400kV GIS - 1512101 R6

400 kV GIS 1.5.1.2.1.
01-Rev 6
LIST OF CONTENT FOR 400 kV GIS
INDEX
SECTION TITLE
1 SCOPE
2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS
2.1 International Standards
2.2 DEWA Internal Standards
2.3 Applicable Regulations / Guidelines
3 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

3.1 General Requirements
3.2 Gas Compartments
3.3 Gas Barrier and SF6 Immersed Insulation
3.4 Enclosures
3.5 Busbars and Conductors
3.6 SF6 Gas immersed Insulation
3.7 Gas Seals
3.8 SF6 Gas
3.9 Gas Filters
3.10 Position Indicators
3.11 Earthing
3.12 Mechanical Construction
3.13 Operating Cubicles
3.14 Disconnectors and Earthing Switches
3.15 Feeder and Transformer Connections
3.16 Interlocking Facilities
3.17 SF6 Bus Ducts, and Terminals for Bus Ducts / Cables
3.18 Cable Sealing End / Cable Termination
3.19 Insulation Co-Ordination Studies
4 APPARATUS
4.1 Circuit Breakers
4.3 Current Transformers
4.4 Factory Acceptance Tests
4.5 Surge Arresters
4.6 Outdoor Mounted Bushings
4.7 Local Control Cubicles
5 COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES

5.1 Auxiliary Switches and Contractors
5.2 Gas Monitoring
5.3 GIS Test Adapter
5.4 Cable Test Adapter
5.5 SF6 Gas Handling Plant
5.6 Tools
5.7 Partial Discharge Monitoring System (PDMS)
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400 kV GIS 1.5.1.2.1.01-Rev 6
LIST OF CONTENT FOR 400 kV GIS
INDEX
SECTION TITLE
6 OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6.1 Interlocking Requirements
6.2 Locking Facilities
7 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Installation Requirements
7.2 Maintenance Requirements
7.3 Operation, Maintenance and Extension
7.4 Operation and Maintenance Manual
7.5 Impact Recorders For Transport
8 TYPE, ROUTINE AND FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TESTS

8.1 Type test requirements
8.2 Temperature Rise
8.3 Type Tests
8.4 Routine Tests
9 COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS

9.1 Commissioning Requirements
9.2 General Checkup as per Manufacturer’s Drawings and Instructions
9.3 SF6 Gas Related Tests for GIS
9.4 Measurement of Resistance of Main Circuit (Contact Resistance)
9.5 Circuit Breaker Test
9.6 Circuit Breaker, Disconnectors & Earthing Switches Operations
9.7 Disconnectors Timing Test
9.8 Voltage Selection Scheme & Synch Close Checks
9.9 Interlock Testing
9.10 PDM System and PDM Coupler Testing
9.11 Power-Frequency /Dielectric Voltage Withstand Test with PD Monitoring
9.12 Alarm Testing and Verification (Local, Remote, Supervisory)
9.13 Level 3 & Level 4 Checks
9.14 CTs, VTs and IVTs & Meters
Annexure-1 Schedule of Requirements
A Circuit Breaker
B Disconnector
C Maintenance Earthing Switch
D High Speed Fault Making Earthing Switch
E Voltage Transformer
F Surge Arrester
Annexure-2 SF6 Gas Losses and Capitalization of Gas Losses

400 kV GIS 1.5.1.2.1.01-Rev 6
1. SCOPE
Para(1) This Specification details the requirements for Gas Insulated 400kV switchgears.
2. APPLICABLE STANDARDS
2.1 International Standards
Para(2) The switchgear shall be designed, constructed and tested in accordance with the latest
version of the IEC Standards at the date of Tendering. The following Standards shall be
considered in particular:
IEC 62271-100 High-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 100: High-voltage
alternating-current circuit breakers
IEC 62271-102 High-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 102: Alternating
current disconnectors and earthing switches
IEC 62271-110 High-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 110: Inductive load
switching
IEC 62271-207 High-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 207: Seismic
qualification for gas-insulated switchgear assemblies for rated
voltages above 52 kV
IEC 62271-203 High-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 203: Gas-insulated
metal-enclosed switchgear for rated voltages above 52 kV
IEC/TR 62271- High-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 301: Dimensional
301 standardisation of high-voltage terminals
IEC/TR 62271- High-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 310: Electrical
310 endurance testing for circuit breakers of rated voltage 52 kV and
above
IEC 62271-104 High-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 104:
Alternating current switches for rated voltages of 52 kV and
above
IEC 62271-1 High-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 1: Common
specifications.
IEC 60099-4 Surge arresters - Part 4: Metal-oxide surge arresters without gaps for
a.c. systems
IEC 60376 Specification of technical grade sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) for use
in electrical equipment
IEC 60480 Guidelines for the checking and treatment of sulphur hexafluoride
(SF6) taken from electrical equipment and specification for its re-use
IEC 62271-4 High-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 4: Handling
procedures for sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) and its mixtures
IEC/TR 60815 Guide for the selection of insulators in respect of polluted conditions
IEC 60137 Insulated bushings for alternating voltages above 1000 V
IEC 62155 Hollow pressurized and unpressurized ceramic and glass insulators
for use in electrical equipment with rated voltages greater than
1000V
IEC 60168 Tests on indoor and outdoor post insulators of ceramic material or
glass for systems with nominal voltages greater than 1000 V
IEC 60273 Characteristic of indoor and outdoor post insulators for systems with
nominal voltages greater than 1000 V
IEC 60383-1 Insulators for overhead lines with a nominal voltage above 1000 V -
Part 1: Ceramic or glass insulator units for a.c. systems - Definitions,
test methods and acceptance criteria
IEC 60305 Insulators for overhead lines with a nominal voltage above 1000 V -
Ceramic or glass insulator units for a.c. systems - Characteristics of
insulator units of the cap and pin type
IEC 62271-209 High-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 209: Cable
connections for gas-insulated metal-enclosed switchgear for rated
voltages above 52 kV - Fluid-filled and extruded insulation cables -

400 kV GIS 1.5.1.2.1.01-Rev 6
Fluid-filled and dry-type cable-terminations

IEC 62271-204 High-voltage switchgear and control gear - Part 204: Rigid gas-
insulated transmission lines for rated voltage above 52 kV
IEC 60060 (all High-voltage test techniques
parts)
IEC 60059 IEC standard current ratings
IEC 60071-2 Insulation co-ordination - Part 2: Application guide
IEC 60269 Low voltage Fuses

IEC 60947 Low-voltage switchgear and control gear.
ISO 9000 Series of Standards
Para(3) If the Tenderer proposes any other National or International Standard which is equivalent
or superior to the above listed standard, then he shall submit a copy of his proposed standard
(English version) along with his tender.
2.2 DEWA Internal Specifications
Para(4) DEWA general requirements and quality assurance specifications shall be applied. The
following Specifications shall be considered in particular:
1.1.0.0.0.01. General Design Criteria

1.2.1.0.0.01. General Technical Requirements for equipment
1.3.1.0.0.01. General Quality Assurance Standards for Electrical Equipment
2.3 Applicable Regulations / Guidelines
Para(5) Nil
3. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
3.1 General Requirements
3.1.1 Design Considerations
Para(6) The switchgear shall be of the SF6 gas insulated, metal clad, single phase enclosed type
suitable for indoor installation and shall be supplied complete with all auxiliary equipment
necessary for safe operation, routine and periodic maintenance and repairs.
Para(7) The switchgear design shall be based on 55°C ambient for indoor installation. All of the
equipment described in this Specification is intended for continuous duty at the specified
ratings under the specified ambient conditions.
Para(8) Busbar connections and enclosures shall be designed to absorb the effects of thermal
expansion without impairing the guaranteed performance of the equipment and without
application of mechanical stress to the supporting structure both in normal operation and
in case of short circuit of specified duration.
Para(9) The switchgear and all its associated components shall be adequately treated, painted and
protected to withstand the environmental conditions specified without sustaining
significant corrosion or attacks from fungus or rodents.
Para(10) Parts of the switchgear providing connections to outdoor equipment such as gas insulated
bus ducts (GIB) and terminal equipment to other devices shall be installed outdoors.
Para(11) Outdoor equipment shall be IP 65 class, rust proof and shall meet extreme climatic
conditions in Dubai like high humidity and high temperatures.

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Para(12) Gas insulated bus duct (GIB), gas insulated lines (GIL) and other associated devices shall
be from GIS Manufacturer.
3.1.2 Reliability and Safety
Para(13) The design and arrangement shall follow the current engineering practice to ensure
optimum continuity and reliability of supply, as well as safety of the operating and
maintenance personnel.
Para(14) The switchgear supplied shall offer a maximum degree of safety for the operators and
bystanders under all the normal operating and fault conditions, and the designs shall be
such that it will be impossible to touch live parts of the switchgear inadvertently or to
perform operations that could lead to arcing faults.
Para(15) The equipment offered shall be adequately protected from all types of atmospheric and
system voltage surges and any equipment necessary to satisfy this requirement shall be
provided.
Para(16) External earth looping links shall be provided at each gas chamber barrier joints to avoid
the arcing phenomena (EMC) during switching in addition to GIS earthing.
3.1.3 Arrangement
Para(17) The bay arrangement of each circuit shall be in line with tender Single Line Diagram.
Para(18) Busbar disconnector, circuit disconnector, and fault making earthing switch in any part of
the bay shall neither be housed together nor with the bay circuit breaker and each device
shall be provided with own driving mechanism and own motor.
Para(19) The switchgear shall be designed to permit the removal and extension of any portion
without unnecessary outages or disturbance to adjacent items of plant and it shall also be
possible to maintain supply from one busbar whilst extending the other.
Para(20) There shall be suitable arrangements for HV Test of future extension keeping the outage
on the rest of the switchgear to a minimum.
Para(21) Appropriate arrangements shall be provided at adequate distance to dismantle any middle
chamber without extensive removal of other chambers during repair work.
Para(22) The design of the switchgear shall include all facilities necessary to enable the
performance of specified site checks and tests.
Para(23) The Contractor shall state in the tender schedules all the test facilities provided and
indicate any attachments or special equipment provided for this purpose.
3.1.4 Voltage Requirements
Para(24) The switchgear to be supplied shall have rated impulse and power frequency withstands
voltages, at the minimum operating SF6 gas density or pressure, equal to or greater than
the levels specified,.
3.1.5 Layout and Environment
The tender drawings issued with this Specification indicate preferred switchgear
room/switchgear layouts for substation equipment and the bay arrangement shall
correspond to that indicated therein. The final layouts will depend on the type of
switchgear offered, but overall sizes of substations should be kept to a practical minimum
Para(25) The switchgear room layout shall respect maintenance requirements, minimum
clearances defined in Tender documents or by Authorities and shall allow for full mobility
of the gas handling plant & man lift along the switchgear room and around the switchgear.

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Para(26) The design of secondary components of switchgear such as sensors, gas monitoring units,
etc. shall be in such a way that outage of circuit /equipment is not necessary for replacing
it in case of the same developing defect.
Para(27) Local control cubicles (LCCs) shall be installed in a separate room divided from the
switchgear room by glass wall.
Para(28) The switchgear and LCC rooms shall be air-conditioned with room temperature
maintained The Contractor shall ensure that, in the event of failure of the air conditioning
plant, the switchgear installations shall remain fully operational.
3.1.6 Control and Indications
Para(29) Mechanism boxes shall be installed locally in GIS for individual control of power
operated devices.
Para(30) Local Control Cubicles shall be aimed for local/remote control of GIS bay circuit
breakers, power operated disconnectors and earthing switches complete with indications,
mimic diagram, alarm annunciator and Bay Control Unit (BCU).
Para(31) Remote control from SCMS in the Station Control Room and System Control Centre -
Control of circuit breakers and power operated disconnectors with position indication in
each instance and position indication (without control) of earthing switches.
Para(32) Mechanism boxes, gas service panels including their interconnecting piping, and
interlocking devices shall be supplied as part of the switchgear along with all necessary
plug- connected control cables between the individual devices on the switchgear bay and
the associated local control cubicles.
3.2 Gas Compartments
Para(33) The switchgear shall be divided into separate gas compartments by the use of gas tight
barriers to localize any gas leakage and to restrict any internal arcing damage.
Para(34) Enclosures shall be clearly marked to identify gas compartment zones, disconnectors,
circuit breakers, earth switches and other primary devices contained therein..
Para(35) The number of gas compartments shall be such as to limit the number of switchgear
components that have to be isolated and taken out of service as a result of gas leakages,
planned maintenance, and internal faults or for extension of switchgear.
Para(36) Gas Zone arrangement shall be designed such that any double busbar outage for
maintenance work shall be avoided.
Para(37) Volumes of gas in any gas section shall be designed to minimise the effects of any
internal overpressure and shall be consistent with the need to allow changes in the
switching arrangements for maintenance, repair or extension whilst ensuring the
remaining parts can remain energised.
Para(38) Gas compartments shall be fitted with permanent connection points (for filling and
emptying), for connecting gas treatment equipment, without moving any section of the
switchgear and degassing compartment.
Para(39) All SF6 gas-filling ports in the GIS should be equipped with standard non-return fittings.
Para(40) Each Busbar and bus duct enclosures shall be segregated into gas tight compartments of
such volumes so as to ensure the amount of time necessary for discharging the SF6 gas
and its subsequent vacuum treatment and refilling does not exceed 6 hours for the largest
compartment.
Para(41) Common busbar gas zone for two or more bays shall not be accepted.

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Para(42) Additional gas tight barrier shall be provided at the extreme end of the bus bar to
facilitate for future bus bar extension works.
Para(43) For any future bus bar extension works degassing works shall be limited to adjacent bay
bus bar compartments only.
Para(44) Bus ducts terminating on transformers shall have a small gas zone with isolating valve or
communication cone.
Para(45) If the termination at the transformers is by cable then the termination shall be SF6 type.
The cable compartment shall be a separate chamber with a closed cone gas barrier and all
necessary fittings such as Pressure Relief Device, gas port, filters etc shall be provided.
Para(46) Each GIS bay shall consist of the following arc and gas tight HV compartments as a
minimum: -
A. Busbar section for each bay.

B. Busbar disconnector and earth switch
C. Section between busbar disconnector and circuit breaker (with or without CT)
D. Circuit breaker (with or without CT) compartment
E. Feeder compartment
F. Gas tight barrier for gantry bus duct for all feeders.
G. Voltage Transformers.
H. Cable compartments
Para(47) All gas pipes shall be coloured yellow and where more than one pipe follow the same
route each shall be coded or labelled to indicate the gas zone to which it belongs to.
Para(48) Each gas compartment shall be provided with facilities for routine checking of gas
moisture content and purity.
Para(49) All monitoring devices shall be provided for alarm and indication and alarm signals shall
be wired to and indicated in the local control cubicles.
Para(50) Pressure relief devices shall be provided for each gas section of switchgear as appropriate
and shall be located so as not to endanger the operating personnel on the equipment or in
the vicinity of the equipment. Necessary cowls shall be fitted to deflect any gases or
fragmented parts away from locations where operating personnel may be expected to
stand and from adjacent equipment.
3.3 Gas Barriers and SF6 Immersed Insulation
Para(51) All internal support insulators and gas barriers shall be of a high quality material
designed to minimize internal and surface electrical stresses. The material shall be free of
voids and partial discharges at the maximum working voltages.
Para(52) Gas barriers shall be gas tight and of sufficient strength to withstand short circuit forces
and the maximum pressure differential that can occur under internal fault conditions for a
minimum period of 500 ms as well as while vacuuming any gas chamber with adjacent
chambers having gas at full pressure.
Para(53) Bus bars and items of switchgear shall be supported in the enclosures by insulators of
materials compatible with SF6 gas and the products of gas decomposition.
Para(54) DEWA shall be advised of design pressures used and may require test evidence to
substantiate performance under extremes of differential pressure and temperature.

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Para(55) SF6 immersed insulation shall comply with the relevant clauses for insulators and
bushings and shall be tested for partial discharge free operation at the maximum service
voltage.
3.4 Enclosures
Para(56) The switchgear shall be of the single phase enclosure type and enclosures shall be colour
coded to indicate the phase colour associated with the equipment.
Para(57) The colour and shade of all external surfaces (including GIL and bus duct) shall be RAL
7032 (light grey).
Para(58) The enclosures for the SF6 gas insulated switchgear shall be of aluminium alloy or steel
and shall be designed to minimise losses and heating due to circulating currents.
Para(59) Rupture discs or equivalent shall be provided for all gas compartments to protect the
main enclosure from uncontrolled discharge of accumulated gases due to burn through of
the enclosure or mechanical failure.
Para(60) The operating pressure of rupture discs shall be much less than the withstand pressures of
the gas compartments and any abnormalities such as bulging of rupture disc shall not be
accepted.
Para(61) Rupture discs shall be directed away from personnel operating zones by suitable vents
also designed to prevent accidental damage to discs.
Para(62) Expansion joints or flexible connections shall be provided in the enclosures at suitable
locations to directly absorb any differential movements and in addition adjustable
mountings shall be provided to accommodate reasonable tolerances with associated civil
works and other plant to which the switchgear may be connected.
Para(63) Expansion joints/bellows in outdoor GIB shall be treated and protected to withstand
corrosion under climatic conditions as specified.
Para(64) Evidence shall be provided to verify that enclosures have been designed and tested in
accordance with established pressure vessel codes without encroaching on internationally
agreed safety factors for this type of equipment.
Para(65) Each enclosure shall be tested and stamped by the inspecting authority issuing the test
certificate.
Para(66) Ample provision shall be included for access to the circuit breaker (Interrupter Chamber),
disconnector and earth switch contacts for inspection and repair.
Para(67) All chambers throughout the equipment shall be earthed at number of points and all
necessary earthing bars and associated fixings shall be provided.
3.5 Gas Seals
Para(68) All static and moving gas seals shall be designed to prevent gas leakages and moisture
ingress under all normal conditions of service.
Para(69) The materials used for gas seals shall withstand exposure to SF6 gas and its
decomposition products without deterioration for the service life of the equipment and
shall be non-hygroscopic containing no silicon.
Para(70) The seals shall be non-ageing, non-shrinking, retain resilience for a long time and stable
at all temperatures and shall be unaffected by operating pressures and differentials,
including vacuum and test pressure, during erection, maintenance and subsequent
extension.

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Para(71) Measures shall be incorporated to eliminate any deterioration of gas sealing surface
finishes and fixings due to the influence of climatic conditions.
Para(72) Seals between different insulating media, sliding or rotating surfaces and those exposed
to the risk of deterioration due to their use outdoors shall preferably include multiple seals.
Para(73) Initial filling must guarantee gas services periods of not less than 10 years.
3.6 SF6 Gas
Para(74) All SF6 gas supplied for use in the switchgear shall comply with the detailed
requirements of IEC 60376 for new gas. SF6 gas manufacturer shall be approved by
DEWA.
Para(75) All SF6 gas filled in the switchgear shall comply with the requirements of IEC 62271-1
or manufacturer’s recommendation, whichever is more onerous. IEC 60376 and IEC
60480 shall be referred for new and old SF6 gas respectively.
Para(76) The equipment shall be designed such that no heating elements will be required for
satisfactory operation within the range of ambient temperatures and pressures encountered
under service conditions.
3.7 Gas Filters
Para(77) Each gas compartment shall be fitted with gas filters, driers or desiccants for the
absorption of moisture and the gaseous products of switching.
Para(78) It shall be possible to replace the active materials of the filter without extensive
dismantling.
3.8 Position Indicators
Para(79) Position indicators shall be type tested and provided for all circuit breakers,
disconnectors and earthing switches to show whether the main contacts of these switches
are in the fully open or closed positions.
Para(80) Indicators shall be of a reliable mechanical design and be positively driven in both
directions by the final drive stage of the contact operating mechanism.
Para(81) Each indicator shall be clearly visible from the ground level to operating staff at
operating control points and access routes provided under this Contract.
3.9 Earthing
Para(82) Refer to the Earthing and Lightning Protection specification 1.5.1.9.0.07 for earthing
requirements.
Para(83) A copper earth bar of adequate cross-section shall be run along/around the entire length
of the switchgear, and shall be connected to the main station earth at two points or more.
Para(84) Earthing switches shall be connected to earthing system applying fully insulated earthing
conductors and removable earth links suitable for the short time current rating specified.
Para(85) The current density should not exceed 50A/sq.mm and in case of primary injection it
shall be possible to apply maintenance earths on either side of the test zone for safety
reasons.

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3.10 GIS Arrangement
Para(86) The switchgear shall be operated from the front only and shall be free standing, self
supporting, dead front design with all high voltage equipment installed inside gas
insulated, metallic and earthed enclosures, suitably subdivided into individual arc and gas
proof compartments as specified.
Para(87) The switchgear shall be installed in a building being maintained at a slight positive
pressure of filtered air.
Para(88) The Contractor shall supply the necessary ladders and galleries for access to all levels of
equipment during normal operation or maintenance.
Para(89) The Contractor shall include in his supply, power operated lifting appliances as are
appropriate to the size and weight of component parts of the switchgear, which require to
be lifted in the course of maintenance or repair.
Para(90) Arrangement of the individual switchgear bays shall be such as to achieve optimum
space saving, neat and logical arrangement, adequate accessibility to all external
components and for adequate spacing of overhead line feeder terminations/transformer
connection from the physical and electrical clearances point of view.
Para(91) All elements shall be accessible, for routine inspections/possible repairs, without
removing support structures.
Para(92) The removal of individual enclosure parts or entire breaker bays shall be possible without
disturbing the enclosures of the neighbouring bays.
Para(93) Easy maintenance access to mechanism boxes of all GIS devices shall be provided.
Para(94) The space around the cable sealing end boxes must be sufficient to allow cables to be
made off or dismantled after the switchgear has been erected without imposing bending
stresses at the cable ends and the same requirement for sufficient space shall apply to bus
duct terminations.
Para(95) Each line up of switchgear shall be suitable, and prepared for future extension on either
end without any drilling, cutting or welding on the existing equipment. To add equipment,
it shall not be necessary to move or dislocate the existing switchgear bays.
Para(96) Bays which are proposed to be used for connection of the future feeder bays shall be
equipped with minimum equipment necessary for its extension to the full feeder bay
without drilling, cutting or welding on the existing equipment and removal of SF6 gas
from the respective compartment. The Tenderer is required to demonstrate clearly in his
the Tender submission the capability of the switchgear design in this respect.
Para(97) An electrical/hydraulic operated mobile platform to reach any level of equipment shall be
supplied.
Para(98) Handles for items, such as manual operation of disconnectors, earth switches and all the
special maintenance tools shall be handed over to DEWA.
Para(99) All special tools used for erections shall be quoted in tender schedules.
Para(100) Test flanges for connection of HV Devices shall be provided where relevant for each
circuit for HV withstand tests on the switchgear. Each such flange shall be in a separate
gas zone independent of the adjacent disconnector and earthing switch gas sections.
Para(101) GIS Room shall have minimum 3 Nos. 63A (or appropriate) 3 phase sockets at suitable
locations for the gas handling plant and HV Test equipment.

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Para(102) Minimum 6 Nos. hand held portable DC emergency lamp with charging facilities shall be
provided in GIS Room at both front and rear side of switchgear.
3.11 Mechanical Construction
Para(103) Components that may require to be renewed and standard assemblies that may be
transferred from one circuit to another shall be interchangeable and where required this
shall be demonstrated by the Contractor.
Para(104) Flanges shall comply with an appropriate metric standard as regards both dimensions and
drilling, where appropriate.
Para(105) Screwed couplings and fittings shall have pipe threads to ISO Recommendations. The
GIS manufacturer shall provide torque details for all fasteners as part of the
documentation.
3.12 Operating Cabinets and Cubicles
Para(106) Operating mechanisms, auxiliary switches and associated relays, control switches,
control cable terminations, and other ancillary equipment shall be accommodated in sheet
steel vermin proof cabinets and/or cubicles.
Para(107) The local control cubicles shall be free standing with front access, and shall be equipped
with anti condensation heaters controlled by the suitable thermostat and humidistat.
Para(108) Outdoor operating cubicles for GT feeders shall be provided with protective roofing..
Para(109) The arrangement of equipment within cubicles shall be such that access for maintenance
or removal of any item shall be possible with the minimum disturbance of associated
apparatus.
Para(110) Switchgear control position selector switch and circuit breaker/disconnector/earth switch
operating control switches shall be installed in the local control cubicle. Control from this
point will be used under maintenance and emergency conditions only.
Para(111) Indication instruments shall be installed in the local control cubicle for current and
voltage indication.
Para(112) Disconnector and earthing switches shall be arranged to permit safe maintenance of any
section of the equipment when the remainder is alive.
Para(113) Disconnector and earthing switch operating mechanisms shall be of robust construction,
carefully fitted to ensure free action and shall be unaffected by the climatic conditions at
site.
Para(114) Power operated drives shall be provided which shall be suitable for local, remote and
supervisory control (supervisory control of earth switches is not required) and should be
fitted with a removable emergency manual operation facility.
Para(115) It should be possible to lock off the manual and local facility and padlock the mechanism
in the open and closed positions with the motor automatically disengaged.
Para(116) Manual operation of earth switches and disconnectors including inserting handle for
operation in the mechanism box shall not be possible unless all interlock conditions are
fulfilled.
Para(117) Operating mechanisms shall be designed for 110V DC supply.

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3.14 Feeder and Transformer Connections
Para(118) Connections shall be suitable for the specified continuous and short time current ratings.
Para(119) Where necessary, expansion joints shall be provided to accommodate differential

movements between the switchgear phase terminals and bus duct/cable conductors as
specified.
Para(120) The manufacturer of the switchgear is required to coordinate design of SF6 filled
enclosures with bus duct termination/cable sealing ends as specified and supplied by other
manufacturers such that the integrity of gas and/or air/oil pressure in compartments is
maintained.
Para(121) Facilities shall be provided for all bus duct testing.
3.15 Interlocking System
Para(122) Disconnectors, earthing switches, circuit breakers, etc., shall be provided with an
interlocking system, which ensures safe operation of the equipment under all service
conditions.
Para(123) Mechanical interlocks shall be effective at the point where hand power is applied so that
stresses cannot be transferred to parts remote from that point.
Para(124) All electrical interlocks shall so function as to interrupt the operating supply, and shall
provide for emergency manual operation of apparatus, which is normally power operated.
Para(125) Failure of supply (or its restoration after an outage) or of connections to any electrical
interlock shall not produce or permit faulty operation. Such interlocks shall employ
electrically operated bolt type mechanism that shall operate only if all interlock conditions
are met.
Para(126) Disconnectors shall be so interlocked that they cannot be operated unless the associated
circuit breaker is open except that on load transfer of feeder circuits from one busbar to
another shall be made possible by interlocks which ensure that the associated bus coupler
and its disconnectors are closed.
Para(127) Earthing switches shall be interlocked such that they cannot be operated unless the
associated disconnectors are open.
Para(128) "No voltage" interlock facilities for live line interlock should be provided for circuits
fitted with voltage transformers to prevent closing of line side earth switches under "Live
Line" conditions.
Para(129) All hardware interlocks shall be included in the software logic for interlocking operations
from BCU/HMI. Dynamic interlock views shall be provided in HMI for each device of
respective bays.
Para(130) As bus VT is not applied, a reliable Voltage Selection Scheme shall be provided.
Selection scheme relays shall be bi-stable or latching type only. Contractor shall obtain
explicit approvals for the scheme and the relay components from DEWA.
Para(131) If generator bays are connected to 400kV Substation, the operation of busbar
disconnectors shall be possible from BCU, HMI and SCADA for remote condition only.
All remaining devices including closing of GT 400 kV circuit breaker shall be only
controlled from power station for remote operation. However, Local maintenance
operation shall be only possible from 400 KV Substation.

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3.16 SF6 Bus Ducts, And Terminals For Bus Ducts / Cables
Para(132) SF6 insulated bus ducts shall be provided between circuits as specified in the
schedules/drawings.
Para(133) The bus ducts shall be of the phase isolated/phase segregated type and shall suit the
arrangement of the main GIS switchgear to which the bus duct is connected.
Para(134) Multi tier arrangement is not acceptable for bus bars as well as for bus ducts to other
equipment.
Para(135) Particles trap shall be provided on GIB and GIS busbars. Particular information such as
technical explanation and maximum length of GIB/busbars covered by this feature shall
be provided.
Para(136) The SF6 enclosures shall be constructed from materials, which shall be the same as the
bus bar enclosures provided with the main GIS switchgear and painted in the same colour.
Para(137) To reduce the effect of solar gain all SF6 insulated bus duct exposed to direct sunlight
shall be covered with metallic sun shielding.
Para(138) The design of the bus ducts shall allow for the thermal expansion and the vibrations
associated with the transformers, reactors, switchgears, wall mounted bushings and any
other equipment between which the bus ducts are connected.
Para(139) The tenderer shall fully coordinate the requirements of the SF6 insulated bus duct
connections between the GIS switchgear feeders and the other equipment especially with
regards to the differential settlement of the concrete floors of the switchgear room and the
concrete pads or other equipment supporting structures.
Para(140) The design and installation of the bus ducts shall be fully coordinated with the civil
design and works in relation to the building height, wall openings, wall/roof embedment,
structural supports etc.
Para(141) For direct connection onto transformers or reactors, the bus ducts shall be constructed
with the limitation on dimensional tolerances between phases and from the ground
required by the manufacturer of the transformer or reactor equipment.
Para(142) The bus ducts and their supports shall include any non magnetic material or insulation
necessary to prevent overheating or the induction of over voltages in the secondary
circuits.
3.17 Cable Sealing End / Cable Termination
Para(143) In case of cable feeders, cable compartments (two gas filled terminal chambers per
feeder), cable sealing ends and corresponding surge arresters shall be located outside of
switchgear room.
Para(144) The metal enclosed cable sealing end chamber necessary for enclosing the cable sealing
end shall be suitable for termination of HV power cable and general design of the
terminations shall be in accordance with IEC 62271-209.
Para(145) Top contact, stress shield and removable link to the top of the cable sealing end shall be
provided.
Para(146) The chamber shall accommodate cable sealing ends dimensioned to IEC 60859.
Para(147) The substation Contractor shall coordinate with the switchgear Manufacturer and cable
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enclosure and connections to the switchgear and shall be responsible for the dielectric
performance of the combined arrangements.
Para(148) The switchgear cable sealing end chamber shall be capable of withstanding the cable test
voltages and differential pressures without damage including overpressure of +30% of
normal operating pressure.
Para(149) The switchgear design shall be such that disconnecting links can be renewed/replaced in
a time that does not exceed 10 hours for the complete operation i.e. including degassing
vacuum and re-gassing.
Para(150) End covers shall be provided to enable completion of erection and testing of the
switchgear in the absence of cable terminations.
Para(151) In the gas filled section of the cable chamber a removable link shall be provided for
isolating the HV cable from the switchgear bus bars and connections.
Para(152) The design of the link when removed shall be sufficient to withstand HV testing of cable
and the full insulation requirements specified for the switchgear.
Para(153) Means of earthing the cable during HV testing of the switchgear shall be provided.
Para(154) A test bushings together with sufficient plug-in connections shall be provided for HV
withstand testing. The terminations of the test bushing shall be suitable for connection to
the test equipment.
Para(155) Cable terminations for feeders/ transformers shall be SF6 type and it shall be a separate
gas tight chamber provided with all accessories such as PRD, gas port, filters etc.
3.18 Insulation Co-Ordination Studies
Para(156) An insulation co-ordination study with the use of detailed computer modelling shall be
carried out to finalise the surge arrester requirement and characteristics.
Para(157) Tenderer/Contractor shall undertake a series of insulation coordination studies in order to

demonstrate that the rating and the position of the surge arresters (based on proposed /
accepted station layout) are such that an adequate protective margin exists between the
peak impulse voltages occurring with the equipment (transformers, line gantries etc.), and
the Basic Insulation levels (BIL) of all the switchgear, transformers, all components and
all the plants connected to the substation. For these purposes a 25% margin between peak
volts and BIL will be considered adequate.
Para(158) The Tenderer / Contractor shall use the latest version of the internationally accepted
software package "EMTP" or approved equivalent for such studies.
Para(159) The arrestor voltage rating should take account of the high ambient temperatures
encountered at site and shall prevent arrestor failure during disturbances on the system
operating at such ambient conditions.
Para(160) The study shall also determine whether surge arresters are necessary for the protection of
LV windings of transformer and if required, determine the required ratings.
4. APPARATUS
4.1 Circuit Breakers
4.1.1 Circuit Breaker Capabilities
Para(161) Circuit breakers shall be complete with spring operated mechanism. Where circuit
breakers require other services these shall be included in the supply and erection of the
common services installation at each substation.

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Para(162) Emphasis is placed on the need for reliability of design in order to give long continuous
service with low maintenance costs. Tender submissions shall include evidence of
mechanism reliability in service.
4.1.2 Operating Duty and Performance
Para(163) The requirements of IEC in respect of type tests, service, operating, making and breaking
current shall apply to the circuit breakers in addition to requirements specified elsewhere
in this specification.
Para(164) Number of breaks in series per pole shall be two for each phase interrupters.
Para(165) Offers of circuit breakers shall include proof that a satisfactory period of commercial
service experience of not less than three years in climatic conditions similar to Dubai has
been obtained with the type and rating put forward. Failure to provide this proof may
result in rejection of the tender.
Para(166) Circuit breakers and other metal enclosed switchgear components shall be covered by
test certificates issued by an accredited short circuit testing station certifying the
satisfactory operation of the circuit breaker at duties corresponding to the rated making
and breaking capacities of the circuit breakers.
Para(167) The test duty shall not be less onerous than the requirements of IEC 62271-100 or
equivalent and test certificates shall be submitted with the Tender.
Para(168) Attention is drawn to the transient recovery voltage (TRV) requirements of IEC
Standards for a first pole to clear factor of 1.5.
Para(169) Any device incorporated in a circuit breaker to limit or control the rate of rise of re-
striking voltage across the circuit breaker contacts shall likewise be to DEWA's approval
and full descriptions of any such device shall be given.
Para(170) Evidence shall be submitted with the Tender to verify that when interrupting transformer
secondary faults the transient recovery voltage conditions that could arise will not exceed
the tested interrupting capabilities of the circuit breaker proposed.
Para(171) Circuit breakers controlling transmission lines shall be suitable for high speed single
phase / three phase auto re-closure.
Para(172) Circuit breakers must be capable of coping with the interrupting duties produced by out
of synchronism conditions associated with auto re-closure.
Para(173) The circuit breakers shall have all facilities required for single phase and 3-phase
tripping/closing operation.
Para(174) In addition to the requirements of IEC 62271-100 for interrupting terminal faults, circuit
breakers shall be capable of coping with the interrupting duties produced by the switching
of low inductive currents associated with reactors and transformer magnetising currents
and by the switching of capacitive currents associated with overhead lines, cables and
capacitor banks as may be applicable. Circuit breakers for these duties shall be of the re-
strike free type only.
Para(175) The requirement of circuit breaker for interrupting duties produced by the switching of
low inductive current associated with reactor and transformer shall be tested in accordance
with IEC 62271-110.
Para(176) Circuit breakers shall also be capable of interrupting currents associated with short line
faults and the out-of-phase switching conditions that may occur in service.

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Para(177) Type test report shall be submitted to confirm that the switchgear is suitable for operation
directly without addition of any switching device for low inductive current associated with
reactors and transformers.
Para(178) Evidence shall be provided that enclosures subject to pressures in excess of normal
atmospheric pressure during service operation have withstood approved pressure tests
without leakage, permanent distortion or any temporary distortion that might cause mal-
operation of the circuit breaker.
Para(179) Each circuit breaker shall be equipped with an operation counter to record the number of
operations.
Para(180) On each circuit breaker mechanism facility shall be provided to fix transducers to
measure the contact travel velocity.
Para(181) Facilities for measurement of circuit breaker contact resistance and timing tests without
removal of covers or SF6 gas filling shall be provided. Full details of the testing
procedures shall be submitted with the tender.
Para(182) Means shall be provided to allow access for the inspection and maintenance of fixed and
moving contacts and other enclosed components
Para(183) A pressure switch of temperature compensated type shall initiate alarm at LCC and
remote control points giving indication of failing gas pressure prior to lockout of the
circuit breaker.
Para(184) Suitable facilities shall be included for gas sampling and for draining and replenishing
the gas volume for maintenance.
Para(185) Absorption of moisture and the decomposition products of arcing or discharge in the gas
shall be achieved by integral filters
Para(186) The circuit breaker shall make and break the phase circuits simultaneously and in the
event of any phase failing to complete closing operation, provision must be made for
automatic tripping of all three phases of the circuit breakers. Pole discrepancies alarms
shall be annunciated in local and remote.
Para(187) Sufficient number of N/O and N/C auxiliary electrical contacts shall be provided for
using in interlocking circuits and for status indications at the remote and supervisory
control centres and any other requirement.
Para(188) At least 10% NO & NC contacts (in no case less than 4 N/O and 4 N/C contacts) shall be
wired up to LCC for future use by DEWA.
Para(189) Circuit breaker closing circuit shall be provided with NO contacts on both sides of
closing coil (Positive & negative sides) and closing coil shall be energized only when both
positive & negative contacts are closed.
4.1.3 Operating Mechanisms
Para(190) All circuit breaker operating mechanisms shall be on a per phase basis and shall be fitted
with independent duplicate shunt trip coils per operating mechanism suitable for either
independent and/or simultaneous operation.
Para(191) Operating mechanisms shall be capable to operate over the ambient temperature range
and when the voltage at their terminals is in accordance with clause 4.8 of IEC 62271-100
and over the range of the conditions of the batteries and chargers supplied under this
Contract are subjected to.
Para(192) Circuit breaker operating mechanisms shall be of the spring, type and shall be to the
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Para(193) Tender submissions shall include evidence of mechanism reliability and service
experience.
Para(194) While normal operation will be from remote or supervisory position, facilities shall be
provided for operation locally by electrical release and by direct manual release from
stored energy devices when the circuit breaker is isolated for maintenance.
Para(195) It shall be possible to lock each local control function in the open position.
Para(196) Mechanisms shall be capable of fully closing and latching the circuit breaker against its
rated making current and shall be capable of interrupting under all conditions of short
circuit in the event the circuit breaker is tripped during closing by the operation of the
protection relays.
Para(197) The operating/drive mechanism shall be trip-free as defined in IEC 62271-100 and shall
have anti-pumping features.
Para(198) Each part of the operating mechanisms shall be of substantial construction, utilising such
material to prevent sticking due to rust or corrosion.
Para(199) The circuit breakers shall be provided with the facility for measuring the electrical timing
and mechanical travel (velocity) of the circuit breaker. Not less than two nos. suitable
type transducers to measure the velocity with all fittings shall be supplied by the
manufacturer.
Para(200) The means for manual (non-electrical) tripping/closing of the circuit breaker shall be
provided. Locking off facilities shall be provided in all cases. However it shall not be
possible to lock mechanically the trip mechanism so as to render the electrical tripping
inoperative.
Para(201) Facilities shall be provided to permit manual slow closing and slow opening of the circuit
breaker for maintenance purposes.
Para(202) It shall not be possible to "slow close" or "slow open" a circuit breaker when connected
in the normal service condition.
Para(203) Circuit breakers shall be fitted with charged spring operated closing mechanism.
Para(204) Manual Spring charging facility shall be provided.
Para(205) A mechanical indicating device shall be provided to indicate the state of the closing
spring. The indication shall be visible with the doors of the mechanism cabinet closed.
Para(206) An auxiliary switch shall give the 'remote indication of "spring discharged".
Para(207) An indicating device shall be provided at the local control cabinet and the main control
room and also over the supervisory system to indicate a spring failing to be charged by a
pre-set time after circuit breaker closing.
Para(208) Means shall be provided for discharging the spring when the circuit breaker is in open
position without circuit breaker attempting to close.
4.2.1 Common requirements
Para(209) Each disconnector and earth switch shall be labelled with SCADA numbers as per SLD
by providing permanent engraved stickers and also all inspection windows of ES, DS &
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Para(210) Rating plate shall be provided for all ES, DS & FMES.
Para(211) All devices should be from the same GIS manufacturer and there should not be two
different devices (DS, ES, and FMES other associated devices.) in the switchgear
including the remote modules if provided.
Para(212) Disconnectors shall be housed in separate compartments.
Para(213) Earth switches operation shall be only from LCC in maintenance mode.
Para(214) Slow speed maintenance earthing switches shall be manually and electrically operated
from the local position only. l Electrical interlocks shall be provided to prevent
unintentional use of this earthing equipment.
Para(215) Selected earthing switches shall be arranged such that, with a minimum use of tools and
special fittings, they may be used to facilitate such tests as CT primary injection, contact
timing and voltage drop measurement without the necessity to open gas filled
compartments. Detailed means of performing these tests shall be provided.
Para(216) Each operating mechanism shall have its own separate power supply.
Para(217) At least 10% of the NO & NC electrical auxiliary contacts, but in no case less than 3 NO
and 3 NC contacts (including special type of contacts where applicable), shall be provided
for each disconnector and earthing switch and wired up to LCC for future use by DEWA.
4.2.2 Disconnectors
Para(218) Disconnectors shall open and close all three phases simultaneously.
Para(219) It shall not be possible for the disconnectors to open or close inadvertently due to forces,
which may occur in service or under short circuits.
Para(220) Visual inspection windows shall be provided for control of correct operation of the
device.
Para(221) Manual operations shall be operable from ground level or walkways provided.
Para(222) Mechanical and electrical interlocking is required for maintenance and operation.
Para(223) Disconnectors shall be capable of switching load currents when shunted by a parallel
path and capacitance charging currents associated with open busbar, bushings and
capacitor voltage transformers.
Para(224) Disconnectors unable to comply with the required switching duties with the insulating
medium at atmospheric pressure shall be automatically blocked from operation.
Para(225) Make before break type auxiliary contacts are to be used for bus bar protection CT
circuits and all auxiliary contacts of these type shall be tested in factory inspection and the
same test to be repeated in site also. Drawings shall clearly show these types of contacts.
Para(226) If the disconnectors are expected to generate fast rising transients during switching of
capacitive currents, adequate protection shall be provided for transient voltage control.
4.2.3 Maintenance Earthing Switches
Para(227) All earthing switches shall be interlocked with associated circuit breakers and
disconnectors so that it shall not be possible to close an earthing switch onto a live circuit
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Para(228) Direct visual verification of the earthing switch position should be provided with clear
marking to show if the device is fully open or close.
4.2.4 High Speed Fault Making Earthing Switches
Para(229) High speed fault making earthing switches shall be fully type tested and shall be capable
of making the rated peak withstand current and sustaining for one seconds, the rated short
circuit current of the switchgear.
Para(230) Power operated mechanisms shall be self locking in both open and closed positions.
Para(231) High speed fault making earth switches shall be capable of interrupting induced currents
as may be necessary when opening the earthing switches used for grounding one out of
two or more long parallel circuits.
Para(232) The operating mechanism of FMES shall be operated by 110V DC motor and wound
spring operated type with closing spring that shall remain in discharged position when the
switch contacts are in open or closed position.
Para(233) The closing spring shall be charged only when the closing command is given either
electrically or manually and the contacts shall close or open automatically after the spring
is fully charged.
Para(234) Facilities integral with the earthing switch for primary current injection or low voltage
checks shall be insulated from earth and shall incorporate a disconnectable earth strap.
Para(235) FMES shall otherwise be in accordance with the applicable requirements for maintenance
earthing switches.
4.3 Current Transformers
Para(236) Refer to the protection specification 1.5.1.5.9.12 and the protection Single Line Diagram
(SLD attached with the tender documents) for the CT parameters & location of CTs at all
bays. No deviation from the protection SLD will be accepted.
Para(237) Test blocks shall be provided for CT circuits of BCUs for on load testing. CT terminals
blocks and test blocks shall be selected from DEWA approved component list.
4.4 Voltage Transformers
Para(238) Refer To The Protection Specification 1.5.1.5.9.12 And The Protection Single Line
Diagram (SLD Attached With The Tender Documents) For The VT Parameters & VT
Location At All Bays. No Deviation From The Protection SLD Will Be Accepted.
Para(239) VT secondary shall be protected against any fault in the downstream circuit.
Para(240) VT isolation with GIS either internal (IID) or outside of the VT shall not be provided.
Isolation facility for VT primary neutral earthing shall be provided.
Para(241) Filters for SF6 gas shall be provided in voltage transformer compartments.
Para(242) VTs shall be designed so that HV tests of the switchgear can be carried out with the VTs
in circuit.
Para(243) Electromagnetic VTs shall be capable of discharging the capacitance of line, cable and
switchgear, which may remain connected to them during switching operation.
Para(244) Since bus bar voltage transformers are not provided, an automatic three phase voltage
selection scheme shall be provided to derive a bus bar voltage reference from the circuit
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Para(245) Care must be taken with the design of the voltage selection scheme to ensure that
"islanding" does not occur.
Para(246) The scheme shall employ isolating voltage transformers (IVTs) across red and yellow
phases with the secondary yellow phase earthed and the output of IVT shall be used for
synchronizing circuits.
4.5 Surge Arresters
Para(247) GIS surge arresters will be connected to the gas filled bus duct from the outdoor terminal
bushings for overhead line feeders.
Para(248) Refer to the Metal Oxide Surge Arrestors without Gaps Specification 1.5.1.7.2.01 and
400kV Single Line Diagram (SLD attached with the tender documents) for the surge
arrester parameters location at all bays.
4.6 Outdoor Mounted Bushings
Para(249) SF6-air bushings and connections to overhead lines will be mounted outdoors in the
overhead line terminal gantry area where specified for termination of the overhead line
feeders.
Para(250) The bushings shall be approved composite material clad air insulators suitable for
locating outdoors and shall be mounted vertically on the supports.
Para(251) The bushings shall generally comply with the requirements specified elsewhere in this
specification and shall be rated for the same power frequency and insulation voltage levels
as the main switchgear.
Para(252) All necessary terminal studs, overhead line clamps and supports shall be provided.
Para(253) The outdoor insulators shall have a creepage distance of 55mm/kV (based on highest
system voltage) to cater for the extreme pollution conditions such as marine and desert
contamination.
4.7 Local Control Cubicle
4.7.1 General requirements
Para(254) Applicable requirements specified for panels in protection specification 1.5.1.5.9.12 and
General technical requirements for electrical equipment 1.2.1.0.0.01 shall be followed for
local control cubicles.
Para(255) Components inside the panels shall not be housed in a congested or unusal manner
(inverted type mounting) and there must be sufficient space for access to all components.
Wiring should be dressed in proper manner with suitable sized trunking
Para(256) All the spare cores, contacts and terminals are to be terminated in the separate terminal
blocks.
Para(257) Terminal blocks are subject to DEWA approval and double deck terminal blocks,
universal type or multi terminal terminals shall not be used in the cubicles.
Para(258) Further to standard documents that are subject of DEWA approval such as general
arrangement and schematic drawings, the Contractor shall also provide for approval a
colour catalogue with details for all LCC components.
Para(259) All protection circuits (CT, VT and trip circuits) from GIS to the protection panels shall
be routed through LCC. Necessary protection related components (i.e. CT/VT/Trip
terminal blocks and MCBs) and isolating terminal link for wiring connected to BCU shall
be accommodated in LCC.

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Para(260) Emergency push button for circuit breaker tripping shall be provided with shroud to
prevent any accidental tripping by human error.
Para(261) All ferrules and their markings shall be in line with DEWA specification for Electrical
small wiring and terminations 1.5.1.5.9.09 and subject to approval of DEWA. Contractor
shall provide samples of ferrules and method of marking for approval prior to start of
manufacturing.
Para(262) A proto type inspection shall be arranged by the Contractor for each type of panels
coming from a panel manufacturer new to DEWA.
Para(263) Test buttons for relays in LCC shall be covered with appropriate protective cover for
such relays to prevent/avoid any accidental closing of devices or test buttons shall be
removed from the relays.
Para(264) All final output relays shall not be housed at knee level in LCC. Arrangement relays and
type of relay and components for LCC shall be subject to DEWA approval.
Para(265) Bypass switch shall not be provided in LCC and BCU for interlocks and synchronous
conditions.
4.7.2 Layout of LCC Panels
Para(266) All LCC panels shall be mounted and installed in a separate air conditioned room with
glass window wall between the panels and GIS bays throughout the length of GIS bays
including/considering future and spare bays with access doors provided for each bay.
Para(267) The front view of the respective LCC panels, their mimics, annunciator and control
switches shall be clearly visible from the GIS room.
4.7.3 Function
Para(268) LCC shall be provided for each circuit breaker bay and shall contain mimic diagram with
incorporated local control switches for operation and status indicators of the circuit
breaker, disconnectors and earthing switches.
Para(269) Closing of the circuit breaker from the local control cubicle shall only be available when
the breaker is isolated for maintenance purposes except in the case of emergency when
operation in Local-service mode is selected.
Para(270) Status indications in the LCC shall be semaphore type or LED type.
Para(271) Suitable spare alarm auxiliary relays (minimum of 20%) should be allocated in the local
alarm annunciator for any future alarm modification works.
Para(272) LCC panels are provided with Local/Remote and Maintenance/Service selector switches.
Para(273) The purpose of Service switch is to carryout operation, in case of software problem in
BCU, HMI or SCADA. This Service switch will follow service interlock (hard wired
interlock) conditions.
Para(274) No key operated control/selector switches shall be provided in the LCC. All control or
selector switches shall be without key.
Para(275) Where plugs and sockets connect control cabling between the local control cubicle and
the switchgear, these plug and sockets shall not be interchanged.

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4.7.4 Design
Para(276) Operating mechanisms, auxiliary switches and associated relays, control switches,
control cable terminations, and other ancillary equipment shall be accommodated in sheet
steel vermin proof cubicles and/or cabinets equipped with anti condensation heaters.
4.7.5 Anti-condensation Heaters
Para(277) The heaters shall have individual humidistat and thermostat control and shall be arranged
to cut off when the cubicle internal temperature exceeds between 30-35°C and humidity
less than 30%.
Para(278) A heater circuit switch shall be provided in LCC with an indicating lamp to show
whether the supply is on or off. Indication lamp shall not be of resistor type used for
voltage drop purpose.
Para(279) The heaters shall operate from the specified single phase AC supply having isolation
facilities provided in each panel.
5. COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
5.1 Auxiliary Switches and Contactors
Para(280) Auxiliary switches positively driven in both directions shall be provided on all circuit
breakers disconnectors and earth switches for local and remote indication, control and
interlocking and contactors where necessary.
Para(281) Auxiliary bistable relays shall be provided as contactors for contact multiplication where
the circuit requirement cannot be met by the auxiliary switch arrangements, only in
exceptional cases and if approved by DEWA.
Para(282) All auxiliary switches shall be enclosed in dust free housing. Contacts of all auxiliary
switches shall be strong and shall have a positive wiping action when closing.
Para(283) "Early make" and "Late break" direct driven auxiliary contacts of busbar disconnectors
shall be provided for the switching in current transformer circuits as required for busbar
protection and for voltage selection synchronising schemes.
Para(284) All auxiliary switches and mechanisms shall be mounted in approved accessible positions
clear of the operating mechanism and shall be adequately protected.
5.2 Gas Monitoring
Para(285) Gas Monitoring shall comply with the following requirements:
A. Gas monitoring system shall provide alarm and lockout for circuit breaker and alarms of
both first & second stage for other GIS compartments.
B. Temperature compensated pressure gauge (Gas Density Monitor - GDM) completely
assembled with alarm and lockout contacts shall be provided in each gas zone of the
GIS.
C. In case of different rated pressure at GIS compartment, GDM used for lower pressure
compartments adjacent to the high pressure compartment shall have additional high
pressure alarm contact to monitor the internal leak.
D. Only one GDM shall be provided for each gas compartment.
E. Initiation of spurious alarm from GDM due to vibration during circuit breaker operation
is not acceptable. Timer or any other devices should not be provided to mask the
spurious alarm.
Para(286) Tenderer can propose, additionally, lock out of disconnectors on the occurrence of
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occurrence of second low stage of Bus Bar disconnector Gas Density Monitor for
DEWA’s consideration.
Para(287) A lockout feature with contacts for remote indication shall be provided for circuit
breakers whenever the SF6 gas pressure is less than that permitted by the design for
satisfactory operation.
Para(288) For GDM in circuit breaker compartment shall be provided one contact for Alarm stage-
1, 2 contacts for Lockout stage-2.
Para(289) For GDM in other compartments shall be provided one contact for each Alarm stage-1,
Lockout stage-2 and over pressure (3rd stage)
Para(290) GDM contacts shall be wired to LCC and HMI for each respective compartment of each
bay.
Para(291) Provision to safely replenish the gas while the equipment is in service shall be provided.
5.3 GIS Test Adapter
Para(292) GIS test adapter shall be provided as optional item for connection to each type of bay to
carry out HV AC withstand tests in case that substation arrangement is not suitable for
conducting the HV test from OHL bushings.
Para(293) The Adapter shall be complete with all necessary bushings, flanges, blanking plates, gas
filling arrangement for long storage, sealing rings, High Voltage Links and other
accessories.
Para(294) A metal storage box with identification labels shall be supplied for storage purpose.
Para(295) A detailed assembly drawing indicating dimensions and part identification of individual
components shall be part of the above for verification and acceptance.
Para(296) The test adaptor flange shall be positioned in a separate gas zone compartment that shall
be independent of adjacent disconnector and earthing switch gas sections.
Para(297) The Test adapter shall be supplied in a metal Trunk and it shall be mounted on the wall
vertically in the GIS room to conserve space at the floor or alternatively, a separate tool
box room can be proposed adjacent to the GIS room.
5.4 Cable Test Adapter
Para(298) Cable test adapter shall be provided as optional item in case that cable feeders are
foreseen. This adapter shall be suitable for variable frequency testing 30-300Hz and rated
for 400 kV AC. The other technical specifications shall comply with GIS Test adapter
requirements above.
Para(299) The adaptor shall be compatible for connection to the cable chamber of feeder bay, GT
bay and ICT bay of GIS and shall be rated for 400 kV and 100A AC for one hour at a
variable frequency of 30 to 300Hz.
Para(300) The adaptor shall be complete with all necessary bushings, flanges, blanking plates, gas
filling arrangement for storage and operation, sealing ring, HV links & other accessories.
Para(301) The contractor shall submit a detailed assembly drawing indicating part identification
details of all individual components in A3 sheet.
Para(302) The test certificate of adaptor with test values shall be submitted for DEWA acceptance.
Para(303) A metal storage box to be supplied for the storage of adaptor.

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Para(304) In case of additional mechanical support needed to avoid overloading of GIS flanges, the
same has to be supplied as part of the test adaptor.
5.5 SF6 Gas Handling Plant
Para(305) Gas handling plant shall be provided at each installation to permit emergency topping up
of gas in the switchgear in the event of leakage and for use during any maintenance works.
Para(306) Gas handling device shall be portable and equipped with pressure vessel, vacuum pump
and all required gauges and fittings for service of GIS.
Para(307) The mobile gas handling unit, the size of which shall allow full mobility within the
switchgear room, shall be included for the complete sampling, testing, filtering, drying,
extraction and refilling of SF6 gas.
Para(308) The unit shall be self contained and comprise of a wheeled trolley housing all necessary
compressors, vacuum pumps, filter, etc. gauges, piping and controls etc., together with a
gas storage tank incorporated with high pressure relief device and built-in measuring
device to weigh SF6 gas usable capacity.
Para(309) The unit shall be capable of evacuating air from the switchgear compartments and
replenishing them with gas at the end of a maintenance period.
Para(310) All necessary pipe work, flexible hoses, couplings, valves pressure and vacuum gauges
shall be included to enable interconnection between switchgear compartment, gas trolley,
storage tanks and cylinders.
Para(311) One set of SF6 gas bottles with full volume of gas (1000 kgs) to be used for filling up
largest compartment of switchgear and 2 nos. empty cylinders with necessary fittings &
hoses not less than 30 meters are to be supplied under this contract.
Para(312) Facilities shall also allow for circulation of the gas from a compartment through filters in
order to extract moisture pressure.
Para(313) Additional mobile storage tank with high pressure device and inbuilt weighing machine
shall be provided for use in combination with the gas trolley and to extend storage
facilities.
Para(314) Suitable table with wheel arrangement shall be provided for hoses and power supply
cables.
Para(315) All necessary pipe works, flexible hoses, couplings, valves, pressure and vacuum gauges
shall be included to enable interconnection between the switchgear compartments, gas
trolley and storage tanks and the cylinders provided by major producers of SF6 gas.
Para(316) Proper dust cover shall be provided for SF6 handling machine and additional storage
tank.
Para(317) To enable safe maintenance to be carried out on any portion of the switchgear when all
electrical supplies to the local control unit are switched off two portable gas alarm units
shall be provided.
Para(318) The alarm units shall be self-contained and capable of giving clear audible warning
should the gas pressure in any adjoining gas-filled chamber become unsafe.
Para(319) Technical Data of Vacuum Pump shall be as Minimum:

A. Nominal suction capacity 63m3/hour
B. Achievable final vacuum Less than one millibar
Para(320) Technical data of Compressor shall be as minimum:

A. Theoretical intake volume 19.4m3/hour

400 kV GIS 1.5.1.2.1.01-Rev 6
B. Suction pressure 5 bar and less

C. Max. Final pressure 50 bar
D. Storage capacity 280 kg
E. Storage pressure 36 bars at 20-degree cent.
5.6 Tools
Para(321) An approved portable SF-6 gas leakage detector, oxygen analyser and moisture meter
and manual operating handles/tools (For C.B., disconnectors &earth switches) shall be
provided subject to approval of DEWA.
5.7 Partial Discharge Monitoring System (PDMS)
Para(322) GIS equipment shall be designed so as to minimize partial discharge or other electrical
discharge and a state-of-the art Partial Discharge Monitoring system shall be provided to
monitor the entire 400kV GIS installation as per specifications 1.5.1.5.9.13.
6. OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6.1 Interlocking Requirements
Para(323) The interlocking system shall prevent any incorrect operation of the circuit breaker and
switches.
Para(324) Detailed interlocking scheme shall be provided by the Contractor and shall be subject to
the approval of DEWA.
Para(325) The interlocking scheme shall be electrical for all operational interlocks and shall be
effective when the equipment is being controlled locally, under service or maintenance, or
from a supervisory position.
Para(326) Electrical bolt interlocks shall be energized only when the operating handle of the
mechanism is brought to the working position. Visible indication shall be provided to
show whether the mechanism is locked or free.
Para(327) On load transfer of feeder circuits from one bus bar to another shall be made possible by
interlocks which ensure that the associated bus coupler and its disconnectors are closed.
Para(328) All disconnectors shall be interlocked with associated circuit breakers and disconnectors
in the same station so that it shall not be possible to make or break current on a
disconnector unless a parallel circuit in that station is already closed.
Para(329) The bus bar disconnectors shall be so interlocked with the appropriate bus bar coupling
and sectioning equipment that sections or sets of bus bars cannot be paralleled by means
of the bus bar isolating devices unless a parallel circuit is already closed through the
circuit breakers of the appropriate bus bar coupling and sectioning equipment.
Para(330) In all other circumstances, the bus bar disconnectors other than bus bar sectioning and
coupling equipment shall be so interlocked that their respective circuit breakers can only
be coupled to one set of bus bars at a time. It shall not be possible to parallel sections of
bus bars except through the circuit breakers of the bus bar coupling and sectioning
equipment.
Para(331) During load transfer operation of any one bay i.e. when both bus bar disconnectors are in
closed condition, the respective bus coupler circuit breaker shall be inhibited from tripping
when opening is initiated by control command (Local / Remote / Emergency). If the
concerned bus coupler circuit breaker for which the bay is connected is not in service, then
the remaining bus section and bus coupler breakers shall be inhibited from tripping when
opening is initiated by control command (Local / Remote / Emergency). Protection
tripping only shall be enabled while on load change over is in progress.

400 kV GIS 1.5.1.2.1.01-Rev 6
Para(332) Whenever the trip is inhibited for the bus coupler or bus section circuit breaker, “trip
circuit faulty” alarm shall be initiated in LCCs, remote control (HMI) and SCADA for
these circuit breakers.
Para(333) It shall not be possible to close the circuit breaker unless all trip relays of the concerned
circuit are reset. It shall not be possible to close the breakers if any one of the two trip
circuits is not healthy. This is required, as the tripping conditions are not duplicated on to
both the trip coils. Circuit breaker closing shall be possible irrespective of the bus bar and
circuit disconnector position. Earthing switches shall be interlocked such that they cannot
be operated unless the associated disconnectors are open.
Para(334) For the remote/SCADA operation of bus bar disconnector, the associated bus bar earth
switch and the circuit breaker shall open. For the remote/SCADA operation of circuit
disconnector, the associated earth switch and the circuit breaker shall be open. For the
remote/SCADA operation of circuit breaker the associated bus bar and circuit
disconnector shall be either open or close.
Para(335) If a disconnector or earth switch is not in the fully open or closed position a "Control
Circuit Faulty" alarm shall be initiated, and electrical operation shall be blocked.
Para(336) A suitable “Bay-blocking scheme” shall be designed with suitable timer for preventing
the simultaneous operation of devices (Circuit Breaker, Disconnector, Earth Switch) from
LCC, remote control (HMI) and SCADA.
Para(337) Local operation shall be designed for maintenance purpose only so interlocks shall be
configured accordingly and meet the following requirements
A. For maintenance and fast acting earth switches, operation shall be only possible from
LCC.
B. No earth switch operation from SCADA is required.
C. During on load transfer, if both disconnectors are closed for quite longer time, then
on load transfer excess time alarm shall be provided in LCC, SCMS and SCADA.
D. In order to display dynamic interlocking conditions for all the devices in
SCMS/HMI, all required inputs shall be wired to BCUs.
E. Interlock logic shall be submitted to DEWA for the approval.
6.2 Locking Facilities
Para(338) Locking arrangement shall be provided as mentioned below.
Para(339) Integrated locks shall be provided for 400kV LCC panels instead of padlocks.
Para(340) No padlock is required for 400kV CB mechanism and disconnector mechanisms.

However, provision for padlocks shall be provided.
Para(341) Padlocks shall be provided to prevent both closing and opening operation only for MES
and FMES.
Para(342) Padlocks and keys are to be provided bay wise – unique keys for one common key for
earth switches of that particular bay (e.e. w keys for each bay LCC&ES). One extra
padlock and key for each bay shall be reserved in the key box.
7. INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
7.1 Installation Requirements
Para(343) Electrical operation shall be inhibited for circuit breakers and disconnectors located in
the affected chamber when the working density is below the specified value.

400 kV GIS 1.5.1.2.1.01-Rev 6
Para(344) Vertical and horizontal access for inspection, repair and maintenance of circuit breaker,
disconnectors/earth switches, voltage transformers etc. shall be provided by means of
fixed ladders and/or catwalk structure fitted with handrails.
Para(345) All disconnectors and earth switches (DS/ES) shall have inspection windows to check the
main contacts. The inspection windows shall be big enough for viewing the position of
moving and fixed contacts of disconnectors and earth switches clearly & subject to
DEWA approval. Visual inspection windows shall be provided on accessible location
without any obstruction for easy viewing of main contact position of disconnectors and
earth switches. Access to inspection windows as well as their location and arrangement
shall be uniform for all GIS devices.
Para(346) The switchgear shall be designed for indoor installation as specified on a level floor. The
switchgear shall be of the free standing design, accessible from the front and the rear for
operation, maintenance and inspection.
Para(347) All components of the switchgear that are on ground potential shall be electrically
bonded together and connected to a continuous ground bus that extends around the entire
length of the switchgear.
Para(348) Refer Earthing and Lightning Protection system specification for general principles and
practices, material specification, and specification for specific substation earthing system.
7.2 Maintenance Requirements
Para(349) GIS room shall be provided with not less than 2 nos. digital thermometers with
hygrometer facilities.
Para(350) Tenderer shall submit proposed layout and elevation plans for the switchgears as part of
the proposal. These shall show all recommended clearances required for: -
A. Safe operation, inspection and maintenance of all equipment being supplied as part
of the switchgear.
B. Lifting clearances for installation.
Para(351) Operation and maintenance manuals for GIS shall be provided with detailed assembly &
disassembly drawing for GIS. Colour layout of 400kV GIS SLD, gas zone diagram, cross
sectional view of typical bays and hydraulic & spring operating mechanism and layout of
AC and DC distribution supply SLD shall be provided. Remote modifications concerning
the other stations shall include, changing of labelling in GIS, LCC, Relay Panels, Control
panels, HMI, SCMS, SCADA, updating of As-Built drawings (existing s/s) at both ends
etc are included in the Contract.
Para(352) The marked up drawings, manuals, test reports and as-built drawings shall be stored in
glass door cupboards. Not less than 3 nos. such cupboards shall be provided.
Para(353) One demonstration board shall be provided in GIS room and workshop. 3 cupboards
shall be provided separately for 400kV workshop for storing testing and measuring
instruments.
Para(354) SCADA phones shall be provided at both extreme end of GIS and at the centre of the
GIS (i.e. minimum 3 locations).
7.3 Provisions for Extension
Para(355) The switchgear shall be capable of extension in the future by the extension of the existing
bus bars and the installation of additional feeder bays, bus coupler and section switches.
The equipment shall be so designed so that the outage requirements for such extensions
are minimised, so that all existing feeder circuits and at least one complete set of busbars
can be retained in service at all times.

400 kV GIS 1.5.1.2.1.01-Rev 6
Para(356) The design of the switchgear shall take into account the need to ensure that the required
operational and safety aspects are achieved in the event that the gas pressure in adjacent
compartments to the one that must be opened or dismantled, may have to be decreased to
atmospheric pressure.
Para(357) In view of the complexity of this issue the manufacturer should optimise the overall
design and configuration so as to meet the above service requirements in the most
economic way.
Para(358) Circuit identifying labels shall be fitted on the local control cubicle, at the front and rear
of each individual circuit assembly. Where an access platform is provided, labels shall be
fitted to the top of the switchgear, visible from the platform.
Para(359) During the warranty period of switchgear, Contractor shall arrange the GIS supplier to
check the condition of VT, bellows movement, operating mechanism of Circuit Breakers,
Disconnectors, Earthing Switches, Fault Making Earthing Switches, etc. once in six
months. The detailed checklist program shall be provided at the tendering stage itself.
Para(360) Maintenance, repair or extension (MRE) and HV Testing on one bus bar with directly
connected apparatus shall be possible with the other bus bar in normal operation.
Para(361) MRE testing on one switchgear bay shall be possible with all other switchgear bays in
normal operation on one bus bar.
Para(362) MRE testing on bus coupler bay shall be possible with one bus bar at the time in normal
operation and all switchgear bays in normal operation.
7.4 Operation and Maintenance Manual
Para(363) Manual shall be supplied for each substation. Copies of factory test reports for GIS in
that substation shall be included in respective manuals for reference. The final Operation
and maintenance manuals shall contain copies of approved as–built drawings.
Para(364) Soft copies of O&M Manual shall also be submitted with properly index/book marked in
pdf format for easy retrieval.
7.5 Impact Recorders For Transport
Para(365) One impact recorder shall be rigidly attached to each major switchgear assembly or part
when packed, in order to record all horizontal and vertical impacts suffered during
transport from factory to site.
Para(366) The recorder is to be operative from time of packing to unpacking on site in order to
provide an uninterrupted record of all registered data. The recorder is to be suitably sealed,
and the seal shall only be broken in presence of DEWA on arrival at site in order to
release the registered data.
Para(367) An appropriate instruction book shall be supplied to DEWA.
8. TYPE, ROUTINE AND FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TESTS
8.1 Type Test Requirements
Para(368) All type tests shall have been carried out on all the switchgear components in accordance
with the latest relevant Standards and type test certificates should have been issued by an
accredited independent Testing Laboratory or in accredited own manufacturer’s laboratory
with third party witness.
Para(369) The performance of the components of the switchgear shall be substantiated by test data
relevant to the particular designs offered.

400 kV GIS 1.5.1.2.1.01-Rev 6
Para(370) Evidence of above type tests shall be submitted with the Tender and shall include
dielectric tests, temperature rise tests, short time current tests and mechanical endurance
tests together with evidence of tests to verify the making/breaking capacity of the included
switching devices and other primary components, capability of on load bus transfer, line
charging current switching, out of phase switching, short line fault test, capacitive and
inductive current switching.
Para(371) No additional costs will be allowed for type testing to meet specified requirements and
should deficiencies in existing type test evidence occur then the cost of such additional or
repeat tests as may be required by DEWA are deemed included in the Contract Price.
8.2 Temperature Rise
Para(372) The temperature rise limits shall be in accordance with IEC 62271-203. The switchgear
shall be capable of carrying the specified rated current at rated frequency continuously in
accordance with site ambient conditions of 55oC.
8.3 Type Tests
Para(373) Type tests shall be performed in accordance with relevant IEC standards.
A. Complete Bay – IEC 62271-1 & 62271-203

B. Circuit Breaker – IEC 62271-100
C. Disconnectors & earth switches – IEC 62271-102
D. Current Transformers - Refer to the specified standards and protection specification (attached
with the tender documents) for the CT inspections and tests
E. Voltage Transformers - Refer to the specified standards and protection specification (attached
with the tender documents) for the VT inspections and tests
F. SF6/Air Bushings – IEC 62155
8.4 Routine Tests
Para(374) Routine tests shall be performed in accordance with relevant IEC standards.
A. Complete Bay – IEC 62271-1 & 62271-203

B. Circuit Breaker – IEC 62271-100
C. Disconnectors & earth switches – IEC 62271-102
D. Current Transformers - Refer to the specified standards and protection specification (attached
with the tender documents) for the CT inspections and tests
E. Voltage Transformers - Refer to the specified standards and protection specification (attached
with the tender documents) for the VT inspections and tests
F. SF6/Air Bushings – IEC 62155
G. Insulators - IEC 62155 for hollow porcelains
IEC 60137 for bushings
IEC 60168 and 60273 for high voltage post insulators
IEC 60383 and 60305 for cap and pin string insulators.
Para(375) The performance of the components of the switchgear shall be substantiated by test data
relevant to the particular designs offered. Evidence for type tests shall be submitted with
the Tender for ambient temperature 55°C and 100% humidity.
Para(376) The Tenderer will be deemed to have included in his price the operation test at high
temperatures in accordance with IEC 62271-203.
Para(377) Major components of LCCs are to be tested and calibrated.
Para(378) Functional test of LCCs is to be carried out in the factory during factory acceptance test.

400 kV GIS 1.5.1.2.1.01-Rev 6
Para(379) The factory acceptance tests witnessed by DEWA shall be done for each consignment of
equipment.
Para(380) Test certificates are required for all tests, as mentioned above, without additional costs.
Para(381) All relevant documents, test plans, drawings are to be submitted and approved by DEWA
before any test is carried out.
Para(382) All defects detected, as a result of routine or on site testing shall be rectified by the
manufacturer and tests repeated on his own expense.
Para(383) Acceptance of any equipment by DEWA representatives shall not relieve the
manufacturer from any of his performance guarantees or from any of his other obligations
resulting from this Contract.
Para(384) Where no tests are detailed for items of equipment, a full programme of tests shall be
agreed with DEWA.
Para(385) DEWA reserves the right to call for such extra tests as may be necessary to prove
compliance with the specification.
9. COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS
9.1 General
Para(386) All test equipment necessary for performing site tests shall be arranged by the
Contractor.
Para(387) Detailed test procedure covering all the Site Acceptance Tests along with connection
diagrams, acceptance norms, reference standards and details of test equipment and
instruments shall be submitted well in advance for approval by DEWA.
Para(388) Any additional tests recommended by the manufacturer shall be added to the below list.
Para(389) Equipment not covered by the below site test list shall be tested based on standard
practice.
9.2 General Checkup as per Manufacturer’s Drawings and Instructions
Para(390) Following check-ups are to be performed:

a. Visual checking
b. Tightness checks of nuts and bolts.
c. All piping and junction checks.
d. Tightening of all terminal block connection.
e. Painting and corrosion protection.
f. Cleanliness.
g. General wiring checking
h. Insulation checking of the auxiliary circuit and the control circuit
i. Heating and lighting circuit checking
9.3 SF6 Gas Related Tests for GIS
Para(391) Following tests are to be performed:

a. Gas Tightness Test (SF6 Leakage test)
b. 400 KV GIS SF6 Pressure Gauge Calibration
b.1 - Pressure gauge Calibration
b.2 - Alarm Contact Verification
c. Measurement Of Gas Condition/ Quality Check
c.1 - Gas Dew Point/moisture content Measurement.

400 kV GIS 1.5.1.2.1.01-Rev 6
c.2 - SF6 Gas Purity Check

d. SF6 gas Alarm checks (Low /Level1, Lockout/Level2 & Pressure rising)
e. SF6 Bay watch unit testing ( if applicable)
9.4 Measurement of Resistance of Main Circuit (Contact Resistance)
Para(392) Contact resistance measurement includes circuit breaker, disconnectors and earthing
switches and bus bar isolating links and joints.
9.5 Circuit Breaker Test
Para(393) Following circuit breaker tests are to be performed:
a. Circuit Breaker Timing Tests

Following shall be recorded for open, Close, CO & OCO operation:
a.1 - Duration of operation of individual poles & discrepancy in operation of poles
a.2 - Close Coil/ Trip coil current.
a.3 - One set of NO & NC contact operation timing.
a.4 - CB Coil Resistance Measurement (Closing coil resistance and tripping coil
Resistance.)
b. Circuit Breaker Functional Tests

b.1 - Anti-pumping device operational check.
b.2 - spring charge time & Current
b.3 - CB operation and Counter
b.4 - Circuit breaker Lock out
b.5 - CB duty Cycle
b.6 - Bus Coupler CB manual trip inhibition.
9.6 Circuit Breaker, Disconnectors & Earthing Switches Operations
Para(394) Following circuit breaker, disconnectors and earthing switches operations are to be
tested:
a. Manual Operation Checks for CB :(includes Mechanical position indication Open/Close

status, CB Spring charged/discharged indication, CB operations counter &
Semaphore indications)
b. Manual Operation/Mechanical interlocks Checks for DS & ES.(Mechanical position
indication Open/Close status & Semaphore indications)
c. Electrical Operation Checks for CB, DS & ES
c.1 - The CB, DS, & ES smooth Close/Open operation and indication will be confirmed
during the Electrical operational checks.
d. Operation Checks at Control Voltage for CB, DS &ES (minimum, normal & High
voltage)
d.1 - For CB Closing operation is performed at control voltages of 93.5 V (-15%) and 121
V (+10%) and Tripping operation shall be performed at 77 V (-30%) and 121 V (+10%).)
d.2 - The DS/ES Electrical operation check is carried out on each Disconnector Switch
and Earthing Switch in the 400KV GIS at control voltages (-15% and +10%)
9.7 Disconnectors Timing Test
Para(395) Following disconnectors timing tests are to be performed:
a. Motor operation and timing tests on disconnectors and earth switch & Verification of
early make/late break feature of disconnector auxiliary contacts as applicable.
9.8 Voltage Selection Scheme & Synch Close Checks
Para(396) Following checks are to be performed:
a. Scheme verification

400 kV GIS 1.5.1.2.1.01-Rev 6
a.1 - AC scheme
a.2 - DC scheme
b. Synchronization function verification (local & Remote)
9.9 Interlock Testing
Para(397) Following testing are to be performed as per approved logic:
a. Mechanical interlock test

b. Electromechanical interlock test
c. Local electrical interlocks
d. Remote interlocks.
9.10 PDM System and PDM Coupler Testing
Para(398) Testing of PDM system and components shall be done as per specification 1.5.1.5.9.13.
9.11 Power-Frequency /Dielectric Voltage Withstand Test with PD Monitoring
Para(399) Following tests shall be performed and data recorded:
a. Test voltage: 515kV (RMS) (1425X0.45X0.8) In accordance with IEC62271-203 sub

clause 10.2.101.1.4. as per approved test sequence.
b. VT ratio check shall be performed during the AC high voltage test at 230kV.
c. Partial Discharge (PD) to be checked during HV test and to be recorded
d. Surge arrester test - it is to be tested at rated voltage and leakage current is to be recorded
e. Verification of surge counters by secondary injection.
9.12 Alarm Testing and Verification (Local, Remote, Supervisory)
Para(400) Alarms and signals in local control cubicle, BCU, SCMS and SCC shall be verified.
9.13 Level 3 & Level 4 Checks
Para(401) Control indication, alarms and interlocks shall be verified in BCU, SCMS, and SCC level
as per approved Data list).
9.14 CTs, VTs and IVTs & Meters
Para(402) Refer to the protection specification 1.5.1.5.9.12.

400 kV GIS 1.5.1.2.1.01-Rev 6
Annexure 1: Schedule of Requirements for 400kV GIS
DESIGN CRITERIA SEC REQUIREMENT

REF
(IN ADDITION TO DOCUMENT
1.1.0.0.0.01)
A CIRCUIT BREAKER
Reference standard IEC 62271-100
Rated Voltage 420kV
Rated Frequency 50Hz
Rated Bus bar current 4000A
Rated Current of Bus coupler 4000A
Rated Current of Feeder-bay (max.) 3150A
Mechanical Endurance Class M2 (10000 operating sequence)
Electrical Endurance Class E2
Capacitive current switching tests – class C2
Impulse Withstand Voltage (BIL) (1.2/50 sec.) 1425kV
Switching Impulse Withstand Voltage 1050kV
Power frequency withstand Voltage (1 min) 650kV
Rated Short Circuit Current (1 sec.) 63kA
Rated Short Circuit making current 170kA
Rated Line Charging Breaking Current 400A
Cable charging breaking current 400A
Maximum Ambient Temperature 550C
Relative Humidity 100%
Transient recovery voltage (TRV) 1.5

First-pole-to-clear factor
Operating sequence 0-0.3s-CO-3 min-CO
Duration of short circuit 1s
Supply voltage of 110 V DC

Closing device & 110 V DC
Opening device
B DISCONNECTOR
Mechanical Endurance class for Disconnector M2

400 kV GIS 1.5.1.2.1.01-Rev 6

REF
1.1.0.0.0.01)
Voltage 420 kV
Lightning impulse withstand voltage 1425 kV peak

Phase to earth and between Poles
Lightning impulse withstand voltage 1425(+240)kV peak
Across isolating distance
Switching Impulse withstand voltage 1050 KV peak
Phase to earth
Switching Impulse withstand voltage 900(+345) kV peak
Across isolating distance
Switching Impulse withstand voltage 1575 KV peak
Across phases
Power frequency with stand voltage 650kV
Frequency 50 Hz
Normal current, Bus-coupler/feeder 4000A/3150A
Rated short time current 63 KA
Duration of short circuit 1 sec
Rated supply voltage of 110V DC

Closing device &
Opening device
C MAINTENANCE EARTHING
SWITCH
Voltage 420 KV
CLASS (Electrical endurance) E0
Lightning impulse withstand voltage 1425 KV peak
Switching impulse withstand voltage 1050 KV peak
Power frequency withstand voltage 650 KV
Frequency 50 Hz
Short-time withstand current 63 KA
Peak withstand current 170 KA
Duration of short circuit 1 Sec
Rated supply voltage of 110V DC

Closing device &
Opening device
D HIGH SPEED FAULT MAKING
EARTHING SWITCH
Electrical endurance class E1
Voltage 420 KV

400 kV GIS 1.5.1.2.1.01-Rev 6

REF
1.1.0.0.0.01)
Lightning impulse withstand voltage 1425 KV peak
Switching impulse with stand voltage 1050 KV peak
Power frequency withstand voltage 650 KV
Frequency 50 Hz
Short-time withstand current 63 KA
Peak withstand current 170 KA
Duration of short circuit 1 Sec
Supply voltage of 110V DC

Closing device &
Opening device
E VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER
Refer to the specified standards and

protection specification (attached with the
tender documents) for the VT.
F SURGE ARRESTER
Rated voltage 336 kV
Maximum continuous operating voltage 264 kV
Discharge class 4
Nominal discharge current 20 kA
Temporary over voltage withstand capability

A. For 1s 390 kV
B. For 10 s 370 kV
Maximum residual voltage at
A. Switching impulse
1) 2kA 680 kV
2) 3kA 700 kV
B. Lightning impulse (8/20wave)

1) 10kA 780 kV
2) 20kA 850 kV
3) Energy absorbing capability 12.5 kJ/KV
4) Insulator Creepage Distance 55mm/kV*
(*Insulator creepage distances, as applicable,
shall be calculated based on highest system
voltage)
Note: If Insulation Co-ordination studies
require more onerous values the same shall be
met.

400 kV GIS 1.5.1.2.1.01-Rev 6
Annexure 2: SF6 GAS LOSSES AND CAPITALIZATION OF GAS LOSSES
Para(403) A guarantee shall be provided by the Tenderer/Contractor that the equipment gas loss,
separately, for switchgear to confirm the SF6 gas losses shall not exceed limit value as per
IEC in any single gas compartment.
Para(404) If the guaranteed maximum gas losses per switchgear compartment exceed limit value as
per IEC, the offer of the respective Tenderer will be rejected.
Para(405) Any refilling required up to DLCC, shall be penalized at the rate of 50,000 (fifty
thousand) UAE Dirhams per filling. The respective deductions shall be made from the
payments due to the Contractor.
Para(406) The Contractor shall provide a Performance Bond equal to 5% of the GIS value, valid for
a period of 5 years from the date of issue of DLCC in a form acceptable to DEWA to
assure the performance of the extended guarantee obligations of SF6 gas losses and
hydraulic system. The Contractor (after DLCC) shall be advised by DEWA as and when a
refilling becomes necessary. Refilling and/or repairs shall be free of cost to DEWA.
Para(407) If the Contractor will not carry out the refilling and/or repairs to the satisfaction of
DEWA, the refilling and/or repairs shall be carried out by others and the costs thereof
shall be borne by activating the above mentioned Performance Bond for extending the
guarantee obligations.

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3 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

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LIST OF CONTENT FOR 400 kV GIS

7 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

8 TYPE, ROUTINE AND FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TESTS

9 COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS AND TESTS

Annexure-1 Schedule of Requirements

Annexure-2 SF6 Gas Losses and Capitalization of Gas Losses

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2.1 International Standards

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Fluid-filled and dry-type cable-terminations

IEC 60269 Low voltage Fuses

2.2 DEWA Internal Specifications

1.1.0.0.0.01. General Design Criteria

2.3 Applicable Regulations / Guidelines

3. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

3.1 General Requirements

3.1.1 Design Considerations

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3.1.2 Reliability and Safety

3.1.4 Voltage Requirements

3.1.5 Layout and Environment

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3.1.6 Control and Indications

3.2 Gas Compartments

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A. Busbar section for each bay.

3.3 Gas Barriers and SF6 Immersed Insulation

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3.5 Gas Seals

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3.6 SF6 Gas

3.7 Gas Filters

3.8 Position Indicators

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3.10 GIS Arrangement

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3.11 Mechanical Construction

3.12 Operating Cabinets and Cubicles

3.13 Disconnectors and Earthing Switches

Para(117) Operating mechanisms shall be designed for 110V DC supply.

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3.14 Feeder and Transformer Connections

Para(119) Where necessary, expansion joints shall be provided to accommodate differential

Para(121) Facilities shall be provided for all bus duct testing.

3.15 Interlocking System

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3.17 Cable Sealing End / Cable Termination

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3.18 Insulation Co-Ordination Studies

Para(157) Tenderer/Contractor shall undertake a series of insulation coordination studies in order to

4.1 Circuit Breakers

4.1.1 Circuit Breaker Capabilities

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4.1.2 Operating Duty and Performance