SRAS Guidelines

SRAS GUIDELINES
FOR SYSTEM RESTART ANCILLARY SERVICES
INCORPORATING:
SRAS DESCRIPTION
SRAS ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES
SRAS QUANTITY GUIDELINES
BOUNDARIES OF ELECTRICAL SUB-NETWORKS
SRAS TENDER GUIDELINES
PREPARED BY: System Capability
VERSION: 1.0
EFFECTIVE DATE: 5 September 2014
STATUS: FINAL
This document is current to version 64 of the National Electricity Rules
Approved for distribution and use by:
APPROVED BY: Mike Cleary
TITLE: Chief Operating Officer
DATE: 5 September 2014
Copyright 2014 Australian Energy Market Operator Ltd

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VERSION RELEASE HISTORY
Version Release History
Version Date Author Peer Review Approved Changes

1 5 Sep 2014 Harmohan Singh Brian Nelson Mike Cleary Initial version of consolidated SRAS
Arianwyn Lowe Louise Guidelines following Rules
Thomson consultation.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
These SRAS Guidelines are made under the National Electricity Rules and have effect only for the purposes set out in
those Rules. The National Electricity Rules and the National Electricity Law prevail over this document to the extent of
any inconsistency.
2014 Australian Energy Market Operator Limited.
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CONTENTS
Contents
1 COMMENCEMENT .................................................................................................. 6
2 LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ........................................................... 6
3 SRAS DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................. 7

3.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 7
3.2 DESCRIPTION OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RESTART SERVICE ................ 7
3.3 TECHNICAL AND RELIABILITY REQUIREMENTS ................................................. 7
3.3.1 TIMEFRAMES........................................................................................................................... 7
3.3.2 SRAS TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... 7
3.3.3 SRAS RELIABILITY REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................... 8
4 SRAS ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES ........................................................................ 9

4.1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................... 9
4.2 GENERAL ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS ......................................................... 9
4.2.1 BASIS AND PURPOSE OF ASSESSMENT ............................................................................ 9
4.2.2 INFORMATION REQUIRED ..................................................................................................... 9
4.3 POWER SYSTEM STUDIES.................................................................................. 10
4.3.1 OBJECTIVES ..........................................................................................................................10
4.3.2 STUDIES REQUIRED ............................................................................................................10
4.3.3 PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS ............................................................11
4.4 SRAS TESTS ......................................................................................................... 11
4.4.1 Transitional PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................11
4.4.2 TEST REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................................11
4.5 TEST REPORT ...................................................................................................... 11
Schedule 4.1: SRAS Test Requirements and Supplementary Information .................................... 13
Schedule 4.2: SRAS Generator Modelling Data ............................................................................ 15
5 SRAS QUANTITY GUIDELINES ............................................................................ 16

5.1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................... 16
5.2 NUMBER OF SRAS ............................................................................................... 16
5.3 TYPE OF SRAS ..................................................................................................... 16
5.4 LOCATION OF SRAS ............................................................................................ 16
5.5 PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................ 16
6 BOUNDARIES OF ELECTRICAL SUB-NETWORKS ............................................. 17

6.1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................... 17
6.2 DETERMINATION OF BOUNDARIES ................................................................... 17
Schedule 6.1: Boundaries of Electrical Sub-networks ................................................................... 18
Schedule 6.2: Maps showing boundaries of the electrical sub-networks ....................................... 20

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7 SRAS TENDER GUIDELINES ............................................................................... 25

7.1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................... 25
7.2 SRAS TENDER PROCESS ................................................................................... 26
Stage One Request for Expression of Interest ........................................................................... 27
Stage Two Invitation to Tender .................................................................................................. 27

7.3 ASSISTANCE BY OTHERS ................................................................................... 27
7.4 Contract Term ........................................................................................................ 28
7.5 DISPUTES ............................................................................................................. 28
Schedule 7.1 Request for Expressions of Interest ...................................................................... 28
Schedule 7.2 Invitation to Tender ............................................................................................... 28
Schedule 7.3 SRAS Agreement ................................................................................................. 28
Figures
Figure 6.1: Electrical sub-networks within Queensland ................................................................. 20
Figure 6.2: Electrical sub-networks within New South Wales ........................................................ 21
Figure 6.3: Electrical sub-network within Victoria .......................................................................... 22
Figure 6.4: Electrical sub-network within South Australia .............................................................. 23
Figure 6.5: Electrical sub-network within Tasmania....................................................................... 24
Figure 7.1: Procurement Process for SRAS .................................................................................. 26

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1 COMMENCEMENT
Glossary
In this document, a word or phrase in this style has the same meaning as given to that term in the National
Electricity Rules (NER).
In this document, capitalised words or phrases or acronyms have the meaning set out opposite those words,
phrases, or acronyms in the table below.
Unless the context otherwise requires, this document will be interpreted in accordance with Schedule 2 of the
National Electricity Law.
Defined Term Meaning

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Boundaries of Electrical Sub-Networks The boundaries of electrical sub-networks determined by AEMO under clause 3.11.4B(b) of the NER,
and set out in Section 6 of this document.
Delivery Point The transmission network connection point to which a generating unit forming part of SRAS
Equipment is assigned in the NEM.
EOI An expression of interest for the provision of SRAS submitted to AEMO.
Generator Modelling Data The data to be provided by an SRAS Provider to AEMO under the SRAS Assessment Guidelines
(Schedule 4.2).
ITT An invitation to tender for the provision of SRAS issued by AEMO.
Multiple Site SRAS An SRAS that is delivered using SRAS Equipment located at two or more sites linked via a
transmission network or distribution network.
NER National Electricity Rules
SRAS System restart ancillary services
SRAS Assessment Guidelines The SRAS assessment guidelines referred to in clause 3.11.4A(e) of the NER, and set out in Section
4 of this document.
SRAS Description The SRAS description referred to in clause 3.11.4A(d) of the NER, and set out in Section 3 of this
document.
SRAS Equipment One or more identified generating units and other facilities to be used to provide an SRAS.
SRAS Guidelines This document, comprising the SRAS Description, SRAS Assessment Guidelines, SRAS Quantity
Guidelines, Boundaries of Electrical Sub-networks and SRAS Tender Guidelines.
SRAS Objective The SRAS objective referred to in clause 3.11.4A(a) of the NER
SRAS Procurement Objectives The SRAS procurement objectives referred to in clause 3.11.4A(c) of the NER.
SRAS Provider A Generator with whom AEMO contracts to provide SRAS, or who submits an expression of interest
or tender to provide SRAS to AEMO.
SRAS Quantity Guidelines The SRAS quantity guidelines referred to in clause 3.11.4A(f) of the NER, set out in Section 5 of this
document.
SRAS Tender Guidelines The guidelines set out in Section 7 of this document, forming part of the NMAS tender guidelines
referred to in clause 3.11.5(a) of the NER.
SRAS Test A physical test of the capability of SRAS Equipment to provide the SRAS, in accordance with the
SRAS Assessment Guidelines (Section 4.4 and Schedule 4.1)
SRS The system restart standard determined by the Reliability Panel under the NER.
Tender A tender submitted in response to an ITT.
Test Report A report prepared by an SRAS Provider following an SRAS Test, in accordance with the SRAS
Assessment Guidelines.
TNSP Transmission Network Service Provider
Trip to house load (or TTHL) An electrical islanding scheme using generating units that can disconnect from the transmission
network following a major supply disruption and continue to supply their own auxiliaries or an isolated
segment of system load.

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1 COMMENCEMENT
1 COMMENCEMENT
These SRAS Guidelines have been prepared by AEMO in accordance with the following clauses of the NER,
with an effective date of 5 September 2014.
SRAS Guideline NER Reference

SRAS Description 3.11.4A(d)
SRAS Assessment Guidelines 3.11.4A(e)
SRAS Quantity Guidelines 3.11.4A(f)
Boundaries of Electrical Sub-Networks 3.11.4B
SRAS Tender Guidelines 3.11.5(b)
2 LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

The purpose of, and requirements for, each of the SRAS Guidelines is set out in the NER clauses identified in
the table above.
Each of the SRAS Guidelines must meet the SRAS Procurement Objectives under clause 3.11.4A(c) of the
NER. This means they must be:
(a) consistent with the SRAS Objective;
(b) designed to ensure the SRS is met; and
(c) designed to ensure that the need for SRAS in each electrical sub-network is met, to the extent that it is
practicable and reasonable to do so, by AEMO entering into ancillary services agreements for the
provision of primary restart services.
The SRAS Objective (referred to as part of the SRAS Procurement Objectives) is defined in clause 3.11.4A(a)
of the NER as follows:
The objective for system restart ancillary services is to minimise the expected economic costs to the
market in the long term and in the short term, of a major supply disruption, taking into account the cost
of supplying system restart ancillary services, consistent with the national electricity objective.
The SRS has been determined by the Reliability Panel, in accordance with clause 8.8.3(aa) of the NER. The
SRS current at the effective date of these SRAS Guidelines was published on 1 August 2013.

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3 SRAS DESCRIPTION
3 SRAS DESCRIPTION
3.1 INTRODUCTION
This Section 3 is the SRAS Description under clause 3.11.4A(d) of the NER. The SRAS Description:
(a) describes each type of SRAS, identifying it as a primary restart service or a secondary restart service;
(b) describes the technical and availability requirements of each type of SRAS.
3.2 DESCRIPTION OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RESTART SERVICE

Both a primary restart service and a secondary restart service consist of SRAS Equipment with the capability of
restarting without drawing power from the power system and supply a contracted level of generation output to
the Delivery Point within a contracted timeframe following a major supply disruption.
Both a primary restart service and a secondary restart service must satisfy the technical, availability and
reliability requirements detailed in Section 3.2. The requirements for each type of service only differ in relation to
the availability and reliability requirements, which are detailed in Section 3.3.3.
3.3 TECHNICAL AND RELIABILITY REQUIREMENTS
3.3.1 TIMEFRAMES
In accordance with the SRAS Procurement Objectives, AEMO seeks to procure SRAS to ensure the SRS is
met. The current standard specifies the following timeframe for the energisation and restoration of supply in
each electrical sub-network following a major supply disruption:
(a) re-supply and energise the auxiliaries of power stations within 1.5 hours to provide sufficient capacity to
meet 40% of peak demand in that sub-network; and
(b) restore generation and transmission such that 40% of peak demand in that sub-network could be
supplied within 4 hours.
In accordance with the SRAS Assessment Guidelines and the SRAS Tender Guidelines, AEMO will select the
SRAS, or combination of SRAS, that enables the SRS to be met in each electrical sub-network in the most
efficient manner. Accordingly, potential SRAS Providers will be required to indicate a timeframe within which the
SRAS Equipment can provide the tendered MW capacity at the Delivery Point.
3.3.2 SRAS TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

A primary restart service and a secondary restart service must meet the following requirements:
(a) A demonstrated black start capability and, in the case of TTHL, have approved tripping schemes1 that
automatically disconnect the generating unit(s) within the SRAS Equipment from the power system.
(b) A demonstrated ability to operate at zero export load for a minimum period specified in the SRAS
Assessment Guidelines.
(c) A demonstrated ability to close onto a de-energised busbar2.
(d) A demonstrated ability to supply a contracted level of generation output to the Delivery Point.
1 The tripping schemes must be able to be activated by sustained excessive high or low frequency excursions,
and where required by AEMO; frequency rate-of-change and/or loss of synchronisation or sustained excessive
low voltage excursions, with all settings specified or approved by AEMO.
2The reason for this demonstrated ability is to ensure that there are no interlocks that would prevent closing
onto a de-energised busbar.

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(e) A demonstrated ability to control network voltage within limits to meet the minimum requirements
specified by AEMO.
(f) A demonstrated ability to control power system frequency within limits to meet the minimum
requirements specified by AEMO.
(g) The service must be capable of operating in a stable manner and have no adverse effects on power
system security during network switching and load restoration.
The references in this Section 3.3.2 to a demonstrated ability mean that the relevant ability must be
demonstrated in accordance with the SRAS Assessment Guidelines.
3.3.3 SRAS RELIABILITY REQUIREMENTS
3.3.3.1 Primary Restart Service

In accordance with the SRS, a primary restart service must achieve at least 90% reliability in any rolling 12-
month period.
3.3.3.2 Secondary Restart Service

In accordance with the SRS, a secondary restart service must achieve at least 60% reliability in any rolling 12-
month period.
3.3.3.3 How Reliability is Assessed

For the purposes of the SRS, the reliability of a service is assessed and determined as the percentage of
service availability measured over a 12 month period as follows:
Reliability = (Available TI / Total TI) x 100
Where:
(a) Available TI is the number of trading intervals an SRAS is Available in a relevant 12-month period;
(b) Total TI is the total number of trading intervals in the same period; and
(c) an SRAS is Available when the SRAS Equipment is capable of providing the SRAS in accordance with
all of the capability requirements specified in the SRAS Assessment Guidelines or (if applicable) a
contract with AEMO for the provision of that SRAS.
The reliability of primary restart services and secondary restart services can be assessed in relation to a
combination of multiple facilities that provide a single SRAS as detailed in Section 3.3.3.4.
3.3.3.4 Combining Services to Meet Reliability Requirements

Individual services that do not meet the reliability requirement for a primary restart service or a secondary restart
service (as the case may be) may be offered as a combined service, if the SRAS Equipment for each service
can be operated so that the relevant reliability requirement can be met over a rolling 12-month period using any
of those facilities.
For example, assume that two separate facilities meet the technical requirements and have substantially the
same capability to restart generation in the same electrical sub-network within the timeframes specified in the
SRS. However, each facility only operates for 6 months per year one from October to March and the other
from April to September. Individually neither service could meet the 90% reliability requirement for a primary
restart service, but in combination each service could substitute for the other during its non-operational period.
Alternatively, if multiple generating units or other facilities are required to operate in combination in order to
provide the SRAS, each facility should meet the relevant reliability requirement.

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4 SRAS ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES
4.1 INTRODUCTION
This Section 4 contains the SRAS Assessment Guidelines under clause 3.11.4A(e) of the NER. The SRAS
Assessment Guidelines set out:
(a) how AEMO will model and assess the technical capabilities of SRAS proposed under an EOI or Tender
(Sections 4.2 and 4.3);
(b) the physical testing requirements for SRAS proposed under an EOI or Tender, or contracted under an
ancillary services agreement (Sections 4.4 and 4.5 and Schedule 4.1); and
(c) the data, models and parameters of relevant plant and supplementary information that AEMO requires
for assessment purposes (Schedules 4.1 and 4.2).
For development projects or reconfigurations where proposed SRAS Equipment is not yet built or configured,
physical testing is not required, but the assessment process and data requirements are otherwise the same as
for proposed SRAS using existing SRAS Equipment.
The SRAS Assessment Guidelines apply to both primary restart services and secondary restart services3. The
assessments are the same for both types of SRAS, with some variations for trip to house load (TTHL) schemes.
4.2 GENERAL ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
4.2.1 BASIS AND PURPOSE OF ASSESSMENT

An assessment of SRAS proposed under an EOI is based on:
(a) power system studies including dynamic and load flow analysis performed by AEMO in accordance with
Section 4.3, based on Generator Modelling Data;
(b) for existing SRAS Equipment, the results of a physical test of the SRAS Equipment conducted in
accordance with Section 4.4 (SRAS Test); and
(c) an assessment of the supplementary information given by the Service Provider to AEMO, as required by
these Guidelines.
The purpose of the SRAS assessment is to demonstrate the extent to which the proposed SRAS can, in
accordance with the detailed requirements in Schedule 4.1:
(a) start reliably without external supply, or trip to house load after a major system disturbance;
(b) operate at house load (zero export) for an extended period;
(c) control output voltage and frequency within required limits;
(d) connect to a de-energised busbar;
(e) supply the output specified by the SRAS Provider to the Delivery Point within the timeframe specified by
the SRAS Provider; and
(f) assist in energising the auxiliaries of other power stations and rebuilding the power system in an
identified sub-network to meet the restoration targets in the SRS.
4.2.2 INFORMATION REQUIRED

For the purposes of the SRAS assessment, SRAS Providers must give AEMO the applicable SRAS Test
evidence and supplementary information detailed in Schedule 4.1 and the Generator Modelling Data detailed in
Schedule 4.2.
3A primary restart service has a reliability of 90% or more, a secondary restart service has a reliability of 60% or
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If the SRAS Provider is unable to give AEMO all Generator Modelling Data relevant to its offered SRAS, it must
give AEMO:
(a) a list of the missing data and the reasons why it could not be provided; and
(b) any alternative data or assumptions the SRAS Provider considers could be substituted for the missing
data, and their source.
AEMO will endeavour to substitute the missing data, either as proposed by the SRAS Provider or using data or
assumptions that AEMO considers to be more reliable. However, AEMO will take into account the reliability of
the substituted data in assessing the results of the power system studies conducted under Section 4.3.
4.3 POWER SYSTEM STUDIES
4.3.1 OBJECTIVES
AEMO will conduct power system studies in relation to proposed SRAS to:
(a) verify the capacity of the SRAS to start and supply auxiliaries of other power stations, facilitating a
rebuild of the power system.
(b) determine which other power stations can be energised subsequent to the SRAS rebuilding sections of
the power system.
(c) determine the preferred paths to allow energisation of the required sections of the power system.
(d) confirm the ability to restore load blocks.
(e) qualify the security of the restoration path during credible contingency events.
(f) determine potential changes to operating modes and/or control system settings of the SRAS Equipment.
(g) determine necessary changes to the settings of protective relays for the SRAS Equipment and
transmission network in the energisation path.
The power system studies will be based on modelling of the SRAS Equipment, its control systems and
protection systems, and relevant network elements including transmission lines, loads, protection systems,
dynamic and static reactive support plant and transformers, under black system conditions.
4.3.2 STUDIES REQUIRED

The following studies are envisaged for all proposed SRAS:
1. Steady-state studies
(a) Confirm appropriateness of initial operating point including required transformer tap settings.
(b) Establish correct initial conditions for dynamic analysis.
(c) Confirm voltage variations are maintained within the operational limits for all steps of the
restoration plan.
2. Transient studies
(a) Load-generation balance.
(i) Confirm adequacy of speed governors.
(ii) Confirm adequacy of voltage and reactive power control system.
(iii) Power station auxiliary motor starting.
(iv) Cold load pick up (loads other than those associated with power station auxiliaries.
(b) Transient overvoltages
(i) Component energisation, e.g. transmission line, transformer, Static Var Compensator, etc.
(ii) Harmonic resonance.
(iii) Surge arrester duty.
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(a) Verify integrity of the restoration path for credible contingency events.
(b) Verify appropriateness of protective relays settings during contingency events.
(c) Verify appropriateness of the settings applied to excitation system control and associated limiters.
4.3.3 PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
4.3.3.1 Power System Security Criteria

AEMOs assessment will be subject to general principles for maintaining power system security that require the
power system to be operated in a secure operating state to the extent practicable. However, the criteria for
permissible frequency range will be in accordance with the frequency operating standards for island systems.
The supply voltage should remain between 10% of normal voltage during the restoration process. However,
the voltage must at all times remain within any applicable limits set by the TNSP.
A credible contingency event will be assumed in system restoration studies. For all contingency events it is
expected that all equipment is secure against damage.
4.3.3.2 Generator Performance Standards

Generating units are expected to adhere to their registered performance standards. For the purposes of SRAS
assessment only, AEMO may accept limited non-compliance with the performance standards to allow for black
system conditions and to ensure maximum utilisation of the technical capability of the generating unit during
power system restoration.
4.4 SRAS TESTS
4.4.1 TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

For SRAS provided under an ancillary services agreement in effect as at 5 September 2014, each Test as
defined in that agreement is to be conducted in accordance with the applicable provisions of the SRAS
assessment guidelines that were in force on the date of that ancillary services agreement. The remaining
provisions of this clause 4.4 will not apply to tests conducted under those agreements.
4.4.2 TEST REQUIREMENTS

A test conducted for the purpose of demonstrating SRAS capability for an EOI or under an ancillary services
agreement must demonstrate the parameters listed in Schedule 4.1.
Where an SRAS Test is to be conducted in accordance with an ancillary services agreement, the test must be
conducted in accordance with a procedure provided by the SRAS Provider and approved by AEMO. Where
applicable the relevant NSP and the owner of the SRAS Equipment (if not the SRAS Provider) must endorse the
test procedure prior to AEMOs approval.
The test procedure must itemise the steps required to implement the SRAS Test and specify how the
requirements and evidence set out in Schedule 4.1 will be demonstrated and recorded. The procedure must
also:
(a) provide annotated operating diagrams showing the SRAS Equipment and how the SRAS Equipment is
isolated and islanded from local supplies and network connections;
(b) specify how the evidence for each test item in Schedule 4.1 will be recorded and documented; and
(c) address any other matters the SRAS Provider considers relevant.
4.5 TEST REPORT

Following an SRAS Test conducted for an EOI, the prospective SRAS Provider must submit a Test Report to
AEMO that documents how compliance with the parameters listed in Schedule 4.1 was demonstrated.
Following an SRAS Test conducted under an ancillary services agreement, the SRAS Provider must submit a
Test Report to AEMO. The Test Report must:
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(b) address any deviation from the approved test procedure where applicable;
(c) state whether the contracted levels of performance and minimum technical requirements were achieved;
and
(d) state reasons for any failure to establish any required item under Schedule 4.1 and the remedial actions
taken to resolve those matters.

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Schedule 4.1: SRAS Test Requirements and Supplementary Information

Item Assessment Capability Test Evidence Required
1a Start (non-TTHL) Start without external supply. Start without external supply. 1. Documentation showing all the isolation points at zero volts by measurement. This
includes alternating current supplies to battery chargers etc.
2. SRAS starts as per instruction provide output trends of SRAS unit.
1b Trip to House Load Trip to house load from at least 80% Demonstrate trip operation of TTHL relay to disconnect SRAS 3. SRAS remains operational at house load provide output trends of SRAS unit.
of its registered capacity (as from power system.
registered with AEMO).
2 Timeframes Provide SRAS in specified Time to be ready to commence sending out electricity from the Record the time at the following milestones over the duration of the SRAS test:
timeframe. SRAS Equipment. 4. Start of the SRAS test.
Time to reach specified electricity export capability. 5. Time at stable operation - ready to energise a de-energised busbar.
6. Time of commencement of the zero export load ability.
7. Times of completion of the zero export load ability.
8. Time of connection to isolated busbar.
9. Time commenced loading.
10. Time at contracted level of performance.
11. Time end of SRAS test.
3 Zero Export Operate in a stable manner at zero Run at zero export load for at least 30 minutes. 12. Frequency and voltage trends (and/or other) to demonstrate the SRAS operated in
export load. a stable manner at zero export load for at least 30 minutes.
4 Voltage Control Control SRAS voltage. Change SRAS output voltage by 5% above and below nominal 13. Provide output voltage trend for the duration of the SRAS test.
output voltage and hold each change for 5 minutes (measured at
generator terminals or other agreed point). Can be done
concurrently with item 3.
5 Frequency control Control SRAS frequency. Change SRAS output frequency by 0.5 Hz above and below 50 14. Provide output frequency trend for the duration of the SRAS test.
Hz and hold each change for 5 minutes (measured at generator
terminals or other agreed point). Can be done concurrently with
item 3.
6 Energise De-energised Close onto a de-energised busbar. SRAS to close onto a de-energised busbar (or other de- 15. Provide voltage trend of for the busbar for the duration of the SRAS test.
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Item Assessment Capability Test Evidence Required

7 Output Capability SRAS to supply specified capability. Synchronise to the network and demonstrate capability to ramp 16. Provide SRAS output trend for the duration of the SRAS test.
to the specified capability within the specified timeframe.
Supplementary Information
8 Start-up performance Performance over previous 12 - Provide evidence of the number of successful starts or TTHL trips in the most recent 12-month
months. period out of the total number of attempted starts or trips.
9 Reliability4 Availability over previous 12 months. - Demonstrate that SRAS Equipment meets or exceeds the minimum reliability percentage for
the proposed service specified in the SRS, determined in accordance with the SRAS
Description for the most recent 12-month period.
If the SRAS requires multiple generating units to deliver the service, evidence of reliability for
each of the units is required.
10 TTHL Relay TTHL relay operation. - Demonstrate and record the TTHL relay functions by injecting signals representing each (all) of
the trip conditions - with the outputs of the TTHL relay disabled. The TTHL generating unit is not
required to trip for this test.
11 Networks within SRAS Use of external network between - Demonstrate how the SRAS Provider will manage the use of an external network to provide the
(Multiple Site SRAS) SRAS sites. SRAS provide procedure or equivalent documentation endorsed by NSP.
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Schedule 4.2: SRAS Generator Modelling Data

SRAS Providers must give AEMO the data listed in the following spreadsheet when submitting an EOI to
provide SRAS, unless otherwise agreed with AEMO:
Refer to Schedule 4.3 SRAS Generator Modelling Data on AEMOs website.

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5 SRAS QUANTITY GUIDELINES
5 SRAS QUANTITY GUIDELINES
5.1 INTRODUCTION
This Section 5 contains the SRAS Quantity Guidelines under clause 3.11.4A(f) of the NER. These Guidelines
describe the procedure for determining the number, type, and location of SRAS required to be procured for each
electrical sub-network, consistent with the SRS.
5.2 NUMBER OF SRAS

The number of SRAS that AEMO procures for each electrical sub-network will be based on AEMOs
determination of:
(a) the quantity of SRAS required to meet the SRS for that electrical sub-network; and
(b) the combination of SRAS offered to AEMO that will most efficiently meet that requirement, taking into
account the guidelines for specifying diversity and strategic location of SRAS in the SRS.
In determining the quantity of SRAS to be procured, AEMO assumes that all network elements will be capable
of operating within their technical limits, subject to any operating restrictions applicable in a black system
condition and identified by AEMOs power system modelling.
5.3 TYPE OF SRAS

The SRAS Procurement Objectives require that the need for SRAS in each electrical sub-network is met, to the
extent practicable and reasonable, by AEMO entering into ancillary services agreements for the provision of
primary restart services.
AEMO will only seek to procure secondary restart services when it has not been possible, based on tenders
received, to allocate sufficient primary restart services to an electrical sub-network to meet the SRS.
5.4 LOCATION OF SRAS

The location of SRAS that AEMO procures for each electrical sub-network will be based on AEMOs
consideration of:
the relative ability of the available SRAS for that sub-network to directly or indirectly restore the
maximum amount of generation and transmission in the electrical sub-network in the shortest period of
time, at locations that will facilitate the restoration of load; and
the guidelines for specifying diversity and strategic location of SRAS in the SRS.
5.5 PROCEDURE
AEMO will follow an iterative procedure to determine and allocate the appropriate number, type, and location of
SRAS for each electrical sub-network. AEMO will:
(a) Determine and allocate the best SRAS available to restore and energise the electrical sub-network
following a major supply disruption (considering, size, timeframes, location and other relevant
characteristics of the SRAS).
(b) If the selected SRAS is not sufficient to meet the SRS for that electrical sub-network, select the next best
SRAS available (and so on) until a sufficient quantity is procured.
(c) Review the outcome in each electrical sub-network against the diversity and strategic location guidelines
in the SRS and adjust as far as reasonably practicable to meet those guidelines while still ensuring that
sufficient SRAS is procured to meet the SRS.

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6 BOUNDARIES OF ELECTRICAL SUB-NETWORKS
6.1 INTRODUCTION
This Section 6 contains the Boundaries of Electrical Sub-networks under clause 3.11.4B of the NER. AEMO is
required to determine the boundaries of the electrical sub-networks into which the power system is to be divided
for the purpose of acquiring SRAS and determining and implementing the system restart plan. The boundaries
must be determined in accordance with the guidelines set out in the SRS.
6.2 DETERMINATION OF BOUNDARIES

Clause 6 of the SRS requires the following factors to be taken into account (without limitation) in determining
electrical sub-networks:
(a) The number and strength of transmission corridors connecting an area to the remainder of the power
system.
(b) The electrical distance (length of transmission lines) between generation centres.
(c) The quantity of generation in an area, of the order of 1,000 MW or more.
(d) The quantity of load in an area, of the order of 1,000 MW or more.
AEMO has determined the boundaries of electrical sub-networks as detailed in Schedule 6.1 and shown
geographically in Schedule 6.2. The boundaries have been determined at likely break points in the power
system, while taking into account all the four factors listed above.

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Schedule 6.1: Boundaries of Electrical Sub-networks

BOUNDARIES BETWEEN ELECTRICAL SUB- FACTORS CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING BOUNDARIES GENERATION AND LOAD IN ELECTRICAL
NETWORKS SUB-NETWORK
NUMBER AND STRENGTH OF TRANSMISSION CORRIDORS CONNECTING TO REMAINDER OF
THE POWER SYSTEM (APPROXIMATE FIGURES)
AND ELECTRICAL DISTANCE (LENGTH OF TRANSMISSION LINES) BETWEEN GENERATION
CENTRES
Qld North and Qld South There is one 275 kV double circuit in one transmission corridor, and two single 275kV circuits in another transmission Qld North:
The boundary between Qld North and Qld South cuts across corridor connecting Qld North and Qld South. There is also a weak, low capacity 110 kV parallel system. Generation: 6,500 MW
Calvale Halys 275 kV lines (8810 & 8811), South Pine Loss of western 275 kV corridor with high southerly transfers can result in the loss of the 275 kV eastern corridor. Load: 3,300 MW
Palmwoods 275 kV line (808), South Pine Woolooga 275 kV The major generation centre in QLD North electrical sub-network is in Central Qld.
line (807), and South Pine Palmwoods 110 kV lines (745 & Qld South:
746). Generation: 7,120 MW
Refer to Figure 6.1 for regional view Load: 5,650 MW
Qld South and NSW One 330 kV double circuit transmission corridor and a DC Direct Link between Qld South and NSW (i.e.: Terranora Qld South:
The boundary between Qld South and NSW cuts across the Mudgeeraba). These transmission corridors link Qld South and NSW. Generation: 7,120 MW
interconnectors between Qld and NSW: The major generation centre in Qld South electrical sub-network is in South West Qld. Load: 5,650 MW
QNI Bulli Creek Dumaresq 330 kV lines (8L & 8M) and Direct NSW:
link Terranora Mudgeeraba 132 kV DC lines (DC1, DC2 &
DC3). Generation: 17,775 MW
Refer to Figure 6.1 and Figure 6.2 for regional view Load: 14,750 MW
NSW and Vic One 330 kV double circuit transmission corridor, another 330 kV single circuit transmission corridor and a weak 220 kV NSW:
The boundary between NSW and Vic cuts across Murray single circuit transmission corridor connection between Redcliffs and Buronga. Generation: 17,775 MW
Dederang 330 kV lines (67, 68), WodongaJindera 330 kV line The major generation centres in NSW electrical sub-network are in Hunter Valley and Snowy Mountains area. Load: 14,750 MW
(060) and a BurongaRedcliffs 220 kV line (0X1).
Vic:
Refer to Figure 6.2 and Figure 6.3 for regional view
Generation: 12,620 MW
Load: 10,580 MW

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BOUNDARIES BETWEEN ELECTRICAL SUB- FACTORS CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING BOUNDARIES GENERATION AND LOAD IN ELECTRICAL
NETWORKS SUB-NETWORK
NUMBER AND STRENGTH OF TRANSMISSION CORRIDORS CONNECTING TO REMAINDER OF
THE POWER SYSTEM (APPROXIMATE FIGURES)
AND ELECTRICAL DISTANCE (LENGTH OF TRANSMISSION LINES) BETWEEN GENERATION
CENTRES
Vic and SA One 275 kV double circuit transmission corridor and a DC link between Vic and SA. Vic:
The boundary between Vic and SA cuts across Heywood The major generation centre in Vic electrical sub-network is in Latrobe Valley. Generation: 12,620 MW
South-East 275 kV lines (1 & 2) and a DC Murraylink The major generation centre in SA electrical sub-network is in Adelaide. Load: 10,580 MW
Refer to Figure 6.3 and Figure 6.4 for regional view SA:
Load: 3,400 MW
Vic and Tas A DC link between Vic and Tas. Vic:

The boundary between Vic and Tas cuts across the Vic and The DC link requires stable AC sources at both ends for power transfer. Generation: 12,620 MW
Tas ends of DC Basslink. Electrical distance is not an applicable factor for a DC link. Load: 10,580 MW
Refer to Figure 6.3 and Figure 6.5 for regional view There are multiple generation centres in Tas electrical sub-network. Tas:
Load: 1,815 MW
Note: Any reference to a figure in this schedule refers to that figure in Schedule 6.2.

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Schedule 6.2: Maps showing boundaries of the electrical sub-networks
Qld North
Qld South
Figure 6.1: Electrical sub-networks within Queensland

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Figure 6.2: Electrical sub-networks within New South Wales

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Figure 6.3: Electrical sub-network within Victoria

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Figure 6.4: Electrical sub-network within South Australia

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Figure 6.5: Electrical sub-network within Tasmania

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7 SRAS TENDER GUIDELINES
7.1 INTRODUCTION
This Section 7 contains the SRAS Tender Guidelines, which form part of the NMAS tender guidelines defined in clause
3.11.5(a) of the NER. As contemplated in clause 3.11.5(b) of the NER, AEMO has prepared separate NMAS tender
guidelines for SRAS and for network support and control ancillary services. The SRAS Guidelines must contain the
following (the numbering below corresponds with applicable subclauses in clause 3.11.5(b) of the NER):
(1) a requirement for AEMO to call for expressions of interest before issuing an invitation to tender in relation to any
required SRAS;
(2) a requirement that a person who is required to provide SRAS under an ancillary services agreement has the
facility tested in accordance with:
(i) the SRAS Assessment Guidelines; and
(ii) the timeframes for physical testing referred to in subparagraph (5);
(4) a requirement for an NSP or other Registered Participant to assist a prospective tenderer in identifying and, if
possible, resolving issues that would prevent the delivery of effective SRAS proposed by a prospective tenderer;
(5) the timeframes over which AEMOs assessment of SRAS expressions of interest, SRAS tenders and physical
testing of selected SRAS will occur;
(7) a requirement for a tenderer to provide data, models and parameters of relevant plant, sufficient to facilitate a
thorough assessment of the network impacts and power station impacts of the use of the relevant SRAS;
(8) the terms and conditions of the ancillary services agreement that a successful tenderer would be expected to
enter into with AEMO;
(9) the principles AEMO will apply in assessing SRAS expressions of interest and SRAS tenders; and
(10) any other matter considered appropriate by AEMO.

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7.2 SRAS TENDER PROCESS

When proposing to acquire SRAS, AEMO will follow the process depicted in Figure 7.1 below, noting that the timeframes
depicted in the flowchart are indicative only.
Issue request
4 Weeks for EOI
EOIs Close
Review EOIs
Does EOI meet Can non-

Consider reasons for
evaluation NO conformance be
non-conformance
criteria? resolved?
12-16 Weeks YES

NO
YES
Accept or not Advise recipient

NO
accept? EOI unsuccessful
YES
Issue ITT
4 Weeks
ITTs Close
Review ITTs
Does Tender meet Can non-

Consider reasons for conformance be
evaluation criteria in NO
non-conformance resolved?
ITT?
YES
YES
Does Tender meet

12-16 Weeks selection criteria in
relevant guidelines?
NO
YES
AEMO chooses
Preferred Tenderers
AEMO executes contracts

Advise the
with Successful Tenderers
unsuccessful
and advise unsuccessful
Tenderers
Tenderers
Figure 7.1: Procurement Process for SRAS

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Stage One Request for Expression of Interest

AEMO will call for EOIs for the provision of SRAS in accordance with a Request for Expressions of Interest, substantially
in the form shown in Schedule 7.1. This meets the requirement in clause 3.11.5(b)(1) of the NER.
The Request for EOI addresses the following matters as required by clause 3.11.5(b) of the NER 5:
(2) a requirement that a person who is required to provide SRAS under an ancillary services agreement has the
facility tested in accordance with:
(i) the SRAS Assessment Guidelines; and
(ii) the timeframes for physical testing referred to in subparagraph (5);
(9) the principles AEMO will apply in assessing SRAS expressions of interest and SRAS tenders.
Other appropriate matters are also addressed in the Request for EOI as permitted by clause 3.11.5(b)(10) of the NER.
On receipt of EOIs, AEMO will conduct an administrative and technical assessment of each EOI in accordance with the
evaluation criteria in the Request for EOI. As such, the technical solution put forward in a Tender should mirror that which
is put forward in the relevant SRAS Providers EOI.
Stage Two Invitation to Tender

AEMO will forward ITTs to SRAS Providers that AEMO, in its sole discretion, determines have satisfied the assessment
criteria outlined in the Request for EOI. AEMO may also forward ITTs to potential SRAS Providers that do not satisfy the
criteria outlined in the Request for EOI or have not submitted an EOI in its sole discretion, but is not bound to do so.
An ITT will be substantially in the form shown in Schedule 7.2.
The ITT addresses the following matters as required by clause 3.11.5(b)6 of the NER:
(8) the terms and conditions of the ancillary services agreement that a successful tenderer would be expected to
enter into with AEMO;
(9) the principles AEMO will apply in assessing SRAS expressions of interest and SRAS tenders.
Other appropriate matters are also addressed in the ITT as permitted by clause 3.11.5(b)(10) of the NER.
The proposed ancillary services agreement, which forms part of the ITT, is set out in Schedule 7.3.
On receipt of Tenders, AEMO will evaluate each one against the evaluation criteria in the ITT.
7.3 ASSISTANCE BY OTHERS

Clause 3.11.5(b)(4) of the NER requires an NSP or other Registered Participant to assist an SRAS Provider in identifying
and, if possible, resolving issues that would prevent the delivery of effective SRAS.
In accordance with clause 3.11.5(f)(1) of the NER, AEMO expects NSPs to negotiate in good faith with SRAS Providers
on any issues pertinent to the provision of SRAS which an SRAS Provider wishes to discuss and resolve with that NSP.
In addition, it is AEMOs expectation that, if nominated SRAS Equipment is not owned or operated by the SRAS
Provider, the affected Generator will assist by providing information and assistance as to the efficacy of the nomination.
5 Reflects the numbering in the NER.

6 Reflects the numbering in the NER.

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In accordance with clause 3.11.5(f)(2) of the NER, if it would not be reasonable and practicable for an NSP to participate
in, or facilitate testing of a proposed SRAS, the SRAS Provider might need to redefine the proposed SRAS so that its
testing does not require NSP participation or facilitation.
7.4 CONTRACT TERM

Although AEMO is not required to specify the period over which SRAS may be contracted, AEMO considers it preferable
to provide guidance to SRAS Providers on this matter.
For the procurement of SRAS commencing from 1 July 2015, AEMO intends to seek prices from SRAS Providers based
on a three-year contract term plus an option to extend for up to one year, and a further option to extend for another year
subject to agreement by the SRAS Provider. AEMO intends to review this guidance for subsequent SRAS procurement
processes.
AEMO may, in its sole discretion, offer an alternative contract term if it considers it appropriate to do so in the
circumstances.
7.5 DISPUTES
A dispute concerning any aspect (other than price) of a Tender for SRAS must be dealt with in accordance with clause
8.2 of the NER.
Schedule 7.1 Request for Expressions of Interest

Refer to Schedule 7.1 Request for Expression of Interest on AEMOs website.
Schedule 7.2 Invitation to Tender

Refer to Schedule 7.2 Invitation to Tender on AEMOs website.
Schedule 7.3 SRAS Agreement

Refer to Schedule 7.3 SRAS Agreement on AEMOs website.

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SRAS GUIDELINES

FOR SYSTEM RESTART ANCILLARY SERVICES

SRAS ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES

SRAS QUANTITY GUIDELINES

BOUNDARIES OF ELECTRICAL SUB-NETWORKS

SRAS TENDER GUIDELINES

PREPARED BY: System Capability

EFFECTIVE DATE: 5 September 2014

This document is current to version 64 of the National Electricity Rules

Approved for distribution and use by:

APPROVED BY: Mike Cleary

TITLE: Chief Operating Officer

DATE: 5 September 2014

Copyright 2014 Australian Energy Market Operator Ltd

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Version Date Author Peer Review Approved Changes

2014 Australian Energy Market Operator Limited.

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2 LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ........................................................... 6

3 SRAS DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................. 7

4 SRAS ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES ........................................................................ 9

Schedule 4.1: SRAS Test Requirements and Supplementary Information .................................... 13

Schedule 4.2: SRAS Generator Modelling Data ............................................................................ 15

5 SRAS QUANTITY GUIDELINES ............................................................................ 16

6 BOUNDARIES OF ELECTRICAL SUB-NETWORKS ............................................. 17

Schedule 6.1: Boundaries of Electrical Sub-networks ................................................................... 18

Schedule 6.2: Maps showing boundaries of the electrical sub-networks ....................................... 20

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7 SRAS TENDER GUIDELINES ............................................................................... 25

Stage One Request for Expression of Interest ........................................................................... 27

Stage Two Invitation to Tender .................................................................................................. 27

Schedule 7.1 Request for Expressions of Interest ...................................................................... 28

Schedule 7.2 Invitation to Tender ............................................................................................... 28

Schedule 7.3 SRAS Agreement ................................................................................................. 28

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Defined Term Meaning

EOI An expression of interest for the provision of SRAS submitted to AEMO.

ITT An invitation to tender for the provision of SRAS issued by AEMO.

NER National Electricity Rules

SRAS System restart ancillary services

Tender A tender submitted in response to an ITT.

TNSP Transmission Network Service Provider

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SRAS Guideline NER Reference

SRAS Assessment Guidelines 3.11.4A(e)

SRAS Quantity Guidelines 3.11.4A(f)

Boundaries of Electrical Sub-Networks 3.11.4B

SRAS Tender Guidelines 3.11.5(b)

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3.2 DESCRIPTION OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RESTART SERVICE

3.3 TECHNICAL AND RELIABILITY REQUIREMENTS

3.3.2 SRAS TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

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3.3.3 SRAS RELIABILITY REQUIREMENTS

3.3.3.1 Primary Restart Service

3.3.3.2 Secondary Restart Service

3.3.3.3 How Reliability is Assessed

3.3.3.4 Combining Services to Meet Reliability Requirements

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4 SRAS ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES

4 SRAS ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES

4.2 GENERAL ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS