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JUNE 2018
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ACRONYMS
BS British Standard
F
FT Feet
G
GPS Global Positioning System
H
Hrs Hours
I
IBC International Building Code
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IP Internet Protocol
ISO/IEC International Organization for Standardization / International
Electrotechnical Commission
IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
IT Information Technology
K
L
Ltr Litre
M
MEP Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing
min. minimum
max. maximum
m meter
mm millimeter
m/s meter per second
MATV Master Antenna Television System
N
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NTP Network Time Protocol
O
OSP Outside Plant
P
PA/VA Public Address / Voice Alarm
PoE Power over Ethernet
PTZ Pan Tilt Zoom
PV Photovoltaic
R
RMU Ring Main Unit
S
Sec. second
S.No. Serial Number
sq-m square meter
SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol
T
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol
TE Telecom Enclosure
TIA Telecommunication Industries Association
U
US Uganda Standard
UTP Unshielded Twisted Pair
UPVC Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride
V
VLANS Virtual Local Area Networks
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1.0 ELECTRICAL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS DESIGN NARATIVE
1.1 INTRODUCTION
A. This section describes the overall Electrical Power & Low Current infrastructure design
criteria for the proposed project.
B. The works related to the Electrical Power & Low Current Systems, which are included in
the scope of this Contract, shall broadly include the following:
» Low Voltage Distribution System
» Prime Power Generating System
» Small Power System
» External/Internal Illumination
» Uninterruptible Power Supply
» Lightning Protection System
» Earthing System
» Fire Detection & Alarm System
» Structured Cabling System
» IP-based Security System (CCTV, Access Control)
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B. 415/240 Volt:
» Building distribution
» Generators
» Motors between ½ and 350
horsepower.
C. 230 Volt:
» Receptacles.
» Lighting.
» Fractional horsepower motors to ½ horsepower.
» PV - Photovoltaic
D. 125 Volt DC System (in accordance with VDE 0510 and IEC 60146):
» Redundant 125VDC charger, batteries, and distribution panels.
» Power for RMU control.
The medium voltage system will be radial and the medium voltage supply shall connect
directly to overhead power transmission line 11 kV, 3phase, 50 hertz.
The medium voltage supply shall be transformed to low voltage via oil immersed
transformers. The transformers shall be of a low loss type and rated at 11kV/0.4kV.
The transformers shall feed the low voltage switchboard.
A new low voltage distribution system will be fed from the low voltage switchboard
via electrical distribution underground cabling running through sleeves and electric
manholes. Sub distribution boards shall be located in electrical rooms, electrical
closets and building corridors.
The maximum voltage drop from the source to the remote end of any final circuit will not
exceed 5%.
49.8 62.2
Sub- Total (Demand Load)
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Allow 20% growth (headroom)
The 15kV cable shall be three core, copper conductor, cross-linked polyethylene
(XLPE) insulated, shielded, armored or unarmored as per requirements and overall
sheathed. It shall be suitable for indoor and outdoor use in the transmission and
distribution of electrical energy.
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The cable shall be treated for vermin proofing and be protected against rodents
during storage, laying and all protective pipes/ sleeves shall be plugged to attain the
same after installation.
Splices will be cold shrink molded rubber or hot shrink manufactured kit type and
suitable for water immersion. Terminations will be cold shrink molded rubber or hot
shrink manufactured kit type utilizing high dielectric constant stress control tube.
1.5.5 TRANSFORMER
Transformer will be oil immersed, 11,000 Volt delta connected primary, 400/230 Volt
star connected secondary with all necessary controls and wiring in accordance with
IEC 60076. Transformer shall meet the following specifications:
1.5.6 GENERATOR
1. The generator will be prime rated 400 Volts, 3 Phase, 4W, 50 Hz, diesel engine
driven, battery start, water cooled and provided with unit mounted radiator. The
set shall be rated for prime duty in accordance with ISO 8528, and suitable for
outdoor installation with protection rating IP66.
2. The Diesel Generator set shall, after reducing the power absorbed by the
auxiliaries, deliver prime rated power output with overload capability for
operation at least 10% above the rated capacity for 1 hour continuously in any 12
hours operating in accordance with ISO 3046, AS 2789 & BS 5514 under the site
conditions.
3. The diesel generator set shall also comply with BS 4999, BS 5000-99 and IEC
60034.
4. A base frame fuel storage tank will be provided with a capacity to support a
minimum of 8 hours of full load operation. The main bulk tank will provide fuel
for 7 days, and shall be appropriately shielded from effects of direct sunlight.
5. The generator will be located on the plinth shown on the drawings. Sound
attenuation will be provided such that the sound pressure level measured 7
meters in all directions around the generator and when considering all generator
sources will not exceed 85dB.
6. The generators will be mounting to be finalized with final seismic classification
and soils report.
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required, the switchboards will include draw-out type electrically operated circuit
breakers and will satisfy requirements of BS 5486 and IEC 61439.
Lighting circuits will normally be fed from 16A circuit breakers in final distribution
panels.
1.5.11 CONDUITS
Conduits will be used for feeders and final circuits. Rigid steel hot dipped galvanized
conduit shall be run in exposed areas up to 3 meters above finished floor and areas
subject to physical damage. In concealed areas, pvc conduit will be used. All metal
conduits and trunking shall comply with BS4 568, BS-EN 60423 or BS-EN 50086.
Flexible conduits shall be of metal construction; PVC covered and complies with
BS731 Part 1.
1.5.12 SWITCHES/SOCKET OUTLETS
All single phase plugs and socket outlets will comply with BS 1363 (3 square pins with
all three holes covered by a tamper proof shutter) and will be fitted with a switch, 13
ampere. They will normally be fed from 20 A circuit breakers in final distribution
panels. Three phase and industrial plugs and sockets, where required, will comply
with BS 4343. The rating of three phase socket outlets will be selected according to
equipment load connected. Socket outlets accessible for normal use will be
positioned at a height of 450 mm above floor level or above work surfaces (e.g. work
top). Socket outlets in areas where water is used will be positioned at least 1.2 m
away from sources of water (e.g. sinks, basins, filter units, supply taps).
All switches provided for local isolation of equipment and appliances will comply with
BS 3676 and will be lockable in open position. The switches will be selected based on
expected load taking into account short circuit rating at the switch location. For
outdoor locations or damp/wet areas, weather protected switches will be used. The
normal mounting height for switches will be 1.3 m from floor level. Double pole
switches will be provided for water heaters, air conditioning units, other fixed
equipment and appliances operating with or near water supplies.
ii. The earthing system to be provided for the electrical components within the
Building will be the TN-S system as defined under the IEC regulations or as per local
utility company recommendation.
iii. The provision of main earthing conductors, earth bars and earth electrode systems,
encompassing all main panel(s) and incoming mechanical and electrical services not
exceeding a resistance of 1 Ohm (subject to confirmation during detailed design).
The earth bar will also be connected to the functional IT earthing system, the
lightning protection system, building structure and all main equipotential bonds.
iv. The provision of separate circuit protective conductors (CPC) shall be made for each
lighting and power final sub-circuit.
v. The bonding to earth of all exposed metallic conductive parts of the electrical
installation.
vi. The provision of residual current and over-current protective devices not exceeding
30mA to all general-purpose outlets (receptacle) circuits.
vii. Protective conductors of adequate size to ensure that the requirements for earth
fault loop impedance as defined and limited in the regulations are not exceeded.
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viii. Bonding of building structural steel and reinforcing steel within footings and
columns to the earth electrode system. Reinforced foundation and pilings may be
used as the primary earth as per BS 7430.
ix. Electrical earthing clamps and bonding will comply with BS 951.
The Lightning protection system shall be design in accordance with BS EN 62305 with
the use of conventional lightning air terminals located at the top of the building,
lightning energy will be directed thru down conductors to earthing rods provided
below grade base of the facility.
All earthing rods shall be loop via copper ground conductors.
The earthing resistance of lightning protection system at any point in the system shall not
exceed 10 Ohms.
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» Pathways
e. All the component of the structured cabling system shall meet the
requirements of CAT 6A (Class Ea) as per EIA/TIA 568A, B and ISO/IEC
11801 and shall be approved by the client IT team and the site
supervision consultant.
B. System Description
» Intelligent addressable fire alarm & detection System shall be designed to
cover the entire premises in order to provide complete end to end Life
Safety Strategy in case of fire.
» Detection shall be by the following:
- Optical smoke detectors for all over the Building.
- Rate of rise / fixed temperature Heat detectors in Kitchen.
- Manual Break Glass Stations at all escape routes, Exits, Stairs & parking. It
should also be sited at close to specific proximity hazards like Kitchens &
mechanical areas.
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1.6.2.4 ACCESS CONTROL AND ALARM MONITORING SYSTEM
A. System Description
» The System is IP and the Main Access Control Panel is located at the Main
Security Control Room located at Main Building.
» The access control system shall be interfaced with the TCP/IP network from
the room controller per floor.
» The Access Control System will control / monitor Areas:
- Escape Doors.
- Server Rooms.
- Stores.
- Offices
- And any other areas which will be required by client
» System shall utilize the following components:
- Main Access Control Panel.
- Access Control Software / Server.
- Proximity Card Readers.
- Request To Exit.
- Room Door Controller.
- Door Alarm Contacts.
- Electromagnetic Locks