32TMSS02R2

December 17, 2014
December 17, 2014

TRANSMISSION MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 32-TMSS-02, Rev. 02
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE
2.0 CROSS REFERENCES
3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS
4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
4.1 General
4.2 Ratings
4.3 Layout
4.4 Internal Fault and Pressure Limiting Devices
4.5 SF6 Gas System Requirements
4.6 Wiring and Terminal Blocks
4.7 Grounding
4.8 Nameplate
4.9 Bus bar Assemblies
4.10 Circuit Breakers
4.11 Disconnect and Grounding Switches
4.12 Current Transformers (CTs)
4.13 Potential Transformers (PTs)
4.14 Interlocking
4.15 Sealing End box for Underground Cable Termination
4.16 SF6-to-Air Overhead Line Termination
4.17 SF6-to-Oil Transformer Termination
4.18 Gas Insulated Surge Arresters
4.19 Local Control Cabinet
4.20 Bay Oriented Local Control Panel (BOLCPs)
4.21 Substation Automation
4.22 On line Partial Discharge Monitoring
4.23 Drawings
5.0 TESTS
6.0 SPECIAL TOOLS
7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
32TMSS02R02/KVJ Date of Approval: December 17, 2014 PAGE 2 OF 62

1.0 SCOPE
This National Grid Saudi Arabia Transmission Material Standard Specification (TMSS)
specifies the minimum technical requirements for design, engineering, manufacture,
inspection, testing and performance of SF6 gas insulated metal-enclosed switchgears (GIS),
to be installed indoor (with or without having outdoor terminations and associated exit bus
ducts) and Hybrid SF6 Gas Insulated Switchgear to be installed outdoor (with or without
having outdoor terminations and associated exit bus ducts), intended to be used in substation
voltages 110 kV and above in the transmission system of National Grid Saudi Arabia.
2.0 CROSS REFERENCES
This Material Standard Specification shall always be read in conjunction with latest National
Grid SA General Specification No. 01-TMSS-01, titled "General Requirements for All
Equipment/Materials", which shall be considered as an integral part of this TMSS.
This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with Purchase Order or Contract Schedules for
project, as applicable.
3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS
The latest revision/amendments of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable for
the equipment/material covered in this TMSS. In case of conflict, the vendor/manufacturer
may propose equipment/material conforming to one group of Industry Codes and Standards
quoted hereunder without jeopardizing the requirements of this TMSS.
3.1 IEC 60034 Rotating Electrical Machines
3.2 IEC 60099-4 Surge arresters- Part 4: Metal-Oxide Surge Arresters Without
Gaps for a.c. Systems
3.3 IEC 60099-5 Surge Arresters-Part 5: Selection and Application

Recommendations
3.4 IEC 60137 Insulated bushings for alternating voltages above 1000V
3.5 IEC 60255 Electrical Relays (Applicable Parts)
3.6 IEC 60376 Specification of technical grade sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) for
use in electrical equipment
3.7 IEC 60445 Basic and safety principles for man-machine interface,
marking and identification-Identification of equipment
terminals and conductor terminations
3.8 IEC 60480 Guidelines for the checking and treatment of sulfur
hexafluoride (SF6 ) taken from electrical equipment and
specification for its re-use

3.9 IEC 60502-1 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories
for rated voltages from 1 kV (Um =1.2 kV) up to 30 kV
(Um = 36 kV) Part 1: Cables for rated voltages of 1 kV
(Um = 1.2 kV) and 3 kV (Um = 3.6)
3.10 IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosure (IP code)
3.11 IEC 61439 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies
3.12 IEC 61850 Communication networks and systems in substations
3.13 IEC 61869-1 Instrument Transformers- Part 1: General Requirements
3.14 IEC 61869-2 Instrument Transformers- Part 2: Additional requirements for

current transformers
3.15 IEC 61869-3 Instrument Transformers- Part-3: Additional requirements for

inductive voltage transformers
3.16 IEC 62271-1 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear-Part 1: Common

specifications
3.17 IEC 62271-100 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear- Alternating current

circuit-breakers
3.18 IEC 62271-101 High –voltage switchgear and controlgear-Synthetic testing
3.19 IEC 62271-102 High-voltage Switchgear and Controlgear-Alternating current

disconnectors and earthing switches
3.20 IEC 62271-104 High-Voltage Switches and control gear- Alternating current
switches for rated voltage of 52kV and above
3.21 IEC 62271-110 High voltage Switchgear and Controlgear- Inductive load
switching
3.22 IEC 62271-203 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear-Gas-insulated

metal-enclosed switchgear for rated voltages above 52 kV
3.23 IEC 62271-205 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear- Compact

switchgear assemblies for rated voltages above 52kV
3.24 IEC 62271-209 High voltage Switchgear and controlgear-Cable connections

for gas-insulated metal-enclosed switchgear for rated voltage
above 52 kV-Fluid filled and extruded insulation cables-Fluid
filled and dry-type cable – terminations
3.25 IEC 62271-211 Direct connection between power transformers and gas-
insulated metal-enclosed switchgear for rated voltage above
52kV

3.26 IEEE C37.1 IEEE Standard Definition, Specification and analysis of

System Used for Supervisory Control, Data Acquisition and
Automatic Control
3.27 IEEE 80 IEEE Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding
3.28 IEEE 367 IEEE Recommended Practice for Determining the Electric
Power Station Ground Potential Rise and Induced Voltage
From Power Fault
3.29 NEMA CC 1 Electric Power Connectors for Substations
3.30 ASTM B-8 Specification for Concentric-Lay Stranded Copper

Conductors, Hard, Medium Hard or soft
4.1 General
4.1.1 The Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) / Hybrid Gas Insulated Switchgear
(HGIS) shall be a complete unit comprised of main equipment, all control
and protection, monitoring, measuring and auxiliary devices and systems
including interconnections, all termination joints at interfaces, mechanical
linkages, couplings, SF6 gas piping, cabling, wiring, grounding materials
etc. required for proper and satisfactory operation.
4.1.2 The GIS / HGIS shall be:
a. of compact and modular design with individual equipment modules

connected together to form a complete assembly. Circuit-breaker,
busbar, disconnect switch and grounding switch, cable termination,
PT, CT and exit bus duct shall be in separate gas compartment.
Combination of Busbar, DS, ES of one bay in one gas compartment
and Line-side DS, MES and HES in one gas compartment is
acceptable. All features are same for HGIS, however, components of
HGIS shall be as per project requirement. CT shall be in separate
gas tight compartment. CT insulation class shall be “Class E” either
CT secondary is inside or outside SF6 gas zone. However, CT
insulation class for HGIS shall be “Class F”.
b. CT in CB gas compartment shall be accepted with National Grid SA

prior approval and then CT class of insulation shall be “Class F”.
c. of either single-phase enclosure type or three-phase enclosure type

for voltage levels of 230kV and below.
d. of single-phase enclosure type for voltage level of 380kV and above.

e. installed on suitable pads or supporting frames/structures with

provision for levelling, including fasteners to foundation, which shall
also be included in the supply. Support-structures shall be designed
and fabricated to withstand the short circuit forces of the ground
fault current.
f. having expansion joints and flexible connections, where several

enclosures are connected in the longitudinal direction, such as main
bus. Expansion joints provided for installation alignment shall be
locked in place when alignment is complete. Expansion joints for
compensation of thermal expansion and erection tolerances shall
have the means to preserve mechanical integrity of the enclosure and
the plug-in contacts for the conductor.
g. provided with galleries, stairways, movable platform or walkways

for accessing the equipment above two meters for maintenance and
operation. All structures, movable platform, galleries, stairways and
walkways shall have grounding provision and shall conform to the
relevant Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
regulations. Galleries, stairways, movable platform or walkways are
not necessary for HGIS.
h. All “ON” and “OFF” indications and SF6 gas pressure gauges shall
be installed in a visible location.
4.1.3 For GIS / HGIS with single phase enclosures, each gas compartment of
each phase shall be monitored independently.
4.1.4 The GIS / HGIS enclosure shall be safe to touch and fully ensure
operational security and personnel safety under all normal and fault
conditions with the maximum allowed induced voltage in the enclosure of
65 volts.
4.1.5 The switchgear and all its components and accessories shall be designed
for minimum maintenance during service. The manufacturer shall state the
minimum interval between minor inspections (which will be restricted to
visual checking and adjustments of external parts only) and major
inspection/overhaul, including refilling or replenishment of gas and
cleaning of the contaminant or filter in the circuit breaker chamber(s).
Suitable openings shall be provided in the circuit breaker, disconnect and
grounding switch modules for major inspection/adjustments. The bearings
and other such parts shall be permanently lubricated for the entire service
life. Padlocks shall be made of stainless steel or brass.
4.1.6 All motors shall be in accordance with IEC 60034.
4.1.7 The GIS / HGIS interface points shall be carefully coordinated with other
equipment such as overhead lines, cables, transformers, reactors, capacitor
banks, etc., supplied by other manufacturers in order to ensure full
compatibility. The design criteria for outdoor portion of the GIS bus duct

leading to SF6-to-Air Overhead Line Termination / SF6-to-Oil Transformer

Termination shall be as mentioned in clause 4.2.2 and in the data schedule.
4.1.8 All modules of the switchgear and components of the same rating and
construction, which may need to be replaced, shall be strictly
interchangeable.
4.1.9 Degree of protection for all operating and driving mechanism shall be IP54
as per IEC 60529. The degree of protection for control cabinets and
auxiliary equipment enclosures shall be IP41 for indoor and IP54 for
outdoor application.
4.1.10 To facilitate transport and handling, lifting eyes or other suitable

attachments shall be provided with each GIS module / HGIS.
4.1.11 Each module of switchgear, consisting of individual elements intended to

be directly connected together, shall be constructed as a transportable
assembly suitable for shipping and transportation without being
dismantled.
4.1.12 All new gaskets, sealants and desiccants for permanent sealing of all field
joints and all access covers, removed during assembly, shall also be
provided.
4.1.13 The GIS shall be designed per IEC 62271-203 standard. HGIS shall be
designed as per IEC 62271-205 for outdoor application. If parts of HGIS
assembly is formed by metal enclosed switchgear components the
requirement shall be as per IEC 62271-203 for outdoor application. The
enclosure shall be capable of sustaining without damage all mechanical,
electrical and thermal shocks that may occur in service during normal and
fault conditions, including pressure effects of internal arc fault current of
specified short circuit level and time. The enclosure assembly, material
and design shall be such as to minimize induced electrical losses and
heating effects which could occur in service under normal and fault
conditions.
4.1.14 Joints and couplings between dissimilar metals shall be avoided to prevent
galvanic corrosion.
4.1.15 All supporting steel work shall be hot-dip galvanized per 01-TMSS-01.
4.1.16 A partition separating a compartment filled with insulating gas from a

neighboring compartment such as a cable box, filled with liquid, shall not
show any leakage affecting the dielectric properties of the two media.
4.1.17 The construction and thickness of the GIS / HGIS enclosure and air
storage tank of the pneumatic operating mechanism shall conform to:
a) IEC 62271-203

b) ANSI/ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and ANSI / ASME

B31.1 or equivalent or
c) Equivalent such as CENELEC (EN 500052, EN 50064 and

EN 50069)
4.1.18 All current carrying parts shall be made of electrolytic grade copper or
aluminum alloy. All interconnecting sections of current transferring parts
shall be silver-plated.
4.1.19 All piping for SF6 gas, hydraulic and pneumatic operating mechanism
including their fittings shall be made of copper, brass or stainless steel.
4.1.20 All external connectors and terminal pads shall be made of copper or
aluminum with tin-plating and designed per NEMA CC1. Terminal pads
shall have 4 holes.
4.1.21 Each circuit breaker, disconnect and grounding switch shall be provided
with mechanically driven auxiliary switches. These auxiliary switches
shall be provided with minimum six (6) normally open (NO) and six (6)
normally closed (NC) spare auxiliary potential-free contacts preferably
convertible at site in addition to those required for the operating
mechanism control and indications, protection and interlocks with other
equipment. The auxiliary contacts shall be of class-1, as per Table -6 of
IEC 62271-1.
4.1.22 DC control/operating voltage shall be 125 Vdc, unless otherwise specified

and the operating voltage range shall be as per IEC 62271-1.
4.2 Ratings
4.2.1 The specific ratings of the GIS / HGIS equipment shall be as specified in
the data schedule.
4.2.2 The switchgear shall be capable of carrying the specified rated current
continuously at the design ambient and specified ambient conditions in
01-TMSS-01, without temperature rise of various parts exceeding the
limits stated in Table-3 of IEC 62271-1 or equivalent ANSI standards.
4.2.3 The maximum noise level produced by switchgear and its associated
apparatus during service shall not exceed the values specified in the data
schedule.
4.2.4 All equipment and components of the switchgear including bus support
insulators shall conform to partial discharge level as per IEC 62271-203.
4.2.5 The insulation level requirements shall be as specified in 01-TMSS-01.

4.3 Layout
4.3.1 The layout of GIS shall be such that:
a. future alterations and extensions can be undertaken in either direction

by the same GIS manufacturer or GIS manufacturers other than the
original manufacturer.
b. maintenance or removal of a disconnect switch or circuit breaker shall

not involve removal from service of adjacent disconnect switch or
other equipment.
c. Separate gas tight compartment shall be provided at both ends of

the GIS busbars with provision for future extension of the GIS. Gas
monitoring Shall be independent.
d. adequate clearances around GIS shall be provided for free movement

of SF6 gas service cart, CB maintenance and easy removal of largest
GIS part.
e. two maintenance grounding switches shall be provided across each

circuit breaker to measure the contact resistances of circuit breaker at
site.
f. sufficient clearances around bushing for cable HV AC testing shall be

provided.
g. Adequate clearance shall be provided between GIS bays (inter-bay)

for maintenance. Care shall be taken for SF6 insulated duct
connections between the power transformers/shunt reactors, the
outdoor wall-mounted bushings and the switchgear feeders with
regard to an imaginable differential settlement of the concrete floors
of switchgear-building and transformers / shunt reactors or supporting
structures, respectively.
4.3.2 Layout of HGIS shall be such that:
a. adequate clearances around HGIS shall be provided for CB

maintenance and easy removal of largest HGIS part.
b. two maintenance grounding switches shall be provided across each

circuit breaker to measure the contact resistances of circuit breaker at
site.
c. Care shall be taken for SF6 insulated duct connections between the
power transformers / shunt reactors, with regard to an imaginable
differential settlement of levels of transformers/shunt reactors or
supporting structures, respectively.

4.4 Internal Fault and Pressure Limiting Devices
4.4.1 The effect of an arc shall be confined to the compartment in which it has
been initiated and under no circumstances shall be allowed to spread out to
adjacent compartments or other parts of the switchgear. The minimum
burn-through time for the GIS / HGIS enclosures shall be 300ms.
4.4.2 The over pressure created by internal arcing faults shall in no case be
allowed to exceed the withstand capability of the enclosure.
4.4.3 Rupture discs/pressure relief devices shall be fitted in each gas

compartment including GIS / HGIS surge arrester to relieve over pressure
created by internal arcing faults automatically and instantaneously. Vent
deflector shall be fitted with each rupture disc/pressure relief device to
eliminate hazards to personnel and other equipment due to escaping gases
or vapors under pressure. The vent deflector orientation shall be such that
the gas shall not throw directly to the personnel.
4.5.1 The SF6 gas shall conform to IEC 60376 or ASTM D2472.
4.5.2 The manufacturer shall provide the data regarding gas characteristics
corresponding to the degree of deterioration beyond which treatment or
replacement of gas would become necessary along with procedural
instructions for gas treatment to restore original quality.
4.5.3 The GIS / HGIS shall be fully gas tight. All gas compartments shall
contain suitable agent to absorb moisture and any other decomposition
products of SF6 gas.
4.5.4 SF6 gas relative leakage rate in each gas compartment pressure system
shall not exceed 0.5% per year (as per IEC 62271-203).
4.5.5 The GIS / HGIS enclosure shall be sectionalized for each equipment into
modular units or compartments, separated by solid gas barriers with an
effective sealing system. Each gas compartment shall be provided with
evacuation/refilling port with self-closing non-return valves(s). Sampling,
evacuation and refilling of SF6 shall be carried out without evacuation of
any other section or loss of gas.
4.5.6 Gas barriers and sealing systems shall have adequate mechanical strength
to withstand the dynamic forces caused by short circuits and effects of
internal arc faults as well as maximum pressure differential that could exist
between adjoining compartments, i.e. with full vacuum drawn on one side
of the barrier and operating pressure on the other side.
4.5.7 SF6 gas in each individual compartment shall be monitored by suitable

temperature-compensated pressure gauges and two-stage temperature
compensated pressure (gas-density continuous monitoring) switches/relays

to monitor the loss of SF6 gas. The dial of the pressure gauges shall be
graduated to read pressures and colored green, yellow and red to indicate
normal, Alarm Stage I (or non-urgent) and Alarm Stage II (or urgent)
pressure conditions. Each pressure relay shall be provided with two
convertible potential-free auxiliary contacts for two-stage alarm initiation
as mentioned below. These alarm contacts shall be wired to the
annunciator in the respective GIS/HGIS bay control cabinet. High pressure
alarm is recommended to provide, if adjacent gas compartments, (e.g: CB
& DS) are with different gas pressure under normal operation and if there
is any chance of leakage between gas compartments through gas tight
barriers. This requirement has to be evaluated as per manufacturer’s
design.
Stage I: Alarm above minimum safe operating gas density (and block
breaker closing) (Refill stage).
Stage II: Alarm in the event of gas density falling below the minimum safe
operating limit (and block breaker tripping).
4.5.8 In the event of gas leakage, all parts of the switchgear in the affected
compartment shall be able to withstand continuously the rated voltage with
SF6 gas at atmospheric pressure.
4.5.9 It shall be possible to test and replace each pressure gauge and the density
switch/relay without loss of gas.
4.5.10 The O-ring gasket shall be synthetic elastomeric type. The gasket shall
resist oil and waste by-products of the SF6 gas decomposition. The gasket
shall have minimum deformation in service life of GIS / HGIS and also
low gas and moisture permeability.
4.5.11 The SF6 gas pressure and density monitor (or combined density monitor
and pressure gauge) shall be preferably directly coupled to the gas
compartment. The coupling with gas compartment shall be through
self-closing non-return valve(s). Permanently fixed gas pipe work for SF6
gas pressure/density monitoring shall be installed (if required). The design,
material, specification and associated fittings for all gas pipe work shall be
rated for operation under normal and fault conditions and shall form part
of the switchgear assembly during all testing carried at the manufacturer's
works and at site. The gas piping system, valves etc. shall minimize the
possibility of accidental third party damage and eliminate the need to
dismantle the pipe work during maintenance and/or removal of modules,
other than the pipe work associated with the maintenance item.
Self-closing non-return valves shall be used in pressure / Gas density
monitor connection part and gas filling /degassing part. If gas piping is
used for Gas monitor / pressure design concept, self-closing non-return
valve shall be used on both ends of the pipe connecting to the SF6 gas
pressure / density monitor to replace the pipe or SF6 gas pressure/density
monitor without loss of SF6 gas.

4.5.12 At each gas compartment, provisions shall be made for connecting online
moisture measurement instrumentation and the gas service cart. The
moisture content in the gas shall not exceed 200ppmv (parts per million
per volume) in circuit breakers and 250ppmv in other equipment.
Provision for disconnection of gas pipelines shall be incorporated. 100m
or smaller sintered stainless steel particle filter disk, suitable for pressure
involved, shall be installed at the gas service connection.
4.5.13 Filters shall be inserted in all gas compartments in addition to circuit

breaker compartment. The gas decomposition product filter shall be
effective for the duration of time between major overhauls. SF6 gas filters
shall be as follows:
a. For moisture (H2O): Desiccant material such as Al2O3, also called

drying agent. The recommended particle size is 2-5mm.
b. For gaseous arc byproducts: Molecular sieve with a pore size of

minimum 4Å. Materials used for this purpose should not be
regenerated.
c. For particles (generally dust residues) or solid arc byproducts:

HEPA-type or equivalent filter to remove particles with a size larger
than 1m.
4.5.14 A colored diagram with legends showing various gas compartments,

piping, interconnections, valves, orifices and isolations to prevent current
circulation, necessary controls and monitoring systems etc. together with
normal and alarm ranges shall be mounted near each control cubicle (GIS)
/ inside the control cubicle (HGIS) for ease of monitoring.
4.5.15 The location of gas tight barrier insulators shall be clearly and permanently
marked with yellow or orange color and for gas through barriers with
yellow with white strips or orange with white strips on the finished
external surface of the GIS / HGIS enclosures.
4.5.16 The switchgear assembly supplies shall include:
a. the initial complete filling of SF6 gas for the assembly and in
addition, any gas lost during installation and commissioning
procedures.
b. an additional 10% supply of gas complete with containers and

monitoring equipment for use during the warranty period.
4.5.17 Trip coil -1 and 2 of circuit breaker shall be wired through two individual
redundant contacts of gas density meter.

4.6 Wiring and Terminal Blocks
4.6.1 All wiring between the switchgear assembly equipment and the control
cabinets shall be installed in raceways or galvanized rigid steel conduits or
flexible steel tubing with PVC jacket and do not obstruct the maintenance
access to devices/operating mechanism. The conduits shall be installed and
located so as to minimize the accidental damage and to eliminate the need
to dismantle the conduits during maintenance and/or removal of modules,
other than the conduit associated with the maintenance item. The conduit
shall be terminated via metallic adapters to ensure grounding.
4.6.2 All raceways cable fills shall be per NFPA 70. When a shielded control
cable enters a control cabinet, the cable shield shall be terminated
immediately on the control cabinet enclosure. Cable with extruded copper
shield is preferable.
4.6.3 All CT secondary related circuits within the control cabinet shall not be
smaller than 2.5mm2. For SCADA digital and analog input signals, SOE,
Annunciator and status/alarm signaling circuits wiring size shall not be
less than 0.5mm2. For SCADA Control Output Signals and all other
circuits the wiring size shall not be less than 1.5mm2.
4.6.4 All CT secondary circuit wiring, external to control cabinet, shall not be
smaller than 4mm2. All potential transformer wiring, external to control
cabinet, shall not be smaller than 2.5mm2 copper. All wiring shall be heat
resistant and flame retardant, with maximum operating temperature of
90°C and rated 600 / 1000V, stranded annealed copper conductor
conforming to IEC 60502. All wires shall be adequately rated for thermal
withstand of the short circuit currents in accordance with back-up tripping
time.
4.6.5 Wiring between devices and terminal blocks shall be carried in troughs or
in neatly formed packs, which shall be tied or otherwise secured at
frequent intervals to prevent undue stress on equipment or connections.
Connections across portions, which are hinged or otherwise movable, shall
be made with flexible wires formed to distribute the bending stress. No
wires shall be teed or jointed between terminal points.
4.6.6 All control and instrumentation cables shall be properly shielded. The
cable shield shall preferably be grounded.
4.6.7 All circuit wiring terminations shall be identified by a permanent marking

at each termination with non-adhesive ferrule or plastic sleeve marker in
accordance with the connection diagram. Each end of every wiring leaving
a terminal block shall be identified indicating local termination point and
distant termination point. Markers shall be of material that will not deform
or deteriorate, and shall withstand the specified ambient temperatures. Trip
circuits shall be provided with red ferrule at the terminal block.

4.6.8 Color-coding of control cabinet wiring shall be as follows:
a. All DC circuits: Generally gray unless otherwise specified

(Trip circuit shall be provided with Red
ferrule at the terminal block).
b. All CT circuits: Generally Yellow unless otherwise

specified.
c. All PT circuits: Generally Red unless otherwise specified.
d. All alarm circuits: Blue.
e. All grounding conductors: Green or Green with Yellow stripes.
f. AC Power Circuit:
3-phase, 4-wire Red, Yellow, Blue, Black (Neutral)
3-phase, 3-wire Red, Yellow, Blue
2-phase, 3-wire Red, Yellow or White, Black (Neutral)
1-phase Red, Black (Neutral)
4.6.9 All terminal blocks, except for electronic systems internal terminal blocks,
shall be as per 31-TMSS-06.
4.6.10 The terminal blocks for CT secondary wiring shall be of shorting type,
sliding link type (isolating link) type and clearly marked to indicate the
CT's phase and ratio in use. CT's shorting type terminal blocks shall
provide a ground connection when CT shorting is applied.
4.6.11 All PT circuits shall be provided with sliding link type terminal blocks.
4.6.12 All AC circuit terminals and DC power terminals shall be fitted with non-
inflammable, transparent plastic covers to prevent accidental contact with
live parts. Each incoming and outgoing conductor shall be connected to an
individual terminal through size 1 hooked crimps or ring type terminals.
Terminal connection for CT & VT shall be ring type terminal or 1 hooked
crimps terminals.
4.6.13 Terminal blocks shall be provided for conductors requiring connection to

circuits external to the specified equipment. The clear space between two
rows of terminal blocks shall be 50mm.
4.6.14 All spare auxiliary switches shall be wired and terminated on the terminal
blocks in the control cabinet.
4.6.15 10% spare terminals shall be provided.
4.7 Grounding
4.7.1 The GIS / HGIS enclosures shall be grounded.

4.7.2 Necessary terminal pads and connectors suitable for accommodating

120mm2 to 2x240mm2 stranded copper conductors shall be provided at a
number of points on the GIS / HGIS enclosure/support structure to
effectively connect switchgear enclosure to the substation ground
mat/mesh.
4.7.3 The grounding connections shall meet the requirements of IEEE 80,
IEEE 367, IEC 62271-1 and IEC 62271-203. Grounding for mitigating
over voltages during disconnect switch operation shall be provided
considering the transient increase of potential of the GIS / HGIS enclosure
relative to the substation ground. If necessary, isolating means shall be
provided to avoid current loops via other substation equipment, such as
transformers or separate switchgears at HV and EHV levels. All support
structures of GIS / HGIS shall have grounding provision. GIS / HGIS
manufacturer shall submit the grounding details and this shall be approved
by National Grid SA.
4.7.4 For the interconnection of enclosures, frames, etc., fastening (e.g. bolting
or welding) is acceptable for providing electrical continuity. The
continuity of the grounding circuits shall be ensured taking into account
the thermal and electrical stresses caused by the current they may have to
carry.
4.7.5 All auxiliary equipment such as operating mechanism boxes, terminal

boxes and control cabinet, which are not an integral part of the switchgear
assembly, shall be provided with suitable connectors for independent
grounding.
4.7.6 Shorting straps or suitable electrical conducting parts shall be provided at

all flange joints if flange-to-flange continuous connections of enclosures
are not provided to allow safe passage to fault-currents without exceeding
the permissible limits of enclosure temperature and to reduce electro-
magnetic interference. 90º bends in grounding bars shall be avoided.
4.7.7 For GIS / HGIS cable termination, Cable manufacture shall co-ordinate
with Switchgear manufacturer and switchgear manufacturer shall
recommend the energy absorption and voltage rating of the non-linear
resistance / surge arresters to be supplied by cable manufacturer per IEC
62271-209 and to be provided symmetrically across the insulating joints of
the enclosures, flanges at cable termination with shield break. For SF6-to-
Oil transformer / reactor termination non-linear resistance / surge arresters
shall be provided by Switchgear manufacturer to bypass very fast
transients generated in GIS / HGIS as per IEC 62271-211. Calculation for
non-linear resistance / surge arresters sizing shall be furnished for National
Grid, Saudi Arabia review. Metallic base of SF6-to-Air Overhead Line
Termination shall be properly grounded to mitigate the effect of very fast
transients generated in GIS / HGIS.

4.8 Nameplate
4.8.1 Each main component of the switchgear shall be provided with a

nameplate written in English per applicable IEC standards as listed under
clause 3.0 with the following additional information.
a. Rated Voltage " kV
b. Manufacturer's name or Trademark
c. Year of Manufacture
d. Type Designation / Serial Number
e. Purchase Order Number / Contract Number / Job Order Number
f. 32-TMSS-02, REV. 02
g. Rated SF6 gas pressure for operation at 20°C
h. Minimum SF6 gas density for insulation
i. Design pressure for enclosure
4.8.2 The nameplate of switchgear assembly shall have all the above details
along with the weight of the transformer bay, line bay, feeder bay and
complete switchgear.
4.8.3 The operating mechanisms and driving motor shall also bear its own
nameplate.
4.8.4 The current / Voltage transformer nameplate shall contain the information
listed for all taps.
4.8.5 The name plate material shall be stainless steel or non-corrodible non-
plastic material and shall be fastened to the equipment by stainless steel
screws or rivets. All markings shall be engraved or etched in black and
shall be non-fading. Engraved Labels made of Gravoply material shall be
considered for components identification.
4.9 Busbar Assemblies
4.9.1 The bus bar system shall:
a. include plug-in conductor joints and all interconnections, designed to

withstand thermal expansions and carry rated normal current and
withstand short circuit currents as specified in data schedule.
b. be sectionalized for each bay and contained in individual SF6 gas

tight bus compartments to prevent contamination of the gas of the

whole bus bar due to fault in one bay zone and refill lesser quantity
of SF6 gas. Non-sectionalized Busbars bay shall also be considered
with National Grid SA approval, provided active elements such as
DS/ES shall not be part of busbar compartment. For non-
sectionalized busbar the volume of gas in one gas tight compartment
shall not exceed 4m3 and each bus section busbar shall be in separate
gas tight compartment (i.e no gas communication between these
compartments).
c. for bus ducts, individual gas tight bus compartment gas volume shall
not exceed 4m3. Gas insulated bus duct and SF6-air-bushings shall
be in separate gas compartment. Small section of bus duct can be
considered along with SF6-air-bushing with National Grid SA prior
approval. For long outdoor bus duct refer 32-TMSS-05.
d. Degree of Protection of outdoor busduct the enclosure shall not be

less than IP65W as per IEC 60529.
e. be provided with insulated supports within the enclosure.
4.9.2 The bus support insulators shall be:
a. of adequate strength to withstand electrical and mechanical stresses

that may be encountered in service.
b. free from all voids and irregular surfaces.
4.9.3 Non-barrier insulators shall permit the gas pressure to equalize between
the compartments. Conductive particle traps shall be placed at the support
insulators, whenever required. Insulators shall be non-tracking type.
4.9.4 Field welding of the conductor inside GIS / HGIS component is not
acceptable.
4.9.5 Suitable bus elbows, tees, bellows shall be provided as per the
manufacturer's standard and recommendations depending on the
mechanical stress and vibration expected. The bus ducts shall be provided
with shipping caps and pressurized with positive pressure by dry air or
nitrogen for shipment.
4.9.6 In all new substations, the GIS feeder phasing arrangement shall be in co-
ordination with transformer phasing arrangement. HGIS the phasing
arrangement shall be as per the incoming line to the HGIS. For existing
substations reinforcement or expansion work the three phases shall be
designated as per the existing system.
4.10.1 Circuit breakers shall:

a. be of dead-tank design per IEC 62271-100.
b. have modular design of the operating mechanism for quick

replacement.
c. have 3-phase auto-reclosing feature with annunciation for

auto-re-closure fault and blocked conditions if specified in the data
schedule.
4.10.2 The circuit breaker shall be designed for simultaneous three (3) pole
operation.
4.10.3 Circuit breakers requiring external devices in order to accomplish their

rated interrupting capabilities are not acceptable.
4.10.4 All rated parameters of the circuit breaker including the breaking time
shall be complied with at the minimum permissible gas density.
4.10.5 Re-strikes performance class of the breaker shall be “C2” as per

IEC 62271-100 for all capacitive current switching.
4.10.6 The first pole-to-clear factor shall be 1.5. The circuit breaker shall have a
rated duty cycle O-0.3 sec-CO-3 min.-CO.
4.10.7 The control power supply to all trip and closing coil circuits shall be
provided with isolating switch. One auxiliary contact of this switch shall
be wired to alarm when the switch is in open position. Both positive and
negative poles of the close coil shall be switched.
4.10.8 The operating mechanism shall be motor-wound spring-operated, or

hydraulic / hydraulic-spring or pneumatic charged. Single pole circuit
breaker employing single-pole operating mechanism shall be electrically
coupled for synchronous three-pole operation. The circuit breaker
mechanism shall be mechanically trip free. Anti-pumping feature shall also
be provided.
4.10.9 Each breaker operating mechanism shall be equipped with a non-resettable

five-digit operation counter to indicate the number of opening operations
performed by the circuit breaker. Operation counter location other than in
operating mechanism box shall be as per National Grid SA prior approval.
Each housing shall have a removable conduit plate or sufficient conduit
knockouts for bringing in wiring conduit.
4.10.10 Motor-wound spring-operated mechanism shall employ a maintenance-

free motor, rated 125Vdc for spring charging. The operating voltage range
of motor shall be as per IEC 62271-1. The energy storage of a motor-
wound spring-operated circuit breaker shall be sufficient for
‘an open-close-open operation’ without replenishing the stored energy.
Means shall be provided to prevent overcharging of spring. Mechanical
indication of spring(s) for both "charged" and "discharged" states shall be

provided. Provision shall also be made for remote indication of “spring

charge fail” condition. Provision for manual spring charging shall be
provided, which shall automatically cut-off the power supply to the motor
during manual charging.
4.10.11 The capacity of energy storage facilities that are integral part of the
pneumatic operating mechanism shall be sufficient to permit
‘at least five (5) complete close-open operations’ without replenishing the
stored energy. An auto-blow down drain valve shall be provided to allow
automatic drainage of condensate from air system at predetermined
interval of time adjustable from 1 to 14 days. The drain valve shall have
provision for manual operation. Proper compressor rotation (direction)
shall be marked on the compressor. Provision for a quick-connect air
fitting (complete with a check valve to prevent back-filling the local
storage tank) installed in accessible location shall be made to operate the
breaker from an independent air supply in the event of compressor failure
in unitized system. For centralized system 100% redundant compressor
and air storage tank shall be provided. The manufacturer can offer either a
unitized system or centralized system for the pneumatic operating
mechanism with prior approval from National Grid SA.
4.10.12 The capacity of energy storage facilities that are integral part of the
hydraulic operating mechanism shall be sufficient to permit
‘at least full rated duty cycle’ of the breaker without replenishing the
stored energy. A hydraulic pressure gauge shall also be provided. Oil used
in the hydraulic mechanism shall be free of PCBs (Poly-chlorinated
Biphenyls).
4.10.13 The capacity of hydraulic-spring operating mechanism shall be sufficient

to permit “O-CO or CO-CO” in one spring charge. Full rated duty shall be
achieved with additional charge and spring charge shall be achieved with
in the time gap in the duty cycle. Auto re-closing function shall be
possible. A hydraulic pressure gauge shall be provided. Oil used in the
hydraulic-spring mechanism shall be free of PCBs (Poly-chlorinated
Biphenyls).
4.10.14 Hydraulic-spring operating mechanism including hydraulic pump motor

shall operate at 400 / 230Vac or 125Vdc.
4.10.15 The circuit breaker shall be supplied with two (2) electrically independent
DC shunt trip coils and one closing coil per operating mechanism. The
operating voltage range of trip coils and closing coil shall be as per
IEC 62271-1. Voltage dropping resistors shall not be used in the trip coil
and closing coil circuits.
4.10.16 The air compressor or hydraulic pump shall be driven by a motor rated
400/230Vac unless otherwise specified in data schedule. The compressor or
hydraulic pump system shall be provided with:

a. an elapsed running time meter to register the total running hours of the
motor and a non-resettable start counter.
b. an alarm for motor excessive running or number of starts to indicate a

persistent leak in the air / hydraulic system.
c. shut-off valves to isolate the air receivers / hydraulic mechanism from

the compressor / hydraulic pump respectively.
d. a high air / oil pressure alarm.
e. loss of Nitrogen (N2) alarm for the hydraulic system, if N2 is used.
f. two levels of pressure switches for protection against unsafe

operations in the event of low pressure as follows:
Level 1: Alarm and block breaker closing

Level 2: Alarm and block breaker tripping
4.10.17 Single pole type circuit breakers with individual operating mechanism
shall be provided with pole-discrepancy protection with time delay for
tripping both trip coils (1st stage) and adjacent breakers (2nd stage).
4.10.18 Operating mechanism shall be provided with anti-condensation heater.

The maximum temperature inside the mechanism box shall remain below
70ºC at specified ambient condition. If necessary, anti-condensation heater
with thermostat control shall be installed to guarantee this value. A manual
on/off control switch shall be located in an accessible position of the
circuit breaker or LCC.
4.10.19 All gauges, counters and position indicators shall be readable by the
operator standing on the substation floor or GIS Platform near the
equipment.
4.10.20 Motors in the operating mechanism shall be protected / controlled by

suitable miniature circuit breakers.
4.10.21 The circuit breaker shall have mechanical position indicators for the main
contacts. The mechanical position indicator shall indicate the open and
closed positions of the circuit breaker. The markings shall be in white
letters as "Open" or "O" on a green background and "Closed" or "C" on a
red background.
4.11 Disconnect and Grounding Switches (Earthing Switches)
4.11.1 The disconnect and grounding switch (Earthing Switch) shall be three pole
mechanically gang operated or three single-pole electrically gang operated,
no-load break, single stroke type, and shall generally comply with the
requirements of IEC 62271-102 except as specified otherwise in this

TMSS and as modified by IEC 62271-203. Cord and chain driver for gang
operation of operating mechanism are not acceptable.
4.11.2 The disconnect switch shall fully comply with the specified requirements
of insulation level for the isolating distance as stated in 01-TMSS-01.
4.11.3 In case of double bus bar layouts the bus bar disconnect switches shall be
capable of handling bus transfer currents as per IEC 62271-102 / Data
schedule arising out of switching over of a feeder or outgoing bay from
one bus to other bus.
4.11.4 The disconnect switches shall be motor driven with provision for manual
operation and equipped with adjustable, self-aligning, high pressure type
silver-faced copper contacts. The contacts shall be capable of carrying full
rated and short circuit currents without over heating or welding. Contact
design shall be such that no shunt current shall flow through the contact
springs.
4.11.5 All Maintenance grounding / Earthing switches (MES) shall be motor

driven type/snap action type. Incoming line or cable termination point
grounding (Earthing) switches (High Speed Earthing Switches (HSES))
shall have snap spring-operated high speed operating mechanism. A
manual operating device shall also be provided for all grounding switches.
4.11.6 Incoming line or cable termination point grounding switches (High Speed
Earthing Switches) shall be capable of closing against the rated short
circuit making current of the switchgear. All grounding switches shall
have the same short time current rating as that of the switchgear.
4.11.7 In all grounding switches (MES & HSES), the ground connection shall be
isolated from the switchgear enclosure (in 3-pahse enclosure ground
connection shall be isolated between phases and enclosure) and brought
out through an insulated bushing rated 10 kV minimum and shall be
grounded to the enclosure or to external ground by removable strap (link)
to facilitate tests for CT or CB. If the earth leads are connected to the
enclosure, it shall be ensured that the enclosure is tested for rated short
time current and short time duty of the GIS. The current rating of the
insulated bushing and removable grounding strap shall be equal to that of
the grounding switch.
4.11.8 The line grounding switches (HSES) installed at each termination point of
GIS / HGIS shall be capable of breaking the induced capacitive and
inductive currents per IEC 62271-102 (Class B) considering the transient
recovery switching duty imposed on the ground switch.
4.11.9 All disconnect switches and Maintenance earthing switch (MES) shall be
equipped with local as well as remote controlled power-operated
mechanism. DC power supply to the mechanism shall be automatically
disconnected and local / remote electrical operation shall be prevented
when manual operating device is engaged. The power to disconnect and

grounding switch in the enclosure shall be transmitted via gas-sealed

pressure-resistant shaft glands. Once initiated, the motor mechanism shall
complete an open or close operation without requiring the initiating
contact to be held closed.
4.11.10 The disconnect and grounding / earthing switches shall be provided with
pad-locking facilities to permit locking both in open and closed positions.
4.11.11 All disconnect and grounding / earthing switches shall have mechanical
position indicators for the main contact open and closed positions, directly
coupled to the driving shaft and clearly readable by the operator standing
on the substation floor near the equipment. The markings shall be in white
letters as "Open" or "O" on a green background and "Closed" or "C" on a
red background.
4.11.12 Minimum one (1) inspection window of minimum fifty (50)mm diameter
each or one (1) endoscope ports shall be provided in the housing of each
disconnect and grounding switch to ensure isolating distance or gap by
observing the position of each movable contact. The inspection view ports
shall have removable covers to prevent damage of the actual view port due
to external elements. Access to windows / endoscopy ports shall be
convenient. A warning plate (green or white background with black
lettering) shall be installed near each window / endoscopy port to warn
(with words: WARNING - DO NOT LOOK INTO THE VIEWPORT
DURING SWITCHING OPERATION. ARCING MAY DAMAGE
YOUR EYES) of possible danger when viewing the interior during
switching operation. The area around the window / endoscopy port shall be
painted a distinctive color as a warning (orange or yellow).
4.11.13 Operating mechanism shall be provided with anti-condensation heater.

The maximum temperature inside the mechanism box shall remain below
70ºC at specified ambient condition. If necessary, anti-condensation heater
with thermostat control shall be installed to guarantee this value. A manual
on / off control switch shall be located in an accessible position of the
circuit breaker or LCC.
4.11.14 Busbar grounding / earthing switches shall be with independent Operating

mechanism.
4.11.15 For three phase enclosed system one common operating mechanism for all
the three phases shall be used.
4.11.16 For single phase enclosed system, the earthing switch operating
mechanism shall be either with one common operating mechanism
(operating all three phases) or with three separate operating mechanism
(operating simultaneously).
4.11.17 If three separate operating mechanisms are used, separate operating

discrepancy switch shall be provided at local and remote panels. The

discrepancy switch and SF6 alarm shall be in Bus Section Panel unless
otherwise specified in SOW / TS.
4.11.18 The design of all high-speed earth switches shall be such that the charging
of spring shall be only after the “CLOSE” command.
4.12 Current Transformers (CTs)
4.12.1 The current transformers (CTs) shall be ring core type and comply with the
requirements as specified in the data schedule and IEC 61869-1,
IEC 61869-2 or IEEE C57.13. All protection CTs having accuracy
class “PX” shall be of low leakage construction.
4.12.2 The CTs shall be designed for satisfactory and reliable operation in
conjunction with the gas-insulated switchgear under all rated and fault
conditions. The CTs shall have a minimum fault current rating equivalent
to the switchgear rating. The CTs shall be suitable for installation on both
sides of the circuit breakers.
4.12.3 CT secondary winding shall be such that the current in the enclosure does
not affect the accuracy and the ratio of the device and does not distort the
conductor current being measured. Primary insulation for the CT shall
preferably be SF6. In 3-phase type design, CT secondary shall be shielded
from the high voltage conductor. CT core space shall be dimensioned to
accommodate the required number of cores of required capacity and
accuracy class.
4.12.4 The secondary terminals shall be of non-captive pan head screw type. All
secondary taps / leads shall be wired to the local control cabinet. Facilities
shall be provided at the control cabinet for isolation and testing of CT
secondary. The design of isolated-phase type CTs shall protect them from
effects of enclosure current. Facility shall be provided for shorting and
grounding of secondary terminals.
4.12.5 Unless otherwise specified, all CTs / CT cores for protection shall have
ratings and performance requirements of relaying including transient
performance characteristics at specified tap. Calculation for the same shall
be furnished.
4.12.6 CT accuracy class shall be as per Data Schedule.
4.12.7 Metering core shall have Security factor as specified in the Data Schedule.
4.12.8 When CTs are manufactured per IEC all protection CTs shall be per class
“PX” unless otherwise specified in the data schedule / PTS. The protection
core shall be designed without turn correction for class “PX” CTs. For
other class of CTs and / or measuring CTs, turn correction is acceptable.

4.12.9 When specifically indicated in the data schedule / PTS, CTs can be
manufactured per ANSI/IEEE C57.13. The class shall be either ‘C’ or ‘K’
as specified.
4.12.10 Whether CTs are manufactured per class ‘C’ or ‘K’ of ANSI it shall meet
the requirement of knee point voltage (Vk), magnetizing current at
specified voltage (Imag), CT secondary winding resistance (Rct) and any
other special requirement per data schedule and / or the requirements of
respective applications as specified in CT sizing requirements of PTS.
When CTs are manufactured per class “PX” of IEC, the knee point voltage
requirement shall be replaced by excitation limiting secondary
voltage (Ual).
4.12.11 Unless otherwise specified by National Grid SA in the Data Schedule, the
burden rating, magnetizing curves and other characteristics shall be
furnished by the CONTRACTOR with supporting calculations for
approval. For outgoing feeders, the CT characteristics shall match the data
of the relevant CT on the opposite side of the feeder.
4.12.12 For multi ratio CTs core ratio taps shall be provided on the secondary
winding per IEEE C57.13 for CTs manufactured per IEEE. For CTs per
IEC, it shall be per CT sizing criteria specified in PTS. For multiple ratio
CTs, the through fault stability and adequacy calculation should be made
for all ratios, especially for the smallest one.
4.12.13 Primary and secondary terminals and polarity shall be marked per
applicable standards.
4.12.14 CT open circuit protection (CTPU) when provided, shall have monitoring
contacts for SCADA, annunciation.
4.13 Potential Transformers (PTs)
4.13.1 The PTs shall comply with the requirements of IEC 61869-1,
IEC 61869-3. Primary and secondary terminals and polarity shall be
marked as per applicable standards.
4.13.2 PTs shall be single-phase or three-phase, inductive type; SF6 gas insulated
and shall be located inside individual or common enclosure. Minimum
insulation class shall be “Class E”. PTs shall have rugged integral isolating
device (to be hand operated from GIS exterior) or separate disconnect
switch, with positive mechanical and electrical indication of close/open to
provide disconnecting means for HV system / power cable dielectric tests.
This isolating device / switch shall have a facility for locking in the open
or closed position. The PTs shall have core with dual accuracy class and at
least two secondary windings. The VA burden and accuracy class of core
shall be per Data Schedule.
4.13.3 The PT shall be so designed to avoid ferro-resonance effects and shall be

provided with adequate ferro-resonance-suppressor (if required) on the

secondary windings. An electrostatic shield shall be employed between the

windings of PT to prevent coupling of the very fast transients, generated in
the GIS switching devices.
4.13.4 Secondary windings shall be terminated at the local control cabinet

through a terminal box. The secondary terminals shall be connected to the
terminal box via gas-tight bushings. At the PT marshalling junction box
and in local control cabinet each phase of each circuit shall be provided
with MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker). The PT secondary winding
grounding terminal sized to accommodate grounding conductor of
adequate size, shall be located at the PT marshalling box. The end of the
primary winding of PT on the grounded side shall be insulated from the
enclosure or frame and brought gas tight into the terminal box and shall
withstand the application of 2kV for 1 minute.
4.13.5 PT shall be provided on all incoming (at line side) and outgoing feeders (at
line side), unless otherwise specified in the SOW / TS and for each bus.
PTs shall be designed to withstand the discharge through them to ground
of the stored cable energy (where applicable) on the basis of a maximum
of two (2) no-load switching in one hour. The metal housing of the PT
shall be connected to the metal enclosure of the GIS for proper grounding.
4.14 Interlocking
The following interlocks shall be provided for reasons of safety and convenience of
operation. The electrical interlocking shall be effective under both local and remote
operations.
4.14.1 Manual operation of the disconnect and grounding switches shall only be
possible under electrical interlock release conditions as specified in project
scope of work.
4.14.2 Electrical interlock schemes shall be fail-safe to prevent loss of interlock

function upon loss of control voltage.
4.14.3 Mechanical and / or Electrical interlock between disconnect and grounding

switch shall be provided as per the type and location of DS / ES, unless
otherwise specified in the SOW / TS.
4.14.4 Electrical interlock between line PT secondary voltage and respective line
grounding / Earthing switch operation shall be provided through under
voltage relay contacts.
4.14.5 Feeder grounding / Earthing switch shall be interlocked with

corresponding circuit breaker and disconnect switch.
4.14.6 Busbar grounding / Earthing switch shall be interlocked with all

disconnect switches on the same busbar section. This is also applicable to
HGIS if required as per scheme.

4.15 Sealing End Box for Underground Cable Termination
4.15.1 Suitable SF6 gas-filled cable sealing end boxes shall be provided, if
specified in the data schedule, for accommodating XLPE or LPOF single
core copper cable terminations. The boxes shall be designed to accept the
cable along with its terminations cone from below. The scope shall also
include necessary cable supports and cable grounding facilities. All
coordination with cable and cable termination suppliers shall be made for
proper electrical and mechanical interface in accordance with
IEC 62271-209.
4.15.2 Necessary data about the power cables required for designing / supplying
suitable cable terminations shall be specified in Data Schedule. All cable
terminations of LPOF cables shall be located outside the substation
building.
4.15.3 The cable termination design and connections shall generally comply with
IEC 62271-209 or class 1 of IEEE 48. All components of termination shall
perform without distress under normal cyclic loading and through-fault
conditions.
4.15.4 The SF6-to-XLPE and SF6-to-oil bushing at the power cable pothead
termination shall allow for power cable disconnection from the gas-
insulated bus through a removable link and to provide a test bushing to
permit HV AC field testing of the cable. Test bushing shall be possible to
connect without dismantling any associated equipment such as PT,
Disconnect switch, Grounding switch, etc. It shall have shielded tulip-
contact, epoxy and SF6 insulation. SF6-to-oil bushings for terminations of
LPOF cables shall be provided with barriers, which will prevent oil
migration into switchgear in case of porcelain failure.
4.15.5 Conventional or Dry type Plug-in termination shall be provided, as

specified in the SOW / TS.
4.15.6 Effective and long life gas-tight seals shall be provided between the cable
sealing end and the cable termination enclosure. It shall be possible to
accommodate high voltage cables of all types as specified in the data
schedule and up to 2500mm2 conductor cross-section for one single core at
the cable end terminations.
4.15.7 All terminations to SF6 insulated switchgear shall employ, as a minimum,

double sealing per IEC 62271-209 to prevent leakage of SF6 gas. Details
of sealing method shall be furnished for National Grid SA review and
approval. The seals shall have a life expectancy of not less than 20 years.
All the GIS / HGIS apertures intended for future cable terminations shall
be sealed with effective cover plates to safeguard against SF6 leakage.
4.15.8 Wherever necessary the cable enclosure and support structure shall be
equipped with means for isolating the cable sheath to provide cathodic
protection of the cable system.

4.15.9 Adequate clearance between floor and cable compartment shall be

provided for easy installation of cable terminations.
4.16 SF6-to-Air Overhead Line Termination
4.16.1 For connecting overhead lines with the GIS / HGIS, SF6-to-Air outdoor
bushings, mounted on suitable steel structures shall be installed. The
bushings shall be wet processed porcelain with glazed brown color and
shall generally conform to IEC 60137 .
4.16.2 The SF6-to-Air terminations shall include all necessary materials such as
SF6 interface bus duct, gas monitoring devices and removable links to
ensure complete termination.
4.16.3 The SF6-to-Air termination shall be provided with bursting / rupture disc.
To obtain the necessary air clearance at the outdoor terminals, the bushings
shall be splayed using suitable shaped enclosure section.
4.17 SF6-to-Oil Transformer Termination
4.17.1 Suitable SF6-to-Oil transformer / reactor terminations shall be provided, if

specified in the data schedule. Effective gas tight seals shall be provided
between the duct enclosure and the SF6-to-Oil bushing.
4.17.2 All such GIS / HGIS apertures intended for future use shall be provided
with gas tight cover plates.
4.17.3 The termination apertures shall be matched with the transformer / reactor
dimensions and that specified in IEC 62271-211. SF6-to-Oil transformer /
reactor terminations shall include all necessary materials such as SF6
interface bus duct, gas monitoring devices, removable links, bellow
assembly, flexible interconnecting copper straps to minimize vibration
transfer from the transformer / reactor, and supporting structures, etc., to
ensure complete termination. The bellows shall be self-compensated or
compensated in compression by tie-rods, springs.
4.18 GAS Insulated Surge Arresters
4.18.1 Gas insulated surge arresters, gap-less, metal-oxide type, shall be provided
if indicated in Data Schedule. Arresters shall be designed per
IEC 60099-4. Insulation co-ordination study of the GIS / HGIS shall be
performed to ensure the adequacy of protective margin, location and
number of surge arresters to be provided in the GIS / HGIS.
4.18.2 The energy rating chosen for the SF6 surge arresters shall be adequate to
dissipate the energy under normal conditions and also that generated in
case one of the circuit breaker poles fails to close and the circuit is then
open by the poles discrepancy protection after a time delay.

4.18.3 SF6 surge arresters must be of either plug-in construction or the

disconnecting-link type to provide disconnecting means for system
dielectric tests.
4.18.4 The surge arrestor ground connection must be insulated from the enclosure
in order to permit monitoring of the leakage current. The ground
connection shall be sized for the fault level of the GIS / HGIS.
4.18.5 The surge arresters shall be fitted with non-resettable surge counter having
five-digit cyclometer dial capable of registering up to 5 discharges per
second, leakage current monitor having a scale range of 0-50mA peak / √2
and bypass shunt to establish continuity to ground from the surge arrester
ground terminal.
4.19 Local Control Cabinet (Control Cabinet)
4.19.1 Each bay of the switchgear shall be provided with a control cabinet, for
the local control and monitoring of the respective bay components and
shall be preferably placed in front or adjacent to their respective GIS bays
/ HGIS. The location of LCC for HGIS shall be decided during base
design stage.
4.19.2 The control cabinet shall be freestanding or integrated for GIS, made of
sheet steel and provided with lockable-hinged door and door operated
lights. The cabinet shall be self-contained, fully assembled and factory
wired for the required application and designed per IEC 61439. Control
cabinet exterior and interior color finish shall be RAL 7038 and RAL 9003
respectively. Degree of protection of control cabinet shall be minimum
IP41 for GIS (indoor) and IP 54 for HGIS (outdoor).
4.19.3 Integrated control cabinets shall only be used with National Grid SA prior
approval. The technical features of integrated control cabinet and free
standing control cabinets shall be the same.
4.19.4 The cabinet shall accommodate auxiliary relays, contactors, all necessary
control switches including the local / off / remote lockable selector switch,
interlocks, devices, “Close” and “Open” push buttons (momentary contact
type), all position indicators for circuit breakers, disconnect switches and
grounding switches and VT isolation and status, alarms, instruments, AC,
DC supply terminals, terminal blocks or multiple plugs for electrical
connections to components, auxiliary power supplies etc. of the assigned
bay so as to facilitate full and independent control and monitoring of the
switchgear locally. All electronic components inside the bay control
cabinet shall be designed to work satisfactorily for the specified ambient
temperature. At least 10% spare contacts (NO & NC) shall be provided
with each auxiliary relay.
4.19.5 Alarm/annunciators shall be window type per IEC 60255 (applicable parts)
or ANSI/IEEE C37.1 with a minimum of 10% spare windows.
Annunciators shall be provided for monitoring the gas density of each gas

compartment, hydraulic / pneumatic operating mechanism failure and its

pump/compressor excessive running, operation of breaker pole
discrepancy and trip circuit failures and operating mechanism / control
circuit failure.
4.19.6 Alarm / annunciator equipment shall be microprocessor based with high

noise immunity and reliability and of modular design with LED type
indicators for visual display. The alarm / annunciator system shall be
designed for continuous operation of all alarms independently and
simultaneously. Annunciator system shall be provided with push buttons
for “Silence”, “Acknowledge”, “Reset” and “Test or Simulation”.
4.19.7 Suitable provisions (wired terminals) shall be made to enable all alarm
conditions (per SCADA Point List) to be connected to remote signaling
system (SOE and SCADA) of National Grid Saudi Arabia.
4.19.8 Except for CT and PT secondary circuits, all LV connections between HV

component and local control cabinet may have multipoint, coded plug
connectors or conventional type terminal block at each end. Provision for
mounting necessary test switches for CT and PT and other circuits shall
also be provided by GIS manufacturer.
4.19.9 A mimic diagram shall be provided on the front of the Control cabinet
showing:
a. necessary control switches and local / remote changeover switch

(lockable), for operation of circuit breakers, motorized
disconnect switches and (applicable) grounding switches.
b. position indicators (semaphores) for all circuit breakers,

disconnect, VT isolation and grounding switches in the assigned
bay.
c. key-switch for overriding interlocks between disconnects and

grounding switches associated with circuit breakers.
d. SF6 gas partitions or separate SF6 gas system diagram (each

bay) shall be mounted at LCC front side.
e. The color of mimic bus shall be as follows:
RAL 2008- Bright red orange 380kV

RAL 6010- Grass green 230kV
RAL 3003-Ruby red 132kV
RAL 3000-Flame red 110kV/115kV
RAL 1018-Zinc yellow 69kV
RAL 9017-Traffic black for ground
4.19.10 The cabinet shall be provided with thermostatically controlled

anti-condensation space heater rated 230 Vac designed for continuous
operation with a manual on / off control switch.

4.19.11 230 Vac interior lighting with door switch and manual on / off control
switch. One 15 A, 230 Vac tandem slot type receptacle and one 5 A,
230 Vac parallel slot type single phase three pin socket outlet shall be
provided.
4.19.12 One ammeter for each transformer bay, bus section bay and feeder bay.
One voltmeter for each bus section and feeder bay to read phase to phase
and phase to neutral voltage. The meter shall be analog or digital. Selector
switch shall be provided for analogue meters. Otherwise, one
multifunction meter for each bay shall be provided with National Grid SA
prior approval. If, Bay Control Unit has the metering features the meter
requirements shall be achieved through Bay Control Unit. Meters are not
required for HGIS, unless otherwise specified in SOW / TS.
4.19.13 Key-switch for overriding interlocks between disconnects and grounding

switches associated with circuit breakers during maintenance shall also be
provided in the control cabinet.
4.19.14 All control power circuits shall be protected by miniature circuit breakers
(MCBs), in each cabinet. Other circuits supplying loads, such as heaters,
receptacles, or lights, shall have separate overload and short-circuit
protection.
4.19.15 Unless otherwise specified, the DC supply voltage shall be l25 Vdc for all
control and protection and annunciator circuits and the operating voltage
range shall be 100Vdc to 140 Vdc. 400/230 Vac backup supply shall be
provided for the annunciator system.
4.19.16 A copper ground bus bar of suitable dimensions shall be provided at the
bottom of the cabinet for grounding. The hinged door of the panel(s) and
swing frame shall be grounded by a flexible grounding connection.
4.19.17 National Grid SA approved schematic diagram of the part of the control
system, local to the control cabinet, identifying various components within
the cabinet and the respective switchgear bay and referring to the
appropriate drawings and instruction manual shall be affixed inside of the
cabinet access door. The schematic diagram shall be protected with a
durable, non-fading material, suitable for the specified climatic conditions.
4.20 Bay Oriented Local Control Panels (BOLCPs)
4.20.1 If specified in the SOW / TS integrated (mounted on GIS bay) Bay-oriented

Local Control Panels (BOLCPs) shall be provided instead of Control Cabinet
(Local Control Cabinet). All features described in clause 4.19 shall be
available in BOLCPs. BOLCPs shall consists of Bay Control Units (BCUs) /
Bay Emergency Control Units (BECUs), etc. Bay Control Units (BCUs) shall
house control IEDs having local HMI, etc. Bay Emergency Control Units
(BECUs) shall operate at bay level only under emergency due to failure of
BCUs or other SAS related components, independent from BCUs via

conventional mimic. The BOLCPs shall be designed to accommodate both

copper & fiber optic cables.
4.21 Substation Automation
4.21.1 In substations with Substation Automation Systems control and measurement

IEDs shall be located in Local Control Cabinet unless otherwise specified in
the SOW / TS.
4.21.2 Provision to accommodate SAS IEDs as per the SOW / TS shall be provided
in the Local Control Cabinet in co-ordinate with the SAS manufacturer. BCU
test switch shall be provided by BCU supplier. However, the functional test
shall be performed by SAS manufacturer at site.
4.21.3 Protection IEDs shall be in the control room unless otherwise specified in the
SOW / TS.
4.21.4 Control and Protection IEDs requirements, communication protocol, Mimic,

etc shall be as per relevant Material Specification, IEC standards or as
specified in the SOW / TS.
4.22 On line Partial Discharge (PD) Monitoring
4.22.1 PD sensors and On-Line PD Monitoring system shall be installed as per

38-TMSS-07, if specified in the SOW / TS.
4.22.2 Only internal sensors are required for new GIS / HGIS.
4.22.3 On-line PD monitoring of complete GIS shall be possible with minimum

number of PD sensors.
4.22.4 Built-in sensors output connection shall be suitable for portable and on-line
PD monitoring system. Any additional component for linkage of sensors and
PD monitoring system is under the scope of GIS manufacturer.
4.22.5 The capability of PD monitoring shall be demonstrated in one bay of

GIS/HGIS by portable PD monitoring system in all projects, where on-line
PD monitoring system is not installed.
4.22.6 GIS/HGIS manufacturer / bidder shall provide on-line monitoring system in

110kV / 115kV / 132kV voltage substations connected to BSPs, if specified
in the SOW / TS. And the on-line monitoring shall be integrated to upper
voltage level of GIS / HGIS.
4.22.7 External Sensors are intended for retrofit.
4.23 Drawings
The switchgear manufacturer shall supply following size A drawings as a minimum:

4.23.1 Switchgear layout drawing
4.23.2 Single line diagram
4.23.3 Section view drawing of the switchgear
4.23.4 SF6 gas compartment layout drawing
4.23.5 Component List of Switchgears with sub-supplier (make) and country of

manufacture.
5.0 TESTS
All test results shall be provided for review and approval by National Grid SA.
5.1 Type (Design) Tests
5.1.1 All type (design) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC or equivalent ANSI /
IEEE standards, as listed under clause 3.0, shall generally be carried out
on a complete functional unit (single-phase or three-phase). When this is
impracticable, type tests shall be made on representative assemblies or
sub-assemblies. The test objects shall have same design, arrangement and
ratings as of those to be supplied or on the first unit of every new design,
rating or size to be supplied to National Grid SA. The type test shall be
conducted at an internationally accredited Independent Testing Laboratory
and in the presence of a representatives of National Grid SA approved
Inspection Agency. Short line fault interruption capability test shall be
applicable for all circuit breakers in GIS.
5.1.2 Low leakage flux tests shall be performed per IEC 61869-2 at all taps for
class “PX” CTs. This test shall be performed when the value of factor of
construction Fc ≤ 1.1.
5.1.3 Certified test reports of type (design) tests performed on a complete

functional assembly of one representative bay on representative
assemblies or sub-assemblies having same design, arrangement and ratings
as of those supplied earlier and acceptable to National Grid SA, may be
submitted for review and acceptance in lieu of the required design (type)
tests above.
5.2 Routine (Production) Tests
5.2.1 All routine (production) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC or equivalent
ANSI / IEEE Standards as listed under clause 3.0, shall be performed on
all switchgear assemblies / on individual switchgear components and
accessories.
5.2.2 Partial discharge measurement shall be performed on all PTs.

5.2.3 The following additional tests shall be performed in accordance with

IEC 61869-1, IEC 61869-2 or equivalent at each tap for all CTs:
a. Turns ratio error.
b. CT secondary resistance (Rct).
c. Excitation Characteristics.
5.2.4 The following additional test shall be performed for CTs manufactured per
IEEE / IEC:
a. Determination of knee point voltage (VK) for class “C” or “K” CTs
manufactured per IEEE C57.13.
b. Determination of excitation limiting secondary voltage (Ual) for

class “PX” CTs manufactured per IEC 61869-2.
5.3 Commissioning Tests
The commissioning tests shall be performed on GIS per TCS-P-105.
6.0 SPECIAL TOOLS
6.1 If so required in Purchase Order or mentioned in data schedule, the following shall
be provided:
6.1.1 A mobile SF6 gas treatment plant which shall be suitable for draining,
filtration / purification and refilling the equipment. The plant shall have
storage capacity for at least two of the largest switchgear compartments
and shall be supplied with complete accessories such as vacuum pump,
pressure gauge, valves, hoses (20m), couplings, adaptors, etc., necessary
for evacuating and filling, together with storage facilities for these items.
6.1.2 A two wheel SF6 gas maintenance cart fitted with a cylinder of SF6 gas,
and pressure gauge and all necessary valves, hoses, adaptors, and
couplings for re-filling the switchgear. Storage capacity of cylinder of SF6
gas shall compensate the % leakage for the service life of GIS. A pressure
relief valve shall be fitted to filling pipe or enclosure to prevent the gas
pressure from rising to more than 10% above the design pressure during
filling. After operation of a pressure relief valve, it shall reclose before the
pressure has fallen to 75% of the design pressure.
6.1.3 The SF6 gas maintenance cart shall be easily moved by hand, and shall be
provided with enclosed storage facilities for neat storage of cylinders and
other accessories including power leads. The enclosed storage shall have
facilities for padlocking.

6.1.4 SF6 gas leakage test equipment. It shall be suitable for testing gas per IEC
or equivalent ASTM recommendations.
6.1.5 One Portable Atmospheric Monitor shall be supplied with warning alarm
feature for detection of low level oxygen (for free working environment),
if specified in the SOW / TS / Data Schedule.
6.1.6 All special tools required for the purpose of installation, maintenance,
overhauling and testing of GIS, operating mechanisms and also for the
measurement of moisture, purity and decomposition in SF6 including the
gas mask.

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
SF6 GAS INSULATED SWITCHGEAR & HYBRID SF6 GIS, 110 kV AND ABOVE
Enquiry No. Date:
Purchase Order No. Date:

or Contract No.
PTS No./Project Title with J.O. No.
REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'
Nominal System Voltage

(kVrms)
(110, 115, 132, 230, 380, etc )
System Symmetrical at rated

system voltage Short Circuit (kArms)
Current
System X/R Ratio
3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND

*
STANDARDS
4.1 General
Mean Altitude from Sea Level (m)
Model /Designation of GIS *
Model/ Designation of HGIS *
Country of origin *
Design Ambient Temperature

GIS (Indoor) (ºC) 40
Outdoor Exit Bus duct (ºC) 55
HGIS (Outdoor) (ºC) 55
Color finish
Indoor GIS RAL7038
Outdoor Bus duct RAL9016
HGIS RAL7038
'A'- NATIONAL GRID SA SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETER.

'B'- BIDDER/SUPPLIER/VENDOR/CONTRACTOR PROPOSED DATA/PARAMETERS.
'C'- REMARKS SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED DEVIATION IN COLUMN 'B'.
(*)- DATA/PARAMETER TO BE PROVIDED/PROPOSED BY THE BIDDER/SUPPLIER/
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR IN COLUMN 'B'.

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.1 Cont’d.
Enclosure Configuration (1-phase/3-phase)
for GIS
Indoor Bus bar *
DS/ES *
Circuit Breaker *
CT *
VT *
Cable Termination / SF6 air bushing /GIB *
Outdoor Exit Bus duct *
Enclosure Configuration (1-phase/3-phase)

for HGIS
Circuit Breaker *
CT *
DS/ES *
VT *
Cable Termination / SF6 air bushing /GIB *
Surge Impedance
Bus bar to enclosure () *
GIS/HGIS Enclosure to ground () *
Separate Operating Mechanism per pole

or common operating mechanism
Circuit Breaker *
Disconnect Switch *
Grounding Switch *
Circuit Breaker Three Pole Auto-

Yes/No
Reclosing Required?
Special System Requirements

Yes/No
(Definite purpose circuit breakers)
4.2 Ratings
Rated Operating Voltage (kVrms)
30 Minutes Emergency Operating

(kVrms) *
Voltage

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.2 Cont’d.
Rated insulation voltage for GIS/HGIS
Rated 1.2/50s Lightning Impulse
Withstand Voltage (BIL) for all equipment
To ground (kVpeak) *
Between phases (kVpeak) *
Across open contacts
(kVpeak) *
(for Disconnect Switch)
Rated 250/2500s Switching

Impulse Withstand Voltage
(BSL) for 380kV class equipment
To ground (kVpeak) *
Between phases (kVpeak) *
(kVpeak) *
Power Frequency Withstand

Voltage for all equipment (60s)
To ground (kV rms) *
Between phases (kV rms) *
(kV rms) *
Partial Discharge Value of GIS /

HGIS Assembly at110% of (pC) *
Maximum Phase to Ground Voltage
Rated Continuous Current of GIS

(1250,1600,2000,2500,3150,4000A)
Indoor Bus bar (A)
Circuit Breaker (A)
Disconnect Switch (A)
Outdoor Exit Bus duct (A)
HGIS
Circuit Breaker (A)
Disconnect Switch (A)
Bus duct (A)
Rated Insulation Voltage of

(kV rms) 2 (60s)
Auxiliary Circuits (60s)

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.2 Cont’d.
Rated Short Circuit Withstand
Current of GIS / HGIS & (kArms)
termination (31.5, 40, 50, 63)
Rated Duration of Short Circuit (s)
Rated Peak Withstand Current (kA peak)
Type & grade of material used in

*
metal-cladding
Minimum thickness of enclosure (mm) *
Internal diameter of enclosure (mm) *
Enclosure resistance (Ω/m) *
Minimum thickness of bus duct (mm)

Internal diameter of bus duct (mm)
Material of barrier insulators *
Material of Bus Support Insulators *
Material of Gas Pipes (if any) *
Degree of protection
CB/DS/ES oper. & driving mechanism IP54
Local Control Cubicle of GIS IP41
Local Control Cubicle of HGIS IP54
Bus bar Material (Copper or
*
Aluminum) & Grade
Busbar effective cross sectional

(mm2) *
area
Busbar outer diameter (mm) *
Shell thickness of tubular busbar (mm) *
4.4 Internal Fault and Pressure Limiting

Devices
Burn-through time of enclosure for
internal fault of specified short (ms) 300
circuit rating
Max. Design Pressure of Enclosure:
circuit breakers (kPa) *
Bus bars (kPa) *

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.4 Contd.
Other compartments &
termination (Please list for each (kPa) *
compartment)
Pressure at which the pressure

relief valve (or rupture disk) shall
operate in:
circuit breakers (kPa) *
Bus bars (kPa) *
Other compartments &
termination (Please list for each (kPa) *
compartment)
Reference Industry Standard to

*
which the SF6 Gas Conforms
Rated Operating SF6 Gas Pressure

at 20°C (Please list for each (kPa) *
compartment)
Maximum Operating SF6 Gas

Pressure (Please list for each (kPa) *
compartment)
Minimum operating SF6 Gas

Pressure (Please list for each (kPa) *
compartment)
Minimum operating SF6 Gas

Density (Please list for each (kg/m3) *
compartment)
Breaker Close lockout pressure (kPa) *
Breaker Trip lockout pressure (kPa) *
Maximum Relative Leakage Rate

(%) < 0.5
of each Compartment per Year

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.5 Contd.
Total quantity of SF6 Gas required
to fill
each breaker (kg) *
Other compartments (Please list
(kg) *
for each compartment)
Volume of SF6 per Bay at rated

pressure & 20°C (m3) *
(Please list for each compartment)
Permissible Concentration of
impurities in SF6 gas in service % *
(Please list for each compartment)
4.9 Bus bar Assemblies/Exit Bus
Conductor Resistance at 90ºC (µΩ/m) *
Resistance of bus joints at 100Adc (µΩ) *
Phase spacing for 3-phase

(mm) *
enclosure
Bus bar Capacitance/Phase (F/m) *
% Overload capacity and duration (s) *

Type and designation number *
Country of origin *
Maximum DC resistance of the

power carrying circuit from () *
terminal to terminal of CB
Temperature Rise at Rated

Continuous Current of CB
Main Contacts (°C) *
Terminals (°C) *
Conducting Joints (°C) *

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.10 Cont’d.
Rated 3-phase symmetrical
Short Circuit Interrupting
(kArms)
Current (at maximum rated
Voltage) (31.5, 40, 50, 63kArms)
Asymmetrical Short-Circuit
(kArms) *
Interrupting Current
Percentage D.C. Component

(%) *
representing Asymmetry
Breaker Design X/R Ratio 17 (min)
Rated maximum interrupting time

(cycles/
for 380kV breakers 2/33.3
ms)
(cycles/
for other breakers 3/50
ms)
Closing Time (ms) *
Rated opening time (ms) *
Arcing Time
Maximum (ms) *
Minimum (ms) *
Rated Reclosing Time (ms) *
Rated Close-Open Time (ms) *
Rated Permissible Tripping Delay (s) *
Rated Out-of-Phase breaking

(kArms) *
current capability
Rated Line Charging Current

Breaking Capability (Arms) *
Capacitive voltage factor (kc) *

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.10 Cont’d.
Rated Cable Charging Current
Breaking Capability (Arms) *
Rated small inductive current

(Arms) *
breaking capability
Rated Reactive Current breaking

(Arms) 100 to 315
capability, if applicable
Rated Single Capacitor Bank

(Arms) *
Breaking Current, if applicable
Rated Back-to-Back Capacitor

Bank Breaking Current, if (Arms) *
applicable
Capacitor bank back to back
Class C2
switching Class
Rated Capacitor Bank In-rush
(kApeak) 20
Making Current, if applicable
Inrush current frequency (Hz) 4250
Rated Transient Recovery

(kVpeak) *
Voltage for Terminal Fault
Rated Transient Recovery

(kVpeak) *
Voltage for Short Line Faults
Rated Characteristics of Short

Line Faults:
Surge Impedance () *
Amplitude Constant (kV/s kA) *
R.R.R.V factor *
The critical line length (L%) *
First pole-to-clear factor 1.5
Maximum Operating Current

Closing Coil (Adc) *
Tripping Coil (Adc) *

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.10 Cont’d.
Rated DC auxiliary voltage (Vdc) 125
Range of operation
Closing coil (Vdc) *
Tripping coil (Vdc) *
Rated AC auxiliary voltage (Vac) 400/230

Range of operation (Vac) *
No. of breaks per pole (No.) *
Internal grading capacitors across

* Yes/No
breaker contacts (if applicable)
No. of Capacitor per pole (No.) *
Total Capacitance per pole (pF) *
Is Additional capacitance
required to CB to enhance the * Yes / No
breaking capacity?
Capacitance per pole (pF) *
Mounting Location of capacitor *
Maximum Noise Level at 1-meter

Distance
Impulse (dBA) for not more (dBA)
105
than 1s
Continuous (dBA) for 8 hrs. (dBA) 85
Total Number of Spare Auxiliary

Contacts
Normally Open (NO) (No.) *
Normally Closed (NC) (No.) *
Rated current (Adc) 10
Rated voltage (Vdc) 125
Operating Mechanism
Type of Operating Mechanism *
Manufacturer's Designation *
Country of origin *
Rated Voltage of Motor (Vdc/Vac) *
Rated Current of Motor (A) *

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.10 Cont’d.
DC voltage operation range (Vdc) *
AC voltage operation range (Vac) *
Maximum Starting Current of the
(A) *
motor
Number of Phases/Wires of Motor (No) *
Space Heaters
Voltage (Vrms) 230Vac
Wattage (W) *
Thermostat control is required or not * YES/ NO
Control switch is provided or not *
Location of Control switch *
Maximum temperature inside the
◦C ˂70◦C
mechanism box at specified ambient
Spring-Operated Mechanism (If

applicable)
Number of close-open operations
that can be performed by the *
mechanism before having recharge
Time required to charge the closing

(s) *
spring
Pneumatic or Hydraulic Mechanism

(If applicable)
that can be performed by the energy
in the stored energy device on each
*
circuit breaker starting at the normal
working pressure and without
replenishing the energy
Rated value of pressure at which the

circuit breaker will operate (MPa) *
satisfactorily
Range of pressure within which the

circuit breaker will operate (MPa) *
satisfactorily

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.10 Cont’d.
Time required for the motor to
(minut
charge from trip lockout to *
es/s)
normal operating pressure
Opening pressure of Safety Valve (Mpa) *
Alarm at high pressure (MPa) *
Alarm and breaker closing block

(MPa) *
pressure
Alarm and breaker tripping block

(MPa) *
pressure
Nitrogen pre-inflation pressure

(MPa) *
for Hydraulic Mechanism
For pneumatic mechanism,

provision of automatic features and
*
facilities for eliminating moisture
Yes/No
and dirt
Blow out pressure (MPa) *
Reseal pressure (MPa) *
Leakage Rate in 24 hours (%) *
For Hydraulic spring charge mech.

that can be performed by the
*
mechanism before having
recharge
Time required to charge the
(s) *
spring
Rated value of pressure at which
the circuit breaker will operate (MPa) *
satisfactorily
Range of pressure within which
the circuit breaker will operate (MPa) *
satisfactorily
Opening pressure of Safety Valve (MPa) *

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.10 Cont’d.
Alarm at high pressure (MPa) *
Alarm and breaker closing block
(MPa) *
pressure
Alarm and breaker tripping block
(MPa) *
pressure
Mechanical endurance of CB *
4.11 Disconnect and Grounding Switches

Designation / Model number *
Country of origin
Busbar disconnect *
Line disconnect *
MES *
HES *
Operating mechanism
Designation / Model number *
Country of origin
Busbar disconnect *
Line disconnect *
MES *
HES *
Rated Voltage of Motor (Vdc) 125

Voltage range of DC Motor (Vdc) *
Rated Starting Current of the
(A) *
motor
Rated Running Current of the
(A) *
motor
Rated Induced current switching by

HES for Class B
Electromagnetic coupling Current (Arms) *
Electromagnetic coupling voltage (Vrms) *
Electro static coupling Current *

Electro static coupling Voltage (Vrms) *
Mechanical endurance of DS *
Mechanical endurance of MES *

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.11 Cont’d.
Mechanical endurance of HES *
Bus transfer current switching

capability of DS
For GIS (A/V)
For HGIS (A/V)
Bus charging current switching of

*
DS
Space Heaters
Voltage (Vrms) 230Vac
Wattage (W) *
Thermostat control is required or
* YES/ NO
not
Control switch is provided or not *
Location of Control switch *
Maximum temperature inside the
mechanism box at specified ◦C ˂70◦C
ambient
Total Number of Spare Auxiliary

Contacts
Normally Open (NO) (No) *
Normally Closed (NC) (No) *
Rated current (Adc) 10
Rated voltage (Vdc) 125
Opening Time max./min.

DS (s) *
ES (s) *
HES (s) *
Closing Time max./min.

DS (s) *
ES (s) *
HES (s) *
Diameter of inspection windows (mm) 50 (min)

Main contact resistance (µΩ) *

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.12 Current Transformers (Add

additional sheets if required)
Type and designation number
Name of manufacturer *
Country of origin *
Secondary Winding Insulation and

*
Class
Rated Primary current (Arms)
Rated Secondary Current (Arms) (1 or 5)
Continuous Thermal Current

Rating Factor
Multi ratio CTs
Single ratio CTs
Security Factor (IFS) for metering core

Single ratio CTs
Multi ratio CTs
Rated Short Time Withstand Current

Thermal, Ith (31.5, 40, 50, 63
(kArms) *
kArms)
Dynamic (kApeak) 2.6xIth
Short time thermal current duration (s) *
Rated primary short circuit

(kArms) *
current, IPSC
Permissible Temperature Rise (°C) *
CTs external to the GIS enclosure? * Yes/No
Number of CTs and their

*
locations
Number of Metering cores per CT (No.)
Number of Relaying cores per CT (No.)

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.12 Cont’d.
Core No. 1 /2 /3
Purpose (Relaying or Metering) / /
Type of Protection (back-up/

/ /
differential/distance protection etc)
Current Ratio at specified tap / /
Accuracy Class / /
Burden (VA)/Resistive burden -Rb

*
(Ω)
Secondary winding Resistance at

(Ω) */ * / *
20ºC, Rct
For class PX CTs per IEC

Rated symmetrical short circuit
*/ * / *
current factor –KSSC
Dimensioning parameter -K */ * / *
Excitation limiting secondary

(V) */ * / *
Voltage, Ual
Accuracy limiting secondary

(mA) */ * / *
exciting Current, Ial
Secondary excitation current,

Imag at half excitation limiting (mA) */ * / *
secondary voltage
For class C or K CTs per IEEE /

CTs per IEC
Magnetizing current, Imag (mA) */ * / *
Knee point voltage (Vk) */ * / *
Secondary limiting e.m.f (V) */ * / *

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.13 Potential Transformers

Name of Manufacturer *
Country of origin *
Is VT with Isolating device /

* YES/NO
switch with locking facility?
Type of Insulation and Class E (Min)
Winding Material (Cu) Cu
Voltage Ratio (s) *
Rated Voltage Factor with Time (s)
Rated Secondary Voltage (Vrms)
Rated Secondary Tap (if required)

(Vrms)
Voltage
Secondary MCB Rating (A) *
Continuous Thermal Burden (VA) *
Number of Metering cores (No)
Number of Relaying cores (No)
Relaying Core(s)
Accuracy class
Burden of each core (VA)
Metering Core(s)
Accuracy Class Accuracy class to
be selected as per Project/ Design
requirement
Burden of each core (VA)

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.13 Contd.
Maximum Partial Discharge phase
to ground
at maximum rated voltage (pC) *
at 1.2 x maximum rated voltage/√3 (pC) *
4.15 Sealing end box for Underground

Cable Termination
To be supplied by GIS manufacturer Yes/No

Country of Origin *
Type of Cable (XLPE or LPOF)

(Indoor or
Where the termination is used
Outdoor)
(Convention
Type of termination al or Plug-
in)
Termination Class (per IEEE 48 or eqv.) 1
Conductor Size (mm2)
Number of Cables per Phase
Overall Cable Diameter (mm)
Maximum Design Voltage to

ground
at 69kV (kVrms) 44
at 110kV (kVrms) 70
at 115kV (kVrms) 73
at 132kV (kVrms) 84
at 230kV (kVrms) 146
Continuous Current Carrying

(Arms)
Capability

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.15 Cont’d.
Maximum Operating Temperature
For XLPE cable termination (ºC) 90
For LPOF cable termination (ºC) 85
Emergency Operating Temperature

For XLPE cable termination (ºC) *
For LPOF cable termination (ºC) *
Rated Internal Pressure of SF6 gas

For XLPE cable termination (kPa) *
For LPOF cable termination (kPa) *
Rated Internal Pressure of oil for

(kPa) *
LPOF cable termination
Net Weight (kg) *
Shield Break Insulation
(kVpeak)
Withstand
(kV,
Non-linear resistance/SVL ratings *
kJ/kV)
Reference Manufacturing Standard
Detail drawing showing all

components and their dimension Yes/No
to be provided?
4.16 SF6-to-Air Overhead Line Termination Yes/No

Country of Origin *
Rated voltage (kV)

Power Frequency Wet/Dry
(kVrms) *
withstand voltage
Lightning Impulse Withstand
(kVpeak) *
Voltage
Switching Impulse Withstand
(kVpeak) *
Voltage

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.16 Cont’d.
Phase-to-Phase Clearance (mm) *
Height of Live Parts above ground (mm) *
Creepage Distance of bushing (mm) *
Color of Bushing Brown

Cantilever loading (kN) *
Mounting details
Bolt circle diameter of the flange (mm) *
No. of bolts (No.) *
Size of bolts (mm) *
Terminals
Type *
2
Size (mm ) *
No. of holes (if applicable) (No.) *
Surge Impedance overhead line to

() *
ground
Maximum Design Voltage to ground

at 69kV (kVrms) 44
at 110kV (kVrms) 70
at 115kV (kVrms) 73
at 132kV (kVrms) 84
Continuous Current Carrying

(Arms)
Capability
Reference Manufacturing Standard *
Detail drawing showing all

components and their dimension to Yes/No
be provided?
4.17 SF6-to-Oil Transformer / Reactor

Termination
To be supplied by GIS manufacturer Yes/No

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.17 Cont’d.
Country of Origin *
Mounting details *
Bolt circle diameter of the flange (mm) *

No. of bolts (No.) *
Size of bolts (mm) *
Terminal
Type *
Size (mm2) *
No. of holes (if applicable) (No.) *
Maximum Design Voltage to

ground
at 69kV (kVrms) 44
at 110kV (kVrms) 70
at 115kV (kVrms) 73
at 132kV (kVrms) 84
Continuous Current Carrying Capability

(Arms)
Non-linear resistance/SVL ratings (kV,

*
kJ/kV)
Reference Manufacturing Standard *
Detail drawing showing all components and

Yes/No
their dimension to be provided?
4.18 Gas Insulated Surge Arresters

Country of Origin *
Gas Insulated Surge Arresters required? Yes/No
Equipment to be protected

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.18 Cont’d.
BIL of Equipment to be protected
System Neutral Grounding at Arrester Point

of Installation (Effectively, Non-Effectively
grounded)
Rated voltage (kVrms)

MCOV (kVrms)
Line Discharge Class
Nominal Discharge Current

(Lightning Impulse Classifying (kApeak) *
Current) with8/20 s Waveform
High Current Impulse Capability

(kApeak) *
with 4/10 s Waveform
Long Duration Wave Withstand Capability

Current (A) *
Duration (ms) *
Maximum Lightning Impulse Residual

Voltage with 8/20 s Waveform (kVpeak)
at a Discharge (classifying) Current of
10kA *
20kA *
40kA *
Maximum Switching Surge Residual

Voltage (kVpeak) at a Discharge Current of
0.5kA *
1kA *
2kA *
3kA *

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.18 Cont’d.
Maximum Steep Current/Front-of-Wave
Residual Voltage Based on 1/> 2 or 0.5s
Waveform, as Applicable (kVpeak) at a
Discharge Current of
10kA *
20kA *
Temporary overvoltage capability

with/without prior discharge
(kVrms) for
1s * / /
10s * / /
Discharge Counter provided? * Yes/No
Leakage Current Through Arrester

(mA) *
at MCOV
Maximum Energy Absorption

Capability
kJ/kV of Arrester Rating *
kJ/kV of MCOV *
Pressure Relief Capability for

High current, short duration (kArms) *
Low current, long duration (A) *
4.19 Local Control Cabinet for GIS & HGIS
Country of origin *
Industry Standard for Annunciator System *
Annunciator Type and designation number *
Number of Annunciator Windows (No.) *
Size of Annunciator Windows (mm) *
Letter size of Annunciator Window (mm) *

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.19 Contd.
Drawing attachments of wiring/
Yes
interconnection block diagrams
Alarm logic unit response time (ms) *
Annunciator First out feature required? Yes/No
AC Backup Supply for

(Vrms) 400/230Vac
annunciator
DC Power Supply for

(Vdc) 125
Annunciator
DC Power Supply Voltage Range (Vdc) *
Control cabinet for GIS

Dimension (mm) *
Degree of protection IP41
Free
Location standing /
Integrated
Control cabinet for HGIS

Dimension (mm) *
Degree of protection IP54
Outdoor /
Location
Indoor
Cabinet exterior paint finish RAL7038

Cabinet interior paint finish RAL9003
Space Heater
voltage (Vac) 230
Watt (W) *
4.21 Substation Automation Systems Yes/No

IEDs
IED type/ Model Number *
Make and country of origin *
Functions included in the

*
standard configuration

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.21 Contd.
Support functions *
Supported tools *
Optional functions *
Number of physical connection

in the standard configuration (No.) *
(analog and binary)
Supported communication
*
interfaces and protocols
Auxiliary Power (Vdc/Vac) *
Mounting *
Display *
Operating temperature (ºC) *
4.22 On line PD monitoring Yes/No
Country of origin *
Type and designation of
*
Sensor
Internal Sensors (for new S/S)

Sensitivity (pC)
Output (dBm)
Band width (MHz)
Ambient temperature (ºC)
Relative Humidity (%)
External Sensors (for retrofit)

Sensitivity (pC)
Output (dBm)
Bandwidth (MHz)
Ambient temperature (ºC)
Relative Humidity (%)

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
5.0 TESTS
Optional or Special Test Requirements (if any)

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
6.0 SPECIAL TOOLS
Special Tools for SF6 gas filling, removing,

maintaining and testing including gas mask Yes/No
required?
SF6 Gas Leakage Detector
Manufacturer *
Type *
Sensitivity *
Mobile SF6 Gas Treatment Plant

Storage Capacity (kg) *
Filtration/Purification rate *
Vacuum pump rating *
SF6 Gas Maintenance Cart

Storage Capacity (kg) *
Vacuum pump rating *
Portable SF6 Multi-function Analyzer

*
(moisture, purity and SO2)
Type Designation *
Range *
Sensitivity *
Accuracy *
Portable Atmospheric Monitor Yes/No

Alarm at low concentration of oxygen * Yes/No
OTHER GENERAL INFORMATION
Net weight of complete GIS /HGIS

with SF6 Gas (kg) * / /
without SF6 gas (kg) * / /
Weight of Support Structure (kg) * / /
Weight of heaviest Shipping Unit (kg) * / /
Weight of heaviest piece of

equipment to be handled during (kg) * / /
construction (kg) (name item)

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
6.0 Cont’d.
Number of bays in one shipping unit (No) *
SF6/
Type of gas filled in the shipping
other *
unit
gas
Overall Height of GIS / HGIS (mm) * / /
Overall Depth of GIS / HGIS (mm) * / /
Overall Width of GIS / HGIS (mm) * / /
Required capacity of overhead

traveling crane, based on heaviest (kg) * Yes/No
module to be lifted
Recommended clearance for GIS

On top (mm) *
On all sides (mm) *
Impact loading of circuit breaker

during
Opening operation (kg) *
Closing operation (kg) *
Maximum Operating Loads of the GIS

Static (kg) *
Dynamic (kg) *

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
A. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE FURNISHED BY

NATIONAL GRID SA:
B. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY

BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR:
C. OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/

CONTRACTOR:
Actual Manufacturer Vendor/Supplier/

of Equipment/Material Contractor
Name of the Company

Location and address
Name and Signature of

authorized
representative
and date
Official Seal/Stamp
of the Company &
Date

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2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

6.0 SPECIAL TOOLS

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

32TMSS02R02/KVJ Date of Approval: December 17, 2014 PAGE 2 OF 62

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

3.1 IEC 60034 Rotating Electrical Machines

3.3 IEC 60099-5 Surge Arresters-Part 5: Selection and Application

3.5 IEC 60255 Electrical Relays (Applicable Parts)

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3.10 IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosure (IP code)

3.11 IEC 61439 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies

3.12 IEC 61850 Communication networks and systems in substations

3.13 IEC 61869-1 Instrument Transformers- Part 1: General Requirements

3.14 IEC 61869-2 Instrument Transformers- Part 2: Additional requirements for

3.15 IEC 61869-3 Instrument Transformers- Part-3: Additional requirements for

3.16 IEC 62271-1 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear-Part 1: Common

3.17 IEC 62271-100 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear- Alternating current

3.18 IEC 62271-101 High –voltage switchgear and controlgear-Synthetic testing

3.19 IEC 62271-102 High-voltage Switchgear and Controlgear-Alternating current

3.22 IEC 62271-203 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear-Gas-insulated

3.23 IEC 62271-205 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear- Compact

3.24 IEC 62271-209 High voltage Switchgear and controlgear-Cable connections

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3.26 IEEE C37.1 IEEE Standard Definition, Specification and analysis of

3.27 IEEE 80 IEEE Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding

3.29 NEMA CC 1 Electric Power Connectors for Substations

3.30 ASTM B-8 Specification for Concentric-Lay Stranded Copper

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1.2 The GIS / HGIS shall be:

a. of compact and modular design with individual equipment modules

b. CT in CB gas compartment shall be accepted with National Grid SA

c. of either single-phase enclosure type or three-phase enclosure type

d. of single-phase enclosure type for voltage level of 380kV and above.

32TMSS02R02/KVJ Date of Approval: December 17, 2014 PAGE 5 OF 62

e. installed on suitable pads or supporting frames/structures with

f. having expansion joints and flexible connections, where several

g. provided with galleries, stairways, movable platform or walkways

4.1.6 All motors shall be in accordance with IEC 60034.

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leading to SF6-to-Air Overhead Line Termination / SF6-to-Oil Transformer

4.1.10 To facilitate transport and handling, lifting eyes or other suitable

4.1.11 Each module of switchgear, consisting of individual elements intended to

4.1.16 A partition separating a compartment filled with insulating gas from a

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b) ANSI/ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and ANSI / ASME

c) Equivalent such as CENELEC (EN 500052, EN 50064 and

4.1.22 DC control/operating voltage shall be 125 Vdc, unless otherwise specified

4.2.5 The insulation level requirements shall be as specified in 01-TMSS-01.

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4.3.1 The layout of GIS shall be such that:

a. future alterations and extensions can be undertaken in either direction

b. maintenance or removal of a disconnect switch or circuit breaker shall

c. Separate gas tight compartment shall be provided at both ends of

d. adequate clearances around GIS shall be provided for free movement