MODULAR AND COMPACT SUBSTATION

1.0 Scope

This specification covers the brief technical requirements for the design, manufacture, testing at works,
supply, installation and testing at site of the 132kV compact switchgear assemblies for the
establishment of compact hybrid substation in transmission system.

2.0 General Equipment Requirements

The 132kV compact switchgear comprising of circuit breakers, disconnecting and earthing switches,
current and voltage transformers, polymeric or porcelain insulators, and SF6/air bushings components
assembled in the SF6 gas insulated metal-enclosed module or compartment shall be suitable for outdoor
location and capable of continuous operation under the climatic conditions at site as specified under
TTS-SS-GEN document.

Special design consideration on the influences and interactions between the different components (AIS
and GIS) with respect to its insulation coordination, interconnection/interface, secondary system,
accessibility, maintainability and reparability of the equipment shall be given by the manufacturer. The
manufacturer shall ensure that the optimal combination, functions, and ratings of the components within
the compact switchgear assembly in the modular applications are adequate for the satisfactory
operation and long-term reliability as required by the Employer.

All the components constituting the hybrid integrated multifunctional assembly for a compact hybrid
substation must have technology and performance identical to the relevant conventional Air Insulated
Switchgear (AIS) and Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) equipment that already proven in service.

The compact switchgear shall be supplied complete with all auxiliary equipment necessary for safe
operation, routine and periodic maintenance and repairs.

3.0 Standards

The design and performance of the metal enclosed switchgear shall comply with the latest revisions of
the IEC Standards as follows:-

• IEC 62271-1 : Part 1 – Common Specification for High Voltage Switchgear

• IEC 62271-205 : Compact GIS Assemblies for Operation at rated voltages above 52kV
• IEC 62271-203 : Gas Insulated Metal-Enclosed Switchgear for voltages above 52kV
• IEC 62271-100 : High Voltage Alternating Current Circuit Breakers
• IEC 62271-102 : High Voltage Alternating Current Disconnectors & Earthing Switches
• IEC 60376 : Requirements of New Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) gas for Switchgear
• IEC 62271-303 : Use and Handling of Sulphur Hexafluoride (SF6) in HV Switchgear
• IEC 60480 : Guide for Checking of SF6 gas taken from Electrical Equipment
• IEC 61896-1 : Instruments Transformers
• IEC 60137 : Bushings
• IEC 60044-1 & 8 : Current Transformers
• IEC 60044-2, 5, 7 : Voltage Transformers
• IEC 61462 : Insulators

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Each individual component or device integrated as compact switchgear shall comply simultaneously
with its specific relevant individual standard.

4.0 Electrical Ratings

The electrical ratings, performance characteristics and withstand capability of the switchgear shall be as
follows:-

• Rated Voltage : 145kV rms

• Nominal Operating Voltage : 132 kV rms
• Rated Short Duration Power ;
(i) Frequency Withstand Voltage :-
- To earth : 275 kV rms
- Across open switching device : 315 kV rms
and/or isolating distance
(ii) Rated Lightning Impulse Withstand Voltage :-
- Phase-to-earth open switching : 650 kV peak
device
- Across isolating distance : 750 kV peak
• Rated Normal Current :-
- Busbar, Bus section, Bus coupler : 3150 A
- Feeder, Transformer Incomer : 1600 A
- Generator Transformer : -
- 1000MVA Overhead Line Feeder : -
• Rated Short-time Withstand : 31.5 kA
Current (3 sec)
• Rated Peak Withstand Current : 80 kA peak
• Rated Duration of Short-Circuit : 3 second
Current
• Internal Arc Fault Duration : 500 ms (minimum)
• First Pole to Clear Factor :-
- Non Capacitor Breaker : 1.3
- Capacitor Breaker : 1.5
• Neutral Points of 132kV Power : Solid Earth
Transformers

5.0 Electrical Clearances

The electrical working clearances to be exercised for outdoor bushings between phases and from phase
to earth with minimum safety clearances shall be as follows:-

• Minimum Clearance Between Live Metal and Earth : 1270 mm

• Minimum Clearance Between Live Metal of Different Phase : 1473 mm
• Minimum Safety Clearance Between Ground and the Nearest : 2440 mm
Point not at Earth potential of an Isulator
• Minimum Safety Clearance Between Ground or a Working : 3500 mm
Platform ant The Nearest Live Unscreened Conductor
(Section Clearance)

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6.0 Insulation Levels

The compact switchgear to be supplied shall have rated lightning and switching impulse power
frequency withstands voltages equal to or greater than the specified levels at the minimum operating
SF6 gas density or pressure.

7.0 Enclosures

The enclosures for the SF6 gas insulated compact switchgear shall be of non magnetic material,
permanently grounded and shall be designed to minimize losses and heating due to induced and eddy
currents. Manufacturers shall take into account of the influence of climatic conditions for outdoor
installation.

Dimensioning of enclosure wall thickness and type of material shall be such as to keep heating due to
induced circulating current to a minimum and to safely withstand over pressures caused by internal
faults corresponding to maximum fault levels for a period as per IEC 62271-203 and also capable of
withstanding the nominal and transient pressure to with it is subjected in service.

8.0 SF6 Gas Compartments Design

The module or compartment shall be filled with SF6 gas and the SF6 gas supplied for use in the
switchgear shall comply with the requirements of IEC 60376 standard.

The gas system of the switchgear shall utilize low pressure to minimize leakages and eliminate any
possibility of liquefaction at the lowest ambient temperatures. The equipment shall be designed such
that no heating elements will be required for satisfactory operation within the range of ambient
temperatures and pressures encountered under service conditions.

All static and moving gas seals shall be designed to prevent gas leakages and moisture ingress under
all normal service conditions. The material used for gas seals shall withstand exposure to SF6 gas and
its decomposition by-products, without deterioration for the service life of the equipment. Measures shall
be incorporated to eliminate any deterioration of gas sealing surface finishes and fixings due to the
influence of climatic conditions.

Seals between different insulating media, sliding or rotating surfaces and those exposed to the risk of
deterioration due to their use outdoors, shall preferably include multiple seal. The compact switchgear
shall be designed to minimize gas leakage which shall not exceed 0.5 per cent per annum by weight for
each gas compartment and it is expected that replenishment of gas should not be necessary for at least
ten (10) years.

For outdoor type compact switchgear, gaskets and seals with double O-rings sealing system should be
designed for a life expectancy of at least thirty (30) years.

9.0 Gas Monitoring System

Temperature compensated gas density and pressure monitors shall be provided for each gas section.
The gas monitors shall be fitted with electrical contacts for alarm and automatic tripping purposes.
These shall be set in two stages. The first stage shall operate an alarm to warn that the gas pressure is

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falling to a critical level. The second stage shall initiate automatic isolation of the gas section concerned
by tripping associated circuit-breakers as appropriate for circuit breaker compartments only. Second
stage signal from other gas sections should only trigger Alarm and lockout the disconnector. Tripping
shall be wired into the main protection circuits and shall only be initiated when both alarm and
trip conditions exist.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
A lockout feature with contacts for remote indication shall be provided for circuit breakers whenever the
SF6 gas pressure is less than that permitted by the design for satisfactory operation.

10.0 Pressure Relief Devices

Pressure relief, bursting discs or equivalent shall be provided in the gas compartment to protect the gas
enclosures against damage or distortion from uncontrolled discharge of arced gases due to burn-
through of the enclosure or mechanical failure.

Pressure relief shall be achieved by means of non-porous diaphragms, stainless steel or plugs venting
directly into the atmosphere, in a controlled direction preferably upwards (for personnel safety), to
provide an enlarged volume into which the high pressure gas can safely expand.

Bursting discs shall be directed away from personnel operating zones by suitable vents, guards and
deflectors and also designed to prevent accidental damage to the discs or diaphragms.

11.0 Circuit breakers

The circuit breaker shall be of the fixed type either vertically or horizontally mounted. It shall form an
integral part of the compact switchgear assembly. The mounting arrangement shall be such that the arc
chambers and contacts are freely accessible for maintenance or other purposes.

Facilities for measurement of the circuit breaker contact resistance and timing tests without removal of
covers or SF6 gas filling shall be provided.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
The circuit breaker shall be of the single pressure "puffer" type, with a maximum of two interrupters.
Grading capacitors are to be provided for the two series connected interrupting contacts to equalize the
voltages across the arcing contacts.

Circuit breakers shall be ample and safe for protecting and instantly interrupting their respective circuits.
Each unit operation shall consist of the breaker closing, followed by its opening without intentional time
delay. Breakers shall be substantially in the same mechanical condition at the termination, as at the
beginning, of the duty cycle. They shall be capable of carrying rated voltage and their main current
carrying parts shall be substantially in the same condition at the end of the duty cycle as at the
beginning.

Circuit breakers of 132kV shall be capable of making and breaking short-circuit terminal faults for the
rating of 31.5/40 kA rms symmetrical including interrupting capacitive and low inductive currents, short-
line faults, single phase fault, out of phase fault, line and cable charging conditions in accordance with
the requirements of IEC 62271-100.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIO
Circuit-breaker operating mechanisms shall be of the motor operated spring-charged mechanism. The
mechanisms shall be capable of fully closing and latching the circuit-breaker against its rated making
current and shall be capable of interrupting under all conditions of short-circuit in the event the circuit-
breaker is tripped during closing by the operation of the protection relays.
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Anti-pumping relays shall be provided to prevent re-closing if the closing coil remains energised and the
circuit-breaker fails to latch in the closed position or is tripped during closing.

Where separate operating mechanisms are provided for each phase approved means shall be provided
to ensure the simultaneous operation of all three phases.

In the event of any one phase failing to complete a closing or a tripping operation, means shall be
provided for automatic tripping of the circuit-breaker and for an alarm indication at the remote control
panel.

Where a three-phase circuit-breaker consists of three single phase units with a common operating
mechanism, means shall be provided to make independent adjustments to each individual unit.

12.0 Disconnectors

Disconnectors or circuit isolators shall be of the metal enclosed design and shall comply with the
requirements of IEC 62271-102. Disconnectors shall be provided with DC motor driven mechanisms
and shall open and close all three phases simultaneously. It shall not be possible for the disconnectors
to open or close inadvertently due to forces which may occur in service or under short-circuits
conditions. The mechanisms shall be capable of being locked and secured by padlock in the open or
closed position.

In the event of driving motor failure, means for hand operation shall be provided. For disconnectors
having three mechanisms (i.e. one per phase) it shall be possible to electrically interlock all three
phases to ensure that all three phases open or close if any one phase is to be electrically operated
either by remote or local means. Such disconnectors shall also be provided with a time delayed
discrepancy alarm having a normally open, potential free contact to indicate that one or more phases
failed to operate correctly.

All disconnectors shall be fully interlocked with associated circuit-breakers, other disconnectors and
earthing switches to ensure safe operation of the equipment under all service conditions.

Full electrical interlocking is required for maintenance and operation and mechanical interlocking is
required for maintenance purposes only.

All switches shall be equipped with position indicators. These are to be positively and solidly connected
to the drive shaft. Linkages and levers are not acceptable.

12.1 Busbar Disconnectors

For on load changeover of busbars in duplicate/double busbar substation, the disconnectors shall be
interlocked so that it is not possible to parallel or disconnect two sections of busbars by means of the
busbar disconnectors unless a parallel circuit is already closed.

In all other circumstances busbar disconnectors shall be interlocked so that their respective circuit-
breakers can only be connected to one set of busbar at a time.

12.2 Circuit Disconnectors

Feeder circuits shall each be equipped with a circuit disconnector and not less than three earthing
switches. These earthing switches shall comprise two maintenance earths, one on each side of the

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feeder circuit breaker and a high speed make-proof earthing switch between the circuit disconnectors
and the connection to an overhead line or cable.

Transformer circuit modules shall be equipped with not less than two maintenance earthing switches,
one on either side of the transformer circuit-breaker.

Bus coupler and bus section modules shall be equipped with a busbar disconnector on each side of the
circuit-breaker and not less than one maintenance earthing switch between each busbar disconnector
and its associated circuit breaker. Each maintenance earthing switch shall be interlocked with both
busbar disconnectors contained within the interrupter module. SPECIFICATION

13.0 Earthing Switch

Earthing switches shall generally comply with the requirements of IEC 62271-102. Earthing switches
separately mounted from disconnectors shall be provided for earthing isolated sections of gas-insulated
compact switchgear in order to provide safety for maintenance.

Motor operated mechanisms shall be provided but it shall be possible to operate the switch manually in
emergency conditions. Sufficient space shall be included in the switchgear arrangement to permit safe
access and room for manual operation.

Options for integrally mounted earthing switches and disconnectors with added interlocking safety
countermeasures shall be subjected to the Engineers Approval.

Operation of all earthswitches shall only be on local operation. Remote operations of earthing switches
are not permitted.

Indication of earthing switches shall be wired to all three phases. Single phase representative wiring
connection is not allowed.

The earthing switch, when in the closed position shall have a short-time current withstand as specified
with a minimum duration of three seconds. No burning or welding of contacts shall occur.

Provisions for testing purposes shall be incorporated in the design of earthing switches to facilitate
primary current injection tests and other low voltage checks. Fully insulated design of earthing switches
shall incorporate removable earth links suitable for the short-time current rating specified. The current
density should not exceed 50 A/mm. It shall be possible to apply maintenance earths on either side of
the test zone for safety reasons.

All earthing switches shall be interlocked with associated circuit-breakers and isolators so that it shall
not be possible to close an earthing switch onto a live circuit or to make the circuit alive when the
earthing switch is closed.

Interlocking for maintenance and operation shall be by mechanical and electrical fail
safe means.

Direct visual verification of the earthing switch position should be provided.

All switches shall be equipped with position indicators. These are to be positively and solidly connected
to the drive shaft. Linkages and levers are not acceptable.

Facilities for padlocking earthing switches in the open and closed positions shall be provided together
with means for isolating the motor drives directly.
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14.0 Current Transformers

Current transformers shall be of dry and ring type cores mounted on SF6/air bushings and shall comply
with the IEC 60044-1 and IEC 60044-8. The cores shall be located in a metallic case and using epoxy
resin as insulation and facilities shall be provided for primary injection. The current transformer module
shall permit the installation of the full complement of CT’s for the circuit with ratings of up to 60 VA each.

Where multi-ratio current transformers are required the various ratios shall be obtained by changing the
effective number of turns on the secondary winding.

The position of each primary terminal in the current transformer SF6 gas section shall
be clearly marked by two plates permanently fixed to the metal cladding at each end of the current
transformer section.

The beginning and end of each secondary winding and all secondary taps shall be wired to suitable
terminals accommodated in a terminal box mounted directly on the current transformer section of the
switchgear. Provision shall be made for the earthing of all the secondary windings inside the terminal
box.

15.0 Voltage transformers

The voltage transformers shall be of gas insulated type for use as a voltage source for instruments and
relays. The transformers shall be designed as an integral parts of the compact switchgear assemblies
system.

The voltage transformers shall be of single phase design and comply with the requirements of IEC
60044-2. The beginning and end of each secondary winding and all secondary taps shall be wired to
suitable terminals accommodated in a terminal box mounted directly on the voltage transformer section of
the SF6 switchgear.

All terminals shall be stamped or otherwise marked to correspond with the marking on the diagram plate.
Provision shall be made for earthing of the secondary windings inside the terminal box.

Single pole MCBs are required and the rating shall be selected to protect the secondary circuit against short
circuits.

16.0 Bushings

Outdoor SF6/air bushings of polymeric or porcelain type insulators for connections of compact
switchgear to external conductors shall be provided and all bushings shall generally be in accordance
with IEC 60137.

Creepage distances over the outdoor bushing insulators fitted to the compact switchgear for other
external equipment connection shall not be less than 25 mm/kV. The bushing shall also be subjected to
the artificial pollution test as per IEC 60507 and if necessary the creepage distance has to be increased
to accommodate this test.

Outdoor bushings must be capable of withstanding cantilever pull due to the external connection. The
dimension and clearance requirements for the metal enclosure shall be the responsibility of the
manufacturer.

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17.0 Multicore Cables

Due consideration must be given to induced voltage due to fault conditions and operation of isolators.
Current transformer secondary connections shall therefore be screened and also control and other
cabling where considered necessary. Cables for all CT, VT and AC circuits shall be fully segregated.

High frequency transient overvoltage are originated in the by the operation of the disconnecting
switches. As in a GIS system the high frequency impedance of the earth connections is large compared
to the length of control cables there can be a high potential difference set up between the ends of
control cables (tens of kilovolts) unless special measures are taken. This can affect the performance of
electronic control, protection and telecommunication equipment connected to the GIS equipment (e.g.
printed circuit boards).

To alleviate this condition two basic provisions can be taken:-

(a) Placing the control cable routes as far away as possible from the enclosure, thus reducing the
coupling between the enclosure and the control cables. Unscreened control cables should not
be fixed to the enclosure for any distance and should be led away from the enclosure as quickly
as possible after leaving the entry point
(e.g. CT terminal box etc.).

(b) Screening of control cables. The screens of the cables shall be connected to the earth in only
one point near to the critical equipment.

In general, for GIS installation, due to the range of frequencies involved, the use "continuous" screens is
necessary Effective screening can be obtained by enclosing the individual cables in their own screens,
or by enclosing a group of cables in metallic conduits or in totally enclosed cable trays.

The screens should be bonded to the cabinet or housing containing the equipment, (e.g. gas density
relays) and earthed at the remote end by short direct connections. The cabinet or housing should also
be bonded to the main earth.

Transient voltages transmitted via instrument transformers to the secondary circuit can be reduced by
carefully placed earth connection within the transformer and by internal screening of the secondary
windings.

Where some of the control, protection or telecommunication system associated with the GIS has a very
low transient immunity level, or if the relay room is within the GIS building, it may be necessary to
provide complete shielding of the rooms or cabinet containing the equipment. The cables from the
control cabinet at the GIS should also be completely screened and the screens bonded to the shield of
the room as directly as possible. For cables runs in excess of 60 m, either between the GIS and the
control kiosks or between the control kiosk and the control/relay room, it may be necessary to use
Isolation transformers or interposing relays or optical fibres connection.

Where the control equipment is located near to the switchgear, the possibility of interference increases
and a safe coordination between the disturbance and the immunity level of the critical equipment shall
be assured.

18.0 Earthing System

The Contractor shall be responsible for the design, supply and installation of a complete earthing
system and this earthing system shall be connected to the overall substation earthing grid.
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Enclosures of the compact switchgear shall be multi-point earthed. The earthing philosophy and other
countermeasures shall prevent unacceptable transient voltages from appearing across sections of the
compact switchgear, control circuits and all equipment connections.

19.0 Auxiliary Switches and Contactors

Each components of compact switchgear shall be equipped with all necessary auxiliary switches,
contactors and mechanisms for indication, protection, metering, control, and interlocking and other
services. All auxiliary switches shall be wired up to a terminal board on the fixed portion of the
switchgear, whether they are used or not in the first instance.

All auxiliary switches and mechanisms shall be mounted in accessible positions clear of the operating
mechanisms and shall be suitably protected. The auxiliary switch contacts shall have a positive wiping
action when closing. Banks of auxiliary switches and associated terminal boards shall be arranged to
facilitate extension when required.

Circuit breakers, disconnectors and earthing switches shall be provided with suitably rated auxiliary
switches and contactors, where permitted, to provide circuit information for the purpose of control,
protection, indication and metering at the substation site and, in addition, shall be provided with auxiliary
contacts for position indication to the central system control room via remote supervisory system.

20.0 Position Indicators

Position indicators shall be provided for all circuit-breakers, diconnectors and earthing switches to show
whether the main contacts of these switches are in the fully open or closed positions.

Indicators shall be of a reliable mechanical design and be positively driven in both directions by the final
drive stage of the contact operating mechanism. Each indicator
shall be clearly visible to operating staff at operating control points and access routes provided under
this contract.

Inspection windows capable of withstanding internal faults and external damage and suitably treated to
absorb or reflex harmful radiations due to arcing, under abnormal conditions or accidental operation
while inspection is carried out, shall be provided for least unaided visual checking of the contact
positions of all three phases of all disconnectors and earthing switches.

The position indicator shall have open position indicator marked with lettering “OFF’ and closed position
indicator marked with lettering ‘ON’.

21.0 Terminal Boxes

Terminal boxes shall be arranged in accessible positions and provided with easily removable covers.

The terminal boxes shall preferably be arranged for bottom entry of cables and a suitable gland plate of
brass or aluminum shall be provided. The size of the gland plates shall be such as to easily
accommodate all the cables to be installed. SPECIFICATION

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22.0 Mechanism Cubicles

Mechanisms and all parts requiring lubrication shall be housed in dust, drip and vermin-proof
enclosures. Wherever possible and particularly in the case of circuit breakers, mechanism cubicles shall
be mounted above the level of the main access decking for ease of access during maintenance and
testing. The mechanisms shall normally be arranged for bottom entry cables.

Mechanism boxes and similar cubicles shall have hinged doors allowing clear access to all parts
requiring maintenance or adjustment. The doors shall have provision for locking.

23.0 Local Control Cubicles

Separate local control panels shall be provided adjacent to each switch bay and shall include all
facilities for control, indication, protection and alarms.

A mimic diagram incorporating position indicators for each circuit controlled from the local panel shall be
included. Operating push buttons, switches, contactors and relays necessary for local electrical control
of circuit-breaker, isolators and earthing switches shall be housed in the local control panels.

Lamp testing facilities for checking alarm/position indicators shall be provided. The local control panel
shall also include an interlocking system to ensure the correct sequence of operation and prevent mal-
operation of the primary equipment.

Access doors of panels shall be glazed where necessary to enable instruments and indicators to be
viewed without opening the cubicles.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Removable blank gland plates shall be provided for the mounting of PVC type cable mechanical glands.
The gland plates shall cover the complete bottom of the kiosk and be such that the kiosk is termite and
vermin proof from the bottom.

24.0 Operating Cubicles

Circuit-breaker operating mechanisms, auxiliary switches and associated relays,

control switches, control cable terminations, and other ancillary equipment shall be accommodated in
sheet steel cubicles in accordance to relevant clauses..

Where practicable, an approved schematic diagram of the part of the control system local to the circuit-
breaker, identifying the various components within the cubicle and on the circuit-breaker and referring to
the appropriate drawings and maintenance instructions, shall be affixed to the inside of the cubicle
access door. The diagram shall be marked on durable non-fading material suitable for the conditions at
site.

The arrangement of equipment within the cubicle shall be such that access for maintenance or removal
of any item shall be possible with the minimum disturbance of associated apparatus.

Circuit-breaker local/remote position selector and circuit-breaker operating control switches shall be
installed in the cubicle. Circuit-breaker control from this position will be used under maintenance and
emergency conditions only.

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25.0 SF6 Gas Control Cubicles

The gas control cubicle shall be common with the switch bay local control cubicle. The number of units
shall be as for as possible conform to the number of gas compartments
of the gas system and located adjacent to the switchgear.

The cubicle shall house the control and protection equipment associated with gas density/pressure
monitoring devices together with the relays for the alarm, indication, protection and control from the gas
monitoring. Each alarm facia shall be suitably engraved to identify precisely which item and phase of the
equipment has been affected.

Local and remote indications for alarm and trip conditions shall be provided. Remote indication shall be
on the remote Control Board where the gas compartments shall be clearly identified on the mimic
diagram. Against each compartment on the mimic diagram shall be displayed:-

a) Amber light - for alarm level

b) Red light - for trip level

Against each light shall be labeled "SF6 gas alarm" and "SF6 gas trip" respectively. Lamp testing
facilities for checking alarm/position indicators shall be provided.

26.0 Interlocking Scheme

The interlocking system shall be as follows:-

(i) Busbar disconnectors for each circuit can only be operated when circuit breaker, line isolator,
maintenance earthing switches and busbar earthing switch are in the open position.

(ii) Interlocking shall also be provided between the busbar selector disconnectors such that the
operation of one is blocked if the other is closed. This condition shall be lifted automatically
when the busbar coupler breaker is closed.

(iii) Busbar disconnectors of the coupler and section bays can only be operated when circuit
breaker, busbar and circuit breaker earthing switches are in the open position.

(iv) Feeder/line disconnectors can only be operated when circuit breaker and feeder earthing
switch are in the open position.

(v) Busbar earthing switches can only be closed when busbar disconnectors of corresponding
busbar are open.

(vi) Where a high-speed feeder earth switch is located within the busbar protection zone, the
earthing switch can only be closed when the busbar disconnectors are open.

(vii) Circuit breakers can only be closed when busbar and feeder disconnectors of the
corresponding switch bay are in their final closed position (except under maintenance).

(viii) Opening of the coupler circuit breaker shall be blocked when the two busbars are bridged
through the two busbar selector disconnectors of any switch bay.

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27.0 UHF Partial Discharge Monitoring System

The basic requirements for the system to be supplied are as follows:-

(i) Internal sensors/coupling devices suitable for the measurement of the UHF Partial Discharge
(PD) signals shall be provided for each compartment subjected to sensitivity test and at the
interface between GIS and other equipment.

(ii) The monitoring system shall be of a portable type. The portable system shall be capable of
connecting to and monitoring of three (3) couplers simultaneously.

(iii) The system shall provide means with all relevant intelligent and expert system software for
analysing recorded events to enable their cause to be established.

(iv) All UHF system provided must comply with TNB Guidelines on UHF PD Monitoring System
and UHF PD Monitoring System Technical Specification as in Appendix 1.

(v) Training of Employer’s personnel in the use of the system is necessary and is deemed
inclusive in the scope of supply.

28.0 Foundation and Support Structures

All equipment shall be furnished with base frames, anchor bolts, hardwares, supporting steel structures
as required for complete installation.

All metal parts other than those forming part of any electrical circuit shall be grounded to the substation
earthing grid. Any necessary terminals on any part of the equipment required for this purpose shall be
provided.

29.0 Cleanliness at Site

When parts of the compact switchgear have to be assembled on-site, the Contractor shall provide a
defined clean working area to ensure high level of cleanliness be maintained all the times during
erection since the long-term reliability of the equipment depends greatly on the cleanliness at site.

30.0 Testing

All the following tests carried out on compact switchgear assemblies shall be performed in accordance
with IEC 62271-205 and other relevant standards. Detailed requirements for the testing are specified
under document Test and Inspection of the specification.

30.1 Type Test

The compact switchgear are assemblies of individual devices or components intended to be directly
installed and connected together and able to operate only in this manner. As far as practicable, the type
tests shall be performed on the complete compact switchgear assembly.

When testing of a complete switchgear assembly is not practical due to test equipment limitations,
single components only or a combination of devices or components can be tested, provided that the
potential interaction between all components is also tested.

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When tests are performed on a single component, the manufacturer shall prove that the stresses on the
components during the tests are not lower than those applied to the same component when the full
switchgear assembly is tested.

Components test must cover all the different types of components making up the switchgear assembly,
provided that the particular test is applicable to the component. The conditions for the component type
test must be the same as those which could be employed for the complete switchgear assembly. If one
switching (active) component is mechanically integrated with another i.e. a combination in which a
circuit breaker is mechanically interlocked with the disconnector, the test shall be performed on the
complete combination.

The Contractor shall demonstrate with test reports or test certificates, that all type tests have been
performed on the complete switchgear assembly of such configuration so that possible interaction
between the components within the switchgear is detected and anticipated.

30.2 Routine Test

Each complete switchgear assembly shall be subjected to routine tests specified in each equipment test
item at the factory as part of quality assurance process and to prove the functionality of the assembly.

30.3 Factory Acceptance Test

The factory acceptance test for quality conformance and assurance shall be performed by selecting the
sample from each lot of complete assembly equipment.

30.4 Site Test

Commissioning testing on-site shall be performed according to the agreed testing procedures and
relevant standards. The on-site tests are carried out in order to detect possible damage suffered during
transportation, storage, exposure to the environment, or erection and to prove the integrity of the system
before it is energized.

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