MV SWITCHGEAR

11 kV, 22 kV or 33 kV Air-Insulated Switchgear

STANDARD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC WORKS

MV SWITCHGEAR
( SPECIFICATION )

11 KV, 22 KV OR 33 KV AIR-INSULATED SWITCHGEAR

PRIMARY SUBSTATION

ADWEA/ADWEA/ADDC/AADC STANDARD : S-AAA-SWG-MV-AIS

(REV.0-2015)

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CONTENTS

1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Equipment Identification and Color Codes ....................................................................... 3
2 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................... 4
2.1 Switchgear Particulars ....................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Performance....................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Design and Construction ................................................................................................... 5
2.3.1 Electrical Data and General Requirements........................................................................ 5
2.3.2 Isolating and Earthing Features ......................................................................................... 6
2.3.3 Safety Shutters................................................................................................................... 7
2.3.4 Circuit Breakers (withdrawable type) ............................................................................... 8
2.3.5 Interlock System .............................................................................................................. 10
2.3.6 Enclosures and Busbars ................................................................................................... 13
2.3.7 Bus Ducts (if applicable) .................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
2.3.8 Instrument Transformers and Protective Relays ............................................................. 16
2.3.9 Low Voltage Equipment and Control Circuits ................................................................ 18
2.3.10 Cable and Busbar Terminations ...................................................................................... 20
2.3.11 Locks and Padlocks ......................................................................................................... 21
2.3.12 Earthing of Metal Parts.................................................................................................... 21
2.3.13 Corona ............................................................................................................................. 22
2.3.14 Switchgear Space Heater ................................................................................................. 22
2.3.15 Labels .............................................................................................................................. 22
2.3.16 Voltage Detectors ............................................................................................................ 22
2.3.17 Power Circuits, Control, Protection and Telecommunication Wiring............................. 23
2.3.18 Corrosion Protection........................................................................................................ 24
3 TESTING AND INSPECTION .................................................................................... 25
3.1 General ............................................................................................................................ 25
3.2 Factory Tests ................................................................................................................... 25
3.2.1 Type Tests ....................................................................................................................... 25
3.2.2 Routine Tests ................................................................................................................... 26
3.2.3 General Tests ................................................................................................................... 27
3.2.4 Sample Tests.................................................................................................................... 27
3.3 Site Tests ......................................................................................................................... 28

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11 KV, 22 KV OR 33 KV AIR INSULATED SWITCHGEAR

1 GENERAL
This specification covers the design, manufacture, factory testing, marking, packing, shipping,
transportation to site, installation, site testing and commissioning of 11 kV, 22 kV or 33 kV
Metal-Clad Metal Enclosed with LSC2B and partition PM Air-Insulated Switchgear with
vacuum or SF6 breakers, single busbar (one, multiple sections), transfer or double 3-phases
busbars, and other allied equipments, complete with control and power wiring.
Further detailed and specific data are contained in the drawings, data sheets and other documents
that form part of these Bid Documents.
The equipment offered shall be complete in all respects necessary for their effective and trouble
free operation when connected to the system.
The equipments shall be installed in air-conditioned building rooms or housings of prefabricated
substation in Abu Dhabi or Al Ain.
For applicable technical standards and tests, reference shall be made to following:
 S-AAA-SWG-MV-LV-GEN - General Requirements (MV/LV)
(Applicable Technical Standards, Tests, etc.)
 S-AA-CPS-MV-LV-PROT S-AA-CPS-MV-LV-PROT

For Specifications and Technical Data of associated equipment, reference shall be made to
Standard Technical Specification, Parts:
 S-AAA-SWG-MV-PROT - MV Switchgear Protection
 S-AAA-SWG-MV-VTCT - Voltage and Current Transformers for MV
Switchgear
 S-AAA-SWG-MV-LA - MV Lighting Arresters
 S-AAA-CAB-ACC - Cable Accessories

1.1 Equipment Identification and Color Codes

Concerning 11 kV, 22 kV or 33 kV Switchgear Identification, reference shall be made to
Standard Technical Specification, Part:
 S-AAA-GEN-ID - Components Marking

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2 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

2.1 Switchgear Particulars

The Switchgear equipment specified ratings shall be as specified in the Technical Data Sheets.
The Switchgear shall be complete, ready for installation, with all components furnished unless
specifically excluded in the Scope of Work.
The complete documentation, drawings, operating instructions, installation, operation &
maintenance (hard & soft copy) and spare parts manuals, etc. shall be included in the supply and
will be subject to the approval of ADWEA/ADDC/AADC according to the requirements of this
Specification.
Each Switchgear compartment shall be designed for automatic pressure relief in case of pressure
built-up due to arcing, at the same time, ensuring that escaping gases are clear off the operating
personal in the front of the Switchgear. Any devices for pressure relief shall be absolutely
vermin, dust and damp proof under normal service conditions.
Feeder cable terminations and stress cones are part of the Scope of Supply/Scope of Work for
standard cables as will be supplied by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC for outgoing feeder cables. The
type of cable will be indicated to the successful Bidder/Contractor.
Protection relays of the digital/numerical type, Bay Control Units/Bay Control and Protection
Units (BCU/BCPU) and their associated instrument transformers are part of the supply. The
relays shall be installed in separate metal-enclosed compartments for 11kV, 22kV and in separate
protection cubicles for 33kV. The functions of the protection relays are indicated in the typical
single line diagrams in the Drawings Section of this Specification and shall meet the relevant
specification ADDC/AADC STANDARD : (S-AA-CPS-MV-LV-PROT ).

2.2 Performance
Routine maintenance to any of the external components, including the protective relays and
instrument transformers, shall not be required in less than six year intervals; internal components
shall be maintenance-free for at least ten years.
Performance, testing and rating of the Switchgear shall conform to the latest edition of all
relevant IEC Publications as a minimum requirement, supplemented by other national standards
(or their functional equivalents) subject to the approval of ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.
Compliance of the Switchgear manufacturer with the provisions of this Specification does not
relieve him of the responsibility of furnishing Switchgear and accessories of proper design,
electrically and mechanically suited to meet the operating guarantees at the specified service
conditions. as mentioned in ADWEA specification for service condition in indoor substation

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2.3 Design and Construction

2.3.1 Electrical Data and General Requirements

a. Key electrical data are indicated in the Scope of Work/Scope of Supply, in the enclosed
single line diagram(s), and in the technical data sheets.
b. The Switchgear, when installed and operating under the specified conditions, shall perform
satisfactorily and safely under all normal and fault conditions. Even repeated operations
under full rated fault conditions shall not lead to diminished performance or significantly
shortened useful life of the Switchgear. Arc faults caused by external reasons shall be
positively confined to the originating compartment and shall not spread to other parts of
the Switchgear.
c. BIL and power frequency withstand capability for the entire switchboard shall be in
accordance with the Electrical Design Fundamentals of this Specification.
d. Each current carrying part of the Switchgear including CTs, VTs, Circuit Breakers,
Disconnectors, Earthing Switches, Bus Bars, connections and joints shall be capable of
carrying its specified:
 Rated normal current and in no part shall the temperature rise exceed the specified
values as recommended in the relevant standard
 The instantaneous peak current and short-circuit current (SCC).
e. Auxiliary voltages are to be considered for the design as follows:
 motor voltage DC
 110 V DC.
 control voltage
 110 V DC.
f. The Switchgear shall be of the free-standing, self-supporting, dead-front design with all
high voltage equipment installed inside fully encapsulated, metallic and earthed enclosures,
suitably divided into individual arc-proof compartments for each panelat least for
 Busbars
 Circuit breakers
 Cable sealing ends, CTs & VTs
 Bus bar VTs
 Local/Remote control, protection and metering.
Metallic partitions between each compartment shall be earthed.

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g. The design shall provide for maximum levels of reliability, ease of operation and
maintenance, and maximum flexibility. The possibility of field repairs and exchange of
enclosure parts shall be taken into account.
h. The busbar compartment is to be equipped with suitable pressure relief flaps or other
devices.
i. Each line-up of Switchgear shall be prepared for future extension on either end without any
drilling, cutting or welding on the existing equipment.
j. Unless otherwise noted, the Switchgear shall be for front access only during installation,
operation and maintenance. The arrangement shall allow the system of a ring busbar,
preferably in two series facing each other, the connections being made by means of
overhead bus trunkings.
k. The erection of the Switchgear shall not require any cutting, welding or drilling of material
on site.
l. Cast iron shall not be used for any part, which may be subjected to mechanical shock.
m. Materials shall wherever possible, be non-hygroscope and non-flammable. Insulating
materials shall have a high resistance to tracking.

2.3.2 Isolating and Earthing Features

2.3.2.1 Isolating Features for Circuit Breaker (WD)
a. The C.B. shall be installed on a carriage and shall be connected to the busbars and feeder
circuit through plug and socket type connecting respectively isolating devices. The devices
shall be off-load type and shall be suitable for operation whilst the busbars of the feeder
circuit are alive. A service trolley is required for circuit breaker to be completely removed
from the panel. Appropriate service trolley is part of accessories. Number of service
trolleys for complete bus section to be provided as required.
b. The following C.B. positions shall be provided as a minimum:
i) Isolated (or test) position. Service position.
ii) Withdrawn.
Mechanical & Electrical indication shall be provided to show the "isolated/test" or
"service" positions of C.B. Such indications shall be visible from the front of the
equipment at all times.
c. Metal shutters shall be provided to completely shroud the fixed contacts of the C.B., which
are connected to busbars and to feeder circuits. These shutters shall be opened and closed
automatically by the movement of the C.B. carriage and shall prevent access to the fixed
isolating contacts when the C.B. is withdrawn.
d. To facilitate testing, a device shall be provided for fixing, but not locking, shutters in an
open position.

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e. Busbar/Feeder earthing procedures instruction to be mounted on a prominent position on

the front of bus section and feeder panel respectively.
f.
2.3.2.2 Main Earthing Devices
Each Switchgear equipment shall be provided with means for connecting the circuit and the
busbars to the main earth bar of the equipment for maintenance purposes.
The earthing connections and devices shall have instantaneous peak and short-time current
ratings equivalent to that of the circuit breakers. The earthing devises shall have type test
certificates from recognised independent authorities.
Full details of the method of earthing shall be submitted by the Bidder/Contractor. Such earthing
shall be achieved by the following means:
a) For the earthing of cable feeder and transformer feeder circuits:- by fixed earthing switches
fitted into the cable box portion of the panel. The earthing switch shall be mechanically
interlocked to prevent closure unless the circuit breaker is fully withdrawn from the unit or
secured into the isolated position. It shall not be possible to move the circuit breaker into
the service position with the earthing switch closed.
b) For busbar earthing:
 built-in earth switch with electrical and mechanical interlocks shall be provided.
 by earthing trucks fitted with circuit breakers or approved earthing switches
interlocks shall be provided such that it shall not be possible to install an earthing
truck into the panel unless all circuit breakers associated with the busbar or circuit to
be earthed are withdrawn from their units or secured onto the isolated positions.
One busbar earthing truck shall be provided for each busbar voltage specified.
When the earthing truck device is in use the automatic features of the appropriate shutter shall be
maintained and it shall be possible for the other shutter to remain locked or closed.
When a circuit breaker is used for earthing, means other than locking shall be provided to ensure
that the electrical tripping of the circuit breaker is rendered inoperative when closed. It shall not
be possible to return the equipment to the service position and to reclose the circuit breaker
without first cancelling the means provided to render the electrical tripping inoperative.
One portable type earthing device for each panel shall be provided. The cost of earthing facilities
shall be included in the price of the respective Switchgear.

2.3.3 Safety Shutters

The safety shutters for the fixed contacts connected to busbars and cables shall have independent
operating mechanism. All shutters shall have painted labels indicating whether they are busbar or
circuit shutters.

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Busbar shutters shall be painted signal red, color 537 in BS 381C and shall be clearly and
indelibly labelled ‘BUSBARS’ in large white letters. The circuit shutters shall be painted lemon
color 355 in BS 381C but shall not be lettered.
Generally, all shutter operating system mechanism parts shall be made of metal non magnetic of
an approved type against corrosion and shall be of non magnetic material.
A set of mechanical shutters shall be provided to cover each three phase group of isolating
contacts. The shutters shall be fully closed when the circuit breaker is in the isolated position.
Each set shall be capable of being individually operated and individually padlocked in the closed
and open positions.
The shutters shall open automatically by means of a positive drive initiated by the movement of
the circuit breaker or voltage transformer carriage.
The closing operation shall also be automatic, either by positive drive or by two independent
means, each capable of operating the shutter alone.
When padlocked closed, the shutter shall completely shroud the stationary contacts, and it shall
not be possible to force the shutters, or part of the shutter, to gain access to the stationary
contacts.
To facilitate testing, means other than locking (using shutter lifting truck, which is part of
accessories at least two numbers for each type of the panels) shall be provided for securing the
shutters in the open position. However, such means shall be automatically cancelled and the
automatic operation of the shutters restored upon reconnection of the circuit breaker or voltage
transformer to the fixed isolating contacts.
There shall be sufficient clear distance in air between the circuit breaker compartment
partition/shutters and the live parts of the busbar and cable circuit contacts.
It should not be possible to touch by bare hand the busbar and cable circuit contacts even if the
shutters are removed manually. This is essential to accord adequate protection for the operator
against accidental contact with live parts.
On bus section and bus coupler units both sets of shutters shall be painted signal red and labelled
“BUSBARS’. In addition, an arrow shall be painted in white on each shutter pointing towards
the busbar with which the shutter is associated.
Voltage transformer spout shutters shall comply with the above depending on the connection
(busbar or circuit) of the VT.
Provision or access shall be made for lubricating the mechanical linkages.

2.3.4 Circuit Breakers (withdrawable type)

a) Vacuum or SF6 circuit breakers with totally enclosed and maintenance-free contact system
are acceptable.

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b) Circuit breakers shall conform to IEC Publication 62271-100 in terms of rating, testing and
performance, but they may conform to the standards of the country of manufacture for
construction requirements, provided these standards do not conflict with the corresponding
IEC 62271-100 rules and are acceptable to ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.
c) Re-strike-free switching of the vacuum or SF6 circuit breakers must be guaranteed. (IEC
62271-100).
d) Breaker operating mechanisms shall be of the electric motor-operated, stored energy type,
with provisions for manual operation in case of control power failure. All breakers must be
electrically trip-free and have anti-pumping circuits. After loss of control power, the
springs of the operating mechanism shall be capable of performing a sequence of OFF-
ON-OFF operations. Motor charged mechanisms shall be provided with means for
charging the springs manually.
e) Trip and release coils shall be as required by the functions indicated in the Data Sheets. In
addition, a manually operable local trip push-button (mechanically working onto the trip
shaft) shall be available, and all breakers shall be suitable for remote control. Manual,
mechanical ON-switching shall be prevented if interlocking conditions exist. Mechanical
indicators shall be provided to show the ON/OFF positions of the breaker contacts.
Operation counters shall be provided.
f) Maintenance intervals of circuit breakers shall meet requirements as specified in the
Technical Data Sheets.
g) Safe replacement of any breaker must be possible while the remaining switchboard is
"live" and must not involve the use of special tools or delicate alignments. Manuals for
maintenance and replacement of the breaker shall be provided.
h) Breakers of the same rating and control scheme shall be completely interchangeable within
the Switchgear installation.
i) Auxiliary switches shall meet requirements as specified in the Technical Data Sheets.
j) These contacts shall be wired via terminal blocks for use at the DAMS terminal cubicles.
Additional contacts as required, e.g. for interlocking of incoming feeders, shall be provided
and incorporated in the control system.

k) Each vacuum or SF6 interrupter shall be suitable for individual rating of the CB for correct
operation and easily removable for maintenance or replacement. Full instructions for
monitoring the status of vacuum or SF6 and contact life shall be provided for the approval
of ADWEA/ADDC/AADC. Vacuum interrupter shall be replaced by Contractor/
manufacturer, in case of found defective during its lifetime stated by manufacturer.
l) Motor charging of the operating spring shall commence immediately and automatically
upon completion of each C.B. closing operation. The time required for spring re-charging
shall meet requirements as specified in the Technical Data Sheets.

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m) It shall not be possible to close the C.B., whilst the spring is being charged.
n) A mechanical indicator shall be provided to indicate the status of the spring. The indication
shall be visible with the doors of the mechanism cabinet closed. An auxiliary switch shall
give the remote indication of `Spring Discharged.
o) When the manual emergency charging crank is used it shall interrupt the supply of
charging motor.
p) With power supply available and when fully charged, the spring mechanism shall have
sufficient stored energy to permit the operating sequence O-0.3sec-CO-3min-CO to be
performed following the loss of supply of the charging motor.

2.3.5 Interlock System

a. The electro-mechanical interlock system must positively prevent an operator from reaching
or creating unintentionally a dangerous or potentially dangerous condition. Systems that
can be bypassed without the use of special approved tools are not acceptable. Both
Hardware & Software interlocks shall be provided, independently with selectable facility.
a.
Specifically the following conditions must be impossible to reach:
 Electrically and manually operating the C.B. with the truck in the middle position i.e.
when it is not fully engaged in its service nor its test position
 Withdrawing the C.B. truck from service to test position or vice versa when C.B. is
closed.
 Electrically/Manually closing the Feeder Earth Switch and opening the cable
compartment while the cable is alive.
 Closing of all feeder and incomer disconnector/isolator (of the section) when busbar
earth switch is ON
b. Electrical interlocks shall be provided as specified, particularly for the incoming feeders
and the bus-tie breakers.
c. Clearly labelled mechanical interlocks shall be provided to prevent unsafe operations as
follows:
 Inadvertent operation of the breaker directly from the ‘ON’ position to the ‘EARTH
ON’ position
 Opening of the testing access when the breaker equipment is in any other than the
‘EARTH ON’ position
 The testing device being inserted or withdrawn when the breaker equipment is in any
other than the ‘EARTH ON’ position

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 The movement of the breaker from the ‘EARTH ON’ to the ‘OFF’ position with the
resting access open and the testing device removed
 The movement of the breaker to the ‘ON’ position when the testing access is open,
whether or not the testing device has been inserted
 Operation of the breaker from ‘ON’ to ‘OFF’ or the breaker from the ‘EARTH ON’
to ‘OFF’ immediately after the achievement of the ‘ON’ or ‘EARTH ON’ positions
respectively
 Operation of the breaker from “EARTH ON” to “OFF” immediately after
achievement of the ‘EARTH ON’ position
 Application of the earth links while the breaker is in the ‘ON’ position
 The breaker is being moved to the ‘ON’ position while earth links are applied
 Withdraw the CLOSED CB
 Insert the CLOSED CB.
d. When the manual emergency cranks are used, it shall be impossible to control the devices
electrically.
e. All breakers for remote and or DAMS control shall have local cut-out switch of the key-
operated type allowing selection of the operation modes as applicable.
f. It shall not be possible to move into service position the C.B.'s belonging to an earthed
busbar, as long as the Busbar Earthing Switches are closed.
g. At the optical output of the capacitive no-voltage indication devices a no-voltage relay for
interlocking shall be provided which shall be applied to prevent any movement of the CB
while in ON position.
h. SWG Control, Protection and interlock scheme shall follow the following minimum
requirements. However, the scheme shall be subject to approval during detail engineering
stage.
1. Protection system (BCPU/Main relays/ backup protection relays/lockout relays) for all
type of feeder shall trip both trip coil 1 and 2 as specified in protection specification
ADDC/AADC STANDARD: S-AA-CPS-MV-LV-PROT .
2. BCPU- Open command to be extended to the trip coil 1 & 2.
3. Electrical opening through selector switch (if available) shall be extended to Trip Coil
1 & 2.
4. Any trip circuit supervision relay operated- the alarm shall be reported to BCPU &
SCMS/RTU (subject to ADDC/AADC approval) and Common Alarm Panel.
5. If any of the two TCS relay operates, it shall not block the closing of CB.

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6. Closing of the CB shall be blocked during the condition when both TCS relays are
operated.
7. For the 22 &33 kV panels, the keyed selector switch shall include:
 Mechanical
 Electrical [signals from TNC switch]
 BCPU/BCU from which we specify whether it is
 Off
 Local
 SCMS/RTU
8. For the 11 kV panels, the selector switch shall include:
 Mechanical
 BCPU/BCU from which we specify whether it is
 Off
 Local
 SCMS/RTU
9. Electrical closing switches (separate from the BCPU command) shall be available for
the three position isolators and circuit breakers (for 22kV and 33 kV voltage levels
only).
10. Closing the line isolator of any panel shall be blocked only if any of relevant bus-
section's isolator and bus-section's earth switch are closed. However, if only bus-
section's isolator is open and earth switch is closed, line isolators of any panel shall not
be blocked.
11. If the earth switch of any particular bus section is closed it shall block the rack in of
the circuit breaker in service position of the relevant section.
12. When any feeder is put in service there should not be any interlock to prevent the
tripping.
13. All interlocks from different voltage system, AVR release/block, and synchronizing
check release/block shall be present in hardwire of the closing circuits.
14. Synch bypass facility shall be present.
15. Inter tripping from upstream breaker shall be directly wired to the tripping circuit
when the CB is in service mode
16. If the circuit breaker is in test mode it shall be free from interlock for close/open
operation. If the Circuit Breaker is racked out it shall be possible to close /open the
circuit breaker mechanically.
17.
18. AVR (release/block), and synchronizing check (release/block) shall be present in
hardwire of the closing circuits (when CB in service mode ).

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19. Closing the bus earth switch shall only happen after confirming the interlock
conditions of the bus bar earthing (i.e., all feeders' circuit breakers are racked out,Line
isolators are opened, bus VT isolator of that BB to be closed, VT MCB of that BB to
be closed, and ensuring that bus voltage is zero).
20. In case any of the outgoing feeder's BCPU/BCU is switched OFF or faulty it should
not prevent the bus coupler from closing.
21. There should be a separate indication lamp to indicate whether AVR is blocked or
not.
22. There should be a separate indication lamp to indicate whether synch is blocked or
not.

2.3.6 Enclosures and Busbars

a. Metal enclosures shall be made from arc-proof sheet steel offering mechanical and thermal
properties suitable for this application. Enclosures shall withstand the full rated fault
current as specified in the Technical Data Sheets during arcing faults without puncturing.
b. Metal enclosure shall be designed to prevent any condensation in any of the compartments.
c. Assembled enclosures must withstand without rupture the overpressure generated by the
rated short circuit arc against ground. This fact must be proven on each individual section
of the Switchgear.
d. Design of the Switchgear must allow for the removal of individual breaker bays, or parts
thereof, without disturbing the remaining bays.
e. All operating elements and indicators of the Switchgear must be located on, or be visible
from the front side of the equipment.
f. The fully enclosed busbars shall be made from electrolytic drawn copper. Rounded edges
shall be used to reduce the number of potential arc root points, and to retain the ability of
the Switchgear to carry the rated operating voltage in case of the worst climatic conditions.
g. Rectangular busbars mounted on non-hygroscopic, non-combustible, arc track resistance
insulators confirming to the relevant IEC shall be arranged in a separate enclosure.
h. Busbars and their enclosures shall cope with the thermal expansion of the entire
switchboard. Suitable mounts shall be provided where necessary.
i. Busbar compartments shall be located on above the cable compartment.
j. The cable compartments shall located at the rear of the switchgear panel and access to the
same shall be from rear.
k. Busbars shall be readily extendable
l. Busbars shall be covered by PVC sleeves or shall be epoxy encapsulated.

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m. The design of double busbar switchboards shall permit extension at either end.
n. At all connection or jointing points the Busbar and connecting pieces shall be tinned or
silver plated. All clamps shall be phosphor bronze and all bolts for joints shall be made of
high tensile steel.Assembled enclosures shall withstand at least twice their internal
operating pressure, which shall be proven on each individual section of the Switchgear.
o. The busbars shall be adequately supported on non-hygroscopic, non-combustible, arc track
resistance insulators confirming to the relevant IEC and shall withstand dynamic stresses
due to specified short-circuit current

2.3.7 Bus Duct/Bus interconnector

2.3.7.1 33/11kV Gas Insulated (SF6 Insulated) Busbar/Bus interconnector
The busducts shall be build-up on rigid supports and structures, which shall be designed under
consideration of easy access and maintenance and safe operating. Busbars shall consist of
electrolytic drawn copper material of sufficient strengths to withstand all operational and faulty
conditions. Busducts shall be pre-fabricated, sectionalised and metal enclosed to limit the effects
of faults to a minimum of possible parts. The proposed busbar arrangement shall be subject to
approval of ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.
Appropriate adapters, including flexible transition links, all necessary bolts, nuts washers and
spring washers (all made of stainless steel only), for connection of the busducts to the switching
panels, etc. shall be supplied. Appropriate grounding studs with bolts and washers of stainless
steel shall also be provided.
Enclosed bus ducts shall consist of aluminium and shall be dust-, rodent- and vermin-proof and
provisions shall be made against condensation, particularly if the load is switched off. If
breathers need to be provided their performance, arrangement etc. shall comply with the
requirements specified for the power transformers.
Gaskets used for the various parts of flange connections shall be heat and pressure resistant and
shall be of such a material that no deterioration will occur under service conditions. Gaskets of
any kind of impregnated/bonded cork are not acceptable.
Busduct housings shall be earthed through an appropriate earth bar or equivalent to be connected
along the full length of the bus-work and to be suitably connected to the earthing grid.
The busducts shall be arranged at a suitable height, however suitable provisions shall be foreseen
for cleaning, maintenance, etc., e.g. step ladders or walking platforms.
Thermal expansion of bus ducts and enclosure parts shall be compensated for with suitable
bellows and fittings.
Appropriate pressure relief devices shall ensure that impermissible pressure is not built-up in
case of short circuits to prevent destruction of the enclosure.

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The supplies shall also include all necessary supports, structures, bushings, post insulators,
conductors, etc.
The erection of the bus-duct work shall avoid any cutting, welding or drilling of material at Site.
The complete installation shall match the specified safety requirements and regulations.
Creepage distances of busbar supporting bushings shall meet requirements as specified in the
Technical Data Sheets.

2.3.7.2 33/11kV Solid Insulated Busbar/Bus interconnector

The busbar /bus interconnector system must be compact and fully insulated “touch safe” solid
insulated system. The conductor should be solid copper in ETP-H quality (Electrolytic –Tough
Pitch High Purity).
The solid insulation should lay directly on the conductor and shall consist of wrapped paper
dried under vacuum and impregnated with epoxy resin. Conductive grading layers of copper
embedded in the insulation should be used to control the electrical field (capacitive grading). The
earth layer should provide a complete electrical protection and guarantee for the highest
operational and human safety. The insulation material shall not be emitting any toxic gases in
case of fire and shall be self-extinguishing type.
Over the whole length of the Busbar, the surface of the busbar shall be insulated other than the
thermal expansion joints.. It must be resistance against UV radiations and suitable for long term
safe and outdoor operation and should provide an effective barrier against moisture ingress.
There shall not be any air gap or void between active epoxy resin insulation and outer protection
tube shell accepted. The busbar shall be naturally cooled.
The single bars should be manufactured in lengths up to 10 meters to allow easy manipulation
and installation at site. The single Busduct should be joined together on site and the joints must
be flexible to absorb the system thermal expansions/compressions during operation and also
electrically shielded to ensure that system is completely “touch safe” in operation. The outer
protection tube of the joints (cylinders) to protect the system against mechanical and
environmental impacts. The manufacturer is required to declare reference projects for not less
than 15 years for installation.
2.3.7.2.1 Requirements for the solid insulated Busbars:
- Solid and separately isolated phase bus, fully earthed for human safety
- Safe service conditions, even in high ambient humidity
- Partial discharges free operation
- Suitable for complete outdoor operation
- Short-circuit safe system (no damages in case of short circuit for any reason)
- Operating ambient temperature of +50°C
- The Ingress Protection class shall be not less than IP65

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2.3.7.2.2 Connection at the Switchgear

If the insulated bus bar to be connected to the SF6 insulated switchgear, the connection shall be
gas tight and pressure tested. The connection point shall undergo type testing for Short circuit at
the same SC level of the switchgear to which it is connected and shall also undergo temperature
rise type test.

2.3.7.2.3 Electrical Tests of the Busbars:

Each individual Busbar should be Factory tested according to IEC 60137, 2008, clause 9.1, 9.3
and 9.4. As a minimum the following tests shall be carried out:
1. Measurement of the dielectric dissipation factor and the capacitance at ambient
temperature
2. Dry power frequency voltage withstand test
3. Lightning impulse voltage withstand
4. Measurement of the partial discharge level.
5. Contact Resistance Measurement.
6. Temperature rise test including joints
7. Verification of thermal short time withstand

2.3.8 Instrument Transformers and Protective Relays

a. All instrument transformers must be suitable for continuous operation for 50 percent
overload when installed in the Switchgear and for service under all rated and fault
conditions.
b. Accuracy classes and burdens shall be in accordance with IEC 61869 for current
transformers, and for potential transformers. Above all, they shall be suitable for their
intended service within the indicating and protective system of the Switchgear.
c. Generally, cores for measuring instruments shall have accuracy classes of not more than
1.0% and saturation factors below 5. Cores for relaying shall have accuracies better than
3% and saturation factors of more than 5.
d. Toroidal current transformers of the vacuum-potted epoxy type, mounted outside the high
voltage enclosure on ground potential are preferred; other designs shall require the
approval of ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.
e. Current transformer ratios shall be chosen according to the requirements of the protection
engineers. Final determination of the ratios shall be co-ordinated with the successful
protection Bidder/Contractor. Secondary current of CTs shall be 1 A, burdens suitable for
protective relays and required indicators and metering equipment.
f. Current transformers must have shorting-type secondary terminals. The CT rating plate and
the terminals must be accessible after the power cables have been installed.
g. For transformer feeders the AIS manufacturer shall hand-over CT data for Neutral and
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shall guarantee that CTs at switchgear and transformers are matching, i.e. to have equal
ratios, identical magnetizing characteristics and secondary winding resistance.
h. Potential transformers shall be of the inductive type. The ratios shall be as per the single
line diagrams and burdens shall be suitable for the protection, measuring and metering
equipment respectively connected to them, but with a burden depending on VT
calculations to be provided during detailed engineering stages, unless approved otherwise.
i. Potential transformers must be able to withstand the full rated power frequency withstand
and BIL voltages.
j. The protective relay functions as indicated in the Tender Drawings shall be included. If the
Bidder/Contractor is of the opinion that the indicated protective scheme is not optimal, he
shall indicate this fact in his proposal along with suggested improvements.
k. C.T. secondary windings shall be earthed at one point through removable links.
l. The polarity of the primary and secondary windings of each current transformer shall be
clearly indicated.
m. Electro-magnetic V.T.'s shall be capable of discharging the capacitance of lines, cables and
Switchgear, which may remain connected to them during switching operations. The
Bidder/Contractor shall declare any limitations of the equipment for this duty.
n. The neutral side of each V.T. shall be earthed.
o. V.T.'s secondary MCB's shall be provided.
p. It shall not be possible to connect the secondary circuits of V.T.'s in parallel. In case only
one Voltmeter has been installed a selector switch shall be provided.
q. To guarantee the correct operation of the connected protection equipment, through faults
stability calculations shall be submitted showing sufficiency of the chosen C.T. cores, i.e.
rated output, rated accuracy, limit factor, rated primary current, knee-point e.m.f. and
resistance of the secondary windings (corrected to the maximum service temperature).
r. Cable/Line VT shall be equipped with easily and safety operable disconnection facility.
Disconnecting facility shall be equipped with combined dis-connector/earth switch to
disconnect the VT from the main circuit and to allow cable testing without disconnecting
the cable. An alarm from limit switch or auxiliary contact shall be available in the
substation*.
s. Test point for each phase to test the primary devices without disconnecting power cables,
VT and/or VT cables shall be provided as integral part of the switchgear. Busbar VT
directly connected to busbars shall be provided with disconnector/earth switch.
t. VT’s shall be provided with primary isolation and earthing facilities.
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2.3.9 Low Voltage Equipment and Control Circuits

a. All low voltage equipment shall be installed in a separate metal-enclosed compartment
with a separate access door and one or more terminal strips for all field connections.
b. Indicating instruments shall be included for the functions listed in the Scope of
Supply/Scope of Work. Measuring instruments shall be flush-mounted rectangular
switchboard types with at least 96 mm width and an accuracy class of 1.5% or better, and
with 90° or 270° scales. They shall be installed at approximately eye-height for easy
reading by the operators.
a. Sufficient potential free contacts shall be provided based on I/O signal list requirement of
the substation for remote transmission of alarms to the station alarm panel, event recorder
and DMS.
c. Meters shall be of the electronic, flush-mounted in the cubicle door, or surface-mounted in
the relay cabinet. Maximum demand meters (if specified) shall be of the electronic type.
d. All control circuits shall be according to the specified standards and designed for the
application as required and shall be subject to the approval of ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.
Cross ferrule numbering (source end and remote end) should be provided for all the wiring.
e. Completely separate and isolated circuits shall be used for Switchgear control, tripping,
alarms, and auxiliary devices. These circuits shall have separate control power buses and
feeders, suitably protected, for each power bus section with outgoing feeders, and for each
pair of incoming power feeders and the associated bus-tie breaker in secondary selective
systems.
f. Each control circuit shall be protected by a two-pole miniature circuit breaker with
auxiliary N/C contact. The auxiliary contacts of all MCB's of the same circuit type, e.g.
breaker motor control, alarm, space heater, trip, etc. shall be wired in series to a group
alarm terminal.
g. Control wiring shall be executed with stranded copper wires of at least 1.5 mm2 cross-
section. The cross-section of C.T. current circuits shall not be less than 2.5 mm2. Both
control and C.T. current wiring shall be insulated with flame-retardant PVC or TEFLON.
h. Terminals shall be marked permanently and conspicuously, each end of each control wire
shall be permanently marked with plastic ferrules and terminated with crimp-type pin or
plug terminators. Identification of control wires and terminals must conform to the
symbols used in the circuit diagrams.
a. All control wiring shall be installed such that the likelihood of damage during normal
operation, maintenance and fault conditions is minimized. . Cross ferrule numbering
(source end and remote end) should be provided for all the wiring.
i. Wiring to door mounted equipment shall be through flexible conduit preventing stressing
of the conductors when opening the door to its extreme stop.

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j. Terminal strips of the line-up type are preferred for all control wiring requiring external
connections. Terminals must be corrosion-proof, and use indirect pressure, captive screw
type mechanisms. Ring-type wire terminations requiring the removal of screws for
installation are not acceptable. Internal wiring terminations of the push-on type, e.g. AMP
plugs, are acceptable, and wire-wrap connections are preferred for matrix-connections on
electronic sub-assemblies.
k. Terminal strips for different voltage levels must be physically separated from each other
and suitably identified. Terminals carrying dangerous voltages even when the main
breakers are off, must be marked with a particular color and carry suitable warning labels.
l. Voltages for control, trip and alarm shall be monitored by built-in normally energized
auxiliary relays, separate for each bus. These relays shall be time delayed on drop-off and
their contacts shall be wired to group alarm terminals.
Remotely controlled breakers shall have key-operated selector switches installed in their
low voltage compartment with the following functions. The key shall be removable in the
BCU/BCPU positions only. The switch shall have these functions:
 Local position
The breaker, isolator and earthing switches can only be operated locally electrically .
 Off position
The breaker, isolator and earthing switches cannot be operated electrically but only
mechanically.
 BCU
The breaker can only be operated from local BCU/BCPU and SCMS/ DMS.
 At BCU/BCPU
The breaker and isolator can only be operated from local BCU/BCPU and SCMS/
DMS.
However, all the above positions will be subject to the position of the BCU/BCPU
selector between remote and local position.
m. To prevent condensation, space heaters shall be installed in each LV compartment. Each
LV equipment compartment shall have a space heater feeder, fed from a separate power
source (regardless of the position of the 11 kV, 22 kV or 33 kV (ON or OFF) position, and
protected by a two-pole MCB with auxiliary N/C contact wired to a group alarm terminal.
The heater elements shall be controlled by humidity and temperature.
n. If protective relays are mounted inside the LV compartment, the door shall be furnished
with a window permitting observation of the relays.
o. DMS signals shall be terminated up to the terminals.

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p. All spare contact from the relays, breaker, disconnector/earth switch, etc. shall be
terminated upto the terminals.
q. At least, 20% of spare terminals shall be provided in addition with one in each special type
terminal such as CTs, VTs, power, etc.
r. Terminal references for example XA-XD should be for CT circuits, XE for VT circuits,
XK for Control circuits, XL for indication circuits, XJ for DC circuits, XH for AC circuits
and XX for LDC circuits should be followed.
s. Test switches should be provided with test/service selector switch for all protection
relays/BCU/BCPU with automatic CT shorting (make-before-break) and VT circuits
should open when test plug is inserted.
t. CT/VT secondary wiring & terminals shall be color coded and the CT secondary terminals
shall be disconnected type with shorting links with test socket and VT secondary terminals
shall be disconnected type with test socket and the same should be incorporated in the
drawing.
u. All the internal wiring should be terminated in one side of the TB and the External wiring
should not be mixed with internal wiring.
v. All the trip circuits should be supervised by Trip circuit supervision relay.
w. Relay in test, General alarm, and Protection relay operated indication lamps shall be
provided.
x.
A remote control interface cubicle for data dispatching and switching from the Distribution
Automatisation/Management System (DMS) shall be provided, to accommodate the required
interface wiring for all 11 kV, 22 kV or 33 kV bus-couplers, circuit breakers, earthing switches,
BB earthing switches, alarms and protection trips. The required cubicle shall be suitable for
operation under the prevailing environmental site conditions.

2.3.10 Cable and Busbar Terminations

a. All high voltage cables and busbars will be connected from below through cut-outs in the
floor. To maintain the totally insulated design concept of the Switchgear, only fully
insulated terminations with direct solid dielectric-to-air insulation transition will be used.
Suitable plug type connection facilities shall be provided the actual cable/busbar
terminators shall be supplied fitted to the cables supplied by others for the outgoing
feeders.
b. Provision for cable termination of XLPE cables, up to 3 x 300 mm2 Copper Conductor,
shall be considered for each phase for all outgoing cable feeders. Unless otherwise agreed
in the scope of the project .

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c. Sufficient space must be provided in the Switchgear to terminate and connect up to four
cables per phase. Suitable cable support and grounding facilities must be provided in this
area.
d. Low voltage control and signal cables are fed into the Switchgear from above or below.
Exposed runs of control cable through the Switchgear structure shall be protected by
suitable covers.
e. H.V. cable testing facilities
Suitable arrangements shall be provided which will permit full A.C. and D.C. testing of all
circuits connected by cables including primary injection test for current transformers. It
shall be possible to carry out the tests without dismantling other equipment.
f. Bidder’s/Contractor’s documentation shall clearly show all termination facilities and their
dimensions.

2.3.11 Locks and Padlocks

a. Provisions for locks and padlocks shall be provided on the Switchgear for locking the
withdrawing gear of the C.B., the safety shutters and the access door.
b. Padlocks shall be provided as listed below (three ordinary keys for each lock shall be
supplied).
 Locking the C.B. in the isolated position
 Locking the V.T. in service or withdrawn position
 Locking the C.B. control switch
 Locking each of the cable, busbar and V.T. shutter
 Locking the local/remote/DAMS selector switch.
c. Six (6 Nos.) master keys to fit all types of control and lock switches shall be provided for
each substation.
d. Suitable wall mounted metal cased key cabinet shall be provided. In each key box
provision shall also be provided to keep permit books and danger boards.

2.3.12 Earthing of Metal Parts

a. All metal parts of the Switchgear and all integral earthing features shall be connected
directly to a copper earth bar or to the metallic structure of the switchboard, which shall
run along the full length of the switchgear.
b. C.B. truck and Earthing truck is to be connected to the switchboard main earth bar through
C.B./ (ES) truck and switchboard frame. Switchboard frame has sufficient capacity to lead
eventual fault current to main earth bar.

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c. The cross-sectional area of the earth bar shall be as specified and capable to carry the max.
rated short time withstand current of the Switchgear for the specified time. Earthing
conductor cross section shall be in accordance with the overall substation earthing system
calculation. However, minimum 300sq.mm cross section copper bar shall be used for
earthing. The earthing shall be at not less than two points.
d.

2.3.13 Corona
The equipment shall be designed in such a way to minimise corona or other electrical discharge
and radio interferences.

2.3.14 Switchgear Space Heater and Humidistat

Each switchgear compartment (except busbar compartment) shall have a space heater, fed from a
separate power source (regardless of the position of the 11 kV, 22 kV or 33 kV CB (ON or OFF)
position, protected by a two-pole MCB with auxiliary N/C contact wired to a group alarm
terminal and shall be equipped with sensors for temperature and humidity control. The heater
shall be located at a suitable position and its capacity shall be as required to maintain the interval
temperatures above the dew point taking into consideration the specified environmental
conditions. A switch for each heater shall be provided so that the heater circuit can be switched
“ON” or “OFF” as required independently. Further requirements shall meet the requirements as
specified in the Technical Data Sheets.

2.3.15 Labels
Each panel of each Switchgear shall have a blank circuit label approximately 30 cm x 8 cm
mounted on the front of the panel in a prominent position. These labels shall be made of suitable
engraving material approximately 2 mm thick, white surface with black engraving. Small black
labels of similar material shall be mounted on the rear of the panels. The circuit names will be
engraved at site by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.
All labels should be fixed in such manner to facilitate its replacement without damage, riveted
type labels are not accepted and only bolted ones are accepted.
Clear & simple mimic diagram should be available on front of each panel to indicate different
panel’s components as well as operation status.

2.3.16 Voltage Detectors

Each feeder panel shall include voltage detectors to indicate phases “ALIVE”. The voltage
detectors shall be connected to each phase on the cable side. The indicators shall be located on
front of the panel. It may be noted that this unit shall also be suitable to be used for interlocking
of earthing switches (voltage free condition), whenever feeders are not equipped with voltage
transformers.

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2.3.17 Power Circuits, Control, Protection and Telecommunication Wiring

In selecting cable and wire sizes, due regard shall be paid to the appropriate de-rating factors in
relation to the climatic conditions at site. All cables and wires shall continuously carry their rated
currents under the worst temperature conditions, which prevail in summer, and shall also
withstand maximum fault currents without damage or deterioration.
All secondary copper wiring within panels, boards, etc. shall be in accordance with the relevant
IEC standards, it shall be carried out for the fully rated distribution voltage (1 kV AC/ 1 sec.
power frequency test voltage), and shall consist of copper wires. The bare ends of stranded wires
shall be provided with squeezed sleeves.
Secondary wiring to be performed at Site shall enter the terminal block at one side only. The
panel wiring shall terminate in one or more terminal blocks accommodated at the side or bottom.
Generally for wiring, the cable tails shall be so bound that each wire may be traced back to its
associated cable without difficulty.
Extra 20% spare terminals of each type shall be provided.
Minimum size shall be as specified in Technical Data Sheets.
All wiring shall be properly supported, neatly arranged, readily accessible and securely
connected to terminal blocks in such a manner that wherever practicable, wiring can be easily
checked against diagrams.
Internal terminations of standard conductors shall be made with solderless crimping type tinned.
Copper lugs which shall firmly grip the conductor, or by an equally suitable method. Insulating
sleeves shall be provided over the exposed parts of lugs.
Engraved core identification ferrules marked to correspond with board wiring diagram shall be
fitted at both ends of each wire.
Separate ferrule numbering and identification shall be attached to the wires connecting the
protective relays, even if the numbering and identification are printed on the wires themselves.
As far as possible, all circuits shall be run along the shortest path to their addresses but shall be
run only in horizontal and vertical planes. Diagonal runs are not acceptable.
However, the wire runs shall not block access for ready test or removal of any device without
disturbing other devices.
If wiring is provided to equipment installed on doors, bundled conductors shall be used on the
hinged doors with extra/flexible wire, so arranged that a twisting rather than a bending motion, is
imparted to the moving bundled conductors. Each bundle shall be anchored such that the
moving bundle length is the maximum available without loops.
Conductors between terminal blocks and apparatus shall be laid in plastic ducts or covered with
plastic bands.

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All power circuits, control and protection wiring and low level signal wiring shall be physically
separated. Separate laying-way shall be provided for power cables, and the working voltage of each
power circuit shall be marked on the associated boards.
Conductor ends not connected to compression-type terminal blocks shall be provided with approved
claw-washers, which neatly retain all strands, "Push-on" or "quick" type connectors shall not be
used for current transformers and trip circuits. These connectors maybe used for alarm and control
system and within an equipment assembly only. Sample of any such connectors shall be submitted
for ADWEA/ADDC/AADC´s approval.
Wiring shall be arranged to give easy access to the terminal or relays and other apparatus.
Soldered or wire strapped connections shall only be inside electronic systems. Any wire
wrapping shall be in accordance with IEC Publication 60352.
As far as reasonably possible, all outgoing wiring shall be grouped by function (CT, VT, Trip,
Alarm, etc.) with those going to a common destination allocated to adjacent terminal blocks.
Terminal block configuration shall be submitted for ADWEA/ADDC/AADC’s approval.
Engraved labels shall be provided on the fixed portion of the terminal boards showing the
function of the group.
For 11kV high impedance bus bar protection the CT circuits shall be directly connected to the
respective zone protection cubicle using dedicated cables and therefore, bus wiring in the
switchgear panel is not acceptable.
Insulating barriers shall be provided between each group of power circuit terminals and between
the terminal categories as applicable. The height and spacing between the barriers shall be such
as to give adequate protection to the terminals.
Connections for indicating instruments, and for the telecommunication circuits from transducers,
or modem outputs, shall use individually shielded wire pairs. One (1) extra terminal per pair of
terminals shall be provided to connect this shield to ground.

2.3.18 Corrosion Protection

The Switchgear shall be treated and protected to withstand at least five years of operation after
FAC under the site conditions without sustaining significant corrosion or attacks from fungus or
rodents, provided the surfaces remain mechanically undamaged.
The manufacturer’s standard corrosion protection may be acceptable subject to the approval by
ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.
All hardware used in the assembly of the Switchgear must be either of corrosion proof material,
or be hot dip galvanized.
For Corrosion Protection measures, reference shall be made to Standard Technical Specification,
Part:
 S-AAA-CORR - Corrosion Protection and Painting Color Codes

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A detailed Corrosion Protection/Painting description shall be submitted with the Bid.

3 TESTING AND INSPECTION

3.1 General
All switchgear components (CBs, Isolators, etc.) shall be tested in accordance with the latest
relevant IEC Standards 60694, 62271-200 (as minimum requirement) and other Standards as
may be approved by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.
ADWEA/ADDC/AADC reserves the right to ask the Bidder/Contractor to repeat any one or all
of the tests stated in this Specification. Those tests will be witnessed by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC
or by his representatives.
Acceptance by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC’s representative of switchgear component shall not
relieve the manufacturer from any of his performance guarantees or any other contractual
obligations.
Test certificates for each switchgear component shall be submitted prior to delivery for approval.
ADWEA/ADDC/AADC reserves the right to perform checks during manufacturing process at
any time or all the times. It shall be at the discretion of ADWEA/ADDC/AADC to witness tests
on 100%, or any percentage quantity of each lot for routine tests, apart from the type tests,
wherever called for.

3.2 Factory Tests

3.2.1 Type Tests

Evidence shall be given that the proposed switchgear components to be supplied under this
Contract have been subjected to all type tests at an internationally recognised testing station, like
KEMA or equivalent and approved/recognised by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC. If it deemed
necessary, ADWEA/ADDC/AADC will decide whether additional tests are necessary to be
performed.
The Bidder/Contractor shall submit type test certificates covering the proposed switchgear
components.
Type tests certificates/reports shall be considered acceptable if they are in compliance with the
latest applicable relevant Standards and the following:
1. Type Tests conducted at an internationally recognised laboratory (KEMA or equivalent)
acceptable to ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.
2. Repeated Type Tests conducted at the manufacturer’s laboratory, witnessed by
representatives from an internationally recognised laboratory (KEMA or equivalent) and
accepted by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC

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For the offered Circuit Breaker Type, type tests results of already executed tests shall be
indicated in the concerned Technical Data Sheet (D-SWG-MV-GIS-CB-11/33).
If the presented type test results are not in accordance with the above requirements,
ADWEA/ADDC/AADC reserves the right to ask for the type tests to be repeated in the
manufacturer’s premises or other places subject to the approval of ADWEA/ADDC/AADC and
at no additional cost. These tests shall be performed in the presence of an internationally
recognised laboratory (KEMA or equivalent) and ADWEA/ADDC/AADC. The internationally
recognised laboratory shall issue the relevant type test certificates upon successful test.
The following tests shall be carried out as a minimum requirement:
1. Dielectric tests
2. Temperature rise test
3. Internal arc test shall be IAC AFLR 31.5kA/1sec)
4. Making and breaking tests
5. Rated peak withstand current and rated short time current tests on main and earthing circuit

6. Operation & mechanical endurance tests.

3.2.2 Routine Tests

Switchgears and their components shall be subjected to routine tests as per the relevant IEC
recommendations.
Routine test certificates shall be submitted for ADWEA/ADDC/AADC’s review and approval
before shipment of the switchgear components.
Following tests shall be performed as routine tests in addition to the standard tests:
1. Power frequency voltage tests
2. Voltage test on auxiliary circuits
3. Measurement of resistance of main circuits
4. Operation tests
5. Continuity with diagrams (scheme check)
6. Measurement of closing and opening speeds and times
7. Measurement of operating torque
8. Checking of partial discharges on individual components

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9. Dielectric testing and main circuit resistance measurement.

10. BCP/BCPU/Protections relays (as applicable), CT’s, VT’s, control / interlock circuits,

3.3 Special Test

 Pollution/Aging Test

3.3.1 General Tests

Anti-rust Treatment of the Major Constituent Parts of 11 kV, 22 kV or 33 kV Air-Insulated
Switchgear.

3.3.2 Sample Tests

3.3.2.1 General
The following sample (or quality acceptance) tests shall be carried out in the presence of
ADWEA/ADDC/AADC on the selected samples of 11 kV, 22 kV or 33 kV Air-Insulated
Switchgear.
 Visual inspection
 Verification of dimensions of various components including thickness of mild steel sheets
and paint
 Functional tests of all major components according to the Specifications and relevant IEC
standards.

3.3.2.2 Visual Inspection

The various components of the 11 kV, 22 kV or 33 kV Air-Insulated Switchgear shall be
inspected visually in accordance with the list of defects set forth below:
a. Material
 Parts not made of material as specified
 Any component missing or damaged.
b. Finish
 Dirt, grit or foreign matter embedded in finish
 Painting works not in order
 Pits, cavities on the surface of components and busbars. The contact surface of
switches and breakers not being smooth and uniform in thickness
 Steel parts rusted.
c. Construction

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 Construction or dimension of any major components not as per specification or good

engineering practice
 Nuts and bolts not tight
 Nuts not freely moving or loose on threads
 Doors of the enclosure do not fit properly
 Welding not proper
 Locking arrangement not proper
 Earthing straps between doors and enclosure not of adequate size
 Marking/Name Plates
 Caution notices missing, not legible, incomplete or not permanent.

3.4 Site Tests

The 11 kV, 22 kV or 33 kV Air-Insulated Switchgear supplied should be suitable for specified
functions illustrated in this specification unless otherwise approved by ADWEA/ADDC/AADC.
The Bidder/Contractor shall carry out electrical and function tests when installation of the 11 kV,
22 kV or 33 kV Air-Insulated Switchgear has been completed.
The tests shall comprise but not limited to the following:
 Control and secondary wiring check test. Secondary wiring shall be checked to ensure that
all connections are in accordance with the wiring diagram. Relays and other devices shall
be checked by actual operation, if possible. Those circuits for which operation is not
feasible shall be checked for continuity
 A check shall be made for proper sequence of operation of mechanically operated auxiliary
switches and devices
 Measurement of the contact resistance of CB
 Measurement of open/close time of C.B
 Vacuum checker for C.B interrupter
 Power frequency voltage test for switchgear and auxiliary circuits. The power frequency
test voltage shall be 65% of the factory test voltage for existing busbar extensions and 80%
of factory test voltage for new GIS. Partial Discharge test to be carried out along with
power frequency test.
 Each CB shall be checked for correct electrical operation as follows:
- TRIP each CB by applying current or voltage to each of its associated protective
relay (preferable) or by manually operating

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- CLOSE and TRIP each circuit breaker from its associated control switch and remote
control centre (if applicable)
- TRIP each electrically operated CB with its mechanical trip device
- TRIP each CB with DC TRIP supply at maximum and minimum permissible values
in accordance with relevant standards.
 Insulation resistance of each bus shall be measured from phase-to-phase, and from phase-
to-ground with CB open in the service position
 All fuse link rating shall be checked
 Ratio, polarity, Insulation resistance measurement, excitation characteristics measurement
tests shall be performed on all instrument transformers.
 Primary current injection test to prove sensitivity and stability of Transformer, Busbar and
Pilot wire differential protections.
 The external circuit of the current transformer shall be completely tested before the
shorting devices are removed from the current transformer secondary terminals. The tests
shall include the followings:
- Continuity check of the circuit external to the current transformer by applying of
current
- Primary injection through each CT to ensure that correct amount of current flow
through each element in the circuit.
- Operational check to verify that all devices in the current transformer circuit will be
activated by current flowing in the circuits, that the effect of the current on each
device is correct for the quantity of current flowing and that the circuit remains
complete for all values of current through the maximum current output capability of
the current transformer whose external circuit is being tested
- Phase check to verify correct phase relationship at each device connected in the
current transformer circuit.
 All protection devices shall be bench tested and calibrated in accordance with the related
settings
 Checking of proper annunciation system operation
 Calibration and adjustment of instrumentation
 Interlocking checks
 Functional checks.
The scope of the tests should be finalised and submitted to ADWEA/ADDC/AADC for approval
prior to implementation.

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