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Technical Specification for 36 kV GIS Switchgear Doc. No.: NPCL/TS/36kV/SWGR/GIS/09PB

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
For 36 KV GIS SWITCH GEAR

NOIDA POWER COMPANY LIMITED

Document No. NPCL/TS/33KV/SWGR/GIS/09PB

Creation Date 19.12.2019 Revision Number 5

Patri Dileep
Created By No. Of Pages: 28
Deepak Mishra

Sanyog Raizada
Checked By
Ashish Ranjan

Sarnath Ganguly
(HOD- Operations)
Approved for Release
Approved By Sarnath Ganguly
By
Praveen Goyal (HOD-
Automation)

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Technical Specification for 36 kV GIS Switchgear Doc. No.: NPCL/TS/36kV/SWGR/GIS/09PB

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
33kV INDOOR GAS INSULATED SWITCHGEAR DOUBLE BUSBAR (GIS)

General Arrangement
The 33kV, 31.5kA, 2000A, 3 phases, 50 Hz indoor GIS type switchgear breaker shall be delivered
complete with all accessories, equipment instruments and wiring for making the equipment complete
and for warranting a trouble free and safe operation. The GIS shall be complete with Vacuum circuit
breakers, dry type instrument transformers, bus bars, earthing arrangements, instruments and
protective relays, labels, glands, all necessary wiring and auxiliary devices required to perform its
functions. The Circuit Breakers should be minimum rated for 31.5 KA for 3 sec. The bus bars/feeders
shall be extensible on both sides. 33kV GIS shall be provided with earthing arrangement for earthing of
bus bar & cables. All framework, devices, neutrals of instrument transformers, etc. shall have provisions
for connection to the station earthing system and to separate earthing equipment.
The switchgear shall be an indoor gas-insulated and metal-enclosed cubicle design (segregated SF6
insulated compartments for Circuit breaker and busbar systems) with Double busbar system. It shall be
suitable for local and remote control. All control and monitoring elements should be accessible from the
front. The switchgear shall be designed to ensure optimum continuity and reliability of supply as well as
safety for operation. The switchgear shall be partitioned both between the busbar to the circuit breaker
and from panel to panel.
The gas compartments must be divided up so that when work is done on one busbar system (e.g. for a
switchgear system expansion), the second busbar system can remain in operation with all feeders
without interruption and upholding the full rated insulation level. Each GIS panel shall have segregated
SF6 insulated compartments for Bus Bars, three position Disconnector (ON OFF EARTH) and circuit
breaker separated by gas tight bushings in between to make the panel modular in construction.
The power cables shall be fed in from the bottom and connected by plug connectors. A free socket at
the panel back shall be available for cable testing and current and voltage injection. All high-voltage
components must be sealed hermetically and safe to touch. SF 6 may be used only as an insulating
medium, not for quenching. The prescribed insulation levels should be upheld without additional
insulating material inside the gas compartments. The arrangement of the circuit-breaker in the panel
must be such that in the event of any necessary inspections both the operating mechanism and the
arcing chambers can be removed and reinstalled from the front or back in a verifiably short time. The
bus bars must remain in uninterrupted operation and there must be no reduction in either the
insulation level (additional measures such as protective barriers are not permitted) or personnel safety.
Confirmation must be provided with the quotation.
The switchgear is to be designed in such a way that all high voltage parts with the exception of cable
plugs are located in an insulating inert gas, in order to avoid environmental influences such as humidity,
dust and otherwise polluted air to prevent corrosion of metal and gumming of greases. The panels (up
to 36 kV) must safely withstand at least the rated lighting impulse voltage even when the gas pressure
falls to atmospheric level.

For operator safety the switchgear must have passive protection system against internal faults in each
partitioned compartment. The passive safety section shall ensure that hot gases are guided via pressure
relief discs of each unit concerned. Hazards to persons or risk of fire are to be reliably prevented.
Evidence is to be provided of testing to IAC criteria as per IEC 62271-200. Each sealed-off gas
compartment must have its own pressure relief facility, which, in the event of an arcing fault, prevents
uncontrolled rupturing of the compartment. The manufacturers must guarantee an adequate pressure
reserve between the operating value of the pressure relief and the rupturing pressure of the vessels.
The pressure relief facilities must limit the effects of a fault arc to one compartment. Gas escaping

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under pressure must be diverted in a direction that is not dangerous for operating personnel; the same
applies to fixed parts (rupture diaphragms etc.). Pressure monitoring takes place with contact-making
manometer gauges, which function independently for each busbar section, circuit-breaker gas
compartment, and three-position switch gas compartment or busbar voltage transformer set
respectively. The gas compartments must be well sealed both mutually and to their sur roundings. The
temperature-compensated sensors for pressure measurement must also permanently monitor the
relevant gas compartment. Provision must be made for action to be taken when the upper or lower
threshold is exceeded, leading to a drastic reduction in damage and internal arc faults. A leakage rate of
less than 0.1% per annum is required. The gas tanks should therefore be manufactured according to the
latest state of the art. The filling pressure must be selected so that after twenty years of operation the
full test voltages can still be withstood, without any topping up.
All the HV design must ensure conformity to IEC and must be Type tested for internal Arc test. The
supplier shall submit Type Test report from CPRI or other independent agency to prove the same. The
equipment shall be suitable for satisfactory operation in tropical climate and dry dust laden
atmosphere. The equipment shall be able to withstand wide range of temperature variation. All the
parts / apparatus /equipment supplied shall comply in all respect with the requirement of Indian
Electricity Rule 1956/ISS and latest amendment thereof during execution of contract where ever
applicable.

Panel design and compartments

The switchgear panels are to be partitioned into compartments as follows:

 Busbar system 1 – SF6 gas filled.
 Busbar system 2 – SF6 gas filled.
 Three/Two position switch compartment (ON-OFF-EARTH) – SF6 gas filled (for Bus system 1 & 2)
 Circuit Breaker Compartment – SF6 gas filled
 Low-voltage compartment – Air compartment.

The design of circuit breaker compartment shall render inspection/replacement of vacuum interrupter
without de-energizing the main bus without having to remove/ disturbing adjacent panels.
For future upgrading or repair, it must be possible to add panels on any side of switchgear without gas
refiling work.

Main gas compartments

Each panel shall have a gas-insulated circuit breaker compartment and a gas-insulated busbar
compartment with 3-position switch/2-position switch.
The circuit breaker module is to contain the fixed type vacuum circuit breaker, which shall be mounted
in an exchangeable module. The circuit breaker drives should be accessible from/below the Low voltage
compartment to facilitate repairs or maintenance.
The busbar module is to contain the busbar and the 3 position switch/2-position switch. Additionally
the panel has to be segregated by a plug in system connection for the busbar.

Main Air Compartment-

Each panel shall have a cable connection compartment with IAC 31.5 kA, 1sec and a low voltage
compartment.
The cable connection compartment is to contain the cable sockets accessible for fitting of the medium
voltage cable plugs as well as cable CT’s as applicable.

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The low voltage compartment is to contain the switch operating mechanisms and all secondary
equipment including a feeder protection and control unit (RELAY/CU).
The low voltage compartment must be a self-contained unit with its own front door incorporated in the
switchgear panel. It is to contain the operating mechanisms, the RELAY/CU and the plug connectors for
the auxiliary power and communications.
The low voltage compartment must be a self-contained unit with its own front door incorporated in the
switchgear panel.
All operating mechanisms have to be motorized. Manual emergency operation and mechanical position
indicators shall also be provided front of the panel.

External coating or painting on the switchgear panels

The visible metal sheets of the switchgear panel enclosures should have an external coat of paint, light
gray, and colour RAL 7035. Other metal parts of enclosures or structures must either be of stainless
steel or Al-zinc coated to prevent corrosion.

Degree of Protection
The degree of protection shall be as defined in IEC 60694 and at least IP65 for gas compartments and
not less than IP4XD for the supporting/base frames, low voltage and other compartments.

Circuit breakers:
The circuit breakers shall be vacuum type and comply with IEC Publication 62271-100. They have to be
triple pole. The stationary mounted circuit breakers shall be type-tested. Test certificates, as evidence of
successful completion of type tests shall be submitted by the bidder during Bid Process. The HV part of
the circuit breakers must be maintenance-free for life time under normal operating conditions to IEC
60694. The CB drive is accessible for maintenance. The circuit-breaker has to control at least 30,000
breaking operations at rated current or 100 breaking operations at rated short-circuit breaking current
without maintenance. The mechanical life of the vacuum interrupter has to comprise at least 30,000
operating cycles. Vacuum circuit-breakers with maintenance-free contact systems should be used.
The vacuum circuit-breakers are to be equipped with
- Spring-stored-energy operating mechanism with motor, auto-reclosing
- Breaker tripping time shall be less than 40 ms.
- Mechanical OPEN and CLOSE buttons
- 1 closing solenoid
- 2 shunt release
- Operating cycle counter/ mechanical counter
- Auxiliary switch with at least 6NO + 6NC available
- Auxiliary switch for "spring charged" signal
- Breaker tripping signal
- Breaker closing signal

All circuit breakers shall be routine tested in accordance with IEC 62271-100.

Isolators and earthing switches:

Isolators (2 position switches) or isolators combined with earthing switches (3 position switches) shall
be motor operated. In cases of emergency, manual operation must be possible from front. The earthing
position for all 3 phases must be visible in front of the panel via a mechanical position indicator directly
connected to the drive shaft. Maintenance of the operating mechanism shall not be necessary before
5,000 operating cycles at the earliest, respectively after 15 years.

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Capacitive voltage indication system:

Each unit shall be provided with capacitive low impedance voltage indication system at the rear/front
side of the unit. It shall be visible directly by the operator at an operating height while carrying out the
cable termination or maintenance.

Instrument transformers:
Conventional inductive voltage and current transformers according to IEC 60044-1 and IEC 60044-2 or
electronic current and voltage transformers to IEC 60044-7 and IEC60044-8 or a combination of both
are acceptable.

Cable Terminations:
The design of the switchgear shall permit easy access for the installation and termination of
3CX2RX400Sqmm for I/C and O/G and 1CX2RX400Sqmm 3PH for TXR panel Al. XLPE power cables.
The cable connection has to be done by cable sockets and plugs. Facilities for easy cable testing
including cable voltage test and fault location and for primary current injection, with busbar live, are
required. Supply of all required dummy plugs and cable termination kits are in scope of manufacturer
and termination details shall be finalized by M/S NPCL.

Interlocking features:
In order to ensure proper operation and to prevent dangerous situations and mal-operation, a series of
mechanical & electrical interlocks must be provided to protect the operators and the switchgear itself.
Fundamentally, the protection against mal-operation is to be effected electrically or by software in case
of a multifunctional control and protection unit. Electromechanical and/ or software based interlocking
is acceptable.

The following interlocking dependencies must be provided:

 Limit position blocking of the switching devices
 Interdependence of disconnector and earthing switch in the same panel
 Interdependence of the disconnector and the circuit breaker in the same panel.
 Interdependence of the circuit breaker and the earthing switch in the same panel.
 Dependence of the disconnector on the bus coupler circuit breaker and vice versa.

Protection and control system

The secondary systems are preferably to be implemented in the form of a multifunctional Numerical
Protection and Control Unit according to IEC 60255. The hardware, including the wiring for detection of
measurements and switching conditions, should facilitate universal use of the switchgear panels. The
hardware for this purpose is to be designed as a uniform system independent of function, as a freely
programmable device for universal application. It must be possible to adapt the software for protection
and control to the function of the panel by means of a laptop/notebook and corresponding data media.

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A data interface is to be provided for this purpose. Setting of protection parameters must be possible
both by laptop/notebook and manually at the panel. Suitable action is to be taken to ensure that only
authorized persons have access to the parameters and programs. The technology used must permit the
connection to a future substation control system by a bus system i.e. communication cards must be
provided to Support Latest Open Communication Protocol i.e. IEC61850.The measurement system
should be capable of calculating further values such as average/maximum current, active and reactive
power, power factor and active and reactive energy consumption from the current and voltage
measurements. Both digital and – where appropriate – analogue values should be displayed. All
indications for measurements, switch positions and status or hazard signals are to be presented on a
display.

The last 1000 events must be saved and be retrievable with Date & Time Stamp with a Resolution of
1 mSec. In the case of interruption of the auxiliary power supply, the entire software, all saved data,
events, disturbance records must be preserved in a non-volatile manner without any batteries. The
technology used must be capable of monitoring both itself and the trip circuits.

Suitable high performance miniature circuit breakers are to be used for the secondary equipment
protection. The plug-in VTs shall not require primary fuses and shall be protected by suitable 3-pole
MCB’s on the secondary side.

SF6 Gas System:

1. The rated pressure of the SF6 insulating gas equipment shall be as low as possible while still
meeting the requirements for electrical insulation and space limitations to reduce the effects of
leaks and to ensure that there is no chance of the gas liquefying at the lowest ambient
temperature.
2. The SF6 gas shall comply with IEC 60376, and shall be suitable for safe use in equipment
supplied under the operating conditions specified. The high pressure cylinders in which the SF6
gas is supplied and stored at site comply with the requirements of the relevant Indian standards
and regulations including:
a. IS 4379: Identification of the contents of industrial gas cylinders.
b. IS 7311: Seamless high carbon steel cylinders for permanent & high pressure liquefiable
gases.
The cylinders shall also meet Indian Boilers Regulations
3. The SF6 gas in cylinders shall be tested during FAT for SF6 content or purity, dew point
hydrolysable fluorides content as per IEC standards and test certificates shall be furnished to
NPCL. Also SF6 gases drawn from all chambers of individual panels shall be tested during FAT for
SF6 content or purity, dew point, hydrolysable fluorides content as per IEC standards. Further
site test for SF6 content or purity, dew point is to be done during pre-commissioning of GIS.
4. The GIS shall be furnished with sufficient sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas to pressurize the
complete system, one zone or compartment at a time to the rated nominal density. An
additional quantity of gas equal to 10% of the system requirements shall be furnished.
5. Dial & graduated type temperature compensated gas density or density monitoring devices with
associated pressure gauge shall be provided. Vendor may even dispense off with density
monitors and instead provide temperature compensated manometers when vacuum is the arc
quenching medium. The devices shall provide continuous & automatic monitoring of the density
or pressure of the gas. The monitoring device shall have two level settings. These shall be set so
that:
a. Advanced warning/alarm can be given that the gas density is approaching an unacceptably
low level.

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b. Beyond a preset level, below which the insulating rating of the panel may not hold,
measures should be adopted to immediately isolate the particular compartment electrically
by tripping circuit breakers and opening disconnecting switches. If density monitors are
provided, it should be possible to check the calibration (checking of set points) at later date
without drawing out the gas from the chamber position/location of density or pressure
monitors shall be such that it would be possible to take readings standing in front of the
switchgear panel and without opening LT chamber door or any cover.
Interfaces for remote transmission of gas density and alarms through appropriate
transducers and potential-free contacts shall be made available for use with purchaser’
SCADA system.
6. The maximum gas leakage shall not exceed 0.1% per year per gas compartment. Effectively, it
should not be necessary to refill the gas compartments during the operating life of the
switchgear.
7. Under normal operating conditions it shall not be necessary to treat the insulating SF6 gas
between major overhauls. Self-sealing vacuum couplings shall be provided on all gas
compartments to facilitate filling and recharging. In all gas compartments permanent efficient
filters and drying agent shall be at least effective for the duration of time between major
overhauls.
8. All apparatus necessary for filling and evacuating the SF6 gas into and from the switchgear
equipment shall be supplied by the bidder, to enable any maintenance work to be carried out.
The apparatus should also be capable of temporarily storing the entire SF6 gas thus taken out
and filtration of the gas volume separately before refilling back to the equipment.
9. The apparatus for filling or evacuating all gases to be used shall be provided with all necessary
hoses, couplings, flexible tubes and valves for coupling with the switchgear equipment. Details
of all accessories of proposed gas handling apparatus shall be provided with the bid.

Description of the control and protection unit (Relay)-

The measurement and protection functions shall be performed by a digital signal processor (DSP). The
control function shall be performed by a microcontroller (MC).

The feeder control unit shall combine the following functions in a single unit:

- RELAY/CU shall have Graphical Display with MIMIC.

- Exclusive local or remote control, to be switched via an electronic lock switch/Manual L/R switch
- Control of up to 5 switching devices (depending on the version and equipment fitted)
- Separate display of the switching status of up to 5 switching devices on a control unit with a freely
configurable LCD display (with fully equipped feeder protection & control unit)
- Software interlocks
- Cancellation of panel interlocks for test purposes.
- Measured value acquisition for current and voltage, where instrument transformers or sensors are
fitted
- Internal calculation of variables derived from measurements
- Display of the measured values as absolutes (numerical).
- Status of configured protection functions

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- Check Synchronizing Function

- Should have 3 Nos. fixed LED indication for Ready, start, Trip.
- Should have at least 15 Programmable Multicolour Coloured LED’s for Alarm Indication
- Display of individual alarm messages in clear text for each programmable LED.
- RELAY shall have One No. of Front port (Ethernet/USB 2.0/ RS-232) for local one to one
communication and Two Nos. of Rear Port (Ethernet) for remote communication on IEC61850 Protocol.
- RELAY shall have IEC 61850 with KEMA certificate Level A for IEC61850 compliance and GOOSE
communication comply with performance.
- Relay shall have WEB HMI feature to facilitate relay parameterization and fault record even in the
absence of dedicate relay software. This WEB HMI should be accessible on LAN.
- Parameterization of the protection and control functions must be done via Local Front Port on the
front panel as well as rear Port.
- RELAY shall have capability to record minimum 8 nos. Disturbance record each of 3 sec duration.
- RELAY should have RoHS Compliance as per RoHS directive 2002/95/EC.

IEC61850 complaint Protection relay for substation Automation system:

It is intended to automate the Switchgears specified in the scope of supply and use
communicable numeric relays for Protection, Control and Status monitoring. This specification is
based on the understanding that an integrated Automation System along with protections shall
be provided and same shall have provisions for Integration with SCADA system. All the feeders
shall be remote controlled from Employer’s SCADA and from the local console of the numerical
relays. Relay should be IEC 61850 compliant. Conformance test certificate by KEMA shall be
submitted along with Techno-commercial bid & PICS, MICS & PIXIT documents for relay shall
be provided by vendor before the FAT in soft copy.

Processor feature:

Relay shall be completely Numerical with protective elements having software algorithm based
on sampling of analog inputs. Sampling rate of analog signal: The sampling rate should be 1000
Hz for 50 Hz signal or better for each analog channel. Hardware based measurements shall not
be acceptable.

Memory and Recording Feature:

1. The relay setting and programming should be stored in EEPROM so that during Aux. Power
failure the said data is not lost.
2. Relay should have event log, trip log and DR record. All logs should go in to history.
3. All tripping of relay should initiate DR in auto without extra binary input. Triggering of DR
with binary input should be user configurable.
4. The last 5 fault DR records should be in flash memory and DR will not erase in case of DC
supply fail for more than 2 days.

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5. Should be able to record at least 5 Oscillo-graphic disturbances and 5 fault records and 200
event records.
6. Minimum Four no. of latest trip log with cause of trip should be stored in memory along with
date and time stamping. The memory should not be lost with the switching off of DC.
7. The relay should have fault-recording feature with current waveform and Digital Input status.
The fault waveform should consist of minimum four current waveforms of three phase current
and zero sequence current and DI status. Triggering time for Pre and Post should have user
selectable. This record should be in flash memory for minimum 7 days even after switching off
the DC supply.
8. The fault should be date and time stamped.
9. Communication protocol shall be IEC61850.

Output Relays for Numerical Relay:

1. All o/p contact should be freely programmable.

2. At least 4 nos. programmable contacts are required for close and open operation. Rest of
the contacts may be changeover type.
3. Rating of trip contacts: -
 Contact durability> 20K operation.
 15Amp make and carry for 3 sec for trip contact.
 Make and carry for trip contacts L/R<=40ms.

Rating of Alarm contacts: -

5 Amp make and carry continuously for 5 sec.
Measurement & setting of Output relays through keypad on relay fascia and relay HMI software.
Output relay dwell time shall be user programmable or fixed at 100ms.

Communication Port:
Three nos. of IEC 61850 protocol compliant Ethernet RJ45 port for communication with SCADA
system through two managed Ethernet Switches operating in redundant mode. The
communication shall be made in 1+1 mode between individual IED to Switch, such that failure of
one set of LAN shall not affect the normal operation of SCADA. However, it shall be alarmed in
SCADA. One no. of Front port Ethernet RJ45/USB 2.0/USB 3.0 for relay parameterization and
configuration etc. through Laptop. Two nos. of rear port Ethernet RJ45/USB 2.0/USB 3.0 for relay
goosing, communication and HMI etc. With the help of PC Relay should generate GOOSE
message as per IEC 61850 standard for interlocking and also ensure interoperability with third
party relays.

Watchdog and self-monitoring:

The relay should have facility to monitor the healthiness of its circuits and components by own
monitoring system. In case of any problems, the alarm should be generated by one of the output
contacts. The alarm as soft signal to be sent to SCADA system as well. Necessary support
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documentation explaining the self-diagnostic feature shall be furnished. The Date and Time shall
be stamping with faults and record. The clock should be powered from internal cell and Should
not require setting after every DC switching. The internal cell life shall be minimum 5 years. Time
Synchronization shall be with IRIG-B and SNTP. For time synchronization through SNTP is to be
provided from clock signal coming from RTU.

Relay & Switch Architecture :

Documentation:

1. Manuals, Drawings and Literature for Protection Relay:

I. Configuration manual, User manual and operating manual shall be provided with
dispatch of panel.
II. All the internal drawings indicating the logics and block diagram details explaining
principle of operation should be provided with the dispatch of the panel.
III. Mapping details shall be submitted in IEC format.
IV. GOOSE Details, Drawings with logic diagram shall be provided during FAT.

2. Standard documentation, file per Relay, according to IEC 61850 during FAT and SAT:
I. MICS document (model implementation conformance statement).
II. PICS (protocol implementation conformance statement).
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III. PIXIT document.

IV. ICD file
V. CID file
VI. SCD file

3. Man Machine Interface:

I. Basic application software for setting change, parameterization.

II. CD with software (licensed) to download disturbance recorder, event log and
evaluation of those records. Graphical configuration tool for I/P, O/P and functional
building block for protection and control. Cable for connection of Relay to laptop
(USB port).
III. It shall be possible to transfer the data stored in the DFR to computer on
IEEE/COMTRAD format. The data format shall be compatible for dynamic protection
relay testing on relay test kit. COMTRADE Data viewer software is to be provided.
IV. Remote Configuration software with latest version on the CD with license if
applicable.
V. Relay Connectivity package and other necessary supporting software.

SCADA signals mentioned below shall be available in SCADA T.B.s with ferruling. Remote control
& trip shall be possible through NPCL RTU using the T.B. s contacts with the conditions
mentioned below.

Monitoring from remote:

Signals provided in SCADA T.B.s to monitor the following conditions and status of VCB (at
SCADA Control Centre end through installing RTU)
I. Breaker is in local / remote.
II. Breaker is not anti-pumping.
III. C.B. Door Open/Close.
IV. Panel Door Open/close.

Closing from Remote:

Suitable arrangement should be provided at SCADA T.B.s to close the breaker from remote end
in case following Conditions are satisfied:-
I. DC healthy.
II. Breaker is OFF.
III. Spring for closing mechanism is charged.
IV. Breaker is in Remote.
V. Trip Circuit healthy.
VI. Breaker is not anti-pumping.

Tripping from Remote:

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Suitable arrangement should be provided at SCADA T.B.s to trip the breaker from remote end in
case the breaker is ON and certain pre-set conditions to be satisfied.

Important notes:
1. If the offered Switch Board does not have integral base frame, separate base frames
have to be supplied along with the Switch Board free of cost.
2. The Breakers shall have minimum 6NO+6NC Auxiliary Contacts.
3. Anti-pumping should be an integral feature of the VCB & should be achieved through a
contactor mounted inside the VCB.
4. The Limit Switch for Test & Service Positions shall have 4NO contacts for each for Test &
Service position.
5. For Numerical Relays, MLFB No. shall be specified during drawing approval.
6. All other component like name plates, fuses, MCBs, terminal blocks, cable glands, space
heater, hooter etc. are required for satisfactory operation, shall be deemed to been
included in the quoted price.
7. The Switch Board shall be painted with RAL 7032 - Pebble Grey
8. All the wiring for SCADA control & status through relay needs to be shown at the time of
drawing approval.
9. DI &DO of relay should be mentioned at the time of quotation submission
10. Vendor has to submit panel mechanical design parameters at the time of drawing
approval.
11. Control operating voltage is 110 V DC ±10%.
12. For DI&DO and LED Indication please refer DI&DO & LED Indication sheet.
13. Transformer Protection are WTI -Alarm& Trip, OTI-Alarm & Trip, Bucholtz -Alarm & Trip,
OSR Trip, PRV Trip, MOG Alarm - main tank, MOG Alarm – OLTC oil tak.

Detailed Scope of Supply

33kV indoor GIS 9 panel’s switchboard Double Bus Bar with Two nos. I/C from different source, two
nos. of 12.5 MVA Transformer feeder and four nos. outgoing feeders with one no. of bus coupling
arrangement shall consist of following configuration:

Schematic Configuration of the panel:

OG 1 OG 2 Txr IC 1 BC IC 2 Txr OG 3 OG 4
1 /OG 2 /OG

CODES AND STANDARDS

The switchgear shall comply, as minimum requirement, with the IEC/IS publications not limited to
following:

Switchgear IEC 60694

Design, Model IEC 62271-200
Vacuum Circuit Breaker IEC 62271-100
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Disconnector, Earthing Switch IEC 62271-102

Protection against Accidental Contact, IEC 60529
Foreign Objects & Water
Relays IEC 60255
Erection IEC 61936-1
SF6 gas IEC 60376 and IEC
60480
Ambient Conditions IEC 60932
Alternating Current Disconnector, Bus IEC60128
Transfer current switching by Disconnector
Current Transformers IEC66044-1
Voltage Transformer IEC66044-2
Bushing for Alternating Voltages above IEC60137
1000V
Cable Connection for GIS IEC60859
Factory Built Assemblies of Low Voltage IEC60439
Switchgear and Control gear
IEEE Guide for safety in AC Substation IEEE80(2000)
Grounding.
Earthing of GIS an application Guide CIGRE-44

RATING AND CHARACTERISTICS OF 33kV GIS:

System Parameters

i. Rated voltage 36 kV (rms)

ii. Highest system voltage 36 kV (rms)
iii. Frequency 50 Hz± 3%
iv. No. of phases 3
v. Earthing Solidly earthed
vi. Normal Service Condition Indoor
vii. Temperature Min :-5deg. ; Max : +50deg. C; Ave:
35deg. C;
viii. Degree of protection IP4X for LV parts
IP65 for HV parts
ix. Humidity Less than or equal to 95% (over
24hrs), 90% over 1 month
x. Mechanical Endurance Above 30,000 operations
Circuit Breaker

i. Type of breaker Vacuum

ii. No of Poles 3
iii. Class Indoor
iv. Rated voltage 33 kV (rms)
v. Highest system voltage 36 kV (rms)
vi. Rated insulation level, 1.2/50 micro
second impulse withstand voltage

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a) Across open contacts to earth 170 kVp

b) Impulse on one terminal, power
frequency voltage on opposite 170 kVp
terminal
vii. Rated frequency 50 Hz

viii. Rated current 1250A(Min) for I/C, 1600A B/C, and

1250A (For O/G)

ix. Rated short circuit breaking current 31.5 kA

x. Duration of short circuit current 3 sec.

xi. Control voltage 110 V DC (variations 70% to 110%)

xii. Normal voltage for operating single phase 50 Hz, 240 V AC

mechanism i.e. charging motor
xiii. Rupturing capacity 31.5kA at 33 kV

xiv. Rated peak withstand current 100kA

xv. Rated short-circuit making current of 100kA

circuit breaker

Each Panel should house the following:

1 Set CT: 800-400/5-5 A for I/C , B/C

1 Set CT: 800-400/5-5 A for O/G
CT: 400/5-5-1 A for Transformer Feeder
Core 1: Class 0.2S, Burden: 15 VA for Incomer panel
Core 1: Class 0.5S, Burden: 15 VA for Bus coupler and Outgoing Panel
Core 2: Class 5P10, Burden: 15 VA
Core 3: Class PS Vk>=300V, Ik<=30mA at Vk/2 (for connection to both LV REF & Differential
Protection) for Transformer panel

1 set 3 phase PT with ratio 33000/√3/ 110/√3, 100VA/Phase, CL 0.5 & 3P, OVF 1.9 for 30 Sec.
for metering purpose (For IC only)
1 No. MFM CL 0.2S 3P3W with RS485 (SATEC PM 130EH+) 3 Phase 3 wire, 110V DC input, 5A
Current input, 88-290VDC, RS485 port MODBUS communication, One pulsed output for
Incomer panel
and MFM CL 0.5S 3P3W with RS485 (SATEC PM 130EH+) 3 Phase 3 wire, 110V DC input,
5A Current input, 88-290VDC, RS485 port MODBUS communication, One pulsed output
for Incomer and Outgoing panel.
1 No. Electronic Tri-vector ABT Meters (TVM) of 0.2S class accuracy in all Incomer panels (as
per attached specification)
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1 No. Electronic Tri-vector Meters (TVM) of 0.5S class accuracy in all Outgoing panels (as per
attached specification)
1 No. Test Terminal block for the TVM & MFM (Rated with 10 amps; MAKE: AREVA/equivalent.)
1 No. Test Terminal block for the protection circuit (Rated with 10 amps; MAKE:
AREVA/equivalent.)
1 No. Circuit Breaker control switch, T-N-C, spring return with pistol grip handle, 4 NO + 4 NC,
rating 10 Amps.
3 No. Capacitive Voltage Indicator for 3 phase voltage presence indication.
5 Nos. LED type indicating lamps for the following indications in each case:
1 No. Closing indication RED
1 No. Open indication GREEN
1 No. Spring charged indication BLUE
1 No. Auto Trip indication AMBER
2 No. Trip circuit Unhealthy indication WHITE

1 No. For Transformer protection: (i) IDMT non-directional Over Current & Earth Fault (50-
50N, 51-51N) 5/1 Amp. Numerical Communicable Relay (for Back up) conforming to
latest communication protocol IEC 61850 with high set, instantaneous features & voltage
input for protection of HV side of transformers (S/R Contacts) with BI/ BO of 30/23 for
Feeder protection relay and BI/BO of 10/9 for TXR protection relay
(ii) Separate relay for transformer ‘LV Restricted Earth Fault’ & ‘Differential Protection
and all the relays should be suitable for interfacing with SCADA System which comply
IEC 61850 & GOOSE Messaging.

For I/C: IDMT directional/ non-directional Over Current & Earth Fault 5 Amp. Numerical
Relay with high set instantaneous features, voltage input with BI/ BO of 30/23 for Feeder
protection relay and suitable for interfacing with SCADA System which comply IEC
61850 & GOOSE Messaging.

For O/G: IDMT directional/ non-directional Over Current & Earth Fault 5 Amp. Numerical
Relay with high set instantaneous features with BI/ BO of 29/21 for Feeder protection
relay and suitable for interfacing with SCADA System which comply IEC 61850 & GOOSE
Messaging.

For B/C: IDMT non directional Over Current & Earth Fault 5 Amp. Numerical Relay with
high set instantaneous features, check synchronizing facility with BI/ BO of 30/23 for
Feeder protection relay and suitable for interfacing with SCADA System which comply
IEC 61850 & GOOSE Messaging.

Relay Setting Software & Communication cable (for laptop to relay) for uploading &
downloading relay parameterization & downloading of disturbance records shall be
supplied along with the relay.
1 No. Master Trip Relay, Contacts: 3 N/O + 1 N/C; S/R contacts and H/R flags. With pickup
time less than 10 ms and one spare contact.
1 No. Local/Remote switch
2 No. Trip Circuit Supervision Relay for continuous supervision of tripping circuit, Contacts: 2
N/O + 2 N/C (Applicable if 2Nos. TCS is not in built relay)

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4 Nos. DC operated 3-element Auxiliary Relays each element provided with 2 pairs of S/R
contacts and H/R flags for the following functions.
a) Bucholtz alarm & trip
b) Winding temperature alarm & trip
c) Oil temperature alarm & trip
d) OSR trip
e) MOG alarm for main tank
f) MOG alarm for OLTC
g) Low oil level trip
h) PRV trip
12 Nos. DC operated Contact Multiplication Relays: Contact: 3 C/O
1 Set 16 window Annunciator along with push button switches for alarm accept, reset, lamp
test and Alarm test facilities with fuse arrangement.
1 No. SF6 gas pressure monitoring device with SCADA input.
1 No. PT selector switch.
1 No. Differential trip, Master trip, PRV Trip, Bucholtz Trip contact for Fire protection of
Transformer terminated in spare Terminal block
2 No. Ethernet switch Industrial grade L2 managed with IEC 61850/IEEE 1613 Class 1 Compliant
1 No. LV door limit switch, with contacts terminated on the TB.
2 Set Relay communication cables (Industrial type) of each type.
1 No Relay communication software for at least 2 users.
2 No Fiber glass slot on front and back side of the panel with min dimension of 85mm*130mm
shall be provided for feeder naming.
1 No Mili Amp meter for heating circuit in all panels
1 No Humidistat for heating circuit in all panels.

Specification for Industrial Grade L2 managed Switch:

1. Ethernet switches used in substation automation applications should comply with IEC
61850-3 Standards for EMI immunity and environmental requirements to ensure reliable
operation of networking equipment in Substation environments.
2. Ethernet network will be involved in critical protection functions the Ethernet switches
should comply with the Class 2 device definition given in IEEE P1613 (i.e. error free
communications during the application EMI immunity type tests.
3. Managed Ethernet switches with advanced Layer 2 features such as:
a. IEEE 802.3 Full-Duplex operation (no collisions)
b. IEEE 802.1p Priority Queuing.
c. IEEE 802.1Q VLAN.
d. IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree.
e. GMP Snooping / Multicast Filtering.
It should be used to ensure real-time deterministic performance.
4. Should Support a variety of flexible network architectures offering different levels of
performance, cost and redundancy are achievable using managed Ethernet switches.
5. Switching: Non-blocking, store and forward switching.

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6. Protocols: IGMPv1/v2, GMRP, GVRP, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, DHCP Server/Client, DHCP, BootP,

TFTP, SNTP, SMTP, RARP, RMON, HTTP, HTTPS, Telnet, SSH, Ethernet/IP, SNMP, LLDP, NTP
Server/Clients.
7. Switch should be Rugged, fully managed, Modular Ethernet switch specifically designed
to operate reliably in electrical harsh and climatically demanding Electric substation and
industrial environments.
8. Web browser interface and console interface.
9. Operating Temperature: (-40°C to +70°C) operating temperature (no fans)
10. Ingress Protection: IP40
11. Cyber security requirements: The supplier has to abide by all guidelines/notifications as
relevant to supplied system as issued by CERT-D, NCIIPC and ministry of power during
the entire warranty period. For meeting such requirements, the supplier may have to
upgrade the system components via. Updates for system software, enabling/disabling
ports/functions as recommended by NPCL.
12. Isolated redundant power inputs: (88 to 300 VDC, 85 to 264 VAC.
33 kV Ports 1. 20 X 10/100 Quantity Redundancy
Switchgears Mbps TX RJ45 2 Nos. With Goose
Ethernet copper
ports and 2 X
1000 Mbps ports
(for Uplink)

Make: Moxa/ Kyland/ Ruggedcom with KEMA Certified.

Factory Acceptance test:

FAT consists of following:

1. Mechanical Closing & Opening (5 times each)
2. Measurement of resistance in main circuit
3. 2 kV test on Main & Aux Circuit
4. Electrical Functional Test
5. SF6 Gas Leakage Test
6. HV test
7. Primary injection test for full panels
8. Slope Test
9. Partial Discharge test
10. Paint thickness & panel measurement.
11. Goose Testing without inter-panel wiring

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Test:

Type Test:

1. All equipment proposed according to this specification shall be type tested on typical units in
accordance with the latest and relevant IEC standards. The reports for all type tests shall be
furnished by the bidder at the time of submission.
2. The NPCL reserves the right to witness any of the type tests repeated, if necessary, at cost to
NPCL. The bid should include the costs of such tests.
3. The following type test shall have been performed:
a. Dielectric voltage withstand tests
i. Power frequency withstand voltage
ii. Impulse withstand voltage
b. Making and breaking capability test
c. Short time current test and peak current test
d. Continuous current carrying and temperature rise test
e. Current path resistance measurement
f. Partial discharge test
g. Inductive/capacitive current switching

Production Test:

1. Production test shall be made either in the course of component assembly.

2. All acceptance and routine test as stipulated in the latest IEC shall be carried out by the supplier
in the presence of NPCL’s representative. Each CT and electromagnetic VT shall also be tested
(may be in batch) for viz. Primary/secondary winding resistance, polarity, ratio, magnetization
characteristics, primary injection test at full rated current during the above test. Manufacturer’s
test certificate also to be furnished.
3. The bidder shall furnish a comprehensive list of all stage and final factory tests proposed on each
unit to be supplied, along with the bid document.
4. The supplier shall keep the NPCL informed in advance (21days prior), about the manufacturing
programme so that arrangement can be made by the NPCL to depute their representative for
witnessing the stage/factory acceptance tests and total cost will be borne by bidder in India and
abroad for inspection.
5. The NPCL reserves the right for carrying out any other tests of a reasonable nature at the works
of the supplier or at any other recognised laboratory/research institute in addition to the above
mentioned type, acceptance and routine tests at the cost of the NPCL to satisfy that the material
complies with the intent of this specification.

Site Test:

The following tests shall be performed on the completely assembled switchgear at site after installation
by supplier. Test results as well as test conditions like ambient temperature, gas pressure, dew point etc.
Shall be documented and the results compared with the relevant instructions and factory test reports. A
final site test report shall be supplied to the NPCL within 1 weeks after the tests have been finished.
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a. Visual inspection, checks and verifications. The following shall be inspected and verified:
i. Conformity of the assembly with the manufacturer’s drawings and instructions.
ii. Tightening of all pipe junctions, bolts and terminal connections.
iii. Visual check of all the control circuits, VT circuits.
iv. Proper function of the control, measuring, protective and regulating equipment including
heating and lighting by means of the relevant commissioning reports.
v. Mechanical & electrical operation tests of circuit breaker, Disconnecting/earthing switch.
vi. Rated SF6 gas pressure and control voltage.
vii. O-C-O operation,10 times.
viii. Maximum control voltage: O-C-O operation, 3 times
ix. Minimum control voltage: O-C-O operation, 3 times
b. SF6 gas leakage test. The following parts shall be checked, using a leakage detector for SF6 gas:
i. Each flange connection installed on site
ii. Each gas coupling
iii. Each bursting disc
c. DC resistance measurement of the main circuit. The measurement of the main circuits. The
measurement per phase shall be made with a current of ≥ 200 A DC and the values compared
with the results of the factory routine tests. The reading shall be documented per phase and the
measuring points defined.
d. Gas density monitor check & checking of set points.
e. Dew point and HV AC Test
f. Interlock tests.
g. Breaker & Disconnector timing
h. Contact resistance of Breaker and Disconnector switch
i. Slope Test
j. Measurement of moisture content: The moisture test (dew point measurement) shall be made
on each SF6 gas compartments, 1 week after gas filling.
k. Manual operation check of circuit breaker, 2 way/ 3 way disconnect/earthing switches.
l. All CT/VT test (like polarity, IR measurement, Ratio, AC HV, Full rated primary injection test for
CT, Knee point value measurement, Magnetising current of CT measurement, etc) .
m. Power frequency withstand of main circuit. After the completion of installation and filling with
SF6 gas at its rated density, the GIS shall be tested with 80% of the AC voltage applied for the
factory routine tests. Test duration shall be 1 minute. During these tests, the high voltage
connections like overhead lines, HV cables or transformer connections shall be disconnected.
These tests shall be performed by means of special HV testing equipment connected to the GIS.
The special testing equipment and test bushing or special test adapters for flange connection (if
required) shall be supplied by the manufacturer for temporary use during test. Each switching
condition during tests including the connection point of the test transformer shall be
documented in copy of the single line diagram.
n. Power frequency test of control circuit 2 kV r.m.s. (1 min)

Guarantee:

All commissioning tests and performance tests shall be guaranteed and in the event of failure in any
such tests(s), the supplier shall be take steps to rectify/replace/modify at its cost the defective
components/assembly. The equipment after such rectification/repair shall be re-tested at supplier’s
cost at site.
The GIS switchboard along with its all appurtenances shall be under minimum 60 months from the date
of commissioning or 66 months from the date of delivery.

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Installation, Testing & Commissioning:

In case the entire responsibility of installation/testing/commissioning (including Power cable jointing

and termination) of GIS board all assembly of the GIS equipment shall be done under direct technical
supervision of supplier’s technical representative. The bidder shall specify the number of skilled/semi-
skilled/unskilled workmen and supervisors/engineers required for erection, testing and commissioning
of the each GIS switch board.

Shipment & Storage:

Requirements for packing, shipment and storage

1. All equipment shall be suitably packed and protected during shipment. Each shipping unit, after
passing all specified production tests, shall be sealed in the clean dry condition with leak-tight
shipping covers securely mounted for shipment. Shock and tilt recorders/indicators shall be
provided to monitoring shipping. All covers to be removed during installation shall be clearly
marked.
2. The bidder shall supply instructions for storage of the equipment at site for long-term storage.
Components requiring indoor storage shall be so identified. The instructions shall outline any
special precautions required to be stored indoors or in special environments. Unloading, shifting
and loading for ETC job if required, shall be arranged by vendor.
3. During transportation from manufacturer’s workshop to the site of delivery, the GIS board and
its vital components/spares should come fitted with shock sensor, The shock sensor should have
data logging system for sensing shock in X,Y and Z axis with time stamping facility and provision
for downloading the information in a PC. On receipt of the consignment, the bidder shall
arrange for downloading its data, furnish the same to NPCL and take back the sensor.

Commissioning support:

The supervision and commissioning support for 7man days shall be provided by the vendor free of cost
at the time of installation for each set of Panel. If required vender should provide IED interoperability
communication setup and testing between 3rd party numerical relay.

Training:
Training sessions on installations, commissioning, operation and maintenance of GIS shall be held by an
experienced English/Hindi speaking instructor. One week training for installation and commissioning
shall be held prior to installation for about 3 to 6 persons at the NPCL premises/at the factory. One
week training for operation and maintenance shall also be held after the installation for about 6 to 12
persons at site.

Completeness of the Contract:

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Any fittings, accessories or apparatus which ma y not have been specifically mentioned in these
specifications but which are usual or necessary in the equipment offered shall be deemed to be
included in the contract and shall be supplied by the supplier without extra charges. All plants and
equipment shall be complete in all details whether such details are mentioned in the specification or
not.

GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS FOR 33 KV DOUBLE BUSBAR GIS FOR

DISTRIBUTION STATION

Description To be filled up
by the Bidder
1 Name of Manufacturer
2 Country of origin
3 Type of Switchgear
4 Standard followed
5 Rated voltage (kV)
i) Highest System Voltage
ii) Nominal Operating Voltage
6 Rated frequency (Hz)
7 No. of phases
8 Rated power frequency withstand voltage (kVrms) for 1 min. between
i) Phase to earth / phase to phase
ii) Across open gap of CB / Disconnector
9 Rated Impulse withstand voltage (kVp) for 1.2/50 micro second waveform
10 Rated Short circuit withstand current (kA) for 3 sec.
11 Rated making current (kA)
i) Symmetrical
ii) Asymmetrical
12 Continuous current at an ambient temp. of 40 °C (A)
13 Continuous temp. rise over ambient of 40 C° (° C)
14 Materials of enclosure
i) Type of enclosure
ii) Minimum thickness (mm)
iii) Burn through time due to internal arc at 31.5 kA (ms)
15 Materials of HV Conductor
i) Materials of contacts
ii) Material of busbars
16 SF6 insulation medium
i) Max. SF6 gas loss / compartment / annum (%)
ii) Min. operating period without re-charging of SF6 Gas
iii) Max. permissible moisture content in SF6 Gas (ppmv)
iv) Max. permissible air content in SF6 Gas (ppmv)
v) Type of filter used for moisture absorption
vi) Norminal life of filter (years)
vii) Rated SF6 pressure at 40 ° C (bar gauge )

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viii) Min. operating pressure at 100% rated voltage (bar gauge)

ix) Setting of pressure relief device (bar gauge)
x) Alarm on “loss of SF6 Gas” (bar gauge)
xi) Type of pressure monitors
xii) SF6 gas pressure (kPa) at 68°F/20°C for
a) Filling
b) Alarm
17 No. of gas compartment per feeder
18 Metal enclosure
i) Design pressure (bar gauge)
ii) Operating pressure (bar gauge)
iii) Type test pressure (bar gauge)
iv) Routine test pressure for 3 min. (bar gauge)
v) Leakage test pressure for 30 mins. (bar gauge)
19 Gas
Seal
i) Material
ii) Method of sealing
20 Temperature rise over max. ambient of 45°C in (°C)
i) At rated current
a) Busbars
b) Enclosures
ii) At rated short circuit current
a) Busbars
b) Enclosures
21 Parameters for Busbar
i) DC resistance/m/phase (m-ohms)
ii) Inductance/m/phase (m-H)
iii) Capacitance (micro-F)
22 Maximum potential rise of enclosure at short circuit current (V)
23 Circuit Breaker
i) Common enclosed phases (Yes/ No)
ii) Rated current at 40°C (A)
iii) Corresponding max. temp. rise (°C) over ambient 45°C
iv) Rated short circuit breaking current (kA)
v) Rated making current (kA)
vi) Capacitive switching capacity
a) Rated single capacitor bank-breaking current (A)
b) Rated single capacitor bank inrush-making current (A)
c) Rated back-to-back capacitor bank-breaking current
(A)
d) Rated back-to-back capacitor bank inrush-making
current
vii) Max. inductive breaking current (A)
viii) Closing time
(ms)
ix) Opening time at no load current flowing (ms)
x) Operating time at full short ckt. Condition (ms)
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xi) Material of main contact

xii) Setting of pressure relief device (bar gauge)
xiii) Gas quantity of CB Module (kg)
xiv) Approx. time for degassing and re-charging of SF6
Gas in CB module (hrs)
xv) Type of pressure monitor
xvi) Operating Mechanism
a) Rated voltage and wattage of spring charge Motor
b) Satisfactory motor operation between 70% and 110%
rated voltage (Yes / No)
c) Charging time of spring (sec.)
d) Protection of motor
e) Mechanical indication for ON/OFF and spring charge
provided (Yes / No)
f) Slow Closing / Opening is feasible (Yes / No)
g) No. of close open Operations possible after failure of
A.C. supply
xvii) Close coil
a) Number
b) Rated power each
c) Range of operating voltage (max & min)
xviii) Trip Coil
a) Number
b) Rated power each
c) Range of operating voltage (max & min)
xix) Auxiliary
Contacts
a) DC Voltage
b) Number of potential free NO/NC/
(Wiping contacts for purchaser’s use)
c) Continuous Current ratings A
xx) Insulation level of breaker
a) 1 min power frequency voltage
b) Impulse withstand voltage

xxi) Endurance Class of circuit breaker

a) Mechanical (M1 or M2)
b) Electrical ( E1 or E2 )
c) Capacitive Switching (C1 or C2 )
xxii) First pole to clear factor
xxiii) Rated operating sequence
xxiv) Rated TRV for terminal fault
xxv) Rated line charging breaking current
xxvi) Rated cable charging breaking current
xxvii) Rated out of phase breaking current
xxviii) Maximum pole discrepancy time
a) Opening Time
b) Closing Time
xxix) Whether the Circuit Breaker in OFF state (with Bus Isolator in ON
condition ) is capable of withstanding asynchronous voltage at
different frequencies across its open contacts for prolonged period
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24 Isolator / Disconnector
i) Enclosure
Type
ii) Characteristics – Quick or slow motion
ii) Rated Current at 40°C A
a) Rated Continuous
b) Rated Short circuit withstand for 3 Sec
iv) Max. temperature rise of current carrying part over ambient
v) No. of
break/phase
vi) Operating Mechanism
a) Type
b) Operating time for closing
c) Operating time for opening
d) Motor operating voltage (DC)
e) Motor capacity
f) Manual operating facility (Yes / No)
vii) Auxiliary
Contacts
a) D.C Voltages
b) Number (No/ NC)
c) Continuous Current rating
viii) Insulation
Level
a) 1 min. power frequency withstand kV (rms)
b) 1.2/50 µs Impulse withstand kV peak
ix) Type and materials of Contact
x) Materials for current carrying parts
xi) Type of
interlock
25 Earthing Swithes
i) Enclosure
ii) Characteristics / No. for switches
a) Connected to cable – Fast acting
b) Other earthing switches Slow motion
iii) Rated Short – time withstand current KA
iv) Rated peak making current (for fast acting switches only ) KA
v) Rated short circuit current KA
vi) Operating mechanism
a) For fast acting switches
b) For slow motion switches
vii) Operating
time
a) For Closing - Fast acting E/S in ms
b) For Closing – Slow motion E/S in Sec
viii) Auxiliary switches contacts
a) D.C. Voltage
b) Number (NO/NC) – For Fast acting E/S
c) Number (NO/NC) – For Fast acting E/S
d) Continuous current rating A
ix) Manual Operating facilities ( Yes / No )
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x) Motor
a) D.C. Operating voltage V
b) Capacity – Fast acting W
c) Capacity – Slow motion W
xi) Quantity of gas for complete earthing switches (3 phase )
xii) Whether some/all earth switches are insulated from the earthing for
carrying out special measurements
xiii) Number of CO operations permissible without maintenance
xiv) Number of full short - circuit making capability without maintenance
for fast action earth switches
26 Voltage transformer
i) Type of VT
ii) Impulse withstand voltage with 1.2/50 µs waveform
iii) 1 min. power frequency withstand voltage (kV)
a) Primary
b) Secondary
iv) No. of secondary winding for each VT
v) Rated primary voltage
vi) Rated secondary voltage
Vii) VT connection & open delta resistance
viii) Rated burden for each secondary winding
ix) Accuracy class for each secondary winding
a) Winding – 1
b) Winding – 2
x) Rated voltage
factor
a) Continuous
b) For 30 Seconds
xi) Max temp. rise over ambient in windings having 110% excitation and
rated burden
xii) Operating pressure bar gauge
a) Normal
b) Minimum
xiii) Winding
insulation
a) Type
b) Class
27 Current Transformers
i) Type of CTs
ii) No. of CTs
iii) Impulse withstand voltage with 1.2/50 µs wave form Kv peak
iv) 1 min. power frequency withstand voltage
a) Primary
b) Secondary
v) No. of cores
per CT
vi) Rated primary current for each core (A)
vii) Rated secondary current (A)
viii) Turns ratio for each core
ix) Cores for
meters
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a) Accuracy class
b) Rated burden (VA)
c) Instrument security factor
x) Short time thermal rating for 3 sec.
xi) Max temperature rise in windings over ambient at
its rated current and burden (°C)
xii) Secondary resistance value (ohms)
xiii) Maximum current error
a) Metering core
b) Protection core
xiv) Maximum phase displacement error
a) Metering core
b) Protection core
xv) Winding
insulation
a) Type
b) Class
28 xvi) Partial discharge level (pC)
Local
Control/Marshalling
Kiosk
i) Type of sheet steel (hot rolled / cold rolled)
ii) Thickness of sheet Metal (mm)
iii) Indicating
lamps
a) Type
b) Ratings (Watts & Voltage )
c) Life (hrs)
iv) Panel wirings
a) Materials / size of CT & VT circuit
b) Materials / size of other circuit
29 Dimensional Details
i) Bay
a) Width (mm)
b) Depth (mm)
c) Height (mm)
d) Weight (kg)
ii) Switch Room
a) Front clearance (mm)
b) Rear clearance (mm)
c) Side clearance (mm)
d) Top clearance (mm)
30 Largest single
transportable piece
i) Weight (kg)
ii) Length (mm)
ii) Width (mm)
iv) Depth (mm)
31 Insulation system monitoring devices
i) Gas Density Detector
a) Type
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b) Location
ii) Gas Pressure Detector
a) Type
b) Location
iii) Gas moisture content Detector
a) Type
b) Location
32 Support structure included in the supply (Yes / No)
33 Foundation channels and fixing hardware included in the supply (Yes / No)
34 Dilo’s SF6 handling trolley : Model No & Qty. per
35 Gas Leakage sensor : Make, Model and Qty.
36 Cable termination kit : Make & Type
37 Dummy plugs included (Y/N) and Qty.
38 Current Test Plugs included (Y/N) and Qty.
39 Voltage Test Plugs included (Y/N) and Qty.

Mandatory Spares

Sl.
No. Materials Qty. UOM
1 Tripping Coil 110V DC 0 No.
2 Closing Coil 110V DC 0 No.
3 TNC Swicth 0 No.
4 Master Trip Relay (S/R contact H/R contact) 0 No.
5 LED Lamp( all Colour) 0 each
6 Spring charging Motor 0 No.

Multi Core Resin Cast CT with ratio: 800-400/5-5-1A, 15 VA

per phase,31.5 kA for 3 Sec
1st Core: CL0.2S
2ndCore:CL5P10
3rd Core:CLPS ,VK>=300 V, RCT<=6 OHM,Imag<=30 mA at
7 VK/2; ISF <5 0 No.
Multi Core Resin Cast CT with ratio: 800-400/5-5 A, 15 VA
per phase,31.5 kA for 3 Sec
1st Core: CL0.5S
8 2ndCore:CL5P10 0 No.

Multi Core Resin Cast CT with ratio: 400/5-5-1A, 15 VA per

phase,31.5 kA for 3 Sec
1st Core: CL0.5S
2ndCore:CL5P10
3rd Core:CLPS ,VK>=300 V, RCT<=6 OHM,Imag<=30 mA at
9 VK/2; ISF <5 0 No.

3 phase PT with ratio 33000/√3/ 110/√3, 100VA/Phase,

CL 0.5 & 3P, OVF 1.9 for 30 Sec. for metering & protection backed
10 by HT & LT fuses. 0 No.
11 Limit Swicth (all types) 0 each
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12 PT Selector Switch 0 No.

13 IC/OG Switch 0 No.
14 Relevant Loose Nuts, Bolts, washer etc. 0 each
15 Contactors 0 No.
16 Incomers protection Relay(numeric) 0 No.
17 Transformer Relay 0 No.

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. The above requirement is tentative. The Supplier may offer their design fulfilling the above
requirement.
2. The Supplier’s design must clearly elaborate the construction features & technical particulars
of Circuit Breaker, Disconnector, Busbar, Connectors, Current Transformer, Potential
Transformer, Indicating Instruments/ Lamps, Control & Protection, Alarm Scheme etc.
3. All other components like mimic diagram, name plates, push buttons, fuses, MCBs, terminal
blocks, space heater, cable glands, hooter, bell etc. required for satisfactory operation, shall
have to be mentioned in the offer.
4. Comprehensive test procedures covering Type Tests, Factory/ Routine Test, Special Tests,
Erection & Pre-commissioning Tests at site are to be mentioned in detail by the Supplier.
5. If the offered Switch Board does not have integral base frame, separate base frames have to
be supplied along with the Switch Board free of cost
6. Anti-pumping should be an integral feature of the VCB & should be achieved through a
contactor mounted inside the VCB.
7. For Numerical Relays, MLFB No. shall be specified during drawing approval
8. All the wiring for SCADA control & status through relay needs to be shown at the time of
drawing approval
9. DI &DO of relay should be mentioned at the time of quotation submission. Local operations of
all switching devices done through T&C switch & REMOTE operations of all switching devices
done through SCADA via RELAY/CU
10. Vendor has to submit panel mechanical design parameters at the time of quotation
submission
11. ABT meter shall be considered for all IC panels.
12. All control cables used in the switch gears shall be of FRLS type.
13. FRP type ladder with panel height shall be provided along with each panel board.
14. Foldable rack for operating tools shall be provided along with every panel.
15. Capacitive voltage indicator shall be provided for every panel and for all 3 phases.
16. 3 no’s of Relay communication cables of each type per panel board shall be
provided.
17. Switchgear must be hermetically sealed in every aspects (LV chamber and HV
chamber).
18. 2 sets of all operating tools shall be supplied along with every switchboard.
19. 1 No. of LV door limit switch, with contacts terminated on the TB.
20. 1 No of Relay communication software for at least 2 users.
21. 2 No of Fiber glass slot on front and back side of the panel with min dimension of
85mm*130mm shall be provided for feeder naming.

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