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PROJECT SKIKDA 600-800 MW

AEC

Algerian Energy Company Spa

12 Bld Krim Belkacem - Alger
Tel : 213 (0) 21 72 27 75 / 213 (0) 21 72 26 45
Fax : 213 (0) 21 72 31 58 / 213 (0) 21 72 25 65

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL

INVITATION TO OPEN TENDER

N03 / AEC / 2002

SKIKDA PROJECT

COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANT

FROM 600 TO 800 MW

DOCUMENT V
SPECIFIC TECHNICAL PRESCRIPTIONS,
SPECIFICATION 13
ARMOURED FORWARD STATION

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General remarks :
The Builder shall be required to respect the characteristics detailed herein.
The values indicated in the C.P.S are considered as guarantees in the sense that the
properties of the equipment supplied shall not be inferior to the conditions set in the
C.P.S taking into consideration the tolerances if any.
Any modification considered necessary by the Builder during the execution of the
contract shall be submitted in writing to the Client with justificatory documentation
and shall be subject to approval by the Client.
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
400 KV feeder section
Characteristics

Unit

Given value

- Nominal voltage
- Maximal service voltage
- Nominal Frequency
- Nominal current of the equipment
- Withstand strength voltage at
industrial frequency during 1
minute
- Withstand strength voltage to
shock waves of 1.2/50s
- Short-circuit current during 1s
- Shock current

Kv
kv
Hz
A
Kv eff

400
420
50
1200
630

Kv peak

1425

kA
kA

Later
Later

Lightning protection for the 400kv feeder

sections/switch bay

Unit

Given value

Manufacturer
Type
Total quantity per feeder section/switch bay
Nominal voltage
Maximal service voltage
Maximal disruptive discharge to shock wave
1.2/50 s (peak value)
Maximal disruptive discharge voltage for

N
Kv
Kv
Kv

3
400
Later
Later

Kv

Later

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manoeuvre surge voltage (250/2500 s)

Wave residual voltage 8/20 s :
- 5KA
- 10KA
- 20KA
Nominal discharge current (peak value)
High amplitude current wave form 4/10
Weight of a lightning protection device
Length of the creepage distance
1 discharge meter per lightning protection device

Kv(peak)
Kv(peak)
Kv(peak)
KA
KA
kg
mm
Yes/No

Liaison with the main transformer

- Aerial line

Unit
Yes/No

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Chapter 1 Overall general features

1.1.

Sheathing

- constituent material
- maximum temperature rise due to circulating
currents
- tightness of the assembled equipment
- monitoring of the tightness
- details of the assembled equipment
- compartmentation
- modular constitution

1.2.

Dielectric

- type
- characteristics required
- annual guaranteed eddy
- withstand strength with gas at atmospheric pressure
- gas pressure
. For insulation
. For fire-extinguishing liquid
- humidity tolerated (by weight)
- humidity guaranteed
. On start of operation
. After 12 months

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1.3. Bars and connections

constitution...copper for contact and alloy for
bars
Surface treating : polishing and silver-coating
for contacts
Bar set nominal current
Feeder section nominal current
Generator feeder section nominal current
Bar coupling nominal current
1.3. Limitation of the effects of the internal arc
1.4
description : rupture disc on all the compartments
1.5. Localisation of the defects
description : through dragr tube
1.4.

Specific requirements

For the civil work

others

number of SF6 compartments per feeder section type

- number of elements per compartment

normally : 1 (breakers, bushes, transformers, etc.)
maximal : 3 (sections switches, for rapid and slow earthing)
- weight by type of feeder section.
Line:
Coupling:
Measurement :

kg
kg
kg
mm

- Thickness of the sheet constituting the sheathing

Chapter 2 Breakers
2.1.

General characteristics

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2.1.1. Make

.......

2.1.2. Type

.......SF6

2.1.3. Nominal voltages

(KV)

.......400

2.1.4. Maximal service voltage

(KV)

.......420

2.1.5. Ampere rating

2.1.6. Nominal frequency

.......1200
.......50

2.1.7. Symmetrical cut-off capacity

.......Later

2.1.8. Cycles of manoeuvres

2.1.9. Fire-fighting liquids used

Later
Later

2.1.10. Number of cut-off chambers per phase

Later

2.1.11. Number of distribution capacitors

Later

2.1.12. Value of the capacitors (pf) .......

2.1.13. Value of the resistances

Later
Later
Later

2.1.14. Command type (manoeuvre energy):

- on closing
- on opening
Later
2.1.15. Effect of the command
Later
2.1.16. Basic norms

2.2 Current characteristics

2.2.1. Ampere rating (in) (A)
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2.2.2. Min ampere of thermic withstand strength during 1 sec

(KA)
2.2.3 Min ampere of dynamic withstand strength (peak) 1 sec
(KA)
2.2.4 Max temperature rise of the contacts under current
(c)

.
.
.

2.3 Voltage characteristics

2.3.1. Nominal voltage of the breaker
2.3.2. Nominal service voltage

(KV)

.......400

(KV)

2.3.3. Nominal frequency of the network

.......
(Hz)

......50

2.3.4. Withstand strength voltage 50 Hz 60 sec. A sec

(KV)630

2.3.5. Maximum withstand strength voltage 50 Hz 60 sec.

- between input and output, the device being over-insulated
- with relation to the earth

(KV)

(KV)

2.3.6. Withstand strength voltage to shock 1.2/50 sec

with relation to the earth

.
.......

(KV)

.......

2.3.7. Max withstand strength voltage to shock between input and output, the device being
over-insulated with relation to the earth
(KV)
.......

2.4 Cut-off characteristics

2.4.1. Symmetric cut-off capacity Icc
- under voltage of : 400 KV
- 245 KV
2.4.2. Asymmetric cut-off capacity
- under voltage of - 400 KV
- KV
- asymmetry rate (%)
- total duration of the cut-off (msec)

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(KA)
(KA)
(KA)
(KA)

........
.......

test report
references

.......
.......
.......
.......
.......

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2.4.3. Cut-off capacity in opposition of phase

2.4.4. Nominal closing capacity

(KA) .......
(KA)

2.4.5. Fault at the terminals

first pole factor :

......
......
......

Em = 1,5 x ...x2/3 = ..KV.

First
Value of
Time t2 Delay td
reference
the peak of
s
s
Time
voltage u1
the ttr uc
st1
KV
KV
s

Voltage

Time t

Vatr

KV/s

75 %

90%

100 %
60 %
30 %
10 %

2.4.6. Fault on the line (kilometric fault)

- current
- Value of peak um
- initial voltage earth phase

KA
KV
KV

- first peak on the line

.Ul
.Tl
. Vatr
- t.t.r. power supply
. T1
. T2
. Vatr
- Voltage peak value on power supply um
-contribution from the power supply voltage to
the time
t
u
l
s
- Value of T.T.R u t
- V.a.t.r corresponding to the first peak
- delay td (from the power supply)
t'

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KV
KV
KV/
s
s
KV/s
KV
KV
KV
KV/s
s
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- reference of the test report

2.4.7. Cut-off of the line when open

cut-off capacity

(A)

max guaranteed surge voltage

.......
........

2.4.8. Cable ct-off when open

cut-off capacity

(A)

........

max guaranteed surge voltage

........

2.4.9. Cut-off of transformers at

cut-off capacity

.......
....

(A)

max guaranteed surge voltage

........

2.4.10 Consecutive fault

(A)

.......

2.4.11 Cut-off of a fault current

........

appearing at the secondary terminals of the step-down transformer :

- ampere (A)

......

- restoration voltage frequency (kHz).

........

2.5. Manoeuvre time

2.5.1. Minimum permissible duration for the pulse on :

...........

- interlocking solenoid(ms)

.........

- main tripping solenoid (msec)

. Tripolar
. of the poles

.........
........
.......

- back-up tripping solenoid(ms)

. Tripolar
. of the poles

.........
........
........

2.5.2. Duration of mechanical opening (mses)

........

2.5.3. Arc time at the nominal cut-off capacity (msec)

........

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2.5.4. Total duration of the cut-off (msec)

........

2.5.5. Closing duration (msec)

........

2.5.6. During a c.o. cycle (msec)

........

- mini time after which the tripping order

can be sent to the breaker (from the start of c.c) (msec)

.........
.........

- cut-off time (starting from the commencement of c.c) (msec)

.........

2.5.7. Isolation time to the breaker during an o.c. (msec)

.........

2.5.8 max discordance. between the breaker poles

- on interlocking (msec)
- on tripping (msec)

........
........

2.5.9 Average speed of displacement of the contacts :

- on interlocking (msec)
- on tripping (mses)

........
.........

2.6. Cut-off chambers

2.6.1. Fire-fighting principle
(liquid used)

.........

2.6.2. Number of chambers per pole

.........

2.6.3. Distance of opening between the contacts (mm)

.........

2.6.4. Arc length (mm)

.........

2.7. Control cabinet

monopolar or
tripolar
Later

2.7.1. Action of the command

2.7.2. For hydraulic or independent compressed air
pneumatic control

Later
Later

- max service pressure in bars

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- pressure fall by manoeuvre in bars

. Monopolar tripping

Later

. Tripolar tripping
. Monopolar interlocking
. Tripolar interlocking
. 0-0.3 - tripolar co
- number of blocs for control and setting per breaker

Later

- description of the command (to be enclosed)

Later

- number of motor-pump sets per breaker

Later

- power of the motor (w)

Later

- nominal voltage of the motor

Later

- tolerance on voltage ()(%)

Later

- ampere rating of the motor (a)

Later

- starting current (a)

Later

- starting time (sec)

Later
Later

- resetting time per motor-pump bloc :

. After 1 monopolar tripping (sec)
. After 1 tripolar tripping (sec)
. After 1 monopolar interlocking (sec)
. After 1 tripolar interlocking (sec)
- possible starting delay of the motors of each pole (to avoid
the superposition of the spikes) (sec)

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- functioning of the pump(s) without breaker manoeuvre

Later

. Max number tolerated of startings per 24 hours

. Duration of each functioning (sec)
2.7.3. Type of control oil
quantity of oil per breaker (litres or kg or dan)
Volume of compressed air (N1)
2.7.4. Hydraulic diagram (to be enclosed)
pneumatic diagram (to be enclosed)
2.7.5. Functioning in case of loss of energy of manoeuvre
2.7.5.1. The breaker being interlocked, with a significant fall in control energy,
what is the action of the breaker :
- remains interlocked ?
- trips ?
- possibility of choice with the operator
2.7.5.2. The breaker being tripped, with a significant fall in control energy,
what is the action of the breaker:
- remains tripped ?
- interlocks ?
- possibility of choice with the operator.
2.7.6. Possibilities of manoeuvre in case of power supply loss in energy
number of monopolar and tripolar O and C manoeuvres that the breaker can carry out on
its own energy reserve (i.e. without hydraulic or pneumatic resetting).
2.8. Auxiliary circuits
2.8.1. Electrical diagram (to be furnished)

.......

2.8.2. Solenoids
- nominal voltage
- tolerance on voltage () (%)
- current and characteristics
. Interlocking
per pole (monopolar) (A)
per breaker (tripolar) (A)
L/R
. of main interlocking
per pole (monopolar) (A)
per breaker (tripolar) (A)
L/R
. of reserve interlocking
per pole (monopolar) (A)
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........
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per breaker (tripolar) (A)
L/R

.......

2.8.3. Heating of the control bloc

- nominal voltage
- power (w)
- Thermostatic control

.........
.........
.........

2.8.4. Auxiliary contacts of open position for

connection client no + nf

2.8.5. Signalling of the contacts

- Lack of pressure in oil, gas or air (for each level)
-

Pump horal meter

manoeuvre meter per breaker

- manoeuvre meter per pump or pressure reducing valve

-

blocking
. Interlocking
. Tripping position

tripping of the auxiliary circuits

exaggerated duration of operation of the pump (or compressor or pressure reducing valve)

2.8.6. Max time during which the voltage can be maintained on :

-

Interlocking solenoid

Main tripping solenoid

Back-up tripping solenoid

2.8.7. Anti-hunting relays

2.9.

Mechanical characteristics

2.9.1. General drawing side (to be enclosed)

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2.9.2. Weight of an erected pole (kg)

2.9.3. Weight of the support framework (kg) per cell
2.9.4. Effort transmitted to the base during the manoeuvres
- interlocking
- tripping
2.9.5. Limits of the safety perimeter for the equipment with an evacuation device on the
outside of the ionised gases or flames.
2.9.

Maintenance

2.10.1. Periodicity of normal maintenance

2.10.2. Scope of maintenance
description
2.10.3. Number of cut-offs on short-circuit before
revision of the contacts
2.10.4. Necessary spare parts
nomenclature
2.10.5. Special tooling required for the maintenance
in mounting, dismounting, lifting, moving, etc
2.10.6. Specific installations required for the maintenance (filtering, drying, etc.)
2.10. Test results
List of tests effected on this type of equipment in a neutral station, performances obtained and
technical data permitting the control of these performances

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Chapter 3 sectioners
Switching

3.1. General features

Basic norms and prescriptions
Make
Type
Voltage
Maximal service voltage
Nominal frequency
3.2. Currents
Ampere rating
Fall in voltage under in
Max temperature rise- under in
- under 1.2in
Withstand strength to shortcircuit currents of the main
isolating links
- thermic
- dynamic
Withstand strength to short-circuit
currents of the earth isolating
links
- thermic
- dynamic
3.3. Voltages
Withstand strength voltage 50
Hz 1 min
- between earth and mass
- between input and output
Blow-out voltage 50 Hz
Between earth and mass
Blow-out voltage 50 Hz
between Input and output, the
base being overinsulated to the
earth
Withstand strength voltage to
shock 1.2/50
- between earth and mass
- between input and output
Blow-out voltage to shock
(50%)
- between earth and mass
Blow-out voltage to shock
(50%)
Between input and output, the
base being overinsulated to the

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Earth

(KV)
(KV)
(Hz)
(a)
(v)
(c)
(c)

(KA1")
(KA)

(KA 1")
(KA)

(KV)
(KV)

(KV)
(KV)
microsec
(KV)
(KV)

(KV)

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3.1. Control of the main isolating link earth switching

Electrical control
1. Motor
- i starting and time (per pole) (A)
- i cumulated starting (tripolar) (A)
- i mode
(A)

2. Control
- time : closing
(sec)
opening
(sec)
- free auxiliary contacts
- developed cell
(mkg)
- angle of rotation
- mounted on equipment or not
- protection of the motor
- heating
- type of efforts transmitted in the rod assembly
(traction, compression)
. on closing
. during the manoeuvre
. on opening
manual control
type
cell required in the control for :
- Closing manoeuvre
- During the manoeuvre
- Opening ? manoeuvre
Number of auxiliary contacts

(mkg)
(mkg)
(mkg)

3.5. Control of the earth isolating links

Type
cell required in the control for :
- Closing manoeuvre
- During the manoeuvre
- Opening ? manoeuvre
Number of auxiliary contacts

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3.6. Safety and locking

Sectioner closed
Sectioner open
Between earth isolating link and main isolating links
Switching

Earth

3.7. Contacts
3.7.1. Main isolating links
Number of contact fingers
Contact pressure
Electrical link between elements
(plaiting, metal foil,...)
3.7.2. Earth isolating links
Number of contact fingers
Contact pressure
Electrical link between elements
(plaiting, metal foil,...)
3.8. Miscellaneous
Weight of each pole

(kg)

.........

Weight of the sectioner

(kg)

.........

Weight of the control

(kg)

.........

Protection anti-corrosion :
- of the contacts
- of the metal parts

.........
.........

Maintenance frequency :
- sectioner
- control

.........
.........

3.9. ESSAIS
reports of tests to be attached in annexure

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Chapter 4 instrumentation transformer

4.1. Current transformer
4.1.1. Type and make
4.1.2. Service voltage
4.1.3. Nominal insulation voltage
4.1.4. Test voltage 1 min.
a) of the primary winding in relation to the secondary winding connected to the mass ;
b) of the secondary winding in relation to the mass ;
4.1.5. Withstand strength voltage to shock wave 1.2/50 sec,
a) full wave
b) interrupted wave
4.1.6. Thermic limit current
4.1.7. Dynamic limit current
4.1.8. Excess current permissible constantly
4.1.9. Exact characteristics of the various cores after order
1+n2= ratio
power
class
index or factor
n3 = ratio
power
class
index
4.1.10. Errors (under cos phi = 0.8) and characteristics
n1+n2 = composite error
ratio
phase error
n3 = composite erroe
ratio
phase error
4.1.11. Detailed description to be enclosed in annexure

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4.2. Voltage transformers

4.2.1. Type and make
4.2.2. Insulation

HT
LT

4.2.3. Service voltage

4.2.4. Nominal insulation voltage
4.2.5. Test voltage 1 min.
a) of the primary winding in relation to
the secondary winding connected to the mass ;
b) of the secondary winding in relation to the mass ;
4.2.6. Withstand strength voltage to shock wave 1.2/50 sec,
b) full wave
b) interrupted wave
4.2.7. Withstand strength duration to the composite voltage
4.2.8. Threshold voltage of the partial discharges
4.2.9. Guaranteed value of the partial discharges
4.2.10 Temperature rise limit power
4.2.11 ratio of transformation
4.2.12 precision power and class
4.2.13 detailed description to be enclosed in annexure

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