NXPLUS C 24 Specification

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Client Gas-Insulated Medium Voltage Switchgear up to 24 kV

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TECHNICAL
STANDARD SPECIFICATION (IEC)
ELECTRICAL
Gas-Insulated Medium Voltage Switchgear up to 24kV

Single-Busbar up to 2500A*, 25kA
Document No.
Revision History
REV. DATE DESCRIPTION PREPARED CHECKED APPROVED
* Busbar current
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Table of Contents
1 GENERAL 4
1.1 Scope 4
1.2 Introduction 4
1.3 Documentation 4
1.3.1 Drawings 4
1.3.2 Operating Instructions 5
1.3.3 Delivery of Documentation 5
1.4 Quality Assurance 5
1.5 Factory Acceptance Test 6
1.6 Certification for Type Tested Assembly (TTA) 6
2 PRODUCTS 7
2.1 Applicable Standards 7
2.2 Technical Data of the Switchgear 8
2.2.1 Basic Design Criteria 8
2.2.2 Maximum Dimensions 9
2.3 Main Features 9
2.4 Technical Requirements 10
2.4.1 General 10
2.4.2 Required Panel Types 11
2.4.3 Medium Voltage Part 11
2.4.4 Switchgear Vessels / Gas Compartments 12
2.4.5 Seismic Design of the Switchgear (Option) 12
2.4.6 Shock, Vibration (Option) 13
2.4.7 Interlocks 13
2.4.8 Low Voltage Compartment 13
2.4.10 Switchgear Protection, Control and Communication 14
2.5 Electrical Equipment 14
2.5.1 Circuit-Breakers 14
2.5.2 Three-Position Switches 14
2.5.2.1 Three-Position Disconnectors 14
2.5.3 Current Transformers 15
2.5.4 Voltage Transformers 15
2.5.5 HV HRC Fuse Assemblies 16
2.5.6 Surge Arresters 16
2.5.7 Capacitive Voltage Detecting Systems 16
3 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 17

3.1 Installation and Operation 17
3.2 Maintenance 17
4 SCOPE OF SUPPLY 17
4.1 Single-Busbar Switchgear 17
4.1.1 Incoming Feeder Panel 17
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4.1.2 Cable Feeder Panel 18

4.1.3 Motor Feeder Panel (with Circuit-Breaker) 19
4.1.4 Bus Sectionalizer Panel 19
4.1.5 Metering Panel 20
4.2 Switchgear Accessories 20
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1 GENERAL
1.1 Scope
This IEC specification shall be applied to works carried out for the …………………………….
Project. It describes the technical requirements for design, manufacturing, testing and supply of
indoor gas-insulated medium voltage switchgear up to 24 kV in modular design and in single-
busbar arrangement.
In addition to this technical specification the enclosed project single line diagrams, block
diagrams and data sheets are describing the detailed tender scope and must be fully covered.
Any deviations from the specified requirements shall be mentioned in a deviation list and
submitted together with the offer.
1.2 Introduction
The gas-insolated medium voltage switchgear up to 24 kV shall comply with the requirements
outlined in this specification due to the important nature of the switchgear items for the project,
today’s advanced switchgear manufacturing technology and commercial benefits for the
manufacturing processes. Only fully Type Tested Assemblies (TTA) shall be considered.
1.3 Documentation
Any documentation shall be made available in English language.
1.3.1 Drawings
The medium-voltage switchgear shall be documented with a CAE system according to IEC
60617. The switchgear documentation shall be split in a general part covering the requirements
for the complete switchgear system and in a panel specific documentation related to each panel
type of the switchgear.
In general, the switchgear documentation shall include cover page, list of documents, switchgear
single line diagram, general arrangement - front view, front and side view per panel type, front
view of low voltage door per panel type incl. name plates, low voltage compartment and terminal
layout, plan view with floor cutouts, floor anchoring details, gas compartments and gas
monitoring as well as ring cable circuit diagrams.
Additionally, the documentation per switchgear panel type shall also include cover page, list of
documents, single line diagram, auxiliary power supply AC / DC, schematics for control,
interlocking and signalling, metering transformer circuit diagram, component schematics with
connection details as well as terminal diagrams.
The complete detail drawings shall be submitted for inspection and approval before start of
manufacturing. The vendor shall only start his manufacturing work based on the approved
documentation.
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The vendor must provide the documentation for approval in electronic format. The final revision
of the documentation shall be made available as printout in A4 format and as pdf-file.
Additionally, it has to be supplied on data carriers in dxf or dwg format.
1.3.2 Operating Instructions
Operating instructions cover the documentation for transport, installation, connection and
commissioning, maintenance, and disposal of the switchgear. This kind of documentation shall
be part of the scope of supply for the switchgear.
1.3.3 Delivery of Documentation
Document Description With offer After PO* + Weeks

General arrangement and single line diagram, outline and X PO + 2
foundation drawings, floor cutout diagram
Typical documentation for each circuit type consisting of circuit PO + 6
and terminal diagrams, single line diagrams, front view,
arrangement drawings
Parts list for each circuit type PO + 6
Quality Procedure PO + 6
Quality Plan PO + 6
ISO 14001 Environment Certificate X
ISO 9001 Certificate X
ISO 45001 Certificate (BS 18001 OHSAS) X
Technical Specification and Data Sheet X
Routine Test Results in accordance with sub-clause 7 of IEC Delivery Date + 1
62271-1
Catalogue of gas-insulated medium voltage switchgear offered X
Catalogue information of each type of electrical PO + 6
component/device installed in the gas-insulated medium voltage
switchgear
Installation Instruction PO + 6
Commissioning instruction (part of Installation Instruction) PO + 6
Operating instruction/procedures PO + 6
PO* - Purchase Order
1.4 Quality Assurance
Manufacturers are to be vendors regularly engaged in manufacturing of switchboards, whose

products are to be in satisfactory use under similar service conditions for not less than 10 years
and shall have an independently certified quality management system to ISO 9001, a certified
environmental management system according to ISO 14001 and a certified Occupational Health
and Safety Management System according to ISO 45001.
Quality Procedure, Quality Plan as well as ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certificates shall
be submitted with the offer.
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1.5 Factory Acceptance Test
The manufacturer shall notify the engineer 4 weeks in advance of the factory acceptance tests
(FAT) of the switchgear. The engineer will be entitled to witness all or any parts of the FAT. The
factory acceptance tests shall include full mechanical and electrical function tests.
To achieve a long service life of the switchgear, all panels shall be routine tested for partial
discharges. The measuring of the partial discharge value at rated voltage multiplied by the factor
1.1 must not exceed 20 pC.
1.6 Certification for Type Tested Assembly (TTA)
The manufacturer of the switchgear assembly shall supply the latest the type test documentation
summary as part of the project specific gas-insulated medium voltage switchgear Type Test
Certificates in accordance with sub-clause 6 of IEC 62271-200 as listed:
a) sub-clause 7.2: Dielectric tests

b) sub-clause 7.5: Temperature-rise tests
c) sub-clause 7.4: Measurement of the resistance of circuits
d) sub-clause 7.6: Short-time withstand current and peak withstand current tests
e) sub-clause 7.101: Verification of making and breaking capacities
f) sub-clause 7.102: Mechanical operation tests
g) sub-clause 7.7: Verification of the degree of protection (IP coding)
h) sub-clause 7.103: Pressure withstand test of gas-filled compartments
i) sub-clause 7.8: Tightness tests
j) sub-clause 7.106: Internal arcing tests for classification IAC
k) sub-clause 7.9: Electromagnetic compatibility tests (EMC)
The gas-insulated switchgear must comply with these standards as stipulated in the above listed
particular test documents.
The electrical components to be used in the construction and assembly shall be identical to those
used in the type tests. The type of devices and method statement of testing shall be clearly
stated. The type tests certification shall be from an accredited Type Testing Laboratory.
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2 PRODUCTS
2.1 Applicable Standards
The switchgear has to comply with the latest issues of the following IEC publications:
IEC 62271-1 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear –

Part 1: Common specifications
IEC 62271-4 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 4:

Handling procedures for gases for insulation and/or
switching.

Part 200: AC metal-enclosed switchgear and
controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and
up to and including 52 kV.

Part 100: Alternating-current circuit-breakers

Part 102: Alternating current disconnectors
and earthing switches

Part 105: Alternating current switch-fuse combinations
for rated voltages above 1 kV up to and including 52 kV
IEC 62271-213 Voltage detecting systems (VDIS)
IEC 60282-1 HV HRC fuses – Part 1: current limiting fuses
IEC 60099 Surge arresters
IEC 60529 Degrees of protection (IP code)
IEC 62262 Degrees of protection (IK code)
IEC 60071 Insulation co-ordination –

Part 1: Definitions, principles, and rules
IEC 61869-1 Instrument transformers –

Part 1: General requirements

Part 2: Additional requirements for current transformers
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Part 3: Additional requirements for inductive
voltage transformers

Part 10: Additional requirements for current sensors

Part 11: Additional requirements for voltage sensors
IEC 61936-1 Power installations exceeding 1 kV AC. –

Part 1: Common rules
2.2 Technical Data of the Switchgear
2.2.1 Basic Design Criteria
Rated voltage 17.5 kV 24 kV
Operating voltage
up to 16 kV up to 23 kV
Rated short-duration power-frequency
withstand voltage 38 kV 50kV
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage
95 kV 125 kV
Frequency
50/60 Hz
Rated short-time withstand current 3 s
up to 25 kA up to 25 kA
Rated current of the busbar
up to 2500 A up to 2500 A
Rated current of incoming feeders
Rated current of outgoing feeders
Ambient air temperature -5°C up to + 55°C
Option: -25°C up to + 55°C
Degree of protection for all parts of the
primary circuit carrying voltages above IP65
1000 V
Degree of protection for switchgear
IP3XD
enclosure
Color RAL 7035 (light grey)
Auxiliary voltages for motor operating
24/48/60/110/220 V DC
mechanisms as well as for control and
110/230 V AC
protection circuits
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The switchgear must conform to the classifications according to IEC 62 271-

200:
Partition class PM (metallic partition)
Loss of service continuity category:
Circuit-breaker panel LSC 2
Disconnector panel LSC 2
Internal arc classification up to 24 kV:
- For wall-standing arrangement IAC A FL up to 25 kA, 1s
- For free-standing arrangement IAC A FLR up to 25 kA, 1s
Type of accessibility A (switchgear in closed electrical service location to IEC 62271-200 and
access for authorized personnel only)
-F Front
-L Lateral
-R Rear (for free-standing arrangement)
2.2.2 Maximum Dimensions

Panel width up to 1250 A up to 600 mm
Panel width > 1250 A up to 2000 A

up to 900 mm
Panel width for 24 kV Bussectionalizer Panel
Panel height: up to 2250 mm
Panel depth up to 1225 mm
Width of control aisle for operation min. 800 mm
Minimum room height for any all types of switchgear arrangement with
2750 mm
/ without horizontal pressure relief duct
Minimum room height for wall- and free-standing switchgear
arrangement without horizontal pressure relief duct, busbar 1250 A, up 2400 mm
to 25 kA and with standard height of low voltage compartment
2.3 Main Features
The switchgear shall have the following main design features:
- Medium-voltage part maintenance-free
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- Independent of environmental influences

- No gas work required on site for installation or extension.
- Three-phase, hermetically sealed switchgear vessel per panel, made of stainless steel.
- Switchgear in panel-type design
- Solid-insulated busbars, bolted outside the gas-filled switchgear vessels.
- Use of vacuum circuit-breakers
- Constant insulation properties of the natural origin gas (F-gas free) throughout the
operating life
- Use of ring-core current transformers outside the enclosure (free of dielectric and thermal
stress)
- Voltage transformers are inductive, metal-coated transformers in plug-in design.
- Operating mechanisms must be arranged outside the switchgear vessel to ensure safe
access during operation.
- Maximum reliability and personal safety to be guaranteed.
- Small footprint due to gas-insulated construction
- Number of functional elements to be reduced to a minimum.
- Removable low voltage compartments to be provided for the switchgear, bus wires
between the panels to be plugged.
- Connection either by cable with outside cone plug-in system or by bus ducts for
connection of gas-insulated or solid-insulated bars
- Cable testing possible without removing of the cables.
- Wall-standing or free-standing switchgear arrangement
- Expected service life of the gas-insulated switchgear at least 40 years.
- Installation and extension of existing switchgear at both ends without modification of
existing panels.
Complete switchgear to be designed according to the latest applicable IEC publications as well
as to the latest requirements of the public utility provider as relevant for this project.
2.4 Technical Requirements
2.4.1 General
The specified switchgear is a factory-assembled, type-tested, 3-pole metal-enclosed, metal-clad,

which in panel-type construction. The switchgear shall have a uniform panel design with one
panel width up to 600 mm for up to 1250 A feeders, up to 900 mm for feeders up to 2000 A, and
one panel depth for all cable feeders regardless of the rated current.
The number of standard components to cover any switchgear application shall be as few as
possible.
All switchgear panels to be designed with following functional assemblies:
- Busbar compartment with 1-pole solid-insulated, screened, plug-in and bolted busbar
- Switchgear vessels with vacuum circuit-breakers and three-position switches
- Cable compartment with pressure-resistant floor cover
- Rear pressure relief duct upwards
- Low voltage compartment
- Panel enclosure
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Furthermore, the switchgear has to be conceived in such a way that no gas work is required for
installation, extension or panel replacement throughout the entire service life of the switchgear.
The busbars between the panels along the switchgear alignment shall be interconnected by plug-
in, silicone rubber-insulated, screened and metal enclosed busbars outside of gas
compartments. Busbar joints will be bolted tight with a defined tightening torque. The busbar has
to be located in metal-enclosed compartments, and the switchgear must be extensible at both
ends of the busbar without any gas work.
The vacuum circuit-breaker as well as the switch-disconnector or disconnector designed as

three-position switch for "CLOSE" - "OPEN" - "READY-TO-EARTH / EARTHING" must be
maintenance-free with reference to contact elements including operating mechanism based on
an indoor environment to IEC 62271-1.
The switching devices have to be fitted in the switchgear vessels independently of climate and
environmental conditions. To reduce mechanical parts inside the enclosures operating shafts,
have to be arranged outside the gas enclosures. The switching devices shall be operated without
seals but via gas-tight, welded-in metal bellows or rotary bushings.
The natural origin gas filled switchgear vessels (F-gas free) must be made of corrosion-free
stainless steel. Live parts are insulated against the earthed enclosure via the insulating gas.
The power cable connections for the 3 phases shall be arranged horizontally, and shall be easily
accessible from the panel front. There shall be applied the outside-cone system according to EN
50181.
It must also be possible to connect all cables from the panel front.
A metallic wiring duct for the control cables shall be provided on the left side of the panel (view
from front). The switchgear panels have to be equipped with cable brackets adjustable in height
and depth for easy cable connection.
The switchgear has to be resistant to internal arcs according to IEC 62271-200 for short-circuit
currents up to up to 25 kA, 1 s for 24kV.
2.4.2 Required Panel Types
The following panel types shall be available as single-busbar switchgear up to the max. busbar
rated current of 2500 A:
- circuit-breaker panels with vacuum circuit-breaker

- bus sectionalizer panel with vacuum circuit-breaker
- disconnector panels
- metering panel
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2.4.3 Medium Voltage Part
The medium voltage part of the switchgear must be maintenance-free and independent of
environmental influences.
All switching devices are to be operated from the switchgear panels’ front.
Option:
It must also be possible to control the vacuum circuit-breakers from remote.
All medium voltage components of the switchgear shall be enclosed hermetically.
2.4.4 Switchgear Vessels / Gas Compartments
Each of the hermetically welded gas vessels shall have their individual pressure relief to the rear
and upwards to prevent uncontrolled bursting of the switchgear vessels in case of internal arcing.
The manufacturer must guarantee sufficient pressure reserve between the pickup pressure of the
pressure relief devices and the bursting pressure of the vessels.
Specifications for the gas tightness:
The gas compartment must feature an extremely high tightness. The maximum leakage rate
shall be less than 0.1 % per year. The filling pressure must be selected to enable 40 years of
operation without refilling as a minimum.
The hermetically welded gas compartment vessels shall be designed without refilling device or
without valves according to IEC classification (sealed pressure systems).
All bushings for electrical and mechanical connections must be welded gas-tight to exclude
refilling of insulating gas.
The pressure indication (monitoring) of the insulating gas shall be performed via pressure
measurement boxes inside the gas compartments. Complete temperature compensation has to
be ensured by this arrangement. A possible pressure drop shall be indicated outside the gas
compartments via coupling magnets without sealing elements, by means of ready-for-service
indicators.
The pressure indication must be independent of the site altitude.
2.4.5 Seismic Design of the Switchgear (Option)
In case the enclosed specification for description of the site conditions in Document No.:
………………………… is requiring earthquake qualification of the switchgear it has to be
upgraded and shall have successfully passed earthquake qualification testing to the following
standards:
- IEC /TS 62271-210 “Seismic qualification for metal enclosed and solid-insulation
enclosed switchgear and controlgear assemblies for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to
and including 52 kV.”
- IEC 60068-2-57 “Test Ff: Vibration – Time-history method”
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The tested ground accelerations conform to the following required response spectrums:
- IEC/TS 62271-210 – Severity level 2, (ZPA) = 1 g (Figure 2)

- IEEE 693-2018 – High performance level required response spectrum, 1.0 g (Figure A.1).
For operation in regions at risk from earthquakes, the operator must ensure compliance with the
national directives and legal stipulations.
The test verifications are valid for switchgear installations on even and rigid concrete or steel
structure (possible building influences, such as superelevation factors, are not considered).
2.4.6 Shock, Vibration (Option)
If the project calls for shock and vibration proof design, it shall be possible to upgrade the gas-
insulated switchgear to withstand stress caused by shock and vibration. For this upgrade
qualification tests according to the following standards have to be carried out and passed
successfully:
- IEC 60068-2-6 Environmental Testing – Part 2-6: Tests – Test Fc:

Vibration (sinusoidal)
- IEC 60068-2-64 Environmental Testing – Part 2-64: Tests – Test Fh:
Vibration, broad-band, random and guidance (noise
spectrum according to DNV)
2.4.7 Interlocks
The listed standard interlocks are required in general and must be implemented in the
switchgear:
- Three-position disconnector against circuit-breaker (mechanically)

- Three-position disconnector against three-position earthing switch (mechanically)
- Locking device at the circuit-breaker (feeder locking device)
- Locking device at the three-position switch
- Release of feeder locking device only when "feeder earthed."
- Blocking of undervoltage release at the circuit-breaker.
- Earthing switches in EARTHED position must not have a pre-charged spring for opening
unless the spring energy can be mechanically blocked in a safe manner.
- Optionally, it shall be possible to have electromagnetic interlocks, mechanical key
interlocking systems or padlocks.
2.4.8 Low Voltage Compartment
The low voltage compartment shall be provided for accommodation of protection, control,
measuring and metering equipment. It shall be arranged at the panel front easily accessible from
the aisle in front of the switchgear alignment and shall be partitioned safe-to-touch from the high-
voltage part of the panel. It shall also be possible to replace the low voltage compartment with
standard height by a low voltage compartment approximately 50 % higher in case it is required to
house a high number of control equipment.
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Wiring of control and signaling circuits has to be made by means of flexible wires with 1.0 mm² in
minimum. The wire connections between the voltage transformer secondary side and the related
voltage transformer protection unit shall be installed inherently short-circuit-proof. Current
transformer circuits have to be wired with 2.5 mm² wires in minimum. Control and signaling
circuits shall be functionally grouped and wired via plug connectors to terminal blocks.
The wires for the ring cable circuits shall be pluggable from one panel to the next panel. It shall
also be possible to remove the low voltage compartment completely.
2.4.10 Switchgear Protection, Control and Communication
For operation of the switchgear as an essential part of the power supply system it is getting more
and more important to monitor and control the switchgear system. Therefore, it is necessary to
increase availability of the power supply system by selectively identifying faults, limiting them to
their place of origin and eliminating them immediately. This requires a large amount of data to be
exchanged, recorded and evaluated.
All signals, switch positions, current and voltage ratings within a panel have to be wired to the
control and protection system respectively to the multifunction protection relays or to the panel
terminal strip.
For technical details on the protection and substation automation system refer to the enclosed
specification No.: ……. For the details of the protection requirements refer to the enclosed
protection schemes drawing Nos.: ………..
2.5 Electrical Equipment
2.5.1 Circuit-Breakers
It shall only be applied maintenance-free vacuum circuit-breakers. It shall be possible to operate

the vacuum circuit-breakers from remote. The breakers’ standard design shall allow 10000
mechanical and electrical operating cycles with rated current respectively 50 breaking operations
at rated short-circuit breaking current.
2.5.2 Three-Position Switches
The application of three-position switches allows reduction of functional elements inside the
switchgear enclosures.
The mechanical energy to drive the operating mechanism shall be guided through gas-tight,
welded-in bushings designed as metal bellows or rotary bushings.
Three-position switches are basically split into two different switches with different switching
duties. There are three-position disconnectors and three-position switch-disconnectors.
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2.5.2.1 Three-Position Disconnectors
The three-position disconnectors shall reduce the number of functional elements inside the
enclosure. It shall have three switch positions: ‘CLOSED’, ‘OPEN’ and ‘EARTHED’ respectively
‘READY-TO-EARTH’. It is required to have suitable interlocking against the circuit-breakers to
prevent accidental switching from ‘CLOSED’ to ‘OPEN’ and from ‘OPEN’ to ‘EARTHED’ position
as well as in opposite directions. Separate operation must be provided for the ‘disconnecting’
and ‘earthing’ functions.
Earthing and short-circuiting of a feeder up to the rated short-circuit making current shall be
arranged by switching the three-position disconnector to EARTHED position and then switching
through via the vacuum circuit-breaker to CLOSED position.
The minimum endurance class of the three-position disconnectors according to IEC 62271-102
without maintenance shall be:
 Disconnecting (mechanically) 2000 x

 Ready to earth 1000 x (2000 as option)
 Earthing (rated short-circuit making current by
closing the circuit-breaker) 50 x
Preferred operating mechanism for the three-position disconnectors shall be manual operation.
Option: It shall also be possible to provide motor operation for the three-position disconnectors.
The electrical operation must cover the same interlocking criteria as the manual operation.
The operating mechanism shall be maintenance-free for the whole life cycle.
2.5.3 Current Transformers
Current transformers shall be mounted at the busbar, at the feeder directly, at the panel
connection or around the cable at the cable compartment.
The current transformers shall be designed as exchangeable ring-core current transformers

accommodating up to three cores per phase. Therefore, they have to be installed outside the gas
enclosures. This arrangement shall avoid any dielectric and thermal stress to the current
transformers.
Their burden has to be determined based on the specified measuring instruments and digital
protection equipment for each feeder panel. The current transformers shall be mounted directly
at the bushings for cable connection in order to keep the cable terminations within the protected
area of the current transformers.
The current transformers shall be designed for:
Insulation class E
Rated continuous thermal current 1.0 x rated current Option: 1.2 x rated current.
Rated secondary current 1A Option: 5 A
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2.5.4 Voltage Transformers
In circuit-breaker panels, it shall be possible to connect the plug-in inductive, metal-enclosed or

metal-coated voltage transformers at the cable connection and / or at the busbar.
Feeder voltage transformers shall be single-pole insulated for feeder voltage measuring. They
shall be switchable through a gas-insulated disconnecting facility in the switchgear vessel with
the switch positions "CLOSED" and "EARTHED". Operation of the disconnecting facility shall be
from outside the switchgear vessel. Voltage testing at the switchgear and at the cable is possible
with mounted and earthed voltage transformer.
Busbar voltage transformers shall be single-pole insulated for busbar voltage measuring. They
shall be designed for repeat tests at 80 % of the rated short-duration power-frequency withstand
voltage without removal of the voltage transformers.
The voltage transformers shall be designed for secondary voltage: 100V/ √3
Option 1: 110V/√3
Option 2: 120V/√3
2.5.5 HV HRC Fuse Assemblies
The HV HRC fuse assemblies shall be to IEC 60282 and provide appropriate short-circuit
protection for the downstream connected equipment. They shall be implemented in
 Metering panels
The fuse assemblies shall be climate-independent and maintenance-free with fuse boxes e.g.
made of cast resin. They shall be connected to the three-position switch-disconnectors via
welded-in bushings and connecting bars. It shall be made sure that impermissible heating by
overcurrent or short-circuit are tripped before fuse boxes get any irreparable damage.
For replacement of HV HRC fuse-links the feeder has to be isolated and earthed. Then, the
relevant covers have to be removed before manually replacing the HV HRC fuse links. Removing
of the covers shall mean directly a closing lockout for the HV HRC fuse assembly and must
prevent any operation when a fuse cover is open.
2.5.6 Surge Arresters
Surge arresters shall be applied if, at the same time.
- The cable system is directly connected to an overhead line.

- The protection zone of the surge arrester at the end tower of the overhead line does not
cover the switchgear.
The surge arresters shall be pluggable on a cable T-plug connector or at the busbar.
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2.5.7 Capacitive Voltage Detecting Systems
The capacitive voltage detecting systems shall comply with IEC 62271-213 and shall be plug-in
VDIS type voltage indicators:
- To verify safe isolation from supply voltage phase by phase

- Suitable for continuous operation
- Where measuring system and voltage indicator can be tested
- Flashing if high voltage is detected.
Capacitive voltage taps (capacitive voltage dividers) in the bushings at the cable connection
compartments shall enable verification of safe isolation from supply voltage without danger at the
panel front. The degree of protection of the switchgear panel shall not be reduced by installation
of these capacitive voltage taps. The voltage indication via capacitive voltage dividers and a
voltage detecting system shall be installed in each feeder panel.
Option: It shall also be possible to have capacitive voltage taps at the busbar side.
3 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
3.1 Installation and Operation
The switchgear shall be transported in transport units each containing one panel only. Installation
or extension of the switchgear alignment shall be possible to both ends without interfering with
any gas compartment and without any gas work.
Local operation of vacuum circuit-breakers and the three-position switches shall be arranged
mechanically directly at the operating front of the switchgear panels. Their operating status shall
be indicated via mechanical switch position indicators.
Feeder cables shall be earthed by means of the three-position switch in ‘READY-TO-EARTH’

position together with the circuit-breaker in ‘ON’ position.
Cable testing has to be possible without removing of the cables.
3.2 Maintenance
Circuit-breaker: Operating mechanism must be maintenance-free under normal

service conditions as per clause 2 of IEC 62271-1.
Three-position Three-position disconnector must be maintenance-free under

Disconnector normal service conditions as per clause 2 of IEC 62271-1.
Three-position Three-position switch-disconnector must be maintenance-free

switch-disconnector under normal service conditions as per clause 2 of IEC 62271-1.
Natural Origin Gas-filling: The vessels must be gas-tight for lifetime (40 years). Gas
works installation or extension are not permissible.
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4 SCOPE OF SUPPLY
4.1 Single-Busbar Switchgear
The described feeder arrangements cover typical switchgear arrangements only. However, in
addition to these typical arrangements the enclosed project related single line diagrams, block
diagrams and data sheets describing the detailed switchgear scope have to be fully considered.
4.1.1 Incoming Feeder Panel
Each incoming feeder shall be equipped with:
1 set busbar ... A

1 pc vacuum circuit-breaker ... A, stored-energy spring mechanism with motor ... V DC
suitable for auto-reclosing with
 mechanical ON/OFF pushbuttons
 switch position indication
 auxiliary switch
 counter for operating cycles
 limit switch for ‘spring charged’ indication
 mechanical ‘spring charged’ indication on the panel front
 shunt release DC, ... V
1 pc three-position disconnector ... A with
 manual operating mechanism
 mechanical switch position indication ‘CLOSED/OPEN/READY-TO-EARTH’
3 pcs ring-core current transformers with protection core .../1/1 A, ... VA 5P20, ... VA 1FS5
3 pcs capacitive voltage test sockets at the panel front connected to capacity integrated into
the plug-in bushings
3 pcs Option: plug-in, inductive, metal-enclosed or metal-coated single-pole voltage
transformers
... kV with secondary voltage … V /3, … VA, class 1, … V /3 with a disconnecting
facility
1 pc low voltage compartment for accommodating the low voltage control and protection
equipment
2 pcs 2-pole MCBs for control, monitoring and protection (at least)
4.1.2 Cable Feeder Panel
Each cable feeder shall be equipped with:
1 set busbar ... A

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3 pcs capacitive voltage test sockets at the panel front connected to capacity integrated into the
plug-in bushings
equipment
2 pc 2-pole MCBs for control, monitoring and protection (at least)
4.1.3 Motor Feeder Panel (with Circuit-Breaker)
Each circuit-breaker motor feeder shall be equipped with:
1 set busbar ... A

suitable for 10000 mechanical and electrical operating cycles with auto-reclosing and with
3 pcs capacitive voltage test sockets at the panel front connected to capacity integrated into the
plug-in bushings
equipment
2 pc 2-pole MCBs for control, monitoring and protection (at least)
4.1.4 Bus Sectionalizer Panel
Each bus sectionalizer feeder shall be equipped with:
1 set busbar ... A

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1 pc (or 2 pcs) three-position disconnector(s) ... A with
at the busbar (option for the 1250 A two panels bus sectionalizer version)
6 pcs capacitive voltage test sockets at the panel front connected to capacitive voltage
detecting systems at the busbar (option)
equipment
4.1.5 Metering Panel
Each metering panel shall be equipped with:
1 set busbar ... A

1 pc three-position switch-disconnector with manual operating mechanism with
1 pc HV HRC fuse assembly with
 3 pcs single-pole enclosed fuse boxes
 closing lockout for the HV HRC fuse assembly (preventing any operation when the
fuse cover is open)
 3 pcs HV HRC fuse-links … A
3 pcs plug-in, inductive, metal-enclosed or metal coated single-pole voltage transformers … kV
with secondary voltage … V /3, … VA, class 1, … V /3
1 pc low voltage compartment for accommodating the low voltage control, metering and
protection equipment
4.2 Switchgear Accessories
Each individual switchgear shall have enclosed the following standard switchgear accessories in
minimum:
1 set panel keys

1 set levers for operation of the three-position switch-disconnector and the earthing switch
1 pc hand crank for charging the closing spring of the vacuum circuit-breaker
1 pc Torx-screwdriver
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It shall be possible to get the additional switchgear accessories as an option:
1 set panel keys (additionally)

1 set levers for operation of the three-position switch-disconnector and the earthing switch
(additionally)
1 pc hand crank for charging the closing spring of the vacuum circuit-breaker (additionally)
1 set HV HRC fuse links per applied current rating
6 pcs plug-in voltage indicators
1 pc wall-mounted holder for storage of switchgear accessories and fuse links
1 pc tool drawer in the end wall of the switchgear to store switchgear accessories.
1 pc phase comparison test unit for the capacitive interfaces (phase comparison and voltage
indicator)
1 pc grooved rubber mat, gray, approx. 4.5 mm thick, test voltage 45 kV, suitably cut for
the floor in front of the switchgear panels.
1 pc protective helmet with face protection
2 pcs emergency hand lamps in IP54 with battery and charger ready for 3.5 h of service
2 pcs portable carbonic acid fire extinguisher, content 6 kg, with wall holder and test
certificate of an independent authority
2 sets site related safety labels and notices comprising of:
- safety labels
- "First aid" notice
- "Fire fighting" notice
- "Prevention of accidents" notice
- "Safety rules" notice
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Client Gas-Insulated Medium Voltage Switchgear up to 24 kV

Gas-Insulated Medium Voltage Switchgear up to 24kV

REV. DATE DESCRIPTION PREPARED CHECKED APPROVED

3 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 17

4.1.2 Cable Feeder Panel 18

Any documentation shall be made available in English language.

1.3.2 Operating Instructions

1.3.3 Delivery of Documentation

Document Description With offer After PO* + Weeks

1.4 Quality Assurance

Manufacturers are to be vendors regularly engaged in manufacturing of switchboards, whose

1.5 Factory Acceptance Test

1.6 Certification for Type Tested Assembly (TTA)

a) sub-clause 7.2: Dielectric tests

2.1 Applicable Standards

IEC 62271-1 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear –

IEC 62271-4 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 4:

IEC 62271-200 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear –

IEC 62271-100 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear –

IEC 62271-102 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear –

IEC 62271-105 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear –

IEC 62271-213 Voltage detecting systems (VDIS)

IEC 60282-1 HV HRC fuses – Part 1: current limiting fuses

IEC 60099 Surge arresters

IEC 60529 Degrees of protection (IP code)

IEC 62262 Degrees of protection (IK code)

IEC 60071 Insulation co-ordination –

IEC 61869-1 Instrument transformers –

IEC 61869-2 Instrument transformers –

IEC 61869-3 Instrument transformers –

IEC 61869-10 Instrument transformers –

IEC 61869-11 Instrument transformers –

IEC 61936-1 Power installations exceeding 1 kV AC. –

2.2 Technical Data of the Switchgear

2.2.1 Basic Design Criteria

Rated voltage 17.5 kV 24 kV

The switchgear must conform to the classifications according to IEC 62 271-

Internal arc classification up to 24 kV:

- For wall-standing arrangement IAC A FL up to 25 kA, 1s

- For free-standing arrangement IAC A FLR up to 25 kA, 1s

2.2.2 Maximum Dimensions

Panel width > 1250 A up to 2000 A

Panel height: up to 2250 mm

Panel depth up to 1225 mm

Width of control aisle for operation min. 800 mm

2.3 Main Features

The switchgear shall have the following main design features:

- Medium-voltage part maintenance-free

- Independent of environmental influences

2.4 Technical Requirements

The specified switchgear is a factory-assembled, type-tested, 3-pole metal-enclosed, metal-clad,

All switchgear panels to be designed with following functional assemblies:

The vacuum circuit-breaker as well as the switch-disconnector or disconnector designed as

2.4.2 Required Panel Types

- circuit-breaker panels with vacuum circuit-breaker

2.4.3 Medium Voltage Part

All medium voltage components of the switchgear shall be enclosed hermetically.

2.4.4 Switchgear Vessels / Gas Compartments

Specifications for the gas tightness: