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S.N. SES No.: IEC-E02-E01 Rev. No.: 5 Paragraph No.: 7.10

1 Original Text:
7.10 New clause to be added.

New Text:
7.10 The electrical load calculation for non-industrial facilities such as residential, admin and other
buildings etc. shall be based on the guidelines of SEC- Distribution planning standards (SEC DPS-
01) for initial load estimation purposes. The future growth factor and any design margin required for
load calculations shall be based on electrical design basis document of the project.

Justification:
The electrical load estimation for non-industrial facilities was not included in SES. This is now
included.

Notes:
1. Template shall be repeated for each addendum proposal
2. Separate forms shall be used for different standards.
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S.N. SES No.: IEC-E02-E01 Rev. No.:4 Paragraph No.: 16.2.7

1 Original Text:
16.2.7 The transformer capacity (highest Forced cooled ONAF rating) shall:
a. be based on an eight hour maximum demand plus known future load,
b. include 10 % load growth factor,
c. Include projected future spare capacity (to be defined during basic design stage,
recommended 20% ),
d. Compensate (be de-rated) for site ambient temperature.

Commentary:
Example: Transformer is located under shade in substation yard – Secondary Selective
8 hour maximum demand on both busses A and B, sum (MD) = MD kVA
Known Future Load (KFL) = KFL kVA
Load Growth Factor during engineering (LGF) = 10 % → (LGF=1.1)
Future Spare Capacity (FSC) = 20 % → (FSC=1.2)
Ambient Temperature Compensation Factor (TCF) =Refer to Table 1 → (1.25)
Transfomer capacity required at 30 deg C (T)= [(MD+KFL) x LGF x FSC x TCF] kVA
Consider next higher IEEE standard nameplate rating to satisfy above.
Transformer Capacity at Site Conditions = T kVA

New Text:
16.2.7 The transformer capacity (highest Forced cooled ONAF rating) shall:
a. be based on an eight hour maximum demand plus known future load,
b. include 10 % load growth factor,
c. Include projected future spare capacity (to be defined during basic design stage,
recommended 20% ),
d. Compensate (be de-rated) for site ambient temperature.

Commentary:
Example: Transformer is located under shade in substation yard – Secondary
Selective
8 hour maximum demand on both busses A and B, sum (MD) = MD kVA
Known Future Load (KFL) = KFL kVA
Load Growth Factor during engineering (LGF) = 10 % → (LGF=1.1)
Future Spare Capacity (FSC) = 20 % → (FSC=1.2)
Ambient Temperature Compensation Factor (TCF) =Refer to Table 1 → (1.25)
Transformer capacity required at 30 deg C (T)= [(MD+KFL) x LGF x FSC x TCF] kVA
Consider next higher IEEE standard nameplate rating to satisfy above.
𝑇
Transformer Capacity at Site Conditions = 𝑇𝐶𝐹 kVA

Notes:
1. Template shall be repeated for each addendum proposal
2. Separate forms shall be used for different standards.
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S.N. SES No.: IEC-E02-E01 Rev. No.: 4 Paragraph No.: 16.3.5

2 Original Text:
16.3 Switchgear Rating

16.3.5 Circuit breakers used to control a single motor shall have a continuous rating at least equal
to 1.25 times the motor full load current.

New Text:

16.3 Switchgear Rating

16.3.5 Circuit breakers used to control a single motor shall have a continuous rating at least equal
to 1.25 times the motor full load current.

The Circuit breakers feeding the Fire Pump motor shall be sized about 2.5 to 6 times the full
load current of the fire pump motor depending upon the power supply configuration in
accordance with NEC 2017 , Articles 695.3(C), 695.4 (B) and 430.52 .

Notes:
1. Template shall be repeated for each addendum proposal
2. Separate forms shall be used for different standards.
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S.N. SES No.: IEC-E02-E01 Rev. No.:4 Paragraph No.: 16.3

1 Original Text:

16.3 Switchgear Rating

16.3.7 Circuit breaker interrupting rating shall be adequate for the maximum short circuit level.

New Text:

Modify the clause as follows:

16.3 Switchgear Rating

16.3.7 Switchgear interrupting rating shall be adequate for the maximum short circuit level, including
a minimum of 10 percent allowance for future growth under worse case study conditions

Notes:
1. Template shall be repeated for each addendum proposal
2. Separate forms shall be used for different standards.
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S.N. SES No.: IEC-E02-E01 Rev. No.: 4 Paragraph No.: 16.9.3

Original Text:

16.9.2 The generator shall be sized to meet to the Level1 and Level 2 loads as per NEC article 700.2
1 and article 701.2 in that order of priority.

New Text:

16.9.2 The generator shall be sized to meet Level1 loads corresponding to NFPA 70, 700.12 and
Level 2 loads corresponding to NFPA 70, 701.12 in that order of priority.

Notes:
1. Template shall be repeated for each addendum proposal
2. Separate forms shall be used for different standards.
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Power System and Equipment

Design Calculations

This document is issued by PE&S, SABIC E&PM, Jubail Industrial City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The information contained in this
document is the confidential property of SABIC. It cannot be disclosed, copied or used for any purpose without approval from SABIC.
If you are not authorized to posses this document, please destroy it immediately.
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CONTENTS

1 Scope ....................................................................................................................... 3
2 References ............................................................................................................... 3
3 General .................................................................................................................... 4
4 Environmental Requirements .................................................................................. 4
4.1 Site Conditions ................................................................................................. 4
5 Calculation Software ................................................................................................ 4
6 Sequence of Work and Approval ............................................................................. 4
7 Electrical Load Summary ......................................................................................... 5
8 Load Flow Study ...................................................................................................... 6
9 Short Circuit Study ................................................................................................... 6
10 Voltage Drop Calculations ....................................................................................... 6
11 Transient Stability Studies ....................................................................................... 7
12 Re-acceleration Studies ........................................................................................... 7
13 Load Shedding Studies ............................................................................................ 7
14 Harmonic Analysis ................................................................................................... 7
15 Power Factor Improvement ..................................................................................... 7
16 Equipment and Cable Sizing ................................................................................... 7
16.1 Definitions......................................................................................................... 7
16.2 Transformer Capacity ....................................................................................... 8
16.3 Switchgear Rating .......................................................................................... 10
16.4 Motor Control Center (MCC) Bus Rating ....................................................... 10
16.5 Battery and Charger Capacities ......................................................................11
16.6 Uninterruptable Power Supply Capacities ......................................................11
16.7 Cable Sizing ....................................................................................................11
16.8 Motor Sizing ................................................................................................... 13
16.9 Emergency & Stand by Diesel generator Capacity ........................................ 13
17 Revision History ..................................................................................................... 14

Table 1 ............................................................................................................................. 8
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1 Scope
This standard defines requirements and procedures for electrical system and equipment design
calculations.
This document is mainly based on lEC Standards and is created by conversion and modification of
the SABIC Engineering Standard (SES) that are ANSI/IEEE based.

2 References
Reference is made in this standard to the following documents. The latest issues, amendments, and
supplements to these documents shall apply unless otherwise indicated.
SABIC Engineering Standards (SES)
IEC-E02-G01 Electrical System Design Criteria
IEC-E02-G02 Arc Flash Implementation Guideline
IEC-E02-G03 Guidelines for Power System Analysis
IEC-E03-E01 Surge Protection
IEC-E04-S01 Liquid- Immersed Power Transformers (IEC)
IEC-E11-S03 Bonding and Grounding
IEC-E12-S01 Batteries and Racks
IEC-E12-S02 Battery Chargers
IEC-E12-X01 Batteries and Racks – Data Sheet
IEC-E12-X02 Battery Chargers – Data Sheet
IEC-E13-S01 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
IEC-E13-X01 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Data Sheet
IEC-E16-E01 Selection and Application of Capacitors for Power Factor Improvement
E20-E01 Lighting Design Requirements
IEC-E22-C01 Wires and cables installation, splicing and termination requirements
Z01-G03 Metrification
Z01-G04 Measurement Units for Use in SABIC Projects
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
60038 Standard Voltages
60059 Standard Current Ratings
60076 Power Transformers
60076-12 Loading Guide for Dry-Type Transformers
60364 Low Voltage Electrical installations of Buildings
60909 Short circuit currents in three-phase a.c. Systems
60949 Calculation of thermally permissible short-circuit currents
60986 Short circuit temperature limits of electric cables with rated voltages from 6 kV
(Um-7,2 kV) up to 30 kV ) (Um=36 kV)
61800-2 Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems - Part 2: General
requirements- Rating specifications for low voltage adjustable frequency a.c.
power drive systems
61800-3 Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems - Part 3: EMC requirements
and specific test methods
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
70 National Electrical Code
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
519 Recommended Practice and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electric
Power Systems
C57.91 Guide for Loading Mineral-Oil-Immersed Transformers
High Commission for Industrial Security, Ministry of Interior, KSA (HCIS)
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Security Directives for Industrial Facilities

SEC-01 Application of Security Directives
SEC-02 Security Fencing
SEC-03 Security Gate
SEC-04 Security Lighting
SEC-05 Integrated Security System
SEC-06 Security Directives
SEC-07 Power Supply
SEC-08 Communications

3 General
3.1 It is the intent of this practice to define requirements for electrical system calculations and
calculations required for selection and application of power system equipment. Other electrical
design and equipment application calculations are covered by separate standards. Refer to
E02-G03 ‘Guidelines for Power System Analysis’
3.2 Grounding system calculations shall be performed in accordance with SES IEC-E11-S03 and
E02-G03.
3.3 Battery and battery charger sizing calculations shall be performed in accordance with SES
IEC-E12-S01, and SES IEC-E12-S02..
3.4 Lighting calculations shall be performed in accordance with SES IEC-E20-E01.
3.5 Insulation coordination and determination of required insulation levels shall be in accordance
with SES IEC-E03-E01.
3.6 Cable de-rating shall be in accordance with SES IEC-E22-C01.
3.7 The electrical system and equipment design calculations meet all requirements of section 5.2
of SES IEC-E02-G01.
3.8 Any conflict(s) between this standard, SES and industry standards, engineering drawings, and
contract documents shall be resolved at the discretion of SABIC.
3.9 All calculations and documents shall use SI units of measure in accordance with SES Z01-
G04 and SES Z01-G03.
3.10 The design calculations for sizing of electrical power supply and distribution equipment shall
be based upon using 120% of the sum of the operating load plus all known future loads unless
directed otherwise by SABIC.

4 Environmental Requirements
4.1 Site Conditions
Refer SES IEC-E02-G01, Section 3 for details.

5 Calculation Software
5.1 Refer to E02-G03 ‘Guidelines for Power System Analysis’ for specification regarding use of
software

6 Sequence of Work and Approval

6.1 Refer to E02-G03 ‘Guidelines for Power System Analysis’ for specification regarding the
sequence of work and approval.
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7 Electrical Load Summary

7.1 There are actually three different types of load summaries required: (1) Main (or utility) Load,
(2) Emergency & Stand-By Power and (3) UPS Power. Preparation of the main load summary
and maintenance of an accurate data base is the major task. The other load summaries do
not have as many loads or bus summaries.
7.2 .The load summary can be produced using a custom data base or spread sheet developed
specifically for the project or the load summary tools contained in the master calculation
package ETAP. The load summary shall be electronically linked to the calculation data base
such that single entry of data is required. It is preferred that the load summary be electronically
linked with the mechanical equipment list and the electrical one line diagrams to permit single
point data entry and insure consistency between these documents.
7.3 The load summary list shall be as follows.
7.3.1 The load summary shall contain the information and assumptions outlined below::
a. Equipment Number
b. Service
c. Status (Continuous, Intermittent or spare)
d. Mechanical Equipment Rated maximum kW and normal brake kW
e. Motor rated voltage, kW, efficiency and power factor at full, 3/4 and 1/2 load
f. Calculated motor load for mechanical equipment maximum and normal bake loads
(kW, kVAR and kVA)
g. Utility factor
h. Heating load kW
i. Lighting Load kW, kVAR and kVA
7.3.2 In addition the summary shall be classified as per NFPA 110 section 4.4 under three
categories namely:
a. Level 1 for Emergency system
b. Level 2 for legally required stand-by loads.
c. Optional stand-by system loads
Refer also to E02-G01 section 25.
7.4 Preliminary load estimates shall use motor nameplate rating in kW and shall assume a power
factor of 0.85. As actual driven equipment loads and motor data become available, the motor
loads shall be calculated from this data.
7.5 Spare motors shall not be included in the overall total load. However, spare motors shall be
included in the loads of buses, transformers, and feeders to which they contribute, in order to
obtain the maximum operating load on individual equipment. When both the operating motor
and its spare would contribute to the same load, if both were operating, only the operating
motor shall be included in the load.
7.6 Lighting and receptacle transformer operating loads shall be included at 80% of the
transformer kVA rating. Substation transformers and load bus shall be sized to accommodate
future load growth thus it is appropriate to include these loads at the initial design value.
7.7 A minimum of 30% operating factor shall be considered for Intermittent loads unless a greater
value is specified due to process requirements..
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7.8 For an existing facility, if the actual load data measured for a minimum period of one year is
available, then the following readings shall be used for determining the existing equipment
loadings and spare capacity available:
Transformers: Maximum 8-hour or 15 minute demand (in order of preference)
Equipment like Switchgears, Bus-ducts, and cables: Maximum 15 minute demand.
7.8.1 The capacity adequacy of the equipment to cater to the new loads shall be determined
based on:
a. Above measured existing maximum demand loads
b. New loads to be added
c. Load growth factor for the new loads
d. Known future loads and
e. Other factors described for equipment sizing calculations within this standard.
7.8.2 Use of field measurement data is in addition to conventional detailed calculations.
Measured data together with calculated results shall be assessed with Plant operation
staff to ensure that all operational scenarios are considered.
For an industrial complex supplied by a common main substation, the overall load
summary for the common main substation shall be calculated by considering the
process loading and operation of each unit. Process and Operation Department shall
provide the loading scenario for the complex. In the absence of such data the largest
power consuming unit or plant, within the complex shall be considered to be at peak
load, and other units shall be considered to be at normal load, in agreement with
Process and Operation Department.
7.9 For a new facility, the following data shall be used for determining the equipment loadings and
spare capacity:
a. Maximum operating load
b. Known future loads
c. Load growth factor during engineering phase
d. Future Spare Capacity (recommended 20%)
e. Ambient temperature derating
f. Other applicable factors

8 Load Flow Study

8.1 Refer to E02-G03 ‘Guidelines for Power System Analysis’ for guidelines on load flow study.

9 Short Circuit and Arc Flash Studies

9.1 Refer to E02-G03 ‘Guidelines for Power System Analysis’ for guidelines on short circuit and
arc flash studies.

10 Voltage Drop Calculations

10.1 Refer to E02-G03 ‘Guidelines for Power System Analysis’ for guidelines on load flow and motor
starting studies.
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11 Transient Stability Studies

11.1 In general transient stability studies are not required for plants supplied from the utility grid
unless in plant generation is to be operated in parallel with the utility, or as discussed for
starting large motors. A transient stability study shall also be performed if a fast bus transfer
scheme is to be utilized.
11.2 Plants powered by one or more generators will require transient stability studies to insure that
fault can be cleared quickly enough to maintain system stability.

12 Re-acceleration Studies
12.1 Refer to E02-G03 ‘Guidelines for Power System Analysis’ for guidelines on motor starting and
Reacceleration studies.

13 Load Shedding Studies

13.1 The electric utility may require automatic and/or manual load shedding to maintain stability of
the power grid in the event of a major power system upset condition or power shortage.
13.2 If requested load shedding studies shall be performed to determine how to provide the required
load reduction with the least impact on production. Loads to be shed and their priorities shall
be decided by “Operation and Process Engineers”. Utility’s requirements shall also be
complied with..
13.3 Even if the Utility does not request, a load shedding study shall be performed and relevant
load lists shall be developed in order to make load reduction in case of grid power shortage.

14 Harmonic Analysis
14.1 Refer to E02-G03 ‘Guidelines for Power System Analysis’ for guidelines on harmonic analysis.

15 Power Factor Improvement

15.1 Refer to E02-G03 ‘Guidelines for Power System Analysis’ for guidelines on load flow and
power factor correction studies.

16 Equipment and Cable Sizing

Electrical equipment and cables shall be sized in accordance with the requirements of IEC 60038. In
addition, the following shall be applied when determining equipment ratings and cable sizes.
16.1 Definitions
16.1.1 Eight Hour Maximum Demand
The eight hour maximum demand of loads is defined as the greatest root-mean-
square value of the load during any eight hour period. It is the equivalent thermal aging
load.
16.1.2 Fifteen Minute Maximum Demand
The fifteen minute maximum demand of loads is defined as the greatest average load
which can occur for a fifteen minute period.
16.1.3 Firm Load Data
Firm load data is the load data derived from actual equipment performance
characteristics and duty cycles.
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16.1.4 Adjusted Maximum Demand Based on Firm Load Data

The adjusted maximum demand based on firm load data is equal to 1.0 times
maximum demand.
16.1.5 Load Factor
The load factor is to the ratio of the average load over a designated period of time to
the peak load occurring in that period.
16.1.6 Demand Factor
The demand factor is the ratio of the maximum demand of a system, or part of a
system, to the total connected load of the system, or part of the system, under
consideration.
16.2 Transformer Capacity
16.2.1 Transformer Capacity De-rating:
a. The kVA rating(s) of the transformers shall be increased (de-rated) for continuous
operation at higher than usual ambient temperatures in
accordance with IEC 60076-7 and “IEEE C57.91 Guide for Loading Mineral-Oil-
Immersed Transformers and Step-Voltage Regulators’, Section 6.
b. The derating shall be done based on site environmental conditions
specified in E02-G01 Section 3.
Commentary Note:.
Site conditions at Jubail, Yanbu, and Riyadh (BEDD and RC Data):
Average temperature of the cooling air for any 24 h:
 Average Ambient Temperature: 45o C(*) + 5o C (**) = 50o C for TRX under
shade
 Average Ambient Temperature: 45o C (*)+ 5o C (**) + 10o C (***) = 60o C for
TRX exposed to sun
(*) Average temperature of the cooling air for any 24 h (IEEE C57.12.00, Clause
4.1.2.1)
(**) Increase of average temperatures by 5o C as per IEEE C57.91, Section 6.2.
(***)Effect of Solar Radiation for transformers exposed to sun: Add 10o C. (No sun-
shade)
Nameplate rating of transformer = Choose next higher IEEE rating

Table 1
Unusual Temperature Derating for Liquid-Immersed Power Transformers
Type of Cooling Decrease load for De-rating De-rating when
each °C higher Av. Under shade: Exposed to sun:
Temp. (50 – 30) °C= (60 – 30) °C=
(% of kVA rating) (1) 20 °C 30 °C
Self-Cooled 1.5 30 % 45 %
(ONAN) (TCF=1.43) (TCF=1.82)
Forced-Air- 1.0 20 % 30 %
Cooled – All (TCF= 1.25) (TCF= 1.43)
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(1) IEEE C57.91-2011, Table 3

16.2.2 For transformers up to 20 MVA, values of rated power shall be taken from the R10
series given in ISO 3:1973, Preferred numbers – series of preferred numbers, .at usual
service conditions
16.2.3 No further de-rating is required to be done by the manufacturer in addition to 16.2.1.
16.2.4 When synchronous motors with a leading power factor are connected to a bus, the
resulting leading kVAR shall be considered when calculating the transformer kVA
capacity.
16.2.5 Forced-air cooling fans and controls shall be provided on all transformers rated 2500
kVA or larger, and shall not be supplied on transformers rated less than 2500 kVA.
16.2.6 Maximum demand on a transformer serving a secondary selective system shall be the
sum of both buses with tie-breaker closed.
16.2.7 The transformer capacity (highest Forced cooled ONAF rating) shall:
a. be based on an eight hour maximum demand plus known future load,
b. include 10 % load growth factor,
c. Include projected future spare capacity (to be defined during basic design stage,
recommended 20%),
d. Compensate (be de-rated) for site ambient temperature.

Commentary:
Example: Transformer is located under shade in substation yard – Secondary Selective

8 hour maximum demand on both busses A and B, sum (MD) = MD kVA

Known Future Load (KFL) = KFL kVA

Load Growth Factor during engineering (LGF) = 10 % → (LGF=1.1)

Future Spare Capacity (FSC) = 20 % → (FSC=1.2)

Ambient Temperature Compensation Factor (TCF) =Refer to Table 1 → (1.25)

Transfomer capacity required at 30 deg C (T)= [(MD+KFL) x LGF x FSC x TCF] kVA

Consider next higher IEEE standard nameplate rating to satisfy above.

Transformer Capacity at Site Conditions = T kVA

TCF
16.2.8 Radial System
Minimum sizes of Liquid-filled transformers installed as individual units supplying a
radial type load shall be as follows:
a. The minimum transformer size for non-essential service shall be 750 kVA for units
with a 480 V secondary and 3750 kVA for units with 4160 V and above secondary.
b. The minimum transformer size for essential service (MCC) shall be 300 kVA for
units with 480 V secondaries
c. In radial systems transformer ONAN capacity shall be sufficient for initial loading.
Known future load and future spare capacity can be accommodated with additional
forced cooling.
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16.2.9 Secondary-Selective Systems

a. The minimum transformer size shall be 1000 kVA for units with a low voltage
secondary and 5000 kVA for units with a medium voltage secondary
16.2.10 Captive transformers
a. Captive transformer rating shall be selected by the motor vendor. Captive
transformers for motors shall be thermally rated and mechanically braced for
three repetitive motor starting duty cycles. KVA and impedance shall be
selected for starting the motor and for limiting the voltage drop on the bus
supplying the captive transformer to a maximum of 10% during starting. A
detailed captive motor-transformer sizing study report shall be submitted to
SABIC for review and approval.
b. Captive transformers shall be designed for ONAN type cooling only.
16.2.11 Transformer impedance shall be in accordance with IEC 60076-8, Power
Transformers-Application guide, except for the following:
a. To meet voltage drop limitations
b. To limit the secondary short circuit levels to be within the available switchgear
interrupting ratings.
16.2.12 Transformer for Fire Pump
Transformer shall meet the requirements of NEC Article 695 and sized accordingly.
16.2.13 Dry Type Transformer Capacity
The kVA rating (s) of the transformers shall be increased (de-rated) for continuous
operation at higher than usual ambient temperature in compliance with IEC 60076-
12. Loading Guide for Dry-Type Transformers.
16.3 Switchgear Rating
16.3.1 A 15 minute maximum demand shall be the basis for selecting switchgear continuous
ratings.
16.3.2 The main breaker and the main bus of the switchgear shall have a current rating equal
to or greater than the highest current rating of the transformer that feeds the
switchgear.
16.3.3 Bus tie circuit breakers in secondary selective and spot network substations shall be
interchangeable with the incoming breakers.
16.3.4 Each feeder breaker shall have a continuous current rating equal to the higher of the
15 minute maximum of the feeder load or 100% of the full load currents plus 25% of
largest motor current. Loads shall include any provisions for future loads.
16.3.5 Circuit breakers used to control a single motor shall have a continuous rating at least
equal to 1.25 times the motor full load current.
16.3.6 Generator breakers shall have a continuous rating at least equal to 1.15 times the
maximum continuous generator rating.
16.3.7 Circuit breaker interrupting rating shall be adequate for the maximum short circuit
level.
16.3.8 Switchgear momentary rating shall be at least adequate for the maximum short circuit
level, with estimated motor contribution, which would be expected when the
transformer is loaded to its self cooled rated capacity.
16.4 Motor Control Center (MCC) Bus Rating
16.4.1 Low Voltage MCCs (480 V ) shall have main bus current rating as per IEC 60059.
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16.4.2 Medium Voltage MCCs (4160 V) shall have main bus current rating as per IEC 60059.
16.5 Battery and Charger Capacities
16.5.1 The 125 VDC systems supplies control power to switchgear, excitation power, backup
for synchronous motors, MCC protective relays, annunciator, etc. The system is
composed of dual, 100% redundant battery chargers and 125 VDC battery banks,
unless otherwise specified at Data sheet IEC-E12-X02.
Battery Chargers shall comply with requirements of SES IEC-E12-S02 and IEC-E12-
X02..
16.5.2 Battery sizing shall be as per criteria given in SES IEC-E12-S01. Additionally batteries
shall be sized to provide power to trip the maximum number of breakers that might trip
once, after supplying power to indicating lights, relays, etc. for four (4) hours with both
battery chargers off. An example would be a bus differential tripping the main breaker,
the tie breaker, and all feeder breakers on one bus.
Backup time for non-redundant battery charger/battery systems is 4 hours. For fully
redundant systems it is 2 hours each.
Batteries and Racks shall comply with requirements of; SES IEC-E12-S01 and IEC-
E12-X01..
16.6 Uninterruptable Power Supply Capacities
16.6.1 The uninterruptable power supply (UPS) shall be designed and manufactured as per
SES IEC-E13-S01 and SES IEC-E13-X01.
16.6.2 It shall be sized to 120% of the sum of all operating load (present) and future known
loads.
16.6.3 The batteries for UPS shall be sized to deliver minimum 30 minutes of backup time at
full rated output unless otherwise specified at related discipline standards and/or data
sheets.
16.6.4 The battery charger shall be sized to recharge the batteries within 10 times of the
discharge time while the UPS is carrying 100% load.
16.6.5 The UPS and Batteries for “Security System” shall be in accordance with HCIS SEC
07, Section 5.3.4. The UPS shall have installed battery capacity to power its maximum
rating for two (2) hours minimum. The UPS shall be sized with 30% spare capacity
over and above the actual calculated load.
16.6.6 UPS power supply back-up time in equipment shelters for the “Security Systems” shall
be a minimum of 2 hours as at its full rated capacity.
16.7 Cable Sizing
16.7.1 Cable sizing shall comply with IEC 60364, IEC 60949, IEC 60986. Conductor sizing
shall take into account ambient temperature, continuous operating load, non-
continuous loads, spared loads, spared loads, future loads, conduit fill, tray fill, tray
covers, and other factors that may influence the allowable current rating.
16.7.2 For all cables other than transformer feeders, the eight hour maximum demand shall
be the basis for cable capacity calculation.
16.7.3 Transformer feeders shall have a capacity not less than the transformer fan-cooled
rating. When a feeder supplies more than one transformer, its rating shall be at least
equal to the summation of the fan-cooled ratings of all secondary selective and spot
network substations plus the self-cooled rating of all radial substation transformers
supplied by the feeder.
16.7.4 Lighting feeders feeding lighting panels shall have a capacity not less than the
maximum demand of the load.
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16.7.5 Lighting and power wire and cable shall be derated under any of the following
conditions:
a. Outdoor ambient temperature of 50 C
b. More than three conductors in a raceway or cable
c. More than one cable in an underground duct bank or trench (paragraph 16.7.9)
d. More than one cable in a cable tray
e. Cables shall be sized to limit voltage drop
16.7.6 Motor branch circuit conductors shall be sized in accordance with IEC.
16.7.7 Cable capacity for tray installation shall comply with the IEC including the effects of
ambient temperature and solar radiation.
16.7.8 Feeders rated above 600 volts shall be sized to withstand short circuit thermal stress
without damage to the feeders. The maximum short circuit level of the supply, times a
1.25 safety factor, and the clearing time of the feeder protective device shall be used
to determine this condition.
16.7.9 Power cables in underground conduit banks shall be de-rated in accordance with the
Neher-McGrath method in order not to exceed the conductor insulation temperature
specified by the cable manufacturer. Cable capacity calculation shall take into account
the applicable de-rating factors, such as for ambient temperature, ground thermal
resistivity, maximum thermal resistivity of selected backfill, depth of laying and
grouped installation of cables.
a. For sizing of underground cables, use the following criteria:
Ground temperature1 = 35 C (unless otherwise specified)
Ground thermal resistivity = To be measured
Selected backfill thermal resistivity = 120 C.cm/W
Load factor = 1.0
Also refer to latest “Metrological and Hydrological Design Information” from Royal
Commission/Local Authority for ground temperature to be considered for cable
sizing calculations. The most stringent shall apply unless approved in writing from
SABIC.
16.7.10 Cable sizing calculations shall include the 20% future cables installed in the top
positions of the duct bank or trench. The rating shall be for the worst case location
along the route, i.e., exiting the substation, approaching another duct bank, road
crossing, etc.
16.7.11 Medium and high-voltage cables shall be selected to coordinate with the maximum 1
second short circuit rating of the connected equipment.
16.7.12 Medium-voltage feeders to load-center substations shall be sized for the maximum
transformer rating. This size shall include the transformer rating obtainable by forced-
air cooling.
16.7.13 Wire size shall be selected to limit maximum voltage drop for power and high intensity
discharge lighting circuits to 2.5 percent for feeder circuits and 2.5 percent for branch
circuits.
16.7.14 Services, feeders and branch circuits for power and lighting installations other than
specified above shall be sized in accordance with the requirements of IEC.
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16.8 Motor Sizing

16.8.1 Refer to SES E02-G01 for selecting the motor voltage. Motors connected to captive
transformers may have voltages other than those shown based on a total system
economic evaluation.
16.8.2 In general, motors 1000 hp and larger shall be synchronous type to correct the overall
plant power factor to 0.9 or better as required by SABIC.
16.8.3 Motor Horse Power (hp), starting and running torques and speed shall be selected as
required for the mechanical drive (Refer SES G series).
16.9 Emergency & Stand by Diesel generator Capacity
16.9.1 Emergency & Stand-by Power generators shall provide power to critical loads when
normal electric power is not available. Emergency & Stand-by loads will include below
given equipment and systems and any other load deemed necessary during the
design development stage; further these loads are categorized under Level 1 and
Level 2 as per NFPA 110.
Level 1 Loads:
a. All security systems shall be powered by an uninterruptible power supply, backed
up by an emergency power generator, fully compliant with HCIS SEC-07.
b. Emergency, safety, security, obstruction lightings referenced in E20-E01 (other
than specified SEC directives).
c. Lighting systems for substations and EDG buildings.
d. Back-up HVAC and pressurization systems as specified in SES H01-E01.
e. Battery room ventilation systems.
f. Flare system.
g. Selected Elevators.
h. Fire detection & Alarm system and Public safety & Communication Systems.
i. Emergency, Safety AND Security Lights.
j. Emergency receptacles.
k. Selected lube and jacking oil systems.
l. Emergency motors.
m. Any other critical equipment required by process for controlled shutdown and quick
start-up of the plant.
n. Administrative buildings
o. Health care facilities with plant or infrastructure projects
p. Ventilation essential for life safety.
q. Fire pumps
r. Industrial processes
Level 2 Loads:
a. Selected Elevators.
b. Alternative feeds to AC and DC UPSs.(Primary feeds shall be from normal power
source/MCCs).
c. Selected Overhead cranes.
d. Emergency motors.
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e. Administrative buildings.
f. Data processing 7 communication systems
g. Industrial processes (when stopped during any power outage, could cause
discomfort, serious interruption of the process, damage to the product or process
,or the like.)
16.9.2 The generator shall be sized to meet to the Level1 and Level 2 loads as per NEC
article 700.2 and article 701.2 in that order of priority..
16.9.3 The generator shall be capable of serving Level1 loads to be operated simultaneously
as required in NEC article 700.12, within 10 seconds.
16.9.4 The generator shall be capable of serving Level1 loads to be operated simultaneously
as required in NEC article 701.12, within 60 seconds.
16.9.5 The generator voltage shall be 480 V or 4160 V depending on the number of units
serviced, size of the loads, and the distances to the loads.
16.9.6 The system will employ a diesel driven generators unit sized to supply 100% of the
essential power system requirements. The generators shall be sized to start the
largest motor on essential power while all the rest of the essential loads are operating.
The voltage dip at the bus of the essential power switchgear or motor control center
shall not be greater than 15 percent when the largest motor on essential power is
started.
16.9.7 The systems motor control system and automatic transfer switch shall have a
continuous current rating equal to or greater than the generator’s rated output and a
short circuit rating equal to the greater of the available short circuit current from the
generator or the normal power feed.

17 Revision History
Revision No.1, January 2011 Addendums No. 1 to 3 incorporated,
References updated,
Sections 3.10,16.4, and 16.6.2 revised,
Generally revised.
Revision No.2, December 2012 Addendums No. 1 to 7 incorporated,
References updated,
Revised paragraphs: 4.1, 5.1, 7.2, 9.6, 13.1, 13.3
Deleted paragraphs: 14.7 to 14.10
Addition: 9.7
Revision No.3, September 2015 Addendums No. 1 to 4 incorporated, References
updated, elaborated emergency generator
selection/sizing requirements
Revision No.4, December 2017 All Addendums incorporated including reference
updates.