261313 MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCHGEAR_ADD1r1.pdf

Replace Primary Medium Voltage Switchgear

Doris Miller VA Medical Center

Waco, Texas

Project No. 1953.00

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SECTION 26 13 13

MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCHGEAR

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies the furnishing, installation, connection, and testing of medium-voltage vacuum circuit breaker switchgear and associated accessories. The work also includes removal or two protective relays and associated accessory items from the existing main switch gear and reinstallation in the new switchgear.

B. Site Main Switchgear

1. Provide a new site main switchgear assembly with main, feeder and spare breakers to serve the entire campus. This switchgear will replace existing site main switchgear.

2. The arrangement of the switchgear and position of breakers and major components shall be as depicted on the drawings, Sheet E5.2 ‘MV One-line - New Work’

3. The switchgear shall fit within the physical dimensions and clearances as shown on the drawings. Basis of design equipment used is Eaton Corporation VacClad-W equipment with a nominal footprint of

96.25” deep x 18’ wide and a maximum weight per section not to exceed 3200 lbs including installed breakers.

4. The switchgear assembly shall be completely functional with all the necessary parts including all the required electrical equipment, test devices, required lifting mechanisms, etc.

C. Relocation of certain protective relaying

1. An existing grid-parallel, non-exporting gas turbine cogeneration installation is located on-campus.

2. As currently installed, a protective relaying system required to meet the utility company’s grid interconnection standards is installed onsite.

3. Certain components of this protective relaying system are located in the existing Energy Center, Building 225. This equipment will remain as-is and will not be directly disturbed by this project.

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4. Additional system components are currently located in the existing site main switchgear, Building 133. The components located in

Buildings 133 & 225 are interconnected by two existing runs of fiber optic cable.

5. Under this project the contractor shall partially reroute / extend the cable to the new switchgear as depicted on the drawings, Sheet

E2.2 in lieu of the current routing to the existing switchgear.

6. The contractor shall carefully relocate components of the relaying system from the existing switchgear to the new switchgear. See

Sheet E5.2 of the Drawings for enumeration of the items to be relocated. Interconnect the relocated relays in the same manner as they were removed.

7. The switchgear manufacturer shall provide factory cutouts in the new gear for the two SEL-351-7 relays relocated under item 6. above.

The manufacturer shall provide CT, VT and control power wiring to the cutout locations for field connections of the relays.

8. Existing programming and settings of the relocated SEL-351 relays shall remain as-is. The design intent is that protection for the two main breakers will be provided by separate new SEL-751 series relays as depicted on Sheet 5.2.

9. The gear manufacturer shall provide witnessed startup services for this portion of the work to assure that all cogen relaying system functionality has remained unaffected by the relocations.

D. Sequence of Operation - Main Switchgear.

1. Provide switchgear mounted switches and indicators as specified in

Part 2 of this specification to allow manual over electric control of each feeder breaker.

2. Provide switchgear mounted switches and indicators as specified in

Part 2 of this specification to optionally to allow either manual over electric control of each of the two main breaker, or automatic throwover as further described in paragraph 4 below. Provide electrical interlocking to preclude simultaneous closing of both breakers.

3. Provide a remote operating panel to provide equivalent breaker controls and indications as those described in items 1 and 2 above.

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4. Provide additional switchgear mounted switches and indicators to optionally allow automatic throw over controls of the two main breakers. Provide electrical interlocking to preclude simultaneous closing of both breakers. Upon interruption a currently active source, automatically trip that source’s breaker and then transfer after a 5 second delay to the opposite source if it is available. If both sources have been interrupted and one becomes restored, transfer to the newly available source.

5. One new feeder breaker is to be provided for future connection to a

15 kV generator set. Provide both electrical and keyed interlocking to preclude simultaneous closing of the generator breaker with either of the main source breakers such that both main breakers must be locked open before the generator breaker can be closed. Similarly the generator breaker must be locked open before either of the incoming main breakers can be closed. Provide a permanent framed under glass placard with instructions for operation of the keyed interlocking arrangement.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 03 30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE: Requirements for concrete equipment pads.

B. Section 25 10 10, ADVANCED UTILITY METERING: Electric meters installed in switchgear.

C Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS:

Requirements that apply to all sections of Division 26.

D Section 26 05 13, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES: Medium-voltage cables and terminations.

E. Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES:

Low-voltage conductors.

F. Section 26 05 26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:

Requirements for personnel safety and to provide a low impedance path to ground for possible ground fault currents.

G. Section 26 05 73, OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE COORDINATION STUDY:

Short circuit and coordination study, and requirements for a coordinated electrical system.

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1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Quality Assurance shall be in accordance with Paragraph, QUALIFICATIONS

(PRODUCTS AND SERVICES) in Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

1.4 FACTORY TESTS

A. Factory Tests shall be required.

B. Factory Tests shall be in accordance with Paragraph, MANUFACTURED

PRODUCTS in Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS, and the following requirements:

1. Switchgear shall be tested, with the circuit breakers in the connected position in their cubicles. Tests shall be in accordance with NEMA C37.54 and C37.55, and IEEE C37.09. Factory tests shall be certified, and shall include the following tests:

a. Design tests.

b. Production tests.

c. Conformance tests.

2. The following additional tests shall be performed:

a. Verify that circuit breaker sizes and types correspond to drawings, and the Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination

Study.

b. Verify that current and voltage transformer ratios correspond to drawings.

c. Verify tightness of bolted electrical connections by calibrated torque-wrench method in accordance with manufacturer’s published data.

d. Confirm correct operation and sequencing of key-type mechanical interlock systems for multiple circuit breakers by attempting closure on locked-open devices, and attempting to open locked-closed devices, and making key exchange with devices operated in off-normal positions. Verify correct barrier and shutter installation and operation.

f. Exercise all active components.

g. Inspect indicating devices for correct operation.

h. Perform an insulation-resistance test, phase to ground, on each bus section with phases not under test grounded, in accordance with manufacturer’s published data.

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i. Perform insulation-resistance tests on control wiring with respect to ground. Applied potential shall be 500 V DC for 300-volt rated cable and 1000 V DC for 600-volt rated cable, or as required if solid-state components or control devices cannot tolerate the applied voltage.

j. If applicable, verify correct function of control transfer relays located in the switchgear with multiple control power sources.

k. Perform phasing checks on double-ended or dual-source switchgear to insure correct bus phasing from each source.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Paragraph, SUBMITTALS in Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, and the following requirements:

1. Shop Drawings:

a. Switchgear shop drawings shall be submitted simultaneously with or after the Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study.

b. Submit sufficient information to demonstrate compliance with drawings and specifications.

c. Prior to fabrication of switchgear, submit the following data for approval:

1) Complete electrical ratings.

2) Circuit breaker sizes.

3) Interrupting ratings.

4) Safety features.

5) Accessories and nameplate data.

6) Switchgear one line diagram, showing ampere rating, number of bars per phase and neutral in each bus run (horizontal and vertical), bus spacing, equipment ground bus, and bus material.

7) Elementary and interconnection wiring diagrams.

8) Technical data for each component.

9) Dimensioned exterior views of the switchgear.

10) Dimensioned section views of the switchgear.

11) Floor plan of the switchgear.

12) Foundation plan for the switchgear.

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13) Provisions and required locations for external conduit and wiring entrances.

14) Approximate design weights.

2. Manuals:

a. Submit, simultaneously with the shop drawings, companion copies of complete maintenance and operating manuals, including technical data sheets, wiring diagrams, and information for ordering replacement parts.

1) Three-line diagrams showing device terminal numbers.

2) Schematic signal and control diagrams, with all terminals identified, matching terminal identification in the switchgear.

3) Include information for testing, repair, troubleshooting, assembly, disassembly, and factory recommended/required periodic maintenance procedures and frequency.

4) Provide a replacement and spare parts list. Include a list of tools and instruments for testing and maintenance purposes.

b. If changes have been made to the maintenance and operating manuals originally submitted, submit updated maintenance and operating manuals two weeks prior to the final inspection.

3. Test Reports:

a. Submit certified factory design and production test reports for approval.

b. Two weeks prior to the final inspection, submit certified field test reports and data sheets.

4. Certifications: Two weeks prior to final inspection, submit four copies of the following.

a. Certification by the manufacturer that switchgear conforms to the requirements of the drawings and specifications.

b. Certification by the Contractor that switchgear has been properly installed, adjusted, and tested.

1.6 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Publications listed below (including amendments, addenda, revisions, supplements, and errata) form a part of this specification to the

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B. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE):

C37.04-10...............Rating Structure for AC High-Voltage Circuit

Breakers

C37.06.1-09.............Guide for AC High-Voltage Circuit Breakers

Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis

C37.09-07...............Test Procedure for AC High-Voltage Circuit

Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis

C37.2-08................Electrical Power System Device Function

Numbers, Acronyms, and Contact Designations

C37.20.2-15.............Standard for Metal-Clad Switchgear

C37.23-15...............Metal Enclosed Bus

C37.90-11...............Relays and Relay Systems Associated with

Electric Power Apparatus

C57.13-16...............Requirements for Instrument Transformers

C62.11-12...............Metal-Oxide Surge Arresters for AC Power

Circuits ( >1 kV)

C. International Code Council (ICC):

IBC-15..................International Building Code

D. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

C37.54-10...............Indoor Alternating Current High-Voltage Circuit

Breakers Applied as Removable Elements in

Metal-Enclosed Switchgear – Conformance Test

Procedures

C37.55-10...............Switchgear – Medium-Voltage Metal-Clad

Assemblies – Conformance Test Procedures

C37.57-10...............Switchgear-Metal-Enclosed Interrupter

Switchgear Assemblies - Conformance Testing

SG 4-13.................Alternating-Current High-Voltage Circuit

Breakers

E. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-20...................National Electrical Code (NEC)

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PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Switchgear shall be in accordance with IEEE, NEMA, NFPA requirements, as shown on the drawings, and have the following features:

1. Switchgear shall be a complete, grounded, continuous-duty, integral assembly, metal clad, dead-front, dead-rear, self-supporting, indoor or outdoor type as applicable switchgear assembly. Incorporate devices shown on the drawings and all related components required to fulfill operational and functional requirements.

2. Ratings shall not be less than shown on the drawings or as specified herein.

3. Switchgear shall conform to the arrangements and details shown on the drawings.

4. Coordinate all requirements with the electric utility company supplying electrical service to the switchgear.

5. Switchgear shall be assembled, connected, and wired at the factory so that only external circuit connections are required at the construction site. Split the structure only as required for shipping and installation. Circuit breakers and accessories shall be packaged and shipped separately. Packaging shall provide adequate protection against rough handling during shipment.

7. All non-current-carrying parts shall be grounded per Section 26 05

26, GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, for additional requirements.

2.2 HOUSING

A. Shall have the following features:

1. Frames and enclosures:

a. The assembly shall be braced with reinforcing gussets using bolted connections to assure rectangular rigidity.

b. The enclosure shall be steel, leveled, and not less than the gauge required by applicable publications.

c. Die-pierce the holes for connecting adjacent structures to insure proper alignment, and to allow for future additions.

d. All bolts, nuts, and washers shall be cadmium-plated steel.

2. Cubicles:

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a) An individual cubicle shall be supplied for each circuit breaker and each future circuit breaker as shown on the drawings.

Cubicles shall be provided with isolated wireways for control wiring between devices.

b) Compartment each cubicle so that the circuit breaker, buses, and cable terminations are in separate compartments with steel partitions or barriers of approved and properly installed insulation.

c) Each cubicle furnished with a circuit breaker (active or spare) shall be fully equipped as noted on drawings and specified below.

3. Conveniently locate test blocks within each cubicle for circuit breaker wiring connections.

3. Auxiliary compartments:

a. Cubicles shall be provided for auxiliaries, metering, and transition or termination sections as required by the manufacturer, and as shown on drawings. Cubicles shall be provided with isolated wireways for control wiring between devices.

4. Cubicle doors:

a. The doors shall permit convenient removal and interchanging of the circuit breakers between cubicles. The doors shall be capable of a swing approaching 180 degrees and shall be provided with intermediate doorstops.

b. Each door shall include suitable handles and padlocking provisions. Concealed or semi-concealed hinges shall be provided to attach the doors. Weld the hinges to the equipment structure and to the cubicle doors.

c. The following equipment shall be mounted on the door of circuit breaker cubicles:

1) A breaker control switch.

2) Breaker-position-indicator lamps.

3) Protective relays and/or metering as indicated on the drawings or other portions of the specifications.

4) Any additional components indicated on the drawings.

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2.3 BUS

A. Bus Bars and Interconnections:

1. Provide copper buses, fully rated for the amperage shown on the drawings for entire length of the switchgear.

2. Fully insulate and totally enclose the buses within the bus compartment of switchgear cubicles.

3. Mount the buses on appropriately spaced insulators and brace to withstand the available short circuit currents.

4. The bus and bus compartment shall be designed so that the acceptable

NEMA standard temperature rises are not exceeded.

5. Install a copper ground bus the full length of the switchgear assembly.

6. All bolts, nuts, and washers shall be cadmium-plated steel. Bolts shall be torqued to the values recommended by the manufacturer.

7. Make provisions for future bus extensions by means of bolt holes or other approved method.

B. Insulation: The insulation shall be a high flame-retardant, self extinguishing, high track-resistant material that complies with the

IEEE C37.23 65 degree C (149 degree F) temperature rise.

C. Control Bus: Extend the control buses to all of the circuit breaker cubicles including spare and spaces for future circuit breakers.

2.4 CIRCUIT BREAKERS

A. Breakers that have the same ratings shall be interchangeable with other breakers in that line-up.

B. Circuit breakers shall have the following features:

1. Drawout, vacuum interrupter type.

2. Three independent sealed high-vacuum interrupters.

3. Short circuit symmetrical interrupting rating shall not be less than 50 kA.

4. Short time closing and latching current rating shall be 130 kA.

5. Short-Time withstand current rating shall be 50 kA for 2 seconds per C37.04-1999, C37.06-2000 and C37,06-2009 requirements.

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6. Protect the interrupter contacts from moisture and contaminated atmospheres.

7. Readily accessible contact wear indicator for each interrupter.

8. Breaker total interrupting time of 3 cycles.

9. Maintenance free interrupter.

2. Operating mechanism:

a. The mechanism shall operate in a quick-make, quick-break manner and shall be charged by a small universal motor to provide stored-energy for breaker operation. Breaker tripping, closing, and indicating lamps shall be DC operated.

b. The speed of the contacts during the operation shall be independent of the control voltage and the operator's movements.

c. Equip the mechanism for manual opening and closing of the contacts during loss of normal control power.

3. Relays: Comply with IEEE C37.90, integrated digital type with test blocks and plugs. Provide relay functions per the IEEE C37.2, and as shown on the drawings.

4. Drawout rails:

a. Design the rails to guide the breakers to their disconnected, test, and connected positions. Provide a positive stop at each of the positions by a levering mechanism.

b. The breaker shall maintain contact with ground in all positions through flexible connections and ground shoes.

c. Make provisions for padlocking the breaker in the test and disconnected position.

5. Power line and load disconnecting contact fingers and springs:

a. The contact fingers shall be silver-plated, full-floating, self-aligning, self-coupling, and designed for cleaning action during engaging and disengaging movements.

b. Provide adequate flexibility between stationary and movable components to assure proper meeting of the contact fingers, while also providing adequate pressure on the contact surfaces.

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6. The stationary contacts for the line and load breaker contact fingers shall be isolated from the breaker compartment by shutters when the breaker is removed from the connected position.

7. The control and auxiliary contacts of the breaker shall be silver plated, multi-contact, self-coupling, plug and socket type. The contacts shall connect the circuits through terminal blocks that shall be conveniently mounted on the breaker for visual inspection.

8. Mechanical interlocks:

a. Shall prevent the breaker from movement, except when the breaker contacts are in the open position.

b. Shall prevent the breaker from closing the contacts while in the connected position, except when the power line and load disconnecting contacts are completely connected.

2.5 CURRENT TRANSFORMERS

A. Provide encapsulated type current transformers or approved equal. The transformers shall have a mechanical and one-second thermal rating in

RMS amperes of not less than the momentary and interrupting rating of the breaker at rated voltage.

B. To maintain capability with existing settings, separate dedicated CT’s with a 500:5 ratio shall be provided for inputs to the two to be relocated SEL-351-7 relays associated with the existing cogeneration system.

C Provide transformer ratios for remaining locations as follow. Provide

120:5 ratios for the two incoming mains. Provide 40:1 ratios for all remaining breakers. Accuracies shall be coordinated with the associated relays by the switchgear manufacturer to assure proper operation at the selected pick-up and operating current ratings.

2.6 POTENTIAL TRANSFORMERS

A. The potential transformers shall be encapsulated, drawout, disconnecting type, and shall be properly protected by primary current-limiting fuses.

B. When the transformers are withdrawn from the compartment the primary terminals shall be grounded.

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C. Transformer ratios shall be 12,000V to 120V Y connected and accuracies shall be coordinated, with the associated relays by the switchgear manufacturer.

2.7 AC CONTROL POWER

A. Provide a control power transformer with the switchgear. The transformer shall be encapsulated, drawout, disconnecting type and shall be properly protected by primary current-limiting fuses. Minimum rating shall be 15 kVA 120/240 volts.

B. Provide an ANSI type 83 automatic AC throwover arrangement to provide a dual source AC feed the charging equipment as specified in 2.10 below.

1. Preferred feed to the charger shall be supplied by the control power transformer (CPT) in the switchgear.

2. Alternate feed to the charger shall be provided by an external circuit from existing 120/208V panelboard ‘ELA’.

C. Equip the control power transformer compartment door with indicating lights and nameplates to indicate when the each control power source is energized. In addition provide similar lights and nameplates in the remote operating panel.

2.8 DC CONTROL POWER

A. DC control power shall be provided from a battery system as described in 2.10 below.

B. All breakers shall be capable of either electrical or manual trip and close operation and shall be capable of either electrical or manual spring charging.

B. Utilize the battery system to provide control power to all other devices such as indicator lights, meters, relays and the like.

2.9 CIRCUIT BREAKER ACCESSORIES

A) Provide the following accessory items for each MV circuit breaker, as well as any items scheduled elsewhere in this Specification Section or on the Drawings.

1) 9 pole MOC switch.

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2) 9 pole TOC switch.

3) Electroswitch Series 24 breaker control switch.

4) Electroswitch LOR-24 lockout switch.

5) Electroswitch SEL-24 Selector Switch

6) MCCB breakers for motor, close & trip circuits.

7) M22 LED light assembly – red and green.

8) ABB FT Test Switch.

2.10 BATTERY SYSTEM

A. Batteries:

1. Provide high discharge rate type maintenance-free nickel-cadmium batteries. Battery voltage shall be 48 volts nominal. Calculate the battery capacity based on the lowest anticipated ambient temperature of 40 deg. F in the room where it is to be installed. Include a safety margin of 50 percent for reserve capacity.

a. Provide sufficient battery capacity to carry all continuous loads

(lamps, relays, etc.) for 8 hours and then perform the greater of the following duties, with the charger de-energized.

1) Trip all circuit breakers simultaneously or,

2) Close the largest breaker in a line-up of four or less breakers, or close the two largest breakers simultaneously in a line-up of more than four breakers. Breaker closing current shall include both the spring release coil current and the starting current of the spring motor.

2. Provide battery connector covers for protection against external short circuits.

3. Provide corrosion-resistant steel battery racks.

B. Battery Charger:

1. Provide a charger of the full-wave rectifier type utilizing silicon controlled rectifiers as the power-control elements. Construction shall be modular with plug-in control units for easy replacement.

2. The charger shall maintain 1/2 of one percent voltage regulation from no load to full load for line voltage variation of 10 percent, and frequency variation of 3 Hz from 60 Hz.

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3. The charger shall maintain a nominal float voltage of 1.4 vpc, and a nominal equalizing voltage of 1.5 vpc.

4. The charger shall be capable of continuous operation in an ambient temperature of 40 degrees C (104 degrees F) without derating. The charger shall be installed in a convection cooled NEMA Type 1 ventilated enclosure. The housing is to have a hinged front door with all equipment accessible from the front.

5. Provide both AC and DC transient protection. Charger shall be able to recharge a fully discharged battery without tripping AC protective devices. AC circuit breaker shall not trip under any DC load condition, including short circuit on output terminals.

6. The charger shall be capable of supplying the following demand simultaneously:

a. Recharging a fully discharged battery in 12 hours.

b. Supervisory panel and control panel.

c. Steady loads (indicating lamps, relays, etc.).

7. The charger shall have fused AC input and DC output protection.

8. The charger shall not discharge the batteries when AC power fails.

9. The charger shall have the following accessories:

a. On-off control switch with pilot light.

b. AC power failure alarm light.

c. High DC voltage alarm light.

d. Low DC voltage alarm light.

e. Ground detection switch and alarm light.

f. DC ammeter - 2 percent accuracy.

g. DC voltmeter - 2 percent accuracy: Float/equalize voltage marked in red on voltmeter.

h. Provisions for activation of remote annunciation of trouble for the above conditions.

2.11 METERING

A. At each of the two main breakers provide metering compatible with the

Owner’s existing ‘Advanced Utility Monitoring System’ specification section 25 10 10. The owner’s existing system is a wireless utility metering system requiring a Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) to transmit the

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B. At each remaining breaker compartment provide a Bitronics M350-A3, or equivalent, indicating ammeter.

C. As necessary, provide vertical structure with a front hinged door to provide safe isolated access to meters and all associated terminal and fuse blocks for maintenance, calibration or testing.

D. Provide current transformers. Current transformers shall be wired to shorting-type terminal blocks. All CT circuit wiring shall utilize ring type terminals.

E. Provide voltage transformers including primary fuses and secondary protective devices for metering as shown on the drawings.

2.12 OTHER EQUIPMENT

A. Furnish tools and accessories required for circuit breaker and switchgear test, inspection, maintenance, and proper operation.

B. Cable terminations:

1. Cable terminations shall conform to the requirements in Section 26

05 13, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES.

2. Coordinate cable terminations with the switchgear being furnished.

C. Medium-voltage surge arresters:

1. Distribution class, metal-oxide-varistor type. Comply with IEEE

C62.11.

2. Provide each ungrounded conductor of each incoming circuit with an appropriate arrester for the application voltage.

E. Circuit breaker removal equipment: Furnish a portable circuit breaker removal lift and carriage for installation and removal of circuit breakers.

2.13 CONTROL WIRING

Switchgear control wiring shall not be less than No. 14 AWG copper 600 volt rated. Install wiring complete at the factory, adequately bundled and protected. Provide separate control circuit fuses in each breaker compartment and locate for ease of access and maintenance.

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2.14 NAMEPLATES AND MIMIC BUS

A. Nameplates: For Normal Power system, provide laminated black phenolic resin with white core with 12 mm (1/2 inch) engraved lettered nameplates next to each circuit breaker. For Essential Electrical

System, provide laminated red phenolic resin with white core with 12 mm

(1/2 inch) engraved lettered nameplates next to each circuit breaker.

Nameplates shall indicate equipment served, spaces, or spares in accordance with one line diagram shown on drawings. Nameplates shall be mounted with plated screws on front of breakers or on equipment enclosure next to breakers.

B. Mimic Bus: Provide an approved mimic bus on front of each switchgear assembly. Color shall be black for the Normal Power system and red for the Essential Electrical System, either factory-painted plastic or metal strips. Plastic tape shall not be used. Use symbols similar to one line diagram shown on drawings. Plastic or metal strips shall be mounted with plated screws.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

A. Installation shall be in accordance with the NEC, as shown on the drawings, and manufacturer’s instructions.

B. Anchor switchgear with rustproof bolts, nuts, and washers not less than

12 mm (1/2 inch) diameter, in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, and as shown on drawings.

C. Exterior Location. Mount switchgear on concrete slab. Unless otherwise indicated, the slab shall be at least 200 mm (8 inches) thick, reinforced with a 150 by 150 mm (6 by 6 inches) No. 6 mesh placed uniformly 100 mm (4 inches) from the top of the slab. Slab shall be placed on a 150 mm (6 inches) thick, well-compacted gravel base. The top of the concrete slab shall be approximately 100 mm (4 inches) above the finished grade. Edges above grade shall have 12.5 mm (1/2 inch) chamfer. The slab shall be of adequate size to project at least 200 mm

(8 inches) beyond the equipment. Provide conduit turnups and cable entrance space required by the equipment to be mounted. Seal voids around conduit openings in slab with water- and oil-resistant caulking or sealant. Cut off and bush conduits 75 mm (3 inches) above slab

26 13 13- 18 surface. Concrete work shall be as specified in Section 03 30 00, CAST-

IN-PLACE CONCRETE.

D. Interior Location. Mount switchgear on concrete slab. Unless otherwise indicated, the slab shall be at least 100 mm (4 inches) thick. The top of the concrete slab shall be approximately 100 mm (4 inches) above finished floor. Edges above floor shall have 12.5 mm (1/2 inch) chamfer. The slab shall be of adequate size to project at least 100 mm

(8 inches) beyond the equipment excepting the front side which shall extend 1 1/2” to allow uninhibited breaker truck access. Provide conduit turnups and cable entrance space required by the equipment to be mounted. Seal voids around conduit openings in slab with water- and oil-resistant caulking or sealant. Cut off and bush conduits 75mm (3 inches) above slab surface. Concrete work shall be as specified in

Section 03 30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE.

3.2 ACCEPTANCE CHECKS AND TESTS

A. An authorized representative of the switchgear manufacturer shall technically supervise and participate during all of the field adjustments and tests. Major adjustments and field tests shall be witnessed by the Resident Engineer. The manufacturer’s representative shall certify in writing that the equipment has been installed, adjusted and tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

B. Prior to the final inspection for acceptance, a technical representative from the electric utility company shall witness the testing of the equipment to assure the proper operation of the individual components, and to confirm proper operation/coordination with electric utility company’s equipment.

C. Perform manufacturer’s required field tests in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. In addition, include the following:

1. Visual Inspection and Tests:

a. Compare equipment nameplate data with specifications and approved shop drawings.

b. Inspect physical, electrical, and mechanical condition.

c. Confirm correct application of manufacturer's recommended lubricants.

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d. Verify appropriate anchorage, required area clearances, and correct alignment.

e. Verify that circuit breaker sizes and types correspond to approved shop drawings.

f. Verify tightness of accessible bolted electrical connections by calibrated torque-wrench method, or performing thermographic survey after energization.

g. Verify appropriate equipment grounding.

h. Confirm correct operation and sequencing of key-type mechanical interlock systems.

i. Vacuum-clean enclosure interior. Clean enclosure exterior.

j. Inspect insulators for evidence of physical damage or contaminated surfaces.

k. Verify correct shutter installation and operation.

l. Exercise all active components.

m. Verify the correct operation of all sensing devices, alarms, and indicating devices.

n. Verify that vents are clear.

o. Inspect control power transformers.

2. Electrical tests:

a. Perform insulation-resistance tests on each bus section.

b. Perform overpotential tests.

c. Perform insulation-resistance test on control wiring; do not perform this test on wiring connected to solid-state components.

d. Perform phasing check on double-ended switchgear to ensure correct bus phasing from each source.

e. Circuit breakers shall be tripped by operation of each protective device.

3.3 FOLLOW-UP VERIFICATION

A. Upon completion of acceptance checks and tests, the Contractor shall show by demonstration in service that the medium-voltage circuit breaker switchgear is in good operating condition and properly performing the intended function.

3.4 TEMPORARY HEATING

A. Apply temporary heat to switchgear, according to manufacturer's written instructions, throughout periods when switchgear environment is not

26 13 13- 20 controlled for temperature and humidity within manufacturer's stipulated service conditions.

3.5 WARNING SIGN

A. Mount on each entrance door of the switchgear room, approximately 1.5 M

(5 feet) above grade or floor, a clearly lettered warning sign for warning personnel. The sign shall be attached with rustproof metal screws.

3.6 ONE LINE DIAGRAM AND SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

A. At final inspection, an as-built one line diagram shall be laminated or mounted under acrylic glass, and installed in a frame mounted in the switchgear room or in the outdoor switchgear enclosure.

B. Furnish a written sequence of operation for the switchgear and connected line side/load side electrical distribution equipment. The sequence of operation shall be laminated or mounted under acrylic glass, and installed in a frame mounted in the switchgear room or in the outdoor switchgear enclosure.

C. Deliver an additional four copies of the as-built one line diagram and sequence of operation to the Resident Engineer.

3.7 AS-LEFT RELAY SETTINGS, AND FUSE RATINGS FOR CONTROL EQUIPMENT

A. The relay settings shall be set in the field by an authorized representative of the switchgear manufacturer per the approved

Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study in accordance with

Section 26 05 73, OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICE COORDINATION STUDY.

B. The relay settings of the main breaker(s) shall be reviewed by the electric utility company to assure coordination with the electric utility company primary fusing. Prior to switchgear activation, provide written verification of this review to the Resident Engineer.

C. Post a durable copy of the "as-left" relay settings, and fuse ratings for control equipment in a convenient location in the switchgear room.

Deliver four additional copies of the settings and fuse ratings to the

Resident Engineer. Furnish this information prior to the activation of the switchgear.

3.8 INSTRUCTION

A. Furnish the services of a factory-trained technician for one 4-hour training period for instructing personnel in the maintenance and

26 13 13- 21 operation of the switchgear, on the dates requested by the Resident

Engineer.

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