Specification for 11KV SF6 Ring Main units.

1 General conditions
These specifications apply to factory-built, RMU type, metal-clad indoor/outdoor
switchgear.
The equipment meets the following requirements:
ompact
!ow maintenance
"asy to install
#afe and easy to operate
Units are a$ailable either in standard compact range or in e%tensible $ersions.
&etails for e%tensibility design can be pro$ided including the basic principle and
operations. "%tensibility is easily possible on site, without #'
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handling, without any
particular floor preparation and specific tools. )hen assembled, e%tensible units
respect integral insulation and insensiti$ity to en$ironment.
2 Standards
The switchgear complies with the requirements stated in the latest editions of the
following recommendations, standards and specifications:
*" standards
*" +,- M. metal-enclosed /# 0122
switchgear,
*" +(0 M. switches,
*" 2+, 3 disconnectors and
earthing switches,
*" (,4 common clauses for M.
switchgear standards,
*" 0( M. 3 circuit brea5ers,
*" -62 monitoring and control
*" 0+, degrees of protection
procured by enclosures 7*8 code9.
/# 0122 :. 3 circuit brea5ers
/# 04(1 :igh .oltage switches
/# 0++; Metal enclosed 3
switchgear
"3T# 42-+( technical specification for
M. distribution switchgear
3 Service conditions
The RMU is capable of being operated in electrically e%posed locations.
The RMU is capable of being e%posed to high relati$e humidity and ambient air
pollution.
The RMU is suitable for outdoor installations with the following le$els of ingress
protection: -
*nsulating medium en$elope no less than *8(0.
RMU e%terior housing no less than *804 7main door shut9.
RMU e%terior housing no less than *842 7main door open9.
4 System Parameters
<etwor5 Three phases - Three wires
Rated .oltage 1.1 - 21.- 5.
#er$ice .oltage 21.- 5.
#ystem 'requency 06/(6 :=
!ightning *mpulse withstand .oltage
8hase to phase, phase to earth
3cross the isolating distance
;0 - ,0 5.
226 - 240 5.
8ower 'requency withstand $oltage 1- rms - 2 mn
Rated <ormal urrent
Ring switch
Transformer feeder
(16 3
+66-(16 3
Rated #hort time current withstand 7 1 sec 9 2( - +2 53
Rated #hort circuit ma5ing capacity of line
switches and earthing switches 46 - 0+.0 53 pea5 at Rated .oltage
<umber of operations at rated short circuit
current on line switches, earthing switches
and /
0 closing operations
Rated load interrupting current
!ine switch (16 3 rms
Rated cable charging interrupting current
!ine switch 16 3
Rated magnetising interrupting current
!ine switch 2( 3
<umber of mechanical operations
"arthing switches and Ring switches
ircuit brea5er
2666 >/
+666 >/
<umber of electrical operations at full loop
current
266 >/
<umber of operations at rated short circuit
current on circuit brea5er ?26 brea5ing operations
3ll of the switchgear is capable of withstanding this current without any damage
being caused, in accordance with the recommendations *" (6(,4 and *" (6+,-.
The following configurations are a$ailable for the compact RMU:
Non Extensible
R<+c <on e%tensible RMU with +663 tee-off circuit brea5er for transformer
protection upto 1.0 M.3
R<(c <on e%tensible RMU with (163 circuit brea5er for networ5
sectionali=ing upto 2+ M.3
Extensible
R"+c "%tensible RMU with +663 tee-off circuit brea5er and facility for
adding either another +663 circuit brea5er or (163 for either dual transformer
feeders or networ5 switching points.
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5 Introduction
The RMU meets the criteria for compact, metal-enclosed indoor/outdoor switchgear
in accordance with *" (6+,-.
*t includes, within the same metal enclosure, the number of M. functional units
required for connection, power supply and protection of transformers, i.e.
+ @networ5@ switch disconnectors,
2 @transformer protection@ feeder,
earthing switches.
6 Switchgear
The switchgear and busbar are all contained in an earth screened cast resin
enclosure filled with #'
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at either 6.10 or 6.- bar A relati$e pressure to ensure the
insulation and brea5ing functions. #ealed for life, the enclosure meets the @sealed
pressure system@ criterion in accordance with the *" +,- standard 7appendi% AA B
+.1 and 1.19: a system for which no handling of gas is required throughout the +0
years of ser$ice life. There shall be no requirement to Ctop upC the #'
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gas. *n
addition, manufacturer routine tests confirm that ma%imum lea5age rate is lower than
6.2 D per annum.
The RMU pro$ides full insulation, ma5ing the switchgear insensiti$e to the
en$ironment 7temporary flooding, high humidityE9.
Thus assembled, the acti$e parts of the switchgear are maintenance-free and the
unit requires minimal-maintenance.
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enclosures or a dual s5in type design are not used
in the design of Ringmaster RMU switchgear.
The cast resin enclosure and RMU housing ha$e a design such that in the e$ent of
an internal arc fault, the operator shall be safe. This is in accordance with *" +,-
appendi% 33.
The switchgear enclosure is &ar5 Arey ode (1+ to /# 1-2.
"ach RMU is identified by an appropriately si=ed data label which clearly indicates
the functional units and their electrical characteristics.
The switchgear and switchboards are designed so that the position of the different
de$ices is $isible to the operator on the front of the switchboard and operations are
$isible as well.
The M. system is totally encapsulated in a resin insulating medium. There is no
access to e%posed M. conductors.
*n accordance with the standards in effect, the switchboards are designed so as to
pre$ent access to all li$e parts during operation without the use of tools.
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7 Dielectric medium
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gas is used for the dielectric medium for M. RMUs. #'
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gas used for the filling
of the RMU is in accordance with *" 1;(.
*n addition, an absorption material in the tan5 to absorb the moisture from the #'
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gas and to regenerate the #'
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gas following arc interruption is fitted.
The #'
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insulating medium is constantly monitored $ia a gas pressure indicator
offering a simple go, no-go indication.
!arthing o" metallic #arts
There is continuity between the cast resin earth screen and metallic parts of the
switchboard and cables so that there is no electric field pattern in the surrounding air,
thereby ensuring the safety of people.
$ !arthing o" the main circuit
The cables are earthed by an integral earthing switch with short-circuit ma5ing
capacity, in compliance with *" 2+, standard. The earthing switch can only be
operated when the main switch is open.
The earthing switch is operable through the main circuit mechanism and manual
closing is dri$en by a fast-acting mechanism, independent of operator action.
Mechanical interloc5ing systems pre$ent the RMU function from being operated from
the C><C to C"arth >nC position without going through the C>''C position.
1% &ing switches
onsisting of (16 amp fault ma5ing/load brea5ing spring assisted ring switches,
each with integral fault ma5ing/dead brea5ing earth switches. The switch is naturally
interloc5ed to pre$ent the main and earth switch being switched C><C at the same
time. The selection of the main and earth switches is made by a le$er on the facia,
which is allowed to mo$e only if the main or earth switch is in the off positon.
11 '(rans"ormer #rotection' "eeders
The unit consists of either a +66 or (16 amp tee off spring assisted three position
rotating arc type #'
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circuit brea5er unit, with integral fault ma5ing/dead brea5ing
earth switch. The function is naturally interloc5ed to pre$ent the main and earth
switch from being switched C><C at the same time and the / not allowed to trip in
C"arth >nC position. The selection of the main/earth switch is by a le$er on the facia,
which is allowed to mo$e only if the main or earth switch is in the F>''G position. The
le$er may be padloc5ed in either the main or earth position.
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The manual operation of the circuit brea5er does not ha$e an effect on the trip
spring. This is only discharged under a fault 7electrical9 trip, the following manual
reset operation recharges the trip spring and resets the circuit brea5er mechanism in
the main off position.
The circuit brea5er is fitted with a mechanical flag which operates on a fault
7electrical9 trip occuring. The FtrippedG flag is an unambiguous colour differing from
any other flag or mimic.
The unit also has the option to be fitted with a multi-tap shunt trip coil and au%iliary
switch for remote tripping/indication of the tee off circuit brea5er.
/oth the circuit brea5er and ring switches are operated by the same unidirectional
handle, which once inserted requires a minimum of 1 seconds to remo$e and re-
insert to perform the re$erse operation.
"lectrical characteristics of the circuit-brea5er function are in accordance with the
following $alues
rated current: +663/(163
short-circuit brea5ing capacity: 2(/+253
12 Protection
The protection on the circuit brea5er comprises one of the following arrangements:-
H The circuit brea5er unit ha$ing pro$ision for fitting + time limit fuses and
complete with 1 % 266/06/0 amp TGs and associated circuit for o$ercurrent
and earth fault protection on transformer ratings +66 I 26665.3 at (.(5. and
+66 I 2(665.3 at 225..
3lternati$ely J
H The circuit brea5er unit fitted with 1 class K protection TGs, a low energy trip
coil and au%iliary switch assembly allowing the use of a self powered 7no
e%ternal & source required9 micro processor based 1 % o$ercurrent and
single earth fault relay. The relay is housed within a pilot cable bo% which is
accessible from the front.
The protection cur$es and all other settings are adLustable through rotary
switches which when $iewed from the front clearly show the unit settings. The
protection setting range and minimum pic5 up current is in accordance with
the following:-
+663M8 *RU*T /R"3M"R#
>$ercurrent: +63 - +663
"arth 'ault: +3 - 2(63
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(163M8 *RU*T /R"3M"R#
>$ercurrent: -63 - -663
"arth 'ault: -3 - (463
The power up time for the unit is no greater than 46m#.
The relay pro$ides local mechanical indication of a fault operation and
differentiates between o$ercurrent and earth faults.
*t is possible for the relay to perform a self chec5 gi$ing clear indication of the
status of the o$ercurent and earth fault elements.
13 &)* +ushings and ,a+le terminations
24 /ushing
3ll bushings are accessible from the rear and sides of the RMU.
20 able bo%es
3ll of the cable bo%es are air insulated suitable for dry type cable terminations.
ompund filled cable bo%es are not used.
The cable bo%es at each of the two ring switches are suitable as standard for
accepting :... cables approaching from below 7optionally abo$e if required9.
3ccess to the ring switch cable bo%es is a$ailable from 2-6 7two sides9
e%cluding the gland plate.
The tee off circuit brea5er is suitable for either of the following termination
arrangements :-
&irect coupling to an "#* transformer flange
able entry from below $ia a tee off cable bo%
able entry from abo$e $ia a tee off cable bo%
The e%tended function is suitable for cable entry from either abo$e or below only.
2( able clamps
The cable termination and gland arrangements are appropriate for the type and style
of cables used at the time 7if glands/drilled plates are being supplied9.
17 Padloc-ing "acilities
The circuit brea5ers and switches can be loc5ed in the Fopen/closedG or Fearth onG
position by 2 to 1 padloc5s of "#* si=e.
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1 .oltage indicator lam#s and #hase com#arators
*t is possible for each of the functions on the RMU to be equipped with $oltage
indication, to indicate whether or not there is $oltage present on the cables. The
capaciti$e di$ider design supplies low $oltage power to soc5ets at the front of the
unit, a seperately a$ailable e%ternal plug-in lamp is used in conLunction to indicate
li$e cables.
Three outlets can be used to chec5 the synchroni=ation of phases with the use of an
e%ternal comparator de$ice.
This de$ice is in compliance with *" 2,0- standard.
1$ Sa"ety o" #eo#le
3ny accidental o$erpressure inside the sealed chamber is limited by the opening of a
pressure limiting de$ice in the cast-resin enclosure. Aas will be released to the rear
of the unit away from the operator. Type test reports can be supplied on request to
pro$e compliance with *" +,- appendi% 33 N*nternal faultN.
2% /#erating lever
3n anti-refle% mechanism on the operating le$er pre$ents any attempt to re-open
immediately after closing of the switch or earthing switch.
3ll manual operations are carried out on the front of the equipment.
The effort e%erted on the le$er by the operator is not more than +06 < for the switch
and circuit brea5er.
The o$erall dimensions of the RMU are not increased due to the design of the
operating handle. The operating handle has two wor5able positions 2-6 apart.
21 0ront #late
The front includes a clear mimic diagram which indicates the different functions.
The position indicators gi$e a true reflection of the position of the main contacts.
They are clearly $isible to the operator.
The le$er operating direction is clearly indicated in the mimic diagram.
The manufacturerNs data plate includes the switchboardNs main electrical
characteristics.
22 ,a+le insulation testing
*t is possible to test the core or the sheath insulation of the networ5 cables while the
RMU remains energised at rated $oltage. *t is possible to carry out the phase by
phase testing through a built-in facility without necessity to ha$e access to the cable
compartment. The ma%imum test $oltage shall be less than 1- 5. & for 26 minutes.
23 &emote control o" the &)*s
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Remote operation of the RMUGs line switches is optionally possible using motors
fitted to the operating mechanism.
*t is possible to fit the motors either directly in the manufacturing plant during
assembly or on site as and when required. *nstallation on site is possible with the
RMU fully energised and we can pro$ide detailed instructions for installation to the
control mechanism.
The fitting of the motors to the mechanism does not in any way impede or interfere
with the manual operation of the switches or circuit brea5er.
24 Dimensions
The o$erall dimensions of the Ringmaster RMU are as follows :-:
height depth width
o!pact standard range " 2026 mm -4+ mm ;;2 mm
Extensible range 2(26 mm -4+ mm ;;2 mm
25 (y#e and routine tests
3ccording to the composition of the switchboard, $arious type test certificates can be
supplied:
H*mpulse withstand test,
HTemperature-rise test,
H#hort-time withstand current test,
HMechanical operation test,
Hhec5ing of degree of protection,
H#witch, circuit brea5er, earthing switch ma5ing capacity.
H#witch, circuit brea5er brea5ing capacity.
H*nternal arc withstand
Hhec5ing of partial discharge on complete unit
*n additionJ for switches, test reports on rated brea5ing and ma5ing capacity can be
pro$ided.
'or earthing switches, test reports on ma5ing capacity, short-time withstand current
and pea5 short-circuit current can be pro$ided.
The routine tests carried out during assembly can be bac5ed by test records signed
by the factoryNs quality control department. They include the following:
Honformity with drawings and diagrams,
HMeasurement of closing and opening speeds,
HMeasurement of operating torque,
Hhec5ing of filling pressure,
Hhec5ing of gas-tightness,
Hhec5ing of partial discharges on indi$idual components,
H&ielectric testing and main circuit resistance measurement.
3ll of the maLor type tests ha$e been certified at an independent authority with the
tests carried outside the country of manufacture.
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