VES - 6320

380V SWITCHGEAR

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE

1.0 SCOPE 3

2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS 3

3.0 SITE CONDITIONS 4

4.0 POWER SYSTEM 4

5.0 GENERAL 4

6.0 DESIGN 5

7.0 CONSTRUCTION 5

8.0 BUS BAR 6

9.0 CIRCUIT BREAKERS 7

10.0 WIRING 9

11.0 CABLE TERMINATION 9

12.0 INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS 10

13.0 METERING 10

14.0 PROTECTIVE RELAYING 11

15.0 GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL 11

16.0 NAMEPLATES 11

17.0 PAINTING 12

18.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING 12

19.0 DRAWINGS AND DATA 13

20.0 SPARE PARTS 14

21.0 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT 14

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1.0 SCOPE

1.1 This specification covers the minimum requirements for the design, supply,
manufacture, testing, painting, preparation for shipment and delivery of a free
standing indoor low voltage metal enclosed drawout switchgear assembly.

1.2 The equipment shall be complete from the incoming feeder connections to the
outgoing feeder connections. Any items not specifically mentioned but obviously
necessary for the proper operation are implied in this description.

1.3 This specification shall be read in conjunction with the relevant project drawings
which describe the requirements of the individual switchgear units.

2.0 CODES AND STANDARDS

The Switchgear shall be designed, constructed, wired and tested in accordance with the
current edition of the following codes and standards, insofar as they apply:

NEMA - National Electrical Manufacturer's Association

OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Act

ANSI - American National Standards Institute

IEEE - Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

NEC - National Electrical Code (NFPA-70)

Company Standards

VES-1100 Requirements for Third Party Inspection

VES-6050 Engineering and Design of Plant Electrical Systems

Reference to any of the above standards and codes is intended to cover the latest edition,
including any addenda, supplements or revisions thereto. In case of conflicts or differences
in requirements of the above codes and standards, the more stringent requirements shall
govern.

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3.0 SITE CONDITIONS

3.1 Environment

The Switchgear shall be installed indoors in the non hazardous confines of an air-
conditioned switchgear room.

3.2 Ambient Conditions

Ambient Temperature

Maximum 106oF (40oC)

Minimum 65oF (18oC)

Mean Relative Humidity: 80% - 100%

3.3 Rating

3.3.1 The equipment shall be continuously rated for operation in an ambient

temperature of 40oC. Ambient air is assumed to be of a relative humidity of
not less then 100%.

3.3.2 The altitude will not exceed 1000 meters above sea level.

4.0 POWER SYSTEM

The Switchgear shall be suitable for use on a 380/220V, 3 Phase, 4 Wire (neutral solidly
grounded), 50 Hz system. Control voltage shall be 120V, 1 Phase, 50 Hz, supplied from the
UPS system or 24/48V DC as specified on the project drawings.

5.0 GENERAL

5.1 This specification is intended to indicate the equipment required, and to establish the
level of quality desired on the design and construction of the switchgear and internal
components. Some variations may be accepted, subject to approval, as long as the
desired operational requirements are achieved.

5.2 All materials and parts comprising the assembly (assemblies) herein specified shall
be new and unused, of current manufacture, of the highest grade, and free from all
defects and imperfections that would adversely affect performance and equipment.

5.3 The bidder is required to note all deviations from these specifications in his quotation.
If deviations are not noted, it will be assumed and expected that the bidder intends to
comply with all specified requirements.

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6.0 DESIGN

6.1 The indoor NEMA-1 low-voltage metal-enclosed drawout switchgear will consist of a
stationary structure assembly and one or more removable "De-ion" air circuit breaker
units fitted with disconnecting devices and other necessary equipment as detailed on
the project drawings. The switchgear will be suitable for 600 volts maximum service
and will be designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with the latest
standards of IEEE, NEMA, and ANSI.

6.2 Main current carrying parts, insulators, supports and housings shall have sufficient
mechanical strength to withstand without damage, the effect of an instantaneous
current resulting from a three-phase, line-to-line, or line-to-ground short circuit
corresponding to the r.m.s. current specified.

6.3 The temperature rise of all current carrying parts shall not exceed those stated in the
relevant NEMA, IEEE and ANSI standards.

7.0 CONSTRUCTION

7.1 Enclosure

7.1.1 The enclosure and internal barriers shall be fabricated of steel members in
accordance with NEMA and ANSI Standards. A lifting bar is to be provided
with each shipping group for lifting the structure from the top with a crane.

7.1.2 The enclosure construction shall prevent the entry of rodents into the
switchgear interior. Ventilation openings on the front of the switchgear
breaker compartments are to be located in such a way as to preclude the
possibility of metal objects being inserted through them and easily contacting
energized parts.

7.1.3 The structure will be so designed that future additions may readily be made
at any time. The steel structure will be thoroughly cleaned and phosphatized
prior to the application of the priming and finishing coats of paint.

7.1.4 The structure is to consist of three basic compartments from front to rear:
the Front Breaker Compartment, the Center Bus Compartment, and the
Rear Cable Compartment.

7.2 Front Breaker Compartment

The front compartment is to contain the drawout circuit breaker elements, each
mounted in its own barriered cell. Circuit breaker cells to have dual steel front
barriers. One barrier to be the full cell door covering circuit breaker manual operating
controls. The second barrier to be the front of the circuit breaker element covering
the circuit breaker mechanism. Cell doors to be equipped with external trip buttons.
Active or future use cells equipped to accept circuit breakers are to be complete with
the circuit breaker drawout mechanism and current carrying parts.

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 7.3 Center Bus Compartment

7.3.1 The bus compartment is to contain the main bus bar system and section
risers. The main and riser bus is to be bolted copper and be adequately
braced to withstand the short circuit current specified on the project
drawings.

7.3.2 When the cross bus is to be split for shipping purposes, all contact surfaces
at the joint shall be plated and the joint bolts are to be high strength grade 5
steel equipped with Bellevile type spring washers. All electrical clearances
are to be for 600 volts, AC. An isolated neutral bus is to be supplied rated at
50 percent of the phase current. For detailed bus bar system design
requirements refer to Section 8.0.

7.4 Rear Cable Compartment

7.4.1 The cable compartment shall accommodate all incoming and outgoing
cables required within each vertical switchgear section as shown on the
project drawings. Cable lugs are to be mounted on the load side and line
side run-back buses which shall be extended into this compartment from the
bus compartment. Run-back bus for main or feeder breakers is to be
insulated from the section riser and cross bus. This compartment shall also
contain a tin plated copper ground bus bolted directly to the switchgear
frame. The neutral bus shall be extended into the cable compartment in
each vertical section for connection of neutral conductors. Clamp type cable
lugs suitable for use with copper cable specified on the project drawings
shall be supplied.

8.0 BUS BARS

8.1 The main busbar system shall be tin plated bolted copper with electrical ratings as
noted on the supplied switchgear Single Line Diagram. Busbar supports shall be
made from heavy duty glass reinforced polyester, red in color.

8.2 A bolted tin plated copper horizontal ground bus shall be provided with electrical rating
in compliance with the requirements of NEMA article 250. The ground bus shall
extend the full length of the switchgear and shall be located at the bottom.

8.3 The equipment shall meet National Electrical Code requirements for use as service
entrance equipment.

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9.0 CIRCUIT BREAKERS

9.1 Circuit breakers shall be Westinghouse type DS, air break, power type with
serviceable contacts, arc-chutes, mechanism, ets. complete with an Amptector IA
solid state trip unit and additional neutral sensor. Circuit breakers shall be rated for
the current carrying capacity and for the interrupting duty specified.

9.2 The circuit breakers shall be of the drawout type, manually or electrically operated
type as detailed on the project drawings. The breakers are to mount on a rigid, self-
aligning drawout mechanism with "CONNECTED", "TEST", "DISCONNECTED", and
"REMOVE" positions.

The front door shall be capable of being closed in the "CONNECTED", "TEST", or
"DISCONNECTED" positions. All control circuits on the breaker shall be connected
when the breaker is placed in eather the "CONNECTED" or "TEST" position. The
circuit breaker shall be provided with an interlock to discharge the stored energy
spring before the breaker element can be withdrawn from its cell. Positive ground
contact between the circuit breaker and the structure shall be provided in the "TEST"
and "CONNECTED" position.

9.3 Both electrically operated, and manually operated breakers will have stored energy
operating mechanisms. Only one stroke of the operating handle will be necessary to
charge the stored energy spring when operating the manual breaker. The release of
the energy to close the breaker manually will be by means of a mechanical
pushbutton which insures positive control of the closing operation. Electrical close
will be initiated by means of a release solenoid.

9.4 Circuit breakers shall be provided with interlocks to prevent racking the breaker in or
out when the breaker contacts are closed. Circuit breakers shall have trip-free
mechanism.

9.5 Provisions shall be furnished to padlock the breaker in the open position to prevent
unauthorized closing or racking in of the breaker.

9.6 Provisions shall be included to prevent insertion of breakers with fault ratings lower
than required by the specification package.

9.7 Positive, mechanical indication of breaker contact and spring status shall be provided
on the circuit breaker front.

9.8 Circuit breakers shall be equipped with Ampector IA type solid state tripping units
which monitor all three phases plus neutral conductor. Indicators for overload, short
circuit, or ground fault trip shall be provided. Trip characteristics shall be independent
and continuously adjustable as follows (as a minimum):

Long time - Current pickup between 50% and 125% of trip rating. Time
delay between 4 and 36 seconds at 6 times trip rating.

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 Short time - Current pickup between 4 and 10 times trip rating. Time delay
between 0.18 and 0.5 seconds at 2.5 times short delay pickup.

Instantaneous - Current pickup between 4 and 12 times trip rating.

Ground fault - Current pickup approximately 20% of trip rating and ground
fault time between 0.22 and 0.5 seconds.

All components will be covered with a sealing compound to prevent deterioration in

corrosive atmospheres. At least three calibrated set points shall be provided for all
adjustments. It shall be possible to test and calibrate the time and current trip
characteristic as well as the tripping circuit integrity by means of a portable plug-in
test device.

9.9 For secondary selective system applications, key type interlocks shall be provided for
the main incoming feeders and tie breaker. Interlocks shall be arranged to
mechanically provide a positive restraint allowing only two (any two) out of three
breaker main contacts to be closed at one time. Interlocks are intended to prevent
paralleling the two incoming supply transformers. All locks shall be keyed identically
and only two keys shall be provided. Locks shall be designed to allow removal of the
key only when the breaker main contacts are open. A provision shall be included to
allow the breaker contacts to be operated when the breaker is in the test or
disengaged position.

9.10 A minimum of six (6) auxiliary contacts operated from main circuit breaker contact
shall be provided for each circuit breaker. Contact arrangement shall be three
normally open and three normally closed. Contacts shall be rated for a minimum of 5
amperes inductive at 125V DC or 20 amperes inductive at 250V AC.

9.11 Control voltage for electrically operated circuit breakers shall be as listed on the
project drawings.

9.12 Each electrically operated circuit breaker shall be equipped with the following:

9.12.1 Control relay which shall be the trip free type, so connected that the closing
circuit will be de-energized after the breaker is closed regardless of the
position of the control switch, but the closing circuit shall not be de-
energized until the circuit breaker has had ample time to complete the
operation of closing. It shall be impossible to again energize the closing
circuit until the breaker switch has been moved to the neutral position.

9.12.2 A rotor switch for Close/Open Operation.

9.12.3 Indicating lights as listed below:-

a) One (1) 'CLOSE' lamp colored green

b) One (1) 'OPEN' lamp colored red

c) One (1) 'TRIPPED' lamp colored amber

Fuses shall be provided for breaker closing and tripping control circuits.

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10.0 WIRING

10.1 The Switchgear shall be completely factory wired. Control wiring shall be 14 AWG
(2.5 mm ) type SIS cable except where larger size conductors are needed for current
carrying requirements. The conductors shall be stranded copper for fixed wiring and
extra flexible copper for hinge wiring.

10.2 Each wire termination shall be tagged with the appropriate wire number shown on
schematic diagrams, using interlocking sleeve type cable markers, Critchley, or
approved equivalent. Markers shall be white with black figures.

10.3 Wiring to door or hinged panel mounted devices shall be suitably clamped and
protected to prevent any strain or chafing of the wire over the full travel of the door or
panel.

10.4 Small wiring shall be neatly bunched or cleated in harness form and shall be
enclosed in purpose made small wiring, plastic clips, trunking type ducts or conduits.

10.5 Wiring shall be arranged so that not more than two wires are connected to any
particular terminal, screw or stud. All wiring terminations shall utilize insulated crimp
type lugs.

10.6 Particular attention shall be paid to the termination of current transformers etc. such
that these terminals will not be liable to loosening by vibration etc.

10.7 There shall not be any joint between terminal points.

11.0 CABLE TERMINATION

11.1 The Switchgear main circuit connections shall be oriented to suit top or bottom cable
entry requirements as detailed for the specific project.

11.2 All outgoing and incoming power and control wiring shall be terminated in the
switchgear rear cable compartment.

11.3 Screw-down type molded bakelite terminals shall be provided for the connection of all
control/metering wiring. Terminals shall be mounted on the rear frame and shall be
of a type where the screw does not bear directly on the conductor.

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12.0 INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS

12.1 Instrument transformers shall be insulated for a test voltage corresponding to the
insulation level of the switchgear.

12.2 Current transformers shall have 5 ampere secondary windings.

12.3 Secondary windings shall be terminated at barrier type terminal blocks suitable for
connection to Purchaser's cables.

12.4 Current transformers shall have accuracy in accordance with ANSI C37.20-4.6.1.

12.5 Each set of potential transformers and their protective fuses shall be assembled in a
separate compartment.

12.6 Potential transformers shall be 380/120V, 50 Hz and have ANSI 0.3,W,X,Y, and 1.2 Z
accuracy.

12.7 The primary of potential transformers shall be fused.

12.8 All instrument transformers shall be grounded directly to the ground bus, not to the
housing.

12.9 The switchgear Vendor shall be responsible for ensuring that all current transformers
fitted within the switchgear are correctly matched to their respective relays and
instruments and also they are of a type which shall not be effected by through fault
currents of magnitudes governed by the corresponding switching device in
accordance with the source fault level specified.

13.0 METERING

13.1 Main incoming and outgoing feeder circuits metering requirements shall be provided
as detailed on the project drawings.

13.2 All meters shall have black rectangular semi-flush mounting cases. The meter dials
shall have black expanded scales, black figures and black pointers.

13.3 Meter potential coils shall be 120 volts 50 Hz. All current coils shall be 5 amps.

13.4 External zero adjustments shall be provided.

13.5 Ammeter on feeder shall have rotary selector switch to enable the current in any one
line to be red.

13.6 Voltmeter shall have rotary selector switch enabling phase to phase to neutral volts to
be read.

13.7 Voltmeters shall be protected by means of HRC fuses.

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 13.8 Switchgear service connection and power generation packages incoming feeders
shall be supplied with the following additional metering devices unless otherwise
stated on the project drawings:-

13.8.1 Frequency Meter

13.8.2 Power Factor Meter

13.8.3 Kilowatt Meter

13.8.4 Hour Run Meter (For generators only)

13.9 Switchgear instruments accuracy shall be one percent of the full scale readings.

14.0 PROTECTIVE RELAYING

14.1 Additional protective relaying shall be provided for switchgear power generation
packages incoming feeders as specified on the project drawings. As a minimum the
following protective relaying shall be provided:

14.1.1 Undervoltage Relay

14.1.2 Reverse Power Relay

14.1.3 Lock out Relay

15.0 GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL

When applicable a generator control panel shall be incorporated as part of the switchgear.
The generator control panel shall house the generator electrically operated circuit breaker,
protective relaying, metering and manual/automatic synchronization facilities, as described in
the project Scope of Work and detailed on the project drawings.

16.0 NAMEPLATES

16.1 Traffolyte black/white/black nameplates shall be provided for all equipment

identification. Name plates shall be black engraved with white lettering and shall be
fastened to the compartments with corrosion resistant screws. Lettering shall be no
smaller than 5 mm.

16.2 All similar labels shall be of standard size, detachable and interchangeable, and shall
have slotted fixed holes to allow for the contraction and expansion of the labels.

16.3 Engraving of labels shall be worded and numbered as shown on issued project
drawings.

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 16.4 All main equipment shall have a nameplate bearing the manufacturer's name, serial
number, and rating to facilitate efficient communication with the supplier.

16.5 Each Switchgear cells shall have its own identification nameplate fastened to the unit
saddle.

17.0 PAINTING

17.1 The switchgear finish shall be manufacturer's standard, preferably light gray (US. Std.
ASA-61).

17.2 All painted parts shall undergo a prepainting treatment to provide for rust and
corrosion resistance and good paint bonding. All finish painting shall be enamel which
shall be baked to provide a durable hard finish.

18.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING

18.1 Purchaser reserves the right to witness all tests and shall be notified, in writing, at
least two (2) weeks in advance.

18.2 The equipment shall have been type tested in accordance with the specific standards
for low voltage switchgear as set forth by NEMA, UL, IEEE and ANSI. In addition the
following tests shall be carried out at Vendor's works.

18.2.1 Visual inspection to assure quality of workmanship, good practice and

finishes in enclosure fabrication, assembly and wiring.

18.2.2 Quantitative check for assurance that all equipment required is present,
mounted and wired.

18.2.3 Continuity test of all power and control circuits.

18.2.4 Each circuit breaker shall be checked for all its control functions including
external interlocks.

18.2.5 High voltage and insulation resistance tests. The manufacturer shall be
responsible for disconnecting relay coils, pilot lights, etc, that may be
damaged during testing and reconnecting after testing.

18.2.6 Ductor tests shall be made and the resistance values recorded on each
phase and the neutral bar, from the incomer to the extremities of each
vertical bar.

18.2.7 When supplied key interlock systems shall be physically tested to insure
proper function.

18.2.8 In general switchgear incorporating a generator control panel shall be

supplied as part of the overall power generation package, as such
operational tests for the complete generator/switchgear package shall be
conducted at the Manufacturer's plant. Tests shall include, but not be
limited to the following:

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 a) Verification of auto start, synchronization and load shedding controller
programming logic.

b) Verification of automatic operations with various combination of primary

units and back-up unit under full load condition.

c) Verification of manual operation under full load condition.

d) Verification of operation if non-critical alarms and shutdown alarms under

auto/manual mode and full load condition.

The switchgear and generator control panel test results shall be fully
documented, certified and submitted with the equipment manual.

19.0 DRAWINGS AND DATA

19.1 Vendor shall submit the following documents and drawings with his bid.

19.1.1 Equipment specification describing the switchgear classification,

construction and finish, bussing, wiring and any project special
requirements.

19.1.2 Dimensional layout drawings of each switchgear showing circuit breaker,

generator control panel (if required) arrangement and busduct/incoming
cable locations.

19.1.3 Proposed sectioning of the switchgear and the gross weight of each section
crated.

19.1.4 Overall dimensions and weight of assembled switchgear.

19.1.5 A drawing showing typical section details of busbar and unit compartments
arrangement.

19.2 Vendor shall furnish dossier of material prior to final invoicing as listed below. The ten
(10) sets of engineering documents shall specifically include.

19.2.1 Switchgear layout drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams

19.2.2 Bill of materials

19.2.3 Operating Manual

19.2.4 Maintenance Manual

19.2.5 Manufacturer's Spare Parts List

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20.0 SPARE PARTS

Vendor shall recommend spare parts needed for start-up and for one (1) year of operation.
Recommended spares should take into account related factors of equipment reliability, effect
of equipment downtime upon production, costs of parts and availability of equipment service
facilities. Vendor spare parts list shall be issued to Purchaser within four (4) weeks after
placement of order.

21.0 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT

21.1 The switchgear shall be packed and crated so that it is fully protected from damage
and the effects of weather during transport and storage. Any separate or loose items
shall be securely labelled with indestructible tags.

21.2 Where it is necessary to sectionalize the switchgear for transport and site handling,
Vendor shall clearly identify all "mating" parts and supply all splice bar kits, sealing
gaskets, bolts and interconnecting wiring for complete erection and assembly.

21.3 The outside of the crate shall be clearly marked with job (AFE) number, order
number, contents, destination, and total weight. Destination data shall be as detailed
on the Purchase Order.

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