400kV Metal Oxide Surge Arresters Without Gaps 1.5.1.7.2.01-Rev.

LIST OF CONTENT FOR METAL OXIDE SURGE ARRESTERS WITHOUT GAPS

INDEX

SECTION TITLE

1. SCOPE

2. APPLICABLE STANDARDS
2.1 International Standards
2.2 DEWA Internal Specifications
2.3 Applicable Regulations/Guidelines

3. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

4. COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES

5. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

6. INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

7. WORKSHOP TESTS
7.1 Type Tests
7.2 Routine Tests
7.3 Factory Acceptance Tests

8. COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS

8.1 General
8.2 Pre-commissioning Test Requirements

Annexure-1 Schedule of requirements

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1. SCOPE

Para (1) This Specification details the requirements for Metal Oxide Surge Arresters without gaps
for system voltage rating of 400 kV.

2. APPLICABLE STANDARDS

2.1 International Standards

Para (2) Except where modified by this specification, Surge Arresters shall be designed, constructed
and tested in accordance with following International Standards.

IEC 60099-3 Surge Arresters - artificial pollution testing of surge arresters

IEC 60099-4 Metal-oxide surge arresters without gaps for a.c. systems.
IEC 60099-5 Surge Arresters - selection and application recommendations
IEC 60060-1 High Voltage Test Techniques
IEC 60815 Guide for the selection of insulators in respect of polluted
conditions.
IEC62155 Hollow pressurized and unpressurized ceramic and glass
insulators for use in electrical equipment with rated voltages
greater than 1 000 V
IEC 60071 Insulation Coordination
IEC 60270 Partial discharge measurements
ISO 9000 Series of standards

2.2 DEWA Internal Specifications

1.1.0.0.0.01. General Design Criteria

1.2.1.0.0.01. General Technical Requirements for equipment
1.3.1.0.0.01. General Quality Assurance Standards for Electrical Equipment

2.3 Applicable Regulations / Guidelines

Nil

3. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Para (3) Surge arresters shall be suitable for the maximum system voltage specified and
temporary over voltages due to earth fault of up to 1-second duration. Full protective
margin shall be obtained at a nominal discharge current of up to 20kA. Energy
requirements in kJ/kV shall be sufficient to withstand the high ambient temperatures that
exist at site.

Para (4) Other ratings and technical particulars of the surge arresters shall be as per the schedule
of requirements given in Annexure-1.

Para (5) Values for each particular project shall be confirmed by the corresponding Insulation
Coordination Study subject to DEWA approval.

Para (6) Surge arresters shall be metal oxide type for outdoor installation in air or for installation
inside gas insulated switchgear (GIS).

Para (7) Surge arresters for outdoor installation in air shall be installed in polymeric housing with
hydrophobic characteristics.

Para (8) SF6 insulated, metal enclosed, metal oxide type surge arresters shall be provided for
corresponding GIS feeders as specified. The surge arresters shall be connected to the gas

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filled bus duct from the outdoor terminal bushings or transformers and shall be capable to
protect the HV equipment from lightning and switching surges. Further they shall be
designed to prevent any oscillating over-voltages during normal / abnormal switching
conditions.

Para (9) Provision shall be made to relieve the rapid build-up of internal pressure following
prolonged current flow or internal flashover, where applicable.

Para (10) All joints shall be hermetically sealed with material, which will not deteriorate under
service conditions at site.

Para (11) The internal components of arresters shall be arranged to minimize radial voltage stresses
and internal corona. Except where approved by DEWA / Engineer organic materials are
not permitted.

Para (12) Surge arresters shall be fitted with a pressure relief diaphragm that shall prevent
explosive rupturing of the housing in the event of an arrester failure and the arrester shall
have been tested according to the high and low current tests specified in IEC 60099-4.

Para (13) A rating plate in accordance with requirements of IEC 60099 shall identify each arrester.
In addition an identification mark shall be permanently inscribed on each separately
housed unit of a multi-unit arrester so that units can be replaced in the correct position in
the event of them being dismantled.

4. COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES

Para (14) Internal components shall be unaffected by atmospheric conditions on site.

Weatherproof housing shall be designed to allow the recording device to be read without
opening of any doors or covers.

Para (15) Surge counters and leakage current indicators shall be provided for all surge arrestors.

Para (16) Surge counters shall be designed to be operated by discharge current passed by the
arrester. Surge counters shall be designed for continuous service and shall be capable of
passing repeatedly, without distress, the maximum discharge current of the arresters.

Para (17) Leakage current indicators shall be mounted in a similar manner to the surge counter and
may be combined with the counter in a common enclosure/housing provided with a
viewing window.

5. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Para (18) Nil.

6. INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

Para (19) The surge counter shall be connected in the main earth lead from arrester and bolted link
shall be provided so that the surge counter may be short-circuited and removed without
taking the arrester out of service.

7. WORSHOP TESTS

7.1 Type tests

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Para (20) Type test reports for tests performed on identical surge arrester as per IEC 60099-4,
where applicable, shall be submitted.

Para (21) If evidence of successfully carrying out the above tests was not available, the above tests
shall be carried out on one unit in the presence of DEWA/Engineer.

Para (22) For surge arresters installed in polymeric housing the service reliability of polymeric
housing shall be demonstrated by the following type tests:

A. Full scale ageing test

B. Thermal/mechanical tests
C. Tightness test

7.2 Routine Tests

Para (23) Routine tests shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 60099-4 on all surge arresters.

Para (24) Special thermal stability tests on metal oxide element shall be performed in accordance
with IEC 60099-4.

7.3 Factory Acceptance Tests

Para (25) The acceptance tests shall be carried out on the nearest lower whole number to the cube
root of the number of arresters to be supplied. The manufacturer shall submit quality
plans in advance for DEWA’s approval. The acceptance tests shall comprise of the
following:

A. Measurement of power frequency reference voltage on the complete arrester at the

reference current measured at the bottom of the arrester.
B. Measurement of leakage current at Um/√3
C. Partial Discharge tests
D. Visual and dimensional checks on one typical unit.
E. Lightning impulse residual voltage.

8. COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS

Para (26) Detailed test procedure covering all the Site Acceptance Tests along with connection
diagrams, acceptance norms, reference standards and details of test instruments shall be
submitted well in advance for approval by DEWA.

8.1 Pre-Commissioning Test Requirements

Para (27) The pre-commissioning tests shall include:

1. Visual inspection
2. Final checks prior to issuance of clearance for energization.

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Annexure-1 Schedule of requirements

Sl. Description Unit Requirement

No.
1. Rated system voltage kV 400
2. Rated arrester voltage kV 336
3. Maximum continuous arrester operating voltage kV 264
4. Discharge class 4
5. Nominal discharge current kA 20
6. Temporary over voltage withstand capability
A. For 1s kV 390
B. For 10s kV 370
7.. Maximum residual voltage at
A. Switching impulse
1. 2 kA kV 680
2. 3 kA kV 700
7. B. Lightning impulse (8/20wave)
1. 10 kA kV 780
2. 20 kA kV 850
3. Energy absorbing capability kJ/kV 12.5
4. Insulator creepage distance mm 55mm/kV*
(*Insulator creepage distances shall be
calculated based on highest system voltage)

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