Draft Specification: Generator Circuit-Breaker For Open Installation

DRAFT SPECIFICATION FOR GENERATOR CIRCUIT-BREAKER
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GENERATOR CIRCUIT-BREAKER
FOR OPEN INSTALLATION
Draft Specification
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SPECIFICATION FOR GENERATOR CIRCUIT-BREAKER FOR OPEN INSTALLATION
Scope
This specification covers the design, production, testing and delivery of a generator circuit-breaker
for the installation between the generator and the associated step-up transformer in a power
station. The specification consists of the following chapters:
1. General ......................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Codes and Standards ................................................................................................................. 3
3. Service Conditions...................................................................................................................... 3
4. Generator Circuit-Breaker .......................................................................................................... 3
5. Rules for Transport, Storage, Erection and Maintenance ....................................................... 6
6. Information to Be Given with Tender ........................................................................................ 7
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1. General
The generator circuit-breaker shall be designed and manufactured for the installation in the
connection between the generator and the main step-up transformer of a power station. The
generator circuit-breaker shall be fully factory tested in accordance with the relevant standards.
A single line diagram of the power station is enclosed with the specification. The required technical
data of the generator circuit-breaker is listed in the Appendix.
2. Codes and Standards
All equipment and materials furnished under this specification shall be in conformance with the
latest revisions of the applicable IEC- and IEEE-Standards. In particular the following Standards
shall apply:
General:
• IEC 60694: Common Specifications for High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Standards
Generator Circuit-Breaker:
• IEEE Std. C37.013: IEEE Standard for AC High-Voltage Generator Circuit-Breakers Rated on a
Symmetrical Current
Note: Generator circuit-breaker rating structures and tests shall comply with the latest revision of
IEEE Std. C37.013
3. Service Conditions
Installation Indoor
Altitude
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Ambient air temperature:
• Maximum
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• Minimum
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4. Generator Circuit-Breaker
General
The circuit-breaker shall use SF6-gas as insulating- and interrupting medium. The circuit-breaker
shall be self-cooled. The circuit-breaker shall have two separate contact systems, one for load
current carrying and one for arc interruption.
For current interruption the self-blast interrupting principle shall be applied. The arc voltage of the
circuit-breaker shall be high enough to ensure current zeros in all cases of fault currents with
delayed current zeros.
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The circuit-breaker shall be capable of closing on and interrupting currents under out-of-phase
conditions with out-of-phase angles up to 180 degrees.
The completely assembled circuit-breaker, including drive linkages and all other parts, shall have
ample mechanical strength to withstand without damage all stresses due to operation within the
rated short-circuit current or the related required capabilities of the circuit-breaker, as well as
stresses resulting from mounting, moving or maintaining the circuit-breaker in a proper manner.
The time between the first and last pole to open or close shall not exceed 36 electrical degrees
(2 ms).
The circuit-breaker shall be electrical trip-free and prevent pumping.
Operating mechanism
A hydraulically charged spring drive mechanism shall be furnished for the circuit-breaker, complete
with all control equipment. The only external requirement for operation shall be the electrical
supplies. The mechanism shall operate the circuit-breaker through a mechanical linkage which
operates all three poles.
The capacity of energy facilities shall be of sufficient size to store at least 2 complete close-open
operations.
The design of the operating mechanism shall be co-ordinated with the circuit-breaker design to
ensure positive opening of the circuit-breaker and circuit interruption, whether the tripping impulse
is received in the fully closed or any partially closed positions.
For purposes of inspection and adjustment, means shall be provided to permit local operation of
the circuit-breaker. In addition an operating lever shall be supplied to allow manual opening and
closing of the circuit-breaker in the off-load condition.
SF6 supervision
A SF6 gas density monitor shall be supplied for monitoring the three phases of the circuit-breaker.
The gas density monitor shall be equipped with a temperature compensated pressure switch and
shall be adjustable.
One contact of the pressure switch shall be provided to indicate that the gas density has reached a
level where refilling the gas volume is necessary. Two additional contacts shall be provided,
connected to each trip circuit, to prevent tripping of the circuit-breaker when gas density falls below
the critical level.
Circuit-breaker control
For each circuit-breaker two trip coils shall be provided. One circuit (primary) will be wired in the
normal circuit-breaker control scheme and the secondary circuit wired to terminal blocks for
customer use. This secondary trip circuit will include all the interlockings associated with the
primary circuit.
Upon loss of drive energy, control power supply or SF6-gas, the breaker shall remain in the fully
closed or open position.
Accessories
Each circuit-breaker shall be equipped with

• an operation counter
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• a SF6 pressure gauge

• a reliable, mechanical position indicator to indicate the open or closed position of the circuit-
breaker
• a manual operation device for maintenance purposes
Insulation
The circuit-breaker with contacts open and insulating gas at atmospheric pressure must be
capable of withstanding 3 times the phase to ground voltage. This requirement is to assure that the
circuit breaker in the open position is capable of withstanding voltages under conditions when the
two systems are out-of-phase.
All parts of the insulation structure, including those between phases to earth and across the open
contacts, shall be of an inherently stable nature with a minimum susceptibility to dielectric tracking.
Control cubicle
The control cubicle shall accommodate all the necessary equipment for local/remote changeover
facilities, control, monitoring, supervision and interlocking of the system.
A degree of protection of IP54 shall apply (IEC 60529).
Control equipment
The control cubicle shall be provided with conventional, hard wired control and supervisory
equipment.
The control cubicle shall accommodate all the necessary equipment for local/remote changeover
facilities, control, monitoring, supervision and interlocking of the system.
A minimum of 2NO- and 2NC auxiliary contacts shall be provided for customer use.
All spare auxiliary contacts on the proposed equipment shall be wired to terminal blocks. All
terminals and control wires shall be identified in a proper manner.
Nameplate
A nameplate shall be attached to the generator circuit-breaker. The nameplate shall be placed in
such position that it is clearly readable when standing in front of the control cubicle.
Painting
All surfaces of the circuit-breaker, operating mechanism and other parts exposed to possible
corrosion shall be designed to prevent accumulation of moisture. The paint treatment shall be
according with manufacturers instructions.
Conductors of active parts
Conductors shall be of highly-conductive copper or aluminium. All bus joints shall have silver-to-
silver contact surfaces. Insulating supports shall meet the dielectric strength requirements
specified, and shall be capable of withstanding the mechanical forces imposed by closing and
opening operations and by the currents specified.
Earthing pads
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Copper or stainless steel earthing pads shall be provided on the generator circuit-breaker, close to
earth level. For the control cubicle an adequate earthing facility shall be provided.
Testing
The manufacturer shall furnish type test reports for the equipment offered. He shall perform routine
tests on the furnished equipment and shall provide a list of site tests. The manufacturer shall also
provide a quality plan to review the manufacturing procedure of the equipment. All tests shall
comply with relevant standards and consider the requirements according to the system data.
Instruction manuals
The instruction manuals shall provide complete information necessary for the installation, operation
and maintenance throughout the life of the equipment.
5. Rules for Transport, Storage, Erection and Maintenance
Transport requirements
The circuit-breaker shall be transported in the completely assembled state, including drive linkages
and all other parts, as it was tested in the factory. The packing shall be suitable to prevent any
damage under normal transport conditions and shall allow minimum storage time on site.
Installation instructions
Complete and detailed installation instructions including lifting points, adjustments, alignment, and
torque values shall be provided. Any special installation tools which are required shall be listed.
Commissioning & operation instructions
These instructions shall contain the following information:

• complete and detailed commissioning instructions for the equipment supplied
• complete and detailed operation instructions for the equipment supplied
• functional description of the mechanical systems
Maintenance instructions
Complete and detailed information required for preventive maintenance shall be furnished,
including recommended maintenance intervals, required tests and inspections. A step-by-step
description of the disassembly and re-assembly of the equipment shall be included, listing any
precaution or critical adjustments or settings that are to be performed. A list of tools, test
equipment or other equipment required for the proper repair and maintenance of the supplied
equipment shall be included.
Site
• The equipment shall be delivered to: .................................................
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• Access to site by: ........................... Sea/Rail/Road
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• Crane for off-loading: ..................... Yes (Capacity)/No

• Erection on prepared foundations: .................... Yes/No
6. Information to Be Given with Tender
The bidder shall submit the following information with his proposal:
• earliest delivery date from receipt of technically & commercially clarified order
• outline dimensions of complete generator circuit-breaker and ancillary equipment
• weight of complete generator circuit-breaker and ancillary equipment
• list of recommended spare parts with prices (option)
• list of any exceptions or deviations from this specification.
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Appendix: Technical Data of Generator Circuit-Breaker: 17.5 kV - 6300 A - 50 kA
Rated maximum voltage kVrms 17.5
Rated frequency Hz 50/60
Maximum service voltage kVrms ..........
Rated insulation level:

Impulse, 1.2/50μs wave:
• to earth and across circuit-breaker contacts kVpeak 110
Power-frequency, 1 min:
• to earth and across circuit-breaker contacts kVrms 50
Rated continuous current and limiting conditions:

• Rated continuous current Arms 6300
• ambient temperature °C 40
Seismic acceleration withstand IEC 61166 Class AF5 (0,5g)
Degree of protection
• control cubicle and operating mechanisms IEC 60529 IP54
Closing and latching capability kApeak 138
Short-time current carrying capability kArms 50

Rated duration of short-circuit s 3
Rated short-circuit current:

System-source interrupting capability:
• symmetrical kArms 50
• degree of asymmetry % 75
Generator-source interrupting capability:
Out-of-phase interrupting capability:
• out-of phase angle deg 180
Load interrupting capability:
• symmetrical Arms 6300
Transient recovery voltage (TRV) ratings:

• system-source faults kV/µs 4.0
• generator-source faults kV/µs 1.8
• load current switching kV/µs 1.2
• out-of-phase current switching (180°) kV/µs 4.3
• first pole-to-clear factor 1.5
Rated operating sequence:

• short-circuit currents CO-30-min-CO
• load currents CO-3 -min- CO
• mechanical operations CO-30 sec-CO
Operating times:
• closing time (till contact touch) ms < 60
• interrupting time (till arc extinction) ms < 60
Simultaneity of poles during closing or opening ms ≤2
Control supply voltage and frequency for closing solenoid ..........

Control supply voltage and frequency for tripping solenoid ..........
Control supply voltage and frequency of auxiliary circuits ..........
Maintenance intervals:
• based on time in service years 15
• based on number of mechanical operations CO 10’000
• based on number of rated current interruptions CO 1’500
• based on number of rated short-circuit current interruptions CO 5
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SF6-gas:
• leakage rate %/year ≤ 0.5
Noise level, at 1.5m distance dBpeak ≤140
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Appendix: Technical Data of Generator Circuit-Breaker: 21 kV - 8000 A - 63 kA
Rated maximum voltage kVrms 21

• to earth and across circuit-breaker contacts kVpeak 125 PS > 620 mm
• to earth and across circuit-breaker contacts kVrms 60 PS > 620 mm





Operating times:

• based on number of rated current interruptions CO 1’250
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SF6-gas:
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Operating times:

• based on number of rated current interruptions CO 550
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SF6-gas:
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Operating times:

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• based on number of rated current interruptions CO 550

SF6-gas:
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DRAFT SPECIFICATION FOR GENERATOR CIRCUIT-BREAKER

FOR OPEN INSTALLATION

SPECIFICATION FOR GENERATOR CIRCUIT-BREAKER FOR OPEN INSTALLATION

2. Codes and Standards ................................................................................................................. 3

4. Generator Circuit-Breaker .......................................................................................................... 3

5. Rules for Transport, Storage, Erection and Maintenance ....................................................... 6

6. Information to Be Given with Tender ........................................................................................ 7

2. Codes and Standards

Each circuit-breaker shall be equipped with

• a SF6 pressure gauge

A degree of protection of IP54 shall apply (IEC 60529).

Conductors of active parts

5. Rules for Transport, Storage, Erection and Maintenance

Commissioning & operation instructions

These instructions shall contain the following information:

• Crane for off-loading: ..................... Yes (Capacity)/No

6. Information to Be Given with Tender

Appendix: Technical Data of Generator Circuit-Breaker: 17.5 kV - 6300 A - 50 kA

Rated maximum voltage kVrms 17.5

Rated frequency Hz 50/60

Maximum service voltage kVrms ..........

Rated insulation level:

Rated continuous current and limiting conditions:

Seismic acceleration withstand IEC 61166 Class AF5 (0,5g)

Closing and latching capability kApeak 138

Short-time current carrying capability kArms 50

Rated short-circuit current:

Transient recovery voltage (TRV) ratings:

Rated operating sequence:

Simultaneity of poles during closing or opening ms ≤2

Control supply voltage and frequency for closing solenoid ..........

Noise level, at 1.5m distance dBpeak ≤140

Appendix: Technical Data of Generator Circuit-Breaker: 21 kV - 8000 A - 63 kA

Rated maximum voltage kVrms 21

Rated frequency Hz 50/60

Maximum service voltage kVrms ..........

Rated insulation level:

Rated continuous current and limiting conditions:

Seismic acceleration withstand IEC 61166 Class AF5 (0,5g)

Closing and latching capability kApeak 173

Short-time current carrying capability kArms 63

Rated short-circuit current:

Transient recovery voltage (TRV) ratings:

Rated operating sequence:

Simultaneity of poles during closing or opening ms ≤2

Control supply voltage and frequency for closing solenoid ..........

Noise level, at 1.5m distance dBpeak ≤140

Appendix: Technical Data of Generator Circuit-Breaker: 25.3 kV - 13000 A - 100 kA

Rated maximum voltage kVrms 25.3

Rated frequency Hz 50/60

Maximum service voltage kVrms ..........

Rated insulation level:

Rated continuous current and limiting conditions:

Seismic acceleration withstand IEC 61166 Class AF5 (0,5g)

Closing and latching capability kApeak 300

Short-time current carrying capability kArms 100

Rated short-circuit current:

Transient recovery voltage (TRV) ratings:

Rated operating sequence:

Simultaneity of poles during closing or opening ms ≤2

Control supply voltage and frequency for closing solenoid ..........

Noise level, at 1.5m distance dBpeak ≤140

Appendix: Technical Data of Generator Circuit-Breaker: 25.3 kV - 13000 A - 120 kA