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Standard Specification – E-001 – General Electrical Specification Date November 7, 2003
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STANDARD SPECIFICATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SCOPE................................................................................................................................. 1
4.1 RATINGS............................................................................................................................. 4
4.1.1 Normal Current Ratings ....................................................................................................... 4
4.1.2 Temperature Rise ................................................................................................................. 4
4.2 CURRENT TRANSFORMERS........................................................................................... 5
1 SCOPE
This Specification outlines the general electrical requirements for the equipment in-
cluded in the scope of supply as defined in Part 1 Clause 1.7 "Summary of Work" and
the individual Technical Specifications.
3.1.1 General
Auxiliary electric power will be supplied from medium-voltage switchboards, low-
voltage switchboards and distribution boards. The power supply voltages will be as
detailed below. The Contractor shall select and size his electrical equipment accord-
ingly. The equipment shall be adequately rated for the short-circuit current levels and
also to meet the specified or expected functional and performance requirements of his
equipment under the specified range of supply voltage and frequency (steady-state).
3.1.2 MV Systems
The 6.6 kV systems will be controlled by on-load tap-changers of the Unit Auxiliary
Transformers so as to maintain a voltage at the main plant buses (11BBA, 12BBA)
within the range of +0 % to +2.5 % of nominal. Transient voltage dips of up to 15 %
will occur during the starting of the largest motors.
The switchgear short-circuit level for 3-phase faults will be 31.5 kA rms subject to
confirmation by Contractor. The 6.6 kV system will be resistance earthed at the point
of supply to limit the maximum earth fault current to 400 A rms.
The MV system will supply motors having ratings >200 kW and all auxiliary trans-
formers. The majority of outgoing circuits shall be controlled by fused vacuum con-
tactors.
During re-acceleration of motors, either in a group, the voltage at the motor terminals
shall not deviate by more than +10 % or -20 % from rated equipment voltage.
230 VAC may be employed for single-phase motors up to 750 W (from a.c. distribu-
tion panel on 400 V MCC's or power panels as provided by the Contractor).
230 VAC shall be used for space heaters, enclosure interior lighting, ventilation fans,
convenience outlets, etc.
The 400 V system will be solidly earthed at the point of supply and will be based on
the TN-S system as per IEC 60364-3.
3.1.4 DC Systems
220 VDC nominal with an operating range of +10 % to -15 %, 20 kA short circuit
level; normal float charge voltage level will be 231 V. The systems will be provided
to supply d.c. motors, d.c. motor-operated valves, UPS inverters, instrumentation and
control equipment and emergency lights.
The 220 VDC. systems will be centre high resistance grounded and provided with
high resistance ground fault detection.
24 VDC systems will be provided, for plant instrumentation and control loads. These
supplies will be provided by fully redundant dc/dc converters that will regulate the
voltage on the 24 VDC system within close limits. The 24 VDC systems will be sol-
idly grounded on the positive pole.
Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall furnish transformers, regulators and or
AC/DC converters as required to operate his equipment correctly. The Contractor
shall supply an alarm relay and contact to alarm loss of or under-voltage condition in
any power supply conversion unit or voltage regulating equipment.
The Contractor shall furnish in his equipment all necessary step down control trans-
formers.
The electrical and installations within hazardous areas shall comply with IEC 60079
according to the area classification.
Electrical drawings shall be prepared using symbols defined in IEC 60617; designa-
tion of equipment shall be generally in accordance with IEC 60750.
4 DETAILED REQUIREMENTS
4.1 RATINGS
The current ratings specified are the continuous current ratings, which shall be guaran-
teed under the design parameters.
The effect of direct sunlight impinging on outdoor equipment and the effects of differ-
ential temperatures existing in the equipment, due to the impingement, shall be taken
into account when establishing equipment temperature ratings.
Each set of CT's shall be grounded at one point only via a bolted disconnecting link at
the CT. The CT core, where accessible, shall be separately grounded
Where multi-ratio secondary windings are specified, a label shall be provided at the
secondary terminals of the CT indicating clearly the connections required for each tap.
The connections and the ratio in use shall be indicated on all connection diagrams.
Design magnetisation curves and d.c. resistance values shall be submitted for each CT
to be used for protective relaying purposes and shall be subsequently verified by rou-
tine factory tests.
Relaying CT's shall be capable of driving the combined burden of the meters, relays
and connecting leads up to twenty times the nominal rating without saturating.
Metering CT's shall maintain their rated accuracy with the connected burden for all
currents from 10 % to 100 % of rated nominal CT secondary current.
Temporary jumpers shall be provided at the terminal blocks to prevent an open circuit
if the switchgear is energised. These temporary jumpers shall be tagged and indicated
on the switchgear wiring diagrams.
The secondary circuits shall be wired to the terminal strip of the switchgear cubicle.
The terminals shall be equipped with short-circuiting bridges and earthing link.
tariff
Accuracy class for protection 3P
VT ratio (Operating Voltage/√3, 110/√3, 110/ √3
Rated voltage factor 1.2 for continuous duty,
and 1.5 for 30 s duration
Burden:
− General (minimum) 50 VA /phase
− Tariff metering (minimum) 10VA/phase
VT’s shall be protected by fuse or circuit breaker. Where fuses are employed they
shall be of the current limiting type and shall be adequately rated for the dynamic cur-
rent (peak) of the switchgear transformer inrush current and load current.
Their design shall ensure that saturation of their cores does not occur when √3 times
normal voltage is applied to each winding.
Each set of voltage transformers shall be so arranged that the unit can be readily with-
drawn from the operating position. In the withdrawn position, voltage transformers
and fuses shall be completely disconnected from service, with all exposed parts visibly
grounded.
It shall not be possible for personnel to come into contact with the VT primary fuses
until the VTs are fully withdrawn. The VT secondary winding shall also be grounded
when the VT's are in the isolated position.
The connections from the main buses to the point of isolation of the VT shall be capa-
ble of carrying the rated short-circuit breaking current of the switchgear for one sec-
ond.
All VT's shall be mounted on the fixed part of the switchgear cubicle and the secon-
dary circuits shall be wired to the terminal strip of the switchgear cubicle.
Secondary fuses or MCB's shall be provided, as close as possible, to each VT and la-
belled to show their function. The secondary circuit shall be monitored immediately
after these fuses to detect and alarm individual fuse failure; in the case of MCB's an
auxiliary contact shall be provided and connected for alarm purposes.
All copper busbars shall be silver plated at joints. Aluminium busbars shall be tin
plated at joints.
For low-voltage equipment the main buses, auxiliary buses, ground bus and connec-
tion between the several pieces of apparatus forming the equipment of a cubicle shall
be of high conductivity copper in accordance with IEC 60028 and have a conductivity
of not less than 99.9 % of that standard.
Provisions shall be made for expansion and contraction of the busbars and connections
with variation in temperature.
Where dissimilar metals are connected, approved means shall be provided to prevent
electro-chemical reaction and corrosion.
Contractor shall provide NEMA Standard drilled connection pads for cables, where
required and specified.
Access to busbars and the connections directly connected thereto shall be gained only
by the removal of covers secured by bolts or screws. Such covers shall be clearly and
indelibly marked 'BUSBARS'.
These ground bars shall not be less than 150 mm2 cross-section for the distribution
panels or electrical enclosures containing power conductors and terminals and 50 mm2
cross section for the control panels.
4.6 INSULATORS
Porcelain insulators shall be of best quality porcelain. The clamping surfaces of all
porcelain insulators shall be ground accurately and shall be free of glaze.
Each porcelain insulator shall bear the manufacturer's mark and batch identification,
which shall be applied before firing.
Insulators of moulded or resin bonded material shall be similarly marked. Such mark-
ing shall not impair the electrical properties of the surface finish.
Insulators shall be mounted and the method of attaching connection shall be such that
there is no likelihood of being mechanically over-stressed during normal tightening of
the mounting and connection fixings. Similarly provision shall be made to accommo-
date expansion and contraction of the connections due to the temperature likely to be
attained during fault conditions.
All cut or machined surfaces and edges of resin-bonded laminated materials shall be
cleaned and then sealed with an approved varnish as soon as possible after cutting.
Linseed oil and untreated material of fibre, leatheroid, asbestos or other similar hygro-
scopic materials shall not be used for insulation purposes. Untreated leatheroid or
other materials may only be used for mechanical protection of winding insulation.
Wherever practical, instruments, apparatus and machine coil windings, including wire
wound resistors, with the exception of those immersed in oil or compound, shall be
thoroughly dried in a vacuum or by other approved means and shall then be immedi-
ately impregnated through to the core with an approved insulating varnish. Varnish
with a linseed oil base shall not be used.
No material of a hygroscopic nature shall be used for covering coils where inter-
leaving between windings on coils is necessary, only the best manila paper, thor-
oughly dried, which permits penetration by the insulating varnish or wax, shall be
used.
Devices and/or equipment, which require insulating oil and are located with a building
or within 3.5 m of a building wall shall utilise a non-flammable silicone base type
coolant or approved equal. The Owner shall be informed of all equipment of this de-
sign type in the Bid and the time of submittal of design information. The minimum
flash point of the silicone-based coolant shall be 300 oC.
fective welded joints shall not be caulked but may be re-welded subject to the written
approval of the Owner.
Oil filled level indication shall be engraved on the inside and outside of chambers.
All joint faces shall be flat and parallel and arranged to prevent the ingress of water or
leakage of oil with a minimum of gasket surface exposed to the action of oil or air.
Oil-resisting synthetic rubber gaskets are not permissible, unless the degree of com-
pression is accurately controlled. For gaskets of cork or similar, oil resisting material,
oil resisting synthetic rubber may only be used as a bonding material.
A series connected indicating lamp labelled "Cubicle Heater On" shall be provided
with each heater to permit verification of the heater operation. A circuit breaker and
indicating lamp shall be provided on each item of equipment.
The operation of the heaters shall not cause overheating of the equipment, and shall be
suitable for continuous operation. They shall be shrouded and located so as not to
cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
Internal clearance between live parts and grounded metal parts shall be adequate to
withstand the specified impulse and test voltages without reliance on an insulating ma-
terial.
Gland plates and boxes shall be provided with sufficient internal space allowed to ac-
commodate mechanical compression type glands and locking nuts.
Outdoor cable boxes shall be gasketed and hot dipped galvanised with a degree of pro-
tection of IPW 55 of IEC 60529. Other cable boxes shall be gasketed with a degree of
protection IP 54 of IEC 60529. Cable crotch sealing ends, where provided, shall be
arranged to project at least 25 mm above the gland plate to prevent moisture collecting
in the crotch.
All cable boxes shall be designed to withstand the high-voltage d.c. cable tests pre-
scribed in IEC 60502 or approved standards.
Glands for 600 V armoured cables above 185 mm2 shall be provided with an integral
heavy duty grounding lug capable of carrying the full ground fault current for a period
not less than 1 s without deterioration. Lugs shall have NEMA Standard two-hole
drilling.
Where insulated glands are Specified or required, removable connections for bonding
across the gland insulation shall be provided. The gland insulation shall withstand a
voltage test of 2000 VAC for 1 min.
For current in excess of 500 A, adequate steps must be taken counter the effect of
eddy currents in the gland and bushing mounting plate.
All junction boxes shall be of substantial galvanised sheet steel construction, fitted
with external fixing lugs and finished in accordance with the specification require-
ments for painting and finishing. Outdoor junction boxes shall be water tight gasketed
and hot dipped galvanised with a degree of protection of IPW 55. Other junction
boxes shall be dust-tight gasketed with a degree of protection IP 54.
Junction boxes dimensions of height multiplied by width exceeding 900 cm2 shall be
provided with hinged covers.
No cables shall be terminated into the top of outdoor junction boxes unless specifi-
cally approved by the Engineer.
Each box shall be complete with bolted covers and suitably inscribed identification la-
bels.
All boxes shall be provided with ground terminals to accommodate NEMA Standard
lugs.
Boxes shall allow ample room for wiring with particular regard to the deployment of
wires from the point of entry, and contain sufficient terminals to allow the termination
of all spare conductors at the furthest terminals from the cable entry.
Terminal blocks for the outgoing cables shall be grouped based on voltage level, func-
tion, etc. to the extent practical.
Boxes shall be of such design that condensed water cannot affect the insulation of the
terminal boards or the cables.
nection diagrams showing the as-built arrangement of cables and conductors in each
box. The Contractor shall, following the Engineer's review fit one additional plastic
coated copy of the appropriate wiring diagram to the interior of each box.
Separate junction boxes shall be provided for all low-level analogue signals.
Two test plugs, to suit each different type of relay case or test socket shall be provided
for each relay panel. The test plug shall have terminals for both the relay and wiring
side connections, which will accept, both wires and plug connectors, and be complete
with lengths of flexible cable for connection to a portable relay test set.
All protective relays shall be provided with a name and data plate, which shall include
the secondary rating of the associated current and/or voltage transformers.
Rectifiers used in, or association with protection relays shall be of the silicon type.
All relays which are connected to complete, either the tripping circuit of a circuit
breakers, or the coil circuit of an auxiliary tripping relay, shall be provided with opera-
tion indicators which, whenever possible, shall be of the mechanically operated type.
Indicators shall also be provided on such additional relay elements as will enable the
phase of the fault condition to be identified as well as the exact tripping function,
which operated. Each indicator, whether of the electrically operated or mechanically
operated kind, shall be capable of being reset by hand, without opening the relay case.
It shall not be possible to operate the relay when resetting the operating indicator.
Each indicator shall be so designed that it cannot show before the relay has completed
its operation. Indicators shall not reset during a failure of auxiliary power to the relay.
Trip circuit supervision relays shall be provided for all MV and HV circuit breakers.
These shall continuously monitor the integrity of the trip circuit including the circuit
breaker trip coil when the circuit breaker is in both the open and closed position. The
relays shall be connected and wiring between tripping devices shall be implemented
such that the maximum amount of the trip circuit wiring is monitored. Separate ele-
ments shall be used so that the supervision is operational at all times and that alarms
are not given when a trip relay has operated. An external resistance shall be connected
in series with the coil of the supervision relays so that a short-circuit of the relay coil
does not result in the tripping of the circuit breaker. Failure of the trip circuit shall
raise and alarm that shall be time delayed to prevent operation during transient condi-
tions.
Where relays are required to operate with a fixed time delay, the time delay shall not
be of the dashpot type - static timers are required.
DC relays, associated with protection, shall be rated for 220 VDC. The limits of the
operating range shall be at least 80 % to 110 % of rated voltage.
Trip relays shall be provided where specified and shall be of the high-speed type hav-
ing a total operating time of ≤ 10 ms. Trip relays shall be of the hand reset type,
unless the application requires alternative, and shall have a contact wired to prevent
closure of the circuit breaker while the trip relay is in the operated state.
Each auxiliary relay for external interface shall be provided with a minimum of two
normally open and two normally closed electrically independent contacts or two inter-
changeable spare contacts for the Engineer's use.
The Contractor shall be responsible for providing to the Engineer all relay setting de-
tails for relays within his supply. The Contractor shall test and set all relays during in-
stallation and commissioning.
All calculations to determine relay setting and CT and VT requirements shall be sub-
mitted to the Engineer for review and approval.
If bolts or nuts are so placed as too inaccessible with ordinary tools, two of each type
of suitable special tool shall be provided.
4.14.1 General
This Standard Specification shall be applicable to all types of local control, relay and
metering panels, marshalling cabinets, electrical enclosures, etc.
Panels shall be of the free-standing floor mounted type. They shall be supplied com-
plete with instruments, control switches, relays, terminal blocks etc. mounted on the
front or within the panel. Access doors shall be provided at the front and rear of the
panel.
Unless otherwise Approved by the Engineer, all circuit breakers, motor starters, fuse
switches etc shall be contained within free-standing switchgear, as specified in E-205.
All local panels shall be furnished complete with all devices mounted and wired in the
factory before being shipped to the Site. All switchgear, control gear and motor start-
ers shall conform to IEC 60947, and IEC 60439 and shall be rated in accordance with
Clause 4.1.
Panels shall have the following degrees of protection as defined by IEC 60529:
− Indoors in an air-conditioned room - IP 41.
− Indoors away from fluid piping and tanks in an enclosed room - IP 42.
− Other indoor locations - IP 54.
− Outdoors - IPW 55.
230 VAC, 50 Hz (nominal) power shall be provided for all local control panels.
All hardware, trim, fasteners and other accessories shall be made from rustproof mate-
rials.
All control circuit and transformer fuses shall be in accordance with the requirements
of this specification.
Main current-carrying parts, insulators, supports and housings shall have sufficient
mechanical strength to withstand without damage the forces resulting from a three-
phase, line-to-line or line-to-ground short circuit.
The panel structural framework shall be fabricated of channels or angles not less than
5 mm thick. Welded construction shall be used throughout.
The length and depth of each panel shall be as required by the service. The height
shall not be more than 2200 mm.
Means shall be provided so that the panel can be moved safe by to position without
straining or distorting the structure. Removable lifting eyes or angles shall be pro-
vided.
Temporary bracing shall be provided at the doorways to keep panels rigid up to the
time of setting in place in the field.
Rounded or "broken plate" construction shall be used on all front or side vertical cor-
ners. All joints between adjacent plate sections shall be butt-welded and reinforced on
the back of necessary. Base angles of panels shall be continuous.
The workmanship shall be such as to result in a neat appearance outside and inside
with no welds, rives or bolt leads apparent from the faces and sides of the panels and
with all exterior surfaces finished time and smooth.
The cut out dimension tolerances shall be such that the edge of the cut out is not visi-
ble with the equipment installed. All cut out edges shall be square and smooth.
Internal brackets shall be provided for mounting accessory equipment. Structural steel
framework shall be provided for supporting incoming cables, wiring, piping and other
appurtenances.
The panel view, top and sides shall be built and reinforced in such away that any de-
flection due to the weight of instruments, interconnecting wiring, piping etc. shall not
be more than 1-5 mm.
Temporary bracing shall be provided to receive cables from bottom or top as needed
or as advised by the Employer. In addition, wall mounted panels may receive cables
from the sides. Removable gasketed cover plates shall be provided for drilling for
conduits and cable entrance fittings. The top of the panels shall be designed for sup-
porting cable trays.
All panels except for wall or skid mounted types shall be furnished complete with
separated bases. The bases shall be so designed that they can be set, levelled and
grouted in place before the panel is set upon them. If anti-vibration mounts are re-
quired, they shall be furnished.
Wall mounted panels shall be furnished with mounting frames and hardware for wall
mounting.
Skids on which panels are mounted shall include suitable panel basis either integral
with the skid structure or designed for rigid attachment to the skid. If the equipment
mounted on a skid is a source vibration, panel mounted on the skid shall be provided
with anti-vibration mounts.
230 VAC, 50 Hz power supply equipment shall be provided for all mounted instru-
ment panels.
Terminals panel associated with individual items of equipment shall be grouped and
terminated at separate terminal as well as possible, so cable can be convenient.
Access doors of walks in type panels shall be bellow flush mounted type with door
closures and concealed hinges. Panic door operators shall be furnished on the inside
of the doors.
All doors shall be of ASTM A 366 (or equivalent) steel and shall have locks, handles
and 3-point latches.
Door shall be capable of at least a 1300 swing with 900 resistant from the closed posi-
tion and shall be provided a hold open mechanism.
Removable access panels shall be of ASTM A 366 (or equivalent) steel and shall be
flush type, properly braced and stiffened and provided with flush mounted latching
devices to facilitate easy removal.
Contractor shall provide necessary opening and tapped holes in the panels for all panel
mounted devices, relays, control switches, lights, etc.
Where the future addition of components is specified, Contractor shall also provide
openings, cover plates, tapped holes and rust proof mounting hardware as required to
accommodate the future additions.
Openings with gasketed cover plates shall be provided for cable entry.
Terminal blocks shall be of heavy duty moulded type, screw type terminals with
washer head screws shall be provided for terminating all wiring and interconnecting
cables. Barriers between terminals shall be of such height that terminal screws or wire
lugs will not project above the barriers. Space between barriers shall be sufficient to
accommodate the wire lugs that shall not exceed 9.5 mm in width. Terminals shall be
clearly and permanently identified.
The assigned minimum rating of terminal blocks shall be 600 V, 30 A. The terminal
blocks shall be provided with a designation strip for identification of each incoming or
outgoing wire. The strip surface shall be suitable for permanent notation and shall be
mounted such that it cannot be replaced in any but the original orientation. Terminal
blocks shall be subject to Employer review and acceptance.
Terminals associated with individual items of equipment shall be grouped and termi-
nated at separate terminals for convenient cable connections.
Terminal blocks shall be mounted vertically on brackets extending out from the rear of
the panel. The top or side of any terminal block shall not be closer than 150 mm to the
top of panel.
For shielded field cables, a separate terminal shall be provided for each shield drain
wire.
A minimum of 20 % spare terminals shall be provided. Only one wire per terminal
will be used on the outgoing side of terminal blocks.
Any common connections required shall be provided on the panel side of the block.
4.14.6 Wiring
All shop wiring shall be standard copper PVC insulated wires. Wires shall have non-
flame propagating 90 oC cross-linked polyethylene insulation.
Where wiring is installed in trunking, the edges of the cut-outs through which the
wires pass shall be suitably protected or grommeted to protect the insulation from cuts
or nicks.
Wiring shall not be routed in such a manner that it will prevent blank panel space from
being used for addition of future equipment.
All wiring non-metallic components and accessories such as terminal blocks, trunking,
wire cleats, cable ties, etc. shall be manufactured from "non burning" materials as de-
fined in the IEC standards.
Adhesive-backed wire bundle grips are not acceptable for supporting wire extensions.
Bends in wiring shall be carefully made in such a manner that the insulation or cover
is not damaged. Care shall be used in removing insulation from the wire, so that the
wire will not be cut or nicked.
The maximum number of conductors connected to any one terminal point on a device
or terminal block shall be two.
All incoming power terminals shall be clearly identified in a manner distinctly differ-
ent from all other terminations for safety in maintenance.
All internal wiring shall be clearly and permanently marked at both termination ends
with circuit designations.
All internal wiring shall be terminated on one side of the terminal blocks so that the
field side is left clear for field cable and wire connections.
All spare contacts from each auxiliary relay and control switch shall be wired to ter-
minal blocks.
All wiring inside the control panels, desks and cubicles shall be factory made and shall
be in accordance with the standards of determined requirements.
For electronic wiring the solderless maxi-termi-point technology, clamp type connec-
tors or preferably plugs shall be used. Wire Wrap connector shall be limited to inter-
nal connections only.
4.14.8.1 General
Front-of-panel mounted devices shall not be located lower than 760 mm or higher than
1700 mm above the floor level (with the exception of annunciators) without prior ap-
proval by the Engineer.
Devices inside the panel shall not be located lower than 500 mm or higher than
1700 mm above the floor level without prior approval by the Engineer.
Devices shall be mounted with adequate spacing allowed for wiring and/or piping
connection so that instrument removal, replacement and servicing may be accom-
plished without interruption of services to adjacent devices or without unduly disturb-
ing other wiring and/or piping connections. All devices shall be so located that termi-
nals and adjustment devices are readily accessible without use of special tools and
with terminal marking clearly visible.
a. Air circuit breakers for individual feeder circuits shall be 600 VAC., 50 Hz, 1,
2, 3 or 4-pole for AC service; 220 V, 2-pole for DC service, manually operated
and trip-free with inverse-time thermal-overload and instantaneous-over cur-
rent trips on all poles. The instantaneous trip shall operate at approximately
ten times rated current. The thermal element shall be protected against fusing
or damage on short circuit.
b. Air circuit breakers for motor starters shall conform to the above except that
the instantaneous trip shall be adjustable to fifteen times the motor current.
c. Circuit breakers required to discriminate with downstream fuses and other cir-
cuit breakers shall incorporate an adjustable time delay for the magnetic trip
element.
4.14.8.4 Contactors:
Contactors shall be electrically held in type and shall be rated 600 VAC., 50 Hz, 3-
pole or 250 VDC, 2-pole single throw contactors with external hand reset overload re-
lays for each pole and current ratings as appropriate for the motor sizes. Contactors
for a.c. duty shall be in accordance with IEC-60947-1 and Clause 4.5.2 of E-205.
b. It shall not be possible to gain access to fuses unless the isolating switch is
open.
c. All withdrawable starters shall be interlocked to ensure that the isolating con-
tacts do not make or break any current. It shall be possible to lock the switch
in the open position.
b. Disconnector units shall be of the air break metal clad type complying with the
recommendations of IEC 60947-3. The disconnectors shall be capable of car-
rying a through-fault current equivalent to the prospective 3-phase short-circuit
current at the incoming side of the disconnector for 1 s.
b. Fuses and links shall be grouped and spaced according to their function in or-
der to facilitate identification. Sufficient space shall be left between adjacent
fuses to allow easy single hand withdrawal.
c. Fuses shall be of the non-deteriorating HRC type and fuse bridges shall be so
designed as to permit detection of fuse-operation without removing the bridge.
Fuse breaking capacity shall be in excess of the assigned switchboard rating
fault rating.
e. The fuses shall be identified and labelled. Approved code symbols shall be
used on diagram and on fuse or link labels.
4.14.8.8 Annunciators
Annunciators shall be back lighted window type and shall have the following features:
Logic circuitry, power supplies and associated components of the solid-state type shall
be installed in the annunciator cabinet.
"Silence", "Acknowledge", "Test" and "Reset" push buttons for mounting separately
from the annunciator on the front of the panel at a height within reach of the operator.
Brightness of the window areas shall be sufficient to provide ample contrast with a
general illumination of 800 of 920 lux. A minimum of two lamps shall be provided
for each window. The lamps shall be long-life type with a bayonet base as approved
by the Engineer. They shall be replaceable while the equipment is in service.
Inputs suitable for use with alarm contacts that will either close or open on the alarm
condition. Provisions shall be included to change an input from one to the other in the
field without a wiring change. Spurious electrical noise voltages shall be rejected and
there shall be no false signals due to contact bounce up to 30 ms either on alarm or re-
turn to normal. Alarm contacts shall be monitored at 220 VDC that shall be provided
by the annunciator. Audible output device rated for continuous operation at a 10 dB
above ambient noise and a minimum sound output of 93 dB. The audible output de-
vice shall be powered from the annunciator power supplies and shall be suitable for
surface mounting. The audible output shall be timed so that it stops sounding if it is
not acknowledge within 10 min. The timer shall be adjustable from 5 to 60 min.
Operation of the "silence" push button prior to operation of the "acknowledge" button
for an abnormal condition shall not negate the operation of the audible signal for a
subsequent abnormal contact operation other than for points already in alarm.
Contacts to signal "System Trouble" to the plant computer shall be provided. The
contacts shall open and reclose if a further alarm occurs before the previous one has
been cleared.
trol rooms or outdoors in direct sunlight. The voltage applied to bulbs shall not ex-
ceed 110 V. Lens or screen colour shall be appropriate to the function indicated and
shall be subject to review by the Engineer.
All lamps shall be easily replaceable from the front of the panel. Indicating lamps
shall have glass lenses and shall comply with IEC 60073. Neon lamps are not accept-
able.
Auxiliary Switches:
Auxiliary switches shall be subject to the Engineer's review. Auxiliary switch con-
tacts shall have a positive wiping action when closing. They shall be mounted in an
accessible position clear of the operating mechanism of the circuit breaker, contactor,
isolator, etc and they shall be adequately protected. All auxiliary contacts, including
unused contacts, shall be wired to terminal blocks.
Auxiliary switches shall be provided to interrupt the supply of current to the trip coil
of each circuit breaker or contactor immediately after the breaker or contactor has
opened. Auxiliary switch contacts shall be rated minimum 0.5 A (inductive) at
250 VDC rating.
a. A minimum of one normally open and one normally closed electrically inde-
pendent or two interchangeable spare auxiliary contacts shall be provided for
each low-voltage circuit breaker or contactor.
Control Switches:
a. Control switches shall be in accordance with IEC 60947-5-1 and shall have a
mechanical endurance rating of 1 million operations. The number of stages,
contacts, switch positions, handles style and colour are subject to review by the
Engineer.
b. Circuit breaker local control switches shall be of the heavy-duty pistol grip
type, arranged to return automatically to the neutral position after operation
and shall have two different distinct actions for each operation, e.g. pull and
turn.
d. The switch shall be equipped with a mechanical target to indicate the last posi-
tion of the circuit breaker. The close target shall be red and the open target
green.
b. Each pushbutton station shall be clearly labelled showing the duty or drive to
which it is applicable.
d. Start pushbuttons shall preferably be located to the left of or above stop but-
tons.
4.14.12 Grounding
Grounding of instrumentation and control equipment shall be according to Tender
Document Drawing "Grounding and Cable Shielding Diagram".
All panels shall be equipped with a copper ground bus of not less than 7x25 mm cross
section extending the entire length of the panel. The ground bus shall be securely an-
chored to the panel so as to effectively ground the entire structure and have provision
at each end for connecting to the grounding system. Grounding jumpers with suitable
connectors shall be supplied for interconnection between shipping splits. Each in-
strument, current transformer and relay circuit ground shall be a single insulated cop-
per wire not less 2.5 mm2 which shall be run independently to the ground bus and fas-
tened thereto with a suitable terminal plug.
The cases of all relays, recorders etc. are considered effectively grounded through the
panel structure.
Cases:
Cases shall be flush mounted, back connected and of synthetic lightweight material
with dull black finish. Dials shall be accessible from the front of the indicator. Cover
glass shall be of the manufacturer's standard clear type unless otherwise specified.
b. Letters for service identification shall be black for dials and single indicating
scales and for the left-hand identification of double indication scales. Letters
for the right hand identification of double indication scales shall be red.
1) Voltmeters
System Voltage Total Scale Range
220 kV 290 kV
6.6 kV 8.5 kV
400 V 500 V
230 VAC and DC. 300 V
48 VDC 80 V
24 VDC. 40 V
2) Ammeters
a) Standardised scales 1 - 1.2 -1.5 - 2 - 2.5 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7.5 – 8
(or decimal multiples thereof)
b) Special marking i) CT ratio or shunt details, including lead
length to be indicated on the dial
ii) Red line on scale for nominal value
Pointers:
a. Pointers shall be black for dials and for single indicating scales and for the left-
hand indication of double indicating scales. Pointers shall be red for right hand
indication of double indicating scales.
Movements:
Movements shall be stainless steel with nylon pinion or equivalent.
Each power panel shall be provided with a main label and danger/caution label where
applicable. Main labels shall be engraved in both the English and the Vietnamese lan-
guages.
All components such as switches, circuit breakers, relays and other devices, whether
mounted inside or on the surface of the compartments shall have identifying labels
Danger/caution labels shall have white letters on a red background and when danger
or warning labels are fitted they shall not be mounted on removable parts.
The size of danger labels shall be such that they are easily readable. The wording
shall be in both the English and the Vietnamese languages. Colours shall be perma-
nent and free from fading.
All labels and plates for outdoor use to be of non-corroding material. Where the use
of enamelled steel plates is approved the whole surface including the back and edges,
shall be properly covered and made corrosion resistant. Protective washers of suitable
material shall be provided front and back on the mounting screws.
Nameplates shall be installed to designate the service of all switches instruments, me-
ters, fuse blocks, relays, etc. both internally and externally located on the panels.
Standard nameplates included with equipment shall not be considered adequate and
separate nameplates bearing the service description, instrument number and calibrated
range shall be provided by the Contractor.
Nameplates shall be made of not less than 1.6 mm thick stainless steel engraved with
black letters on white background. Lettering shall be of the commercial gothic type
and in upper case (capitals only). Letters shall be 5 mm high with 28 letters or spaces
per 100 mm. Nameplates shall be fastened with two rust resistant machine screws.
Any instrument that is mounted on the panel front shall have nameplates on both the
front and rear of the instrument. The instrument nameplates mounted on the front of
the panel shall be engraved with English language legends. The nameplates shall be
located above the instrument for ease of reading. Deviations shall be with prior ap-
proval by the Engineer. The nameplates for rear of the instruments and devices shall
be engraved with English and Vietnamese language legends. Each panel and enclo-
sure shall also be furnished with nameplates on the front and back with English and
Vietnamese language legends. A detailed nameplate list with service legends shall be
submitted for Engineer 's review.
4.20 PAINTING
All equipment shall be painted in accordance with the specifications and requirements
of Standard Specifications M-014 and any special requirements stated in individual
equipment Technical Specification.
5.1 GENERAL
The Contractor shall perform all type and shop tests necessary to demonstrate the suit-
ability of his equipment. Type test certificates may acceptable in lieu of tests. The
Engineer shall have the right to accept or reject such certificates in lieu of the Speci-
fied type tests. All test reports and certificates shall be subject to the approval of the
Engineer.
The Contractor shall perform type tests including temperature rise, short-time current
and impulse (medium-voltage units only) tests, for instrument transformers. Produc-
tion tests shall be in accordance with IEC 60044-1 for current transformers and
IEC 60044-2 for voltage transformers. A test certificate and excitation curve shall be
provided for each type of transformer. The current transformer excitation curve shall
be verified as part of the current transformer routine tests.
Type tests for the busbar and insulator systems of standard assemblies shall demon-
strate the system's ability to withstand rated short circuit current for 1 s.
Type tests shall demonstrate the ability of the insulation systems proposed to with-
stand the climate at the Site without bacterial or fungus attack or other deterioration.
The assembled control equipment and wiring which is insulated for 600 V shall be
tested at 1500 VAC to ground for 1 min at the factory before shipment. The Contrac-
tor shall submit certified test reports after the tests. (Solid-state components and de-
vices in the Contractor's equipment, which may be damaged by the test voltage, shall
be disconnected and/or adequately protected against such damage).
Each batch of insulating oil shall be tested to meet the requirements of IEC 60296.
Test certificates shall be provided. The Contractor shall verify the dielectric strength
of the oil just before filling the equipment and shall purify the oil as necessary.
All enclosures shall be type tested in accordance with IEC 60529 to demonstrate that
the design provides the required degree of protection.
Evidence of environmental type tests for relays shall be provided to demonstrate that
they can operate successfully in the climate at Site. Accurate and proper operation
shall be checked during routine testing. Type and routine testing shall include all tests
called for by IEC 60255.
Fuses types proposed shall have been type tested to demonstrate the overcurrent melt-
ing time and overcurrent clearing time characteristics. Curves of both characteristics
shall be provided for each type of fuse.
Control switches shall have been type tested for mechanical endurance. Type and rou-
tine tests shall be in accordance with the applicable parts of IEC 60947-5-1.
Indicating lamps shall have been type tested in accordance with IEC 60947-5-1.
Contactors and circuit breakers shall be tested as required by the applicable IEC stan-
dards. Evidence of type testing shall be provided to verify the insulation integrity,
short circuit withstand and interrupting capability and mechanical endurance. Routine
testing shall check the proper operation and insulation of each device.
Following erection, the Contractor shall demonstrate the proper operation of the
equipment. Special attention shall be given to testing the equipment in all operating
modes.
5.1.1 Panels
All panels shall be completely assembled and tested and certified in the factory. All
tests and guarantees shall be made in accordance with applicable IEC standards.
The electrical tests shall demonstrate adequacy and integrity of the insulation, continu-
ity and accuracy of all internal wiring. The tests shall include point-to-point continu-
ity tests and electrical insulation tests. The Contractor shall be responsible for proper
protection of instruments and devices that may be damaged when test insulation.
Tests and checks shall be made by Contractor before shipment to insure that ail elec-
trical equipment and wiring furnished and installed by Contractor is in proper operat-
ing condition and that the wiring is in exact accordance with the wiring diagram and
that all wiring will function as intended.
The wiring shall be capable of withstanding a 1-min test at 1500 VAC, all parts to
ground.
The quality assurance/quality control procedures shall cover but not be limited to the
following:
− Design criteria and engineering calculations
− Factory and field inspections
− Wiring insulation testing
− Control and functional tests
− Protective relay settings and tests
Quality assurance/quality control documentation shall include, but not be limited to,
the following:
− Inspection reports
− Certified test reports
− Material certification for the specified requirements of cables, insulation, conductor
material etc.