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YEAR 2008 1st Edition

Table of Contents

Title Page

No.

1. General Notes

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2. General Conditions / Requirements for Approval of Substation [Supply provided at LV (0.4 kV)]:

a. Substation in Ground Floor within Building

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b. Split Room Substation in Ground Floor within Building

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c. Split Room Substation in Basement

Floor---------------------------------------------------------------11

d. Substation Outside Building Open to Sky

Plot------------------------------------------------------16

e. Pocket Substation Outside Building - Open to Sky

Plot-------------------------------------------18

f. Temporary Pocket Substation Outside Building - Open to Sky

Plot---------------------------20

3. General Conditions/Requirements for providing Direct 6.6/11/22 KV

Supply-----------------------------21

a. Industrial / Special

Loads-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

b. High Rise

Towers--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. Annexure----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Annex1: General Conditions/Requirements for Wet Areas above Substation-----------------------------


Annex 2: Guarantee against Damages due to Water Leakages-----------------------------------------------
Annex 3: Wet Area Checklist-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Annex 4: DEWA Regulations for Electrical Installation--------------------------------------------------------------
Annex 5: Chiller / Motor Loads Proposed to be Connected to DEWA Transformer----------------------
Annex 6: Checklist for Chiller / Motor Loads Proposed to be Connected to DEWA Transformer---
Annex 7: Substation Door Details-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Annex 8: Section T-T-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Annex 9: Section B-B------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Annex 10: UNDERTAKING (Ground Floor Split Substation)---------------------------------------------------------
Annex 11: Detail of Fixed Aluminium Wire Mesh/Grill ---------------------------------------------------------------
Annex 12: Diagram of Fixed Ventilation System----------------------------------------------------------------------
Annex 13: UNDERTAKING (Transformer Room in Basement)------------------------------------------------------
Annex 14: Undertaking for Shared Substation-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Annex 15: NOC Demarcation Form---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Annex 16: Piont of Supply/Responsibility Diagram ------------------------------------------------------------------
Annex 17: Guidelines of 11-22 kV Network
Design------------------------------------------------------------------------
Annex 18: DEWA Meter/Control Room Requirements (High-rise Towers)------------------------------------
Annex 19: Guide Lines for Protection Requirement for Private Substations---------------------------------
Annex 20: Checklist for Private Supply------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Annex 21: Sample operation philosophy (Interlocking arrangement)---------------------------------------
Annex 22: DEWA Meter/Control Room Requirements (Industrial / Special Loads)-----------------------
GENERAL NOTES

1) Submission of the following services are available on line through


DEWA Website www.dewa.gov.ae :-

a) Distribution Substation Approval


b) Request For Distribution Substation Layout Drawing
c) Request for Inspection of Distribution Substation

2) Construction of the project should not be commenced prior to


getting the substation approval from DEWA. Otherwise, DEWA
will not be responsible for any delay in power supply due to
the above.

3) For any additional query on your project, you may send e-mail to
DSD@dewa.gov.ae.

4) The above guideline and requirements may be revised or modified


without prior notice. It is advised to check the latest requirements
within DEWA Distribution Services Department before finalizing your
design.

5) For any Patrol station, no Pocket substation to be installed only


regular substation should be install.
General Conditions / Requirements for Approval of Location & Size of
Substation(s) in Ground Floor Within Building (Single Room Option)

1) Substation area requirement:

1.1) 32.56m2 for 1x1000/1500 kVA transformer (with minimum width of 4.57m
towards door side)

1.2) 53.95m2 for 2 x1000/1500 kVA transformers (with minimum width of 6.1m
towards door side)

(For every additional transformer, approximately 25 m 2 additional space** is


required).

** For S/S having four and more transformers, an additional space of (10 m 2)
shall be required.

2) General Substation Conditions:

2.1) Substation clear height 3.7m (minimum)

2.2) Directly located on RTA/Public Road or Sikka.

2.3) In case substation is located on Sikka, the sikka should have a minimum clear width
of 6.1m. However if the proposed substation location is less than 12m away from
the main road then the sikka can be accepted with minimum clear width of 3.05 m.

2.4) Must have minimum two-side ventilation with aluminum louver doors and fixed
aluminum louvers window. Fixed aluminum louver window(s) should be located at
0.30m above outside level.

2.5) Cable arrangement:

a) In case of cable trench arrangement, clear depth of 0.95m from FFL (finished
floor level) of the Substation is to be provided.

b) In case of cable tray arrangement, clear depth of 0.95m from FFL of the
substation up to bed of the cable tray with minimum clearance of 0.45m is to
be maintained in between bottom of the slab and the bed of the cable tray. For
cable maintenance minimum of 1.2m free space is to be provided towards of
the cable tray (at least one side). The cable tray should pass through
public/open area and not through any closed area / room (there shall be no
services, pipes, etc, below the cable tray).

2.6) Opening of 0.95m depth from outside level (towards road/sikka) should
be provided for HV cable entry (subject to DEWA design).
2.7) Finish Floor Level (FFL) of the substation is to be maintained 0.15m to 0.30m higher
than the outside adjacent ground level (towards door side).

2.8) LV electrical room should be adjacent/near to the substation, if main panel is private
(as per circular for LV room attached Annex-4). Separate approval for location and
size of LV room to be obtained from Consumer Services Department.

2.9) Wet areas (i.e. kitchen, bath, toilet etc.) above substation are not acceptable. Only
in exceptional unavoidable cases, this may be accepted at the discretion of DEWA
subject to complying with the following: -

)a Annexure-1 (Regulation for wet area).


)b Annexure-2 (Guarantee letter).
)c Annexure-3 (Checklist to be filled and signed by consultant/contractor).
)d Substation clear height is to be maintained no less than 3.66m from
substation FFL up to the bottom of the attic slab.

2.10) Chillers/Motors Loads:

)a For Chillers/Motors with capacities more than (100kW), follow the Circular of
Chiller/Motor loads proposed to be connected to DEWA Transformer [as per
Annex-5].

)b For Chillers/Motors with capacities between [50kW 100kW], The total


connected load should not exceed the following:

b-1) 650kW from 1000kVA.


b-2) 950kW from 1500kVA.

)c For No Chiller/Motor available: -

c-1) Conformation note is to be mentioned on Load Summary Sheet.

3) Proposal should be submitted along with the following Documents /Details:

3.1) Copy of full set of valid DEWA Building NOC.

3.2) One copy of valid affection /site plan issued by DM or any competent authority.

3.3) One copy of site setting out plan showing the location & size of the proposed and
existing (if any) substation(s).

3.4) Three copies of Architectural plan drawing indicating the location & size of the
proposed substation(s) in Ground Floor (existing substation(s) to be shown also, if
any) and LV Room.

3.5) One copy of Above-Ground Floor Plan drawing.

3.6) One copy of Basement floor plan drawing (if applicable).

3.7) One copy of Substation Room details drawing plan showing sections (x-x & y-y).
LV route and LV opening are to be indicated.
3.8) One copy of Load Summary Sheet indicating Total Connected Load (TCL), Max
Demand (MD) and KWH metering for each transformer along with a realistic
Power Requirement Date.

3.9) Chiller/Load checklist to be duly filled and submitted by the consultant, if


applicable (refer to Annex- 6).

3.10) One copy of Schematic Diagram showing load intake & metering arrangement.
General Conditions / Requirements for Approval of Location & Size of Split Room
Substation(s) RMU & Transformer Rooms in Ground Floor within Building (only
Dedicated)

1. Area Requirement:

1.1. Transformer Room (Basement Floor)

a) 21m2 for 1x1000/1500 kVA transformer (with minimum width of 4.57m towards
door side)
b) 42m2 for 2 x1000/1500 KVA transformers (with minimum width of 6.1m towards
door side)

(For every additional transformer, approximately 21m additional space is required)

1.2. RMU Room (Ground Floor)

a) 9.3m2 area (with minimum width of 3.05mtrs towards door side) for one set of
RMU (controlling up to two transformers)

(For each additional RMU set, approximately 7m 2 additional space** is required)

** For S/S having more than four Transformers an additional space of


(10 m2) shall be required with minimum width of 5m towards roadside]

2. Conditions for RMU room:

2.1) Clear height 3.05m (minimum).

2.2) Directly located on RTA/Public Road or Sikka.

2.3) In case RMU room is located on Sikka, the sikka should have a minimum clear
width of 6.1m. However if the proposed RMU room location is less than 12m away
from the main road then the sikka can be accepted with minimum clear width of
3.05 m.

2.4) Opening of 0.95 m depth from outside level (towards road/sikka) should be
provided for HV cable entry (subject to DEWA design).

2.5) Level difference (FFL) of the RMU room is to be maintained 0.15m to 0.30m higher
than the outside adjacent ground level.(towards door side).

2.6) RMU room aluminum louver door(s) clear height - 2.75m (ht) & clear width
2.44m (W) as per door details ref. drawing nos. P-DS/DOOR/01/96 (Rev.A) and P-
DS/DOOR/02/96 (as per Annex-7 ). The RMU room must have minimum one side
ventilation through the louvered door in any case.
2.7) Cable arrangement:

a) In case of cable trench arrangement, clear depth of 0.95m from FFL (finished
floor level) of the Substation is to be provided.

b) In case of cable tray arrangement, clear depth of 0.95m from FFL of the
substation up to bed of the cable tray with minimum clearance of 0.45mtrs is to
be maintained in between bottom of the slab and the bed of the cable tray. For
cable maintenance minimum of 1.2m free spaces is to be provided towards of
the cable tray (at least one side). The cable tray should pass through
public/open area and not through any closed area / room (there shall be no
services, pipes, etc, below the cable tray).

3. Conditions for Transformer room:

3.1) Clear direct unhindered access (of minimum 3.05m width & minimum 3.05m clear
height) from RTA/Public road or sikka.

3.2) Clear height 3.66m (minimum).

3.3) Must have minimum two-side ventilation with aluminum louver doors and fixed
aluminum louvers window. Fixed aluminum louver window(s) should be located at
0.30 m above out side level.

3.4) Transformer Room aluminum louver door(s) clear height 2.75m & clear width
3.05m (2.44m in exceptional cases) as per door details ref. drawing nos. P-
DS/DOOR/01/96 (Rev.A) and P-DS/DOOR/02/96 (as per Annex-7).

3.5) Finish Floor Level (FFL) of the transformer room is to be maintained 0.15m to
0.30m higher than the outside adjacent ground level (towards door side).

3.6) Cable arrangement:

a) In case of cable trench arrangement, clear depth of 0.50m from FFL (finished
floor level) of the Substation is to be provided.

b) In case of cable tray arrangement, minimum clear depth of 0.5m from FFL of the
substation up to bed of the cable tray with minimum clearance of 0.45m is to be
maintained in between bottom of the slab and the bed of the cable tray. For
cable maintenance minimum of 1.2m free space is to be provided towards of the
cable tray (at least one side). The cable tray should pass through public/open
area and not through any closed area / room (there shall be no services, pipes,
etc, below the cable tray).
4. Common Conditions

4.1) Transportation of Transformer(s) from the main road up to and from the
transformer room is Owners responsibility

4.2) Cable route between RMU and transformer room:

a) In case of cable trench arrangement, clear depth of 0.95m is to be provided. If


cables pass below traffic areas, trench with RCC removable slab as per DEWA
section T-T (refer to Annex-8) is to be used. If cables are not passing through
traffic area, buried cables or cable ducts along with manholes at both ends (for
road crossing) are to be proposed and is subject to DEWA approval (refer to
Annex-11).

b) In case of cable tray arrangement, clear depth of 0.95m from FFL of the
substation up to bed of the cable tray with minimum clearance of 0.45m is to be
maintained in between bottom of the slab and the bed of the cable tray. For
cable maintenance minimum of 1.2m free space is to be provided towards of the
cable tray (at least one side). The cable tray should pass through public/open
area and not through any closed area / room (there shall be no services, pipes,
etc, below the cable tray).

c) The cable route from RMU room in ground floor to transformer room (at
basement) is preferred to be straight (Without turns / bends); in case of bending
the bending radius to be considered R = 0.95m.

4.3) Wet areas (i.e. kitchen, bath, toilet etc.) above substation are not acceptable. Only
in exceptional unavoidable cases, this may be accepted at the discretion of DEWA
subject to complying with the following:-

)a Annexure-1(Regulation for wet area)


)b Annexure-2 (Guarantee letter)
)c Annexure-3(Checklist to be filled and signed by
consultant/contractor)
)d Substation clear height is to be maintained no less than 3.66m from
substation FFL up to bottom of the attic slab.

4.4) LV electrical room should be adjacent/near to the substation, if main


panel is private (as per circular for LV room attached Annex-4). Separate
approval for location and size of LV room to be obtained from Consumer Services
Department.

4.5) Chillers/Motors Loads:

)a For Chillers/Motors with capacities more than (100kW), follow the Circular
of Chiller/Motor loads proposed to be connected to DEWA Transformer [as
per Annex-5)

)b For Chillers/Motors with capacities between [50kW 100kW], The total


connected load should not exceed the following:

b-1) 650kW from 1000kVA.


b-2) 950kW from 1500kVA.
)c For No Chiller/Motors available:-

c-1) Conformation note is to be mentioned on Load Summary Sheet.

5. Proposal should be submitted along with the following Documents


/Details:

5.1) Copy of full set of valid DEWA Building NOC.

5.2) One copy of valid affection /site plan issued by DM or any competent
authority.

5.3) One copy of site setting out plan, showing the location & size of the proposed
and existing (if any) substation(s).

5.4) Three copies of Architectural plan drawing indicating the location & size of the
proposed RMU and Transformer rooms in Ground Floor (existing substation(s)
to be shown also, if any) and LV room.

5.5) One copy of Above-Ground Floor Plan drawing.

5.6) One copy of Basement Floor Plan drawing (if applicable).

5.7) One copy of RMU & Transformer Room details drawing plan showing sections
(x-x & y-y). LV route and LV opening are to be indicated.

5.8) One copy of Load Summary Sheet indicating Total Connected Load (TCL), Max
Demand (MD) and KWH metering for each transformer along with a realistic
Power Requirement Date.

5.9) Chiller/Load checklist to be duly filled and submitted by the consultant (refer
to Anex- 6)

5.10) One copy of Schematic Diagram showing load intake & metering
arrangement.

5.11) One copy of Architectural plan indicating HV cable route between RMU
room & Transformer room, along with its sectional details showing the typical
horizontal/vertical clearances available for the route.

5.12) Undertakings in prescribed form duly signed by the owner of the plot
(officially stamped if owner is a company) for Ground Floor Split Substation
(refer to Anex-10). Signature should match the owners passport copy. In case
owner is a company, undertaking letter should show the companys official
stamp.
General Conditions/Requirements for Approval of Location & Size of Split-room
Substation(s) - RMU in Ground Floor & Transformer Room in Basement Floor
(only Dedicated)
(Subject to special requirements)

1. Area Requirement:

1.1. Transformer Room (Basement Floor):

a) 21m2 for 1x1000/1500 kVA transformer (with minimum width of 4.57m


towards door side)

b) 42m2 for 2 x1000/1500 KVA transformers (with minimum width of 6.1m


towards door side)
(For every additional transformer, approximately 21m2 additional space is
required)

1.2. RMU Room (Ground Floor):

a) 9.3m2 area (with minimum width of 3.05mtrs towards door side) for one set of
RMU (controlling up to two transformers)

(For each additional RMU set, approximately 7m 2 additional space** is


required)

** For S/S having more than four Transformers an additional space of (10
m2) shall be required with minimum width of 5m towards roadside]

2. Conditions for RMU room:

2.1) Clear height 3.05m (minimum)

2.2) Directly located on RTA/Public Road or Sikka.

2.3) In case RMU room is located on Sikka, the sikka should have a minimum clear
width of 6.1m. However if the proposed RMU room location is less than 12m away
from the main road then the sikka can be accepted with minimum clear width of
3.05 m.

2.4) Opening of 0.95 m depth from outside level (towards road/sikka) should be
provided for HV cable entry (subject to DEWA design).

2.5) Level difference (FFL) of the RMU room is to be maintained 0.15m to 0.30m higher
than the outside adjacent ground level (towards door side).

2.6) RMU room aluminum louver door(s) clear height - 2.75m (ht) & clear width
2.44m (W) as per door details ref. drawing nos. P-DS/DOOR/01/96 (Rev.A) and P-
DS/DOOR/02/96 (as per Annex-7 ). The RMU room must have minimum one side
ventilation through the louvered door in any case.
2.7) Cable arrangement:

a) In case of cable trench arrangement, clear depth of 0.95m from FFL (finished
floor level) of the Substation is to be provided.

b) In case of cable tray arrangement, clear depth of 0.95m from FFL of the
substation up to bed of the cable tray with minimum clearance of 0.45mtrs is to
be maintained in between bottom of the slab and the bed of the cable tray. For
cable maintenance minimum of 1.2m free space is to be provided towards of the
cable tray (at least one side). The cable tray should pass through public/open
area and not through any closed area / room (there shall be no services, pipes,
etc, below the cable tray.

3. Conditions for Transformer room:

3.1) Clear direct unhindered access (of minimum 3.05m width & minimum 3.05m clear
height) from RTA/Public road or sikka.

3.2) Clear height 3.05m (minimum)

3.3) Must have minimum two sides ventilation with aluminum louver doors and fixed
aluminum louvers window. Fixed aluminum louver window(s) should be located at
0.3m above outside level.

[Total minimum Grill area is 14.9 m2 for 1000kVA transformer and 18.6m2 for
1500kVA transformer (as per DEWA Drg. No.
PTD/MESH/01/02)](refer to Annex-11).

**If two and more transformers are proposed, then calculations supporting the
adequacy of natural ventilation for maintaining the ambient temperature inside
substation at maximum 55 degree centigrade, based on outside air ambient
temperature of 48 degree centigrade to be furnished (refer to Annex- 12).
Otherwise, forced ventilation is to be proposed along with calculation.

3.4) Level difference (FFL) of the transformer room is to be maintained 0.075m to


0.15m higher than the outside adjacent ground level (towards door side).

3.5) Transformer room aluminum louver door(s) clear height 2.75m & clear width
3.05m (2.44m in exceptional cases) as per door details ref. drawing nos. P-
DS/DOOR/01/96 (Rev.A) and P-DS/DOOR/02/96 (as per Annex-7).
3.6) Cable arrangement:

a) In case of cable trench arrangement, clear depth of 0.50m from FFL (finished
floor level) of the Substation is to be provided.

b) In case of cable tray arrangement, clear depth of 0.95m from FFL of the
substation up to bed of the cable tray with minimum clearance of 0.45mtrs is to
be maintained in between bottom of the slab and the bed of the cable tray. For
cable maintenance minimum of 1.2m free space is to be provided towards of the
cable tray (at least one side). The cable tray should pass through public/open
area and not through any closed area / room (there shall be no services, pipes,
etc, below the cable tray.

3.7) Transportation of Equipments in transformer room:

a) In case of transportation through ramp:

a-1) The ramp up to the transformer room should be straight with 3.05m
(minimum) width and clear height from main road up to the transformer
room.
a-2) Slope of the ramp to be maintained 1:10 (10%) (Maximum) and should be
straight without sloped curves and speed breakers (bumps).

b) In case of transportation through slab cut out opening:

b-1) The cut out size to be 3 m x 3 m and to be adjacent to the main RTA/Public
roadside.
b-2) The area below the cut out at basement must be designated as loading /
unloading bay.
b-3) The area above the cut out is to be open to sky. If above-floor exists, then
the clear height is to be maintained 7m (for the boom of the crane to
transport the transformer, etc.).
b-4) If the cut out slab is directly located above the transformer room, then the
slab cut out cover is to be weather proof type with removable covering
arrangement.

4. Common Conditions

4.1) Transportation of Transformer(s) from the main road up to and from the
transformer room is Owners responsibility

4.2) Cable route between RMU and transformer room:

a) In case of cable tray arrangement, clear depth of 0.95m from FFL of the
substation up to bed of the cable tray with minimum clearance of 0.45mtrs is to
be maintained in between bottom of the slab and the bed of the cable tray. For
cable maintenance minimum of 1.2m free space is to be provided towards of the
cable tray (at least one side). The cable tray should pass through public/open
area and not through any closed area / room (there shall be no services, pipes,
etc, below the cable tray.
b) The cable route from RMU room in ground floor to transformer room (at
basement) is preferred to be straight (Without turns / bends); in case of bending
the bending radius to be considered R = 0.95m.

4.3) Wet areas (i.e. kitchen, bath, toilet etc.) above substation are not acceptable. Only
in exceptional unavoidable cases, this may be accepted at the discretion of DEWA
subject to complying with the following:-

a) Annexure-1 (Regulation for wet area)


b) Anexexure-2 (Guarantee letter)
c) Annexure-3 (Checklist to be filled and signed by consultant/contractor)
d) Substation clear height is to be maintained no less than 3.66m from substation
FFL up to bottom of the attic slab.

4.6) LV electrical room should be adjacent/near to the substation, if main


panel is private (as per circular for LV room attached Annex-4). Separate
approval for location and size of LV room to be obtained from Consumer Services
Department.

4.7) Chillers/Motors Loads:

a) For Chillers/Motors with capacities more than (100kW), follow the Circular of
Chiller/Motor loads proposed to be connected to DEWA Transformer [as per
Annex-5].

b) For Chillers/Motors with capacities between [50kW 100kW] The total


connected load should not exceed the following:

b-3) 650kW from 1000kVA.


b-4) 950kW from 1500kVA.

c) For No Chiller/Motors available:-

c-1) Conformation note is to be mentioned on Load Summary Sheet.

5. Proposal should be submitted along with the following Documents /Details:

5.1) Copy of full set of valid DEWA Building NOC.

5.2) One copy of valid affection /site plan issued by DM or any competent authority

5.3) One copy of site setting out plan, showing the location & size of the proposed
and existing (if any) substation(s).

5.4) Three copies of Architectural plan drawing indicating the location & size of the
proposed RMU room in Ground Floor (existing substation(s) to be shown also,
if any).
5.5) Three copies of Architectural plan drawing indicating the location & size of the
proposed transformer room in Basement Floor (existing substation(s) to be
shown also, if any).

5.6) One copy of Above-Ground Floor Plan drawing.

5.7) One copy of Below-Basement Floor Plan drawing (if applicable).

5.8) One copy of RMU & Transformer Room details drawing plan showing sections
(x-x & y-y). LV route and LV opening are to be indicated.

5.9) One copy of sectional details for Ramp showing the access width and height
from the ramp up to transformer room in basement floor (if applicable).

5.10) One copy of Load Summary Sheet indicating Total Connected Load (TCL),
Max Demand (MD) and KWH metering for each transformer along with a
realistic Power Requirement Date.

5.11) One copy of Schematic Diagram showing load intake & metering
arrangement.

5.12) One copy of Architectural plan indicating HV cable route between RMU
room & Transformer room, along with its sectional details showing the typical
horizontal/vertical clearances available for the route and indicating the
entry/turning points details.

5.13) Undertakings in prescribed form duly signed by the owner of the plot for
Basement Floor Split Substation (refer to Anex-13). Signature should match
the owners passport copy. In case owner is a company, undertaking letter
should show the companys official stamp.

5.14) Method statement of transportation of transformer(s) to and from the


Transformer Room.
General Conditions / Requirements for Approval of Location & Size of
Substation(s)
(Regular) Outside Building (Open to sky Plot) - only Dedicated

1. Area Requirement:

1.1. Substation Location (Outside Building)

a) 6.1m X 6.1m (Open to sky) for 1X1000/1500KVA and 1xRMU {Substation with
extra large kiosk}

b) LV Room must be adjacent to the substation space

2. Area/space conditions:

2.1) Directly located on RTA/Public Road or Sikka.

2.2) In case substation is located on Sikka, the sikka should have a minimum clear
width of 6.1m. However if the proposed substation location is less than 12m away
from the main road then the sikka can be accepted with minimum clear width of
3.05 m.

2.3) The height of the compound wall around the substation should not be more than
2.13m (7ft)

2.4) Soak-away should be 3.66m (minimum) away from the substation.

2.5) Substation space should be open to sky (to be mentioned).

2.6) LV electrical room should be adjacent/near to the substation, if main


panel is private (as per circular for LV room attached Annex-4). Separate
approval for location and size of LV room to be obtained from Consumer Services
Department.

2.7) Chillers/Motors Loads:

a) For Chillers/Motors with capacities more than (100kW) follow the Circular of
Chiller/Motor loads proposed to be connected to DEWA Transformer [refer to
Annex-5].

b) For Chillers/Motors with capacities between [50kW 100kW] The total


connected load should not exceed the following:

b-1) 650kW from 1000kVA.


b-2) 950kW from 1500kVA.

c) For No Chiller/Motors available:-

c-1) Conformation note is to be mentioned on Load Summary Sheet.


3. Proposal should be submitted along with the following Documents /Details:

3.1) Copy of full set of valid DEWA Building NOC.

3.2) One copy of valid affection /site plan issued by DM or any competent authority

3.3) Three copies of site setting out plan, showing the location & size of the proposed
and existing (if any) substation(s) and LV room.

3.4) One copy of Load Summary Sheet indicating Total Connected Load (TCL), Max
Demand (MD) and KWH metering for each transformer along with a realistic Power
Requirement Date.

3.5) One copy of Schematic Diagram showing load intake & metering arrangement.
General Conditions / Requirements for Approval of Location & Size of Pocket
Substation outside Building (Open to sky) Shared/Dedicated

1.Area Requirement:

1.1) 4.57m X 3.66m (Open to sky) for 1 x 1000/500KVA.


1.2) 6.1m X 6.1m (Open to sky) for 2 x 1000/500KVA.
2.Area/space conditions:

2.1) Directly located on RTA/Public Road or Sikka.

2.2) In case substation is located on sikka, the sikka should have a minimum clear
width of 6.1m. However if the proposed substation location is less than 12m away
from the main road then the sikka can be accepted with minimum clear width of
3.05 m.

2.3) Substations side of size 4.57m or 6.1m should be along the RTA/Public road or
sikka.

2.4) The height of the compound wall around the substation should not be more than
2.13m (7ft)

2.5) Soak-away should be 3.66m (minimum) away from the substation.

2.6) Substation space should be open to sky (to be mentioned).

2.7) Substation is suitable for releasing supply through individual feeders, each of
400A (maximum rating).

3.Proposal should be submitted along with the following Documents /Details :

3.1) Copy of full set of valid DEWA Building NOC.

3.2) One copy of valid affection /site plan issued by DM or any competent authority

3.3) Three copies of site setting out plan, showing the location & size of the proposed
and existing (if any) substation(s).

3.4) One copy of Load Summary Sheet indicating Total Connected Load (TCL), Max
Demand (MD) and KWH metering for each transformer along with a realistic Power
Requirement Date.

3.5) One copy of Schematic Diagram showing load intake & metering arrangement.

3.6) Location confirmation form (If applicable) to be signed by the Consultant /


Contractor [Annex-15]

3.7) Undertakings in prescribed form duly signed by the owner of the plot for shared
substation [refer to Annex-14]. Signature should match the owners passport copy.
In case owner is a company, undertaking letter should show the companys official
stamp.
General Conditions / Requirements for Approval of Location & Size of
Temporary pocket substation Outside Building (Open to sky) Plot

1.Area Requirement:

1.1) 4.57m X 3.66m (Open to sky) for 1 x 1000/500KVA


1.2) 6.1m X 6.1m (Open to sky) for 2 x 1000/500KVA

2.Area/space conditions:

2.1) Directly located on RTA/Public Road or Sikka.

2.2) In case substation is located on sikka, the sikka should have a minimum clear
width of 6.1m. However if the proposed substation location is less than 12m away
from the main road then the sikka can be accepted with minimum clear width of
3.05 m.

2.3) Substations side of size 4.57m or 6.1m should be along the RTA/Public road or
sikka.

2.4) If the proposed location of the substation is outside your plot limit, approval to be
obtained from the owner of the plot where the substation is proposed or Dubai
Municipality/Competent Authority (in case if the location lies in Dubai Municipality/
competent Authority area).

2.5) Soak-away to be 3.66m (minimum) away from the substation.

2.6) Substation space should be open to sky (to be mentioned).

2.7) Substation is suitable for releasing supply through individual feeders, each of
400A (maximum rating).

3.Proposal should be submitted along with the following Documents /Details :

3.1) Copy of full set of valid DEWA Building NOC (exclusively issued for temporary
supply only).

3.2) One copy of valid affection /site plan issued by DM or any competent authority

3.3) Two copies of site setting out plan, showing the location & size of the proposed
and existing (if any) substation(s).

3.4) One copy of Load Summary Sheet indicating Total Connected Load (TCL), Max
Demand (MD) and KWH metering for each transformer.

3.5) One copy of Schematic Diagram showing load intake & metering arrangement.

3.6) Date of power requirement and the duration of the temporary supply requirement.
General Conditions/Requirements for Providing Direct 6.6/11/22 KV Supply
to Consumers Plot (substation owned & maintained by consumer)
[Only for Industrial / Private Load - Subject to DEWA Approval]

PART-I

Proposal should be submitted along with the following documents for


approval of private equipments substation.

1. Copy of DEWA Building NOC along with affection / site plan from DM/Competent
2. Copy (3 Nos.) of setting out plan indicating DEWA Control/Metering room. Partys
circuit Breaker room should be adjacent to Metering/Control room.

3. Soft copy of setting out plan in Microstation (J) with DLTM coordinates.

4. Copy of Control/Metering room layout drawings details plan to be shown through


horizontal & vertical sectional views. For Control/Metering room size
requirements (refer to Annex-22).

5. Copy (4 Nos.) of single line diagram (schematic) showing load intake


arrangement with details of protection scheme as following: -

a) CT & VT rating, Burden, Class etc.

b) Details of O/C & E/F relay.

c) Bus section details along with Interlocking arrangement for more than 1
feeder

d) TCL & MD for each feeder.

e) TCL & MD for each Transformer, motor etc.

f) Metering arrangement

g) Details of Power Transformer (Type, Rating, Ratio, % Imp, etc)

h) Starting current of motors & the motor details (if applicable)

i) All earthing points

j) DEWA point of supply & ownership boundary.

k) Please refer to Protection guidelines (Annex-19)

6. Copy of load schedule including TCL & maximum demand load with kWh Meter
(metering arrangement at DEWA s Meter/Control room).

7. A checklist for the protection scheme is to be filled and signed by consultant


(refer to Annex-20). Also a guideline attached for the reference of the same
(Annex-19).
8. You are requested to obtain written acceptance from the owner of the project to
the effect that, maintenance/replacement of breaker, fuse switch and
transformers, cables which will be procured by you shall be done by the owner in
future and forward the same to us. We will require this before commencement of
works for the project.

9. (a) Calculation of voltage drop & (b) Harmonics at DEWA source ensuring that
these are within limits specified by DEWA (planning voltage guideline attached
Anex-19).

10.Date of power requirement.

Note: Generally, review of the above documents shall be done within one month

PART-II

The following documents/information should be submitted subsequently


after approval of above for energization of private equipment and release of
power through private equipment.

1. Revised/updated copy of single line diagram (schematic, if applicable- 4 copies)

2. Step by step relay setting calculations. The relay co-ordination shall be made
based on maximum fault current and the grading margin shall be kept at 0.300
seconds between DEWA end to private partys panel end.

3. Owners undertaking stating Our equipment are suitable for energisation in line
with DEWA network system& confirm that relays are set as per DEWA approved
settings.

4. HV cable Jointers list in details (approved by DEWA).

5. Names and telephone numbers of contact person for the project who should be
available 24 hours day & night.

6. Name of competent technical staff, who know the switchgear operation and
capable of issuing work permit stating that cable is safe for works and also ensure
no one will operate during testing & repairing time.

7. Operation philosophy (interlocking details)[attached sample Anex-21]

8. All catalogue for CT, VT, Relay & motor to be submitted.

9. Formal application form for the supply to DEWA is to be filled and submitted to the
Consumer Services Department (CSD).

10.Payment against the estimate

11.Handing over of DEWA Meter/Control room getting it inspected and approved.


(Submitted through DEWA website)
12.You are requested to obtain written acceptance from the owner of the project to
the effect that, maintenance of breaker, fuse switch and transformers, which will
be procured by you shall be done by the owner in future and forward the same to
us. This will be required before commencement of works for the project.

NOTE: -

Please note that under normal circumstances we shall require a period of 16 weeks for
commissioning the substation after the comply of all the requirement as stated in PART-III
General Conditions/Requirements for Providing Direct 6.6/11/22 KV Supply
to Consumers Plot (substation owned & maintained by consumer)
[Only for High-rise Towers above 200m - Subject to DEWA Approval Based on
Technical Justification]

PART-I

General Information and Conditions

1. Point of supply/Responsibility (Annex-16 for clear understanding).

2. Beyond DEWA point of supply all the equipments (like switchgear, transformer

cable etc.) has to be procured, installed, commissioned, operated and

maintained by the owner.

3. DEWA will not supply, operate or maintain any equipment to be installed above

ground level.

4. All equipment (Circuit Breaker, Transformer etc) procured by party should be

dual ratio (6.6/11/22 KV) unless clearly advised by DEWA that it is 11/22KV.

5. All equipments should be compliant with international standards (IEC standards)

6. Total losses of transformer should not exceed 1.5% of rated capacity due to

conservation reasons.

7. Power factor at partys point of supply should be maintained at 0.95 or higher.

8. Partys incomer should be Switchgear with CB, E/F & O/C protection and should

be located adjacent to DEWAs Meter/Control room.

9. Guidelines for 11-22KV-network design should be followed (Annex-17).

10.LV distribution shall comply with DEWA guidelines and standards.

11.Only Cast Resin transformers (fire resistant transformers) will be allowed to be

installed in Residential / Commercial buildings.

Technical Justification should be submitted for availing direct 6.6/11/22 KV


supply to the high-rise building for locating transformers above ground
level/s. This depends on the height of the building, size of load, type of load,
etc. Normally, buildings of height 200m or above shall be considered for
direct 6.6/11/22 KV supply.
PART-II
Proposal should be submitted along with the following documents for DEWA
review.

1. Copy of DEWA Building NOC along with affection / site plan from DM/Competent.

2. Copy (3 Nos.) of setting out plan indicating DEWA Control/Metering room (soft
copy of setting out plan in Microstation (J) with DLTM coordinates). Partys circuit
Breaker room should be adjacent to Metering/Control room.

3. Copy of Control/Metering room layout drawings details plan to be shown through


horizontal & vertical sectional views. For Control/Metering room size
requirements (refer to Annex-18).

4. Copy (4 nos.) of single line diagram (schematic) showing load intake


arrangement with details of protection scheme as following: -

a) CT & VT rating, Burden, Class etc.

b) Details of O/C & E/F relay.

c) Bus section details along with Interlocking arrangement for more than 1
feeder

d) TCL & MD for each feeder.

e) TCL & MD for each Transformer, motor etc.

f) Metering arrangement

g) Details of Power Transformer (Type, Rating, Ratio, % Imp, etc)

h) Starting current of motors & the motor details (if applicable)

i) All earthing points

j) DEWA point of supply & ownership boundary.

k) Please refer to Protection guidelines (Annex-19)

5. Copy of load schedule including TCL & maximum demand load with kWh Meter,
(metering arrangement at DEWA Meter/Control room)
6. A checklist for the protection scheme is to be filled and signed by consultant
(refer to Annex-20). Also a guideline attached for the reference of the same
(Annex-19).

7. You are requested to obtain written acceptance from the owner of the project to
the effect that, maintenance/replacement of breaker, fuse switch and
transformers, cables which will be procured by you shall be done by the owner in
future and forward the same to us. We will require this before commencement of
works for the project.

8. Date of power requirement.

Note: Generally, review of the above documents shall be done within one month

PART-III

The following documents/information should be submitted subsequently


after approval of above for energization of private equipment and release of
power through private equipment.

1. Revised/updated copy of single line diagram (schematic, if applicable- 4 copies)

2. (a) Calculation of voltage drop & (b) Harmonics at DEWA source ensuring that
these are within limits specified by DEWA (planning voltage guideline attached
Anex-19).

3. Step by step relay setting calculations. The relay co-ordination shall be made
based on maximum fault current and the grading margin shall be kept at 0.300
seconds between DEWA end to private partys panel end.

4. Owners undertaking stating Our equipment are suitable for energisation in line
with DEWA network system& confirm that relays are set as per DEWA approved
settings.

5. HV cable Jointers list in details (approved by DEWA).

6. Names and telephone numbers of contact person for the project who should be
available 24 hours day & night.

7. Name of competent technical staff, who know the switchgear operation and
capable of issuing work permit stating that cable is safe for works and also ensure
no one will operate during testing & repairing time.

8. Operation philosophy (interlocking details)[attached sample Anex-21]

9. All catalogue for CT, VT, Relay & motor to be submitted.


10.Formal application form for the supply to DEWA is to be filled and submitted to the
Consumer Services Department (CSD).

11.Payment against the estimate

12.Handing over of DEWA Meter/Control room getting it inspected and approved.


(Submitted through DEWA website)

13.You are requested to obtain written acceptance from the owner of the project to
the effect that, maintenance of breaker, fuse switch and transformers, which will
be procured by you shall be done by the owner in future and forward the same to
us. This will be required before commencement of works for the project.

NOTE: -

Please note that under normal circumstances we shall require a period of 16 weeks for
commissioning the substation after the comply of all the requirement as stated in PART-III
General Conditions/Requirements for Approval of Wet Areas Above
Substation/Ring Main Unit Room in Private Buildings

In principle there shall not be any wet facilities above the substation/Ring Main
Unit Room. Only in exceptional unavoidable cases this may be allowed at the
discretion of the Authority and the following requirements must be fulfilled

1. A Reinforced Concrete Attic slab above the entire substation/Ring Main Unit
Room shall be provided.

2. The entire attic slab and floor slab above including the vertical sides above
attic slab shall be waterproofed by an approved system.

3. The consultant shall be fully responsible for supervision of the waterproofing


works, during execution and testing of waterproofing.

4. All pipes, joints, traps, etc. running in wet areas shall be wrapped with
approved Waterproofing membrane. No pipes shall pass through the void
between floor and attic slab.

5. The void between floor and attic slab shall be minimum 60cms clear height.
Access to the void above attic slab shall be 120cm x 60cm fitted with
aluminum louvered door. The void shall not be used for any other purpose
and shall have permanent lighting arrangement. Drain pipe to be provided
for the attic slab to drain out any water leakage through floor slab. Tiles are
not compulsory above attic slab.

6. The consultant shall forward complete floor plans showing location of Wet
Area and Substation/Ring Main Unit Room. Extent of attic slab shall be
clearly marked in the plans. Typical cross sections through the Wet
Area/Substation/Ring Main Unit Room and Attic Slab shall be shown in the
drawings including waterproofing arrangement/systems/materials. The
drawings shall be forwarded to Dubai Electricity and Water Authority Civil
Engineering Department for Wet Area Approval.

7. A guarantee letter shall be signed by the owner of the Project and


witnessed/endorsed by the consultant, as per the attached format.

DEWA-PTD-DS-IA-WET AREA APPROVAL_IN_BLDG-R0


16-09-2002
To:

M/s. Dubai Electricity & Water Authority Date: ___________


P.O. Box 564,
DUBAI,

Dear Sirs,

SUB: GUARNTEE AGAINST DAMAGES DUE


TO WATER LEAKAGES IN DEWAS
ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION ROOM,

Building in which the substation __________________________________________


is located:

Location: __________________________________________

Full Name & Address of the owner: __________________________________________

__________________________________________

__________________________________________

We hereby undertake that we are fully responsible for any leakages due to any defect in the waterproofing
system and/or construction method adopted, and in such an event we shall immediately repair the leakages at
our cost.

We also undertake that if any damages are caused to DEWAs equipments due to the leakages and/or while
any repair works are carried out we shall compensate such damages, failing which DEWA reserves the right
to take any appropriate measures deemed fit.

BUILDING OWNERSS SIGNATURE:__________________________________________

TEL. NO.: __________________________________________

DATE: __________________________________________

WITNESSED BY: CONSULTANT: __________________________________________

SIGNATURE & STAMP: __________________________________________

TEL. NO. : __________________________________________


Wet area above substation/ring main unit in private buildings

Plot No.__________________________ Area.____________________________

S.No Description Remarks Tick


1 Reinforced concrete attic slab above entire substation/ring
main unit
2 A clear depth (void) of 600mm between attic slab and floor
slab.
3 An access aluminum lowered door of 1200x600mm to above
clear depth (void) from outside substation

4 Water proofing of attic slab , floor slab above attic slab and
vertical side walls
5 Drain pipe of 1.5 projecting out of the attic slab
6 Screed in slope towards drain
7 Water proofing of All pipe joints, traps etc running in wet
areas
8 Lighting inside the void space
9 Drawings showing the above details attached
10 Guarantee letter
11 Any deviation of above

Submission should be duly filled and signed with tick mark is must.

Name of Consultant/Consultant Seal Signature of authorized person


Chiller / Motor Loads Proposed to be Connected to DEWA Transformer

1. All Chillers above 100 kW power requirement proposed to be connected to


LV supply have multi stage compressors and designed for sequential start
with time delay of 1 to 3 minutes.
2. Following guideline is to be considered at the design stage, to include
Chiller / Motor Loads, for connection to DEWA transformer through Private
LV Panels.

N Description 1000 kVA Confirmed 1500 kVA Confirmed


o Transformer ( Tick) Transformer ( Tick)
.
1 Maximum Total 650 kW 950 kW
Connected Load
permitted
(Diversity Factor
= 1.0)
2 Maximum 400 A 540 A
permissible (Higher values may (Higher values may
Starting Current be permitted subject be permitted subject
of each to submission of to submission of
compressor / specific justifications) specific justifications)
motor
3 Sequential start Only one compressor Only one compressor
of chillers / shall start at one time shall start at one time
compressors with a time delay of 1 with a time delay of 1
to 3 minutes to 3 minutes
4 Requirement of Soft starters / or Soft starters / or
starters similar type to limit similar type to limit
starting current as starting current as
indicated in Item 2 indicated in Item 2
above above

I confirm that all Chillers above 100 kW power requirement is to be


connected to LV supply having multi stage compressors and designed for
sequential start with time delay of 1 to 3 minutes.

I confirm that permissible Voltage Flicker limits, frequency of starting of the


chillers, etc, is considered to ensure the safety of the consumers
equipment, installations and quality of supply, in the respective project(s).

Signature of Authorized Person & Official Seal

Consultant Contact Information:

Tel No.:_______________________
Fax No.:_______________________
Mob No.:______________________
Address:_______________________

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Page 2 of 2
UNDERTAKING
(Ground Floor Split Substation)

To

Dubai Electricity & Water Authority


P.O. Box 564
DUBAI

Dear Sirs,

Sub: Electric Supply to my Residential/Commercial Building


on Plot No._______________ at_______________

I, ____________________________ (full address given under) the owner of the


above building agree to the following conditions:

1. I shall be fully responsible for transportation of transformers and other equipment from
DEWAs truck and placing it on the foundations in the substation room (or vice versa), as
required by DEWA.

2. I shall arrange adequate insurance to cover the damage to DEWA equipment while handling by
our personnel as mentioned in (1) above. [The cost of one transformer is Dhs.110, 000/-
(approx.) and weight is about 6.5 Ton].

3. I shall not modify any parts of the building that affect the access to DEWA equipments. I shall
not make any alteration / modification in substation without the prior approval of DEWA.

4. DEWA will not be held responsible for any delay in restoring power caused due to non-
availability of the equipment transportation arrangement. The responsibility for such delay will
be mine.

5. My contact address/telephone number (of an authorized representative) will always be available


at the project site.

6. In the event that I transfer or lease the property to any other party, the above conditions will be
made known to that party.

8. All future maintenance of substation (civil works) including repairs / replacement of the door will
be carried out by me.
-------------------
Signature
Name: _______________
P.O. Box. ______________
Telephone No. _______________
Telefax No. _______________
Place:

Contact Person NB: Owners Passport Copy To Be Attached


Name: _______________
P.O. Box _______________
Telephone No. _______________
Telefax No. _______________
NK:IA/08.04.02
UNDERTAKING
Transformer Room in Basement
To
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority
P.O. Box 564
DUBAI

Dear Sirs,
Sub: Electric Supply to my Residential/Commercial Building
on Plot No._________________ at______________.

I, ____________________________ (full address given under) the owner of the above building
agree to the following conditions:

1. I shall be fully responsible for transportation of transformers and other equipment from DEWAs truck and placing
it on the foundations in the substation at the basement (or vice versa), as required by DEWA.

2. When RMU is located in the ground floor, I shall make the arrangement to lay the HV cable from the transformer
located at the basement to the RMU in the ground floor. Facility for supporting the cables will be provided through out
the HV cable route and we shall not allow any other services underneath.

3. I shall make the arrangement to lay the LV single core cable from the transformer located at the basement to our
LVDBs in the LV room and we shall terminate those cables in our LVDBs end.

4. In the eventuality of cable fault, I shall make arrangement similar to that provided at the time of initial installation
as given in (2 and 3) above.

5. I shall arrange adequate insurance to cover the damage to DEWA equipment while handling by our personnel as
mentioned in (1) above. [The cost of one transformer is Dhs.110, 000/- (approx.) and weight is about 6.5 Ton].

6. I shall not modify any parts of the building that affect the access to DEWA equipments. I shall not make any
alteration / modification in substation without the prior approval of DEWA.

7. DEWA will not be held responsible for any delay in restoring power caused due to non-availability of the equipment
transportation arrangement. The responsibility for such delay will be mine.

8. My contact address/telephone number (of an authorized representative) will always be available at the project site.

9. In the event that I transfer or lease the property to any other party, the above conditions will be made known to that
party.

10.All future maintenance of substation including repairs / replacement of the door will be carried out by me.

-------------------
Signature
Name: _______________
P.O. Box. ______________
Telephone No. _______________
Telefax No. _______________
Place:
NB: Owners Passport Copy To Be Attached
Contact Person

Name: _______________
P.O. Box _______________
Telephone No. _______________
Telefax No. _______________
NK:IA/08.04.02
ForShared
Undertaking Substations
To: :
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority
P. O. Box 564 . 564 .

Dear Sirs, ....

Subject: Electric supply to my Residential/


: /
Commercial Building on Plot No.
...........................
..at
.....................
I, ...
....................................................
(Full address given under) the owner of the
) (
above, building agree to the following
:-
conditions:-
1. .............
1. That, I agree to provide a substation room
.
of size.for electric
.
supply to my building on above plot.
2.
2. That, I will not ask for any rent or any

other compensation for Dubai Electricity
/
& Water Authority for the substation room

in my building/plot.
3. That, I will carry out necessary civil
works for the substation at my cost. 3.
4. That, after meeting the full power .
requirement of my building, Dubai
Electricity & Water Authority has the 4.
right to release supply to other consumers
in the area using equipment installed in
the substation, for which I will extend my
cooperation as and when required.


Signature .

)(Address
P. O. Box: .....................
Telephone No.: . )(
Telefax No.: .. . ......................................................
Telex No.: . : ...............................................
: ...............................................
)(Contact Person : ...............................................
Name: ...
P. O. Box: . ) (
Telephone No.: . : ......................................................
Telefax No.: .. .: ....................................................
: .....................................................
: ....................................................
NB: Owners Passport Copy To Be Attached

DEWA Metering /control
room
DEWA point of supply/responsibility.

Partys HV switchgear

Partys Switchgear shall be suitable for termination of 3X240 /300sq.mm


XLPE/PVC/SWA/PE Aluminium/Cu cable with heat shrinkable type cable terminations.
Termination at partys switchgear incomer has to be done by party and terminations at
DEWA RMU will be done by DEWA.
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(DEWA Meter/Control room)

1. Size of the Control/Metering room (DEWA RMU room) shall be approximately 5.4 x 5.4
mtrs.(29.16 sqm) for regular type RMU room made of block work and RCC slab. This is
for 2 Nos. 11KV feeders

2. For additional feeder (3rd) additional space required approx 10 sqm( i.e. for each
additional panel 10 sq mtr is required). Please note that the area of the
Control/Metering, shall be decided only after approving the 11kV feeder arrangement
(HV SLD)

3. Control/Metering room clear height shall be 3.65 mtrs. Or 12 .

4. Control/Metering room door clear height should be 2.75 mtrs or 9 and clear width of
2.44 mtrs or 8.

5. Control/Metering room must have cross ventilation (2 sides) with aluminum louvers /
doors

6. 95cm of clear depth from finished floor level (FFL) to be provided for trench and for
cable entry to the Control/Metering room.

7. FFL of the Control/Metering room should be higher (15cm to 30cm) with respect to
adjacent ground level (on the other side of substation door).

8. Partys Switchgear shall be suitable for termination of 3X240 sq.mm


XLPE/PVC/SWA/PE Aluminium/Cu cable with heat shrinkable type cable terminations.
Termination at partys switchgear incomer has to be done by party and terminations at
DEWA RMU will be done by DEWA.

Note :

Sikka / road should have a minimum clear width of 6.1m. However if the proposed substation
space is less than 12m away from the main road then the sikka should have minimum clear
width of 3.05m.
Guide Lines for Protection Requirement for Private Substations
1. The designer shall provide all the necessary protection to ensure that a private
substation will not have any negative impact on the DEWA system.
2. Suitable protection and interlocking shall be provided.
3. There should be sufficient discrimination between DEWA protection and that of the
private substation so that the protection at private substation operates earlier to the
DEWA protection during fault.
4. In substations with multiple switchboards, the interlock shall be extended to all the
switchboards.
5. The drawings shall use ANSI standard codes for depicting protection relay functions as
well as contain a legend.
6. The incomer protection relays shall comply with IEC 60255 and be supported by type
test and guaranteed routine manufactures works test certificates. Only certificates
confirming that the relay has passed the type tests needs to be submitted to DEWA.
7. The incomer should have over current and earth fault protection and these should be
clearly shown on the drawing.
8. The over current relay shall operate correctly for fault currents up to 25 kA.
9. Under voltage protection shall be provided as per S8 of the DEWA Regulations for
Electrical Installations.
10. Details on the relay and current transformer shall be mentioned on the drawing. Only
the test certificate needs to be submitted to DEWA
11. The instrument transformers shall comply with IEC 60044 and be supported by type
test certificates and guaranteed routine manufactures works test certificates. Only
certificates confirming that the current transformers have passed the type tests needs
to be submitted to DEWA
12. The incomer current transformer shall be dimensioned so that the protection scheme
will operate effectively for a fault current of 25 kA.
13. Mechanical and electrical interlocks shall be provided so that the incomers cannot be
paralleled. Both mechanical and electrical interlocks shall be shown on the drawings.
14. Power factor correction capacitors shall be provided as required by S8 of the DEWA
Regulations for Electrical Installations.
15. Motor starting currents shall be shown on the drawings. Starting currents shall be in
accordance with S4.6.10 of the DEWA regulations for Electrical Installations 1997.
16. Reverse power protection shall be provided to ensure that in-feeds to faults within the
DEWA 11-22 kV network are cleared within 3 seconds.
17.The developer should submit the completed checklist with the single line diagram.
Sample operation philosophy (Interlocking arrangement)

Sl.No. Condition IC-1 Bus coupler IC-2


1 Normal I O I
2 Loss of Incomer-1 O I I
3 Loss of Incomer-2 I I O

Legend: I = close, O = open, IC= Partys incomer breaker


PART-I (Space open to sky)

1. Size of the RMU foundation shall be 6.1 X 6.1 mtrs.(37.21 sqm) with FGRP Kiosk (to be supplied by
DEWA). This is for 2 Nos. 11KV feeders.

2. For additional feeder additional space required same as above.

3. The height of the boundary wall (3 sides) around the RMU foundation
substation shall be not more than 7-0.

4. RMU space should be directly located on DM Road / Sikka

PART-II (Building room)

9. RMU room should be directly located on DM Road / Sikka

10. Size of the RMU room shall be approximately 5.4 x 5.4 mtrs.(29.16 sqm) for regular type RMU room
made of block work and RCC slab. This is for 2 Nos. 11KV feeders

11. For additional feeder (3rd) additional space required approx 3.3 sqm( i.e. total 6.9 X 5.4 mtrs.).

4. For additional feeder(4th) additional space is required approx 8 sqm(i.e. 7.5 X 5.4 Mtrs).

5. RMU room clear height shall be 12 (for regular type RMU room made of block work and RCC slab).

6. RMU room door clear height should be 9 and clear width of 8.

7. RMU room must have cross ventilation (2 sides) with aluminum louvers / doors

8. 3-2 of clear depth from finished floor level (FFL) to be provided for trench and for cable entry to the
RMU room.

9. FFL of the RMU room should be higher (6 to 12) with respect to adjacent ground level (on the other
side of substation door).

Note : If RMU space/room is located on sikka, sikka should have a minimum clear width of 3.05 m as long as
proposed substation is not more than 12m away from the main road. Otherwise, the sikka should have minimum
clear width of 6.1m.

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