TRANSMISSION MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 37-TMSS-02, Rev.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE INDUSTRY CODES AND STANDARDS

4.0 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General
4.2 Performance Characteristics and Ratings
4.3 Construction
4.4 Control Features
4.5 SF6 Gas System
4.6 Operating Mechanism
4.7 Insulating Housing
4.8 Control Cabinet
4.9 Wiring and Termination
4.10 External Cabling
4.11 Nameplate

5.0 TESTS

6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

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1.0 SCOPE

This Transmission Material Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum

technical requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, inspection, testing and
performance of the indoor/outdoor three phase live tank SF6 circuit breakers, rated 69kV
through 380kV, intended to be used in the system of the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC),
Saudi Arabia.

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

This Material Standard Specification shall always be read in conjunction with SEC General
Specification No. 01-TMSS-01, titled "General Requirements for All Equipment/Materials",
which shall be considered as an integral part of this TMSS.

This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with SEC Purchase Order or Contract
Schedules for project, as applicable.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revisions/amendments of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable
for the equipment/material covered in this TMSS. In case of conflict, the vendor/
manufacturer may propose equipment/material conforming to one group of Industry Codes
and Standards quoted hereunder without jeopardizing the requirements of this TMSS.

3.1 IEC 62271-100 High-Voltage Alternating Current Circuit Breakers

3.2 IEC TR 62271-310 Electrical Endurance Testing for Circuit Breaker of Rated
Voltage 72.5kV and Above.

3.3 IEC 60137 Bushings for Alternating Voltages above 1000V.

3.4 IEC 62155 Hollow Ceramic & Glass Insulators for use in Electrical
Equipment With Rated Voltage greater than 1000V.

3.5 IEC 60376 Specification for Technical Grade Sulfur Hexafluoride for
use in Electrical Equipment

3.6 IEC 60529 Classification of Degrees of Protection Provided by

Enclosures.

3.7 IEC 60694 Common Specifications for High Voltage Switchgear and
Controlgear Standards.

3.8 ANSI C 29.9 Wet Processed Porcelain Insulators - Apparatus, Post Type.

3.9 IEEE C37.04 Standard Rating Structure for the AC High-Voltage Circuit
Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis

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3.10 ANSI/IEEE C37.06 Preferred Ratings and Related Required Capabilities For
AC Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis

3.11 ANSI/IEEE C37.09 Standard Test Procedure for High-Voltage Circuit Breakers
Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis

3.12 ANSI/IEEE C37.010 Application Guide for AC High Voltage Circuit Breakers
rated on Symmetrical Current Basis

3.13 IEEE C37.011 Application Guide for Transient Recovery Voltage for AC
High-Voltage Circuit Breakers

3.14 ANSI/IEEE C37.012 Application Guide for Capacitive Current Switching for AC
High Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on Symmetrical
Current Basis

3.15 IEEE C37.11 Requirements for Electrical Control for AC High Voltage
Circuit Breaker Rated on Symmetrical Current Basis.

3.16 NEMA ICS 6 Enclosure for Industrial Control and Systems

3.17 ASTM D2472 Sulphur Hexafluoride.

3.18 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

4.1.1 The circuit breaker shall be SF6 type employing single pressure puffer design
with live tank construction.

4.2 Performance Characteristics and Ratings

4.2.1 The circuit breaker ratings shall be as specified in Data Schedule.

4.2.2 The minimum internal insulation requirements of the circuit breakers shall
be as specified in 01-TMSS-01.

4.2.3 The circuit-breaker shall be designed so as not to require maintenance of

interrupting parts of main circuit during its expected operating life and only
minimum maintenance of other parts. Electrical endurance class of circuit
breaker shall be E2 per IEC TR 62271-310 or equivalent.

4.2.4 Unless otherwise specified in the data schedule circuit breaker mechanical
endurance shall be for 2000 operation with mechanical endurance class M1
per IEC62271-100 or equivalent.

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4.2.5 Circuit breaker shall be restrike free at 25% of the full short circuit current
for capacitive current switching applications.

4.2.6 The maximum interrupting time for circuit breakers up to 230kV shall be 3
cycles (50 ms) for all test duties. For 380kV circuit breakers, it shall be 2
cycles (33.3 ms).

4.2.7 The rated duration of short time withstand current shall be one (1) second
per IEC or three (3) seconds per ANSI as specified in data schedule.

4.2.8 The total interrupting time at all currents less than the rated short circuit
interrupting current shall not exceed the rated maximum interrupting time.
No restrikes shall occur under any mode of interruption.

4.2.9 The first pole-to-clear factor shall be 1.5.

4.2.10 The circuit breaker shall have a rated duty cycle O-0.3 sec-CO-3min-CO.

4.2.11 Circuit breakers requiring devices external to interrupters in order to

accomplish their rated interrupting capabilities are not acceptable.

4.2.12 Circuit breaker shall have 3-phase auto-reclosing feature (if specified in data
schedule) with annunciation for auto-reclosure fault and blocked conditions.

4.2.13 The rated horizontal mechanical loading at the terminals shall be as per IEC
62271.100 or table 4 of IEEE Std. C 37.04 unless otherwise specified.

4.3 Construction

4.3.1 The circuit breaker may be either single pole type or three pole gang operated
type. Single pole circuit breaker shall employ single-pole operating
mechanism electrically coupled for synchronous three-pole operation.

4.3.2 The circuit breaker shall be supplied with two (2) electrically independent dc
shunt trip coils and one closing coil per operating mechanism.

4.3.3 The circuit breaker mechanism shall be electrically and mechanically trip
free.

4.3.4 A reliable, easily readable mechanical or electrical position indicator shall be

provided to indicate the open and closed positions of the circuit breaker. The
markings shall be in white letters as "Open" or "O" on a green back ground
and "Closed" or "C" on a red back ground. For single pole circuit breaker,
each pole shall have a mechanical position indicator.

4.3.5 All instruments and gauges shall be mounted at a maximum height of 1.5
meters from ground for easy readability.

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4.3.6 To facilitate transport, lifting lugs, jacking pads or other handling devices,
capable of supporting the weight of fully assembled breaker shall be
provided.

4.3.7 Two grounding pads located at diagonally opposite ends of each support
structure shall be provided. The grounding pads shall be sized to
accommodate connectors suitable for bare stranded copper conductor of sizes
1 x 240mm2 for circuit breakers with short circuit interrupt current rating up
to 40kA and 2 x 240mm2 for circuit breakers with short circuit interrupt
current rating above 40kA. The pads shall be capable of carrying the rated
short time current of the circuit breaker.

4.3.8 Corrosion resistant bolts, nuts, washers etc. shall be used throughout. All
exposed ferrous parts shall be hot-dip galvanized as per 01-TMSS-01. All
exposed parts shall be weatherproof and designed to prevent accumulation of
moisture as specified in 01-TMSS-01.

4.3.9 The breaker terminals shall have 4 hole terminal pads with NEMA or
equivalent standard drilling. The terminal pads shall be of noncorrodible
material and shall be suitable for use with bolted type copper or aluminum
terminal connectors.

4.3.10 69kV Indoor Circuit Breakers

a. The 69kV indoor circuit breaker shall be drawout or fixed type as

specified in Data Schedule. The drawout type circuit breaker unit
including operating mechanism shall be truck-mounted with front
access, complete with H.V. plug contacts and corresponding mating
contacts mounted on insulators fixed on the wall frame. The fixed
type circuit breaker operating mechanism shall also have front
access.

b. The drawout circuit breaker shall run on steel rails, permanently

anchored in the cell floor to ensure correct alignment of the
corresponding contacts. The floor frame shall be complete with pair
of latches, guide rollers etc. The racking in and out operation of the
circuit breaker shall be performed by means of a DC motor drive
controlled locally. In addition a crank lever shall also be provided
for manually moving the trolley in the event of auxiliary power
failure.

c. The drawout circuit breaker shall have the following three (3)
positions along with mechanical (on operating mechanism) and
electrical (on local control panel) indications:

• Service position : All auxiliary and main circuits

connected

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• Test position : Main circuit disconnected. All

auxiliary circuits connected.
Truck partially withdrawn
• Withdrawn position : All circuits disconnected.
Truck fully withdrawn.

d. The truck shall remain fully grounded via a short-circuit current rated
sliding contact both in service and test positions. Grounding through
the wheels and rail of the truck is not acceptable.

e. The mechanism housing shall provide IP41 degree of protection for

the operating mechanism, racking mechanism etc. and shall prevent
unauthorized access to the equipment. The front face shall house the
following minimum accessories:

i. Gas monitoring
ii. Multi-pin Control Plug for connecting all the secondary
wiring (auxiliary wiring of all control and supervision
circuits etc.) to Local Control Panel.
iii. Other signaling/monitoring devices, as applicable.

4.4 Control Features

4.4.1 A key operated two mode change over switch labeled "Remote" and "Local"
shall be provided in breaker control cabinet for establishing the point of
control of the circuit breaker. Selection of any particular mode shall
automatically block the operations from the other mode. However it shall be
possible to trip the circuit breaker on any mode irrespective of the selection.
Circuit breaker trip indication should also be provided on all local control
cabinets. "Close" and "Open" push buttons of momentary contact type shall
be provided in the control cabinet for local operation of the circuit breaker.

4.4.2 The circuit breaker shall incorporate anti-pump feature.

4.4.3 The rated voltage shall be 125Vdc unless otherwise specified in data schedule.
Each trip coil shall operate satisfactorily between 70Vdc and 140Vdc for its
rated voltage of 125Vdc. The closing coil shall operate satisfactorily between
90Vdc and 140Vdc for its rated voltage of 125Vdc.

The maximum operating current s for close and trip coil shall not exceed
15Adc.

The closing coil shall be switched by making both positive and negative
poles to prevent inadvertant operation of the coil.

4.4.4 Single pole type circuit breakers with individual operating mechanism shall
be provided with pole-discrepancy protection with time delay for tripping
both trip coils.

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4.4.5 Adequate number of contacts completely wired up to terminal blocks shall

be provided for all necessary alarms, trip circuit supervision, AC/DC
auxiliary supply failure etc.

4.4.6 For the indoor 69kV withdrawable circuit breaker the following electro-
mechanical interlocks shall be provided such that :

a. It shall not be possible to withdraw the truck from or insert into the
cubicle unless the circuit breaker is in open position.

b. The control plug can only be unplugged if the circuit breaker is in

test position or withdrawn position.

c. Access to a switchgear bay via front door shall only be possible if the
corresponding circuit breaker is in test position and the associated
disconnect switches if applicable, are in open position and/or the
associated section ground switch/es is/are in closed position. A key
operated switch shall also be provided to by pass the door interlock,
in case of any maloperation of the interlock.

d. The grounding switch in the switchgear can only be closed if the

respective circuit breaker is in test position and the associated
disconnect, if applicable, is in open position. Reciprocally the circuit
breaker can only be inserted into the cubicle if the grounding
switch/es is/are in open position.

4.4.7 For indoor 69 kV fixed type circuit breakers, following interlocks shall be
provided :

a. It shall not be possible to operate the associated disconnects unless

the circuit breaker is in open position.

b. Access to a switchgear bay via front door shall only be possible if the
corresponding circuit breaker and the associated disconnects are in
open position and/or the associated section ground switch/es is/are in
closed position. A key operated switch shall also be provided to by
pass the door interlock, in case of any maloperation of the interlock.

c. Grounding switch at the line end can only be closed if respective

circuit breaker and/or the associated disconnect are in open position.

4.4.8 Auxiliary Circuits

a. The number of normally open (NO) and normally closed (NC) spare
auxiliary contacts as required per data schedule shall be provided in
addition to those required for the operating mechanism control and
indications and interlocks with other equipment. All auxiliary
contacts shall be mechanically driven.

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Rated DC interrupting current of the auxiliary contacts shall be not

less than 10 amperes.

b. A thermostatically controlled space heater rated 220Vac with

overriding manual control shall be provided within the local control
cabinet(s). Supply to the heater shall be controlled through suitable
miniature circuit breaker or fused knife switch. Space heater shall be
protected from accidental contact.

c. Motors in the operating mechanism shall be protected/controlled by

suitable miniature circuit breaker or fused knife switch. The control
power supply to all trip and closing coil circuits shall be provided
with isolating switch.

4.5 SF6 Gas System

4.5.1 SF6 gas sealing system shall be designed to ensure safe operation and
interruption at the specified ratings of the breaker at the service conditions
specified in relevant documents. The SF6 gas shall conform to IEC 60376 or
ASTM D2472. The manufacturer shall provide gas purity certificate from
the SF6 gas supplier.

4.5.2 The SF6 gas shall be monitored by a pressure gauge, and temperature
compensated pressure (density) switches. Each pole shall have its individual
SF6 monitor to protect the circuit breaker against unsafe operation if the SF6
pressure (density) in the interrupter falls below the rated operating level, as
follows:

a. Level 1: Alarm and block breaker closing.

b. Level 2: Alarm and block breaker tripping.

The above-mentioned alarm and lock out features shall occur sequentially in
two stages before the minimum SF6 operating pressure is reached. Pressure
gauge shall be of easily readable type with graduations clearly indicating
level 1 and level 2 alarm markings.

4.5.3 It shall be possible to test and replace each pressure gauge and the density
switch with the equipment in service.

4.5.4 Facility shall be provided to allow taking samples of gas while the breaker is
in service.

4.5.5 One gas leakage detector of an approved type/recommended by the GIS

manufacturer shall be provided if specified in data schedule.

4.5.6 Necessary kits for SF6 gas filling, handling and maintenance along with gas
test equipment shall be supplied, if requested in Data Schedule.

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4.5.7 One portable SO2 non-disposable type detector shall be provided for each
substation if specified in data schedule.

4.5.8 SF6 filling valve shall be of high quality non-return type and installed in a
readily accessible position subject to SEC approval.

4.5.9 One calibration device/instrument shall be provided for density monitor for
each substation if specified in data schedule.

4.6 Operating Mechanism

4.6.1 Common Requirements

a. Each breaker operating mechanism shall be equipped with a five digit

non-resettable mechanically actuated operation counter to indicate
the number of opening operations performed by the breaker.

b. When an individual motor is used for charging springs or for running

an air compressor or a hydraulic pump etc., a manually operated
disconnecting device of the visible break type shall be connected in
the power supply to the motor. The disconnecting device shall
simultaneously open all source connections to the motor. Over current
protection devices for the ungrounded side of the circuit shall be
connected to each pole of, or made integral with, the disconnecting
device.

c. The operating mechanism shall be mounted and enclosed in

weatherproof housing if it is located separately from the breaker
control cabinet. Each housing shall have a removable conduit plate or
sufficient conduit knockouts for bringing in conduit. The wiring for
all control devices shall terminate on readily accessible terminal
blocks. Degree of protection for operating mechanism housing shall
be per 01-TMSS-01.

4.6.2 Motor-Compressed Spring-Operated Mechanism

a. Motor-compressed spring-operated mechanism shall employ a motor

rated 125Vdc for spring charging unless other wise specified in data
schedule. The motor shall operate satisfactorily between 90 Vdc and
140Vdc.

b. The energy storage of a motor compressed spring-operated circuit

breaker shall be sufficient for an open-close-open operation at rated
short circuit current or at related required capabilities as specified in
Data Schedule.

c. Provision for manual spring charging shall be provided which shall

automatically cut-off the power supply to the motor. Means shall be

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provided to prevent overcharging of spring and to prevent operating

the mechanism when maintenance work is being done.

d. Mechanical indication of spring(s) for both "charged" and

"discharged" states shall be provided. The mechanism shall also have
the provision for remote indication for the “spring charged” and
“spring charge fail” conditions.

4.6.3 Pneumatic Operating Mechanism

a. A pneumatic system shall employ an individual compressor and

storage system for each circuit breaker.

b. The pneumatic mechanism shall have an automatic system for

maintaining the pressure at the correct level. This pressure shall be
indicated on the pressure gauge. When an electrically operated
regulating valve is used to maintain pressure level in pneumatic
system, a two pole manually operated disconnecting device of the
visible break type and one two pole or two single pole overcurrent
protection device shall be connected in the supply to the regulating
valves.

c. The capacity of energy storage facilities that are integral part of the
pneumatic operating mechanism shall be sufficient to permit at least
five (5) complete close-open operations at rated short-circuit current
or at related required capabilities specified in Data Schedule, starting
at normal working pressure and without replenishing the stored
energy.

d. An auto-blow down system with drain valve shall be provided to

allow automatic drainage of condensate from air system at
predetermined interval of time adjustable from 1 to 14 days.
Operating time shall be readily adjustable as required by site
conditions. The drain valve shall have provision for manual
operation.

e. The air compressor shall be of oil lubricated type and driven by AC

motor rated 380/220V or 220/127V, as specified in Data Schedule.
Proper compressor rotation (direction) shall be marked on the
compressor. The compressor motor shall be provided with an elapsed
running time meter to register the total running hours and a non-
resettable compressor start counter.

Provision for a quick-connect air fitting (complete with a check valve

to prevent back-filling the local storage tank) installed in accessible
location shall be made to operate the breaker from an independent air
supply in the event of compressor failure.

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f. The air storage tank shall conform to ASME "Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code, Section VIII".

g. A safety valve or pressure relief device shall be provided at the

storage air tank(s) to release excessive air pressure. The safety valve
shall be auto-resetting type.

h. Provision of following alarms shall be made.

1. High pressure alarm.

2. Compressor motor excessive running or number of starts

alarm to indicate a persistent air leak in the air system.

i. The pneumatic system shall be provided with a dial pressure gauge

visible from outside and two levels of pressure switches for
protection against unsafe operations in the event of low pressure as
follows:

1. Level 1: Alarm and block breaker reclosing

2. Level 2: Alarm and block breaker tripping

j. Provision of shut off valves shall be made to isolate the air receivers
from the compressor.

4.6.4 Hydraulic Operating Mechanism

a. The hydraulic mechanism shall have an automatic system for

maintaining the pressure at the correct level. This pressure shall be
indicated on the pressure gauge. When an electrically operated
regulating valve is used to maintain pressure level in pneumatic
system, a two pole manually operated disconnecting device of the
visible break type and one two pole or two single pole overcurrent
protection device shall be connected in the supply to the regulating
valves.

b. The capacity of energy storage facilities that are integral part of the
hydraulic operating mechanism shall be sufficient to permit at least
full rated duty cycle (O-0.3sec-CO-3min-CO) of the breaker at rated
short-circuit current or at related required capabilities specified in
Data Schedule, starting at normal working pressure and without
replenishing the stored energy.

c. The hydraulic pump shall be driven by AC motor rated 380/220V or

220/127V as specified in Data Schedule. The hydraulic pump shall
be provided with an elapsed running time meter to register the total
running hours and a non-resettable pump start counter.

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d. A safety valve or pressure relief device shall be provided to release

the excessive hydraulic pressure. The safety valve shall be auto-
resetting type.

e. Provision of following alarms shall be made

1. High pressure alarm.

2. Hydraulic pump motor excessive running or number of starts

alarm to indicate a persistent leakage in the hydraulic system.

3. Loss of nitrogen alarm

f. Shut off valves shall be provided to isolate the hydraulic mechanism

of each pole from the breaker central hydraulic pump system.

g. The hydraulic system shall be provided with a dial pressure gauge

visible from outside and two levels of pressure switches for
protection against unsafe operations in the event of low hydraulic
pressures, as follows:

1. Level 1: Alarm and block breaker reclosing

2. Level 2: Alarm and block breaker tripping

4.7 Insulating Housing

4.7.1 Outdoor circuit breaker insulating units shall be made of electrical grade wet
processed porcelain, brown color. The manufacturer, if required, shall furnish
evidence regarding integrity of the porcelain housings in accordance with
IEC62155 or equivalent. Insulators shall withstand a wash water pressure of
3.5 MPa.

4.7.2 The insulting housing other than of porcelain material may be accepted if the
manufacturer proves with adequate documents and test results that it has
superior quality and equivalent or better electrical and mechanical properties
in comparison with porcelain ones and have at least five years proven field
experience.

4.7.3 Unless otherwise stated in data schedule minimum creepage distance and
insulation requirements shall be as specified in 01-TMSS-01.

4.8 Control Cabinet

4.8.1 The components of operating mechanism and the associated control devices,
and the terminal blocks for current transformer secondary if applicable and
control wiring shall be housed in a local control cabinet made of minimum 2
mm thick galvanized sheet steel. Where other metals are used, the thickness
may be modified to provide equivalent strength and deflection if approved

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by SEC. All instruments shall be visible from outside. The degree of

protection of control cabinet shall be per 01-TMSS-01.

4.8.2 Hinged access door shall be used with provision for keylocking. Stopper
shall be provided to hold the door in the open position. The hinged door
panels shall be directly bonded to ground by a flexible copper braid
connecting to the grounding bus as described in clause 4.8.5.

The cabinet shall be designed for cable entry from bottom. Adequate number
of openings in the removable gland shall be provided on the bottom of
control cabinet. Unused openings shall be sealed properly with neoprene
gaskets and cover plates.

4.8.3 High mounted control cabinet requiring platform for maintenance personnel
is not acceptable.

4.8.4 The control cabinet shall be supplied with 220Vac or 127Vac door switch for
interior lighting.

A 15A, 220Vac receptacle outlet having tandem slot with grounding U-slot and
a 5A, 127Vac receptacle outlet having parallel slot with grounding U-Slot shall
also be mounted inside the cabinet. All outlets shall be single phase and be
suitable for use with 3-pins plugs.

A thermostatically controlled 220Vac anti-condensation heater shall be

provided within the cabinet.

4.8.5 A copper ground busbar of suitable dimension shall be provided at the bottom
of the cabinet for grounding.

4.8.6 SEC approved schematic diagram of the part of the control system local to the
circuit breaker, identifying the various components within the cubicle and on
the circuit breaker and referring to the appropriate drawings and erection
instructions shall be provided in a metal pocket inside the control cabinet.
The schematic diagrams shall be protected and contained in an envelope of
durable and non-fading material suitable for the specified climatic
conditions.

4.8.7 The control cabinet shall include, but not limited to the following:

a. Operating mechanism.
b. Monitoring and indicating devices
c. Local/Remote switch
d. Push buttons for Local operations of circuit breakers.

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4.9 Wiring and Termination

4.9.1 All wiring within the control cabinet shall be installed and tested at the
factory unless otherwise specified. All wiring shall be heat and flame
retardant rated 90ºC maximum conductor operating temperature, type SIS as
listed in NFPA 70 or approved equivalent, rated 600/ 1000 V, with insulated,
tinned, stranded, annealed copper conductor. Control wiring shall not be
smaller than 2.5mm2. Current transformer wiring if required shall be a
minimum of 4mm2 and power wiring shall be sized as required.

All wires shall be adequately rated for thermal withstand of short circuit
currents, in accordance with back-up tripping time.

4.9.2 Wiring shall be made without splices. All wires shall have solderless
insulated ring type terminals, tin-plated copper crimp type. Spade type wire
lugs or pin type terminals shall not be used.

4.9.3 Terminal blocks shall be of non-captive pan head screw type and shall be
mounted on grounded rails. No more than two conductors shall be
terminated at any one terminal point. If additional terminations are needed,
flat preformed jumpers shall be provided.

4.9.4 AC, DC circuits and terminal blocks shall be physically segregated in groups.
The AC and DC circuit terminals shall be fitted with non-flammable,
transparent plastic covers to prevent accidental short circuit/contact with live
parts.

At least 10% spare terminals of each type shall be provided.

4.9.5 All spare contacts of the auxiliary switch shall be wired and terminated at the
terminal blocks in the control cabinet.

4.9.6 Wiring shall be carried in troughs or in neatly formed packs which shall be
tied or otherwise secured at frequent intervals to prevent undue stress on
equipment or connections. In addition cables shall be clipped with
nylon/plastic coated C-clips to prevent breaking of cable ties. Bends in the
wiring shall be carefully made in such a manner that the insulation is not
damaged. Connections across portions which are movable shall be made
with flexible wire formed to distribute the bending motion.

4.9.7 All internal wiring terminations shall be identified by legible markings at the
device terminals. Each end of every wire leaving a terminal block shall be
identified indicating local termination point and destination. All internal
wiring shall have identification showing both locations of termination at
each end of the wire. Markers shall be of ferrule type, permanently marked
and shall be made of material that will not deform or deteriorate and shall
withstand a temperature of 90°C. Adhesive type terminal markers are not
acceptable.

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4.10 External Cabling

4.10.1 All external cabling or wiring will be brought to the cabinet from bottom,
unless otherwise specified. All external wiring shall have adequate
mechanical protection acceptable to SEC.

4.10.2 Removable gland plates underneath the terminal blocks shall be punched
for installation of incoming conduits or control cables.

4.10.3 Cabling shall enter the panel through suitable cable glands to prevent
contact with sharp metal edges.

4.11 Nameplate

4.11.1 Each circuit breaker shall bear a nameplate permanently and legibly
marked both in English and Arabic with the information listed per IEC
62271-100 or ANSI C37.04 as applicable, plus the additional information
as follows:

a. The words "69kV or 110kV or 115kV or 132kV or 230kV or 380kV

SF6 circuit breaker".

b. SEC Purchase Order Number/Contract Number/J.O. Number.

c. 37-TMSS-02, Rev. 0.

The nameplate material shall be stainless steel and shall be fastened to the
equipment by stainless steel screws or rivets. The markings shall be
engraved/ acid or laser etched.

4.11.2 The operating mechanism shall also bear a nameplate.

4.11.3 Nameplate of circuit breaker and operating mechanism shall be located in

an easily readable place even during in service condition.

5.0 TESTS

All test results shall be provided for review and acceptance by SEC.

5.1 Type (Design) Tests

All type (design) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC or equivalent ANSI/IEEE
standard shall be performed on the representative unit or on the first unit of every
new design or rating to be supplied to SEC. All circuit breakers regardless of their
intended application shall have Short Line Fault (SLF) capability demonstrated by
type test..

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Certified test reports of type (design) tests performed on an identical unit may be
submitted along with the quotation for review and acceptance in lieu of the actual
type (design) tests.

5.2 Routine (Production) Tests

All production (routine) tests shall be performed against the approved vendor
drawings on all circuit breakers as prescribed in the relevant IEC or equivalent
ANSI/IEEE Standards.

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SEC Enquiry No. Date:

SEC Purchase Order

No. or Contract No. Date:

SEC PTS No./Project Title with J.O. No.

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

SYSTEM DATA

Nominal System Voltage (kV

(69, 110, 115, 132, 230, 380)

System Fault Current Level at

rated system voltage (kA)

System X/R Ratio

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

Applicable Industry Standard *

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

Model Designation *

Single Pole/
Configuration *
Three Pole

'A'- SEC SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETER.

'B'- BIDDER/SUPPLIER/VENDOR/CONTRACTOR PROPOSED DATA/PARAMETERS.
'C'- REMARKS SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED DEVIATION IN COLUMN 'B'.
(*)- DATA/PARAMETER TO BE PROVIDED/PROPOSED BY THE BIDDER/SUPPLIER/
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR IN COLUMN 'B'.

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4.1 Indoor/
Location
Contd. Outdoor

Drawout/
For indoor circuit breakers
Fixed

Separate Operating Mechanism per pole or

*
common operating mechanism

Three Pole Auto-Reclosing Required Yes/No

Special System Applications

(Definite purpose circuit breakers)

4.2 Performance Characteristics and Rating

Rated Operating Voltage (kVrms)

Rated Lightning Impulse Withstand Voltage

(BIL) (kVpeak )

• To earth and between phases *

• Across isolating distance *
• Across open switching device *

Rated Switching Impulse Withstand

Voltage (BSL) for 380kV (kVpeak)

• To earth and between poles *

• Across open Switching device *

One Minute Power Frequency Withstand

Voltage (kVrms.)

• To earth and between phases *

• Across isolating distance *
• Across open switching device *

Rated Continuous Current (A)

(1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3150, 4000)

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4.2 Maximum dc Resistance of the Power

Contd. Carrying Circuit from Terminal to Terminal
*
of Circuit Breaker Measured at 100A (micro
ohms)

Temperature Rise at Rated Continuous

Current of Circuit Breaker

• Main Contacts (K) *

• Terminals (K) *
• Conducting Joints (K) *

Rated 3-Phase Symmetrical Short Circuit

Interrupting Current (at Maximum Rated
Voltage) (kArms)
(31.5, 40, 50, 63 )

Asymmetrical Short-Circuit Interrupting

*
Current

Percentage D.C. Component representing *

Asymmetry (%)

Design X/R ratio for the breaker *

Rated Short Time Withstand Current (kA) *

Rated duration for short time withstand

current (1 Sec. Or 3 seconds)

Rated Short Circuit Making Current

*
(kApeak)

Rated Maximum Interrupting Time

(cycles/ms)

2 cycles/
• for 380kV breakers
(33.3ms)
3 cycles/
• for other breakers
(50ms

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4.2 Closing Time (ms) *

Contd.
Arcing Time (ms)

• Maximum *
• Minimum *

Rated Reclosing Time (ms) *

Rated Close-Open Time (ms) *

Rated Permissible Tripping Delay (Sec.) *

Rated Opening Time (ms) *

Minimum opening time (ms) *

(Contact parting time)

Number of mechanical operations *

Rated Out-of-Phase Breaking Current

*
Capability (kA)

Rated Line Charging Current Breaking

Capability (A) *

Rated Cable Charging Current Breaking

Capability (A) *

Small Inductive Current Breaking

*
Capability, (A)

Rated Reactive Current Breaking

Capability, if applicable (A)

Rated Single Capacitor Bank Breaking

Current, if applicable (A)

Rated Back-to-Back Capacitor Bank

Switching Current, if applicable (A)

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4.2 Rated Capacitor Bank In-rush Making

Contd. Current(if applicable) (kApeak)

Rated Characteristics of Short Line Faults:

• Surge Impedance (Ohms) *

• Rated peak factor *
• R.R.R.V Factor (kV/μs kA) *
• Critical Line Length (L%) *

Rated Transient Recovery Voltage For

*
Terminal Faults (kVpeak)

Maximum R.I.V. at kV (µV) *

Maximum Operating Current (DC):

• Closing Coil (A) *

• Tripping Coil (A) *

Range of Rated Control and Auxiliary

Supply Voltages:

• Control (Vdc) * From____ to____

• Tripping Coil(Vdc) * From____ to____
• Closing Coil (Vdc) * From____ to____
• Operating Mechanism (Vdc/ac ) * From____ to____
• Drive Motor for Truck mechanism if
* From____ to____
applicable (Vdc)

Time required for truck withdrawal if

*
applicable (secs)

4.3 CONSTRUCTION

Phase Spacing *

No. of Breaks per Pole *

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4.3 Maximum Noise Level at 3-meter Distance *

Contd.
External metal-to-metal Striking Distances:

• Phase to ground (mm) *

• Phase to Phase (mm) *

Provision of Grading Capacitors * Yes/No

• No. of Capacitors per pole *

• Total Capacitance per pole (pF) *

Total Number of Spare Auxiliary Contacts:

• Normally Open (6 or 12) *

• Normally Closed (6 or 12) *
• Rated current (Adc ) *
• Rated voltage (Vdc ) *

4.5 SF6 GAS SYSTEM

Reference Industry Standard to which the

SF6 Gas Conforms *

Rated Operating SF6 Gas Pressure (kPa) *

Max. Operating SF6 Gas Pressure (MPa) *

Minimum Operating SF6 Gas Pressure

(MPa) *

Minimum Operating SF6 Gas Density

(kg/m3) *

Close Lockout Pressure (MPa) *

Trip Lockout Pressure (MPa) *

Max. Leakage Rate per Year (%) 1

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4.5 Total Quantity of SF6 Gas Required to Fill

Contd. Each Breaker (kg) *

Gas Leakage Detector Yes/No

Manufacturer/Type/Sensitivity *

Equipment required for SF6 gas Filling,

Yes/No
Removing, Maintaining & Testing

4.6 OPERATING MECHANISM

Type of Operating Mechanism *

Manufacturer's Designation *

Rated Voltage of Charging Motor(Vdc/Vac)

Rated Current of Charging Motor(Adc/Arms) *

Maximum Starting Current of the Motor *

Maximum Starting Current of the Motor *

Number of Phases/Wires of Motor *

Space Heaters:

• Voltage (Vac) *
• Wattage (W) *

Spring-Operated Mechanism (If applicable):

Number of Close-Open Operations that can

be Performed by the Mechanism before *
having Recharge

Time Required to Charge the Closing

*
Spring (sec.)

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4.6 Pneumatic or Hydraulic Mechanism (If

Contd. applicable):

Number of Close-Open Operations that can

be Performed by the Energy in the Stored
Energy Device on Each Circuit Breaker
Starting at the Normal Working Pressure
and Without Replenishing the Energy *

Rated Value of Pressure at Which the

Circuit Breaker will Operate Satisfactorily
(MPa) *

Range of Pressure within Which the Circuit

Breaker will Operate Satisfactorily (MPa) *

Time Required for the Motor to Charge

from Trip Lockout to normal Operating
Pressure.(Minutes/Secs.) *

Opening Pressure of Safety Valve (MPa) *

Alarm at High Pressure (Mpa) *

Alarm and Breaker Close Block Pressure

(MPa) *

Alarm and Breaker Trip Block Pressure

(MPa) *

For Hydraulic Mechanism Nitrogen Pre-

Inflation Pressure (MPa) *

For Pneumatic Mechanism, Provision of

Automatic Features and Facilities for
*
Eliminating of Moisture and Dirt

Blow out Pressure (MPa) *

Reseal Pressure (MPa) *

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Leakage Rate in 24 hours (%) *

4.7 Insulator Housing

Material *

Power Frequency Wet/Dry Withstand

Voltage(kVrms) *

Lightning Impulse Withstand Volltage

(kVpeak) *

Switching Impulse Withstand Voltage for

380kV (kVpeak) *

Creepage Distance (mm) *

Color *

Cantilever Loading (kN) *

Compression Strength (kN) *

Terminals: *

Type *

Size *

No. of holes (if applicable) *

5.0 TESTS

5.3 OPTIONAL OR SPECIAL TEST

REQUIREMENTS (if any)

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OTHER GENERAL INFORMATION

Net weight of complete circuit breaker: *

Weight of Support Structure(kg) *

Overall Height (mm) *

Overall Depth (mm) *

Overall Width (mm) *

Impact loading of circuit breaker during

open and close operations (kg) *

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A. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE FURNISHED BY

SEC:

B. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY

BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR:

C. OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/

CONTRACTOR:

Actual Manufacturer Vendor/Supplier/

of Equipment/Material Contractor

Name of the Company

Location and address

Name and Signature of

authorized representative
and date

Official Seal/Stamp
of the Company &
Date

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