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SYSTEM DESIGN DESCRIPTION

LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEM
1.0

INTRODUCTION
This document presents a detailed description of Low Voltage System for 215 MW Bauang Diesel
Power Plant. The System description includes functions, summary description, detailed description
of system, components, operation modes, safety precautions and maintenance requirements.

1.1

System Function
The main function of the Low Voltage System (code LV) is to provide power to the plants' 460 V
motor control centers, feeders and other plant auxiliary equipment.

1.2

Criteria Requirements
The System is designed according to present industry practices to achieve a high degree of reliability
and availability. The design is based on IEC codes and standards.

1.3

Summary Description of the System

The Low Voltage System consists of four (4) Station Service Transformers (OBB1-1, OBB1-2 and
OBB1-3) is intended for auxiliary loads of Sectors 1, 2 and 3 respectively. The fourth transformer,
Station Service Transformer Common (OBB0-2) is for common loads of Sectors 1, 2 and 3. It also
serves as an emergency back-up if one of the OBB1 in the three sectors malfunctions or fails.
Station Service Transformer (OBB1-1/2/3) supplying the Fuel Oil Treatment, Common Auxiliaries,
Sector Utilities and Engine Auxiliaries of each sector.
Station Service Transformer Common (OBB0-2) located at Sector 2 supplying the 230 KV
Switchyard Control Panel, Fire Fighting System, General Commons Auxiliaries, outside plant
buildings and facilities.
The Main 460 V Switchyard OBF1-1/2/3 draws its power from its respective Station Service
Transformer (OBB1-1/2/3). They are connected/link via draw-out type circuit breaker Q151, one
each for three sectors. For Main 460 Switchboard Common (OBF0-2), it draws its power from
Station Service Transformer Common (OBB0-2). It is connected/link via draw-out type circuit
breaker Q131.
In the event of fault in one of sector's station service transformers, a provision of a tie-breakers are
installed. This tie-breakers are connected to OBFO-2. OBBO-2 will then serve as a source of
power. Tie breakers Q171 AND Q211 is for sector 1 and tie breakers Q171 and Q231 is for sector
3. In case the fault is within sector 2, a tie breaker (Q171) linking OBF1-2 and OBFO-2 is also
provided.
In the event of a System Blackout, 460 V switchboard can be supplied using Emergency Diesel

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Generator (Black Start).

2.0

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM

2.1

Components
2.1.1

Station Transformer
Quantity
Equipment ID
For Sector 1
For Sector 2
For Sector 3
For Sector 1,2,3(common)
Type
Capacity
Voltage:
Primary
Secondary
Current
Primary
Secondary
Vector Group
Ambient Temperature
Oil Max. Heat Rise
Insulation Level
Frequency
Voltage Regulation
Cooling Type
Weight of Oil
Total Weight
Manufacturer Number
OBB1-1
OBB1-2
OBB1-3
OBB0-2
Manufacturer

2.1.2

Four(4)

OBB1-1
OBB1-2
OBB1-3
OBBO-2
UTHC
3500 KVA-3

13.8 KV
460 V

146.4 A
4158 A
Dyn 11
45 C
55 C
38/95
60 Hz
ASP Type HR
ONAN
1530 Kg
6400 Kg
-

1307737
1307738
1307739
1307740
GEC ALSTHOM

Main 460V Switchboard (OBF1-1/2/3) and Main 460V Switchboard - Site Common
(OBFO-2).
These are totally enclosed, free standing and consist of metal-clad assemblies, circuit
breakers and other devices.
a. Main 460V Switchboard (OBF1-1/2/3) Loads

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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
b.

OBJ1
OBJ2
1BJ
2BJ
3BJ
4BJ
5BJ
6BJ
7BJ
OBH1

Main 460V Switchboard (OBFO-2) Loads and Emergency Supply

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

2.1.3

Sector Common Auxiliaries

MCC
Fuel oil Treatment MCC
Engine Unit 1 MCC
Engine Unit 2 MCC
Engine Unit 3 MCC
Engine Unit 4 MCC
Engine Unit 5 MCC
Engine Unit 6 MCC
Engine Unit 7 MCC
General Utilities
Spare

230KV Switchyard
Auxiliaries
Fire Fighting
General Utilities
Black Start (emergency supply)
Spare

OBJ5-0
OBHO-2

Circuit Breakers
Draw-out type circuit breakers with a rating of 4000A are provided as a tie breaker for
sector 1 and 3. Breakers with a rating of 5000A are utilized as a bus breaker and a tie
breaker for OBF1-2 and OBF0-2. Breakers with lower capacity is also used for the different
motor control centers.
a.

Bus Breakers (Sector 1, 2 & 3) and Tie Breaker

Quantity
Equipment ID
For OBF1-1,2 & 3
For OBFO-2
Tie Breaker
Type
Breaking Capacity
Service Voltage
Rated Current
Auxiliary Voltage
Mounting
Setting Range
Ir
Irmv

Five (5)

Q151 (one per sector)

Q131 (Sector 2 only)
Q171 (for Sector 2)
IZM 50SV-5000/AF50
75 KA
460V-60Hz
5000 A
125 VDC
-

withdrawable on cradle
horizontal connections

2000-5000 A
4000-5000 A

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Tv
Manufacturer
b.

Setting Range
Ir
Irmv
Tv
Manufacturer

Four (4)

Q171 & Q211

Q171 & Q231
IZM 40SV-4000/AF40
75 KA
460V-60Hz
4000 A
withdrawable on sadle
horizontal connections
-

1600-4000 A
3200-4000 A
100 ms
Klockner Moeller

Breaker for Emergency Diesel Generator (Black Start)

Quantity
Equipment ID
Type
Breaking Capacity
Service Voltage
Rated Current
Mounting
Auxiliary Voltage
Manufacturer

d.

20 ms
Klockner Moeller

Tie Breakers
Quantity
Equipment ID
For Sector 1
For Sector 2
Type
Breaking Capacity
Service Voltage
Rated Current
Mounting

c.

Q191
630 A
-

One (1)
NZMS10-630/ZMV-630/AF3
65 KA
460V-60z
withdrawable, horizontal connections
125 V
Klockner Moeller

Breaker for OBF1 (per sector) Auxiliary Loads

1)

Rated, Current
630A
Quantity
Nine (9)/sector
Equipment ID
1. Engine 1 Unit 1 MCC
(1BJ)
Q374
2. Engine 2 Unit 2 MCC
(2BJ)
3. Engine 3 Unit 3 MCC
(3BJ)
4. Engine 4 Unit 4 MCC
(4BJ)
-

Q375
Q376
Q377

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5. Engine 5 Unit 5 MCC
(5BJ)
6. Engine 6 Unit 6 MCC
(6BJ)
7. Engine 7 Unit 7 MCC
(7BJ)
8. Spare
9. Spare
Type
Breaking Capacity
Service Voltage
Position Contact
Fault Contact
Mounting
Manufacturer
2)

Rated Current
Quantity

Equipment ID
1. Gen. Utilities
(OBH1)
2. Spare
Type
Breaking Capacity
Auxiliary Voltage
Service Voltage
Position Contact
Fault Contact
Mounting
Manufacturer
e.

Q382
Q383
Q384
Q385
Q365
NZMS10.630s/ZMV-630
65 KA
460V 60Hz
2NC + 2NO
2NC + 2NO
Fixed mounted, front connections
Klockner Moeller

400A
Two (2)/sector

Q386
Q387
NZMS10.400/ZMV.400
65 KA
125 VDC
460V-60Hz
2NC + 2NO
1 Reversing Contact
Fixed mounted, front connections
Klockner Moeller

Breaker for OBF0 Auxiliary Loads

1)

Rated Current
250 A
Quantity
Three (3) (Sector 2 Common)
Equipment ID
a. 230 KV Switchyard Auxiliary
(OBJ5-0)
Q362
b. Common Auxiliary
(OBJ1)
c. Fuel Oil Treatment
(OBJ1)
Type
Breaking Cap.
65 KA
Service Volt.
-

Q372
Q373
NZMH9.250/ZM9.250
460V-60Hz

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Mounting
Manufacturer
2)

3)

2.2

Rated Current
Quantity
Equipment ID
1. Fire Fighting
Type
Breaking Capacity
Service Voltage
Position Contact
Fault Contact
Mounting
Manufacturer

Fixed mounted, front connections

Klockner Moeller

800A
One (1) (Sector 2 Common)
-

Q363
NZM12.800/ZM12.1250
65 KA
460V-60Hz
2NC + 2NO
1NC + 2NO
Fixed mounted, front connections
Klockner Moeller

Rated Current
Quantity
Equipment ID
1. General Utilities
(OBHO-2)
Type

1250A
One (1) (Sector 2 Common)

Breaking Capacity
Service Voltage
Position Contact
Fault Contact
Mounting
Manufacturer

Q364
NZM12.
1250/ZM12.
1250
65 KA
460v-60Hz
2NC + 2NO
1NC + 2NO
Fixed mounted, front connections
Klockner Moeller

System Protection, Controls, Alarms, Instruments and Metering

2.2.1

System Protection
a.

Protective relays for OBBO-2 and OBB1-1/2/3 are provided against faults and
overloads to assure maximum continuity of service.

1.

Definite Time Overcurrent Relay (50/51)

Quantity
Type

Setting Accuracy
Reset Percentage
Frequency of input current

Four (4)
TA 3220 (two settings, time logged,
two outputs, 3 phase)
5% under normal conditioning
95% of operating setting 2%
40-70Hz

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Outputs

one instantaneous
one time logged

48-60-11-125-120-250v
220/380v
GEC ALSTHOM

Supply
dc
ac
Manufacturer
b.

2.2.2

For motor control centers, motor protections for each feeders are provided
such as thermal overload relays with its corresponding setting, fuses and
circuit breakers.

Controls
Tie breakers and bus breakers for Sectors 1, 2 and 3 can be controlled at three different
locations. Either by OBF Switchboard, OCW Panel or though OIS.
To control the breakers at the OBF0/1 Switchboard, set the selector switch (S127) "LocalRemote" to "Local" position. And then push the red pushbutton for "ON" and the green
pushbutton for "OFF" position.
In controlling the breakers at the OCW panel, set the selector switch (S127) "Local-Remote"
to "Remote" position. The switch is located at the OBF0/1 panel. Then, at the OCW panel,
set selector switch (S122) "LMO-RCO" to "LMO" position. At the OCW mimic board, to
energize the breaker, turn the TPL (Turn Push Light) switch and then push.
The breakers can also be controlled in the OIS if the OBF0/1 Switchboard selector switch
(S127) is in "Remote" position. The selector switch (S122) at the OCW panel is at "RCO"
position.

2.2.3

Alarms
Abnormal system conditions are detected by monitoring devices which are connected to the
plant annunciator system. The annunciator system provides visual and audible indication of
the alarm condition. Alarms are also indicated in the OIS (Operator Interface Station)
located at the computer room.

Some of the alarms that are provided for the Low voltage (LV) System is located in the
OCW Panel
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

Station Transformer OBB1 Trip

Station Transformer OBB1 Alarm
Circuit Breaker OBB1 Drawn Out
Station Transformer Minor Fault
Station Transformer Major Fault
460 V Main Circuit Breaker OBFO Fault
125 VDC Control Fault

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h.
i.
j.
2.2.4

230 VAC Supply Fault

Overload
OBH1 Switchboard Fault

Instrument and Meters

Provision for monitoring equipment operating parameters and conditions are provided
locally.
1.

Ammeters
a.

For OBF1-1/2/3 and OBF0-2 Switchboard

Quantity
Type
Range
Ratio
Manufacturer Reference
Manufacturer

b.

Twelve (12)
96x96-250
0-5000A
5000/5A
SF 96240
SFERE

Three (3)
96x96-250
0-700A
600/5A
1.5
SF 96240
SFERE

Three (3)
One (1)
One (1)
96x96 -90
0-600V
460V AC
SF9660
SFERE

For Black Start

Quantity
Type
Range
Ratio
Class
Manufacturer Reference
Manufacturer

2.

Voltmeters
Quantity
For OBF1-1/2/3
For OBFO-2
For Black Start
Type
Range
Ratio
Manufacturer Reference
Manufacturer

3.0

MODES OF OPERATION

3.1

Start-up

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The Low Voltage System can be energized in two ways, using Luzon Grid 230 KV System or
Emergency Diesel Generator (Black Start) as the source of the power. The former is the normal
start-up while the latter is utilized during system failure/blackout.
To energize the Low Voltage System using Luzon Grid as the source of power, Station Service
Transformer OBB1-1/2/3 and Station Service Transformer Common (OBB0-2) are energized.
Breakers Q151 (for OBB1-1/2/3) and Q131 (for OBF0-2) are closed.
In using the Black Start, the Low Voltage System is energized if Black Start unit is running and its
respective breaker Q191 is closed.
3.2

Normal Operation
Under normal operation, OBF1-1/2/3 draws its power from Transformer OBB1-1/2/3 respectively.
While OBFO-2 is powered by transformer OBBO-2. Assuming that the individual bus breaker
(Q151) of OBF1-1/2/3 and Q131 of OBF0-2 are closed.
Tie breaker (Q171) linking OBF1-2 and OBF0-2 is normally open. The tie breakers connecting
OBF1-1 (for sector 1) and OBF1-3 (for sector 3) are also normally open.
Tie breakers of OBF1-3
Q171 and Q211
Tie breakers of OBF1-3
Q171 and Q231

During normal operation, constant monitoring and recording of instruments should be observed and
done on a routinary basis to ensure that operating parameter are within limits.
3.3

Shutdown
If a system fault occurs, Emergency Diesel Generator (Black Start) is provided to supply to its
auxiliary loads.
For normal system shutdown, this can be done normally during plant shutdown where plant
equipment are due for preventive maintenance.

4.0

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

4.1

Hazards
The direct hazards to personnel involved in the maintenance of the electrical systems are those
associated with AC and DC voltages such as shock hazards.

4.2

Precautions
Precautions are those normally taken with Low Voltage distributing systems to eliminate potential
shock hazards to personnel and damage to property.

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Be sure that the electrical equipment are properly tag, drawn out, isolated and grounded.

5.0

MAINTENANCE
Inspection and maintenance requirements for the 3500 KVA Station Transformers, Main
Switchboards, Motor Control Centers, Feeder Panels, Circuit Breakers etc. should be performed
regularly to maintain system reliability.
Records which includes completed test reports and inspection reports should be maintained for
future reference.
When during maintenance work at Main Switchboard Panel, be sure that the mode selector knob is
in "Local" position and push the "OFF" pushbutton.

6.0

REFERENCES

6.1

Single Diagram 460 V and Below Dwg. No. 0-137-731-791

6.2

New Sulzer Diesel Manual File No. 11/2

6.3

New Sulzer Diesel Manual File No. 10/G

6.4

New Sulzer Diesel Manual File No. 11/5

6.5

New Sulzer Diesel Manual File No. 11/4

7.0

APPENDIX

7.1

Low Voltage System Single Line Diagram (Sectors 1, 2 and 3)