for
extension at both ends without cutting and drilling. Welding is also
prohibited for field assembly of the cubicles. It shall be possible to
dismantle and remove any middle panel from the switchgear line-up
without dismantling/removing the adjacent switchgear panel.

4.2.2 Each switchgear feeder panel shall consist of bus bar, disconnector,
earthing switch, circuit breaker, current transformer, voltage transformer
(if specified), cable compartment, low voltage compartment with control
devices, protection devices as per the protection requirement and gas
monitoring system.

4.2.3 Bus bar, circuit breaker, disconnector and earthing switch shall be
hermetically pressure sealed with SF6. Each element shall be in
independent modules (Independent compartment) and safe to touch and
fully ensure operational security and personnel safety under all normal
and fault conditions. Combination of disconnector and earthing switch (3-
position switch) in one module or busbar, disconnect and earthing switch
in one module shall also be considered. Gas compartments other than
specified above may be accepted if the manufacturer proves with
adequate documents that the equipment have superior quality, equivalent
or better electrical and mechanical properties in comparison with the
other design. The switchgear design shall have proven that the design will
withstand the service conditions of SEC Transmission system as
stipulated in specification.

4.2.4 Current transformer and voltage transformer are either installed inside the
gas zone or outside the gas zone. No cable CT (Ring Core) shall be
perimitted.

4.2.5 Circuit breaker, disconnector and grounding switches shall be operated

from the front of the panel and shall be accessed from outside of
enclosure.

4.2.6 Doors and panels shall have sufficient thickness and rigid to support
devices.

4.2.7 The door of the low voltage compartment shall have a door stopper to
hold the door in the “open” position.

4.2.8 The switchgear enclosure and the internal barriers shall be adequately
rigid and able to withstand short circuit stresses and arc-proof tests as per
IEC 62271-200 of identical switchgear units.

4.2.9 Site assembly of modules/panels shall be simple and rigid.

4.2.10 Mimic diagram shall be provided on the front panel of the switchgear.

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4.2.11 The switchgear enclosure color finish shall be as per 01-TMSS-01.

4.2.12 Interior color finish of LV box shall be RAL 9003 (signal white).

4.3 Ratings

4.3.1 The switchgear shall be capable of carrying the specified rated current
continuously at the design ambient and specified ambient condition of
01-TMSS-01 without temperature rise of various parts exceeding the
limit stated in IEC 62271-1.

4.3.2 The switchgear and controlgears shall have the short time current rating
as specified in the Data Schedule.

4.3.3 All equipment and components of the switchgear including bus support
insulators shall be free of partial discharges when operated at rated
voltage.

4.3.4 The insulation level requirements shall be as specified in 01-TMSS-01.

4.4 Indoor Enclosure

4.4.1 The indoor metal-clad switchgear shall be enclosed in a ventilated general

purpose enclosure. Degree of Protection to all SF6 gas enclosed
compartments shall be IP65 and for all air insulated compartments it shall
be IP4X as per IEC 60529.

4.4.2 A warning sign shall be fastened by screws or rivets on each panel where
accessibility is denied on live condition. The sign shall be written in both
Arabic and English as follows:

"‫"ﻻ ﺗﻔﺘﺢ ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﻠﻮﺡ ﺇﻻ ﻋﻨﺪﻣﺎ ﻳﻜﻮﻥ ﻣﻔﺘﺎﺡ ﺍﻟﺘﺄﺭﻳﺾ ﻣﻐﻠﻘﹰﺎ‬

"DO NOT OPEN THIS PANEL UNLESS THE
GROUNDING SWITCH IS IN ‘ON’ POSITION"

4.4.3 Each switchgear panel shall be provided with hinged front door(s) with
lock(s). Rear shall be with hinged door fastened with bolts instead of
lock(s) or removable bolted panel cover. Cable compartment front access
shall be with door and lock or bolted removable panel cover.

4.4.4 The cable compartment enclosure design shall allow clear access to the
cable termination compartment. The entry of primary cables to the
enclosure shall be from the rear bottom of the switchgear. Adequate
clearance shall be provided to permit high voltage testing of the complete
installation and of individual cables.

4.4.5 Ventilation or pressure relief openings shall be so arranged such that in

case of arcing caused by the internal fault in the switchgear, the hot gas or
vapor produced by internal arc shall not endanger the switchgear

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operators and shall not enter into adjacent panels thereby preventing
spreading of the fault. If required, integrated arc duct shall be provided to
direct gas/vapor away from operators and prevent solid particles from
uncontrolled spreading. The pressure surge shall be cooled in the
absorber before its release into the switchgear room.

4.4.6 All ventilation louvers shall be vermin-proof and shall be provided with
filter to minimize ingress of dust.

4.5 Outdoor Enclosure

When specified in Data Schedule, an outdoor enclosure shall be provided to protect

the indoor type metal-clad switchgear from all weather conditions. It shall be
weatherproof and shall have a degree of protection IP54 as per IEC 60529.

4.5.1 The outdoor enclosure shall be walk-in type with operating and
maintenance aisle in the front, rear and sides of the switchgear. The aisle
shall be of sufficient size to permit interchanging of removable elements.

The enclosure shall have an access door at each end and equipped with
safety latches (panic hardware) to permit opening from within under all
conditions. The doors shall be provided with hydraulic door closer and
shall be key lockable.

4.5.2 The outdoor enclosure shall be supplied with double walls (with thermal
insulation in between) on the roof, doors and all sides of the enclosure.
The distance between walls shall be a minimum of 50 mm. The exterior
wall shall not be less than 3 mm thick steel plate and the interior wall
shall be a minimum of 1.5 mm thick steel plate. The exterior and interior
walls shall be suitably braced and supported. The thickness may be
modified to provide equivalent strength and deflection, if approved by
SEC.

4.5.3 All exposed handles, screws and hinges shall be made of non-corrosive
material or shall be hot dip galvanized or stainless steel for outdoor
locations and cadmium or chromium plated for indoor equipment. All
bolts, nuts and washers shall be of similar type of metal.

4.5.4 The outdoor enclosure shall be supplied with adequate number of window
type air conditioners, to maintain the indoor temperature as specified in
01-TMSS -01.

4.6 Main Bus Conductors and Connections

4.6.1 The main bus conductors and connections shall be made of electrolytic
grade copper. Vertical sections (tee-off droppers) shall be connected to
the main busbar by means of sub-busbar. Interconnection of main busbars
in each switchgear panel shall be plug-in type or equivalent means for
easy installation.

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4.6.2 Bus bars shall be in three phase or single phase enclosure with
independent SF6 gas insulated module with provision for extending at
either end without the need for cutting or drilling the copper bar.

4.6.3 Provision shall be made to allow the thermal expansion of the busbar
conductors due to normal load current and short circuit currents.

4.6.4 The bus bar and its connections shall be able to withstand the mechanical
stresses under the specified short circuit conditions.

4.7 Power Circuit Breaker

4.7.1 Power circuit breakers shall be single throw, vacuum or SF6 type fixed
and suitable for local and remote control. The circuit breakers shall
comply with IEC 62271-100 or ANSI C37.06.

4.7.2 Power circuit breaker shall be an independent module in SF6 gas

medium.

4.7.3 The circuit breaker shall be single pole or three pole and designed for
simultaneous three (3) pole operation.

4.7.4 Live parts of circuit breaker shall be in SF6 gas compartment and
operating mechanism shall be accessible from outside the gas
compartment.

4.7.5 The circuit breaker operating sequence (operating duty cycle) shall be O-
0.3s-CO-3min.-CO or O-0.3s-CO-15s-CO as per data schedule.

4.7.6 The first pole-to-clear factor shall be 1.5.

4.7.7 The operating mechanism shall be of the motor-charged spring-operated

stored energy type suitable for rapid/fast auto-reclosing of the circuit
breaker. Prior approval shall be obtained from SEC for any other
operating mechanism arrangement.

4.7.8 The operating mechanism shall employ a 125 Vdc motor to charge the
closing spring(s) that retains this stored energy until a closing operation is
made. The motor shall operate satisfactorily at voltage ranges between 90
Vdc and 140 Vdc. The energy storage capability of the mechanism must be
sufficient for an O-CO operation at rated short circuit current or at related
required capabilities specified in Data Schedule. Recharging of closing
spring shall occur automatically as soon as the closing spring is released.

4.7.9 Means for manual spring charging shall be provided with the circuit
breaker both in the "Open" and "Closed" positions. The spring charging
motor DC circuit shall be automatically cut off during manual charging or
suitable means of protection shall be provided to the manual charging

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mechanism to ensure the safety of operator during the restoration of

power supply.

4.7.10 The operating mechanism shall be electrically and mechanically "trip

free". Anti-pump features shall be provided.

4.7.11 Each circuit breaker shall be provided with one (1) closing coil and two
(2) electrically independent trip coils. The tripping mechanism shall
operate correctly when either or both trip coils are energized.

4.7.12 The control power supply to trip and closing coil circuits shall be
provided with isolating switch. One auxiliary contact of this switch shall
be wired to alarm when the switch is in open position. Both positive and
negative poles of the close coil shall be switched.

4.7.13 Circuit breakers shall be designed so that they cannot be closed unless the
closing spring is fully charged.

4.7.14 Each circuit breaker shall be provided with a visible mechanical position
indicating device. The device shall be positively driven in both directions
to show whether the breaker is in the "open" or "closed" position and
shall be identified with color coding "Green" and "Red", respectively
with white lettering. Similar positively driven indicating device shall be
provided to indicate the state of the spring. It shall indicate "SPRING
CHARGED" when the spring is in a condition to close the breaker and
"SPRING DISCHARGED" when the spring is not in a condition to close
the breaker.

4.7.15 The circuit-breaker and its operating mechanism have to perform the
number of breaking operations at rated current and at rated short-circuit
current without maintenance per relevant IEC or ANSI standards. Each
circuit breaker shall have a mechanical 5-digit operation counter which is
not possible to reset and shall be readable from the front of the
switchgear.

4.7.16 Each breaker shall be provided with minimum ‘two NO’ and ‘two NC’
potential-free auxiliary contacts, mounted on the breaker for remote
interlocking service. In addition ‘four spare NO’ and ‘four spare NC’
contacts shall be provided on each breaker for use on SER (Sequence of
Events Recorder) and SCADA. Minimum contact rating shall be 10 A at
125 Vdc. Contact surfaces shall be of a metal, which is not subject to
oxidization leading to an increase in contact resistance. They shall be
mounted so as to be readily accessible for maintenance and designed to
facilitate inspection, cleaning and adjustment.

4.8 Disconnector and Grounding Switch

4.8.1 Disconnector and Grounding/earthing switch shall be an independent

element (unit) or combination of Disconnector and Grounding/earthing

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Switch (3-position) in an independent SF6 gas insulated module.

Disconnector and Grounding/earthing Switch in busbar compartment
module are also acceptable.

4.8.2 The disconnector and grounding/earthing switches shall be three (3) pole
gang operated, no-load break and single stroke type, shall generally
comply with the requirement of IEC 62271-102.

4.8.3 Live parts of disconnector and grounding/earthing switch shall be in SF6

gas compartment and operating mechanism shall be accessible from
outside the gas compartment.

4.8.4 Disconnector shall be of class “M1” minimum and grounding/earthing

switch of class “E1” minimum as per IEC 62271-102.

4.8.5 The disconnector switch shall fully comply with the specified
requirements of insulation level for the isolating distance as stated in 01-
TMSS-01/Scope of Work.

4.8.6 The disconnector switch shall be with manual/motor driven operating

mechanism and equipped with adjustable, self-aligning, high pressure
type silver-faced copper contacts. The contacts shall be capable of
carrying full rated and short circuit currents without overheating or
welding.

4.8.7 The spring charging motor DC circuit shall be automatically cut off
during manual charging or suitable means of protection shall be provided
to the manual operating mechanism to ensure the safety of operator
during the restoration of power supply. Once initiated, the motor
mechanism shall complete an open or close operation without requiring
the initiating contact to be held closed.

4.8.8 Motor operated disconnector/earthing switch shall have manual operation

facility.

4.8.9 Manual operating handles of disconnector and grounding switches shall

be anti-reflex type insulated rod.

4.8.10 Grounding switch shall be with manual/motor drive having full short
circuit fault making capability.

4.8.11 Disconnector and grounding/earthing switches shall have mechanical

position indicator for the main contact open and closed position, directly
coupled to the driving shaft. The marking shall be in white letters as
“Open” or “O” on a green background and “Closed” or “C” on a red
background. Position indication shall be visible without the need to open
switchgear compartment doors.

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4.8.12 Disconnector and grounding switches shall be provided with pad-locking

facilities to permit locking both in open and closed positions.

4.8.13 Integral grounding switches shall be provided for incoming and outgoing
feeders and bus bars. Grounding/earthing switch and disconnector switch
shall be provided on both sides of bus-section circuit breaker.

4.8.14 Grounding shall be through grounding/earthing switch or through circuit

breaker.

4.8.15 For switchgears without bus section, method for grounding of busbar
through removable devices on the cable side of a feeder is subject to SEC
approval prior to implementation.

4.8.16 Disconnector and ground switch operating mechanism shall have an

auxiliary switch with contacts for interlocking, local mechanical on/off
indication and remote on/off indication.

4.9 Cable compartment

4.9.1 Cable compartment shall be Air Insulated.

4.9.2 The cable connections/termination shall be done by cable socket and

plug. The terminations shall be suitable for copper or aluminum cables.

4.9.3 Cable size up to 630 mm2 shall be able to terminate in the cable box.
Provision shall be made for connection of two or more cables per phase
as per circuit capacity (viz. transformer incomer, feeder, etc.).

4.9.4 Facilities for easy cable testing including cable high voltage test and fault
location and primary injection with bus bar live are to be provided.

4.9.5 The height of the plug-in connection point shall be minimum 700 mm
from cable box bottom plate for clear access for cable installation and
cable testing.

4.9.6 In case of an extension box is required to meet the vertical space

requirement, the extension box shall be a part of the switchgear supply to
be manufactured by the switchgear manufacturer.

4.9.7 The Bottom plate for power cable entry to the switchgear panels shall be
of non-magnetic material. The bottom plate for outgoing feeder panels
shall be of two pieces with holes drilled for entry of cable. The bottom
plate for incoming and station service transformer panels shall be of a
simple piece without any holes drilled.

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4.9.8 Incoming / outgoing cable support and clamps, earthing busbar and fixing
facility for other accessories such as Voltage Transformer shall be
provided in the cable compartment.

4.10 Instrument Transformers

Conventional current transformer and inductive voltage transformer as per IEC

60044-1 and 60044-2 are preferred. For other option, prior approval from SEC shall
be obtained to use any other type of voltage and current transformers; such as
combined modern voltage/current sensors as per IEC 60044-7 and 60044-8 and
toroidal Current Transformers.

4.10.1 Current Transformers (CTs)

a. The mechanical and thermal current ratings of CTs shall be

coordinated with the momentary and short circuit current of the
associated circuit breaker, respectively.

b. Switchgear shall be delivered with all CT secondary windings

shorted out. All CT secondary leads shall be wired out to terminal
blocks. The secondary windings of each CT shall be rated as
specified in Data Schedule and shall be connected to the ground
bus by a direct copper connection, via a removable link at one point
only.

c. CTs for bus bar differential and restricted earth fault (REF) relays
shall be of single-ratio type. Other relaying CTs shall be of dual-
ratio type. Metering CTs shall be single or dual-ratio as per
SOW/PTS.

d. Relaying and metering accuracy class for standard burdens shall be

as specified in Data Schedule.

e. For multi ratio CTs, core ratio taps shall be provided on the
secondary winding as per IEEE C57.13 for CTs manufactured per
IEEE. For CTs manufactured as per IEC, it shall be as per CT
sizing criteria specified in PTS/SOW. For multiple ratio CTs, the
through fault stability and adequacy calculation should be made for
all ratios, especially for the smallest one.

f. Primary and secondary terminals and polarity shall be marked per

applicable standards.

4.10.2 Voltage Transformers (VTs)

a. Voltage transformers (VTs) shall be of standard three (3)-winding

type for the voltage class of the switchgear and shall have voltage
marked ratio and accuracy class for standard burden as specified in
Data Schedule.

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b. VT shall be provided with isolating facility.

c. VT shall be located in a readily accessible place. VT shall be of

electromagnetic epoxy encapsulated dry type design per IEC
60044-2 and suitable for three-phase star connection with star point
solidly grounded. VT shall be provided in each bus section and
incoming feeders. VT primary connected through the power cable
from the main bus bar is not acceptable.

d. VTs shall have two (2) secondary windings. Secondary circuits of

all VTs shall be protected by miniature circuit breakers (MCB).
MCB's shall have auxiliary contacts for alarm indication. All
secondary leads shall be terminated in the terminal blocks in low
voltage compartment.

e. Provisions shall be made for disconnecting the secondary circuit of

VT when the primary circuit is disconnected. Provision shall also
be made for momentary grounding of the primary winding during
the disconnecting operation to remove any residual charges from
the windings.

4.11 SF6 Gas system Requirements

4.11.1 The SF6 gas shall conform to IEC 60376 or ASTM D2472.

4.11.2 The manufacturer shall provide the data regarding gas characteristics
corresponding to the degree of deterioration beyond which treatment or
replacement of gas would become necessary along with procedural
instructions for gas treatment to restore original quality.

4.11.3 The switchgear module/compartment shall be fully gas tight. The sealing
system shall ensure effective protection against ingress of moisture, dust
and other contaminants into gas compartments. All gas compartments
shall contain suitable agent to absorb moisture and any other
decomposition products of SF6 gas.

4.11.4 Each compartment shall be provided with safety devices (bursting disc)
activated by overpressure.

4.11.5 The relative leakage rate of SF6 gas in each gas compartment shall not
exceed 0.5% per year.

4.11.6 The GIS enclosure shall be sectionalized for each equipment into modular
units or compartments, separated by solid gas barriers with an effective
sealing system. Each gas compartment shall be provided with self-closing
non-return valves for sampling, evacuation and refilling of SF6 gas
without evacuation of any other section or loss of gas. Preferably busbar
shall be segregated for each panel.

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4.11.7 Gas barrier and sealing system shall have adequate mechanical strength to
withstand the dynamics forces caused by short circuits and effects of
internal arc faults as well as maximum pressure differential that could
exist between adjoining compartments.

4.11.8 SF6 gas in each individual compartment shall be monitored by suitable

temperature-compensated pressure gauges (gas-density continuous
monitoring) switches/relays to monitor the loss of SF6 gas. The dial of
the pressure gauges shall be graduated to read pressures and coloured
green, yellow and red to indicate normal, Alarm Stage 1 (non-urgent) and
Alarm Stage II (urgent) pressure conditions respectively. The gas-density
monitors shall be capable of being calibrated with the monitored
equipment in service. The indicator shall be visible and readable from
finished ground level. Each pressure switch shall be provided with two
convertible potential-free auxiliary contacts for two-stage alarm initiation.
The alarm contacts shall be wired to the annunciator. It shall be possible
to test and replace each pressure gauge and the density switch/relay with
the GIS in service.

For SF6 Circuit Breaker the alarms shall be as follows:

Stage I: Alarm at 10% above minimum safe operating gas density (and
block breaker closing) (Refill stage)

Stage II: Alarm in the event of gas density falling below the minimum
safe operating limit (and block breaker tripping)

4.11.9 At each gas compartment, provisions shall be made for connecting

moisture measurement instrument and the gas service cart. The moisture
content in the gas shall not exceed 150 ppmv (parts per million per
volume) in circuit breakers and 250 ppmv in other equipments. Provision
for disconnection of gas pipelines shall be incorporated. 100µm or
smaller sintered stainless steel particles filter disk, suitable for pressure
involved shall be installed at the gas service connection.

4.11.10 All piping for SF6 gas and its fittings shall be made of copper, brass or
stainless steel.

4.11.11 A coloured diagram with legends showing various gas compartments,

monitoring system etc. together with normal and alarms ranges shall be
mounted on the switchgear.

4.11.12 The switchgear assembly supplies shall include:

a. The initial complete filling of SF6 gas for the assembly, if required
and in addition, any gas lost during installation and commissioning
procedures.

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b. An additional 10% supply of gas complete with containers and

monitoring equipment for use during the warranty period.

4.12 Low Voltage Compartment

Low voltage compartment of the switchgear shall be provided, as applicable, with

the following:

4.12.1 One (1) Local/Remote selector switch. Provision shall be made for
locking the switch in either position.

4.12.2 One (1) circuit breaker control switch. The switch shall have three
positions (trip-normal-close) with a spring return to normal and
padlocking facility in the normal position.

The control switch shall follow the convention of closing the circuit
breaker in the clockwise direction.

4.12.3 Indicator lights to indicate the breaker status as follows:

Red: breaker closed, adjacent to the control switch

Green: breaker open, adjacent to the control switch

For outgoing and station service feeder panels only, the red and green
lights shall be wired in series with the trip and close coils, respectively to
supervise the status of each coil.

For incomers and bus tie breakers, the red and green light indications
shall be achieved through the breaker auxiliary switches. The healthiness
of the breaker trip coils shall be monitored via the trip circuit supervision
relays which are located in the control room.

Each indicating light shall have a current limiting resistor to facilitate

replacing the bulb without activating the respective trip/close coil. The
rating of the resistor shall be selected to provide adequate illumination of
the lamp at normal operating conditions.

Shorting of the lamp terminals shall not damage the resistor itself or blow
the control circuit fuses (or trip the control circuit MCBs) considering
that maximum DC control voltage is limited to 110% of its nominal
rating. This shall be met by restricting the current passing through the trip
coil to less than 25% of its minimum pick-up current.

Alternatively LED indicators may be provided.

Indication lamp healthiness test facility shall be provided. The indication

lamps shall have facility to switch off, whenever it is not required for
monitoring.

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4.12.4 One (1) digital power demand meter (DPDM) for each incoming and
outgoing feeder panel.

The DPDM shall have three (3) phase display for instantaneous and
maximum demand for Amperes, Volts, Watts, Vars, Watthours and
Varhours. Each quantity shall be selectable with all three phases being
selected and displayed simultaneously.

4.12.5 One (1) Voltmeter with 7-position selector switch to indicate voltage of
each bus section

4.12.6 One (1) Ammeter with a 4-position selector switch for each dedicated
station service transformer panel.

4.12.7 One (1) three phase current transducer or three (3) single phase current
transducers for outgoing feeder panels. Transducers shall be installed in
the switchgear LV compartment or in a separate panel as per Project
requirement.

The transducer shall have a current input of 1 or 5A, 60 Hz, with an

output of 0 - 1mA. The accuracy shall be 0.25% or better. The transducer
full scale output shall represent 110% of the nominal current. Metering
transducers shall be of solid-state design.

4.12.8 If specified in the Data Schedule, one (1) auto-reclose IN/OUT selector
switch and one (1) auto-reclose lockout reset push button for outgoing
feeder panels only.

4.12.9 One (1) 127 Vac fluorescent strip light. The light shall be controlled by
toggle and door switches. Switch shall be identified with engraved or
embossed nameplate.

4.12.10 One (1) thermostatically controlled space heater rated 220 Vac and
designed for continuous operation with overriding manual control

4.12.11 One (1) 15 A, 127 Vac and one (1) 10 A, 220 Vac flush type, parallel slot,
grounding type convenient outlets in the incoming and bus-tie breaker
panels

4.12.12 Lot, Nameplates

4.12.13 Lot, Relays and Relay manufacturer's test blocks (see clause 4.13).
SCADA Interposing Relays for Trip and Close.

4.12.14 The bus riser/metering panel shall contain the following:

a. Bus differential protection relay and supervision relay shall be with

relay manufacturer’s test blocks or as per SOW.

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b. One (1) Voltmeter with a 7-position selector switch.

c. One (1) Ammeter with a 4- position selector switch.

4.12.15 Capacitor voltage indicators or any other approved means shall be

provided on the front door panel or near the cable compatment door of
transformer and feeder panels in order to monitor the cable circuits dead
or live.

4.13 Relays, Meters and Instruments

4.13.1 Relays, meters and instruments shall be provided as specified in the

Project Scope of Work and shall be located in low voltage compartment
of each switchgear panel.

4.13.2 All protective relays shall be mounted in 19 inch racks and wherever rack
mounting is not possible the relays shall be flush mounted.

4.13.3 Target indicators shall be provided on all relays performing protective or

tripping functions. Relay contacts shall be self-aligning.

4.13.4 All meters shall be switchboard fixed-type and flush or semi-flush

mounted. Accuracy class of all digital meters shall be 0.5 as per IEC or
0.3 as per ANSI. Accuracy class of all analog meters shall be 1.0 as per
IEC. Accuracy class of all revenue meters shall be 0.2 as per IEC.

4.13.5 All analog current metering should be single/double scale type with range
according to CT ratio and indication of scale in operation. All analog
voltage dependent meters shall have single/double scale according to VT
ratio.

4.13.6 The meters shall be fitted with dust and moisture proof covers and shall
have non-reflecting glass. Analog ammeter shall have 240°scale and
dimensions 96 x 96 mm.

4.13.7 Meters, instruments and indicating type transducers shall have test
facilities separate from protective relays, so that testing and calibration
can be done without equipment outages. Test facilities, suitably shrouded,
shall be similar in function to type FT-1 test switches and shall be
mounted on the front panel.

4.13.8 Upper edge of protective relays and meters mounting position shall not be
higher than 2.2 m to allow convenient maintenance, inspection, target
reset and testing from ground level.

4.13.9 The trip 1, trip 2, close and spring charge circuit MCBs shall be located at
the switchgear in the LV compartment.

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4.13.10 All switchgear MCBs shall have normally open auxiliary contacts. Each
breaker shall have its MCB contacts connected in series with the Trip
Circuit 1 positive supply located on that breaker. Any MCB trip/open
operation shall de-energize the breaker DC supervision relay and provide
an alarm.

4.14 External Cabling

4.14.1 Power Cable

a. The cable entry shall be through the bottom plate of the cable box
exactly below the termination point.

b. Termination of power cables shall be plug-in type.

c. Terminal plugs for power cables shall be suitable for use with
copper or aluminum conductor material.

4.14.2 Control Cables/Wires

a. All external control cables/wires shall be brought to the panel from

the bottom, unless otherwise specified.

b. Control cables/wires shall enter the panel through suitable cable

glands to prevent contact with sharp metal edges. The gland-plate
assembly shall be vermin proof.

4.15 Interface

4.15.1 Control wiring connections between stationary structure and removable

element, if any, shall be provided with self-coupling contacts or manual
plug and receptacle for disconnection. The male contacts shall be placed
on the removable element while the female receptacles on the stationary
structure. Secondary isolating contacts shall be so positioned or designed
to prevent the danger of electric shock when disconnected.

4.16 Interlocks and Safety Features

4.16.1 The switchgear shall be provided with a system of preventive mechanical

interlocks to protect the equipment, operator and service personnel from
the dangers of mal-operation. CB, DS and ES shall be provided with
adequate number of auxiliary contacts for interlocking purposes without
the use of contact multiplying relays.

4.16.2 Grounding switches shall be mechanically and electrically interlocked

with associated disconnect such that closing operation of grounding
switch shall not be possible unless the related disconnect is in open
position.

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4.16.3 Grounding switch of an incoming transformer line shall also be

interlocked with transformer HV breaker and transformer HV disconnect
switch such that closing operation of grounding switch in LV side shall
not be possible unless HV breaker and HV disconnect switch are open
and HV breaker closing operation is not possible unless grounding switch
in LV side is open. LV circuit breaker closing shall not be possible unless
HV circuit breaker is closed.

4.16.4 Bus bar grounding switch shall be interlocked with the incoming circuit
breaker and bus section breaker as well as with all outgoing breakers on
the respective bus side, such that closing operation of grounding switch
shall not be possible unless all associated circuit breakers and
disconnectors are open and vice versa, the associated circuit breakers and
disconnectors closing operations shall not be possible unless the bus bar
grounding switch is open.

4.17 DC Control Power

Unless otherwise specified, the nominal DC control voltage for closing and tripping
of all circuit breakers shall be 125 Vdc supplied from station batteries. Trip coils shall
operate satisfactorily at voltage ranges between 70 Vdc and 140 Vdc and closing coils
shall operate satisfactorily at voltage ranges between 90 Vdc and 140 Vdc. The motor
operated operating mechanism shall operate satisfactorily at voltage ranges between
90 Vdc and 140Vdc.

Voltage dropping resistors shall not be used in the trip coil and closing coil circuits.

4.18 Wiring and Terminal Blocks

4.18.1 All wiring within the switchgear shall be installed and tested at the
factory unless otherwise specified. All wiring shall be heat and flame
retardant, rated 90°C maximum operating temperature, rated 600/1000V,
insulated, tinned, stranded annealed copper conductor, and shall not be
smaller than 2.5 mm² for CT circuits.

For SCADA digital and analog input signals, SOE, Annunciator and
status/alarm signaling circuits wiring size shall not be less than 0.5mm2
up to the first termination point, only if the associated device cannot
accommodate larger wire sizes. For SCADA Control Output Signals and
all other circuits the wiring size shall not be less than 1.5mm2.

All wires shall be adequately rated for thermal withstand of short circuit
currents, in accordance with back-up tripping time.

4.18.2 Color coding of panel wiring shall be as follows:

DC circuits: Generally Grey (Trip circuits shall be provided

with Red ferrule at the terminal block) unless SEC
specified.

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VT circuits: Generally Red unless SEC specified.

Alarm circuits: Blue

CT circuits: Generally Yellow unless SEC specified.

AC power circuits: 4 Core; Red, Yellow, Blue, Black (Neutral)

3 Core; Red, Yellow, Blue for 3 phase

3 Core; Red, Yellow, Black (Neutral) for 2-phase

2 Core; Red, Black (Neutral)

1 Core; Black

1 Core; (Usage limited to grounding conductor)

Green or Green with Yellow stripes

4.18.3 All wiring shall be made without splices. The control wires shall be
multi-stranded flexible and shall be terminated with size 1 hooked crimps
or ring type terminals as applicable. Spade type, pin type or boot lace
type crimp terminals are not acceptable.

4.18.4 Terminal blocks shall be screw clamp type termination and shall be heat
and fire resistant. If a common termination is required between terminal
blocks, preformed wire jumpers or manufacture’s own shorting bar can
be used. Compatible end stops, end plates, barriers and terminal block
identifiers shall be used. Groups of terminal blocks shall be identified
using engraved labels. The comparative tracking index of terminal blocks
shall be at least 500 as per IEC 60112 or equivalent standard.

Not more than 2 (two) terminations shall be connected to one side of a

terminal block. In special circumstances where wire sizes exceed the
terminal block capability, correctly sized terminal blocks shall be used
after SEC approval.

In all instances, terminal blocks shall be mounted on DIN rails.

4.18.5 Terminal blocks shall be grouped according to function, i.e. Power

Supplies (AC or DC), VT, CT, DC controls, annunciation, SCADA etc.
and the function shall be labeled accordingly. Terminal blocks for
different voltages (AC/DC) shall be located on separate DIN rails.

4.18.6 The CT terminal blocks at the first accessible point of termination shall
have shorting and grounding facilities by means of a copper bar with
shorting screws.

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Each CT circuit shall be provided with a disconnectable ground link.

Opening of the link shall enable all CT and relay wiring to be tested clear
of ground. There shall be only one ground link per CT circuit. The
termination between the ground bus bar and the isolatable link shall be
numbered C90 for Overcurrent CT, M90 for Metering CT, B90 for Bus
Differential and D90 for Remote Tap Charger Control (RTCC)
overcurrent block applications.

CT terminals shall be grouped by function and then sub-grouped by

phase. Each phase shall be labeled by appropriate labels attached to the
terminal blocks. Each complete CT shall be identified by function and
reference number. Where a CT has a dual ratio using secondary tappings,
such as S1, S2, S3; the CT terminal block shall have four (4) terminals:
S1, S2, S3 and ground.

The shorting bar shall cover the four terminals of each phase. The bar
shall be grounded through the grounding terminal block. The other end of
the bar shall be held by an insulated screw.

Adjacent to the CT terminal blocks two end stops shall be located with an
appropriate label mounted between them. Each stop shall have formed
holes that shall be used to store the CT shorting screws.

4.18.7 All tapping of dual-ratio CTs shall be terminated at the terminal blocks
which shall be clearly marked to designate the CTs phase and ratio in use.

4.18.8 All VT circuits shall be provided with sliding link type terminal blocks to
facilitate isolation of VTs from the circuit to perform voltage injection
tests. These terminal blocks shall be clearly marked with phase, function,
core number and ratio.

4.18.9 Not less than ten percent (10%) spare terminals shall be provided on each
terminal block.

4.18.10 All spare contacts from protective relays or tripping relays shall be wired
to the terminal blocks for future use. At least two (2) spare (1 NO + 1
NC) contacts of lockout relay shall be wired to the terminal block for
future use.

4.18.11 All wiring internal to the switchgear assembly shall be laid in accessible
wiring troughs throughout the entire length of the switchgear assembly.
Internal wiring between the breaker and the LV compartment shall be
bundled and neatly formed. There shall be no wiring run as single cores
through grommets. The AC wiring shall be bundled separately from DC
wiring in the same raceway. Signaling cables shall be shielded type and
run in a separate raceway and shall be separated as far as practical from
all LV power cables and at right angle to such wiring when the spacing is
less than 300 mm.

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4.18.12 Cable supports shall be provided for wiring run directly to instruments or
devices. Wiring extensions from raceways or bundles to instruments and
devices shall be neatly formed, securely tied or clamped and supported to
the switchgear framework. Bends in the wiring shall be carefully made in
such a manner that the insulation is not damaged.

4.18.13 Wiring for lights, space heaters and convenience outlets may be run in the
same raceway in individual panels and in rigid or PVC jacketed flexible
conduits between panels. Wiring of meters/relays mounted on doors shall
be mechanically protected.

4.18.14 All internal wiring terminations shall be identified by legible markings at

the device terminals in accordance with the connection diagrams. Each
end of every wire leaving a terminal block shall be identified indicating
local termination point and destination as per Figure 1. Markers shall be
of ferrule type, permanently marked and shall be made of material that
will not deform or deteriorate and shall withstand a temperature of 90°C.
Adhesive type terminal markers are not acceptable.

4.18.15 Where panels are to be shipped in sections and assembled in the field, the
wiring between sections shall be provided preformed. One end of the
wire shall be terminated on terminal block and the other end shall be
bundled and tagged properly.

4.19 Device Identification

4.19.1 Appropriate identification in the form of engraved or embossed

nameplate shall be provided on each instrument, relay, control/test switch
and other devices. These nameplates shall be made of non-corrodible
material and shall be of appropriate size.

4.19.2 Each device shall be permanently identified to correspond to the device

identification symbol utilized on the wiring diagrams. This identification
shall be adjacent to the terminals of the device. Standard relay device
numbers shall be provided for protective relays. For switchgears phase
conductors when viewed from operating side, the phase designation shall
be R, Y, B from left to right, from front to back and from top to bottom.
For reinforced substations the three phases shall be designated as per the
existing system.

4.20 Nameplates

4.20.1 Switchgear assembly shall also bear a nameplate permanently and legibly
marked in English with the information in accordance with IEC 62271-
200 or equivalent ANSI Standards, plus the following additional
information:

a. SEC Purchase Order Number or Contract Number or J.O. Number

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b. 32-TMSS-03, Rev.0

4.20.2 Each circuit breaker shall have a nameplate as per IEC 62271-100 or
ANSI C37.06.

4.20.3 The circuit breaker operating mechanism, CTs, VTs and FT-1 switches
shall also bear nameplates.

Each FT-1 switch shall have a separate nameplate of dimensions 160 mm

by 44 mm. Minimum letter height shall be 12 mm for cubicle/circuit
labels and 7 mm for all other labels.

4.20.4 The nameplate for the switchgear assembly and the circuit breakers shall
be made of stainless steel of adequate size to indicate the function of the
panel. The panel designation shall be as per PTS drawing. The nameplate
shall be fastened by stainless steel screws or rivets. Other nameplates for
CTs, VTs etc. may be made of non-corrodible material rather than plastic.

4.21 Grounding

4.21.1 An un-insulated electrolytic copper grounding bus sized for the rated
short circuit current and running the entire length of the switchgear
assembly shall be provided. Provision shall be made for extending the
ground bus at either end without the need for cutting or drilling the
copper bar.

4.21.2 Two (2) solderless type ground connectors shall be provided on the
ground bus, one on each end section of the bus. The ground connectors
shall be suitable for a bare copper ground conductor 120mm² thru
240mm².

4.21.3 All hinged doors and panels shall be properly bonded by unspliced
flexible wire or 10mm2 Cu braids.

4.21.4 All devices or equipment shall be grounded as required. Each grounding

connection to the ground bus shall be arranged so that each may be
disconnected without disturbing the continuity of the ground bus or any
other ground connection.

4.22 Accessories

The following accessories shall be supplied as applicable:

4.22.1 A set of each relay manufacturer’s test plugs accessories for relay testing
and protective relay test set and portable test equipment for meters.

4.22.2 One set of high voltage portable testing plugs of continuous current rating
of 200A.

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4.22.3 A suitable box or container shall be supplied for storage of test plugs.

4.22.4 Crank lever or equivalent device for manual charging of the spring-
operated stored energy closing mechanism of the circuit breaker,
disconnector and earthing switch.

4.22.5 Any special tools required for circuit breaker maintenance and relay
adjustments.

4.22.6 SF6 Gas leakage detector

4.22.7 SF6 Gas filling trolley

4.22.8 Earthing set (if required)

4.23 Drawings

Manufacturer shall at least provide the following drawings of size ‘A4’ (minimum):

4.23.1 General arrangement and sectional view drawing of Switchgear Panel of

each type.

4.23.2 Switchgear Layout Drawing.

4.23.3 Single Line Diagram.

4.23.4 General Arrangement and Component List of Circuit Breaker.

4.23.5 DC Schematic.

4.23.6 Panel Wiring Diagram.

4.23.7 Component List of Switchgears with sub-supplier (make) and country of

manufacture.

4.23.8 GIS SF6 Gas diagram

5.0 TESTS

5.1 All equipment shall be tested in accordance with the latest applicable IEC or
ANSI/IEEE Standards.

5.1.1 Type (Design) Tests

a. All type tests prescribed in the applicable IEC or ANSI/IEEE

Standards shall be performed on the first unit of every new design,
rating or size of the corresponding equipment to be supplied to
SEC, in accordance with the table below.

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b. Arc-proof test shall also be performed on an identical switchgear

panel in accordance with Annexure A of IEC 62271-200 or
equivalent.

c. Certified test reports of type tests performed on identical equipment

acceptable to SEC may be submitted for review and acceptance in
lieu of the required type tests above.

5.1.2 Routine (Production) Tests

a. All routine tests prescribed as per the compliance standard to the

equipment (IEC or ANSI/IEEE Standards) shall be performed on
the corresponding equipment in accordance with the table below
and test reports shall be submitted for review and acceptance.

b. Routine test reports from original manufacturer of all circuit

breakers, instrument transformers, disconnect switch and grounding
switches shall be submitted for review and acceptance.

c. Timing tests are required on all circuit breakers.

5.1.3 The site tests shall be performed on the gas insulated metal-clad equipment
and its component in accordance with relevant IEC Recommendations &
SEC Commissioning Test Procedure TCS-P-105.

5.2 Tests for relays, meters and instruments may comply with the manufacturer’s
standard tests. Relay circuit shall be tested with simulated fault currents for proper
operation.

5.3 Applicable Standards for tests

EQUIPMENT APPLICABLE STANDARD

High-voltage switchgear and IEC 62271-1
controlgear-Part 1: Common
Specification
Complete Switchgear IEC 62271-200 or ANSI/IEEE C37.20.2
Assembly
Circuit Breakers IEC 62271-100 or ANSI/IEEE C37.09
Disconnector/ Grounding IEC 62271-102
Switches
Instrument Transformers IEC 60044-1 and IEC 60044-2or IEEE C57.13.2

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A1-D1
1

3
A3-D2
4

TERMINAL BLOCK - A

D1-A1 1

2 D2-A3

TERMINAL BLOCK - D

A1-D1

WIRE END MARKING

Figure 01: Internal Wire Identification

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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

METAL CLAD GAS INSULATED MV SWITCHGEAR 11kV, 13.8kV, 33kV OR 34.5kV

SEC Enquiry No. Date:

SEC Purchase Order Date:

No.
or Contract No.

SEC PTS No./Project Title with J.O. No.

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND

*
STANDARDS

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Mean Altitude above Sea Level (m)

Type of Upstream Neutral Grounding

(Solidly grounded, resistance grounded)

4.2 Switchgear Assembly

Switchgear Model Designation *

No. of Panels in the Switchgear for

Incoming Feeders
Outgoing Feeders
Bus tie/Bus Section
Bus Riser/Metering
Station Service Transformer
Dedicated Feeder(s)

Material of Bus Support Insulators *

Switchgear Enclosure RAL Color Finish 7038

Type of cooling Natural

'A'- SEC SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETER.

'B'- BIDDER/SUPPLIER/VENDOR/CONTRACTOR PROPOSED DATA/PARAMETERS.
'C'- REMARKS SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED DEVIATION IN COLUMN 'B'.
(*)- DATA/PARAMETER TO BE PROVIDED/PROPOSED BY THE BIDDER/SUPPLIER/
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR IN COLUMN 'B'.
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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

METAL CLAD GAS INSULATED MV SWITCHGEAR 11kV, 13.8kV, 33kV OR 34.5kV

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

4.3 Ratings:

Design Ambient Temperature of

(ºC) 40
Switchgear & Breaker

Nominal Voltage of Switchgear & 11, 13.8, 33

(kVrms)
Breaker (11, 13.8, 33 or 34.5) or 34.5

Maximum Voltage Withstand

(Emergency conditions) of
(kVrms)
Switchgear & Breaker (12.1, 15.2, *
36.3 or 38)

Power Frequency Withstand

Voltage of Switchgear, Breaker,
Disconnector & Earthing Switch,
CT & VT:
To ground and between phases (kVrms)
Across Isolating Distance
(for disconnector/Earthing (kVrms)
Switch)

Lightning Impulse Withstand

Voltage of Switchgear, Breaker,
Disconnector & Earthing Switch,
CT & VT:
To ground and between phases (kVpeak)
Across Isolating Distance
(for Disconnector/Earthing (kVpeak)
Switch)

Power Frequency Withstand

(kVrms)
Voltage of Auxiliary Circuits

Lightning Impulse Withstand

(kVpeak)
Voltage of Auxiliary Circuits

Internal Fault Current for 1 s (kA)

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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

METAL CLAD GAS INSULATED MV SWITCHGEAR 11kV, 13.8kV, 33kV OR 34.5kV

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

4.3 Cont’d.
Rated Continuous Current of:
Switchgear Main Bus bar (Arms)
Incomer Circuit (Arms)
Bus Tie Circuit (Arms)
Outgoing Feeder Circuit (Arms)
Metering Feeder Circuit (Arms)
Station service transformer
(Arms)
circuit

Rated Short-time Withstand

Current of Switchgear & Breaker (kArms)
(Isc)
Rated duration of Short Circuit (s)

Rated Peak withstand current of

(kApeak)
Switchgear (2.6 × Isc)

4.4 Degree of Protection of indoor

enclosure
SF6 gas enclosed compartments IP65
Air insulated compartments IP4X

Type of material used

For gas enclosure *
For metal-cladding *

Minimum thickness of enclosure (mm) *

4.5 Outdoor Enclosure

Is outdoor enclosure required? Yes/No
Degree of Protection of Outdoor
IP54
Enclosure

4.6 Primary Bus Conductors

Material for bus bar (Cu) *
Insulation medium (SF6) *

4.7 Power Circuit Breakers

Breaker Model Designation *

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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

METAL CLAD GAS INSULATED MV SWITCHGEAR 11kV, 13.8kV, 33kV OR 34.5kV

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

4.7 Cont’d.
Breaker interrupter insulation (SF6 or
*
medium Vacuum)

Additional insulation to Breaker if

*
any

Breaker Close lockout pressure (if

(kPa) *
applicable)
Breaker trip lockout pressure (if
(kPa) *
applicable)

Rated Symmetrical Interrupting

Current of Breaker at Nominal (kArms)
Voltage

Rated Peak Withstand Current/

(kApeak)
Making current of Breaker

First Pole To Clear Factor of

1.5
Breaker

Rated Interrupting Time of (Cycles/

5/80
Breaker ms)

Closing Time (max) of Breaker (ms) *

Arcing Time
Maximum (ms) *
minimum (ms) *

Rated Reclosing Time (ms) *

Rated Close-Open Time (ms) *

Rated Permissible Tripping Delay (s) *

Rated opening time (ms) *

Minimum Opening Time of the

(ms) *
first opening pole of the Breaker
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4.7 Cont’d.

O-0.3s-CO-
3min-CO or
Rated Operation Sequence
O-0.3s-CO-
15s-CO

Breaker Design X/R Ratio *

Maximum DC resistance of the

power carrying circuit from
(Ohm) *
terminal to terminal of circuit
breaker

Temperature Rise at Rated

Continuous
Current of circuit breaker
Main Contacts (°C) *
Terminals (°C) *

Rated Out-of-Phase breaking

(kArms) *
current capability

Rated Cable Charging Current

(Arms) *
Breaking Capability

Rated Single Capacitor Bank

(Arms) *
Breaking Current, if applicable

Rated back to back capacitor

bank breaking current, if (Arms) *
applicable

Rated Capacitor Bank In-rush

(kApeak) *
Making Current, if applicable

Rated Transient Recovery

(kVpeak) *
Voltage for Terminal Fault

Operating Mechanism:
Type *

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4.7 Cont’d.
Spare Auxiliary Contacts
Total Number of Normally
*
Open

Total Number of Normally

*
Closed
Rated current (Adc) *
Rated voltage (Vdc) *

Number of close-open
operations
that can be performed by the *
mechanism before spring
recharge

Time required to charge the

(s) *
closing spring

Manual Operation * Yes/No

Auto-reclose IN/OUT selector

switch Required for Outgoing Yes/No
Feeders?

Auto-reclose lockout reset push

button Required for Outgoing Yes/No
Feeders?

DC Control Power

Breaker Charging Motor

Rated Voltage (Vdc) 125
Range of Operating voltage (Vdc) 90 -140
Rated Current (Adc) *
Maximum Starting Current (Adc) *

Breaker Closing Coil

Range of Operating voltage (Vdc) 90-140
Current at rated voltage (Adc) *

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4.7 Cont’d.
Breaker Tripping Coil
Range of Operating voltage (Vdc) 70-140
Current at rated voltage (Adc) *

4.8 Disconnector/Earthing Switch

Type and designation number *

Type of operating mechanism

for disconnector
Motor Operation Yes/No
Rated Voltage (Vdc) 125
Range of Operating voltage (Vdc) 90 -140
Rated current for the motor *

Manual Operation Yes/No

Type of operating mechanism

for Earthing Switch
Motor Operation Yes/No
Rated Voltage (Vdc) 125
Range of Operating voltage (Vdc) 90 -140
Rated current for the motor *

Manual Operation Yes/No

Rated Short time Withstand

Current for Disconnector & (kArms)
Earthing Switch

Rated duration of short time

withstand current for
(s)
Disconnector & Earthing
Switch

Rated Peak Withstand Current

for Disconnector & Earthing (kAp)
Switch

Short circuit making current for

(kAap)
Earthing switch
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4.8 Cont’d.
Number of Spare Auxiliary
Contacts
Normally Open (No) *
Normally Closed (No) *
Rated breaking current (Adc) *
Rated Voltage (Vdc) *

Opening Time of disconnector

(s) *
Max./min.

Closing Time disconnector

(s) *
Max./min.

4.10 Instrument Transformers

Type of CT *

Make *

Type of CT Insulation Class &

*
locations

Rated Current of CT Secondary (A) 1 or 5

CT Continuous Thermal Rating

Single ratio CT 120%
Dual ratio CT 120%

Rated Short Time Withstand

Current of CT:
Thermal, Ith (kArms) *
Dynamic (kAp) 2.6xIth

Short time thermal current

(s) *
duration

Rated primary short circuit

(kArms) *
current of CT, (IPSC)

Maximum Temperature Rise of

(°C) *
CT
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4.10 Cont’d.
CT Ratio(s)
Incomer Circuit
Bus Tie Circuit

Outgoing Feeder Circuit

Protection
Metering
Protection

Station Transformer
Bus bar Differential
Restricted Earth Fault

CT Burden(s) (VA)/Resistive
burden -Rb
Incomer Circuit (ohms)
Bus Tie Circuit (ohms)
Outgoing Feeder Circuit (ohms)
Station Transformer (ohms)

Relaying Accuracy Class(es) of

CT
Incomer Circuit
Bus Tie Circuit
Outgoing Feeder Circuit
Station Transformer

Metering Accuracy Class of CT

Incomer Circuit
Bus Tie Circuit
Outgoing Feeder Circuit
Station Transformer

CT Secondary winding
(ohms) *
Resistance at 20ºC, Rct

For class TPS CTs per IEC

Rated symmetrical short circuit

*
current factor (KSSC)
Dimensioning parameter (K) *
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4.10 Cont’d.

Excitation limiting secondary

(Volts) *
Voltage, Ual

Accuracy limiting secondary

(mA) *
exciting Current, Ial

Secondary excitation current, Imag

at half excitation limiting (mA) *
secondary voltage

For class C or K CTs per IEEE /

Class P CTs per IEC

CT Magnetizing current, Imag (mA) *

CT Knee point voltage, Vk/

(Volts) *
Secondary limiting e.m.f

Voltage Transformer
Type of Construction *

Make *

Insulation Class *

Winding Material (Cu)

Configuration *

Rated Voltage Factors

VT Secondary MCB current

(Arms) *
rating

VT Secondary Voltage (Vrms)

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4.10 Cont’d.

Extended tap Voltage of VT (Vrms) *

VT Voltage Marked Ratio *

VT Burden (VA)

VT Accuracy Class
0.5/3P
(Metering/Relaying)

4.11 SF6 Gas System

Number of gas compartments (No) *

Components in compartment-1 *

Components in compartment-2 *

Components in compartment-3 *

Components in compartment-4 *

Rated Operating SF6 Gas

Pressure at 20ºC (List for each (kPa) *
compartment)

Maximum Operating SF6 Gas

Pressure (List for each (kPa) *
compartment)

Minimum Operating SF6 Gas

Pressure (List for each (kPa) *
compartment)

Maximum Relative Leakage Rate

% 0.5
per Compartment per year

Permissible Concentration of
impurities in SF6 gas in service *
(List each compartment)

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4.12 Low Voltage Compartment

Light Points
Voltage (Vac rms) 127
Power (Watts) *

Space Heaters
Voltage (Vac rms) 220
Power (Watts) *

Receptacles
Voltage (Vac rms) 127
Current (Amp) 15A

Voltage (Vac rms) 220

Current (Amp) 10A

Transducers
Input current (Amp) 1 or 5
Output current (mA) 0-1
Accuracy ≥ 0.25

Type of indicator Lamp/LED

4.13 Relays, Meters, transducers and Instruments

(Specify details, provide a

complete list and metering one- *
line diagram for review)

Analog/
Type of meter *
digital

Metering Accuracy Class

Digital meters 0.5
Analog meters 1.0
Revenue meters 0.2

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SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

4.14 External Cabling (Details to be

provided by the main Contractor)

Type of termination Plugging

Type of the socket *

Socket size *

Max. acceptable cable size in the

(mm²) *
socket

Power Cable Details:

Type of insulation
Voltage class (kVrms)

Incomer circuit
No. of cables/phase No
Conductor material (Cu/Al)
Area of cross section (mm²)

Out going feeder

No. of cables/phase No
Conductor material (Cu/Al)
Area of cross section (mm²)

Station Service Transformer -1

No. of cables/phase No
Conductor material (Cu/Al)
Area of cross section (mm²)

Station Service Transformer -2

No. of cables/phase No
Conductor material (Cu/Al)
Area of cross section (mm²)

4.21 Grounding

(mm x
Copper grounding bus size *
mm)

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4.21 Cont’d.

Provision for Bus bar grounding * Yes/No

Method of bus bar grounding *

Bonding of hinged door (mm2) ≥ 10

4.22 Accessories

Relay Test Plug Yes/No

High voltage test plug Yes/No

Manual operating handle for

Yes/No
CB, DS & ES

SF6 gas leakage detector Yes/No

SF6 gas filling trolley Yes/No

Special tools for CB

* Yes/No
maintenance

Earthing set (if required) * Yes/No

Recommended Clearances:
In front of the Switchgear (mm) *
At rear of the Switchgear (mm) *

Panel Dimensions (H x D x W):

Incoming Feeder Panel (mm) *

Station Service Transformer

(mm) *
feeder panel

Outgoing Feeder Panel (mm) *

Bus tie Panel (mm) *

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SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

4.22 Cont’d

Bus Riser/Metering Panel (mm) *

Panel Weight:
Incoming Feeder Panel (kgs.) *

Station Service Transformer

(kgs.) *
feeder

Outgoing feeder (kgs.) *

Bus tie Panel (kgs.) *

Bus Riser/Metering Panel (kgs.) *

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REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

5.0 TESTS

Optional or Special Test Requirements (if any)

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A. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE FURNISHED BY

SEC:

B. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY

BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR:

C. OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/

CONTRACTOR:

Actual Manufacturer Vendor/Supplier/

of Equipment/Material Contractor

Name of the Company

Location and address

Name and Signature of

authorized
Representative
and date

Official Seal/Stamp
of the Company &
Date

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