CEA Guideline

Standard Design Criteria/Guidelines for Balance of Plant of Thermal Power Project
2 x (500MW or above)
Section- 8 (Electrical and Control & Instrumentation System)
STANDARD DESIGN CRITERIA/GUIDELINES FOR BALANCE OF PLANT OF

THERMAL POWER PROJECT 2x (500MW OR ABOVE)
SECTION-8 : ELECTRICAL AND CONTROL & INSTRUMENTATION
SYSTEM
8.0
ELECTRICAL AND CONTROL & INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM :

General design requirements of Electrical and Control & Instrumentation systems for
various BOP packages described in Sections 1 to 7 are elaborated in this Section.
8.1
Electrical System - Design Criteria :
8.1.1
11kV/ 3.3kV incomers from Station Switchgears to 11kV/ 3.3kV Station Auxiliary Plant/
System Switchgear shall be through 11kV adequately rated cables. For 3.3kV incomers
from transformer to Switchgear, Cable/ Busduct shall be acceptable. For 415V system,
busduct shall be used for incoming connection from transformers to the switchgear and
interconnecting sections between switchgear wherever transformer rating is 1000kVA
and above.
8.1.2
The loads shall be met by auxiliary transformers based on the criteria that each
switchgear/ MCC/ Distribution board shall be fed by 2xl00% transformers/ feeders and,
these shall be rated to carry the maximum load expected to be imposed. Each of the
above boards shall be sectionalized.
8.1.3
The system shall be provided with adequately segregated supplies to main and standby
auxiliaries, so that failure of supply to main auxiliary shall in no way jeopardise the
standby auxiliary feed.
8.1.4
All equipments viz. switchgears and all auxiliary transformers shall be sized with 10%
margin at all ambient from 00 to 500C after considering final load requirements at peak
conditions at corresponding ambients.
8.1.5
The voltage ratio, taps, impedances and tolerances of transformers shall be optimised to
ensure that the auxiliary system voltages under the various grid and loading conditions
are always within permissible limits and the equipment are not subjected to unacceptable
voltages during operation and starting of motors viz. BFP etc.
8.1.6
All 11kV, 3.3kV buses shall have facility for auto/ manual live changeover facility. All
415V switchgears fed from transformers shall be provided with live manual changeover.
Auto changeover to the reserve supply source shall be arranged for critical 415V
switchgears/ MCCs to prevent the loss of a unit or to ensure the equipment safety.
8.1.7
11kV, 3.3kV and 415V switchgears, MCCs and DBs shall be provided with interlock to
ensure that the different supplies and transformers are never operated in parallel and to
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avoid the fault level to exceed the switchgear capability, except during momentary
paralleling in case of on-load changeover.
8.1.8
The motors of rating 160kW and above shall be provided with remote controlled
electrical circuit breakers and switch fuse contactor feeders shall be provided for other
motors.
8.1.9.
A typical single line diagram (Drg No. CEA-TETD-EL-01) of the power supply
arrangement is enclosed for reference.
8.2
Electrical System - General Technical Requirements :
8.2.1
Transformers :
8.2.1.1 The transformers shall be provided with delta-connected primary and a starconnected
secondary with the star point brought out and resistance earthed for 3.3kV system and
solidly earthed for 415V system.
8.2.1.2 The transformers shall have following technical parameters :
a)
b)
Type
Service
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
Number of phases
Frequency
Type of cooling
Ratings
Impedance
Duty
Over load
System fault level
11 kV
3.3 kV
415V
Windings
k)
Two winding
Outdoor (Oil Filled) /
Indoor (Dry type : epoxy cast resin/ resin
encapsulated type)
However, indoor dry type shall be
preferred)
Three
50 Hz
ONAN for oil filled/ AN for dry type
As per system requirement.
As per system requirement.
Continuous
As per IS:6600
40 kA for 1 second
40 kA for 1 second
50 kA for 3 second
3.3 kV
11 kV
Insulation
- Power frequency test level
(kV rms)
- Basic impulse level
(kV peak)
- Highest voltage for each
winding (kV)
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433V
-----Uniform---28
10
75
40
--
12
3.6
1.1

l)
Earthing
m)
Tap changer
n)
Bushing
- Rated voltage(kV)
- Basic Impulse level (kVp)
-Wet, dry power withstand
voltage (kV)
28
10
3
- Min. creepage distance (mm)
300
90
25
- Mounting (mm)
Tank / Transformer body
Terminal details
-High Voltage(3.3 &11 kV)
Busduct
- 433V phase and neutral
Busduct/ Cable box
However, non-segregated busduct for
transformers rated 1000kVA and above
shall be provided.
o)
a) 415V : solidly grounded,

b) 11kV, 3.3kV : earthed through
resistance to limit the current to 300A or
high resistance grounding through
artificial earthing transformer and
earthing resistance.
Off circuit tap changer with 5% in steps
of 2.5 % on HV side
11 kV
3.3 kV
0.433 kV
12
3.6
1.1
75
40
--
8.2.1.3 Temperature rise over an ambient of 500C

a)
Out-door transformers :
In top oil (measured by thermometer)
In winding (measured by resistance)
b) In-door transformers :
In winding (by resistance method)
8.2.1.4 Class of insulation
500C
550C
900C or lower as permissible for
class of insulation offered
F or better (for dry type transformers)

A or better (for oil filled transformers)
8.2.1.5 Noise level at rated voltage

and frequency
As per NEMA Pub TR-1
8.2.1.6 Neutral Grounding Resistor :

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
Resistance (ohm)
Rated current and duration
Application
Service
Resistor materials
Max. allowable temp. rise
Mounting
h)
Enclosure degree of protection
As per requirements
300A for 10 seconds
Grounding of 11kV and 3.3 kV system
Outdoor
Punched stainless steel grid element
3500C
12kV grade insulator (for 11kV)/
3.6kV grade insulator (for3.3 kV)
IP-33 as per IS-2147
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i)
Terminal bushing
Rated voltage
12kV grade insulator (for 11kV)/ 3.6kV

grade insulator (for3.3 kV)
300 A
75kVp (for 11kV)/ 20kVp (for 3.3kV)
Two each
Roof of enclosure
Rated current
Basic Impulse level
Quantity
Mounting
j)
Terminal details :
- To transformer neutral
- To earth
8.2.1.7 Codes and Standards :
IS:2026(Part I to IV)
IS:6600/ BS:CP:1010
IS:335
IS:3639
IS:2099
IS:2705
IS:3347
IS:3202
IS:2147
IS:2071
IS:3637
IS:1271
IS:5
IS:10028 Part I, II, III
IS:5561
C.B.I.P. publication
8.2.2
Copper flat of minimum 50mm x 6 mm

Through GS flat of size 50mm x 10mm
Power transformers
Guide for loading of oil immersed transformers
New insulating oil for transformers and switchgears
Fittings and accessories for power transformers
High voltage porcelain bushings
Current transformers
Dimensions for porcelain transformer bushings
Code of practice for climate proofing of electrical equipment
Degree of protection
Method of high voltage testing
Gas operated relays
Classification of insulating materials for electrical machinery
and apparatus in relation to their stability in service
Colours for ready mixed points
Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of
transformers.
Electric power connectors
Manual on transformers
11kV and 3.3kV Busducts :
8.2.2.1 The technical parameters of 11kV and 3.3kV bus ducts are given below :
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
Number of phase
Frequency
Nominal voltage
Highest system voltage
One minute power frequency withstand
voltage (dry and wet)
Impulse voltage withstand value with
1.2/50 micro-sec wave shape
Continuous current rating
Short time current rating for 1 second
Dynamic current withstand rating
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11 kV
3.3 kV
3
50 Hz
11kV
12 kV
28 kV
3
50 Hz
3.3 kV
3.6 kV
10 kV
75 kV
40 kV
as required
40kA
100 kA(peak)
as required
40kA
100kA(peak)

j)
k)
l)
n)
o)
p)
q)
r)
s)
t)
u)
v)
Type of cooling
Type of bus enclosure
Service
Clearance of live parts in air
- Phase to phase
- Phase to earth
Busbar material
Enclosure and partition material
Minimum thickness of enclosure
Minimum thickness of partition
Insulators and bushings
- Rated voltage
- One minute power frequency withstand
voltage
- Dry
- Wet
- Impulse voltage withstand value with
1.2/50 micro sec. wave shape.
- Minimum creepage distance
- Material of insulator
Size of earthing conductor
(mild steel)
Design ambient temperature.
Maximum temperature when carrying
rated current continuously
- Bus conductor:
Bolted joints (Plain or tinned)
Bolted joints (silver plated)
- Bus duct enclosure
Natural
Phase segregated
Indoor/ Outdoor
As per IS
---do-----do--Aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy
3 mm
2 mm
Natural
Phase segregated
Indoor/ Outdoor
As per IS
---do----do-Aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy
3 mm
2 mm
12 kV
3.6 kV
35 kV
35 kV
75 kV
20 kV
20 kV
40 kV
240 mm
Porcelain
65mmx8mm
galvanized
500C
130 mm
Porcelain
65mmx6mm
galvanized
500C
900C
1050C
800C
900C
1050C
1050C
8.2.2.2 The bus ducts will be installed partially indoor and partially outdoor and shall be suitable
for hot, humid and tropical atmosphere.
8.2.2.3 The maximum temperature of the bus conductor and enclosure shall be as mentioned
above when operating at maximum ambient temperature and carrying rated current
continuously. For outdoor portions, the effect of solar radiation shall also be considered.
8.2.2.4 Codes and Stadards :
IS:226
IS:737
IS:800
IS:1367 Part-13
IS:2099
IS:13947 Part-1
IS:2544
Structural steel (Standard quality)

Specification for wrought aluminum and aluminum alloys, sheet
and strip (for engineering purpose).
Code of practice for use of structural steel in general building
construction.
Hot dip galvanised coatings on threaded fasteners.
Bushing for A.C. voltage above 1000 volts.
Low voltage switchgear and controlgear
Porcelain post Insulators for system with normal voltage greater
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IS:2633
IS:4759
IS:5082
IS:8084
ANSI C-37:23
ANSI C-37:24
8.2.3
than 1000 volts.

Methods of testing uniformity of coating on zinc coated articles
Hoot dip zinc coating on structural steel and allied products.
Specification for wrought Aluminum alloys bars, rods, tubes and
sections for electrical purposes.
Interconnecting bus bars for A.C. voltage above 1KV upto and
including 36KV.
Metal enclosed bus.
Effect of Solar radiation on metal enclosed bus.
Motors :
8.2.3.1 All the motors shall be suitable for an ambient temperature of 500C and relative humidity
of 95%. The motors shall be suitable for operation in a highly polluted environment.
8.2.3.2 Voltage and Frequency variations :
Frequency
Voltage
Combined
(+) 3% and (-)5%

a. () 6% for 11kV/ 3.3 kV
b. () 10% for 415 V
10% (absolute sum)
8.2.3.3 Voltage level :

1)
2)
3)
Upto 160 KW
Above 160 kW and upto 1500 kW
Above 1500 kW
415V
3.3 kV
11 kV
11 kV and 3.3 kV
415V
220V DC
40kA for 1 second

50kA for 3 second
25kA for 1 second
8.2.3.4 Fault level

1)
2)
3)
8.2.3.5 System grounding

1)
11 kV and 3.3
kV
2)
3)
415V
220V DC
Earthed through resistance to limit the current to 300A

or high resistance grounding through artificial earthing
transformer and earthing resistance
Solidly grounded
Ungrounded
8.2.3.6 Degree of protection :

1)
2)
3)
4)
Indoor motors
Outdoor motors
Cable box indoor area
Cable box outdoor area
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IP 54
IP 55
IP 54
IP 55

8.2.3.7 Type :
a)
AC Motors:
- Squirrel cage induction motor suitable for direct-on-line starting.
- Crane duty motors shall be slip ring type induction motor
b)
DC Motors:
Shunt wound.
8.2.3.8 Rating
a)
Continuously rated (S1). However, crane motors shall be rated for S4 duty i.e.
40% cyclic duration factor.
b)
Maximum continuous motor ratings shall be at least 10% above the maximum
load demand of the driven equipment unless otherwise specified, under entire
operating range including voltage and frequency variations.
c)
Motors starting shall be as per IEC-60034 (part 12)
8.2.3.9 Temperature Rise

Air cooled motors
Water cooled motors
700C by resistance method for both class 130(B) and

155(F) insulation.
800C over inlet cooling water temperature, by
resistance method for both class 130(B) and 155(F)
insulation.
8.2.3.10 Starting voltage requirement

All motors (except mill motors) :
80% of rated voltage for motors upto 4000 kW
75% of rated voltage for motors above 4000 kW
For mill motors :
85% of rated voltage for motors above 1000 kW
90% of rated voltage for motors upto 1000 kW
8.2.3.11 All motors shall be either totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) or totally enclosed tube
ventilated (TETV) or closed air circuit air cooled (CACA) type. However, motors rated
3000 kW or above can be closed air circuit water cooled (CACW).
8.2.3.12 For hazardous location such as fuel oil facilities area, the enclosure of motors shall have
flame proof construction conforming to Group IIB of IS:2148.
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8.2.3.13 Winding and Insulation :
1) Type
2) Starting duty
Non-hygroscopic, oil resistant, flame resistant

Two hot starts in succession, with motor initially at
normal running temperature
3) 11kV, 3.3 kV AC motors
Class 155(F) : with winding temperature rise
limited to class 130(B). They shall withstand
1.2/50microsec. Impulse Voltage wave of 4U+5
kV (U=Line voltage in kV). The coil inter-turn
insulation shall be as per IEC-60034-Part 15
followed by 1 min power frequency high voltage
test of appropriate voltage on inter turn insulation.
4) 415V AC and 220V DC Class 130 (B)
motors
8.2.3.14 Noise level and vibration shall be limited within the limits prescribed in IS: 12065 and
IS: 12075 respectively.
8.2.3.15 Motors rated above 1000kW shall have insulated bearings to prevent flow of shaft
currents.
IS:325, IEC:60034
IS:996, IEC:60034
IS:3177, IEC600:34
IS:4722
8.2.4
Three phase induction motors

Single phase AC motors
Crane duty motors
DC motors
11kV and 3.3kV Switchgears :
8.2.4.1 The switchgears shall be indoor, metal clad, draw out type. The feeders rated 2000kW
and above shall be provided with Vacuum/ SF6 circuit breakers. However, the motor
feeders below 2000kW rating shall have vacuum/ SF6 contactors backed up by HRC
fuses. The operating mechanism of the circuit breakers shall be of the stored energy type
DC motor operated charging springs.
8.2.4.2 10% spare feeders with at least one of each type of highest rating shall be provided in
each switchgear.
8.2.4.3 The circuit breaker, contactor and switchgear assembly shall have the following technical
parameters :
a)
System parameters
1)
Nominal System voltage
11 kV
3.3 kV
2)
Highest System voltage
12 kV
3.6 kV
3)
Rated Frequency
50 Hz
50 Hz
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4)
Number of phases
Three
5)
System neutral earthing
6)
One minute power frequency

withstand voltage
- for Type tests
- for Routine tests
7)
9)
1.2/50 microsecond Impulse

withstand voltage
Max.
system
fault
level
including
initial
motor
contribution
Dynamic withstand rating
10)
Control supply voltage
8)
b)
Earthed through resistance to limit fault

current to 300A
or
High resistance grounding through
artificial earthing transformer and
earthing resistor
28
10
28
10
75 kV (peak)
40 kV(peak)
40 kA for
1 second
40 kA for
1 second
100 kA (peak)
- Trip and closing coils
---- 220V DC ----
- Spring charging motor
------220V DC ----(240V AC can be accepted for off-site

areas)
----- 240V AC ----
- Space heaters
11)
Three
500C
Ambient temperature
Busbars
Continuous current rating at 500C
as per system requirements
ambient
2)
Temperature rise
- 400C for plain joints
- 550C for silver plated joints
Constructional requirements
1)
c)
1)
d)
Cable entry
- Power cables
Bottom
- Control cables
Bottom
2)
Bus duct entry
3)
Earthing conductor
----Top--Galvanised steel strip
Circuit breakers
1)
Short circuit breaking current

- AC component
40 kA
- DC component
2)
As per IS 13118 or IEC 62271
Short circuit making current
8-9
100 kA (peak)

e)
3)
Operating Duty
B 3min MB 3min MB
4)
Total break time
Not more than 4 cycles
5)
Total make time
Not more than 5 cycles
6)
Operating Mechanism
Motor wound spring charged

energy type as per IEC 62271
Relays
f)
2)
Accuracy class for

Energy accounting and audit meters
- on each incoming feeder of 11kV/
3.3kV buses
-on all 11kV and 3.3kV motor feeder
- other meters
All meters shall also meet CEA
regulations on Metering
In case, numerical relays having built-in
features of energy measurement of
requisite accuracy are provided in
switchgear, separate energy meter is not
necessary.
Not inferior to 1.0S

----do--1.0
2.0 kV (rms)
Current Transformer
1)
Class of Insulation
Class E or better
2)
Rated output of each
3)
Accuracy class
Adequate for the relays and

devices connected, but not less
than fifteen (15) VA.
Measurement
core
for
energy
accounting and audit meters
- on each incoming feeder of 11kV/
3.3kV buses
-on all 11kV and 3.3kV motor feeder
- other meters
All CTs shall also meet CEA
Protection core
- differential and core balance CTs
- other protection CTs
h)
2.0 kV (rms)
Meters
1)
g)
2.0 kV (rms)
stored

----do--1.0
PS
5P20
4)
Minimum primary earth fault current to 3 A
be detected by core balance CT
Voltage Transformers
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1)
Rated voltage factor
2)
Measurement
- for energy accounting and audit
- for others
All VTs shall also meet CEA
Protection
3)
i)
j)
1.2 continuous for all VTs, and 1.9 for

30 sec. for star connected VTs
1.0
3P
Fuses
Voltage class
11kV
Rupturing Capacity
Adequate for 100 kA (peak)
Rated current
As per application
Surge arresters
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
11 kV
3.3kV
Nominal discharge current (8x20 500 Amp

micro second)
Maximum system voltage
12 kV
3.6kV
Max. standard impulse spark over 25 kV (without any positive tolerance)

voltage (peak)
25 kV
8kV
Residual voltage at nominal
discharge current
Temporary
over
voltage
capability (rms)
- For 10,000 seconds
12 kV
3.6kV
- For 5 seconds
6)
k)
l)
3.3kV
14.3kV
Installation
4.3kV
Inside the switchgear panel
Contactors
1)
Nominal system voltage
----
3.3kV
2)
----
3.6kV
3)
Rated frequency
----
50Hz
4)
Control supply voltage
-----
220 V DC
5)
Utilization category
-----
AC-3
Transducers
1)
2)
Current transducers
a)
Input
0-1 A (CT secondary)
b)
Rated frequency
50 Hz
c)
Output
4-20 mA (2 Nos. decoupled)
d)
Accuracy
0.5%
Voltage transducers
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3)
4)
5)
a)
Input
110V, 50 Hz (from VT secondary)
b)
Output
4-20 mA (2 Nos. de-coupled)
c)
Accuracy
0.5%
VAR transducers
a)
Input
b)
Rated frequency
3 phase, 3-wire 1 A (CT secondary)

110 V (VT secondary)
50 Hz
c)
Output
4-20 mA (2 nos. de-coupled)
d)
Accuracy
0.5%
Watt transducers
a)
Input
b)
Rated frequency
3 phase, 3-wire 1A (CT secondary)

110V (VT secondary)
50 Hz
c)
Output
4-20 mA (2 nos. decoupled)
d)
Accuracy
0.5%
Frequency transducers
a)
Input
110V (VT secondary)
b)
Rated frequency
50 Hz
c)
Range
45 to 55 Hz
d)
Output
4-20 mA (2 nos. decoupled)
e)
Accuracy
0.5%
8.2.4.4 Protection :
a)
Incomer, bus-coupler and outgoing feeders except motor and transformer feeders
-
b)
Time graded over-current protection

Under voltage protection for bus to trip motors under sustained under
voltage conditions
Earth fault relays shall be provided for selective tripping of feeders
Outgoing 11kV/3.3kV, 11kV/433V auxiliary service transformers feeders

-
Inverse/ Definite time over-current protection (with instantaneous

element)
Buchholz protection (for oil filled transformers)
Zero sequence/ earth fault current protection for transformer feeder
protection
Winding temperature high (alarm and trip)
Oil temperature high (alarm and trip) (for oil filled transformers)
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c)
Zero sequence protection on LV side (neutral CT to be provided in case

of solid grounding)
Outgoing 11kV, 3.3kV motor feeders :

-
Instantaneous short- circuit protection

Over-load protection with unbalance current feature
Differential protection (for motors above 2000KW)
Locked rotor protection, if not covered by the overload protection
Zero sequence current protection
Winding/ bearing temperature protection by means of RTDs connecting
the same to DDCMIS.
8.2.4.5 Surge arrestor :

The surge arrestors shall be provided for all motor/ transformer feeders and shall be metal
oxide, gapped or gap less type generally in accordance with IEC 60099-1 and suitable for
indoor duty. These shall be mounted within the switchgear cubicle between line and
earth, preferably in the cable compartment. Surge arrestor selected shall be suitable for
non-effectively earthed system and rating shall be in such a way that the value of steep
fronted switching over voltage generated at the switchgear terminals shall be limited to
the requirements of switchgear.
8.2.4.6 Metering :
The energy meters shall be provided as per the Central Electricity Authority (Installation
and Operation of Meters) Regulations,2006 and its amendments. However, the energy
accounting and audit meters shall be provided in general :
- on each incoming feeder of 11kV and 3.3kV buses.
- on all 11kV and 3.3kV motor feeders.
Energy accounting and audit meters shall be of accuracy class of 0.2S. The accuracy class
of CTs and VTs shall not be inferior to that of associated meters. In case, numerical
relays having built-in features of energy measurement of requisite accuracy are provided
in switchgear, separate energy meter is not necessary.
8.2.4.7 Relays and meters :
a)
The protective relays shall be static or numerical type. However, numerical type
shall be preferred. All relays, auxiliary relays and devices shall be of reputed
make and types proven for the application and shall be subject to purchaser
approval. The relays and timers shall have appropriate setting ranges, accuracy,
resetting ratio, transient over-reach and other characteristics to provide required
sensitivity to the satisfaction of the owner.
b)
Relays shall be suitable for efficient and reliable operation of the protection
scheme. Necessary auxiliary relays, timers, trip relays, etc. required for complete
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scheme, interlocking, alarm, logging, etc. shall be provided. No control relay,
which shall trip the circuit breaker when relay is de-energized, shall be employed
in the circuits.
c)
Relays shall be flush mounted on the front with connections at the rear shall be
draw-out or plug-in type/ modular case with proper testing facilities. Provision
shall be made for easy isolation of trip circuits for testing and maintenance.
d)
Auxiliary relays shall be provided in the trip circuits of protections located

outside the board, such as buchholz relay, temperature indicators, fire protection,
etc.
e)
Suitable measures shall be provided to ensure that transients present in CT and

VT connections due to extraneous sources in 400kV system do not cause damage
to static circuit.
f)
Control circuits shall operate at suitable voltage of 110V AC or 220V DC.

Necessary control supply transformers having primary and secondary fuses shall
be provided for each MCC, 2x100% per section. However the breakers shall
operate on 220V DC. The auxiliary bus bars for control supply shall be
segregated from main bus bars. The control supplies shall be monitored.
g)
Contractor shall fully co-ordinate overload and short circuit tripping of breaker
with upstream and down stream breakers/ fuses/ MCCBs motor starters. Various
equipments shall meet requirement of Type-II class of coordination as per IEC.
h)
In case of remote controlled breaker panels, following shall be provided.

Each feeder shall have local/ remote selector switch. Closing from local shall be
possible only in test position whereas closing from remote shall be possible in
either service or test position. Tripping from local shall be possible only when
local/ remote selector switch is in local position. Tripping from remote shall be
either breaker in service position or selector switch being in remote position.
i)
Suitable self powered transducers as per IS : 12784 Part - I for feeding signals
to panel mounted electrical meters (ammeters, voltmeters, VAR meters and watt
meters etc.) and DCCMIS shall be provided.
j)
The motor feeders for essential auxiliaries shall have contactors with delayed
drop-out feature adjustable up to three seconds.

IS : 722
IS : 996
IS : 1248
IS : 13947
AC electricity meters
Single phase small AC and universal electrical motors.
Direct Acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and
Accessories
Degree of protection provided by enclosures for low voltage switchgear
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IS : 2544
IS : 2705
IS : 3156
IS : 3231
IS : 3427
IS : 5082
IS : 6005
IS : 8686
IS : 9046
IS : 9224
IS : 9385
IS :9431
IS : 9921
IS : 11353
IS : 13118
IEC-60099
part 4
IEC-62271100
IEC-60099-1
IEC-60298
CIGRE WG
13.02 Ch.-3
8.2.5
and control gear

Porcelain post insulators for systems with nominal voltages greater than
1000V
Current transformers.
Electrical relays for power system protection
Metal enclosed switchgear and control gear
Specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy bars, rods,
tubes and selections for electrical purposes.
Code of practice for phosphating of iron and steel.
Specification for static protective relays.
AC contactors for voltages above 1000 volts and upto and including
11000V.
Low voltage fuses
HV fuses
Specification for indoor post insulators of organic material for system
with nominal voltages greater than 1000 V upto and including 300 kV
AC dis-connectors (isolators) and earthing switches for voltages above
1000V
Guide for uniform system of marking and identification of conductors
and apparatus terminals.
Specification for high voltage AC circuit breakers.
Metal oxide surge arrestor without gap for AC system
High voltage alternating current circuit breakers.
Non-linear resistor type gapped arrestor for AC systems
High voltage metal enclosed switchgear and control gear.
Recommendation for substitute test for switching over voltage test
415V Switchgears and 415V Non Segregated Busduct :
8.2.5.1 The switchgears shall be indoor, metal clad having following features :
Circuit Breakers
Switchgear
MCC/ VDDC
ACDB/ DCDB
air break, three pole, spring charged, horizontal drawout type,

suitable for electrical operation
Fully drawout type, single front
Fully drawout type, single front
Fixed type, single front
8.2.5.2 System parameters

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Nominal system voltage

Voltage variation
Rated frequency
Frequency variation
415VAC
433V
10%
50 Hz
(+) 3 to (-) 5%
8-15
220V DC
240V DC
190 240V DC
---

6)
7)
System earthing
Maximum system fault
level
solidly grounded
50kA for
3 seconds
Unearthed
25kA for
1 second
8.2.5.3 All 415V switchgears, AC and DC distribution boards (DBs), etc shall have following
features :
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Shall be of single front, fully draw-out, metal enclosed, indoor, floor mounted
and free standing type.
All frames and load bearing members shall be fabricated using mild steel
structural sections or pressed and shaped cold rolled sheet steel of thickness not
less than 2mm.
Frame shall be enclosed in cold rolled sheet steel of thickness not less than 2mm
(CR). Doors and covers shall also be of cold rolled sheet steel of thickness not
less than 1.6 mm. Stiffeners shall be provided wherever necessary. Removable
gland plates of thickness 3mm (hot/ cold rolled sheet steel) or 4 mm (nonmagnetic material) shall be provided for all panels.
For motors above 160kW, remote controlled electrical circuit breakers, and for
smaller motors, switch-fuse contactor feeders shall be provided. The other
outgoing feeders would be switch-fuse units or moulded case circuit breakers.
The switchboards/ MCC/ DBs of 1600A and above rating shall be of DOP IP42
and of IP52 for less than 1600A rating.
Minimum air clearance in air between phases and phase-earth shall be 25 mm for
busbars and cable terminations. For all other components, the Clearances shall
be at least 10mm. Wherever above is not possible except for horizontal and
vertical busbars, insulation shall be provided by anti tracking sleeving or barriers.
However for horizontal and vertical busbars, clearances specified above shall be
maintained even when busbars are insulated/ sleeved. In case of DCDBs/ fuse
boards, the busbar system shall be insulated or physically segregated with
barriers to prevent interpole short circuit.
8.2.5.4 Metering :
The energy meters shall be provided on LV side of each incoming transformer feeder of
415V buses as per the Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters)
Regulations,2006 and its amendments.
Energy accounting and audit meters shall be of accuracy class not inferior to 1.0S as per
CEA regulations. The accuracy class of CTs and VTs shall not be inferior to that of
associated meters. In case, numerical relays having built-in features of energy
measurement of requisite accuracy are provided in switchgear, separate energy meter is
not necessary.
8.2.5.5 Relays :
a)
The protective relays shall be static or numerical type. However, numerical type
shall be preferred. All relays, auxiliary relays and devices shall be of reputed
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make and types proven for the application and shall be subject to purchaser
approval. The relays and timers shall have appropriate setting ranges, accuracy,
resetting ratio, transient over-reach and other characteristics to provide required
sensitivity to the satisfaction of the owner.
b)
Relays shall be suitable for efficient and reliable operation of the protection
scheme. Necessary auxiliary relays, timers, trip relays, etc. required for complete
scheme, interlocking, alarm, logging, etc. shall be provided. No control relay,
which shall trip the circuit breaker when relay is de-energized, shall be employed
in the circuits.
c)
Relays shall be flush mounted on the front with connections at the rear shall be
draw-out or plug-in type/ modular case with proper testing facilities. Provision
shall be made for easy isolation of trip circuits for testing and maintenance.
d)
Auxiliary relays shall be provided in the trip circuits of protections located

outside the board, such as buchholz relay, temperature indicators, fire protection,
etc.
e)
Suitable measures shall be provided to ensure that transients present in CT and

VT connections due to extraneous sources in 400kV system do not cause damage
to static circuit.
f)
Control circuits shall operate at suitable voltage of 110V AC or 220V DC.

Necessary control supply transformers having primary and secondary fuses shall
be provided for each MCC, 2x100% per section. However the breakers shall
operate on 220V DC. The auxiliary bus bars for control supply shall be
segregated from main bus bars. The control supplies shall be monitored.
g)
Contractor shall fully co-ordinate overload and short circuit tripping of breaker
with upstream and down stream breakers/ fuses/ MCCBs motor starters. Various
equipments shall meet requirement of Type-II class of coordination as per IEC.
h)
In case of remote controlled breaker panels, following shall be provided.

Each feeder shall have local/ remote selector switch. Closing from local shall be
possible only in test position whereas closing from remote shall be possible in
either service or test position. Tripping from local shall be possible only when
local/ remote selector switch is in local position. Tripping from remote shall be
either breaker in service position or selector switch being in remote position.
i)
Suitable self powered transducers as per IS : 12784 Part - I for feeding signals
to panel mounted electrical meters (ammeters, voltmeters, VAR meters and watt
meters etc.) and DCCMIS shall be provided.
j)
The motor feeders for essential auxiliaries shall have contactors with delayed
drop-out feature adjustable up to three seconds.
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8.2.5.6 Protection :
a)
415V AC and 220V DC Incomers

-
b)
Time graded short circuit protection on incoming supply feeder circuit

breakers to main switchgears (PCCs and MCCs)
Instantaneous over-current protection on all outgoing feeders
Under- voltage protection for 415V bus
Sensitive earth fault detectors shall be provided in DC system to
annunciate earth faults
415 Volts motor feeders

1)
Contactor controlled motor feeders (Motors up to 200 kW)
-
Instantaneous short circuit protection on all phases through HRC

cartridge type fuses rated for 80 kA rms (prospective breaking capacity
at 415V).
- Thermal overload protection
- Single phasing protection for motors protected by fuses
2)
Breaker controlled motors feeders (motors rated above 200 kW)

-
Instantaneous short circuit protection on all phases

Overload protection on two phases
Over load alarm on third phase
Earth fault protection
Under voltage protection
Hand reset lockout relay with a blue lamp for monitoring
8.2.5.7 Spare feeders - 20% spare feeders with atleast one of each type and rating shall be
provided in each switchgear.
8.2.5.8 415V Non-segregated phase busduct :
a)
The entire bus duct shall be designed for dust, vermin and weather proof
construction. A suitable aluminium sheet flange-protection hood shall be
provided to cover all outdoor bus duct enclosure joints to facilitate additional
protection against rain water ingress. All horizontal runs of bus duct shall have a
suitable sloped enclosure top to prevent retention of water for both indoor and
out door portion of bus ducts. Bus duct enclosure shall have a degree of
protection of IP-55.
b)
The material of the conductor shall be aluminium. The bus bars shall be rated in
accordance with the service conditions and the rated continuous and short time
current ratings.
c)
All steel structures required for bus duct support shall be hot dip galvanised.
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d)
Technical Data
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
Type
1 min. power freq. withstand voltage
Max. short circuit withstand current
Momentary dynamic current withstand
Non-segregated
2.5 kV
45kA/ 50kA for 1 second
94.5/ 105kA (Peak)

IS : 5
IS: 694
IS : 722
IS : 1248
IS : 13947 Part 1
IS : 13947Part-2 /
IEC-60947
IS : 2551
IS : 2629
IS : 2705
IS : 13947Pt 4,Sec-1
(IEC-60947)
IS : 3043
IS : 3072
IS : 3156
IS : 3202
IS : 3231
IS : 13947
IS : 13947 Pt. - I
IEC 60947
IS : 5082
IS : 6005
IS:13947 Pt.-5 Sec.1,
IEC-60947
IS : 8623(3 parts) /
IEC-60439
IS : 8686
IS : 13703 / IEC60269
IS : 10118 (4 parts)
Colours for ready-mixed paints and enamels.

PVC insulated cables for working voltages upto and including
1100V
AC Electricity Meters
Electrical Indicating instruments
Degree of protection provided by enclosures for low voltage
Switchgear and Control gear
AC Circuit Breakers
Danger Notice Plates
Hot dip galvanising
Current Transformers
Contactors and motors starter for voltages not exceeding 1000
V AC or 1200 V DC
Code of practice for earthing
Code of practice for installation and maintenance of
Switchgear
Code of practice for climate proofing of electrical equipment
Electrical relays for power system protection
Air-Break Switches, air break disconnectors, air Break
disconnector and fuse combination units for voltages not
exceeding 1000V AC or 1200 V DC.
General Requirements for Switchgear and Control gear for
voltages <1000 V
Wrought Aluminium and Aluminium alloys for electrical
purposes.
Code of practice of phosphating of iron and steel
LV switchgear and Control gear Control current devices and
switching element
Specification for factory built assemblies of Switchgear and
Control gear for voltages upto and including 1000V AC and
1200V DC
Static Relays
HRC Cartridge fuses
Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of
switchgear and control gear
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IS : 11171
IS : 11353
IS : 12021
8.2.6
IS:8084
Updated upto:1992
ANSI C37:20
DC System :
Specification for dry type transformers

Guide for uniform system of marking and identification of
conductors and apparatus terminals
Specification of control transformers for switchgear and
Control gear for voltage not exceeding 1000V AC
Interconnecting bus bars for A.C. voltage above 1KV upto and
including 36KV.
Switchgear Assemblies including Metal enclosed Bus.
8.2.6.1 DC system comprising of DC storage batteries suitably rated Trickle and Boost chargers
and DC distribution boards shall be provided to cater the normal DC loads. The DC
system shall be generally comprising of :
8.2.6.2 1x100% sets of 220V of either LeadAcid Plante or Nickel-Cadmium Battery banks
catering CHP load shall be provided.
8.2.6.3 The Ampere-hour capacity of DC storage battery shall be based on half an hour supply.
8.2.6.4 2x100% float cum boost charger shall be provided for each battery bank.
IS : 266
IS : 1069
IS : 1146
IS : 1652
IS : 3116
IS : 8320
IS : 6071
IS : 10918
IS : 1069
ANSI-C
37.90a
IS:5
IS : 694
IS : 1248
IS:13947
Pt-1
IS : 13947
IS : 3231
IS : 3842
IS : 3895
IS : 4540
IS:6005
IS:6619
Specification for sulphuric acid

Specification for water for storage batteries
Specification for rubber and plastic containers for lead acid storage
batteries
Specification for stationary cells and batteries, lead acid type (with plant
positive plates).
Specification for sealing compound for lead acid batteries.
General requirements and methods of tests for lead acid storage batteries
Specification for synthetic separators for lead acid batteries
Specification for vented type Nickel Cadmium Batteries.
Quality tolerances for water for storage batteries
Guide for surge withstand capability tests
Colours for ready mix paints.
PVC Insulated Cable for working voltages upto and including 1100V
Specification for Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring
instruments.
Degree of protection provided by enclosures for low voltage switch gear
and control gear.
Specification for low voltage switch gear and control gear
Electrical relays for power system protection.
Application guide for Electrical relays for AC System
Mono-crystalline semi-conductor Rectifier Cells and Stacks
Mono crystalline semi-conductor Rectifier assemblies and equipment.
Code of practice for phosphating of Iron and Steel
Safety Code for Semi-conductor Rectifier Equipment.
8-20

IS:6875
Control switches (switching devices for control and auxiliary circuits

including contactor relays) for voltages upto 1000 VAC or 1200V DC
IS : 9000
Basic environmental testing procedures for electronic and electrical
items.
IS:13703
Low voltage fuses for voltages not exceeding 1000 V AC, 1500VDC.
EEUA-45D Performance requirements for electrical Alarm Annunciation system
8.2.7
Power and Control cables and Laying & Termination :
8.2.7.1 For 11/ 3.3kV system, Power cables shall be XLPE insulated with conductor and
insulation screens armoured and FRLS PVC outer sheathed. The 415V system cables and
control cables shall be 1.1kV grade, PVC insulated, armoured and FRLS PVC outer
sheathed. The sizing of all power cables shall be done on the basis of current rating
taking into account proper de-rating factors for temp. deration and group deration.
However, 11/3.3kV cables shall be chosen on the basis of magnitude of fault current and
fault clearing time. Certain important auxiliaries shall be provided with fire survival (FS)
cables as these cables can withstand 7500C for three (3) hours.
8.2.7.2 Cable shall have suitable filters laid up with the conductors to provide a substantially
circular cross section before the sheath is applied. The constructional requirement shall
be as follows :
a)
11 kV system power cables - The cable shall be 11kV/11kV (unearthed) grade,

heavy duty, stranded aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated, provided with
conductor screening and insulation screening, galvanized steel wire/strip
armoured, flame retardant low smoke (FRLS) extruded PVC of type ST2 outer
sheathed.
b)
3.3 kV system power cables - The cable shall be 3.3kV/3.3kV (unearthed) grade,
heavy duty, stranded aluminium conductor, XLPE insulated, provided with
conductor screening and insulation screening, galvanized steel wire/ strip
armoured, flame retardant low smoke (FRLS) extruded PVC of type ST2 outer
sheathed.
c)
415V system power cables - The cable shall be 1.1kV, grade, heavy duty,
stranded aluminium conductor, PVC Type-A Insulated galvanized steel wire/strip
armoured, flame retardant low smoke (FRLS) extruded PVC type ST1 outer
sheathed.
d)
Control cables - The cable shall be 1.1kV grade, heavy duty, stranded copper
conductor, PVC Type-A insulated, galvanized steel wire/ strip armoured, flame
retardent low smoke (FRLS) extruded PVC of Type-ST1 outer sheathed.
8.2.7.3 Special properties : All the above cables shall be conforming to the relevant Indian/ IEC
standard in general, with the following special properties:
a)
Oxygen Index of the outer sheath shall not be less than 29, when tested as per
ASTM-D-2863.
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b)
Temperature Index of the outer sheath shall not be less than 2500C, when tested
as per ASTM-D-2863.
c)
Halogen acid contents in outer sheath shall not be more than 20%, when tested as
per IEC-60754.
d)
The maximum smoke density in percent light absorption should not exceed 60%
in case of PVC compound and 20% in case of fire survival cables, when tested as
per ASTM-D-2843.
e)
Swedish chimney test as per SS-4241475 class F3 and ladder test for
flammability as per IEEE-383.
8.2.7.4 All cables shall be run in GI cable trays/ rigid GI conduits as far as possible. Cable trays
shall be ladder/ perforated type. Cable tray support system shall be pre-fabricated. Cable
trays shall have standard width of 150 mm, 300 mm and 600 mm and standard lengths of
2.5 metre. Minimum thickness of mild steel sheets used for fabrication of cable trays and
fittings shall be 2 mm. The thickness of side coupler plates shall be minimum 3 mm.
Cable installation shall be carried out as per IS:1255 and other applicable standards.
8.2.7.5 Termination and jointing kits for 11/ 3.3 kV grade XLPE insulated cables shall be of
proven design and make and type tested. Termination kits and jointing kits shall be premoulded type, tapex type or heat shrinkable type and shall be type tested as per IS:13573.
8.2.7.6 Wherever the cables pass through walls/ floors, fire proof cable penetration seals rated for
two hours shall be provided. The system offered shall be of proven type as per BS:476
(Part-20) or equivalent standard.
IS:1554
(Part-I)
IS:1554 (Part-II)
IS:7098 (Part-II)
IS:3961
IS:8130
IS:5831
IS:2982
IS:3975
IS:5609
PVC insulated (heavy duty) electric cables for working

voltage up to and including 1100 V.
PVC insulated (heavy duty) electric cables for working
voltage from 3.3kV upto and including 11kV.
XLPE insulated PVC sheathed cables for working voltages
from 3.3 kV upto and including 33kV.
IS:6380
Recommended current ratings for cables.

Conductors for insulated electric cables and flexible cords.
PVC insulation and sheath of electric cables.
Copper conductor in insulated cables and cords.
Mild steel wires, strips and tapes for armouring cables
Specification for low frequency wirers and cables with PVC
insulation and PVC Sheath.
Spec. of elastomeric insulation of sheath of electric cables.
IS:434(I and II)

IEC:540
Specification for rubber insulation cables

The methods for insulations and sheaths of electric cables and
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cords (elastomeric and thermoplastic compounds).
Impulse tests on cables and their accessories.
High voltage test techniques.
Calculations of the continuous current rating of cables
(100% load factor).
IEC:288
Nominal cross-sectional area and composition of
conductor of insulated cables.
IEC:502
Extruded solid dielectric insulated power cables for rated voltages
from 1.00 kV upto 30 kV.
NEMA-WC-5
Thermoplastic insulated wires and cables for transmission and
distribution of electrical energy.
IEEE:383
Standard for type test for class IE electric cables, filled splices
and connections for nuclear power generation stations
IEC: 332-1
Test on electric cables under fire conditions.
ASTM-D-2843
Standard test method for density of smoke from burning/
decomposition of plastics.
ASTM-D-2863
Test for determination of Oxygen Index.
IEC-754-I
Test method for acid gas generation.
IEC-331
Fire resisting characteristics of electric cables.
SVENSK Standard
SS- 4241475 Class F3
BICC Hand Book For cables in fire regarding temperature index-chapter-6
IEC:230
IEC:60
IEC:287
8.2.8
Lighting system:
8.2.8.1 The auxiliary building shall be provided with a) Main Lighting system for full
illumination under normal power supply conditions and shall operate from 415/ 240V AC
Power supply tapped from respective 415V switchgear b) Emergency lighting system for
reduced illumination operated by DG supply feeders during failure of main power supply.
It will cover only 20% of fixtures in the building and associated area and c) Minimum
emergency lighting system for reduced illumination during failure of main power supply
with the help of 220V DC batteries/ supply feeders.
8.2.8.2 Various lighting branch boards shall be fed directly from 415V switchgear through 1:1
transformers to reduce fault level. If the fault level can be contained in 9kA by virtue of
cable impedence involved, then use of 1:1 transformers can be dispensed with.
8.2.8.3 Illumination Levels and Type of Fixtures and Luminaries :
SN
Location
1.
2.
3.
Switchgear rooms
Control Room
Battery rooms
Average
Illumination
level (lux)
200
300
100
4.
Street lighting
- primary roads
- secondary roads
20
10
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Type of Fixture
Industrial trough type fluorescent
Mirror optics with anti-glare features
Totally enclosed corrosion resistant/
vapour proof
HPSV street lights

5.
6.
7.
8.
8.2.9
Outdoor storage handling

and unloading area
Permanent stores
Garage/ Car parking
Facility building, canteen
20
HPSV flood light, weather proof
150
70
150

Earthing and Lightning Protection system:

Earthing system shall be designed to meet the following requirements:-
8.2.9.1 Earthing and lightning protection for the entire areas or buildings covered shall be
provided in accordance with IS 3043, IS 2309, IEEE 80 and IEEE 665 and Indian
Electricity Rules/ Acts.
8.2.9.2 Earthing system will be designed considering suitable corrosion allowance based on
earthing conductor material and type of soil, for a service life of at least forty (40) years
for maximum fault current or system fault current of 40kA whichever is higher for 1
second. The minimum rate of corrosion of earthing conductor shall be considered as
0.12mm per year while determining the conductor size.
8.2.9.3 The material of the earthing conductors shall be as follows :
a)
b)
c)
Conductors above ground level and in built Galvanized steel

up trenches
Conductors buried in earth
Mild steel
Earth electrodes
Mild steel rod
8.2.9.4 The sizes of earthing conductors for various electrical equipments shall be as below:
Equipment
a)
Main earth grid
b)
11kV switchgear/
equipment
3.3 kV switchgear/ 415V
switchgear/ Transformers
415V Motors
- above 125 kW
- 25 kW to 125 kW
- 1kW to 25 kW
Control panel/ desk
Push button station/
Junction Box
Columns, structures, cable
trays and bus ducts
enclosures
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
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Earth conductor Earth conductor and in

buried in earth
built-up trenches
40 mm dia. MS 65x12mm GS flat
rod
65x12mm GS flat
50x6mm GS Flat
50 x 6mm GS flat
25 x 6mm GS flat
25 x 3mm GS flat
25 x 3 mm GS flat
8 SWG GI wire
50x6mm GS flat

8.2.9.5 Metallic frame of all electrical equipment shall be earthed by two separate and distinct
connections to earthing system,
8.2.9.6 Each continuous laid lengths of cable tray shall be earthed at minimum two places by GS
flats to earthing system.
8.2.9.7 Earth pit shall be constructed as per IS:3043. Electrodes shall be embedded below
permanent moisture level. Minimum spacing between electrodes shall be 600mm. Earth
pits shall be treated with salt and charcoal if average resistance of soil is more than 20
ohm metre.
8.2.9.8 Earthing conductor shall be buried at least 2000mm outside the fence of electrical
installations. Every alternate post of the fences and all gates shall be connected to
earthing grid by one lead.
8.2.9.9 Lightning protection system shall comprise vertical air terminations, horizontal air
terminations, down conductors, test links and earth electrodes.
8.2.9.10 Air terminations, down conductors and test links shall be of galvanized steel conductors
and earth connection below ground level shall be of mild steel rod.
8.3
Control & Instrumentation System - Design Criteria :
8.3.1
A totally integrated instrumentation and control system covering the total functional
requirements of sequential control, interlock, protection, monitoring, alarm, data
logging, fault analysis etc. to ensure operability, maintainability and reliability with
latest state of art shall be provided. The control system shall be Programmable Logic
Controller (PLC) based.
8.3.2
All electrical instruments, solenoid valves shall be provided with explosion proof
enclosure as per National Electric Code (USA) Article 500, Class-I, Division-I located in
the hazardous areas, viz. Fuel oil area, Coal handling area etc.. Further, all fittings, cable
glands etc shall be strictly as per NEC recommendation article, 500 to 503.
8.3.3
Environmental Conditions
Instruments, devices and equipments for location in outdoor/ indoor/ air-conditioned
areas shall be designed to suit the environmental conditions indicated below and shall be
suitable for continuous operation in the operating environment of a coal fired station and
also during periods of air-conditioning failure without any loss of function, or departure
from the specification requirements covered under this specification.
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Standard Design Criteria/Guidelines for Balance of Plant of Thermal Power Project

STANDARD DESIGN CRITERIA/GUIDELINES FOR BALANCE OF PLANT OF

ELECTRICAL AND CONTROL & INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEM :

Electrical System - Design Criteria :

Standard Design Criteria/Guidelines for Balance of Plant of Thermal Power Project

Electrical System - General Technical Requirements :

Standard Design Criteria/Guidelines for Balance of Plant of Thermal Power Project

a) 415V : solidly grounded,

8.2.1.3 Temperature rise over an ambient of 500C

F or better (for dry type transformers)

8.2.1.5 Noise level at rated voltage

As per NEMA Pub TR-1

8.2.1.6 Neutral Grounding Resistor :

Enclosure degree of protection

Standard Design Criteria/Guidelines for Balance of Plant of Thermal Power Project

12kV grade insulator (for 11kV)/ 3.6kV

Copper flat of minimum 50mm x 6 mm

11kV and 3.3kV Busducts :

Standard Design Criteria/Guidelines for Balance of Plant of Thermal Power Project

Structural steel (Standard quality)

Standard Design Criteria/Guidelines for Balance of Plant of Thermal Power Project

than 1000 volts.

(+) 3% and (-)5%

8.2.3.3 Voltage level :

40kA for 1 second

8.2.3.4 Fault level

8.2.3.5 System grounding

Earthed through resistance to limit the current to 300A

8.2.3.6 Degree of protection :

Standard Design Criteria/Guidelines for Balance of Plant of Thermal Power Project

Motors starting shall be as per IEC-60034 (part 12)

8.2.3.9 Temperature Rise

700C by resistance method for both class 130(B) and

8.2.3.10 Starting voltage requirement

Standard Design Criteria/Guidelines for Balance of Plant of Thermal Power Project

Non-hygroscopic, oil resistant, flame resistant

Three phase induction motors

11kV and 3.3kV Switchgears :

Nominal System voltage

Highest System voltage

Standard Design Criteria/Guidelines for Balance of Plant of Thermal Power Project

System neutral earthing

One minute power frequency

1.2/50 microsecond Impulse

Control supply voltage

Earthed through resistance to limit fault

- Trip and closing coils

---- 220V DC ----

- Spring charging motor

------220V DC ----(240V AC can be accepted for off-site

Bus duct entry

----Top--Galvanised steel strip

Short circuit breaking current

As per IS 13118 or IEC 62271

Short circuit making current