Effective Date : 01/02/2012 ay, Guideline Procedure: GL.GN.02 <2 For Tasue:2 Revision: 1 Page lof 51 Design, Testing and Installation res OF LV Switchgear vit auto ph ‘Abu Dhabi Distribution Co. erate Design, Testing and Installation Of LV Switchgear ei a Prepared by: VP Murali Date: 22.01.2012 for LV Switchgear Committee = Reviewed by: Adel Marzougi cx Date: 22.01.2012 0 for LV Switchgear Comt Approved by: Ali Al Menhi Date: 22.01.2012 Chairman, mittee SWITCHGEAR COMMITTEE \ ‘CHAIRMAN ) ‘Leah’ isrowion Effective Date: 01/02/2012 ‘This Doeuset isthe property of ADDL, aad camo be used nar given to ois party without pie athoristin. Pit out rom soft copes se Ureonsola,uns stamped in ds “Controle CopyEffective Date: 01/02/2012 Guideline Proceire No: GLGN.2 Issue [Revision : 1 For [issues 2 = Design, Testing and Installation Page 2of 51 Of LY Switchgear Approved by: GL.GN.02 AMENDMENTS SHEET ISSUE/ | PAGE SUBJECT OF THE AMENDMENT APPROVED | DATE REV. | NUMBER BY Issue2 | FullDoc. | The guideline is revised based on 22.01.2012 -Rev1 the clarification received from RSB, Certifying Authorities, and Manufacturers on Issue 1 - Rev 0. Major Changes: Rated insulation level Updated the name of the approved certifying authorities Detailed Specification for the LV capacitor Panel is included. Short circuit level for the LV Switchgear, were reviewed and revised as per installation conditions. Form of Construction and IP classifications were reviewed and revised as per installation conditions. This Document isthe property of ADE, sb eagaot be used nr geno outside pty without pir authorisation. Print ots from sot copie ae Unsorinie, uns tampa in ted as “Coated Copy”Effective Date : 01/02/2012 Wy Guideline Procedure No: GL.GN02 Z For Issue: 2 [ Revision 1 Ss Design, Testing and Installation ee Of LY Switchgear Emre Evin natal Ay eS eS GL.GN.02 List of Contents Chapters and Appendices 1 Introduction 2 LV Items that are covered under Prequalification by ADDC LV Switchgear Committee 3 Objective of the prequalification process 4 International Standards Definition of Manufacturer, Assembly Manufacturer and Supplier 5.1. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) 5.2 ASSEMBLY Manufacturer 5.3 Supplier General requirements 6.1 ADDC LV System Characteristics 6.2 Ambient Conditions 10 6.3 Degree of Protection 10 6.4 Forced cooling 10 Manufacturer/Suppliers Responsibility 1" Guideline for carrying out type test "1 8.1 ADDC Approved Third Party Inspectors/Certifying Agents " 82 Test Requirements 12 Type test Performa 13 ‘Specification of the LV Switchgear 13 10.1 General 13 10.2 Diversity Factor (DF) Applied 14 10.3 Orientation of the Breakers 14 This Dociment she property of ADDC, and cant We wed or given to outside pry witout prior athorslion. Print cuts lm so copies se Uncenrolled unis stamp in eda "Conoled Copy”Effective Date: 0102201 | Guideline Procedure No: GL.GN.02 For | Issue : 2 Revision : 1 Page dof 51. Design, Testing and Installation Of LV Switchgear a ‘Abu Dhabi Distribution Co, iced 10.4 Temperature rise test. 14 10.5 Test with enclosure 14 10.6 Application of the old and latest standards — IEC 60439 and IEC 6143914 Motor Control Centre (MCC) Panel 15 LV Capacitor Panel 15 12.1 General Technical Requirement 15 12.2 Switching and overload protection 16 12.3 Electrical environment 7 12.3.1 Harmonics 7 12.3.2. Rise of ambient temperature 47 12.4 Type tests 17 12.5 Prequalification of LV Capacitor Panels 18 13 Recommended Busbar cross section 18 14 LV Switchgear Description 18 15 Attestation of the Original Type test Certificates, 19 16 Validity of the Prequalification 20 17 Performance of the pre-qualified Products 20 18 — Supply of pre-qualified items to Abu Dhabi 20 19 Updating the Vendor List 20 20 Guideline to the End Users/ Designers 20 21 Site Inspection 2 22 Compliance to New Standards 24 23 Disqualification 2 24 Liability 22 25 Evaluation Process and Documentation Representation 22 26 Conclusion 22 This Dosiment isthe property of ADD snd canna wid nor given to outside party witht pir aurition, Plt outs ram so epics re noone unless famed in es “Conolad Copy”Guideline Procedure No: GL.GN.02 [Effective Date : 01/02/2012 rer ‘Issue : 2 Revision : 1 Page Sof SI Design, Testing and Installation OfLY Switchgear Approved by: GL.GN.02 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix Appendix D Current Carrying Capacity of + Copper Busbars Published by Copper Manufacturer's Association 23 Performa for Prequalification of the LV Switchgear(MDB, SMDB, MCC, FDB) 47 Performa for Prequalification of the LV Capacitor Bank 49 Check List for the Pre-qualification Submittal 51 ‘This Documents the propery of ADD an cannot be uke nor give ouside pany Without prior aur. Pint outs om sl copes are Uncontoid ules stamped ined as "Contd Copy”Effeotive Date : 01/02/2012 sy, ; oeennra s % Issue : 2 Revision: 1 SS Design, Testing and Installation |_———Page 6of51_| Of LV Switchgear oon vial aaa Aap ‘Abu Dhabi Distribution Co. GLEN? 4 Introduction ‘Abu Dhabi Distribution Company is committed to ensure the safe operation of its network components by continuous evaluation of its performance. As a utility provider, it is ADDC’s responsibility to ensure that the guidelines issued by Regulation and Supervision Bureau (RSB) are being implemented. The manufacturer shall visit the web site of Regulation and Supervision Bureau (RSB) www.tsb.gov.ae to understand the regulatory standards applicable for LV installations. As a pre requisite, ADDC has set up a prequalification process and published a Vendor list of the Manufacturers and their products, after careful evaluation of the technical a parameters and the type test reports. Hence it is mandatory for the all the LV Switchgear manufacturers to get their LV Switchgear pre-qualified by ADDC prior to installation/use. This document is prepared to provide general guidelines for the Manufacturers of the LV Switchgear, who would like to get pre-qualified with Abu Dhabi Distribution Company (ADDC). Prequalification approval issued by ADDC LV Switchaear Committee is mandatory for all the manufacturers who would like to supply their products in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi This prequalification entitles the manufacturer to supply & install the LV switchgear in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi for all the buildings, factories, Farms, etc. All the manufacturers are advised that all the new panels manufactured by them for installation in Abu Dhabi shall comply with this guideline and no deviation shall be accepted after December 2011 LV Items that are covered under Prequalification by ADDC LV ‘Switchgear Committee The following LV Components fall under the prequalification by ADDC LV Switchgear Committee. * The LV Switchboard include Main Distribution Board(MDB) Sub Main Distribution Board (SMDB) «Final Distribution Boards(FDB) This Documest she property of ADD, and cannot be wad nor given fo tie party without per ethoriain. rint ats om so copes re Uaconold, unless stamped in rd as "Contlle Copy”. Eficetive Date: 1/02/2012 wy Guideline Procedure No: GLLGN.02 <4 For Issue : 2 Revision SS Design, Testing and Installation |_———Page 7ofs1_| Of LY Switchgear els lot nyt yt ‘Abu Dhabi Distribution Co. GL.GN.02 Special Distribution boards used for IT industries Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) (used for standby generator feeders) Motor Control Centres (MCC) (with motor starter units including soft starters and variable frequency Drives) LV Capacitor bank Panel Bus ways LV Switchgear components such as ACBs, MCCBs, MCBs RCDs ADDC's prequalification is not compulsory for Single core cable & Wires, Sockets, Extension Boxes, Conduit, Cable lugs, lamps & fittings etc. The end user shall ensure that these products are from reputed manufacturer who has at least 10 years of installation reference in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and that all apparatus have been subjected to the applicable IEC Standards and Tests. 3 Objective of the prequalification process The objective of this guideline is to facilitate the LV Switchgear manufacturers to understand ADDC’s requirement in pre-qualifying their LV Switchboards with ADDC. The LV Switchboard include Main Distribution Board(MDB), Sub Main Distribution Board (SMDB), Final Distribution Boards(FOB), Special Distribution boards used for IT industries, Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) (used for standby generator feeders) Motor Control Centres (MCC) (with motor starter units including soft starters and variable frequency Drives) and LV Capacitor bank Panel The manufacturers who would like to get pre-qualified and registered with ADDC to supply the LV Switchgear and other components in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi shall fully comply with the guidelines provided here under. It is mandatory that all the specified type tesfs shall be carried out for the switchgear in a an approved laboratory witnessed and certified by one of Third Part Inspectors/Certifying Agents as listed under Clause 7.1 of this document. The certificate issued by the agencies, after the type test, shall be on the name of the manufacturer, clearly mentioning the country of origin. Any panel assembler who uses the design of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and would like to pre-qualify with ADDC, they have also to conduct separate type test (other than that of the OEM). The type test reports shall be on the name of the Assembler clearly mentioning the address and the country of origin “Ths Document ithe propery of ADC an canna be ted no give looted prty without prio stheration. Print oats am sof copes re Uneotoled,tnles stomped in re “Controle Copyfective Date: 01/02/2012 SV Us Guideline Procedure No: GL.GN.02 BS A For Tssue :2 Revision! 1 = Design, Testing and Installation |————Page 8 of 51_ Of LY Switchgear ees gaint ceataad ub GL.GN.02 ‘An approved OEM, Assembler and Supplier shall undergo ADWEA registration process as well. All the letters and correspondences shall be addressed to’ Chairman, LV Switchgear Committee, ADDC. PO Box 219, ‘Abu Dhabi Email: ivsqc@adde.ae 4 International Standards ‘The Complete Assembly shall be designed, manufactured and tested to comply with the following international Standards and its updates as and when issued. IEC 61439-0 Low Voltage Switchgear & Control Gear Assemblies Part 0 - Guidelines to Specify Assemblies IEC 61439-1 Low Voltage Switchgear & Control Gear Assemblies Part 1 — General Rules IEC 61439-2 Low Voltage Switchgear & Control Gear Assemblies Part 2 — Power Switchgear & Control Gear Assemblies IEC 61439-5 Low Voltage Switchgear & Control Gear Assemblies Part 5 - Assemblies for power distribution in public network \EC 60947-2 Low Voltage Switchgear and Control Gear Part 2 — Circuit Breakers. IEC 61921 Power capacitors - Low-voltage power factor correction banks lec 60831 ‘Shunt power capacitors of the self-healing type for a.c. systems having a rated voltage up to and including 1000 V BS 6231 Electric cables: Single core PVC insulated flexible cables of rated voltage 600/1000 V for switchgear and control gear wiring IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) However it is mandatory that all the guidelines issued by Regulation And ‘Supervision Bureau (RSB) shail also be followed while designing and installing the LV Switchgear. “Ths Doesnt isthe property of ADDL, and cans be used orgies to outs pany without pir authorisation. Print ous rom so copies ae Unconole, anes stamped in red as “Consoled Copy”Effective Date : 01/02/2012 Guideline Procedure No: GL.GN.O2 [Issue : 2 Revision: 1 & = For 2 kev | Ss Design, Testing and Installation Page 9ofS1_ OF LY Switchgear ‘Approved by eaten asi aL GL.GN.02 Definition of Manufacturer, Assembly Manufacturer and Supplier 5.1 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) It is the Organization that has carried out the original design and the associated verification of an ASSEMBLY in accordance with the relevant ASSEMBLY standard. ‘They shall hold the Type Test Certificate on their name, 5.2 ASSEMBLY Manufacturer It is the Organization taking the responsibility for the completed ASSEMBLY. They assemble the full range of mechanical and electrical components (enclosures, busbars, functional units, etc.), as defined by the original manufacturer, in accordance with the original manufacturer's instructions in order to produce various ASSEMBLIES, Irrespective of the enclosure parts supplied by OEM or manufactured by assembler, the complete unit shall be type tested and the Type Test Certificate shall be issued on their name for the Assembly Manufacturer. 5.3 Supplier Supplier is an agent who is authorised by the OEM (as defined under 5.1) or the Assembly Manufacturer (as defined under 5.2) to distribute the Assembly in UAE. He shall be the local contact point for ADDC for any discussion & enquiry. He shall be responsible for coordinating with OEM for all technical & non technical matters as required by ADDC. The supplier should hold a valid distribution/agent ContraclAgreement with the OEM and/or Assembly Manufacturer. The panels supplied from countries other than UAE to the Projects in Abu Dhabi, shall hold attested valid country of origin certificate or shipment certificate in the name of the project for that switchgear intended for. General requirements. 61 ADDCLV System Characteristics The rated insulation voltage (Ui) of the complete assembly shall not be less than 690V and suitable for a rated operational voltage (Ue) of 400V three phases, four wires and 50Hz supply. “This Document ithe property of ADDG, and cannot be sed nar given to ouside party witht prior authorisation, Prin cts rm sof ‘copies are Uncoelled unless stumped in eas "Cartoled Copy”l Date ; 01/02/2012 wy | Guldetin roe eaten NZ oe Set [aoe Ss Design, Testing and Installation |_——Page 10 of | Of LV Switchgear Bakety ett tnd 22 | ‘Abu Dhabi Distribution Co. GL.GN.02 6.2 Ambient Conditions The Assembly shall be rated for the mean ambient air temperature of 50°C. The design humidity shall be 100%. 6.3 Degree of Protection The minimum acceptable ingress protection for the LV Switchgear shall be as mentioned below; (Refer 8.2 of 61439). Description IP Class. Main Distribution Panel —_| IP42 (Min.) Motor Control Centre 1P42 (Min.) LV Capacitor Panel IP31 (Min.) Sub Main Distribution | P31 (Min.) Board Final Distribution Board | IP31 (Min.) Table 1: Degree of Protection However this ingress protection shall be set for higher grade as demanded by the site installation conditions and locations. ADDC holds no responsibilty of any fault due to wrong IP ratings of above LV equipment installed at locations that necessities a higher ingress protection. The Consultant/Contractor shall review the IP requirement case to case, All the IP rating of the above panels shall be subjected to type test as per IEC 60529 (Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)). 6.4 — Forced cooling As per the standard practice, ADDC does not accept forced ventilation for the LV Switchgear panels in general, as its failure may result in Hot Spots and subsequent failure of the breaker/switchgear when it is fully loaded (upto its specified rating with forced ventilation). Also please refer Clause 9.2. For Motor Control Center with Variable frequency drives and Soft Starters which necessitates an additional cooling, ADDC allows adopting forced ventilation system. “This Document isthe propery of ADDE and cannet be ted nr given to outside pany without pri authorisation. Pit outs rm sof copies are Uncotrle, unless stp in ed a "Contaled CopyEffective Date: 01/02/2012 Wy Guideline Precedre No: GL.GN.02 S24 For Issue:2 | Revision: 1 SS Design, Testing and Installation acon utes Of LY Switchgear ed Evia natal Ay pein GL.GN.02 7 Manufacturer/Suppliers Responsibility Manufacturers are advised to use same components (with respect to the make, type, frame size, and current rating) that were used for the type testing. The type test report shall mention clearly these components along with their corresponding rating Itis the manufacturer/Supplier's responsibility to inform their Client about any Special conditions that were mentioned by ADDC LV Switchgear Committee in their prequalification letter. Guideline for carrying out type test 8.1 ADDC Approved Third Party Inspectors/Certifying Agents The following is the list of ADDC approved third party inspectors/Certifying agents who shall carryout the test/certify the type test certificates. ADDC will accept the type test certificate issued and certified by one of these agencies, The manufacturers are advised to type test their product as per the Guidelines stated in the document and get certified. by one of these agencies. It is mandatory that the test lab shall be certified as per BSEN ISO/IEC 17025 or Equivalent. The manufacturer shall submit documents to verify this requirement, as a part of the prequalification procedure. 1. DEKRA Certification B.V. 2. ASTA 3, LOVAG members as per the list below * ACAE -Italy * ALPHA at VDE (VDE Testing & Certification Institute), Germany Applus+LGAl - Spain ASEFA - France Intertek Semko AB - Sweden © SGS Belgium, NV Division, SGS CEBEC - Belgium This Document isthe property of ADDS, and cant be wid nr sven to oui party without pretation. int et fom soft opis re Uncntoled, less stamped in red as "Contre Copy"Effective Date : 01/02/2012 Guideline ‘Procedure No: GL.GN.02 Wy | SZ For Issue :2 Revision: 1 Page 12 of 51 ‘Approved by Ss Design, Testing and Installation ~ Nv Dyenece tized Of LY Switchgear reareainl GL.GN.02 4, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Updated list of ADDC approved Third Party Inspectors/Certifying Agencies shall be published periodically on ADDC website: www.addc.ae. 8.2 Test Requirements As per ADDC requirement, it is mandatory that the manufacturers should carryout the following type tests as per IEC 61439 -1&2 or updated IEC standards at the time of testing. Description of the Test Requirement "*"* ‘Strength of materials and parts Mandatory for typical enclosure construction & material Degree of protection of ASSEMBLIES Mandatory for all current ratings Clearances and creepage distances Mandatory for all current ratings Protection against electric shock and integrity of protective cirouits Mandatory for al current ratings Dielectric properties Mandatory for all current ratings Verification of temperature rise Short-circuit withstand strength Mandatory for all current ratings Mandatory for all current ratings Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Recommended (as applicable) noe Mechanical operation Mandatory “° Table 2: Full type tests as per IEC 61439 -1 & 2 Note 1: These type test requirements are applicable for MDB, SMDB & MCC panels. For type test requirements for Final DBs (FDB) please refer Clause 13 below. Note 2: This is to be carried out where there are electronic components are installed in the LV Board (Soft starter/VFD for MCC Panel) Note3: When the switchgear is operated with an extended handle from outside (for ACBs or MCCBs) and also for Switchgears having withdrawable ACBs. "his Docunet isthe propery of ADC, a cannot he weno given o ose pty without pie ohoraon. Pint cuts om sf opis are Uncontoled, ues stamped in eda "Coawoled Copy”Effective Date 01/02/2012 S My, Guideline Procedure No: GLGN.02 Tssue :2 Revision Z For SS Design, Testing and Installation Page 13 of 51 4 ee Of LV Switchgear Ayercrea By viet Grated ps ra GL.GN.02 9 Type test Performa All the manufacturers are advised to complete the Performa for the LV Switchgear in the same format as given under Appendix ~ B. 40 Specification of the LV Switchgear 10.1 General The main LV AC distribution panel board (MDB) shall be of 400 V/690 V insulation grade and shall be designed and constructed to comply with the requirements of LE.C.61439. The MDB having rating 1600A and above shall be of Form (4b) construction. The form of construction for MDBs below 1600A, SMDB and FDB shall be minimum Form 2, (Note: Manufacturers who are already pre-qualified for their Main Distribution Panel Assembly of rating 1600A or above having Form 2 construction , shall carry out additional tests required for a Form 4b Construction in an approved laboratory and get certified for Form 4b construction, to renew the validity of their prequalification) The cross section of the busbars shall be according to the latest IEC 60865-1 recommendation, uniform throughout the length of switchgear and shall be adequately supported and braced to withstand the stresses due to the specified short circuit currents. The neutral bus bar shall be of the same size as the phase busbar. The cross-section of the earthing bus shall be according to latest IEC 60865-1 recommendation and shall have sufficient cross-section to carry the momentary short circuit and short time fault currents to earth without exceeding the allowable temperature rise. As a minimum, ADDC recommends that the cross section of the earth bar shall be 50% of the phase bars. As a normal practice, the main busbar shall be horizontal and located at the top side of the . LV Switchgear having horizontal busbar located at the bottom side of the switchgear is acceptable only at buildings where the installation of such switchgear comply with the environment conditions. ADDC Inspection section approval shall be obtained prior installation of such Switchgears. All rating of the circuit breakers should be tested in accordance with IEC 60947-2 (its updates issued at the time of testing) and to be pre-qualified with ADDC LV Switchgear Committee. "Thi Document isthe property of ADDS, an canga be used nr given 16 outside pny without pie authorisation. Pint outs om so opis ae Uncool, ules stamped in red as "Contoled CopyEffective Date : 01/02/2012 a % Guideline Procedar No: GL.GN.02 Issue: 2 Revision: 1 Z For Ss Design, Testing and Installation Pacem ons! Of LY Switchgear peeled Evia nated Ap Ses GL.GN.02 10.2 Diversity Factor (DF) Applied The incoming device shall be tested with DF of 1; no other DF will be acceptable. The original manufacturer is required to design and test the assembly to ensure the incoming device is capable of carrying the full rated current of the assembly, while keeping in line with the additional requirements laid out in this document Manufacturer shall consider using the next higher size breaker, so that the temperature rise will be improved. 10.3 Orientation of the Breakers ‘The manufacturers shall maintain the same orientation of the breakers (vertical or Horizontal) that was used in the type tested model. The same clearance that was in the type tested unit shall also be maintained. This is important with respect to the arc energy dissipation. 10.4 Temperature rise test. It is important that all the LV Switchgears are rated for the ADDC specified mean ambient air temperature of 50 degrees. Allowed temperature rise limit is 55 Degree K (at mean ambient air temperature of 60°C) as per IEC 61439. If the type test laboratory does not have the facility to test at this ambient condition. it shall clearly mention in the report that the temperature rise at rated current is within this limit at the specified mean ambient air temperature of s0°c If the highest rated breaker in a particular frame size is used in the test, the link connecting this breaker to the main bus bar is also tested for temperature rise and short circuit. Lower rated breaker in the same frame should be acceptable provided the same link as the one used for testing in used in the panel supplied for projects. 10.5 Test with enclosure The type tests (including the Short Circuit Tests) shall be performed with enclosure and with all incoming and outgoing breakers installed. The tests carried out otherwise shall not be acceptable. 10.6 Application of the old and latest standards - IEC 60439 and IEC 61439 ADDC shall accept only the type test carried out as per 61439 starting from January 2012. Manufacturers, who have carried out the type test as per previous 60439 ‘This Document isthe property of ADDC, sd cant he wad raven to oli pny without rir alhrsin, rit ot an sof copies re Uncontrolled, les sane ord st "Conti CopyEffective Date : 01/02/2012 S Guideline Procedure No: GL.GN.02 s For Design, Testing and Installation Of LV Switchgear eight atl eal AbuDhabi Distrbution Co. GL.cNo2 standards, shall submit a declaration that the type tests are valid as per the Annexure D of 61439. Any calculation/additional test required shall be carried out before submitting the prequalification documents. DDC advice all the manufacturers who are in the Vendor list that they should complete the type test as per new IEC 61439 by ‘1st January 2015. After this date only the manufacturers holding the type test as per IEC 61439 (and its issued updates) will be included in the Vendor List. The Manufacturers shall carry out any additional tests that are required to be carried out (other than that are carried out as per IEC 60439) for the full compliance to IEC 61439. The certifying authorities shall review all the type test reports carried out as per IEC 60439 and the additional tests carried out and a certificate stating its full compliance to IEC 61439 shall be issued to the manufacturer. 11 Motor Control Centre (MCC) Panel Motor Control Centres (MCC) that is used as a main distribution board (with busbars assembly) will necessitate prior LVSG committee approval and shall be with Form 4b construction. MCC that are part of plant machinery will not necessitate prior LVSG committee approval; 12 LV Capacitor Panel Metal Enclosed Capacitor Banks must be type tested as per IEC 61921 Standards, and pre-qualified by LVSG committee. The general technical requirements and details of the tests are given below. The format for the submission is included in Appendix. 121 General Technical Requirement The power factor correction capacitor banks shall be free standing or wall mounted (for small rating). The Fault level at the bus bar shall be same as that of the LV ‘Switchboard (MDB or SMDB) feeding these capacitor panels. ‘This Document isthe popety of ADDL, and cannot be used nor given to outside party without pir authorisation Pint outs fom so copes ae Uncontole, ules same nr "Cntolle CopyEffective Date : 01/02/2012 Guideline Procedure No: GL.GN.02 For Issue: 2 Revision: 1 SS Design, Testing and Installation Page 16 0f 51 Of LV Switchgear etravel A) %, ent aut ‘Abu Dhabi Distribution Co. Genin Metal enclosed capacitor banks and all associated components shall conform to the latest relevant IEC standards and RSB Wiring Regulation requirements. . Metal enclosed capacitor banks shall be designed suitable for the intended installation and site conditions, with full consideration given to heat dissipation, cooling, ambient temperature, dust and humidity. |. The metal enclosure system and the various components shall be designed and selected to ensure that all components operate within their normal rating and in compliance to the latest relevant IEC standards. The design and component selection shall consider continuous operation at a system voltage of 440 volts and ensure reliable performance in consideration of over voltages and over currents including harmonics as required by the Electricity Wiring Regulations and the latest IEC standards Capacitor units shall be temperature Class D and have adequate voltage rating in order to ensure they operate within their design limits in consideration of the overvoltage / overcurrent conditions and the specified mean ambient temperature of 50 Degrees. Capacitor units shall be metal encapsulated, suitably mounted and spaced to ensure adequate cooling. Switching contactors shall be specially suited for capacitor switching in order to prevent restriking on opening and to accommodate the maximum inrush current resulting from back to back switching on closing. On capacitor banks not fitted with series tuning reactors the switching contactors shall incorporate series resistors. ‘The design, manufacture and installation shall meet best industry practice and ensure safe and reliable operation over a minimum operating life of 10 years. Metal enclosed capacitor banks shall be installed, operated and maintained strictly in compliance with the manufacturer's requirements and guidelines. 12.2 Switching and overload protection Each stage of the capacitor bank shall have protected by high rupturing capacity (HRC) fuse. The switching and protective devices and the connections shall be designed to carry continuously a current of at least 1.3 times the rated current. “This Document ste property oF ADDL and eannct be ws given to outside pry witht pri authorisation. Print ots rm a copiesae Uncontle, unless stampa ine as Contoled Copy”Effective Date : 01/02/2012 wy, Guideline oes No: GL.GN.02 s Tssue 2, Revision: 1 = For ass Design, Testing and Installation Page 17 of $1 vial at Of LV Switchgear ‘Aparoved by Se ee GL.GN.02 12.3 Electrical environment 12.3.1 Harmonics The manufacturer must ensure that the required reactive power at fundamental frequency is achieved and precaution should be taken to prevent resonance. The capacitor and the reactor combination shall be tuned below the third harmonic frequency level (135 Hz) for each capacitor stage. 12.3.2 Rise of ambient temperature The capacitor bank shall incorporate forced ventilation, as required. The design of the ventilation system should limit the temperature rise within the maximum temperature operating characteristics of the capacitor bank components. Should the ventilation system fail, an alarm and a trip mechanism should be incorporated. 12.4 Type tests All type tests shall be carried out in ADDC/ADWEA approved independent testing laboratory and in accordance with the latest issues of the IEC 61921 and IEC 61439- Type tests shall be carried out on a sample of an assembly or on paris of assemblies manufactured to the same, or similar design, and under the responsibility of the manufacturer. Type tests include: a) Verification of temperature-rise limits b) _ Verification of dielectric properties ©) Verification of the short-circuit withstand strength 4) Verification of the effectiveness of the protective circuit ) _ Verification of clearances and creepage distances f) Verification of mechanical operation 9) __ Verification of the degree of protection These tests may be carried out in any order and/or on different samples of the same type. If modifications are made to the components of the assembly, new type tests shall be carried out, but only in so far as such modifications are likely to adversely affect the result of these tests. This Document isthe property of ADD, and canna be used nr given to outside party without prior athoriation, Pint outs rom soft copiet re Uncotole, ules slang ned as "Contelled Copy”Effective Date : 01/02/2012. Wy Guideline ProvedureNo: GLLGN.02 Le rae pxeenae ioazT SS Design, Testing and Install: Page 18 of 51 a Of LY Switchgear Papers plot aatiagf Apt iactiaaiiroaniiaie GL.GN.02 42.5 Prequalification of LV Capacitor Panels ADDC advise all the manufacturers of the LV capacitor panels to initiate the prequalification of their capacitor panels, that are complying with the above guidelines and RSB Wiring regulation, with ADDC LV Switchgear Committee. ADDC will accept only the pre-qualified LV capacitor panels starting from 1° September 2012. Till then, as a minimum requirement, the manufacturer shall use only a pre-qualified busbar arrangement for the LV capacitor panel. In addition, the manufacturer shall fully comply with the above technical parameters/requirements for the LV capacitor banks/panels. 13 Recommended Busbar cross section The current rating of the copper busbars published by Copper Development Association is given under Appendix A. Manufacturers shall follow these guidelines in sizing the busbar. For any other cross sections that are not included in the table under Annexure A, the manufacturer shall submit the current carrying capacity calculation as per IEC guideline and at the design mean ambient temperature of 50°C with respect to this rating. 44 LV Switchgear Description The manufacturers shall refer to RSB Wiring Regulation for the description of the LV ‘Switchgears that form part of the Consumers electricity network. The short circuit current withstand capability of the Main Distribution Board and the Sub Main Distribution Board shall be as summarised in the following table. Point of Connection Short Circuit Current Withstand Rating for the 4 LV Distribution Board Connected directly to the | 46kA, 1 sec. transformer LV side Connected from MDB or | 30kA, 1 Sec. ADDC Feeder Pillar Connected from ADDC | 25KA, 1 Sec. Service Cabinet This ocuent isthe property of ADDC, ead canst be used nor even to outside party without pie authorisation. Print outs um soft copies re Uncool, ules stamped in red as "Conoie Copy™Effective Date : 01/02/2012 Guideline Procedure No: GL.GN.02 For Issue : 2 Design, Testing and Installation OF LV Switchgear ‘Approved by: GL.GN.02 Point of Connection Short Circuit Current Withstand Rating for the LV Distribution Board Final Distribution Board | 17kA, 0.25 Sec. connected from SMDB. Table 3: Short Circuit Current Withstand Rating For MDBs and SMDBs with fixed type circuit breakers, mechanical type test (Clause 10.13 of IEC 61439-2) is optional and that with withdrawable type cirouit breakers, the mechanical test is mandatory. Number of outgoing feeders for SMDBs and FDBs shall be as per RSB Guideline. FDB shall be subjected only to short circuit test and temperature rise test. All the manufacturers are advised to complete the additional temperature rise test by 1% January 2012 and FOBs having the both short circuit test and temperature rise test shall only be accepted from that date. No type test is required for the Consumer unit (single phase DB) if its equivalent TPN. DB (with same busbar cross section) is type tested. However the breakers used shall hold valid LV Switchgear Committee approval. 45 Attestation of the Original Type test Certificates The type test certificate issued by the Testing Laboratories/Agents shall be on the name of the manufacturer or the assembler who would like to pre-qualify with ADDC. (refer Clause 5 of this guidelines). After the preliminary evaluation and acceptance of the proposed LV Switchgear by LVSGC, the Manufacturers/Assemblers in UAE shall be advised to submit the original type test certificate for verification. The final approval shall be issued only after this verification Similarly the Manufacturer/Assembles out side UAE shall be advised to get the original type test certificate attested by the respective Embassy of UAE in that country, once their proposed panel is found acceptable after preliminary evaluation. The original attested copy of the type test certificate shall be submitted to ADDC and the final approval shall be issued only after the verification. If the manufacturer can submit the original cerlificate for ADDC verification, no attestation is required. ADDC can verify the same and the shalll be retumed back This Documents the property ADDC, an cangot be ted nor given lo outside party wit pie aubiriaign.Pint ous om 0 copies te Uncontle, unk stamped i ela "Coated CopyGuideline Procedure No: GL.GN.02 Effective Date : 01/02/2012 Tor: Issue: 2 Revision: 1 Page 20 of 51 Design, Testing and Installation Of LV Switchgear pee GL.GN.02 16 Validity of the Prequalification The prequalification is valid for a period of 3 years (unless otherwise specified) from the date of issue of the letter. The manufacturer shall apply to ADDC LVSGC for renew the validity of LVSGC approval. At the time of renewal, the manufacturer shall confirm compliance to any update to the IEC standards supported by required test reports 47 Performance of the pre-qualified Products At the time renewal of the prequalification, the manufacturers shall submit the performance report for their installations within these 3 years. Any report/ information to ADDC regarding the failure of any of the installed unit may lead to disqualification of the Vendor or their specific items/materials. 48 Supply of pre-qualified items to Abu Dhabi All the Developers, Consultants and Contractors are advised that they should install only the pre-qualified model of the switchgear from any manufacturer included in the latest Vendor list. This shall only be verified at the time of site inspection by presenting LVSGC issued approval. Separate material submittal and approval is not required. 19 Updating the Vendor List The vendor list shall be updated in regular intervals by including the new manufacturers pre-qualified with ADC and removing the names of the Vendors who have not renewed their approval or who are disqualified by LVSGC for reasons detailed under Clause 23. 20 Guideline to the End Users/ Designers Itis the responsibility of the Designer/End User to verify that the LV panel that they have proposed shall meet the maximum demand as specified in ADDC issued approval letter. The manufacturer shall also inform the end user about the diversity factor they have considered for the panel and advice the maximum current limitation (lesser than the rated current for Diversity Factor less than 1) or any other specified Special Conditions. This Dosunent isthe propery of ADDC, ond camo be wed ar ein to cls party without pir auorisation. Pint outs rom soft copies ee Urconroled,unes stamped in res “Controlled Copy”Effective Date : 01/02/2012 Wy Guideline Procedure No GI.GN.02 <2 [eg Reve ze For ss Design, Testing and Installation EEeeones Of LY Switchgear aes pint rata ph ‘AbuDfabiDisrbton Co. | GL.GN.02 21 Site Inspection Aiter installation, ADDC inspection team will inspect the site to verify compliance to the ADDC Guidelines. The inspection team will also verify compliance to RSB guidelines. All required tests as per RSB Guidelines will be witnessed and certified before energisation. The panels supplied by OEM from countries other than UAE to the Projects in Abu Dhabi, shall hold valid country of origin certificate which shall be verified at the time of inspection 22 Compliance to New Standards Whenever IEC releases new standards which supersede the referred standards in the guidelines, the manufacturers shall follow the latest standard at the time of type testing. All the manufacturers who are pre-qualified as per the current standard shall evaluate the compliance of their products with reference to the new standard(s). In such cases, the manufacturers are advised to carryout all required additional tests for pre-qualified models, to comply fully with the new standard(s), with in a seasonable time. ADDC strongly advise all the Vendors to visit ADDC web site (www.adde.ae) to get notified about the updates and announcements. 23 Disqualification If any of the following malpractices were noticed by ADDG, the prequalification issued by the LV Switchgear Committee shall be withdrawn and the Vendor shall be disqualified without prior notice. * Forged or fake test reports * Non adhering to the RSB Regulation Failure to provide tests required by ADDC Non renewal within the period specified by ADDC Repeated failure of the unit at site Non compliance with approved type tested panel design This Document she property oF ADDL, and cant be usd nor gent outside party without prior auhorition. Print outs omy oft ops re Uncontalla, ules stamped ard as "Control Copy”Eiffeotive Date : 01/02/2012 Guideline Procedure No: GL.GN.02 For Issue: 2 Revision: 1 Page 22 of 51 Design, Testing and Installation Of LV Switchgear “Approved by: GL.GN.02 The panel manufactured by a non-authorised panel builder ADDC may visit the Manufacturer’s/Assembler's site without any prior notice to verify compliance to ADDC Guidelines to investigate any of the above cases. 24 Liability ADDC holds no liability toward any violation to IEC standards, RSB Regulation or ADC Guidelines. ADDC also does not hold any liability towards the installation of items that are not checked and approved by ADDC LV Switchgear Committee. The prequalification approval issued by ADDC is in reference to the documentation provided by the Vendor and ADDC hold no liability to forged or fake correspondences and certificates. The Vendors shoulder full responsibility towards clarifying to their lient the special conditions and installation restrictions that may be specified in the test certificates or in the technical catalogue. Consultant & Contractor holds full responsibility for any delay in providing the power supply by ADDC as a result of deviation to RSB Regulation, 25 Evaluation Process and Documentation Representation The documentation for the prequalification submittal shall be arranged in a professional way. The evaluation process is divided into two stages (1) Preliminary Review and (2) Final Review & Approval. Please refer to the Annexure C to ensure that all the attachments indicated there under are included with the submittal for ADDC LV Switchgear Committee evaluation. 26 Conclusion This document provides only a general guideline to help the Manufacturers/Contractors and Consultants involved in the residential/commercial Building Projects in-Abu Dhabi. A close coordination is required with ADDC Customer Service Directorate during the approval stage, installation stage and commissioning stage to apply clearly ADDC requirement. This will provide a smooth project implementation and avoid any discrepancies that may lead to delay in power provision. ‘hi Dociment ithe property of ADD, and cannot be eno given to outade pry witout pir authorisation. Pint cus rm st copies ar Uncle, unl trp in ral 2 "Conoled CopyGuideline For Design, Testing and Installation OFLY Switchgear GL.GN.02 Effective Date: 01/02/2012 Procedure No: GL.GN.02 Issue: 2 Revision i Page 23 of 51 ‘Approved by: Appendix A Current Carrying Capacity of Copper Busbars Published by Copper Manufacturer's Association This Documct isthe property of ADDE, and canna be used nor siento cuts party without prior sthoisaon. 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