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5.1 5.2 5.3

Introduction Custodian Purpose Application Scope

Definition of non-technical terms Definition of technical terms Guarantee and warranty

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6.1

Service and Environmental Conditions

Ambient temperature for design purposes

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8.1 8.1.1 8.1.2 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.5.1 8.5.2 8.5.3 8.6 8.7 8.8

International Reference Standards General Requirements

The Manufacturers product range Product service life Offshore and marine installations Origin of main power components Project management Abbreviations of some technical terms used herein Derating factors and ratings Derating factors for normal service Short circuit ratings Rated diversity factor Voltage and frequency variations Type Test certification Radio Frequency Interference Limits

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9.1 9.1.1 9.1.2 9.2 9.3 9.3.1 9.3.2 9.3.3 9.3.4 9.3.5 9.4 9.5 9.6

Common Design and Construction Requirements

Enclosure and component degrees of ingress protection The switchgear The bus bar ducting General features of enclosures Safety Test reports for internal arcing faults Safety shutters Power switches and isolators Remote operation of switching devices Modes of operation Interrupting medium of circuit breakers and contactors Interchangeability Spare cubicles and extendibility

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9.7 9.7.1 9.7.2 9.8 9.9 9.10 9.11 9.12 9.13 9.14 9.15 9.16 9.17 9.18 9.19 9.20 9.20.1 9.20.2 9.21 9.22 9.23 Bus bars Transformer incomer neutral earthing Generator incomer neutral earthing Bus bar ducting Earthing facilities for the enclosure Interface panels Connection of QGPC's cables Gland plates Basic interlocking Internal wiring Internal wiring terminals Floor frames Padlocking facilities Manual operation equipment Anti-condensation heaters Labelling Labelling of components. General equipment nameplate Painting Handling trucks Special tools and lifting facilities

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10.1 10.1.1 10.2 10.2.1 10.2.2

Circuit Breakers
Functional requirements Operating mechanisms Circuit earthing Incoming circuit earthing Outgoing circuit earthing

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Contactor Motor Starters and Contactor Feeders

All contactors Additional requirements for motor starters Additional requirements for feeder contactors Manually switched feeders Isolating devices or disconnectors

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Components
Electrical protection relays Additional requirements for motor starters Motor overload protective relays and thermistor control units Motor earth fault protection Motor restarting facilities Indicating instruments Indicating lamps Current transformers Voltage transformers Fuses for LV circuits Neutral links for LV circuits Earth links for LV circuits Control relays and control contactors Interposing control relays Push-button devices

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12.12 12.13 12.14 12.15 12.15.1 12.15.2 Auxiliary contacts for the power circuit breakers and contactors Test facilities Heat emission Control circuit and auxiliary circuit voltage supplies A.C. and D.C. voltages Moulded case and miniature circuit breakers

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14.1 14.2 14.3

Inspection Testing specifications

General Type tests Witnessed routine testing

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15.1 15.1.1 15.1.2 15.2

Documentation
Design documents to be provided by the Manufacturer Tender Documentation After the Purchase Order has been placed Instructions for delivery, installation, operation and maintenance

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19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4

Packing Approval to Deviate Revision History Log Bibliography

Common references Technical references QGPC documents Periodic Revision of Reference Documents

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Appendices A. A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 A.5 A.6 A.7 A.8 Minimum Circuit Equipment Lists Low voltage generator incomers. Transformer incomers, primary circuit for solid earthed secondary windings. Transformer incomers, secondary circuit for solid earthed secondary windings. Plain incomers and interconnectors. Bus-section circuit breakers. Motor starter feeders using circuit breakers Motor starter feeders using fuses and contactors Static load feeders using fuses and contactors

B. B.1 B.2 B.3

Interlocking for Dual Feeders to Switchboards Momentary paralleling interlocking schemes Interlocking schemes for the incoming feeders Interlocking schemes for bus-section circuit breakers

Revision A Page 6 1.0 Introduction

This is an engineering specification, which gives details about the Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear for use indoors in non-hazardous environments. Note that any changes to this document from its last revision are highlighted by a bold vertical bar to the left of each area of change. Should there be a need to consult this documents change history log, refer in the first instance to its custodian (EE). References made throughout this specification to international standards and the like are numbered inside square brackets [ ] and may be found in the Bibliography (19). Cross references between sections and sub-sections within this specification are numbered inside round brackets ( ). The manufacturer, and QGPC, should take note of the technical and documentation requirements described herein for the tendering stage of any enquiries. These are highlighted by the word tender, or its derivatives, by being printed in bold typeface.

2.0

Custodian
The Custodian of this specification is EE, who is responsible for the accuracy and quality of its contents and for its future revisions, where these are required to reflect industry trends or changes to QGPC business practices.

3.0

Purpose
The purpose of this specification is to describe the QGPC requirements for industrial type metal-enclosed switchgear and control-gear, based on the requirements of IEC 439 [26] and IEC 947 [36] in particular.

4.0

Application
This specification shall be applied to equipment which will be located indoors in purpose designed switch-rooms; and installed at QGPC oil and gas processing plants, refineries, chemical plants, LNG plants, offshore platforms, industrial sites, and the like. QGPC personnel and their approved consultants and contractors shall use this specification to purchase new equipment, and for extending existing switchgear and controlgear, located in both existing and new plants.

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The manufacturer shall inform QGPC in writing, at the tendering stage, of any deviation from the technical requirements of this specification. Otherwise QGPC will consider that the manufacturer complies with these technical requirements and will be manufacturing the equipment accordingly. This specification covers a range of equipment having nominal voltages up to approximately 600 volts as described in IEC 38 [10], and frequencies of 50 or 60 Hz, see also (8.6). 5.1 Definition of Non-Technical Terms For the purposes of this document the following definitions of terms and interpretations shall apply regardless of any other meaning the words may have in other respects. Shall. Should. QGPC The word shall is to be understood as mandatory. The word should is to be understood as being strongly recommended. Is the Qatar General Petroleum Corporation (QGPC) which ultimately pays for the switchgear. QGPC will generally specify the technical requirements. QGPC may also include an agent or consultant to act on its behalf. Is the party which manufactures or supplies equipment and services to perform the functions required in this specification. Equipment purchased by QGPC from a third party. This equipment shall be installed in the SWGR by the manufacturer. This shall be taken to mean a visual inspection of the equipment and installation. This shall be taken to mean the type tests and routine tests normally carried out at the factory of the manufacturer. This shall be taken to mean the special testing of measuring devices and control systems. This is necessary to verify the characteristics of the equipment, and to fix the settings and adjustments before the equipment is put into normal service. This shall be taken to mean energisation and the final tests and checks at the QGPCs site subsequent to the energisation necessary to ensure that each circuit satisfactorily performs its function.

Manufacturer

Free-issue.

Inspection.

Testing.

Calibration.

Commissioning.

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5.2 Definition of Technical Terms For definitions of technical terms pertaining to LV switchgear and controlgear refer to IEC 947 [36] Part 1 section 2.1 and IEC 50 [11]. 5.3 Guarantee and Warranty The guarantee and warranty requirements shall be described in the project documentation.

Revision A Page 9 6.0 Service and Environmental Conditions

The atmosphere throughout all QGPC plants shall be considered to be corrosive, as normally associated with oil and gas processing plants, refineries, chemical plants, LNG plants, offshore platforms, industrial sites, and the like. In addition, for offshore and coastal locations, the atmosphere shall be considered as salt laden. High humidity is experienced in all areas and condensation will occur on all equipment during some period of its lifetime and therefore all components, nuts, bolts and washers etc. shall be of corrosion resistant material except where specifically stated otherwise and shall be tropicalised. 6.1 Ambient temperatures for design purposes The ambient air temperatures for enclosed modules and equipment rooms shall generally be within defined conditions as dictated by the heating and ventilation (HVAC) system, see c) below. However, to satisfy conditions that may occur when the HVAC is inoperative the internal ambient air temperatures shall be considered as a maximum of 45 deg C. The manufacturer shall take this into account when calculating, and quoting, derating factors for normal rated currents and for fault currents of the main power components, e.g. bus bars, droppers, circuit breakers, contactors. The manufacturer shall quote all ratings at 45 deg C. In this regard the manufacturer shall describe in his tender documents what alterations will be made to his design to accommodate 45 deg C, as against 40 deg C as recommended by IEC 947 [36] section 6.1.1. The following ambient temperatures are used as general design conditions and are extracted from the QGPC document ES.2.03.0001 [50], which gives more detail : a) Halul Island and offshore platforms. Design summer dry bulb : Maximum summer dry bulb : b) 43 deg C. 45 deg C.

Messaieed, Dukhan, Ras Laffan and other land-based installation. Design summer dry bulb : Maximum summer dry bulb : 43 deg C. 48 deg C.

The SWGR will normally be located in a dedicated room provided with HVAC. c) Atmospheric conditions for indoor installation. The atmospheric conditions inside the switch-room shall generally be in accordance with IEC 947 [36] section 6.1.3. However, allowance shall be made for the entry of dust, salt, and sulphur contaminated air when the doors are open or cable entrances through the floor are uncovered during maintenance and construction periods. The HVAC system should maintain the air temperature at no greater than 25 deg C with a relative humidity of 55 %. When the HVAC is out of service the humidity may reach 95 % for long periods of time, in which case the performance of the SWGR shall not be affected.

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Depending on the area where the SWGR will be installed, condensation inside the SWGR during the above periods cannot always be excluded. Proper measures e.g. by installing panel heaters shall be considered. Components affected by high humidity shall be tropicalised. d) Atmospheric conditions for outdoor installation. The air can be laden with dust, salt or sulphur as encountered in the petrochemical industries or in oil fields and condensation as a result of high humidity shall be considered. All equipment shall be capable of accommodating a transportation horizontal acceleration of 0.8 g in any direction and a vertical acceleration of 1.0 g plus or minus 0.5 g.

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See section (19) Bibliography for a complete list of reference documents. The international standards IEC 439 [26] and IEC 947 [36] shall take precedence over other referenced standards.

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8.1

General Requirements
The Manufacturers Product Range It is a general requirement that the manufacturer offers only equipment that is within his standard range of equipment, and that such equipment is not scheduled to be withdrawn from production within 5 years of it being installed at the QGPC site. Any equipment that is bought-in from a third party shall also be from a standard range of products from the third party, but subject to the approval of QGPC. The equipment shall not be a proto-type or a new product-line that has not been sold in reasonable numbers to similar users as QGPC. The manufacturer shall include in his tender documentation a list of users in the Middle East region that have purchased the same equipment being offered.

8.1.1

Product Service Life The switchgear shall be designed for a service life of at least 20 years in the ambient conditions of Qatar. The switchgear shall be suitable for a minimum of 3 years of normal service operation from the time it is installed and commissioned, without maintenance at the duty specified on the data sheets.

8.1.2

Offshore and Marine Installations Switchgear to be installed on offshore platforms and marine vessels may be subjected to shock and vibration associated with drilling and production facilities, and to the deflection of the deck or floor on which the switchgear is mounted. Switchgear on mobile offshore installations shall be suitable for operating whilst being inclined (e.g. trim or list). It shall be suitable for operating in the presence of acceleration forces and the effects of speed and motion of the installation.

8.2

Origin of Main Power Components The manufacturer shall offer main power components e.g. circuit breakers, contactors, busbar assemblies, power cable terminations, tier steel-work, that are all manufactured by the manufacturer in one country; preferably the one country where the purchase order will be managed by the manufacturer. Type Test certificates shall be in the name of the manufacturer for the SWGR, and not in the name of a third party manufacturer or vendor. The manufacturer shall confirm this paragraph in his tender documentation.

8.3

Project Management The manufacturer shall nominate a single person to manage the project and this person shall be the single focal point for all discussions, meetings, communications, correspondence, and the like, between the manufacturer and the QGPC. This nominated focal point shall declared in the manufacturers tender documents, and he shall be available to discuss all technical aspects of his tender and this specification.

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8.4 Abbreviations of Some Technical Terms Used Herein The definitions for some technical words and abbreviations used in this specifications are:COMPARTMENT or CUBICLE TIER Space dedicated for one specific function e.g. motor starter, circuit breaker. A vertical group of compartments of single width with a bus bar chamber at the top, a bus bar dropper (riser) chamber at the side or rear, and a wire way at the side. Two or more tiers connected either side-to-side or back-to-back that will be shipped from the manufacturers works to the job site as a single entity. The steel casing that encloses the complete switchboard. The enclosure may consist of tiers or sections as described above. The enclosure may also be termed the assembly. The complete switchboard comprising all compartments, cubicles, tiers, sections, control gear etc. that comply with the purchase order. The moveable part of the compartment or cubicle to which is permanently attached the CB or contactor. This includes all relevant data sheets, diagrams and drawings issued with the enquiry or purchase order package. Alternating current or voltage. British Standards Institution. Circuit breaker. Central control room. Current transformer. Direct current or voltage. Distributed control system Degrees Celsius. Direct-on-line starting of induction motors. Earth leakage circuit breaker. Electromagnetic interference. Emergency shut down. Factory acceptance testing. Fire and gas detection and control system. High rupturing capacity. High voltage, above 600 volts.

SECTIONS

ENCLOSURE

SWGR

TRUCK

DATA SHEETS

A.C. or a.c. BSI CB CCR CT D.C. or d.c. DCS deg C DOL ELCB EMI ESD FAT F&G HRC HV

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HVAC Hz IEC LED LMS LSS LV MCB MCC MCCB MMI PMS Pk RMS SCADA S.I. SWGR SWBD VT Heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Frequency of alternating current or voltage, cycles per second. International Electrotechnical Commission. Light emitting diode. Load management system. Load shedding system. Low voltage, 51 to 600 volts. Miniature circuit breaker. Motor control centre. Moulded case circuit breaker. Man machine interface, e.g. computer keyboard. Power management system. Peak value of instantaneous current or voltage. Root mean square value of current or voltage. System control and data acquisition. System International. Switchgear and controlgear Switchboard Voltage transformer.

The switchgear and control gear (SWGR) comprising a free-standing switchboard assembly shall be a factory-assembled, metal-enclosed, arrangement incorporating circuit breaker or mixed assemblies of circuit breakers, motor starters and contactor devices, which may incorporate disconnectors (isolators) or earthing switches. For the purposes of this specification, fused-protected motor starters and contactor devices will be referred to as contactors. The whole assembly will be called the switchgear (SWGR) or the switchboard (SWBD). 8.5 8.5.1 Derating Factors and Ratings Derating Factors for Normal Service The SWGR normal service rating shall be as given on the data sheets. The requirement of (6.1) shall apply. The manufacturer shall describe in his tender documents all derating factors that he has applied for the normal service ratings. Cooling fans shall not be used to enable the SWGR to meet the requirements of QGPC. The heat created within the SWGR shall be dissipated from the enclosure by natural means, e.g. conduction, convection, radiation, without the need for louvres, grills or ventilation openings. The cross-sectional area of conductors carrying the main power circuit currents shall be large enough to ensure that the above-mentioned methods of improving heat dissipation or its removal are unnecessary.

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8.5.2 Short Circuit Ratings Section 4.3 of IEC 947, Part 1, section 4.3.5 and 4.3.6 [36] shall apply. The rated short-time withstand current shall pass for no less than one second. The rated short-circuit making capacity as defined in IEC 947, Part 1, section 4.3.6.2 shall apply. The SWGR shall be capable of carrying continuously its rated currents at the site conditions in all its circuits simultaneously without reducing the making, breaking, dynamic or short time thermal operating duty ratings. The following ratings shall be given careful attention by the manufacturer : Symmetrical RMS making current at the first peak of the wave-form. Asymmetrical peak making current at the first peak of the wave-form. Symmetrical RMS breaking current at the quoted time. Asymmetrical peak breaking current at the quoted time. Fault clearing time of the circuit breakers, including the performance of the fastest protective relay in the circuit breaker controls. The manufacturer shall, if requested by QGPC, provide oscillographic results from the Type Testing of the same type of SWGR that is being offered, to substantiate the above requirements. Note 8.5.2a : The above applies particularly to incoming, bus-section and interconnecting circuit breakers and to the bus-bar system of the SWGR. Where calculations are used the method of calculation shall be based on IEC 363 [23] or IEC 909 [35], and the results shall be given in kA(RMS) and kA(Peak) as appropriate.

Note 8.5.2b : -

The SWGR and its components shall be capable of withstanding without damage the thermal and dynamic stresses resulting from the prospective short circuit current, and without injury to personnel. The maximum prospective short circuit current shall be as stated in the data sheets. The peak value of the rated asymmetrical withstand current shall be that given in the data sheets. The Doubling Factor shall be taken to be no less than 1.4 when assessing the peak value where no other data is available from which a more accurate calculation could be made. 8.5.3 Rated diversity factor For temperature rise tests or temperature rise calculations, a diversity factor of 1.0 shall be applied for each switchboard tier containing only one functional unit. If a tier contains two or more functional units then the rated diversity factor applied shall be not less than 0.9. This requirement shall apply when all the functional units are assumed to be fully loaded. If any of the functional units in the tier are Spare Units then they shall be assumed to be 90 % fully loaded.

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8.6 Voltage and Frequency Variations All components shall as a minimum and unless otherwise stated in data sheets or project documents have their nominal ratings determined by the QGPCs nominal system voltages and frequency. These components shall operate correctly, continuously and without being overloaded when the QGPCs nominal system voltages deviate by plus or minus 10 % for long periods of time. Likewise when QGPCs nominal system frequency deviates by plus or minus 5 %. All low voltage devices that obtain their supply voltage from a) the bus bars directly, or b) from VTs connected to the main power bus bars, or c) from an external a.c. source; shall operate correctly during a transient depression in voltage from 100% to 80%, e.g. during the direct-on-line starting of large induction motors. 8.7 Type Test Certification The complete SWGR shall have been TYPE TESTED by an internationally recognised testing authority at the required operating and short circuit duty in accordance with IEC 947 [36] section 8.1.1 and other relevant IEC standards. Copies of the test certificates shall be submitted with the tender documentation. In this respect the SWGR shall be considered as a single complete unit in that the type tests shall be performed on bus bars, bus risers, bracing, connections, circuit breakers, current transformers etc. as a complete cubicle in the form of construction that will be delivered to the site. Any de-rating of the normal operating current, or any of the various fault current duties, due to the high ambient temperatures that are usually experienced at QGPC sites shall be clearly stated in the documents issued by the manufacturer to the QGPC. The default ambient temperature shall be 45 deg C if it is not specified on the data sheets or in the project specification for the SWGR. Test certificates for parts of the SWGR tested in isolation, e.g. a circuit breaker not racked into its enclosure tested in open air conditions, will not be accepted by the QGPC. If the bus bar adapter sections are not type tested as above then the manufacturer shall provide full technical details and proposals for testing them, at the tendering stage. (These adapters may be required in mixed SWGR where circuit breakers and contactors are proposed). Verification, including calculations, will be required that supports and bracing at least match the strength of the type tested units under the same test conditions. Certification detailed above shall include tests with insulation fully fitted to bus bars and their connections. Certification detailed above shall apply to current transformers, protective relays, energy (kWh) metering equipment and electronic equipment covered by the EMI requirements of this specification. See also (9.8) for bus bar ducting.

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8.8 Radio Frequency Interference Limits Electronic devices and their associated wiring within the SWGR shall be screened to a level, which will prevent electromagnetic radiation from interfering with the proper performance of equipment outside the SWGR Likewise the electronic devices within the SWGR shall have an adequate level of intrinsic immunity to external electromagnetic interference (EMI) such that they operate as intended at all times. The immunity to EMI shall comply with IEC 255 Part 5 [19], IEC 947 section 8.4 [36] and IEC 1000 Part 4 [37], and Type Test Certificates from a recognised testing authority to verify this shall be made available to QGPC upon request.

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9.1 9.1.1

Common Design and Construction Requirements

Enclosure and Component Degrees of Ingress Protection The Switchgear The required degree of ingress protection for indoor SWGR enclosures shall not be less than IP 42 as defined in IEC 529 [30]. Partitions, shutters and inspection windows forming part of an enclosure shall provide the required degree of ingress protection of not less than IP 30. The casings or enclosures of all protective relays shall have a degree of ingress protection not less than IP 54. The casings or enclosures of all panel meters shall have a degree of ingress protection not less than IP 52.

9.1.2

The Bus Bar Ducting The degree of ingress protection for indoor bus bar ducting shall be IP 42 or better, and for outdoor bus bar ducting shall be IP 55 or better.

9.2

General Features of Enclosures The enclosure of each cubicle shall be strong enough to accept the weight of a person of nominal weight 100-kg standing on top without causing harmful distortion. All components that will require periodic maintenance shall be easily accessible. The back-to-back layout of the low voltage SWBDs should be avoided, rear access for power and control cables is preferred. Rear access cubicles shall have lift-off type hinged doors. The incoming cubicles shall be located in the centre of the SWBD. Any special requirements shall be described by QGPC within the project documentation and data sheets. Doors and covers to high power compartments, which may be opened without the use of tools, shall be provided with mechanical interlocking and padlocking facilities. Withdrawable equipment shall be equipped with a mechanical stop to limit the horizontal travel distance. SWGR assemblies shall be a sheet steel construction at least 1.5 mm thick and shall be extensible at both ends without cutting, drilling or welding any part of the equipment. It shall be possible to erect extension units without isolating the SWGR until it is required to connect the bus bars. The maximum height shall be two metres. No meter panel or relay panel shall extend above a height of 1.6 metres, nor be located below 200 milli-metres.

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Alphanumeric notation of conductors and terminals shall generally be in accordance with IEC 445 [27]. Outgoing unit sections shall be arranged for bottom cable entry unless specified otherwise on the data sheets. Note 9.2a : - Cabling facilities should be discussed in detail at the tendering stage to ensure that they are suitable for the maximum size of cables to be expected and the number of control cables. The manufacturer shall provide a list of maximum cable sizes for each unit in the tender documentation. Alternative arrangements for glanding the armoured cables at the bottom of the enclosure or in the substation basement should be considered, e.g. for large switchboard interconnectors. See also (9.11) Connection of QGPCs cables. The cable entry direction should be indicated on the data sheets or project drawings. Note 9.2b : - The cable entry direction for onshore plants will usually be from below. The cable entry direction for offshore plants will usually be from above and in a modular type of switch-room.

9.3

Safety The SWGR shall be designed to ensure maximum safety during all operating conditions, regular inspection, testing, maintenance and installation. Comprehensive interlocking and safety barrier systems shall be provided in each cubicle of the assembly. Alarms shall be provided and located so that the switchboard operator shall be in no doubt at any time as to which device has caused a power circuit breaker or contactor to trip. The form of separation shall be Form 4 Type 1 or 4, which shall be stated on the data sheets. The design and construction of the enclosure shall be such as to reduce the passage of flame, vapour or gases between compartments. This requirement applies to wiring ducts, riser chambers etc. An arc propagation barrier shall be provided in the bus-section circuit breaker cubicle.

9.3.1

Test Reports for Internal Arcing Faults Test reports shall be submitted by the manufacturer in his tender documentation to confirm the SWBD capability of containing internal arcing faults in accordance with IEC 298 [21] Annex AA, Type A, requirements, i.e. SWGR with accessibility restricted to authorised personnel only. Note, although [21] applies to HV switchgear QGPC requires that the details in the Annex AA shall also apply to LV switchgear. The measures to be provided by the manufacture to limit the consequences of internal faults shall be in the inherent design strength of the enclosure together with the following alternative examples from the Annex AA as follows : -

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or or Pressure relief devices. Application of suitable fuses in combination with switching devices to limit the letthrough current and fault duration. Rapid fault clearance times initiated by detectors sensitive to light, pressure or heat.

The sub-section AA.4.5 of the Annex shall apply. The sub-section AA.6 criteria No. 1 and No. 2 of the Annex shall apply. The test reports shall confirm all of the above requirements, and be based on arcing faults upstream of short circuit interrupting devices unless it can be demonstrated that such enclosed areas can be deemed as fault-free zones by the use of all insulated components. 9.3.2 Safety Shutters Safety shutters shall automatically cover all busbar contacts whenever the withdrawable parts are isolated or withdrawn. Movement of the withdrawable part shall individually operate shutters. The opening and closing of the shutters shall be by a positive mechanical drive. Shutters shall be arranged so that only those required for a particular operation are open. Facilities for shutters to be padlocked closed shall be provided. Means shall be provided for opening each set of shutters to facilitate testing. This means shall not prevent restoration of the automatic features of the shutters when the withdrawable part is replaced into its original position. Shutters shall be brightly coloured red for the bus bar side, and yellow for the circuit side, and each one shall be labelled with black coloured letters stating DANGER - - - VOLTS. All covers that provide access to the main bus bars shall have a warning label attached on their outside surface, see (9.20). 9.3.3 Power Switches and Isolators Power switches and isolators shall comply with IEC 947 [36]. 9.3.4 Remote Operation of Switching Devices QGPC shall state clearly in the project documentation whether or not remote control is required. If it is required then the following shall apply. The SWGR should be designed for local control, at its cubicles; and remote control from a separate panel or control station, control room or elsewhere. A selector switch should be provided at the front panel of each cubicle to enable each power-switching device to be operated as required at either location as selected. This requirement shall also be compatible with the safety and interlocking subjects described in this specification.

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The requirements for local and remote control shall be fully described in the QGPC project drawings, data sheets and documentation.

9.3.5

Modes of Operation The power switching devices shall be able to be placed in their disconnected (withdrawn), isolated, test, and in service positions in such a manner that their truck will be mechanically prevented from moving once placed in the desired position, see also (10) and (11). If a separate test position is not available for constructional reasons, then a testing system as described in (12.13) shall be provided.

9.4

Interrupting Medium of Circuit Breakers and Contactors The interrupting medium of circuit breakers and power contactors shall be air.

9.5

Interchangeability Electrically identical components shall be of one type and from the same manufacturer. Circuit breakers of the same rating shall be interchangeable. Power contactors of the same rating shall be interchangeable. A mechanical mismatching system shall be provided to prevent the entry of units, which are not identical.

9.6

Spare Cubicles and Extendibility Where spare cubicles and trays are specified on the data sheets or single-line diagrams they shall be fully equipped, such that future additional equipment can be installed without shutting down the SWGR. If spare outgoing cubicles and trays are not specified on the data sheets or single-line diagrams then at least two of each type and rating shall be provided in each section of the main bus bars. These spares shall be located at the bottom of the vertical tiers, if possible. The cubicles and trays shall be fitted with CTs, VTs, relays, etc. in accordance with the function of the circuit required, e.g. motor starter, plain feeder, as stated on the data sheets or single line diagrams. Current transformer ratios and ammeter scale ranges shall be as stated on the data sheets or single line diagrams.

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9.7 Bus Bars Bus bars shall include both horizontal and vertical components and shall have the following features: Bus bars shall be located in a separate compartment or chamber, or as required by the Form 4 design, see (9.3). Electrolytically refined hard-drawn high conductivity copper shall be used, which shall be fully rated, braced and supported to withstand all dynamic and thermal forces, and dielectric stresses. Aluminium shall not be used for any current carrying components. High tensile steel bolts shall be used at all bus bar connections, and these shall be secured against loosening. The horizontal bus bars shall be fully rated. The horizontal bus bars in each tier shall have the same rating. If not otherwise specified in the requisition, the assembly shall be laid out for a TN-S power system, i.e. with separate neutral and phase bus bars throughout the system, including the droppers (also called risers). The main bus bars shall be rated for the nominal current over the entire length of the assembly, and shall not be rated lower than the incoming and sectionalising circuit breakers. The main bus bars shall be easily extensible at both ends. A 4-wire phase and neutral system of bus bars and droppers (also called risers) shall be provided. The droppers in each tier shall include the neutral, and all outgoing cubicles and trays shall be capable of easy connection to the neutral, whether or not their particular circuit happens to be intended only for 3-wire operation. The vertical droppers in each tier shall have the same rating. The current rating of neutral bus bars shall be no less than 50% of the corresponding phase bus bars. The smallest cross-sectional area of a neutral bus bar shall be 16 square milli-metres. Connections and circuit wiring to load circuit fuses shall have a continuous current rating at least equal to that of the largest fuse link that can be fitted. All power connections shall be tinned. The phase colouring and rotation required shall be as shown in Table 9.7.A. An air-insulated bus bar system is not acceptable. All LV bus bars and connections shall be fully insulated with flame retardant materials, which comply with IEC 332 [22]. Insulating caps shall be provided for all connections, which can be removed for inspection and maintenance. Insulation materials shall withstand without damage the effects of carrying the rated short time withstand current of the SWGR. Clearance and creepage distances shall comply with IEC 664 [31] and IEC 664A [31] category IV. A minimum of connections and the location of measuring devices such as CTs (and VTs) shall be made to the bus bars or to the copper-work between the bus bars and the power switching devices. CTs shall be located on the cable side of all the power switching devices, except for bus-section switching devices. If CTs are required for bus bar protection or measurement in the bus-section switching devices, they shall be specified in the project documents, and they shall be carefully mounted in a bus bar chamber designed for the purpose.

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Origin QGPC Preference United Kingdom European L1 Red U R United States of America A 1 Identification L2 Yellow V S B 2 L3 Blue W T C 3

9.7.1

Transformer Incomer Neutral Earthing The neutral circuit of each transformer incomer shall be connected to the earth bus bar by bolted links such that the connection is physically located on the bus bar side of the neutral isolating facility. This facility shall be either a bolted link or one of the poles of a 4-pole circuit breaker. A 4-pole circuit breaker shall be the normally preferred choice if such a CB is a standard item of the manufacturers range of equipment. All earth links shall be labelled neutral earthing link. Provision shall be made for the installation of CTs on each incoming neutral connection, both before and after the point where it is earthed, and on the connections to the earth bus bar. Alternative configurations, in which the connection point to earth is different from that above, may be offered to QGPC for discussion and approval in writing.

9.7.2

Generator Incomer Neutral Earthing The neutral circuit of each generator incomer shall be connected to the earth bus bar by bolted links such that the connection is physically located on the bus bar side of the neutral isolating facility, in the same manner as described in (9.7.1).

9.8

Bus bar Ducting Bus bar ducting for connecting the power transformers to the SWGR or for connecting between two enclosures of SWGR, instead of cables, shall be provided by the manufacturer where specified on the data sheets or shown in one-line (single-line) diagrams. The manufacturer shall be responsible for coordinating the design and delivery of the bus bar ducting, unless agreed otherwise in writing with QGPC. The Scope of Supply shall include, adapters for connecting into the transformer terminal boxes, adapters for connecting into the SWGR, gasgets, supports, right-angle or angled sections, wall penetration sections, flexible copper terminal connections, sun shades, special tools and all documents for erection and testing. The bus bar ducting shall be from the manufacturers standard product range and shall be Type Tested for fault current duty, in a similar manner to that of the SWGR, see (8.7). No proto-type designs shall be offered or used.

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The normal current and fault current ratings of the bus bar ducting shall be at least the same as the SWGR main bus bars, and shall be certified accordingly as required in (8.7) above. If any part of the bus bar ducting is to be installed outdoors then the whole of the bus bar ducting system shall be rated for the outdoor ambient temperatures. The manufacturer shall state what derating factors will be used from a standard temperature of 20 deg C. Unless otherwise stated the bus bar ducting shall be fabricated from sheet steel, dust protected and weatherproof, and shall include a weatherproof seal for the entry through the switch-room wall. 9.9 Earthing Facilities for the Enclosure Earthing facilities shall comply with IEC 439 [26] and the following : An internal hard-drawn high conductivity copper earth bus bar shall be provided along the full length of the SWGR with joints between each transportation unit. At each end of the SWGR and under each incoming circuit breaker compartment the earth bus bar shall have an M12 brass terminal for connection of an external earth cable. The earth bus bar shall be located near the rear bottom of the assembly. A vertical earthing bus bar shall be provided in each tier to service each tray or compartment, and it shall be bolted at one of its ends to the horizontal earthing bus bar. The bus bar shall be capable of carrying the maximum ground fault current without damage to itself or its supports for the time allowed by the slowest responding relay, or one second which ever is the longest time. The ground fault current shall be at least equal to the maximum three-phase short circuit current that can occur when all the incomer and bus-section CBs are closed. Earth bus bars shall be sheathed with green, or green with yellow, insulating material along its entire length, except at connection points for internal and external cables or straps. Bonding connections shall be provided for covers and doors and shall be arranged to avoid damage during their opening and closing.

9.10

Interface Panels The SWGR control circuits will be required to interface with external systems such as Load Management Systems, process controllers, fire and gas systems, emergency shut-down systems, SCADA or DCS. Such circuits shall be marshalled into their corresponding interface panel so that the amount of external cabling is minimised. The SWGR shall have a dedicated compartment in each bus-section for making these interfaces possible in the easiest manner possible. The relevant signals may be hard-wired individually or be combined in a computer based network arrangement. The manufacturer shall include in these interface panels all the necessary relays, transducers, networking modules, terminal blocks, networking plugs and sockets, memory hardware, adapters, digital converters and the like. These panels shall have at least 20 % spare capacity for future use. These interface panels shall not interfere with the extensibility of the switchboard at its extreme ends.

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9.11 Connection of the QGPCs Cables. QGPC will provide full details of the type and construction of the external cables, which will be connected to the SWGR. Provision for QGPCs cables shall be made as follows : Separate terminal boxes shall be provided at the rear of each SWGR unit for the main and auxiliary circuit cables. Each box shall have a brass stud for terminating the earth conductor of the external cable. Plenty of space and the necessary system of connections shall be provided for situations where more than one core of power cables need to be terminated on one power terminal of the SWGR. The manufacturer shall not provide power cable lugs (which will be of the crimped type). However, the manufacturer shall provide the necessary number and type of bolts, washers, nuts etc., which match his copper-work. Sufficient space for access and termination of cables shall be allowed, giving particular attention to bending radii of cables used in each application, e.g. switchboard interconnectors and main generators will often require more than two cable cores per phase. Provision shall be made for the support of external cables at intervals not exceeding 500 mm between the cable entry and the top or bottom of the SWGR depending on the direction of entry, see Note 9.2b. Main and auxiliary circuit cables within an enclosure shall be segregated. Terminals for the QGPCs connections shall be clearly marked with the terminal numbers as shown in the manufacturers wiring diagrams. It shall not be necessary to dismantle the earthing bus bars in order to terminate power or control cables.

9.12

Gland Plates Gland plates shall be provided as follows : Manufactured in brass metal if single core power cables are to be used and shall be delivered un-drilled. Manufactured in steel metal, plated with cadmium or galvanised, if three or four core power cables are to be used and shall be delivered un-drilled. To take account of the size of the power and control cables and the termination positions, especially when several power cables are required for a switching device. Adequate clearance and manoeuvring distance for the cables shall be provided. To include an earth stud which shall have an earth cable or strap connection to the main earth bar.

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9.13 Basic Interlocking The interlocking arrangements shall be at least those stated in IEC 947 [36], Part 1, section 7.1.6. Mandatory interlocks shall be mechanical devices. Where possible, interlocking within a cubicle shall be made by mechanical devices. The manufacturer shall submit all the necessary information on the character and function of the interlocks. If earthing switches are to be used then they shall be interlocked with their associated disconnecting devices. The following provisions are mandatory for main circuit breakers : The withdrawal or engagement of a circuit breaker, switch or contactor shall be impossible unless it is in the open position. The operation of a circuit breaker, switch or contactor shall be impossible unless it is in the service, disconnected, removed, test or earthing position. It shall be impossible to close the circuit breaker, switch or contactor in the service position unless a) it is connected to the auxiliary circuit, or b) it is designed to open automatically without the use of an auxiliary circuit.

Interlocks shall comply with the following : Any interlock capable of being defeated without the use of special tools for a particular safe purpose shall be provided with a padlocking facility. The door of the compartment shall be prevented from being opened unless the unit is isolated. Withdrawable units shall be prevented from being withdrawn or from being replaced without being isolated. The test facility within starters and contactor outgoing feeders shall prevent door closure or replacement of a withdrawn unit whilst the test supply is connected. All isolating devices shall be padlockable only in their off position. See also Appendix B for a description of schemes for the momentary paralleling of dual feeders (also called 2-out-of-3 schemes). The incomers and bus-section CBs shall be arranged in a Secondary Selective scheme as described in ES.2.14.0060 [51] if stated in the data sheets or the project documentation. Even if this requirement is not needed, the incoming CB(s) shall be interlocked by electrical circuits to ensure two-way intertripping is achieved with the sending end CB(s), via appropriate master trip/inter-trip relays mounted in the SWBD and wired to terminal blocks. These schemes shall only be provided if specified in the requisition documents e.g. data sheets, one-line diagrams, interlocking diagrams. Disconnectors and isolators shall be interlocked to prevent their operation unless the associated circuit-switching device is open. Where key operated mechanical interlocks are required they shall be described in the project documentation e.g. the data sheets. See also (9.3).

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9.14 Internal Wiring Internal wiring shall comply with the following : Type : Fire performance : Insulating material : Insulation grade : Conductors : Core stranding to suit current : Minimum Core size usage : BK to BS 6231 [43] (or IEC equivalent standard ). Flame retardant to IEC 332 1 [22]. PVC moisture resistant. 600V Tinned stranded copper.

1.5 sq mm, 30 strands at 0.25 mm diameter. 2.5 sq mm, 50 strands at 0.25 mm diameter. 1.5 sq mm for control wiring. 2.5 sq mm for a.c. and d.c. power wiring.

Multi-strand conductor ends shall be fitted with a crimped terminal device with an insulating straight shank. Where the current transformer secondary circuits have a rated current of 5 amps the core size of the internal wiring and external field cables may need to be 4.0 sq mm.

All wiring shall be fitted with interlocking numbered identification ferrules in line with the manufacturers drawings. Ferrules shall not be of the split or clip-on type. Ferrules shall be fitted at both ends of the wire unless the wire is individually routed and is less than 100 mm long. Ferrules shall be indelibly marked with a number or letter and the background colour may be coded to the number system. It shall be necessary to disconnect the termination in order to remove the ferrules. Paper ferrules are not acceptable. Wiring across door hinges shall be protected against mechanical damage, e.g. by the use of flexible conduits. This wiring shall be rated to match the largest fuse in the control circuits. Wiring for circuits, in each SWGR unit, which are connected to bus-wired power supplies shall be protected by fuses or MCBs for. The incoming supply for all these circuits shall be protected by a fuse or MCB, which shall selectively grade with all the sub-circuit devices. The various types of incoming supply, e.g. closing, tripping, shall preferably enter the SWGR at each bus-section tier in an appropriate LV termination compartment, e.g. the interface panel. Wiring between compartments shall be carried within a duct and shall be accessible without the need for de-energizing any circuits. Sufficient space shall be left in ducts and trunking for at least 10 % of the wires to be installed after delivery to the QGPC site. Where the application of microprocessor based systems would be supported by a different approach to internal wiring and marking, the proposed approach shall be agreed in writing by QGPC. Inter-compartment wiring shall not use the main bus bar chamber or compartment, it shall have dedicated channels or ducting for its purpose.

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Where inter-compartment wiring crosses a transportation slit between tiers, then terminals with identical numbering shall be provided on both sides of the split together with a short numbered connecting wire to connect each pair of terminals, following installation of the complete assembly. (This approach is required to minimise the amount of site-run wiring during installation, especially for offshore projects). The manufacturer should discuss alternative approaches with QGPC at the tendering stage. All wiring shall be traceable from the manufacturers drawings. 9.15 Internal Wiring Terminals Screw clamp (or stud) type shall be provided. Pressure plates shall be incorporated such that neither screws or nuts bear directly on a wire. Wiring connections relying only on solder are not acceptable, (except for internal circuits of electronic equipment such as protective relays). For internal wiring, not more than two wires shall be attached under any terminal screw or post. Terminals for different a.c. voltages shall be separated from each other by a barrier and completely segregated from d.c. circuits. All terminals on door mounted equipment shall be fully shrouded with insulation material. A number in line with the manufacturers wiring diagram shall identify every terminal. Wiring terminal blocks shall be arranged and positioned to afford easy access for carrying out external cabling, testing, inspection and maintenance. For current and voltage transformer secondary circuits, terminals with facilities for measuring, secondary injection testing, isolating or short-circuiting, as necessary shall be provided. Terminals shall be Klippon SAK type or equivalent and made of polyamide material or better. A minimum of 20 % of each type of terminals shall be provided on each terminal block or strip in each compartment or cubicle. Where spare auxiliary contacts are provided, e.g. CB mechanisms, truck switches, alarm devices, they shall all be wired to the relevant terminal blocks, numbered and identified. For wiring to outgoing terminal blocks, a separate terminal shall be provided for each conductor. When more than one outgoing conductor needs to be connected together, the requisite number of terminals shall be interconnected by means of permanent solid links. Terminal blocks with shrouds shall be grouped by operating voltage and each group shall be labeled DANGER . . . . . VOLTS. All terminals shall be traceable from the manufacturers drawings.

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9.16 Floor Frames The SWGR shall be mounted and bolted on to a purpose-built floor frame or frames if the SWGR is long or is split into sections. The manufacturer shall provide the floor frames, which will enable the SWGR units to be easily aligned during erection on site. The frame shall include all jacking bolts, shims, packing pieces, nuts, bolts, washers etc., that are necessary during the erection at site. The frame shall be made of substantial I or channel section steel beams. The top surface of the frame will be flush with the switch-room floor, and in no way should the use of such a frame hinder the mobility of the withdrawable units. 9.17 Padlocking facilities The padlocking facilities shall be at least the following : All shutters in their closed position. All local and remote selector switches in either position. All racking devices in the disconnected, service, or earth position. Compartment doors shall be lockable with an integral lock. All isolators in the off position only. All circuit breakers and contactors in their off and disconnected(or withdrawn) positions. It shall not be possible to padlock any switching device in its closed position, except for switches used for earthing.

Note 9.17a : - Padlocks themselves will be provided by QGPC. They should have a hasp diameter of no less than 6 mm. Barrel type lock are not acceptable. 9.18 Manual Operation of Equipment Equipment supplied in this section may be included in (9.22) and (9.23). Manual operation of the equipment will be an abnormal but occasionally necessary operation, e.g. when there is a loss of a control supply to a unit. The following equipment shall be provided : One set of equipment for closing each type of incoming and bus-section CB by hand. One set of test jumpers for allowing the control circuits to be tested when a unit is in its Test position (as part of the requirement of (12.13)).

9.19

Anti-Condensation Heaters The details of the humidity and purpose of the heaters is described in (6). Anti-condensation heaters shall be provided in each tier and each cubicle. One or more suitably rated anti-condensation heaters shall be required in each enclosed compartment of each vertical tier, e.g. metering, instrument, distribution compartments. The heaters shall be thermostatically controlled.

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An anti-condensation heater control system shall be provided in each equipment, consisting of the following : i) A differential thermostat shall be used to control the heater so that the equipment interior temperature is maintained at 4 deg C to 5.5 deg C above the air temperature, when the HVAC is operating normally. The differential thermostat shall be cut-off by one or more automatic devices set for a maximum equipment interior temperature of 35 deg C. The devices shall reset to 32 deg C. Devices shall be located in enough typically loaded sections to prevent local overheating.

ii)

The heater supply for each busbar section shall be taken from an external source. It shall be protected by an earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB) mounted in each bus bar section, e.g. the interface panel. The ELCB shall have a sensitivity of 30 mA. A switch mounted on the front of the section cubicle shall enable all the heaters in the section to be isolated, and a red lamp shall indicate that the supply is energised. A local terminal block shall feed all the heaters in the section and shall have a label clearly indication the function. The local terminal blocks will be used during the storage of the SWGR at site, where a temporary supply will be made available. A nameplate shall be mounted on the front of each motor starter cubicle which supplies a motor fitted with a heater. The nameplate shall be engraved with white letters on a red background and shall read: ___________________________________________________ WARNING AUXILIARY CONTACTS CONTROLLING MOTOR ANTI-CONDENSATION HEATER MAY BE ENERGISED FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE ___________________________________________________

9.20

Labeling The language for all labels shall be English unless specified otherwise by QGPC.

9.20.1

Labeling of components Labels shall be provided as follows: Each compartment shall be identified with a label at the front and rear on the fixed part of the assembly, marked with the cubicle reference and service description as specified in the data sheets. Withdrawable parts shall be provided with circuit identification labels. A common switchboard nameplate shall be provided and located on the front of the bussection circuit-breaker tier (or another designated tier) detailing the order number and manufacturers contract reference, date of manufacture, making and breaking capacity rating.

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A large label giving QGPCs bus-section tag number, tag name and voltage shall be located on the front of the SWGR at the corresponding section of the switchboard. Labels shall be provided with unique code references corresponding to the manufacturers schematic diagrams for the following : i) ii) Each control switch. Each indicating lamp.

iii) Each fuse and link. iv) Selector switch positions. v) Each instrument.

vi) Each relay. Spare compartments and trays shall be labelled to indicate the highest normal current rating that can be used in the future. Labels shall be engraved, screwed and not fixed by adhesive. Their colouring shall be:i) ii) All except below, black lettering on a white background. Danger labels, black lettering on a yellow background.

iii) Stop warning labels, red lettering on a white background. Terminal label markings shall comply with IEC 445 [27]. Lettering shall be at least 20 mm high on all external labels. A durable synoptic one-line (single-line) diagram shall clearly show the function of each cubicle. Where special or unusual operations are required at cubicles then an instruction label shall be fitted close to the appropriate mechanism.

9.20.2

General equipment nameplate The following information shall be given on the general equipment nameplate: Manufacturers name or trademark. Manufacturers serial and reference number of the product. Type designation. Purchases name. Purchase order number and date. Year of manufacture. Rated voltage. Rated Frequency Rated current of the bus-bar system at 45 deg C. Rated voltage of the auxiliary circuits (if applicable). Rated peak and short time withstand current and withstand time.

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9.21 Degree of protection to IEC 529 [30]. Painting Painting shall be the manufacturers standard for tropical, harsh and marine conditions, and shall be described in his tender documents. QGPC shall advise the required colour in the data sheets. (See BS 4800 [41] for standard colours). 9.22 Handling Trucks The manufacturer shall provide a minimum of one handling truck for each SWBD as part of the Scope of Supply, if such a truck is normally required for the SWGR. 9.23 Special tools and Lifting Facilities The manufacturer shall offer a minimum of one set of special tools for each complete SWBD, (since SWBDs may not necessarily be located in the same switch-room or site). These tools should be part of the Scope of Supply, if they are normally required for the SWGR. QGPC will confirm the need for these tools at the tendering stage of the order. The manufacturer shall offer the method and equipment required for the safe lifting of the transportable assemblies. These shall be discussed and agreed at the tendering stage, e.g. eye bolts, slings, spreader beams. Detailed instructions for the lifting of the SWGR shall be included in the Operating and Maintenance Instructions.

Revision A Page 33 10.0 Circuit Breakers

Circuit breakers shall comply with IEC 947 Parts 1 and 2 [36], utilisation category B suitable for uninterrupted duty. The performance of the circuit breakers described in IEC 947 Parts 1 and 2 [36] shall be verified when they are installed within the enclosure or assembly for the exact configuration being offered and purchased, see also (8.5) and (8.7). All CBs shall be withdrawable. Their circuit requirements shall be stated in the data sheets. All CBs shall be capable of being tripped mechanically in the event of loss of electricity. For the application of 3 or 4 pole CBs, see (9.7.1) and (9.7.2). Circuit breakers shall be used for motor starters where the kW rating of the motor is too high for a fuse-contactor or MCCB-contactor combination to be used in a fully proven and tested manner. See also Appendix A. 10.1 Functional Requirements 10.1.1 Each CB shall be connected to the bus bars and its feeder circuits through plug and socket type isolating devices. The isolating devices shall be self-aligning. See also (9.13) and (12.13).

Operating mechanisms Operating mechanisms shall have the following facilities : Shall incorporate an anti-pumping device. The spring charging mechanism shall function automatically and a soon as the CB has closed. A manual spring charging facility shall also be provided. A local manual trip fitted with a fully guarded button. All CBs with automatic close operations shall have the manual close facility on the cubicle pad-lockable in the non-operative position. The mechanical trip mechanism shall not be inhibited when the close facility is locked OFF. If the standard equipment has a local manual close facility, then this shall be disabled on all CBs having synchronising check relays and on any other CBs, which are interchangeable. Directly driven mechanical indication of the CB position visible from the front of the cubicle. For incomers, bus-section and switchboard inter-connectors, which have their operating mechanisms fitted with d.c. shunt-trip circuits (i.e. energise to trip), they shall also be fitted with trip circuit supervision. This supervision shall not alarm when the CB is isolated.

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Operating mechanisms fitted with electric closing circuits shall have interlocks so that closing cannot be initiated when a trip condition exists e.g. lockout relay operated and not reset. Close and trip circuits shall be protected by fuses or MCBs, and arranged so that it is not possible for the closing mechanism to operate if the trip fuse or MCB is open circuit. The protection shall be co-ordinated such that under all conditions, the fuse or MCB nearest the fault operates first without damaging or reducing the life or performance of other fuses or MCBs. A on or running indicating lamp shall be fitted on the front of each cubicle, see (12.3). A off or stopped indicating lamp shall be fitted on the front of each cubicle, see (12.3).

10.2 10.2.1

Circuit Earthing Incoming Circuit Earthing It is necessary to have earthing switches or earthing devices for the incoming circuits. If they are specified in the project documentation then they should be 3-pole types and shall be fitted on the cable side of the circuits, and the manufacturer shall describe these facilities in his tender documentation. The earthing switches or earthing devices shall have a short-circuit capability at least equal to that of their incoming circuit breakers.

10.2.2

Outgoing Circuit Earthing It is not generally necessary to have earthing switches or earthing devices for the outgoing circuits. If they are specified in the project documentation then they should be 3-pole types and shall be fitted on the cable side of the circuits, and the manufacturer shall describe these facilities in his tender documentation. The earthing switches or earthing devices shall have a short-circuit capability at least equal to that of their outgoing switching devices.

Revision A Page 35 11.0 Contactor Motor Starters and Contactor Feeders

DOL motor starters shall comply with IEC 947, Part 4 [36]. The requirements for all special starters, i.e. other than DOL starters, shall be described in detail by QGPC in the project documentation. Auto-transformer motor starters shall comply with IEC 947, Part 4 [36], and be suitable for Class 12 intermittent operating duty i.e. 12 starts per hour. They shall have tappings for 50%, 65% and 80% of the nominal line voltage. They shall selected assuming that the motors will be designed to BS 4999, Part 112 [42], Design D. Star-delta motor starters shall comply with IEC 947, Part 4 [36]. Rheostatic motor starters shall comply with IEC 947, Part 4 [36]. Contactors shall comply with IEC 947 [36]. All motor starters and feeder contactors shall be withdrawable. Each direct-on-line starter circuit and contactor feeder circuit shall be provided with the following equipment : Isolation. The isolation shall be mechanically and electrically interlocked with the contactor to prevent on-load operation. Main fuses or MCCBs. Either of these shall be used to protect the contactor against short circuit damage, see (11.1). Contactor. A 3-pole power contactor shall be provided for both 3-wire and 4-wire consumer circuits. A neutral link shall be provided for 4-wire consumer circuit. Control. Individual control supplies shall be provided for each motor starter and contactor feeder. Encapsulated control transformer is preferred for each circuit, with one primary fuse and neutral link, and with one secondary fuse and an earthed link. The primary fuse and neutral link shall be connected to the circuit side of the main isolating device. The control circuit auxiliary power transformer shall be suitably over-rated above the consumption of the LV contactor coil and other devices in the control circuit. A fuse and a neutral link shall connect phase-to-neutral control supplies, if a control transformer system is not available. Earthing connections of auxiliary supplies and CTs shall be removable by means of a link for testing. Auxiliary switches. See (12.12).

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Protective relay equipment as listed in the data sheets. The equipment listed in Appendix A shall be the minimum required. Extra equipment required shall be shown on the project data sheets. All contactors shall trip in the event of loss of electricity at the main bus bars. All motor contactors shall close upon restoration of the electricity at the main bus bars if a close signal exists. If stated in the data sheets or the project documentation all motor contactors shall close as required in a secondary selective scheme described in ES.2.14.0060 [51] and in the re-acceleration scheme described in Appendix L of ES.2.03.0001 [50].

11.1

All Contactors See Appendix A. Shall be anti-pumping in operation. Contactors shall comply with IEC 947, Part 4 [36], and shall have an uninterrupted duty and a intermittent duty of Class 30. The coordination between starters and contactor feeders and the associated short circuit protective devices shall comply with IEC 947, Part 2 [36] as Type 2. When instantaneous earth fault protection is specified and Type 2 cannot be achieved, a time delay may only be incorporated with the approval in writing by QGPC. The manufacturer shall provide test evidence at the tendering stage to verify that the specified coordination has been achieved. Contactors shall be electrically held. If they are to be mechanically latched then this shall be stated on the data sheets, and shown on the single-line diagrams. The mechanisms shall be trip free in their design. Mechanically latched contactors shall incorporate an electrical trip coil and a manual release. The manual release shall be guarded to prevent inadvertent operation. Earthing connections of auxiliary supplies and CTs shall be removable for testing. A on or running indicating lamp shall be fitted on the front of each cubicle, see (12.3). A off or stopped indicating lamp shall be fitted on the front of each cubicle, see (12.3).

11.2

Additional Requirements for Motor Starters See Appendix A. Each direct-on-line starter circuit shall be provided with the following additional equipment : Motor starters shall be rated for both uninterrupted duty and intermittent duty Class 0.3 and have a utilization category AC-3 according to IEC 947, Part 4 [36]. Current transformers for remote ammeters shall be fitted only if specified on the data sheets.

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11.3 Additional Requirements for Feeder Contactors. See Appendix A. Each plain feeder circuit shall be provided with the following additional equipment : Contactor feeders, other than for motors, shall be rated for both uninterrupted duty and intermittent duty Class 0.1 and have a utilisation category AC-3 according to IEC 947, Part 4 [36]. Close push button on the front of the cubicle. Open push button on the front of the cubicle.

11.4

Manually Switched Feeders Manually switched feeders shall be of the swing-out or fixed panel type, unless the use of a withdrawable type is stated on the project data sheets or in the project documentation. A manually operated mechanism shall be provided with a handle or push buttons on the front panel.

11.5

Isolating Devices or Disconnectors Isolating devices shall consist of a MCCB, disconnector-fuse combination or a fusedisconnect. Disconnector-fuse combination or a fuse-disconnect shall comply with IEC 947, Part 3 [36], for uninterrupted duty, and AC-23B utilisation category. The rated fused short circuit current of a disconnector-fuse combination or a fuse-disconnect shall be at least equal to the value specified in the data sheets. The mechanism shall be of the independent manual type. All external circuits not deriving their supply from the unit shall be connected via auxiliary contacts on the isolator.

Revision A Page 38 12.0 Components

All components which need to be mounted on the front face of the SWGR shall be flush mounted, e.g. ammeters, voltmeters, ELCBs, relays, push buttons. If the manufacturer can not comply with this requirement then he shall explain this in his tender documentation. Switches, MCCBs and MCBs of the on and off toggle operated type shall be oriented with the toggle moveable in the vertical plane. All current (and voltage) transformers shall have labels attached, which shall detail their ratings in accordance with IEC 185 [15] and IEC 186 [16] respectively. 12.1 Electrical Protective Relays See Appendix A, and (9.1) for ingress protection. Electrical protective relays shall comply with the following : IEC 255 [19] or other national standard approved by the QGPC. Unless otherwise stated all relays shall be the electronic type capable of communicating with SCADA and DCS systems through network topology (referred to herein as intelligent relays). The manufacturer shall describe in detail at the tender stage all the relays he proposes to use and the network communication details e.g. digital software language, protocol, hardwire or optical medium, speed of transmission, hierarchy and management of information exchange. The software for such protective relays shall be very user friendly, menu driven, and capable of being used by an operator having little experience in software programming. Protective relays shall be designed to withstand the output current of CTs for at least the specified withstand time of the SWGR, see (8.5.2). Any single protective relay unit may contain various relaying functions in a logical combination, but each function shall have its own alarm and trip contacts wired to terminals. The manufacturer shall provide comprehensive brochures of these combined relays in his tender documentation. Tripping circuits and contacts shall be volt-free and separate from other circuits within the relay. The relays shall be flush-mounted and fitted on the front of the cubicle within easy reach for the operator to reset them. They shall not be mounted near the floor. Hand resetting shall be from the outside the relay case. For the purposes of testing, draw-out relays shall be withdrawable with all circuits energised without open-circuiting current transformer secondary windings or causing the protective system to operate. Test blocks shall be provided to facilitate secondary current or voltage injection testing. Test equipment shall be plugged into the relay or its base. If test blocks are not available as standard items then the manufacturer shall describe in his tender documentation an alternative method of testing each type of relay. Protective relays shall be located adjacent to the power-switching device that they act upon, unless this would result in a mal-operation. The relay settings shall be self-contained within the relay so that they can only be changed at the relay, and not by a remote means. If intelligent relays are used then access to the settings shall be via the software and a MMI using a password or similarly secure method.

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Where trip circuit supervision is required, the trip circuit wiring including the lockout relay shall be arranged so that the supervising relay operates if any of the wiring becomes discontinuous. Supervision relays shall monitor the trip circuit when the CB is open or closed, by a normally energised HEALTHY TRIP indicating lamp. Tripping of the incoming, generator, bus-section and switchboard inter-connector CBs shall be by two circuits simultaneously, one direct from the protective relay and the second through the lockout relay. The supplier shall design the relay protection schemes so that they do not operate when:i) Transient currents or voltages exist in adjacent circuits, i.e. EMI.

ii) Third harmonic currents or voltages exist in earth fault protection circuits, either in the steady state or in the transient state. The protection of motors shall be arranged that once the motor has tripped on fault, it shall stay tripped until the fault is cleared, its protective relay reset and the contactor is re-energised. The manufacturer shall clearly state whether any external resistances or impedances are required in the protection circuits. Details shall include ohmic values, rated power dissipation, and calculations for knee-points voltages, CT and VT burdens, wiring route impedance and the like.

12.1.1

Additional Requirements for Motor Starters All motors shall have under-voltage protection. All motors shall have phase failure or single-phase protection. All motor starters shall have operations counters. Overloading protective relays shall be fed from CTs where the full load current of the circuit is equal to or greater than 30 amps.

12.1.1.1 Motor overload protective relays and thermistor control units. Overload protection relays shall comply with IEC 947 [36]. Overload protection relays shall be installed in all phases and shall include protection against single phasing and be of the time delayed type. The response to single phasing shall be at least 10% faster than for balanced three-phase overloading. The relays shall be of the ambient temperature compensated type. They shall be equipped with manually reset facilities on the front of the compartment and be accessible without opening the assembly. An inadvertent reset action shall not trip a circuit. Overload protection relay having a 3-pole thermal image characteristic for the motor, and ambient temperature compensation, fed from current transformers. These relays shall be manually re-set from the front of the cubicle. The overload characteristic shall have hot and cold images of the motor being protected. The overload characteristic of the motor protective relay shall allow the motor to be started at least twice in succession from its cold state, and re-started at least once from its hot state. In both situations the motor voltage during starting shall be assumed to be 80% of its nominal value.

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Thermistor type of motor protection shall be stated in the data sheets if it is to be used. Otherwise line current activated overload relays shall be used. For motors with operating conditions beyond those covered by overload relays, special protection systems may be considered, e.g. installation of thermistor temperature sensors in the motor windings with its relay installed in the switchgear compartment. Agreement shall be reached with QGPC in the tendering stage. Bimetallic thermal relays shall not be used. For motors with running up times in excess of 5 seconds saturable current transformers in combination with a standard nominal 1 amp or 5 amp relay shall be provided. Alternatively an electronic protection relay with a suitable protection curve shall be supplied. Motors may be Type of Protection Exe for hazardous area applications, in which case QGPC shall make this requirement clear in the data sheets for the motors and the SWGR. The manufacturer shall provide electronic protective relays that will have comprehensive and fully adjustable characteristics to match the thermal characteristics of the motor. Overload relays protecting electric motors of the Ex e type installed in Zone 1 areas, shall have a current/time characteristic below the maximum locked rotor time (Te). The (Te) time shall be indicated on the schedule attached to the requisition, and an approved testing authority such as BASEEFA or PTB shall certify it. Full details shall be submitted to QGPC at the tendering stage. 12.1.1.2 Motor Earth Fault Protection Motors having a full load current of 30 amps and above shall be fitted with earth fault protection relays of the core balance type, which shall cause all three-phase currents to be detected and disconnected. Relays shall be manually resetable after opening of the assembly compartment cover. The relays shall have an earth fault current sensitivity based upon a maximum level of 3% of the name plate current of the motor. If the sensitivity exceeds 6 amps, then 6 amps shall be used. If the sensitivity is less than 30 milli-amps, then 30 milliamps shall be used. Each earth fault protection relay shall be equipped with a lamp on the tray or compartment door, which shall be illuminated when the relay has tripped. Each earth fault protection relay shall be equipped with a test button on the tray or compartment door. 12.1.1.3 Motor Restarting Facilities The restart control scheme if required shall be stated on the data sheets or in the requisition and shall be in accordance with Appendix L of ES.2.03.0001 [50], see also (11). Restart relays shall be included only for those individual motors that are indicated on a corresponding schedule attached to the requisition.

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12.2 Indicating Instruments. Electronic protective relays may have a read out facility that may be adequate to replace the use of separate indicating instruments e.g. ammeters, active power meters, voltmeters. If the manufacturer proposes this alternative then he shall describe it in considerable detail at the tendering stage, and it shall be approved in writing by the QGPC. Otherwise indicating instruments and lamps shall include the following as appropriate : Flush-mounted to IEC 51 [12] Class Index 2.5. All panel-mounted meters shall be square pattern, approximately 100 x 100 mm dimensions and shall be easily readable from a distance of two metres. All panel-mounted meters shall have scales marked with the actual quantities being indicated, not per-unit nor percentage. External zero adjustment shall be provided on all instruments. If called for on the data sheets, instruments shall have red coloured index pointers, which shall be adjustable by means of a special tool. With the exception of remote ammeters, fuses or MCBs shall protect all other remote instruments. Remote ammeters shall be fed from current transformers. If an ammeter is required for a motor it shall be fed from the yellow phase current transformer. Other circuits e.g. generator incomers, transformer incomers, switchboard incomers, shall have three ammeters or one ammeter in combination with a special makebefore-break 4-position selector switch and four current transformers, so that the three line currents and the neutral current can be displayed. Ammeter scales shall be selected so that the full-load current appears between 50 % and 80 % of the full-scale angular deflection. Ammeters for motors shall have suppressed scales at the high levels of currents, so that at least 8 x times full load current can be seen on the ammeter without it being damaged. Ammeters may be analogue (e.g. moving iron) or digital. Incoming units shall be equipped with a voltmeter and a 3-position selector switch so that the three line-to-line voltages can be displayed. The voltmeters may be analogue (e.g. moving coil) or digital. Provision shall be made for all alarms and trip indications to be transmitted to an annunciation panel in a remote CCR, including the wiring of all such signals to terminal blocks, see (9.10) and (9.14). Provision shall be made for including energy meters, i.e. kWh meters, in the incoming circuit breaker cubicles. This provision shall include bus wiring, terminal blocks, voltage and current signals, and space for fixing the meter to the panel. The requirement for meters themselves shall be stated by QGPC on the data sheets.

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12.3 Indicating Lamps All power circuit breakers, motor starters and contactor feeders shall be fitted with panel mounted lamps to indicate their status and the state of their tripping circuits (trip supply healthy). Indicating lamps shall comply with the following : Lamps shall be of the non-filament type, e.g. multi-segment LED or neon. Flush mounted. Colours to be in accordance with IEC 73 [14]. Lamps operating at different voltages shall be non-interchangeable. The nominal voltages of the lamps shall be at least 110 % that of the nominal supply voltage of their circuit.

12.4

Current Transformers Current transformers shall comply with IEC 185 [15] and the following : The rated primary currents shall be selected from the [15] preferred values unless specified on the data sheets or single line diagrams. All remote ammeter circuits shall be fed from 1 amp secondary windings. Their accuracy shall be as a minimum Class 1 to [15], unless otherwise specified on the data sheets. Their magnetic saturation characteristics shall be such that meters and instruments are not damaged due to the flow of fault currents in the main power conductors. All energy metering circuits shall be fed from 1 amp secondary windings, having a minimum VA rating of 10. Their accuracy shall be Class 3 to [15] for outgoing circuits CTs supplied as part of the SWGR, and Class 1 for incoming circuits or if supplied for any purpose from a Third Party. Any other requirements such as the use of Class X shall be specified on the data sheets. The saturation factor n shall be 5 or less to prevent damage to their connected devices when high fault currents flow. All protective relay circuits shall be fed from 1 amp secondary windings. Their accuracy shall be Class 10P to [15], unless otherwise specified on the data sheets. Each current transformer shall have only one secondary winding. Only standard ratios shall be used. A rated short time current at least equal to that of the SWBD for the let-through current, and rated duration of no less than one second. Unless otherwise approved by QGPC the primary winding shall match the current of the CB or contactor. Separate CTs shall be used for metering, indication and protection. The manufacturer may be requested to submit detailed calculations to confirm that the VA ratings of the CTs are adequate to operate their relays under worst-case fault conditions.

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The manufacturer shall be responsible for ensuring that the characteristics of the CTs and VTs are matched to the protective relays. The manufacturer shall provide upon request all the details that are necessary to match his devices to corresponding devices provided by third parties, for example, CTs for restricted earth fault protection, interposing CTs. Bar type primary windings shall be used for CTs. Current transformers shall have 1-amp secondary windings, unless specified otherwise on the data sheets for special circuits. All CT ratios and ratings shall be stated on the data sheets. Test Certificates and magnetic saturation characteristics of each CT shall be submitted by the manufacturer, shortly after the purchase order has been placed. CTs on outgoing circuits in particular shall be accessible safely without having to deenergise the bus bars in the cubicle. CT secondary windings shall earthed at one point through a removable link, which shall be easily accessible for testing. CT secondary connections shall be made on to screwed terminals, slide-on types are not acceptable. Current analogue transducers shall have an output current signal of 4 20 mA d.c.

Note 12.4a : - Metering in this context relates to consumption of energy and electricity tarrifing. 12.5 Voltage Transformers Voltage transformers shall comply with the following : Their accuracy shall be Class 1 for measurement functions, Class 3P for protective relay functions and Class 0.5 for generator AVR excitation control functions, to IEC 186 [16], unless otherwise specified on the data sheets. For three phase purposes VTs shall have double wound star-to-star three phase windings. The primary winding star point shall be connected to the supply neutral. The secondary winding star point shall be earthed, and an earthed metal screen shall be provided between the windings. Three phase and single phase VT secondary windings shall earthed at one point through a removable link, which shall be easily accessible for testing. Single phase or special types of VTs shall be specified on the data sheets or on the single line diagrams. The secondary winding nominal voltage shall be 110 VAC between phases unless otherwise stated on the data sheets or on the single line diagrams. Three-phase VTs shall have 3-limb cores. Removable HRC fuses or MCBs shall protect VT primary windings. VTs shall not be loaded to more than 75 % of their rated output, based on the information given by QGPC at the time the purchase order is placed.

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12.6 Voltage analogue transducers shall have an output current signal of 4 20 mA d.c.

Fuses for LV Circuits Fuses, if used, shall comply with IEC 269-1 and 2 [20] and shall be supplied in shrouded withdrawable carriers with fixed bases and be moulded in black material. The links shall be non-interchangeable with the neutral links and the earth links.

12.7

Neutral Links for LV Circuits Neutral links, if used, shall be supplied in shrouded withdrawable carriers with fixed bases and be moulded in white (preferred colour) material. The links shall be non-interchangeable with the fuses and the earth links.

12.8

Earth Links for LV Circuits Earth links, if used, shall be supplied in shrouded withdrawable carriers with fixed bases and be moulded in green (preferred colour) material. The links shall be non-interchangeable with the fuses and the neutral links.

12.9

Control Relays, Devices and Control Contactors Control relays and control contactors shall not be of the plug-in type, and shall comply with IEC 947-5-1 [36]. Control relays shall operate correctly when their coil supply voltages vary between 85% and 110% of their nominal values, as measured at the bus bars. (The nominal coil voltage should equal the nominal supply voltage). Control relays shall remain energised without chatter at 75% supply voltage, as measured at the bus bars. They shall incorporate mechanical or LED indication of their energisation.

12.10

Interposing Control Relays To avoid problems of voltage drop in the field cabling used for control of power contactors of motor starters and plain feeders, it is required that interposing relays be used in conjunction with these contactors. Their functions will be to control the on and the off states of the main or power contactors. The manufacturer shall fit these interposing relays into each tray or cubicle as required. These shall also be indicated by QGPC in an appropriate schedule in the requisition.

12.11

Push-button Switches All push-button switches shall have a full shroud or be flush mounted to prevent inadvertent operation, and shall comply with IEC 947-5-1 [36]. Unless otherwise stated in the data sheets, the stop buttons shall be of the stay-put type, manually reset and coloured red. Each outgoing tray or cubicle containing a power contactor shall be fitted with an externally mounted stop or open push-button on its door.

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12.12

Auxiliary Contacts for the Power Circuit Breakers and Contactors Circuit breakers and contactors shall be provided with auxiliary switch contacts with the following features : The bank of auxiliary contacts shall be driven positively into both the open and closed positions by the main device operating mechanism. Auxiliary contacts shall be wired to outgoing terminal blocks and identified as shown on the manufacturers drawings. These contacts shall be in addition to those required for the control circuits within the cubicle. All auxiliary contacts shall be positioned to afford easy inspection and maintenance. All auxiliary switches and their circuits shall be capable of carrying a current of at least 10 amps continuously. Unless stated on the data sheets the auxiliary switches shall be capable of breaking at least a 5 amps inductive load at 110VDC, with a time constant of 20 milli-seconds. The manufacturer shall advise the current ratings of all auxiliary switches. The manufacturer shall advise in his tender documentation the maximum number of normally open, normally closed, changeover and convertible switches that can be attached to and be operated from each type of CB. Auxiliary switches for motor anti-condensation heaters shall be double-pole types. When specified on the project data sheets the auxiliary switch contacts for each motor heater supply shall be provided so that the heaters are energised when the main switching device is open. When the main switching device is isolated, the heater supply shall also be isolated. It is preferred that all functions which use the auxiliary and racking switches shall do so in a direct manner. Repeat relays are not to be used, except for indication and alarm circuits.

12.13

Test Facilities An electrical test facility shall be provided for testing of secondary circuits and main mechanisms of the withdrawable and fixed incomer CBs, bus-section CBs, contactor starters and contactor feeders when they are not in their service positions. A test position is preferred. Such electrical testing shall include the control circuits. The manufacturer shall detail his standard arrangements in his tender documentation. This shall incorporate the interlocks specified in (9.13) above. The QGPC preferred schemes are described as follows. One single phase, externally derived supply per bus bar section taken between the L2 phase and neutral and internally wired to the units or by means of a lead, plug and socket arrangement. A test switch and associated circuits shall be provided at each cubicle and tray. The test facilities shall also include : Facilities shall be provided to enable primary injection testing to be carried out.

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Each SWBD shall incorporate voltage pressure test facilities for the bus bars and all incoming and outgoing circuits. The manufacturer shall supply one set of any test plugs necessary for this purpose.

12.14

Heat Emission The manufacturer shall submit heat emission data (in kilowatts) for each tier, assuming the power circuits are all switched on and are fully loaded, and that the anti-condensation heaters are switched on.

12.15

Control Circuit and Auxiliary Circuit Voltage Supplies

12.15.1 A.C. and D.C. Voltages The control supplies for each section of main bus bar shall in general be separate, and should be shown in the QGPC standard drawings and project drawings. Note, the closing, tripping, indication, measurement and protection LV supplies may be different at the various QGPC sites. Table 12.15.1.A shows the preferred voltages for particular functions, however these shall be confirmed for each QGPC project and site.

Table 12.15.1.A Preferred Voltages for Particular Functions

Voltage Volts 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 240 220 110 or 240 220 24 V A.C. or D.C. D.C. D.C. D.C. D.C. A.C. A.C. A.C. A.C. A.C. 50 Hz A.C. 60 Hz A.C. or D.C. A.C. 50 Hz A.C. 60 Hz D. C. Internal or External External External External External External Internal Internal Internal External External Function Incoming and bus-section CB closing and tripping. Incoming and bus-section CB status indication. CB trip circuit supervision Power supplies to electronic relays Power supplies to re-acceleration control systems. Motor starter controls* closing and tripping. Fused contactor feeder controls* closing and tripping. Motor starter and fused contactor feeder, status indication. SWBD anti-condensation heaters. CB spring charging motor. **

External

E. S. D. and F & G detection interface relay coil supply.

Note 12.15.1a : -

These include the field control devices e.g. emergency stop buttons.

Note 12.15.1b : -

** D.C. for incomers and bus-section CBs A.C. for all outgoing circuits.

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Note 12.15.1c : 50 Hz frequency is the QGPC standard, but 60 Hz is used in exceptional locations, e.g. North Field PS-4 Platform.

The static protection relays and the CB tripping coil circuits shall have their power supplies derived from external UPSs. 12.15.2 Moulded Case and Miniature Circuit Breakers Low power moulded case circuit breakers (MCCBs) shall comply with IEC 947 Part 2 [36]. Low power miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) shall comply with IEC 898 [34]. QGPC shall state clearly in the requisition whether or not MCCBs are to be used, and whether the intelligence described below is also required. If MCCBs are required to communicate through a network in an intelligent manner similar to the intelligent relays described in (12.1) then they shall be provided with the following ancillary devices : A tripping unit capable of two-way communication by network twisted-pair cables, for remote monitoring, and on and off control. This unit may be required to be of the microprocessor-based type, which shall be at least capable of monitoring : + + + + Peak kW demand, Total kWh energy consumed, + + Actual kW demand, Power factor,

Percentage harmonic current in each line and neutral, Total harmonic distortion in the supply.

The tripping unit shall have a programmable address and a testing facility of the handheld or portable computer type. The communicable parameters shall include at least, protective relay element settings, CB status, measured variables used in the protective device elements, memory failure testing, trip and alarm events, test push button operation, communication errors.

The manufacturer shall provide full details of all the options that are available in his tender documentation.

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The SWGR shall be inspected by QGPC or his nominated representative, called the Inspector. The manufacturer shall allow the Inspector all reasonable access to his factory and documentation with regard to the SWGR at any times during its manufacture. The Inspector shall give no less than 15 working days notice for pre-planned inspection visits. The Scope of Inspection shall be agreed in advance between QGPC and the manufacturer. Approval by the Inspector shall not relieve the manufacturer of his responsibilities under the terms of the purchase order and this specification and its accompanying documents. The SWGR shall be inspected as soon as it arrives at the QGPC site. Equipment sensitive to humidity shall be kept dry and its dryness checked before site tests are performed.

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14.1

Testing Specifications
General The manufacturer shall have a QA / QC system based on ISO 9000 [39] controlling the quality of the design and assembling work during all stages of the production process.

14.2

Type Tests Type tests shall be carried out, or shall have been carried out previously as described in for example (8.8). Type Testing shall be in accordance with IEC 947 [36]. The additional requirements specified for QGPC purposes (e.g. bus-bar insulation, diversity factor, high ambient temperature, etc.) shall be taken into consideration. Motor starters and contactor-fuse-isolator combinations shall be tested in accordance with IEC 947 [36] and shall include special tests to verify that the Type 2 co-ordination detailed in (11.1) has been achieved. A switch of each type and rating shall have been Type Tested in accordance with IEC 947 [36], and certificates shall be made available to QGPC upon request. Certificates shall be available at the tender stage. Certificates shall be issued by independent testing laboratories. Adapter chambers or cubicles containing non-withdrawable equipment such as bus bars, transformers, terminations, shall be included in the same certification as the main equipment.

14.3

Witnessed Routine Testing Before the SWGR leaves the factory the manufacturer shall carry out the witnessed routine tests, also called the Factory Acceptance Tests or FATs, in accordance with IEC 439-1 [26] on the total assembly or parts thereof if the SWGR is to be delivered at different time intervals, and the results shall be recorded in a test report. The manufacturer shall provide documents to show that all the electronic and solid state protective relays that require an external auxiliary power supply have under gone a soak test, from such a supply, for a period of not less than 48 hours. The manufacturer shall provide documents to show that all the energy meters (kWh) have been tested by their makers. Witnessed tests shall be carried out on every cubicle and every tier of the assembled SWGR. These tests shall take place at the factory where the SWGR was manufactured. Transportable sections may be wired together instead completing the bus-bar joints. Contactors shall be tested in accordance with IEC 947 [36]. Disconnectors and isolators shall be tested in accordance with IEC 947 [36]. Switches shall be tested in accordance with IEC 947 [36] at the manufacturers factory.

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VTs shall be subject to the Routine Tests of correctness in ratio and polarity. IEC 186 and 186A [16], and tested for

CTs shall be subject to the Routine Tests of IEC 185 [15], and tested for correctness in ratio and polarity. Type Test certificates shall be made available for inspection at the Routine Testing occasion, see also (8.8), and (11.1) for fused motor starters. Adapter chambers or cubicles containing non-withdrawable equipment such as bus bars, transformers, terminations, shall have the same certification as the main equipment. Witnessed tests shall be carried out on every cubicle and every tier of the assembled SWGR. These tests shall take place at the factory where the SWGR was manufactured. The manufacturer shall give QGPC at least 15 working days notice of the intended date for the routine tests, which shall be witnessed by QGPC or his nominated representative. The Inspector may also be present at these tests. The following routine tests shall be performed to the satisfaction of QGPC : The SWGR shall be visually inspected for technical execution and conformity with the latest issue of the approved drawings and documents of the requisition. Spot checks shall be made to verify the following : Completeness of the data on the general equipment nameplate. Degree of protection of the enclosure. Degree of protection within the compartments. Effectiveness of safety shutters, partitions and shrouds. Effectiveness of operating mechanisms, locks and interlocking systems. Insulation of the bus-bar system. Creepage distances and clearances. Proper mounting of components. Internal wiring, trunking and cabling systems. Correct wiring of main and auxiliary circuits. Suitability of clamping, earthing and terminating arrangements. Correct labelling of functional units and auxiliary devices. Availability of the earthing system throughout the SWGR. Inter-changeability of electrically identical components. Non-inter-changeability of mechanically identical but electrically different components.

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The following tests shall be witnessed : The insulation resistance test shall be carried out separately between each phase and the neutral against the earth, with the remaining phases and neutral connected to earth. These tests shall require all the manually and latched type switching devices in their closed positions and with all the main fuses installed. The insulation resistance measured shall be at least 5 mega-ohms when a d.c. voltage of 1.1times the rated a.c. voltage of the equipment is applied. Dielectric tests to IEC 439-1 [26], but for 1 minute. The test voltage shall be at least, 2500 V a.c. for the main power circuits, and 2 times the rated voltage plus 1000 V a.c. with a minimum of 1500 V a.c. for the control and auxiliary circuits. Operational tests of protective relays and circuits by primary injection of current or voltage as required. Interchangeability test. A detailed simulated test of the secondary-selective scheme, where provided.

The manufacturer shall provide all the necessary test equipment, which shall have been calibrated within one year prior to the date of the tests. The manufacturer shall issue a comprehensive report of the witnessed tests, within ten working days of the completion of the tests.

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All documents shall be in English language. 15.1 15.1.1 Design Documents to be Provided by the Manufacturer Tender Documentation Data sheets that require the manufacturer to provide information on them shall be completed as required by QGPC, and submitted as part of the manufacturers tender documentation. The requirements in (5.0), (6.1), (8.1), (8.2), (8.3), (8.5.1), (8.7), (9.2), (9.3.1), (9.14), (9.21), (9.23), (10.2.1), (10.2.2), (11.1), (12.0), (12.1), (12.1.1.1), (12.2), (12.12), (12.13), (12.15.2), (14.2) and has listed below, for submissions as tendering information shall be strictly complied with, because this information will be used by QGPC in the tender evaluation process. 15.1.2 Data sheets completed where necessary Overall dimensions, plans and elevation drawings. Base and skid dimensions. Lifting arrangements. Jacking points. Total weight including withdrawable switching devices. Cable entry positions.

After the Purchase Order has been placed The manufacturer shall supply at least the following documents shortly after receipt of the order : Preliminary one-line or single-line diagram(s). Preliminary LOGIC diagrams for the control and protection of all the different types of power circuit breakers and contactors. Preliminary schematic diagrams of all the different types of circuits. Preliminary SWGR arrangements or layout drawings showing main circuits, main dimensions, front elevations, front panel equipment layouts, floor plans and shipping sections. Preliminary wiring, termination and interconnection diagrams for HV, LV, internal (buswire) and external (or field) circuits. Preliminary cable entry, glanding and securing detail. Minimum clearances around the SWGR for ventilation and safety during operation and maintenance. Total mass of the SWGR and of the individual shipping sections. Copies of TYPE TEST CERTIFICATES for the SWGR and its components, see also (8.7) and (8.8).

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All documents shall show the relevant purchase order number, item and the manufacturers references, dates, and shall be distributed as specified in the requisition.

15.2

Documents for the Delivery, Installation, Operation and Maintenance

The manufacturer shall supply at least the following documents after receipt of the order and before the FAT takes place : Instruction manuals for, transportation, long term storage at site, installation, commissioning and maintenance. These documents must be specific to the equipment as purchased and not of a general nature. Comprehensive list of commissioning spare parts. Comprehensive list of spare parts, cross-referenced to the cubicle equipment layout drawings, for use after commissioning has been completed and which will cover a period of two years. Drawing of the General Equipment Nameplate, see (9.20.2).

The manufacturer shall supply the following documents after the FAT takes place : Report of the Witnessed Routine (FAT) Tests. Final revisions of all of the above preliminary documents.

All documents shall show the relevant purchase order number, item and the manufacturers references, dates, and shall be distributed as specified in the requisition.

16.0

Packing
Packing of the SWGR shall prevent ingress of moisture or damage to the equipment protective finishes during transportation and storage. SWGR packing shall be suitable for unheated indoor storage. The manufacturer shall advise of any requirement for energisation of the anti-condensation heaters. Labeling of the packaging will be detailed in the requisition documents. SWGR shall only be crated if specially requested in the requisition documents.

Revision A Page 54 17.0 Approval to Deviate

Strict compliance with this standard specification is required. Any deviation must obtain prior written approval from its custodian.

18.0

Revision History Log

A record or log shall be kept of the revision history of each engineering document, and be incorporated in the documents accompanying electronic readme file [5]. In this way, there should be no need for a history log to be included in a document - only details of its latest approved revision need be shown (note that the readme file will contain information about the particular operating system plus application software versions which were used to create the documents electronic file ; it can also include help pages in the form of background notes and explanations, where such details are considered of benefit to its reader). The following is recommended for the contents of a documents revision history log :Revision Number Prepared By/Date Checked By/Date Approved By/Date Reason For Change Release/Date 0,1,2,3, etc. Name or reference indicator and date (ddmmmyy) Name or reference indicator and date (ddmmmyy) Name or reference indicator and date (ddmmmyy) Short description, with change request reference if available Release/transmittal reference and date (ddmmmyy)

19.0
19.1

Bibliography
Common References Identifier Standard Code and Number ISO 216 ES.0.10.0001 ES.0.10.0002 ES.0.07.0010 ES.0.06.0021 Revision Description

[1] [2] [4] [5]

1989 1st Edition Rev 0 Rev 0 Rev 0 Rev 0

Writing Paper and Certain Classes of Printed Matter. Trimmed Sizes - A and B Series. Standard Database - Key Words & Phrases. [3] Standard Database - Acronyms. Engineering Document Classifications. Electronic Read Me Files.

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19.2 Technical References The following technical standards and codes of practices shall be used : Identifier Standard Code and Number IEC 38 IEC 50 IEC 51 Revision Description

[10] [11] [12]

IEC Standard voltages. International electro-technical vocabulary. Recommendations for direct acting indicating electrical measuring instruments and their accessories. Part 2 : Special requirements for ampere meters and volt meters. IEC Standard current ratings. Indicating lamps. Current transformers. Voltage transformers. PVC cables up to 750V. Conductors for insulated cables. Electrical protection relays. Low-voltage capacity. fuses with high-breaking

[13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]

IEC 59 IEC 73 IEC 185 IEC 186 IEC 227 IEC 228 IEC 255 IEC 269

[21]

IEC 298

A.C. metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV. Tests on electric cables under fire conditions. Short-circuit current evaluation with special regard to rated short-circuit capacity of circuit breakers in installations in ships. Graphical symbols for use in equipment. High-voltage alternating current switch-fuse combinations. Factory built assemblies of low-voltage switchgear and controlgear.

[22] [23]

IEC 332 IEC 363

[24] [25]

IEC 417 IEC 420

[26]

IEC 439

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[27] IEC 445 Identification of apparatus terminals and general rules for a uniform system of terminal marking, using an alphanumeric notation. Identification of insulated conductors by colours. and bare

[28]

IEC 446

[29]

IEC 473

Dimensions for panel-mounted indicating and recording electrical measuring instruments. Classification of degrees of protection provided by enclosures. ( IP system of numbering ). Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems. Electrical measuring transducers for converting a.c. electrical quantities into D.C. electrical quantities. Part 1: General purpose transducers. Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial process measurement and control equipment. Part 3: Radiated electromagnetic field requirements. Circuit-breakers for over-current protection for house-hold and similar installations. Short-circuit current calculation in threephase AC systems. Low voltage switchgear and control gear. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems for electrical installations Part 1: General requirement ratified European text. Quality management and quality assurance standards - guidelines for selection and use. Limits and methods of measurement of radio interference characteristics of information technology equipment. Specification for paint colours for building purposes. General requirements for rotating electrical machines.

[30]

IEC 529

[31]

IEC 664

[32]

IEC 688

[33]

IEC 801

[34]

IEC 898

[35]

IEC 909

[36] [37] [38]

IEC 947 IEC 1000 EN 50085

[39]

ISO 9000

[40]

EN 55022

[41] [42]

BS 4800 BS 4999

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Part 112: Specification for starting performance of single-speed three-phase cage induction motors. [43] BS 6231 PVC-insulated cables for switchgear and control wiring. IEEE standard electrical power system device function numbers.

[44]

IEEE C37.2

19.3

QGPC Documents

[50] [51]

ES.2.03.0001 ES.2.14.0060

Electrical engineering philosophy. Secondary selective systems.

19.4

Periodic Revision of Reference Documents

At the time of publication of this specification the revision of each of the above references, as they cross-relate to the revision of this document, were valid. As all references are subject to change from time to time, the reader is required to first check with the custodian of this document to find out the latest cross-revision status with respect to the above bibliographic list.

Revision A Page 58 APPENDIX A MINIMUM CIRCUIT EQUIPMENT LIST FOR LV SWITCHBOARDS

CONTENTS

A.1 A.2 A.3 A.4 A.5 A.6 A.7 A.8

Low voltage generator incomers. Transformer incomers, primary circuit for solid earthed secondary windings. Transformer incomers, secondary circuit for solid earthed secondary windings. Plain incomers and interconnectors. Bus-section circuit breakers. Motor starter feeders using circuit breakers Motor starter feeders using fuses and contactors Static load feeders using fuses and contactors Note A.a : - These lists are to be used as the basis for project requirements and where the tender or purchase order documents do not define the circuit requirements in detail. Note A.b : - Modern electronic protective relays may have facilities which incorporate some of those listed, e.g. digital indication of variables. QGPC shall approve any such incorporation. Note A.c : The requirements for protective relays are derived from the Table J.A in Apprendix J of QGPC document ES.2.03.0001 [50].

Note A.d : - The definitions of protective relay ANSI / IEEE numbers are given in Appendix K of QGPC QGPC document ES.2.03.0001 [50]. Numbers 95, 96 and 97 are used by QGPC for particular cases.

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A.1 Low Voltage Generator Incomers. Each cubicle shall be equipped with at least the following facilities : Indication and metering. a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) 1 - Ammeter. 1 - Ammeter selector switch. 1 - Voltmeter. 1 - Voltmeter selector switch. 1 - Kilo-watt meter. 1 - Kilo-var meter. 1 - Power factor meter. 1 - Frequency meter.

Analogue transducers if required by PMS or SCADA. i) j) k) l) 1 - Current transducer. 1 - Voltage transducer. 1 - Kilo-watt transducer. 1 - Kilo-var transducer.

Control devices. m) n) o) p) q) r) 1 - Set of necessary auxiliary switches. 1 - Local / off / remote control selector switch for open and close operating locations. 1 - Open / neutral / close local control switch. 1 - Set of indicating lamps for, tripped, closed, open, protection operated, trip supply healthy. 1 - Open / close mechanical indicating flag. 1 - Operations counter.

Current and voltage transformers. s) 2 - Sets of 3 off CTs for operating differential (64) relays which will be mounted remote from the switchboard. These CTs may be free-issue by a third party. See Note A.1a. t) u) v) 1 - Set of 3 - phase VTs for operating protective relays, e.g. (27, 32, 40, 59, 51V, 81). 1 - set of 3 - phase VTs for indication. 1 - set of 3 off CTs for indication.

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Protective relays. w) x) y) z) aa) bb) cc) dd) ee) ff) gg) hh) ii) 1 - 86G Trip and lockout relay for the generator circuits. 1 - 95 Trip circuit supervision relay (95, see Note A.d ). 1 - 26 Stator winding temperature relay. 1 - 27 Under-voltage relay. 1 - 32 Reverse power relay. 1 - 40 Loss of excitation relay. 1 - 51V Voltage restrained over-current relay. 1 - 51G Star point un-restricted earth fault relay. 1 - 58 Excitation diode failure relay. 1 - 59 Over-voltage relay. 1 - 64 Restricted earth fault relay. 1 - 81 Under and over-frequency relay. 1 - 87 Generator differential current relay, 3-phase type. See Note A.1a. A second set of 3 off CTs may be required for generators rated 1000 kW and above, for use with a 87 relay.

Note A.1a : -

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A.2 Transformer incomers, primary circuit for solid earthed secondary windings. These transformers will normally supply a LV switchboard from a HV switchboard. These transformers are upstream of the LV switchboard, hence the list below is not part of the Scope of Supply of the LV switchboard, but has been included for information only. The following relates to the primary winding circuit of the transformer. There will also be equipment needed in the switchgear for the secondary circuit, see (A.3). Each primary circuit cubicle shall be equipped with at least the following facilities : Indication and metering a) b) c) d) f) 1 - Ammeter. 1 - Ammeter selector switch. 1 - Kilo-watt meter, optional. 1 - Power factor meter, optional. 1 - Buchholz relay alarm and trip indicator.

Analogue transducers if required by PMS or SCADA. e) f) g) 1 - Current transducer. 1 - Kilo-watt transducer. 1 - Kilo-var transducer.

Control devices h) i) j) k) l) m) 1 - set of necessary auxiliary switches. 1 - Local / off / remote control selector switch for open and close operating locations. 1 - Open / neutral / close local control switch. 1 - Set of indicating lamps for, tripped, closed, open, protection operated, trip supply healthy. 1 - Open / close mechanical indicating flag. 1 - Operations counter.

Current and voltage transformers n) o) p) q) r) 1 - set of 3 off CTs for operating the differential (87, see Note A2.a) relay. 1 - 3-phase interposing CT may be required to match the circuits of the (87, see Note A2.a) relay above. 1 - core balance CT for operating over-current (51N) relay. 1 - set of 3 off CTs for operating over-current (50/51) relays. 1 - set of 3 off CTs for indication.

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Protective relays s) t) u) v) w) x) y) 1 - 86 1 - 95 1 - 23 Trip and lockout relay for the transformer secondary circuits. Trip circuit supervision relay (95, see Note A.d ). Alternative location of cooling fan controller or relay.

1 - 50 / 51 Over-current relay. 1 - 51N 1 - 87 1 Un-restricted earth fault relay. Transformer differential current relay, 3-phase type, see Note A2.a. Buchholz relay alarm and trip relay. Not required for transformers having ratings below 5 MVA.

Note A2.a:-

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A.3 Transformer incomers, secondary circuit for solid earthed secondary windings. The following relates to the secondary winding circuit of the transformer. There will also be equipment needed in the switchgear for the primary circuit, see (A.2). Each secondary circuit cubicle shall be equipped with at least the following facilities : Indication and metering a) b) c) d) e) f) g) 1 - Ammeter. 1 - Ammeter selector switch. 1 - Voltmeter. 1 - Voltmeter selector switch. 1 - Kilo-watt meter, optional. 1 - Kilo-watt-hour meter, optional. 1 - Power factor meter, optional.

Analogue transducers if required by PMS or SCADA. NONE Control devices l) m) n) o) p) q) 1 - set of necessary auxiliary switches. 1 - Local / off / remote control selector switch for open and close operating locations. 1 - Open / neutral / close local control switch. 1 - Set of indicating lamps for, tripped, closed, open, protection operated, trip supply healthy. 1 - Open / close mechanical indicating flag. 1 - Operations counter.

Current and voltage transformers r) 1 - set of 3 off CTs for operating the differential (87) relay which may be mounted in the primary circuit switchboard. See Note A.3a. These CTs may be freeissue from a third party. 1 - 3-phase interposing CT may br required to match the circuits of the (87) relay above, see Note A.3a. 1 - set of 3 off CTs for operating the restricted earth fault (64) relay, see Note A.3b. 1 - CT for operating the over-current (64) relay, to be fitted in the star-point to earth circuit of the secondary winding, see Note A.3b. 1 - CT for operating the over-current (51G) relay, to be fitted in the star-point to earth circuit of the secondary winding, see Note A.3c. 1 - set of 3 - phase VTs for indication, optional. 1 - set of 3 off CTs for indication, optional.

s) r) r) r) t) u)

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Protective relays v) w) x) y) 1 - 86 Trip and lockout relay or function. 1 - 95 Trip circuit supervision relay (95, see Note A.d ). 1 - 51G Star point un-restricted earth fault relay, see Note A.3c. 1 - 64 Restricted earth fault relay or function, see Note A.3b. Not required for transformers rated 5 MVA and below, for use with a (87) relay.

Note A.3a:-

Note A.3b:- Restricted earth fault protection, not required for transformers rated 1.25 MVA and below. Note A.3c:Un-restricted earth fault protection, required for transformers of all ratings.

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A.4 Plain Incomers and Interconnectors. The following relates to the receiving end of a plain feeder, and to both ends of an interconnector between two switchboards of the same voltage. Each cubicle shall be equipped with at least the following facilities : Indication and metering a) b) c) d) e) f) g) 1 - Ammeter, optional. 1 - Ammeter selector switch, optional. 1 - Voltmeter. 1 - Voltmeter selector switch. 1 - Kilo-watt meter, optional. 1 - Kilo-watt-hour meter, optional. 1 - Power factor meter, optional.

Analogue transducers if required by PMS or SCADA. NONE Control devices h) i) j) k) l) m) 1 - set of necessary auxiliary switches. 1 - Local / off / remote control selector switch for open and close operating locations. 1 - Open / neutral / close local control switch. 1 - Set of indicating lamps for, tripped, closed, open, protection operated, trip supply healthy. 1 - Open / close mechanical indicating flag. 1 - Operations counter.

Current and voltage transformers n) o) p) 1 - set of 3 off CTs for operating the over-current (51) relay, which also has an earth fault (51N) element. 1 - set of 3 - phase VTs for indication, optional. 1 - set of 3 off CTs for indication, optional.

Protective relays q) r) s) t) 1 - 86 Trip and lockout relay or function. 1 - 95 Trip circuit supervision relay (95, see Note A.d ). 1 - 51 Over-current relay. 1 - 51N Earth fault element or relay.

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A.5 Bus-Section Circuit Breakers. Each cubicle shall be equipped with at least the following facilities : Indication and metering a) b) c) 1 - LHS bus-bar voltmeter. 1 - RHS bus-bar voltmeter. 2 - Voltmeter selector switches.

Analogue transducers if required by PMS or SCADA. d) 2 - Voltage transducers, optional.

Control devices e) f) g) h) i) j) 1 - set of necessary auxiliary switches. 1 - Local / off / remote control selector switch for open and close operating locations. 1 - Open / neutral / close local control switch. 1 - Set of indicating lamps for, tripped, closed, open, protection operated, trip supply healthy. 1 - Open / close mechanical indicating flag. 1 - Operations counter.

Current and voltage transformers k) 1 - set of 3 - phase VTs for indication.

Protective relays l) m) n) 1 - 86 Trip and lockout relay for the transformer secondary circuits. 1 - 95 Trip circuit supervision relay (95, see Note A.d ). 1 - 25 Synchronising check relay, see Appendix B.

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A.6 Motor Starter Feeders Using Circuit Breakers. See (10) for restrictions on the use of CBs for motor starters. Each motor starter cubicle shall be equipped with at least the following facilities : Indication and metering a) 1 - Ammeter.

Analogue transducers if required by PMS or SCADA. c) 1 - Current transducer.

Control devices e) f) g) h) 1 - set of necessary auxiliary switches. 1 - Local / off / remote control selector switch for open and close operating locations. 1 - Stop / neutral / start local control switch. 1 - Set of indicating lamps for, tripped, running, stopped, protection operated, trip supply healthy. i) j) 1 - Open / close mechanical indicating flag. 1 - Operations counter.

Current and voltage transformers m) n) o) 1 - core balance CT for operating over-current (50N) relay, see Note A.6a. 1 - set of 3 off CTs for operating over-current (46/49/50) relays. 1 - CT for indication.

Protective relays p) u) 1 - (86) 1 - 50N Trip and lockout function. Un-restricted earth fault relay.

The following functions may be combined into one relay w) x) y) z) aa) bb) cc) 1 - 27 1 - 37 1 - 46 1 - 49 1 - 50 1 1 Under-voltage relay. Under-current relay Negative phase sequence relay. Thermal image over-load relay. Over-current relay. Shaft stalling relay. Number of starts limiting relay.

Note A.6a: - Not required for motors having full load current ratings below 30 amps, see (12.1.1.2).

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A.7 Motor Starter Feeders Using Fuses or MCCBs and Contactors. As for A.6, but with the following additions : Protective relays a) b) 1 - Fuse or MCCB fault operation relay for the main contactor combination. 1 - Time delay relay to prevent the main contactor from opening before the fuses operate, see (11.1). The supplier shall confirm whether this relay is needed.

A.8

Static Load Feeders Using Fuses or MCCBs and Contactors. The following relates to the sending end of a static load feeder. Additions and deletions may be needed to suit the particular load. Each cubicle shall be equipped with at least the following facilities : Indication and metering a) 1 - Ammeter, optional.

Analogue transducers if required by PMS or SCADA. NONE Control devices b) c) d) e) f) g) 1 - set of necessary auxiliary switches. 1 - Local / off / remote control selector switch for open and close operating locations. 1 - Open / neutral / close local control switch. 1 - Set of indicating lamps for, tripped, closed, open, protection operated, trip supply healthy. 1 - Open / close mechanical indicating flag. 1 - Operations counter.

Current and voltage transformers h) i) 1 - set of 3 off CTs for operating an over-current (50/51) relay, which also has an earth fault (51N) element. 1 - CT for indication, optional.

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Protective relays j) k) l) m) n) 1 - (86) Trip and lockout function. 1 - 50 / 51 Over-current relay. 1 - 51N Earth fault element or relay. 1 - Fuse or MCCB fault operation relay for the main contactor combination. 1 - Time delay relay to prevent the main contactor from opening before the fuses operate, see (11.1). The supplier shall confirm whether this relay is needed.

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APPENDIX B INTERLOCKING FOR DUAL FEEDERS TO SWITCHBOARDS

B.1

Momentary paralleling interlocking schemes Note B.1a : Momentary paralleling interlocking schemes are also called 2 - out of - 3 paralleling schemes.

Where the purpose of the switchboard is to supply production, essential or vital loads and it has two or more sections of busbars, then the incoming and bus section circuit breakers shall be provided with a momentary paralleling interlocking scheme. This is necessary to ensure that a no-break transfer can be achieved when one circuit breaker is to be opened and a previously open one is to be closed. When one closes the other shall open after a pre-set time delay. B.2 Interlocking Schemes for the Incoming Feeders Transformer and plain feeders will normally be provided with circuit breakers at both ends. To ensure safe operation and the same switching sequence when feeders are to be energized, the following interlocking shall be provided between the ends : The downstream circuit breaker must not be closed if the upstream circuit breaker is open, i.e. Close the upstream circuit breaker first to charge the feeder. If the downstream circuit breaker is opened for faults, then it should back-trip the upstream circuit breaker (only if it is provided with protective relays). If the downstream circuit breaker is opened as a normal operation then the upstream circuit breaker shall remain closed. If the upstream circuit breaker is opened for any reason then the downstream circuit breaker shall be back-tripped.

B.3

Interlocking Schemes for Bus-Section Circuit Breakers Where a downstream multi-busbar section switchboard is fed with more than one feeder from a multi-busbar section switchboard upstream, then there exists a possibility that the feeders could carry unsynchronised supplies. This is due to the possibility that the upstream generation or intake switchboard is being operated temporarily with an open bus-section circuit breaker and hence the sections of its busbars could be unsynchronised and energised by generators or utility in feeds. In order to prevent paralleling unsynchronised sources at a downstream location, by the closure of a bus-section circuit breaker, or the operation of a momentary paralleling scheme, it is necessary that suitable interlocking will prevent such operations. Essentially this shall be achieved by taking status signals from the bus-section circuit breakers of the generation or intake switchboard, and sending them to each downstream switchboard that will be concerned with such undesirable operations. The status signal(s) received at a particular downstream switchboard shall be wired into the closing circuits of the concerned circuit breakers, and it shall also inhibit the momentary paralleling scheme.

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B.4 Interlocking Schemes for 3 Bus-Section Switchboards, with a Centre-fed Generator ********************* To be written *********************