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This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC (BSA), the operator of Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), for fifteen (15) skid-mounted secondary unit substations to be used at the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC). The RFQ includes specifications for the load center unit substations, which consist of medium voltage incoming line sections, transformers, low voltage outgoing switchgear sections, and other requirements. The RFQ is set aside for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE), and any questions must be submitted by the date listed in the RFQ letter. BSA will procure, review and approve submittals, review and/or witness factory testing, and receive and temporarily store the equipment on the BNL campus, while the installation contractor will be responsible for the actual installation. The RFQ also includes requirements for operation and maintenance data, testing, and training.

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Brookhaven National Laboratory Electrical Long Lead Package (LLP) - May 21, 2024

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 61 00 COMMON PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS - May 7, 2024 (ADDENDUM 4)

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE – DATA - May 21, 2024 (ADDENDUM 5)

DIVISION 26 — ELECTRICAL

26 11 16 LOAD CENTER UNIT SUBSTATION - May 21, 2024 (ADDENDUM 5)

26 23 00 LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR - May 7, 2024 (ADDENDUM 4)

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D I V I S I O N 0 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 61 00

COMMON PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS (ADDENDUM 4)

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Performance of product, material, or system is result of manufacturing, fabrication, installation procedures, use, and maintenance:

1. Therefore, Architect endeavors to specify quality levels for products, materials, or systems that are advertised to conceptually meet performance goals and desired attributes for

Project.

a. For most conceptually equal systems and materials, the Architect may specify multiple manufactures.

b. In some cases, based on quality and attribute goals for Project, number of manufacturers may be limited.

B. Product, material, or system substitutions:

1. Prior to bid: See Section 00 26 00.

2. After execution of the contract: See Section 01 25 13.

1.2 SPECIFYING METHODS AND PRODUCT OPTIONS

A. Method 1: Products are specified by naming two or more manufacturers. Substitutions are not permitted. Any one of manufacturers named may be used that meet specified requirements.

B. Method 2: Products are specified by naming one or more manufacturers. Substitutions are permitted. Any one of manufacturers named may be used that meet specified requirements.

Submit a substitution request for any manufacturer not specifically named.

C. Method 3: Proprietary: No Substitutions. Products are specified by naming only one manufacturer.

D. Method 4: “Base” and “Optional”.

1. Base:

a. Manufacturer listed as Base in Part 2 of specification section.

b. Manufacturer listed as Base is particular manufacturer of a specific product used as basis of design.

1) Products of the Base manufacturer are specific products, assemblies or systems used and identified with model numbers, dimensions, or other identifying features.

2. Optional:

a. Manufacturer listed as Optional in Part 2 of specification section.

b. More than one manufacturer may be listed as Optional.

c. Proposals may be based on any of the manufacturers listed.

d. Manufacturers listed as Optional are particular manufacturers of products similar to the specific product used as basis of design.

e. Optional products are listed without model numbers, dimensions, or other identifying features.

f. Listing manufacturer as Optional indicates acceptance of that manufacturer as supplier of a product to extent product complies with specified descriptive requirements listed in technical specification, including salient qualities provided by Base manufacturer’s product.

1) Salient qualities include, but are not necessarily limited to following:

a) Purpose and function.

b) Material and finish.

c) Strength, durability, and other applicable physical properties.

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d) Compatibility and performance attributes for indicated application.

e) Capacity and operating characteristics, where applicable.

f) Size and configuration to extent required for fit with adjoining and adjacent conditions and within spatial limitations.

g) Appearance, including exposed dimensions, profile, texture, pattern, and color, where visible to personnel in finished space, or from exterior.

2) Optional Products that significantly differ in appearance or quality of Base product will not be accepted.

g. Contractor is responsible for costs to provide dimensional, operational, structural, utility, or other related adjustments to fit an Optional manufacturer’s product into

Work.

h. Submit Substitution Form with Bid for the Optional product.

3. Refer to specification sections for additional requirements.

E. Method 5: Generic: Products are specified by reference standard, by performance, by description or by any combination of these three.

1. Products meeting or exceeding specification requirements may be used.

2. Contractor assumes responsibility for compatibility of products selected.

F. Method 6: Visual Matching: Where specifications and drawings require matching existing materials or a sample, the Architect’s decision on whether a proposed product matches is final.

Where no product matches or complies with other requirements, comply with specified substitution requests and submittal procedures.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. “Product” means material, machinery, components, equipment, fixtures, and systems forming

Work. The term does not include machinery and equipment used for preparation, fabrication, conveying and erection of the Work. Products may also include existing materials or components required for reuse.

B. New Products: Items not previously incorporated into another project or facility, [except products consisting of recycled-content materials are allowed, unless explicitly stated otherwise].

Products salvaged or recycled from other projects are not considered new products.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 01 78 23

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA (ADDENDUM 5)

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

A. Contract Closeout Information:

1. Operation and Maintenance Data.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

A. Assemble data indicated and data required to completely describe operation and maintenance procedures.

B. Assemble information in form of a multiple file composite electronic PDF file for each manual type required.

1. Index files by specification section, with each item clearly labeled.

2. Identify each volume with Project name and contents.

3. Identify each item in manner consistent with names and identification numbers used in

Contract Documents, not with manufacturer’s catalog numbers.

4. Where applicable, clarify and update reviewed manual content to correspond to revisions and field conditions.

C. Use electronic files prepared by manufacturer where available.

1. Scan paper documents and configure scanned file for minimum readable file size.

D. Include each item on Table of Contents.

2.2 DATA REQUIRED FOR EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

A. Sequence of Operation:

1. List valves, switches, etc., used to start, stop and adjust systems.

2. Provide flow diagrams, control sequences and valve directory.

3. Submit valve directory for review prior to inclusion in manual:

a. Show valve number, location.

b. List equipment controlled.

B. Instructions:

1. Frequency of inspection and lubrication recommended.

2. Type of grease.

3. Amount of lubrication recommended.

C. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Data:

1. Manufacturer furnished data.

2. Project record wiring diagrams.

3. Name and address of manufacturer.

4. Name and address of local representatives who stock or distribute repair parts.

2.3 DATA REQUIRED FOR FINISH MATERIALS

A. Maintenance Data:

1. Precautions necessary.

2. Manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.

3. Maintenance materials and tools required.

4. Repair and/or replacement instructions.

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5. Name and address of manufacturer.

6. Name and address of local supplier of materials.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 DELIVERY

A. Deliver electronic copies to Owner sixty (60) days prior to Owner instruction of systems and equipment, and substantial completion.

B. Use Operation and Maintenance Data Transmittal form at end of this Section.

C. Acquire Owner’s acceptance of items listed on transmittal form.

D. Forward copy of transmittal form with Owner’s acceptance to Architect.

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA TRANSMITTAL

Project:

To Owner: Date:

From C.M./Contractor:

Assemble data required to describe operation and maintenance procedures. Deliver as an indexed electronic PDF file. Include name, address, and phone number of closest supplier for each item.

Section Description Quantity

Owner’s Verification and Acceptance

Accepted by: Date:

Forward copy of this transmittal to the Architect.

DISTRIBUTION: OWNER CONTRACTOR C. M. ARCHITECT

END OF TRANSMITTAL

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SECTION 26 11 16

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Equipment specified in this section under Paragraphs 2.1 through 2.4 shall be furnished by the

Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) and installed by the Contractor.

B. BSA shall procure, review and approve submittals, review and/or witness factory testing, and receive and temporarily store equipment on the BNL campus.

C. BSA shall provide installation Contractor with a copy of the approved submittals including shop drawings and manufacturer’s installation instructions.

D. BSA to perform initial energizing of equipment.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Unit substation design, testing and assembly: Conform to ANSI, IEEE and NEMA standards.

B. Each unit substation shall consist of a single Medium Voltage (MV) incoming line section close coupled to a liquid-filled substation type transformer close coupled to a Low Voltage (LV) outgoing section.

C. Factory inspection and witness testing: BSA reserves the right for factory inspection and witness testing of high voltage circuit breakers and/or transformers.

1. Notify BSA four (4) weeks in advance of factory testing.

1.3 SUBMITTALS (SHOP DRAWINGS REVIEWED BY BSA AND AVAILABLE TO

INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR)

A. Shop Drawings:

1. Include all dimensions, ratings, medium and low voltage terminal connections, arrestors, air switches, etc. for complete substation assemblies.

2. Three-line diagram

3. Front view and plan view of assembly

4. Schematic diagram

B. Product Data:

1. Technical data on each component.

C. Contract Closeout Information:

1. Operation and Maintenance Data.

a. See Section 01 78 23.

2. Test reports.

3. Items listed in the Statement of Work

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Load Center Unit Substations:

1. The below list of suggested manufacturers is for informational/reference purposes only:

a. Eaton Electrical.

b. Schneider Electric/Square D.

c. ABB/General Electric.

d. Siemens Energy & Automation.

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2.2 MATERIALS

A. Load Center Unit Substations: Consisting of medium voltage (MV) incoming line section, transformer section, low voltage (LV) outgoing line section and switchgear, field assembled to form single integral, free standing, totally enclosed unit in NEMA 3R enclosure mounted on single skid.

1. Provide individual units with provisions for jacking, lifting, skidding and rolling.

2. Comply with applicable NEMA and ANSI standards.

3. Connect sections by bolted flanges.

B. MV Incoming Line Section:

1. MV incoming line section: Construct for entrance and termination of two (2) sets of three

(3) single conductor, 15 KV class cables.

a. Cable entry: From bottom.

b. Provide ground bus in MV terminal compartment to connect to area ground.

c. Provide three (3) 12 KV (10.4kV MCOV), intermediate class, metal oxide gapless type lightning arresters for grounded system. Select arresters to limit sparkover voltage to less than 80 PCT of transformer BIL MV rating. Connect one set of arresters to source side of 15kV circuit breaker.

d. Provide a thermostatically controlled 250 watt, 120 volt rated space heater for MV section. Heater shall be factory wired with fused protection and On-Off control accessible and with the ability to read the heater circuit current without opening high voltage compartment.

2. Primary circuit breaker:

a. Minimum interrupting rating: Not less than assembly short circuit rating.

b. Provide sensors/relays for the overcurrent protection shown in drawings.

C. Transformer Section: 13.8kV primary and 480V secondary

1. Transformer: Natural draft and forced air cooled (OA/FA), outdoor liquid-filled transformer in NEMA 3R construction.

a. Mineral Oil immersed.

b. Capacity rating: As shown on drawings.

c. MV voltage rating: 13.8 KV, connected delta.

1) Provide two 2-1/2 PCT FCAN taps and two 2-1/2 PCT FCBN taps.

2) Provide tap changing mechanism, externally operable in de-energized condition only. Mechanism shall be padlockable.

d. Basic impulse level: 95 KV BIL, MV rating and 30 KV BIL, LV rating.

e. LV rating: 480Y/277 V, connected wye (3 phase, 4 wire).

f. 55 DEGC rise above a 40 DEGC ambient. Transformer shall be capable of carrying a

12 PCT continuous overload without exceeding 65 DEGC rise above a 40 DEGC ambient. Transformer shall be capable of carrying continuous overload during force air fans operation as indicated on drawings.

g. Impedance: 5.75 PCT on its base KVA rating plus or minus 7.5 PCT.

h. Rated sound level: Not greater than ANSI/NEMA standards.

i. Core and coil assembly: Wound core (five-legged) type with aluminum windings.

j. Tank: Sealed, for top oil temperature from 50 DEGC to 106 DEGC, and to withstand

7-1/2 PSI pressure without permanent distortion.

1) Bolted on cover with tamperproof fastenings.

2) Cooling panels on back and sides, if required.

3) Lifting lugs and jacking pads welded to tank.

k. No fastening devices externally removable.

l. One IN drain valve with sampling device.

m. Dial type thermometer with resettable high temperature indicator and two fully adjustable switches.

n. One IN upper filter press and filling plug.

o. Liquid level indicator.

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p. Pressure vacuum gauge.

q. Pressure relief valve.

r. Oil temperature relay, control cabinet, 120 volt fans, wiring etc. for forced air cooling.

2. RC snubber: Series connected resistor and capacitor shall be connected between the transformer primary terminal and ground.

a. RC snubber shall absorb and dampen high frequency transients.

b. Size resistor and capacitor to match system surge impedance.

D. Low Voltage High Resistance Ground section

1. High resistance ground basis of design is Eaton C-HRG

2. Section shall have an instrument compartment as well as a resistor compartment.

3. Current sensing ground fault detection (1-5A pickup/0.5-20 second delay)

4. Ground current ammeter shall be listed as 0-10A with a 1% accuracy.

5. Ground current transformer shall be 10/10 ratio.

6. CTs for all circuit breakers shall be zero sequence current transformers to allow detection and measuring of ground faults.

7. High resistance ground shall have an adjustable pulsed timer from 0-10 seconds.

8. Three position selector switch shall be provide for normal, pulse and test.

9. Reset control selector switch with AUTO/MANUAL/RESET positions. Switch shall spring return from RESET position. The AUTO position shall cause the ground fault relay to automatically reset when a ground is no longer detected. The MANUAL position shall cause the ground alarm to latch and remain latched until the selector is moved to the RESET position by the operator.

10. High resistance ground section shall include a green lamp to indicate system is in normal condition, red to indicate a ground fault has been detected, and a white lamp that flashes at the same rate as the pulsing contactor.

11. Include an instruction nameplate that provides the operator with a step-by-step procedure for operating the controls.

12. Section shall include an alarm horn with an alarm silence pushbutton and re-alarm timer.

The horn shall be high decibel type. Alarm silence control shall reset when ground relay is reset. Alarm shall automatically re-sound at the end of a 2-48 hour field-settable time interval if alarm has been silenced but ground fault still exists.

13. High resistance ground section shall be rated at same short circuit rating as substation.

14. Provide 120V dry contacts for remote annunciation, low level and high level.

E. Low Voltage Outgoing Switchgear Section:

1. Arrange for bolted connection to bus duct.

2. See Section 26 23 00 for Low Voltage Switchgear.

F. Equipment Skid:

1. Unit substation shall be mounted on skid with the following requirements.

a. ASTM A36 structural steel channel base

b. Floor decking: ¼” HRS with continuous welds to structural skid base.

c. Non-skid coating shall be applied to the floor in gray color.

d. Protective coating shall be applied to skid base structure.

2. Skid shall be constructed with C-channel perimeter steel and cross members. The final design and layout of the skid members shall be determined by skid manufacturer to account for the equipment being installed based on dimensional criteria as well as weight.

3. Skid shall be finished by sandblasting to SSPC-SP6 and applying 8.0-12.0 mils of Amercoat

370 fast dry multi-purpose epoxy basecoat to undersid of skid, and 4.0-6.0 mils of Amercoat

450H gloss aliphatic polyurethane topcoat to side of PDC skid.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 FACTORY TESTING

A. Perform standard factory tests as indicated in the Scope of Work.

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SECTION 26 23 00

LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR (ADDENDUM 4)

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Furnish labor, materials, tools, equipment, and services for Switchgear, as indicated, in accordance with provisions of Contract Documents.

B. Section Includes:

1. Low voltage metal-enclosed switchgear.

C. Related Specification Sections include but are not necessarily limited to:

1. Division 01 - General Requirements.

2. Section 26 11 16 Load Center Unit Substation.

D. Completely coordinate with work of other trades.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

B. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Inc. (IEEE):

1. C37.20.1, Standard for Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear.

C. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

1. 250, Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum).

D. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL):

1. 1558, Standard for Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear.

2. UL 943 - Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters.

3. UL 1053 - Ground-Fault Sensing and Relaying Equipment.

E. Design, assemble and test secondary unit substation in accordance with latest standards of

NEMA, IEEE and ANSI, in accordance with major sections (installation shall be by contractor):

1. Medium Voltage Load Interrupter Switchgear – NEMA SG4, SG5; ANSI C37.

2. Secondary Substation Transformers – NEMA 210, IEEE 100, ANSI C57.

3. Low Voltage Metal Enclosed Switchgear – ANSI C37, UL 1558.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings:

1. General arrangement plan view showing door swings, cable entrance locations, shipping splits and shipping weights.

2. Cross sections, elevations and details.

3. Mimic bus layout.

4. Complete single-line and three-line diagrams.

5. AC and/or DC schematics of breaker control, metering.

6. Point-to-point/terminal block wiring diagrams.

B. Product Data:

1. Provide submittal data for products specified in Part 2 of this Section.

2. Nameplate data for equipment.

3. Mounting details and equipment weights.

4. Installation instructions and procedures.

5. Overcurrent protective device time-current characteristic curves, specifications, and ratings, for coordination with source and load protective devices.

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C. Contract Closeout Information:

1. Operation and maintenance data.

a. See Section 01 78 23.

2. Owner instruction report.

3. Installation certification report signed by manufacturer's representative.

4. Ground fault protection system test reports signed by the projects supervising electrical foreman.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING (TO BE PERFORMED BY BNL AND BNL’S

INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR)

A. Remove loose packing and flammable materials from inside switchgear and install temporary electric heating (250W per section) to prevent condensation.

B. Handle and prepare switchgear for installation according to NEMA PB 2.1.

1.5 WARRANTY

A. Manufacturer warranty to repair or replace switchgear enclosures, bus work, overcurrent protective devices, accessories, and factory installed interconnection wiring that fail in materials or workmanship for three years from date of Substantial Completion.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Switchgear:

1. The below list of suggested manufacturers is for informational/reference purposes only:

a. Eaton.

b. ABB/General Electric.

c. Schneider Electric/Square D Company.

d. Siemens.

2.2 SWITCHGEAR

A. Ratings:

1. 480V 3 phase, 3 wire, and main bus current rating as indicated on the Drawings.

2. Assembly short circuit current and circuit breaker fault interrupting rating of 100 KAIC

RMS symmetrical minimum or as indicated on the Drawings.

3. Bus system with a minimum ANSI 4-cycle short circuit withstand rating of 100 KAIC.

4. 100 PCT rated when 100 PCT rated breakers are installed.

B. Construction:

1. Standards: IEEE C37.20.1, UL 1558.

2. Completely enclosed, dead-front, self-supporting metal structure.

3. Vertical panel sections bolted together.

4. Each vertical panel section is a self-contained housing with individual breaker or instrument compartments, a centralized bus compartment and a rear cabling compartment.

5. Individual circuit breaker compartments are segregated from adjacent compartments and sections, including the bus compartment, by means of steel barriers.

6. Traveling-type overhead circuit breaker lifter, rail-mounted on top of switchgear.

7. Bus protected by appropriate metal or nonmetallic barriers, shields and shutters.

8. NEMA 3R rated weatherproof enclosure for Unit Load Center Substations:

a. Walk-in type with sloping roof downward toward rear.

b. Front aisle depth: 42 IN minimum.

c. Front and rear hinged padlockable doors with wind stops for each section.

d. Steel floor in aisle space and under each vertical section.

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e. Ventilating openings with replaceable filters.

f. Thermostatically and humidity controlled space heaters to minimize internal condensation.

g. Aisle doors padlockable with panic hardware.

h. Modular so future sections can be added.

i. Interior aisle LED lights and 3-way switches and GFCI receptacles.

j. Power for heaters, light fixtures and receptacles obtained:

1) Internally to the switchgear.

2) Provide pilot light to serve as power alert light to indicate power is present to heaters, lights, and receptacles within switchgear.

9. Interior and exterior steel surfaces cleaned and painted with rust inhibiting primer and manufacturer’s standard light gray paint.

C. Buses:

1. Tin-plated copper or silver-plated copper.

2. Main horizontal bus:

a. Fully rated and continuous over length of switchgear with all three (3) phases arranged in the same vertical plane.

b. Sufficient size to limit temperature rise to 65 DEGC over average air temperature outside the enclosure of 40 DEGC.

c. Insulated with a minimum of 5 MIL thickness of epoxy resin coating.

1) Removable non-PVC boots used to give access to the cross bus joints.

3. Ground bus: 1/4 x 2 IN copper, continuous over length of switchgear, solidly grounded to each vertical section structure and meet the short time withstand rating of the largest breaker.

4. Bus joints connected using through bolts and conical spring-type washers for maximum conductivity.

D. Overcurrent and Short Circuit Protective Devices:

1. There shall be no main secondary overcurrent protective device:

2. Feeder overcurrent protective devices:

a. Drawout low voltage power circuit breakers as indicated on drawings.

3. Factory installed.

4. Means to padlock feeder devices in the open position.

E. Surge Protective Device:

1. UL Labeled as Type 2, or Type 4 investigated by UL for use in Type 2 applications.

2. Tested and suitable for use in ANSI/IEEE C62.41 Category C environments.

3. Surge current capacity:

a. Maximum surge current rating per phase shall be minimum 250kA.

b. Maximum surge current rating per mode shall be minimum 125kA.

4. Factory installed.

a. SPD equipment shall be located within the service entrance equipment enclosure and installed in the factory by the low voltage switchgear equipment manufacturer.

b. SPD equipment shall be connected directly to the protected equipment bus. If direct bus connection is not possible, conductor leads may be provided. Conductor leads shall be kept as short and straight as possible. Leads shall be minimum #8 conductors and twisted with a minimum of three twists per foot (ten twists per meter) in the conductors to minimize impedance. Tie wrap twisted conductors at 4 IN 100 MM spacing.

c. Provide a remote diagnostics panel mounted on the cover of the low voltage switchgear enclosure.

F. Metering:

1. Power monitor:

a. Separate compartment with hinged door.

b. Power monitor shall communicate via ethernet connection.

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c. Electronic circuit monitors shall provide metering values such as frequency, temperature, current, voltage, power factor, power, demand current and real power, and accumulated real and reactive energy.

d. Each circuit monitor shall retain historical circuit data, time and date, setup and configuration values, and diagnostics data in the event of a control power failure, without the need for an internal battery.

e. Electronic circuit monitors shall be installed by the switchgear manufacturer on all feeder circuit breakers.

G. Accessories:

1. Coordinate installation methods and provide lay down brackets or other hardware to facilitate the installation of the gear without damage.

H. Arcflash Measures:

1. Breaker frames 1200A and greater shall include an Arc Flash Maintenance Switch with

Local Annunciations.

2. Rack out breakers shall be remotely racked in/out.

3. Breakers shall include a 30 FT long remote breaker operation interface.

4. Features:

a. Third party tested to ANSI/IEEE C37.20.7, Type 2B arc resistant test guide.

b. UL Recognized Component per UL 2748 for arcing fault quenching equipment.

c. Short circuit withstand rating up to 100 kA.

d. Less than 4 ms arc quenching time.

e. Reduces incident energy to below 1.2 cal/cm², per IEEE 1584.

5. Basis of Design: Eaton Arc Quenching Switchgear.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 FACTORY TESTING

A. Perform standard factory tests on primary equipment provided under this section.

1. Test in accordance with latest version of ANSI and NEMA standards.

B. Complete sequence of operation testing.

1. Test sequence shall be pre-approved by the Owner.

C. Factory tests as outlined above shall be witnessed by the Owner’s Representative.

1. Manufacturer shall notify Owner Four (4) weeks prior to the date tests are to be performed.

D. Following standard factory tests shall be performed on switchgear.

1. Tests shall be in accordance with the latest version of ANSI and NEMA standards.

2. Switchgear shall completely assembled, wired, adjusted and tested at the factory. After assembly, the complete switchgear shall be tested to ensure the accuracy of the wiring and the functioning of all equipment. The main bus system shall be given a dielectric test in accordance with ANSI C37.20.1.

3. Wiring and control circuits shall be tested in accordance with ANSI C37.20.1.

4. Functional testing shall be conducted to verify proper operation of devices including overload protection and trip functions.

5. Perform AC dielectric withstand testing.

6. No-load tests shall be performed according to ANSI C37.50.

7. Perform primary current injection testing for all 480V circuit breakers.

3.2 INSTALLATION (BY BNL’S INSTALLATION CONTRACTOR)

A. Install switchgear in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Arrange switchgear as shown on Drawings.

C. Outdoor location:

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1. NEMA 3R enclosure.

2. Coordinate with Section 26 11 16 - Load Center Unit Substations.

D. Miscellaneous:

1. Provide circuit protective devices and other associated equipment as indicated on the

Drawings.

2. Neatly lace all control wires and have flexibility at hinge locations.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL (BNL TO CONTRACT AT A LATER DATE AS FUTURE

ADDITIONAL LABOR)

A. A qualified factory-trained manufacturer's representative shall certify in writing that the equipment has been installed, adjusted and tested in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

B. All connections shall be checked, and devices and relays shall be checked by actual operation where feasible. Where operation is not feasible, operation shall be checked for continuity.

C. Test the ground fault protection and indication systems.

1. Ground fault: Test installed ground fault system. Use high current injection method to test system and submit report indicating device settings, tripping time in cycles for each device, test current and date of test as well as name of certified testing firm that performed the test.

a. Ground fault protection for operation of the main and feeder overcurrent protective devices shall be fully selective such that main device will not open and feeder device will open on ground faults on load side of feeder device. A six cycle minimum separation between main and feeder ground-fault tripping bans shall be provided.

Comply with all NEC requirements.

2. Confirm Ground Fault Indication provides signal at generator derangement signal annunciator as required.

3. Manufacturer shall provide procedure for commissioning the equipment in the field (to be performed by the installation Contractor and Commissioning Agent). Primary current injection testing is required for all 480V circuit breakers.

4. Ground fault detection system shall be tested for ability to locate feeder with ground fault.

3.4 TRAINING

A. A qualified factory-trained manufacturer's representative shall provide the Owner with 2 days of on-site training, for multiple staff shifts, in the operation and maintenance of the switchgear and its' components. Training shall be Video Recorded.

TABLE OF CONTENTS(Addendum 5)
01 00 00 - DIVISION DIVIDER
01 61 00 - COMMON PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS (ADDENDUM 4)
01 78 23 - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA (ADDENDUM 5)
26 00 00 - DIVISION DIVIDER
26 11 16 - LOAD CENTER UNIT SUBSTATION (ADDENDUM 5)
26 23 00 - LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR (ADDENDUM 4)

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