S Poc LV - 00

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC WORKS
Specification for
Controlled LV Capacitor Bank
Group: Power Compensation

Subject: Controlled LV Capacitor Bank
0 JAN 2022 First Issue

Rev. Date Description/issued for
Client: ADDC/ AADC

STANDARD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION WORKS
Title: SPECIFICATION FOR CONTROLLED LV CAPACITOR BANK
DOCUMENT NO: S-POC-LV_00.DOCX Rev: 0-2022 Sheet: 1 of: 21
INDEX
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC WORKS .................................................. 1

1 SCOPE.............................................................................................................................. 4
2 APPLICATION FIELD .................................................................................................. 4
3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ....................................................................................... 4
3.1 ADDC/AADC specifications ............................................................................................ 4
3.2 Reference standards........................................................................................................... 5
3.3 Regulation and law ............................................................................................................ 5
4 SERVICE CONDITIONS .............................................................................................. 5
5 TECHNICAL FEATURES AND RATINGS ................................................................ 6
5.1 Rated power and number of stages .................................................................................... 6
5.2 Capacitor Units .................................................................................................................. 7
5.3 Series Reactors .................................................................................................................. 8
5.4 Switching devices .............................................................................................................. 8
5.5 HRC (High Rupturing Capacity) fuse ............................................................................... 8
5.5.1 Overvoltage protection and SPD ....................................................................................... 9
5.6 Busbars and Internal Connections ...................................................................................... 9
5.7 Connection arrangement to the LV switchgear ................................................................. 9
5.8 Relays, alarms ................................................................................................................... 9
5.8.1 Overload Protection/alarm .............................................................................................. 10
5.8.2 Overcurrent Protection .................................................................................................... 10
5.8.3 Undervoltage Protection .................................................................................................. 10
5.8.4 Over-temperature protection ........................................................................................... 10
5.9 Power Factor Controller .................................................................................................. 10
5.10 Interlocking and Earthing ................................................................................................ 11
5.11 Losses and Temperature Rise .......................................................................................... 11
5.12 Indoor and outdoor application ....................................................................................... 11
5.13 Housing of indoor and enclosure of outdoor banks......................................................... 11
6 CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 12
6.1 Capacitor Units ................................................................................................................ 12
6.1.1 Elements .......................................................................................................................... 12
6.1.2 Container ......................................................................................................................... 12
6.1.3 Capacitor Unit Terminals ................................................................................................ 12
6.1.4 Connections between capacitor units .............................................................................. 12
6.2 Capacitor Bank Housing/Enclosure ................................................................................ 13
6.2.1 Corrosion Protection........................................................................................................ 13
6.3 Termination of Auxiliary Cables and Identification of Cores ......................................... 13
6.4 Labels and Plates ............................................................................................................. 13
6.5 Inspection and maintenance ............................................................................................ 13
7 TEST ............................................................................................................................... 14
7.1 Routine tests .................................................................................................................... 14
7.2 Type and special tests ...................................................................................................... 15
7.3 Site Tests ......................................................................................................................... 16
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7.3.1 General Requirements ..................................................................................................... 16
7.3.2 General Checks................................................................................................................ 17
7.3.3 Continuity of Cable Connections and Phasing ................................................................ 17
7.3.4 Insulation between Phases, Insulation to Earth ............................................................... 17
7.3.5 Testing of Current Transformers on the Capacitor Bank ................................................ 17
7.3.6 Protection and power factor regulator ............................................................................. 17
7.3.7 System Measurements of Harmonics .............................................................................. 18
7.3.8 Power Factor.................................................................................................................... 18
7.3.9 On Load Tests ................................................................................................................. 18
7.3.10 Tests on Completion........................................................................................................ 18
8 QUALITY AND CERTIFICATION ........................................................................... 19
8.1 Documentation supplied during the tender...................................................................... 19
8.2 Document to be supplied after the order ......................................................................... 19
8.3 General – Evaluation of the cost ..................................................................................... 20
8.4 Compensation for Loss Beyond Quoted Value ............................................................... 20
9 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND LOGISTIC ISSUE ................................................. 20
9.1 Packaging and transportation .......................................................................................... 20
9.2 Installation and erection .................................................................................................. 20
10 EXCEPTIONS ............................................................................................................... 20
ANNEX A SINGLE LINE .............................................................................................................. 21
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1 SCOPE
The scope of this specification is to provide the technical requirements for the design,
manufacturing, inspection, factory tests, packing, shipping, delivery to site, installation and
commissioning for public LV Capacitors Banks to be used, only when required by specific project,
in the distribution networks of ADDC/AADC.
2 APPLICATION FIELD
This specification refers to both indoor and outdoor LV capacitors banks installed in public
distribution substations for the improvement of the power factor in the bus where they are
connected to. This kind of devices consists of both power equipment (capacitors, reactors, fuses,
switches/contactors/breakers), the associated protection and a control system for the regulation of
the compensation through connection/disconnections of capacitor stages. The suitable housing for
indoor and enclosure for outdoor application of this device is included in this specification, too.
3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
The list of the reference documents is indicated in the following paragraphs.
In case of discrepancy between these Specifications and any of the applicable Codes and
Standards, the following order of precedence shall apply:
1) ADDC/AADC specifications
2) applicable reference standards
3) other documents.
The Supplier shall note that compliance of the manufacturer with the provision of these
specifications does not relieve him from his responsibility to supply the equipment and accessories
of proper design, electrically and mechanically suited to meet the operating guarantees at the
specified service conditions.
3.1 ADDC/AADC specifications
Table 1 – List of ADDC/AADC specifications

S-GEN-SER S-GEN-ID
S-GEN-NET S-CPS-SCMS
S-GEN-COR S-GEN-ENC
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3.2 Reference standards
The last edition of the standards mentioned in Table 2 shall be taken into consideration.
Table 2 – List of standards
Standard Description
IEC 60529 Degree of protection provided by enclosures (IP code)
IEC 61000 series Set of standards on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Industrial, scientific and medical radio-frequency equipment – Electromagnetic disturbance
IEC CISPR 11
characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement
IEC 60870-5-101 Transmission Protocols – Companion Standard for Basic Tele control Tasks
IEC 61869 series Set of standards on Instrument transformers
IEC 60076-6 Power transformers – Part 6: Reactors
IEC 60085 Electrical insulation – Thermal evaluation and designation
IEC 60143 series Set of standards on Series capacitors for power systems
IEC 60364 series Set of standards on Low-voltage electrical installations
IEC 60664 series Set of standards on Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems
Surge protective devices connected to low-voltage power systems - Requirements and test
IEC 61643-11
methods
Surge protective devices connected to low-voltage power systems - Selection and application
IEC 61643-12
principles
IEC 60076-6 Reactors
IEC 61642 Application of filters and shunt capacitors
IEC 60269 series Set of standards on LV fuses
IEC 61439 LV switchgear and control gear assemblies
IEC 60947 series Set of standards on Low Voltage Switchgear
IEC 61921 Power capacitors - Low-voltage power factor correction banks
IEC 60831 series Set of standards on Shunt power capacitors of the self-healing type for a.c. systems having a
rated voltage up to and including 1000 V
IEC 60502 series 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)
3.3 Regulation and law
During the creation of this specification no known regulations or laws were available related to
power compensation banks.
The Supplier shall note that compliance with the provision of these specifications does not relieve
him from his responsibility to supply the equipment and accessories of proper design, electrically
and mechanically, so as to meet the specifications and guaranteed parameters during the service
conditions.
4 SERVICE CONDITIONS
The service conditions are specified in S-GEN-SER, in case something is not or not properly
specified regarding the service conditions, the Reference Standards prescriptions shall be
considered.
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5 TECHNICAL FEATURES AND RATINGS
This specification covers the design, manufacture, factory testing, marking, packing, shipping,
transportation to site, installation, site testing and commissioning of LV capacitor banks for
improvement of power factor.
The capacitor banks shall be connected/installed at LV busbars in LV switchgear indoors or
outdoors as specified.
The LV capacitor banks shall include all the equipment and accessories necessary for their
effective and trouble-free operation when connected to the LV system.
The 3-phase capacitor bank shall be composed of individual capacitor units connected together
internally in delta form and associated with iron cored de-tuning reactors to protect against
excessive loading due to harmonics. The de-tuning reactors shall be rated in such a way that the
resonance frequency of the reactor and capacitor shall be enough below any harmonic frequency.
A dominant 5th harmonic is expected to be present in the system. A de-tuning factor (XL/XC) of
minimum of 5.67% provides a resonance frequency of 210 Hz.
The capacitor bank alarm, indication and control system shall be provided with interfacing to the
DMS (Distribution Monitoring System).
The LV capacitor bank cubicle shall be installed indoors or outdoors, and shall include but not
limited to:
• Capacitor bank consisting of several stages/steps (based upon scope of works number of stages shall
be decided using study report)
• Capacitors units with built-in discharge resistors
• Series Reactors
• Fast acting stage contactors with damping resistors (re-striking free during breaking operation).
• External HRC Fuses
• Non-Auto MCCB Incomer (with thermal and magnetic protection)
• Capacitor bank internal bus bars connecting the stages contactors to the MCCB and the external cable
terminals.
• Protection and power factor controller equipment
• Mechanical Interlocking with main door opening when the Non-Auto MCCB is ON
• Other hardware and accessories required for complete functionally installation
• Complete connection arrangement to the LV switchgear
5.1 Rated power and number of stages
The maximum number of stages (steps) for each bank is 10.
The power rating for each LV three-phase capacitor bank is selected among the following set of
values, as required by ADDC/AADC:
• 200/400/600/800/1000 kVAr
The selected number of stages depends on the reactive compensation needs in the specific LV
switchgear in order to meet the power compensation target. The Supplier is responsible of the
selection of the number of stages that is subject to TAQA/ADDC/AADC approval.
The usual target value for the power factor is 0.95.
A stage consists of one or more capacitor units in parallel, connected in delta form.
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5.2 Capacitor Units
Capacitor Units shall consist of:
• Capacitor elements, assembled in parallel and series connected groups
• Over pressure tear-off fuse for protection against failure of internal element
• Discharge resistor
• Stainless steel container with two terminals (bushings).
A common and interchangeable design of capacitor unit shall be utilised for all banks.
The supplier shall provide supportive calculations to confirm that the internal ambient temperature
will not exceed the maximum operating temperature of the capacitor unit.
The maximum ambient temperature for reference, as per IEC, is 55 °C (category D), both indoor
and outdoor. The Supplier shall give demonstration of complying with the thermal requirements
to TAQA/ADDC/AADC for approval. The thermal stability test (type test) shall be made to prove
the suitability of the design for the site conditions.
Each capacitor units shall be designed to meet the following minimum requirements:
• Permanently connected across the capacitor elements built-in resistor to discharge the unit voltage after
disconnecting to a value of less than 50 V within 1 minute.
• Suitable for continuous operation at voltage between terminals of 1.15 times the rated voltage,
excluding transients.
• Suitable for continuous operation at line current of 1.30 times the current which occurs at rated
sinusoidal voltage and rated frequency excluding transients.
• Suitable to withstand the inrush peak current up to 2 times the maximum inrush current limited by the
reactor only (with 40 MVA short circuit power source at 1.15 times the rated voltage).
• Identical and of the same capacity.
Unless otherwise specified the reference temperature for capacitor performance is 40°C.
The reactive power output (kVAr) computed from the measured capacitance, at 40°C, rated
voltage and frequency, shall not be less than the rated declared value and not more than 115 % of
this value for each capacitor unit. The capacitor unit having output kVAr beyond these limits shall
not be accepted.
The entire capacitor unit shall not have to be changed due to single capacitor element failure. It
shall be able to continue in operation.
Isolation of one capacitor element in a group should not cause voltage unbalance of more than
110% rated voltage on the remaining capacitors in the group. During the design stage the Supplier
shall submit the detailed calculation for selection of the capacitor unit rating and total number of
units to be used for each stage of the capacitor bank for the approval of TAQA/ADDC/AADC.
The capacitor units shall have a record of production and field experience of not less than three
years. Reference lists of supply and failure rate of capacitor of the same design and material shall
be submitted with the bid.
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5.3 Series Reactors
The transient current that flows on energising shall not exceed the rated making current of the
contactor or breaker switching the bank. Current limiting/detuning reactors shall be connected in
series with each stage to limit the inrush current to an acceptable value and reduce harmonics to
an acceptable level with respect to the maximum acceptable instantaneous voltage variation
(ΔV=3%) and harmonic voltage disturbance. The current which flows upon energising shall be
declared and shall consider the contribution from parallel connected capacitors.
The reactors shall be iron-core type. They shall comply with IEC 60076-6 and their insulation shall
be Class “H” rated at 180oC as per IEC 60085. The maximum temperature of the reactor at
maximum continuous current shall be no higher than 145oC with a 45 oC ambient. The maximum
continuous current of the reactor shall be sized to match the maximum continuous current of the
capacitors.
The reactor shall be capable of withstanding the inrush currents, which can occur during the life
of the capacitor bank.
5.4 Switching devices
The capacitor bank shall be equipped with a non-auto MCCB (Moulded Case Circuit Breaker) at
the incomer. Each stage of the bank shall have a suitably rated contactor (or circuit breaker). This
switching device shall be adjusted to trip if the RMS current exceeds 130% of the nominal current
of the stage.
Both main breaker (non-auto MCCB) and stage switching devices (contactors/breaker) shall be
rated for a minimum insulation voltage of 660 V. They shall be three-pole type and shall fully
comply with the requirements of the IEC 60947-1 & 2. The current rating shall be at least 1.5 times
the full load current of the capacitor bank and capacitor stage, respectively. They shall be suited
to withstand the inrush peak current (as per capacitor units requirements here above).
The MCCB shall have a mechanical endurance of a minimum 1000 operations, maintenance free.
The mechanical endurance of the contactors shall not be less than 3 million operating cycles at no
load. The electrical endurance at normal utilization duty for capacitor shall not be less than 200.000
operations.
5.5 HRC (High Rupturing Capacity) fuse
HRC Fuses conforming to IEC Standards shall be provided for the capacitor unit and must be
designed to isolate faulted capacitor unit of the respective stage, to allow operation of the
remaining stages of that capacitor bank.
The external fuse links of each stage shall have the following characteristics:
• Suitable for continuous operation at 1.15 times the rated voltage of the capacitor stage, excluding
transients
• Capable of withstanding inrush current due to switching on.
• Capable of withstanding discharge current, due to short-circuit faults external to the capacitor unit, and
outrush current due to switching of any other element.
• Time-current clearing characteristics in the safe-zone of the capacitor case rupture curve.
• Capable of carrying 130 per cent of rated current of the capacitor stage
• Suitable to be replaced without removing busbars or any other component.
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5.5.1 Overvoltage protection and SPD
The Supplier shall propose and demonstrate that all components of the bank are protected against
overvoltage of any kind (lightning and switching, internal and external) stressing the insulation.
In case, the Supplier can provide SPD to attain the protection. Such SPD can be connected phase-
to-ground and phase-to-phase.
The demonstration of overvoltage protection is subject to the approval of TAQA/ADDC/AADC.
In case of adoption of SPD, the Supplier shall demonstrate the correctness of the selected SPD.
5.6 Busbars and Internal Connections
The main busbar connections and their supports shall be of an approved type and shall be capable
of carrying the rated short circuit duty of the installation. All connections (copper conductor, cable,
flat busbar etc,) from HRC fuses to the remaining part for each stage shall have a minimum
continuous current rating of not less than 200% of the respective stage rating.
5.7 Connection arrangement to the LV switchgear
The Supplier shall provide and install the complete connection between the capacitor bank and the
LV switchgear, with a suitable connection arrangement to carry the maximum currents (steady-
state, inrush, outrush and short-circuit ones) and to withstand the voltage stresses, in the specified
environmental conditions. The Supplier is responsible of the design of such an arrangement that is
subject to the approval of TAQA/ADDC/AADC.
5.8 Relays, alarms
The following explicit protection relays shall be provided for each Capacitor Bank:
• Overload Protection for each stage (tripping the stage contactor)
• Over-voltage / Under-voltage protection of the whole Capacitor bank (tripping the MCCB).
Furthermore, the following alarms with programmable threshold shall be provided for each
Capacitor Bank:
• Under-compensation alarm: it is activated if, with all the steps of power factor correction switched on,
the power factor is lower than the stated value
• Over-compensation: the alarm is activated if, with all the steps of power factor correction switched off,
the power factor is greater than the stated value
• Minimum and maximum current alarm (thresholds coordinated with the overload protection)
• Minimum and maximum voltage alarm (thresholds coordinated with the overvoltage and undervoltage
protection)
• Maximum THD%:
• Maximum temperature in the enclosure:
• Short interruptions of voltage.
The Supplier shall co-ordinate the tripping scheme with main LV switchgear protection system.
Over-voltage / under-voltage, over-load protections may be combined within a single numerical
relay designed specifically for protection of capacitor banks.
Protection relays shall be of numerical type with serial port for remote communication with DMS.
The detailed design of the protection scheme and the recommended relay settings with calculations
shall be submitted for approval.
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5.8.1 Overload Protection/alarm
A first alarm shall be given at a current of approx. 110 to 120 % of the rated current if applied for
more than approx. 30 min. A second alarm (selectable by links for tripping as well) shall be
initiated at currents of 120 to 140 % of the rated current suitably time delayed avoiding spurious
alarms (tripping’s) during short time disturbances.
Each threshold of the overload protection shall be independently adjustable.
5.8.2 Overcurrent Protection
For currents above 140 % of the rated current a time delayed protection shall initiate tripping.
Instantaneous tripping at currents above 200 % of rated current and also co-ordinated with HRC
fuses shall be provided. It shall be properly secured against tripping due to inrush currents.
5.8.3 Undervoltage Protection
A three-phase under-voltage relay with a 60% drop-off and time delay of 1-20 sec (in 1 sec steps)
shall detect the complete loss of LV supply and trip all LV contactors.
5.8.4 Over-temperature protection
Internal ambient temperature sensors shall be provided. Detected over temperature condition shall
result in the disconnection of the power supply to the power factor controller and initialization of
an alarm indication on the capacitor bank.
5.9 Power Factor Controller
Automatic power factor control units shall be rated for operation on 400V  15%. Since the
proposed automatic control unit has to be mounted in the same cubicle of the capacitor bank, the
control unit shall be suitable for very high ambient temperature (up to 60C) with humidity
condition exceeding 90% and shall have the following features.
• Insensitive to harmonics
• Programmable to many steps (minimum of 10 steps) and adjustable for different switching times
between steps (1 minute to 120 minutes)
• Built-in digital power factor meter
• Selection for manual / automatic switching steps
• Power factor setting range (0.70 inductive to 0.70 capacitive)
• Built-in fault indicator
• Display of voltage, current, apparent power and reactive power
• LED indicator for each of the capacitor step
• No-volt release to reset switching sequence to all contactors.
Current and voltage signal shall be derived from the respective incomer and busbar of the LVAC
installation. For Overvoltage/Undervoltage relay, capacitor bank bus voltage shall be used.
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5.10 Interlocking and Earthing
Interlocking scheme shall be provided for:
• Prevent closing the capacitor bank feeder circuit breaker when any door of the capacitor bank enclosure
is open
• Prevent opening of any door directly to the capacitor bank enclosure unless the capacitor bank feeder
earth switch is closed.
• Design of the control scheme shall be such that, all stages of contactors shall be closed automatically
to ensure earth continuity of the complete bank for safe maintenance.
• The contactors shall close automatically with time delay of 10 minutes after the capacitor bank feeder
earth switch is closed.
After de-energising and closing the capacitor bank feeder earth switch, an interlocking time delay
of 5 minutes shall be provided before access to the capacitor bank compound can be achieved.
5.11 Losses and Temperature Rise
Losses shall not exceed the value stated in Technical Datasheet D-POC-LV under rated conditions.
The guaranteed value of losses of the capacitor unit shall include the losses of the internal
discharge resistor. The temperature rise of any part of the capacitor bank and associated equipment
shall not exceed the maximum permissible temperatures specified in the associated IEC Standards
for the various components when operating under site conditions.
5.12 Indoor and outdoor application
5.13 Housing of indoor and enclosure of outdoor banks

Indoor capacitor banks shall be installed in metallic housings as per S-GEN-ENC (with IP43
protection degree); outdoor capacitor banks shall include metallic enclosures as per S-GEN-ENC
(with IP 54 Protection Degree). Natural ventilation of the housing/enclosure is preferred for heat
dissipation, but forced cooling is acceptable, subject to preliminary approval. The losses for the
eventual forced cooling shall be accounted for in the overall losses.
The housing/enclosure shall have pressure relief facilities in case of a fault and it shall be safe for
the operator.
Each stage of the capacitor bank must be completely segregated from the other stages to avoid
extension of fire in case of any fault.
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6 CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Concerning the LV Capacitor Bank Identification, reference shall be made to Standard Technical
Specification: S-GEN-ID, components identification and markings
6.1 Capacitor Units
6.1.1 Elements
The dielectric material of a capacitor element shall consist of an all film material being suitable to
operate the capacitors on continuous load under the specified ambient conditions. The capacitor
should be completely leakage proof. The impregnant shall be according to IEC 60871 of a
hydrocarbon type fluid characterised by high electrical strength (class III B – OSHA classification)
and adequate physical and chemical properties and shall be non-PCB (Poly-Chlorinated-
Biphenyl), but rapidly biologically degradable, non-poisonous, of trouble-free disposal and have
a flash point >1500C. In order to ensure good ionisation performance, the aluminium foils shall
be folded at the edge.
The metallized electrode in the capacitor elements shall be of self-healing type.
Each capacitor (element) shall have an internal fuse combined with a secondary solid foil electrode
to ensure safe disconnection from the circuit at the end of its normal working life.
The Supplier shall provide supportive calculations to confirm that the internal temperature will not
exceed the maximum operating temperature of the capacitor elements.
The capacitor units shall be built with over pressure tear-off fuses in all three phases.
Facilities shall be provided to allow for safe simple and quick identification of defective capacitor
units. Portable test equipment or other means shall be supplied being able to detect defective units
without need for breaking any connection of the capacitor banks.
6.1.2 Container
The capacitor elements container shall be constructed as specified in Technical Datasheet D-POC-
LV. The capacitor elements shall be enclosed in a stainless-steel housing with all joints welded
and tested for liquid tightness. Corrosion protection shall comply with S-GEN-COR; other kind of
protection of the supplier may be acceptable but subject to approval of TAQA/ADDC/AADC
based upon the submission of the complete factory painting procedure.
6.1.3 Capacitor Unit Terminals
Each capacitor unit of indoor and outdoor capacitors banks shall have two terminals which shall
be hermetically soldered to the case. Connections between the terminals and elements and between
the terminals and container shall not rely on soldered joints for mechanical support. Sealing gaskets
shall not be accepted.
6.1.4 Connections between capacitor units
The connection between individual capacitor units in the same block shall be such that a failed
capacitor unit can be easily replaced.
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6.2 Capacitor Bank Housing/Enclosure
The housing/enclosure design shall be such that there is adequate dissipation by radiation and
convection of the heat generated by capacitor losses. The maximum temperature of all components
shall not exceed the specified values under all site conditions.
The supplier shall provide supportive calculations for the outdoor capacitor banks, to confirm that
the internal ambient temperature within the capacitor bank enclosure will not exceed the maximum
operating temperature of the capacitor unit.
The arrangement of the housing/enclosure and its equipment shall be such as to provide easy
replacement of the equipment units and safety of operating staff shall be ensured.
6.2.1 Corrosion Protection
For Corrosion Protection, reference shall be made to the standard technical specification S-GEN-
COR.
6.3 Termination of Auxiliary Cables and Identification of Cores
The ends of each cable shall be terminated in brass, compression type cable glands of the correct
size, which shall secure the cable inner sheath and ensure effective electrical continuity between
the cable armouring wires and the metal enclosures on which the cable is terminated. Cable glands
fitted on outdoor equipment shall also incorporate suitable compression seals to secure the outer
sheath and shall be so designed and fitted that water cannot enter the cable or the equipment via
the cable termination. Where required, a barrier shall be incorporated to prevent ingress of
moisture via the interstitial spaces in the cable. At all rising terminations, the cable inner sheath
shall pass through the gland to terminate approximately 6 mm above the gland. Insulated glands
and glands not in an environmentally controlled atmosphere, shall be supplied complete with close
fitting insulating shrouds.
6.4 Labels and Plates
Rating plates, labels and other markings shall comply with S-GEN-ID.
Capacitor unit nameplate marking shall indicate the corresponding purchase contract number, year
of manufacture, type of insulating liquid, rated capacitance, and ratio of measured capacitance to
rated capacitance.
6.5 Inspection and maintenance
The indoor capacitors banks shall not require periodic inspection. The outdoor capacitors banks
are expected to be inspected periodically (once a year).
Maintenance such as replacement of failed capacitor units or blown fuses shall be done as required,
but major maintenance intervals shall not be less than 10 years.
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7 TEST
LV capacitor banks for power factor compensation are subject to Routine, Type and Special tests
prior to delivery and then tests on site prior to commissioning and tests along the life during
maintenance.
For the purpose of testing the capacitor bank and its main components, the following standards are
the main reference, but many other standards are involved, too:
• Capacitor Bank IEC 61921
• Capacitors IEC 60831-1.2
• Series reactors IEC 60076-6
• Contactors and Circuit Breakers IEC 60947-1.2
• HRC Fuses IEC 60269
In the supply stage, after units are tested, capacitance and power factor measurements will again
be made and compared with benchmark recordings. If the capacitors fail to pass test as stated in
the manufacture proposal, the proposed design, construction, manufacturing process, or all of the
above will be rejected. If this is the case, a more conservative design shall be developed.
For each rejected shunt capacitor unit, the Supplier shall be obliged to make any necessary
corrections or alterations to it or to replace it forthwith. Any and all expenses that might result by
the supply and installation of new parts or by modification of existing parts and any and all
expenses resulting in additional tests made necessary by failure of equipment to meet the
guarantees and other requirements of the specification shall be borne by the Supplier.
The Supplier shall ascertain that necessary factory inspection, adjustment; conformance with IEC
test criteria and assembly is made in order to assure the proper fit and assembly of the component
parts of each capacitor bank.
7.1 Routine tests
The following routine tests shall be witnessed by TAQA/ADDC/AADC unless otherwise waived
in writing.
• Capacitor Unit
o Dielectric strength tests, DC Withstand (Terminal-to-terminal) Test shall apply 4.3 times rated
voltage
o Capacitance measurement
o Loss angle (tan δ) measurement
o AC or DC voltage test between terminals and container
o Discharge test of the internal resistor
o Leakage test.
• Capacitor Bank
o Inspection of the assembly including inspection of wiring and, if necessary, an electrical operation
test
o Dielectric test
o Checking of protective measures and of the electrical continuity of the protective circuit
o Verification of insulation resistance.
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This pre-production run shall have been manufactured in the facility that is to be used for all
production units.
Data applicable to the capacitors shall be furnished to ADDC/AADC prior to the start of test. This
data shall include:
• Serial number of each unit
• Date of manufacture
• Date subjected to final electric test
• Routine Tests on the capacitor bank as per IEC 61921
• Design Calculation on the kVAr capacity of the capacitor
• Design Calculation on Harmonic Distortion
• Results of the following test:
o Capacitance - at room temperature
o Power factor at rated voltage at room temperature.
7.2 Type and special tests
Type tests may be omitted if acceptable test records can be submitted, unless specified otherwise.
The tests shall conform with IEC and must include at least the following:
• Capacitor Unit: Type tests on the Capacitor Unit shall conform to IEC 60831:
o Thermal stability test
o Capacitor loss angle (tan δ)
o A.C. voltage test between terminals and container
o Lightning impulse voltage test between terminals and container
o Short circuit discharge test.
• Type tests on the capacitor bank shall conform to IEC 61921 (cl 7.2):
o Temperature Rise Test
o Dielectric Test
o Short-circuit withstand strength
o Effectiveness of the protective circuit
o Clearances and creepage distances
o Mechanical operation
o Verification of Degree of Protection
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7.3 Site Tests
7.3.1 General Requirements

Not less than one month prior to the commencement of site testing, the Supplier shall submit to
TAQA/ADDC/AADC the Site Test and Commissioning procedure (SAT).
The tests shall be carried out as per approved SAT document.
No testing shall commence until the format and test procedures are agreed and all results shall be
submitted on the approved form.
Testing shall be carried out during normal working hours as far as practicable. Tests, which involve
existing apparatus and outages, may be carried out outside normal working hours. The Supplier
shall give sufficient notice to allow for the necessary outage arrangements to be made in
conformity with the testing programme.
The Supplier shall advise TAQA/ADDC/AADC in writing at the time of commencement of site
erection of the site supplies, which will be required for the operation of the test equipment.
The Supplier shall provide the requisite experienced test personnel and all relevant test equipment,
unless otherwise agreed by TAQA/ADDC/AADC or stated in the Schedules.
On completion of any group of tests the Supplier shall submit two clean copies of the test results
recorded on the approved form. TAQA/ADDC/AADC shall countersign the test sheets found to
be satisfactory and retain one copy.
The Supplier shall subsequently provide to TAQA/ADDC/AADC six bound copies of all site test
sheets as final records. The test sheets shall be grouped by substation sub-divided by plant type
and further on a circuit-by-circuit basis.
Since the records may be used for maintenance tests, the final records shall be provided as soon as
possible after completion of testing.
No tests as agreed under the programme of tests shall be waived except upon the instruction of
TAQA/ADDC/AADC in writing.
All tests shall be carried out in the presence of TAQA/ADDC/AADC unless otherwise agreed.
The Supplier shall carry out all the necessary tests for the Capacitor bank units, cables and other
associated equipment and submit a report that they are ready for commissioning. Tests on the
Capacitor Bank Units will be carried out by the Supplier under the supervision of the supplier and
energised by the Engineer from TAQA/ADDC/AADC, after witnessing necessary commissioning
tests carried out by the Supplier. Any defects noticed during commissioning due to poor
workmanship, wrong phasing or any other reason shall be made good by the Supplier immediately.
Any defects noticed due to poor workmanship in the guarantee period must be rectified by the
Supplier to the satisfaction of TAQA/ADDC/AADC.
The Site Tests shall include but not limited to the following.
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7.3.2 General Checks
A general check of all the main switchgear, labelling and ancillary equipment shall be made and
shall include a check of the completeness, correctness and condition of earth connections, painted
surfaces, cables, wiring, plates and all other auxiliary and ancillary items. Checks shall be made
for any leaks, and that equipment are clean and free from external damage. A check shall be made
that items which are to be taken over by TAQA/ADDC/AADC, e.g. tools, spares, are in order and
are correctly stored for taking over.
Shutters, interlocking, earthing procedures and the interchangeability of components shall be
checked.
7.3.3 Continuity of Cable Connections and Phasing
Continuity of cable connections and phasing sequence to be checked.
7.3.4 Insulation between Phases, Insulation to Earth
Insulation resistance between phases and to earth shall be measured.
7.3.5 Testing of Current Transformers on the Capacitor Bank
The Supplier shall be responsible for performing all required tests on the Current transformers
installed in the Capacitor Bank Unit.
7.3.6 Protection and power factor regulator
The Supplier shall be responsible for carrying out required tests to prove the correct operation of
the following equipment under the Supplier’s supervision:
• Capacitor Bank Feeder MCCB
• Capacitor stage Contactor
• External HRC Fuse Failure Indication
• Overvoltage Protection
• Under voltage Protection
• Overload Protection
• Over temperature protection
• Relay settings (provided by the Supplier of the capacitor bank).
7.3.6.1 Wiring
Inter-relay, inter-unit and cubicle wiring, shall be checked to the appropriate circuit wiring
diagram. Where it is found necessary during pre-commissioning work, to effect site modifications
to the secondary wiring, site copies of the appropriate schematic and wiring diagrams shall be
suitably marked as agreed with TAQA/ADDC/AADC before the circuit is commissioned.
7.3.6.2 Operation of Power Factor Regulator
Functional testing of the power factor regulator shall be carried out.
7.3.6.3 Interlocking and Trip Tests
All interlocking arrangements both electrical and mechanical shall be fully checked and tested.
Tripping of LV Capacitor Bank Feeder Circuit Breaker ensured by operation of all associated
protections.
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7.3.7 System Measurements of Harmonics
In order to ensure that installation of the Capacitor Banks has not badly affected the system, system
measurement of harmonics shall be carried out by the Supplier in the substation where the power
compensation capacitor bank is connected.
7.3.8 Power Factor
Measurement of power factor after capacitor bank commissioning shall be carried out for duration
of 24 hours and various electrical parameters should be recorded including system power factor.
If the average power factor is found to be less than the ADDC/AADC limits, then additional stages
would have to be installed in the capacitor bank.
7.3.9 On Load Tests
In view of the hazards inherent in these tests, they shall be carried out under the direct supervision
of TAQA/ADDC/AADC. An operation and stability test shall be carried out for on load
commissioning of each bank. On load checks shall be made after the protection gear has been
placed in service to ensure that all connections and test links have been replaced and test leads
removed as well as to confirm the integrity of the current transformer circuits. Where necessary
voltage and current readings shall be taken at the terminals on each relay to ensure that loop
connections between the relays are complete.
7.3.10 Tests on Completion
The Supplier shall be responsible to perform functional tests, with actual system conditions, of the
discharge devices under manufacturer’s supervision.
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8 QUALITY AND CERTIFICATION
8.1 Documentation supplied during the tender

The technical documentations to be produced by the Supplier for the economical offer shall contain
the following items:
• The datasheet D-POC-LV
o Preliminary general arrangement
o Equipment list and associated technical material
o Reference list, with the same ratings of the ones requested in the offer, in the last 10 years
o Type test reports list
o Corrosion protection method
o List of deviation from tender specification
8.2 Document to be supplied after the order
The technical documentation to be produced by the Supplier after the order shall contain the
following items:
• The technical datasheet D-POC-LV filled with the design values.
• General arrangement
• Detailed drawing (layout, section, interface an installation)
• LV schematics and wiring
• Corrosion protection procedure approved by ADDC/AADC
• Manufacturing and test quality plan
• Type test certificate of the accessories installed (bushing, control cabinet etc.)
• Routine test certificate of each component of the boards
• Factory tests procedure
• Installation and Commissioning test procedure and report
• Factory test report (to be submitted after witness tests)
• Operation and maintenance manual including test reports witnesses by ADDC/AADC or their
representative.
• Datasheet of all accessories installed
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8.3 General – Evaluation of the cost
Evaluated cost of the capacitor bank shall be based on the following equation:
• A = B + 1530 C * total bank kVAR where:
o A = Evaluation cost of capacitor bank and equipment in DIRHAM.
o B = Cost of capacitor bank and equipment in DIRHAM.
o C = Capacitor loss tan δ of capacitor unit with discharge resistor, measured at evaluated temperature
in %.
In case the capacitor bank is equipped with forced ventilation, the cost of the relevant losses shall
be added, assuming the fan working at full power full time:
• D = ventilation losses (kW), hence:
o A = B + 1530 (C * total bank kVAR + D)
8.4 Compensation for Loss Beyond Quoted Value
The Supplier shall quote capacitor losses measured at elevated temperature otherwise such offer
shall be rejected. If the quoted value is lower than the average value witnessed by
TAQA/ADDC/AADC during FAT, compensation to TAQA/ADDC/AADC shall be made at the
rate of 300 DIRHAMs per % for the exceeding loss tan δ times total purchased kVAr.
9 DELIVERY, HANDLING AND LOGISTIC ISSUE
9.1 Packaging and transportation

The Supplier is responsible for all the delivery procedures and provisions for storage of the
equipment in factory after the tests and until the transport operations.
The supplier shall pack the equipment with a suitable cases and protective measures granting the
safe delivery of the good at the final place of installation.
9.2 Installation and erection

The capacitor banks shall be factory pre-assembled as far as possible to minimize the work
required at site.
10 EXCEPTIONS
Possible exceptions to the present prescriptions, concerning the adoption of technical and/or
manufacturing aspects different from the ones prescribed in the present GS, can be evaluated by
ADDC/AADC.
In such a case, ADDC/AADC will take into account the opportunity to require additional tests
with regard to the technical/manufacturing proposed solutions.
Such exceptions can be approved by ADDC/AADC.
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ANNEX A SINGLE LINE
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC WORKS

Group: Power Compensation

0 JAN 2022 First Issue

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ELECTRIC WORKS .................................................. 1

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Table 1 – List of ADDC/AADC specifications

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7.3.1 General Requirements

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8.1 Documentation supplied during the tender

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9.2 Installation and erection

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