16 Samss 508

Materials System Specification
16-SAMSS-508 31 July 2010

SF6 Gas Insulated Circuit Breakers,
Outdoor – 34.5 kV through 230 kV
Document Responsibility: Electrical Substations Equipment Standards Committee
Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents
1 Scope................................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations..................................... 2
3 References......................................................... 2
4 Vendor Experience............................................. 4
5 Service Conditions.............................................. 4
6 Information Required with Quotation.................. 5
7 General Requirements....................................... 5
8 General Design Requirements........................... 5
9 Ratings............................................................... 5
10 Construction....................................................... 6
11 Controls.............................................................. 6
12 SF6 Gas System Requirements......................... 7
13 Operating Mechanism General Requirements... 8
14 Motor and Hydraulically Charged
Spring-Operated Mechanism....................... 8
15 Pneumatic Operating Mechanism...................... 9
16 Hydraulic-Operating Mechanism...................... 10
17 H.V. Bushings................................................... 10
18 Instrument Transformers.................................. 11
19 Control Cabinet................................................. 11
20 Space Heaters.................................................. 12
21 General Protection & Control Requirements.... 12
22 Control Hardware, Devices and Wiring............ 12
23 Auxiliary Power................................................ 14
24 Grounding........................................................ 14
25 Painting............................................................. 14
26 Nameplates...................................................... 14
27 Inspection and Testing..................................... 16
Data Schedule.......................................................... 18
Previous Issue: 14 October 2008 Next Planned Update: 31 July 2015

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Primary contact: Ishwait, Basel A. on 966-3-8760288
Copyright©Saudi Aramco 2010. All rights reserved.

Document Responsibility: Electrical Substations Equipment Stds. Committee 16-SAMSS-508
Issue Date: 31 July 2010 SF6 Gas Insulated Circuit Breakers,
Next Planned Update: 31 July 2015 Outdoor – 34.5 kV through 230 kV
1 Scope
1.1 This specification defines the mandatory requirements for design, engineering,
manufacture, inspection, and testing of three phase, SF6 gas insulated circuit
breakers used for 34.5 kV, 69 kV, 115 kV, and 230 kV nominal system voltages
for outdoor installation in substations or switchyards.
1.2 The specified equipment shall contain all necessary switching, current carrying
and control equipment for operation in 60 Hz power systems.
1.3 The specific requirements of SF6 circuit breakers will be provided with the
Purchase Order documents for this equipment.
1.4 The circuit breakers shall be designed, built and tested in accordance with either
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and NEMA SG 4 or International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standards.
1.5 This specification defines the basic features of the equipment required and shall
take precedence over all Standards and Codes as referenced. The equipment
manufacturer shall ensure that the applicable standards are adhered to in
addition to this specification.
2 Conflicts and Deviations
2.1 If there are any conflicts between this Specification and associated purchasing,
project or engineering documents, this specification shall take precedence.
2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this Specification in writing to the Company
or Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company waiver procedure.
2.3 The designation "Commentary" is used to label a sub-paragraph that contains

comments that are explanatory or advisory. These comments are not mandatory,
except to the extent that they explain mandatory requirements contained in this
SAMSS.
3 References
The following is a summary of all the documents which have been mentioned within
this Specification. The specific part(s) of these documents which are applicable have
been identified throughout this Specification.
3.1 Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications

16-SAMSS-514 Control and Protective Relay Panel - Indoor
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Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Form 175-160700 SF6 Gas Insulated Circuit Breakers, Outdoor –
34.5 kV through 230 kV
Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheet

Form NMR-7903 Nonmaterial Requirements for Circuit Breakers
3.2 Industry Codes and Standards
American National Standards Institute

ANSI/IEEE C37.04 IEEE Standard Rating Structure for AC High-
Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a
Symmetrical Current Basis
ANSI/IEEE C37.06 AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a
Symmetrical Current Basis-Preferred Ratings
and Related Required Capabilities
ANSI/IEEE C37.09 IEEE Standard Test Procedure for AC High-
Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a
Symmetrical Current Basis
ANSI/IEEE C37.12 Guide to Specification for AC High-Voltage
Circuit Breakers
ANSI/IEEE C37.90 Relay and Relay System Associated with Electric
Power Apparatus
ANSI/IEEE C57.12.28 Pad-Mounted Equipment Enclosure Integrity
ANSI/IEEE C57.13 Requirements for Instrument Transformers
American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM D1535 Standard Method for Specifying Color by the
Munsell System
ASTM D2472 Sulfur Hexafluoride
International Electrotechnical Commission

IEC 62271-100 High-Voltage AC Circuit-Breakers
IEC 60185 Current Transformers
IEC 60227 Polyvinyl Chloride Insulated Cables of Rated
Voltages up to and including 450/750 Volts
IEC 60376 Specification and Acceptance of New Sulfur
Hexafluoride
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IEC 60502 Power Cables with Extruded Insulation and their

Accessories for Rated Voltages from 1 kV up to
30 kV
IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP
Code)
IEC 60947-2 Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear, Part 2,
Circuit Breakers
National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NEMA ICS 6 Enclosures for Industrial Control and Systems
NEMA SG 4 High Voltage Circuit Breakers
NEMA AB 1 Molded Case Circuit Breakers and Molded Case
Switches
National Fire Protection Association

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

UL 489 Molded-Case Circuit Breakers and Circuit
breaker enclosures
4 Vendor Experience
The specified outdoor circuit breakers shall be supplied by Vendors qualified by

experience in manufacturing the units proposed. To qualify, the Vendor or his licensee
must have manufactured at the proposed location of manufacture at least 10 units with
identical or equivalent performance characteristics (voltage, rated continuous current,
short circuit duty and enclosure integrity). The outdoor circuit breakers must have been
in service for at least 5 years and must be performing satisfactorily. Details and
location of operation shall be provided to Saudi Aramco upon request. In addition, the
Vendor shall disclose each component design, manufacturing procedure, or assembly
that does not have at least 2 years satisfactory field operating experience in similar
service. Designs and materials used shall have a minimum of two (2) years of
verifiable, proven field experience.
5 Service Conditions
5.1 The circuit breakers shall be suitable for mounting on an outdoor concrete
pad/foundation. Unless otherwise specified in the DATA SCHEDULE, they
shall be suitable for continuous operation at locations up to an altitude of
1000 meters.
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5.2 The circuit breakers shall be suitable for use in locations that are subject to sand
and dust storms, fog, and airborne contaminants, including NaCl (Sodium
Chloride) to 300 ppm and MgCl (Magnesium Chloride) to 50 ppm.
5.3 Unless otherwise specified the equipment shall be suitable for use in locations
with the following ambient temperatures:
a) Average monthly normal maximum (hottest month), 45ºC;
b) Average daily temperature (hottest month) 40ºC; and
c) Maximum daily peak 50ºC.
6 Information Required with Quotation
The following is a list of the information which shall be supplied with the Quotation:
6.1 A detailed listing of all deviations from this standard with the explanation
against each item. In addition, written certification shall be provided that the
proposed equipment shall fully comply with all other items within this
Specification.
6.2 Completed Data Schedule.
7 General Requirements
7.1 This specification shall take precedence over any referenced third party
document(s). Technical reference documents shall be of the latest issue.
7.2 All documentation shall be in the English language according to American

usage.
7.3 Nonmaterial requirements shall be as specified in form NMR-7903.
8 General Design Requirements
Circuit breaker shall be SF6 gas, single pressure puffer type for outdoor service, and
shall be of the manufacturer's standard listing, which meets or exceeds the requirements
of this specification.
9 Ratings
9.1 The circuit breaker maximum rated voltage shall be as indicated in Table 1 for
various nominal system voltages.
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Table 1 – Circuit Breaker Maximum Rated Voltage
Breaker Maximum Rated Voltage Nominal System Voltage

38.0 kV 34.5 kV
72.5 kV 69.0 kV
121 kV 115 kV
242 kV 230 kV
9.2 Continuous current ratings and BIL ratings shall be as specified in the
DATA SCHEDULE and shall be in accordance with the values given in
ANSI/IEEE C37.06 or IEC 62271-100 Standards.
10 Construction
10.1 The circuit breaker shall be puffer type, single pressure, dead tank construction,
utilizing SF6 gas which serves as both the insulating and the interrupting media.
10.2 Each phase shall be contained in a separate grounded metal container utilizing a
common SF6 gas connection. All phases shall be mechanically coupled and
operated by a single operating mechanism.
10.3 All adjustable parts of the circuit breaker shall be readily accessible under
installed condition.
10.4 The circuit breaker shall be shipped as a completed assembly and shall be
adequately braced and secured to facilitate transport. Lifting lugs, jacking pads,
or other handling means, capable of supporting the unit shall be provided. If the
circuit breaker is shipped without bushings, the manufacturer is responsible for
installing the bushings at the site.
10.5 Corrosion-resistant bolts, nuts, washers, etc., shall be used throughout. All
exposed ferrous hardware shall be hot dipped galvanized. The circuit breaker
control cabinet and CT housings shall be weatherproof and designed to prevent
accumulation of condensation.
10.6 Over pressure and internal arcing pressure relief vents shall be provided and
shall be oriented to prevent any hazard to personnel or adjacent equipment.
11 Controls
11.1 The circuit breaker electrical controls shall be in accordance with ANSI/IEEE or
IEC standards.
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11.2 The circuit breaker shall be electrically and mechanically trip free and shall be
designed for closing and tripping by Remote and or Local electrical controls. A
two position selector switch shall be provided in the breaker control cabinet to
transfer breaker control from Remote to Local. In the Local position, the
breaker shall be operated at the breaker mechanism with the closing circuit
bypassing all remote controls and remote interlocking devices. In the Remote
position, breaker control shall be transferred to the control switch at the station's
control switchboard.
Exception:
Exception to mechanical trip free is circuit breakers with hydraulically operated

mechanisms.
11.3 The circuit breaker control circuit shall incorporate an anti-pump feature.
11.4 The circuit breakers shall be supplied with two (2), 125 VDC electrically
independent trip coils and one (1) close coil per operating mechanism.
11.5 The auxiliary switches shall be positively operated by mechanical linkage to the
main drive of the circuit breaker. The contact rating of the auxiliary switches
shall not be less than 10 Amp.
11.6 Spare auxiliary switches, 12 convertible or 6 normally open (NO) and 6

normally closed (NC), in addition to those normally provided as part of the
circuit breaker functions, shall be provided in the control cabinet.
11.7 A minimum of two normally open and two normally closed, or four convertible
contacts indicating remote or local selection switch be provided for the
Purchaser's remote indication.
12 SF6 Gas System Requirements
12.1 SF6 gas sealing system shall be designed to ensure safe operation and
interruption at the specified ratings of the breaker with the site conditions as
described in Section 4.
12.2 SF6 gas seals shall be tested with a leak detector such as a TIF 5650A automatic
Halogen Leak Detector or similar instrument. Any detectable leakage is not
acceptable. The SF6 gas shall be monitored by a pressure gauge or gauges.
Temperature compensated pressure (density) switches shall be provided to
protect the circuit breaker against unsafe operation if the SF6 pressure (density)
in the interrupter falls below the rated operating level.
12.3 It shall be possible to test and replace each pressure gauge and density switch
without degassing the circuit breaker.
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12.4 A sampling connection shall be provided to allow taking samples of the SF6 gas
with the breaker in service.
12.5 Equipment for gas filling, handling, testing and maintenance of the SF6 gas
system shall be supplied when specified in the DATA SCHEDULE.
12.6 The Sulfur Hexafloride (SF6) shall comply with the requirements of
ASTM D2472 for circuit breakers manufactured to ANSI standards and to
IEC 60376 for circuit breakers manufactured to IEC standards.
13 Operating Mechanism General Requirements
13.1 The operating mechanism shall use a stored-energy system for tripping and
closing. It shall consist of either, a motor-charged spring operated, pneumatic,
or hydraulic type mechanism, as specified in the data schedule, complete with
all associated devices and accessories for efficient and reliable operation.
13.2 Pneumatic or hydraulic operating mechanisms shall have an automatic system

for maintaining the normal operating pressure at the correct level. This pressure
shall be indicated on a pressure gauge. Stored energy systems shall ensure that
on failure of the power supply to the operating mechanism the full rated duty
cycle, (Open - Close - Open), of the circuit breaker can at least be performed.
13.3 A reliable, easily readable mechanical position indicator shall be provided to

indicate the open and closed positions of the circuit breaker. The indicator shall
be mechanically connected with the operating linkage.
13.4 An operations counter shall be provided to indicate the number of tripping

operations performed by the operating mechanism.
13.5 Applicable accessories or auxiliary control devices listed in Table 1 of

ANSI/IEEE C37.12 shall be provided.
13.6 All special tools, required for installation, operation and maintenance of the
circuit breaker shall be provided.
14 Motor and Hydraulically Charged Spring-Operated Mechanism
14.1 Provision for manual spring charging shall be provided which shall
automatically cut off the spring charging motor circuit.
Commentary Note:
This does not apply to hydraulically charged spring operated mechanisms.
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14.2 Mechanical indication of spring(s) position (Charged or Discharged) shall be

provided.
15 Pneumatic Operating Mechanism
15.1 The pneumatic system shall utilize an individual compressor, a local air storage
tank, and necessary valves, pressure switches, filters, etc.
15.2 The compressor and motor shall be rated for continuous running and adequately
sized to refill the air storage tank from the minimum trip lockout pressure to the
normal operating pressure in less than 3 minutes. Proper compressor rotation
(direction) shall be conspicuously marked on the compressor. The compressor
shall be equipped with an elapsed running time meter to register the total
running hours of the compressor.
15.3 The compressor shall be shock mounted to prevent excessive vibration and shall
be connected to the air tubing by means of a flexible connection.
15.4 Provision shall be made to allow temporary use of a portable compressor for
filling the air tank for the operating mechanism. A quick-connect air fitting
shall be provided for the purpose, with both mating parts provided. A check
valve or other means shall be provided to prevent draining of the operating
system air tank when the portable compressor is connected.
15.5 Manually operated Condensate drain valves shall be conveniently located to

allow accessibility under all operating conditions without necessity for taking
the breakers out of service. The condensate shall be discharged outward from
the equipment.
15.6 The pneumatic system shall be provided with two levels of pressure switches for
protection against unsafe operations if the system pressure is too low, as
follows:
 Level 1: Alarm and block breaker closing.
 Level 2: Alarm and block breaker tripping.
15.7 Dry contact outputs for the following alarms shall also be provided:
 High Pressure Alarm.
 Compressor motor excessive running alarm in case of a persistent air leak.
15.8 A safety valve or pressure relief device shall be provided at the storage tank to
release excessive air pressure.
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16 Hydraulic-Operating Mechanism
16.1 The hydraulic system shall consist of hydraulic actuator, hydraulic pump,
compression cylinder-piston nitrogen filled type accumulator, control valves and
other associated devices.
16.2 The hydraulic system shall be provided with two levels of pressure switches for
protection against unsafe operations if the hydraulic pressure is lost or too low,
as follows:
 Level 1: Alarm and block breaker closing
 Level 2: Alarm and block breaker tripping
16.3 Provision for alarm signal to indicate low nitrogen pressure in the accumulator
shall be made.
16.4 The following alarms are required:

 High Pressure Alarm.
 Hydraulic pump motor excessive running alarm in case of persistent fluid
leak.
17 H.V. Bushings
17.1 Exposed bushing insulators shall be electrical grade wet processed porcelain or
composite (silicon rubber over a fiberglass core).
17.2 The bushings shall have 4-hole terminal pads with NEMA Standard drilling.
The terminal pads shall be tin or silver plated and shall be suitable for use with
bolted type copper or aluminum terminal connectors.
17.3 Exposed bushing-insulators for outdoor installation shall be designed to have a

minimum creepage distance of 40 mm/kV line-to-line voltage as shown in
Table 2.
Table 2 – Bushing Insulators for Outdoor Installation

Nominal System Minimum Bil Minimum Creepage
Voltage (kV) (kV) Distance (mm)
34.5 200 1380
69 350 2760
115 650 4600
230 1050 9200
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18 Instrument Transformers
18.1 Each phase of the circuit breaker shall accommodate at least four bushing type
multi-ratio current transformers; two on each breaker bushing.
18.2 The current transformers shall conform to ANSI/IEEE C57.13 or IEC 60185.
18.3 CT ratio and accuracy class shall be specified in the DATA SCHEDULE.
19 Control Cabinet
19.1 The components of the operating mechanism, the associated control devices,
instrumentation, etc. and the terminal blocks for current transformer secondary
and control wiring shall be housed in a Weatherproof Enclosure. NEMA ICS 6,
Type 3 or the equivalent IEC 60529 Type IP54 enclosures are suitable.
19.2 The control cabinet shall be installed not less than 460 mm above the circuit
breaker foundation and be accessible to maintenance personnel. If a platform is
required it shall be directly bonded electrically to the control cabinet at a
minimum of two locations and shall be directly connected to the ground grid.
The platform shall be large enough and be situated to permit the control cabinet
doors to be fully opened by maintenance personnel while standing on the
platform.
19.3 Windows shall be provided in the access door(s) to enable the instruments to be
viewed without opening the cabinet. Arrangement of equipment within the
cabinet shall be such that access for maintenance or removal of any item shall be
possible with the minimum disturbance.
19.4 Provision for padlocking the control cabinet door in the closed position shall be
made. Stops shall be provided to hold the door in the open position.
19.5 The control cabinet shall be supplied with an interior light controlled by a
contact, which actuates when the door is opened.
19.6 A removable plate for conduit entry shall be provided on the bottom of control
cabinet.
19.7 A schematic diagram identifying the components within the cubicle and on the
circuit breaker shall be affixed to the inside of the cubicle access door. The
diagram shall be marked on durable non-fading material suitable for the
specified ambient conditions.
Commentary Note:
Reduced readable reproductions of control diagrams on Mylar are acceptable.
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20 Space Heaters
20.1 Space heaters designed for continuous operation shall be provided in the control
cabinet. They shall be designed to maintain the interior of the operating
mechanism cabinet at a minimum temperature of 5°C above ambient as
indicated in Section 4.
20.2 Heating elements shall have a voltage rating of approximately twice the supply
voltage indicated in the DATA SCHEDULE.
20.3 Space heaters shall be mounted on standoff spacers with the heating element
shielded from direct contact and be accessible and removable while the circuit
breaker is energized.
20.4 Space heaters shall be completely factory wired and terminated on a terminal
block within the enclosure. The terminal blocks shall be rated 600 V, 25 Amp
minimum. Heater circuit wiring shall be heat resistant and flame-retardant.
21 General Protection and Control Requirements
If specified or required:
21.1 Protective and control relays and relaying systems shall comply with
ANSI C37.90.
21.2 Indoor control panels if specified shall be provided by the circuit breaker
manufacturer in compliance with 16-SAMSS-514.
22 Control Hardware, Devices and Wiring
22.1 Instrument, control, auxiliary, and push button switches shall comply with the
following requirements:
22.2 Instrument, control and auxiliary switches shall be General Electric Company
type SB-1, Electro Switch Corp type W-2 or Saudi Aramco approved equivalent
with a minimum contact rating of 600 VAC and 20 Amp continuous current.
22.3 Circuit breaker control switches shall be 3-position, momentary contact, spring
return-to-center type with pistol grip handle and shall not be located adjacent to
auxiliary selector switches.
22.4 Instrument transfer switches shall be maintained contact type with round knurled
handle and shall not be located adjacent to auxiliary selector switches.
22.5 Auxiliary selector switches shall be maintained contact type with oval handles.
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22.6 All push-button switches shall be oil-tight, heavy-duty type constructed in such
a manner as to prevent accidental actuation.
22.7 All wiring and cables shall comply with the requirements of the National
Electrical Code, NFPA 70. Internal control and secondary wiring shall be
stranded copper conductors only.
22.8 Conductors shall be a minimum of 14 AWG with 600 volt 85°C insulation type
SIS, THHN or XHHW for equipment manufactured to ANSI standards or
2.5 mm² 600 volt 85°C insulation in compliance with the requirements of
IEC 60227 for equipment manufactured to IEC standards. Current transformer
secondary wiring shall be a minimum of 6 mm², 10 AWG.
22.9 Each wire shall be identified with heat shrinkable or plastic slip-on wire marker
with permanently printed characters. Snap-on or adhesive type markers are
prohibited.
22.10 Wiring shall be attached to inner panels by mechanical means. Use of adhesives
is not permitted.
22.11 External wiring shall be run in hot dipped galvanized rigid steel conduit or
liquid-tight flexible metal conduit, where flexibility is required. Alternatively,
metal clad cable or armored cable per IEC 60502 may be used without conduit.
All flexible cables shall be mechanically secured to rigid supports at 450 mm
intervals.
22.12 The conduit and fittings shall be PVC coated for protection against corrosion.
22.13 Insulated, ring or locking tongue, compression (crimp) terminals shall be

provided for all control wiring. A maximum of two conductors may be
terminated on a single terminal. CT circuit wiring shall be terminated with ring
tongue terminals.
22.14 All connection points between assembly devices and field wiring shall be made
with terminal blocks conforming to the following requirements:
a) Terminal blocks shall be one piece, phenolic, barrier type, with a minimum
20 Amperes, 600 Volt rating. The terminal blocks shall have prenumbered
marking strips and be suitable for two terminations per point. A maximum
of 2 (two) wires per point is permitted.
b) The terminal blocks for current transformer secondary wiring shall be
shorting type. These shorting type terminal blocks shall be clearly labeled
to indicate the CT phase and ratio in use.
c) Terminal blocks should contain at least 20% spare terminals of each type.
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22.15 Each power supply circuit for trip and close coils, heaters, compressor motors,
pump motors, interior lighting, etc shall be provided with a molded case circuit
breaker for over current protection. The circuit breakers shall be designed and
tested to NEMA AB 1 and UL 489 requirement for ANSI standard equipment or
to IEC 60947-2 for IEC standard equipment.
23 Auxiliary Power
Auxiliary power for compressor, hydraulic pump, or spring charging motors and space
heaters shall be as specified in the DATA SCHEDULE.
24 Grounding
24.1 Each circuit breaker containing three tanks each welded or bolted to a common
support structure shall be provided with two grounding pads located at
diagonally opposite end corners of the circuit breaker support structure. The
grounding pads shall be sized to accommodate connectors suitable for bare
240 mm² size copper conductor. The pads shall be capable of carrying the rated
short time current of the circuit breaker.
24.2 Circuit breakers composed of separately mounted tanks with no support

structure shall have two such grounding facilities per tank (phase), located
diagonally opposite each end corner or section of each tank.
25 Painting
The control cabinet, gas manifold and operating mechanism enclosure and all ferrous
materials shall be painted, plated or treated to prevent corrosion and shall meet the
requirements of ANSI/IEEE C57.12.28, Pad Mounted Equipment-Enclosure Integrity, -
Enclosure Coating System, except the paint color shall be light gray number 61 in
accordance with ASTM D1535 - 89 (Munsell Notation 8.3 G6 10/0.54). The Vendor's
Standard Paint System will be considered as an alternative. The Vendor must provide
evidence that the painting system used is satisfactory for use in the environmental
conditions described in Section 5 above.
26 Nameplates
26.1 The following minimum data, when applicable, shall appear on the nameplates
of each circuit breaker and of each associated device.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
1) Manufacturer's name
2) Manufacturer's type designation
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3) Manufacturer's serial number

4) Year of manufacture
5) Rated frequency
6) Rated continuous current
7) Rated maximum voltage (kV)
8) Rated full wave impulse withstand voltage (kV)
9) Rated short-circuit current
10) Rated interrupting time
11) Normal operating pressure
12) Minimum operating pressure
13) Weight of gas per breaker
14) Instruction book number
15) Parts list number
OPERATING MECHANISM
1) Manufacturer's name
2) Manufacturer's type designation
3) Manufacturer's serial number
4) Year of manufacture
5) Closing control voltage range
6) Tripping control voltage range
7) Closing current
8) Tripping current
9) Compressor control switch closing and opening pressures
10) Low pressure alarm switch closing and opening pressures
11) Low pressure lockout switch closing and opening pressures
12) Wiring diagram number
13) Instruction book number
14) Parts list number
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ACCESSORIES
Current transformers, bushings, compressor motor, relays, etc., shall have

nameplates that include:
1) Identification
2) Manufacturer
3) Pertinent operating characteristics.
26.2 The nameplates shall be abrasion resistant, stainless steel and attached with
stainless steel hardware. Entries shall be marked by etching, engraving or other
permanent marking method.
26.3 The following information shall be provided on a standard nameplate or a

separate nameplate:
a) Manufacturer's plant location
b) Buyer's Purchase Order number
c) Manufacturer's order reference number
26.4 Danger and warning labels shall be written in both Arabic and English, utilizing
white characters on a red background. The Arabic labels may be supplied by
others.
27 Inspection and Testing
27.1 Visual inspection as specified in Form 175-160700 will include checks for
satisfactory workmanship, materials, freedom from surface defects and for
compliance with this Specification, Purchase Order and Quotation Request.
27.2 The circuit breakers shall be tested to the Withstand Voltage requirement
specified in the Data Schedule Circuit Breaker Ratings irrespective of the test
requirements of the individual items (bushings). In addition to the
Manufacturer's standard tests, the following production tests also will be
performed on each circuit breaker:
a) Current transformer tests
 Correct nameplate data
 Correct terminal markings
 Correct polarity markings
 Ratio
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 Burden
 Magnetization curve tests
 Insulation resistance
b) Gas receiver tests
 Metal vessels (pressure)
 Porcelain components (pressure)
 Assembled components (pressure)
c) Pressure tests (completely assembled circuit breaker gas receiver and
associated valves and piping)
d) Nameplate verification
e Leakage tests SF6 gas system
f Resistors, heaters, and coils electrical operations test
g Control and secondary wiring check test
h Clearance and mechanical adjustment check tests
i Mechanical operations tests
j Circuit breaker timing tests
k Contact resistance test
l Low frequency voltage withstand test on circuit breaker and circuit breaker
control wiring.
Revision Summary
31 July 2010 Revised the "Next Planned Update". Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and reissued
with no other changes.
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Data Schedule
SF6 Gas Insulated Circuit Breakers Outdoor
CIRCUI T BRE AKER R ATI NGS

Current Current Inter-
Voltage With-
Rated Continuous, Short-Circuit, minimum, rms BIL rupt
Rated stand
Minimum, min. Time
Maximum Voltage
rms Amps symmetrical KA kV Cycles
kV kV
(Select one) (Select one) Max.
(Select one) 1200 1600 2000 3000 16 20 25 31.5 40 50 63
[ ] 38 //////////// //////////// //////// //////// 200 80 5
[ ] 38 //////////// //////////// //////////// //////// //////// /////// /////////// //////// //////// 200 80 5
[ ] 72.5 //////////// /////////// //////// //////// /////// /////////// /////// //////// 350 160 5
[ ] 72.5 //////////// //////////// //////////// //////// //////// /////// /////////// /////// //////// 350 160 5
[ ] 121 //////////// //////////// //////////// //////// /////// /////////// //////// //////// //////// 550 260 3
[ ] 121 //////////// //////////// //////////// //////// //////// /////// /////////// //////// //////// 550 260 3
[ ] 121 //////////// //////////// //////// //////// /////// /////////// //////// 550 260 3
[ ] 242 //////////// //////////// //////////// //////// //////// /////// //////// //////// //////// 900 425 3
[ ] 242 //////////// //////////// //////////// //////// //////// /////// 900 425 3
[ ] 242 //////////// //////////// //////////// //////// //////// /////// //////// 900 425 3
Note: Make selections from blanks on one line only.
OPER ATING MECHANISM

Operating Space Heater
(Closing and Tripping)
Mechanism Supply Voltage
Control Voltage
Operating Mechanism Type Motor Voltage Volts AC
Volts DC
(Select one) (Select one)
120 240 208 120 240
[ ] Motor Charged, Spring, Operated 125
[ ] Motor Charged, Pneumatic Operated 125
[ ] Motor Driven, Hydraulic Operated 125
Note: Make selections from one line only.
BUSHING S
NOMINAL SYSTEM
Voltage BUSHING MINIMUM BIL BUSHING CREEPAGE DISTANCE
kV kV mm, Minimum
[ ] 34.5 200 1380
[ ] 69 350 2760
[ ] 115 650 4600
[ ] 230 1050 9200
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Data Schedule (Cont'd)

SF6 Gas Insulated Circuit Breakers Outdoor
Buyer's Vendor's
DESCRIPTION Required Values Proposed Values
CURRENT TRANSFORMERS
Relaying:
Number required per phase:
Ratio(s), (Multi ratio):
Burden(s), (B-1, B-2, B-4, B-8, or equivalent)
Accuracy: Class(es), (C-50, C-100, C-200,
C-400, C-800 or IEC Equivalent)
Metering:
Number required per phase:
Ratio(s), (Multi ratio):
Burden(s), (B-1, B-2, B-4, B-8, or IEC equivalent)
Accuracy Class(es): ANSI/IEC
0.3 per ANSI or 0.5 per IEC
AUXILIARY CONTACTS
Number of spare auxiliary contacts NO:
Number of spare auxiliary contacts NC:
Rated Continuous Current At Rated Voltage (10 A Min.)
Rated Voltage: (250 VAC Min)
SF6 GAS
Rated Effective SF6 Gas Pressure: (PSIG at 20°C)
Minimum Effective Operating Gas Pressure: (PSIG at 20°C)
Close Lockout Pressure: (PSIG)
Trip Lockout Pressure: (PSIG)
Minimum Dielectric Pressure: (PSIG)
Relative Leakage Rate per Year: (%)
Gas Low Pressure – Closing Alarm Lockout: (PSIG)
Gas Low Pressure – Tripping Lockout Alarm: (PSIG)
OTHER INFORMATION
Net Weight of complete C.B. with SF6 Gas: (lbs/kg)
Net Weight of complete C.B. without SF6 Gas: (lbs/kg)
Quantity of SF6 Gas per Complete C.B.: (lbs/kg)
Facility (Kit) Provided for Filling and
Removing SF6 Gas from the Circuit Breaker (Yes/No)
Weight of Supporting Structure: (lbs/kg)
Overall Height: (M)
Overall Length: (M)
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Materials System Specification

16-SAMSS-508 31 July 2010

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Previous Issue: 14 October 2008 Next Planned Update: 31 July 2015

Copyright©Saudi Aramco 2010. All rights reserved.

2 Conflicts and Deviations

2.3 The designation "Commentary" is used to label a sub-paragraph that contains

3.1 Saudi Aramco References

Saudi Aramco Materials System Specifications

Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements

Saudi Aramco Forms and Data Sheet

3.2 Industry Codes and Standards

American National Standards Institute

American Society for Testing and Materials

International Electrotechnical Commission

IEC 60502 Power Cables with Extruded Insulation and their

National Electrical Manufacturers Association

National Fire Protection Association

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

The specified outdoor circuit breakers shall be supplied by Vendors qualified by

6 Information Required with Quotation

6.2 Completed Data Schedule.

7.2 All documentation shall be in the English language according to American

7.3 Nonmaterial requirements shall be as specified in form NMR-7903.

8 General Design Requirements

Table 1 – Circuit Breaker Maximum Rated Voltage

Breaker Maximum Rated Voltage Nominal System Voltage

Exception to mechanical trip free is circuit breakers with hydraulically operated

11.6 Spare auxiliary switches, 12 convertible or 6 normally open (NO) and 6

12 SF6 Gas System Requirements

13 Operating Mechanism General Requirements

13.2 Pneumatic or hydraulic operating mechanisms shall have an automatic system

13.3 A reliable, easily readable mechanical position indicator shall be provided to

13.4 An operations counter shall be provided to indicate the number of tripping

13.5 Applicable accessories or auxiliary control devices listed in Table 1 of

14 Motor and Hydraulically Charged Spring-Operated Mechanism

This does not apply to hydraulically charged spring operated mechanisms.

14.2 Mechanical indication of spring(s) position (Charged or Discharged) shall be

15 Pneumatic Operating Mechanism

15.5 Manually operated Condensate drain valves shall be conveniently located to

16.4 The following alarms are required:

17.3 Exposed bushing-insulators for outdoor installation shall be designed to have a

Table 2 – Bushing Insulators for Outdoor Installation

Reduced readable reproductions of control diagrams on Mylar are acceptable.

21 General Protection and Control Requirements

22 Control Hardware, Devices and Wiring

22.13 Insulated, ring or locking tongue, compression (crimp) terminals shall be

24.2 Circuit breakers composed of separately mounted tanks with no support

3) Manufacturer's serial number

Current transformers, bushings, compressor motor, relays, etc., shall have

26.3 The following information shall be provided on a standard nameplate or a

27 Inspection and Testing

CIRCUI T BRE AKER R ATI NGS

OPER ATING MECHANISM

Data Schedule (Cont'd)

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