MV SWITCHGEAR

11/0.4 kV Distribution Substation

(11 kV SWG Air or SF6 Insulated, Fixed CB)

STANDARD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC WORKS

MV SWITCHGEAR

( SPECIFICATION )

11/0.4 KV DISTRIBUTION SUBSTATION

(11 KV SWG AIR OR SF6 INSULATED, FIXED CB)

ADWEA/ADDC/AADC STANDARD : 446554162.DOC

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CONTENTS

1 GENERAL......................................................................................................................3
1.1 Drawings..........................................................................................................................4
1.2 Equipment Identification and Color Codes.......................................................................4
2 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS....................................................................................4
2.1 General.............................................................................................................................4
2.2 11 kV Switchgear..............................................................................................................5
2.2.1 General Arrangement and Construction............................................................................5
2.2.2 Busbars.............................................................................................................................7
2.2.3 Low Voltage Equipment Compartment.............................................................................7
2.2.4 Interfacing Cubicle...........................................................................................................9
2.2.5 Circuit Breaker.................................................................................................................9
2.2.6 Protection Schemes.........................................................................................................11
2.2.7 Isolator cum Earthing Switches (for GIS).......................................................................15
2.2.8 Interlock System (for GIS)..............................................................................................15
2.2.9 Locks and Padlocks........................................................................................................16
2.2.10 Floor Inserts....................................................................................................................16
2.2.11 Voltage and Current Transformers..................................................................................16
2.2.12 Cable Boxes....................................................................................................................16
2.2.13 Earthing of Metal Parts...................................................................................................17
2.2.14 Corona............................................................................................................................17
2.2.15 Switchgear Space Heater................................................................................................17
2.2.16 Labels.............................................................................................................................17
2.2.17 Fault Current Indicator....................................................................................................18
2.2.18 11 kV Voltage Detectors.................................................................................................18
2.3 11/0.4 kV Distribution Transformer................................................................................18
2.4 0.4 kV Distribution Board...............................................................................................18
2.5 Power Circuits, Control, Protection and Telecommunication Wiring..............................19
2.6 Corrosion Protection.......................................................................................................20
3 TESTING AND INSPECTION....................................................................................21
3.1 General...........................................................................................................................21
3.2 Factory Tests...................................................................................................................22
3.2.1 Type Tests (Only applicable for Pre-Qualification).........................................................22
3.2.2 Routine Tests..................................................................................................................22
3.2.3 Sample Tests...................................................................................................................23
3.3 Site Tests.........................................................................................................................23

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11/0.4 kV Distribution Substation
(11 kV SWG Air or SF6 Insulated, Fixed CB)

11/0.4 KV DISTRIBUTION SUBSTATION

(11KV SWG AIR OR SF6 INSULATED, FIXED CB)

1 GENERAL
This specification covers the design, manufacturing, factory testing, marking, packing, shipping,
transportation to site, installation, site testing and commissioning of 11/0.4 kV Distribution
Substation equipped with the following equipment:
 11 kV metal-clad air or SF6-insulated switchgear with fixed vacuum or SF6 circuit breakers
 11/0.4 kV, 500,1000 or 1500 kVA transformers
 CTs
 VTs (if applicable)
 0.4 kV Distribution Board
 0.4 kV Station Cubicle (to be provided under Civil Works)
 LV Energy Meter (if applicable)
 Control and protection equipment
and only those general aspects, which are, considered minimum quality and performance
requirements by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC. Further detailed and specific data are contained in the
drawings, data sheets and other documents that form part of the Tender Document.
The 11/0.4 kV Distribution Substation equipment offered shall be complete in all respects
necessary for their effective and trouble free operation when connected to the distribution
system.
The 11/0.4 kV Distribution Substation equipment shall be installed indoor substations with
nature ventilation.
For applicable technical standards, tests, reference shall be made to:
 S-AAA-SWG-MV-LV-GEN - General Requirements (MV/LV)
(Applicable Technical Standards, Tests, etc.)
For Specifications and Technical Data of associated equipment, reference shall be made to
Standard Technical Specification, Parts:
 S-AAA-SWG-MV-VTCT - Voltage and Current Transformers for
MV Switchgear
 S-AAA-SWG-MV-DIST-BOARD-0.4 - 0.4 kV Distribution Board
 S-AAA-TRAFO-ATR - Distribution Transformers

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 S-AAA-MET - Metering Devices

 S-AAA-CUB - Cubicles & Enclosures
 S-AAA-EARTH-GROUND - Earthing/Grounding System
 S-AAA-CPS-DMS - Distribution Management Systems
 S-AAA-CAB - Cables and Accessories

1.1 Drawings
Conceptual Design of 11/0.4 kV Distribution Substation Switchgear single-line diagrams
provided in the Drawings Section are as follows:
Drawing No. Title
DWG AAA SWG 02 04 05-1 Conceptual Design of 11/0.4 kV Distribution Substation, 11 kV
Fixed Type Circuit Breaker (Type 3)

Please note that number of feeders and feeder arrangement shown on above drawing shall be
subject the changes if required and requested by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.

1.2 Equipment Identification and Color Codes

Concerning 11/0.4 kV Distribution Substation equipment identification, reference shall be made
to Standard Technical Specification, Part:
 S-AAA-GEN-ID - Components Marking

2 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS

2.1 General
The 11/0.4 kV Distribution Substation equipment ratings shall be as specified in the Technical
data Sheets.
The 11/0.4 kV Distribution Substation equipment shall be capable of withstanding the electrical
and mechanical stresses as specified in the Technical Data Sheets and in the Standard Technical
Specification, Part: General Technical Requirements.
The highest degree of uniformity and interchange ability shall be attained. The design shall
facilitate easy maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of the components.
Cast iron shall not be used for any part, which may be subjected to mechanical shock.

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Materials shall wherever possible, be non-hygroscope and non-flammable. Insulating materials

shall have a high resistance to tracking.
A mimic diagram of suitable size showing incoming/outgoing 11 kV feeders shall be provided at
prominent places.

2.2 11 kV Switchgear

2.2.1 General Arrangement and Construction

The Switchgear shall be suitable for mounting on a concrete floor. All necessary fixing bolts and
rails shall be provided.
All Switchgear shall be of the metal clad air or SF 6-insulated indoor type complying with IEC
62271 as a minimum requirement unless specified to the contrary in the Specification.
The Switchgear shall be of the self-supporting bolted construction with all equipment installed
inside vertical steel structures, suitably sub divided into individual compartments for:
 Busbars
 Circuit breaker (fixed)
 Cable sealing ends & CTs
 Busbar VT (if applicable & specified)
 Local/remote control switch
 Protection & metering.
Metal enclosures shall be made from arc-proof sheet steel, offering mechanical and thermal
properties suitable for prevailing application.
The equipment in the 11 kV Switchgear compartments must be accommodated with necessary
clearances, easy access to the equipment for testing, maintenance, removal and normal operation
and to provide safety measures against all possible hazards to the equipment in the particular
compartment, such as internal arcing faults.
The enclosure of the 11 kV Switchgear must be so designed that internal arc faults are directed
away from places where personnel or public may be present.
The 11kV Switchgear shall meet safety requirements of Class AFL. Minimum safety signage
inside Switchgear Room and behind the Switchgear shall be considered and submitted to
ADWEA/ADWEA/ADDC/AADC for approval.
Concerning ventilation and gas evacuation, reference shall be made to Standard Technical
Specification, Part:
 S-AAA-ELMS-HVAC+VENT - Air-Conditioning, Exhaust and Ventilation Systems

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The 11 kV Switchgear of similar ratings/model/type shall have the same dimensions and
components. The devices shall be interchangeable with those of other units.
The 11 kV Switchgear shall be equipped with one set of three phase busbars. The circuit breakers
shall be ‘VACUUM or SF6” and have approved means of isolation of circuit.
Where specified in Scope or shown on drawings, the 11 kV Switchgear shall also incorporate
earthing facilities for each set of busbars, achieved by either suitably interlocked earthing
switches/devices or other approved method.
The equipment shall be dust-proof, rodent and insect proof. It shall be capable of operating in
tropical and humid conditions and provision shall be made for electric heaters to prevent
condensation, particularly when the equipment is out of service.
The Switchgear shall be designed for automatic pressure relief in case of pressure build up due to
arcing, at the same time, ensuring that escaping gases are clear off the operating personal in the
front and rear of the Switchgear. Any devise for pressure relief shall under normal service be
absolutely vermin, dust and damp proof.
Complete protection shall be provided against approach to live parts or contact with internal
wiring parts. Particular attention shall be paid to drive linkages, bushings, earth bars and the like
to ensure that the enclosure classification is not reduced when these pass through compartments.
Adequate clearances and surface creepage distances shall be provided to ensure satisfactory
performance under service conditions.
In order to make the type of Switchgear compatible with the arrangements familiar to
ADWEA/ADDC/AADC, the busbars shall be contained in a busbar chamber, which shall be
positioned physically above the cable box.
Suitable potential indicators shall be provided at each feeder.
For busbar voltage measurement withdrawable busbar VTs shall be installed (top mounted).
Connection to busbar shall be through HV protection fuse. Secondary circuit shall be protected
through MCB. ADWEAs Standard Specifications for VT shall apply (if applicable & specified).
The 11 kV Switchgear shall not exceed Noise and Radio Influence Voltage Levels as specified in
Technical Data Sheets.
The 11 kV Switchgear shall be checked after assembly to ensure that no rattling of individual
components occur.
11 kV Switchgear shall be designed to ensure that thermal interaction does not unduly affect the
performance of any of the components.

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All 11 kV Switchgear metal works, including cable screens shall be securely bonded together in
such a way that a firm metallic connection exists between each component of the substation
metal work and the 11/0.4 kV Distribution Substation earthing system.
All wirings shall be labelled at the terminal and equipped with approved tags.
The following signalling facilities shall be incorporated in each switchgear compartment:
 Earth Fault Protection TRIP
 O/C Protection TRIP
 MCB ALARM
 SF6 ALARM
 Bay Control LOCAL ALARM
 CB control OPEN/CLOSE
 CB position OPEN/CLOSE
 Earth Fault Indication ALARM

2.2.2 Busbars
Each busbar shall be of hard drawn high conductivity copper and shall be covered with PVC
sleeves. Silicone rubber insulated Bus Bar is acceptable. The single busbars shall be arranged to
permit future extensions. The method of extension has to be described clearly and shall be shown
on a drawing. Provision shall be made for extending the busbar at either end without any need
for cutting or drilling the busbar. Bus Bar earthing facility is not required.

2.2.3 Low Voltage Equipment Compartment

2.2.3.1 General Arrangements

The low voltage equipment compartment, provided as part of the switchgear and mounted on the
feeder switchgear panels, shall be completely metal enclosed and shall be provided with a
separate front access door. If protective relays are mounted inside this compartment, it shall have
a door with a window to allow the observation of relays. Wiring to door mounted equipment
shall run inside flexible conduit, suitably mounted to prevent stressing of the conductors when
opening the door to its extreme stop.
All wirings shall be labelled at the terminal and equipped with approved tags.

2.2.3.2 Flag Indicator Relays

Trip flag indication relays shall be current operated and shall operate in series with the
appropriate tripping relay.

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Alarm flag indication relays shall be shunt operated.

2.2.3.3 Indicating Lamps

The following indication lamps shall be provided:
 Earth Switch ON
 Earth Switch OFF
 Protection Relay FAILURE
 Any MCB TRIP
 CB IN SERVICE
 CB IN TEST
 CB ON & OFF
 CB HEALTHY/TRIP
A common switch shall be provided in an approved location so that all normally lit indicating
lamps’ can be switched off.
A common push-bottom for all lamps testing shall be provided.
Indicating lamps fitted into the fascias of switch and instrument cubicles or panels shall be
adequately ventilated.
Lamps shall be easily removable and replaceable from the front of the panel and shall not be
requiring the use of extractors.
The bezel of metal or other approved material holding the lamp glass shall be of an approved
finish and be easily removable from the body of the fitting so as to permit access to the lamp and
lamp glass. The lamps shall be clear and shall fit into an accepted standard form of lamp holder.
The rated lamp voltage shall be 110% of the nominal auxiliary supply AC voltage, low voltage
lamps with series resistors will be acceptable.
Indicating lamp glass colors shall meet requirements as specified in Standard Technical
Specification, Part:
 S-AAA-GEN-ID - Components Marking

The color shall be in the glass and not an applied coating and the different colored glasses shall
be interchangeable. Transparent synthetic materials may be used instead of glass, provided it can
be shown that such materials have fast colors and are completely suitable for operating in topical
climates.
MCBs shall be provided in indication circuits.

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The variety of indicating lamps provided shall be rationalized to reduce maintenance and spares
requirements.

2.2.3.4 Fuses and Links

Fuses shall be of the high rupturing capacity cartridge type; (rewirable type fuses will not be
accepted). Fuse holders shall be designed to lock the cartridge firmly into position without the
use of screw clamping devices.
Carriers and bases for 16 amp fuses shall be colored green and those for 6 amp fuses shall be
black. Link carriers and bases shall be white or another distinctive color. Miniature circuit
breakers may be offered in lieu of fuses in ac circuits. All colors shall be subject to the approval
of ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.

2.2.4 Interfacing Cubicle

A remote control interface cubicle for data dispatching and switching from the Distribution
Management System (DMS) shall be provided, to accommodate the required interface wiring for
all 11 kV switches, earthing switches, and circuit breakers, alarms and protection trips. The
required cubicle shall be suitable for operation under the prevailing environmental site
conditions. Each panel to be equipped with Local/Remote switch in interface cubicle. Wiring
between the Switchgear and the Interface Cubicle shall be provided as specified in the signal list
for distribution substation.

2.2.5 Circuit Breaker

2.2.5.1 General
The circuit breakers shall be of the fixed type with horizontal isolation from the fixed busbars
and outgoing circuit connections.

2.2.5.2 Making and Breaking Capacities

Each circuit breaker shall be capable of making and breaking short-circuit faults as specified in
the Technical Data Sheets.

2.2.5.3 Vacuum or SF6 Type

“Vacuum or SF6” circuit breakers with totally enclosed and maintenance free contact systems
will be accepted.
Circuit breakers of the vacuum or SF6 type shall incorporate contacts designed to ensure a long
contact life at all currents up to the rated making and breaking current switching conditions.
Contact material having low current chopping levels are preferred to minimise the occurrence of
excessive over voltages when switching.

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If additional devices are required to limit over voltages caused during switching to a safe level,
these shall be supplied and the details shall be described in the Bid.
Contact material properties shall be such that the required dielectric strength across open
contacts is obtained at all times.
Transmission of high mechanical stresses to the vacuum enclosure during operation shall be
reduced to the minimum possible by the use of resilient mountings. Features to prevent the
application of abnormal stresses to the flexible seals shall be incorporated.
Means for measurement of contact wear without major dismantling shall be incorporated and an
appropriate gauge shall be provided.
The details of any vacuum monitoring facilities shall be described in the Bid.
If possible, any one vacuum or SF 6 bottle should be able to be removed without having to
remove any of those on the other two phases.
Facilities for SF6 gas insulated switchgear or circuit breaker such as gas leakage, pressure
monitoring, filling etc need to be described and confirmed.

2.2.5.4 Operating Mechanisms

Circuit breaker operating mechanisms shall be of the 48V, DC motor wound spring type.
It shall be possible to charge the spring with the circuit breaker in either the “open” or “closed”
positions. It shall not be possible for the circuit breaker to close unless the spring is fully
charged. A visual indicating device, preferably mechanical shall be provided to indicate the state
of the spring. The device shall indicate “SPRING CHARGED” when the spring is in a condition
to close the circuit breaker and “SPRING FREE” when the spring is not in a condition to close
the circuit breaker. If a charged spring is released when the circuit breaker is closed, the circuit
breaker shall not open and neither shall such operation result in damage. Indication lamps to
indicate spring charged shall be provided where specified.
The mechanism shall be fitted with a local manual spring release, preferably a push button,
shrouded to prevent inadvertent operation and provided with means for padlocking. Operation
counters shall be fitted to all circuit-breaker mechanisms.
Motor charging of the spring mechanism shall be fitted with a A.C. motor. Recharging of the
mechanism operating spring shall be commenced immediately and automatically upon
completion of each circuit breaker closure. An emergency hand operated charging device shall be
supplied manual charging of spring mechanism.
Same spring(s) shall be applied for manual/electrical (through motor) operations of feeder
switches.
A contact shall be provided to initiate a “Breaker Alarm” if the operating spring is not recharged
within a predetermined time.

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The operating mechanism shall be designed so that the circuit breaker is free to open
immediately when the trip coil is energized. A direct acting mechanical trip via an emergency
button shall be provided on each breaker.
Means shall be provided for the manual operation of all circuit breakers for maintenance
purposes.
An approved positively driven mechanically operating indicator shall be provided to show
whether the circuit breaker is open or closed.
In the event of failure to latch in the closed position it shall not be possible for the circuit breaker
to open except at normal speed. Means shall be provided for slow closing of the circuit breaker
for maintenance purposes. It shall not be possible to use this device when the circuit breaker is in
the service position. An approved arrangement shall be provided to prevent repeated reclosures
in the event of a permanent close signal being present.
It shall not be possible, without the use of special tools, to gain access to the tripping toggle or
any part of the mechanism, which would permit defeat of the mechanical tripping feature.
It shall not be possible to render the electrical protection tripping feature inoperative by any
mechanical locking device.
It shall be possible to complete the closing, tripping and interlock circuits when the circuit
breaker is isolated in order to permit operation for tests purposes. The interlocks of the circuit
breaker when in the isolated position shall be arranged to prevent interference with associated
interlocks on circuits in service.
A LOCAL/SUPERVISORY switch shall be provided for each circuit breaker.
Operating mechanism for feeder and transformer control switches shall include the following
electro-mechanical DMS interface facilities:
 Internal ON/OFF position of all switches (feeder & transformer)
 Switch for LOCAL & REMOTE Operation (ON/OFF) manually and electrically with the
provision for motor installation facility on the existing mechanism without any modification.
 For feeder switches electrical ON/OFF control switches (local and remote positions) shall be
provided including all wirings.
 Provision of lever switch/contacts incorporated with mechanism of feeder and transformer
switches for indicating ON/OFF positions.

2.2.6 Protection Schemes

2.2.6.1 11 kV
2.2.6.1.1 General

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Relays shall be of approved type and comply generally with the requirements of IEC 60255 and
other approved standards and shall be contained in dust proof, moisture proof flush-mounted
cases with transparent fronts and semi gloss black bezel; and shall be provided with breathers.
Test plugs to suit each different type of relay or test socket shall be provided for each
switchboard or set of relay panels. The test plugs shall have terminals for both the relay and
wiring side connections, which shall accept, both wires and plug connectors, and shall be
supplied with a flexible cable for connection to a portable relay test set.
All relays shall be arranged in such a way that any dust, which may have collected in or upon the
relay housing shall not fall on the relay mechanism when opening the housing.
Auxiliary relays shall also be mounted in dust proof cases.
All protective relays shall be provided with a name and data plate of approved standard, which
shall include the ratios of the associated current and/or voltage transformers.
All metal bases and frames of relays shall be earthed, except where the frame must be insulated
for special requirements. An earth terminal shall be provided on the back of the relay case.
Each relay which initiates tripping shall be provided with a trip isolation facility which should be
integrated into the relay in such a way that the tripping has to be isolated prior to withdrawal of
the relay from its housing.
All relays which are connected to the tripping circuit of a circuit breaker or to the coil circuit of
an auxiliary tripping relay shall be provided with approved operation indicators which, whenever
possible, shall be of the mechanically operated type. Indicators shall also be provided on such
additional relay elements to enable identification of the faulty phase.
Each indicator, whether of the electrically operated or mechanically operated type, shall be
capable of being reset by hand without opening the relay housing and relay operation shall not be
possible whilst resetting the operating indicator. Each indicator shall be so designed that the
status is not shown before the relay has completed its operation. Indicators shall not reset during
a failure of auxiliary power to the relay.
It shall not be possible to operate any relay by hand without opening the case.
Unless otherwise specified, the current circuit for the relays shall be suitable for 1 A, 50 Hz and
voltage circuit shall be rated for 63.5 V, 50 Hz (Ph-N) or 110 V by, 50 Hz (Ph-Ph).
The maximum ac fault voltage across any two points of a current circuit shall not exceed 3000
volt peak and non-linear resistors shall be included if necessary to achieve this limitation.
If bolts or nuts are so placed as to be inaccessible with an ordinary spanner, not less than 2
suitable special spanners shall be provided.
All calculations to determine relay settings and adequacy of CT and VT rating shall be submitted
to ADWEA/ADDC/AADC for approval. In the event that the rating of the VT or CT proposed is
insufficient to handle the connected burden in accordance with this specification, the

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Bidder/Contractor shall supply the CT and VT with the necessary increased capacity and ratio at
no extra cost.
The Bidder/Contractor shall provide electrical protection relay schedules including manufacturer,
type designation, characteristic details and ranges and actual protection settings to be used, on a
per circuit basis.
All protection relays offered shall have been fully type tested in accordance with the appropriate
standards and shall have had satisfactory operational service. Comprehensive data’s related to
these requirements shall be submitted with the Bid.

2.2.6.1.2 Self-Powered (SP) Numerical O/C & E/F Relay

The CB for Transformer Feeders shall be fitted with three protection class CT’s, rated 5P20 or
better and three metering CT’s, class 1 as per CT & VT specification for MV switchgear Clause
2.5.5.1 and applicable ADWEA/ADDC/AADC Technical Standard Specification S-SWG-MV-
VTCT.
The secondary circuits of the protection CT’s shall be connected to a self-powered numerical
based IDMT, O/C and E/F relays (supplemented with instantaneous functions), and to low-
burden trip coils. The trip coil ratings should be co-ordinated with the relay current ratings. CT’s
rating shall be justified by calculations.
The IDMT functions shall comply with IEC 60255 and their curves shall be such as to give
tripping after three seconds for ten times the current setting when a time multiplier setting of
100% is applied.
The over-current IDMT functions shall have current ranges from 20% to 200%, adjustable in
steps of 10% or less or earth fault IDMT functions shall have current ranges from 10% to 80%,
adjustable in steps of 5% or less.
Each O/C & E/F function shall be supplemented with an instantaneous function. It must also be
capable of being set to infinity.
Tripping shall occur from the instantaneous functions in less than 20 ms including main tripping
contactor when three times the setting current is flowing.
The instantaneous and the IDMT functions shall have separate trip and alarm contacts and
separate trip indicators.
The Bidder/Contractor may provide all the specified functions in one casing or may provide each
function in a separate casing or may provide a casing for the over-current functions and a casing
for the earth-fault functions.
To guarantee the correct operation of connected protection equipment, through fault stability
calculations shall be submitted showing the sufficiency of the chosen CT cores, i.e. rated output,
rated accuracy limit factor, rated primary current, knee-point e.m.f and resistance of the
secondary windings (corrected to the maximum service temperature).

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The tripping energy for a circuit breaker shall be stored in a tripping energy storage capacitor
bank.
The energy storage capacitor bank shall be inside the relay casing and shall be charged by the
current transformers during a fault.
The Self-Powered O/C and E/F Protection Relay shall be designed to closely follow the
characteristics:
 Withstand transformer inrush currents
 Permit transformer overloads
 To be co-ordinated with time/current characteristics of HRC fuses (if applicable) for down-
stream feeder protection.
Time/current characteristics and a schematic diagram shall be submitted with the Bid.
The O/C and E/F relay should be housed in a suitable housing shall have front connections and
shall be accessible from the front.
Alternatively a built in control supply arrangement may be provided to trip the breaker.
The protection curves and all other settings shall be adjustable through micro-switches which
when viewed from the front clearly show the unit settings.
The O/C and E/F relay shall provide local indication of a fault operation.
It should be possible for the relay to perform a self-check giving clear indication of the status of
the over current and earth fault elements.
The O/C and E/F relay shall have facility of historic fault information with time, date and fault
records. The CT circuits to the O/C and E/F relay shall be routed through the test terminal blocks
and also tripping circuits from O/C and E/F relay to the CB. DC supply for numerical O/C & E/F
relay to be routed through test block. The numerical O/C & E/F relay shall have output constants
as required by DMS signal list.
Other auxiliary relays with flag indication to give trip/alarm in case of transformer protections
such as oil temperatures etc. shall be provided.

2.2.6.1.3 Numerical Stand-By Earth-Fault Relay (Not applicable)

A stand-by earth fault relay having the same curve specification like the O/C functions shall be
provided. The stand-by earth-fault relay shall be located in the transformer control panel of 11kV
switchgear and CT for stand-by earth-fault protection shall be integrated in 0.4 kV distribution
board, CT shall be located on the neutral busbar between neutral cable connection and link to
earth busbar.
The earth fault function shall have current ranges from 20% to 80%, adjustable in steps of 10%
or less.

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The IDMT and instantaneous functions provided for the earth fault protection also shall have
separate trip and alarm contacts and separate trip indicators.
The protection should be 230 Vac fed relays.

2.2.7 Isolator cum Earthing Switches (for GIS)

Means to safely isolate and ground any feeder breaker of the Switchgear shall be provided.
Isolator cum Earthing Switches shall be electrical and mechanical interlocked with the breaker.
Isolator cum earthing switches shall be designed to withstand the rated and fault current of the
largest breaker interrupter element that can be fitted into the Switchgear.
The three-way switches must have definitive stops at their "ON", "ISOLATED" and
"GROUNDED" positions, with no direct movement from the "ON" through the "ISOLATED"
into the "GROUNDED” position.
View-ports or mechanical indicators connected directly and permanently to the operating shaft
are required to positively display the actual switch position. Indirect position indicators are not
acceptable.

2.2.8 Interlock System (for GIS)

The interlock system must positively prevent an operator from reaching or creating
unintentionally a dangerous or potentially dangerous condition. Systems that can be bypassed
without the use of tools and/or force are not acceptable.
Specifically the following conditions must be impossible to reach:
 Electrically and manually operating the breaker with the isolator cum earthing switch not
fully engaged in any of its three positions.
 Electrically and manually closing or opening of the isolator cum earthing switch whilst the
breaker is closed.
 Electrical interlocks shall be provided as specified, particularly for the incoming feeders and
the bus-tie breakers.
 When the manual emergency cranks are used, it shall be impossible to control the devices
electrically.
 At the optical output of the capacitive voltage indication devices a no-voltage relay for
interlocking shall be provided.
 CLOSING of earth switch when the power cable is energised
All breakers for remote and/or DMS control shall have a local cut-out switch of the key-operated
type allowing selection of the operation modes as applicable.

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2.2.9 Locks and Padlocks

Provisions for padlocks and padlocks shall be provided on the Switchgear.
Padlocks shall be provided as listed below (three ordinary keys for each lock shall be supplied).
 Locking the isolator cum earthing switch in the isolated and earthed position
 Locking the C.B. control switch
 Locking the Local/Supervisory switch.
Six (6 Nos.) master keys to fit all types of control and lock switches shall be provided for each
11/0.4 kV substation.
Suitable wall mounted metal cased key cabinet shall be provided. In each key box provisions
shall also be foreseen to keep permit books and danger boards.

2.2.10 Floor Inserts

Where metal inserts or rails are required in the floors for constructing the panels or guiding the
circuit breakers into position, these rails shall be included in the Contract. It shall be possible to
remove/install the circuit breakers from/into the fixed portion without the aid of special portable
ramps or the like.

2.2.11 Voltage and Current Transformers

Concerning voltage and current transformer specifications and technical data, reference shall be
made to Standard Technical Specification, Part:
 S-AAA-SWG-MV-VTCT - Voltage and Current Transformers for MV Switchgear

2.2.12 Cable Boxes

Cable boxes shall be adequately sized to accommodate air-insulated heat shrinkable type
terminations.
The minimum distance between the lower end of the cable socket and the inner face to which the
gland is bolted shall be that required to effect the necessary clearances in compliance with the
requirements of the heat shrink cable terminations used and in any case not less than 450 mm.
Above this face there shall be no projection which restricts the spreading of the cores of the
cable.
The cable box shall be positioned below the busbar chamber and shall completely enclose the
cable above the switchgear room floor.

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Cable glands shall be suitable for 11 kV, 3 Core, XLPE insulated, Double Steel Tape Armour,
PVC Served Cables, cable size range 95 to 300 mm 2 Copper. Gland plates, unless otherwise
specified, shall have glands pointing vertically downwards.
Each panel shall be supplied complete with Heat Shrinkable Termination Kit of an acceptable
and approved make, Cable Lugs support glands, etc. The termination kit shall be suitable for 95
mm2 for Transformer Feeder and 185, 240 or 300 mm2 for Cable Feeder.
Plug-In Type Cable Terminations are not acceptable.

2.2.13 Earthing of Metal Parts

All metal parts of the switchboard and integral earthing features shall be directly connected to a
copper earth bar, which shall run along the full length of the switchboard.
The cross sectional area of the earth bars shall be sufficient to carry the rated short time
withstand current of the switchgear for the time specified.
The frame of draw-out circuit breakers and earthing trucks shall be automatically connected to
the switchboard earth bar through substantial plug type contacts.

2.2.14 Corona
The equipment shall be designed in such a way to minimise corona or other electrical discharge
and radio interference.

2.2.15 Switchgear Space Heater

Each switchgear compartment shall be equipped with a space heater, fed from a separate power
source (regardless of the position of the 11 kV CB (ON or OFF) position. The space heater shall
be protected by a two-pole MCB with auxiliary N/C contact wired to a group alarm terminal and
shall be equipped with sensors for temperature and humidity control. The heater shall be located
at a suitable position and its capacity shall be as required to maintain the interval temperatures
above the dew point taking into consideration the specified environmental conditions. A switch
for each heater shall be provided so that the heater circuit can be switched “ON” or “OFF” as
required independently. The heating elements shall be installed vertically, with minimum all
round clearances of 50 mm and shall meet requirements as specified in the Technical Data
Sheets.

2.2.16 Labels
Each panel of each switchgear shall have a blank circuit label approximately 30 cm x 8 cm
mounted on the front of the panel in a prominent position. These labels shall be made of suitable
engraving material approximately 2 mm thick, white surface with black engraving. Small black

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labels of similar material shall be mounted on the rear of the panels. The circuit names will be
engraved at site by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.

2.2.17 Fault Current Indicator

Through fault current indicator with ring/split core-balance CT shall be provided on incomer
feeders only.
It shall be fixed flush mounted on the access door, in such a way that it can be seen through a
window without opening the door.
The through fault current indicator shall operate while passing a fault current through the CT.
The through fault current indicators shall be of the automatic re-set type, i.e. the indication
should re-set to the normal position as soon as the system is back to normal condition, can be
offered.
The required power supply shall be described in details. Power supply from Capacitor and other
than CT or AC auxiliary supply will not be accepted.
The indicator shall also have provision for remote indication and shall be complete with all
necessary components including cabling.

Fault Current Indicators shall have operating current setting range 40A to 80A.

2.2.18 11 kV Voltage Detectors

11 kV plug-in type voltage indicators with three glow discharge lamps to indicate phases
“ALIVE” shall be provided at each outgoing/incoming and transformer feeder. The voltage
detector (capacitor Type) shall be connected to each phase on the circuit side. The glow
discharge lamps are to be located on front of the panel.

2.3 11/0.4 kV Distribution Transformer

For 11/0.4 kV Distribution Transformer details, reference shall be made to Standard Technical
Specification, Part:
 S-AAA-TRAFO-ATR-O - Auxiliary/Distribution Transformers (Floor
Mounted Oil-Insulated)
 S-AAA-TRAFO-ATR-D - Auxiliary/Distribution Transformers (Epoxy-Resin
Dry Type, Indoor Installation)

2.4 0.4 kV Distribution Board

For 0.4 kV Switchgear details, reference shall be made to Standard Technical Specification, Part:

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 S-AAA-SWG-MV-DIST-0.4 BOARD - 11/0.4 Distribution Substation (LV AC

Distribution Board)

2.5 Power Circuits, Control, Protection and Telecommunication Wiring

In selecting cable and wire sizes, due regard shall be paid to the appropriate de-rating factors in
relation to the climatic conditions at site. All cables and wires shall continuously carry their rated
currents under the worst temperature conditions, which prevail in summer, and shall also
withstand maximum fault currents without damage or deterioration.
All secondary copper wiring within panels, boards, etc. shall be in accordance with the relevant
IEC standards, it shall be carried out for the fully rated distribution voltage (2 kV AC/ 1 min. test
voltage), and shall consist of copper wires. The bare ends of stranded wires shall be provided
with squeezed sleeves.
Secondary wiring to be performed at Site shall enter the terminal block at one side only. The
panel wiring shall terminate in one or more terminal blocks accommodated at the side or bottom.
Generally for wiring, the cable tails shall be so bound that each wire may be traced back to its
associated cable without difficulty.
Extra 20% spare terminals of each type shall be provided.
Minimum size shall be as specified in Technical Data Sheets.
All wiring shall be properly supported, neatly arranged, readily accessible and securely
connected to terminal blocks in such a manner that wherever practicable, wiring can be easily
checked against diagrams.
Internal terminations of standard conductors shall be made with solderless crimping type tinned.
Copper lugs which shall firmly grip the conductor, or by an equally suitable method. Insulating
sleeves shall be provided over the exposed parts of lugs.
Engraved core identification ferrules marked to correspond with board wiring diagram shall be
fitted at both ends of each wire.
Separate ferrule numbering and identification shall be attached to the wires connecting the
protective relays, even if the numbering and identification are printed on the wires themselves.
As far as possible, all circuits shall be run along the shortest path to their addresses but shall be
run only in horizontal and vertical planes. Diagonal runs are not acceptable.
However, the wire runs shall not block access for ready test or removal of any device without
disturbing other devices.
If wiring is provided to equipment installed on doors, bundled conductors shall be used on the
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imparted to the moving bundled conductors. Each bundle shall be anchored such that the moving
bundle length is the maximum available without loops.
Conductors between terminal blocks and apparatus shall be laid in plastic ducts or covered with
plastic bands.
All power circuits, control and protection wiring and low level signal wiring shall be physically
separated. Separate laying-way shall be provided for power cables, and the working voltage of each
power circuit shall be marked on the associated boards.
Conductor ends not connected to compression-type terminal blocks shall be provided with approved
claw-washers, which neatly retain all strands, "Push-on" or "quick" type connectors shall not be
used for current transformers and trip circuits. These connectors maybe used for alarm and control
system and within an equipment assembly only. Sample of any such connectors shall be submitted
for ADWEA/ADDC/AADC´s approval.
Wiring shall be arranged to give easy access to the terminal or relays and other apparatus.
Soldered or wire strapped connections shall only be inside electronic systems. Any wire
wrapping shall be in accordance with IEC Publication 60352.
As far as reasonably possible, all outgoing wiring shall be grouped by function (CT, VT, Trip,
Alarm, etc.) with those going to a common destination allocated to adjacent terminal blocks.
Terminal block configuration shall be submitted for ADWEA/ADDC/AADC’s approval. Labels
shall be provided on the fixed portion of the terminal boards showing the function of the group.
Insulating barriers shall be provided between each group of power circuit terminals and between
the terminal categories as applicable. The height and spacing between the barriers shall be such
as to give adequate protection to the terminals.
Connections for indicating instruments, and for the telecommunication circuits from transducers,
or modem outputs, shall use individually shielded wire pairs. One (1) extra terminal per pair of
terminals shall be provided to connect this shield to ground.

2.6 Corrosion Protection

The Switchgear shall be treated and protected to withstand at least five years of operation after
FAC under the site conditions without sustaining significant corrosion or attacks from fungus or
rodents, provided the surfaces remain mechanically undamaged.
The manufacturer’s standard corrosion protection may be acceptable subject to the approval by
ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.
Manufacturers standard paint color shall be used, but a light grey finish with high scratch
resistance is preferred.
All hardware used in the assembly of the Switchgear must be either of corrosion proof material,
or be hot dip galvanized.

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For Corrosion Protection measures, reference shall be made to Standard Technical Specification,
Part:
 S-AAA-CORR - Corrosion Protection and Painting Color Codes

A detailed Corrosion Protection/Painting description shall be submitted with the Bid.

3 TESTING AND INSPECTION

3.1 General
The 11/0.4 Distribution Substation equipment shall be subject to inspection and test during
manufacture and after the completion by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.
Testing of each equipment shall be according to IEC Standard 62271 as a minimum requirement.
Type Test Certificates shall be submitted with the offer.
Acceptance by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC’s representative of any equipment shall not relieve the
manufacturer from any of his performance guarantees or from any other obligations.
Test Certificates for each equipment shall be submitted prior to delivery.
The various components of the 11/0.4 kV Distribution Substation shall be inspected visually
prior to any test in accordance with the list of defects set forth below:
a. Material
 Parts not made of material as specified
 Any component missing or damaged.
b. Finish
 Dirt, grit or foreign matter embedded in finish
 Painting work not in order
 Pits, cavities on the surface of components and busbars. The contact surface of
switches and breakers not being smooth and uniform in thickness
 Steel parts rusted.
c. Construction
 Construction of any major components not as per specification or good engineering
practice
 Nuts and bolts not tight
 Nuts not freely moving or loose on threads
 Doors of the housing do not fit properly

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 Welding not proper

 Locking arrangement not proper
 Earthing straps between doors and housing not of adequate size
 Marking/Name Plates
 Caution notices missing, not legible, incomplete or not permanent

3.2 Factory Tests

3.2.1 Type Tests (Only applicable for Pre-Qualification)

1. Dielectric tests
2. Temperature rise tests
3. Measurement of the resistance of the main circuit
4. Making and breaking tests
5. Rated peak withstand current and rated short-time current tests on main and earthing
circuits
6. Internal arc tests according to IEC 62271-200 (ANNEXURE A)
7. Short-circuit test procedure
8. Capacitive current switching tests
9. Operation & mechanical endurance tests.

3.2.2 Routine Tests

1. Power frequency voltage tests
2. Voltage test on auxiliary circuits
3. Measurement of resistance of main circuits
4. Operation tests
5. Continuity with diagrams (scheme check)
6. Measurement of closing and opening speeds and times
7. Measurement of operating torque
8. Checking of partial discharges on individual components
9. Dielectric testing and main circuit resistance measurement.

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3.2.3 Sample Tests

3.2.3.1 General
The following sample (or quality acceptance) tests shall be carried out in the presence of
ADWEA/ADDC/AADC on the selected samples of 11 kV Switchgear.
 Verification of dimensions of various components including thickness of mild steel sheets
and paint
 Functional tests of all major components according to the Specifications and relevant IEC
standards.

3.3 Site Tests

The 11/0.4 kV Distribution Substation supplied should be suitable for specified functions
illustrated in this specification unless otherwise approved by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.
The Bidder/Contractor shall carry out electrical and function tests when installation of the 11/0.4
kV Distribution Substation has been completed.
The tests shall comprise but not limited to the following:
 Visual and wiring checks for the equipment installation & wiring
 Power frequency voltage test
 Insulation resistance test
 Secondary/Primary Injection test
 Relay test
 Checking of proper annunciation system operation
 Calibration and adjustment of instrumentation
 Interlocking checks
 Functional checks on Control, Protection and Monitoring Equipment.
The scope of the tests should be finalised and submitted to ADWEA/ADDC/AADC for approval
prior to implementation.

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