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City and County of San Francisco Bid Proposal No.

ITSF09000227/CD
Office Of Contract Administration APPENDIX N
Purchasing Division

CUSTOM ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE UPGRADES


AT THE BADEN PUMP STATION

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SHORT-CIRCUIT/COORDINATION STUDY


ARC FLASH HAZARD ANALYSIS

1.1 DESCRIPTIONS OF WORK

A. The Bidder shall furnish short-circuit and protective device coordination studies.

B. The study shall include all portions of the electrical distribution system from the
normal power source and emergency source down to and including the smallest
adjustable trip circuit breaker in the distribution system. Normal system
connections and those which result in maximum fault conditions shall be
adequately covered in the study.

C. The firm performing the short circuit study shall coordinate with the third-party
independent testing firm for the recommended settings of all protective relays.

D. The Bidder shall furnish an Arc Flash Hazard Analysis Study per NFPA 70E -
Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, reference Article 130.3 and Annex
D.

E. SKM power tools is the only acceptable software for the short circuit and
protective device coordination study.

F. The firm performing the short circuit and coordination study shall be SEL
Engineering Group. No other equal. Contact Greg Rauch at (831) 335-8393.

G. SEL shall coordinate with Pacific Gas & Electric Company to obtain all necessary
utility data to perform the short circuit and coordination studies.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Appendix B: Medium Voltage Metal-Clad Paralleling Switchgear


B. Appendix D: Primary Unit Substation
C. Appendix E: Medium Voltage Metal-Clad Switchgear (15 KV)
D. Appendix F: Substation Transformer Vacuum Cast Coil
E. Appendix G: Neutral Grounding Resistors
F. Appendix I: Panelboards
G. Appendix M: Wires and Cables (600 Volt Maximum)
H. Appendix Q: Basic Electrical Materials and Methods

1.3 REFERENCES

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CUSTOM ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE UPGRADES


AT THE BADEN PUMP STATION

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SHORT-CIRCUIT/COORDINATION STUDY


ARC FLASH HAZARD ANALYSIS

A. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE):

1. IEEE 141 – Recommended Practice for Electric Power Distribution and


Coordination of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems

2. IEEE 242 – Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of


Industrial and Commercial Power Systems
3. IEEE 399 – Recommended Practice for Industrial and Commercial Power
System Analysis

4. IEEE 241 – Recommended Practice for Electric Power Systems in


Commercial Buildings

5. IEEE 1015 – Recommended Practice for Applying Low-Voltage Circuit


Breakers Used in Industrial and Commercial Power Systems

6. IEEE 1584 – Guide for Performing Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations

B. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

1. ANSI C57.12.00 – Standard General Requirements for Liquid-Immersed


Distribution, Power, and Regulating Transformers

2. ANSI C37.13 – Standard for Low Voltage AC Power Circuit Breakers


Used in Enclosures

3. ANSI C37.010 – Standard Application Guide for AC High Voltage Circuit


Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis

4. ANSI C 37.41 – Standard Design Tests for High Voltage Fuses,


Distribution Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches, Fuse Disconnecting
Switches and Accessories

5. ANSI C37.5 – Methods for Determining the RMS Value of a Sinusoidal


Current Wave and Normal-Frequency Recovery Voltage, and for
Simplified Calculation of Fault Currents

C. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code, latest edition


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Office Of Contract Administration APPENDIX N
Purchasing Division

CUSTOM ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE UPGRADES


AT THE BADEN PUMP STATION

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SHORT-CIRCUIT/COORDINATION STUDY


ARC FLASH HAZARD ANALYSIS

2. NFPA 70E - Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

1.4 SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW/APPROVAL

A. The short-circuit and protective device coordination studies shall be submitted to


the City Representative prior to receiving final approval of the distribution
equipment shop drawings and/or prior to release of equipment drawings for
manufacturing. If formal completion of the studies may cause delay in equipment
manufacturing, approval from the City Representative may be obtained for
preliminary submittal of sufficient study data to ensure that the selection of device
and characteristics will be satisfactory.

B. The results of the short-circuit, protective device coordination and arc flash hazard
analysis studies shall be summarized in a final report. See Section 2.2 for Study
Report requirement.

C. The report shall include the following sections:

1. One-line diagram showing protective device ampere ratings and associated


designations, cable size & lengths, transformer kVA & voltage ratings,
motor & generator kVA ratings, and switchgear/switchboard/panelboard
designations.

2. Descriptions, purpose, basis and scope of the study.

3. Tabulations of the worst-case calculated short circuit duties as a


percentage of the applied device rating (automatic transfer switches, circuit
breakers, fuses, etc.); the short circuit duties shall be upward-adjusted for
X/R ratios that are above the device design ratings.

4. Protective device time versus current coordination curves with associated


one line diagram identifying the plotted devices, tabulations of ANSI
protective relay functions and adjustable circuit breaker trip unit settings.

5. Fault study input data, case descriptions, and current calculations including
a definition of terms and guide for interpretation of the computer printout.

6. Incident energy and flash protection boundary calculations.

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AT THE BADEN PUMP STATION

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SHORT-CIRCUIT/COORDINATION STUDY


ARC FLASH HAZARD ANALYSIS

7. Comments and recommendations for system improvements, where needed.

8. Executive Summary including source of information and assumptions


made.

1.5 QUALIFICATIONS

A. The engineer performing the coordination study shall be currently involved in high-
and low-voltage power system evaluation. The electrical engineer shall provide a
list of project performed and two sample project reports. The short
circuit/coordination study shall be performed, stamped and signed by a registered
professional electrical engineer in the State of California. A minimum of ten (10)
years experience in power system analysis is required for the individual in charge
of the project.

2.1 SHORT CIRCUIT AND PROTECTIVE DEVICE EVALUATION AND


COORDINATION STUDY

A. Study to be performed by SEL Engineering Group. Objective of the study is to


determine optimum relay settings, to withstand any fault current at the equipment,
to protect electrical equipment from damage, including motor protection relays
and to size and set overcurrent protection devices such that in response to an
electrical disturbance (short circuit, ground fault, overvoltage, etc) the minimum
area of the distribution system is removed from service. Short circuit ratings of all
equipment shall not be less than those specified in drawings and Appendixs,
irrespective of the findings of study. The short circuit study shall be performed
with the aid of a digital computer program and shall be in accordance with the
latest applicable IEEE and ANSI standards. SKM Power Tools shall be used, no
other equal, since the City has the program to continue utilize the study for future
analysis. The electrical engineer performing the coordination study shall
coordinate with the Bidder to verify all data from the equipment manufacturer and
confirm/correct all pertinent data, including cable type, length and configuration.
For existing equipment data the engineer shall coordinate a site visit and
investigate and obtain all pertinent field data to prepare the coordination study.

B. In the short circuit study, provide calculation methods and assumptions, the base
per unit quantities selected, one-line diagrams, source impedance data including
power company system characteristics, typical calculations, tabulations of
calculation quantities and results, conclusions, and recommendations. Calculate
short circuit interrupting and momentary (asymmetrical) duties for an assumed 3-
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SHORT-CIRCUIT/COORDINATION STUDY


ARC FLASH HAZARD ANALYSIS

phase bolted fault at each supply switchgear lineup, unit substation primary and
secondary terminals, low-voltage switchgear lineup, switchboard, motor control
center, distribution panelboard, pertinent branch circuit panelboard, and other
significant locations throughout the system. Provide a ground fault current study
for the same system areas, including the associated zero sequence impedance data.
Include in tabulations fault impedance, X to R ratios, asymmetrical values or
factors from the manufacturer, motor contribution, short circuit kVA, and
symmetrical and asymmetrical fault currents.

C. In the protective device coordination study, provide time-current curves


graphically indicating the coordination proposed for the system, centered on
conventional, full-size, log-log forms. Include with each curve sheet a complete
title and one-line diagram with legend identifying the specific portion of the system
covered by that particular curve sheet. Include a detailed description of each
protective device identifying its type, function, manufacturer, and time-current
characteristics. Tabulate recommended device tap, time dial, pickup,
instantaneous, and time delay settings. The current transformers sizes shall be
changed if necessary to provide best coordination and protection of equipment.

D. Coordination study shall include coordination between negative sequence


overcurrent elements with phase overcurrent elements. Negative sequence relay
settings shall be determined based on unbalanced fault study.

E. Include on the curve sheets power company relay and fuse characteristics, system
medium-voltage equipment relay and fuse characteristics, low-voltage equipment
circuit breaker trip device characteristics, pertinent transformer characteristics,
pertinent motor and generator characteristics, and characteristics of other system
load protective devices. Include at least all devices down to largest branch circuit
and largest feeder circuit breaker in each motor control center, and main breaker in
branch panelboards and 240V and 480V panelboards.

F. Include all adjustable settings for ground fault protective devices. Include
manufacturing tolerance and damage bands in plotted fuse characteristics. Show
transformer full load and 150, 400, or 600 percent currents, transformer
magnetizing inrush, ANSI transformer withstand parameters, and significant
symmetrical and asymmetrical fault currents. Terminate device characteristic
curves at a point reflecting the maximum symmetrical or asymmetrical fault current
to which the device is exposed.

G. Select each primary protective device required for a delta-wye connected


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AT THE BADEN PUMP STATION

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SHORT-CIRCUIT/COORDINATION STUDY


ARC FLASH HAZARD ANALYSIS

transformer so that its characteristic or operating band is within the transformer


characteristics, including a point equal to 58 percent of the ANSI withstand point
to provide secondary line-to-ground fault protection. Where the primary device
characteristic is not within the transformer characteristics, show a transformer
damage curve. Separate transformer primary protective device characteristic
curves from associated secondary device characteristics by a 16 percent current
margin to provide proper coordination and protection in the event of secondary
line-to-line faults. Separate medium-voltage relay characteristic curves from
curves for other devices by at least a 0.4-second time margin.

H. Include complete fault calculations as specified herein for each proposed and
ultimate source combination. Note that source combinations may include present
and future supply circuits, large motors, or generators as noted on Drawing one-
lines.

I. Provide studies in conjunction with equipment submittals to verify equipment


ratings required. Submit a draft of the study to City Representative for review
prior to delivery of the study to the City. Make all additions or changes as
required by the reviewer and prepare preliminary study. Final study shall be
prepared after the equipment is installed and confirm that all the cable lengths are
correct, relay type, fuse type and sizes, etc. are verified.

J. Utilize equipment load data for the study obtained by the Bidder from Contract
Documents, including Contract Addendums issued prior to bid openings.

K. Include fault contribution of all motors in the study. Notify the City
Representative in writing of circuit protective devices not properly rated for fault
conditions.

L. Provide settings for the large pump motor protection relays and comment. These
settings shall be as recommended and approved by motor manufacturer in written
communication.

M. Include phase and ground coordination of the generator protective devices. Show
the generator decrement curve and damage curve along with the operating
characteristics of the protective devices. Obtain the information from the
generator manufacturer and include the generator actual impedance value, time
constants and current boost data in the study. Do not use typical values for the
generator.

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Purchasing Division

CUSTOM ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE UPGRADES


AT THE BADEN PUMP STATION

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SHORT-CIRCUIT/COORDINATION STUDY


ARC FLASH HAZARD ANALYSIS

N. Evaluate proper operation of the ground relays with resistance grounding, and
discuss the neutral grounds and ground fault current flows during a neutral to
ground fault.

O. Perform load studies for pump and motor starting. The number of load studies
shall be determined by SEL.

P. The coordination study shall address relay settings requirements with respect to
PG&E’s protection for the respective incoming service.

Q. Perform Equipment Evaluation studies based on agreed with the City


Representative for equipment evaluation marginal/fail criteria required by the SKM
Power Tools software.

R. Perform Arc Flash Analysis using IEEE 1584 method. Provide all result data to
the testing company. The testing company will provide the labels and install at
medium voltage (12 kV and 4.16kV) circuit breaker cubicle and all the
switchboards and panelboards.

S. Execution:

1. The Short Circuit analysis, load study and coordination study shall be done
as outlined in NETA Section 6 with exceptions as included in this
Appendix.

2. In order to select proper relays and fuse characteristics (where specified) as


required for optimum coordination, the coordination study shall be
performed as soon as the vendors for the new plant switchgear are
identified. Relays and fuses selection by the different switchgear suppliers
shall be based on the results of the approved study.

3. The Study, 6 copies, shall be submitted to the City Representative for


review and approval before final approval of the switchgear submittals an
before any settings are made on equipment.

4. The actual setting of the protective devices shall be performed by relay


manufacturer’s engineering group.

5. The short circuit and coordination study shall be stamped and signed by the
engineer responsible for it.
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Purchasing Division

CUSTOM ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICE UPGRADES


AT THE BADEN PUMP STATION

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SHORT-CIRCUIT/COORDINATION STUDY


ARC FLASH HAZARD ANALYSIS

a. The study shall be based on the Pump Station operating scenario.

i. Utility Power

a) One Pump running and one Pump starting.


b) Two Pump running and one Pump Starting

ii. Generator Power

a) One Pump running and one Pump starting.


b) Two Pump running and one Pump Starting

2.2 STUDY REPORT

A. The results of the power system study shall be summarized in a final report. Six
(6) bound copies of the final report shall be submitted.

B. The report shall include the following sections:

1. One-line diagram.
2. Descriptions, purpose, basis and scope of the study.
3. Tabulations of circuit breaker, fuse and other protective device ratings
versus calculated short-circuit duties. (Crystal Report)
4. Protective device time versus current coordination curves, tabulations of
relay and circuit breaker trip unit settings, fuse selection.
5. Fault current calculations including a definition of terms and guide for
interpretation of the computer printout. (Crystal Report)
6. Equipment evaluation per SKM software. The Marginal and Fail criteria
will be set and discuss with the City Representative during initial
investigation.
7. Recommendations for system improvements, where needed.
8. Executive Summary.

C. The complete project back-up file for the SKM Power Tools program shall be
submitted on CD.

2.3 DATA COLLECTION


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AT THE BADEN PUMP STATION

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SHORT-CIRCUIT/COORDINATION STUDY


ARC FLASH HAZARD ANALYSIS

A. Bidder shall furnish all field data as required by the power system studies. The
electrical engineer performing the short-circuit, protective device coordination and
arc flash hazard analysis studies shall furnish the Bidder with a listing of required
data immediately after award of the contract. The Bidder shall expedite collection
of the data to eliminate unnecessary delays and assure completion of the studies as
required for final approval of the distribution equipment shop drawings and/or
prior to the release of the equipment for manufacturing.

B. Include fault contribution of motors in the study, with motors < 50 hp grouped
together.

2.4 SHORT-CIRCUIT AND PROTECTIVE DEVICE EVALUATION STUDY

A. Use actual conductor impedances if known. If unknown, use typical conductor


impedances based on IEEE Standards 141, latest edition.

B. Transformer design impedances and standard X/R ratios shall be used when test
values are not available.

C. Provide the following:

1. Calculation methods and assumptions


2. Selected base per unit quantities
3. One-line diagram of the system being evaluated with available fault at each
bus, and interrupting rating of devices noted
4. Source impedance data, including electric utility system and motor fault
contribution characteristics
5. Typical calculations
6. Tabulations of calculated quantities
7. Results, conclusions, and recommendations

D. Calculate short-circuit momentary and interrupting duties for a three-phase bolted


fault at each:

1. Electric utility’s supply termination point


2. Incoming switchgear
3. Unit substation primary and secondary terminals
4. Low voltage switchgear
5. Motor control centers
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SHORT-CIRCUIT/COORDINATION STUDY


ARC FLASH HAZARD ANALYSIS

6. Standby generators and automatic transfer switches


7. Branch circuit panelboards
8. Other significant locations throughout the system

E. For grounded systems, provide a bolted line-to-ground fault current study for
areas as defined for the three-phase bolted fault short-circuit study.

F. Protective Device Evaluation:

1. Evaluate equipment and protective devices and compare to short circuit


ratings
2. Adequacy of switchgear, motor control centers, and panelboard bus
bracing to withstand short-circuit stresses
3. Adequacy of transformer windings to withstand short-circuit stresses
4. Cable and busway sizes for ability to withstand short-circuit heating
5. Notify Owner in writing, of existing, circuit protective devices improperly
rated for the calculated available fault current

2.5 PROTECTIVE DEVICE COORDINATION STUDY

A. Proposed protective device coordination time-current curves shall be graphically


displayed on log-log scale paper.

B. Include on each curve sheet a complete title and one-line diagram with legend
identifying the specific portion of the system covered.

C. Terminate device characteristic curves at a point reflecting maximum symmetrical


or asymmetrical fault current to which device is exposed.

D. Identify device associated with each curve by manufacturer type, function, and, if
applicable, tap, time delay, and instantaneous settings recommended.
E. Plot the following characteristics on the curve sheets, where applicable:

1. Electric utility’s protective device


2. Medium voltage equipment relays
3. Medium and low voltage fuses including manufacturer’s minimum melt,
total clearing, tolerance, and damage bands
4. Low voltage equipment circuit breaker trip devices, including
manufacturer’s tolerance bands
5. Transformer full-load current, magnetizing inrush current, and ANSI
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transformer withstand parameters


6. Conductor damage curves
7. Ground fault protective devices, as applicable
8. Pertinent motor starting characteristics and motor damage points
9. Pertinent generator short-circuit decrement curve and generator damage
point
10. Other system load protective devices for the largest branch circuit and the
largest feeder circuit breaker in each motor control center

F. Provide adequate time margins between device characteristics such that selective
operation is provided, while providing proper protection.

2.6 ARC FLASH HAZARD ANALYSIS

A. The arc flash hazard analysis shall be performed according to the IEEE 1584
equations that are presented in NFPA70E-2004, Annex D.

B. When appropriate, the short circuit calculations and the clearing times of the phase
overcurrent devices will be retrieved from the short-circuit and coordination study
model. Alternative methods shall be presented in the proposal.

C. The flash protection boundary and the incident energy shall be calculated at all
significant locations in the electrical distribution system (switchboards, switchgear,
motor-control centers, panelboards, busway and splitters) where work could be
performed on energized parts.

D. The Arc-Flash Hazard Analysis shall include all medium voltage 480v locations
and significant locations in 240 volt and 208 volt systems fed from transformers
equal to or greater than 125 kVA.

E. Safe working distances shall be specified for calculated fault locations based upon
the calculated arc flash boundary considering an incident energy of 1.2 cal/cm2.

F. The Arc Flash Hazard analysis shall include calculations for maximum and
minimum contributions of fault current magnitude. The minimum calculation shall
assume that the utility contribution is at a minimum and shall assume a minimum
motor load. Conversely, the maximum calculation shall assume a maximum
contribution from the utility and shall assume motors to be operating under full-
load conditions.
G. Arc flash computation shall include both line and load side of main breaker
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calculations, where necessary.

H. Arc Flash calculations shall be based on actual overcurrent protective device


clearing time. Maximum clearing time will be capped at 2 seconds based on IEEE
1584-2002 section B.1.2.

2.7 REPORT SECTIONS

A. Input Data:

1. Utility three-phase and line-to-ground available contribution with


associated X/R ratios
2. Short-circuit reactance of rotating machines with associated X/R ratios
3. Cable type, construction, size, # per phase, length, impedance and conduit
type
4. Bus duct type, size, length, and impedance
5. Transformer primary & secondary voltages, winding configurations, kVA
rating, impedance, and X/R ratio
6. Reactor inductance and continuous ampere rating
7. Aerial line type, construction, conductor spacing, size, # per phase, and
length

B. Short-Circuit Data:

1. Source fault impedance and generator contributions


2. X to R ratios
3. Asymmetry factors
4. Motor contributions
5. Short circuit kVA
6. Symmetrical and asymmetrical fault currents

C. Recommended Protective Device Settings:

1. Phase and Ground Relays:

a. Current transformer ratio.


b. Current setting.
c. Time setting.
d. Instantaneous setting.
e. Specialty non-overcurrent device settings.
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f. Recommendations on improved relaying systems.

2. Circuit Breakers:

a. Adjustable pickups and time delays (long time, short time, ground).
b. Adjustable time-current characteristic.
c. Adjustable instantaneous pickup.
d. Recommendations on improved trip systems.

D. Incident energy and flash protection boundary calculations.

1. Arcing fault magnitude


2. Device clearing time
3. Duration of arc
4. Arc flash boundary
5. Working distance
6. Incident energy
7. Hazard Risk Category
8. Recommendations for arc flash energy reduction

E. Refer to Single Diagram Drawings for complete protective devices.

3.1 ARC FLASH WARNING LABELS

A. The bidder shall provide a 3.5 in. x 5 in. thermal transfer type label of high
adhesion polyester for each work location analyzed.

B. The label shall have an orange header with the wording, “WARNING, ARC
FLASH HAZARD”, and shall include the following information:

1. Location designation
2. Nominal voltage
3. Flash protection boundary
4. Hazard risk category
5. Incident energy
6. Working distance
7. Engineering report number, revision number and issue date
8. Labels shall be machine printed, with no field markings.
9. Arc flash labels shall be provided in the following manner and all labels
shall be based on recommended overcurrent device settings.
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a. For each 480 and applicable 208 volt panelboards and disconnects,
one arc flash label shall be provided
b. For each motor control center, one arc flash label shall be provided
c. For each low voltage switchboard, one arc flash label shall be
provided
d. For each switchgear, one flash label shall be provided
e. For each medium voltage motor control center are arc flash label
shall be provided

C. Provide field service to supervise the installing contractor to install the labels.

***END OF APPENDIX***

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