32-SDMS-06: Saudi Electricity Company
32-SDMS-06: Saudi Electricity Company
32-SDMS-06: Saudi Electricity Company
32-SDMS-06
SEC DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
DATE: 07-02-2010G
32-SDMS-06
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
630 AMPERS
MV METERED RING MAIN UNIT
UP TO 38 KV
CONTENTS
PAGE
1.0 SCOPE 3
2.0 CROSS REFERENCES 3
3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS 3
APPENDIX 20-23
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1.0 SCOPE
The latest revision / amendments of the following codes and standards shall be
applicable for the equipment / materials covered in this SDMS. In case of conflict,
the vendor / manufacturer may propose equipment / materials conforming to one
group of industry codes and standards quoted hereunder without jeopardizing the
requirements of this SDMS.
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3.13 ISO 2063 Metallic coatings protection of iron and steel against
corrosion metal spraying of Zinc and Aluminum
4.1 General
4.1.1 The MRMU shall consist of two load break switches and one circuit breaker. The
circuit breaker panel shall be in the middle. One additional load break switch panel
may be added to either side if requested in the tender.
4.1.3 Insulation medium shall be SF6 gas and fault interruption medium shall be either
SF6 gas or vacuum.
4.1.4 Degree of protection of the panels shall be class IP-41 as per SEC specification No.
01-SDMS-01 for indoor application. All access to the mechanism shall be protected
against dust and moisture.
4.1.5 Humidity and moisture condensation control elements with activation and
deactivation thermal switch shall be provided in each panel.
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4.1.6 Temperature independent gas pressure gauge marked with green (safe) and red (not
safe) zones shall be provided. The safe operating zone shall correspond to a
temperature range of 10 C to +55 C.
The unit shall continue to work safely even if the gas pressure inside the tank goes
down to the atmospheric pressure.
Refilling / re-pressurizing inlet valve, if provided, shall be easily accessible for field
refilling.
4.1.7 The maximum width of the panels shall be 1000 mm for breaker panel and 750 mm
for each load break switch panel. Depth of the panels shall be suitable for 600 mm
wide cable trench. The height shall not exceed 2400 mm. (These dimension are
related to 13.8KV switchgear, while for 33KV or 34.5KV switchgear the overall
dimension shall change as per the rated voltage).
4.1.8 The operating mechanisms shall be lockable at each position with padlocks
(provided by SEC) having 6 mm shackle diameter and 25 mm clearance. The
maximum physical effort required for operating any mechanism shall not exceed
400 Newton. The maximum height of the mechanism operating access shall not
exceed 1.5 m.
4.1.9 The operating handle shall have anti-reflex action for load break switches and shall
be stored in a proper place at the front or side of the unit. Operating handle inserts
shall have marking as appropriate to avoid inserting the wrong end during switching
operations. It is preferred to have one common handle for all switches.
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4.3.1 Ring switches shall be full load break and fault-making type. Ring switches shall be
designed for interrupting full rated current as stated in clause 4.2 above, small
inductive or capacitive currents involved in disconnecting of unloaded transformers,
cables or overhead lines. It shall be suitable for full fault-making current.
4.3.2 Ring switch shall consist of a moving contact assembly with three positions; ON,
OFF, and Earth. Two independent manual operating mechanisms for ring and
earth switches are also acceptable. The design shall prevent simultaneous closing of
the main switch contacts and the earth switch contacts. The earth switch contacts
shall be designed to close into a fault and shall have the same short circuit capacity
as the main contacts.
4.3.3 The switching operation shall be manual by means of an operating handle and
independent fast acting operating mechanism. Closing and opening speeds of the
switch shall be independent of the speed with which the operating handle is moved.
4.3.4 Ring switch operating mechanism shall have provision for on-site installation
(retrofitting) of geared motor mechanism and associated closing and opening coils
with necessary contactors for remote and future tele-control operations in the
distribution network.
4.4.1 Circuit breaker shall be withdrawable or fixed with insulation medium as SF6 gas.
The interruption medium shall be SF6 gas or vacuum.
4.4.2 Circuit breaker shall be designed to open, close and trip by local push buttons,
remote signals and tripping through protective relay circuit. Local and remote
operation selection shall be by a selector switch on the front panel.
4.4.3 Circuit breaker shall be provided with manual and electrical switching operation.
Geared motor mechanism for spring charging and associated closing and opening
coils with necessary contactors for remote and tele-control operations shall be
included.
4.4.4 Earthing of circuit breaker shall be by means of a switch with same fault level
capacity of the breaker.
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4.4.5 Operating mechanism shall be fast acting and independent of the operator action
when operating manually and shall indicate the following positions:
Circuit breaker ON and OFF
Off-Load Isolator ON and OFF
Earthing ON and OFF
4.4.6 If circuit breaker panel equipped with an off-load isolator switch, it shall be fully
interlocked with the circuit breaker.
4.6 Operations
All operating positions shall be on the front of the unit and position of each of the
switches shall be displayed on a mimic diagram. Clear indicators showing ON,
OFF and Earth shall be provided on polycarbonate or metal painted labels not
less than 15 mm in height and 1.5 mm thick (sticker type labels are not acceptable).
Indicator windows shall not be less than 15 mm in diameter and shall be covered
with transparent UV resistant material with adequate mechanical strength.
Ring switches shall have cable testing facility for high voltage testing and current
injection tests for the cables terminated on ring switches. Disconnection of cables or
access to the terminations for testing purposes are not acceptable.
4.8 Interlocks
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The following additional requirements apply if the unit offered has two
independent manual operating mechanisms for ring and earth switches:
b) Opening of the cable test cover without the associated ring switch being in the
Earth position.
c) Closing ring switch to ON with the test plug inserted and /or the cover open.
d) Insertion or withdrawal of the test plugs with the switch in any position other
than Earth position.
e) Opening of cable boxes without the associated ring switch or breaker in the
Earth position.
f) Opening the off-load isolator switch (if any) unless the circuit breaker is in OFF
position.
g) Closing the off-load isolator switch (if any) with the circuit breaker in ON
Position.
a) Termination in the ring switches and circuit breaker units shall be dry-type inside
cable compartment suitable for accepting two cables of three core Aluminum or
Copper; XLPE insulated cables of outside diameter of 70-100 mm. Each cable
box shall have a bottom plate and cable clamps. Bottom plate shall be in two
halves with two cable entry hole of 110 mm diameter equipped with rubber
bushing. Cable clamps shall be detachable semi-circular halves suitable to hold
the cables inside the cable box without cable glands.
b) Cables shall be terminated using single hole cable lugs suitable for bolt size of
M16. Cable termination shall be by means of bolted connection on the cable
bushings with heat/cold shrinkable or screened pre-molded termination, right
angle/straight boots can be used. Plug-in type termination is not acceptable.
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c) Cable bushing shall be complete with brass or hot dipped galvanized fasteners
such as nuts, bolts and washers.
d) Vertical distance from the top of cable clamps to the centerline of cable bushings
shall be suitable for all types of terminations. The clearances in the ring and Tee-
Off cable compartment shall be sufficient for cable maneuvering for termination
applications.
e) The design of the cable compartments shall be such that their covers with
sidewalls shall be removed to have full access during cable termination.
g) Opening cable compartment or removing its cover for the purpose of cable
testing in not accepted.
4.10 Earthing
A ground bar of not less than 25 x 5 mm copper strip shall be provided bolted to the
frame. It shall be located so as to facilitate earthing of cable sheaths and earthing
devices. In addition, a terminal having M12 stud and nut shall be provided in the
back of the panel with clear grounding mark.
Earth fault indicator as per SEC 38-SDMS-01 shall be supplied. EFI shall be
protected inside separate sunshield cover with a mesh front (drawn from the same
metal sheet). EFI shall be installed on the left-hand side line-feeder. Three-pin
socket for testing of EFI by primary current injection shall be provided in separate
compartment with screwed cover, below the EFI housing. SEC may require to
supply the EFI loose in an outdoor box for installation on masonry wall.
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The MRMU shall not require any external auxiliary AC/DC power supply for
operation and control. This power supply shall be obtained from a cast resin
insulated voltage transformer connected to the bus-bar side. Its secondary output
shall be 220 V AC and capacity shall be adequate for spring charging motors,
switching operations, status indications, protective relays, necessary contactors for
control and monitoring of ring switches and circuit breaker panels and load
management devices.
The unit shall be equipped with a programmable management system that permits
the control and monitoring of the consumer's load during normal conditions and
peak time.
In normal conditions, and if the consumer exceeds the contracted load (in KVA), the
system shall be capable of giving alarm then trips the breaker after a preset time
delay.
During peak time, if the consumer exceeds the load previously determined by SEC,
the system shall be capable of giving alarm and tripping / closing the breaker in a
sequence and time delay provided by SEC. The system shall restore the power
automatically after the peak period is over without the intervention of any operator.
The minimum setting to trip the breaker during peak period shall correspond to 500
KVA of consumer's load.
The load management system shall be supplied in disable mode and capable to be
enabled at site.
The supplier/manufacture shall provide the detailed functions of the operating
program with each panel
4.15.1 Two single phase voltage transformers according to IEC-60044-2 shall be fitted at
the feeder side of the circuit breaker for metering purpose. They shall be dry type,
epoxy encapsulated rated as follows:
- Voltage: 13.8 kV / 110 V or 33/34 kV / 110 V
- Frequency: 60 Hz
- Burden: 100 VA
- Class: 1
4.15.2 Double-ratio primary current transformers for protection and metering according
to IEC-60044-1 and SEC specification 50-SDMS-01 latest revision shall be fitted
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in the circuit breaker panel. They shall be dry type, epoxy encapsulated rated as
follows:
- Current ratio: 600/300/5-5 A
4.16.1 Terminal blocks for remotely installed three phase three wire revenue KWH meter
shall be provided, identified and clearly marked. These terminal blocks shall have
CT shorting and voltage disconnection facility without disturbing the wiring
connections.
4.16.2 Terminal blocks for current injection test facility for protective relay shall be
provided, identified and clearly marked.
4.16.3 Terminal blocks for remotely installed alarm shall be provided, to indicate
exceeding of the allowed load during the peak period, alarm shall be provided
when the power factor goes below 0.85.
Digital panel meters as per SEC specification 38-SDMS-03 for three phase current
and voltage with phase selection shall be provided. Current indicating meters shall
be provided with 15 minutes maximum demand indicator.
In order to ensure maximum personal safety, Metered Ring Main Unit shall be
designed to withstand any overpressure due to an internal fault by rupture of a gas
escape membrane located at the rear / bottom or top of the enclosure. The gas shall
be led out through a flap in the rear panel to the bottom of the enclosure.
4.19 Nameplate
The switchgear shall be provided with Aluminum /Stainless steel / Brass nameplate
showing the following information indelibly marked in Arabic and English:
Manufacturers Name
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Country of Origin
Type/Model
Vendors Name
Reference of SEC specification
Manufacturers Serial Number
SEC Purchase Order Number
SEC Item Number
Year of Manufacture
Voltage Rating kV
Current Rating Amps
BIL kV
Short Circuit Rating / Duration kA / Sec
Rated Frequency 60Hz
Rated Making Current kA
Rated Breaking Current kA
Gross Weight kg
Ring switches and circuit breaker panels shall be provided with circuit number
plates of dimension 150 x 50 mm without inscription. Plate shall be made of three-
layer traffolyte material (white/black/white) of 3 mm thickness as per SEC drawing
No. SEC-01-03.
Danger plate and SEC monogram as per SEC drawings No. SEC-01-01 and SEC-
01-02 respectively shall be provided and installed at the front panel (on SEC
approved location) of the switchgear using M5 hot dipped galvanized / stainless
steel / brass fasteners (oval head rounded neck bolts with nuts and external tooth
lock washers) not removable / accessible from the front i.e. without opening the
door / front cover.
SEC shall approve location and samples of danger & monogram plates prior to
installation.
5.1 All equipment shall be type tested at an independent laboratory in accordance with
the latest standards and as specified herein and test report shall be submitted for
SEC review and approval.
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5.2 The switchgear offered shall meet the type test requirements of the standards listed
below:
5.3 The switchgear offered shall meet the routine test requirements of the standards
listed below:
5.4 SEC reserve the right to visit the factory during manufacture of any or all items
covered by this specification, for inspection of material or witness of tests.
Accordingly, the manufacturer shall give SEC adequate notice of manufacturing and
testing schedule.
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6.1 The switchgear shall be delivered ready for installation (three panels fitted together).
6.4 Units shall be supplied complete with all operation and installation accessories.
7.0 GUARANTEE
7.1 The vendor shall guarantee the metered ring main unit against all defects arising out
of faulty design or workmanship or defective material for a period of two years from
the date of delivery.
7.2 Warranty period for gas tightness shall conform to clause 5.15.3 of IEC 60694. For
the maintenance-free version the vendor / manufacturer shall assume full
responsibility for no gas leakage during the service life.
In case of gas leak during the service life, all expenses for repairs and replacements
shall be borne by vendor / manufacturer.
7.3 If no exception to this specification and no list of deviations are submitted, it shall
be deemed that, in every respect, metered ring main unit offered shall conform to
this specification. SEC interpretation of this specification shall be accepted.
8.0 SUBMITTALS
8.1 Vendor shall complete and return one copy of the attached Technical Data
Schedule.
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8.3 Vendor shall provide the following after signing of purchase order:
Details of manufacturing and testing schedules.
Routine test reports.
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DATA SCHEDULE
630 AMPERS MV METERED RING MAIN UNIT UP TO 38 KV
(Sheet 1 of 4)
SEC Inquiry No. _________________________________ Item No. _____________
1 GENERAL
1. Design Metal-Enclosed
2. Type Indoor
3. Number of cubicles 3 or 4
4. Insulation medium SF6
5. Degree of protection IP-41
6. Rated Voltage (nominal) 13.8 kV / 34.5 KV
7. Maximum Operating Voltage 15 kV / 38 KV
8. Rated Frequency 60 Hz
9. Rated Current 630 A
10. Short circuit withstand current
21 kA / 25 KA
for 1 second
11. Basic insulation level BIL As per (01-SDMS-01)
12. Rated Making Current of
-
Ring switches (peak)
13. Rated Making Current of
-
Earthing Switches (peak)
14. Impulse Withstand Voltage As per (01-SDMS-01)
15. Power Frequency Withstand As given in
Voltage (1 min.) (01-SDMS-01)
16. Internal Arc fault withstand for 1
21 kA / 25 KA
second
17. Operating handle anti-reflex type yes
18. Max. height of operating access 1.5 m
19. Max. physical effort required to
400 N
operate any mechanism.
20. Cable testing facility Yes
21. Interlocks as per clause 4.8 yes
22. Provision of gas pressure gauge -
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DATA SCHEDULE
630 AMPERS MV METERED RING MAIN UNIT UP TO 38 KV
(Sheet 2 of 4)
SEC Inquiry No. _________________________________ Item No. _____________
2 CIRCUIT BREAKER
1. Type Fixed
2. Insulation medium SF6
3. Interruption medium SF6 or Vacuum
4. Rated Voltage 13.8 kV / 34.5 KV
5. Maximum Operating Voltage 15 kV / 38 KV
6. Rated Frequency 60 Hz
7. Rated Current of CB 630 A
8. Rated Short circuit level (1 s) 21 kA / 25 KA
9. Rated Making Current
10. Re-striking Voltage Ratio
11. Duty Cycle
12. Making time
13.Opening time
14. Arc Duration
15. Total Breaking Time
16. Operating Mechanism Spring Charged
17. Protective E/F & O/C relay yes
18. Provision of isolator switch -
3 TERMINATIONS / CABLE COMPARTMENTS
1. Cable compartment with bottom
plate and cable clamp yes
2. Two cables of 70-100 mm
yes
diameter shall be accepted
3. Two holes of 110 mm in the
yes
bottom plate in two halves
4. Fasteners supplied with bushing yes
5. Bolt size for cable termination M16
6. Type of termination Dry type heat /cold /
pre-moulded
7. Clearance between clamp and Suitable for all type of
bushing terminations
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DATA SCHEDULE
630 AMPERS MV METERED RING MAIN UNIT UP TO 38 KV
(Sheet 3 of 4)
SEC Inquiry No. _________________________________ Item No. _____________
4 ACCESSORIES
5 CUBICLE
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DATA SCHEDULE
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APPENDIX
Specifications of Phase and Ground Over current Protective Relays with Low set (Time
Delay) and High-set (Instantaneous) Elements (50/51,50N/51N) for RMUs
1.0 General
1.2 All the components, hardware, input/output devices of the relay shall comply with relevant
IEC or equivalent standards.
1.3 The relay shall use thoroughly tested software and hardware to IEC or equivalent
standards. Relay should have acquired at least two (2) years of field experience in a major
electric utility.
1.4 All the input/output units of the relay shall be capable of making/breaking currents (with
any transients) and withstand voltages (normally intended/harmonic over voltages).
1.5 The relay shall be immune to all types of electrical and mechanical interference in
accordance with relevant IEC standard or equivalent.
1.8 The relay shall be self-powered from RMU CTs or provided with its own power supply.
Relays requiring external power supply are not acceptable.
1.9 The degree of protection of the relay enclosure shall be of class IP 54 or better. Relay shall
be suitable for outdoor installations in extreme heat and dusty conditions without affecting
its normal performance.
2.0 Application
2.1 The relay shall consist of three (3) 1-phase over current unit and one (1) ground fault unit
and suitable for 5A or 1A CT secondary current.
2.2 Each phase and ground unit shall consist of Low-set (Time Delay) element and High-set
(Instantaneous) element.
2.3 Low-set (Time Delay) element of both phase and ground fault units shall have:
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2.4 High-set (Instantaneous) element of the phase and ground units shall have:
2.4.3 Provision to disable the element through front panel commands/settings or software.
2.5.1 Low-set Phase Over current Relay Pickup range: for CT ratio 300/5 A 5% to 240% of
relay rated current, while for CT ratio 600/5 A 5% to 240% of relay rated current, it
shall be in steps of 1%.
2.5.2 Low-set Ground Over current Relay Pickup range: for CT ratio 300/5 A 5% to 100%
of relay rated current while for CT ratio 600/5 A 5% to 240% of relay rated current, it
shall be in steps of 1%.
2.5.3 Time multiplier range of 0.1 to 1.5s for the phase and ground over current in steps of
0.05.
2.5.4 High-set Phase over current relay pickup range: 100% to 3200% of relay rated current
in steps of 10%
2.6.3 Provide with high intensity LED target indicators for the low-set and high-set elements
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2.7 The relay AC circuits shall withstand continuous current of 3 x In (where In is the relay
rated current), a current of 20 x In for 10 sec. and a current of 70 x In for 1 sec.
2.8 The relay shall have high dropout to pickup ratio and transient overreaching for
instantaneous unit shall be less than 5%. The relay shall impose low burden on CTs.
2.9 The relay and CTs should be compatible with each other and supplied as one integrated
package.
3.0 Testing
3.1 The relays shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of IEC or equivalent ANSI,
British, etc.
3.2 The relays shall be capable of being functionally tested completely, with adequate safety
without the risk of spurious tripping, per standard test connections, using secondary
injection test sets.
3.3 The relay shall have external testing facilities. The design of the test terminals/plugs shall
be such that external test equipment can be connected at a conveniently located connector
on the relay panel.
4.2 The information in the manuals and documentation for the relay shall include but not l
limited to the following:
4.2.4 Any special device for testing/calibrating the relay shall be mentioned
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