Medium Voltage Switchboard (Over 1000 V and Up To 72.5 KV A.c.)

Eni S.p.A.
Exploration & Production Division
FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION
MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHBOARD

(over 1000 V and up to 72.5 kV a.c.)
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Eni S.p.A. Rev. 1 June 2003
Exploration & Production Division Sheet 2 di 23
FOREWORD
Rev. 0 Total Number of pages 22

November 1994
Issued to comply with the EEC directives
Cancelling and replacing the following specification:
a) 00877.EQP.ELE.SPC: GENERAL SPECIFICATION - MEDIUM VOLTAGE
SWITCHBOARD (over 1000 V and up to 72.5 kV a.c.)
Rev. 1 Total Number of pages: 23

June 2003
Issued to comply with the E.U. directives and standardized normative reference, when
specified
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INDEX
1. GENERAL………………………………………………………………………………..…….……4
1.1 SCOPE……………………………………………………………………………………..…..……4
1.2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES……………………………………………………………..…..…..4
2. FUNCTIONAL NORMATIVE REQUIREMENTS………………………………….….…..….….9

2.1 DEFINITIONS………………………………………………………………………….……..……..9
2.2 SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS…………………………………………………….…...….…9
2.3 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT………………………………………………………….……..…..9
2.4 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS…………………………………………………….…............10
2.5 BOUNDARIES, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS…………………………………….…….…...…..20
2.6 ERGONOMICS………………………………………………………………….…..….…... …..20
2.7 SAFETY………………………………………………………………………….……….….. …..20
2.8 REQUIREMENT FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND ASSURANCE……………….….…21
2.9 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REVIEW…………………………………………...…..22
2.10 DOCUMENTATION…………………………………………...……………………….….….… 23
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1. GENERAL
1.1. SCOPE
This specification sets out the minimum requirements and the inspection plans for the
supply of medium voltage metal-enclosed distribution boards (over 1000 V and up to 72.5
kV a.c.), including bus bar ducts whenever applicable.
Any other additional information not covered by this specification will be specified in the
rules and publications in force and in the project technical documentation, particularly:
– Data Sheets
– Inspection Data Sheets (I.D.S.)
– Required Documentation Data Sheet (R.D.D.S.)
The technical requirements of this functional specification are based upon considerations
of performances and functionality, therefore the instructions contained in this document
are not meant to be discriminatory.
Any alternative suggestions will be considered, provided that compliance with what
required in this document is satisfied both from functional and performance points of
view.
1.2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES
The main Normative References that entirely define the medium voltage switchboards
system as a whole are herewith listed.
References are made to the Directives (when applicable) and European Normative
references (EN = CEI EN), in the absence of the above, National CEI/CEI UNEL
normative references and/or IEC publications relating to the place of installation and/or as
stated by the contract.
In any case, all the rules, fixed by the legislative provision acts and regulations in force, if
those exist, and under the jurisdiction of which the plants are installed, should be
respected.
1.2.1 Applicable European Directives
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)
Electric systems and equipment shall be in conformity with Directive 89/336/CEE, revised
and supplemented with directives 92/31/CEE, 93/68/CEE and 93/97/CEE, implemented
with D.Lgs. 615/96.
The preceding D.Lgs. 476/92 was repealed with exception for art. 14, comma 2.
LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE (LVD)
Directive 73/23 CEE for electric material intended to be utilised within such voltage limits
as (50÷1000 Vac and 75÷1500 Vdc), implemented with legislative act L.791/77.
Its subsequent revision with directive 93/68 CEE, was implemented with D.Lgs 626/96.
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1.2.2. Normative References
NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL EUROPEAN

(classifications CEI) REFERENCES REFERENCES TITLE
(IEC) (CENELEC)
Common specifications for high
CEI EN 60694(♦) IEC 60694 EN 60694 voltage switchgear and controlgear
IEC 60694/A1 EN 60694/A1 standards
(17-21) IEC 60694/A2 EN 60694/A2
CEI EN 60694/A1/A2 IEC 60694/A2;Ec1 EN 60694 Ec
(17-21 ;V1) IEC 60694/Ec1
AC metal-enclosed switchgear and
CEI EN60298 (♦) IEC 60298IEC 60298/Ec EN 60298 controlgear for rated voltages above 1
(17-6) IEC 60298/A1 kV and up to and including 52 kV
EN 60298/A11
CEI EN60298/A11 IEC 60298 Ec
(17 – 6;V1)
-------- ---------
CEI 17-6 ;V2
Gas insulated metal-enclosed
CEI EN 60517(♦) IEC 60517 EN 60517 switchgear for rated voltages of 72,5
(17 – 15) IEC 60517/Ec kV and above.
IEC 60517/A1
CEI EN 60517/A11 )
(17 – 15;A1) ------- EN 60517/A11
CEI 17 – 1(2) High-voltage switchgear and
IEC 62271-100 HD 348 S6 controlgear – Part 100 : High-voltage
CEI 17-1;V1 (S7 repealed) alternating current circuit-breakers
High-voltage switches
Part 1 : Switches for rated voltages
CEI EN 60265-1(♦) IEC 60265 - 1 EN 60265 - 1 above 1 kV and less than
(17 - 9/1) 52 kV
High-voltage switches
Part 1 : Switches for rated voltages of
CEI EN 60265-2 (♦) IEC 60265 - 2 EN 60265 - 2 52 kV and above
(17 - 9/2)
CEI EN 60265-2 /A2 IEC 60265-2/A2 EN 60265-2/A2

(17 - 9/2 ;V1)
CEI EN 62271-102 (♦) IEC 62271-102 EN 62271-102 High-Voltage Switchgear and
(17-83) Controlgear - Part 102: Alternating
current disconnectors and earthing
switches
High-voltage alternating current
EN 60420 (♦) IEC 60420 EN 60420 switch-fuse combinations
(17 - 46)
High-voltage alternating current
CEI EN60470 (♦) IEC 60470 EN 60470EN contactors and concactor based
(17 - 80) 60470 Ec: motor-starters
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(IEC) (CENELEC)
Specification for high voltage fuses
CEI EN 60644 (♦) IEC 60644 EN60644 links for motor circuit applications.
(32 – 11)
CEI EN 60282 - 1(♦) IEC 60282 – 1 EN 60282 – 1 EN High-voltage fuses

(32 - 3) IEC 282-1/A1 60282-1 Ec EN Part 1 : current limiting fuses
IEC 282-1/A2 60282-1/A1 EN
60282-1/A1 EcEN
60282-1/A2
Low voltage switchgear and
CEI EN 60947 – 1(♦) IEC 60947 – 1 EN 60947 – 1 controlgear.
(17 – 44) EN 60947-1 Ec Part 1: General rules.
CEI EN 60947–1/A1 EN 60947-1/A1
IEC 60947-1/A1
(17 – 44 ;V1)
EN 60947-1/A2
IEC 60947-1/A2
CEI EN 60947–1/A2
(17 – 44 ;V2)

CEI EN 60947 - 2 (♦) IEC 60947 - 2 EN 60947 – 2 controlgear.
(17 - 5) EN 60947-2 Ec Part 2: Circuit breakers.
CEI EN 60947-2/Ec (4)
(17 – 5 ;Ec)
CEI EN 60947 - 2 /A1
EN 60947-2/A1
(17 – 5 ;V1) IEC 60947-2/A1
CEI EN 60947 - 2 /A2

(17 - 5) IEC 60947-2/A2
EN 60947-2/A2

CEI EN 60947 - 3(♦) IEC 60947 – 3 EN 60947 - 3 Da controlgear.
(17 - 11) IEC 60947-3 Ec To use together Part 3: Switches,disconnectors, switch
To use together with: with: disconnectors and fuse combination
IEC 60947-1 EN 60947-1 units
IEC 60947-3/A1 EN 60947-3/A1

CEI EN 60947-3/A1 IEC 60947-3/A1; Ec1
(17 – 11;V1)
CEI EN 60947-5(♦) Low voltage switchgear and
(17 - 45) IEC 60947 - 5 EN 60947 – 5 EN controlgear.
60947-5-1/A11 Da Part 5 : Control circuit devices and
To use together with: To use together switching elements –
IEC 60947-1 with: Electromechanical control circuit
EN 60947-1 devices
CEI EN 60947-5-1/Ec(4)
(17-45 ;Ec)
IEC 60947-5-1/A1
CEI EN 60947-5 IEC 60947-5-1/A2 EN 60947-5-1/A1
/A1/A2/A12 EN 60947-5-1/A2
(17 – 45 ;V1) EN 60947-5-1/A12
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(IEC) (CENELEC)
CEI EN 60947–7/1 (♦) IEC 60947-7/1 EN 60947-7/1EN controlgear.
(17 – 48) 60947-7-1/Ec Part 7 : Ancillary equipment.
IEC 60947-7-1/A1 Section One – Terminal blocks for
CEI EN 60947–7/1 /A1 EN 60947-7-1/A1 copper conductors
(17 – 48 ;V2)
Instrument transformers
CEI EN60044 - 1 (♦) IEC 60044 – 1 EN 60044 – 1 Part 1 : Current transformers
(38 - 1)
IEC 60044-1/A1 EN 60044-1/A1
IEC 60044-1/A1(♦)(38-
1;V1)
Instrument transformers
CEI EN60044-2 (♦) IEC 60044 – 2/A1 EN 60044 – 2 Part 2 : Inductive voltage
(38-2) Implemented with EN 60044-2/A1 transformers
revisions:
IEC 60044-2
Electromechanical elementary relays
CEI EN 61810(♦) IEC 61810 IEC 61810 Part 1: General and safety
(94 - 4) requirements
Electrical Measuring Transducers for
CEI EN 60688(♦) IEC 60688 EN 60688 Converting a.c. Electrical Quantities to
(85 – 15) Analogue or Digital Signals
IEC 60688/A1+A2 EN 60688/A1+A2
CEI EN 60688/A1+ A2 (♦)
(85-15;V1+V2)
Degrees of Protection Provided by

CEI EN 60529(♦) IEC 60529 EN 60529EN Enclosures (IP Code)
(70 - 1) 60529 corr
CEI EN 60529/A1(♦) EN 60529/A1
IEC 60529/A1
(70 – 1;V1)
International Electrotechnical
--- IEC 60050 --- Vocabulary.
Basic and Safety Principles for Man-
CEI EN 60445 (♦) IEC 60445 EN 60445 Machine Interface, Marking and
(16 - 2) Identification - Identification of
Equipment Terminals and of
Terminations of Certain Designated
Conductors, Including General Rules
for an Alphanumeric System
(16 – 3) Identification - Coding Principles for
Indicators and Actuators
(16 - 4) Identification - Identification of
Conductors by Colours or Numerals.
Code for Designation of Colours
CEI 16 - 6(♦) IEC 60757 HD 457 S1
Identification elements for terminal
CEI 16 – 7 ------- ------- boxes and cable terminals.
Preparation of documents used in
CEI EN 61082 -1 (♦) IEC 61082 – 1 EN 61082 – 1 electrical engineering
(3 – 36) IEC 61082-1/A1 EN 61082-1/A1 Par 1: General requirements.
IEC 61082-1/A2 EN 61082-1/A2
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(IEC) (CENELEC)
CEI EN61082-2 IEC 61082 - 2 EN 61082 - 2 electrical engineering
(3 - 38) Part 2: Function oriented diagrams
first
CEI EN61082-3 IEC 61082 - 3 EN 61082 - 3 electrical engineering.
(3 - 39) Part 3: Connection Diagrams, Tables
and Lists
Explicate notes for the Table:
1) The Community reference may include various emendations if existing but not
indicated directly.
2) The Regulation implements with revisions the corresponding IEC Regulation while
reference indication is made to the European Regulations EN.
3) The National Regulations marked with (♦) are identical to European and International
Regulations (in other cases, refer to note 2)
4) Corrigendum only for Italian Regulation.
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2. FUNCTIONAL NORMATIVE REQUIREMENTS
2.1 DEFINITIONS
For definition and terminology, reference will be made to the rules in paragraph 1.2 .
Moreover, the following additional definitions are given:
2.1.1. Prototype switchboard
It's a switchboard which has successfully passed the test prescribed by the CEI EN
60298 (up to 52 kV) or CEI EN 60517 (over 52 kV).
2.2. SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS
For symbols and abbreviations, reference will be made to the rules in the paragraph 1.2.
Moreover the following are defined:
– SF6 : Sulphur Exafluoride

– HRC: High rupturing capacity
2.3. OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Medium voltage switchboards shall be designed and fabricated in compliance with the
environmental conditions of the installation site which shall be specified in the Data
Sheet, and shall be suitable for the operating conditions specified in the reference Rules.
If severe environmental conditions are indicated in the Data Sheet, additional

requirements will respectively apply in accordance to the technical report
IEC/TR 60932.
The whole switchboards and their individual components shall not be affected by
harmonic type vibrations and violent shocks which can occur during their operation.
When the presence of H2S in the atmosphere is anticipated, the following concentrations
will be assumed, if not otherwise specified:
– 0.10 ppm of H2S continuously;

– 5 ppm of H2S and 2 ppm of SO2 occasionally of short periods.
The Supplier shall adopt adequate protections and demonstrate the validity with test
certificates on the components.
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2.4. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
2.4.1. Functional requirements
2.4.1.1. Electrical design
Switchboards, single equipment and components shall be designed in conformance with

the relevant Codes and with the following assumptions :
– the normal operating conditions are in accordance with the reference Rules if not
otherwise specified in the Data Sheet;
– the installed equipment and the main bus bars are in accordance with the rated data
indicated in the Data Sheets which apply under the rated load conditions and taking
into account any future load.
– the secondary bus bars are designed to bear the relevant equipment rated current.
When expressly indicated in the Data Sheet, the switchboards shall be designed with
rated charachteristics depending on both the normal load conditions and failure
conditions due to internal electric arc, in accordance with the requirements of the CEI EN
60298, Appendix AA, for accessibility class A.
2.4.1.2. Extension
The switchboards shall be set to allow extension on both sides.

The bus bars shall also be drilled and set for future expansions.
Spare compartments or cubicles shall be provided if specifically required or to complete

the switchboard assembly.
Should these spares be equipped as functional units, the equipment to be included will
be specified by the Company in the Data Sheet.
2.4.2. Construction
2.4.2.1. General prescription on materials
Selected materials shall be suitable for the installation site, the operating and transport
conditions.
The use of series and standard materials available on the market will be recommended.
Boxes, windows and other plastic component part of the enclosure, will be resilient to
mechanical shocks not lower than a 7 J friction energy.
2.4.2.2. Structure and enclosure
The switchboards shall be realised with metal enclosure and degree of protection in
accordance with the requirements listed in the CEI EN 60694, CEI EN 60298
(up to 52 kV) and CEI EN 60517 (from 52 kV) Codes.
If not otherwise specified in the Data Sheet, the following degrees of protection shall be
guaranteed as a minimum:
– IP 3X : vertical sides: ventilation or drainage openings (internally shielded by meshes

or perforated plates in order to prevent insects access)
– IP 4X : upper side: and non vertical surfaces
– IP 2X : internal diaphragms
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The metal enclosure fabrication, with reference to the cubicles and diaphragms position,
shall be in compliance with the three construction requirements listed in the CEI EN
60698, and indicated in the Data Sheet.
The structure shall be suitable for fixing as indicated in the Data Sheet.
The cables inlet shall be either from below or above as indicated in the Data Sheets.
Suitable not perforated removable plates shall be used for this purpose.
Plates for single core cables inlet (e.g. for power supply), shall be made of non-magnetic
material.
2.4.2.3. Diaphragms and shutters
The distribution boards shall be provided with internal subdivisions consisting of barriers
or diaphragms in accordance to the CEI EN 60694 and CEI EN 60298.
Safety shutters shall be provided in compliance with the above mentionned document so
that casual contacts with live parts can be avoided when the removable components are
taken out from their operating position; the shutters shall automatically be driven during
the removal of the removable component.
The shutters will be marked with danger labels, obtained by colouring, or with symbols or
messages, in accordance to the reference Rules.
2.4.2.4. Bus-bar systems
The bus-bar system, including secondary bars, shall be suitable to withstand both
electrical and mechanical stresses due to short circuits currents, for a period defined in
the reference Rules.
The bus bars will be casted taking into account the thermal expansion and any foreseen
vibration .
If not otherwise specified, the bus bars shall be made of electrolytic copper, any other
different type shall be considered only as or when the requirements are met and a
detailed technical documentation is provided displaying the applicable electrodynamics
and thermal calculations.
The bus bars shall be insulated, if either specified in the Data Sheet or being Supplier's
standard.
Insulation and protection material type along with its thickness shall be specified by the
Supplier in compliance with the operating conditions indicated in the Data Sheet.
Sheating and resins shall be flame-retardant type, in compliance with the CEI EN 50265-
1 and shall be resistant to surface discharges.
The bus bars terminations shall be protected against oxidation.
Bolts and terminals shall be provided with self locking systems.
The connections between bus bars and pertaining single circuit equipment shall be designed
to withstand the maximum thermic current on which the equipment itself can be set.
Bus bars supports shall be made either of insulators, press forged or banded insulating
supports; they shall be made of non-hygroscope, non combustible material so that
internal arcs and surface discharges are avoided in case of dust and condensation.
Power bus bars and insulated conductors shall be marked as indicated in the reference
Rules.
a) Grounding bar
A grounding bar will cover the length of the switchboard and shall be fitted with
connection bolts at the two ends and wherever a connection is provided.
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2.4.2.5. Earthing
The earthing of the main circuit and of the enclosure shall be realised in accordance with
the requirements of the CEI EN 60694 and CEI EN 60698.
2.4.2.6. Main circuit
The power equipment shall be as defined in the Data Sheet and in accordance with the
reference rules.
All equipment shall however be in accordance with the requirements of the
CEI EN 606094. If not otherwise indicated in the reference rules, the following additional
requirements will be provided for each insulation type:
Equipment in SF6:
– Gas pressure control device;
– Low pressure alarm and lockout contacts.
Vacuum equipment:
– Conductors wear indicator, visible during service
a) Circuit-breakers
The circuit-breakers shall be in accordance with the Harmonisation Documents

CENELEC HD 348 S6 for the product of EU destination or if so specified, otherwise
reference is made to the National code CEI 17-1.
If not otherwise stated in the Data Sheets, the following requirements shall be
provided, common to the various types of breakers:
– Removable execution;
– Systems against reclosure;
– Auxiliary contacts 4 NO + 4 NC;
– Operation counter;
– Circuit-breaker position mechanical indicator;
– Circuit-breaker closing and opening mechanical indicator;
– Manual mechanical opening and closing with pre-loaded springs;
– Remote controlled opening and closing.
b) Contactors
The contactors shall comply with the CEI EN 60470 Rules. They will be provided in
withdrawable execution and with the characteristics listed in the Data Sheet.
c) Fuses
The fuses provided for the main circuits shall comply with the following Rules:
– CEI EN 60644 : for the motor starters
– IEC 60282-1 : for the other circuits
HRC type fuses co-ordinated with the relevant contactor and the other protection
devices, shall be provided; their characteristics will be as suggested by the
contactors Manufacturer, with the Company approval.
One fuse shall be used for each phase; however, should two fuses be necessary for
one phase, the coupling will be carried out in the factory by the fuse Manufacturer.
The fuses shall be provided with a striker pin, in order to cause the opening of the
electrical contactor even when a single fuse blows.
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d) Disconnecting switches and isolating switches
When provided, disconnecting switches and isolating switches shall comply with the
relevant publications:
– CEI EN 60265-1: for rated voltages over 1 kV and below 52 kV

– CEI EN 60265-2: for rated voltages equal or above 52 kV
e) Earthing isolating switch
An earthing system shall be provided as required in the Data Sheet.

The earthing connection will be obtained through a special isolating switch
mechanically locked with the circuit-breaker, the contactor or the line isolating
switch, to avoid wrong earthing operations, when the circuit-breaker or the contactor
are in the operating position or when the line isolating switch is closed.
The earthing isolating switches shall be produced in accordance with as specified in
the CEI EN 62271-102 and CEI EN 60298.
They shall be manually operated, inter-locked with the main circuit equipment, and
shall have a key-operated locking device for the maintenance works.
They shall be able to withstand for at least 1 second the short-circuit current
assumed for the main bars of the switchboard; in metal-clad switchboards, the
earthing isolating switches shall also be able to close under load with the current
indicated above.
f) Voltage transformers (VT)
The voltage transformers shall comply with the CEI EN 60044-2 Rules and their
rated insulation voltage shall be equal to the one of the switchboard .
In the metal-clad switchboards and in the switchboards with cubicles, the voltage
transformers will be removable type.
In the extracted position the voltage transformers shall be automatically earthed; the
live parts will be unaccessible to the operators or inter-locked so that access to them
will be impossible.
g) Current transformers (CT)
The current transformers shall comply with the CEI EN 60044-1 Rules, and shall be
suitable to withstand thermal and dynamic stress relevant to the short circuit
currents in the switchboard.
When the rated current is highly exceeding the effective load, additional loads (i.e..
resistors) shall be provided.
The current transformers for protection circuits shall have a magnetic current
characteristic suitable to the functional characteristic of the supplied relays.
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h) Motor starters
The functional units for motors starting, stopping and protection shall be removable
type as indicated in the Data Sheet; the provided co-ordinated systems are the
following:
– CONTACTOR WITH FUSES AND INDIRECT PROTECTION RELAYS

The starters shall be realised in compliance with the CEI EN 60470, AC-3
employ class for continuous and intermittent duty.
The protection against short circuits shall be obtained with fuses co-ordinated
with the starters in such a way as to provide for the latter a "Type-C" co-
ordination, according to CEI EN 60632.
The contactors provided shall be in accordance with the CEI EN
60470,whereas the fuses will comply with the CEI EN 60644 Rules.
– AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND INDIRECT PROTECTION RELAYS

The automatic circuit breakers provided for the motor feeders will comply with
the Harmonisation Documents CENELEC HD 348 S6, and with the
requirements listed under the above point "a) Automatic Circuit Breakers" in
case of the product destination as EU free circulating or if so stated, reference
is made to the national code of CEI 17-1.
Unless otherwise indicated, for all the motor feeders and whenever required, the
local and remote control shall be provided, with the availability of signals, inter-locks
and remote permission.
In case variable speed electric drives are utilised, refer to the specification
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i) Withdrawable parts
In accordance with as defined in the CEI EN 60298, the withdrawable circuit-

breakers and contactors will be provided with the following positions:
– in service: power and auxiliary connections connected.

– during the test: power connections isolated, auxiliary connections connected.
– isolated: power and auxiliary connections isolated.
The cubicles with withdrawable equipment shall be realised to allow the replacing of
equipment with the same characteristics and size.
j) Inter-locks
Inter-locks shall be provided between the equipment, in accordance with rules of

CEI EN 60298. Further inter-locks could be provided and indicated in the Data
Sheets.
Inter-locks which allow the access to normally live components shall be provided
only for isolated and earthed circuits.
The withdrawable system will be provided with interlocks that allow connection or
extraction with open circuit-breaker or contactor only and that prevent closure if the
withdrawn part is not exactly in one of the two positions of service or test.
Limit switch or mechanical lockouts with manual release will be provided to prevent
withdrawing beyond the sectioning position.
The withdrawn position can be obtained only by releasing the above mentionned
lockouts.
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2.4.2.7 Auxiliary circuits
All the auxiliary low voltage equipment shall comply with the CEI EN 60694 and
CEI EN 60947-5, and shall be suitable for continuous duty and for the following employ
classes:
– a.c.: AC-14 or AC-15

– d.c.: DC-13 or DC-14
Auxiliary connections between compartments will be made with cable trays to facilitate
the insertion or removal in safety conditions of single conductors.
All the auxiliary conductors included in high voltage compartments will be protected by
metallic shields.
When connections have to be removed for deliveries they will be connected to terminal
strips.
Conductors terminations will be made with compression cable terminals and identified in
accordance with Rule CEI EN 60445.
The auxiliary equipment shall have an insulation rated voltage equal to the one of the
electrical system in which they are inserted.
If not otherwise indicated in the Data Sheet the following minimum characteristics will be
guaranteed:
– standard use currents (Ie) : 5A 220 V c.a.; 1A 120 V c.c.

– reference charge service : 120 cycles / hour (each relay)
– mechanical duration class : 1 (in millions of operation cycles)
a) Circuit-breakers
The circuit-breakers shall comply with the CEI EN 60947-2 Rules. Unless otherwise
specifed by the Data Sheet, circuit-breakers for each auxiliary circuit supplied inside
the switchboard shall be provided.
b) Disconnecting switches
The disconnecting switches shall comply with the CEI EN 60947-3 Rules. Unless
otherwise indicated on the Data Sheet, single disconnecting switches shall be
provided for the following circuits:
– each auxiliary circuit supplied by an electric system from outside the

switchboard
– isolation of every anti-condensation heater
c) Relays for indirect protection
The protection relays shall comply with the CEI EN 60255 and with the requirements
listed on the Data Sheets.
d) Transducers
The transducers shall comply with the CEI EN 60688 Rules and shall have the
characteristics indicated in the Data Sheets.
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e) Auxiliary relays
They will comply with CEI EN 60255 Rules and the Data Sheets prescriptions.
They will be provided with the necessary auxiliary contacts to realise the specified
schemes, and with 1 N.O. + 1 N.C. additional free contacts.
Lockout relays (86) will be suitable for continuous duty with manual restart and the
lockout position clearly indicated.
f) Switches and keyers
Switches, when provided, will be positioned and coloured with reference to their
function according to the provisions of Rule CEI EN 60073.
g) Signalling lamps
Unless otherwise indicated in the Data Sheet, colours will be used in accordance to
CEI EN 60073 Rules.
The lamps shall be preferably of LEDS type. In alternative, incandescent type lamps
with a dropping resistance in series might be used, for exception of signalisations for
the medium voltage, which will be obtained with capacitive dividers for each phase.
2.4.2.8. Instruments
All instruments will have accuracy class equal to 1.5 or higher.

All the instruments to be assembled on the front panel of the switchboard will be flush-
mounted with rear connections; the case will be preferably square or rectangular and with
the possibility of applying seals where necessary.
Generally, ammeters and voltmeters will have a deviation at the rated value of about 75%
of the full-scale value.
Motor ammeters will have a full-scale deviation equal to 5 times the rated current of the
instrument with reduced full-scale.
Blank zero instruments will have a doubled scale around the rated value.
If not otherwise specified in the Data Sheet, n. 2 ammeters will be provided with each
motor start:
– No. 1 in field
– No. 1 on the switchboard
If not otherwise specified, recording instruments will be of electronic type with memory.
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2.4.2.9. Conductors for auxiliary cabling

Conductors, except those of control electronic logics, will have the main following
requirements:
a) Technical characteristics:
DATA CHARACTERISTICS
CEI - UNEL Tag Cable N07G9-K - 1 x or FG7(O)M1
CEI-UNEL from 35368 up to 35371
Nominal Voltage Uo/U 450/750 V
Conductor Tinned annealed flexible copper plait
Insulation G9 or G7 elastomeric compound
b) Specific Characteristics
For more details refer to the functional specification 20169.EQP.ELE:FUN “POWER
ELECTRIC CABLES, CABLES FOR INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL”
The section of conductors used for connections will be sized in accordance with the
minimum and maximum values prescribed in the reference Rules and considering the
following minimum sections allowed:
– 2.5 mm2 : power and ammeters circuits.
– 1.0 mm2 : auxiliary connections within the equipment
– ≤ 1 mm2 : interconnections of the control electronic logics
– 1.5 mm2 : other conductors
The sizing of protection conductors will be made according to the systems prescribed by
the above Rule CEI EN 60298.
2.4.2.10. Terminal blocks

Terminal blocks, both main and auxiliary, will be suitable for the type and material of the
prescribed conductors, and in accordance with Rule CEI EN 60947-1-1.
Terminals not belonging to single equipment, will be with the components assembled on
standardised strips and grouped in identified terminal blocks with a code reported on an
adequate label.
Terminals with the same function will be close to one another and connected with
connecting links or similar method, thus avoiding the use of wire connection as much as
possible.
The terminal insulator will be made of melanin or other high density plastic.
Spare terminals will be provided in the terminal blocks for external connections, of at
least 10%.
Terminals of amperometric circuits between CT, protection and control devices, and all
amperometric terminals of strips for external connections, will be short-circuitable,
disconnectable and with a socket for portable instrument prods.
Unused CT secondary circuits and additional connection sockets will be connected to the
exit terminal blocks.
Unused amperometric terminals will be short circuited.
Terminals of voltmetric circuits between VT, protection and control devices, and all
terminal blocks for external connections, will be sectionable.
All the terminals relevant to control and signalling circuits will be numbered with
progressive numbers; power, voltmetric and amperometric terminals will be labelled as
indicated in the reference rules.
The auxiliary terminal blocks will be positioned according to the incoming provided for
external connections.
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2.4.2.11. Accessories and auxiliaries
a) Nameplates
Beside the safety nameplates defined by the Supplier, and in accordance with the
requirements of the CEI EN60694 and CEI EN 60298, the following labels made with
plastic material sheets fastened with bolts and with the below inscriptions will be
provided.
General data
Giving the identification data of the Supplier, and other data prescribed by Code CEI
EN 60298.
Switchboard tag
External installed in front.
Circuit or user tag

External installed in front for each circuit or user
Equipment tag
Internal or on view for each main and auxiliary equipment.
Operating sequence
External in vicinity of control elements (switches and isolators)
Relevant tags will be specified in the Data Sheet.
b) Anticondensation heater
In accordance with the requirements for the prevention of dangerous condensation

inside the switchboard, anticondensation heaters will be provided that are controlled
by a thermostat or self-regulating.
2.4.2.12. Assembly accessories and tools
a) Assembly accessories
For each switchboard at least the following accessories will be supplied:
– lift padeyes or similar devices;

– supporting section irons and accessories for the switchboard clamping;
– materials necessary for mechanic and electric assembly of the switchboard;
– any other accessory indicated in the Data Sheet
b) Tools
For each switchboard a set of spanners and special tools will be supplied in quantity
and type necessary to allow complete installation and maintenance of the
switchboard.
In switchboards whith removable parts exceeding 30 kg unitary mass, lift trucks will
be provided to allow an easy removal of these parts, in the quantity indicated in the
Data Sheet.
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2.4.2.13. Spare parts for the Start-up
For each switchboard the below indicated spare part material will be supplied.
The supplier may suggest other materials to be provided, on the basis of his experience
and of the types used.
QUANTITIES
ITEM COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
( note 1 )
Fuses of the different types and rated currents 10 %
1
according to the installed quantities (note 2)
Indicating lamps 10 %
2
(note 2)
Lamp holders with dropping resistance and cap 5%
3
(note 2)
Coloured caps of different colours for indicating lamps 10 %
5
of different colours (note 2)
Conductor connecting terminals of different types and 5%
6
sections (note 2)
Auxiliary relays of the type and Supplier as those
7 No. 2
installed and with 4 N.C. + 4 N.O. contacts
Pushbuttons of the two types most used in the
8 No. 2
switchboard
Selector switches of the two types most used in the
9 No. 2
switchboard
1 kg
10 Finishing paint
for each type and colour
Lubricant for contacts, for switchboards containing
11
circuit breakers and power contactors only 1 kg
Measurement instruments of the two types mostly
12 No. 2
used in the switchboard
NOTES:
1) Adjust to the highest number if the decimal is higher than 5.
2) Percentage quantity referred to the total number of components of the
same type installed in the switchboard, with a minimum quantity of 2.
2.4.2.14. Protective treatments
a) Painting
Painting and the relevant protective treatmens will be done in accordance to the
requirements contained in the Data Sheet.
b) Tropicalization
When required in the Data Sheet, equipment and materials will be subjected to
tropicalization treatments in accordance with the relevant reference specification.
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2.4.3. Packing for transport
Transport arrangements will be defined by the Supplier taking into account the transport
conditions indicated by the Company, and in compliance with the requirements specified
in the CEI EN 60694.
Switchboards will be sectioned in units suitable for transport and their reassembly will be
as simple and safe as possible.
The switchboards components and equipment will be fitted and fastened in order to
withstand vibrations and frictions due to transport (road, train, sea) and the necessary
loading, unloading and installation operations carried out with lifting equipment.
Accellerations will be particularly considered, such as:
– axials, critical in train transport

– transversal, critical in road transport
– vertical, critical in sea transport
2.5. BOUNDARIES, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
2.5.1. Limits and exclusions
Particular limits and exclusions, if any, are indicated in the Data Sheet.
2.6. ERGONOMICS
2.6.1. Accessibility
If not otherwise indicated in the Data Sheet, the access to the medium voltage
switchboards shall be allowed for authorised persons only, in compliance with the
"Accessibility A Class", as specified in the CEI EN 60694, for the protection against
internal failures.
2.7. SAFETY
2.7.1. General prescriptions
The supplier will guarantee that medium voltage switchboards, subject of this Functional
Specification, will be designed to respect the safety prescriptions contained in the
Reference Rules.
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2.7.2. Protection against direct contacts
Live parts of electric circuits will be located and protected, so that trained and authorized
persons can carry out the following operations on energised switchboard, without danger
of direct contacts:
– visual inspection of manoeuvre equipment;

– control and reset of relays and disconnecting switch, inspection of signalling devices
and instruments;
– replacement of auxiliary fuses, lamps, etc.;
– voltage measurements, current and location of failures, carried out with the proper
instruments adequately insulated;
– connection of cables from outdoor;
– removal, for maintenance reasons, of the components of each de-energised circuit
2.7.3. Protection against indirect contacts
In accordance with the prescriptions of the CEI EN 60298, protection against indirect
contacts will be achieved through the earthing of the metallic enclosures, as well as
through the intervention of the protective devices.
2.7.4. Protection against the internal failures
In order to ensure a complete protection for people, provisions will be adopted to avoid
electric arcs, generated by failures inside the switchboard.
Such provisions shall comply with the requirements of the CEI EN 60298 .
A protection test, shall be carried out when required in the Inspection Data Sheet (I.D.S.).
2.7.5. Fire resistance
The materials characteristics will be so that when subjected to fire or heating, they will not
take fire, burn, keep combustion and emit flammable fumes.
Particularly for plastic materials, the self-extinguishing requirement will be guaranteed in
accordance to one of the following test methods:
– ANSI UL 94, Class V

– CEI EN 60707, Class FV
– CEI EN60695
The Manufacturer of switchboards will therefore provide test certificates of reaction to fire
by an officially recognized laboratory.
2.8. REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND ASSURANCE
Any additional requirement for Quality Management and/or Assurance are contained in
the management specification enclosed in the request for bid.
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2.9. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR REVIEW
When required, they will be indicated in the Inspection Data Sheet (I.D.S.) and
distinguished in:
– Type test;
– Acceptance test
– Special test
For any control and test not foreseen in the Rules and in this specification, and required
in the Inspection Data Sheet (I.D.S.), the criteria will be defined case by case.
2.9.1. Type test
Purpose of the type test is to verify that a specific type of medium voltage switchboard is
in compliance with the reference Rules.
The type test will be carried out by realising inspection and tests on a prototype, and its
execution will be entire responsibility of the Supplier.
2.9.2. Acceptance test (individual)
Purpose of the acceptance test is to verify that the single switchboard responds to the
Company's requirements and to detect any inherent defect of materials and construction.
The acceptance test (individual) will be carried out on all switchboards subject of the
supply, after assembly and by the Supplier, carrying out the tests specified in the relevant
CENELEC Harmonisation Documents:
– CEI EN 60298: for rated voltage from 1 kV to 52 kV

– CEI EN 60298: for rated voltage equal or over 72.5 kV.
2.9.3. Special test
It includes tests and inspections not provided in the type and acceptance inspections,
that the Company may require time to time.
The list of tests and inspections and any criteria of execution will be indicated in the
Inspection Data Sheet (I.D.S.)
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2.10. DOCUMENTATION
The Supplier will deliver to the Company all the documents indicated in the Requested
Document Data Sheet (R.D.D.S.), in accordance with the agreed terms and schedule.
The technical documentation will be written in the official language indicated in the Data
Sheet and using the symbols indicated in the Rules applied.
2.10.1. Bid Documentation
The Supplier will include in his bid all the information and documentation required in the
Data Sheet (R.D.D.S.).
2.10.2. Documents Subjected to Approval
The approval of the documentation by the Company, if necessary, will refer to the formal
verification of the parameters indicated in the design's documents only.
2.10.3. Documentation used by the Company for the system design
The Supplier will deliver to the Company all the documentation necessary to the
execution of the system design and to the installation of the supplied system.
2.10.4. Test Documents
The Supplier will deliver to the Company, within the schedule and in the way indicated in
the Data Sheet, all the certificates relating to the type, acceptance and special tests.
2.10.5. Final Technical Documentation
The final technical documentation, comprising the Supplier and Subsuppliers catalogues
and publications will include the following references:
– name of the Supplier
– name of the Company
– identification tag of the switchboard, as indicated by the Company
– title of the document
– data of the Company's order
and will consist of:
a) Design and Installation instructions
b) Operations instructions
c) Maintenance instructions
The description and drawings can be contained in catalogues and documents of the
Supplier, as long as they satisfy the following conditions:
– they contain all data and information required in their final form
– they are relevant to the type supplied and the materials included in the supply are
clearly identified amongst those in the document.
The documentation subject to approval will be integral part of the final documentation
approved by the Company.

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Eni S.p.A.

Exploration & Production Division

MEDIUM VOLTAGE SWITCHBOARD

Rev. 1 June 2003

ENGINEERING COMPANY STANDARD

Rev. 0 Total Number of pages 22

Rev. 1 Total Number of pages: 23

2. FUNCTIONAL NORMATIVE REQUIREMENTS………………………………….….…..….….9

1.2. NORMATIVE REFERENCES

1.2.1 Applicable European Directives

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)

LOW VOLTAGE DIRECTIVE (LVD)

1.2.2. Normative References

NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL EUROPEAN

CEI EN 60265-2 /A2 IEC 60265-2/A2 EN 60265-2/A2

NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL EUROPEAN

CEI EN 60282 - 1(♦) IEC 60282 – 1 EN 60282 – 1 EN High-voltage fuses

Low voltage switchgear and

CEI EN 60947 - 2 /A2

Low voltage switchgear and

IEC 60947-3/A1 EN 60947-3/A1

NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL EUROPEAN

Degrees of Protection Provided by

NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL EUROPEAN

Explicate notes for the Table:

2. FUNCTIONAL NORMATIVE REQUIREMENTS

Moreover, the following additional definitions are given:

2.1.1. Prototype switchboard

2.2. SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Moreover the following are defined:

– SF6 : Sulphur Exafluoride

2.3. OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

If severe environmental conditions are indicated in the Data Sheet, additional

– 0.10 ppm of H2S continuously;

2.4. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

2.4.1. Functional requirements

2.4.1.1. Electrical design

Switchboards, single equipment and components shall be designed in conformance with

The switchboards shall be set to allow extension on both sides.

Spare compartments or cubicles shall be provided if specifically required or to complete

2.4.2.1. General prescription on materials

2.4.2.2. Structure and enclosure

– IP 3X : vertical sides: ventilation or drainage openings (internally shielded by meshes

2.4.2.3. Diaphragms and shutters

2.4.2.4. Bus-bar systems

2.4.2.6. Main circuit

The circuit-breakers shall be in accordance with the Harmonisation Documents

d) Disconnecting switches and isolating switches

– CEI EN 60265-1: for rated voltages over 1 kV and below 52 kV

e) Earthing isolating switch

An earthing system shall be provided as required in the Data Sheet.

f) Voltage transformers (VT)

g) Current transformers (CT)

– CONTACTOR WITH FUSES AND INDIRECT PROTECTION RELAYS

– AUTOMATIC CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND INDIRECT PROTECTION RELAYS

In accordance with as defined in the CEI EN 60298, the withdrawable circuit-

– in service: power and auxiliary connections connected.

Inter-locks shall be provided between the equipment, in accordance with rules of

2.4.2.7 Auxiliary circuits