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MV SWITCHGEAR
( SPECIFICATION )
CONTENTS
1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Drawings ........................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Equipment Identification and Color Codes ....................................................................... 4
2 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS .................................................................................... 4
2.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 11 & 22 kV Switchgear ..................................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 General Arrangement and Construction ............................................................................ 5
2.2.2 Busbars .............................................................................................................................. 7
2.2.3 Low Voltage Equipment Compartment............................................................................. 7
2.2.4 Interfacing Cubicle ............................................................................................................ 8
2.2.5 Circuit Breaker .................................................................................................................. 9
2.2.6 Protection Schemes ......................................................................................................... 12
2.2.7 Isolator cum Earthing Switches (for GIS) ....................................................................... 16
2.2.8 Interlock System (for GIS) .............................................................................................. 16
2.2.9 Locks and Padlocks ......................................................................................................... 17
2.2.10 Floor Inserts..................................................................................................................... 17
2.2.11 Voltage and Current Transformers .................................................................................. 17
2.2.12 Cable Boxes..................................................................................................................... 17
2.2.13 Earthing of Metal Parts.................................................................................................... 18
2.2.14 Corona ............................................................................................................................. 18
2.2.15 Switchgear Space Heater ................................................................................................. 18
2.2.16 Labels .............................................................................................................................. 18
2.2.17 Fault Current Indicator .................................................................................................... 19
2.2.18 11 & 22 kV Voltage Detectors ........................................................................................ 19
2.3 11 & 22/0.4 kV Distribution Transformer ....................................................................... 19
2.4 0.4 kV Distribution Board ............................................................................................... 20
2.5 Power Circuits, Control, Protection and Telecommunication Wiring............................. 20
2.6 Corrosion Protection........................................................................................................ 22
3 TESTING AND INSPECTION .................................................................................... 22
3.1 General ............................................................................................................................ 22
3.2 Factory Tests ................................................................................................................... 24
3.2.1 Type Tests (Only applicable for Pre-Qualification) ........................................................ 24
3.2.2 Routine Tests ................................................................................................................... 24
3.2.3 Sample Tests.................................................................................................................... 24
3.3 Site Tests ......................................................................................................................... 25
1 GENERAL
This specification covers the design, manufacturing, factory testing, marking, packing, shipping,
transportation to site, installation, site testing and commissioning of 11 & 22/0.4 kV Distribution
Substation equipped with the following equipment:
11 & 22 kV metal enclosed with LSC2 and partition class PM Air or Hybrid or SF6-insulated
switchgear with fixed vacuum circuit breakers
11 & 22/0.4 kV, 500,1000 or 1500 kVA transformers
CTs
0.4 kV Station Cubicle (to be provided under Civil Works)
LV Energy Meter (if applicable)
Control and protection equipment
Wiring up to interface cubicle for remote control and monitoring (DMS)
and only those general aspects, which are, considered minimum quality and performance
requirements by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC. Further detailed and specific data are contained in the
drawings, data sheets and other documents that form part of the Tender Document.
The 11 & 22/0.4 kV Distribution Substation equipment offered shall be complete in all respects
necessary for their effective and trouble free operation when connected to the distribution
system.
The 11 & 22/0.4 kV Distribution Substation equipment shall be installed indoor substations with
nature ventilation.
For applicable technical standards, tests, reference shall be made to:
S-AAA-SWG-MV-LV-GEN - General Requirements (MV/LV)
(Applicable Technical Standards, Tests, etc.)
IEC 62271-200 -
For Specifications and Technical Data of associated equipment, reference shall be made to
Standard Technical Specification, Parts:
S-AAA-SWG-MV-VTCT - Voltage and Current Transformers for
MV Switchgear
1.1 Drawings
Conceptual Design of 11 & 22/0.4 kV Distribution Substation Switchgear single-line diagrams
provided in the Drawings Section are as follows:
Drawing No. Title
DWG AAA SWG 02 04 05- Conceptual Design of 11 & 22/0.4 kV Distribution Substation,
1 11 & 22 kV Fixed Type Circuit Breaker (Type 3)
Please note that number of feeders and feeder arrangement shown on above drawing shall be
subject the changes if required and requested by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.
2 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS
2.1 General
The 11 & 22/0.4 kV Distribution Substation equipment ratings shall be as specified in the
Technical data Sheets.
The 11 & 22/0.4 kV Distribution Substation equipment shall be capable of withstanding the
electrical and mechanical stresses as specified in the Technical Data Sheets and in the Standard
Technical Specification, Part: General Technical Requirements.
The highest degree of uniformity and interchange ability shall be attained. The design shall
facilitate easy maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of the components.
Cast iron shall not be used for any part, which may be subjected to mechanical shock.
Materials shall wherever possible, be non-hygroscope and non-flammable. Insulating materials
shall have a high resistance to tracking.
A mimic diagram of suitable size showing incoming/outgoing 11 & 22 kV feeders shall be
provided at prominent places.
Concerning ventilation and gas evacuation, reference shall be made to Standard Technical
Specification, Part:
S-AAA-ELMS-HVAC+VENT - Air-Conditioning, Exhaust and Ventilation Systems
The 11 & 22 kV Switchgear of similar ratings/model/type shall have the same dimensions and
components. The devices shall be interchangeable with those of other units.
The 11 & 22 kV Switchgear shall be equipped with one set of three phase busbars. The circuit
breakers shall be ‘VACUUM” and have approved means of isolation of circuit.
The switchgear shall be designed to meet the enclosure IP rating for the ingress of dust, rodents
and insects and shall have an enclosure rating as defined on the equipment data sheets. It shall be
capable of operating in tropical and humid conditions and provision shall be made for electric
heaters to prevent condensation, particularly when the equipment is out of service.
The Switchgear shall be designed for automatic pressure relief in case of pressure build up due to
arcing, at the same time, ensuring that escaping gases are clear of the operating personal in the
front and rear of the Switchgear.
Complete protection shall be provided against approach to live parts or contact with internal
wiring parts. Particular attention shall be paid to drive linkages, bushings, earth bars and the like
to ensure that the enclosure classification is not reduced when these pass through compartments.
Adequate clearances and surface creepage distances shall be provided to ensure satisfactory
performance under service conditions.
In order to make the type of Switchgear compatible with the arrangements familiar to
ADWEA/ADDC/AADC, the busbars shall be contained in a busbar chamber, which shall be
positioned physically above the cable box. The plug and socket contacts of the circuit breaker
shall therefore be:
Busbar contacts uppermost.
Circuit contacts lowest.
Suitable potential indicators shall be provided at each feeder as per IEC 61243-5.
The 11 & 22 kV Switchgear shall not exceed Noise and Radio Influence Voltage Levels as
specified in Technical Data Sheets.
The 11 & 22 kV Switchgear shall be checked after assembly to ensure that no rattling of
individual components occur.
11 & 22 kV Switchgear shall be designed to ensure that thermal interaction does not unduly
affect the performance of any of the components.
All 11 & 22 kV Switchgear metal works, including cable screens shall be securely bonded
together in such a way that a firm metallic connection exists between each component of the
substation metal work and the 11 & 22/0.4 kV Distribution Substation earthing system.
All wirings shall be labelled at the terminal and equipped with approved tags.
The following signalling facilities shall be incorporated in each switchgear compartment:
Earth Fault Protection TRIP
O/C Protection TRIP
MCB ALARM
SF6 ALARM
Local / Remote Switch Status
CB control OPEN/CLOSE * (Command Relays shall be provided in IFC)
CB Status OPEN/CLOSE
Earth Fault Indication ALARM
2.2.2 Busbars
Each busbar shall be of hard drawn high conductivity copper. Bus Bar with insulating material is
acceptable. The busbar shall be arranged to permit access from the rear side. The single busbars
shall be arranged to permit future extensions The method of extension has to be described clearly
and shall be shown on a drawing. Provision shall be made for extending the busbar at either end
without any need for cutting or drilling the busbar.
Earth Switch ON
Protection Relay FAILURE (Transformer Panel)
AC/DC MCB TRIP/OFF
CB CLOSE
CB OPEN
TCS ALARM
SPRING CHARGED
A common switch shall be provided in an approved location so that all normally lit indicating
lamps’ can be switched off. Lamp test facility shall be provided.
A common push-button for all lamps testing shall be provided.
Indicating lamps fitted into the fascias of switch and instrument cubicles or panels shall be
adequately ventilated.
Lamps shall be easily removable and replaceable from the front of the panel and shall not be
requiring the use of extractors.
The bezel of metal or other approved material holding the lamp glass shall be of an approved
finish and be easily removable from the body of the fitting so as to permit access to the lamp and
lamp glass. The lamps shall be clear and shall fit into an accepted standard form of lamp holder.
The rated lamp voltage shall be 110% of the nominal auxiliary supply AC voltage, low voltage
lamps with series resistors will be acceptable.
Indicating lamp glass colors shall meet requirements as specified in Standard Technical
Specification, Part:
S-AAA-GEN-ID - Components Marking
The color shall be in the glass and not an applied coating and the different colored glasses shall
be interchangeable. Transparent synthetic materials may be used instead of glass, provided it can
be shown that such materials have fast colors and are completely suitable for operating in topical
climates.
MCBs shall be provided in indication circuits.
The variety of indicating lamps provided shall be rationalized to reduce maintenance and spares
requirements.
all 11 & 22 kV switches, earthing switches, and circuit breakers, alarms and protection trips. The
required cubicle shall be suitable for operation under the prevailing environmental site
conditions. Each panel to be equipped with Local/Remote switch in interface cubicle. Wiring
between the Switchgear and the Interface Cubicle shall be provided as specified in the signal list
for distribution substation.
Following facilities and signals shall be incorporated in switchgear noting that command relays
and transducers shall be provided in IFC:
Earth fault protection TRIP
O/C protection TRIP
MCB ALARM
SF6 ALARM
Disconnector/Earth Switch ON/OFF/Earthed
Bay control local/REMOTE
CB Status OPEN/CLOSE
CB CONTROL OPEN/CLOSE
Earth fault indication
AUXILIARY VOLTAGE ALARM (common)
PROTECTION RELAY FAULTY for Transformer Feeder Only.
BREAKER INOPERATIVE BIOP ALARM [Trip Circuit Supervision and Breaker
Failure]
2.2.5.1 General
The circuit breakers shall be of the fixed type with horizontal isolation from the fixed busbars
and outgoing circuit connections.
Circuit breakers of the vacuum type shall incorporate contacts designed to ensure a long contact
life at all currents up to the rated making and breaking current switching conditions. Contact
material having low current chopping levels are preferred to minimise the occurrence of
excessive over voltages when switching.
If additional devices are required to limit over voltages caused during switching to a safe level,
these shall be supplied and the details shall be described in the Bid.
Contact material properties shall be such that the required dielectric strength across open
contacts is obtained at all times.
Transmission of high mechanical stresses to the vacuum enclosure during operation shall be
reduced to the minimum possible by the use of resilient mountings. Features to prevent the
application of abnormal stresses to the flexible seals shall be incorporated.
Facilities for SF6 gas insulated switchgear or circuit breaker such as gas leakage, pressure
monitoring, filling etc need to be described and confirmed.
The operating mechanism shall be designed so that the circuit breaker is free to open
immediately when the trip coil is energized. A direct acting mechanical trip via an emergency
button shall be provided on each breaker.
An approved positively driven mechanically operating indicator shall be provided to show
whether the circuit breaker is open or closed. Also, indication lamps should be provided for the
same.
In the event of failure to latch in the closed position it shall not be possible for the circuit breaker
to open except at normal speed. An approved arrangement shall be provided to prevent repeated
reclosures in the event of a permanent close signal being present.
It shall not be possible, without the use of special tools, to gain access to the tripping toggle or
any part of the mechanism, which would permit defeat of the mechanical tripping feature.
It shall not be possible to render the electrical protection tripping feature inoperative by any
mechanical locking device.
It shall be possible to complete the closing, tripping and interlock circuits when the circuit
breaker is isolated in order to permit operation for tests purposes. The interlocks of the circuit
breaker when in the isolated position shall be arranged to prevent interference with associated
interlocks on circuits in service.
Operating mechanism for feeder and transformer panels shall include the following electro-
mechanical DMS interface facilities:
A LOCAL/REMOTE switch shall be provided for each panel.
Position indication (ON/OFF/Earthed) of all Disconnector/Earthing switches (feeder &
transformer)
Switch for LOCAL & REMOTE Operation (ON/OFF) manually and electrically with the
provision for motor installation facility on the existing mechanism without any modification.
For feeder switches electrical ON/OFF control switches shall be provided including all
wirings.
Operating mechanism should be free from any plastic parts.
Provision of lever switch/contacts incorporated with mechanism of feeder and transformer
switches for indicating ON/OFF positions.
The mechanism is designed in such away the operating times of circuit breaker do not adversely
affect the network requirements such as stability and don’t impose high burden on DC capacities.
2.2.6.1 11 & 22 kV
2.2.6.1.1 General
Relays shall be ADWEA approved type and comply generally with the requirements of IEC
60255 and other approved standards and shall be contained in dust proof, moisture proof flush-
mounted cases with transparent fronts and semi gloss black bezel; and shall be provided with
breathers.
Test plugs to suit each different type of relay or test socket shall be provided for each
switchboard. The test plug shall have terminals for both the relay and wiring side connections,
which shall accept, both wires and plug connectors, and shall be supplied with a flexible cable
for connection to a portable relay test set.
All relays shall be arranged in such a way that any dust, which may have collected in or upon the
relay housing shall not fall on the relay mechanism when opening the housing.
Auxiliary relays shall also be mounted in dust proof cases.
All protective relays shall be provided with a name and data plate of approved standard, which
shall include the ratios of the associated current and/or voltage transformers.
All metal bases and frames of relays shall be earthed, except where the frame must be insulated
for special requirements. An earth terminal shall be provided on the back of the relay case.
Each relay that initiates tripping shall be provided with a trip isolation facility (Fuse Type or Trip
Isolation link) which should be integrated into the relay in such a way that the tripping has to be
isolated prior to withdrawal of the relay from its housing.
All relays which are connected to the tripping circuit of a circuit breaker or to the coil circuit of
an auxiliary tripping relay shall be provided with approved operation indicators which, whenever
possible, shall be of the electrically or mechanically operated type. Indicators shall also be
provided on such additional relay elements to enable identification of the faulty phase.
Each indicator, whether of the electrically operated or mechanically operated type, shall be
capable of being reset by hand without opening the relay housing and relay operation shall not be
possible whilst resetting the operating indicator. Each indicator shall be so designed that the
status is not shown before the relay has completed its operation. Indicators shall not reset during
a failure of auxiliary power to the relay.
It shall not be possible to operate any relay by hand without opening the case.
Unless otherwise specified, the current circuit for the relays shall be suitable for 1 A, 50 Hz and
voltage circuit shall be rated for 63.5 V, 50 Hz (Ph-N) or 110 V by, 50 Hz (Ph-Ph).
The maximum ac fault voltage across any two points of a current circuit shall not exceed 3000
volt peak and non-linear resistors shall be included if necessary to achieve this limitation.
If bolts or nuts are so placed as to be inaccessible with an ordinary spanner, not less than 2
suitable special spanners shall be provided.
All calculations to determine relay settings and adequacy of CT rating shall be submitted to
ADWEA/ADDC/AADC for approval. In the event that the rating of the CT proposed is
insufficient to handle the connected burden in accordance with this specification, the
Bidder/Contractor shall supply the CT with the necessary increased capacity and ratio at no extra
cost.
The Bidder/Contractor shall provide electrical protection relay schedules including manufacturer,
type designation, characteristic details and ranges and actual protection settings to be used, on a
per circuit basis.
All protection relays offered shall have been fully type tested in accordance with the appropriate
standards and shall have had satisfactory operational service. Comprehensive data’s related to
these requirements shall be submitted with the Bid.
SWG Control, Protection and interlock scheme shall follow the following minimum
requirements. However, the scheme shall be subject to approval during detail engineering stage.
1. Protection system for all type of feeder shall trip the coil as specified in protection
specification ADDC/AADC STANDARD: S-AA-CPS-MV-LV-PROT.
2. Electrical opening through selector switch (if available) shall be extended to Trip Coil.
3. Any trip circuit supervision relay operated- the alarm shall be reported DMS individually.
4. Closing of the CB shall be blocked during the condition when TCS relays are operated.
5. For the 11 & 22 kV panels, the keyed selector switch shall include:
6. Electrical closing switches shall be available for the three position isolators and circuit
breakers (for 22kV voltage levels only).
7. When CB is put in service there should not be any interlock to prevent the tripping.
8. Sufficient potential free contacts shall be provided based on I/O signal list requirement of
the substation for remote transmission of alarms to the station alarm panel, event recorder
and DMS.
The energy storage capacitor bank shall be inside the relay casing and shall be charged by the
current transformers during a fault.
The Self-Powered O/C and E/F Protection Relay shall be designed to closely follow the
characteristics:
Withstand transformer inrush currents
Permit transformer overloads
To be co-ordinated with time/current characteristics of protective devices (HRC fuses or
relays) for down-stream feeder protection.
Time/current characteristics and a schematic diagram shall be submitted with the Bid.
The O/C and E/F relay should be housed in a suitable housing shall have front connections and
shall be accessible from the front.
Alternatively a built in control supply arrangement may be provided to trip the breaker.
The protection curves and all other settings shall be adjustable through micro-switches which
when viewed from the front clearly show the unit settings.
The O/C and E/F relay shall provide local indication of a fault operation.
It should be possible for the relay to perform a self-check giving clear indication of the status of
the over current and earth fault elements.
The O/C and E/F relay shall have facility of historic fault information with time, date and fault
records. The CT circuits to the O/C and E/F relay shall be routed through the test terminal blocks
[TTB’s] and also tripping circuits from O/C and E/F relay to the CB. The TTB’s shall be
automatic shorting type for CT circuits and disconnecting type for VT’s, when test plug is
inserted. Supply for numerical O/C & E/F relay to be routed through test block [TTBs]. The
numerical O/C & E/F relay shall have output constants as required by DMS signal list.
Other auxiliary relays with flag indication to give trip/alarm in case of transformer protections
such as oil temperatures etc. shall be provided.
The IDMT and instantaneous functions provided for the earth fault protection also shall have
separate trip and alarm contacts and separate trip indicators.
The protection should be 230 Vac fed relays.
Cable glands shall be suitable for 11 & 22 kV, 3 Core, XLPE insulated, Double Steel Tape
Armour, PVC Served Cables, cable size range 120 to 300 mm2 Copper. Gland plates, unless
otherwise specified, shall have glands pointing vertically downwards.
Each panel shall be supplied complete with bushing for the connection of direct field
disconnectable connectors, type C bushings of an acceptable and approved make, Cable Lugs
support glands, etc. The termination kit shall be suitable for 120 mm2 for Transformer Feeder
and 185, 240 or 300 mm2 for Cable Feeder.
Plug-In Type Cable Terminations are not acceptable.
2.2.14 Corona
The equipment shall be designed in such a way to minimise corona or other electrical discharge
and radio interference.
2.2.16 Labels
Each panel of each switchgear shall have a blank circuit label approximately 30 cm x 8 cm
mounted on the front of the panel in a prominent position. These labels shall be made of suitable
engraving material approximately 2 mm thick, white surface with black engraving. Small black
labels of similar material shall be mounted on the rear of the panels. The circuit names will be
engraved at site by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.
Fault Current Indicators shall have operating current setting range 40A to 100A.
EFIs shall have 2 or more fleeting contacts for remote indication.
EFI shall be with auto reset–with selectable time settings for resetting (if applicable).
EFI auxiliary power supply should be from AC source or CT split core type, battery is not
accepted.
d. At least, 20% of spare terminals shall be provided in addition with one in each special type
terminal such as CTs, power, etc.
e. Terminal references for example XA-XD should be for CT circuits, XK for Control
circuits, XL for indication circuits, XJ for DC circuits, XH for AC circuits and XX for
LDC circuits should be followed.
f. Test switches should be provided with test/service selector switch for all protection
relays/BCU/BCPU with automatic CT shorting (make-before-break) should open when test
plug is inserted.
g. CT secondary wiring & terminals shall be color coded and the CT secondary terminals
shall be disconnected type with shorting links with test socket and the same should be
incorporated in the drawing.
h. All the internal wiring should be terminated in one side of the TB and the External wiring
should not be mixed with internal wiring.
i. All the trip circuits should be supervised by Trip circuit supervision relay.
j. Relay in test, General alarm, and Protection relay operated indication lamps shall be
provided.
k. Dummy plugs to be provided for all the terminations and a set of three phase of cable test
plugs of each type/size also shall be provided.
As far as possible, all circuits shall be run along the shortest path to their addresses but shall be
run only in horizontal and vertical planes. Diagonal runs are not acceptable.
However, the wire runs shall not block access for ready test or removal of any device without
disturbing other devices.
If wiring is provided to equipment installed on doors, bundled conductors shall be used on the
hinged doors with extra/flexible wire, so arranged that a twisting rather than a bending motion, is
imparted to the moving bundled conductors. Each bundle shall be anchored such that the moving
bundle length is the maximum available without loops.
Conductors between terminal blocks and apparatus shall be laid in plastic ducts or covered with
plastic bands.
All power circuits, control and protection wiring and low level signal wiring shall be physically
separated. Separate laying-way shall be provided for power cables, and the working voltage of each
power circuit shall be marked on the associated boards.
Conductor ends not connected to compression-type terminal blocks shall be provided with approved
claw-washers, which neatly retain all strands, "Push-on" or "quick" type connectors shall not be
used for current transformers and trip circuits. These connectors maybe used for alarm and control
system and within an equipment assembly only. Sample of any such connectors shall be submitted
for ADWEA/ADDC/AADC´s approval.
Wiring shall be arranged to give easy access to the terminal or relays and other apparatus.
Soldered or wire strapped connections shall only be inside electronic systems. Any wire
wrapping shall be in accordance with IEC Publication 60352.
As far as reasonably possible, all outgoing wiring shall be grouped by function (CT, VT, Trip,
Alarm, etc.) with those going to a common destination allocated to adjacent terminal blocks.
Terminal block configuration shall be submitted for ADWEA/ADDC/AADC’s approval. Labels
shall be provided on the fixed portion of the terminal boards showing the function of the group.
Insulating barriers shall be provided between each group of power circuit terminals and between
the terminal categories as applicable. The height and spacing between the barriers shall be such
as to give adequate protection to the terminals.
Connections for indicating instruments, and for the telecommunication circuits from transducers,
or modem outputs, shall use individually shielded wire pairs. One (1) extra terminal per pair of
terminals shall be provided to connect this shield to ground.
Testing of each equipment shall be according to IEC Standard 60694 and 62271 as a minimum
requirement.
Type Test Certificates shall be submitted with the offer.
Acceptance by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC’s representative of any equipment shall not relieve the
manufacturer from any of his performance guarantees or from any other obligations.
Test Certificates for each equipment shall be submitted prior to delivery.
The various components of the 11 & 22/0.4 kV Distribution Substation shall be inspected
visually prior to any test in accordance with the list of defects set forth below:
a. Material
Parts not made of material as specified
Any component missing or damaged.
b. Finish
Dirt, grit or foreign matter embedded in finish
Painting work not in order
Pits, cavities on the surface of components and busbars. The contact surface of
switches and breakers not being smooth and uniform in thickness
Steel parts rusted.
c. Construction
Construction of any major components not as per specification or good engineering
practice
Nuts and bolts not tight
Nuts not freely moving or loose on threads
Doors of the housing do not fit properly
Welding not proper
Locking arrangement not proper
Earthing straps between doors and housing not of adequate size
Marking/Name Plates
Caution notices missing, not legible, incomplete or not permanent
3.2.3.1 General
The following sample (or quality acceptance) tests shall be carried out in the presence of
ADWEA/ADDC/AADC on the selected samples of 11 & 22 kV Switchgear.
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS
(ADDC/AADC)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(Applicable Technical Standards, Tests, etc.)
CONTENTS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(Applicable Technical Standards, Tests, etc.)
1 DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS
1.1 General
This part of the Specification shall cover
Design
Manufacturing
Factory Testing
Marking and Packing
Shipping
Transportation to Site
Installation
Site Testing and Commissioning
For supply items, standard designs and models from a manufacturing program of program of
Bidder`s/Contractor`s are preferred, provided they meet the requirements of this Specification,
and serve the intended purpose.
It is not the intent to specify completely herein all the details of design and manufacturing of the
above specified equipment. It may be noted that norms, standards specified are the bare
minimum that is required. The above specified equipment shall conform in all respects to high
standards of engineering design and workmanship and should be capable of performing
continuous commercial operation within the parameters guaranteed by the supplier in a manner
acceptable to ADDC/AADC. ADDC/AADC shall have power to reject any material if found, in
their judgement, not in accordance with the specifications.
If a substantial improvement of any of the specified technical requirements, which is seen by the
Bidder/Contractor advantageous to ADDC/AADC, is desired to be presented in the Bid, this may
be proposed as an alternative to that, which is assumed to be in conformity with the specified
design. However, it is not mandatory that the alternative design is going to be accepted, but shall
be subject to the decision of ADDC/AADC upon evaluation of the same. The difference in price
shall be clearly stated in percentage/unit.
All material and equipment to be supplied under above mentioned specifications shall be brand
new and unused and of the latest proven “state-of-the-art” technology. Prototype equipment shall
not be accepted.
1.4 Drawings
Typical drawings connected with the above specified transformers/reactors/resistors are provided
under Standard Technical Specification, Part: Drawings.
3 APPLICABLE TESTS
Details of Tests are specified in Standard Technical Specification, Part:
S-AA-GEN-GDF - General Requirements – General Conditions
• Outline drawing
• Parts list for outline drawing
• Circuit diagram for control and monitoring equipment
• Loading plan plate
• Rating plates
• Connection diagram
• Mechanical protection of auxiliary wiring and capillaries
• Control and marshalling cabinet layout
• Outline and list of numbered plates and their fixing
• Termination boxes
• Earthing and insulation of core
• All bushings in detail with gaskets, seals, nuts and bolts etc
• Plate for auxiliary wiring
• Factory test procedure
• Test schedules for factory tests
• Commissioning test procedure and report
• Factory test report (to be submitted after witness tests)
• Operation and maintenance manual including test reports.
5 IMPACT RECORDER
Impact recorders (to record acceleration values of vibration and shock) of ADDC/AADC
approved type shall meet the following requirements as a minimum:
Number of channels : 3 axes (X, Y, Z)
Frequency range : 1 Hz to 20 ±3 Hz
Measurement range : ±10g
Sampling period : 2 ms
Recording intervals : 20 minutes (maximum data during each 20 minutes shall be recorded)
Memory Backup : Lithium cell powered
Interface : RS-232C
Power supply : 60 days
( SPECIFICATION )
CONTENTS
1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Equipment Identification and Color Codes ....................................................................... 3
2 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................... 4
2.1 General Design .................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Windings ........................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Magnetic Core ................................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Structure ............................................................................................................................ 5
2.5 Terminals ........................................................................................................................... 5
2.6 Cable Supports .................................................................................................................. 6
2.7 Cooling .............................................................................................................................. 6
2.8 Housing ............................................................................................................................. 6
2.9 Off-Circuit Tap Changing Equipment ............................................................................... 6
2.10 Temperature Monitoring ................................................................................................... 7
2.11 Name Plates and Other Designation Plates ....................................................................... 7
2.12 Drawings and Documents ................................................................................................. 7
3 TESTING AND INSPECTION ...................................................................................... 8
3.1 General .............................................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Factory Tests (according to IEC) ...................................................................................... 8
3.2.1 Routine Tests (As per IEC 60076) .................................................................................... 8
3.2.2 Type Tests (For Pre-Qualification) ................................................................................... 8
3.3 Site Tests ........................................................................................................................... 9
4 CORROSION PROTECTION....................................................................................... 9
5 CAPITALISATION OF LOSSES ................................................................................. 9
6 GUARANTEED VALUES AND PENALTIES ............................................................ 9
6.1 Losses .............................................................................................................................. 10
6.2 Rated Power .................................................................................................................... 10
7 REJECTION.................................................................................................................. 10
8 TRANSPORT ................................................................................................................ 10
1 GENERAL
This part of the Specifications covers the design, manufacture, factory testing, transport,
marking, packing, shipping, delivery to site, unloading and storage at site, erection,
commissioning and handing over in satisfactory operating condition of the epoxy-resin dry-type
distribution transformers for indoor installation.
The transformers shall be designed and arranged in full compliance with all applicable Sections,
Articles, Technical Data Sheets and Drawings of these Specifications.
The Bidder/Contractor shall submit with his offer a list of similar transformers already delivered
by the manufacturer proposed. Past supply records of similar ratings of transformers for last five
years shall be submitted with the offer.
The following engineering data shall be submitted with the offer:
• Technical schedules, all drawings with all information
• Type test certificates, including certificates for short circuit tests, for same rating of
transformers offered. (A short-circuit tested transformer shall not be part of delivery.)
• Type test certificates for different bushings, plug-in connectors etc. and surge arresters (if
any)
• Quality control system certificate
• General arrangement of transformer showing all important dimensions
• Details of transformer housings
• Details of tap changing equipment, thermal monitoring equipment etc
• Deviations from Tender Specifications, brochures and catalogues for transformers.
For applicable technical standards, tests and general requirements please refer to Standard
Technical Specification, Part:
S-AA-TRAFO-GEN - General Requirements (Applicable Technical Standards, Tests,
etc.)
2 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
2.2 Windings
The transformers shall be Delta-Star connected, and the vector group shall be Dyn11 in
accordance with IEC 60076.
All windings of 11 kV, 22 kV and 33 kV ratings shall be insulated for minimum as specified on
the Technical Data Sheets.
The windings shall be made of aluminium of high conductivity. To keep the inter-turn stresses to
a minimum foil-windings shall be provided. To increase the capability of the transformers of
withstanding the stresses under short-circuit conditions modern technology in design and
construction shall be applied, and the current density shall not exceed 2.48 A/mm2 in any part of
the windings.
The insulation material shall be based on an epoxy-resin/ powdered quartz mixture, which makes
the windings maintenance-free, humidity-resistant and suitable for tropical areas as well as fire-
resistant (in accordance with IEC 60076-11, class F1) and self-extinguishing. The insulation
material of windings and connections shall be free from insulation compounds subject to shrin-
king or collapse during service.
The thermal class in accordance with IEC 60085 / IEC 60076-11 shall be "F" for all windings,
and the winding average temperature rise shall not exceed 90 K (winding hot spot: max. 110 K) .
The coils must be capable of withstanding movement and distortion caused by all operating
conditions. Adequate barriers shall be provided between windings and core as well as between
high voltage and low voltage windings.
All leads or bars from the windings to the termination points shall be rigidly supported. Stresses
on coils and connections must be avoided.
2.4 Structure
The structure shall consist of suitable C-profiles rigidly fixed onto the upper and lower yoke of
the core. Four lifting lugs shall be provided on the upper frame as well as traverses under the
bottom as a mounting base. Two earthing terminals of adequate size shall be provided and
installed diagonally at the lower frame.
2.5 Terminals
The transformer housing shall be fitted with cable boxes. The cable bushings on both MV and
LV sides shall allow cable termination from the bottom.
The MV cable terminals shall have palm and holes suitable for terminating ≥120 (subject to
short-circuit calculation results) mm2 3-core, copper conductor, XLPE insulated, tape and wire
screened, double steel tape armoured and PVC served cable. The LV cable terminals shall be
suitable for terminating 4 or 7 or 10 pieces 630 mm2, single-core, copper conductor, AWA cable
for 500, 630, 1000, 1500, 2000 or 2500 KVA Transformers respectively .
The transformer shall be supplied complete with dry type heat shrinkable termination of
approved make along with all the necessary cable lugs, grip type glands, etc. Cable support shall
be provided in such a way as to relieve the strain on cable termination.
Cable glands shall be made of thermo-plastic material to allow one side earthing of the cable.
The HT cable box shall not be detachable and shall have bottom entry only.
The LT box shall have removable detachable gland plates so that entry can be made from the
bottom as well as from the top and glands to facilitate removal of power cables without cutting
the lugs.
The tap changing link provided on a separate mounting plate rather than on the cast resin MV
winding so as to avoid any burning of the links and resin arising out of loose connection due to
frequent changing of the links or due to human error.
2.7 Cooling
The transformer itself shall be provided with a self-cooled type of cooling system (AN).
2.8 Housing
The unit shall be housed in protective steel (of minimum 2 mm thickness) housing with
sufficient ventilation offering a degree of protection class minimum IP21. The unit shall be fitted
with plain bi-directional rollers with blocking facilities.
Protective housing shall be made of zinc coated sheet steel. The unit with housing shall form one
moveable and lift able unit (with transformer). Adequate ventilation shall be provided by vermin
proof louvers.
The performed bottom plate shall have sufficient clearance from the floor level to guarantee
sufficient flow of nature air ventilation. Hand hole shall be provided with transparent cover to
operate the tap changer. The hand hole cover shall be operatable with special Key/Tool only.
A danger sign with cautionary notice both in ‘ARABIC’ and ‘ENGLISH’ shall be fixed on the
cover. Temperature indicator and alarm shall be provided in easy-accessible location. Facility
shall be available to install the alarm remote to the unit.
3.1 General
Each of the transformers shall be subjected to inspections and witness tests to be performed at
the manufacturer's premises and test shop (recognised and certified at least by ISO 9001) and at
site, as specified hereinafter to verify their conformity with the guaranteed and other design data.
10% of total quantity of transformers shall be tested in the presence of ADDC/AADC.
The tests shall be performed in accordance with the latest issues of the Recommendations of the
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) supplemented by these specifications.
The Bidder/Contractor is obliged to submit a detailed test program for approval in due time,
prior to the tests (at the latest three months before testing). Detailed test schedules separately for
each unit showing day-wise when each of the witness tests will be carried out (max. 10 hours per
working day) shall be submitted for approval along with the test program as above.
The following tests shall be performed in the presence of ADDC/AADC:
Each rating of the transformers have to be type tested, including noise level measurement, short-
circuit test in any recognised international testing laboratory. All type test certificates shall have
to be submitted with the offer. Offers without short circuit and MV impulse withstand
certificates will be rejected. However, a short-circuit tested transformer shall not be part of
delivery.
4 CORROSION PROTECTION
For Corrosion Protection measures, reference shall be made to Standard Technical Specification,
Part 16:
S-AA-CORR - Corrosion Protection
5 CAPITALISATION OF LOSSES
When evaluating the individual tenders received from the various tenderers, the transformer
losses will be capitalised as follows:
When evaluating the individual tenders received from the various tenderers, the transformer
losses will be capitalised as follows:
• No-load losses AED 13,000.00 per kW
• Load losses AED 5,000.00 per kW
6.1 Losses
If the no-load losses of distribution transformers exceed the guaranteed value, the sum of the no-
load losses in excess (as above) of all ordered distribution transformers of this type will be
considered and an amount of AED 13,000.00 per kW for each full kW in excess will be deducted
from the Contract Price.
If the load losses of distribution transformers exceed the guaranteed value, the sum of the load
losses in excess (as above) of all ordered distribution transformers of this type will be considered
and an amount of AED 5,000.00 per kW for each full kW in excess will be deducted from the
Contract Price.
It is thereby understood that values of 0.5 kW and above will be rounded up to the next full kW.
7 REJECTION
ADDC/AADC shall have the right to reject any transformer if the actual values are in excess of
the guaranteed values by more than the margins specified hereunder (including the tolerances):
• No-load losses + 15%
• Load losses + 10%
• Total losses + 10%
• Temperature rise limit + 1.0 K
For all of the other values the margins stated in IEC standards are applicable, unless specified
otherwise elsewhere in these Specifications.
8 TRANSPORT
The transformers shall be transported and shipped in a moisture-proof, sea-worthy packing in
accordance with the usual international standard.
The transformers shall be transported and shipped in a sea-worthy packing in accordance with
the usual international standard.