12 KV Outdoor Type Ring Main Unit
12 KV Outdoor Type Ring Main Unit
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF 12KV SF6 METAL ENCLOSED, OUTDOOR RING MAIN UNIT
(RMU) (IEC standard equipment)
1 SCOPE OF SUPPLY
This specification covers design, manufacture, shop testing, inspection, packing, delivery to site,
Supervision of erection, testing and commissioning of 12KV Metal Enclosed, panel type, Outdoor
SF6 RING MAIN UNIT (RMU) fully type tested according to IEC 62271-200 standards.
The RMU should be complete with all components necessary for its effective and trouble free
operation along with associated equipment etc. such components should be deemed to be
within the scope of supplier’s supply.
The design of the switchgear should be exclusive and specific responsibility of supplier and
should be comply with current good engineering practice, the relevant codes and
recommendation, the project specific requirements.
The RMU should be fixed type SF-6 insulated, vacuum circuit breakers with O/C & E/F relay for
the protection of the transformer. It should be maintenance free equipment, having stainless
steel robotically welded enclosure (cast resin or any other old technology is not permitted)
The RING MAIN UNIT (RMU) should be designed, manufactured and tested according to the
latest version of:
IEC 60694 Common specifications for high-voltage switchgear and control gear
standards.
IEC 62271-100: High-Voltage switchgear and controlgear –
Part 100: High-Voltage alternating-current circuit-breakers
IEC 62271-102 High-Voltage switchgear and controlgear –
Part 102: Alternating current disconnectors (isolators) and earthing
switches
IEC 62271-105 High-Voltage switchgear and controlgear –
Part 105: High-voltage alternating current switch-fuse combinations
IEC 62271-200 A.C metal-enclosed switchgear and control gear for rated voltages above
1KV and up to and including 72KV and the IEC Codes herein referred.
IEC 60265-1 High-voltage switches-Part 1: Switches for rated voltages above 1kV and
less than 52 kV
IEC 60529 Degree of protection provided by Enclosures (IP code)
Any other codes recognized in the country of origin of equipment might be considered provided
that they fully comply with IEC standards.
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The design of the switchgear should be based on safety to personnel and equipment during
operation and maintenance, reliability of service, ease of maintenance, mechanical protection of
equipment, interchangeability of equipment and ready addition of future loads.
The Ring Main unit shall be suitable for operations at a height of 1000 meters above sea
level, IEC 60120.
The RMU shall be capable of operating normally within the following temperature
ranges:
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Breaking capacities
7 active load A 630
8 closed loop (cable switch) A 630
9 short circuit breaking current (T-off VCB) kA 21
10 Rated making capacity kA 52.5
11 Rated short time current 3 sec. kA 21
Sheet metal for outdoor enclosure must be suitably treated and painted with 60-70 micron
thickness, to achieve outdoor worthiness and corrosion protection and should pass salt spray
test for not less than 500 Hours
Enclosure must be suitably ventilated for ambient conditions and shall have IP54 class of
protection.
RMU must have a pressure relief device at the top of the stainless steel housing to ensure that
in the rare case of an internal arc, the high pressure caused by the arc will be released and the
hot gases are allowed to be exhausted out so that it will not affect the operator standing in front
and lateral side of RMU. A controlled direction of flow of the hot gas should be achieved.
SF6 gas shall be used for the dielectric medium for 12KV RMU’s in accordance with IEC376. It is
preferable to fit an absorption material in the tank to absorb the moisture from the SF6 gas and
to regenerate the SF6 gas following arc interruption. The SF6 insulating medium shall be
constantly monitored via a temperature compensating gas pressure indicator offering a simple
go, no-go indication. Maximum gas pressure shall be 1.2 bar absolute.
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Vacuum bottles should be use as interrupters of the fault-currents. The make of vacuum bottles
should be same as that of RMU. The circuit breaker main circuit should be connected in series
with a three-position disconnector –ear thing switch. The operation between circuit breaker and
disconnector earthing must be interlocked. VCB shall use a self powered relay with low burden
trip coil. Relay shall draw the required energy from ring core CTs mounted on cable bushings.
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There shall be separate mechanism for T-off switch and earthing switch, which will be suitably
interlocked with each other.
The mechanism shall be modular, high-endurance type, connected to main tank via o-rings and
is easily removable under the rear circumstances of damage due to mal-operation etc.
The mechanisms shall be stored spring energy and provide independent manual operation for
closing and opening of the switch, with complete interlocking with earthing switch.
The mechanism for the vacuum circuit breaker (VCB) and disconnector- earthing switch is
operating the VCB and the disconnector earthing switch via two separate shafts. The mechanism
for the VCB has stored spring energy and provides independent manual operation for closing
and opening of the VCB.
The VCB mechanism shall have distinct push-buttons for ON/OFF operation, while handle used
only for spring-charging/earthing operation shall be inbuilt in the mechanism.
The mechanism has a relay with related CT’s and/or remote tripping device.
The mechanism for the disconnector earthing switch provide independent manual operation for
closing and opening of the disconnector, independent closing of the earthing switch and
dependent opening of the earthing switch.
In rare case of mechanism failure, it shall be possible to replace the same at site without
requiring SF6 gas refilling.
4.9 Interlocking
The mechanism for the cable switch should be provide a built in interlocking system to prevent
operation of the switch when the earthing switch is closed, and to prevent operation of the
earthing switch when the switch is in the closed position.
The mechanism for the T-off switch should be provide a built in interlocking system to prevent
operation of the switch when the earthing switch is closed, and to prevent operation of the
earthing switch when the switch is in the closed position.
The mechanism for the VCB and the disconnector-earthing switch should have a built in
interlocking system to prevent operation of the disconnector-earthing switch when the VCB is in
the closed position.
Further is should not be possible to Open the Cable doors unless the Earthing Switch is Turned
ON. In case the Cable door is accidentally left open a positive interlock shall prevent operation of
Load Break Switch and Isolators / Breaker from any operation.
4.10 Busbars
Comprising the 3 single phases copper bus bars and the connections to the switch or circuit
breaker. The bus bar should be integrated in the cubicle Bus bars should be rated to withstand
all dynamic and thermal stresses for the full length of the switchgear.
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4.17 Auxiliaries
The switchgear should be compatible to be provided with motor operation, auxiliary contacts
and short-circuit indicators. Necessary provision should be made in separate enclosure for
mounting RTUs, Terminal Blocks and Battery backup. Suitable 24VDC battery backup
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arrangement shall be provided by manufacturer for operation of motor and functioning of RTU,
if applicable. Upkeep and maintenance of batteries shall be done by user. However,
manufacturer shall share the necessary steps that can be taken to ensure longevity in life of
batteries.
Incorporation of RTU/batteries within the RMU enclosure is not recommended, as it may cause
mal operation due to vibrations of operation, and weakening of signal strength.
Robotic welding station for stainless steel main tank, ensuring a leak
rate of less than 0.1% per year. Manual welding or hermetic sealing of tank shall not be
accepted.
Work benches with pneumatic adjustable work benches and torques
wrenches, giving flexibility to workmen for proper tightness of internal components of
sealed tank.
State of the art fully automatic gas filling and leakage testing machine
for ensuring the quality of sealing and have precision to measure leak rate less than 0.1%
per year.
High voltage testing station to have high voltage power frequency test
and partial discharge measurement.
Computerized system to measure time travel characteristic of breaker
before sealing the tank.
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Type test reports for above type shall be submitted with the offer.
Below listed test should be performed as routine tests before the delivery of units:
7.0 DOCUMENTATION
An instruction manual should be provided with necessary information for receiving, handling,
storage, installation, operation and maintenance.
Routine test certificate should be follow each unit, and standard schematic drawings should be
delivered for Ring Main Units. Compact Switchgear should be have drawings that consist of
system single line drawings, general arrangement and schematic drawings for order specific
units.
All drawings shall confirm to International Standards Organization (ISO) “A” series of drawing
sheets/Indian Standards Specification IS : 11065. All dimensions and data shall be in ink and
suitable for microfilming. All dimensions and data shall be in S.I. Units.
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8.0 TRAINING
Installation of the switchgear should be required no special tools. Optional product training
should be available at the manufacturer’s facility.
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