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2.1

GENERAL .......................................................................................................2

2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5

Scope
General Reference
References
Submissions
Quality Assurance

2.2

PRODUCTS ....................................................................................................4

2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4

Cubicle Switchboards
Motor Control Centres
MCCB Panel Boards
Distribution Boards

2.3

INSTALLATION ............................................................................................21

2.3.1
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General
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2.1

GENERAL

2.1.1

Scope

This Part shall include all labour, materials and accessories for the complete performance of
all MV Cubicle Switchboards, Main Switchboards, Submain Switchboards, Motor Control
Centres, MCCB panel boards, distribution boards in accordance with the Specifications and
Drawings.

Related Parts and Sections are as follows:

This Section
Part 1
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
Part 16

General Provisions for Electrical Installation

Cables and Small Wiring
Conduits
Trunking
Cable Trays
Power factor correction capacitors

Factory built assemblies of switchgear and control gear (MCCs) shall be suitable for
operation under the ambient and service conditions specified. They shall comply with all local
regulations and requirements. The contractor shall be responsible for making himself aware
of any special conditions which apply to the installation.

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all details relating to the construction
and protection systems are fully compliant with the latest requirements of QGEWC and
construction shall not commence until QGEWC approval has been obtained. The Contractor
shall provided all protection relays, interlocks and devices deemed necessary by QGEWC.

2.1.2

General Reference

The work of this Part is integral with the whole of the Project Documentation and is not
intended to be interpreted outside that context.

Co-ordinate the work with all other services affecting the work of this Part.

2.1.3

References

The following standards are referred to in this Section:

BS 37 Pt. 1 .............................................. Electricity meters general
BS 89, IEC 51 .......................................... Direct acting indicating electrical measuring
instruments
BS 142 ..................................................... Electrical protective relays
BS 4794, Pt. 2 IEC 337-2 ........................ Control devices
BS 5685, IEC 521 .................................... Electric meters
BS 6231 ................................................... PVC insulated cables for switchgear
BS 7626, IEC 185 .................................... Current transformers
BS EN 60073 ............................................ Basic and safety principles for man-machine
interface, marking and identification coding
principles for indicators and actuators
BS 88, BS EN 60127 ............................... Cartridge fuses
BS 159, BS EN 60439-2 .......................... Busbar and connection
BS EN 60439, IEC 439 ............................ Factory built assemblies LV
BS EN 60947-4 IEC-1 & 1A ..................... Contactors
BS EN 60529, IEC 529 ............................ Degree of protection of enclosures
BS EN 60947-3, IEC 408 ......................... Air break switches
BS 4752, IEC 157-1, BS EN 60439 ......... Switchgear and control-gear

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BS 5472, BS EN 60439 ........................... Low voltage switchgear and control-gear

BS 7354, BS EN 60439, BS EN 6094 ...... Electrical power switchgear
2.1.4

Submissions

Shop Drawings: All submittals in accordance with Part 1:

(a)

submit dimensional drawings of all the switchgears, switchboards and motor control
centres, including sections and elevations, showing the following:
(i)
arrangement of all components, instruments, indication and dimensions of all
busbars
(ii)
positions and method of fixing cables and boxes
(iii)
location of terminal blocks
(iv) single line diagram of the circuits showing the rating of all components, the
type and size of the incoming and outgoing feeders
(v)
schematic and elementary wiring diagrams, for each control unit, showing
numbered terminal points, numbered wires and numbered interconnections to
other equipment and remote devices
(vi) connection wiring diagrams, for each control unit, showing numbered terminal
points, numbered wires and numbered interconnections to other equipment
and remote devices
(vii) complete catalogue information for all components
(viii) a complete list of parts, with prices, that would be necessary to maintain and/or
modify the equipment
(ix) other relevant data.

Product Data:
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(b)

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full specifications of the enclosures and the components of the switchgear,

switchboards and motor control centres, with relevant sheets of manufacturers
catalogues
type test certificates of all components fully type tested and whole assembled MCCs
from an internationally recognised testing authority or from independent testing lab in
accordance with IEC 439
confirmation that the switchgears, switchboards and motor control centres comply
with the relevant specification as mentioned in this Section.

2.1.5

Quality Assurance

The switchgear manufacturer must have a previous record of satisfactory service in Qatar for
at least 3 years.

All new and refurbished Motor Control Centres shall be subject to routine tests to detect faults
and workmanship in accordance with BSEN 60439-1 clause 8.3.1. Standard assemblies
and/or products used within the assembly shall also be subject to tests at the manufactures
works who supplied the products. Routine tests shall include:
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the effectiveness of mechanical actuating elements, interlock, locks etc. shall be

checked. The conductors and cables shall be checked for proper laying and the
devices for proper mounting. A visual inspection is also necessary to ensure that the
prescribed degree of protection, creepage and clearances are maintained.
all termination types and connections especially screwed connections shall be checked
for adequate contact.
factory built assemblies such as motor control centres for pumping stations and
treatment plants, unit mounted stand alone control panels etc. shall be inspected
thoroughly and tested at the manufacturer's works to verify the electrical operation in
accordance with the control philosophy by simulating the site conditions.
the manufacturer shall submit the process flow diagram together with cause and
effects for the assemblies involving complex control schemes and complicated
interlock, sequence controls, etc.
the tests so conducted on the assembly at manufacturer's works shall be repeated as
integrated tests on site with all field devices and interfaces present.

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the manufacturer shall submit in advance, the testing procedure to the Engineer for
approval prior to conducting the tests.
Motor Control Centres shall be subjected to dielectric tests as described in BSEN
60439-1 clause 8.3.2. All electrical components of the assembly shall be connected
for the test, excluding those designed for lower test voltage and currents e.g.
measuring instruments.
anti-interference capacitors installed between the live and exposed conductive parts
shall be capable of withstanding the test voltage without being disconnected from the
circuit.
the protective measures with regard to protection against direct and indirect contact
shall be checked as per BSEN 60439-1 clause 8.3.3
Motor Control Centres shall be Totally Type Tested to BSEN 60439-1 clause 8.2.
ASTA/KEMA type test certificate together with test report including reports/terms under
(k) shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval.
following is a list of verifications and tests to be performed on a Totally Type Tested
Assembly according to Table 7 clause 8.2 of BSEN 60439-1. A test report shall be
submitted to the Engineer
(i)
temperature rise limits
(ii)
dielectric properties
(iii)
short circuit withstand strength
(iv) effectiveness of protective circuit

effective connection between the exposed conductive parts of the

assembly and the protective circuits.

short circuit withstand strength of the protective circuit

(v)
clearances and creepage distances
(vi) mechanical operation
(vii) degree of protection

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M.V. cubicle switchboards shall be of indoor construction, purpose made, floor

standing,
totally
enclosed,
cellular
cubicle
type,
dust
protected,
vermin proof and of clean and modern appearance containing the main components
shown on the Drawings and/or specified
the switchboards shall be fabricated, assembled, wired, checked, tested and
co-ordinated at the factory by one manufacturer using the same make for all internal
switchgear components and shall be constructed in accordance with BS EN 60439
or IEC 439
the switchboard shall be equipped with Air Circuit Breakers, moulded case circuit
breakers, relays, instruments, transformers, ancillary devices necessary for operation
protection or measurement purposes and Auto Transfer Switch with Manual by pass
arrangement as indicated on the Drawings
the normal components, fittings and accessories required for safe and proper
operation of switchgear shall be provided, whether specifically mentioned herein or
not
to withstand thermal and mechanical stresses set up by short circuit conditions
in accordance with the fault through current of the feeding transformer. In general
fault breaking capacities for main switchboards shall be as stipulated in QGEWC
regulations minimum 44KA for 3 Seconds.
spare ways indicated on the Single Line Diagram shall be fully equipped
all FBAs should have a manufacturers name plate indicating busbar rating, fault
current, year of manufacture, serial no., etc.
the MCCs shall be designed, manufactured and tested to IP54 in compliance with the
requirements of IEC 60529.
equipment such as Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), UPS and others with large watt
loss, if specifically mentioned in the particular requirements to be included in the MCC,
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by the manufacturer, the degree of protection (IP rating) shall be reduced to IP43 from
IP54.
the MCCs shall be designed and type tested to withstand a fault current of 44 kA for 3
seconds symmetrical. Additionally the MCCs shall be type tested for safe containment
of an internal arcing fault, which will check the capability of the steel structure to
withstand the forces associated with the arc, and ensure safety and integrity of the
assembly for continuous use. This is to establish that the enclosure of MCCs together
with internal partitions and/or barriers withstands the pressure and temperature arising
from internal arcing with short circuit current and thus provides protection for persons
in front of or within the close proximity of the MCCs in the event of internal arcing.
the test certificate must show that the neutral bar has been tested with the full fault
current and for the full time specified.
separate test certificates for incoming sections will be acceptable.
the MCCs shall be designed and equipped with properly sized circuit breakers and/or
fused disconnect switches, having a minimum factor of safety of capacity 1.5 taking
into account the connected load and its diversity, with provision for selective shortcircuit co-ordination so that faults are cleared without disturbing other circuits.
the MCCs shall be designed for indoor installation except where specified for outdoor
installation.
the MCCs shall be designed to operate satisfactorily in an ambient air temperature of
+50 C and RH exceeding 90%.
unless otherwise specified temperature up to +70 C and RH up to 100% shall apply
during transport, storage and installation. Equipment subjected to these extreme
service conditions without being operated shall not suffer irreversible damage when
operated under normal specified conditions.
the altitude of the site installation shall not exceed 100 meters.
the MCCs shall normally be located indoors in service conditions as specified above.
However some parts of the MCCs such as sensors, field instruments and pilot devices
may require installation in highly corrosive gaseous environments. Gases such as
hydrogen sulfide and methane may adversely affect the functions of the components
and devices. In such application environments, special measure shall be adopted to
prevent corrosion and the subsequent rise in resistance leading to temporary or
permanent interruption in control or power circuits.
the temperature rise in MCCs shall not be allowed to damage the components,
connectors, wires, terminals etc. With the equipment in normal service condition, no
live part shall become subjected to high temperature causing overheating that
increases the risk of internal arcing accidents.
extreme care shall be taken while designing the MCCs to ensure external surface
temperature is maintained within the specified limits.
the clearances and creepage distances in the MCCs shall be based on rated
impulse withstand voltage in accordance with BS EN 60439-1 to ensure that the
equipment designed is capable of withstanding the specified voltage without failure
under specified test conditions.
the equipped MCC must confirm to the clearance and creepage distances and
withstand voltages explicitly by taking into account the specified service conditions.
the maximum height of assemblies shall be 2400 mm above the finished floor level.
site consideration including safety and maintenance shall be taken into account in the
design of assemblies. These considerations shall include:
(i)
clear floor space of at least 900 mm shall be provided in front of the MCC from
the free edge of the doors in the open position. Clear floor space of 900mm shall
be provided behind the MCC when the doors are in the open position if the MCC
is less than 4000mm long. If the MCC is 4000mm or longer the space provided
shall be 1200mm. The clear floor space behind the MCC is not required when a
true front access assembly is provided.
(ii)
in order to provide an unobstructed exit route a clear path of not less than 900
mm shall be provided at each end of the MCC.
(iii)
provision of sufficient space to allow for doors to open fully without fouling other
items of equipment or other open doors.
(iv) limiting the size and weight of assembly sections to those imposed by
transportation, site access and permitted levels of site floor loading.

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clear floor space of at least 1000 mm shall be provided from the sides of all
MCCs in order to allow possible future extension.

Construction:
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unless specified otherwise in the Project Documentation, main switchboards for

general purpose indoor uses shall be constructed to comply with the requirements of
BS EN 60439-1 (IEC 439) Form 4 Type 3 or Type 7 and conform with GAMBICA.
switchboard shall be factory built, totally enclosed, and have provision for rear
access. Size, rating arrangements shall be as indicated on the Drawings
the switchboard shall consist of standard cubicles assembled together on continuous
base channels to form a rigid in line flush fronted free standing continuous switchboard
assembly. For small installations where particularly specified, true front access MCCs
must be provided. For all other cases front and rear access MCCs must be provided.
MCCs shall be constructed such that doors and covers are flush with one another and
aligned to a common vertical plane; manufactured out of mild steel coated with Alu
Zinc having the following thickness:
Plinth/bed frame
- 3.00 mm
Frames
- 2.00 mm
Covers and Doors
- 2.00 mm
Mounting plate
- 3.00 mm
Gland Plate
- 3.00 mm
a separate cubicle section shall be provided for the main incoming circuit breaker
and cable glands shall be provided for the incoming cables in accordance with the
QGEWC regulations.
each cubicle shall be divided into segregated busbar section and circuit section. The
circuit section shall be further divided into segregated compartments for housing main
and emergency circuit breakers and other devices. Access to internal components of
any compartment must be feasible by isolating its particular switch. The hinged door
shall be mechanically interlocked with the switch in such a manner that the door can
be opened only in the OFF position
the switchboards shall be totally enclosed, all hinged doors, covers shall be gasketed
to provide protection against dust
cabinet shall have adequate means of lifting and shall be capable of being rolled or
moved into the installation position and bolted directly to the floor
the switchboards shall be provided with suitable cable glands to suit the type, size and
number of cables as indicated on the Drawings. The cable glands or bracket where
required shall be adequately mounted inside the switchboard. The switchboards shall
be provided with the proper cable fixing clamps and terminal lugs for incoming and
outgoing cables as well as earth bonding connections
after fabrication, steel work shall be cleaned, zinc sprayed and stove enamelled with
one prime coat, two under-coats and one finishing coat, the surface being rubbed
down after each coat
the finish of all parts shall be entirely suitable for the climatic conditions on site.
the equipment shall be finished with at least two coats of undercoat and two coats of
high grade acrylic stove enamel or approved equivalent. Cubicle interiors shall be
completely painted white, however this is not essential for the rear of the door. The
height of the switch board shall be limited to 2200mm unless specifically required to
meet the site constraints and approved in writing by the Engineer.
any damage caused to the finish during transportation and erection shall be returned to
the manufacturer for repair if it cannot be perfectly repaired on site. The structure shall
be protected from rust and oxidization. The paint shall be applied to rust and grease
free surface of metal. The steel shall be electro zinc plated (ZINTEC) and must have
a minimum of priming coat, undercoat and finishing coat. The undercoat and finishing
coat shall be stove enamelled.
The exterior shall be green to BS 4800, shade 14E53. The switchboard degree of
protection shall be IP 42 to BS EN 60529.
all plastic parts used within the assembly shall be of flame-retardant, self
extinguishing type and halogen free.
MCCs shall have internal separation by means of metallic or non-metallic partitions or
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all internal components within the compartment /cubicle shall be provided with the
degree of protections to IP 2X as minimum whereas the degree of Protection to IP4X
shall be provided to adjacent functional units preventing contact with live parts.
electrical continuity between the exposed conductive parts of MCCs and protective
circuits of the installation shall be ensured to provide protection against indirect contact
by using protective circuits.
the protective circuits throughout the installation shall be so designed that it is
impossible to break the protective path with the removal of any component from the
MCC.
all outgoing circuits protective conductors shall have a separate terminal of adequate
size duly identified in accordance with the Identification Section explained elsewhere in
QCS.
MCCs must be designed by giving highest importance to accessibility especially when
in service/fully powered, allowing easy viewing for inspection and operation,
replacement of fuses and extension of additional functional units etc.
floor mounted assembles shall either be provided with an integral plinth or a separate
rolled mild steel channel bed frame, at least 50 mm high. Fixing shall be by not less
than four holding down bolts per assembly section, located around the periphery of the
section. The fixing shall not be visible from outside the section, but shall be readily
accessible from within.
fixings for wall and pole mounted enclosures shall be provided outside the enclosure.
The back of the enclosure shall not be drilled to accept fixings.
the type of cubicle construction shall be multi-compartment type unless specified
otherwise.
compartments containing switchfuses, starters, control sections, distribution boards,
busbars, downdroppers and similar equipment shall be fully segregated. There shall be
no aperture large enough to admit a 1mm diameter wire between any two adjacent
compartments. Each cubicle/compartment shall have its own door.
interconnecting cables between adjacent compartments shall not proceed directly from
one to the other but shall pass through a vertical wall into a cabling compartment
before re-entering. Holes for interconnecting cables shall be of the minimum size
necessary. All such holes shall be filled with insulating grommets.
all cubicles shall be provided with a means of ensuring that equipment can be
adequately isolated for maintenance purposes without interrupting essential loads
which may continue to operate whilst maintenance is being undertaken.
distribution sections shall be fully insulated to allow safe operation by non-engineering
personnel.
doors shall be adequately sized to accommodate readily and neatly all mounted
equipment, open at least 120 degrees, be rigidly constructed, suitably braced and
provided with at least two substantial hinges which shall be captive when the door is
closed. Doors shall be provided with stays to prevent over opening.
each door shall be provided with non-rusting metalic T type handles at least one of,
which shall be lockable.
the doors shall be fixed to the frame by substantial single knuckle non-rusting type, or
internal concealed type hinges. Hinges shall be on the left hand side of the door.
Hinges shall not be welded to either the door or frame. Substantial continuous
stainless steel type hinges over the whole height of the door may be considered if the
manufacturer can provide evidence of long continuous service of this type of hinge on
his product.
locking combinations shall be provided as specified. Three keys for each key type
shall be provided on individual key rings having a nametag showing identify details.
where the need of padlocking facilities is identified by the engineer/employer, the
padlocks shall be supplied and fitted.
equipment shall not be mounted on covers. Covers shall not weigh more than 30 kg,
and any cover over 7.5 kg shall be provided with a means of supporting the lower edge
when its securing bolts are being inserted or removed.
removable back covers shall be provided.
each door shall be provided with an internal welded earthing stud, and shall be bonded
to the assembly main earth bar.

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every incomer, starter, feeder, etc. shall have an individual terminal/gland box. Control
compartments and small power and lighting distribution boards must also have
independent gland boxes but these may be common to more than one circuit.
terminal/gland boxes may be externally mounted on the rear of the MCC or internal.
Terminal/gland boxes shall not inhibit access to or maintenance of any part of the
MCC.
outgoing main and control cables shall be glanded at the compartment so as to ensure
a full earth screen to each compartment and shall also be glanded at plinth level to
make the complete MCC vermin-proof. Compartment gland plates shall be a minimum
of 300mm above the plinth level gland plate.
gasket material used for sealing panel doors and covers and for door mounted
instruments shall be of highest quality and should not be subject to deterioration by
temperature, UV, hydrogen sulphide and methane.
doors and covers giving access to potentially live conductors shall be provided with
prominent warning labels, in English and Arabic.
doors on outdoor assemblies shall be retained in the open position by the provision of
adequately fixed stays.
each cubicle/compartment shall be provided with a removable steel components
mounting plate located clear of the cubicle rear panel.
all components, other than door mounted, shall be located on the component mounting
plate by bolting into tapped holes or by using self-tapping screws. Nuts used for
securing components shall be captive.
rail type fixings may be used where appropriate. Components shall not be mounted on
any other surface.
no components shall be located within the assembly at a height greater than 2000 mm
or less than 500 mm above finished floor level.
it shall be possible to replace and maintain any component without first removing other
components.
bolts and nuts for cover fixing shall be captive and provided with protective washers to
prevent damage to paintwork.
unless specified otherwise control supplies shall be 110V a.c. derived from a
transformer within the control compartment or in a separate compartment, fused on its
primary circuit. Neutral shall be earthed with a removable link. Individual compartments
shall be fed through a fused tapping next to the main 110v bus adjacent to the
transformer. Proper fuse coordination to be achieved to avoid one section fault from
affecting the other section. Transformer shall be rated for at least 150% of the
maximum loading for long service life.
auxiliary supplies such as 24 V AC/DC, 240 V AC etc. are specified in the relevant
individual components specifications.
each compartment shall be provided with a separately fixed compartment heater rated
110 Volts AC. Apart from those in motor starter compartments the heaters shall be
controlled by means of individual OFF/AUTO switches. Auto operation shall be by
means of adjustable panel mounted humidistat covering the range of humidity
envisaged.
MCCs shall be designed for ready extension at each end.
all terminals for outgoing connections shall be located at a low level in the
compartment adjacent to the cable gland trays. Adequate space shall be provided the
installation and dressing of site cables. It should be noted that site cables are
frequently oversized to allow for high ambient temperatures and long cable routes.
Direct termination on equipment such as Distribution Board Fuses or Miniature Circuit
Breakers (MCBs) shall not be permitted.
all main switches shall be arranged such that a minimum distance of 700mm exists
between the glandplate and the bottom of the circuit breaker or terminals, whichever is
the less.
all live terminals shall be fully shrouded by using high-grade high temperature material.
all cable entries shall be affected using brass cable glands to IP rating as specified.
all cable glands shall be provided with earth tags.
cables shall enter assemblies through detachable steel or aluminum/brass (for single
core cables); gland plates fitted at least 200 mm above finished floor level.
gland plates shall be rust proofed and provided with a welded and bonded earthing
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requirements. Access to both sides of each gland plate when it is in position shall be
possible from within the assembly. Cables shall enter at the top or bottom of
assemblies as specified and/or as shown on the relevant drawings where applicable.
(ggg) cableways shall be provided to ensure that apart from inter-connections no cable
routed to one cubicle shall pass through any other cubicle.
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(hhh) for cable sizes 300mm and above insulated glands shall be fitted.
(iii)
provision for accommodation of rising armored cables shall be provided with adequate
cable supports and a form of cable entry via approved cable glands secured to a steel
glanding plate.
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space shall be provided to accommodate cable glands of appropriate size for incoming
and outgoing circuits. All gland plates and trays shall be adequately earthed.
(kkk) cable disconnecting links shall be provided where specified and shall be used for
maintenance purposes only. The links shall be fitted to the bus bar risers immediately
before the cable terminations and shall be easily accessible. The links shall be labeled
ISOLATING LINK and the circuit or cable reference shall be quoted.
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within each assembly, all metal parts of equipment supplied, other than those forming
part of an electric circuit, shall be bonded to the earth bar. Metalwork may be used for
this purpose provided that earth continuity conductors are fitted at all joints and other
discontinuities and those connections to metal work are made using a welded or bolted
stud.
(mmm)
the following metal parts must be provided with equipotential bonding connected to
an earth busbar system by using yellow/green earth cable of at least 6.0 mm square.
(i)
gland plates
(ii)
gland covers
(iii)
side sheets
(iv) top barriers
(v)
intermediate barriers
(vi) top covers
(vii) end covers
(viii) rear Covers
(ix) front covers
(x)
cable Boxes
(xi) doors and bolted front covers
(xii) horizontal busbar barriers.
(nnn) each compartment shall be provided with a smoke detector. In addition to this a heat
sensitive cable shall be run throughout the MCC passing through each compartment.
Both shall be connected to the fire alarm panel and shall additionally be arranged to
open the main supply circuit breaker and inhibit the start up of the standby generator.
(mmm) The height of the switch board shall be limited to 2200mm unless specifically required
to meet the site constraints.Proposal shall be approved in writing by the Engineer.

Labels:
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provide identification on all equipment e.g. control panels, MCC, controllers, raceways,
boxes and conductors, devices etc in accordance with BS 61346, BS 61666, BS 61175
and BS 60445 standards or latest edition of other applicable standards to the approval
of the Engineer.
all labels shall be permanent, and be machine generated. NO HANDWRITTEN OR
NON-PERMANENT LABELS SHALL BE ALLOWED.
prior to making any label or nameplate for the purpose of identification, submit a
detailed schedule indicating nameplate size, lettering size, color, material and actual
nameplate information for the Engineer's review and approval.
all external labels, nameplates, operational and warning signs shall be provided in
English.
material used in making the engraved labels shall be of highest quality suitable for the
environmental and climatic conditions as specified in the relevant section.
critical devices such as disconnect switches; service feeders and branch circuit
protective feeders shall be legibly labeled to indicate its purpose and point of origin.
The legibility distance shall not be less than 2.0 meters.

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identification nameplates shall be provided in addition to the manufacturer's equipment

nameplates as required by NEMA, BS, IEC or UL.
warning signs and instruction labels wherever needed shall be provided in accordance
with all applicable local regulations.
the contractor shall clearly show locations and fixing arrangements of nameplates and
labels on layout drawings.
the contractor shall comply with the following requirements for labels:
(i)
provide equipment identification labels for all electrical equipment including, but
not limited to switchgear, control panels, switchboards, transfer switches,
disconnect switches, transformers, generators, power factor capacitors, fixed
equipment, motor starters, MCCs etc.
(ii)
provided sub-classification label for all emergency power system, junction boxes
and pull boxes.
(iii)
external labels: Clear Perspex back engraved, in black letters on white
backgorund in English with chamfered edges fixed with stainless steel screws
with nuts and flat & lock washers. The letters should be filled in white and the
rear surface painted black.
(iv) internal labels: Multi-layered plastic to an approved design engraved in English,
and fixed with stainless steel screws. Alternatively special purpose made DIN
rail may be used for fixing labels as approved by the engineer.
(v)
all labels shall be screw or rivet fixed and adhesive labels shall not be permitted
under any circumstances.
(vi) internal components labels shall have circuit designations correlated with the
drawings.
(vii) labels shall not be attached to trunking covers or other readily removable items.
(viii) electrical equipment enclosures, vaults, doors and fences shall be provided with
"DANGER KEEP OUT" warning sign, showing proper voltage.
(ix) disconnect switches and emergency devices shall have "CAUTION" warning
signs as directed by the Engineer.
(x)
fuse and MCB distribution boards shall be provided with internal, screw fixed,
engraved circuit labels. Ink on paper, ink on plastic, printed paper, printed
plastic, plastic film or any kind of adhesive labels shall not be permitted.
(xi) provide a main Title Label all for electrical distribution and all other control
equipment, panels etc.
(xii) provide a Function Label for door mounted components.
(xiii) every internal component - Identification Label.
(xiv) provide a Identification Label for Protective devices - ( e.g. fuse/mcb type,
rating).
(xv) provide a Title Label for Communication equipment.
(xvi) compartments with doors and covers not electrically interlocked to an isolator,
external label - DANGER, LIVE TERMINALS with flash and voltage in red
letters on white background in Arabic and English.
(xvii) provide a function description Label for group of terminal blocks.
(xviii) letter size shall be to the approval of the Engineer

Switchboard Wiring:
(a)

(b)
(c)
(d)

wiring shall generally be of the multi-stranded high temperature to minimum 105 C

flexible PVC insulated, 600/1000V single core stranded copper type cable to BS EN
6231. Where it is proposed to use alternative high temperature, double insulated or
other special cable or insulated flexible laminated bus bar this should be brought to the
attention of the Engineer for his approval.
wiring shall be supported in insulated cleats or cable trunking. Adhesive type cleats or
mounts shall not be used unless augmented by screw fixings.
busbar chambers shall not be used as trunking for small wiring.
wiring shall be neatly laid and run in limited compression insulated cleats, insulated
straps or, where more than ten wires follow the same route, in plastic slotted-sided
trunking with clip-on covers. Where trunking is used, the effective overall crosssectional area of cables shall not be greater than 70% of the trunking cross sectional
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wiring to items of equipment mounted on hinged doors or subject to movement shall

run in plastic sleeving or flexible conduit, being securely anchored at both ends; leaving
ample slack to prevent wiring strain, arranged so that they are subject to torsion rather
than bending.
holes in steelwork through which cables pass shall be protected using grommets or
bushes, suitable for the size of hole.
cables used for control, extra low voltage and instrument signal transmission, likely to
be affected by interference, shall be screened and/or spaced from each other and from
heavy current power cables. The separation distance shall ensure that the resultant
electrical noise is insufficient to cause any form of malfunction of associated
equipment or give false readings.
a sufficient number of terminal connections including 15 % spare terminals shall be
provided for all control and instrument wiring.
all wiring shall be identified at each end by means of glossy plastic ferrules showing the
wire number as on the schematic diagrams. Ferrules shall be color coded, Z type
and indelibly marked.
where single core cable is to be accommodated, a non-magnetic gland plate shall be
provided. For cable size 300 mm Sq. and above insulated glands shall be fitted.
undrilled gland plates shall be provided for the reception of conduits and threaded
glands. Boxes and glands shall be within the cubicles except where otherwise
approved.
single strand wire shall not be used. The minimum cross sectional area of the wire
2
2
used shall be 1.0 mm (multi strand flexible) for control circuit and 2.5 mm for power
circuit. Both ends of every wire shall be fitted with a white cable marker as described
above. Clip on type cable markers shall not be used.
Color-coding shall be:
Red
- Red phase
Yellow
- Yellow phase
Blue
- Blue phase
Black
- Neutral
Green and Yellow - Earth/Protective conductors
Grey
- 110V a.c
White
- 60 D.C
Purple
- <50V a.c
Brown
- Current Transformers
Identification of conductors and auxiliary circuit shall be in accordance with BS EN
60445 and BS EN 60446
Terminations shall be as follows:(i)
all wiring shall have crimped terminations, only one wire being held by any one
crimp. Crimped lugs shall be of the insulated type without conductor exposure
between the crimp and wire insulation.
(ii)
the type of crimp used shall be appropriate for the type of terminal to which it
connects. The crimping shall be tubular when the tightening screw sits directly
above it, or fork type if the tightening screw passes through the lug.
(iii) terminations shall be neatly arranged leaving adequate length for one
termination.
(iv) all terminal blocks for the connection of small wiring shall comprise shrouded
anti-tracking molding of melamine phenolic or comparable material with
provision for securing conductors either by high tensile screws and clamps or
alternatively in the case of small telephone type conductors by solder tag
connection.
(v)
terminal blocks shall be arranged to facilitate easy access to both terminals and
wiring ends. Connections for outgoing circuits to auxiliary pilot cables shall be
provided with test links.
(vi) removable rail terminals shall be provided for all wiring, mounted at an angle to
provide ease of access. Centre-disconnecting link type terminals shall be
provided for analogue signal circuits, external control devices and all
alarm/telemetry signals. Sufficient, suitably sized earth terminals and end stops
shall also be provided.

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(vii)

(n)

Safety Measures.
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

the gap between gland plates and associated terminals shall be such that
conductors can be safely manipulated and connected without damage.
Terminals shall face the door of a cubicle for ease of connection.
(viii) barriers shall be provided on all terminal banks, to group terminals into logical
divisions. Power terminals of different phases shall be barriered from each other
and separated from control terminals.
(ix) in all cases care shall be taken to ensure that terminals are easily accessible
after all wiring and plant cabling has been installed and terminated. All
connections shall be made on the front of terminal blocks.
(x)
no more than one conductor shall be connected to one side of a terminal. Where
several conductors are to be connected, shorting bars shall be provided across
multiple terminals. Outgoing cables shall be wired so that all assembly wiring is
connected to one side only.
(xi) the terminal numbers, voltage grouping and terminal block layout shall
correspond precisely with wiring diagrams so that quick and accurate
identification of wiring can be made.
(xii) all terminals shall show the circuit wire number reference.
(xiii) a separate dedicated telemetry/RTU section shall be provided in the MCC
cubicle equipped with all terminals duly wired and located in the side or on the
top of the compartment interior leaving maximum room for free issued fully wired
and tagged RTU complete with all associated hardwares on a mounting plate.
When a PLC control system is provided the PLC should be suitable for telemetry
communication and shall be configured to communicate with the SCADA master
station.
(xiv) the MCC vendor shall co-ordinate with the RTU vendor through the contractor to
confirm the size of free issued duly wired RTU on a backplate. The MCC vendor
shall install and complete interconnection wiring between the RTU and the MCC
accordingly.
The contractor shall submit for the Engineer's approval, samples of wires, numbered
ferules, and terminal pins or lugs which he proposes to use.

circuit breakers shall be provided with suitable means to prevent unauthorised and
accidental operations. Interlocks to prevent dangerous operations shall be provided
wherever necessary. High voltage parts shall be protected to prevent accidental
human contact. Warning signs of durable type fixed on visible place shall be provided
on high voltage parts. Earthing of metal parts shall be provided.
mechanical interlocking shall be provided where required. All electrical interlocking
shall be of the double interlocked type having separate permissive and prohibitive
interlocks. Thus to allow a device to operate there must be an absence of prohibitive
signals and a presence of permissive signals from the remaining devices in the
interlocked system i.e. fail safe.
suitable equipment shall be provided mechanically to prevent a device being manually
operated when a prohibitive signal from another part of the interlocked system is
present.
when the MCC includes a standby generator incomer in addition to the QGEWC
incomer, mechanical and electrical interlocks shall be provided in accordance with
QGEWC regulations.

Pilot Devices:
(a)

(b)

pilot devices shall confirm to BS EN 60947-5.1. These shall be circular, 22 mm dia

suitable for mounting on the cubicle door. The pilot devices shall have two main parts
the operator and the Snap-On contact block. The mounting between the cubicle door
and the operator shall be done through Snap-On flange. Pilot devices shall be
designed to provide IP65 as a minimum protection when installed in the enclosures.
Terminals shall be protected to IP2X.
push buttons shall comply with the following specifications unless specified otherwise
in particular requirements: (i)
standard design
(ii)
mushroom/stayput/lockable type where specified

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(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
(ix)
(x)
(xi)

(c)

(d)

(e)
(f)

non illuminated
anodized Aluminum Bezel
1NO+1NC configuration minimum
RED button for STOP function
GREEN button for START function [Recessed type]
mushroom RED for Emergency STOP function
BLACK button for manual RESET
WHITE button for lamp test
push buttons for other functions where applicable shall be subjected to the
approval of engineer.
selector switches shall comply with the following specifications unless specified
otherwise in particular requirements: (i)
standard design
(ii)
lever type cam operated
(iii)
Twist Release/Push-Pull/KEY type where specified and/or approved by
engineer.
(iv) non illuminated
(v)
anodized aluminum bezel
(vi) No. of positions as per logic diagram
(vii) BLACK color
(viii) 1NO+1NC configuration minimum
indicators shall comply with the following specifications unless specified otherwise in
particular requirements: (i)
low voltage transformer latch type 110V/50Hz primary
(ii)
bulbs shall be long life neon types rated at least 10% higher than the operating
voltage.
(iii)
GREEN colour for RUN/ON indication
(iv) WHITE/Grey colour for STOP/OFF indication
(v)
AMBER colour for TRIP/FAULT indications
(vi) BLUE colour for equipment selected On-Auto indication
(vii) WHITE color for SUPPLY AVAILABLE / ENERGISED
(viii) RED colour for DANGER (in operation) indication
(ix) indicators for other conditions where applicable shall be subjected to the
approval of the Engineer.
(x)
the pilot light operator shall be designed to facilitate removal of bulb from the
front of the unit without requiring any tool.
(xi) LEDs shall not be permitted unless forming built-in feature of stand-alone
product/controller to indicate operation status.
LEDs shall be allowed only when forming built-in feature of stand-alone
product/controller to indicate operation status.
emergency and safety switches where specified shall confirm to BS EN 60947-3,
Utilization Category AC23 and comply with the following specifications: (i)
IP65 metal/thermoplastic enclosure suitable for installation in non-safe areas
involving Methane and H2S gases.
(ii)
visible operating handle with marking OFF/ON position
(iii)
lockable in Off position by using padlocks
(iv) suitable for base/wall mounting
(v)
the breaking capacity shall be more than the largest circuit it breaks
(vi) the emergency switch shall have red handle on a yellow background

Busbars:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

the busbars shall be electro-tinned hard drawn, high conductivity 99.9 % purity,
suitably sleeved for phase identification to BS 158
all busbars shall extend through the length of the board with same cross section
throughout unless indicated otherwise
2
a copper Earth Busbar sized at least 50 % of the phase busbars or 300 mm ,
whichever is greater, shall be provided along the full length of the board
busbars shall be adequately supported by porcelain or moulded insulators spaced on
suitable centres so that the complete assembly can withstand the maximum
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unless otherwise stipulated in the particular specification or drawings busbars shall be

housed in separate adequately ventilated compartment which shall not contain any
wiring or apparatus other than that required for connections for busbars
rating : As indicated on the drawings.
the mechanical and dielectric strength of bus bars and supports shall be capable of
withstanding the worst conditions of electrical surge, which can occur in the installation
bus bars shall be sleeved for phase identification by using high temperature grade heat
shrinkable colored PVC sleeving throughout its length. In no circumstances will any
kind of wrapping tape be accepted on busbars.
all three phases and the neutral busbar shall be of same size enclosed in a common
separate chamber.
the mains horizontal busbars shall be housed in a separate chamber located on the top
of the assembly. Busbars located elsewhere not on the Top shall be accepted at the
discretion of the Engineer after verifying the certification, site location, available space
and considering other factors necessary for ease in operation and maintenance of the
assemblies. Insulation barriers shall be provided at each cubicle division.
vertical busbars shall be fully enclosed in a separate chamber.
bus bars connections shall be identified by phase color marking and adequately
supported by suitable supports designed to withstand the full fault capacity as specified
herein.
connections from the main bus bars to MCCBs controlling main motor starters and
outgoing distribution feeder shall be via solid copper bus bars.
Connections to busbars shall take the form of rigid bolted copper strips. Caliper sliding
connections or similar movable contacts shall not operate directly onto the busbars or
down-droppers.
The utilization of Fault Free Zones will be permitted for the connection between the
busbar risers and functional units rated 32 amps or below. These may be of copper
conductors of solid rigid manufacture or insulated flexible conductors provided that
they are securely fastened, provided in both cases that under normal operating
condition an internal short circuit is only a remote possibility. For all functional units the
connections between the busbar and the functional units should be sized to the frame
rating of the short circuit protection device in the functional unit and an ASTA/KEMA
2
certificate for their short circuit let though (I T) capability shall be provided.
bolted copper bus bar links shall be provided where specified and shall be used for
maintenance purposes only. The link section shall be easily accessible from the front
or top of the board and shall have a lockable cover. Provision for storing the links nuts
and bolts shall be made in the switchboard.
the temperature rise of busbars shall be limited to that which will not cause damage to
the insulating material when carrying their rated current at the site ambient
temperature and shall in any case not exceed 60c reduced by the amount the site
ambient temperature exceeds 40c.
The neutral shall be solidly earthed at the MCC. The neutral-earth link shall be
adjacent to the incomer, externally labeled and be easily accessible.

Instruments:
(a)

the Measuring Instruments shall include ammeters, voltmeters, kWh meters, selector
switches and associated accessories as indicated on the Drawings and described
herein as follows:
(i)
Ammeter, Voltmeter and Power Factor Meter:
the measuring instruments shall be moving iron vane type, flush pattern with
dust and moisture proof enclosure. Anti-glare glass front, anti-parallax scales
and white faces with black numerals and marking shall be used. All
instruments shall be of long scale 240 degree with full load indicating
approximately at 180
2
the dial size shall be 10 x 10 cm .
accuracy shall be one percent of full scale values
moving elements shall be provided with zero adjustments located at face of
dial.
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minutes and overload sustained under fault conditions without damage or

loss of accuracy.
voltmeter shall have a measuring range from 0 to 500 V and shall withstand
twice the rated full scale voltage for 1.0 minute without damage
three ammeters or a single ammeter with selector switch shall be provided to
read the current of each phase, as indicated on the Drawings
the voltmeter selector switch shall be of the rotary type with cam operated
contactor and shall have (7) positions off, R-Y, Y-B, R-B, R-N, Y-N, B-N
single and poly phase power factor meters with associated current and
potential transformers shall be provided as required and specified herein
ammeters shall have maximum demand pointers.
Current Transformers:
(i)
current transformers shall be of the bar primary type, air cooled and suitably
insulated. The current transformers shall be of Class X accuracy for restricted
earth fault protection and Class 1 accuracy for metering purposes, as stipulated
in the QGEWC Regulations
(ii)
current transformers shall be rated not less than 5 VA and shall have thermal
and mechanical rating at least equal to those of the main circuit breakers.
(iii)
following are the approved ratings of the current transformers (CTs) as
approved by QGEWC.
100/5
200/5
500/5
800/5
1200/5
1600/5
2000/5
2500/5
(iv) removable links shall be located on the main busbars of each phase and neutral
to enable easy maintenance and replacement.
(v)
current transformers shall comply with BS 3938 and should be suitably rated and
designed to carry out the appropriate function as indicated.
(vi) The rated burden of the current transformers shall be 30% in excess of the sum
of burdens of all relays, instruments and related loads.
(vii) the short time rating shall not be less than 44kVA for 3 seconds.
(viii) identification labels giving type, ratios, rating output, manufacturer and serial
numbers shall be fitted. Duplicate rating labels are to be fitted on the exterior of
the mounting chambers suitably located to enable reading without removal of
Any cover. Labels shall be supplied for multi ratio current transformers indicating
the connection required for alternative ratios.
(ix) bar type current transformers shall be provided in preference to those with
wound primaries. Short time current factors shall relate to the full fault level for
three seconds. For overcurrent protection the product of VA rated burden and
rated accuracy limit factor shall be 150 unless otherwise agreed with the
Engineer.
(x)
one secondary terminal of each current transformer shall be earthed through a
removable link.
kWh Meters:
(i)
the kWh meters shall be suitable for operation on 415/240 Volt, 3 phase, 4
wire, 50 Hz supply and shall conform to BS 37 Part 1 and BS 5685
(ii)
the meters shall be dust-proof and vermin proof, protected from corrosion due
to high humidity and compensated against the effect of temperature up to 55 C
(iii)
the meters shall maintain their accuracy over many years service under Qatar
climatic conditions. The counter shall be of the cycle meter type with six
figures, the lowest figure being unit. Pointer type counters are not acceptable
(iv) the meter cover and cases shall be of metal
(v)
meters shall not have less than 5 mm diameter terminal holes and shall be
operated through three current transformers and the counter of the
meter should be calibrated to read the primary kWh. The current transformers
shall be selected from the standard sizes stipulated in QGEWC Regulations

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(vi)

(d)

all meters shall be handed over to the Qatar General Electricity & Water
Corporation for calibration prior to final installation and connection.
power monitor (PM):
(i)
power monitor (PM) shall be a true RMS digital instrument, with LCD display,
capable of controlling and measurement highly non-linear loads accurately and
able to detect voltage based disturbances.
(ii)
the LCD unit combined with function keys, minimum IP54, shall be mounted
locally on the Incomer cubicle door.
(iii)
PM shall be CE marked and confirm to BS EN 61010-1
(iv) the Power Monitor shall register all measured values and log current and
previous measured values for reporting and printing purposes.
(v)
the Power Monitor shall be supplied with software, user manual and associated
interconnecting cables.
(vi) PM shall be provided with user friendly software minimum windows 2000 based
communication (fully supported by Latest Edition of Windows Based Operating
System) program allowing easy access to all features with pull down menus
(vii) true RMS measurement of current and voltage
(viii) control and measurement of highly nonlinear loads
(ix) capable to detect voltage based disturbances
(x)
interface capability with PLC/RTU/Circuit breaker
(xi) provide load shedding capabilities
(xii) provide interface with Power Factor Correction Control equipment
(xiii) RS-485 port
(xiv) modbus communication protocol
(xv) DNP3.0 Communication protocol
(xvi) web enabled Ethernet capability
(xvii) measurement of Harmonics
(xviii) monitoring of disturbances in the power supply network
(xix) continuous sampling at 128 times per cycle
(xx) trending analysis for historical data collection
(xxi) sequence of events
(xxii) RMS current of each phase
(xxiii) RMS voltage L1-L2-L3-N
(xxiv) average system voltage (Vav)
(xxv) average system current (Iav)
(xxvi) real power (KW)
(xxvii) reactive power (KVAr)
(xxviii) apparent power (KVA)
(xxix) power factor (cos phi)
(xxx) peak demand
(xxxi) frequency (HZ)
(xxxii) temperature (T)
(xxxiii) THD current (%Ithd)
(xxxiv) THD Voltage (%Vthd)
(xxxv) K-factor100

Restricted Earth Fault Protection.

(a)

Restricted earth fault protection shall be provided for main switchboards in

accordance with the QGEWC Regulations.
(b) 30 DC supply is required for tripping of the LV ACBs through D.C. shunt trip for restricted
earth fault relay. Contractor to provide for this unit a trickle charger and long life nickel
cadmium batteries. The unit shall be designed to operate on 240 volts, 1 phase & 50
Hz A.C. Supply and for continuous duty at an ambient temperature of 50 C and 98%
relative humidity. The capacity of the unit is to be determined by the manufacturer and
based on number of trip unit , all to the approval of the Engineer and KAHRAMAA.

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anti-condensation heaters shall be provided inside each compartment in strategic

positions. These shall be controlled by an internally mounted humidistat and an
external overriding ON/AUTO switch
heaters shall be of sufficient size to maintain the air temperature inside compartment
o
at least 10 C above the outside ambient.

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Motor Control Centres

General:
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provide the metal enclosed motor control centres as indicated, specified and required
the motor control centres shall be switchboard type construction as described for M.V.
cubicle switchboards except as modified herein
the motor control centres shall be front access only
shipment shall be made in sections to facilitate field handling, and the shipped
sections shall be joined together to form a complete back-to-wall or back-to-back unit
assembly as indicated
the motor control centres shall be free-standing or wall-mounted, as indicated in the
Project Drawings.

Construction
(a)

(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)

(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)

(n)
(o)

(p)

vertical sections shall contain adequate space for connecting the incoming power
supply circuits, outgoing branch circuits, motor circuits and control circuits to
terminals, horizontal and vertical power bus bars, horizontal earth bus, circuit
breakers, magnetic starters, contactors, control stations, pilot lights, timers, terminals,
transformers, panels, relays, ammeters, voltmeters, meter switches, earth leakage
protection, space heaters, thermostats, fans, vents, screens, filters and switches
the vertical sections shall be fabricated from heavy gauge steel (minimum thickness
of 1.5 mm), with uniform surfaces
unless otherwise indicated, the standard section shall be 800 mm wide (600 mm for
equipment and components, 200 mm for vertical wire way) by 600 mm deep
holes shall be provided in the structural base of each section for anchor bolts
sections shall contain wireways, brackets, supports, plates, trims, barriers, gaskets,
doors, base channels, lifting angles and hardware
horizontal wireways (top and bottom) shall extend through the width of each section
wire way openings shall be provided between sections with closing plates on the end
sections
each vertical section shall contain its own individual full height vertical wire way
separated from the vertical bus by a metal barrier, and also separated from the
individual control units by the side pan of the control unit.
wire ties shall be furnished in the vertical wireways to group and securely hold the
conductors in place
a separate cover shall be provided on the vertical wire way
control units shall be isolated from one another by horizontal steel barriers
front to rear bracing shall not interfere with the cable entrance areas
hinged doors shall be equipped with screwdriver operated quarter-turn latches that
catch automatically when the door is pushed closed. Large doors shall be equipped
with additional latches
provision shall be included to add a vertical section on either end of the line up in the
future
the power supply compartment shall be sized to accommodate the incoming power
conductors. The compartment shall be located at the top or bottom of the vertical
section as shown on the Drawings. The power compartment shall be covered by a
hinged door and shall be held closed with quarter-turn pawl type latches
busbars shall be provided for the power and earth systems. When shown on the
Drawings, provide full length full capacity and insulated neutral bus and cable
connectors. Bus joints shall be connected with bolts, nuts and spring washers. The
main horizontal power bus shall be located in the centre or near the top of each
section, joined together to form a continuous bus for the full length of the motor
control centre. The horizontal power bus shall be copper and the current rating shall
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and rated for the section total load. The minimum current rating for the vertical power
buses shall be 300 amperes or as specified in the Project Documentation. Small
openings in the vertical barriers shall permit the plug-on control unit contacts to pass
through and engage with the vertical bus bars. Unused plug-on openings in the
vertical barriers shall be equipped with plastic snap-in closing plugs.
each Incomer Section shall consist of:
(i)
4 Pole ACB/MCCB (For Generator Incomer)
(ii)
3 Pole ACB/MCCB with solid neutral link (For Mains Incomer)
(iii)
1X Voltmeter 96X96, 240 degree scale for mains bus voltage live indication (For
Mains Incomer)
(iv) 3X Voltmeter 96X96, 240 degree scale for generator bus voltage live indication
(For Generator Incomer)
(v)
1X Voltmeter Selector Switch 7 Position (For Mains Incomer)
(vi) 1X Ammeter 96X96, 240 degree scale (For Mains Incomer)
(vii) 3X Ammeter 96X96, 240 degree scale (For Generator Incomer)
(viii) 6X Maximum Demand Indicator 96X96 (May be included with ammeter)
(ix) 1X Ammeter selector switch 5 position (For Mains Incomer)
(x)
Power Monitor
(xi) phase failure/phase sequence relay for sensing the main incomer, generator
incomer and busbar voltage.
(xii) 2X IDMTL overload relay (may be included in the circuit breaker)
(xiii) 2X IDMTL earth fault relay (may be included in the circuit breaker)
(xiv) 2X IDMTL restricted earth fault relay
(xv) 1X Frequency meter (45-55)Hz
(xvi) 1X Supply on indicator lamp
(xvii) auto/manual changeover for MCC with two or more Incomers (See Metering
Section below)
(xviii) trip circuit healthy test facility in case of a circuit breaker designed to trip on fault
through externally mounted protection devices e.g. IDMT (Inverse Definite
Minimum Time relay), UV relay etc.
(xix) control fuses
(xx) open/close/trip indicating lamps
(xxi) terminals etc.
the changeover function shall be fully automatic mains Generator on failure of power
and vice versa.
a separate metering section shall be included in order to accommodate analogue
meters, Power Monitor, control relays, timers, PLC, selector switches, push buttons,
indicating lamps etc. as necessary for interlocking scheme for the incomers.
an auto/manual changeover scheme shall be included unless specified otherwise, as a
definite requirement for two or more incomers, fully wired and factory tested.
detailed drawings shall be prepared during the design stage and the same to be
submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to the manufacturing.
installations requiring a mobile generator shall be provided with an appliance inlet
socket outlet or junction box.
the appliance inlet shall be used for generators up to 125 A and be housed in a
weather proof box fixed and located outside the MCC Room as shown on plant and
equipment drawing. The junction box shall have detachable gland plate at the bottom
facilitating easy connection and disconnection of the generator cable. For higher
capacity generator ratings above 125 A, a weatherproof junction box shall be provided
with solid copper links and ample space for terminating cables.
a separate section shall be provided to house the QGEWC kWh meter. The kWh
meter compartment shall be provided with a 300mm X 300mm X 12mm thick plywood
mounting board and a ten way terminal block in accordance with QGEWC regulations.
the kWh meter shall be CT operated for loads exceeding 100A.
each outgoing starter, feeder or other functional unit shall be enclosed within its own
section providing Form 4 segregation.
one spare equipped feeder section (MCCB only) per MCC shall be provided as
minimum. The rating shall be subject to the approval of the engineer.
the Common Control section shall consist of the following controls and instruments as
minimum for guidance purpose only subject to the approval of the engineer:
(i)
non door interlock MCCB

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(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)

(cc)

24 V DC regulated power supply

24 V DC Ni Cd battery
24 V DC Ni Cd battery charger
power distribution MCBs for field instruments
programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Refer to Instrumentation & Control
Section for specifications
(vii) Video Display Unit where specified - Refer to Instrumentation & Control Section
for specifications
(viii) pressure & level indicators - Refer to Instrumentation & Control Section for
specifications
(ix) sounder complete with auto cut-off time and mute pushbutton as specified in the
particular requirements.
(x)
flashing Beacon Light (mounted outside building) as specified in the particular
requirements.
(xi) local/remote selector switch
(xii) float/level selector switch
(xiii) pumps Duty-Standby selector switch
(xiv) push buttons for lamp test, fault-reset etc.
(xv) status Indicating Lamps
(xvi) control relays, timers and control fuses as required according to the logic + 20%
as spares wired to the terminals.
(xvii) zener barriers
(xviii) hygrostatically controlled Anti-condensation heater
(xix) standard and special terminals to suit the applications requirement
(xx) terminal kiosk (A separate partitioned terminals arrangement clearly labelled
identifying IN/OUT). [All wires to field devices and telemetry section must be
routed through terminal kiosk].
(xxi) 240V, 13 amp AC single phase 3 pin (flat) standard socket
the telemetry section shall consist of the following controls as minimum for guidance
purpose only subject to the approval of the engineer:
(i)
Non door interlock MCCB
(ii)
24 V DC Ni Cd battery
(iii)
24 V DC Ni Cd battery charger
(iv) Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) Refer to Instrumentation & Control Section for
specifications
(v)
Interposing relays
(vi) Hygrostatically controlled Anti-condensation heater
(vii) Terminals, control fuses and surge protection etc.

2.2.3

MCCB Panel Boards

General.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

MCCB panel boards shall be manufactured to BS EN 60439-1, factory

assembled and certified by an authorising testing body
the panel board shall be suitable for operating on a 3 phase, 4 wire, 415 V supply
the symmetrical through fault rating shall be 25 kA for a duration of 3 seconds
if necessary, the panel board shall include a suitable hardwood backboard to
accommodate the QGEWC metering equipment.

Construction.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)

the panel board shall be of robust construction, fabricated from heavy gauge folded
steel angles strengthened by horizontal and vertical folded channels
the frame work shall be enclosed in self-supporting, screw -on front, rear and top
covers of sheet steel with gaskets
the doors shall be lockable and have concealed hinges provided with gaskets
thickness of the steel sheet shall be not less than 1.5 mm
the panel shall be suitable for wall mounting.
the structure shall be protected from rust and oxidisation before being given a coat of
primer and finishing coats
the finished paint colour shall be to Engineers approval selected from BS 381.

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Busbars
(a)

(b)
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the bus bars shall be of high conductivity, rectangular section, hard drawn copper,
electrolytically tined suitably marked and colour coded in accordance with BS
158/159
the short circuit ratings of the bus bars shall be as stated above

Components
(a)

the switch boards shall comprise of the following components:

(i)
incoming: suitably rated isolator/MCCB as indicated on the tender drawings and
to comply with relevant Clauses of this specifications
(ii)
outgoing: Moulded Case Circuit Breakers of 25 kA fault level with ratings
as per the tender drawings and de rated for 50 C ambient temperature.. All
MCCB of rating 100 Amps and above shall have adjustable thermal and magnetic
facilities
(iii)
meters: 3 ammeters with dead pointer to indicate the maximum reading and 1
No. 0-500 Volt voltmeter with Off/ph-ph/ph-N selector switch, for incoming
supply.

2.2.4

Distribution Boards

Distribution boards shall be provided to serve lighting, fans, socket outlets, and other
appliances. Board shall be arranged in banks of ways as indicated on the schedule of points.

The Distribution Board shall be a part of the MCC cubicle assembly unless otherwise
indicated in the project Documentation

Where there is Distribution Board stand alone, then:

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

Distribution Boards shall be flush mounted type, or surface mounted type and shall be
mounted separately from motor control centres or switchboards. The boards shall be
totally enclosed, dust protected, vermin proof type. Distribution boards installed in all
plant rooms and other process areas shall be corrosion resistant.
Enclosure shall be fabricated from robust galvanised sheet steel fully rust-proofed,
stove enamelled, of minimum thickness of 1.5mm and shall be protected to IP 32 for
internal use with neoprene gaskets for the doors.
The distribution boards shall be provided with fixed cover and a hinged door with
padlock which can be opened without any obstruction about 120 degrees and conduit
knockouts from the top and bottom. The hinged door with a lock and key shall be
integral part of the fixed cover.
The cabinet shall be constructed so that it is necessary to open the door to operate
Miniature Circuit Breakers or ELCB. Access to interior components and internal wiring
shall be gained by removing a separate barrier within the enclosure.

All distribution boards shall be controlled by an adequately rated on-load main isolator or
circuit breaker to interrupt the supply to the entire distribution board. This main isolator or
circuit breaker shall be double pole for single phase DBs and triple pole for three phase
DBs.Moreover,it shall be connected to the busbar directly without links whatsoever.

A circuit label shall be provided to indicate the area served by each MCB.

Busbars shall:
(a)
(b)
(c)

be of appropriate current carrying capacity at least equal to the rating of the main
incoming isolator or circuit breaker.
be of high electrical conductivity copper.
Where the main isolator or circuit breaker is connected to bus bars then these bus
bars shall be shrouded.

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Each DB shall have separate earth and neutral bars having the same number of connection
as there are for phase connections. A cable connection shall be made from earth bar to the
incoming cable gland earth tag. All phase and neutral bars shall be sized to carry the full load
current of the controlling breaker which shall be of flat tinned copper rigidly mounted,
supported on shock-resisting, non-hygroscopic, high grade insulators with high resistance to
tracking, not subject to mould growth or termite attack with adequate spacing and clearance.

Connection from the bus bars to the breakers shall be made by using solid circular insulated
conductors or insulated and tinned copper strip neatly set and formed. Each connection to or
from a phase or neutral bar shall have its own brass fixing screws, washers, butts and
locknuts.

Each distribution board shall be fitted with an identification label on its front cover. The label
shall be suitably inscribed stating the distribution boards reference number/letter, rating in
volts & amperes and the number of ways in English and Arabic. In addition to the above a
reference card shall be fitted inside the distribution board giving details of each circuit, MCB
size, cable size and location. The reference card shall be affixed to the inside of the
distribution boards door via a transparent envelope.

10

Distribution Boards (DB) located remote from the main switch boards shall be mounted at a
height of not less than 1200mm from finished floor level to bottom of the DB and maximum
height of this DB shall be 2200mm from finished floor level to top of DB.

11

All live terminals of parts and bus bars shall shrouded with insulating materials to ensure that
it is impossible for any live metal to be touched while withdrawing or replacing MCBs.

12

The correct rating of breakers shall be fitted in each way to conform to the size of the final
circuit conductor and its connected load in conformity with KAHRAMAA.

13

All breakers and DBs shall be of one make throughout the whole of the works.

2.3

INSTALLATION

2.3.1

General

The M.V. cubicle switchboards shall be supplied and installed in the building or in a separate
services building or in substations as indicated on the Drawings.

The Contractor shall submit details of proposed equipment and method of installation to the
Engineer and QGEWC for approval prior to commencement of installation work.

Provide all the motor control equipment installations, wiring installations and tests, including
connections and interconnections for the electrical controls as indicated, specified and
required. Assure proper fits for all equipment and materials in the spaces shown on the
Drawings.

Equipment shall be installed level and securely attached to the concrete foundations and
walls with expansion anchors. The sections shall be joined together with bolts, nuts and
washers to form a complete unit assembly. Floor standing equipment shall be installed on
concrete plinths as shown on the Drawings.

2.3.2

Earth Bonding

Each panel section shall be individually bonded to main earth bar located in the electrical
rooms.

Each panel section shall be cross bonded to adjacent panel section earthing terminal.

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