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Low Voltage Switchgear (NEC)

This document is issued by Engineering Standards Section, SABIC Engineering and Project Management, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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CONTENTS

1. SCOPE........................................................ 3 15. AUXILIARY COMPARTMENT 8

2. REFERENCES 3 16. VOLTAGE RATING AND INSULATION
3. DEFINITIONS 3 WITHSTAND ...............................................8
4. GENERAL ................................................... 4 17. PRIMARY TERMINATION
5. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 4 COMPARTMENT 9
5.1 Indoors 4 17.1 Cable Terminations 9
5.2 Switchgear Storage and Transport 17.2 Busduct Termination ...............................9
Conditions .............................................. 4 18. WIREWAYS 9
6. SWITCHGEAR RATINGS 4 19. MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM 9
6.1 Voltage Ratings 4 20. RELAYS AND METERS ..............................9
6.2 Frequency Rating................................... 4 20.1 Relays 9
6.3 Rated Short-Time Current and Rated 20.2 Meters 9
Short-Circuit Current 4 21. INDICATING LIGHTS ..................................9
7. METAL-ENCLOSED SWITCHGEAR 4 22. CONTROL SWITCHES 10
7.1 General .................................................. 4 23. SPACE HEATERS 10
7.2 Application 5 23.1 Heaters’ Power Density ........................10
7.3 Construction 5 23.2 Operating Voltage 10
8. POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER ..................... 5 23.3 Heater Installation 10
8.1 Breaker Interlocks 5 24. IDENTIFICATION AND LABELING ...........10
8.2 Breaker Padlocking 5 25. ACCESSORIES 10
8.3 Dead-Front Construction........................ 6 26. STATION BATTERY 11
8.4 Breaker Operating Mechanism 6 27. FINISH....................................................... 11
8.5 Breaker Auxiliary Contacts 6 28. INSPECTION AND TESTING 11
8.6 Interchangeability ................................... 6 28.1 Inspection 11
9. SWITCHGEAR MAIN BUS 6 28.2 Testing .................................................. 11
9.1 Main Bus Ratings 6 28.3 Witness Tests 11
9.2 Switchgear Ground Bus ......................... 7 29. DOCUMENTATION 12
9.3 High Resistance Grounding 7 30. SHIPPING .................................................12
10. CONTROL POWER 7
10.1 Control Power Wiring ............................. 7 TABLE
11. POTENTIAL TRANSFORMERS (PT) 7 I LV Switchgear Voltage and Insulation
12. CURRENT TRANSFORMERS (CT) 7 Levels 8
13. CONTROL POWER TRANSFORMERS
(CPT)........................................................... 8
14. SAFETY DEVICES 8
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1. Scope
This specification is for design, manufacture, testing and shipping of low voltage, metal-enclosed power
circuit breaker switchgear for indoor installations in unclassified areas.

2. References
Reference is made in this specification to the following documents. The latest issues, amendments, and
supplements to these documents shall apply unless otherwise indicated.
SABIC Engineering Standards (SES)
E02-G01 Electrical Design Criteria
E08-X01 Low Voltage Switchgear (NEC) - Data Sheet
E11-S02 High Resistance Grounding System
E12-S01 Batteries, Racks and Battery Chargers
American National Standards Institute / Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (ANSI/IEEE)
C37.13 Low-Voltage AC Power Circuit Breakers Used in Enclosures (Including Supplement C37.130)
C37.16 Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breakers and AC Power Circuit Protectors Preferred Rating and
Application Recommendations
C37.17 Trip Devices of AC and General Purpose DC Low Voltage Power Circuit Breakers
C37.20.1 Metal Enclosed Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear
C37.50 Test Procedure for Low-Voltage AC Power Circuit Breakers Used in Enclosures
C57.13 Requirements for Instrument Transformer
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
SG 5 Power Switchgear Assemblies
Standard Publication No.ST 1
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
70 National Electrical Code (NEC)
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
1558 Metal-Enclosed Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear

3. Definitions
For the purpose of understanding this specification, the following definitions apply.
Auxiliary Compartment. The portion of the switchgear assembly assigned for housing auxiliary
equipment, for example potential transformers, control power transformers, or other miscellaneous
devices.
Circuit Breaker. A device capable of opening and closing the power line feeder to an electrical system
manually or automatically. It opens the circuit automatically at predetermined values of overcurrent or fault
current by circuit protection relays, without damage to the mechanism or the current-carrying portion of the
device. The basic function of this device is to open or close the circuit under normal and abnormal
conditions.
Continuous Current Rating. The rated current of metal-enclosed switchgear is the maximum current in
rms amperes at rated frequency which can be carried continuously by the primary circuit components,
including buses and connections.
Ground and Test Device. A term applied to a switchgear assembly accessory device which can be
inserted in place of a drawout circuit breaker for the purpose of (1) grounding the main bus and external
circuits connected to the switchgear assembly and (2) primary circuit testing.
Instrument Transformers. Instrument transformers provide power to protective relays in low voltage
systems, and are of two types: voltage transformers for use in voltage measurement, and current
transformers for use in current measurement. These transformers have two primary functions. Firstly, they
serve to reduce the large value of rated primary circuit voltages and current encountered in modern power
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circuits to a common secondary base, thus permitting standardization of meters, relays or other measuring
devices. These secondary values are usually 120 V and 5 A. Secondly, they provide insulation between
primary and secondary circuits, thus protecting meters and devices from dangerously high voltages.
Rated Maximum Voltage. The rated maximum voltage of metal-enclosed switchgear is the highest rms
voltage for which the equipment is designed, and is the upper limit of operation.
Stored-Energy Operation. Circuit breaker operation by means of energy stored in the mechanism itself
prior to the completion of the operation, and sufficient to complete it under predetermined conditions.
Switchgear. A general term for a design which includes all the equipment required to control an individual
circuit. This interrupting device, in combination with the associated controls and metering, provides
protection to the cables and equipment. It is primarily used in distribution of electric power for various
voltage levels.

4. General
4.1 Switchgear designed for facilities shall conform to ANSI/IEEE C37.20.1, NEMA SG 5 and UL 1558.
4.2 Documents shall be written in English and all dimensions shall be in SI units.
4.3 Any conflict(s) between this specification, SES and industry standards, engineering drawings, and
contract documents shall be resolved at the discretion of SABIC.

5. Environmental Requirements
5.1 Indoors
5.1.1 Ambient temperature range: 10 qC to 50 qC.
5.1.2 Relative humidity: 0 to 95 percent, non-condensing.
5.1.3 Seismic condition: UBC Zone 1 (unless otherwise as specified in SES E08-X01).
5.1.4 Altitude: 1000 m (unless otherwise as specified in SES E08-X01).
5.2 Switchgear Storage and Transport Conditions
5.2.1 Temperature range: -20 qC to 70 qC.
5.2.2 Relative humidity: 0 to 95 percent, non-condensing.

6. Switchgear Ratings
6.1 Voltage Ratings
The rated connected voltage shall be 480 Volts, 3-phase, 3 wire.
6.2 Frequency Rating
Rated voltage and current for switchgear shall be based on 60 Hz.
6.3 Rated Short-Time Current and Rated Short-Circuit Current
The rated short time current of the metal-enclosed switchgear is the designated limit of available current at
which it shall be required to withstand its short-time current duty cycle as specified in ANSI/IEEE C37.20.1,
section 4.4.3 and 4.4.4.

7. Metal-Enclosed Switchgear
7.1 General
7.1.1 Live parts shall be completely enclosed within grounded metal enclosures.
7.1.2 Secondary control devices and wiring shall be isolated from the high voltage primary devices by
grounded metal barriers, except for certain runs of the secondary wiring where barriers are impractical.
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7.1.3 Circuit breakers shall be removable, equipped with self coupling primary and secondary
disconnecting contacts, and arranged with the disconnecting means to physically move between the
connected and disconnected positions.
7.1.4 Major primary circuit components shall be isolated by grounded metal barriers.
7.1.5 Buses, joints and connections shall be insulated throughout the equipment.
7.1.6 Interlocking shall be provided, for correct sequential operation.
7.2 Application
Metal-enclosed switchgear assembly shall conform to ANSI/IEEE C37.20.1 and shall include drawout type
circuit breaker assemblies, buses, fuses and other protective devices, controls, metering and
instrumentation.
7.3 Construction
7.3.1 Switchgear vertical sections shall be NEMA Type 1, free standing, completely factory assembled,
wired, tested, steel construction, with doors and access panels of sufficient size to give full access to all
components. Adjacent vertical sections and individual compartments shall be isolated from each other by
means of sheet steel barriers. The vertical sections shall be bolted together into an enclosed dead-front
assembly mounted on an integral base frame. Vertical sections of the switchgear assembly shall share a
common horizontal main bus and a common ground bus running the length of the switchgear line up. The
switchgear shall not be configured in a back to back arrangement. The incoming or tie power circuit
breaker shall be installed in a single vertical section unless otherwise specified in SES E08-X01.
7.3.2 Future Expansion. A ‘spare’ switchgear shall be arranged for future expansion, and the enclosures
shall be of modular design to permit safe and easy installation of additional units. These units shall include,
but not be limited to, such items as predrilled buses, terminal blocks for secondary wiring, and removable
enclosure end covers secured by captive hardware on the structure. Enclosure for the future shall be
completely equipped to contain breaker stabs, current transformers, bus bars, wiring, test block, relays
and circuit breaker to make an operating feeder, as specified on the one line diagram.
7.3.3 Space Locations. A space location shall be a complete vertical section and shall be similar to a
‘spare’ except that the main circuit breaker shall not be installed.
7.3.4 There shall be a minimum of one ‘spare’ and ‘space’ location connected to every bus as specified on
the one line diagram.

8. Power Circuit Breaker

Circuit breakers shall be 3 pole, air break, drawout, electrically and manually operated, rated,
manufactured and tested to conform ANSI/IEEE C37.13, C37.16, C37.17 and C.37.50. The breaker shall
be fully capable to withstand the short circuit current as specified in SES E08-X01.
8.1 Breaker Interlocks
Mechanical interlocks shall be provided to make it impossible for a closed circuit breaker to be withdrawn
from, or inserted into, the connected position. It shall not be possible to operate a circuit breaker when it is
between the connected and test positions. A mechanical device shall be provided to release the energy
stored in the closing springs before a circuit breaker is removed from the cubicle.
8.2 Breaker Padlocking
Provision for padlocking circuit breakers in the test or disconnected position shall be provided. Padlocking
shall not interfere with the operation of the breaker or its mechanism. When padlocked in the disconnected
position, the breaker shall either be not removable from the compartment, or, the access to the racking
mechanism shall be effectively prohibited by the padlock.
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8.3 Dead-Front Construction

Circuit breakers shall be dead-front construction, equipped with an integral steel-front panel. The breaker
assembly shall have full travel alignment guides to position the breaker in the enclosure for entering or pull
out. The racking system for the breaker shall have a position indicator - full in, full out and test position.
8.4 Breaker Operating Mechanism
It shall be specified in SES E08-X01 whether each circuit breaker shall have a stored-energy type
electrically operating mechanism with a spring charging motor or manually operating mechanism. The
shunt trip coil shall operate on direct current (dc), with the voltage rating specified in SES E08-X01. Each
circuit breaker shall be electrically and mechanically trip-free. The closing circuit shall be arranged to
preclude repetitive operation during fault conditions if the circuit breaker control switch is held in the close
position. Upon loss of control power, it shall be possible to manually recharge the stored energy
mechanism by use of a single ratchet wrench or operating lever as specified on reference single line
diagram.
8.5 Breaker Auxiliary Contacts
Circuit breakers shall be equipped with auxiliary contacts for interlocking with control circuits, indicating
lights and auxiliary relays. Auxiliary switches in the breaker and instrument compartment shall be
breaker-operated as follows:
a. Each breaker shall be equipped with at least 2 N.O. and 2 N.C. electrically separate breaker
auxiliary contacts operated by the breaker and wired from the breaker to terminal blocks. These
contacts shall be in addition to those required for circuit breaker operation.
b. Each breaker compartment shall be equipped with a minimum of 2 N.O. and 2 N.C. electrically
separate mechanism-operated type (MOC) auxiliary switch contacts. These contacts shall operate
only in the connected and test positions.
c. An alarm switch shall be provided for an auto-trip by overcurrent solid state trip unit and shall not
be operated by other trips
8.6 Interchangeability
Circuit breakers of the same rating shall be interchangeable and interlocked with the breaker cubicle to
prevent insertion of a breaker with a lower continuous or interrupting rating into a higher rated
compartment.

9. Switchgear Main Bus

9.1 Main Bus Ratings
9.1.1 Continuous current rating of the main bus shall match that of the switchgear.
9.1.2 Main bus shall be designed and rated for the full ampere capacity specified, and shall not be tapered
for the purpose of reducing current densities.
9.1.3 Main bus shall be copper with silver plated joints, and shall have epoxy, flame-retardant and
track-resistant insulation. Main bus insulators between units shall be flame-retardant, track-resistant, glass
polyester for 1 kV class. Switchgear shall be constructed so that all buses, bus supports and connections
shall withstand stresses produced by currents equal to the momentary ratings of the circuit breakers,
unless otherwise specified in SES E08-X01. A set of either 1600 A, 2000 A, 3000 A, or 4000 A insulated
copper main buses shall be provided, which shall have provisions for future extension. Bus joints shall be
plated, bolted and insulated with easily installed boots. Bus shall be braced to withstand short circuit
current available at the location of the switchgear but not less than 42,000 symmetrical amperes at rated
maximum voltage 600 V ac for a period not less than 4 cycles. The temperature rise of the bus and
connections shall be in accordance with ANSI/IEEE C37.20.1, and documented by design tests.
9.1.4 Main bus shall extend the full length of the assembly and shall be drilled at both ends for the addition
of splice plates to extend the bus in either direction for future expansion.
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9.1.5 Vertical Bus. The continuous current rating of the vertical bus shall be no lower than to the frame
size of the LV power circuit breaker.
9.2 Switchgear Ground Bus
A 6.35 mm by 50.8 mm (minimum) copper ground bus shall be provided over the entire length of the
assembly, with provisions for extensions at either end for future expansion. Provisions shall also be made
to terminate a 120 mm2 copper ground-system cable at each end. Ground bus shall be routed at the rear
of the assembly.
9.3 High Resistance Grounding
Unless otherwise specified in SES E08-X01, a high resistance grounding detecting and alarming cabinet
shall be furnished for each low voltage switchgear. The high resistance grounding system shall consist of
a neutral-connected single-phase distribution transformer, low voltage grounding resistor, and ground
sensing relay. The grounding resistor shall include a center tap and a pulsing contactor to allow
troubleshooting upon fault sensing and shall be in accordance with SES E11-S02.

10. Control Power

Standard control voltage for SABIC low voltage switchgear installations shall be 125 V dc usually derived
from station batteries located near the switchgear in the substation building. This shall be used for
protective device control and operation. In addition to these requirements, 120 V ac will be required for
switchgear interiors equipped with lighting, space heaters and convenience outlets from power panels in
sub station buildings.
10.1 Control Power Wiring
Minimum wire size for control power circuit shall be 2.5 mm2 (14 AWG) stranded copper, 600 V, rated at
90 qC or greater, and shall conform to NFPA 70. The control power wiring shall be isolated from the low
voltage primary side wiring by grounded metal barriers. Each wire shall be identified with heat-shrinkable
snap-on permanently marked numbers, corresponding to the connection points in the switchgear control
systems wiring diagrams.

11. Potential Transformers (PT)

11.1 Potential transformers shall be provided as required, to power instruments, metering, and relaying,
as shown on the single line diagram specific to the switchgear. The manufacturer of the equipment shall
be responsible for checking that burdens conform to ANSI/IEEE C57.13. Basic Impulse Insulation
Level (BIL) shall be coordinated with that of the switchgear.
11.2 Potential transformers shall be fixed type, with primary and secondary side current limiting dual
element fuse protection, and secondary MCP protection.
11.3 Minimum wire size for the potential transformer secondary circuit shall be 2.5 mm2 (14 AWG)
stranded copper, 600 V, rated at 90 qC.

12. Current Transformers (CT)

12.1 Current transformers shall be provided in the application of instruments, meters, and relaying as
shown on the single line diagram specific to the switchgear. The manufacturer of the equipment shall be
responsible for checking burdens to be in compliance with ANSI/IEEE C57.13, and the BIL shall be
coordinated with that of the switchgear.
12.2 Current transformers shall be insulated for the full voltage rating of the switchgear, and shall be
mechanically rated to withstand the maximum short circuit momentary rating of the switchgear.
12.3 Primary CT current rating shall be the nearest standard rating equal to not less than 125 percent of
the normal primary current in the circuit.
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12.4 Minimum wire size for current transformer secondary circuits shall be 2.5 mm2 (14 AWG) stranded
copper, 600 V, rated at 90 qC.
12.5 When required by the specification, shorting links shall be provided on the CT’s terminal block unless
otherwise specified in SES E08-X01.

13. Control Power Transformers (CPT)

13.1 Control power transformer shall be in accordance with NEMA ST 1.
13.2 Current limiting fuses shall be provided on CPT primary side.
13.3 CPT secondary side shall be protected with overcurrent devices.
13.4 Instrument transformer shall be provided with ratios to match the input requirements of the solid state
devices and shall conform to IEEE C57.13.

14. Safety Devices

It is critical to limit personnel exposure to shock hazard and the results of internal faults within the
switchgear. For these reasons the following general guidelines shall be followed in specifying safety
features to be incorporated into the metal-clad switchgear:
a. Positive mechanical interlocks
b. Complete protection shall be provided against contact with live parts
c. The circuit breaker trucks shall be fully integrated into the interlock system
d. Partitions and barriers shall be provided where required, to prevent the spread of faults
e. Enclosures shall have been arc-fault tested, and be capable of withstanding the maximum
internal pressure that may be generated by a fault in the switchgear
f. Circuit breakers shall be capable of being line tested while still being inserted

15. Auxiliary Compartment

15.1 Auxiliary compartment shall be sheet-steel enclosures similar to circuit breaker cells, but without
provisions for the circuit breaker. They shall be used to house voltage and control power transformers,
fuses and other auxiliary devices. Drawout trays may be included for the mounting of the transformers.
15.2 Front door panel of the auxiliary compartment may be used to mount meters, switches, alarm relays
to the annunciator panel, or other types of instrumentation.

16. Voltage Rating and Insulation Withstand

Rated maximum voltages and corresponding insulation level withstand capability for ac LV switchgear and
metal enclosed bus are listed in Table I.

Table I
LV Switchgear Voltage and Insulation Levels

INSULATION LEVEL kV
RATED MAXIMUM NORMAL
VOLTAGE FREQUENCY REFERENCE
(rms) WITHSTAND DC WITHSTAND
(rms)

254/508/635 2.2 3.1

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17. Primary Termination Compartment

Primary termination compartment shall be located at the rear of the switchgear and shall be separated
from the other compartments by metal barriers.
17.1 Cable Terminations
If the primary connection is to be made by cable, the size and number per phase of crimp or compression
type cable lugs shall be provided, based on the size and type of cable to be used. Load side of circuit
breaker shall have provisions for terminating the required number of cables and shall be specified in
SES E08-X01.
17.2 Busduct Termination
If the primary connection is to be made by busduct, the proper provisions for connection to a bar-type
busduct, rated as specified in SES E08-X01, shall be installed at the top of the compartment.

18. Wireways
Wireways shall be provided within the switchgear sections to route various types of wiring to termination
locations within the enclosures.

19. Monitoring and Control System

The preferred system shall be an electronic system management relay, capable of the required protection,
control, monitoring and metering functions, including provisions for remote control and monitoring. The
monitoring system for an electronic relay of this type shall be:
a. Capable of recording out-of-limit conditions and breaker tripping events related to, for example,
voltage failures, power factor, and faults
b. Capable of recording the time, date, cause, and system parameters present at the time of the
event
c. Equipped with software to enable serial communication of monitored data to a remote computer

20. Relays and Meters

Standard electrical power system devices and function members shall be in accordance with
SES E02-G01, based on specific requirements. Type and quantity shall be specified in SES E08-X01.
20.1 Relays
20.1.1 Protective relays shall be solid state, type and functions shall be specified in SES E08-X01.
20.1.2 Protective relays shall be factory calibrated, and capable of withstanding momentary transformer
secondary current.
20.2 Meters
Microprocessor-based monitoring protection device shall provide complete electrical metering and
monitoring information as specified in SES E08-X01. This system shall be capable to built in test facilities,
transmitting and receiving data as minimum.

21. Indicating Lights

21.1 The switchgear shall be provided with the following indicating lights:
a. Red - On when breaker is closed
b. Green - On when breaker is opened
c. Amber - On when breaker is tripped on fault
d. White - Breaker control voltage is available
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21.2 Indicating lamps shall be cluster LED type, providing long life capability, and shall be removable from
the front of the panel.

22. Control Switches

Circuit breaker control switches shall be mounted on the hinged front panel next to the indicating lights.

23. Space Heaters

A minimum of one space heater per section shall be provided.
23.1 Heaters’ Power Density
Heaters shall be physically sized so that the power density does not exceed 0.62 W/cm2 (4 W/in2) of heater
element surface.
23.2 Operating Voltage
Heaters shall be rated at 240 V for operation on 120 V supply.
23.3 Heater Installation
23.3.1 Heaters shall be isolated from the switchgear main bus to allow maintenance access without
deenergizing the main bus. Location of heaters in individual circuit breaker compartments and outgoing
cable compartments is acceptable. Heaters shall be located at the lowest portion of each space to be
heated.
23.3.2 Space heater terminals and elements shall be covered.
23.3.3 An ammeter with switch shall be provided to monitor each space heater circuit.
23.3.4 A temporary power connection lead, terminated with a three-pronged plug, shall be made to the
space heater circuit as part of shipping preparations. When the switchgear is in storage before installation,
this temporary circuit shall be connected to energize the space heater circuit and protect the switchgear
from moisture damage.

24. Identification and Labeling

24.1 Each unit on the switchgear shall have nameplates on the outside face of the door, to indicate
service, as shown on the single line; safety precautions; and any other information deemed necessary for
personnel protection. Safety related information shall be in both Arabic and English.
24.2 Devices within the switchgear shall be identified with a nameplate. Relay nameplates shall indicate
ANSI device number, protective device function, and appropriate phase. The other nameplates shall
indicate function.
24.3 Equipment mounted through the doors shall have nameplates provided on both sides of the mounting
surface. Devices mounted inside the gear shall have the nameplate mounted on the equipment-mounting
panel in the proximity of the device.
24.4 The overall switchgear assembly shall be centrally and visibly marked with a nameplate of letters
18 mm or larger including: Manufacturer’s name, model and serial numbers, assembly manufacture date
and SABIC purchase order number.
24.5 The nameplates shall comprise engraved letters in laminated phenolic, with a white outer surface and
a black core.

25. Accessories
The following accessories shall be provided with switchgear line up for each substation:
a. Manual racking crank for moving the breaker into the test, service or disconnected position
b. Container of touch-up paint
c. Electric circuit breaker maintenance closing device
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d. Lifting devices for installing and removing the circuit breakers from the cubicle

26. Station Battery

Station battery will be supplied by SABIC. 125 V dc control power required for switchgear will be provided
by stationary storage batteries in accordance with SES E12-S01.

27. Finish
Surface preparation and paint finish shall be as follows:
a. Structural steel framework, panels and compartments shall be surface prepared and painted
before assembly
b. Items to be painted shall be chemically cleaned and hot phosphate treated
c. The paint shall be an electrostatically applied coat of polyester urethane. Final outside finish
color shall be ANSI 61 light gray.

28. Inspection and Testing

Switchgear assemblies and circuit breakers shall be tested and inspected at the factory as part of the
regular manufacturing process. Factory testing shall conform to ANSI/IEEE C37.20.1, Design Tests,
paragraph 5.2 and, Production Tests C37.20.1 paragraph 5.3. Manufacturer shall provide SABIC with test
results.
28.1 Inspection
28.1.1 Inspection procedures and reviews will be specified by SABIC in the purchase order.
28.1.2 Manufacturer shall provide to SABIC, at the time of inspection, a complete set of the approved
drawings of the equipment, quality control procedures and results of the tests proving operation and
performance of the switchgear as specified in the purchase order.
28.1.3 Final approval and release by SABIC shall be required prior to shipment of the equipment.
28.2 Testing
28.2.1 Prior to final approval of the switchgear the following test results shall be received by SABIC.
a. Composite performance test
b. Relay and metering circuits shall be energized and devices checked, to ensure that polarities are
correct, elements are in operating condition, and relays are performing the desired function
c. No-load operational tests of circuit breakers shall be performed at maximum, standard, and
minimum control voltage ratings

d. Operation of mechanical interlocks and breaker interchangeability

e. Confirmation of proper function of the sequential interlocks
f. Dielectric - low frequency withstand tests in accordance with Table I
g. Size and rating of each type of equipment, compared to the requirements of the purchase order
h. Factory setting of contact gap
i. Insulation resistance test
28.2.2 Manufacturer shall provide a minimum of three (3) certified copies of factory test reports.
28.3 Witness Tests
SABIC will witness tests at their discretion.
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29. Documentation
29.1 The following documents shall be submitted to SABIC with the quotation:
a. A plan-view outline, showing conduit and cable entrances
b. Front elevation showing location of all components
29.2 The following documents shall be submitted and approved by SABIC prior to the beginning of
fabrication:
a. Cross-sectional drawings of each type of unit
b. Single line diagrams
c. Three line power diagrams
d. Three line control diagrams showing terminal numbers, wire numbers, and device connection
information
e. Elementary (schematic) diagrams of breaker control, metering and alarm circuits
f. Location of connection points to the switchgear, including terminal numbers
g. Inverse time-current curves for the circuit protective devices used
h. Equipment summary identifying all apparatus and devices
i. Price list of recommended spare parts
29.3 The following documents shall be submitted after the beginning of fabrication:
a. Wiring diagrams of stationary and removable elements showing terminal and wire numbers
b. Installation details and instructions
c. Excitation curves for current transformers

30. Shipping
30.1 Switchgear shall be packed securely and anchored to skids. Unmounted parts shall be suitably boxed
and firmly attached for shipment.
30.2 Switchgear line up shall be shipped completely assembled whenever possible. When this is not
possible, shipping splits shall be specified on the drawings, and the switchgear divided for shipping at
these points.
30.3 Manufacturer shall be responsible for proper shipping and suitability for long term storage of
equipment at its destination.
30.4 Manufacturer shall submit a description of preparation for shipping and long term storage for SABIC
approval.