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SPECIFICATION FOR
11kV METAL CLAD
PROTECTION &
METERING
SWITCHGEAR PANEL
(Air Insulated with Vacuum
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0.1 Circulation List

0.2 Amendment Record
Table of Contents
1.0
General Specifications .. 3
1.1
Scope.. 3
1.2
Standards ... 3
1.3
Unit of measurement and language ... 3
1.4
Service Conditions ....... 3
1.4.1 Climatic conditions
1.4.2 Tropicalization
1.5
Working stress and equipment/apparatus design ..
5
1.5.1 General
1.5.2 Strength & Quality
1.5.3 Design Data Low voltage equipment
1.5.4 Design data for medium voltage plant equipment
1.6
Basic Requirements for Electrical Equipment ......... 8
1.6.1 Electrical controls, Auxiliaries & Power Supplies
1.6.2 Corona & Radio interference
1.6.3 Switchgear panels
1.6.4 Measuring instruments
1.6.5 Indicating lamps
1.6.6 Name plate & escutcheon plate
1.6.7 Wiring
1.6.8 Terminal blocks
1.7
Equipment & switchgear earthing .. 13
1.8
Materials and Workmanship . 14
1.8.1 General
1.8.2 Assembly
1.8.3 Casting
1.8.4 Welding
1.8.5 Colour standard
1.8.6 Operational Details
1.9
Protection, Cleaning and Painting
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1.10 Drawings .
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1.10-b Manufacture of sample panels .
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1.11 Operating and Maintenance Instructions .
19
1.12 Testing at place of manufacture ..
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1.14a
1.14b
1.15
1.16
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Software Requirement...
Spare parts.
Accessories for the Switchgear Boards.
Packing .
Delivery
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Detailed Technical Specifications for 11kV Metalclad Indoor Switchgear Panels.. 23

2.1
Scope ....
23
2.2
References .
23
2.3
Construction of each panel . 24
2.3.1 Circuit Breakers
2.3.2 Current Transformers
2.3.3 Voltage transformers
2.3.4 Protection relays
2.3.5 Indication & instruments
2.3.6 Power cable termination
2.3.7 Scope of Supply for Distribution substations 11kV Switchgear board
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
Ratings of Switchgear equipments 34

Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) 36
Training at the Manufacturers Place. 38
Training at site....... 39
2.8
Protection Relays, Control and Measuring devices requirements

for Switchgear panels. ..
40
2.8.1 General requirements

2.8.2 Bill of materials
2.8.3 Protection relays
2.9
Detailed specifications for relays, measuring and indicating instruments,

control switches and other accessories ..
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3.0
Technical schedule: Bidder to complete 48
4.0
Criteria for passing technical evaluation 60
5.0
Factory Inspection 60
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detailed specifications for
Energy meter requirements
Prepared by
Approved by
(Name &
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Head of
PSR
Department R&D
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FOREWORD
This specification has been prepared by the Research & Development AND Technical Services
Departments both of The Kenya Power and Lighting Company Limited (KPLC) and it lays
down requirements for 11kV metal clad switchgear panels. It is intended for use by KPLC in
purchasing the equipment.
1.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.1
SCOPE
This Specification covers the design and engineering, manufacture, testing at the
manufacturers factory, painting, packing for transport, insuring, shipping, delivering to the
port of Kenya, landing, customs clearing, transporting and delivery to KPLC stores of 11kV
Indoor Metal Clad Protection and Metering Switchgear Panels.
Subsequent paragraphs will give detailed descriptions and requirements for the switchgear
panels, including circuit breakers, current transformers, voltage transformers, protection relays,
metering, measuring, indicating and control devices and other equipments/devices, specified
herein.
1.2
STANDARDS
Ratings, characteristics, tests and test procedures, etc. for the 11kV metal-clad switchgear
panels and all the protection relays, measuring and indicating instruments and the control and
monitoring devices and accessories, including current transformers and voltage transformers
shall comply with the provisions and requirements of the standards of the international electrotechnical commission (IEC), and also relevant ANSI standards where specified.
The latest revision or edition in effect at the time of bid invitation shall apply. Where
references are given to numbers in the old numbering scheme from IEC it shall be taken to be
the equivalent number in the new five-digit number scheme. The bidder shall specifically state
the precise standard, complete with identification number, to which the various equipment and
materials are manufactured and tested. The bid document may not contain a full list of
standards to be used, as they only are referred to where useful for clarification of the text.
1.3
UNIT OF MEASUREMENT AND LANGUAGE

In all correspondence, in all technical schedules and on all drawings prepared by the
manufacturer, the metric units of measurement shall be used. On drawings or printed
pamphlets where other units have been used, the equivalent metric measurements shall be
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added. All documents, correspondence, drawings, reports, operating and maintenance

instructions/manuals and nameplate details of the equipment shall be in English language.
1.4
SERVICE CONDITIONS
From the geographical condition, the area where the switchgear panels shall be installed is
categorized into the tropical climate zone. In choosing materials and their finishes, due regard
shall be given to the humid tropical conditions under which the switchgear panels shall be
called upon to work. The manufacturer of the switchgear panels shall submit details of his
usual practice of tropicalization which have proven satisfactory for application to the
switchgear panels and associated equipments to prevent rusting and ageing in the tropical
climate zone. The applicable standards for tropicalization shall be listed.
1.4.1 Climatic Conditions.
Unless otherwise specifically stated in particular technical specifications any equipment or
component or assembly shall be designed for the following service conditions:
Parameter
Ambient air temperature
Outdoor
Indoor
24 hour average maximum
Relative humidity
Max
Min
+40C
+40C
+30C
90 -100%
-1C
-1C
-1C
Height above sea level

EMC Class (IEC 61000)
Seismic coefficient
Rainfall conditions
Average
Maximum
Annual mean isokeraunic level
Pollution (IEC 60815)
Creepage
2200 m
Industrial environments
1.5
800-1700 mm/year
160mm in 24 hrs
Max 180 thunderstorm days
Heavy :class II
25mm/kV
Switchgear room Temperature.

The switchgear panels shall be installed in a room without air conditioning but with ventilation to
allow natural cooling. Therefore all the protection and control devices employed shall be capable of
operating in this environment without failure for their designed life time. Particularly the power
supply modules of the protection and control devices shall be designed for minimum heat generation
and effective heat dissipation to ensure that the temperature of these devices enclosed in the relay
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panels at the above listed ambient temperatures shall not exceed the maximum operating temperature
of the device.
1.4.2
Tropicalization
(a)
All equipment must be designed for operations in the severe tropic climate conditions and fully
comply with climatic aging tests as per IEC 60932-class 2.
In choosing materials their finishes, due regard shall be given to the humid tropical
conditions under which the switchgear will be called upon to work. The manufacturer shall submit
details of his usual practice which have proven satisfactory for application to the parts of the
Switchgear panels, which may be affected by tropical conditions.
(i)
Metals:
Iron and Steel are generally to be painted or galvanized as appropriate. Indoor parts may
alternatively have chromium or copper-nickel plates or other approved protective finish.
Small iron and steel parts(other than rustless steel) of all instruments and electrical equipment,
the cores of electromagnets and the metal parts of relays and mechanisms shall be treated in an
appropriate manner to prevent rusting.
(ii)
Screws, Nuts, Springs, e.t.c.

The use of iron and steels shall be avoided in instruments and electrical relays wherever
possible. Steel screws shall be zinc, cadmium or chromium plated or where plating is not
possible owing to tolerance limitations, shall be of corrosion resisting steel. Instrument
screws(except those forming part of a magnetic circuit) shall be of brass or bronze.
Springs shall be of non-rusting material, e.g., phosphor-bronze or nickel silver, as far as
possible.
(iii)
Rubbers:
Neoprene and similar synthetic compounds, not subject to deterioration due to the climatic
conditions, shall be used for gaskets, sealing rings, diaphragms, etc.
1.5
WORKING STRESS AND EQUIPMENT/APPARATUS DESIGN
1.5.1 General
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a) The design, dimensions and materials of all parts shall be such that they will not suffer damage under
the most adverse conditions nor result in deflections and vibrations, which might adversely affect the
operation of the equipment. Mechanisms shall be constructed to avoid sticking due to rust or
corrosion.
b) The equipment and apparatus shall be designed and manufactured in the best and most substantial and
workmanlike manner with materials best suited to their respective purpose and generally in accordance
with up-to-date recognized standards of good practice.
c) The equipment shall be designed to cope with 0.2g horizontal acceleration of seismology on the
centers of gravity.
d) Whenever possible, all similar parts, including spare parts, shall be made interchangeable. Such parts
shall be of the same materials and workmanship and shall be constructed to such tolerances as to
enable substitution or replacement by spare parts easily and quickly.
e) All equipment shall be designed to minimise the risk of fire and consequential damage, to prevent
ingress of vermin and dust and accidental contact with electrically energized or moving parts. The
switchgear panels shall be capable of continuous operation with minimum attention and maintenance
in the exceptionally severe conditions likely to be obtained in a tropical climate and where the
switchgear is called upon to frequently interrupt fault currents on the system and also where the duty
of operation is high.
1.5.2 Strength and quality
a)All steel castings and welding shall be stress-relieved by heat treatment before
machining, and castings shall be stress-relieved again after repair by welding.
a) Liberal factors of safety shall be used throughout, especially in the design of all parts
subject to alternating stresses or shocks.
1.5.3 Design data low voltage equipment
Low voltage equipment and installation shall be designed in accordance with EMC directives. The
rating and design criteria for low voltage equipment shall be as follows:
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AC Supply Rating system

Rated voltage between phase
Connection type
Rated voltage between phase to earth
Grounding system
Frequency
Voltage variation
Frequency variation
Power frequency 1 min, Test Voltage
Thermal rating of conductors
Max short-circuit Current
415 V AC
3ph 4wire
240 V AC
PME
50 HZ
+/-10%
+/-2%
3 kV
120 % of load
31.5 kA
The AC supply shall be used for power circuit and for lighting, indication, motor controls and similar
small power circuits.
Unless otherwise specified, the equipment provided under this tender is to be capable of reliable
operation at voltages as low as 85% of the rated voltage, and to withstand continuously up to 110%
supply voltage above the rated value of 240V or 415V AC.
b)
DC Auxiliary Supply Rating

Equipment/Device Rated voltage
Connection type
Voltage variation
30V DC
2 wire
24 40 V DC
1)
The auxiliary dc supply shall be used for controls, indication, alarm, protection relays, and
circuit breaker tripping and closing circuit, e.t.c.
2)
All equipment and apparatus including the circuit breakers, protective relays, control devices
and accessories, measuring and indicating instruments and electronic equipment shall be
capable of satisfactory operation at 80% to 130% of the rated dc supply voltage.
1.5.4 Design data for Medium voltage plant and equipment

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The rating and design criteria for the MV plant and equipment shall be as follows:
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
Parameters
System description
Neutral point earthing
Nominal system voltage
Highest system(Service) voltage as
defined by IEC-60038
Highest Equipment Rated Voltage as
defined by IEC-60071
Symmetrical Short Circuit Rating
SYSTEM PARAMETER
50 Hz, 3 phase, 3 wire
Solid earthed
11 kV
12 kV
17.5 KV
31.5 kA
7
8
9
10
11
11a
11c
12
12a
12b
16
1.6
Short-circuit current withstand , not

less than 3 second
31.5 kA
Dynamic peak current (min making
current)not less than
78 kA
Rated current of busbars and circuit
630 A
Minimum rated continuous current of 630 A
circuit breakers
Insulation level according IEC 60071:
Lightning impulse withstand voltage 95 kV
(1.2/50 s kVpeak)
Test voltage at power frequency 1 min 38 kV
dry and wet. To earth and between
phases
For the design and erection of the Busbars the following minimum
clearances shall be observed
Phase to earth [mm]
300
Phase to phase [mm]
250
Minimum nominal creepage distance as 25 mm/kV
defined in IEC 60815, Table II
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
All materials supplied under this Contract shall be new and of the best quality and of the class most
suitable for working under the conditions specified. They shall withstand the variations of temperature
and atmospheric conditions arising under working conditions without distortion, deterioration or undue
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stresses in any parts and also without affecting the suitability of the various parts of the Works for
which they were designed.
1.6.1 Electrical controls, auxiliaries and power supplies
(a)
Responsibility for electrical control and auxiliaries.
The manufacturer shall provide all control, indication, alarm and protection devices and all
auxiliary equipment with wiring and interconnecting cable which are integral parts of or are
directly associated with or mounted on the switchgear panels to be supplied under this tender.
The design of protection and control schemes for the switchgear panels shall be subject to
approval by the employer.
b)
Operation and control.

Interlocking devices shall be incorporated in the control circuit to ensure safety, and proper
sequence and correct operation of the equipment.
1.6.2 Corona and radio interference

a)
Switchgear shall electrically be designed to avoid local corona formation and
discharge likely to cause radio interference.
b)
The design of jointing of adjacent metal parts and surfaces shall be such as to prevent
corrosion of the contact surfaces and to maintain good electrical contact under service
conditions.
c)
Particular care shall be taken during manufacture of busbars and fittings and during
subsequent handling to ensure smooth surface free from abrasion. All joints on the busbars and
the circuit within the switchgear board shall be silver or tin-plated to ensure good electrical
connection.
1.6.3 Switchgear Panels

(a)
The switchgear panels shall be dead-front, floor-standing, rigid welded steel frames,
completely enclosed by metal sheets and suitable for indoor installation.
(b )
The floor-standing switchgear panel shall have provision for bolting to the floor.
(c)
Suitable terminal blocks shall be provided for all outgoing power and control cables. All cable
terminals shall generally be located for bottom entry and connections.
(d)
The Switchgear panels shall be painted to RAL 7032 colour
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Enclosures for the switchgear panel and for other electrical equipment shall have the following
degree of protection (ref IEC 60034, IEC 60529 and IEC 60947):
Equipment
Medium voltage enclosed switchgear Panel
Indoor control and relaying equipment
Degree of protection
IP 43
IP 51
(f)
Interior illumination lamps operated by door switches shall be provided for the control and
energy meter compartments. The Lamps should be easily available in the local market for
future replacements. One 240V ac socket outlet of 3-point square terminals shall be provided
for each switchgear panel in the control compartment.
(g)
Space heaters for 240V AC shall be provided inside the switchgear panel, for circuit breaker
and control compartments to prevent moisture condensation. A hygrostat control unit with
variable temperature and humidity control setting shall be installed to control the heater.
1.6.4 Measuring instruments

a)
All measuring instruments, including energy meters, shall be of flush-mounted, backconnected, dust-proof and heavy-duty switchboard type. Each measuring instrument shall have
a removable cover, either transparent or with a transparent window. Each instrument shall be
suitable for operation with the instrument transformers detailed in this specifications, under
both normal and short-circuit conditions.
b)
For analog type instruments, scale plates shall be of a permanent white circular or rectangular
finish with black pointer and markings. The scale range shall be determined from the current
transformer and voltage transformer ratios and is given in the detailed specifications for each
instrument.
c)
All measuring instruments of analog type shall be approximately 110mm2 enclosures and shall
be provided with clearly readable long scale, approximately 240 degrees. The maximum error
shall be not more than one and a half (1.5) percent of full-scale range.
1.6.5 Indicating lamps

a) Indicating lamp assemblies shall be of the switchboard type, insulated for 30 V DC service, with
appropriately coloured lens. The lens shall be made of a material, which will not be softened by
the heat from the lamps.
b) For the circuit breakers, red indicating lamps shall be used for ON position, green lamps for
OFF position indication and amber for circuit breaker auto trip.
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1.6.6 Nameplate and Escutcheon Plates

a)
Nameplates and Escutcheon Plates

Each cubicle, panel, meter, switch and device shall be provided with a nameplate or escutcheon
plate for identification with English description and also where appropriate the IEC number on
the front of the panel directly below each device as appropriate. On the inside of the control
compartment of the switchgear panel, a white label, engraved in Black Letters and Numbers
shall be fixed on or below each device. The device name/number fixed on the inside of the
control compartment shall correspond to the name/number used in the drawings. Each major
equipment shall be provided with a rating plate containing the required information as specified
in the relevant IEC standards.
b)
The plates shall be made of stainless steel and shall not be deformed under the service
conditions at the site. The entries on the plates shall be indelibly marked by engraving with
black letter on a white background or vice versa as specified.
1.6.7
Wiring
a)
General
i)
All wiring inside the switchgear panel shall be done with PVC insulated wire not less than 2.5
sq.mm, flexible cable. A suitable wiring duct system firmly fixed on the panel and having
covers shall be installed for front-to-rear panel wiring as well as for wiring within the panels,
which will provide easy access for inspection and replacement of the wires.
ii)
Wiring between terminals of the various devices shall be point to point. Splices or tee
connection will not be acceptable. Wire runs from the duct to the device shall be neatly
trucked or clamped.
iii)
Exposed wiring shall be kept to a minimum, but where used, shall be formed into compact
groups suitably bound together and properly supported.
iv)
Instrument transformer secondary circuits shall be grounded only on the terminal block in the
control compartment. Facilities for short circuiting the current transformers secondary
windings while the switchgear panel is in service shall be provided.
v)
Cable supports and clamp type terminal lugs shall be provided for all incoming and outgoing
power wiring terminated at each panel. All wiring conductors (wires) shall be marked at each
point of termination onto the terminal block or device. These wire markers shall be of an
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approved type and permanently attached to the conductor insulation. The method of ferruling
shall be subject to approval by the employer; It is however preferred that the wire
marker(ferrule) correspond to the device number or terminal block number and the number of
the terminal where it is connected. All the devices and the terminal blocks must therefore have
unique numbers.
v)
The class 0.2 current transformer cores shall be connected directly to the Energy meter
compartment using a 4mm2 ,4/c steel armoured multi-core control cable.
vi)
The class 0.2 voltage transformer core shall be connected directly to the energy meter
compartment using a 4mm2 , 4/c steel armoured multi-core control cable. In the energy
meter compartment, the cable shall be terminated on a suitable 4-pole MCB with a
normally closed auxiliary contact(closed when the MCB is off). The normally closed
contact of the MCB will be wired to trip the main circuit breaker.
vii)
All the wires shall be lugged before termination on to the terminal boards and on the devices to
ensure durability of the connections.
b)
Phase arrangement
The standard phase arrangement when facing the front of the panel shall be R-S-T-N, and P-N
from the left to right, from top to bottom, and front to back for A.C three-phase and singlephase circuits. For DC circuit it shall be N-P from left to right, P-N from top to bottom and
front to back . All relays, instruments, other devices, buses and equipment involving threephase circuit shall be arranged and connected in accordance with the standard phase
arrangement wherever possible.
(c)
Wiring colour code

All wires shall have ferrules at all terminations to distinguish each wire and terminal. In
addition, the wire shall have the following colours:
Circuit
Voltage transformers/ Current transformers
Auxiliary
A.C.
supply
connection
cable/bus-wires
D.C. control wiring within the panel
Grounding/earthing cable/wire
(d)
Colour
R, Y, B, BLK
Brown and Black
Grey or Black.
Green with yellow stripe
Phase and polarity colour code

Following coloured ferrules shall be provided on each wire in order to identify phase and
polarity.
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Phase and Polarity

A.C., three-phase, for First phase
CT and VT secondary Second phase
wiring
Third phase
Neutral
A.C., single-phase,
First phase
Neutral
Ground
Colour
Red
Yellow
Blue
Black
Red
Black
Green with yellow stripe
DC auxiliary Supply Positive

connection
Negative
Brown
Black
Cable markers and wire numbers system must be submitted to the employer for approval before
commencing the detailed design works for protection and control.
1.6.8 Terminal blocks
a)
Terminal blocks for control wiring shall be rated not less than 600V AC.
b)
White or other light-coloured marking strips, fitted to each terminal block, shall be provided for
circuit designation.
The terminal arrangement, including the terminal blocks for VT and CT circuit connections,
shall be subject to the employers approval. A Total of not less than 20 spare terminals shall be
provided for future use.
Shorting Links shall be provided on the current transformer(CT) circuits on the terminal block.
It shall be possible to short the CTs under live system conditions without open-circuiting the
CTs.
Isolation links(sliding Links) shall be provided on the trip circuits, alarm and on the VT circuits
to allow easy isolation of these circuits without disconnecting the wires from the terminal
block.
Each individual terminal block shall be marked with a distinctive number, which shall be the
same number used in the drawings, for identification purposes. The TB number shall be
engraved in black numbers in white background and shall be durable so as to last the life time
of the switchgear panel.
Each set of terminal block shall be identified by a label to distinguish it from another set of
terminal block. The numbers used to mark the terminals on the terminal blocks shall be unique.
The labels used will match those used in the drawings.
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
1.7
EQUIPMENT AND SWITCHGEAR EARTHING
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1.7.1 GENERAL
All the Compartments including the hinged doors of the Switchgear Panels and all the earthing
points of the equipment installed/mounted in the Switchgear panels shall be connected to the
grounding conductor at the bottom of the panel for external connection to the substation earthing
system.
Earthing conductors shall be of annealed high conductivity copper stranded in accordance with
Table 4 in BS.6346 and protected with an extruded PVC sheath of 1000 volts grade. The earthing
conductor on the primary equipment such as the Earth Switch as well as for external connection
to the substation Earthing grid shall be adequate to carry the rated switchgear short-circuit
current of 31.5 kA for 3 seconds.
1.8
MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
1.8.1 General
a)
Materials shall be new; the best quality of their respective kinds and such as are usual
and suitable for work of like character. All materials shall comply with the latest issues of the
specified standard unless otherwise specified or permitted by the employer.
b)
Workmanship shall be of the highest class throughout to ensure reliable and vibrations
free operations. The design, dimensions and materials of all parts shall be such that the stresses
to which they may be subjected shall not cause distortion, undue wear, or damage under the
most severe conditions encountered in service.
c)
All parts shall conform to the dimensions shown and shall be built in accordance with
approved drawings. All joints, datum surfaces and meeting components shall be machined and
all castings shall be spot faced for nuts. All machined finishes shall be shown on the drawings.
All screw, bolts, studs and nuts and threads for pipe shall conform to the latest standards of the
International Organization for Standardization covering these components and shall all
conform to the standards for metric sizes
d)
All materials and works that have cracks, flaws or other defects or inferior workmanship will
be rejected by the employer. .
1.8.2 Assembly
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Necessary items of equipment shall be assembled in the factory prior to shipment and routine tests
shall be performed by the manufacturer as per the requirements of the latest issue of IEC as specified
under each equipment in these specifications to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the employer that the
switchgear panels comply with the requirements of the relevant IEC standards.
1.8.3 Casting
a)
Casting shall be true to pattern, of workmanlike finish and of uniform quality and condition,
free from blowholes, porosity, hard spots, shrinkage defects, cracks or other injurious defects,
shall be satisfactorily cleaned for their intended purpose.
1.8.4 Welding
a)
Wherever welding is specified or permitted, a welding process, including stress relieve

treatment as required if necessary, conforming to an appropriate and widely recognized
professional standard shall be used. All welders and welding operators shall be fully qualified
by such a standard.
1.8.5 Colour standard

The final colour of each item shall be as described under each item.
1.8.6
Operational Details
Instructions shall be engraved on the switchgear panel, on the circuit breaker compartment
describing in simple steps how to carry out correct and safe isolation, racking-in and
racking-out switching operations on the circuit breaker. Similar details should be provided for
the operation of the earth switch.
1.9 PROTECTION, CLEANING AND PAINTING

1.9.1 Embedded steelwork
All parts to ultimately be buried in concrete shall be cleaned and protected before leaving the
manufacturers plant by cement wash or other approved method. Before being installed they shall be
thoroughly desiccated and cleared of all rust and adherent matter, or be treated according to a method
approved by the Employer. Such cleaning or treatment shall not detrimentally affect the strength or
final operation and function of the equipment.
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1.9.2
Steel exposed to atmosphere
a)
All machined parts or bearing surfaces shall be cleaned and protected from corrosion before
leaving the manufacturers plant by the application of an approved rust preventive coating, or a
peelable plastic film. Where the latter is impracticable, such parts shall be heavily covered
with high melting point grease. After erection such parts shall be cleaned with solvent and
lapped or polished bright.
b)
All parts, other than machined parts, which will be exposed after erection shall be thoroughly
cleaned and galvanized or given with two coats of best quality approved primer and one coat of
best quality approved finish paint before leaving the manufacturers plant and a further one
coat of paint of an approved quality and colour after erection and touching up on the site,
expect such apparatus as panels and instruments which shall be finished painted under
approved procedures.
c)
All outside panel surfaces shall be primed, filed where necessary, and given not less than two
coats of synthetic undercoat. The finishing coat for the outdoor and indoor installations shall
be a gloss paint.
d)
Primer shall be applied to surfaces prepared in accordance with the plant manufacturers
instructions. The surface shall be wiped clean immediately prior to applying the paint. The
primer and finish coats of paint shall be applied using the methods and equipment
recommended by the manufacturer.
e)
The internal surface of all pipelines shall be cleaned out by the approved methods before
installation and again prior to commissioning, to ensure freedom from dirt, rust, scale, welding
slag, etc. all exposed pipes shall be painted with an identifying colour after erection is
completed. The colour code system shall be approved by the employer.
f)
All steel surfaces, which are in permanent contact with oil, shall be given three coats of
approved oil resistant.
g)
No painting or protection is required for finished or unfinished stainless steel parts.
h)
The final colour of all equipments, frames for meters and relays, and switch handle shall be as
described under each particular item.
i)
The humid and tropical conditions shall be taken into account on selection of the paints and
painting procedure.
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1.10
DRAWINGS
a)
Before starting manufacture of the switchgear panels, dimensioned drawings and data showing
all significant details of the equipment and materials to be used shall be submitted to the
employer for approval. Four 4 weeks shall be allowed for Review of the drawings by the
employer. The employer shall indicate on the drawings whether the drawings are Approved,
Approved with comments or Not Approved. Where the drawings are Not approved, the
manufacturer shall modify the drawings as per the Employers comments and in line with the
specifications and re-submit to the Employer for review. Manufacturing of the switchgear
panels shall not commence under any circumstances without receipt of Approved
drawings by the manufacturer from the employer. Any delays in approval of the drawings
caused by submission of incorrect drawings by the manufacturer shall be the responsibility of
the manufacturer, who shall fully offset any associated costs.
b)
The manufacture of the switchgear shall then proceed strictly in accordance with the approved
drawings and also in accordance with the detailed specifications as contained herein.
Where conflict may arise between the specifications and the approved drawings, the
specifications shall take precedence, unless its specifically indicated in writing on the
approved drawings that the conflicting clause in the specifications is superseded, or where
following discussions between the manufacturer and the employer, the employer gives
approval in writing to supersede the conflicting clause in the specifications.
c)
It is to be understood, however, that approval of the drawings will not relieve the manufacturer
of any responsibility in connection with the works that the switchgear will fully comply with
the relevant IEC/ANSI standards and with these specifications.
d)
All drawings submitted for approval or sent to the Employer for any other reason shall
be in hard copy form sent via courier or other means. Drawings for Approval shall not
by any means be forwarded via e-mail or any other media except in hard copy form.
e)
On successful completion of the initial FATs and following completion of the manufacture of
the complete switchgear panels, the manufacturer shall carry out all the tests listed under
section 2.5 for the completed switchgear panels and for current transformers, voltage
transformers, circuit breakers and for protection relays. The tests shall be carried out on each
and every switchgear panel. Any problems noted will be rectified and the Employer will only
be invited to the factory when all the tests are successful. This will ensure that the employer
does not spend time in the factory waiting for the manufacturer to fix problems that arise
during the FATs, while such anomaly would have been detected and rectified by the
manufacturer before hand after conducting the above routine tests.
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f)
Upon testing of the panels as in e) above, the drawings will be edited to capture any minor
wiring errors detected in order to produce the final As built drawings. A copy of the final As
Built drawings and Routine test results for each panel, signed by the manufacturer shall be sent
by courier to the employer before attendance of the FATs.
h)
Each individual switchgear panel shall have its own separate drawing supplied with the panel.
i)
Before Approval of shipment of the switchgear panels, Fourteen (14) copies of bound As Built
drawings(A4 size) in Hard Copy shall be forwarded to the employer in Durable Hard Cover
Box Files. The files shall have a tag with the following Inscription.
Kenya Power & Lighting Company Ltd
11kV protection & Metering Switchgear Panels
Year 2010
AS Built Drawings
File No. 1-14
Also Seven(7) software copies (in CD ROM) of the As Built drawings in AutoCAD Electrical
2010 SLM or later version shall be sent to the employer via courier. The CD ROM will have
the same label as above. The drawings provided on soft copy shall be freely editable to allow
the employer to incorporate any changes made in future.
All protection and control drawings shall be done on A4 - size paper. The function of each
drawing shall be clearly indicated. Related drawings shall be arranged sequentially, and
have the same drawing number/name but different sheet numbers. The drawings shall include
the following;
Switchgear panel drawings:
AC single line drawing
AC Schematics
DC Schematics
Functional Drawings
Panel wiring drawing
Panel device layout drawing
General layout drawing for the switchgear panel
Relays and device list(bill of quantities) for the panel with complete details.
1.10-b MANUFACTURE OF SAMPLE PANELS

Following the Approval of the drawings, the manufacturer shall initially manufacture one
sample panel. Upon manufacture of the panel, the manufacturer shall invite the Employer to
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inspect and conduct factory acceptances tests(FATs) on the panel. The manufacturer shall then
rectify any minor defects noted during this initial FATs. Upon successful initial FATs, the
Employer shall authorise the manufacturer to proceed with manufacture of all the other
switchgear panels.
Where the manufactured sample panel is unsatisfactory and the manufacturer fails to
rectify the switchgear panel to satisfactory standard within four weeks after attendance of
the initial FATs, the Employer shall have the option to cancel the tender.
1.11 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

a)
The manufacturer shall supply detailed instruction manuals concerning the correct manner of
assembling/installing, configuring, setting, testing and commissioning, operating and
maintaining the equipment and devices constituting the switchgear board, including the board
itself. The maintenance details of each component shall also be described, including the
frequency of inspections and lubrication.
The instruction manual shall include a separate and complete section describing the normal and
emergency operating procedures for the switchgear, and shall include explanatory
diagrammatic drawings to facilitate understanding of the instructions.
b)
The manufacturer shall, in preparing the instruction manuals, take into account the lack of
experience and familiarity of the operators with this type of equipment.
c)
The manual shall give specific information as to oil, grease, or any other materials needed for
maintenance operations. This information shall include brand names and manufacturers
numbers or designations for at least two brands available in Kenya, preferably manufactured in
Kenya.
d)
One complete set of the operating and maintenance manuals for all the plant, equipment
and accessories to be installed/mounted in the switchgear panels shall be sent to the
employer together with the drawings for approval.
The operating and maintenance
manuals shall be original copies printed and bound by the manufacturer. Any illegible copies of
the operating and maintenance manuals submitted shall be rejected by the employer.
e)
Before approval of shipment of the switchgear panels, Fourteen (14) Copies of the operating
and maintenance instructions/manuals shall be sent to the employer by courier. The operating
and maintenance manuals shall be original copies printed by the manufacturer. Any illegible
copies of the operating and maintenance manuals submitted shall be reject by the employer.
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Seven(7) soft copies of the manuals in CD Rom shall be delivered to the
1.12 TESTING AT PLACE OF MANUFACTURE

a) The manufacturer shall be responsible for performing or for having performed all the required tests
listed in clause 2.5 of this specification for the switchgear and the current transformers, voltage
transformers, protection relays, energy meter, measuring and indicating instruments .
b) The tenderer shall confirm the manufacturers capabilities in this regard when submitting the
tender. Any limitations shall be clearly specified.
c) Tender documents shall be accompanied by copies of Type test and Routine test reports &
certificates for similar rated equipment for the purpose of tender evaluation. Type test reports &
certificates shall be certified by the National Standards and Testing Authority (NSTA) of the
country of origin or by a third party Reputable Testing Authority. Where a body other than NSTA
is used to certify the type-test reports, a copy of the certificate of accreditation shall be attached.
Current contact information of the testing and certification authority shall be provided.
d) Upon completion of the manufacturing process, routine tests shall be carried out as per
the respective IEC standards of each equipment as follows:1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Circuit Breaker IEC 62271-100 & IEC 60298

Switchgear panels, IEC 60294
Current Transformers, IEC 60044-1
Voltage Transformer, IEC 60044-2
Protection Relays and Measuring and Indicating Instruments, IEC 60255
e) The manufacturer shall arrange for (two) 2 engineers from the employer to attend Factory
Acceptance Tests(FATs) on the Switchgear panels, where all routine tests as per the IEC standard
listed above and as listed under clause 2.5 in this specifications shall be carried out in their
presence. The duration of the FATs shall be adequate to test all the offered switchgear Panels.
Testing shall strictly be carried out during working hours from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Incase the equipment fails the test and has to be rectified or the manufacturer is not able to
complete the tests within the set duration, then the manufacturer shall meet the cost of
accommodation and meals and any other associated tests for the Employers Engineers for the
additional days required for completion of the tests.
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The employers engineers will only sign the Tests Reports/Certificates when the tests are
conducted in their presence in accordance with the relevant IEC standard or the procedure agreed
before hand between the employer and the manufacturer .
f) Only upon receipt of authentic certified copies of the FATs Routine Test Reports/certificates and
special tests and satisfactory report from the Engineers, shall the employer give clearance for
shipment of the switchgear panels once all the other listed requirements on drawings, operation and
maintenance manuals and software have been met.
1.13
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENT
a)
Seven (7) copies of the Protection Relay Software in a CD Rom, shall be supplied with the
Switchgear panels. Eight (8) PC to Relay connection cables shall also be supplied with the
switchgear panels.
Before approval for shipment of the switchgear board is granted by the employer, all
the software indicated in the completed technical schedules shall be supplied. The software
shall be for configuration, parameter setting and for data download and analysis.
It shall be possible to load the software into at least ten (10) different laptop computers
without requirement for additional licenses. Where additional licenses are required, the cost
shall be considered to have been included in the bid.
Seven(7) sets of hard cover manuals for each type of software supplied providing
detailed instructions for programming settings and configuration of the relays and other
devices and downloading of data, shall be supplied with the switchgear panels.
1.14a SPARE PARTS

The manufacturer(bidder) shall furnish spare parts as listed below and included in the price
schedules:
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
Five (5) circuit breaker spring charging motors

Ten(10) circuit breaker closing coils
Ten(10) circuit breaker tripping coils
Four(4) circuit breaker interlocking coils
Four(4) earth switch interlocking coils
Ten(10) indication lamps of each type
Four(4) auxiliary relays of each type
Four(4) protection relays
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Four(4) MCBs of each type

Four(4) power measurement units
VT Fuses: Twelve (12) for primary side and Twelve (12) for secondary side for each switchgear panel
One set of three phase Current transformers
One set of three phase voltage transformers.
a)
The spare parts supplied shall be packed or treated in such a

manner as to be suitable for storage
under the climate conditions at the site for a period of not less than two years, and each part shall
be clearly marked with the description and purpose on the outside of the package. The manner of
storage shall be recommended by the manufacturer.
b)
Spare parts so provided shall be delivered with the switchgear

to the employers stores. Delivery of
spare parts will not be deemed to be complete until the packages have been opened and their
contents checked and verified by a representative of the employer.
1.14b
ACCESSORIES FOR THE SWITCHGEAR PANELS

The following accessories shall be supplied with each separate Protection and Metering
switchgear panel :i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
1.15
One(1) circuit breaker rack in/rack out handle/tool

One(1) circuit breaker manual spring charging handle/tool
One(1) earth switch operating handle/tool
Seven (7) Circuit Breaker withdrawal trolleys, where required, for the complete order
of switchgear panels.
PACKING
a) The switchgear panels and spares shall be packed properly and protected for shipment from the
place of manufacture to the employers stores.
b) Each crate of package shall contain a packing list in a waterproof envelope and a copy in triplicate
shall be forwarded to the employer prior to dispatch. All items of material shall be clearly marked
for easy of identification against the packing list.
c) All cases, packages, etc, shall be clearly marked on the outside to indicate the total weight, to show
where the weight is bearing and the correct position of the slings and shall bear an identification
mark relating them to the appropriate shipping documents.
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d) Bolts, nuts, washers and fillers shall be bagged in sealed vinyl and packed in steel cans. The cans
shall bear the contents and be crated together.
e) The Employer shall reserve the right to inspect and approve the equipment and the packing before
the items are dispatched. However the manufacturer shall be entirely responsible for ensuring that
the packing is suitable for transit and such inspection will not relieve the manufacturer from
responsibility for any loss or damage due to faulty packing.
(a)
Consignee:
THE KENYA POWER & LIGHTING CO. LTD.
(b)
Name of Project:
11KV PROTECTION & METERING SWITCHGEAR PANELS.
(c)
Contract No.:
(d)
Port of destination:
(e)
Item Number, if applicable,

Package number in sequence,
and quantity per package: .
(f)
Description of Contents:
Net and gross weight, cubic measure:
The shipping mark is finally subject to the Employers approval.
1.16
DELIVERY
a)
The manufacturer shall deliver the switchgear and spares to the designated employers
stores.
b)
The notification for shipment/delivery shall include a complete shipping list of the
contents of each package to be delivered and shall indicate the anticipated date of
delivery and the serial number for each component to be used for identification and evidence of
the insurance cost arranged for it.
2.0
DETAILED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR 11 KV METAL CLAD INDOOR

PROTECTION & METERING SWITCHGEAR PANELS.
2.1
SCOPE
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This specification is for 11kV Indoor, three pole, metal clad switchgear panels with vertical or
horizontal isolation, horizontal draw out with circuit breaker employing vacuum interrupter.
2.2
REFERENCES
The following documents were referred to during the preparation of this specification, and may be
referred to; however in case of conflict, the provision of this specification shall take precedence.
Unless otherwise specified, the latest revision, edition and amendments of the standard shall apply
IEC 60298:
AC metal - enclosed switchgear and control gear for rated

voltages above 1kV and up to 72.5 kV
IEC 60051
Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and

their accessories.
IEC 62271-100
High-voltage alternating circuit breakers.
IEC 60044-1:
Current transformers
IEC 60044-2:
Voltage transformers
IEC 60255:
Electrical Relays
ANSI 37:
Medium voltage AC metal - enclosed switchgear and control gear
2.3
CONSTRUCTION OF EACH PANEL:
a)
The whole switchgear equipments and components shall be designed and constructed in
accordance with IEC 60298. The panels shall be complete with all the relevant components
including, busbars, circuit breaker, cable compartment, instrument transformers, protection
relays, instruments and controls.
b)
The switchgear panel, shall be constructed to 1P43 degree of protection in accordance

with IEC 60529. A type test report for the degree of protection of the switchgear
panels from a third party reputable testing laboratory or certified by the national standards and
testing authority (NSTA) or a laboratory accredited to the NSTA shall be submitted with the
tender for evaluation purposes.
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The panels shall have restricted dimensions suitable for installation in limited spaces. In
particular and without compromising the insulation level, bus - bar current rating and
short circuit current performances, the width of the panels shall not exceed 900 mm.
The LV compartment shall not be less than 550 mm in height, to ensure adequate space for
mounting the relays and other devices and accessories and adequate space for the cable trucks,
terminal blocks and wiring.
The depth of the switchgear, i.e., from the front to the back shall be kept to the minimum and in
any case not exceeding 2500 mm.
For ease of transportation, the metering compartment can be delivered loose with each panel
together with all mounting accessories for installation at site. Provision shall be made for entry
of cables from the current transformers and the voltage transformers into the metering
compartment. The metering compartment shall have a glass window through which the
readings for the energy meter can be viewed and accessed, without opening the compartment
door. The compartment door shall be provided with padlocking and sealing facilities. The
design of the cubicle shall be to the approval of KPLC. The overall height of the protection
and metering switchgear panel with the meter compartment installed shall not exceed 2800
mm.
d)
The switchgear panel or cubicle shall be built up of separate metal clad-compartmented

cubicles with earthed metal partitions. The compartments shall be for busbar, Incoming cable
connection, outgoing cable connection, circuit breaker, current transformer and control(LV)
and energy meter compartments. A drawing showing the layout and dimensions of each of the
compartments of the switchgear panel and the devices/components installed in the
compartment shall be submitted with the bid for tender evaluation. NB: The incoming and
outgoing cables may be located in the same compartment.
e)
The circuit breakers shall be mounted on an inbuilt carriage to facilitate isolation and
withdrawal of the circuit breaker. Where the carriage is fixed in the compartment and does not
allow complete withdraw of the circuit breaker outside its compartment, then a purposely built
trolley shall be provided equipped with a lowering/raising gear to lower the circuit breaker to
the floor, and to raise the circuit breaker to its compartment by one person. This requirement
shall be demonstrated during FATs. Seven(7) such trolleys shall be provided with the
switchgear panels.
f)
The complete switchgear panel shall be such that the complete switchboard is of flush-front
design.
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Each of the switchgear panels shall have five separate compartments as follows :i)
Energy meter compartment
ii)
LV Compartment
iii)
Circuit Breaker Compartment
iv)
Busbars Compartment
v)
Incoming & outgoing Cables, CTs and VTs compartment
The circuit breaker, busbars and cable compartments shall be provided with arc venting outlet
to the top of the switchgear board.
h)
The low voltage section shall be completely separate from the high voltage section. All the
protection relays, auxiliary relays, energy meters indication lamps, instruments, control and
selection switches and any other associated accessories will be mounted in this compartment.
i)
The switchgear shall be designed for erection with the rear side close to a wall as well as for
free standing erection. The manufacturer shall provide a single line layout drawings giving the
required minimum dimensions of the switchgear room, and showing the cable trenching
requirements.
j)
The switchgear shall be of arc resistant design as per IEEE/ANSI C37.20 and hence ensure
complete safety for a switching personnel standing in-front or at the rear of the switchgear
board. A copy of the type test report shall submitted with the bid for tender evaluation
purposes.
k)
The cables compartment shall have an anti vermin guard plate giving protection against entry
by rats, rodents etc.
m)
The circuit breaker compartment, the CT compartment, the LV compartment, the VT

compartment and the Energy meter compartment shall be provided with facilities for
padlocking and sealing.
n)
The doors for the compartments shall be capable of withstanding the effects of maximum
internal arcing fault without being blown off and causing danger to personnel and other
equipment. This should be proven by successful testing, as per ANSI C37.20.7 or equivalent
IEC standards. Type test report shall accompany the bid.
o)
The busbar shall be single, three phase, air insulated. The primary busbars and connections
shall be of high conductivity and electrolytic material, high grade copper, and shall be in unit
lengths. The busbars and other circuit connections shall have a PVC cover to prevent
accidental short-circuits
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p)
Busbars, connections and their support shall be rated 630 A continuously under ambient
conditions and capable of carrying the short-time current associated with the short circuit
ratings of the circuit breakers, for 3 Seconds.
q)
Provision shall be made for locking busbar and circuit shatters separately in the circuit breaker
compartment. These shutters shall open and close automatically during the racking in and
racking out of the circuit breaker.
r)
Provision shall be made for integral circuit earthing and for busbar earthing. Means of earthing
shall be by circuit breaker or purposely built earth switch. Mechanical & electrical interlocks
to ensure correct switching operation shall be provided. It shall not be possible to close the
earth switch when the incoming 11kV cable is live and the VTs are energised. The earth switch
shall be equipped with a blocking coil energized when the VTs are energized or any other
suitable arrangement. It is preferred that earth switch be provided both on the incoming and
outgoing cable circuits.
s)
The earth switch shall be easy to operate by one operator and be spring loaded to ensure
effective make operation independent of the operator action. The earth switch shall be rated to
make and carry for 3 seconds, the rated short-circuit current of the switchgear panel of 31.5 kA.
The Status of the earth switch shall be visible from the front of the Panel. It shall not be
possible to rack-in the circuit breaker into the service position with the earth switch in closed
position. The mechanical interlock between the circuit breaker and the earth switch shall be
strong enough and not easily defeated to guarantee safety of the switching personnel and the
switchgear.
The earth switch shall be equipped with auxiliary contacts for local and supervisory indication
of the status of the earth switch. The earth switch operating lever shall be covered by a shutter
and shall only be accessible when it is permitted to operate the earth switch.
t)
The operation of the Earth Switch shall be set in such a way that during both the close and open
operations, a clearance of at least 9 inches shall be maintained between the operating handle
and the bottom of the switchgear panel.
u)
It shall not be possible to insert the earth switch operating handle into position except when the
circuit breaker is in the test or isolated position. The earth switch shall be equipped with padlocking facilities when in the closed position
v)
All earthing facilities shall be rated for fault making at the rated switchgear short-circuit
current.
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w)
The Panel wiring for protection, instruments, indication and metering circuits and other control
accessories shall be completely done. All circuits for connection to external cables such as DC
& AC auxiliary supplies, external tripping, supervisory control and indications shall be wired
up to the terminal Block at the Back of the panel where external cables shall be connected. At
least 12 spare terminals shall be provided on the terminal board for any future requirements.
x)
It is emphasized that Each Switchgear panel will have a terminal block at the back of the panel
where all external cables such as for 30V DC supply, 240V AC supply, connection of SCADA,
measurands/commands and alarms shall be made.
y)
30V DC, 110V AC and 240V AC supplies for circuit breaker control, alarm circuits, protection
relays, metering and motor supply for each panel, shall be controlled by suitably rated
miniature circuit breakers.
z)
The switchgear panels shall be tropical vermin proof. The plates shall be of high quality mild
steel of at least 2mm thickness thoroughly cleaned by shot blasting or other approved methods.
They shall then be given a primary coat and two coats of contrasting colour of durable and
weather resisting paint. The final coat shall be gloss and of RAL 7032. The final thickness of
the paint shall not be less that 80 Microns at any point within the switchgear panel. The paint
thickness shall be measured during the Factory Acceptance Tests.
aa)
Anti-condensation heaters shall be provided inside each switchgear panel. They shall be
located so as not to cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment. The heaters shall be
controlled by a hygrostat with a variable humidity and temperature setting. The heaters shall be
dimensioned to ensure that condensation cannot occur within the switchgear panel. Heaters of
adequate rating shall be provided for the circuit breaker, cable and LV compartments.
The 240V AC supply, for the heaters shall be controlled by a suitably rated single pole
miniature circuit breaker.
bb)
The circuit breaker cubicle shall have a limit switch which shall be used to indicate whether the
breaker is fully racked in or fully racked out (withdrawn). This shall be indicated on the relay
MIMIC
cc)
All the switchgear panels shall be rodent and vermin proof.
dd)
Suitable means shall be provided to monitor the status of the HV cable, i.e., whether it is live or
dead. The monitoring device shall be a three phase device with illumination in red colour for
live status visible from the front of the panel without opening any compartment doors. The
indications shall be labeled R, Y & B or L1, L2 & L3. The device shall meet the requirements
of IEC 61243-5. This shall be provided for both the incoming and out going cables
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Each switchgear panel shall be provided with Tinned Copper earth bar of adequate cross
section area to be able to withstand the rated short-circuit current of 31.5 kA for 3 seconds.
Provision shall be made for connection of the switchgear panel earthing bar to the substation
earthing grid.
Manual close & open push buttons shall be provided on the circuit breaker compartment door
for manual close and open of the circuit breaker both in the service and in the test(withdrawn)
position. The manual close and open push buttons shall be clearly labeled with CLOSE and
OPEN Labels and with I(red) and O(Green) Symbols and colour codes as per the IEC standard.
2.3.1 CIRCUIT BREAKERS

a)
The circuit breaker shall be three pole operated, indoor type, employing Vacuum
Interrupter with air or solid Insulation and shall comply with the requirement of IEC
62271-100 in respect of design, type tests, service operation and the making and breaking of
faulty currents.
b)
The moving portion of each circuit breaker shall consist of a three-pole circuit breaker,
operating mechanism, primary and secondary disconnecting devices, auxiliary switches,
position indicators and necessary control wiring. The Auxiliary switches shall be of the plug-in
type, with the male contacts mounted on the breaker carriage and the female contacts on the
plug-in cable connected to the panel wiring. Other options may be considered where there is
adequate proof that the auxiliary contacts will always be making firmly without mis-alignment.
Finger contacts will however not be acceptable.
c)
The circuit breakers of the same current and voltage ratings shall be fully interchangeable, both
electrically and mechanically.
d)
Name plate for the circuit breaker shall be provided with all the required details as per IEC
standards, including :i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)
vi)
vii)
viii)
ix)
Circuit Breaker type

Applicable IEC standard
Total Weight
Rated Voltage
Lightning impulse withstand voltage
1 minute Power frequency withstand voltage
Rated frequency
Rated Current
Breaking Capacity
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x)
Short time current
xi)
Making capacity
xii)
Operating sequence
xiii) Rated voltage of closing and opening coil
xiv) Rated voltage of spring charging motor
The circuit breaker operating mechanism shall be motor wound spring operated, power closing
with electrical release and with provision for hand spring charge.
f)
Mechanical indication shall be provided to indicate the state of the spring. This shall be visible
without opening the circuit breaker compartment door. Also three pairs of Auxiliary contacts,
which are open, when the springs are charged shall be provided for local and supervisory
indication.
g)
A spare set of 4 normally open and 4 normally closed auxiliary contacts of the circuit breaker
shall be provided and shall be wired to a terminal block (box), for connection to SCADA
equipment, etc.
h)
The control circuits for the circuit breaker shall automatically be connected when inserting the
breakers into the cubicle. Alternatively a single plug-in cable for all auxiliary contacts shall be
provided. It will not be possible to rack-in the circuit breaker without connecting the plug in
cable first.
i)
The operating mechanism shall be completely trip free both mechanically and electrically.
j)
The circuit breaker shall have a mechanical operations counter
k)
One mechanical ON/OFF indicator, with inscription ON white letters on red background and
inscription OFF white letters on green background shall be provided for the circuit breaker.
Alternatively approved IEC indications for circuit breaker ON and OFF shall be used. Spring
charged/discharged indications shall also be provided and be visible without opening the
compartment door.
m)
The breaker controls shall have anti-pumping facilities
n)
Where the Circuit Breaker is used for circuit or busbar integral earthing, the control wiring of
the breaker housing should be such that when the breaker is in circuit earth or busbar earth
positions it shall only be operated mechanically and not electrically.
o)
Circuit breaker poles between the interrupters and the primary plug-in contacts shall be fully
insulated with durable material.
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The circuit breaker maintenance and operations manual shall contain clear instructions on the
maintenance requirements of the circuit breaker(if any), to prevent switchgear failure in
service, due to excessive fault current clearance or any other cause or during the rack-in and
rack-out operations.
2.3.2 CURRENT TRANSFORMERS

a)
Current transformers shall be Cast Resin Type and shall be accommodated inside the cubicle,
in a separate compartment or in the same compartment as the cables.
b)
The current transformers shall be in accordance with the requirements of IEC 60044-1
and IEC 60044-6 and shall have the specified accuracy under load and short-circuit conditions
and shall be able to withstand the effect of short-circuit fault current rating of
the switchgear, of 31.5 kA for 3 seconds.
c)
Current transformers shall have a rated burden as specified, sufficient for the connected
Numerical Protection relays and Energy meter and Power Measurement Unit. The CT shall not
saturate under maximum short-circuit conditions for the connected burden. The CT rated
burden shall however not be less than 15 VA.
d)
The Manufacturer of the CTs shall be identified at the time of tender. Copies of Type Test
certificates and routine Test Reports/Certificates as per IEC 60044-1 of CTs of similar rating
and class verifying the class and accuracy as well as the limits of error for the declared class
similar to those of the specified CTs shall be submitted with the bid for tender evaluation
purposes. The specified CTs must be within the product range of the manufacturer. A catalogue
of the CT manufacturer shall be supplied with the bid.
e)
The current transformer shall have markings on the secondary and primary terminals as per
requirements of the IEC 60044-1 standard. The markings shall be indelibly made. The
secondary terminals shall have screw type terminals.
f)
Name plate for the current transformer shall be provided with all the required details as per IEC
60044-1 Standards, including :i)
The manufacturers name
ii)
Serial number and a type designation
iii)
Rated primary and secondary current
iv)
Rated frequency
v)
Rated output and corresponding accuracy class for each secondary winding,
including the rated accuracy limit factor and Instrument security factor for protection
and metering secondary windings respectively.
vi)
The highest voltage of the equipment
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The rated Insulation level

The rated short-time thermal current (Ith) and the rated dynamic current
Class of Insulation
Rated continuous thermal current
2.3.3 VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

a)
The VT shall be of Cast resin, indoor, type mounted within the switchgear panel. The VT shall
be a three phase unit or consist of three(3) single phase units.
b)
Voltage transformers shall be suitable for operation of the protection relays and metering and
shall be in accordance with the requirement of IEC 60044-2.
c)
The voltage transformer shall be three phase, five limb, star/star connected and complete with
HV fuses. Alternatively three single phase units shall be installed and connected.
d)
The Manufacturer of the VTs shall be identified at the time of tender. Copies of Type Test
certificates and routine Test Reports/Certificates as per IEC 60044-2, of VTs of similar rating
and class as the specified VTs shall be submitted with the tender for evaluation purposes. The
Specified VTs must be within the product range of the manufacturer. A catalogue from the VT
manufacturer shall be included with the bid.
e)
Name plate for the voltage transformer shall be provided with all the required details as per
IEC 60044-2 Standards, including :i)
The manufacturers name
ii)
Serial number and a type designation
iii)
Rated primary and secondary voltage
iv)
Rated frequency
v)
Rated output and corresponding accuracy class for each secondary winding,
vi)
The highest voltage of the equipment
vii)
The rated Insulation level
ix)
Class of Insulation for the equipment
x)
Rated voltage factor and corresponding rated time.
xi)
The use each secondary winding and its corresponding terminals
2.3.4 PROTECTION RELAYS

a)
The LV compartment terminal block shall include a test switch (block), which enables the CTs
circuits to be isolated from the relay and shorted without opening circuiting the CT, to facilitate
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relay testing in situ and to allow for isolation of VT circuits, alarm and trip circuits without
disconnecting wires at the terminal block.
b)
The Measurement relays shall be Flush mounted and of Numeric Design, with event
recording, Fault recording, power measurement, and shall be in accordance to IEC 60255.
c) Besides the communication port, the relays shall have a human machine interface facility
(MMI)with LCD Screen where one can easily access relay information.
d) Relay contacts shall be suitable for making and breaking the maximum currents, which they are
required to control in normal service.
e) Operating time for auxiliary tripping relays shall not significantly affect the overall fault clearance
time, i.e., the auxiliary trip relays must have short pick up time of less than 30 ms.
f) Relay contacts shall make firmly without bounce and the relay mechanism shall not be affected by
Panel vibration or external magnetic fields.
g) Relays shall be provided with clearly inscribed labels describing their functions and IEC Device
Function numbers. The labels shall be to the approval of the Employer.
h) Relays shall be suitable for operation on the rated 30V dc supply and within the allowed tolerances
without use of dropping resistors or diodes.
i) To reduce the effect of electrolysis, relay coils operating on DC shall be so connected such that
they are not continuously connected from the positive pole of the station battery.
j) The relay Thermal rating shall be such that the fault clearance times on any combination of current
and time multiplier settings shall not exceed the thermal withstand capability of the relay. (Max.
fault current = 31.5 kA).
k) The relays shall be EMC 89/336/EEC compliant.
2.3.5 INDICATIONS AND INSTRUMENTS
All instruments shall be flush mounted and shall be in accordance with the requirement of IEC 51.
Each cubicle shall have the following indications.
One indicator lamp to show the breaker in closed position - RED colour
One indicator lamp to show the breaker in open position - GREEN colour
One indicator lamp to show breaker Auto-trip - Amber colour
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The instruments shall be supplied as described under each panel in the subsequent sections.
2.3.6 POWER CABLE TERMINATION
Cable compartment design shall be suitable for heat shrinkable (or equivalent) jointing
application termination. The following provisions shall be made:i) Three core single gland fabricated sheet steel cable boxes complete with gland and armour clamp
or any other suitable arrangement suitable for receiving one (1) 11kV three core of up to 400mm
XLPE cable.
ii) The cable connection terminals shall be located at least 250 mm from the CT primary terminals.
2.3.7 SCOPE OF SUPPLY FOR 11KV PROTECTION & METERING SWITCHGEAR

PANELS:
The Scope of supply for the 11kV Protection & Metering Switchgear Panels is listed else
where in the tender document.
LABELLING OF THE SWITCHGEAR PANELS:

NB1: Each Switchgear panel shall be assigned a distinct numerical number for identification
starting with number one(1) and also be marked with the following letters, PROPERTY OF
KPLC. The number and letters will be embedded on a stainless steel plate of width not less
than 5 cm. The size of the number shall be at least 3 cm high. The stainless steel plate shall be
fixed to the panel using stainless steel bolts.
The size of the letters/numbers shall be at least 2 cm high. The letters/numbers shall be of back
colour on white background. The stainless steel plate shall be fixed to the panel using stainless
steel bolts.
The design of the label shall be submitted to the employer for review and approval.
2.4
RATINGS OF SWITCHGEAR PANEL EQUIPMENTS
a) 11kV Circuit Breaker:

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Interrupting Medium
Number of poles
Highest equipment Voltage
One minute power frequency withstand voltage
Impulse withstand voltage (BIL)
Frequency
Rated short time current
Rated short time making current (peak)
Rated Short circuit current withstand
First pole to clear factor
Operating sequence
Auxiliary D.C. voltage for closing and tripping coils
Auxiliary a.c. voltage
Tripping/closing coil auxiliary voltage
Spring charging motor supply
Rated normal Current for Busbar & Circuit
Vacuum
3
17.5kV
38 kV
95kV
50 Hz
31.5kA
79kA
31.5 kA, 3 seconds
1.5
0-0.3 sec-co-15 sec.-co
30V
240V AC, 50Hz
30 V DC
240 V AC
630 A
b) Current Transformers:
Ratings:
Rated Short time current (STC) withstand
Rated Voltage of the CT
Impulse withstand voltage
Rated maximum continuous current:
: 31.5 kA for 3 seconds

: 17.5kV
: 38kV
: 95 kV
: 400 Amps
Ratio and class:

Core 1: C.T Ratio
Class
: 300-200-100/1 A
: 5P15
Core 2: C.T Ratio

Class
Burden
: 300-200-100/1 A
: 0.2
: 15 VA
Core 3: C.T Ratio

: 300-200-100/1 A
Class
: 0.5
NB: Core 2 will for connection to the tariff energy meter and core 3 will be for connection to
the Power measurement unit.
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c) Voltage Transformers:
Ratings:
Rated Voltage of the VT
Ratio: Core1, Core 2
VA
Class
: 17.5kV
: 38 kV
: 95 kV
: 11000/3 :110/3V: 110/3V
: 150VA
: 0.2 & 0.5
NB; The rated VA of 150 VA is for a three Phase unit. Incase three(3) single phase units are
supplied, the minimum acceptable burden for each is unit 50 VA.
The core 1(class 0.2) will for connection to the tariff energy meter and the core 2 (class 0.5) for
connection to the Power measurement unit.
2.5
FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TESTS (FATs)

(see clause 1.20)
ALL the switchgear panels shall be tested in accordance with the requirement of IEC 60298.
Tests shall be carried out on the circuit breakers as per the requirement of IEC 62271-100.
Current transformers and Voltage transformers shall be tested in accordance with the
requirement of IEC 60044-1 and IEC 6044-2 respectively. The Protection Relay shall be tested
in accordance with IEC 60255
The following tests shall be carried out during the FATs, by the manufacturer in presence of
the Employers Engineers.
1)
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
Complete Switchgear Panel

Dimensional Checks
Operational Tests
Primary Injection Tests
Calibration Tests on Relays and Instruments
Power frequency Withstand Test
Megger Test
Contact resistance test of Primary joints
Lightning Impulse withstand test OR provide Type test report
Power frequency Withstand Test on secondary Wiring
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2) 17.5kV Circuit Breaker

Routine tests.
a) Operation test.
b) Dielectric Test on the main circuit.
c) Dielectric tests on controls and auxiliary circuits.
d) Measurement of resistance of the main circuit.
e) Timing test
f) Design and visual checks
g) Tightness test
Type Tests : Submit copies of Type test Reports and Certificate.
h) Mechanical endurance test
i) Temperature rise test.
j) Impulse voltage test
k) Interrupting Capacity
NB: Copies of Type Test Certificates for similar rated Circuit Breakers and
Certified by National Standards and Testing Authority body or Reputable
Third Party Test Laboratory shall be submitted with the Tender for Evaluation
Purposes.
3) Current Transformer
Routine tests shall be carried out at the manufacturers plant as per the requirement of
IEC 60044-1, as listed below, in the presence of KPLC Engineers.
.
i. Polarity test and verification of terminal markings test
ii. Ratio and phase angle error test(accuracy class; composite error test)
iii. Power frequency tests on primary and secondary windings
iv. Power frequency withstand tests between sections(windings)
v. Inter-turn over voltage tests
vi. Partial discharge measurement
Certificates and type Test report for the following type tests shall be provided during
the FATs:i. Lightning, Impulse voltage withstand test
ii. Temperature rise test
iii. Short time current test
iv. Determination of Errors test
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v. Radio Interference voltage measurement(RIV)
4) Voltage Transformer
Routine tests shall be carried out at the manufacturers plant during FATs as per the
requirement of IEC 60044-2, as listed below:(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Polarity tests and verification of terminals

Power frequency withstand tests on Primary windings
Power frequency withstand tests on secondary windings
Power frequency withstand tests between sections
Determination of errors
Partial discharges measurement
Certificates and type test report for the following type tests shall be provided during the
FATs:(a)
(b)
(d)
(e)
Temperature rise test

Lightning Impulse Test
Determination of errors
Short-circuit withstand test capability
Measurement of the radio interference voltage(RIV)
5. Protection Relay Tests

a. Relay Pick-up test for all functions and phases
b. Relay timing test for all functions and phases
All Protection & Metering switchgear panels and the equipments therein shall be tested
as listed above.
2.6
TRAINING AT THE MANUFACTURERS PLACE

During the FATs the manufacturer shall conduct complete training for the following
equipments for at least two KPLC Engineers:(a)
Feeder Protection and Control relay
The Training shall include :(i)
Theory on application of all the functions included in the relay
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Complete configuration of the relay using software including creation and

editing of the switchgear Mimic on the relay MMI
Relay parameter setting
Downloading and analysis of all the data including disturbance recording
Installation and testing
Trouble-shooting and repair
Complete testing of all the relay functions
The manufacturer shall plan adequate time for the training separate from the FATs. The
duration of the training shall however not be less than two(2) eight hour working days.
The employer may send a separate team from the team witnessing the FATs to attend
the training.
The Training shall be considered to have been successful once the engineers are able to
carry out all the above activities on their own. The manufacturer shall conduct
evaluation tests and give a feedback report on the training to the employer for each of
the engineers.
(b)
17.5 kV Circuit Breaker.
The Training shall include :(i)

(ii)
(iii)
Functions of the Circuit breaker

Installation checks and operational tests
Inspections, repair and maintenance
The manufacturer shall plan adequate time for the training separate from the FATs. The
duration of the training shall be at least one(1) day. The engineers attending the FATs
will attend this training.
2.7 TRAINING AT SITE

The manufacturer shall conduct complete training for the following equipments in Nairobi
Kenya
(a) Feeder Protection and Control relay
The Training shall include :Issued by: Head of section Power System Research
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Theory on application of all the functions included in the relay

Complete Configuration of the relay using software including creation and
editing of the switchgear MIMIC on the relay
Relay parameter setting
Downloading and analysis of all the data including disturbance recording
Installation and testing
Trouble-shooting and repair
Complete Testing of all the relay functions
The Training shall be conducted for Fifteen(15) Engineers and Technicians. The
manufacturer shall arrange for the complete Training and pay for the venue and for
meals and refreshments and any other associated costs. The duration of the training
shall be at least one(1) day.
The training shall be considered to have been successful once the engineers/technicians
are able to carry out all the above activities on their own. The manufacturer shall
conduct evaluation tests and give a feedback report on the training to the employer for
each of the engineers/technicians.
2.8 PROTECTION RELAYS, CONTROLS AND MEASURING

DEVICES REQUIREMENTS FOR SWITCHGEAR PANELS:
2.8.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
a) The equipment for the control system shall be highly reliable, long lived and
suitable for continuous operation.
b) All instrument scales, coils, relay contacts and other features shall be suitable for the
apparatus controlled or the purpose intended
c) It shall be the manufacturers responsibility to properly design the electrical
control, protective relaying, alarm and indication schemes related to the 11kV switchgear
panels.
d) The Manufacturer shall prepare arrangement and detailed drawings, equipment lists and
wiring diagrams based on the requirements for measuring instruments, relays, control
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switches, indicating lamps and other devices including those to be supplied under other
subsections
e)
Protection against electrical faults and abnormal conditions on 11kV switchgear panels
and the outgoing cable circuit shall be conducted by the protective relays and
associated switchgear
2.8.2 BILL OF MATERIALS:

The items listed under the bill of materials shall be installed and connected to form a
complete and safe working system. Any components and accessories required to form a
complete safe and correct working system, though not listed below shall be installed wired
and connected by the manufacturer and shall be deemed to have been included in the bid
and contract price.
2.8.2.1 PROTECTION & METERING SWITCHGEAR PANEL REQUIREMENTS
The Protection & Metering switchgear Panels shall be equipped with the following protection
relays, measuring and indicating devices, controls and other accessories.
(i)
Protection and control relay. The relay must fully meet the requirements
of the detailed specifications included in this specifications.
(ii)
Trip circuit supervision(TCS) relay visible from front of panel without having to open
any panel compartment door. The TCS Relay shall be offered as a separate relay and
NOT as a function of the feeder protection relay. Alternatively, the trip circuit
supervisory function may be included in the feeder protection and control relay
provided that it meets all the requirements of the specifications.
(iii)
Auxiliary Trip Relay
(iv)
A single power measurement unit shall be provided for each feeder panel to capture
instantaneous and maximum demand values for the following parameters ; I, kV, MW,
MVAR and p.f.
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
Circuit breaker control switch(Close, Open &Neutral),with a mechanical Lock

Circuit Breaker ON(red), OFF(green) and auto-trip(amber) indication lamps
Anti-condensation heaters for the Circuit Breaker and the LV compartments
Hygrostat with separate humidity and temperature control setting to control the heaters.
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Door switch operated lighting point and bulb for the LV compartment and the Meter
compartment
3 Pin - square power socket outlet with red neon indicator
Suitably rated MCBs for auxiliary 30V DC for control, 30V DC for Trip, 240 V AC
for motor , 240 V AC for heaters and illumination and VT 110 V AC supplies shall be
fitted
2.8.3 PROTECTION RELAYS

2.8.3.1 REFERENCES
IEC 60255:
Electrical Relays
2.8.3.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

a)
b)
c)
The electrical measuring protective relays shall be of Numeric design.

Auxiliary relays, of Static or electromechanical design, with mechanical flag indicators
are acceptable.
The protective relays and auxiliary relays shall operate successfully for any value of the
DC supply voltage between 85% and 125% of the rated voltage of 30V DC without
exceeding the temperature rise limits for the operating coils.
d)
Each Measuring protection relay shall be of the panel flush mounted, back connected,
type with rectangular case. Each relay shall have a removable transparent cover or
cover with a transparent window making the front of the relay visible.
e)
Each protection relay shall be equipped with adequate electrically independent contacts,
of adequate rating for Trip and alarm functions. The relay shall also have adequate
number of LEDs to assign each of the available protection functions. The number of
LEDs shall not be less than eight (8).
f)
Test facilities for each AC current secondary circuit so as to provide access for testing
of the protective relay and its associated circuits. This shall be provided on the terminal
block and will consist of isolation links on the current transformer and voltage
transformer circuits and suitable terminals for insertion of test leads banana terminals
for injection of secondary current and voltage.
g)
Each current transformer circuit shall be earthed through a removable
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link at one point only in the control compartments terminal block. The protection trip
and alarm circuit for each panel shall be provided with an isolation link to facilitate
isolation of the trip or alarm circuit for testing and trouble-shooting of the circuits.
h)
Relays contacts shall be suitable for making and breaking the maximum currents, which
they may be required to control in normal service. Where contacts of the protective
relays are unable to deal directly with the tripping currents, Auxiliary Trip relays shall
be provided. This will ensure safety for the protection relays output contacts.
i)
Relays contacts shall make firmly without bounce and the whole of the relay
mechanism shall be as far as possible unaffected by vibration or external magnetic
fields.
j)
Relays shall be provided with clearly inscribed labels on the surface of the panel
describing their application in words e.g., Three overcurrent & earth Fault relay in
addition to the IEC numbering.
k)
To minimise the effects of electrolysis, relay coils operating on DC shall be so

connected that the coils are not continuously connected from the positive pole of the
battery.
l)
The relay thermal rating should be such that the fault current clearance times on any
combination of current and time multiplier setting shall not exceed the thermal
withstand capability of the relay (Maximum Fault current= 25 kA or 31.5 kA).
m)
The numerical relays will be equipped with an RS232 communication port to facilitate
connection to a Laptop computer for configuration and parameter setting. Also a
communication port shall be provided on each numerical relay for interface into a
substation control and monitoring system and for remote interrogation and
programming of the protection relays.
n)
The relays will also have an MMI with LCD screen and keypad to facilitate manual
relay programming and data access.
o)
Relay operation due to system fault, shall be indicated by a Red L.E.D. and the fault
details (flags) shall be displayed on the MMI. Both the relay fault flags and red L.E.D
shall be reset via reset push buttons without opening the relay Cover.
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DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS FOR RELAYS, MEASUIRNG AND

INDICATING INSTRUMENTS, CONTROL SWITCHES AND OTHER
ACCESSORIES.
These specifications indicate the required performance characteristics for each of the Protection
Relays and are in accordance with IEC 60255.
a)
The Protection and Control Relay:
This relay shall be installed on each Protection & Metering switchgear panel and shall as a
minimum meet the following requirements.
The Protection and Control relay shall be of numeric design
The Relay will have a large LCD screen measuring at least 7 cm x 7 cm where a mimic of
the switchgear arrangement and status of the switchgear for the bay shall be
displayed. The position of the circuit breaker, i.e., racked-in or withdrawn shall be
indicated, as well as status, i.e, whether open or closed as well as the status of the earth
switch. Circuit breaker close and open key buttons with symbols and colour codes as per
the IEC standards shall be provided on the relay as well as switchgear selection key. A
local/remote key selector switch shall be provided on the relay and the selected status of the
selector switch indicated by means of an LED.
The relay shall be equipped with a keypad for manual configuration and parameter settings
and for access of settings, fault and event records.
The relay offered shall have at least the following protection functions;- three phase
overcurrent and earth fault, sensitive earth fault, Broken conductor, Over/under
frequency, Over/under voltage and thermal overload protection functions. All the
protection functions shall meet the requirements of each function as included in this
specifications.
The relay shall monitor, measure and display on the screen the following parameters; I, V,
P, Q and p.f. Also the circuit breaker wear shall be monitored and stored. The relay shall
store at least 20 fault records, 20 events and 6 oscillographic fault records.
It shall be possible to display instantaneous measurands on the screen along side the Bay
Mimic.
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The unit shall have a green L.E.D to indicate healthy status and a red L.E.D to indicate
operation(Trip) of the protection functions.
It shall be equipped with a red L.E.D indicator to indicate relay failure as well as output
contacts to signal relay failure.
The relay shall have at least eight(8) programmable LEDs for displaying protection and
other alarms.
The Relay terminals shall be screw type terminals large enough to accommodate at least 4
mm2 cable and shall be located at the back of the Relay.
It shall be Equipped with an RS232 serial port for connection to a laptop computer for
configuration and setting of relay and control functions and also for access of the relay data.
Also a communication port for connection to local area network shall be provided. Seven
(7) laptop to relay connection cables shall be provided
Fourteen (14) sets of Installation, commissioning , operation and maintenance manuals

shall be provided.
Software for relay configuration, parameter settings and data download shall be supplied in
CD ROM with the switchgear boards. Seven(7) copies(CD ROMs) of Software shall be
supplied. Eight (8) PC to Relay connection cables shall be supplied with the switchgear
panels.
NB: The Protection Functions Offered in the feeder protection and control relay shall satisfy
the detailed specifications for each of the functions, detailed below :(i)
Three phase overcurrent and earth fault relay
Should incorporate the following Features;
Relay must be of Numerical Design
Shall be suitable for mounting on the panel front.
Current setting range for overcurrent relay 0.5In-2.4In
Current setting range for earth fault relay 0.05In-0.8In
I.D.M.T characteristics according to BS142 or IEC255 i.e. SI,VI,EI,LTI, including definite
time for the high-set Elements.
Time setting multiplier 0.05 - 1.0
Broken conductor protection feature
Highset Element for both overcurrent and earth fault with.
Protection, with a setting range of 1-30In and a definite time delay setting of 0 - 60
Seconds.
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Circuit breaker maintenance

Fault records and event records
Trip and start contacts shall be freely configurable to the output relays.
Drop off /pickup ratio >90%
Low transient overreach < 10%
(ii)
Sensitive Earth Fault Relay.
Should incorporate the following Features;
Relay must be of Numerical Type
Current setting range for earth fault relay 0.010In- 0.8In
Definite time delay characteristic; setting range, 0- 30 Seconds.
Circuit breaker maintenance
Fault records, event records and disturbance records.
Drop off /pickup ratio >90%
Low transient overreach < 10%
(iii)Trip relay
High burden tripping relay, immune to capacitance discharge currents and leakage
currents
At least 4 pairs of outputs contacts two of which should be NC contacts
Instantaneous operation, t <20 ms
Flag or target shall be a red L.E.D, durable bulb or red mechanical flag
The relay shall be suitable for flush mounting
The relay shall be electrical reset, complete with the rest button.
Relay Terminals-shall be screw type terminals large enough to accommodate at least
4mm2 cable and shall be located at the back of the relay
Relay terminals shall be clearly marked
Relay contacts configuration shall preferably be drawn on the relay casing
(iv)
Trip circuit supervision Relay

The relay shall have the following features
Continuous supervision of trip circuit for circuit breaker in both OPEN & CLOSED
positions
Trip circuit fail - Red L.E.D or Flag
Trip circuit healthy green L.E.D or no flag
Suitable for panel surface mounting; However if mounted inside the control
compartment, then the relay must be visible from the front.
Two(2) normally closed(NC) and two(2) normally open(NO) or 2NO/NC output
contacts
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Relay Terminals-shall be screw type terminals large enough to accommodate at least

4mm2 cable and shall be located at the back of the relay
Relay terminals shall be clearly marked
Relay contacts configuration shall preferably be drawn on the relay casing
(v)
Circuit breaker Close/Open control Switch

The switch shall have a mechanical interlock to prevent accidental operation of the
switch.
It shall have a close, neutral and open positions engraved on the switch, black letters on
white background. After an operation, the switch shall return to the neutral position by
spring action.
The terminals of the switch shall be screw type and shall be indelibly marked.
(vi) Moulded Case Circuit Breakers :

Three phase unit with Auxiliary contact
Rated operating voltage, 400V AC
Rated Insulation voltage 600V AC
Rated frequency 50 HZ
Setting value of Thermally delayed Overload release, 3 A
Auxiliary switch should have 1 NC & 1 NO contact.
Suitable for fixing on a DIN rail
Terminals suitable for connection of at least 4 mm2 cable
(vii) Anti-condensation Heater:
The heater should be suitable for mounting inside the circuit breaker, the cable and the
LV compartment.
The Heater for each compartment shall be adequately rated to preventing condensation
within the respective compartment.
(viii)
Indicating Lamps:
Shall be suitable for mounting on the front of the panel.
The Lamp Indicators should be rated for 130V DC and equal or less than 2.5W rating.
The lamp indicators should designed for continuous operation and give a long life of at
least 10 Years.
The bulb shall be easily replaceable without using a special tool.
The Lamp Indicators shall be of LED design.
NB: LED Indicators are preferred

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Power Measurement Unit:

This is a power monitoring meter for panel mounting
The unit shall be of numerical design
The unit shall have a large LCD display for displaying the measurements
The unit shall measure instantaneous values of ; rms voltage, both phase phase and
phase to ground, currents, active reactive and apparent power, energy, frequency, power
factor and phase angle per phase
The unit shall the following input ratings, 1A and 110V AC phase to phase.
The unit shall be for flush mounting on the front of the panel
The unit shall be for 3 phase, 4 wire connection on the secondary of current and
voltage transformers
The unit shall be equipped with an RS232 port for programming the unit to ensure
correct measurement and display of the parameters. The CT and VT ratios shall be
programmable.
The accuracy of measurement shall be at least class 1.0
It shall be possible to display all the measured parameters on the screen through the preprogrammed display screen. The screen to be displayed shall be selectable using the
keys on the front of the unit
The software and the PC to measurement unit connection cable shall be supplied with
the unit.
The LCD screen shall be large enough to accommodate at least three measurands
simultaneously
All the terminals shall be clearly marked
The measurement range for power shall at least be up to 45 MVA.
The measurement unit terminals shall be screw type, large enough to accommodate
4mm2 cable and indelibly marked.
TECHNICAL SCHEDULE : BIDDER TO COMPLETE
The bidder shall after reading through the Technical Specifications and the Tender Documents in
general complete the technical schedules below, which also constitute the guaranteed technical
particulars. The completed schedules shall accompany the bid. Attach manufacturers profile,
catalogues and manuals to verify details entered in the schedule
A
SWITCHGEAR BOARD
DESCRIPTION
KPLCS
REQUIREMENT
SUPPLIERS DETAILS/
RESPONSE [Enter value
or Yes or No as
COMMENT
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appropriate]:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Manufacturers name
Manufacturers
letter
of
Authorisation.
Copy of ISO 9001/2 certificate.
Type or designation number of
Switchgear
offered
and
applicable standard.
Manufacturers experience in
manufacturing same type of
Switchgear panels.
manufacturing similar type of
Switchgear panels
No. of units sold in the last 5
years.
No. of units sold in the export
market [attach list] in the last 5
years [attach export list]
enclosure
[IP]
class
of
protection [attach type test
certificate]for the offered panel
type
Arc proof design [attach type
test certificate] for the offered
panel type
Rated voltage
Rated
power
frequency
withstand [attach routine test
report] for the offered panel
type
Rated
lighting
impulse
withstand [attach type test
report] for the offered panel
type
Metal clad compartments: [CB,
Busbar, LV, CT/VT & Cables
& Energy meter] attach layout
drawing for the offered panel
type
Busbar material
Provide copy
Provide copy
At least
7 years
15 years
400
200
IP43
Yes
17.5kV
38kV
95 kVp
copper
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17.
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23.
24.
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Dimensions [WxHxD [attach

layout
drawing,
including
Energy meter compartment]
Short circuit withstand.
Arc Proof design for entire
switchgear board
ARC venting
Lockable door with viewing
glass in CB compartments.
Lockable
door
for
LV
compartment
Earth switch rating on making
and withstand
Earth switch position visible
from the front
Shutters for Busbars [red] and
circuit [yellow] provided.
Provision to safely open the
shutters for phasing out
provided
Anti condensation heater
Hygrostat
with
variable
Humidity and temperature
control setting
Busbar and Circuit continuous
current rating
Integral or separate earth switch
Horizontal or vertical Isolation
and withdrawal of circuit
breaker
Live cable indicators for
incoming & outgoing cables
Interlock between Incoming
live cable and Earth switch
Separate locking of Busbar and
circuit shutters
Earth switch operating handle
cannot be inserted into operate
position when CB is in circuit
position
Switchgear panel width
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provide
31.5kA, 3 sec
Yes
Yes
Yes
31.5kA, 3 sec
Provide
Provide
Provide
Provide
Provide
630A
Provide
State
Provide
Provide
Provide
Yes
900 mm
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Switchgear panel depth

2500 mm
Length(Height)
of
LV 550 mm
Compartment
Total Height of the panel, 2800 mm
including
Energy
meter
compartment
Detailed catalogue and manual Provide
for the switchgear panels with
detailed design drawings
Dimensioned Layout drawing Provide
for the complete switchgear
panel
Single Line drawing for Provide
Protection,
Control
and
Metering
Routing test report for similar Provide
panel as per IEC 298?
11KV CIRCUIT BREAKER (CB)
DESCRIPTION
1.
2.
Doc. No.
Manufacturers name
Manufacturers
letter
of
Authorisation
Copy of ISO 9001/2 certificate
circuit breaker offered
Applicable
standard
for
manufacture and testing
manufacturing same type of
circuit breaker
circuit breaker [MV indoor
circuit breaker]
Units sold in the last 5 years
Units sold to export market in
the last 5 years
KPLCS
REQUIREM
ENT
SUPPLIERS
DETAILS/
RESPONSE
[Enter
value or Yes or No as
appropriate]
Indicate
Provide
Provide
state
7
15
1000
500
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21.
Type of interrupter employed

Name of manufacturer of
vacuum interrupter
Manufactures experience in
manufacturing
vacuum
interrupters
Rated circuit breaker voltage
1 minute power frequency
withstand [attach test report]
[attach type test report]
Rated short circuit current and
withstand [attach type test
report]
Rated short time making
current peak [attach type test
report]
Circuit
breaker
operating
sequence [attach type test
report]
Motor wound spring operated
mechanism
Auxiliary DC voltage for
closing and tripping coils.
Indicate
coil
operating
torelance
Trip-free mechanism
Anti-pumping feature
Auxiliary AC supply
22.
CB operating mechanism
12.
13.
14.
15.
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24.
25.
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Vacuum
Provide
15 years
17.5kV
38kV
95kV
31.5kA, 3 sec
79kA
0-0.3 sec-co-3
min-co
Yes
30 V DC
Yes
Provide
240 VAC
Motor wound
spring
Visible
spring Provide
charged/discharged mechanical
indication on CB as per
specifications.
Visible
CB
ON/OFF Provide
indications as per specifications
Connection of CB to auxiliary Yes
panel circuits via a plug-in
cable
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CURRENT TRANSFORMERS (CT)
DESCRIPTION
1.
2.
Operations counter
Provide
CB close and open mechanical Provide
push buttons on CB
CB isolation
Vertical/Horiz
ontal
CB withdrawal
Horizontal
CB lowering trolley provided Provide
[for horizontal withdrawal]
suitable for use by one
switching operator
CB withdrawal not possible Yes
when CB is closed.
CB cannot be drawn-in until the Yes
earth switch is open and
auxiliary circuits connected
[powered]
Earth switch cannot be closed Yes
when CB is in circuit position
or in transit
CB cannot close when in transit Yes
Circuit breaker is equipped with Yes
anti pumping device
CB routine test report as per Provide
IEC 62271-100
Circuit Breaker rated load 630A
current
Circuit breaker poles between Yes
the interrupters and the primary
plug in contacts-insulated. State
method on insulation
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Authorisation
KPLCS
REQUIREM
ENT
SUPPLIERS
DETAILS/
RESPONSE
[Enter
appropriate]
Indicate
of Provide
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CT
Applicable standard
5.
manufacturing same type of CTs
6.
CTs [MV, Indoor type]
7.
No of units sold in the last 5
years
8.
No of units sold in the export
market in the last 5 years
9.
Rated voltage of offered CT
10. 1 minute power frequency
withstand voltage [attach test
report]
11. Impulse
voltage
withstand
[attach copy of type test report]
12. Short-circuit withstand current
and duration [attach copy of type
test report]
13. CT details
Ratio
300/200/100/1A
Core 1 15VA, 5P15
Core2 15VA, cl 0.2
Core 3 15VA, cl 0.5
14 Routine test certificates of
similar CTs as those listed in
clause 13 above.
NB: the
classes must be the same as per
IEC 60044-1.
Provide manufacturers CT
catalogue
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Provide
4.
state
7 years
15 years
600
300
17.5kV
38kV
95kVp
31.5kA, 3 sec
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Provide
VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS(VT)
KPLCS
DESCRIPTION
REQUIREM
SUPPLIERS
DETAILS/
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
1
0.
1
1.
1
2.
1
3.
1
4.
1
5.
1
6
Manufacturers name
Manufactures
letter
of
authorisation
Copy of ISOS 9001/2 certificate
VT.
Applicable standard
manufacturing same type of VTs
manufacturing MV, indoor VTs
No. of units sold in the last 5
years
No. of units sold in the export
market in the last 5 years
Rated voltage of offered VT
1 minute power frequency
withstand voltage [attach routine
test report]
Impulse voltage withstand [attach
copy of type test report]
VT details
Ratio: 11KV/3; 110/3; 110/3
VAC
Core 1: 100VA, cl 0.2
Core 2: 50VA, cl 0.5
Primary fuses
Secondary MCBs
Doc. No.
Issue No.
Revision No.
Date of
2010-06-30
Issue
Page 56 of 62
RESPONSE
[Enter
appropriate]
Provide
Provide
state
7 years
15 years
500
200
17.5KV
38KV
95KV
Provide
Provide
Provide
Provide
Provide
Copies of routine test reports for Provide

VT of similar voltage rating as
per IEC 60044-2
Manufacturers VT catalogue
provide
PROTECTION RELAYS AND AUXILIARY RELAYS
Signed:
Signed:
Date: 2010-06-30
Date: 2010-06-30
TITLE:

Co. Ltd.
SPECIFICATION FOR
11kV METAL CLAD
PROTECTION &
METERING
SWITCHGEAR PANEL
Circuit Breaker)
DESCRIPTION
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Manufacturers Name
Manufacturers
letter
of
Authorisation
Applicable standard
of manufacturers
manufacturing protection and
auxiliary relays
Total no. of measuring relays
sold in the last 5 years
Experience in manufacture of
numerical protection relays
Number of numerical protection
relays sold in the last 5 years
Number of Numerical relays
sold to the Export Market in the
last 5 years . NB: Attach
manufacturers export sales list
KPLCS
REQUIREM
ENT
Revision No.
Date of
2010-06-30
Issue
Page 57 of 62
SUPPLIERS
DETAILS/
RESPONSE
[Enter
appropriate]
5000
10 years
5000
2000
Relay shall be of Numeric

Design
Relay
designed
for
Bay
Protection & Control
Size of Relay LCD screen
For flush mounting on panel
surface
Relay is equipped with Circuit
Breaker close and open key/push
buttons
Relay
has
the following
protection functions
Three phase overcurrent
30 yrs
Issue No.
state
Provide
PROTECTION AND CONTROL RELAY
3
4
State
Provide
Doc. No.
State
State
State
State
State
Provide
Signed:
Signed:
Date: 2010-06-30
Date: 2010-06-30
TITLE:

Co. Ltd.
7
8
Earth fault function

Sensitive earth fault
function
Over & Underfrequency
function
Over and under-voltage
function
Thermal
Overload
function
Broken
Conductor
function
Circuit
breaker
maintenance function
Measurement and display of
instantaneous values of I, V,
P, Q and p.f. on the LCD
Trip Indication Via Red LED
9
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
4
1
5
1
6
1
7
1
8
Issue No.
Revision No.
Date of
2010-06-30
Issue
Page 58 of 62
provide
Provide
provide
provide
state
Healthy Indication via Green

LED
Relay has eight LEDs for
Annunciation
Start and Trip output
contacts
are
freely
configurable
Relay terminals are screw
type and adequate to
accommodate 4mm2 cable.
Fault
Records
storage state
capacity
Events storage capacity
state
1
9
2
0
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
4
2
5
SPECIFICATION FOR
11kV METAL CLAD
PROTECTION &
METERING
SWITCHGEAR PANEL
Circuit Breaker)
Doc. No.
Disturbance Record storage state

capacity
MMI with keypad and LCD
Provide
Serial RSS232 port
Provide
Communication
Port
for
connection to Local network
Signed:
Signed:
Date: 2010-06-30
Date: 2010-06-30
TITLE:

Co. Ltd.
2
6
2
7
2
8
2
9
3
0
SPECIFICATION FOR
11kV METAL CLAD
PROTECTION &
METERING
SWITCHGEAR PANEL
Circuit Breaker)
Software to be provided: Seven

Copies of software in CD ROM
required
Relay is equipped with IEC
61850 communication
Seven (7) connection cables
from relay to laptop
Seven(7)Detailed
publication/operation
and
instruction manual attached to
verify all the specifications
Rated DC supply and tolerance
DESCRIPTION
Doc. No.
Issue No.
Revision No.
Date of
2010-06-30
Issue
Page 59 of 62
state name of
software
state
Provide
Provide
State
KPLCS
REQUIREM
ENT
SUPPLIERS
DETAILS/
RESPONSE
[Enter
appropriate]
THREE PHASE OVERCURRENT AND EARTH FAULT RELAY
One time delayed element and

two high set elements
Setting range
and step for
IDMT element for both current
and Time Multiplier Setting
Selectable Current/Time curves
for IDMT element
Setting range and step for high
set elements for both current and
time delay
Broken conductor protection
2
3
4
5
state
state
state
state
Provide
Setting range and step for high State

set elements for both current and
time delay
SENSITIVE EARTH FAULT FUNCTION
Signed:
Signed:
Date: 2010-06-30
Date: 2010-06-30
TITLE:

Co. Ltd.
1
2
SPECIFICATION FOR
11kV METAL CLAD
PROTECTION &
METERING
SWITCHGEAR PANEL
Circuit Breaker)
DESCRIPTION
KPLCS
REQUIREM
ENT
Current setting range

Time delay
State
State
Doc. No.
Issue No.
Revision No.
Date of
2010-06-30
Issue
Page 60 of 62
SUPPLIERS
DETAILS/
RESPONSE
[Enter
appropriate]
F TRIP RELAY
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
DESCRIPTION
KPLCS
REQUIREM
ENT
Manufacturers name
Type or designation name
Electrical reset
High burden relay
Operating time
Contacts configuration
Rated DC supply and tolerance
State
State
Provide
State
State
State
State
SUPPLIERS
DETAILS/
RESPONSE
[Enter
appropriate]
G TRIP CIRCUIT SUPERVISORY RELAY
DESCRIPTION
1 Manufacturers name
2 Type or designation name
3 Supervision for CB open and
closed status
4 Contacts configuration
5 Rated DC supply and tolerance
KPLCS
REQUIREM
ENT
SUPPLIERS
DETAILS/
RESPONSE
[Enter
appropriate]
State
State
State
State
State
Signed:
Signed:
Date: 2010-06-30
Date: 2010-06-30
TITLE:

Co. Ltd.
SPECIFICATION FOR
11kV METAL CLAD
PROTECTION &
METERING
SWITCHGEAR PANEL
Circuit Breaker)
Doc. No.
Issue No.
Revision No.
Date of
2010-06-30
Issue
Page 61 of 62
H CIRCUIT BREAKER CLOSE/OPEN SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
1
2
3
4
KPLCS
REQUIREM
ENT
Manufacturers name
Mechanical interlock
Close and open position marked
on the switch
State
State
Provide
State
DESCRIPTION
KPLCS
REQUIREM
ENT
I
1
2
3
ANTI CONDENSATION HEATER

Manufacturers name
State
State
Rating V, W
State
J
1
2
3
4
5
INDICATING LAMPS AND HOLDERS

Manufacturers name
State
State
Rating
<2.5W
Duty
Continuous
Duration of service
>10 years
SUPPLIERS
DETAILS/
RESPONSE
[Enter
appropriate]
SUPPLIERS
DETAILS/
RESPONSE
[Enter
appropriate]
K POWER MEASUREMENT UNIT

1 Manufacturers name
State
2 Type or designation name of the State
unit
3 Unit suitable for flush mounting
4 Complete order number of State
offered unit
5 Parameters measured
State
Signed:
Signed:
Date: 2010-06-30
Date: 2010-06-30
TITLE:

Co. Ltd.
SPECIFICATION FOR
11kV METAL CLAD
PROTECTION &
METERING
SWITCHGEAR PANEL
Circuit Breaker)
Doc. No.
Issue No.
Revision No.
Date of
2010-06-30
Issue
Page 62 of 62
6 Class
of
accuracy
of State
measurement
7 Configuration of the unit (3 phase State
+ 4 wire)
NOTE:
The Bidders should note that the above Technical schedules must be fully completed and
submitted with the bid. Failure to Complete the schedules shall lead to rejection of the bid. Each
entry in the schedule in compliance with the specifications shall constitute one (1) mark. The
maximum possible score shall be 100 and the lowest possible score shall be 0.
4.0
CRITERIA FOR PASSING TECHNICAL EVALUATION:
Any Bidder who fails to score 70% in the technical schedule shall not be considered further in the
evaluation. In addition to a score of 70% or higher the winning bidder must fully meet the
requirements of the specifications before tender Award .
Deviation: Any deviation from these specifications if any shall be clearly stated. The bidder shall
demonstrate that the technical specifications are still fully meet inspite of such minor deviations.
Deviations from the Bill of materials or from the ratings of various equipments listed in this
specifications is NOT acceptable.
Before Contract signing, any minor deviations shall be discussed and resolved.
Manufacturers Name, Signature, Stamp and Date

Note: This schedule does not in any way substitute for detailed information required elsewhere in
the specification.
NB: The bidder should read through the document thoroughly and submit with the bid
all the required test certificates, manuals and drawings, etc.
5.0
FACTORY INSPECTION:
Where the winning bidders manufacturer has not delivered metering 11kV switchgear panels
to KPLC before, then KPLC engineers will conduct factory inspection, before contract signing.
A manufacturer who fails to meet the set standards will be disqualified and the second lowest
bidder awarded the tender.
Signed:
Signed:
Date: 2010-06-30
Date: 2010-06-30

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TITLE:

The Kenya Power & Lighting

0.1 Circulation List

Issued by: Head of section Power System Research

Authorized by: Head of Department R & D

The Kenya Power & Lighting

Detailed Technical Specifications for 11kV Metalclad Indoor Switchgear Panels.. 23

Ratings of Switchgear equipments 34

Protection Relays, Control and Measuring devices requirements

2.8.1 General requirements

Detailed specifications for relays, measuring and indicating instruments,

Technical schedule: Bidder to complete 48

Criteria for passing technical evaluation 60

Issued by: Head of section Power System Research

Authorized by: Head of Department R & D

The Kenya Power & Lighting

Research & Development Manager

Stores & Stock Control Manager

Technical Services Manager

Deputy Manager, Technical Audit

Adds clause 2.10 on

Issued by: Head of section Power System Research

Authorized by: Head of Department R & D

The Kenya Power & Lighting

UNIT OF MEASUREMENT AND LANGUAGE

Issued by: Head of section Power System Research

Authorized by: Head of Department R & D

The Kenya Power & Lighting

added. All documents, correspondence, drawings, reports, operating and maintenance

Height above sea level

Switchgear room Temperature.

Authorized by: Head of Department R & D

The Kenya Power & Lighting

Screws, Nuts, Springs, e.t.c.

WORKING STRESS AND EQUIPMENT/APPARATUS DESIGN

Issued by: Head of section Power System Research

Authorized by: Head of Department R & D

The Kenya Power & Lighting

Issued by: Head of section Power System Research

Authorized by: Head of Department R & D

The Kenya Power & Lighting

AC Supply Rating system

DC Auxiliary Supply Rating

1.5.4 Design data for Medium voltage plant and equipment

Authorized by: Head of Department R & D

The Kenya Power & Lighting

Short-circuit current withstand , not

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Authorized by: Head of Department R & D

The Kenya Power & Lighting

Operation and control.

1.6.2 Corona and radio interference

1.6.3 Switchgear Panels

The Switchgear panels shall be painted to RAL 7032 colour

Issued by: Head of section Power System Research

Authorized by: Head of Department R & D

The Kenya Power & Lighting

1.6.4 Measuring instruments

1.6.5 Indicating lamps

Authorized by: Head of Department R & D

The Kenya Power & Lighting

1.6.6 Nameplate and Escutcheon Plates

Nameplates and Escutcheon Plates

Issued by: Head of section Power System Research