SECTION 16406

35kV PAD MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR

REVISE BOLD ITALICIZED SENTENCES SUITABLY BY THE USER AS

APPLICABLE FOR HIS PROJECT

PART 1 – GENERAL

A. The work includes engineering, design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and
commissioning of outdoor type 35kV pad mounted metal enclosed switchgear.
Switchgear configuration and location of the works shall be as shown on Contract
drawings.

B. The Contractor shall, as part of his responsibility, check the ratings and/or sizes of
those components whose ratings and sizes are specified in the Contract
documents. When this check indicates that the specified ratings and sizes are
not adequate, the Contractor shall make the necessary changes.

C. The supply of materials and equipment shall include the following:

1. Manufacturing the equipment and its major components.

2. Manufacturing and supply of all associated accessories.

3. Implementation of manufacturer's standards and otherwise specified quality

control, program for inspection and testing of products.

4. Sizing and application calculations for systems and components and

verification of all specified sizes and quantities.

5. Preparation of design and shop drawings.

6. Preparation of system protection coordination studies.

7. Preparation of installation detail drawings including the concrete pad.

8. Preparation of commissioning and start-up manuals.

9. Preparation of operation and maintenance manuals.

10. Certification of specification compliance for all products and test reports.

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 11. Delivery of all materials and equipment to the site.

12. Special tools required for the initial installation and future maintenance.

13. Commissioning spare parts.

14. List of Recommended Operational Spare Parts.

D. The installation of switchgear shall include the following:

1. All electrical, civil and structural work.

2. Implementation of all manufacturer's standards and otherwise specified

quality control, inspection and testing procedures.

3. Field testing.

4. Commissioning and energization of the switchgear and related equipment.

5. Preparation of "As-Built" drawings including revision of existing

interface drawings (originals) to "As-built" condition.

E. The design, including configuration of switchgear, protection, and monitoring

systems and equipment shall follow the precedence of existing "like"
systems.

F. Related Work:

Section 03300 Cast-in-Place Concrete

Section 16407 15kV and 35kV Crosslinked Polyethylene (XLPE) Cables

and Accessories

Section 07100 Waterproofing and Dampproofing

Section 07110 Membrane Waterproofing for Concrete Structures

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The switchgear including all components furnished in accordance with this

Specification shall comply with the latest edition of the following applicable
Standards and Codes:

1. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):

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 a. C57.12.28 Pad Mounted Equipment - Enclosure Integrity

b. C57.12.29 Pad Mounted Equipment - Enclosure Integrity for

Coastal Environment

2. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE):

a. C37.41 Design Tests for High-Voltage Fuses, Distribution

Enclosed Single-Pole Air Switches, Fuse
Disconnecting Fuses and Accessories

b. C37.48 Application, Operation and Maintenance of High

Voltage Fuses, Distribution Enclosed Single-Pole
Switches, Fuse Disconnecting Switches and
Accessories

c. C37.73 Requirements for Pad-Mounted Fused Switchgear

B. Any conflict between this Specification and the referenced codes and standards
shall be brought to the Royal Commission's attention for written resolution.

C. Contractor may, upon the approval of the Royal Commission, use other standards
and publications, the use of which will result in equipment of comparable or
better quality than that specified. The Contractor shall submit a copy of the
applicable sections of the other standards in the English language for review by
the Royal Commission.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Test Reports: Submit manufacturer factory routine test reports and certification of all
type tests. Test reports shall show compliance with applicable standards. Submit
field test plans and field test reports. All test reports shall be in English language.

B. Design and Shop Drawings: Submit for review the following as a minimum:

1. One-line diagram

2. Three-line diagram.

3. Schematic wiring and interconnection diagram for protection, and monitoring.

4. Material list.

5. Outline and dimensional arrangement.

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 6. Compartments and cabinets layout with arrangement of all internal devices.

7. Foundation plan and installation details.

8. Grounding plan.

9. Cable termination details.

10. Painting system details.

11. Switchgear ratings and nameplates.

12. Fuse and circuit breaker characteristic. Fuse and circuit breaker Time-Current
characteristic and continuous current rating shall be shown for ambient
temperature specified. See IEEE Std C37.48.

C. Calculations: Submit protective device settings and coordination study from the
source bus in substation.

D. Product Data: Submit manufacturers’ data sheets and catalog for all equipment
furnished.

E. Specification Analysis: Changes or additions to this specification, together with the

reasons for the suggested departures from this specification, when the
Contractor believes that equally good, better or more suitable product could be
furnished.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL

A. The switchgear will be installed outdoors at an elevation less than 1000 meters
above sea level.

B. The site conditions under which the switchgear is required to operate are as follows:

1. Summer outdoor design temperature 500 C Max.

2. Outdoor average temperature (24 hour period) 400C

3. Surface temperature (direct sun exposure) 800 C Max.

4. Humidity 100% Max.

5. Blowing sand size 0.5 to 50 microns

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 6. Atmosphere Salt spray.

C. For complete information about site conditions, see the Royal Commission General
Design Criteria and Technical Guidelines.

2.2 35kV PADMOUNTED SWITCHGEAR REQUIREMENTS

A. Ratings: Switchgear ratings in accordance with IEEE Std C37.73 shall include the
following:

1. Rated System Nominal Voltage 34.5kV

2. Rated Maximum System Voltage 38kV

3. Rated Power Frequency Withstand (1 minute) 70kV (rms)

4. Rated Lightning Impulse Withstand (1.2x50µs) 150kV (peak)

5. Rated Main Bus Continuous Current: 600A

6. Rated Continuous Current and Rated Load and Loop Interrupting Current:

a. Main Loop Switches 600A

b. Tap (Lateral Loop) Switches 600A or 400A

7. Rated Short Circuit Current (1 second sym) 20kA

8. Rated Fault Closing Current (asymmetrical) 31kA

9. Rated Power Frequency 60Hz

B. Switchgear shall be suitable for service in a 34.5kV, 3-phase, 3-wire, low resistance
grounded system. Switchgear shall be designed, tested, and assembled in
accordance with the applicable ANSI and IEEE standards.

C. Switchgear shall be compartmental type, designed, assembled and wired at the

factory as an integral unit. Switchgear shall be complete from incoming line
terminals to the outgoing feeder terminals.
D. Switchgear shall be outdoor type metal enclosed for above ground installation dead-
front or provided with removable barriers such that no live parts are exposed or
visible when doors are opened. Phase and circuit isolation barriers shall be
provided.

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E. Switchgear shall consist of manually operated three-phase gang-operated load
break switch or circuit breaker and fuse assemblies. The load break switches or
circuit breakers are hereafter called switches.

F. Switches shall be two-position open-closed, vacuum or SF6 complete with

grounding switches integral to switchgear. Switches must remain operable after
closing into the rated fault current. Vacuum and SF6 switch assemblies shall
have the following features:

1. CLOSED-OFF-GROUND position for each switch.

2. Warning sign near operating handle of each main loop switch, engraved
‘WARNING OPEN OTHER END OF LINE BEFORE OPERATING TO
GROUND POSITION.”

3. Contact viewing window for each switch.

4. Pressure gauge showing the safe operating pressure over temperature range.

5. Fill valve.

G. The switchgear shall be outdoor type and shall comprise two (2) 600A load break
disconnect main switches for the main loop, and one (1), two (2) or three (3)
600A or 200A load break fused disconnect tap switches for lateral loops.
Configuration and minimum ratings shall be as specified and as shown on
drawings.

H. Each switch shall be manually operated, three-phase gang-operated and provided

with a spring stored energy operating mechanism for quick-make, quick-break
operation independent of the rotation speed of the external handle. The spring
operated mechanism shall be located inside the switch compartment in a
contaminant and corrosion free environment. Switch handles, gages and viewing
windows shall be inside a lockable compartment.

I. Switches shall be provided with position indicator (open-closed) and the condition of
the charging spring (charged-discharged). Switches shall have provisions for
padlocking in the open, closed and grounded position. Viewing windows shall be
located on the front panel for visual inspection of switch contacts. These and any
other viewing window in doors shall be covered with pad lockable sheet steel
cover.

J. Each 600A main switch shall have stud bushings capable of bolting two (2) 300 mm 2
XLPE cables per phase terminated with lugs or deep well bushings for elbow
type terminations plugged in a piggy-back (tandem) arrangement. Tap switches

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 can have either stud bushings or bushing wells for elbow type terminations for
one (1) XLPE cable 70mm 2 to 300mm2. Cable terminations shall be as specified
in Section 16407.

K. Bushings and cable terminations shall withstand the maximum fault closing
specified. Adequate space shall be provided to allow termination and support for
cables, especially when elbow terminations are plugged in tandem. Shop
drawings showing installation details shall be furnished prior to the equipment
manufacture.

L. 35kV fuses shall be power type rated for the fault current specified. Fuse operation
shall be with no expulsion of gases or foreign matter from the tube. Fuses shall
be field replaceable.

M. The fuse characteristic shall be selected to protect and coordinate with all load side
requirements. Fuse time-current characteristic curves corrected for the ambient
temperature specified shall be submitted prior to final selection of fuses. The
application shall be in accordance with the IEEE Std C37.48.

N. Single phase protection shall be provided. Any blown fuse shall automatically
disconnect all three phases to prevent single phasing. The control power shall be
obtained from voltage transformers which shall be provided within the switchgear
assembly. Fuses shall be supplied with a visible blown fuse indicator.

O. Interlocks shall be provided to prevent access to fuses unless de-energized and to

prevent energizing the fuses when the access door is not closed and locked. This
interlocking can be made with a mechanical arrangement or by the use of key
interlocks.

P. Bus bars shall be copper with either welded or silver plated bolted connections. Bus
bars shall be braced to withstand the short circuit current specified in section 2.2
paragraph A. A ground bus shall be provided complete with provision for
connection of two 120mm2 ground copper conductors at each end.

Q. Fault indicators shall be provided to detect fault on the outgoing main (not tap) cable
circuit. The fault indicator assembly for each circuit shall use one indicating
device connected to three sensing devices. The indicating device shall show the
faulted phase. The indicating device shall be installed inside on the fixed part of
the enclosure (not on the door) at a height of about 1.4 m. The indication shall be
visible from the outside without opening the equipment door. Sensing devices
(transformers) shall be located on the single conductor medium voltage cables.
The fault indicator shall not require separate power supply and shall
automatically reset, when tripped, when a line current of 3A or greater is restored
in the cable.

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R. Switchgear enclosure shall comply with the ANSI Std C57.12.28. Switchgear
enclosure shall be fabricated of minimum 3mm sheet cold rolled carbon steel.
For switchgear located in coastal environment (within 760m of the mean
high water level) the enclosure shall comply with the ANSI Std C57.12.29.
Switchgear enclosure shall be fabricated of stainless steel sheet American
Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) 304L Unified Numbering System (UNS)
S30403 (low carbon chromium nickel).

S. Switchgear enclosure shall have insulated roof with “no-drip” compound on

underside of the roof to guard against formation of condensation that could drip
onto energized parts.

T. Switch handles, nameplates, hinges and hardware shall be of ANSI 304L stainless
steel, bronze or equivalent corrosion resistant material. There shall be no
exposed screws, bolts or other fastening devices which are externally removable.
There shall be no opening through which sticks, rods and wires might be
inserted.

U. Access doors shall use 3-point latching mechanisms, concealed hinges and shall
close tightly to prevent ingress of dust and blowing rain. When used, the
gasketing material shall withstand 10 oC to 80oC temperature without
deterioration. Each door shall be provided with a padlock with a common master
key.

V. The enclosure and all compartments shall be surface treated and bonderized before
painting. The interior finish paint color of non-stainless steel surfaces shall be
light gray. The exterior of carbon sheet steel enclosure shall have a corrosion
resistant marine coating factory finish with a painting system to provide durability
with no system breakdown and color fading for a minimum period of 10 years. A
manufacturer’s statement to this effect is required. The finish color shall be
Munsell Green #7 GY 3.29/1.5. The color of stainless steel shall be natural. The
recessed bottom and 50mm up on all sides shall be undercoated with coal tar
epoxy.

W. Standard means for lifting, jacking or rolling shall be provided.

X. The Switchgear shall be low profile type. The overall height of the completed unit
shall not exceed 2500 mm.

2.3 NAMEPLATES, DIAGRAM PLATES AND LABELS

A. Nameplates showing ratings of the switchgear assembly shall include current rating
corresponding to the ambient, voltage rating, weight, serial number, year of
manufacture, name and address of the manufacturer and subassembly ratings.
Nameplates shall be of non-corrosive metal. Nameplate information shall be

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 stenciled to provide permanent readability. Rating nameplates shall be mounted
on the inside back of compartment door. Nameplates shall be in English only.

B. A diagram plate showing the switchgear assembly in one line format shall be
mounted near the rating nameplate. Switch configurations, terminal identification
and appropriate reference drawing numbers shall be shown. Materials and
mounting shall be the same as for rating nameplates. Information shall be
stencilled in English only.

C. Where required, labels for danger, caution, and warning and for special or non-
standard operating instructions shall be inscribed with both English and Arabic.
Danger, caution and warning labels shall have red lettering on a white
background. Special or non-standard operating instruction labels shall have black
letters on a white background. Interior labels shall be either non-corrosive metal
or laminated rigid plastic. Exterior labels shall be metal with a vitreous enamel or
porcelain finish or shall be fibreglass with non-fading lettering. An equipment
identification label shall be mounted adjacent to the nameplate. The label shall
show the purchase order number and the Royal Commission project number.

D. Nameplates and labels shall be affixed using non-corrosive metal fasteners.

E. Detailed drawings of rating nameplate, diagram plate and labels shall be submitted
for Royal Commission review.

2.4 FACTORY TESTS

A. Perform complete factory tests on switchgear in accordance with IEEE Std C37.73
prior to shipment to demonstrate to the Royal Commission that the equipment
meets the requirements of this Specification. Prior to start of fabrication, the
Contractor shall submit for Royal Commission approval a complete listing of all
routine tests to be performed and type tests to either be performed or certified.
The listing should clearly specify the test criteria and the methods of testing and
sampling. The switchgear shall not be shipped unless results of tests show
compliance with all requirements of this Specification.

B. Fuses shall be tested in accordance with IEEE Std C37.41.

C. The Royal Commission reserves the right to witness all tests. Contractor shall
provide written notification to the Royal Commission at least eight (8) weeks in
advance of test date. The notice shall include an outline of the procedures to be
used in performance of tests. This outline shall include a brief description of the
test equipment, connection diagrams, proposed test sheets, calculations and
minimum/maximum test and performance values which will be used to determine
conformance with the specification and applicable standards. The switchgear and
bus duct manufacturer shall not proceed with the tests until the Royal

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 Commission representative arrives or until he has received written notification
that the Royal Commission has elected to waive witnessing a particular test.

D. Manufacturer’s tests, as well as all tests required by the applicable standards, shall
be performed. The Contractor shall maintain a file of all test reports which shall
be fully auditable and accessible to the Royal Commission.

E. Upon completion of testing, the Contractor shall submit six (6) copies of certified
reports of all type, routine and special tests performed. The report for each test
shall include the date of performance, the name of the company and the
signature of person in charge of the test. Approval is required prior to shipment of
switchgear.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION OF PADMOUNTED SWITCHGEAR

A. Switchgear shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's recommended

practices and applicable standards and per the approved design and shop
drawings. All work shall be performed by qualified field personnel.

B. Locate switchgear to allow sufficient working space and to operate a 2m long hot
stick.

C. Switchgear foundation pad shall be constructed in accordance with Section 03300,

07100 and 07110 of these specifications and the RC Standard drawings
coordinated with switchgear shop drawings. Top of pad shall be not less than 150
mm above finished grade. The size of the concrete pad shall be adjusted to allow
150mm clear all around the switchgear assembly.

D. Support and connect primary cables to the switchgear bushings. Grounding rods
and cable shall be in accordance with Section 16450. Connect ground cables
and cable shields to switchgear ground bus.

E. Install fault indicator sensors on cables.

F. Seal the enclosure interface with the concrete pad to prevent ingress of water and
dust.
G. Contractor shall be responsible for the completeness of the erected equipment.

H. Upon completion of the installation, the equipment shall be field tested for electrical
parameters and mechanical performance in accordance with manufacturers’
recommendation.

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I. Contractor shall submit commissioning procedures and test forms for Royal
Commission review and approval. Test reports shall be furnished.

3.2 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

A. In addition to manufacturers’ standard nameplate, the switchgear shall be identified

as per Royal Commission equipment designation, detail of which will be
furnished after the award of the contract.

B. The pad mounted switchgear shall have its unique tag number and connecting
equipment numbers painted /stenciled on the enclosure. All incoming and
outgoing circuits shall be identified with cable tags specified in Section 16407.

3.3 FIELD TESTS

A. Perform tests and checks on installed equipment and installations prior to

commissioning. Perform tests and checks in accordance with approved test
procedures that conform to applicable standards referenced in this Specification.
Test shall be subject to witnessing by Royal Commission representative. All test
equipment shall be provided by the Contractor.

B. Submit test procedures to the Royal Commission for approval at least 8 weeks
prior to testing. Test procedures shall include test descriptions, test equipment
descriptions, test sheets, calculations and minimum/maximum test and
performance values to be used in determining the acceptability of the equipment.

C. Upon completion of testing, submit four copies of certified report attesting that
each test was performed in accordance with the approved test procedures. The
report for each test shall include the date of performance and name of the person
in charge of the test.

D. All factory and field test reports shall be incorporated into the Operation and
Maintenance manuals.

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