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34-SDMS-02
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DATE: 19-10-2003G

34-SDMS-02

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

M V & L V FUSE LINKS

This specification is property of SEC and

subject to change or modification without any notice
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE 3

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES 3

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS 3

4.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS 4

5.0 SYSTEM PARAMETE 4

6.0 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS 4

7.0 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS 5

8.0 SELECTION OF FUSE LINKS 6

9.0 TESTING 7

10.0 INSPECTION 8

11.0 MARKING 9

12.0 PACKING AND SHIPMENT 9

13.0 GUARANTE 10

14.0 SUBMITTAL 10

15.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE 11-15

16.0 DRAWINGS 15-17

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1. SCOPE

This SEC distribution material specification (SDMS) describes the minimum technical
requirements for design, manufacturing, testing, inspection, and performance of MV and
LV fuse links to be used in distribution system of the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC).

2 CROSS REFERENCES

2.1 This specification shall be read in conjunction with the SEC general specification No. 01-
SDMS-01 latest revision titled General requirements for all equipment / materials,
which shall be considered as an integral part of this SDMS.

2.2 This specification shall also be read in conjunction with SEC purchase orders/contracts
scope of work and technical specifications for projects as applicable.

3. APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revision of the following codes and standards shall be applicable for the
equipment / material covered in this specification. In case of any deviation from the
below listed standards, the vendor / manufacturer may propose equipment / material
conforming to an alternate codes or standards and it should be indicated in the list of
deviations submitted by the supplier.
However, the provision of SEC standards shall supercede the provisions of these
alternate standards in case of any difference.

3.1 MV FUSE LINKS

3.1.1 WIRE EXPULSION FUSE LINKS

IEC 60282-2 Alternating current high voltage fuses: expulsion fuses.

ANSI C37 . 41 Design tests for high voltage fuses, Distribution enclosed Single Pole
air switches, fuse disconnecting switches & accessories.

ANSI C37 . 42 Distribution Cutouts and Fuse Links.

ANSI C37 . 43 Specifications for distribution fuse links for use in distribution
enclosed, open, and open - link cutouts.

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NEMA SG 2 High voltage fuses.

3.1.2 MV CURRENT LIMITING FUSES (HRC Power Fuses)

IEC 60282-1 A.C. high voltage fuses: General test method.

DIN 43625 Part 1 & 2 HV Current Limiting Fuses Dimensions.
VDE 0670 HV Current Limiting Fuses.

3.2 LOW VOLTAGE HRC FUSES

IEC 60269-2 LV fuses part-2.

VDE 0636-2 LV fuses performance characteristics.
DIN 43620 LV fuses dimensions.
. DIN 40003 Standard ratings for NH Fuses.

4. SERVICE CONDITIONS:

4.1 The fuse links shall be suitable for operation under the service conditions as per SEC
latest revision of general specification No.01-SDMS-01.

4.2 The fuse links shall withstand the effects of direct solar radiation at their installed
locations. The temperature of surfaces exposed to direct solar radiation shall be as
75C excluding internal heating.

5. SYSTEM PARAMETERS:

The MV and LV fuses shall be suitable to operate under typical system

parameters, specified in latest revision of SEC specification No. 01- SDMS-01.

6. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:

Design requirements for voltage rating, and min.current breaking capacity of fuse links
are given below in table - 6.1. Current ratings are given in fuse links selection tables
clause-8.

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MV Current LV fuses
Description Expulsion type K limiting fuses (HRC)
fuses (HRC)
Voltage 15.2 KV 36 KV 17.5 KV 500 V
rating
Rated breaking 8 KA 8 KA 40 KA 80 KA
Capacity symm.

Table-6.1
Voltage rating and breaking capacity of Fuse links

7 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

7.1 WIRE EXPULSION TYPE K FUSE LINKS

The wire expulsion fuse links shall be removable button head type K as per IEC
60282-2 and NEMA SG2 of current ratings as given below in table 7.1 and shown in
figure No.1. The fuses should be of speed ratio 6 through 8.1. The strain wire tensile
strength should be much enough to withstand pull forces and any mechanical shock in
excess of 4.5Kg (10 lb)min. Button head and contact washer should be Tin/Silver
platted.The cable shall be corrosion resistant. Standard length of fuse links shall be
787mm (31inchs).

Voltage Current Ratings (Ampere)

Ratings
15.2 KV 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 65, 80, 100,
140, 200.
36 KV 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 65, 80, 100.

Table 7.1
Current ratings of type K fuse links

7.2 HIGH RUPTURE CAPACITY MV CURRENT LIMITING FUSES

High Rutpure Capacity MV current limiting fuse shall be ferrule connection type,
length 442mm, striker pin action with indicating device, in performance to conform to
IEC 60282-1. The ceramic tube should be of high mechanical and thermal strength to
withstand any shock and stresses. The dimensions of the fuse links, to be used
in13.8KV SF-6 ring main units, to DIN-43625 are shown in figure No.SEC/FL-2.

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7.3 HIGH RUPTURE CAPACITY LV FUSES

High Rupture Capacity LV fuse shall be 200A knife type, NH size 2, non slotted,
silver plated and copper blade contacts as shown in figure No.3. The operation
indicator shall be actuated once the fuse element is blown. The fuse power losses
should not be more than 34 watts. The ceramic body of the fuse should withstand
mechanical shocks and dynamic stresses. The performance characteristics should be in
accordance with VDE 0636-2 class of operation gL and IEC 60269-2 class of
operation gI, and dimensions as per DIN 43620.

8. SELECTION OF FUSE LINKS

The fuse link must be large enough to withstand the combined transformer inrush
and cold load pick up currents, including the effects of high ambient temperature, in
accordance with its time current characteristics.

8.1 Wire Expulsion Type K Fuse links

The standard ratings of type K fuse links for different capacities of the pole
mounted transformers which are fed from over head lines and controlled by
drop out cutouts are enlisted below in table - 8.1.

Transformer Fuse link Fuse link

capacity KVA rating (13.8KV) rating (33kv)
50 8 K 3 K

100 15 K 6 K

200 20 / 25* K 10 K

300 30 / 40* K 15 K

*Primary HV fusing for 11KV transformers.

Table-8.1
Primary MV fuse link ratings for
Transformers controlled by dropout cutouts

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8.2 MV HRC Current Limiting Fuse Links

The standard ratings of MV HRC current limiting fuse links are enlisted below in
table No. 8.2 as specified in SEC specification No.32-SDMS-01 of 13.8KV SF6
RMUs indoor or outdoor, for the control and protection of distribution unit / package
substations and pad mounted transformers

Transformer 13.8KV HRC Fuse

capacity KVA link ratings

300 31.5 A

500 50 A

1000 80/100 A

1500 125 A

Table-8.2
13.8 KV HRC Fuse links for unit / Package substations
and pad mounted transformers controlled by SF6 RMUs

8.3 LV HRC Fuse links

LV fuse links knife type NH size 2 of current rating 200 amps shall be installed in
distribution pillars and fuse boxes to protect low voltage circuits and prevent damage
to transformers secondary.

9 TESTS

9.1 Type (Design) Tests

Type test certificate copies of all types of fuse links be submitted in accordance with the
latest standards by a benefited independent testing laboratory. The test certificate copies
shall be provided with the quotation for review and acceptance by SEC. The type tests
shall include but not limited to the following tests.

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9.1.1 TYPE TESTS FOR EXPULSION TYPE K FUSES

(a) Dielectric tests;

(b) Temperature rise tests;
(c) Tests for time / current characteristics;
(d) Breaking capacity tests;

9.1.2. TYPE TESTS OF MV HRC CURRENT LIMITING FUSES

(a) Dielectric test

(b) Temperature-rise tests and power dissipation measurement
(c) Breaking capacity tests
(d) Tests for time current characteristics
(f) Tests of strikers;

9.1.3 TYPE TESTS OF HRC LV FUSES

(a) Temperature rise limits and power loss

(b) Power dissipation
(c) Tests for time / current characteristics
(d) Breaking capacity test
(e) Tests of indicating devices

9.2 SPECIAL TESTS FOR HRC FUSES

(a) thermal shock tests ( for fuses intended to be used outdoors)

(b) power dissipation tests (for fuses not intended for use in enclosures)
(c) water proof test(ingress of moisture) for fuses intended to be used outdoors
(d) pre-arcing temperature rise and arcing duration withstand tests for back up
fuses for use in switch fuse combination

9.3 ROUTINE (PRODUCTION) TESTS:

All routine (production) tests prescribed in the relevant standards shall be

performed on all fuse links. Tests for the verification of temperature rise, power
dissipation and Time Current Characteristics shall be carried out by SEC as
acceptance tests as per standards.

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10 INSPECTION:

SEC may wish to witness tests or visit the factory during manufacturing of any
or all items covered by this specification. Accordingly the supplier shall give SEC
adequate notice of manufacturing and testing schedules. However for detailed
inspection conditions refer to the latest revision of SEC general specification No 01-
SDMS-01 clause 6.

11 MARKING:

Each fuse link shall be clearly marked with the following information as minimum,
in English and /or Arabic.

(a) Rated voltage

(b) Rated continuous current
(c) Type of fuse link
(d) Manufacturers name or trade mark.
(e) Rated Max. breaking capacity
(f) Class of operation (HRC Fuses)

12 PACKING AND SHIPMENT:

12.1 Each fuse shall be individually packed in transparent plastic bag complete with
identification markings. Individually packed fuses shall be packed in crates or
boxes in such a manner to prevent damage during transportation and handling up to
the installation site. Packing shall be designed to prevent entry of dust, ingress of
moisture and other foreign materials. Each container shall have the following
information stenciled on it in English and /or Arabic.

Manufacturers name.
Year of manufacture
Country of origin.
SEC item number.
SEC purchase order/tender number
Weight in kilogram.
Handling instruction.
Voltage and current rating.
No. of fuse links in each box/crate.

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12.2 Other packing and shipping requirements shall be as given in SEC General
Spec.No. 01-SDMS-01 (latest revision). The supplier shall contact material
department for additional packing, handling and shipment instructions as
applicable.

12.3 Packing note in Arabic and/or English shall be included in each case giving
description of goods packed.

13 GUARANTEE:

13.1 The manufacturer / vendor shall guarantee against all the defects arising out
of faulty design, workmanship or defective material for a period of two (2) years
from the date of delivery, unless and otherwise specified in tender documents.

13.2 If no exceptions are taken to this specification and no list of deviations is

submitted, it shall be deemed that in every respect the offered fuse conforms to
this specification. SEC interpretation of this specification shall be accepted.

14 SUBMITTALS

14.1 Submittals required with Tender:

.
(a) Filled in data schedule complete. In addition to the data schedule, clause by
clause compliance to this specification or list of deviations.

(b) The original catalogue marked clearly the items offered.

(d) Copies of type and routine test certificates.

(e) Time current characteristics curves.

(f) Cut off current characteristics.

14.2 Submittals required following award of contract:

(a) Details of manufacturing and test schedules.

(b) Factory test reports

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15.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE

13.8kV or 33 kV WIRE EXPULSOIN TYPE K FUSE LINKS
(Sheet 1 of 4)
SEC Inquiry No._________________ Item No. _________________

SEC VENDOR
S.No. DESCRIPTION. UNIT. SPECIFIED PROPOSED
VALUES. VALUES.
1 System operation voltage. kV 13.8 or 33

2 Max design voltage. kV 15.2 or 36

3 Rated continuous current. A

Rated Max. breaking capacity at
4 kA 8
rated voltage (symmetrical).
5 Melting current & time
A/sec
Tensile withstand strength min.
6 kg 4.5

7 Speed ratio 6 - 8.1

8 Fusing element material

mm
9 Diameter of removable washer

10 Diameter of button head cap mm

mm
11 Diameter of flexible conductor
Overall length of fuse link mm 787
12
Time / current characteristics
13
Name of manufacturer & country of
14
origin
15 Type tests copies furnished

Note: Separate technical data sheet should be used for each type of fuse link.

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15.1 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE

13.8 KV HRC CURRENT LIMITING FUSE LINKS
(Sheet 2 of 4)
SEC Inquiry No._________________ Item No. _________________

SEC VENDOR
S.No. DESCRIPTION. UNIT. SPECIFIED PROPOSED
VALUES. VALUES.
1 System operation voltage. kV 13.8

2 Max design voltage. kV 17.5

3 Rate Continuous current A

Rated Max. breaking capacity
4 kA 40
(symmetrical).
5 Melting current & time kg
Losses watts
6

7 Max. duration of strikers travel sec 100

sec At least
8 Max. arcing withstand time
0.1 sec
9 Material of fusible element

10 Dimensions mm
kg
11 Weight

12 Insulating body ceramic

Time/current characteristics
13
Name of manufacturer & country
14
of origin
15 Type tests copies furnished

Note: Separate technical data sheet should be used for each type of fuse link.

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15.2 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE

LV FUSE LINKS
(Sheet 3 0f 4)
SEC Inquiry No. _________________ Item No.___________________

SEC VENDOR
S.No. DESCRIPTION. UNIT. SPECIFIED PROPOSED
VALUES. VALUES.
220/127
1 System operating voltage. V
380/220
2 Max design voltage. V 500
200
3 Continuous current capacity. A
Rated Max. breaking capacity
4 kA 80
(symmetrical).
5 Melting current & time A/sec
6 Min. breaking current A

7 Type / Size/ Class NH2 - gl /gL

8 Fuseble element material.
9 Losses Watts 34
10 Pre-arcing It
11 Operating It
12 Insulating body ceramic
13 Time current characteristics
14 Copper contacts tin/silver platted
15 Outline Dimensions mm
16 Weight kg
17 Packing

18 Manufacturer / country of origin

19 Type tests certificates furnished

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15.3 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE

FUSE LINKS
(Sheet 4 of 4)

SEC Inquiry No.____________________ Item No.________________

A. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES SPECIFIED BY SEC.

B. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY BIDDER/

MANUFACTURER

C. OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER / MANUFACTURE.

D. LIST OF DEVIATIONS & CLAUSES TO WHICH EXCEPTION IS TAKEN BY THE

BIDDER / MANUFACTURE. (USE SEPARATE SHEET IF NECESSARY):

DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER OF VENDOR/SUPPLIER

MATERIALS/ QUIPMENT

Name of company

Location and office

Address

Name, signature and

Stamp of Authorized
Representative & date

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