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Technical Specifications
of
the Delivery Point
for
the PV Power Plant Projects
at
Benban Site

May 2017

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Contents:
1- ABBREVIATIONS
2- SCOPE
3- GENERAL INFORMATION

4- ELECTRICAL PANEL DETAILS

5- APPLICABLE STANDARDS

6- SITE CONDITIONS

7- APPROVAL

8- APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

9- ASSEMBLY

10- CIRCUIT BREAKER

11- BUSBARS

12- POWER CABLE ACCESS AND TERMINATION

13- INTERLOCKS

14- CURRENT TRANSFORMER

15- ZERO SEQUENCE CURRENT TRANSFORMERS

16- VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER

17- SURGE ARRESTERS

18- PROTECTIVE AND CONTROL RELAYING

19- COMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

20- DRAWING AND DATA REQUIREMENTS

21- ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

22- TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

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 1. ABBREVIATIONS

CT Current Transformer
EETC Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company
GIS Gas Isolated Switchgear
KV Kilo-Volt
KW Kilo-Watt
kWh Kilo-Watt-Hour
MV Medium Voltage
PV Photo-Voltaic
SLD Single Line Diagram
S/S Substation
VT Voltage Transformer

2. SCOPE

1.1 This specification describes the delivery point of the PV projects at Benban site and the
responsibilities of each party towards this point.

1.2 This documents specifies the requirements necessary to furnish and install medium-
voltage (MV), indoor, equipped with vacuum circuit breakers with rated maximum voltage
of [24] kV.

1.3 This Documents describes the design, manufacture, testing and field service assistance
during on site installation and commissioning of the switchgear and associated equipment

1.4 The medium voltage switchgear shall be designed for ease of field installation and
maintenance without any gas handling on site on site (in case of GIS type). It shall be void
of safety hazards to authorized operating personnel

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 3. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.5 The delivery point will be Inside each plot of each PV power plant, it will include the electrical
switchgear panels (the electrical parts that will be connected to the EETC Network).

1.6 Each switchgear will form a line-up of sections consisting of arc-resistant, free standing, dead-
front, vertical steel structures containing power bus, ground bus, power circuit breaker,
Voltage transformers, current transformers, auxiliary control and protective devices in
accordance with the (SLD) in Figure 1&2.

1.7 Delivery point Location and dimensions:

The delivery point (represented by the symbol " ") should be located in each plot as per the
following map according to the direction of MV power cable corridor between each delivery
point and Benban Substations:

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 The dimensions of each delivery point is the developer's responsibility taking into
consideration the switchgear dimensions and communications requirements (item no. 17
in this documents).

The dimensions of each delivery point to be submitted by the developer to EETC as soon
as possible to continue the MV power cable length calculations.

4. ELECTRICAL PANEL DETAILS:

4.1 For the 50MW projects::

Quantity Description
[*] Incoming Feeder section [800]A - Incoming breaker
[2] sectionalizer [2000]A - Bus breaker
[3] Outgoing Feeder section [800]A – Outgoing breaker
[*] [Measuring]

* To be decided based on design of PV plant

The SLD for the delivery point of 50MW projects will be as follows:
To Benban substations
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3*1C*630mm CU 3*1C*630mm2CU 3*1C*630mm2CU

CB - 800A CB - 800A CB - 800A

CT CT CT

KWh meters KWh meters KWh meters

22kv 40KA 22kv 40KA 22kv 40KA

CB CB CB CB CB CB

VT VT VT

From step up transformer inside PV plant

Figure 1

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 4.2 Description of Panels:

1) 3 Nos. Outgoing feeder Panel (to Benban Substation)

The rated operational current must be achieved permanently, without the use of forced
cooling, Construction in one panel,

Outgoing feeder Panel – Rated 24-800A-40KA/3sec

Qty Description Rating
1 3 pole vacuum circuit breaker motor drive 220 VDC
1 switch-on auxiliary actuator 220 VDC (+10% & -15%)
1 switch-off auxiliary actuator 220 VDC (+10% & -15%)
Auxiliary switch 16 pole
Switching sequence O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO
1 3 pole three position disconnector and earthing
Motor drive 220 VDC
Auxiliary switch 12-pole
3 Ring core current transformer (3 cores as minimum) – 800-1600/1/1/1
please refer to clause 15 in this documents.
1 3 pole capacitive voltage test system
1 KWh meter (main) Class 0.2(please refer to grid
1 KWh meter (backup) code for more Specs)
Current Test boxes as necessary
1 Protection Relay as specified in section 6
set Cable connection for maximum 3 cables/phase 3 x 1C x 630 mm2 CU
Including the Cable plug in connectors
All other necessary accessories (wiring, lamps, MCBs,
metering devices,...etc)

2) 2 Nos. Busbar sectionalizer

The Rated operational current must be achieved permanently, without the use of forced
cooling, Construction in one panel,

Busbar sectionalizer – Rated 24-2000A-40KA/3sec

Qty Description Rating
1 3 pole vacuum circuit breaker motor drive 220 VDC
1 switch-on auxiliary actuator 220 VDC (+10% & -15%)
1 switch-off auxiliary actuator 220 VDC (+10% & -15%)
Auxiliary switch 16 pole
Switching sequence O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO
1 3 pole three position disconnector and earthing
Motor drive 220 VDC
Auxiliary switch 12-pole
3 Ring core current transformer 1250-2500/1/1
Current Test boxes as necessary
1 Protection Relay
All other necessary accessories (wiring, lamps, MCBs,
metering devices,...etc)

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3) Incoming feeders Panel (from the step up transformer inside PV plant) –

The number of incoming feeders will be according to the design of

solar plant which is provided by the developer and approved by EETC
to insure the equality of capacities (of the 3 sections and outgoing
feeders)

4.3 For the 20MW, 25MW and 30MW projects:

Quantity Description
[*] Incoming Feeder section [800]A - Incoming breaker
[1] sectionalizer [2000]A - Bus breaker
[2] Outgoing Feeder section [800]A – Outgoing breaker
[*] [Measuring]
* to be decided based on design of solar plant

Described as per the 50MW PV projects except the following:

1. Qty of Outgoings to Benban S/S shall be 2 instead of 3
2. Qty of incomings should be according to design of solar plant
3. Qty of Metering shall be 2 instead of 3
4. Qty of Busbar sectionalizers shall be 1 instead of 2
The SLD for the delivery point of 20MW and 25MW projects will be as follows:

To Benban substation
3*1C*630mm2CU 3*1C*630mm2 CU

CB - 800A CB - 800A

CT CT

KWh meter KWh meter

22kv 40KA 22kv 40KA

CB CB CB CB

VT VT

Figure 2 From step up transformer inside PV plant

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 5. APPLICABLE STANDARDS

The equipment shall be designed, fabricated and tested in accordance with the standards mentioned in
the Grid code and solar code (or otherwise mentioned in the clause 22 of this documents - TECHNICAL
DATA SHEET)

6. SITE CONDITIONS
6.1 Environmental conditions
Location [Upper Egypt]
Ambient air Max temperature °C [50]
Relative humidity of the air (Daily mean) % [95]
Elevation above sea level m [<1000]

6.2 Electrical system data

Nominal system voltage kV [22]
Maximum system voltage kV [24]
Frequency Hz [50]
Number of phase 3
Number of wire 3
Max. 3-phase short-circuit current, symmetrical kA [40]

7. APPROVAL

All Proposals and Designs shall be approved by EETC for all Delivery points before installation
on sites, according to this specification and applicable codes.

8. APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

8.1 Each switchgear to be installed in air conditioned room metal enclosed, type tested
switchgear according IEC 62271-200

8.2 The switchgear manufacturer shall have past experience base of medium voltage for a
minimum period of 10 years.

8.3 The switchgear that which supplied and installed should have a strong reference list in similar
projects in Egypt., Preference for equipment which installed to be approved previously by
EETC (List of projects to be submitted).

8.4 The switchgear shall be completely assembled, wired, and adjusted at the factory in separate
sections. After assembly, the complete switchgear shall be tested to assure the accuracy of the
wiring and the functioning of all equipment.

8.5 EETC shall have the right to witness tests at the factory and shall be notified at least 20
working days in advance of any tests to allow a representative to be present.

8.6 Assemblies shall have a design lifetime of at least 30 years.

8.7 Switchgear assemblies designed to ensure personnel safety during all normal and abnormal
conditions and be suitable for installation in the site conditions.

8.8 The operator shall be protected against direct contact with any live parts. Supervision and
operation of the switchgear shall be possible with all front doors closed.

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8.9 The switchgear shall be arc resistant IAC (Internal Arc Classification) for accessibility degree A,
Front Lateral and Rear (AFLR), [40] kA, 1s, in accordance with IEC 62271-200 standard.
Accessibility degree A stands for an installation in an enclosed electrical operating area and
only accessible to authorized staff. Successful test evidence shall be submitted.

8.10 In case of GIS type:

8.10.1 The switchgear assembly must ensure that during the entire lifetime of this
switchgear, no gas handling is necessary on site, neither during installation,
maintenance, extension, disassembly, nor for replacing a section in the line-
up.

8.10.2 The design leakage rate of the equipment shall not exceed 0.1% per year. No
topping of gas shall be required for life-time of the equipment (minimum of
30 years).

8.10.3 Developer should provide metal-enclosed gas-insulated switchgear (GIS),

providing continuous metallic partitions between circuit breaker
compartment, bus bar compartment and cable connection area.

8.10.4 Arc containment device housing shall be designed to contain the arcing within
the device and vent gases through ducted plenums located on the back of the
switchgear.

9. ASSEMBLY

9.1 The switchgear shall be three-phase encapsulated with stainless steel housing.

9.2 To ensure maximum safety for personnel, all operations, service procedures, and cable
connections shall be performed from the front side of the switchgear.

9.3 In case of GIS type:

9.3.1 All gas compartments shall be designed as a hermetically closed, sealed

pressure system.

9.3.2 The sections shall be filled with the SF6 gas at the rated minimum operating
pressure, tested and sealed in the factory.

9.3.3 In order to ensure simple recycling, sealed compartments shall contain

disposal valves for removal of gas at end of life.

9.3.4 All gas compartments shall be equipped with a gas pressure monitoring
system. It must provide two limit values (pre- and basic-warning) and a visual
indicator located on the front of the section shall display the status of each
compartment. Auxiliary contacts should be provided for remote indication of
the warning levels. The device shall be self monitoring.

9.3.5 Circuit breaker and bus bar compartments shall be separate gas-filled
compartments electrically connected with gas-tight bushings. Each gas filled
compartment is independent of the others.

9.3.6 Each gas compartment shall be provided with a pressure relief device to limit
pressure in the event of an internal fault. The pressure relief device shall be
designed such that discharges resulting from internal faults shall be directed
away from locations where personnel may be present.

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 9.3.7 Lifting eyebolts shall be provided at each corner of every shipping assembly
to facilitate handling during installation.

9.3.8 All metal parts including any relays, instruments, etc., mounted on the GIS,
shall be connected to a copper grounding bus.

10. CIRCUIT BREAKER

10.1 Ratings:
Breaker type Vacuum
Maximum rated voltage kV [24]
Operating voltage kV [22]
Rated continuous current for incomer A (rms) [800]
Rated continuous current for bus A (rms) [2000]
Rated continuous current for outgoing feeder A (rms) [800]
Rated peak withstand current (close and latch) kA [100]
Rated short-time current (breaking current) kA (rms) [40]
Operating mechanism Motor operated, spring charged
Control voltage Vdc [220]
Operating duty cycle O-0.3s-CO-3min-CO
Rated interrupting time cycles ≤5
Operations at short circuit breaking current 100
Circuit breaker close automatically when grounding switch is closed [Yes]
Number of trip coil [2]
Number of closing coil [1]

10.2 Breaker shall be fixed mounted, vacuum type located inside an inaccessible circuit breaker
compartment. All three (3) vacuum interrupters shall be actuated together via one (1) shaft
from the circuit breaker drive.
10.3 The circuit breakers shall be three-pole, vacuum and have a minimum life of 10,000 close-
open mechanical operations, 10,000 operations at nominal current and 100 operations at
short circuit breaking current.
10.4 There shall be no maintenance required to the life parts of the breaker during the life-time of
the section.
10.5 Circuit breakers shall have an electrically controlled, stored energy type (motor charged
spring) operating mechanism capable of being charged electrically or manually with open-
close-open capability and will all the necessary auxiliary switches
10.6 The operating mechanism for the circuit breaker shall be located in a separate compartment
behind the operator interface section allowing access from the front of the switchgear while
the primary equipment is in service.
10.7 The operating mechanism and all moving parts associated shall be serviceable from the front
of the section.
10.8 Each circuit breaker shall have a close and trip control push button mounted on the associated
control panel. A visual indicator on the control panel shall display when the spring is fully
charged.
10.9 Operations counter shall be connected to the mechanism and a display mounted on the
control panel to indicate the number of operations.
10.10 Anti-pumping protection shall be provided.

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10.11 The operating crank switch can only be inserted or removed, when the defined end positions
have been reached. Furthermore, the circuit breaker cannot be actuated with the crank
inserted for the disconnection or grounding procedure.
10.12 Setting of the three-position isolator must be as follows:
On: The connection between the bus bar and circuit breaker is closed.
Off: The connection between the bus bar and circuit breaker is open.
Grounded: The contacts are linked with the grounding contact. The line side is grounded
automatically by closing the circuit breaker.
10.13 Vacuum Interrupter design should limit the chopping current to below 5A to eliminate the
need for surge protection against switching transients. Chopping current shall be measured,
noted and referenced for engineering purposes.
10.14 Provision for padlocks on the mechanical push button of the circuit breaker shall be supplied.

11. BUSBARS

11.1 The switchgear shall be equipped with a [Single] bus bar configuration.

11.2 Bus bars shall be copper

11.3 Switchgear shall be extendable

11.4 The bus bar compartment shall contain the bus bar system and a three position switch. Three
position switches shall be Branch circuit “on-off” and “prepared for grounding.”

11.5 In Case of GIS type :

11.5.1 For section replacement the connection links shall be easily removable
without moving the adjacent section and shall not require any gas handling
on-site.

11.5.2 Switchgear shall be extendable without intervening with adjacent gas filled
compartments and sections and shall not require any gas handling on-site.

11.5.3 Bus bars shall be installed in a separate gas-filled bus bar compartment.

11.6 The isolation and ground switch shall be rated for a minimum of 1000 mechanical operations
(acc. IEC62271-102)

11.7 Switch shall be externally operated with provisions for locking in all three position

11.8 The visual confirmation of the switch open contact position shall be performed within the arc-
resistance protected perimeter of the switchgear in order to protect the operator from the
effects of any internal arc which may occur while they are performing the inspection
operation.

11.9 Dedicated connection port system shall be used. Each connection port on each section shall be
clearly marked with the switch designation or function

11.10 The three (3) position switch shall be equipped with auxiliary switches as required for
interlocking and remote indication.

11.11 Provision for padlocks on the mechanical push button of the three (3) position switch shall be
supplied.

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 12. POWER CABLE AND TERMINATION

12.1 The number of cables, size, and type for each section shall be shown on the drawings or
provided as Figure 1&2.

12.2 Each outgoing Feeder to the Main EETC Switchgear will be 3 x 1C x 630mm2 CU

12.3 Special clamp/cable supports shall be provided by the Developer to avoid undue strain on the
cable termination.

12.4 Cable compartment shall be adequately sized to permit easy termination from the front of the
switchgear.

12.5 Space shall be adequate to accommodate a zero sequence current transformer inside the
cable compartment without the need for pit or vault under the equipment.

12.6 Provision for cable testing in front of the switchgear without disconnection of the cable shall
be included.

12.7 Separate termination compartments for high voltage and low voltage connections shall be
provided

12.8 It shall be possible to equip the cable termination with grounding stud for visual grounding.

12.9 Grounding bus shall be provided along the full length of the equipment structure with
provisions for grounding cables connections at each end.

13. INTERLOCKS

13.1 To ensure maximum safety for operating personnel, the switchgear must have complete
mechanical interlocking system. The system must ensure by internal interlocks, that no
incorrect action can be initiated to the switching devices due to an operator error.

13.2 It shall not be possible to ground the complete bus bar unless all three (3) position switches
are in the open stage. It shall not be possible to close any one of three (3) position switches
when the complete bus bar assembly is grounded

13.3 Interlocks shall be provided to prevent grounding with any incoming feeder in the service
position; back feeding via cable transformers feeders and/or voltage transformers.

13.4 Reacting interlock between the cable compartment door cover and outgoing grounding switch
ON OFF must be supplied.

13.5 If the three (3) position switch is motorized: An additional cylinder lock-type shall be installed
to release either manual or electrical actuation of the drives. The other one has to remain
locked in each case.

13.6 Direct switching from GROUNDED to CLOSED position shall not be possible.

13.7 Actuating levers shall not be removable when disconnecting and/or grounding switches are
between the On or Off positions.

13.8 Simultaneous operation of switching elements shall not be possible.

13.9 In no case shall it be possible to apply a force that could damage the drive mechanisms. This is
to be realized by an interrogative interlocking system.

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13.10 A manual mode should be available in the event of auxiliary supply failure.

13.11 The insertion of manual levers and cranks shall automatically disconnect the auxiliary voltage
for motor drives.

13.12 The circuit breaker shall not be operable if the three (3) positions disconnecting/grounding
switch is in an intermediate position.

13.13 The circuit breaker shall automatically close and open via a mechanical link when the
grounding switch is going to be actuated.

13.14 Electrical interlock over various section interlocks should be electromagnetic types using
blocking coils to block or release operations.

14. CURRENT TRANSFORMER

14.1 The current transformer must be suitable for all commercially available digital protective
relays.

14.2 The switchgear shall be equipped with dry type low voltage ring core transformers for
outgoing current measurement, accessible in the cable connection.

14.3 They shall be installed on adoption bushings. It must be possible to replace the transformer,
without intervention into the gas compartment (in case of GIS type) as far as possible.

14.4 The transformer must be placed between the circuit breaker and the cable connection
(needed for switchgear interlocking).

14.5 The transformers shall be connected to earth potential.

14.6 Over-burdening of the transformers shall be avoided

14.7 Ratings:
[Incomer]
Primary current rating
Secondary current rating
Single or multi ration
Protection Accuracy class
Metering Accuracy class
[Bus ]
Primary current rating
Secondary current rating
Single or multi ration
Protection Accuracy class
Metering Accuracy class
[Outgoing]
Primary current rating
Secondary current rating
A [*]
A [*]
[multi]
[*]
[*]
A [*]
A [*]
[Multi]
[*]
[*]
A [400-800]
A [1/1/1/..]
As minimum three ring cores:
Core 1 : for protection devices
Core 2 : for the (main) meters

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 Core3 : for backup meters
Single or multi ration [Multi]
Protection Accuracy class [please refer to the Code]
Metering Accuracy class [please refer to the Code]

[*] to be described by developer

15. ZERO SEQUENCE CURRENT TRANSFORMERS

15.1 Zero sequence current transformers shall be of IEC or ANSI relay class, window type
construction, available for [Feeder]

16. VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

16.1 Metal enclosed single-pole insulated dry type, voltage transformers are to be used.

16.2 Replacement of the same must be possible at any time.

16.3 The voltage transformers shall be designed conform the relevant IEC standard, to appropriate
rating and ratio and be able to withstand the basic impulse level of the switchgear.

16.4 Voltage transformers shall to be flanged directly on the switchboard and shall be disconnect
able with an upstream disconnector / grounding device, among others for a voltage test.

16.5 Equivalent voltage transformers on the busbar, installed in a separate measuring cubicle are
allowed.

16.6 The MCB’s, 1- 3 pole for the Voltage transformer protection and a 1pole for the da - dn
winding shall be installed in the LV cabinet.

16.7 All VT shall have primary fuse protection to avoid a bus shutdown resulting from a VT failure.
Primary fuses, HRC type, shall be provided.

16.8 A stabilization resistor shall be supplied with each VT set to prevent ferro resonance.

16.9 Equivalent voltage transformers on the bus bar or installed in a separate measuring section,
are permitted.

16.10 Ratings:
Type Metal enclosed single-pole insulated dry type

Location [Incomer] [line] and/or [busbar]

Rated primary voltage V (L-N) [22]
Rated secondary voltage V [100 ]
Marked ratio

[
Rated power-frequency withstand voltage kV [50]
Accuracy class [please refer to the Code]
Primary fuse [Yes]

17. SURGE ARRESTERS

17.1 Surge arrester shall be mounted on [bus side] of the [incoming] section

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17.2 Bus bar side connected surge arrestors shall be plug-in type for direct connection to the bus
bar.

17.3 Surge arrester shall have the following characteristics:

Nominal discharge current Rated voltage MCOV
[10] kA [24] kV [XX] kV

18. PROTECTIVE AND CONTROL RELAYING

18.1 220 D.C Battery Banks and Chargers requirement:-

As the Egyptian Electric Power Transmission code section (2).

18.2 Interlocking system:-

a) Shall be designed according to site arrangement and according to IEC standards;
interlocking system shall be designed for all line bays, bus coupler, bus bars, transformers.

b) The BCU should include interlocking logic control for its relevant bay and horizontal
interlocking with other BCUs.

18.3 Protection Requirements for cable between the delivery Point (Benban) 22/22/220 KV GIS
Substation and the Solar plants according to following:-

Cable Feeders Protection Panel:

The protection panels should include line differential protection
relay type MICOM-P543/Schneider with cortec no.
(P54331FD3M0D18M) as same as included in 22KV incoming
feeders at Benban Substations
19. COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS

1.PV power plant contractor responsibility: -

1. Communication room with area not less than 3X3 m2 air conditioned.
2. Battery room suitable for 48 VDC & 220 VDC systems.
3. All PV power plants should work with automation as specified in solar code.
4. 48 VDC system (batteries and chargers) with enough capacity to guarantee the working of
communication equipment for at least 8 hours. 48 V DC system, this system consists of one
battery set (-48 V positive grounded ) Nickel Cadmium type with racks , two (2) battery
chargers , four(4) bus breakers , one low voltage disconnect device , AC and DC Distribution
panels as specified in technical specs.

Notes: -

▪ 48 VDC batteries and chargers shall be located in the DC system room.

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5. Each PV power plant should have two Gateways which complies with IEC-60870-5-
101/104 standard according to solar code.

6. The signals required to be transmitted to the monitoring center: -

MWATT, MVAR, Current, Voltage, MWATT/H, MVAR/H, Frequency, Temperature,
Harmonics.

2. Scope of Work plant:-

1. 48 V DC system, this system consists of one battery set (-48 V positive grounded )
Nickel Cadmium type with racks , two (2) battery chargers , four(4) bus breakers , one
low voltage disconnect device , AC and DC Distribution panels as specified
2. Install the 48 VDC system .

Notes:

▪ 48 VDC batteries and chargers shall be located in the DC system room.

4.Technical Specs :-
4.1. 48VDC System:
The system should be designed to provide normal auxiliary power supply to the
communication system in Attaka KV S/S and for at least 8 hours after loss of AC
auxiliary power supply.
The system should consist of:
1. Two battery chargers.
2. A station battery bank.
3. Four bus breakers.
4. A low voltage disconnect device.
5. DC distribution panel.

4.2. Battery chargers:

• The two chargers should operate in a parallel mode and, each should be able to
supply power to feed the total system load, (i.e. equipment load + 25% future loads
+ fully discharged battery bank at recharging mode)
• The rated current 40 amp.
• Nominal input voltage should be 220 V single phases and 380 V three phase [+
10%, (+15% to -20% functional)].
• Input frequency is 50 Hz + 5%.
• Nominal output voltage is 48 VDC (stabilized).
• Output voltage range shall be adjustable from 80% to 135% approx. of
the nominal O/P voltage for floating charge and boost (high rate charge).
• Ripple should conform to IEC and/or IEEE standards.
• Meter reading should be accurate to + 1% of the scale value (DC voltage and DC
current meters).
• Overload protection is required.

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 • Free potential contacts are required for remote indication alarms for
AC & DC conditions.
• Ambient temperature range is( -10 oC to 55 oC).

4.3. Battery:

• 48 volt battery bank with enough capacity to supply all supplied equipment and
25% for future loads and for at least 8 hours of service after loss of AC charging
power.
• Nickel cadmium type is required.
• Battery rack for battery bank with earthquake resistance should be supplied.
• The required battery is of low maintenance type.
• The tenderer should submit the sizing calculation for approval.
• The charging time is not more than 10 hours.
• Capacity of battery equal to 100 AH

4.4. Bus breakers:

• The 4 bus breakers permit either chargers or the low voltage disconnect and battery
bank to be isolated from the -48 VDC bus for maintenance, tests and repairs
without interrupting the power to the station load.

4. 5. Low voltage disconnect device:-

• The low voltages disconnect (LVD) device disconnects the station battery bank
from the -48 VDC bus when this voltage drops below approximately -43 VDC.
This protects the battery bank from damage and shortens the time needed for
recharge.
• The LVD device should remain open until AC restoration then it should be
automatically closed and the chargers begin to charge the discharged battery bank.

4.6. AC & DC Distribution Panels:

• Contractor shall supply all panels, including circuit breakers for distributing all 48
VDC auxiliary powers to the communication equipment.

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20. DRAWING AND DATA REQUIREMENTS
The Developer has to provide the complete documentation (as per solar code) to the
EETC before and after the successful commissioning.

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 21. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

S. Developer EETC
Task and Equipments Location
no. role role
Design, Construct and
1 Delivery point construction Inside PV plant Specify and approve
maintain
Switchgear panels and its equipments
Design, supply , install,
2 (Circuit Breakers, Busbar, Surge Arrestor, Inside PV plant Specify and approve
operate and maintain
CT's, VT's….
Supply , install,
3 Main and Backup KWh Meters Inside PV plant Specify and approve
program, and maintain
Design, supply, lay,
Between delivery
Co-ordination with maintain and make the
4 MV power cables point and Benban
EETC contractor termination from both
Substations
sides
Supply , install, operate
5 Protection relays , devices and accessories The delivery point Specify and approve
and maintain
Communication room with area not less Supply , install, operate
6 Inside PV plant Specify and approve
than 3X3 m2 air conditioned and maintain
Battery room suitable for 48 VDC & 220 Supply , install, operate
7 Inside PV plant Specify and approve
VDC systems and maintain
48 VDC system (batteries and chargers)
with enough capacity to guarantee the Supply , install, operate
8 Inside PV plant Specify and approve
working of communication equipment and maintain
for at least 8 hours
Gateway which complies with IEC-
Supply , install, operate
60870-5-101/104 standard according to Inside PV plant Specify and approve
and maintain
solar code
optical line terminal equipment with
the same type that will be supplied in Co-ordination with
Inside PV plant Design , supply , install
Benban(1,2,3,4) S/S's (which will be EETC contractor
specified by EETC later)
The signals required to be transmitted
to the monitoring center:-
MWATT, MVAR, Current, Voltage, Co-ordination with
PV plant Specify and approve
MWATT/H, MVAR/H, Frequency, EETC contractor
Temperature, Harmonics,….

Fiber optic cables and accessories

(Patch Panel, joint box,….etc) from Co-ordination with Design, supply, lay,
Between PV plant
communication room in delivery point EETC contractor maintain and make the
and Benban S/S's
to benban S/S communication room termination

One Patch Panel in direction of Co-ordination with Design, supply, erect,

monitoring center Inside Benban S/S's
EETC contractor operate and maintain

Fiber optic cables (24 fibers) between Inside Benban S/S's Co-ordination with Design, supply, erect,

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the communication room of each EETC contractor operate and maintain
benban S/S and the monitoring center

Supply and install optical line

terminal equipment & backup
(The same type in solar station) Co-ordination with Design, supply,
Inside Benban S/S's
work with the others optical line EETC contracto operate and maintain
equipments in solar stations

A local monitoring centre, will

comprise of all:
• devices, instruments, monitors,
RTUs, communication systems and Design, supply, install,
Inside Benban S/S's To be informed
operate and maintain
fibre optic cables; and
SCADA systems, hardware and
software

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 22. TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

The following Technical Data Sheet to be filled and submitted along with the technical offer of
delivery point to EETC to obtain the required approval

Required Developer
No. Item Unit
Specification offer
1.1 General (switchgear)
1.1.1 Manufacturer & Place of Manufacturing
1.1.2 Type designation Metal enclosed
1.1.4 Rated nominal Voltage KV
1.1.5 Rated operational Voltage KV
1.1.6 Rated frequency HZ 50
1.1.7 Rated short-time current (thermal) KA 40
1.1.8 Rated Short-circuit duration sec 3
1.1.10 Rated Busbar current A 2500
1.1.11 Rated insulation level
1.1.12 Insulating Medium
1.1.13 SF6 - operating pressure @ 20°C (for GIS type) bar
1.1.14 alarm pressure stage 1(for GIS type) hpa
1.1.15 alarm pressure stage 2(for GIS type) hpa
1.1.16 Auxiliary supply for
- nominal control, signaling, activating voltage VDC 220
-Rated motor power VDC 220
1.1.17 Number of close/Trip coils 1 or 2
1.1.18 Rated power of Trip coil W
1.1.19 Rated power of Close coil W
1.1.20 Degree of protection
1.1.20.1 degree of protection of MV part IP 65
1.1.20.2 degree of protection drive IP 3X
1.1.20.3 degree of protection of LV cabinet IP 3X
1.1.20.4 degree of protection of cable connection IP 3X
1.1.21 Internal Arc Fault Classification (IAC) AFL 40KA, 1 sec
1.1.22 Service conditions
1.1.22.1 installation Level m 1000
1.1.22.2 Ambient Temperature °C
1.1.23 Dimensions & Weight
1.1.23.1 Panel width (feeding, outgoing) mm
1.1.23.2 Switchgear height mm
1.1.23.3 Switchgear depth mm
1.1.23.4 weight of panel approx. Kg

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1.2 Three-pole Vacuum Circuit Breaker
1.2.1 According to IEC 62271-100
1.2.2 Rated nominal voltage KV 22

1.2.3 Rated current for (bus coupler) A 2000

1.2.4 Rated current for (outgoings, incomings) A 800

1.2.5 Rated out of phase breaking current KA 10
1.2.6 Rated small inductive current A 10
1.2.7 Rated transient recovery voltage KV 41
1.2.10 Motor drive voltage V 220 VDC
1.2.11 with 1 shunt "ON" and 1 shunt "OFF" V 220 VDC
1.2.12 Control voltage V 220 VDC
1.2.13 with auxiliary switch 16 pole
1.2.14 switching sequence 0-0,3s-CO-3min-CO
1.2.15 opening time m.sec 60
1.2.16 closing time m.sec 80
1.2.17 arc duration time m.sec 20
1.2.18 Manual & Motor drive YES
1.2.19 with mechanical operating cycle counter YES
1.2.20 Rated short-time current (thermal) KA/sec 40KA/3 sec
1.2.21 Rated peak time (dynamic) KA 100 KA
1.2.22 Degree of protection IP IP 65

1.3 Three-position Disconnector

1.3.1 According to IEC 62271-102
1.3.2 Settings ON, OFF, Earthed
1.3.3 Rated nominal voltage KV 22

1.3.4 Rated current for (bus coupler) A 2000

1.3.5 Rated current for (outgoings, incomings) A 800

1.3.6 with manual & motor drive for disconnection & earthing V 220 VDC
1.3.7 with auxiliary switch for disconnection & earthing 12-pole
1.3.8 degree of protection IP IP 65

1.4 Current Transformer

1.4.1 According to IEC IEC 60044-1
1.4.2 Rated Voltage KV 24
1.4.3 Rated nominal voltage KV 22
1.4.4 Rated current ratio for (Outgoings) A 800-1600/1/1/1
1.4.5 Rated current ratio for (incomings) A 400-800/1/1
1.4.6 Rated current ratio for (bus coupler) A 1200-2500/1/1
1.4.7 Accuracy class Metering 0.2

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1.4.8 Accuracy class Protection 5P20
1.4.9 Rated burden winding 1 and 2 each VA 5VA
1.4.10 Secondary insulation withstand voltage for 1 min KV 3
1.4.12 Rated frequency HZ 50
1.4.13 degree of protection IP IP 3X

1.5 Inductive Voltage Transformer (busbar & outgoing feeder)

1.5.1 According to IEC IEC 60044-2

1.5.2 Rated nominal voltage, conversion KV 22 0,1 0,1

/ / KV
3 3 3
1.5.3 Secondary insulation withstand voltage for 1 min KV 3
1.5.4 Rated burden winding 1, Class 1 VA 50 VA
1.5.5 Rated burden winding da-dn, Class 3P VA 60 VA
1.5.6 Accuracy class Metering As per the code
1.5.7 Accuracy class Protection As per the code

1.6 Surge Arrestor

1.6.1 Manufacturer & Place of Manufacturing
1.6.2 Type
1.6.3 Standards IEC 62271-1,5 60099-5
1.6.4 Rated Voltage KV 24
1.6.5 Rated Voltage for Neutral KV 15
1.6.6 Normal discharge current (8/20) p.s. KA 10
Nim single shot energy capacity (KJ/KV rated voltage) for 4
1.6.7 sec KJ/KV 2.5
1.6.8 Short circuit current KA 40
1.6.9 Maximum partial discharge at 1.5 Uc < 10 PC
1.6.10 Switching current A 2000
1.7 kWh Meter
Manufacturer

1.7.1 Name

country of manufacturing

1.7.2 Applicable standards IEC 60053-22

Type test

carried out

Date

testing laboratory

Name

Country

1.7.3 IEC standard

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1.7.4 Meter accuracy 0.2
1.10.5 Current range 1-5(6)A
45-290 V ph-n
1.10.6 Voltage range
78-500V ph-ph
3 Phase (3 wire, 4
1.10.7 Connection
wire)
Temperature Range:
Operating -25 to + 55 ºC,
1.10.8
relative humidity 0 to 95 %.
Storage -25 to + 80 ºC
The meter is AMR ready and can communicate with GPRS
1.10.9 Confirm
modem through RS232 port
The meters shall measure, record and locally display at
least KW, KWh, KVAR, KVARh and cumulative demand, with
the additional features such as time-of-use, maintenance
1.10.10 Confirm
records, power quality monitoring and pulse output. The
pulse output for remote metering must be for all the major
measurement features.
1.10.11 Nonvolatile memory storage for program and register data. Confirm
1.10.12 Communication interface for meter programming via PC. Confirm
Security codes and switches to prevent unauthorized reset
1.10.13 Confirm
or reprogramming.
The ability to reset the meter registers with high security
1.10.14 Confirm
level by software only.
1.10.15 All the functions are fully programmed from the software. Confirm
The ability of partial programming without resetting
1.10.16 Confirm
registers.
The insulation test voltage shall be 1000VAC, 50Hz and
1.10.17 Confirm
applied for one minute.
1.10.18 Real time synchronizing Confirm
Communication interface with Market Operator
1.10.19 communication system and Transmission System Operator Confirm
SCADA system
Communication
1 48 VDC Battery charger
1.1 Standard and relevant publication
1.2 Name of Manufacturer
1.3 Place of Manufacturer
1.3.1 Country
1.3.2 City
1.4 Type reference
1.5 Ambient temperature oC
1.6 Rated input voltage V
1.7 Tolerances %
1.7.1 Input voltage %

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1.7.2 Frequency %
1.8 Rated output voltage V
1.9 Rated DC current A
1.10 Max. DC current at boosting charging A
1.11 Rated Power (A.C) K.W
1.12 Power factor
1.13 Losses / Efficiency KW/%
1.13.1 No Load
1.13.2 1/4 Load
1.13.3 1/2 Load
1.13.4 Full load
1.14 Method of overload protection
DC voltage variation for load variations from 0 – 100
1.15 % and supply voltage variations of + or – 10 % and %
supply frequency variations of +2 %
1.16
DC voltage when set on normal /quick charging
V
positions
1.17 Time for full charging the battery after full discharging
1.18 Radio frequency interference suppression facility
1.19 Ripple
1.19.1 Current (r.m.s % of battery capacity %
1.19.2 Voltage (r.m.s % of float volt.) %
1.20 Telecommunication smoothing
Method of controlling the DC supply voltage during
1.21
boosting charging
1.22 Cooling method
1.23 Enclosure protection IP
1.24 Material of enclosure
1.25 Thickness of enclosure mm
1.26 Dimensions of enclosure mm
1.27 Under voltage protection (LVD at 43 VDC) y/n Y

2 48 VDC Battery
2.1 Standard and relevant publication
2.2 Name of Manufacturer
2.3 Place of Manufacturer
2.3.1 Country
2.3.2 City
2.4 Type reference
2.5 Type Alkaline

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2.6 Capacity (8 hours discharge) (100AH) AH
2.7 Nominal discharge current A
2.8 Max. discharge current A
2.9 Nominal cell voltage V
2.10 Minimum cell voltage V
2.11 Number of cells per battery 40
2.12 Boosting Charging Current A
2.13 Cell voltage at boosting charging V
2.14 Floating charging current A
2.15 Cell voltage at floating charging V
2.16 Maximum temperature of solution at floating oC
charging
2.17 Maximum temperature of solution at boosting oC
charging
2.18 Weight of cell without solution Kg
2.19 Weight of cell with solution Kg
2.20 Dimensions of cell mm
2.21 Type of insulators under cells and racks
2.22 Positive plates per cell
2.22.1 Type
2.22.2 Number
2.23 Negative plates per cell
2.23.1 Type
2.23.2 Number
2.24 The charging time. Hours ≤10Hours

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