SECTION 16320

11 KV SWITCHGEAR
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Block 1, Sector 8 Plot 6, Al Khor 1, UAE Section 16320: 11 KV Switchgear

11 KV SWITCH GEAR
TABLE OF CONTENT

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.2 QUALITY CONTROL/ASSURANCE
1.3 CODES AND STANDARDS
1.4 SUBMITTALS

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 11KV METAL CLAD SWITCHGEAR

3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION
3.2 TEST REQUIREMENTS

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11 KV SWITCH GEAR

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of HV Switchgears, all

related accessories and equipment as specified hereafter and as
indicated in the related drawings.

1.2 QUALITY CONTROL/ASSURANCE

1.2.1 The 11KV switchgear shall be designed manufactured tested and installed
in accordance with the latest editions and amendments of Electricity
Authority regulations and requirements. In case of conflict between the
specification and AUTHORITY requirement, the later shall take
precedence.

1.2.2 The manufacturer shall have Quality System in compliance with ISO
9001. Certificate of compliance issued by an independent agency shall be
submitted. The agency shall be from West Europe or Japan or USA and
approved by Electricity Authority.

1.3 CODES AND STANDARDS

HV Circuit Breakers : IEC 60056

Changeover switches : IEC 60129
Load Bread Switches : IEC 60265
Current Transformers : IEC 60185
Voltage Transformers : IEC 60186
HV Metal Enclosed Switchgear : IE 60298
Internal Fault : IEC 60298 Appendix AA
Degree of Protection Provided by enclosures : IEC 60529
Device Code Numbers : ANSIE 37.2
Graphic Symbols for Electrical Diagrams : IEC 60617

1.4 SUBMITTALS

1.4.1 Manufacturers Technical Data

During the time of the contract and before substantial completion of

the electrical installation, submit to CONSULTANT three(3) copies of
descriptive literature, technical data, maintenance recommendations(from
the equipment manufacturer), catalogues etc.

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1.4.2 Test Reports

Provide test reports prepared in accordance with A U T H O R I T Y

requirements to the CONSULTANT (specialist independent labs, KEMA,
ASTA, test approvals must be provided for the product by the contractor).
Provide other tests reports necessary to establish the adequacy, quality,
safety, completed status, and suitable operation of each system.
1.4.3 Installation Instructions

Submit the complete manufacturers installation instructions of all the

products used.

1.4.4 Calculations

Forward the following calculations and data:

a) Calculations and charts proving that discrimination in the breaker

characteristics is achieved.
b) Detailed short circuit level calculation to select the short circuit
rating of the various switchboards.
c) Bus bar sizing calculation for each switchboard.
d) Calculation for Temperature rise inside switchboards
e) Load Analysis Report for each substation and logic design for
monitoring and control through PLC.

1.4.5 Shop drawings

The contractor shall furnish the following drawings and documents along
this submittal for approval:

a) Dimensioned drawing showing outline of the switch

boards arrangement and position of important external features.
These drawings shall show masses, crane lift necessary for lifting
and size of lifting lugs or eyes, and accesses to inside the panel).
b) Single line diagram showing all auxiliary devices.
c) Original catalogues for various proposed components.
d) Drawings of nameplate and all termination arrangements.
e) Drawing giving typical mechanical and electrical details of the
voltage control apparatus.
f) Details of cable terminations and fittings.
g) Foundation plan, including foundation loading.
h) Schematic and connection diagrams covering all equipment
pertaining to the switch board.
i) Type and special test certificates as applicable
j) Approved test certificate / test report
k) Schedule of Accessories and Fittings
l) Technical Manual giving installation, operation and maintenance
instructions
m) Schedule of recommended spare parts (commissioning and two

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years operation)

1.4.6 Engineering data to be submitted with the offer

1.4.7 All technical schedules shall be duly filled-in and signed.

1.4.8 Following details shall be submitted:

a) General arrangement of the switchgear showing all dimensions

b) Details of circuit breakers
c) Details of relays
d) Single line diagram of the switchgear
e) Details of current transformer and voltage transformer
f) Catalogues for all major components of the switchgear
g) Interlocking diagram
h) Detailed technical specification
i) Civil layout plan indicating power cable and control cable entry
j) Minimum clearances around the assemblies for ventilation and
safety.
k) Log sheets submittals, shop drawings, method of statements, and
approvals shall be submitted by the contractor.

1.4.9 Accessories

All accessories required for the operation and maintenance of the

switchgear shall be supplied.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.1 11KV METAL CLAD SWITCHGEAR

The switchgear shall be of indoor, metal clad, single bus-bar type

equipped with S F 6 c i r c u i t breakers or vacuum circuit breakers. The
cubicles shall have internal arc withstand, verified according to six criteria
of IEC standards 60298, appendix AA, class A accessibility. The tests
shall be carried out for each type of panel and for each of the power
components with the LV compartment door open. Type test certificate
shall be furnished for the internal arc test.

2.1.1 Construction

The switchgears shall be of robust construction and shall be unaffected by

the forces imposed by short circuit or other fault currents, operation,
vibration or temperature changes. The switchgear shall be metal clad in
accordance with IEC 298 standards. There shall be bus bar compartment,
circuit breaker compartment, CT/Cable compartment and low voltage
compartment. VT shall be provided in the cable compartment for incomer
panels. VT shall be provided with HV fuses and draw out type. Safety

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shutters shall be provided for voltage transformers.

The galvanized and electro galvanized sheet metal and metal fittings shall
be painted to provide protection against corrosion. The epoxy based paint
shall have a thickness of at least 50 microns and shall be applied to both
sides of sheet metal. The color shall be as per manufacturer's standard.

The switchgear shall meet with the degree of protection IP41 minimum.

The switchgear shall be designed to prevent access to all live parts when
in operation as well as during maintenance work.

2.1.2 Rating

The normal continuous rating of the complete switchgear in site conditions

of (45 degrees ambient temperature) shall be as specified. The switchgear
shall have following ratings:
Rated voltage : 12kV
Service voltage : 11kV
Rated frequency : 50Hz
Rated short time current (3 sec) : 25kA
Power frequency withstand voltage : 38kV
Impulse withstand voltage : 95kV

2.1.3 Temperature rise

The temperature rise in any part shall comply with relevant IEC
standards specification taking in to consideration of the site ambient
temperature.

2.1.4 Bus-bars

The bus-bar shall be air insulated hard drawn high conductivity copper
bus located in a separate compartment at the top of the cubicle. Provision
shall be made for extending the bus bar.

Bus-bars shall be of the same cross sectional area throughout the length of
the switchgear. Bus-bars and connections shall be fully rated, braced
and supported to withstand the dynamic, thermal and dielectric stresses
over the full length of the switchgear.

2.1.5 Circuit breakers

The circuit breakers shall use SF6 gas or vacuum as the interrupting
medium. Circuit breakers shall be draw out type and housed in a trolley.
The circuit breaker shall be equipped with an electrical operating
mechanism with fast opening and closing, independent of the operator that
is operated by a stored energy mechanism. The operating mechanism shall
be equipped with:

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a) Push button for opening and closing.

b) Mechanical position indicator for the open and closed positions.
c) Stored energy operating handle
d) Spring charged and discharged position indicator.
e) System for automatic spring discharging when circuit breaker is
extracted.
f) Anti-Pumping Devices (APD) to prevent pumping action of the
mechanism.
Trip coil; and close coil shall operate on 48 V DC supply.

2.1.6 Interlocks
Following interlocks shall be provided for the switchgear:-
It shall be possible to close the cable earthing switch with a short
circuit making capacity when the circuit breaker is in racked out condition
only.
Impossible to rack in or rack out the circuit breaker when the earthing
switch is closed.

Impossible to rack out the closed circuit breaker.

Automatic discharging of stored energy spring when the circuit breaker

is racked out.
Impossible to open the switchgear compartment door unless the device
is racked out.

Impossible to gain access to the voltage transformers and their protection

fuses unless the fuses have been withdrawn.

2.1.7 Current transformers

The current transformers shall have the same short time withstand current
and rated voltage as the switchgear. They shall be made of cast epoxy
resin and shall withstand power frequency withstand voltage as that of the
switchgear. CTs shall be supporting type.

Accuracy class of the CTs shall be as per application and in accordance

with the relevant IEC standards and to Electricity Authority
requirements/regulations.

2.1.8 Voltage transformers

The voltage transformers shall be made of cast epoxy resin. The rated
output shall match the maximum load of the equipment plus 25%. The
preferred secondary voltage is 110 V. Voltage transformers shall of draw
out type and provided with HRC fuses. Safety shutters shall be provided
for the voltage transformers.
Accuracy class of the PTs shall be as per application in accordance with
the relevant IEC standards and to Electricity Authority
requirements/regulations.
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2.1.9 Small wiring

All wiring shall be 2.5 sq. mm copper conductor, 1000V tropical grade,
PVC insulated. All small wiring shall be suitably terminated with circuit
numbers.

2.1.10 Earthing of metal parts

All panels shall be interconnected with a copper earth bus running along
the switchgear. The cross section of the copper bus shall be designed to
withstand the rated short circuit current of the switchgear.
2.1.11 Heater

In view of the high humidity prevailing in UAE, each panel shall be provided
with suitably rated heater for operating from 240V AC. Heater shall be
provided with a thermostat.

2.1.12 Relay

Microprocessor based multifunction protection, metering and control unit

shall be provided for the following functions. These units shall be
provided with remote communication facility.

For outgoing transformers

a) Thermal overload 49
b) Phase over current 50/51
c) Earth fault - 50N/51N
d) Phase currents
e) Tripping currents
f) Disturbance recording
g) Peak phase currents
h) Residual current
i) Cumulative breaking current and number of breaks
j) Lock out relay function 86
k) Inhibit closing 69
l) Annunciation 30
m) Logic discrimination 68
n) Operations counter/phase fault trip counter 74

For Incomers & Bus section:

a) Phase over current 50/51

b) Earth fault 51N
c) Phase currents
d) Phase- phase voltages & phase-earth voltages (where applicable)
e) Tripping currents
f) Disturbance recording
g) Peak phase currents
h) Residual current
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i) Cumulative breaking current and number of breaks

j) Lock out relay function 86
k) Inhibit closing 69
l) Annunciation 30
m) Logic discrimination 68
n) Operations counter/phase fault trip counter 74

2.1.13 Test terminal blocks

Current transformer secondary wiring shall be connected through

terminal blocks with change over links and short circuiting links
located at an accessible place. A test block shall be provided on the
front of the panel to enable CT circuits to be short-circuited and to permit
currents to be injected into the phase and neutral connections of the
metering/relay unit.
2.1.14 11kV Cable terminations

The cable box shall be suitable for 11kV three-core XLPE double steel
tape armored PVC sheathed cables, cable size range 95 to 240 SQMM
copper. The cable size shall be finalized at the approval stage. The cable
box shall be complete with suitable gland and termination of reputed make.

2.1.15 Labels

Each panel of each switchgear shall have a circuit label approximately 30 x

8 cm mounted on the front of the panel. These labels shall be made of
suitable engraving material approximately 2 mm thick, white surface with
black engraving (laminated plastic material).

2.1.16 Particular Specification for 11KV metal clad switchgear

Each Incomer Panel shall include the following items:

a) One SF6 gas or vacuum circuit breaker 11kV, 630A, 25kA draw
out type
b) One three phase cable earth switch
c) One three phase cast epoxy resin current transformers of ratio
300-600/5A
d) One three phase voltage transformers with HRC fuses
e) One numerical microprocessor based metering, protection and
control unit for Incomer
f) One Trip-Neutral-Close control switch
g) Additional Auxiliary contacts, relays etc. for remote monitoring and
on/off control through PLC.

Each Transformer Panel shall include the following items:

a) One SF6 gas or vacuum circuit breaker 11kV, 630A, 25kA draw
out type
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b) One three phase cable earth switch

c) One three phase cast epoxy resin current transformers of ratio
100/5A.
d) One numerical metering, protection and control unit for Transformer
e) One Trip-Neutral-Close control switch
f) Additional Auxiliary contacts, relays etc. for remote monitoring and
on/off control through PLC.

Each Bus section Panel (if applicable) shall include the following items:

a) One SF6 gas or vacuum circuit breaker 11kV, 1000A, 25kA draw
out type
b) One three phase cable earth switch
c) One three phase cast epoxy resin current transformers of ratio
1000/5A
d) One numerical microprocessor based metering, protection and
control unit for bus section
e) One Trip-Neutral-Close control switch
f) 3 numbers 11,000/1.732: 110/1.732 V draw out voltage
transformer with HRC fuses for each bus section
g) Additional Auxiliary contacts, relays etc. for remote monitoring and
on/off control through PLC.

2.1.18 Battery (with dual chargers)

11kV metal clad switchgear shall be provided with a dc battery and

charger wherever required as per the following specification.

The dc supply shall be rated for 48 V DC. The voltage at load terminal
shall not drop below 90% nor exceed 110% of nominal value during a
battery discharge or with the charger operating in float/boost mode.

The dc supply system shall be built into a panel which shall consist of
battery bank, battery charger, voltage control unit for regulating the voltage,
an earth fault detector and MCBs.

Voltage control unit shall be rated for 150% of the entire switchgear load
and it shall be independent from the circuits of the charger. Protection
against over discharge of the battery shall be provided.

The battery bank shall be minimum 100AH. Batteries shall be of Nickel

Cadmium type. The charger shall be rated for 150% of the entire
switchgear load plus the boost charge current of the battery bank. The
batteries shall be recharged in less than 24 hours after a discharge. The ac
supply rating shall be
240V AC, 50 c/s single phase and the output shall be 48 V DC.

The charger shall have ac input on lamp, dc output voltmeter and ammeter,
a lamp for indicating boost/float charge. A lamp for indication of charger
defective shall also be provided. The charger shall have a voltage regulation
of + 2% of set value or better and have an output ripple content of less than

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2%. Automatically switch in to the boost charging mode when

battery is discharged beyond value and return back to float charge
mode after recharging. The charger shall have built in over voltage
protection and should have a soft start feature.
The panels shall be free standing and made of steel. The panels shall
be suitably painted with anti-corrosive paint.

The system shall be designed such that during normal mode, the charger
shall be operating either in float charge or boost charge mode. At this
time, the battery shall be charged as well as fed via voltage control unit to
the connected load.

When one charger module is failed, the charger shall continue to feed
the connected load. While the charger is in service, it shall be possible to
remove and replace the defective module by a new one without affecting
the system operation.

When ac supply in feed is lost, the battery shall supply the load.

Only reputed Western Europe or USA or Japan makes of battery and

charger shall be supplied by the contractor.

2.1.19 Technical Particulars 11KV Switchgear

S. No Description Specified Proposed

1 General
2 Manufacturer
3 Country of Origin
4 Type of Switchgear
5 Standards IEC 298
6 Rated voltage (kV RMS) 11
7 Max. system voltage 12
8 Number of phases 3
9 Rated frequency 50 Hz
10 Power frequency withstand voltage 38 kV
11 Impulse withstand voltage 95kV
12 Rated busbar current 630A/ 1000A
13 Rated short circuit current 25kA
14 Rated short time current (3 sec) 25kA
15 Rated peak withstand current 62.5kA
16 Rated voltage of auxiliary circuits 48 V DC
17 Approximate dimensions (LxDxH)
mm
Circuit breaker

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S. No Description Specified Proposed

Type & Make

1 Interrupting medium SF6/Vacuum
2 Rated voltage 11kV
3 Max. System voltage 12kV
4 Power frequency withstand voltage 38kV
5 Impulse withstand voltage 95kV
6 Rated normal current 630A
7 Rated frequency 50 Hz
8 Short time withstand current (3 sec) 25
9 Rated voltage of auxiliary circuits 48 V DC
10 Power consumption in W
11 Number of operations (Mechanical)
12 Standards IEC 56
13 Rated primary voltage 11kV
14 Ratio
15 Burden
16 Short time withstand current (3 sec)
17 Maximum voltage 12kV
18 Power frequency withstand voltage 38kV
19 Impulse withstand voltage 95kV
20 Standards IEC 60185

3.0 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

Installation of the switchboard shall be strictly in accordance

with manufacturers recommendations, AUTHORITY requirements and to
CONSULTANT approval.

3.2 TEST REQUIREMENTS

3.2.1 Type Tests

Type tests shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 298 provided
that additional requirements specified (e.g., bus bar insulation) are
taken into consideration.

Certificates shall be available at the quotation stage. Certificates issued by

independent testing laboratories are required.

3.2.2 Routine Test

Before leaving the works the MANUFACTURER shall carry out the routine
tests in accordance IEC 298 on the total assembly or parts thereof
when delivered with time intervals, and the results shall be recorded in a
test report.

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CONSULTANT or his authorized representative shall witness the final

routine testing. Notification shall reach the CONSULTANT at least ten
working days before the testing takes place.

Inspection and tests shall be carried out on the complete

assembled switchgear. Transportable units can be wired together instead
of completing bus bar joints.

The following checks and test shall at least be carried out.

Switchgear shall be visually inspected on technical execution and
conformity with the latest issue of the approved drawings and with the order.
Spot checks shall be made to verify:

a) The degree of protection of the enclosure,

b) The degree of protection within the compartments,
c) The effectiveness and reliability of safety shutters, partitions and
shrouds,
d) The effectiveness and reliability of operating mechanisms, locks
and interlock systems,
e) The insulation of the bus bar system,
f) The creepage distances and clearances,
g) The proper mounting of components,
h) The internal wiring and cabling system,
i) The correct wiring of main and auxiliary circuits,
j) The suitability of clamping, earthing and terminating arrangements,
k) The correct labeling of functional units,
l) The completeness of the data on the nameplate,
m) The availability of the earthing system throughout the switchgear,
n) The interchangeability of electrically identical components,
o) The non-interchangeability of mechanically identical but electrically
different components.

Insulation resistance test using 30KV HV test kit, between each phase
against earth, with the two remaining phases connected to earth.

The insulation resistance tests shall be carried out with all manually
operated and latched type switching devices in the service and closed
position and all main fuses installed.

Dielectric test shall be carried out in accordance IEC 694 clause 4.2.1 table
1. Testing of the mechanical and electrical operation of a number of
functional units on random basis, including their control and protective
devices.

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