S MVS Prim BRB - 00

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC WORKS
MV Switchgear for
Brick build Primary Substation
Group: MV Switchgears
Subject: switchgear for primary substations (33/11)
0 JAN 2022 First Issue

Rev. Date Description/issued for
Client: ADDC/ AADC

STANDARD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION WORKS
Title: MV SWITCHGEAR FOR BRICK BUILD PRIMARY SUBSTATION
DOCUMENT NO: S-MVS-PRIM-BRB_00 Rev: 0-2022 Sheet: 1 of: 55
INDEX
1 SCOPE.............................................................................................................................. 4
2 APPLICATION FIELD .................................................................................................. 4
3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ....................................................................................... 5
3.1 ADDC/AADC specifications ............................................................................................ 5
3.2 Reference standards........................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Regulation and law ............................................................................................................ 6
4 SERVICE CONDITIONS .............................................................................................. 6
5 TECHNICAL FEATURES AND RATINGS ................................................................ 7
5.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 7
5.2 Technical features.............................................................................................................. 7
5.2.1 Type of MV switchboards ................................................................................................. 7
5.2.2 Type of Insulation ............................................................................................................. 7
5.2.3 Internal arc classification (IAC) ........................................................................................ 7
5.2.4 Loss of service continuity category ................................................................................... 7
5.3 Switchgear Main Ratings .................................................................................................. 8
6 CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ............................................... 9
6.1 Common requirement ........................................................................................................ 9
6.2 Switchgear arrangement and functional units ................................................................. 10
6.2.1 Line Feeder (L) ................................................................................................................ 10
6.2.2 Transformer Feeder (T) ................................................................................................... 11
6.2.3 Auxiliary Feeder (AUX) ................................................................................................. 11
6.2.4 Bus coupler (BC) ............................................................................................................. 12
6.2.5 Power Capacitor feeder (C) ............................................................................................. 12
6.2.6 External Busbar coupler (SB) .......................................................................................... 13
6.3 Main Component requirements ....................................................................................... 13
6.3.1 Busbars ............................................................................................................................ 13
6.3.2 Three position switch (for GIS only)............................................................................... 14
6.3.3 Circuit breaker ................................................................................................................. 14
6.3.4 Circuit breaker withdrawable .......................................................................................... 15
6.3.5 Earthing switch ................................................................................................................ 17
6.3.6 Current transformers........................................................................................................ 17
6.3.7 Feeder and Busbar Voltage Transformer ........................................................................ 19
6.3.8 Protection relay................................................................................................................ 20
6.3.9 Voltage signalling device ................................................................................................ 20
6.3.10 Cable entry compartment ................................................................................................ 20
6.4 Control, measuring and signalling................................................................................... 21
6.4.1 Interface Cubicle ............................................................................................................. 21
6.5 Earthing facilities ............................................................................................................ 22
6.6 Interlocking ..................................................................................................................... 22
6.7 Earthing Guidelines ......................................................................................................... 22
6.8 Padlocks .......................................................................................................................... 23
6.9 Protection against direct contacts with energized parts or parts in motion ..................... 23
6.10 Test Facilities .................................................................................................................. 24
6.11 Gas pressure Indicator ..................................................................................................... 24
6.12 Low voltage compartment ............................................................................................... 24
Client: ADDC/ AADC
6.12.1 Auxiliary Power supply ................................................................................................... 24
6.12.2 Miniature circuit breakers and fuses................................................................................ 24
6.12.3 Actuators, pushbuttons and contactor relays ................................................................... 24
6.12.4 Auxiliary Relays .............................................................................................................. 24
6.12.5 Signalling lamps .............................................................................................................. 24
6.12.6 Low voltage wiring ......................................................................................................... 25
6.13 Doors ............................................................................................................................... 27
6.14 Corrosion Protection/Painting ......................................................................................... 27
6.15 Structure and enclosure ................................................................................................... 27
6.16 Fittings and Tools ............................................................................................................ 29
6.17 Label and nameplates ...................................................................................................... 29
7 TESTS ............................................................................................................................ 30
7.1 Type Tests ....................................................................................................................... 30
7.2 Sample Tests.................................................................................................................... 30
7.3 Routine tests .................................................................................................................... 31
7.4 Site Tests ......................................................................................................................... 32
8 QUALITY AND CERTIFICATION ........................................................................... 33
8.1 Documentation supplied during the tender...................................................................... 33
8.2 Document to be supplied after the order ......................................................................... 33
8.2.1 Documentation for homologation, certification and approval (TCA) ............................. 34
8.3 Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Report ........................................................ 35
9 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND LOGISTIC ISSUE ................................................. 35
9.1 Packaging and transportation .......................................................................................... 35
10 EXCEPTIONS ............................................................................................................... 35
ANNEX A – DRAWINGS .............................................................................................................. 36
Arrangement 1 – PRIM33-3T-W - withdrawable CB ....................................................................... 36
Arrangement 2 – PRIM33-3T-F – fixed CB ..................................................................................... 37
Arrangement 3 – PRIM33-4T-W – withdrawable CB ...................................................................... 38
Arrangement 6 – PRIM11-3T-F –fixed CB ...................................................................................... 41
33 kV Line Feeder - OHL ................................................................................................................. 44
33 kV Line Feeder - CABLE ............................................................................................................ 45
33 kV Transformer Feeder - T .......................................................................................................... 46
33 kV Bus coupler - BC .................................................................................................................... 47
11 kV Line feeder - L ........................................................................................................................ 48
11 kV Capacitor Bank feeder - C ...................................................................................................... 49
11 kV Auxiliary Transformer Feeder - AUX .................................................................................... 50
11 kV Transformer Feeder - T .......................................................................................................... 51
11 kV Bus Coupler - BC ................................................................................................................... 52
11 kV Solid busbar feeder - SB ......................................................................................................... 53
ANNEX B - FMEA TABLE ........................................................................................................... 55
Client: ADDC/ AADC

1 SCOPE
The scope of this specification is to provide the technical requirements for the design,
manufacturing, inspection, factory tests, packing, shipping, delivery to site, installation and
commissioning for MV Switchgear for 33/11 kV brick built primary substation to be used in
TAQA/ADDC/AADC distribution system.
The requirements contained in this document shall in no way be interpreted as limiting in respect
to the quality of design and features and construction technologies; their compliance shall not
relieve the Supplier from the responsibility to provide equipment and accessories properly
designed and adapted to the requested service.
2 APPLICATION FIELD
This specification refers to the list of equipment mentioned in Table 1 and Table 2 that will be
used for indoor installation only.
Table 1- List of Switchgear Types 33 kV
Switchgear type code Unit PRIM33-3T-W PRIM33-3T-F PRIM33-4T-W PRIM33-4T-F
Rated voltage kV 33 33 33 33
Rated busbar current A 1250 1250 1250 1250
Rated short time current - 1s kA 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5
Scheme - Single busbar Single busbar Single busbar Single busbar
CB type - Withdrawable Fixed Withdrawable Fixed
Line Feeder (L) nr 4 4 4 4
Transformer feeder (T) nr 3 3 4 4
Bus coupler (BC) nr 2 2 3 3
Busbar Voltage Transformer (BVT) nr 3 3 4 4
Reference arrangement annex A nr 1 2 3 4
Table 2- List of Switchgear Types 11 kV
Switchgear type code Unit PRIM11-3T-W PRIM11-3T-F PRIM11-4T-W PRIM11-4T-F
Rated voltage kV 11 11 11 11
Rated busbar current A 1600 1600 1600 1600
Rated short time current - 1s kA 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5
Scheme - Single busbar Single busbar Single busbar Single busbar
CB type - Withdrawable Fixed Withdrawable Fixed
Line Feeder (L) nr 24 24 28 28
Transformer feeder (T) nr 3 3 4 4
Auxiliary feeder (AUX) nr 2 2 2 2
Capacitor Bank feeder (C) nr 3 3 4 4
Bus coupler (BC) nr 2 2 3 3
Busbar Voltage Transformer (BVT) nr 3 3 4 4
External busbar coupler (SB) nr 1 1 1 1
Reference arrangement Annex A nr 5 6 7 8
Client: ADDC/ AADC

Notes for both Table 1 and Table 2:
• for each specific project TAQA/ADDC/AADC shall specify the version of Line Feeder, OHL or Cable.
See paragraph 6.2.1 and Annex A for further details.
• The switchgear simplified arrangement is shown in Annex A
• Number of feeders and feeder arrangement above mentioned may be subject to changes associated with
specific project needs. TAQA/ADDC/AADC will instruct accordingly, when required
For PRIM11-3T-W and PRIM11-3T-F configuration, as shown in the schematics the 11 kV busbar of the
central section is interrupted in the middle by a solid busbar. This requirement has the scope to divide the
switchgear in two “rows” with the same length to be installed in back-to-back configuration. The final goal
of this configuration is to limit he total length of external solid busbars/busducts.
3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
The list of the reference documents is indicated in the following paragraphs.
In case of discrepancy between these Specifications and any of the applicable Codes and
Standards, the following order of precedence shall apply:
1) ADDC/AADC specifications
2) applicable reference standards
3) other documents.
The Supplier shall note that compliance of the manufacturer with the provision of these
specifications does not relieve him from his responsibility to supply the equipment and accessories
of proper design, electrically and mechanically suited to meet the operating guarantees at the
specified service conditions.
3.1 ADDC/AADC specifications
Table 3- List of ADDC/AADC specifications
S-GEN-SER S-CAB-ACC-MV-3C-Al-TPE
S-GEN-NET S-CAB-ACC-MV-3C-Cu-TPE
S-GEN-ID S-CPS-RTUDMS
S-GEN-COR S-CPS-PROT-MV-LV
S-GEN-ENC S-CAB-ACC-MV-3C-Al-THC
S-CPS-SCMS S-CAB-ACC-MV-3C-Cu-THC
S-CAB-UMV-3CCu S-CAB-UMV-SC
S-GEN-TEST S-CAB-UMV-3CAl
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3.2 Reference standards
The last edition of the standards mentioned in Table 4 that shall be take in consideration.
Table 4- List of standards
Standard Description
IEC 62271- High-voltage switchgear and controlgear:
1,100,102,103,2 Part 1: Common specifications
00,201,203,206, Part 100: Alternating current circuit-breakers
307 Part 102: Alternating current disconnectors and earthing switches
Part 103: Switches for rated voltages above 1 kV up to and including 52 kV
Part 200: AC metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above
1 kV and up to and including 52 kV
Part 201: AC solid-insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated
voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV
Part 203: Gas insulated metal-enclosed switchgear for rated voltages above 52 kV
Part 206: Voltage presence indicating systems for rated voltages above 1 kV and
up to and including 52 kV
Part 307: Guidance for the extension of validity of type tests of AC metal and
solid-insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1
kV and up to and including 52 kV
IEC 60947-2 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 2: Circuit-breakers
IEC 60947-5-1 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 5-1: Control circuit devices and
switching elements - Electromechanical control circuit devices
IEC 61869- Instrument transformers
1,2,6,9,10,11 Part 1: General requirements
Part 2: Additional requirements for current transformers
Part 6: Additional general requirements for low-power instrument transformers
Part 9: Digital interface for instrument transformers
Part 10: Additional requirements for low-power passive current transformers
Part 11: Additional requirements for low power passive voltage transformers
IEC 60255 Measuring relays and protection equipment
IEC 60073 Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface, marking and identification
- Coding principles for indicators and actuators
IEC 60352 Solderless connections
IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 61000 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
IEC 60270 High-voltage test techniques - Partial discharge measurements
3.3 Regulation and law
Any local regulation and /or law relevant to the enclosures shall be taken in consideration during
the design.
4 SERVICE CONDITIONS
The service conditions are specified in TAQA/ADDC/AADC specification S-GEN-SER, in case
something is not or not properly specified regarding the service conditions, the Reference
Standards prescriptions shall be considered.
Client: ADDC/ AADC
5 TECHNICAL FEATURES AND RATINGS
5.1 General
In these paragraphs the switchgear technical features and the ratings are described.
The supplier shall propose its best solution, considering the characteristics reported in the present
specification and annexes, the best technology available, maintenance, maintenance cost and cost
of switchgear.
5.2 Technical features
The switchgear shall comply with the following technical features:
• switchgear shall be complete in all respects necessary for their effective and trouble-free operation
when connected to the system.
• All components shall be of approved and reliable design. The highest degree of uniformity and
interchangeability shall be attained. The design shall allow easy maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair
of the components.
• switchgear shall be designed to ensure that thermal interaction do not unduly affect the performance of
any of the components.
5.2.1 Type of MV switchboards
The switchgear shall be metal enclosed type, with circuit breaker or fixed or withdrawable.
5.2.2 Type of Insulation
These types of switchgears insulation are acceptable:
• AIS – for withdrawable CB solution
• GIS or AIS for Fixed CB solution
• Alternative: gas other than SF6 – only fixed CB option
• Alternative: mixed gas/solid shielded
• Alternative: solid shielded
NOTES:
• solid shielded means conductors are solid insulated (epoxy resin or other) with an external earthed
conductive layer.
• Alternative insulation solutions shall be approved by TAQA/ADDC/AADC. During the evaluation of
the alternative TAQA/ADD/AADC can ask Supplier additional clarification, calculation and testing.
5.2.3 Internal arc classification (IAC)
The enclosure of switchgear shall be AFLR classified according to IEC 62271-200 definitions.
The compliance shall be proved with specific test reports. The switchgear shall be equipped with
all necessary gas exhaust channels/ducts.
5.2.4 Loss of service continuity category
Loss of service continuity, according to IEC 62271-200:
• LSC2A for fixed CB
• LSC2B for withdrawable CB
Partition class shall be PM, in all cases.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

5.3 Switchgear Main Ratings
Switchgear equipment ratings shall be as specified in the present Technical Specification, Annexes
and data sheets.
The rated values shall refer to the equipment in service inside the switchgear considering the
project design conditions based on the average daily temperature (see specification S-GEN-SER),
the electrical data and the switchgear arrangement stated in the specific project documents.
In Table 5 and Table 6 the main ratings of the functional units are provided.
Table 5- Functional units main ratings 11 kV
Feeder type
Rating
L T AUX C BC SB
Rated Current [A] 630 1600 630 630 1600 1600
Frequency [Hz] 50
Rated Voltage [kV] 1 11
Rated insulation levels:
- Rated power frequency withstand voltage [kV,
28
r.m.s..1 min]
- Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage [kV,
peak value] 75
Rated short time current:
- Rated short time withstand current [kA, r.m.s..1s] 31.5
- Rated peak withstand current
[kA, peak value] 80
Rated earth fault current [kA] 31.5
Auxiliary Voltages
- AC power supply [Vac] 415/240
- DC power supply [Vdc] 110
Table 6- Functional units main ratings 33 kV

Feeder
Rating L T BC
Rated Current [A] 630 630 1250
Frequency [Hz] 50
Rated Voltage [kV] 1 33
Rated insulation levels:
- Rated power frequency withstand voltage [kV, r.m.s..1 min] 70
- Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage [kV, peak value] 170
Rated short time current:
- Rated short time withstand current [kA, r.m.s..1s] 31.5
- Rated peak withstand current [kA, peak value] 80
Rated earth fault current [kA] 31.5
Auxiliary Voltages
- AC power supply [Vac] 415/240
- DC power supply [Vdc] 110
Client: ADDC/ AADC

6 CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
6.1 Common requirement

Metal enclosures shall be made from sheet steel, offering mechanical and thermal properties
suitable for prevailing application.
The equipment in the switchgear compartments must be accommodated with necessary clearances,
easy access to the equipment for testing, maintenance, removal and normal operation and to
provide safety measures against all possible hazards to the equipment in the particular
compartment, such as internal arcing faults.
The enclosure of the switchgear must be so designed that internal arc faults are directed away from
places where personnel or public may be present.
The switchgear of similar ratings/model/type shall have the same dimensions and components.
The devices shall be interchangeable with those of other units.
For gas sealed volumes, the switchgear shall be designed for automatic pressure relief in case of
pressure increase due to arcing, at the same time, ensuring that escaping gases are clear off the
operating personal in the front lateral, and rear of the switchgear (ALFR).
Cast iron shall not be used for any part, which may be subjected to mechanical shock.
Adequate clearances and surface creepage distances shall be provided to ensure satisfactory
performance under service conditions.
In order to avoid possible condensation, all not-sealed compartments shall be provided with a
space heater controlled by hygrostat, exception is allowed for busbar compartment with
TAQA/ADD/AADC approval. The heater shall be located at a suitable position and its capacity
shall be as required to maintain the interval temperatures above the dew point.
Climatic sensor to be added that will compute the ambient condition cumulated over time to detect
and inform any severe condition that can impact the performance, also will detect potential
condensation. Sensors shall be of the same make as of the OEM and to be connected to DMS.
The heating resistance shall be protected or suitable for direct touch without any harm, in order to
avoid possible accidental contact during switchgear maintenance operation.
Moreover, the heating resistance shall be positioned in order to avoid cable excessive heating.
The use of any plastic/fibre materials is allowed only if the part is included in the manufacturer
original design and duly type tested.
Any operation button/lever and selectors shall be mounted at suitable height not exceeding 200
cm.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

6.2 Switchgear arrangement and functional units
The switchgear shall be composed of typical functional units, whose composition is described in
the following paragraphs.
6.2.1 Line Feeder (L)
Line Feeder can be available in two different versions depending on the type of line connected to
the switchgear:
• Over Head Line – OHL (see Annex A)
• MV Cable - CABLE (see Annex A)
The feeder composition is the same both for OHL and Cable versions. The differences between
the two versions are in the protection function required, see S-CPS-PROT-MV-LV.
Starting from main busbar side the line feeder (L) is composed as follows:
Fixed CB option Withdrawable CB option
Three position switch Withdrawable Circuit beaker
Circuit breaker Earthing Switch
Current transformers for protection and metering Current transformers for protection and metering
purpose purpose
Voltage transformer (33 kV only) Voltage transformer (33 kV only)
Protection relay for circuit breaker trip opening Protection relay for circuit breaker trip opening
Feeder busbar Feeder busbar
Voltage signalling device Voltage signalling device
Cable entry compartment Cable entry compartment
Moreover, the Cable feeder shall be equipped with:
• LV compartment
• Set of push buttons and switches for local manoeuvring of the feeder
• Set of lamps and/or LEDs, indicators and display showing equipment status, alarm, trips and measures
(if applicable)
o Lamp/LED indication may be replaced by relay indication LEDs when possible
• LV wiring
• Terminal blocks
• Accessories
Client: ADDC/ AADC

6.2.2 Transformer Feeder (T)
Starting from main busbar side the transformer feeder (T) is composed as follows:
Circuit breaker Earthing switch
purpose purpose
Voltage transformer (11 kV only) Voltage transformer (11 kV only)
Earthing switch Earthing switch
Moreover, the transformer feeder shall be equipped with:
• LV compartment
(if applicable)
• LV wiring
• Terminal blocks
• Accessories
6.2.3 Auxiliary Feeder (AUX)
Starting from main busbar side the cable Auxiliary Feeder (AUX) is composed as follows:
purpose purpose
• LV compartment
(if applicable)
• LV wiring
• Terminal blocks
• Accessories
This type of feeder shall be used only on 11 kV switchgear.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

6.2.4 Bus coupler (BC)
Starting from main busbar left side the bus coupler (BC) is composed as follows:
Three position switch
Current transformers
Circuit breaker Withdrawable Circuit beaker
Current transformers Current transformers
Three position switch Earthing switch
• LV compartment
(if applicable)
• LV wiring
• Terminal blocks
• Accessories
6.2.5 Power Capacitor feeder (C)
Starting from main busbar side the cable Auxiliary Feeder (AUX) is composed as follows:
purpose purpose
• LV compartment
(if applicable)
• LV wiring
• Terminal blocks
• Accessories
Client: ADDC/ AADC

6.2.6 External Busbar coupler (SB)
Starting from main busbar right side the solid busbar coupler (SB) is composed as follows:
Three position switch
Circuit breaker Withdrawable Circuit beaker
Current transformers Current transformers
Three position switch Earthing switch
Interface for external solid busbar Interface for external solid busbar
• LV compartment
(if applicable)
• LV wiring
• Terminal blocks
• Accessories
6.3 Main Component requirements
The following paragraph are showing single component requirements.
6.3.1 Busbars
Supplier shall propose the optimum combination of busbar material and cross section in order to
meet the required rating.
Main busbar
• Main busbar cross section and material shall remain uniform for all the length of the busbar.
• Main busbars shall be suitable for future extension of the switchgear without switchgear dismounting.
Busbar extension shall preferably be possible thought special bushing/insulators/connectors without
gas handling for GIS option.
• Busbar supports may be insulators or moulded or laminated insulating supports; they shall be of non-
hygroscopic and non-flammable material and manufactured to avoid superficial discharges due to dust
deposit or formation of condensate. The bars shall be clamped considering the thermal expansion,
vibrations and electrodynamic forces.
• For Switchgear with accessible busbar, the busbar position must be at the top of the installation.
• For Switchgear with complete isolated busbar any position can be proposed
• For busbar voltage measurement busbar VTs (see 6.3.7) shall be supplied. Secondary circuit shall be
protected through MCB. Two possible alternatives may be proposed:
o Top mounted, directly connect to busbar (withdrawable or plug in type)
o Installation trough a dedicated panel, or Riser/Measuring panel with withdrawable V.T. In any case
the technical solution is subject to TAQA/ADDC/AADC approval.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

6.3.2 Three position switch (for GIS only)
The three-position switch can be realized with a three-position switch.
The three-position switch shall be spring operated. Spring charging shall be either manual or by
means of motor fed by LV auxiliaries.
The line switch shall be capable of both local operation (push buttons/levers) and remote operation
(opening/closing contacts), while the earthing switch shall be capable of local operation only. See
6.4 for more detail.
Table 7 – line switch rating
Item Unit 11 kV 33 kV
Electrical &mechanical endurance classes - E1, M1 E1, M1
Table 8 – Earthing switch rating
Making capacity kApeak 80 80
Electrical endurance class - E1 E1
The three-position switch shall be equipped with:
• N.4 NC contacts (available for TAQA/ADDC/AADC)
• N.4 NO contacts (available for TAQA/ADDC/AADC)
The Earthing switch shall be equipped with:
• N.4 NC contacts (available for TAQA/ADDC/AADC)
• N.4 NO contacts (available for TAQA/ADDC/AADC)
6.3.3 Circuit breaker
The circuit breaker shall be three pole spring operated or electromagnetic operated. Spring
charging shall be both manual and by means of motor.
Operating mechanism shall be trip free.
Circuit breaker shall be equipped with Anti-pumping feature.
The circuit breaker shall always have vacuum as quenching medium.
If additional devices are required to limit overvoltage caused during switching to a safe level,
these shall be supplied and the details shall be submitted to TAQA/ADDC/AADC for evaluation.
Opening and closing coils shall be fed by LVdc or LVac.
The circuit breaker shall be equipped with:
• N.1 closing coil.
• N.2 opening coil suitable for Trip Circuit supervision (with CB in both closed and opened position).
Circuit breaker tripping operation shall be managed by:
• protection relay see chapter 6.3.8 for details.
• MV/MV transformer trip signal – for transformer feeder only
The circuit breaker operation shall be possible both from local (push buttons) and remote
(opening/closing contacts), see 6.4 for further details.
The circuit breaker shall be equipped with operation counters.
The circuit breaker operating cycle shall be O – 0.3 s – CO – 3 min - CO.
The circuit breaker shall be equipped with:
• N. 6 NC contacts (available for TAQA/ADDC/AADC)
• N. 6 NO contacts (available for TAQA/ADDC/AADC)
Eventual additional contacts may be obtained with auxiliary relays
Client: ADDC/ AADC

Table 9 – Circuit breaker rating
Breaking capacity kArms 31.5 31.5
Electrical & mechanical endurance classes - E2, C1, M2 E2, C1, M2
6.3.3.1 Spring mechanism
The spring mechanism shall operate the circuit breaker by means of one spring, for both opening
and closing. It shall not be possible for the circuit breaker to close unless the spring is fully
charged. A visual indicating device, preferably mechanical, shall be provided to indicate the state
of the spring with symbols. Indication lamps to indicate spring charged shall be provided where
specified.
A contact shall be provided to initiate a “Breaker Inoperative Alarm” if the operating spring is
not recharged within a predetermined time.
For withdrawable AIS type circuit breakers the mechanism shall be fitted with a local manual
spring release, preferably a push button, shrouded to prevent inadvertent operation and provided
with means for padlocking. Operation counters shall be fitted to all circuit-breaker mechanisms.
Spring charging shall be by means of motor, fed by 110 Vdc. Recharging of the mechanism
operating spring shall be commenced immediately and automatically upon completion of each
circuit breaker closure. An emergency hand operated charging device shall be supplied.
A contact shall be provided to initiate a “Breaker Inoperative Alarm” if the operating spring is
not recharged within a predetermined time since charging start.
6.3.3.2 Electromagnetic mechanism
Electromagnetic drive mechanism shall operate the circuit breaker by means of a magnetic latched
actuator, incorporating mechanical safety interlocks and a manual tripping mechanism.
The actuator is electronically controlled to provide optimum opening and closing responses. The
energy for operation is stored in a capacitor. The capacitor shall be designed in order to grant a
deployment of the full operating cycle after two hours from aux power failure.
6.3.4 Circuit breaker withdrawable
The present paragraph is describing the additional features of the withdrawable circuit break
compared to the ones already mentioned for the fixed circuit breaker, see 6.3.3.
6.3.4.1 Isolating Features
The circuit breaker shall be connected to the busbars and feeder circuit through plug and socket
type isolating devices. The devices shall be off load type but shall be suitable for operation whilst
the busbars or feeder circuits are live.
The following circuit breaker positions shall be provided:
• Isolated (or maintenance)
• Test
• Service.
Mechanical indication is shown using indication lamps on LV compartment. The position of circuit
breakers is visible through an inspection window on circuit breaker compartment’s door.
In each operating position the circuit breaker shall be positively registered in its housing before
the circuit breaker can be closed or opened.
Client: ADDC/ AADC

6.3.4.2 Safety Shutters
The safety shutters for the fixed contacts connected to busbars and circuit shall have independent
operating mechanism.
The structure of the shutters, CB's spouts links, and the fixed busbar/cable contacts shall be
designed and insulated to avoid any possible short circuit between the live parts and the earther
shutters.
Busbar & cable side shutters shall be identified using adhesive stickers suitable for the life time of
Switchgear
Generally, all shutter operating system mechanism parts shall be made of glass-fibre reinforced
plastic or metallic material (preferred) of an approved type and metallic parts (if applied) shall be
covered by plastic material of an approved type.
A set of mechanical shutters shall be provided to cover each three-phase group of isolating
contacts. The shutters shall be fully closed when the circuit breaker is in the isolated position.
Each set shall (busbar & circuit) shall be capable of being individually operated and individually
padlocked in the closed/open position.
The closing operation shall also be automatic, either by positive drive or by two independent
means, each capable of operating the shutter alone. Gravity shall not be employed in the shutter
opening/closing.
When padlocked closed, the shutter shall completely shroud the stationary contacts, and it shall
not be possible to force the shutters, or part of the shutter, to gain access to the stationary contacts.
To facilitate testing, means other than locking shall be provided for securing the shutters in the
open position. However, such means shall be automatically cancelled, and the automatic operation
of the shutters restored upon reconnection of the circuit breaker or voltage transformer to the fixed
isolating contacts.
There shall be sufficient clearance distance in air between the circuit breaker compartment
partition/shutters and the live parts of the busbar and cable circuit contacts. Moving breaker from
test to service position should not be possible while tools for shutter mechanism is inserted.
Voltage transformer spout shutters shall comply with the above depending on the connection
(busbar or circuit) of the VT.
Provision or access shall be made for lubricating the mechanical linkages.
Any access to live parts in VT / cable compartment is blocked by door with mechanical interlock,
which prevents opening the door during the presence of voltage on busbars. To open the door, CB
must be in test (isolated) position and ES must be closed. Safety shutters for line VTs may be
provided when it's required as per project requirements.
6.3.4.3 Isolating Contacts for Secondary Circuits
Means shall be provided for connecting the secondary circuit on the moving portion with those
on the fixed portion of the equipment. These connections shall be maintained for all positions of
the circuit breaker. A set of self-aligning contacts shall be provided in the secondary connections
between the fixed and moving portions to permit ready disconnection in the event of complete
withdrawal of the moving portion of the equipment.
Secondary circuits on the moving portions of circuit breaker equipment of equal current rating
shall be identical in order to permit interchangeability.
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6.3.5 Earthing switch
Earthing switches shall be used as a standalone equipment.
Toggle springs shall be used for the earthing switch. The earthing switch has a snap action closing
mechanism which functions independently of the rotation of the drive shaft. The switching speed
and torque achieved in this process are independent of the actions of the operating mechanism.
The earthing switch shall be mechanically interlocked with upstream circuit breaker, in order to
avoid:
• closing of the earthing switch while the circuit breaker is not in isolated or open position
• close the circuit breaker or move circuit breaker in service position while the earthing switch is in closed
position.
Table 10 – Earthing switch rating
Electrical endurance class - E1 E1
6.3.6 Current transformers
Current transformers shall be designed in accordance with IEC Standards 61869-1 and 61869-2.
CT construction shall be either DIN type or ring type. Different type may be proposed as an
alternative subject to TAQA/ADDC/AADC approval.
Table 11, Table 12 and Table 13 provide the preliminary CT rating for 11 and 33 kV.
Table 11 – CT features 33 kV
Item Unit Feeder
L T BC
Value
Rated primary current A 600 1200
Rated secondary current A 1
Number of secondary windings Nr. 3 3 2
Secondary core 1
purpose - protection
burden VA 10
accuracy - 5P20
Secondary core 2
purpose - protection protection metering
burden VA Compatible Compatible 5
with relay with relay
accuracy - PX PX 0.5 FS5
Secondary core 3
purpose - metering metering -
burden VA 5 5 -
accuracy - 0.5 FS5 0.5 FS5 -
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Table 12 – CT features 33 kV -busbar protection
Item Unit Feeder
L T BC
Value
Rated primary current A 1600
Number of secondary windings Nr. 1
Secondary core 1
burden VA compatible with the relay
accuracy - PX
Table 13 – CT features11 kV
Item Unit Feeder
L T AUX C BC SB
Value
Rated primary current A 600 1200 100 600 1200 1200
Number of secondary Nr. 2 4 2 2 2 2
windings
Secondary core 1
burden VA 10
accuracy - 5P20
Secondary core 2
purpose - metering
burden VA 5
accuracy - 0.5 FS5
Secondary core 3
purpose - - Protection - - - -
burden VA - compatible - - - -
with relay
accuracy - - PX - - - -
Secondary core 4 -
purpose - - Protection - - - -
burden VA - compatible - - - -
with relay
accuracy - - PX - - - -
The following requirement are highlighted:
• The above-mentioned CT features are minimum preliminary, it is Supplier responsibility to design the
CT according to prescription stated in specification S-CPS-PROT-MV-LV.
• LPCT/sensors can be proposed as alternative to the conventional CT, according to the project
requirement and subject to TAQA/ADDC/AADC approval. In case of LPCT/sensors the protection
relays shall be suitable for the use with LPCT/sensors.
• It is supplier responsibility to adapt CT rating to the requirement of the relay selected (burden, current
rating).
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• The thermal rating of the current transformer shall allow, at site conditions, a minimum of continuous
overloading referred to nominal rating of the feeder:
o 20% incoming feeder
o 20 % for transformer feeder
• Where multiple ratios are to be implemented, this shall be achieved by changing of the secondary
connection only. Primary switching is not acceptable.
• The magnetizing curves for each CT, marking the points on the curve at which, knee-point voltage is
obtainable and also the corresponding excitation current, shall be submitted for approval by
TAQA/ADDC/AADC.
• Supplier shall present CT rating selection calculations, both in steady state and transients, to
TAQA/ADDC/AADC for approval before CT manufacturing.
Note: LPCT or Sensors can be provided as alternative to the conventional type CT/VT according
to the project requirements
6.3.7 Feeder and Busbar Voltage Transformer
Feeder Voltage transformer (FVT) and Busbar Voltage Transformer (BVT) shall be designed
according to IEC 61869-1 and 61869-3 having the performance reported in Table 14.
The VT shall be protected on HV side with a fuse and on LV side by MCB. The fuse intervention
shall be signalled locally by means of a signalling lamp on the front panel and remotely by means
of a dry contact.
Table 14 –VT features
Item Unit
11 kV 33 kV
Rated voltages (Um/PF/LIWL) kV 12/28/75 36/70/170
Rated primary voltage kV 11/√3 33/√3
Rated secondary voltage V 110/√3 110/√3
Voltage factor - 1.9 Un / 8h 1.9 Un / 8h
Number of secondary windings Nr. 2 2
Secondary winding 1
purpose - protection protection
accuracy - 3P 3P
burden 20 (*) 20 (*)
Secondary winding 2
purpose - metering metering
accuracy - 0.2 0.2
burden 20 (*) 20 (*)
Notes:
• (*) 20 VA or more than actual connected burden whichever is higher. Total connected
burden shall not be less than 25% of nominal burden
• LPVT can be proposed as alternative to the conventional VT, according to the project requirement,
and subject to TAQA/ADDC/AADC approval. In case of LPVT/sensors the protection relays shall
be suitable for the use with LPVT/sensors.
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Moreover, the VT for the feeders shall be equipped with disconnection facility to be used in order
to allow MV cable voltage testing without MV cable terminal dismounting. The busbar VT shall
be equipped with disconnection facility (disconnector, withdrawable).
6.3.8 Protection relay
Each feeder shall be equipped with multifunction protection in accordance with the Specification
S-CPS-PROT-MV-LV and schematics in Annex A.
6.3.9 Voltage signalling device
Each phase shall be equipped with a voltage signalling device capable at minimum to detected
phase voltage presence or phase voltage comparison. The voltage detection system shall be in
accordance with IEC 61243-5
The signalling of shall be made by high visible lamps positioned in the front of the panel.
6.3.10 Cable entry compartment
In case of GIS switchgear, cable plugs (T-Plugs or plug-in type termination) with adequate size
shall be used. Cable Terminations details are given in the specification S-CAB-ACC-MV-3C-Al-
TPE and S-CAB-ACC-MV-3C-Cu-TPE.
If AIS switchgear is used, cable boxes shall be adequately sized to accommodate air-insulated
heat-, cold-shrinkable or pre-mould type terminations. The minimum distance between the lower
end of the cable socket and the inner face to which the gland is bolted shall be that required to
effect the necessary clearances in compliance with the requirements of the heat shrink cable
terminations used. The clearance shall be revised by ADDC/AADC to grant the approval during
the PQ process. Above this face there shall be no projection which restricts the spreading of the
cores of the cable.
Maximum MV cable sizes are as follows:
Line feeder (33kV or 11kV)
• 400 mm2 aluminium 3C-AL/XLPE/SCW/PE/SWA/PE
or
• 300 mm2 copper 3C-CU/XLPE/SCT/PE/DSTA/PE
Transformer feeder
• 11 kV: 2x 500 mm2 copper SC-CU/XLPE/SCT/PE/AWA/PE
• 33 kV: 300 mm2 copper 3C-CU/XLPE/SCT/PE/DSTA/PE
Cable entry compartment shall have enough space to host the above-mentioned cable and
associated termination.
Cable gland plates, unless otherwise specified, shall have glands pointing vertically downwards.
Each panel shall be supplied complete with bushing for the connection of direct field
disconnectable connectors, type C bushings of an acceptable and approved make Cable Lugs
support glands, etc.
Cable termination shall heat-, cold-shrinkable or pre-mould to specification S-CAB-ACC-MV-
3C-Al-THC or S-CAB-ACC-MV-3C-Cu-THC
Supplier is responsible to obtain from TAQA/ADDC/AADC the required information of the MV
cable and accessories to be connected for the specific project.
Cable compartment shall be supplied with a copper earthing bar suitable for cable screen
connection and earthing. The minimum cross section of the earthing bars shall be 300 mm2.
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6.4 Control, measuring and signalling
The controls of line disconnector and circuit breakers and of all other power equipment shall
always be possible both by remote and locally from the front of the panel.
Earthing switch control shall be only local, DMS control for earthing switches is not required.
The switchgear shall be equipped with mimic diagram of suitable size showing the feeders,
preferred position is on the switchgear front panel. The mimic material shall be suitable for the
environment and shall be able to withstand possible heating due to internal fault without fading
and/or melting.
Status, alarm and trip signals, of each functional unit shall be available on the front panel or
through lamps/indicators and to marshalling box with NO/NC contacts.
Status, alarm and trip signals, of each functional unit shall also be wired at the terminal strip for
external connections.
Local operation and interlocks shall be performed with hardwire system (actuators, selectors, push
buttons, individual lamps mounted on the front of switchgear) and not by microprocessor relays.
The Switchgear shall have all the monitoring and control facilities necessary for integration into
DMS.
The required features are detailed below.
• ON/OFF indication of all the equipment (CBs, Switches, Earthing).
• Remote indication (low pressure alarm) of gas compartments, where applicable.
• Local / Remote selector Switch. All functional units shall be suitable for local control and for remote
control, the choice of the operation shall be possible through a selector switch (local/remote position)
provided with padlock. With the Switchgear in local mode any remote command shall be inhibited.
With the Switchgear in remote mode any local command shall be inhibited.
• Wiring between interface cubicle and DMS (according to speciation S-CPS-RTUDMS or S-CPS-
SCMS).
• Opening/closing commands from DMS to switchgear.
6.4.1 Interface Cubicle
A remote-control interface cubicle (IFC) for data dispatching and switching from the Distribution
Management System (DMS) shall be provided, to accommodate the required interface wiring for
all switches, earthing switches, circuit breakers, alarms and protection trips. Each Switchgear panel
shall be equipped with Local/Remote selector positioned in the interface cubicle. Wiring between
the Switchgear and the Interface Cubicle shall be provided as specified in the signal list for
distribution substation.
Following facilities and signals shall be incorporated in switchgear noting that command relays
and transducers shall be provided in IFC:
• Earth fault protection TRIP
• O/C protection TRIP
• MCB ALARM
• SF6 ALARM (where applicable)
• Disconnector/Earth Switch ON/OFF/Earthed
• CB Status OPEN/CLOSE
• CB CONTROL OPEN/CLOSE
• Earth fault indication
• AUXILIARY VOLTAGE ALARM (common)
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• PROTECTION RELAY FAULT for Transformer Feeder Only.
• BREAKER INOPERATIVE BIOP ALARM [Trip Circuit Supervision and Breaker Failure]
The wiring between the Switchgear and the Interface Cubicle shall be provided with proper
mechanical protection.
6.5 Earthing facilities
The Switchgear shall be equipped with Copper earth busbars to which all metal parts shall be
connected.
Two threaded terminals of suitable size complete with nuts and robust flat washers at suitable
locations of the Switchgear shall be provided for connecting to the external earthing grid.
All metal work including Switchgear tanks, cable sheaths/screens, door and any internal structural
Steel work shall be securely bonded together so that a firm metallic connection exists between
each of them and the substation external earthing.
Earthing circuits shall be sized and anchored to withstand thermal and dynamic effects of short-
circuits in accordance with the short-circuit capacity requirements without permanent deformation,
nor breakage.
6.6 Interlocking
Switchgears shall incorporate a system of mechanical interlocks between switching equipment to
cover all safety requirements.
Wired interlocks (i.e. dependent on relays or in general on the protection & control system) shall
be provided. This requires auxiliary contacts at the equipment level.
Interlocks, shall be provided as better described below:
Fixed Circuit breaker option
• All feeder: line disconnector opening and closing only when the associated circuit breaker is in open
position.
• All feeder: earthing switch opening and closing only when the associated circuit breaker is in open
position
• All feeder: opening of the cable compartment door only if the feeder is earthed (see 6.7).
• All feeder: opening of earthing switch not allowed if the cable compartment door is open.
Withdrawable Circuit breaker option
• All feeder: earthing switch opening and closing only when the associated circuit breaker is in “isolated”
position
• All feeder: extraction of the CB only if the CB is open.
• All feeder: opening of the cable compartment door if the feeder is earthed (see 6.7).
• All feeder: opening of earthing switch not allowed if the cable compartment door is open.
6.7 Earthing Guidelines
Feeder
In order to grant safe earthing in the cable compartment the following step shall be followed:
• Opening of circuit breaker
• Opening of the off-load line switch
• No voltage signal from voltage signalling device or VT (if available for the feeder)
• Closing of the earthing switch
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• Opening of circuit breaker
• Extraction of the circuit breaker in “isolated” position
• No voltage signal from voltage signalling device or VT (if available for the feeder)
• Closing of the earthing switch
Busbar
In order to grant safe earthing in the cable compartment the following step shall be followed:
• Opening of all circuit breaker connect to the busbar to be earthed
• Opening of all off-load line switches connect to the busbar to be earthed. Note for the BC only the line
switch on the opposite side of the busbar to be earthed shall be opened.
• No voltage signal from busbar VT (BVT)
• Closing of BC circuit breaker
• Closing of the earthing switch on the BC (opposite side than the busbar to be earthed)
• Opening of all circuit breaker connect to the busbar to be earthed
• Extraction of the circuit breaker in “isolated” position
• No voltage signal from busbar VT (BVT)
• Closing of the earthing switch on the BC (same side than the busbar to be earthed), if available. If the
BC has no available earthing switch on the side of the busbar to be earthed the busbar shall be earthed
through and earthing trolley.
6.8 Padlocks
Provisions for padlocks and padlocks shall be provided on the Switchgear for locking the
marshalling compartments or other live parts of the Switchgear to be opened during maintenance.
Padlocks shall be provided as listed below (three ordinary keys for each lock shall be supplied)
• Locking the Disconnector/Earthing Switch in the isolated and earthed position
• Locking the C.B. control switch
• Locking the local/remote switch.
Padlock arrangement shall be submitted to TAQA/ADDC/AADC for approval.
6.9 Protection against direct contacts with energized parts or parts in motion
The live parts of the power, control and auxiliary circuits shall be located and protected in such a
way that trained maintenance personnel may carry out the following operations with the energized
switchgear without danger of direct accidental contacts (involuntary):
• visual inspection.
• control and reset of relays and auxiliary switching devices, inspection of signalling devices and
instruments.
• replacement of fuses, lamps, electronic cards etc.
• connections of auxiliary cables.
The equipment for which maintenance operations are provided (relay wiring, fuse replacement,
etc.) shall be positioned so that these operations can be performed easily from the front of the
switchgear without having to remove the withdrawable parts.
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6.10 Test Facilities
For GIS switchgear, each feeder shall be equipped with a cable test facility used for testing cable
insulation and to locate faults in the circuit without the need to remove the main cables. The test
facility access shall be interlocked with the feeder earthing switch.
6.11 Gas pressure Indicator
In case of GIS switchgear or alternative gas solution, each individual gas compartment shall be
provided with a dedicated gas pressure temperature compensated indicator. This indicator shall be
arranged to give individual compartment indication in the local control units/front panel and
remote alarms in case of low pressure. When the pressure is normal the indicator shall show that
the switchgear unit is ready for use.
6.12 Low voltage compartment
6.12.1 Auxiliary Power supply
Switchgear shall be provided with separate terminals in LV compartment to connect the LV
auxiliary power supply for:
• space heaters.
• other a.c. users.
• C. auxiliary circuits (e.g. signalling lamps).
• Opening, closing.
• Spring loading system.
• Protection/communication
LV ac power supply shall be 230 Vac and 110 Vdc.
Each external supply shall consist of an isolating switch with pad lock facility. The incoming
switches shall be provided with auxiliary contacts for local and remote alarm.
6.12.2 Miniature circuit breakers and fuses
Miniature circuit breakers shall be used for protection of auxiliary circuits.
Miniature circuit breakers shall be in compliance with IEC 60947; they shall open all phases and
neutral and shall be provided with two contacts (1 NO + 1 NC) auxiliary contacts wired for local
and remote alarm.
6.12.3 Actuators, pushbuttons and contactor relays
Actuators, pushbuttons and contactor relays shall meet IEC 60947 requirements.
The actuators shall be in principle selector switches with and without springs positioned and
coloured according to their function (black for general purposes; red for emergency stop; blue for
lamp test).
6.12.4 Auxiliary Relays
Auxiliary relays shall meet IEC 60255 requirements, shall be plug-in type with the base suitable
to avoid wrong insertions and suitable for permanent energization without economy resistor. In
general, they shall have 2NO + 2NC contacts.
6.12.5 Signalling lamps
Lamps shall meet IEC 60947 requirements. The lamps shall be light emitted diode (LED) type. In
accordance with IEC 60073 the colours shall be:
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GREEN (HG) Sequence or functional unit ready for operation.
WHITE (HW) Circuit closed and user in service.
RED (HR) Protection trip.
YELLOW (HY) Earth switch closed.
Moreover, reach panel shall be supplied with indicating lamp for:
• Protection relay failure
• TCS alarm (circuit breaker)
• Spring charged (circuit breaker)
• LV AC/DC failure (MCB open)
Each panel shall also be equipped with lamp test facility, to test lamps functionality.
Lamps shall be easily removable and replaceable from the front of the panel and shall not be
requiring the use of extractors.
The variety of indicating lamps provided shall be rationalized to reduce maintenance and spares
requirements.
6.12.6 Low voltage wiring
In selecting cable and wire sizes, due regard shall be paid to the appropriate de-rating factors in
relation to the climatic conditions at site. All cables and wires shall continuously carry their rated
currents under the specified worst temperature conditions, which prevail in summer, and shall also
withstand maximum fault currents without damage or deterioration.
All secondary copper wiring within Switchgear, etc. shall be in accordance with the relevant IEC
standards, it shall be chosen to withstand the test voltage of 1 kV AC/ 1 min (type tested) and shall
consist of copper wires. Generally, for wiring, the cable tails shall be so bound that each wire may
be traced back to its associated cable without difficulty.
Extra 10% spare cores and their respective terminals of each cable type shall be provided.
• All spare contact from the relays, breaker, disconnector/earth switch, etc. shall be terminated up to the
terminals.
• At least, 10% of spare terminals shall be provided in addition with one in each special type terminal
such as CTs, power, etc.
• Terminal references for example XA-XD should be for CT circuits, XK for Control circuits, XL for
indication circuits, XJ for DC circuits, XH for AC circuits and XX for LDC circuits should be followed.
• Test switches should be provided with test/service selector switch for all protection relays/BCU/BCPU
with automatic CT shorting (make-before-break) should open when test plug is inserted.
• CT secondary wiring & terminals shall be colour coded and the CT secondary terminals shall be
disconnected type with shorting links with test socket shall be disconnected type with test socket and
the same should be incorporated in the drawing. All control circuit terminals shall be disconnected type.
• All the internal wiring should be terminated in one side of the TB and the External wiring should not
be mixed with internal wiring.
• All the trip circuits should be supervised by inbuilt trip circuit supervision relay.
• Relay in test, General alarm, and Protection relay operated indication lamps shall be provided. All
power circuits, control and protection wiring and low-level signal wiring shall be physically separated.
• Each group of wiring of each terminal block shall be bundled separately and avoid crossing between
wires of different terminal blocks.
All wiring shall be properly supported, neatly arranged, readily accessible and securely connected
to terminal blocks in such a manner that, wherever practicable, wiring can be easily checked
against drawings.
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Internal terminations of standard conductors shall be made with solderless crimping type tinned.
suitable lugs which shall firmly grip the conductor, or by an equally suitable method. Insulating
sleeves shall be provided over the exposed parts of lugs.
Core identification ferrules marked to correspond with board wiring diagram shall be fitted at both
ends of each wire. Cross ferrule numbering (source end and remote end) should be provided for
all the wiring. Ferruling shall be as per manufacturer's practice based on global standard.
Separate ferrule numbering and identification shall be attached to the wires connecting the
protective relays, even if the numbering and identification are printed on the wires themselves.
As far as possible, all circuits shall be routed along the shortest path to their destination but shall
be run only in horizontal and vertical planes. Diagonal runs are not acceptable.
However, the wire runs shall not block access for ready test or removal of any device without
disturbing other devices.
If wiring is provided to equipment that is installed on doors, bundled conductors shall be used on
the door with extra/flexible wire, which shall be arranged such that twisting rather than a bending
motion, is imparted to the moving bundled conductors. Each bundle shall be anchored so that the
moving bundle length is the maximum available without loops.
Conductors between terminal blocks and apparatus shall be properly bunched and this bunch
would run through a plastic conduit to ensure mechanical protection.
All power circuits, control and protection wiring and low-level signal wiring shall be physically
separated. The working voltage of each power circuit shall be marked on the associated boards.
Conductor ends, not connected to compression-type terminal blocks, shall be provided with
approved claw-washers, which neatly retain all strands. "Push-on" or "quick" type connectors shall
not be used for current transformers and trip circuits. These connectors may be used for alarm and
control system and within an equipment assembly only. Sample of such connectors shall be
submitted for TAQA/ADDC/AADC´s approval.
Wiring shall be arranged to give easy access to the terminal or relays and other apparatus.
Soldered or wire strapped connections shall only be inside electronic systems. Any wire wrapping
shall be in accordance with IEC Publication 60352.
Minimum cross sections are reported in Table 15.
Table 15 – LV wiring minimum cross section
Circuit Unit Value
power circuits (min) mm2 1.5
control circuits mm2 1
CT circuits (min) mm2 2.5
VT circuits (min) mm2 1.5
external wiring mm2 1.5
other wiring mm2 0.5
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6.13 Doors
The door shall be hinged and shall be provided with handles and external hock for locking facility.
All hinges and locking elements shall be of heavy-duty, stainless steel or reinforced plastic pocket
to prevent corrosion.
Gasketing shall be suitable for the entire life of the switchgear considering the site operating
conditions. Otherwise, metal to metal jointing shall be employed assuring the relevant degree of
protection.
Alternative door fixing solution may be proposed and are subject to TAQA/ADDC/AADC
approval.
The doors shall be provided with stoppers. The edges of the doors shall be bent on both sides to
assure proper fitting to the doorjambs to prevent misalignment.
Steel pocket shall be provided on the inner surface of each door for drawings and manuals.
6.14 Corrosion Protection/Painting
For Corrosion Protection measures, reference shall be made to Standard Technical Specification
S-GEN-COR. All hardware used in the assembly of the Switchgear must be either of corrosion
proof material, or be hot dip galvanized.
A detailed Corrosion Protection/Painting description shall be submitted for approval by
TAQA/ADDC/AADC.
6.15 Structure and enclosure
The Switchgear structure and enclosure shall comply with the following requirements:
• The switchgears shall be self-supporting, and manufactured materials able to withstand the mechanical,
electrical, thermal stresses and suitable for the corrosion phenomena resulting from the project design
conditions.
• The Switchgear shall be indoor type unit.
• Enclosure must be suitably ventilated according to the ambient conditions.
• Sheet metal for the Switchgear enclosure must be suitably treated and painted, to achieve worthiness
and corrosion protection as per IEC Standard.
• Each Switchgear’s panel shall be provided with four lifting lugs for easy lifting and positioning of the
whole unit at site by the use of crane. The Switchgear shall be strong to withstand transportation and
handling stresses.
• The structure shall be suitable for fixing to the concrete floor of the electrical building by means of a
base frame, with anchor bolts and nuts, to be supplied by the switchgear manufacturer.
• The section closing covers and plates shall be fixed by screws and rivets.
• The Switchgear shall have IP4X degree of protection.
6.16 33/22/11kV Solid Insulated Busbar/Bus interconnector
The busbar /bus interconnector system must be compact and fully insulated “touch safe” solid
insulated system. The conductor should be solid copper in ETP-H quality (Electrolytic –Tough
Pitch High Purity).
The solid insulation should lay directly on the conductor and shall consist of wrapped paper dried
under vacuum and impregnated with epoxy resin. Conductive grading layers of copper embedded
in the insulation should be used to control the electrical field (capacitive grading). The earth layer
should provide a complete electrical protection and guarantee for the highest operational and
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human safety. The insulation material shall not be emitting any toxic gases in case of fire and shall
be self-extinguishing type.
Over the whole length of the Busbar, the surface of the busbar shall be insulated other than the
thermal expansion joints. It must be resistance against UV radiations and suitable for long term
safe and outdoor operation and should provide an effective barrier against moisture ingress. There
shall not be any air gap or void between active epoxy resin insulation and outer protection tube
shell accepted. The busbar shall be naturally cooled.
The single bars should be manufactured in lengths up to 10 meters to allow easy manipulation and
installation at site. The single Busduct should be joined together on site and the joints must be
flexible to absorb the system thermal expansions/compressions during operation and also
electrically shielded to ensure that system is completely “touch safe” in operation. The outer
protection tube of the joints (cylinders) to protect the system against mechanical and
environmental impacts. The manufacturer is required to declare reference projects for not less than
15 years for installation.
6.16.1 Requirements for the solid insulated Busbars:
• Solid and separately isolated phase bus, fully earthed for human safety
• Safe service conditions, even in high ambient humidity
• Partial discharges free operation
• Suitable for complete outdoor operation
• Short-circuit safe system (no damages in case of short circuit for any reason)
• Operating ambient temperature of +50°C
• The Ingress Protection class shall be not less than IP65
6.16.2 Connection at the Switchgear
If the insulated bus bar to be connected to the SF6 insulated switchgear, the connection shall be
gas tight and pressure tested. The connection point shall undergo type testing for Short circuit at
the same SC level of the switchgear to which it is connected and shall also undergo temperature
rise type test.
6.16.3 Electrical Tests of the Busbars
Each individual Busbar should be Factory tested according to IEC 60137, 2008, clause 9.1, 9.3 and
9.4. As a minimum the following tests shall be carried out:
1. Measurement of the dielectric dissipation factor and the capacitance at ambient temperature
2. Dry power frequency voltage withstand test
3. Lightning impulse voltage withstand
4. Measurement of the partial discharge level.
5. Contact Resistance Measurement.
6. Temperature rise test including joints
7. Verification of thermal short time withstand
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6.17 Fittings and Tools
All Switchgears shall be provided with:
• All special necessary accessories and tools required for installation or dismantling purpose either of
Switchgear or component, if applicable.
• All accessories for mechanical and electrical assembly on site such as: bolts, washers, cables and
connection bars between sections, etc.
• A series of keys and special tools (in general one set one for each electrical substation of the plant and
one for the workshop).
• The type of keys and tools shall be reduced to a minimum consistently with the safety requirements.
• The quantity and the type of these keys and tools shall be such as to allow complete installation and
maintenance of the switchgear, of each single functional unit component.
• Lugs for Switchgear lifting.
• Truck trolley or rail system for CB extraction
6.18 Label and nameplates
Identification of circuits and component shall be in accordance with specification S-GEN-ID.
In addition, each switchgear, each functional unit and each equipment shall be provided with the
necessary nameplates as per IEC 62271-200 requirements, fixed with screws or rivets and bearing
engraved wording for nameplates and tag numbering.
Each switchgear nameplate (subject to approval by TAQA/ADDC/AADC) shall be fitted to the
front of the switchgear and bear the at least following information:
• Manufacturer name.
• Manufacturer code number.
• Product type/Model number/Manufacturer serial number.
• Year of manufacturing.
• Rated frequency, Hz.
• Rated voltage, kV.
• Ring/Transformer feeder rating current, A.
• Rated short circuit withstand current, kA/1s.
• Auxiliary rated voltages, kV.
• SF6 pressure (in Bar absolute) @ 30°C
Moreover, each switchgear shall also be supplied with danger signs, fixed with four stainless bolts
at each compartment access door (subject to approval by TAQA/ADDC/AADC).
Danger Signs in English and its Arabic translation shall bear the following information:
• DANGER 11000 or 33000 VOLTS.
• PROPERTY OF TAQA/ADDC/AADC ABU DHABI.
• TAQA/AADC/ADDC Logo.
Material shall be as per manufacturer standards durable for the entire lifetime of the switchgear
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7 TESTS
All required tests must be in accordance with S-GEN-TEST.
7.1 Type Tests
The following tests shall be carried out as a minimum requirement according to IEC Standards
62271-200:
• Tests to verify the insulation level of the equipment
• Tests to prove the temperature rise of any part of the equipment and measurement of the resistance of
circuits
• Tests to prove the capability of the main and earthing circuits to be subjected to the rated peak and the
rated short time withstand currents
• Tests to prove the making and breaking capacity of the included switching devices
• Tests to prove the satisfactory operation of the included switching devices and removable parts
• Tests to verify the IP protection code
• Additional tests to verify auxiliary and control circuits
• Tests to verify the protection of the equipment against mechanical impact
• Tests to verify the protection of persons against dangerous electrical effects
• Tests to verify the strength of gas-filled compartments
• Tightness tests of gas- or liquid-filled compartments
• Tests to assess the effects of arcing due to an internal arc fault (for switchgear and controlgear
classification IAC)
• X-radiation test procedures for vacuum interrupters
• Tests to verify the protection of the equipment against external effects due to weather
• Dielectric tests on cable testing circuits
7.2 Sample Tests
The following minimum tests shall be carried out in the presence of TAQA/AADC/ADDC on the
selected samples of SWITCHGEAR. However, TAQA/AADC/ADDC have a right to add/delete
any test.
• Visual inspection.
• Verification of dimensions of various components including thickness of galvanizing.
• Functional tests of all major components according to the Specifications and relevant IEC standards.
• Functional checks of Protections relays, CT’s, control / interlock circuits.
The visual inspection of the various components of SWITCHGEAR shall be performed in
accordance with the list of defects set forth below:
Material
• Parts not made of material as specified.
• Any component missing or damaged.
Finish
• Dirt, grit or foreign matter embedded in finish.
• Painting work not in order.
• Pits, Cavities on the surface of components and busbars. The contact surface of switches and breakers
not being smooth and uniform in thickness.
• Steel parts rusted.
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Construction
• Construction of any major components not as per specification or good engineering practice.
• Nuts and bolts not tight.
• Nuts not freely moving or loose on threads.
• Doors of the external housing do not fit properly.
• Welding not proper.
• Locking arrangement not proper.
• Earthing straps between doors and housing not adequate size.
• Marking/name plates.
• Caution notices missing, not legible, incomplete or not permanent.
7.3 Routine tests
The SWITCHGEAR and their components shall be subjected to routine tests as per IEC 62271-
200 recommendations.
Routine test certificates shall be submitted for TAQA/AADC/ADDC’s review and approval before
shipment of the SWITCHGEAR.
The visual inspection of the SWITCHGEAR, in order to ensure that all components are
mechanically assembled and fixed properly and that there are no imperfections shall be performed.
The following routine Tests, but not limited to, shall be performed:
• Dielectric test on the main circuit.
• Tests on auxiliary and control circuits.
• Measurement of the resistance of the main circuit.
• Tightness test.
• Design and visual checks.
• Partial discharge measurement (for GIS only).
• Mechanical operation tests.
• Pressure tests of gas-filled compartments.
• Tests of auxiliary electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic devices.
• Tests to verify locking devices and interlocks function.
• Tests to verify electrical continuity of metallic frame and earthing system.
• Verification of provision of two earthing terminals.
• Verification of clearances and other fittings.
• Verification of correct wiring.
• Inspection and tests on all facilities (auxiliary contacts, SF6 pressure indicator, Local /Remote switches,
ON/OFF Switches, motor, Terminal box, all wirings etc.) required for DMS as specified.
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7.4 Site Tests
The Supplier shall carry out electrical and function tests when installation of the SWITCHGEAR
has been completed.
The tests shall comprise but not limited to the following:
• Voltage test of the main circuit (as per 62271-200).
• Tightness tests (as per 62271-200).
• Measurement of fluid condition after filling on site (as per 62271-200), where applicable.
• Visual and wiring checks for the equipment installation & wiring.
• Insulation resistance test.
• Secondary/Primary injection test.
• Relay test.
• CT & VT Tests.
• Checking of proper annunciation system operation.
• Calibration and adjustment of instrumentation.
• Interlocking checks.
• Functional checks on Control, Protection and Monitoring Equipment.
• Measurement of closing and opening speeds and times (circuit breakers)
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8 QUALITY AND CERTIFICATION
8.1 Documentation supplied during the tender

The technical documentations to be produced by the Supplier for the economical offer shall contain
the following items:
• Overall drawings with front views, dimensions, mass, foundation loading.
• Static and dynamic loads.
• Complete switchgear data sheets D-MVS-PRIM-BRB.
• One-line diagram.
• Equipment list main data and MFR reference code.
• Reference list fort the proposed switchgear for the last 5 years.
• Inspection Testing Plan (ITP).
• Site Inspection Testing Plan (S-ITP).
• Type tests reports (issued by the manufacturer and a recognized third party).
• List of deviation from tender specification.
8.2 Document to be supplied after the order
The technical documentation to be produced by the Supplier after the order shall contain the
following items:
• Overall drawings with front views, dimensions, mass, foundation loading.
• Static and dynamic loads.
• Complete switchgear data sheets D-MVS-PRIM-BRB.
• One-line diagram.
• Schematic Diagrams.
• Logic Diagrams (if any).
• Equipment list main data and MFR reference code.
• Utilities consumption and heat losses.
• Interconnection terminal block diagram.
• Base frame and cable entry dimensions.
• Name plate.
• Inspection Testing Plan (ITP).
• Site Inspection Testing Plan (S-ITP).
• Routine tests reports (issued by the manufacturer).
• Type tests reports (issued by the manufacturer and a recognized authority).
• Data for health, environment and safety (if applicable).
• Quality plan.
• Production plan.
• Installation instructions.
• Operating instructions.
• Maintenance instructions.
• Complete test report book.
• Other documents indicated in the Purchase Order.
• Data sheet of all accessories installed.
• Painting procedure approved by ADDC/AADC.
• SF6 zoning
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8.2.1 Documentation for homologation, certification and approval (TCA)
Each MV switchgears type shall be subject to Technical Conformity Assessment procedure
managed by TAQA/AADC/AADC personnel supported by accredited Third Party.
The Supplier shall submit, for each Switchgear type, an Identification File (as per IEC 62271-1).
Such Identification file will follow the product during all the Type Tests, proving and assuring the
identity of the MV switchgear along the whole process of test/certification.
Technical documentation included in the Identification file can be divided in two families.
TYPE A DOCUMENTS: Not reserved documentation is the documentation issued by the
Manufacturer that allows to verify, directly or indirectly, the compliance of the MV switchgears
with the prescription of this specification. The Manufacturer authorizes the diffusion and the
reproduction of this documentation within the ADDC/AADC.
It shall contain at least:
• List of all the documents, including the list of the reserved documentation (Type B).
• List of the Suppliers of the main components and parts.
• Manual of the transport, installation, operation and maintenance.
• Single line diagrams.
• Overall drawings and relevant details of both the completely assembled MV switchgears (as in
operation) and of the MV switchgears transportation.
• Drawing and schematics of the auxiliary circuits.
• CTs and VTs details.
• Interlock diagrams.
• Test reports of the MV switchgears.
• Test reports and certifications of the subcomponents and materials used.
The documentation considered reserved, of which the Supplier does not authorize the diffusion,
used to completely identify the design and the manufacturing of the switchgear and its
components.”. Such documentation will be overviewed by the ADDC/AADC representatives or
by the certification body during the homologation or certification and will be archived by the
Supplier.
Type test extension of validity: if during the certification process a type test extension of validity
shall be required, the guidelines and criteria of IEC TR 62271-307 shall be followed.
The TCA certification shall have a prolonged validity as far as the switchgear shall remain
available in the market.
Once the TCA certification is obtained, the Supplier is responsible to inform
TAQA/ADDC/AADC for any modification of the switchgear in comparison with the
Identification File approved. Example of modification is the change/update/modification of any
product/equipment/component forming the switchgear.
In such event the Supplier shall inform TAQA/ADDC/AADC sending at least:
• Updated/revised Identification File.
• Detailed report describing each modification and associated impacts on the certified performances.
• Evaluation of the need for type-test repetitions, based on guidelines and criteria of IEC TR 62271-307.
TAQA/ADDC/AADC supported by accredited Third Party shall verify the Supplier
documentation, eventually asking for additional data and/or test to be performed.
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8.3 Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Report
The Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, FMEA, is an essential information to
TAQA/ADDC/AADC to assess the possible causes of malfunctioning, damages or faults, the
relative probability of its occurrence and their consequences using a rational method that considers
the potential modes of failure, their effects and their critical aspects.
The scope of this analysis is to identify the fundamental causes of possible failures or
malfunctioning of the referred asset installed on TAQA/ADDC/AADC network system and
therefore to intervene with condition monitoring, preventive and corrective actions according to
the probability of the failure and the severity of its effects occurring.
In analysing the failures or malfunctioning of the subsystems, the most likely failure modes, with
the relating possible causes, the resulting effects on the rest of the system and the checks in place
(for prevention or failure mode detection) are listed and recorded in the specific FMEA worksheet.
The analysis is applied on the main possible faults or malfunctioning of the asset/equipment and
shall be performed according to the criteria defined in IEC 60812:2006 “Analysis techniques for
system reliability – Procedure for failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)” on the basis of
available data.
The proposed table to record the failure modes and its analysis is given in annex B which is based
on FMEA to present the knowledge while supplying the asset. It is mandatory that all the
manufacturers shall submit the FMEA to ADDC/AADC for the supplied materials included under
this specification.
9 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND LOGISTIC ISSUE
9.1 Packaging and transportation

The Supplier shall be responsible for all delivery procedures and provisions for storing the MV
switchgears in factory after the tests and until the transport operations.
The supplier shall pack the equipment with a suitable cases and protective measures granting the
safe delivery of the good at the final place of installation.
10 EXCEPTIONS
Possible exceptions to the present prescriptions, concerning the adoption of technical and/or
manufacturing aspects different from the ones prescribed in the present GS, can be evaluated by
TAQA/ADDC/AADC.
In such a case, TAQA/ADDC/AADC will take into account the opportunity to require additional
tests with regard to the technical/manufacturing proposed solutions.
Such exceptions can be approved by TAQA/ADDC/AADC.
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ANNEX A – DRAWINGS
Arrangement 1 – PRIM33-3T-W - withdrawable CB
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Arrangement 2 – PRIM33-3T-F – fixed CB
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Arrangement 3 – PRIM33-4T-W – withdrawable CB
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Arrangement 6 – PRIM11-3T-F –fixed CB
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33 kV Line Feeder - OHL
Withdrawable Fixed
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33 kV Line Feeder - CABLE
Withdrawable Fixed
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33 kV Transformer Feeder - T
Withdrawable Fixed
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33 kV Bus coupler - BC
Withdrawable Fixed
Client: ADDC/ AADC

11 kV Line feeder - L
Withdrawable Fixed
Client: ADDC/ AADC

11 kV Capacitor Bank feeder - C
Withdrawable Fixed
Client: ADDC/ AADC

11 kV Auxiliary Transformer Feeder - AUX
Withdrawable Fixed
Client: ADDC/ AADC

11 kV Transformer Feeder - T
Withdrawable Fixed
Client: ADDC/ AADC

11 kV Bus Coupler - BC
Withdrawable Fixed
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11 kV Solid busbar feeder - SB
Withdrawable Fixed
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LEGEND
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ANNEX B - FMEA TABLE
Component Failure Mode Failure Effects Failure Cause Maintenance Task / Actions Frequency
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC WORKS

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8.1 Documentation supplied during the tender

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