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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.O CODES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

3.0 GENERAL

3.1 APPROVALS
3.2 DEFINITIONS

4.0 DESIGN

4.1 STANDARDS
4.2 APPLICATION DATA
4.3 ASSEMBLY
4.4 SWITCHGEAR AND BUSWORK
4.5 CABLE PROVISIONS
4.6 CIRCUIT BREAKERS
4.7 LOAD INTERRUPTER SWITCHES AND FUSES
4.8 CONTACTORS
4.9 PROTECTION
4.10 METERING AND CONTROL
4.11 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS

5.0 MATERIALS

5.1 COATINGS
5.2 BUSSES
5.3 CONTROL WIRING
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6.0 CONSTRUCTION

6.1 CONTROL AND SECONDARY WIRING

6.2 INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS
6.3 NAMEPLATES AND FINISH
6.4 CIRCUIT BREAKER ACCESSORIES
6.5 CONTACTOR ACCESSORIES

7.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING

7.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE

7.2 DESIGN TESTS
7.3 PRODUCTION TESTS
7.4 SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS TESTS

8.0 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT

9.0 DRAWINGS AND DATA

APPENDIX A - MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR DATA SHEET

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1.0 SCOPE

This specification covers the minimum requirements for indoor medium voltage
switchgear and motor controllers.

2.0 CODES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

2.1 Vendor shall meet or exceed the requirements of the latest edition of the following
codes, regulations and standards, except as superseded herein. In cases where
more than one code, regulation or standard apply to the same condition, the most
stringent shall be followed. In the event of a conflict between this specification and
other specifications or correspondence, the OWNER shall be consulted and a
ruling, in writing, shall be obtained before any work is started.

• IEC 185 Current transformers

• IEC 186 Voltage transformers

• IEC 255 Electric relays

• IEC 269 Low voltage fuses

• IEC 282 High voltage fuses

• IEC 298 High voltage metal enclosed switchgear and control gear

• IEC 445 Identification of apparatus terminals and general rules for a

uniform system of terminal marking, using alphanumeric
notation

• IEC 473 Dimensions for panel mounted indicating and recording

electrical measuring instruments

• IEC 529 Classification of degrees of protection provided by

enclosures

• IEC 694 Common clauses for high voltage switchgear and

controlgear standards

2.2 Some requirements in this specification may be modified by specific requirements

in the Purchase Specification. In case of conflict, the specific requirements
supersede this specification.

2.3 Any deviation from this specification must be approved, in writing, by OWNER.
Such written approval must be obtained prior to the commencement of any work
which would constitute such a deviation.

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3.0 GENERAL

3.1 Approvals

The switchgear assembly shall be designed and constructed in accordance with

the requirements of IEC 298 and shall be certified by a recognized certifying
authority, confirming compliance with the requirements of the appropriate IEC
Standards.

3.2 Definitions

OWNER shall mean the OWNER as set out in the Request for Quotation (RFQ),
or any other person, firm or corporation engaged by OWNER, to perform services
to which this specification is applicable.

Vendor shall mean the person(s) or company(ies) selling the product specified in
this Specification to the OWNER.

4.0 DESIGN

4.1 Standards

Material and equipment shall be designed, fabricated and tested to meet the
requirements of IEC Standards.

4.2 Application Data

Switchgear assemblies shall be provided in accordance with the OWNER's Single

Line Diagram and Medium Voltage Switchgear Data Sheet (see Appendix A).

4.3 Assembly

4.3.1. Switchgear assemblies shall be applied in accordance with IEC Standards.

4.3.2 Switchgear assemblies shall be metal clad and motor controllers shall be metal
enclosed. Enclosures shall be drip-proof.

Grounded metal barriers shall be provided to separate:

• The controllers and circuit breakers from each other.

• The control compartments from the power compartments containing the circuit
breakers, fuses and contactors.

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• The power bus from other compartments.

Wireways shall be provided to facilitate installation or removal of cables without de-

energizing the gear where feeder cables are passing through the cubicle.

4.3.3 The equipment assembly shall be expandable at both ends.

4.4 Switchgear and Buswork

4.4.1 A continuous horizontal ground bus sized to the requirements of IEC 298 shall be
provided at the bottom of the assembly extending throughout the full length of the
switchgear. It shall be equipped with two-hole, compression-type connectors at
both ends for the connection of OWNER's ground grid conductors.

4.5 Cable Provisions

The following provisions are required for cables:

• Removable cable entry plate.

• Adequate room for cable bends, when required.

• Compression type, two-hole cable connectors (lugs), sized as shown on the
Data Sheet.

4.6 Circuit Breakers

4.6.1 Power circuit breakers shall use either Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) or vacuum for
interruption and isolation, and shall be applied and rated on a symmetrical current
basis according to IEC 56 and IEC 694. Breakers not rated or tested to IEC
standards require specific approval by OWNER and must be noted as such in
Vendor's proposal.

4.6.2 Circuit breakers shall have an electrically controlled, stored energy type (motor
charged spring) operating mechanism. The operating mechanism and its control
shall conform to the functional requirements of IEC 56.

4.6.3 Circuit breakers shall be equipped with control relays connected in series with the
trip coils. These relays shall function to give an alarm if the trip coil power or circuit
continuity is lost while the circuit breaker is in the closed position. The alarm shall
be inhibited when the circuit breaker is in the open position.

4.6.4 Circuit breakers of the same rating shall be interchangeable. A feature shall be
provided in the breaker compartment to prevent insertion of under-rated breakers.

4.6.5 All circuit breakers shall be of the draw-out type.

4.7 Load Interrupter Switches and Fuses

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4.7.1 Load interrupter switches shall be applied and rated according IEC 56. The
required fault carrying capability is specified on the Data Sheet.

4.7.2 The opening and closing of the switch shall be independent of the speed of
operation of the actuating device. The type of operating mechanism and control
required (e.g. blown fuse trip, stored energy opening device) is specified on the
Data Sheet.

4.7.3 Power fuses, when required, shall be the current limiting type with blown-fuse
indicators.

4.8 Contactors

4.8.1 Contactors shall be solenoid operated using AC power derived from the line side of
the contactor through a primary and secondary fused control power transformer.
The contactor and associated equipment shall operate correctly during power dips
of at least 25%.

Each contactor shall have a Normal/Test/Off switch to permit operation under

normal conditions; testing with the contactor isolated from line and load, but fed
with external control power; or not operable.

4.8.2 The contactors shall use either vacuum or sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) as their
interrupting medium.

4.8.3 Contactors may either use a non-load break isolating switch or be a draw-out
device. Interlocks shall be provided to prevent accidental isolation under load. The
isolation shall be done by an externally operable and lockable handle.

Shutters shall be provided to isolate the line side of the isolating switch from the
load side. When a draw-out contactor assembly is used as the isolating means,
shutters shall isolate the line side stabs in the drawn-out position.

4.8.4 Contactors shall have an interrupting capacity of 6000 Amps symmetrical at rated
voltage. They shall have current limiting fuses on the line side, capable of
interrupting 50,000 Amps symmetrical.

4.9 Protection

4.9.1 Protective relays shall, as a minimum, comply with the service conditions, ratings
and testing requirements specified in IEC 255.

4.9.2 Protective relays and devices shall be provided as shown on the OWNER's Data
Sheet and Single Line Diagram(s) included with this Standard.

4.9.3 Protective relays shall also meet the following requirements:

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• Solid state digital relays are preferred; however, draw-out electro-mechanical

relays may be used where necessary.

• Relays shall be mounted at locations convenient for maintenance, inspection,

target resetting and testing.

• Relays shall have trip indicators with manual resets.

• Relays shall have provisions for testing and calibration using an external power
source without disconnecting the permanent wiring.

• Multi-function relays shall have indication for each type of fault.

4.10 Metering and Control

4.10.1 Metering and control shall be provided as shown on the Data Sheet and Single
Line Diagram(s) included with this Standard. As a minimum, all generator fed
cubicles shall meter amps, volts, watts and power factor, while motor feeders shall
meter amps.

4.10.2 Indicating meters may be digital or analog and may be included as part of multi-
function protective relays.

4.10.3 Control switches shall be the pistol-grip type for circuit breaker control, and
"ON/OFF" push buttons for contactor control.

4.10.4 For circuit breakers and contactors, indicating lights for close and open status shall
be provided with the colour as specified on the Data Sheet.

4.11 Serial Communications.

4.11.1 When specified in Data Sheet or indicated in drawings, switchgear and motor control
shall be provided with serial communications link for interfacing with OWNER’s
Distributed Control System.

4.11.2 Serial link shall be capable of bi-directional communications to provide both

monitoring and control from the DCS. The following shall be provided as a minimum.

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Monitoring:

• Circuit breakers/load interrupters status

• Trip/close supplies status
• Incomer/feeder voltage, current, kW
• Incomer frequency
• Motor status
• Cause of trip, incomer, feeder, motor.

Control:

• Trip circuit breakers/load interrupters

• Stop motors

5.0 MATERIAL

5.1 Coatings

The equipment shall be protected against corrosion from gases by the use of
coatings and material selection. The use of bare copper or silver or their alloys
should be avoided.

Vendor's proposal shall state what corrosion protection is provided.

5.2 Busses

All busses shall be constructed of tin-plated copper. The use of other materials
and coatings must be specifically approved by OWNER.

5.3 Control Wiring

All control wiring shall be stranded, tinned copper. Dipping wire ends in solder is
not acceptable.

6.0 CONSTRUCTION

6.1 Control and Secondary Wiring

6.1.2 The control power source for circuit breakers shall be AC derived from bus voltage
for closing, and DC from a capacitor trip device for opening.

For motor controllers, power shall be AC, derived from bus voltage at each
controller.

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6.1.2 Wiring between terminals of various devices shall be run "point-to-point", without
splices, as illustrated on OWNER approved wiring diagrams. Wiring shall be run
neatly in wireways. For the end runs to the devices, the wiring shall be bundled
and attached to the panel at frequent intervals for support.

6.1.3 Requirements for terminal blocks shall be as follows:

• Terminal blocks shall be provided for OWNER's external connections. They

shall be Weidmuller-type SAK or approved equal.

• Terminal blocks shall be mounted not less than 500 mm above floor level.

• Terminal blocks for similar functions shall be located in the same relative
position in each cell.

• A minimum of ten spare terminal blocks shall be provided in each cell.

• The manufacturer's recommended fill (number and size of wires) shall not be
exceeded for any terminal block.

6.1.4 Wires that terminate on screw type terminals (as opposed to clamp type), shall use
compression type lugs with insulated sleeves.

6.1.5 Wires and terminal blocks shall be identified with the corresponding number shown
on schematic and wiring diagrams. Wires shall be identified at both ends with 360°
slip-on or heat-shrink wire markers.

6.1.6 Close and trip circuits for each device shall be individually fused.

6.2 Instrument Transformers

6.2.1 For metering and relaying applications, the minimum accuracy rating of instrument
transformers shall be as specified on the Data Sheet.

6.2.2 Potential transformers shall be withdrawable and provided with primary and
secondary fusing with two primary fuses per transformer.

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6.3 Nameplates and Finish

6.3.1 Engraved, laminated plastic nameplates shall be used to identify the following:

• Each switchgear cell and function.

• Each front-mounted device.

• Each device mounted inside the switchgear including fuses, terminal block
assemblies, etc.

All nameplates shall be in accordance with the Single Line Diagram(s) and Wiring
Diagrams using device function numbers as per IEC 298.

6.3.2 All metal surfaces shall be clean, free of rust and de-greased before any primer is
applied. Metal surfaces shall receive one coat of primer or phosphate treatment
and two coats of top grade finishing enamel. Colour of the interior surfaces shall
be white and exterior surfaces shall be gray.

6.4 Circuit Breaker Accessories

6.4.1 Extra circuit breaker and contactor auxiliary contacts shall be provided as shown
on the Data Sheet. Auxiliary contacts shall be operative in the "TEST" and
"CONNECTED" positions.

6.4.2 Cell switch contacts which operate when a circuit breaker is withdrawn from the
"CONNECTED" position shall be provided as shown on the Data Sheet.

6.4.3 The following circuit breaker accessories shall be provided:

• Device for positioning the breaker to and from the "CONNECTED", "TEST",
and "DISCONNECTED" positions.

• Device for manually charging the stored energy operating mechanisms.

• Special maintenance tools or gauges such as a means for determining contact

wear for vacuum interrupters.

Optional accessories, such as a circuit breaker test cabinet, if required, shall be as

specified on the Data Sheet.

6.5 Contactor Accessories

6.5.1 Unless otherwise specified on the Data Sheet, at least two normally open and two
normally closed contactor auxiliary contacts shall be provided in addition to those
required for controller operation. Auxiliary contacts shall be operative in the
"TEST" and "CONNECTED" positions. Unused auxiliary contacts shall be wired to
terminal blocks for OWNER's use.

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6.5.2 "START(TEST)-STOP" push buttons shall be provided to allow local testing of the
contactor from an external power source. The "START(TEST)" push button shall
only be operable in the "TEST" position. The "STOP" push button shall be
operable in the "CONNECTED" and "TEST" positions.

6.5.3 "RUNNING" (green) and "TRIPPED" (amber) indicating lights shall be provided to
indicate the status of the controller and its protection features.

6.5.4 A nameplate shall be attached to each controller describing the OWNER's

assigned equipment number, its function and rating, as indicated on the Single
Line Diagram.

6.5.5 When specified on the Data Sheet, a factory prepared space shall be provided with
the hardware and wiring to allow easy installation of a contactor, power fuses and
control transformer in the future. Additional accessories for the control
compartment are specified on the Data Sheet.

7.0 TESTING AND INSPECTION

7.1 Quality Assurance

7.1.1 With its proposal, the Vendor shall state the Quality Assurance Standard (e.g. ISO
9001) to which the manufacturing plant has been certified. In addition, Vendor will
be required to demonstrate compliance through the Quality Control Audit by
OWNER.

7.1.2 The OWNER shall have unrestricted access to the Vendor's shop, shop
procedures, schedules, testing and inspection procedures and documents.

7.1.3 If requested, the Vendor shall make the designer available for design requirements
and review meeting.

7.1.4 Vendor shall make the plant's Quality Assurance Manual available for OWNER
review.

7.1.5 Any repairs to failed or defective material, component or assembly must be

approved by the OWNER. Repairs shall be observed or witnessed, at the
OWNER's discretion.

7.1.6 The OWNER shall be given a minimum of seven (7) days notice before shipment
so that a final inspection can be organized, if desired.

7.2 Design Tests

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Design tests for power circuit breakers shall be in accordance with IEC 56.

7.3 Production Tests

Production tests shall include the 50 Hz dielectric tests, mechanical operation tests
and electrical operation test. Also, polarity tests are required to ensure the correct
connections of the instrumentation circuits. OWNER reserves the right to observe
these tests, and must be given at least seven (7) days prior notice.

7.4 Serial Communications Test

Serial communications, when supplied, shall have the communications link fully
tested and proven at Vendor’s works in the presence of the OWNER prior to
dispatch to site. Vendor shall prove that the system is capable of being monitored
and controlled from the Distributed Control System for all parameters specified.

Vendor to include with the bid the method proposed to carry out the communications
system checks.

8.0 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT

Upon successful completion of factory tests the equipment shall be packaged for
shipment.

All moveable items weighing less than 50 kg shall be braced and locked in place in
the switchgear.

All moveable items more than 50 kg shall be packed separately.

Equipment shall be branded and packaged for overseas shipment.

Spare parts, miscellaneous hardware and touch-up paint shall be packed in sturdy
boxes, preferably with maximum weights of 100 kg.

Space heater leads shall be accessible without opening up the package, and the
leads shall be identified.

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9.0 DRAWINGS AND DATA

The Vendor shall supply a minimum of one reproducible copy of all drawings and
data unless otherwise specified on the Purchase Order.

The following lists the drawings and data required for the proposal, drawing
approval and certified (final) drawing stage (after manufacturing):

Drawings/Data Proposal Approval Certified

Switchgear Data Sheet X X X

Outline Dimensions X X X

Weights X X X

Recommended Spares and Price List X X X

Foundation Details X X X

Control Schematic X X

Three-Line Schematic X X

Nameplate Schedule X X

Bills of Material X X

Wiring Diagrams X X

Switchgear Cross-sections X X

Fuse and Protective Relay X X

Co-ordination Curves

Current Transformer Characteristic Curve X X

Certified Test Report X

Installation/Operation/Maintenance Data X

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APPENDIX A

MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND MOTOR CONTROL

DATA SHEET