PTS-20WM319 - 05 - Materials and Technical Specifications

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‫الشركة السعودية للكهرباء‬
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SECTION-V EQUIPMENT / MATERIALS AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
5.1 GENERAL
DRPC Trf options , MV Swgr & cabling, Grounding
& Stn. Service Trf., RTDS, Sec VI modified
The term DRPC mentioned in this PTS refers to both Conventional DRPC and Hybrid
DESCRIPTION
DRPC unless otherwise specified.
This Section outlines broadly the technical specifications of the major equipment/
materials required for the complete installation of the PROJECT. The specifications
outlined herein shall be read in conjunction with the attached PROJECT drawings, the
COMPANY Material Standard Specifications and the associated International
Standards and Codes. The ratings and specific requirements of various electrical
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equipment shall be as indicated in Data Schedule of COMPANY Material Standard

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REVISIONS Specifications, and the CONTRACTOR shall ensure full conformity with the same.
PREPARED BY: AAA /AMT All equipment/material shall be supplied from COMPANY’s List of Technically
Acceptable Manufacturers (LOTAM) and conform to the related COMPANY standards
and other applicable standards in accordance with Section 3.14 of this PTS.
DATE: 06 May 2020
CHK’D BY: MLS 5.2 DRPC STATION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1. GIS Switch gear / 132kV SF6 Circuit Breaker
a) The existing/new 132kV Circuit Breaker shall be verified / designed to withstand

the switching over voltages due to switching of DRPC transformer.
b) 132kV GIS and all taps of CT and PT secondary winding shall be brought to an
easily accessible location such as a Local control Cubicle / Marshalling Kiosk.
APPROVED
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c) Metering cores or winding of CT and PT secondary shall have an accuracy class
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2. 13.8kV Switchgear
a) 13.8kV Switchgear shall be provided with indoor SF6 or vacuum type circuit
breaker conforming to COMPANY standards 32-TMSS-01.
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b) The cable terminal lug for feeders shall be one (1) hole type as per SEC standard
SDS-9.
3. CT/PT
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CT/PT shall meet the requirements specified in 50-TMSS-01, 1 and 50-TMSS-03,
DATE: 06 May 2020 respectively.
4. 132kV, **kV, 13.8kV Cable Support & Clamping
a. Arrangements for cable support shall be provided for all cables to **kV load
THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT TO
BE USED FOR break switches or CBs / 13.8kV switchgear cubicles / 132kV cable terminations.
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UNTIL CERTIFIED AND
DATED b. Cable entry points in the trenches / ducts shall be labeled to correspond to its
switchgear cubicle number.
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SCOPE OF WORK & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PLANT NO. INDEX DOCUMENT NO. PAGE NO. REV.
INSTALLATION OF DYNAMIC REACTIVE POWER
COMPENSATION (DRPC) AT TABUK 380kV BSP PTS- 101
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5. AC Sub Distribution Panels

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4-pole MCCBs shall be provided on incomer and bus couplers and shall be as
per figure 30.2 of TES-P-119.30, with auto transfer scheme with two incomer
feeders.
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6. 125V DC Auxiliary Power Supply
a. The 125V DC auxiliary power supply shall consist of two (2) 100% rated 125V
DC battery bank and two (2) battery chargers each rated 100% capacity (TES-
P-119.30).
b. The CONTRACTOR shall provide battery sizing calculations generally as per

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TES-P-103.02 and battery charger sizing calculation as per TES-P-103.03.

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c. The batteries shall be vented, lead acid type.
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d. 125V DC auxiliary power supply system Sub distribution panel boards shall be
provided for the entire modification WORK, including but not limited to
DATE: 06 May 2020 switchgear, control and relay panels including alarms and indications, SCADA
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RTU/IFC, communications fiber optics terminal equipment.
7. All struts/supports, clamps and fittings shall be grounded per TES-P-119.10 the
CONTRACTOR shall submit grounding details for COMPANY review and approval.
8. LV Cable Terminations
a. Power cables shall be terminated in accordance with cable manufacturer’s

recommendations. Control wiring cable tails shall be bound in such a way that
APPROVED
each wire may be traced back to its associated cable. Core of multi-core or
multi-pair cables shall be grouped together. All spare cores shall be numbered
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Engineering & Design Department and terminated in spare terminals farthest from the cable gland. Each core of the
FACTS Projects Engineering control and instrumentation cable shall be identified with numbered ferrules. The
ferrules shall be made of insulating materials.
b. Cable glands shall be used at all equipment to support the weight of the cables.
Compression (indentation) type cable lugs shall be used for all terminations. All
CERTIFIED
conductor joints shall be made at terminal points. All wires associated with trip
circuit shall be clearly marked “TRIP”.
c. All terminals shall be designed to receive (on either side) two (2) nos. of cable
cores of used cross-section. Each terminal block shall be marked for circuit
identification. The terminal blocks for AC and DC circuits shall be grouped
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wires, terminations and ferrules.
d. The main AC and DC distribution boards/panels shall be of floor mounted type, in

compartmentalized assembly with separate compartments for each power circuit.
BE USED FOR e. Ferrules (To-From/ Source-Destination) shall be provided for all internal/Eternal
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9. Discharging Equipment
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Each Capacitor shall be provided with discharge resistors to bring down the
residual voltage to 50 volts within 5 minutes alternatively to 75 volts within 10
minutes.
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10. Lighting System and Socket Outlets
a) Lighting System
The CONTRACTOR shall extend the existing outdoor lighting system to cover
the DRPC and Capacitor bank installation. This shall include relocation of
existing lighting fixtures and addition of new fixtures and masts, if required.
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REVISIONS The lighting system expansion shall conform to TES-P-119.25. Calculations

shall be submitted for COMPANY review and approval.
b) Socket Outlets
DATE: 06 May 2020 The following outdoor type socket outlets shall be provided near the DRPC
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Station and Capacitor bank installation area:
i. 400V, 3Ø, 4wire, 300A outdoor type Power supply outlet with MCCB
control at the DRPC transformer for the purpose of connecting oil filter
plant.
ii. 400V, 3-phase, 20A – One (1) no. (at a convenient location in DRPC
Station)
iii. 230V, 1-phase, 20A - Two (2) nos. at the DRPC Station
APPROVED
The socket outlets shall be similar (plugs must be compatible) to the existing
outlets in the substation and shall also conform to TES-P-119.25.
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A. DRPC Equipments
The specifications outlined herein shall be read in conjunction with the attached
PROJECT drawings, the COMPANY Material Standard Specifications and the
associated International Standards and Codes as listed in section 3.14. The ratings
CERTIFIED
and specific requirements of the various electrical equipment shall be as indicated in
Data Schedule of COMPANY Material Standard Specifications, and the
CONTRACTOR shall ensure full conformity with the same.
As a minimum requirement, all equipment shall be designed and rated to withstand the
full rated requirement of the DRPC. All DRPC equipment ratings shall be adequately
BY: Ahmad M Al-Zahrani sized to carry the maximum steady-state current that can flow in it (square root of the
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sum of the squares of the fundamental and harmonic current) and the maximum short
circuit and momentary current due to faults that can flow in it. In addition, equipment
shall be rated to withstand the maximum steady-state, harmonic and short term
voltages that can appear across it.
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1. DRPC Power Transformer

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The transformer should be designed to carry full capacitive and inductive
reactive current as specified, as well as harmonic currents associated with the
most onerous operating conditions, without loss of life. Taps (on load or off load)
are not required

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The flux density shall be appropriate for the excitation conditions under the
voltage range specified.
The transformer should be designed to carry a certain level of direct current

consistent with the DRPC design. To ensure minimum harmonic generation, the
saturation flux density of the transformer should be higher than the maximum
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flux density reached over the full steady state range, and the bidder should state
REVISIONS the margin by which it is exceeded. The bidder should also state the steel
quality to be used and its reasoning for selecting the margin. There is no specific
PREPARED BY: AAA /AMT margin required considering that this maximum flux density (over the full DRPC
range) is obtained at the highest secondary voltage (phase and line voltages)
during any reactive power generation, highest reference voltage, minimum
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slope, worst combination of negative sequence, tolerances and internal failures
CHK’D BY: MLS and minimum continuous frequency. The contractor shall submit B-H curve to
substantiate this requirement. The flux density at the highest secondary voltage
shall lie in the linear portion of the B-H curve. Any harmonic generated by the
transformer should be considered by the design of the DRPC.
The cooling system for transformer should be equipped with extra fan motors as
spare (minimum three for each transformer) if necessary.
Harmonic Content: The Contractor shall clearly indicate the Harmonic content
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(HV and MV) that the transformer shall be subject to under the worst case
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conditions. This information shall be provided on DRPC Schedule B as well as
for the detailed transformer.
The transformer shall comply with the COMPANY Standard 53-TMSS-01 and all
requirements stated in this specification. The type testing shall include a heat
run (temperature rise test) test on a single unit. The manufacturer shall submit
type test reports of similar transformers. Dielectric test shall be carried out as
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type and routine tests. The manufacturer shall carry out all routine tests as per
53-TMSS-01 and in addition the following special tests for the DRPC
transformer:
a) Determination of sound / noise levels

b) Measurements of harmonics on the no load current
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c) Plotting of no-load current and the ratio of no-load current at highest
secondary voltage to 100% rated voltage.
d) Temperature rise test by injecting 60Hz rms current equivalent to the current
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Current transformers to be included in the DRPC transformer bushings shall be

as per 53-TMSS-01.

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All oil used should be free from corrosive sulphur.

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2. Reactors
Reactors used for VSC/TCR/TSR/TSC branches and filter shall be of the dry
type air cored suitable for outdoor use.

DESCRIPTION
The reactors shall comply with the COMPANY Standard 58-TMSS-02 and all
requirements stated in this specification. It is acceptable to use Aluminium
conductors for all air core reactors.
With respect to double tuned filter banks and VSC converter filters, it is required
to oversize (current) low voltage reactor. The rating shall be 1.5 times the
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maximum calculated current (rms) including harmonics.

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Air core reactors used for VSC/TCR/TSR/TSC branches and filters shall be
PREPARED BY: AAA /AMT physically protected against pollution, rain, animals (such as birds nesting, etc.,).
3. Capacitor Banks
DATE: 06 May 2020
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Shunt capacitor / filter banks / TSCs shall be internally fused capacitor units
suitably connected in parallel and series groups. All capacitor banks should be
equipped with protective mesh to prevent entering of birds and cats. The
capacitor banks should be equipped with lifting device for easy replacement
work.
The capacitor/filter banks shall comply with the COMPANY Standard 43-TMSS-
01, and all the requirements stated in this specification.
APPROVED
The capacitors shall have temperature class -5D or better.
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Engineering & Design Department Sunshades shall be provided for all types of capacitor banks. The shades shall
extend minimum 1.0 m from the projection of the capacitors.
Endurance testing (aging test) is required. Previously performed tests may be

reported in the type test assessment for evaluation.
CERTIFIED Capacitance variation as well as loss angle tan (δ) due to temperature shall be
added to the type test assessment. The capacitance variation shall be based on
energized capacitors.
With respect to double tuned filter banks and VSC converter filters, it is required
to oversize (voltage) low voltage capacitor. The rating shall be 3 times the
BY: Ahmad M Al-Zahrani maximum calculated voltage (arithmetic sum) including harmonics.
DATE: 06 May 2020
a. Fuses
i. The fuses shall be able to withstand any switching transients, be

able to carry permissible over currents and withstand recovery
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ii. Fuses shall be capable of carrying any harmonic currents present

in the DRPC over its full operating range continuously, without
melting or deteriorating.
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b. Neutral
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The neutral of the DRPC capacitor and filter banks shall be floating.
4. Resistors
DESCRIPTION
Resistors used for filters shall be of the dry type suitable for outdoor use.
It is required to oversize all filter resistors. The rating shall be sqrt(2) times the
maximum calculated current (rms) including harmonics. The margin 1.2 for
background harmonics shall also be added.
The neutral grounding resistor, connected to the grounding transformer neutral,

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shall be low built with a grounded enclosure. The neutral resistor shall meet the
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57-TMSS-02.
5. Load Break Switches
DATE: 06 May 2020 a. The DRPC MV Load Break Switches shall be suitable for DRPC switching
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duty.
b. The Load Break Switches shall be from COMPANY Approved Manufacturers.
c. The Load break Switches shall comply with the COMPANY Standard 30-
TMSS-01; all LBSs shall be motor operated to facilitate DRPC control
switching
d. Minimum clearance for load break switches (phase to phase) shall be the
APPROVED essentially the same as for the DRPC medium voltage bus and it shall not be
less than 1.0 meter.
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6. Surge Arresters
The surge arresters supplied for the DRPC shall comply with the COMPANY
Standard 35-TMSS-01.
CERTIFIED Selection and sizing of the arresters for the DRPC installation shall be done
taking also into account future shunt capacitors to be located at DRPC
substation, overvoltage due to switching, ferroresonance, etc.
7. Current Transformers
BY: Ahmad M Al-Zahrani All the current transformers included in the bid for DRPC component protection,
indication, measurement and control purposes shall comply with the COMPANY
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Standard 50-TMSS-01.
The secondaries of CT which are used to operate measurement, indications or

control devices shall not be used for protection purposes.
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8. Voltage Transformers
UNTIL CERTIFIED AND
DATED
All the voltage transformers included in the bid for DRPC component protection,
indication, measurement and control purposes shall comply with 50-TMSS-03.

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The MV bus electromagnetic voltage transformers should be 3-off-1 phase type

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and fuse-less. These voltage transformers should have three secondary
windings. The performance requirements of each core of PT should be
0.2/0.2/3P.
9. Disconnectors and Earth Switches

DESCRIPTION
Disconnectors and earth switches shall be required as shown on the Single Line
Drawing No. WT-924149. Disconnectors shall be motorized and earth switches
shall be manually operated. Disconnector and earth switches shall be
interlocked as mentioned in 30-TMSS-01.
The disconnectors and earth switches shall comply with 30-TMSS-01, and all the
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requirements stated in this specification.

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Minimum clearance for disconnect switches (phase to phase) shall be the
PREPARED BY: AAA /AMT essentially the same as for the DRPC medium voltage bus and it shall not be
less than 1.0 meter
DATE: 06 May 2020 The disconnectors shall be used to isolate an affected VSC, filter, grounding
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transformer, TCR/TSR or TSC when this has developed a fault. This isolation
shall be carried out through either of the following methods described below:
a. VSC, TCR/TSR, TSC and grounding transformer: Tripping of the HV circuit

breaker either locally or from remote and switching the DRPC off the system
before the disconnector is opened. After successful isolation of the affected
branch, the DRPC shall be available to be immediately switched back on
again.
APPROVED
b. Filter branches only: Tripping of the HV Breaker, either locally or from remote
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and switching the DRPC off the system before opening the affected filter
branch load break switch or circuit breaker and disconnect switch and
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the DRPC shall be available to be immediately switched back on again.
c. 132kV earthing switch shall be motor operated. The earthing switch shall be
mechanically and electrically interlocked with 132kV circuit breakers.
CERTIFIED
10. Station Post Insulators and Insulation Levels
The outdoor station post insulators shall comply with 15-TMSS-01. In addition,
the following requirements shall be complied with:
BY: Ahmad M Al-Zahrani a. A minimum clearance distance between live parts of different phases or from
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phase to earth shall be maintained for all outdoor equipment as per TES-P-
119.08. These requirements relate specifically to the phase-to-phase and
phase to earth clearance and shall not form part of the insulation class of the
MV power plant and material. This is to prevent damage due to animal/bird
contact with live outdoor equipment.
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b. The minimum height above ground level for all live parts of outdoor plant
DATED and material shall be shall be as per TES-P-119.08.
c. All live parts of outdoor plant and material (busbars, connection, clamps,
etc.) which are closer than 440mm either to earth or to any other live parts (if
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of a different phase) shall be totally covered with a weather proof, sun

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resistant insulating medium, as approved by the COMPANY.
d. Exceptions to items noted above shall be:

i. Capacitors banks with the capacitor cans mounted in a frame which is

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itself insulated from earth. The frame insulation shall at least be equal to
the full capacitor bank line-to-ground potential in the case of two bushing
capacitor cans or a minimum of 440mm in the case of single bushing
capacitor cans.
ii. Standard items of plant and material such as isolators, CT's, VT's, circuit
breakers, and wall bushings which have a voltage rating of 34.5kV or
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greater.
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11. Thyristor Valves
a. Thyristor Valves : General Requirements
DATE: 06 May 2020 i. Standards

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The thyristor valves shall comply with the requirements of 59-TMSS-
01 and International Standards.
ii. General: Thyristor Valve
The thyristor valves shall be made up of a number of thyristor levels,

electrically connected in series.
APPROVED The number and rating of thyristors used to form each valve shall
meet the overall performance requirements. The valves shall have
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Engineering & Design Department sufficient margin to enable rated output to be maintained
continuously with:
1. One (1) thyristor level redundant
The voltage rating of the thyristors shall be such that no cascading

CERTIFIED failure shall result in the event of failure of all redundant thyristors + 1.
The BIDDERS shall demonstrate compliance with this redundancy
requirement in the bid documents. Automatic disconnection of the
TCR/TSR/TSC branch is permissible after the failure of a thyristor with
redundancy already used up. The thyristor valve shall be supplied
complete with cooling plant and material and all auxiliaries for gating,
BY: Ahmad M Al-Zahrani monitoring and grading. Parallel mounting of unidirectional thyristors
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is not acceptable.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide full details of the complete thyristor

valve, including control and protection circuitry, valve cooling facilities,
including their means of control, temperature and flow monitoring and
BE USED FOR alarms, etc. This shall be included in the thyristor valve design report.
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DATED The thyristor valves shall be designed to withstand all stresses
expected under steady state, transient and temporary overvoltage
conditions as specified in this specification including, but not limited to
the following:
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• Transient overvoltages due to AC system fault application and fault

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clearing.
• Temporary overvoltages originating in the AC, or caused by AC

system faults (such faults normally result in combined overcurrent

and overvoltage stresses).

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• Resonant voltage oscillations on the medium voltage side of the

DRPC transformer excited by system disturbances such as fault
application, fault clearing, line switching and transformer
energization.
• Switching surges transferred from the AC system as well as the

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DRPC equipment.
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• Overvoltages due to control malfunction such as false firing of the
valve, loss of firing signal, maloperation of the voltage control loop
and loss of synchronization.
• Transient overvoltages due to partial blocking caused by, for

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CHK’D BY: MLS example, improper firing, forward recovery protection or VBO firing.
• The BIDDER shall provide proof that the valves including the stack
assembly, cooling pipes and valve electronics can operate at
55°Cambient (outdoor) temperature at maximum current
continuously. If insufficient proof is provided the CONTRACTOR
shall perform relevant tests during project execution.
APPROVED
Transformer saturation shall not be considered in calculating the above
stresses, except where it increases those stresses.
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Voltage grading shall be provided to uniformly distribute the voltage
Engineering & Design Division across each thyristor level within the valve and, together with the
overvoltage protection devices provided, protect the thyristors against
forward and reverse blocking voltages above the thyristor rating.
CERTIFIED
The thyristor valve components which are the main heat-generating
components (e.g. thyristors, damping and grading components, valve
reactors, gating circuits and current carrying connections within the
valve) shall be designed to withstand the thermal stresses which affect
their operating characteristics.

The thyristor valves shall be capable of withstanding the highest
overcurrents expected in service and be capable of blocking
DATE: 06 May 2020 corresponding voltages at the highest thyristor junction temperature
reached.
The BIDDER / CONTRACTOR shall provide all design factors and

THIS DOCUMENT IS NOT TO margins, including calculated design factors and margins, marginal
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iii. Overvoltage protection

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Overvoltage protection shall be provided to protect the complete
valve or individual thyristor levels against transient overvoltages.
Such protection could be in the form of voltage limiting devices such

as gapless metal oxide surge arresters, or by protective firing

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initiated at a predetermined voltage across the valve or across each

individual thyristor (i.e. VBO protection), or a combination of the
above.
Where surge arresters are connected directly across the terminals of

the thyristor valve, the valve shall be designed to commutate the
maximum current flowing in the associated arrester at the instant the
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valve is fired during a transient overvoltage across the valve. (If the
REVISIONS valve is permitted to be fired during the overvoltage)
PREPARED BY: AAA /AMT Where the individual thyristor levels are protected by VBO firing or by
metal oxide varistors (MOV) against partial blocking or failure of
some thyristor levels, such protection shall be capable of repetitive
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operation, and such operation shall not overstress the thyristor level
CHK’D BY: MLS components. If a surge arrester connected in parallel with the valve
is also provided, the VBO or MOV level shall be properly coordinated
with the protection level of the surge arrester.
iv. Overcurrent and Thermal Overload
The thyristors of the TCR/TSR valves shall be protected against

currents of excessive amplitude and duration. Overcurrent protection
shall be provided for the thyristors to ensure that the highest thyristor
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junction temperature reached under the worst case overcurrent
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conditions is such that: the thyristors when blocked will be capable of
withstanding the worst case blocking voltage at the elevated junction
temperature, the resulting highest thyristor junction temperature is
below the value above which the thyristors can be damaged.
This protection shall consist of one or more of the following

strategies:
CERTIFIED
1. Limitation of the valve overcurrent to ensure that the voltage

blocking capability of the thyristor is not impaired
2. Continuous firing of the valve to prevent potentially dangerous

blocking voltages being applied to the thyristors tripping the
DRPC.
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Thermal overload protection shall be based not only on the time and
magnitude of the fault current, but also on the fault current wave-
shape to avoid unnecessary tripping. Thermal overload protection in
which the thyristor junction temperature is computed from the
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The overcurrent protection shall be properly coordinated with the

overcurrent capability of the thyristors, taking into account the time,

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magnitude and wave-shape of the worst overcurrents expected in

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service.
v. Valve Fire Protection

The thyristor valves and other valve hall plant and material shall be
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designed to minimize the risk of fire being initiated within the valve
hall and to limit the consequences of such a fire should it occur. The
use of flammable materials in the valves shall be minimized as far as
practicable. Where such materials cannot be avoided, such materials
must be demonstrated to exhibit self-extinguishing capability equal to
or better than the Underwriters Laboratory UL-94-V0 classification for
vertical material, and UL-94 HB for horizontal material.
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REVISIONS vi. Conductivity of cooling medium
PREPARED BY: AAA /AMT The cooling medium shall have adequate dielectric withstand
capability and an alarm for high conductivity of the cooling liquid.
DATE: 06 May 2020 vii. Failure Indication

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Indication of the faulty thyristors and their locations in the thyristor
valve shall be provided. An alarm signal shall be provided.
The thyristors must be monitored so that:
1. defective thyristors are readily identified and located,
2. an alarm is annunciated if failure of a thyristor is detected.

APPROVED
The thyristor monitoring system shall have the capability of tripping

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Engineering & Design Department the DRPC and / or causing isolation of any branch in which thyristors
have failed to the point where the remaining healthy thyristors are
subjected to damaging stresses (loss of redundancy).
The thyristor fault detection system shall be reliable and spurious

tripping of the DRPC branches shall not occur.
CERTIFIED
If VBO (or electronic overvoltage) protection is provided, the thyristor

levels experiencing VBO-firing shall be identified and the duration of
VBO-firing shall be limited to within the capability of the thyristors
and other thyristor level components.
BY: Ahmad M Al-Zahrani viii. Replacement of Thyristors

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It shall be possible to replace faulty thyristors without interruption to
the cooling circuit and with minimum disturbance to other plant and
material.
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DATED The thyristors and valves shall be mounted to allow easy access to
all auxiliary components, or facilities should be provided to enable
easy access.

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x. Identification / Rating plates

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Each thyristor valve shall be provided with a corrosion-resistant
identification showing the following information:
1. Rated Voltage
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2. Continuous Operating Voltage
3. The Manufacturer's name or trademark, type and identification.
4. Identification number
NO.
xi. Heat-sinks
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The heat-sinks for the thyristors shall be treated to ensure good
PREPARED BY: AAA /AMT electrical contact without risk of corrosion. The CONTRACTOR shall
supply information on the material used and its performance
characteristics.
DATE: 06 May 2020
CHK’D BY: MLS

b. TCR/TSR and TSC Branches
i. The valves of the TCR/TSR branches shall be controllable up to

1.5p.u of primary rated voltage, taking into account the
commutation overshoot associated with this overvoltage.
ii. The valves of the TSC branches shall be capable of blocking

voltages up to 1.5pu of primary rated voltage, taking into
consideration the commutation overshoot associated with this
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Engineering & Design Department iii. The TCR/TSR and TSC thyristor valves must be able to withstand
the conditions below, regardless of the amplitude of the DC
component of current into the valves, considering a fault duration
up to back-up clearance time:
1. three-phase short circuit at the transformer secondary bus

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2. three-phase short circuit at the primary bus
3. short circuits on the DRPC HV network, followed by voltage

recovery
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DATE: 06 May 2020
There should be (phase-wise operating) supervision of the
correlation between the triggering pulses to the thyristor valves
and the measured valve currents.

BE USED FOR
v. In each phase of a TSC branch the thyristor valve shall be
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connected in series with a capacitor bank and a current limiting
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reactor. The current limiting reactor should be designed to limit the
current rate of rise during fault conditions and misfiring. In each
phase of the TCR/TSR branch the single phase thyristor valve
shall be connected in series between two reactors.
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vi. TSC Requirements

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The oscillations occurring at TSC energization should be efficiently
suppressed. In case of operation without harmonic filters the
oscillations must be practically damped out in not more than 5cycles.

Details of the damping mechanism and principles shall be submitted

DESCRIPTION
in the bid. TSC switching with uncharged capacitors shall be

demonstrated and shown in the bid documentation.
The thyristors shall have the ability to be switched off and

successfully block the applied voltage at 1.5pu primary voltage.
The control and valve firing system should be designed to minimize

NO.
the risk for generation of spurious firing pulses at normal or disturbed

REVISIONS mode operation. The system should be insensitive to variations in, or
complete loss of, the station auxiliary AC supply voltage.
The thyristors must be protected against harmful voltage during their

recovery period at partial turn off situations, i.e. recovery protection.
DATE: 06 May 2020
CHK’D BY: MLS

The valve firing system should be designed to prevent blocking of
the thyristors in case the capacitor voltage exceeds a certain voltage
level. This level shall be set to a value exceeding the capacitor
voltage occurring immediately following valve blocking at 1.5 pu
system voltage.
In case of severe power grid disturbances resulting in difficulties to

maintain proper firing pulse synchronization, the valve must not
misfire to such a degree that thermal valve overload leading to
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reduced thyristor blocking capability are caused. Voltage build up on
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the capacitors exceeding 2.0 times their voltage rating is not allowed.
In case the misfiring themselves cannot be prevented, but the
negative effects thereof are limited by nonlinear resistors, the system
must be designed to handle a misfiring on the worst point of wave at
1.5p.u primary voltage. The buildup of the capacitor voltage during a
single misfire at 1.5pu primary voltage must be accounted for.
CERTIFIED
The bidder / contractor shall provide documentary evidence of their
ability to block successfully for voltages up to 1.5pu, withstand a
single misfire and protective measures taken to prevent misfires.
c. Thyristor Firing Pulse Synchronization and Generation

The thyristor firing pulse synchronization and generation systems must be
DATE: 06 May 2020 able to operate under the following conditions:
i. maximum steady-state voltage unbalance
ii. variation in three-phase short-circuit levels (existing, future and

BE USED FOR abnormal) at the DRPC HV bus
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DATED iii. presence of harmonic distortions during transient, dynamic and
steady state conditions
iv. single- or multi-phase faults on the AC network

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v. transformer, reactor or capacitor switching on the AC network

AMT
vi. possible transient and temporary overvoltages on the AC network
The thyristor firing pulse synchronization and generation systems shall be

designed to minimize the generation of non-characteristic harmonics and

DESCRIPTION
prevent any harmonic instability.
The thyristor firing pulse synchronizing and generation systems shall be

designed for satisfactory operation of the DRPC during and after fault
clearing on the AC network for faults lasting in accordance with Schedule
A in Appendix II. Successive misfires shall not occur.
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Firing pulses of sufficient duration and strength shall be supplied to the

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REVISIONS thyristors to protect them from direct blocking voltage throughout the
anticipated conduction period.
d. Testing
DATE: 06 May 2020 i. General

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Tests shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of IEC
61954.
Dielectric tests and the non-periodic firing test shall be performed on

completely assembled valves, whereas operational tests can be
performed on either complete valves or valve sections, depending on
the test facilities.
APPROVED
The valve or valve sections used for type tests shall first pass all
production tests. On completion of the type test program, the valve
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Engineering & Design Department or valve sections shall be checked again for compliance with the
FACTS Projects Engineering production test criteria.
Material for the type tests shall be selected at random.
All operational tests shall be carried out under conditions, which

CERTIFIED
would result in the highest component temperature and the highest
thyristor junction temperature that may occur in real operation.
All dielectric tests on a complete valve shall be carried out with

redundant thyristor levels short-circuited. The location of the
thyristors to be short-circuited shall be agreed upon between the
BY: Ahmad M Al-Zahrani COMPANY and the CONTRACTOR.
DATE: 06 May 2020
Unless otherwise specified herein, all operational tests shall be
carried out under conditions corresponding to the valve with its
redundant thyristor levels short-circuited.
BE USED FOR If a test is being performed on valve sections, then at least one
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ii. Type Tests

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Type tests are required if the BIDDERS are not able to provide type
test assessments and type test certificates for the valves designed to
be used in this project. The cost of the type tests shall be included in
the LSTK price, if relevant type tests certificates are not available
DESCRIPTION
Type tests shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 61954. The
CONTRACTOR shall provide a detailed description of the test
program and test procedures.
iii. Routine Tests
Routine tests shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 61954. The
NO.
CONTRACTOR shall provide a detailed description of the test

REVISIONS procedures and test program to verify proper manufacture.
PREPARED BY: AAA /AMT All components of the valve should be subjected to rigorous testing,
inspection and quality assessment.
DATE: 06 May 2020 iv. Thyristor Auxiliary Plant and material Tests
CHK’D BY: MLS
A list of all tests to be performed on all auxiliary plant and material
associated with the thyristor shall be submitted to the COMPANY for
review and comment.
v. Thyristor Valve Protection
The system used by the CONTRACTOR to protect the thyristor valve

against the effect of overvoltage shall be demonstrated to the
APPROVED
COMPANY (DRPC Valve Design report).
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Engineering & Design Department The thyristor failure location indicator and failure alarm and
FACTS Projects Engineering VBO/EOP operation and location, where applicable, shall be tested
to the satisfaction of the COMPANY.
For valves incorporating internal VBO/EOP protection designed to

operate continuously, this capability shall be demonstrated during
CERTIFIED
the periodic firing and extinction test by disabling the normal firing
signal to one thyristor.
vi. Valve Insensitivity to EMI
The immunity of the valve to electromagnetic interference (EMI) from

BY: Ahmad M Al-Zahrani within the valve and from external to the valve shall be
DATE: 06 May 2020
demonstrated.
12. Power Electronic Valve Cooling System
For Power Electronic Valve Cooling System refer to Appendix-XII B.

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The CONTRACTOR shall supply two AC auxiliary supplies to the DRPC from
the Auxiliary transformers. The CONTRACTOR shall determine the AC and DC
auxiliary supply demands for the DRPC control and protection systems. The
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CONTRACTOR shall supply AC boards with an automatic changeover facility in

AMT
the event of failure of any one supply. The changeover from the failed to the
healthy supply shall occur in less than 400 ms, without loss of operation on the
DRPC system. The default main supply shall be selectable.
The DRPC system shall include all the AC and DC boards and distribution
DESCRIPTION
circuits sufficient for power supplies necessary for its operation and to supply all
fans, pumps, valves and valve controls, and building cooling, heating and
ventilation systems.
14. Grounding
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with TES-P-119.10 and special requirements

NO.
for DRPC grounding according to the CONTRACTORs experience and

REVISIONS international best practice.
PREPARED BY: AAA /AMT In particular the CONTRACTOR shall ensure that there are no closed loops in
the DRPC grounding system in the DRPC MV yard. All structural and fence
work, metal work, including foundations; to avoid as far as possible metallic
DATE: 06 May 2020 loops and parallel circuits in which induced current can flow.
CHK’D BY: MLS
15. Civil Works
The CONTRACTOR shall design the DRPC civil and structural works in
accordance with international best practice and in particular shall ensure that
there are no closed metallic loops in any of the foundations in the DRPC MV
yard.
16. Other Equipment

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For all other equipment the COMPANY Equipment and Material Standards as
Engineering & Design Department well as the COMPANY Design Standards shall be complied with.
17. RTV coating
RTV coating shall be provided for all outdoor equipment insulators and cast resin
CTs and VTs provided under this project as per 01-TMSS-01 and 15-TMSS-07,
CERTIFIED
18. VSC Power Electronic Valves
a. General Description
The VSC valves shall comply with the requirements of 59-TMSS-03 and
BY: Ahmad M Al-Zahrani International Standards.
DATE: 06 May 2020
i. The valves shall be designed to ensure satisfactory operation according to
the overall performance requirements and include all necessary auxiliary
equipment.
BE USED FOR ii. The valves shall be indoor air-insulated and of a water cooled type.
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components for ease of maintenance. The semiconductor switches and
valves shall be mounted to allow easy access for visual inspection, routine

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maintenance, and replacement, or facilities shall be provided to enable

AMT
easy access.
iv. The valves shall use DC capacitors of dry type.

v. The valves shall be designed to meet overall availability and reliability

DESCRIPTION
performance requirements for the Dynamic Reactive Power Compensation

(DRPC). All rating, performance and protection requirements shall be met
with all redundant semiconductors short-circuited.
b. General Design Requirements
i. General - The valve shall be designed to meet the performance

NO.
requirements described in this PTS and as described below.

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ii. Semiconductor Switches - The valve shall be designed with semiconductor
PREPARED BY: AAA /AMT switches applied in a conservative manner with regard to their basic
design parameters. The semiconductor valves shall comply with the
requirements of IEC and IEEE Standards. The BIDDER/CONTRACTOR
DATE: 06 May 2020 shall provide a standard data sheet of ratings for the semiconductor
CHK’D BY: MLS
switches offered.
The semiconductor switches shall be designed to withstand all stresses

expected under steady state, transient and temporary overvoltage
conditions as specified in this specification including, but not limited to the
following:
1. Transient overvoltage due to AC system fault application and fault

clearing.
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2. Temporary overvoltage originating in the AC system (e.g. such as
Engineering & Design Department load rejection), or caused by AC system faults (such faults
FACTS Projects Engineering normally result in combined overcurrent and overvoltage
stresses).
3. Resonant voltage oscillations on the medium voltage side of the

DRPC transformer excited by system disturbances such as fault
CERTIFIED
application, fault clearing, line switching and transformer
energisation.
4. Fast surges transferred from the AC system.
5. Overvoltage due to control malfunction such as false firing of the

BY: Ahmad M Al-Zahrani valve, loss of firing signal, maloperation of the voltage control loop
DATE: 06 May 2020
and loss of synchronisation.
6. Transient overvoltage due to partial blocking caused by, for

example, improper firing, forward recovery protection or VBO/EOP
(electronic overvoltage protective) firing.
BE USED FOR
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ORDERING MATERIALS 7. The Bidder shall provide proof that the valves including stack
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DATED assembly, cooling pipes and valve electronics can operate at 55°C
ambient (outdoor) temperature at maximum current continuously.
If insufficient proof is provided the CONTRACTOR shall perform
relevant tests during project execution.
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iii. Voltage Distribution – The valve shall be designed to provide equal voltage
AMT
sharing for all voltage wave shapes ranging from dc to steep front,
together with the overvoltage protection devices provided, protect the
semiconductor against blocking voltages above the semiconductor rating.
The valve design shall include an appropriate allowance for unequal

voltage distribution across semiconductor switch levels in the valve. The

DESCRIPTION
BIDDER shall provide details about the voltage distribution in the proposal.
iv. Redundant Levels - Redundant levels are levels which may become short-
circuited during service without impairing the ability of the VSC phase unit
to meet its performance requirements. A minimum of 10% redundant
levels (but not less than one) are required in each single phase valve. The
actual number will be determined based on the stated requirements for
NO.
availability and reliability for the DRPC. Measures shall be implemented

REVISIONS where necessary to ensure that the voltage across the healthy
semiconductor switch is within the capability of the semiconductor switch
PREPARED BY: AAA /AMT in the event of failure of a level. The voltage rating of the semiconductor
shall be such that no cascading failure shall result in the event of failure of
all redundant levels + 1.
DATE: 06 May 2020
CHK’D BY: MLS v. Valve Reactors - Valve reactors may be provided within the semiconductor
switch levels or in series with the valves to limit semiconductor switches
di/dt and du/dt stresses and limit radio interference.
vi. Replacement of failed valve levels - The valves shall be designed to allow
easy replacement of failed semiconductor switch and other electrical
components in the valve. It shall be possible to replace faulty
semiconductor switches without significant leakage of the cooling circuit
and with minimum disturbance to other plant and material.
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Any special tools required for replacement of these parts shall be provided
under the contract.
vii. Firing System - The firing control signals from circuits at ground potential
shall be transmitted by optical coupling via light guides. The firing system
shall be designed to tolerate electromagnetic interference present in the
valve. The firing pulses shall be sufficiently coherent not to impose
CERTIFIED
excessive overvoltage stresses on the last levels to tum on.
viii. Monitoring System - Monitoring of semiconductor switch status while the

DRPC is in operation shall be provided and the number of failed
semiconductor switches and their location shall be indicated. Monitoring of
repetitive firing by voltage break-over (VBO) action, (if present) shall also
be provided. The monitoring system shall be designed to prevent false
DATE: 06 May 2020 indication due to electromagnetic interference present in the valve.
ix. The valve shall be designed for the maximum overvoltage and overcurrent
stresses due to system faults and switching.
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components (e.g. semiconductor switch, damping and grading
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components, valve reactors, gating circuits and current carrying
connections within the valve) shall be designed to withstand the thermal
stresses which affect their operating characteristics.
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The semiconductor switch valves shall be capable of withstanding the

AMT
highest overcurrent expected in service and be capable of blocking
corresponding voltages at the highest semiconductor switch junction
temperature reached.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide details of the complete valve, including

DESCRIPTION
control and protection circuitry, valve cooling facilities, including their

means of control, temperature and flow monitoring and alarms, mechanical
design, container design, auxiliary wiring and earthing, EMC, etc. This
shall be included in the valve design report.
x. Conductivity of cooling medium. The cooling medium shall have adequate

dielectric withstand capability and an alarm for high conductivity of the
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cooling liquid.
REVISIONS
xi. Each valve level shall be provided with a corrosion-resistant identification
PREPARED BY: AAA /AMT showing the following minimum information:
1. Rated Voltage
DATE: 06 May 2020
CHK’D BY: MLS

2. Continuous Operating Voltage
3. The Manufacturer's name or trademark, type and identification.
4. Identification number.
xii. Heat-sinks. The heat-sinks for the semiconductor switch shall be treated to
ensure good electrical contact if necessary without risk of corrosion. The
CONTRACTOR shall supply information on the material used and its
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performance characteristics.
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Engineering & Design Department xiii. Semiconductor Firing Pulse Synchronization and Generation. The
FACTS Projects Engineering semiconductor firing pulse synchronization and generation systems must
be able to operate under the following conditions:
1. Maximum steady-state voltage unbalance

CERTIFIED
2. Variation in three-phase short-circuit levels (existing, future and
abnormal) at the DRPC HV bus
3. Presence of harmonic distortions during transient, dynamic and

steady state conditions
BY: Ahmad M Al-Zahrani 4. Single- or multi-phase faults on the AC network

DATE: 06 May 2020
5. Transformer, reactor or capacitor switching on the AC network
6. Possible transient and temporary overvoltages on the AC network.

BE USED FOR
The semiconductor firing pulse synchronisation and generation systems
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UNTIL CERTIFIED AND
DATED harmonics and prevent any harmonic instability.
The semiconductor firing pulse synchronising and generation systems

shall be designed for satisfactory operation of the Hybrid DRPC during
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and after fault clearing on the AC network for faults lasting in accordance
AMT
with Schedule A in Appendix II. Successive misfires shall not occur.
Firing pulse strategy shall be implemented to protect them from direct

blocking voltage throughout the anticipated conduction period.

DESCRIPTION
xiv. The BIDDER / CONTRACTOR shall provide all design factors and
margins, including calculated design factors and margins, marginal
settings and manufacturing margins for COMPANY as part of the bid and
design phase respective reports.
c. Valve Overvoltage Protection

NO.
Overvoltage protection shall be provided to protect the complete valve or

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REVISIONS individual semiconductor/semiconductor levels against transient

overvoltage. Valve Overvoltage Protection scheme shall be detailed
PREPARED BY: AAA /AMT described in the proposal.
d. Valve Overcurrent and Thermal Overload Protection

DATE: 06 May 2020
CHK’D BY: MLS

The VSC valves shall be protected against currents of excessive
amplitude, magnitude and duration. Overcurrent protection shall be
provided for the semiconductors to ensure that the highest semiconductor
junction temperature reached under the worst case overcurrent conditions
is such that: the semiconductor when blocked will be capable of
withstanding the worst case blocking voltage at the elevated junction
temperature, the resulting highest semiconductor junction temperature is
below the value above which the semiconductor can be damaged by
thermal filamentation.
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Thermal overload protection shall be based not only on the time and
magnitude of the fault current, but also on the fault current waveshape to
FACTS Projects Engineering avoid unnecessary tripping. Thermal overload protection in which the
semiconductor junction temperature is computed from the thermal model
of the semiconductor, its heatsink and cooling medium, using for example
a microprocessor, shall be used.
CERTIFIED
e. Valve Fire And Electrical Arc Protection
The semiconductor valves and other valve hall plant and material shall be
designed to minimise the risk of fire or an electrical arc being initiated
within the valve hall and to limit the consequences of such a fire shall it
occur. The use of flammable materials in the valves shall be minimised as
far as practicable. Where such materials cannot be avoided, such
DATE: 06 May 2020 materials must be demonstrated to exhibit self-extinguishing capability
equal to or better than the Underwriters Laboratory UL-94-V0 classification
for vertical material, and UL-94 HB for horizontal material.
f. Valve Tests
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The BIDDER shall describe the routine and type test (dielectric tests and
DATED operational tests) to be carried out for the proposed valve design. Type
test assessment and previously performed type tests shall be attached to
the bid.

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g. VSC branch
AMT
The VSC branch shall be designed as per requirements in this PTS. In
addition following requirements shall be fulfilled;
i. The VSC branch shall be designed for operation consistent with the V-I
DESCRIPTION
characteristic (drawing No. WT-924150), however a vertical VI

characteristic at voltages above 1.1pu is acceptable. The DRPC
including the VSC shall not be tripped or prevented from operation
during these network conditions. The VSC valve shall remain in
operation for primary voltages up to 1.5 pu It may be blocked/trip after
1 s.
ii. The VSC branch must be capable of remaining in service continuous
NO.
down to voltage of 0.3 pu below this voltage the VSC shall be blocked
REVISIONS and the DRPC shall remain connected to the system, ready for
immediate voltage control as soon as the HV voltage is above 0.3 pu
PREPARED BY: AAA /AMT iii. The VSC branch shall support TSC blocking for a sudden increase in
mains voltage up to 1.5 pu The Hybrid DRPC is supposed to run fully
capacitive at moment of voltage rise. The VSC branch is not allowed to
DATE: 06 May 2020
block/trip until TSC(s) is switched out.
CHK’D BY: MLS iv. VSC coordination with thyristor switched devices (TSC/TSR/TCR) shall
be detailed described in design phase.
v. Conventional relay protection (overcurrent, differential, thermal
overload etc.) shall be provided for the VSC. Special types of
protection (not available in conventional relays) shall be integrated in
the DRPC Hybrid Control and Protection system and shall be justified
by the BIDDER/CONTRACTOR. Special protective control functions
shall comply with the requirements in IEC and IEEE for the respective
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protective relays and functions.
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Engineering & Design Division A. General
The relay and control panels shall conform to 31-TMSS-01.
CERTIFIED
The local control panel of the 13.8kV/**kV metal clad indoor switchgear shall conform
to 32-TMSS-01, and that of the SF6 Switchgear shall conform to 32-TMSS-02.
B. Protective Relaying Requirements
All equipment provided under this contract shall comply with the COMPANY’s general
requirements for transmission system protection that are set out in Appendix-VII to this
specification.
DATE: 06 May 2020
C. Control
All equipment provided under this contract shall comply with the COMPANY’s SCADA,
DSM and SOE requirements that are set out in Appendix-IX to this specification.
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5.4 METERING SYSTEM

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A. General
The metering devices shall conform to TES-P-119.31. The CONTRACTOR shall

comply with the clause 4.2.15 of 40-TMSS-02, for DRPC Metering.

DESCRIPTION
The terminals required for metering connections as specified for the SCADA/RTU,
SOE, Substation Mimic panel, DRPC Automation System (where applicable) shall be
provided for all the equipment provided by this contract.
B. DRPC Station
NO.
The meters shall conform to the scales provided below. The scale of the meters shall
REVISIONS be as follows:
PREPARED BY: AAA /AMT 1. 132kV System at DRPC/DRPC Hybrid Station
Voltmeter: 0 -200kV
DATE: 06 May 2020
Ammeter: 0 - 3500A for line, 0 - 3500A for transformer
CHK’D BY: MLS Wattmeter: 10-0-10 MW for Transformer
VARmeter: 200-0-500MVAr for Transformer
2. **kV System at DRPC Station
Voltmeter: 0 -**kV
Ammeter: 0 - ****A for line, 0 - ****A for transformer
3. 13.8kV System
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A. 13.8kV Feeder
FACTS Projects Engineering Digital Power: 0 - 1MW and 0 -1 MVAr

0 - 120A, 0 – 18kV, MWh, MVARh
Demand Meter:
(Multifunction meter)
4. 400V AC Main Distribution Board

CERTIFIED
At DRPC Station at existing/ongoing TABUK 380/132/33kV Substation
The following meters, instruments shall be provided as per 31-TMSS-02, with

each panel consisting of the following meters:
BY: Ahmad M Al-Zahrani Four (4) Voltmeters with Selector 0 - 500V (one for each incomer and
DATE: 06 May 2020
Switches: each bus section)
Three (3) Ammeters with Selector Range to be determined by
Switches: CONTRACTOR (one for each
incomer and bus tie)
BE USED FOR The AC main distribution scheme shall be as per figure 30-2 of TES-P-119.30.
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5. 125V DC Main Distribution Panel and Sub-Distribution Panels

AMT
Each panel shall consist of the following meters:
One (1) Voltmeter: 0-150V DC

One (1) Ammeter: Range to be determined by CONTRACTOR

DESCRIPTION
The range of meters indicated is tentative and will be confirmed during detailed
engineering stage.
The metering scales of extensions of Auxiliary feeders shall match the existing
metering scales.
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Note:
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REVISIONS
1. The accuracies of all meters shall be in accordance withTES-P-119.31.
PREPARED BY: AAA /AMT 2. The range of the meters indicated is tentative and may change during
base/detailed engineering stage.
3. The DPDM should be able to be configured for any CTR/PTR and forward and
DATE: 06 May 2020 reverse directions.
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5.5 ALARM AND ANNUNCIATOR SYSTEM
A. The alarm and annunciator system shall meet the functional requirements of the
Company’s Annunciator System standard (38-TMSS-05).
B. The alarms indicated in 38-TMSS-05, as applicable for the PROJECT shall be

provided as a minimum. The exact number of alarms required shall be finalized during
the base/detailed engineering stage of the PROJECT when all schematics are
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available for review.
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C. Annunciator windows shall be grouped equipment wise and the groupings shall also
consider the possible future expansion so that the distribution of the groupings are
maintained and not disturbed due to the expansion.
D. Alarm/Annunciation will be taken care by independent stand-alone panel.

CERTIFIED
E. HMI alarm & back indication point list must be as central region standard.
5.6 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INTERLOCKING SYSTEM
A. General
The CONTRACTOR shall provide necessary interlocks for safe operation of the
DATE: 06 May 2020 electrical system at the Substation control room, DRPC Station control room and
Control Centre. The CONTRACTOR shall provide a detailed interlocking scheme to
COMPANY for approval. Necessary auxiliary relays, contacts, etc. required to facilitate
the implementation of interlocking system shall be provided. All the interlocking wiring
shall be hard wired.
BE USED FOR
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CERTIFIED AND B. 380/132/33kV Substations
DATED
The CONTRACTOR shall provide any additional interlocking (electrical interlocking)

necessary for the safe operation of the GIS/AIS bays and DRPC/Capacitor Bank
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system and submit a detailed interlocking scheme to the COMPANY for approval. This
AMT
interlocking shall be realized inside the GIS/AIS control panels and DRPC/Capacitor
Bank control and monitoring system. Any additional interlocking requirements shall be
included in the scope of the PROJECT as mandatory to ensure a safe operation. This
interlocking is in addition to the mechanical and electrical interlocking that the supplier
of the GIS switchgear will provide as part of the other scope of work excluded from this
DESCRIPTION
contract.
1. The grounding switches shall be operable only if the associated disconnect

switch/circuit breaker is in open / "OFF" position and no voltage is present on
section being grounded (as applicable).
2. For double bus schemes, the disconnect switches shall be prevented from
NO.
switching / interrupting any load current and opening of either one of the two
REVISIONS Bus disconnects shall be prevented if the other one is open and the associated
breaker is closed.
3. The circuit breakers shall be allowed to close only when the associated
disconnects are in either fully closed or fully opened position.
DATE: 06 May 2020
CHK’D BY: MLS C. Interlocks Between MV Load Break Switches/Circuit breakers/Disconnectors and
MV Earth Switches
All interlocks between the MV Load Break Switches/ Circuit breakers / disconnectors
and MV earth switches shall be hard wired and supported by software interlocking.
The interlocks shall be such that when any of the MV earth switches are closed the
respective circuit breaker / disconnector shall not open or close by control from the
mechanism box (local) either electrically or mechanically or from the Mimic panel /
HMI or the COMPANY’s Network Control Centre (remote).
APPROVED
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Note:
A detailed Interlocking scheme shall be provided by the DRPC manufacturers for
COMPANY review and approval.
D. DRPC LBS/ES
When the LBS / Disconnector for TSC, VSC, Filters opens, the associated grounding
CERTIFIED
switch shall be closed with time delay till capacitor bank terminal voltage reduces to
50 volts (for which the CONTRACTOR shall provide necessary calculations for
COMPANY review and acceptance)
5.7 DRPC STATION EQUIPMENT
All equipment provided under this contract shall comply with the COMPANY’s
DATE: 06 May 2020 Substation Automation System (SAS) requirements that are set out in Appendix - IX to
this specification.
In addition, the CONTRACTOR shall provide the followings:

BE USED
CONSTRUCTION OR FOR
FOR
A. Un-Interruptible Power Supply (UPS) adequate for 4 hours (minimum) in accordance
ORDERING
UNTIL
MATERIALS
CERTIFIED AND with TES-P-103.05 shall be provided. Alternatively, an inverter connected to the station
DATED
DC system is acceptable. However, the sizing of the DC system shall take in
consideration the additional load.

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CHK’ D APP’ D
B. Branded Computer Hardware and peripherals from reputable manufacturers.

AMT
C. Branded LCD Monitors of 26" size and High Definition TV resolution from reputable
manufacturers.
D. High quality metallic desks for placing HMI and chairs inside the control room.
DESCRIPTION
E. For SCADA, SOE & DSM requirement, refer Appendix-IX.
5.8 FIRE DETECTION, ALARM, SAFETY & FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM

REQUIREMENTS
For Fire Detection, Alarm, Safety & Fire Fighting System requirements refer to
NO.
Appendix-XII A.
REVISIONS
5.9 COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

For Communication System requirements, refer Appendix-VI

DATE: 06 May 2020
5.10 CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS

CHK’D BY: MLS
For Civil and Structural Work refer to Appendix- VIII
5.11 HVAC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
For HVAC System requirements refer to Appendix-XII B.
5.12 PLUMBING SYSTEM REQUIREMENT

APPROVED
Extra High Voltage For Plumbing System requirements refer to Appendix-XII B.


CERTIFIED
**** END OF SECTION- V ***
DATE: 06 May 2020

BE USED FOR
CONSTRUCTION OR FOR
ORDERING MATERIALS
UNTIL CERTIFIED AND
DATED

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CERT.

‫الشركة السعودية للكهرباء‬

DRPC unless otherwise specified.

equipment shall be as indicated in Data Schedule of COMPANY Material Standard

CHK’D BY: MLS 5.2 DRPC STATION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1. GIS Switch gear / 132kV SF6 Circuit Breaker

a) The existing/new 132kV Circuit Breaker shall be verified / designed to withstand

Extra High Voltage

4. 132kV, **kV, 13.8kV Cable Support & Clamping

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5. AC Sub Distribution Panels

6. 125V DC Auxiliary Power Supply

b. The CONTRACTOR shall provide battery sizing calculations generally as per

TES-P-103.02 and battery charger sizing calculation as per TES-P-103.03.

a. Power cables shall be terminated in accordance with cable manufacturer’s

d. The main AC and DC distribution boards/panels shall be of floor mounted type, in

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10. Lighting System and Socket Outlets

REVISIONS The lighting system expansion shall conform to TES-P-119.25. Calculations

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1. DRPC Power Transformer

are not required

The transformer should be designed to carry a certain level of direct current

a) Determination of sound / noise levels

Current transformers to be included in the DRPC transformer bushings shall be

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All oil used should be free from corrosive sulphur.

type air cored suitable for outdoor use.

maximum calculated current (rms) including harmonics.

CHK’D BY: MLS

Endurance testing (aging test) is required. Previously performed tests may be

i. The fuses shall be able to withstand any switching transients, be

ii. Fuses shall be capable of carrying any harmonic currents present

The neutral grounding resistor, connected to the grounding transformer neutral,

5. Load Break Switches

b. The Load Break Switches shall be from COMPANY Approved Manufacturers.

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The secondaries of CT which are used to operate measurement, indications or

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The MV bus electromagnetic voltage transformers should be 3-off-1 phase type

9. Disconnectors and Earth Switches

requirements stated in this specification.

a. VSC, TCR/TSR, TSC and grounding transformer: Tripping of the HV circuit

10. Station Post Insulators and Insulation Levels

of a different phase) shall be totally covered with a weather proof, sun

d. Exceptions to items noted above shall be:

i. Capacitors banks with the capacitor cans mounted in a frame which is

a. Thyristor Valves : General Requirements

DATE: 06 May 2020 i. Standards

ii. General: Thyristor Valve

The thyristor valves shall be made up of a number of thyristor levels,

1. One (1) thyristor level redundant

The voltage rating of the thyristors shall be such that no cascading

The CONTRACTOR shall provide full details of the complete thyristor

• Transient overvoltages due to AC system fault application and fault

• Temporary overvoltages originating in the AC, or caused by AC

system faults (such faults normally result in combined overcurrent

and overvoltage stresses).