EHV Disconnector and Earth Switch Standard PDF
EHV Disconnector and Earth Switch Standard PDF
Responsibilities
This document is the responsibility of the Asset Strategy Team, Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd, ABN 24 167 357
299 (hereafter referred to as "TasNetworks") .
Please contact the Asset Strategy Leader with any queries or suggestions.
Minimum Requirements
The requirements set out in TasNetworks ’ documents are minimum requirements that must be complied
with by all TasNetworks team members, contractors, and other consultants.
The end user is expected to implement any practices which may not be stated but which can be reasonably
regarded as good practices relevant to the objective of this document.
Record of revisions
Section number Details
Entire doc Copied over verbatim from superseded Transend to TasNetworks template.
Updated Transend to TasNetworks document reference numbers where known
including Australian Standards.
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Table of contents
Authorisations...............................................................................................................................................2
Responsibilities............................................................................................................................................. 2
Minimum Requirements...............................................................................................................................2
List of tables..................................................................................................................................................5
List of figures.................................................................................................................................................6
1.....................................................................................................................................................General
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1.1..................................................................................................................................Purpose
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1.2..........................................................................................................................................Scope
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1.3................................................................................................................................Objective
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1.4.................................................................................................... Certificate of conformance
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1.5............................................................................................................................ Precedence
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1.6................................................................................................................................Deviation
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1.7............................................................................................................................. References
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1.7.1.......................................................................................................TasNetworks standards
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1.7.2.................................................................................................................. Other standards
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3................................................................................................................................Design requirements
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3.1....................................................................................................................... General design
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3.2...................................................................................................................Earthing switches
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3.3......................................................................................................Interlocking requirements
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3.4........................................................................................................................Post insulators
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3.5............................................................................................................Primary line terminals
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3.6...................................................................................................................Auxiliary switches
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3.7......................................................................................Local control and operating cubicles
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4..................................................................................................................................Other requirements
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4.1..............................................................................................................General construction
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4.2..................................................................................................................................Earthing
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4.3........................................................................................................................... Special tools
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4.4................................................................................................Documentation requirements
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4.5............................................................................................................................Nameplates
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5......................................................................................................................................................Testing
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5.1...............................................................................................................................Type tests
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5.2..........................................................................................................................Routine tests
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6..................................................................................................................................................Packaging
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10............................................................................................................................................Deliverables
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11.............................................................................................................................................Hold points
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12......................................................................................................................Pantograph disconnectors
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List of tables
Table 1......................................................................................... Parameters for disconnectors
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List of figures
Figure 1.............................................................................................................Earth switch flag
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1 General
1.1 Purpose
To define the requirements from extra high voltage (EHV) disconnectors (hereafter referred to as
disconnectors) and earth switches, under the responsibility of Tasmanian Networks Pty Ltd (hereafter
referred to as TasNetworks ).
1.2 Scope
This standard specifies the requirements for the design, manufacture, construction, testing at
manufacturer’s works, secure packaging, supply, transportation and delivery to site, with complete
documentation, of disconnectors and earth switches.
1.3 Objective
TasNetworks has developed this standard for disconnector and earth switch design, manufacture,
construction, testing and delivery to ensure:
(a) that relevant Australian legal requirements are met;
(b) ensure the requirements of the National Electricity Rules are met;
(c) ensure personnel and public safety;
(d) ensure ease of operation and maintenance;
(e) ensure reliability and continuity of power supply to the electricity transmission system; and
(f) support the implementation of TasNetworks’ strategic performance objectives.
1.2 Precedence
Any conflict between the requirements of the standards, codes, specifications, drawings, rules, regulations
and statutory requirements or various sections of this standard and other associated documents must be
brought to the attention of TasNetworks for resolution.
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1.3 Deviation
Special approval for a deviation to this standard may only be accorded if it does not reduce the quality of
workmanship, or does not deviate from the objective or intent of the standard. A request for a deviation
must follow a designated procedure that involves approval from TasNetworks . Deviations, if any, must be
specifically requested and require approval in writing by TasNetworks prior to award of Contract.
1.4 References
As a component of the complete specification for a system, this standard is to be read in conjunction with
other standards and documents as applicable. In particular, this includes the project specifications and the
following:
2 Service conditions
Service conditions shall not exceed the limits stated in AS/NZS 62271.1 Clause 2, together with the
particulars of the system stated in Table 1 of this standard.
Specific environmental conditions for particular works will be stated in the project specifications.
3 Design requirements
All disconnectors and earth switches must comply with the requirements within Table 1 of this standard, the
requirements detailed in AS 62271-102 and other applicable Australian and International Standards. Where a
conflict exists, the most onerous requirement shall apply.
Any specific design, installation, operation and maintenance criteria for particular works will be stated in the
project specifications, such as physical mounting arrangement (side-to-side or end-to-end), operating
mechanism (motorised or manual) or with/without integral earth switch.
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(c) for disconnectors, have available for external wiring at least eight (8) spare normally-open (NO)
contacts and eight (8) spare normally-closed (NC) contacts; and
(d) for earth switches, have available for external wiring at least four (4) spare normally-open (NO)
contacts and four (4) spare normally-closed (NC) contacts;
(e) be capable of a contact arrangement of make-before-break; and
(f) be suitably insulated to prevent tracking and moisture absorption.
4 Other requirements
4.2 Earthing
(a) Frames of all equipment supplied must be provided with reliable earth connection points and comply
with relevant Australian Standards.
(b) All connections to earth must comply with requirements of AS/NZS 3000 and be designed to provide a
firm connection for the entire life of the equipment.
(c) Disconnectors must be supplied with operator earth mats, as per drawing TasNetworks’ Substation
Standard Outdoor Switchyard Operator Earthmat Assembly and Details Drawing,
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TSD-SD-809-0002-004 (note: the purchaser will arrange connection from the operator earth mat to
the switchyard earthing system).
(d) Earthing terminals must be suitable for connecting copper earthing strip size 40 mm x 6 mm using as a
minimum 2 x 12 mm bolts with 40 mm centres.
4.1 Nameplates
(a) The disconnectors must be provided with nameplates that are:
(i) legible and in the English language;
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5 Testing
(a) All components of the disconnector and earthing switch (where fitted) must be duly tested in
accordance with applicable Australian and International standards. Where tests are optional in the
standards, it will be considered that these tests are required by TasNetworks , unless otherwise
requested by Contractor and agreed in writing by TasNetworks before the award of Contract.
(b) All test reports must be forwarded to TasNetworks for approval and acceptance. The tests will be
considered as completed only after approval and acceptance of test results by TasNetworks in writing.
A list of the tests to be conducted on disconnectors and earthing switches (where fitted) is given
below.
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6 Packaging
(a) The supplier is responsible for ensuring adequate packaging is provided to minimize the risk of
damage to equipment during delivery. The packaging must be suited to the particular methods of
delivery and provide protection against damage from all foreseen hazards.
(b) Details of packaging methods must be submitted to TasNetworks for review.
10Deliverables
Requirements for disconnector and earth switch deliverables are outlined in document R586491.
11Hold points
The hold points for disconnector and earth switch include:
(a) ‘Critical design information documentation’ must be submitted 4 weeks after receipt of letter of
acceptance for TasNetworks’ review, comments and approval prior to procurement of equipment.
(b) ‘Detailed design documentation’ must be submitted prior to manufacturing of equipment, for
TasNetworks’ review, comment and approval.
(c) ‘Inspection and Test Plan’ must be submitted three months prior to any testing of equipment, for
TasNetworks’ review, comment and approval.
(d) ‘Invitation to witness testing’ must be submitted two weeks prior to any testing of equipment.
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(e) Complete updated design documentation and operations and maintenance manuals must be
submitted one week prior to ‘Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)’ for TasNetworks’ preparation to
attend FAT, if required.
(f) Final training manuals must be provided at least two weeks prior to delivery of the EHV disconnector
and earth switch, for use by the training team.
(g) FAT results must be submitted to TasNetworks for approval with any non-conformances identified and
rectified prior to shipment.
(h) All as-built documentation, operation and maintenance manuals, test results and test certificates must
be submitted to TasNetworks and be accepted by TasNetworks prior to acceptance of equipment.
(i) Information for AMIS pertaining to design information, test results and maintenance regimes must be
submitted to TasNetworks prior to acceptance of equipment.
(j) Certificate of conformance must be submitted to TasNetworks prior to acceptance of equipment.
(k) Inspection of each EHV disconnector and earth switch (where fitted) after delivery is required by
TasNetworks prior to acceptance of equipment. The supplier is required to witness inspections of
equipment after delivery to TasNetworks . The supplier may elect to appoint its representative to
attend inspections after delivery.
12Pantograph disconnectors
If specified in the project specifications, pantograph disconnectors, without integral earth switch, shall be
supplied with the following requirements in addition to the existing requirements of the standard:
(a) be supplied with fixed contact and mounting hardware for connection to a solid bus arrangement. The
diameter and height of the solid bus will be stated within the project specifications;
(b) be mechanically coupled for application at 123 kV, with one operating mechanism;
(c) be mechanically phase segregated for application at 245 kV, with one operating mechanism per
phase;
(d) if mechanically phase segregated, be supplied with a suitably sized, stainless steel or Aluminium,
lockable marshalling/control box to provide:
• a common point for connection of inter-phase and external cabling to control boxes for all three poles;
• a single point for local (motorised) control of all three phases; and
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