Electrical Design Criteria

RIBO INDUSTRIES PRIVATELIMITED
Document Title Document Type
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN CRITERIA
Document No. Project-No:
RIBO-E&CI-DCE-001 RIBO 002
Project: 1x6TPH SHELL TYPE AFBC BOILER
Owner:
CETHAR FOODS PRIVATELIMITED
Owner’s Engineer: NIL
Project Location Musiri, Tamilnadu
00 4/3/2020 KARTHI BABU MOHAN First Issue

Rev. Date Created Checked Approved Description
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL
1.1 Introduction
Project : Doc. No: RIBO-E&CI-DCE-001
Document : Design Criteria For Electrical
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Contractor : RIBO Industries Pvt Ltd Date:
M/s CUSTOMER proposes to set up two (2) x 5 MW coal based thermal power at LOCATION.
This document intends to provide in brief, the design criteria of Electrical System for the proposed
power plant.
1.2 Project Information & Service Conditions
SL. NO DESCRIPTION UNITS CRITERIA / VALUES

1.0 Project
1.1 Project title - 2 x 5MW Power Plant
1.2 No. of Units - Two (2)
1.3 Unit Rating - 5 MW
2.0 Owner
2.1 Owner’s Name -
2.2 Owner’s Consultant -
3.0 Purchaser
3.1 Purchaser Name - RIBO Industries Pvt Ltd
3.2 Purchaser Consultant -
4.0 Project site
4.1 Project Site Location -
4.2 Project Site Latitude / Longitude -
4.3 Project Site graded level elevation above M 35
Mean Sea level (MSL)
5.0 Access to site
5.1 Nearest Town or City -
5.2 Nearest Port -
5.3 Nearest Railway station -
5.4 Nearest Air Port -
6.0 Raw Water for use during operation of
the plant / project
6.1 Raw Water source -
6.2 Raw Water temperature Deg.C
6.3 Raw Water Temperature to be Deg.C
considered for the design of water
treatment plant
7.0 Site Ambient Conditions
7.1 Temperatures
a) Highest monthly mean temperature (Dry Deg.C
Bulb) (Mean of daily maximum in a
month)
b) Lowest monthly mean temperature (Dry Deg.C
Bulb) (Mean of daily maximum in a
month)
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c) Average daily Maximum temperature Deg.C
(Dry bulb) (Mean of daily maximum in a
year)
d) Average daily Maximum temperature Deg.C
(Dry bulb) (Mean of daily minimum in a
year)
e) Highest temperature recorded Deg.C
f) Lowest temperature recorded Deg.C
g) Design Ambient temperature for Deg.C
Instrumentation & Control / Electrical
equipment
7.2 Relative Humidity
a) Maximum -
b) Minimum -
7.3 Rain Fall
a) Annual average Rain Fall mm
b) Maximum intensity of Rain fall mm / hour For the design of drainage system
–
c) Duration of Maximum intensity rain fall Minutes
d) No. of rainy days in year -
7.4 Wind
a) Prevailing Wind Direction -
b) Basic Wind speed & Wind load for Civil / - Annual mean wind speed 20 kmph
Structural design / basic wind speed as per IS: 875
- 50 m/sec, K1=1.08, K2 as per
table 2 for terrain category 2, IS:
875 part 3 & k3=1
8.0 Seismic Zone
8.1 Seismic zone actual - Zone III
8.2 Seismic zone for design - Zone III importance factor for
plant buildings will be considered
as per IS: 1893 (part – 4):2005
and for non –plant building as per
IS: 1893 (Part – 1):2002
9.0 Utilities during construction
9.1 Construction Power – Source & Voltage - 33KV incoming voltage & 11KV
level distribution voltage & steeped
down and provided at 415V level
to contractors at site.
9.2 Construction Water – Source -
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1.3 Purpose
1.3.1 This Design Criteria Document covers the following aspects in brief for the electrical equipment
/ system of the proposed power plant:-
 System Function & description
 Design Basis & Design features
 Metering & Protection Philosophy
 Operation & Control Philosophy
1.4 General Technical Requirement
1.4.1 The electrical equipment will be suitable for installation in hot, humid, tropical, highly polluted
atmosphere with relative humidity of 95%. For the purpose of electrical design, an ambient
temperature of 50 Deg. C will be considered for outdoor and non-air conditioned (non A/C)
indoor areas. Also, for equipment installed in air conditioned areas, design ambient
temperature of 50 Deg. C will be considered.
1.4.2 The derated rating at 50 Deg. C will be considered for all the equipment inside switchgear/
panels/ MCC/ DB’s etc.
1.4.3 Degree of protection (DOP) for outdoor equipment will be IP 55 unless otherwise indicated in
the individual equipment section.
Degree of protection for indoor, air conditioned equipment will be IP 20 unless otherwise
indicated in the individual equipment section.
Degree of protection for indoor, non-air conditioned equipment will be IP 42 unless otherwise
indicated in the individual equipment section.
1.4.4 The creep age distance will be 31 mm/kV for all outdoor equipment, 25mm/kV for air-
conditioned indoor area, ventilated non-air conditioned indoor area and bus ducts, unless
otherwise specified in individual equipment section.
1.4.5 Design of all the equipment will be as per relevant IS/ IEC standards, IE rules and Indian grid
code requirement.
1.4.6 For power distribution arrangement, refer the Key Single Line Diagram (Drg. No. xxxxxxxxxx).
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1.4.7 External paint shade for all the electrical equipment will be Grey- RAL 7032 for indoor and
Dark admiralty Grey – shade no. 631 of IS-5 for outdoor, whereas the internal paint shade for
all the electrical equipment will be Glossy white (epoxy) for indoor and outdoor, unless
otherwise indicated in the individual equipment section.
1.4.8 Voltage & Short circuit Levels will be as follows:
Supply Description Variation Purpose

Power Evacuation 400KV, 3Ph, 3-wire, 50Hz, 400KV ±5%, 50Hz ±5% Gas insulated switchgear
System solidly earthed system. Fault Combined volt and freq: (GIS) equipment,
level: 50KA (rms) for 1sec ±10% outdoor EHV equipment,
start – up power.
Generation 20KV, 3Ph, 3-wire, 50Hz, Volt: ±5% as per IEC, Generator, Generator
system Earthed with resistance loaded Freq ±2% as per IEC Circuit Breaker (GCB)
NGR (±5% with generator Isolated Phase Bus duct
reducing output as per (IPBD)
IEC) Combined volt and
freq: ±5% as per IEC
MV System 11kV, 3ph, 3-wire, 50 Hz, 40kA Volt: 10%, Freq.: 5% Motor rating greater
(rms) for 3 sec. Earthed Combined volt. And than 1500kW
through NGR rated 400A for freq.: 10% abs.
10sec.
3.3kV, 3ph, 3-wire, 50 Hz, 40kA Volt: 10%, Freq.: 5% 200KW <Motor rating
(rms) for 3 sec. Earthed Combined volt. And <= 1500kW
through NGR rated 400A for freq.: 10% abs.
10sec.
LV system 415V, 3ph, 3-wire, 50 Hz, 50kA Volt: 10%, Freq.: 5% Motor rating less than
(rms) for 1 sec. Combined volt. And 200kW
freq.: 10% abs.
230V, 1ph, 2-wire, 50 Hz, 50kA Volt: 10%, Freq.: 5% Lighting, space heating
(rms) for 1 sec. Solidly Earthed Combined volt. And of motors and panels.
freq.: 10% abs.
DC system 110V DC, 2-wire unearthed Volt: +10% to -15% Protection, Control and
indication, DC motors,
emergency lighting.
24V DC, 2-wire unearthed Volt: +10% to -15% PLCC equipment
Uninterrupted AC 240V, 1ph, 2-wire, 50 Hz, Volt. : 2% Freq.: 1% Critical equipment, Panel
Supply System Ungrounded system. mounted recorder, CRT
units, Printers, Analyzers
etc.
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1.5 Codes and Standards
Engineering, design, construction and testing of the equipment will be carried out in
accordance with the following applicable latest standards, codes and/or local regulations.
a) Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS)
b) International Electro-technical Commission (IEC)
c) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
d) International Standard Organization (ISO)
e) National Electricity Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
f) Verin Deutschar Eisecnhuttenleutte (VDE)
g) American National Standard Institute (ANSI)
h) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standard
i) Central Board for Irrigation & Power (CBIP)
j) Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (ISA)
k) CEA regulations 2010 - Construction of electrical plants and electric lines
l) IE Rules
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CHAPTER 2: GENERATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER (GCB)
1.1 Introduction
This chapter describes in brief, the function, general description and design basis of Generator
Circuit Breaker (GCB) for the proposed power plant.
1.2 System Function
A generator circuit breaker (GCB) will be provided between the steam turbine generator (STG)
and the Generator Transformer (GT) and it will be located indoor. During the normal
operation, UT(s)/ST will be energized by the STG. However, during the start-up, UT(s)/ST will
be fed from the 400kV grid by back charging the generator transformer by keeping generator
circuit breaker open. STG will be synchronized to the grid by closing GCB.
1.3 Design Basis
1.3.1 The generator circuit breaker will be SF6, gang operated, non-draw out type.
1.3.2 The duty cycle of the circuit breaker will be:
a) Under rated load:
As per IEEE C37.013
b) Under fault condition:
Close/Open—30 minutes time delay—Close/Open
1.3.3 The Generator Circuit Breaker (GCB) will be adequately sized to carry the continuous current
fed from STG under all operating conditions including the VWO condition at 95% of generator
voltage without exceeding specified permissible temperature limits specified in IEEE C37.013.
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1.3.4 The fault rating of the GCB will be based on maximum symmetrical and asymmetrical fault
current.
a) Symmetrical short circuit interrupting capacity and Asymmetrical short circuit
interrupting capacity rating of the generator circuit breaker will be separately computed
as:
Higher of the following:
I. Short circuit current contribution from Generator.
II. Short circuit current contribution from 400kV grid system through generator transformer
(GT) Plus (+) Contribution of 11kV auxiliary system through unit transformers and
Station Transformer.
For calculating generator source asymmetrical short circuit current, DC component will
be considered as per the relevant standard.
The interrupting duties mentioned above will be calculated on the basis of breaker
contact separation time of not more than 60ms from the instant of inception of fault.
Further, increase in fault current due to +5 % variation in the system/ Generator voltage
will be considered.
b) Short circuit making current (peak) rating:
Making current will be calculated as per IEEE C37.013.
1.4 Design features
1.4.1 The breaker will comply with the requirements of duty in generator application. The breaker
will be of SF6 type and will comply with IEEE Std. C37.013.
1.4.2 The breaker will be equipped with a series disconnector on the transformer side and with
earthing switches on both sides. The disconnector will have a motor operated actuator for
remote control. The earthing switches will have actuators, as well, but be operable from the
local only.
In addition the breaker unit will contain:
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a) Surge arresters and protective capacitors (both connected phase to earth) at the
Generator transformer & Generator side of generator circuit breaker
b) Voltage transformers (phase to earth) at the generator transformer side of generator
circuit breaker
c) Current transformers as necessary for protection concept
d) Manual short circuiting facility between circuit breaker and series disconnector along with
grounding link
1.4.3 The earthing switches will be rated to withstand full fault current for one (1) second with no
current making or continuous carrying capacity.
1.4.4 GCB will be forced air cooled type.
1.4.5 GCB will be equipped with two trip coils suitable for operation with control voltage up to 70%
of rated voltage of coils along with status monitoring.
1.4.6 GCB will get close permissive from auto synchronizing unit located in the Generator Control
cum Synchronizing Panel (GCP). Auto synchronization ON/OFF signal to GCP will be initiated
from DCS. The GCB will be suitable for test operation from GCB local panel.
1.4.7 Suitable mechanical interlocks between GCB, earthing switches and short circuiting connection
will be provided for safety against any inadvertent operations.
1.5 Technical Parameters

1.0 Type & Nos. - SF6, indoor type, Two (2) nos.
2.0 Rated Voltage KV 20
3.0 Highest system voltage KV 24
4.0 Rated Frequency Hz 50
5.0 Continuous rating A As per Calculation
6.0 Short circuit capcity
7.0 Symmetrical interrupting capability KA (rms) As per Calculation
8.0 DC component of fault current % As per Calculation
9.0 Short Circuit making current KA As per Calculation
10.0 Rated peak withstand current KA (Peak) As per Calculation
11.0 Rated short time withstand current (for KA (rms) As per Calculation
1sec)
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12.0 Temperature Rise

12.1 Bus bar connections Deg.C 105 (silver plated joints)
12.2 Enclosure Deg.C 70
13.0 Degree of Protection
13.1 GCB - IP 54
13.2 Local Control Panel (LCP) - IP 54
CHAPTER 3: ISOLATED PHASE BUS DUCT (IPBD)
1.1 Introduction
This chapter describes in brief the function, general description and design basis of Isolated
Phase Bus Duct (IPBD) for the proposed power plant.
1.2 System Function
Isolated Phase Bus Duct will serve as interconnection between the Generator and its
associated Generator Circuit Breaker (GCB), Generator Transformer (GT), Unit Transformers
(UT’s), Station Transformer, Excitation transformer, SPVT cubicle and Neutral grounding
transformer (NGT).
1.3 System Description
IPBD for each unit will comprise of following major parts: Main Run (Generator to GCB, and
GCB to GT) Delta Run (Delta formation at GT LV side) UT Tap-Off connections (Main run to
UT1 & UT2) ST Tap-Off connections (Main run to ST) Tap-Off connection for Excitation
Transformer Neutral connection (Neutral Bus duct from Generator Neutral Terminal box to the
Neutral Grounding Transformer cubicle) Tap-Off connection for Surge Protection & Generator
Voltage Transformer cubicle (SPVT)
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1.4 Design Basis
1.4.1 The continuous current rating of the IPBD main run will be arrived at considering maximum
MVA output of the unit and at minimum generation voltage (95% of rated voltage) under VWO
conditions.
1.4.2 The continuous current rating of the Tap-Off bus duct will be considered based on minimum
generation voltage (95% of rated voltage) and equipment to which tap-off is connected being
under full load condition.
1.4.3 Continuous current rating considered for the delta run will be 1/ 3 times the rating of main run
of IPBD.
1.4.4 Short circuit withstand capacity for 3 second:
a) Short circuit withstand capacity and momentary current rating of the main run of the bus
duct will be decided as follows:
i. Higher of the short circuit current contribution from Steam Turbine Generator
(STG) or the short circuit current contribution from 400kV Grid system through
Generator Transformer (GT).
Plus (+)
ii. Contribution of 11kV auxiliary system through Unit Transformers and Station
Transformer.
b) Short circuit withstand capacity of the Tap-off bus duct to Unit Transformers will be
designed for the combined fault current contributions from the Generator, from 400kV
System and from One UT and ST.
c) Short circuit withstand capacity of the Tap-off bus duct to Station Transformer will be
designed for the combined fault current contributions from the Generator, from 400kV
System and from two UTs.
d) Short circuit withstand capacity of Tap-off Bus duct to Excitation Transformer and Surge
Protection & Voltage Transformer cubicle will be designed for the combined fault current
contributions from the Generator, from 400kV System and from both the UTs and ST.
e) Delta Run short circuit withstand capacity will be designed for summation of generator
fault current contribution, 1/3 times the 400kV System fault current contribution, and
fault current contribution from both the UTs and ST.
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1.4.5 In addition to the above, Solar radiation and adverse weather conditions will also be
considered.
1.5 Design Features
1.5.1 The bus duct will be naturally air cooled. Positive air pressurization arrangement will be
provided for the bus duct to prevent dust ingress and accumulation of condensation of
moisture. Hot air blowing system will also be provided.
1.5.2 The bus enclosure will be phase isolated and will be continuous bonded type. Wall frame
assembly with seal-off bushing will be provided at wall crossings.
1.5.3 Seal-off bushing will be provided at the entry of tap-off bus to SPVT cubicle and at the entry of
the bus duct to generator phase terminal, neutral side terminal box, and the neutral grounding
cubicle. All seal-off bushings will be dry non-hygroscopic type.
1.5.4 The bus duct will be installed partially indoor and partially outdoor in a hot, humid and tropical
atmosphere.
1.5.5 The electrically continuous bus enclosure will be used as the grounding bus. All the parts of the
bus enclosure, supporting structure and equipment frames will be grounded.
1.5.6 The bus duct will be adequately supported and braced to successfully withstand normal
operation, vibrations, thermal expansion, short circuit forces and all design loads.

1.0 Type Isolated phase bus duct and
continuous welded, self- cooled,
pressurized type
2.0 Rated voltage KV 20
3.0 Highest system voltage KV 24
4.0 Reference standard IEEE Std. C37.23, IS: 8084
5.0 Continuous rating at 50⁰C
5.1 Main Bus A As per Calculation
5.2 Delta Run A As per Calculation
5.3 Main Tap of run A As per Calculation
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5.4 Tap off bus to Individual UT A As per Calculation
5.5 Tap off Bus to Individual ST A As per Calculation
5.6 Tap off Bus to Excitation transformer A As per Calculation
5.7 Tap off Bus to SPVT cubicle A As per Calculation
6.0 Short Circuit rating for 1 sec
6.1 Main Bus KA As per Calculation
6.2 Tap off Bus KA As per Calculation
6.3 Delta run KA As per Calculation
7.0 Momentary Current Rating KA (peak) As per IEC 60909-0
8.0 One minute power frequency withstand KV 55
Voltage
9.0 Impulse withstand voltage KV (Peak) 125
10.0 Creep age distance for insulators and Mm / KV 25
bushing
11.0 Maximum Conductor Temp rise above
maximum design ambient of 500C
(considering effect of solar radiation)
11.1 Tinned/plain bolted joints Deg.C 40
11.2 Silver plated bolted joints Deg.C 50
11.3 Aluminium welded joints Deg.C 55
12.0 Maximum Enclosure Temp rise above Deg.C 30
maximum design ambient of 500C
13.0 Material of Bus bar - Aluminum Alloy Grade 19501 or
grade 63401 as per IS 5082
14.0 Material of Enclosure - Aluminium alloy as per grade 19501
as per IS 5082
15.0 Degree of protection - IP 55
16.0 Type of insulation for current - Cast epoxy resin
transformer
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CHAPTER 4: NEUTRAL GROUNDING TRANSFORMER (NGT)
1.1 Introduction
This chapter describes in brief the function, general description and design basis of Neutral
Grounding Transformer (NGT) & secondary loading resistor for the proposed power plant.
1.2 System Function
NGT with secondary loading resistor will be used to limit stator ground fault current.
1.3.1 Neutral side Isolated Phase bus will be provided upto shorting point and thereafter one bus
upto NGT Cubicle for connection of Generator Neutral Point with NGT.
1.3.2 Loading resistor will be connected across the secondary of this transformer.
1.4 Design Basis
1.4.1 The resistive component of the ground fault current must be at least equal to the system three
phase capacitive charging current in order to limit the transient voltage rise due to an arcing
ground fault. Hence, NGT & secondary resistor will be designed to have ohmic value less than
or equal to residual capacitive impedance. However, NGT sizing shall be as per the Generator
Manufacturer’s recommendation.
1.5 Design Features
1.5.1 The transformer and resistor will be located in separate cubicles/compartment adjacent to
each other. The enclosure housing the neutral grounding equipment will be a freestanding
enclosure.
1.5.2 Provision will be made for satisfactorily dissipating the heat rejection of the secondary loading
resistor and transformer when a ground fault occurs. This will include provision for the
expansion and contraction of the high temperature equipment, interconnecting conductors and
enclosure.
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1.5.3 The neutral grounding equipment will be completely assembled, wired and connected to the
neutral bus tap through seal-off bushing.
1.5.4 The neutral grounding transformer will be cast epoxy resin type natural air-cooled single phase
connected between generator neutral and ground.
1.5.5 The loading resistor will be formed of non-aging, corrosion resistant punched stainless steel
grid element provided with necessary insulation and designed for indoor service for a
temperature rise not exceeding 350 Deg. C.
1.5.6 The resistance unit will be mounted on porcelain insulators.
1.5.7 The resistor will be capable of operation at full current and voltage for the specified time rating
at the site’s maximum temperature without exceeding the resistor’s temperature rise and
change of resistance limits.

1.0 NGT
1.1 Quantity Nos. 1
1.2 Type - Dry type
1.3 NGT capacity KVA As per calculation
1.4 Short time rating KVA As per calculation
1.5 Ratio Volt As per calculation
1.6 Number of phases - One
1.7 Generator Neutral Earthing - Non-effectively earthed through a
distribution transformer, loaded with
a register
1.8 Degree of protection NGT / NGR - IP 31
1.9 Degree of protections of terminal box - IP 42
1.10 Cooling - Natural air cooled
2.0 NGR
2.1 Resistor material & connection - Punched stainless steel grid element
type
3.0 Ohmic value at 50 Deg. C Ohm As per calculation
4.0 Duty cycle Minutes 10
5.0 Current rating A As per calculation
6.0 Taps +/- 4 x 2.5%
7.0 Resistance tolerance +/-10% maximum
8.0 Maximum allowable Temperature rise Deg.C 350
over ambient
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CHAPTER 5: GENERATOR TRANSFORMER (GT)
1.1 Introduction
This chapter describes in brief, the function, general description and design basis of Generator
Transformers (GT) for the proposed power plant.
1.2 System Function
1.2.1 A bank of three (3) nos. single-phase, 420/√3/20kV, outdoor type, YNd1, ONAN/ONAF/OFAF,
Generator Transformer (GT) will be provided for each unit for stepping up the generated
power for evacuation to 400kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS).
1.3.1 Total seven (6 + 1) nos. of single phase units will be provided. Spare single phase unit
(without radiator bank) will be common for both the units.
High voltage side of Generator Transformer will be connected to 400kV gas insulated
switchgear (GIS) by overhead conductor. Low voltage side of GT will be connected to
generator circuit breaker (GCB) through Isolated Phase Bus Duct.
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1.3.2 HV neutral of GT will be solidly earthed.
1.4 Design Basis
1.4.1 Generator transformer will be sized to deliver the maximum continuous output of the
Generator minus the excitation power and auxiliary power consumptions through IPBD tap-
offs. It has been considered that the MW rating of Generator will be increased at VWO
condition keeping the MVA rating same as MCR. Correspondingly the power factor during VWO
will be changed.
1.4.2 Each Generator transformer will be sized for maximum of the following load cases: -
a) Case 1: Generator is operating at rated output condition and no deduction of auxiliary load.
b) Case 2: Generator is operating at Valve Wide Open (VWO) condition and no deduction of
auxiliary load.
c) Case 3: Generator is operating at its maximum MVA output condition (under VWO) and
excitation transformers and unit transformers are drawing auxiliary power. It is also
considered that ST is in outage condition as worst condition.
1.4.3 The MVA rating so calculated will be the OFAF rating. The GT will have ONAN/ONAF/OFAF
cooling classification. The ONAF rating will be 80% of the OFAF rating and ONAN rating will be
60% of OFAF rating.
1.5 Design features
1.5.1 3 x 50 % capacity separately mounted radiator banks will be provided for each single phase
units. Each radiator bank will be provided with suitable number of working fans and oil pump
of adequate ratings, and atleast one no. stand by oil pump and fan. Each radiator bank will be
provided with uni-directional bypass valve to permit oil to bypass the pump in the event of a
pump failure. It will be possible to completely isolate any one of the radiator banks for
maintenance, while transformer is in service.
1.5.2 The transformer will be so designed that it is capable of operation at 125% rated voltage for a
period of one minute and 140% rated voltage for a period of five seconds due to sudden load
throw off and 1.1 times continuous at the terminals to which the generator is connected.
Transformer will be capable of overload as per IS 6600.
1.5.3 The thermal ability of generator transformer to withstand short-circuit will be for two (2)
seconds as per IS 2026-1.
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1.5.4 The transformer will be provided with On-load tap changer on HV side.
1.5.5 Continuous operation at rated MVA at any voltage variation within + 10% of the rated voltage
of that particular tap will be possible.
1.5.6 The transformer will be capable of delivering the rated current at a voltage equals to 105% of
the rated voltage without exceeding rated temperature rise.

1.0 Type & Nos. - Oil filled, outdoor type, 1phase, two
(2) winding, seven (7) Nos.
2.0 Single phase rating at maximum design MVA As per calculation
ambient temperature of 50 Deg. C
3.0 Voltage ratio KV 420/√(3)/20
4.0 Frequency Hz 50
5.0 Vector group - YNd1
6.0 Percentage impedance at 75˚C - As per approved System Study
Document
7.0 Cooling - ONAN / ONAF / OFAF
8.0 Taps type - OLTC
9.0 Taps range - Tap range for OLTC +7.5% to
-12.5% in steps of 1.25% (will be
verified by system study)
10.0 Earthing - HV side will be solidly earthed
11.0 Temperature rise (over 50˚C ambient) Deg. C Oil - 50
Deg. C Winding- 55
12.0 Insulation - HV Non Uniform ,
- LV side uniform
13.0 Power frequency withstand Voltage kV (rms) HV bushing : 630
kV (rms) HV windings : 630
kV (rms) LV bushing & winding : 50
kV (rms) HV neutral : 50
14.0 Impulse withstand Voltage kV (peak) HV bushing : 1425
kV (peak) HV winding : 1300
kV (peak) LV & HV neutral : 125
15.0 Switching Impulse Withstand kV (peak 1050
voltage HV
16.0 Over fluxing capability - Will be suitable to operate at 110%
over fluxing.
17.0 Creepage distance of insulators mm/kV 31 for HV bushing
mm/kV 25 for LV bushing (Bus duct
connection)
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18.0 Noise level - As per NEMA-TR1
19.0 HV Phase terminal details - Capacitance graded oil impregnated
paper type and without arcing horns
Terminal suitable for ACSR
conductors
20.0 HV neutral terminal details - Outdoor solid porcelain bushings
21.0 LV phase terminal details - Outdoor solid porcelain bushings
CHAPTER 6: UNIT TRANSFORMER (UT)
1.1 Introduction
This chapter describes in brief the function, general description and design basis of Unit
Transformer (UT) for the proposed power plant.
1.2 System Function
Two (2) nos. of two (2) winding, three (3) phase, 20/11.5kV, outdoor type, ONAN / ONAF,
Dyn11, UT will be provided for each unit to cater respective unit loads.
The High Voltage (HV) winding will be connected to the respective generator through tap-off
run of Isolated Phase Busduct (IPBD). Low Voltage winding will be connected to 11kV unit
switchgear through Segregated Phase Busduct (SPBD). The Low Voltage winding neutral will
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be earthed through Neutral Grounding Resistors (NGR) to limit the earth fault current to the
permissible value of 400A.
1.4 Design Basis
1.4.1 Each unit transformer will be able to supply 50% of its own unit loads plus largest single load
(either largest stand-by motor or one 11/0.433kV unit service transformer 100% loaded).
1.4.2 An overall design margin of 10% will be considered on the above calculated MVA rating.
1.4.3 The ONAN rating of the UT will be 80% of the ONAF rating.
1.4.4 The impedance of the UT will be selected on base of ONAF rating such as to limit the 11kV
fault level to 40kA, considering Generator and Grid source and motor contribution. Further the
voltage dip at the time of starting the MD BFP on UT will be limited to 20% at the motor
terminals, however the same will be verified by system study.
1.5 Design features
1.5.1 3 x 50 % capacity separately mounted radiator banks will be provided. Each radiator bank will
be provided with suitable number of working fans of adequate ratings, and atleast one no.
stand by fan. It will be possible to completely isolate any one of the radiator banks for
period of one minute and 140% rated voltage for a period of five seconds and 1.1 times
continuous at the terminals to which the generator is connected. Transformer shall be capable
of overload as per IS 6600.
1.5.3 The thermal ability of unit transformer to withstand short-circuit will be for two (2) seconds.
1.5.5 Design margin of 10% will be considered.

1.0 Type & Nos. - Oil filled, outdoor type, 3phase, two
(2) winding transformer, two (2)
Nos. for each unit.
2.0 Rating at maximum design ambient MVA As per calculation
temperature of 50 Deg. C
3.0 Voltage ratio KV 20/11.5
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4.0 Frequency Hz 50
5.0 Vector group - Dyn11
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7.0 Cooling - ONAN / ONAF
8.0 Taps type - OCTC
9.0 Taps range - Tap range for OCTC +/-5% in steps
of 2.5%
10.0 Earthing - LV side will be earthed through NGR
to limit the earth fault current to
400A for 10 seconds
Deg. C Winding- 55
12.0 Insulation - Uniform
13.0 Power frequency withstand Voltage
HV side kV (rms) 50
kV (rms) 28
LV side
14.0 Impulse withstand Voltage
HV side kV (peak) 125
kV (peak)
LV side 75
over fluxing.
16.0 Creepage distance of insulators mm/kV 25 for HV & LV bushing (Bus duct
connection)
18.0 HV & LV Bushings - Outdoor solid porcelain bushings
CHAPTER 7: STATION TRANSFORMER (ST)

1.1 Introduction
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This chapter describes in brief the function, general description and design basis of Station
Transformers (ST) for the proposed power plant.
1.2 System Function
Three-phase, three-winding, 20/11.5/11.5kV, outdoor type, ONAN/ONAF, Dyn11yn11, and
Station Transformers (ST) will be provided to cater station loads.
1.3.1 One (1) Station Transformer will be provided for each unit.
1.3.2 The High Voltage (HV) winding will be connected to the respective generator through tap-off
run of Isolated Phase Busduct (IPBD). Low Voltage windings will be connected to 11kV station
switchgears through Segregated Phase Busduct (SPBD). The Low Voltage winding neutrals will
be earthed through Neutral Grounding Resistors (NGR) to limit the earth fault current to the
permissible value of 400A for 10 sec.
1.4 Design Basis
1.4.1 Each ST will be sized for the maximum of the following load conditions:-
a) Case - A: One ST is not available
i. 100% Station loads of 2 units
ii. Sea water loads
iii. Colony loads
iv. External coal conveyer load
b) Case - B: One UT is not available
i. 50% Station loads of 2 units (both ST’s are available).
ii. 50% unit load of 1 unit.
iii. Sea water loads
iv. Colony loads
v. External coal conveyer load
1.4.2 Design margin of 10% will be considered.
1.4.3 The ONAN rating will be 80% of the ONAF rating.
1.4.4 The percentage impedance of ST will be selected on base of ONAF rating to limit the 11kV fault
to 40kA, considering Generator and Grid source and motor contribution.
1.5 Design features
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1.5.1 3 x 50 % capacity separately mounted radiator banks will be provided. Each radiator bank will
be provided with suitable number of working fans of adequate ratings, and atleast one no.
stand by fan. It will be possible to completely isolate any one of the radiator banks for
1.5.3 The thermal ability of station transformer to withstand short-circuit will be for two (2) seconds.

1.0 Type & Nos. - Oil filled, outdoor type, 3phase, three
(3) winding transformer, two (2)
Nos. for two units.
2.0 Rating at maximum design ambient MVA As per calculation
3.0 Voltage ratio KV 20/11.5 /11.5
4.0 Frequency Hz 50
5.0 Vector group - Dyn11yn11
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7.0 Cooling - ONAN / ONAF
8.0 Taps type - OLTC
9.0 Taps range - Tap range for OLTC +/-5% in steps
of 2.5%
10.0 Earthing - LV side will be earthed through NGR
to limit the earth fault current to
400A for 10 seconds
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Deg. C Winding- 55
12.0 Insulation - Uniform
13.0 Power frequency withstand Voltage
HV side kV (rms) 50
kV (rms) 28
LV-1 side
kV (rms) 28
LV-2 side
14.0 Impulse withstand Voltage
HV side kV (peak) 125
kV (peak)
LV-1 side 75
kV (peak)
LV-2 side 75
over fluxing.
16.0 Creepage distance of insulators mm/kV 25 for HV & LV bushing (Bus duct
connection)
18.0 HV & LV Bushings - Outdoor solid porcelain bushings
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CHAPTER 8: SEGREGATED PHASE BUS DUCT (SPBD)
1.1 Introduction
This chapter describes in brief the function, general description and design basis of Segregated
Phase Busduct (SPBD) for the proposed power plant.
1.2 System Function
The segregated phase duct will serve as interconnection between MV switchgear and
transformers, and also tie feeder connection between Unit & Station MV switchgears and
between Station-MV switchgears.
The Segregated Phase Busduct will be used for interconnection of following equipment:- Unit
Transformer and 11kV Unit Switchgears Station Transformer and 11kV Station Switchgears Tie
between 11kV Unit Switchgears and 11kV Station Switchgears Station Swgr#1A To Station
Swgr#2A Tie Station Swgr#1B To Station Swgr#2B Tie Unit Auxiliary Transformers, Station
auxiliary transformer, Ash handling transformers, Coal handling transformers etc. to their
respective 3.3kV switchgears Tie between 3.3kV Unit aux. switchgears and 3.3kV Station aux.
Switchgears Station aux. Swgr#A to station aux. Swgr#B tie
1.4 Design Basis
Continuous current rating, short time rating & momentary rating will be same as 11/3.3kV
Switchgears.
1.5 Design Feature
1.5.1 The busduct will be natural air cooled. The three phases will be enclosed in a weather and
vermin proof dust tight enclosure with phase barriers of either aluminium or non-hygroscopic
insulating material like fiberglass for phase segregation.
1.5.2 The material of insulator will be porcelain or epoxy resin cast.
1.5.3 The spacing of the bus support insulators will be considered by giving due factor of safety to
withstand the forces due to the momentary short circuit current assigned for the bus duct.
1.5.4 The busducts will be provided with adequate number of thermostatically controlled space
heaters & silica gel breather.
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1.5.5 The bus duct supports will be fabricated from standard steel sections. The support structures
will be hot dip galvanised.
1.5.6 Wall frame assembly and seal off bushings will be provided where the bus duct passes through
walls (indoor to indoor or outdoor to indoor).
1.5.7 Wall frame assembly with four (4) hour rated fire barriers will be provided to prevent passage
of fire and smoke, whenever bus duct passes through the walls designated as “Fire Wall”. Wall
frame assembly with two (2) hour rated fire barriers will be provided at buildings wall where
the bus duct passes from indoor to outdoor area.
1.5.8 The busduct will be installed partially indoor and partially outdoor in a hot, humid and tropical
atmosphere.
1.5.9 A continuous galvanized earth bar will be provided along the entire length of each bus duct.
Each section of the busduct enclosure will be bonded to this earth bar at least at both ends of
the enclosure.

1.0 Nominal voltage KV 11 3.3
2.0 Highest system voltage KV 12 3.6
3.0 Frequency Hz 50
4.0 Number of phase - 3-phase
5.0 One minute power frequency withstand kV (rms 28 10
6.0 Impulse voltage withstand value with kV (peak) 75 40
1.2/50 micro second wave shape
7.0 Short time current rating for 3 sec. kA (rms) 40 40
8.0 Dynamic current withstand rating. kA (peak) 100 100
9.0 Type of Cooling - Natural air cooled
10.0 Busbar Material - Aluminium alloy grade 63401 as per
IS 5082
11.0 Enclosure & Partition - Aluminium alloy or mild steel
12.0 Minimum thickness of enclosure mm 3 3
13.0 Minimum thickness of partition mm 3 3
14.0 Creepage Distance mm/kV 25 25
15.0 Maximum temperature rise over an
ambient of 50 Deg. C when carrying the
rated current continuously
a) Bus Conductor Deg. C 40 40
(i) Bolted Joints (Plain or tinned) Deg. C 55 55
(ii) Bolted Joints (silver plated) Deg. C 20 20
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b) Busduct Enclosure
16.0 Degree of protection of enclosure IP 55 for outdoor, IP 54 for indoor
CHAPTER 9: 11kV & 3.3kV SWITCHGEAR
1.1 Introduction
This chapter describes in brief the function, general description and design basis of 11kV &
3.3kV switchgear for the proposed power plant.
1.2 System Function
11kV & 3.3kV switchgear (commonly referred as MV switchgear) will cater power supply to
various HV feeders as motors, step-down transformers and other loads for unit and various
BOP facilities. Start push button and Emergency stop pushbutton (in LPBS) for tripping/starting
various drives/equipment from local position will be wired directly to Switchgear. In case of
emergency drives, emergency start PB will be provided, instead of emergency stop PB.
1.3.1 Two (2) nos. of 11kV Unit Switchgears will be provided for each unit to feed 11kV auxiliaries.
Each switchgear will be fed from respective unit transformer (UT) and will have a back-up
interconnection from 11kV Station Switchgear.
1.3.2 In order to feed 11kV station loads, total four (4) nos. of 11kV Station Switchgears will be
provided for two units. Each switchgear will be fed from LV winding of Station Transformer
(ST) and a back-up interconnection with 11kV Station Switchgear fed from other ST.
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1.3.3 Two (2) no. of 3.3kV Unit Switchgear will be provided for each unit to feed 3.3kV auxiliaries.
Each switchgear will be fed from respective 11/3.45kV Unit Auxiliary Transformers and will
have backup interconnection from 3.3kV Station Aux. Switchgear
1.3.4 In order to feed 3.3kV station loads, total two (2) nos. of 3.3kV Station Switchgears will be
provided for two units. Each such switchgear will be fed from LV winding of 11/3.45kV Station
Auxiliary Transformer (SAT) and a back-up interconnection with 3.3kV Station Aux. Switchgear
fed from other SAT.
1.3.5 One (1) no. of 3.3kV, double-ended Switchgear for AHP and CHP will also be provided for the
plant. Each such switchgear will be fed from 2x100% auxiliary transformer, with a normally
open bus-coupler.
1.3.6 Ties will be provided between the various switchgears as shown in the Key single line diagram
(Drg. No. T658000-YU02-00-ZEN-143101).
1.4 Design Basis
1.4.1 The continuous current rating of busbars and incomer circuit breakers of HV switchboards will
be selected, considering secondary winding rated current of their upstream transformer. With
OLTC on GT HV side, bus voltage of 11kV switchgear will be regulated to near 100% of the
rated voltage. Hence, for 11kV switchgear voltage variation will be considered as (-) 5%. As
11/3.45kV auxiliary transformer will be provided with OCTC, for 3.3kV switchgear, in general,
voltage variation will be considered as (-) 10%.
1.4.2 The outgoing breaker/contactor rating will be selected, based on the name plate current rating
of the connected equipment with 10% margin.
1.4.3 The short circuit rating of the switchgear will be selected considering short circuit current
contribution from incomer plus short circuit contribution from motors running on that bus.
1.4.4 Back-up HRC fuse in the contactor feeder will be based on the name plate current rating of the
equipment with 50% margin. Fuse selection will also ensure that fuse doesn’t mal-operate
during motor starting.
1.4.5 One (1) no. of spare motor feeder of highest rating will be provided for each MV switchboard
wherever a motor feeder exists. One (1) no. of spare transformer feeder of highest rating will
be provided for each MV switchboard wherever a transformer feeder exists.
1.4.6 De-rating factors due to site ambient temp and in panel temp will be considered.
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1.5 Design Features
1.5.1 11kV & 3.3kV switchgear will be single front, single tier, and fully compartmentalized, indoor
metal clad construction having a separate vertical panel with distinct compartments for circuit
breaker/contactor truck, cable termination, main busbars and control, metering and relaying
devices.
1.5.2 All switchgears will be natural air cooled. The 11kV circuit breakers will be vacuum type with 2
nos. trip coil for all the feeders. . The 3.3kV circuit breakers will be vacuum type with single
trip coil for all the feeders. As 3.3kV coal handling & ash handling motors require frequent
on/off operations, vacuum contactors backed by HRC fuses will be used for controlling these
drives instead of breaker's. Fuse monitoring will be provided.
1.5.3 Surge arrestor for dry type transformer will not be provided. Confirmation from transformer
manufacturer will be furnished during detail engineering.
1.5.4 Surge arrestor will be provided for all 11kV & 3.3kV motor feeders, and oil filled transformer
feeders. Surge arrestor shall be gapless metal oxide surge arrester with RC unit with 5kA
discharge current in accordance of IEC-60099-4.
1.5.5 All the busbars & jumper connections will be of high conductivity aluminium alloy.
1.5.6 The circuit breakers/contactors & bus PT will be mounted on fully withdrawal truck. The truck
will have distinct Service, Test and Isolated positions.
1.5.7 All current & voltage transformer will be cast resin type with class of insulation E or better. CT
may be multi or single core type and will be located in the cable compartment. All VT’s will be
single phase type with primary fuse & secondary MCB’s.
1.5.8 Minimum 20% spare terminals for external connections will be provided on each panel.
1.5.9 Each switchgear panel will be equipped with thermostatically controlled space heater.
1.5.10 Each switchgear will be provided with two (2) nos. of 220V DC supply each with 100% rating.
Change-over between the supplies will be provided. In addition, manual change over facility
also shall be provided.
1.5.11 All 11kV and 3.3kV motor feeders shall be provided with running hour meters. All the breakers
shall be provided with operation (close/trip) counter.
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1.5.12 Mechanical locking facility shall be provide to prevent insertion of breaker if breaker is under
permit.
1.5.13 Trip circuit supervision relay will be provided for all the feeders to monitor the circuit
breaker/contactor trip circuit.
1.5.14 Earthing trucks will be provided as follows:-
a) Cable earthing – total one (1) no. for 11kV Switchboards and one (1) no. for 3.3kV
Switchboards
b) Bus earthing - total one (1) no. for 11kV Switchboards and one (1) no. for 3.3kV
Switchboards
1.5.15 Switchgear will have facility of extension on both sides. Cable entry will be from bottom and
busduct entry will be from top.
1.5.16 Each circuit breaker/contactor cubicle will be provided with the following minimum
accessories:-
a) One (1) T-N-C switch
b) One (1) Local/Remote switch
c) Indicating lamps
d) Mechanical trip pushbutton to trip the breaker/contactor in emergency
e) Trip circuit supervision relay
f) Anti-pumping relay
g) Lock-out relay
h) Metering & protection devices
i) Cubicle lamp & heater
j) Mechanical close push button (shall be accessible only after opening of the front door)
k) Breaker/contactor operation counters.
1.5.17 The push buttons will be shrouded type.

1.0 Nominal voltage KV 11 3.3
2.0 Highest System voltage KV 12 3.6
3.0 Rated Frequency Hz 50
4.0 Number of phases/poles - Three
5.0 System neutral earthing - Earthed through Earthed through
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Resistance to Resistance to
limit fault current limit fault current
of 400 Amp. for of 400 Amp. for
10sec. 10sec.
6.0 One minute power frequency withstand KV 28 10
voltage
7.0 1.2/50 microsecond Impulse withstand kV (peak) 75 40
voltage
8.0 Short time rating for bus bars, Circuit kA (rms)/ 40 40
Breakers, current transformers and three (3)
Switchgear assembly. sec.
9.0 Dynamic withstand Rating kA (peak) 100 100
10.0 Maximum Temperature allowed for Deg. C Non-silver plated joints: 90
busbar considering ambient temp. of Deg. C Silver plated joints : 105
50Deg.C
11.0 CB Operating Duty - O-3min-CO-3min-CO
12.0 Trip free operating mechanism type - Motor operated spring
13.0 Type of breaker/Contactors - Vacuum
14.0 CT Accuracy class
14.1 Protective Core - CL. PS / CL. 5P20 (As per relay
requirement)
14.2 Metering Core - CL. 0.5 for incomers, tie, bus-
couplers and outgoing feeders
15.0 Class of insulation of CT - Class E
16.0 PT Accuracy class - CL. 1.0 / CL.3P (As per protective
relay or meter requirement)
Accuracy class for TVM shall be 0.2
17.0 Class of insulation of PT - Class E
18.0 Degree of protection - Bus bar & Breaker-IP4X
Others IP5X
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CHAPTER 10: 11/3.45kV AUXILIARY TRANSFORMER (AT)
1.1 Introduction
This chapter describes in brief the function, general description and design basis of 11/3.45kV
Auxiliary Transformer for the proposed power plant.
1.2 System Function
1.2.1 Two (2) nos. of Unit Auxiliary Transformers (UATs) will be provided for each unit to cater
3.3kV unit auxiliary loads.
1.2.2 Two (2) nos. of Station Auxiliary Transformers (SAT’s) will provided for two units to cater
3.3kV station auxiliary loads.
1.2.3 Two (2) nos. of Auxiliary Transformers for CHP and Two (2) nos. of Auxiliary Transformers for
AHP will also be provided for the complete plant to cater 3.3kV CHP and AHP auxiliary loads
respectively.
1.2.4 These transformers will be two (2) winding, three (3) phase, 11/3.45kV, Dyn11, outdoor type,
and ONAN/ONAF (for transformer having rating >5MVA) or ONAN (for transformers having
rating <= 5MVA) cooled.
1.2.5 These transformers will be provided with OCTC on HV side with tap range, + /- 5% in steps of
2.5%.
1.3.1 The High Voltage (HV) winding of Auxiliary transformer will be connected to respective 11kV
indoor unit/station switchgear through HV cable and the Low Voltage (LV) winding will be
connected to respective 3.3kV indoor switchgear through Segregated Phase Busduct (SPBD) or
cable.
1.3.2 The LV Neutral (LVN) will be earthed through Neutral Grounding Resistor (NGR) to limit earth
fault current to 400A for 10 sec.
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1.4 Design Basis
1.4.1 Each unit auxiliary transformer (UAT) will be able to supply 50% of 3.3kV unit auxiliary loads.
1.4.2 Each SAT will be sized for the maximum of the following load conditions:-
a) Case - A: One SAT is not available
100% of the load connected to 3.3kV station aux. switchgear for two (2) units
b) Case - B: One UAT is not available
I. 50% of 3.3kV Station aux. loads of 2 units (both SATs are available).
II. Plus (+) 50% of 3.3kV unit auxiliary load of one (1) unit.
1.4.3 Each AT for CHP and AHP, will be sized to meet 100% of the load requirement connected to
respective 3.3kV switchgear.
1.4.4 A design margin of 10% will be considered.
1.4.5 The ONAN rating of AT will be 80% of the ONAF rating.
1.4.6 The impedance will be selected such as to limit the 3.3kV fault level to 40kA and maintain
minimum permissible voltage at motor terminals during starting of the largest motor when all
the running loads are under operation.
1.5 Design Features
1.5.1 2 x 60% capacity separately mounted/tank mounted radiator will be provided. Each radiator
banks will be provided with suitable number of working fans, and atleast one standby fan.
1.5.3 The thermal ability of AT to withstand short-circuit will be for two (2) seconds.
1.5.4 The transformer will be operated at its rated MVA at any voltage within + 10% of the rated
voltage of that particular tap.
1.5.5 The transformer will be provided with off circuit tap changer on HV side for maintaining
voltage on LV side.
1.5.6 Air insulated HV cable box for terminating HV cables will have degree of protection as IP 55.
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1.0 Types & Nos. - Outdoor type, three phase, two
winding transformer
2.0 Rating at maximum design ambient MVA UAT : As per Calculation
temperature of 50˚C MVA SAT : As per Calculation
MVA For CHP AT : As per Calculation
MVA For AHP AT : As per Calculation
3.0 Voltage ratio KV 11 / 3.45
4.0 Frequency HZ 50
5.0 Vector group - Dyn11
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7.0 Cooling - ONAN/ONAF for transformer’s having
rating greater than 5 MVA
ONAN for transformer’s having rating
less than or equal to 5MVA.
8.0 Taps type - OCTC
9.0 Taps range - + /- 5% in steps of 2.5% of HV side
10.0 Earthing -
HV Non-Effectively Earthed
LV Non-Effectively Earthed
Deg. C Winding- 55
12.0 Insulation - Uniform.
13.0 Power frequency withstand Voltage kV (rms) HV side : 28
kV (rms) LV Side: 10
14.0 Impulse withstand Voltage kV (peak) HV Side: 75
kV (peak) LV Side: 40
15.0 Creepage distance of insulators mm/kV HV Side: 25 (cable box)
mm/kV LV Side : 25 (busduct connection)
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CHAPTER 11: 11/0.433kV AND 3.3/0.433kV SERVICE TRANSFORMER
1.1 Introduction
This chapter describes in brief the function, general description and design basis of 11/0.433kV
and 3.3/0.433kV Service Transformer (ST) for the proposed power plant.
1.2 System Function
Two (2) winding, three (3) phase, dry type/oil filled, Dyn11, Service Transformers will be
provided to cater respective auxiliary low voltage loads.
1.3.1 The transformers feeding the load centers in the power house building will be of dry type. All
other transformers will be ONAN type located in outdoor area.
1.3.2 Service transformer (ST) will step down the voltage from 11kV (or 3.3kV) to 433V. The High
Voltage (HV) winding of ST will be connected to respective 11kV (or 3.3kV) switchgear
through HV cable and the Low Voltage (LV) winding will be connected to respective 415V
indoor switchgear through Non Segregated Phase Busduct (cable will be provided if Service
transformer is rated 750kVA or below).
1.3.3 Dry type transformers will be indoor and will be closely coupled with switchgear / PMCC’s.
1.3.4 The LV Neutral (LVN) will be solidly earthed.
1.4 Design Basis
1.4.1 The quantity and rating of the 11000 or (3300)/ 433 V service Transformers will be based on
the actual load figures and 100% redundancy. The maximum rating of the 11000/ 433V
transformers will be limited to 2.5MVA. In case the 11000 (or 3300)/ 433V transformer rating
cannot be limited to 2.5MVA then 3 X 50 % rated Transformers or 4 X 50 % rated
Transformers will be provided. Each transformer will be rated to take care of the entire load on
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the respective switchgear considering the outage of the other transformer. An appropriate load
factor with a minimum of 0.9 for continuously running loads and 0.2 for intermittent loads like
valve actuators, dampers, cranes, plug points, elevator etc., will be considered. Diversity factor
will be considered as 0.9 for each transformer. Standby and spare feeder loads will not be
considered for the purpose of transformer sizing.
1.4.2 The impedance of the transformers will be chosen such that the fault level does not exceed 50
kA on 415V switchgear including the motor contributions and also voltage dip at the Motor
terminals, while starting any auxiliary does not exceed the limit acceptable for the equipment
concerned but not exceeding 20%.
1.5 Design Features
1.5.1 The thermal ability of ST to withstand short-circuit will be for two (2) seconds.
1.5.2 Transformer will operate without injurious heating, at rated MVA at any voltage within 110%
of rated voltage of that particular tap.
1.5.3 Transformers will be capable of delivering the rated current, at a voltage equals to 115% of
rated voltage without exceeding rated temperature rise.
1.5.4 Transformer will operate below the knee of the saturation curve at 110% voltage to preclude
Ferro resonance and non-linear oscillations.
1.5.5 The transformer will be provided with off circuit tap changer on HV side for maintaining
voltage on LV side.
1.5.6 Noise level will be limited to values as per NEMA TR-1.
1.5.7 The transformers will be designed with particular attention to suppress harmonic voltage,
especially third and fifth, so as to eliminate wave form distortion.
1.5.8 Air insulated HV cable box for terminating HV cables will have degree of protection as IP 55.
1.5.9 LVN bushing will be provided with neutral CT’s for Stand-by Earth fault protection.
1.5.10 Oil filled transformer will be provided with tank mounted detachable radiator banks.
1.5.11 Dry type transformer will be housed in enclosure fabricated from sheet steel conforming to
degree of protection of IP 31.

1.0 Types - Three phase, two winding, Oil filled
outdoor type / Dry type indoor
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transformer
Rating at maximum ambient - As per calculation
Voltage Ratio kV 11/0.433
kV 3.3/0.433
Vector Group - Dyn11
Impedance - As per approved System Study
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Cooling - ONAN/ Dry type
Taps type - Off Circuit tap Changer
Taps range - -5% to 5% in steps of 2.5%
Earthing
(a) HV - Non-effectively Earthed
(b) LV - Effectively earthed
Temperature Rise above ambient for Oil
filled transformers:
Of Top oil by thermometer Deg. C 50
Of Winding by resistance Deg. C 55
Temperature rise above ambient for Dry Deg. C 90 (Class -F)
Type transformers
Over fluxing capability - 110% continuous
Winding insulation type
(a) HV - Uniform
(b) LV - Uniform
Class of Insulation
for dry type - Class F
for oil filled - Class A
Winding Power frequency withstand kV (rms) 11kV, HV side: 28
kV (rms) 3.3kV, HV side: 10
kV (rms LV Side : 3
Winding Impulse withstand kV (peak) 11kV, HV side: 75
kV (peak) 3.3kV, HV side: 40
Creepage distance mm/kV For HV & LV bushings for oil filled
Transformer: 25
mm/kV For dry type transformer : 25
Noise Level - As per NEMA TR-1
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CHAPTER 12: NEUTRAL GROUNDING RESISTOR (NGR)
1.1 Introduction
This chapter describes in brief the function, general description and design basis of Neutral
Grounding resistor (NGR) for the proposed power plant.
1.2 System Function
The Neutral Grounding resistor (NGR ) will be used to limit magnitude of earth fault current of
11kV & 3.3kV switchgear so that damage of electrical equipment is reduced, safety of
personnel is increased and sensitive & selective earth fault protection can be provided.
11kV and 3.3kV systems will be medium resistance earthed. The neutral of the Unit
Transformers, Station Transformers, Unit Aux Transformers and Station Aux Transformers will
be connected to a suitably rated neutral earthing resistor.
1.4 Design Basis
The Neutral Grounding Resistor ohmic value for Unit Transformers, Station Transformers, Unit
Aux Transformers and Station Aux Transformers will be such that earth fault current is limited
to 400 Amps for ten (10) seconds.
1.5 Design Features
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1.5.1 The NGR will be natural air-cooled type. The resistor will be made of stainless steel grid. The
resistor will be enclosed in Aluminium enclosure of not less than 2mm, having degree of
protection of IP 33 with canopy.
1.5.2 The resistor cubicle will be located outdoor near to transformer. NGR will be placed on
mounting structure, so that any part of NGR is 2500mm above ground/plinth. If located at
ground level the resistor & transformer area will be fenced separately, even though located
within the fenced transformer yard.
1.5.3 Cable boxes will be provided for receiving the cables from the transformers. The resistors will
be provided with taps at 25%, 50% & 75%. The resistor cubicle will be mounted on suitably
rated insulators.

1.0 Service - Outdoor
2.0 Rated voltage KV 11.5 / √3 3.45 / √3
3.0 Thermal Current rating for 10 seconds A 400 400
4.0 Steady state temperature rise above Deg. C 365
50⁰C
5.0 Rated time Temperature rise above Deg. C 740
50⁰C
6.0 Degree of protections - IP 33 with canopy
CHAPTER 13: NON-SEGREGATED PHASE BUS DUCT (NSPBD)
1.1 Introduction
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This chapter describes in brief the function, general description and design basis of Non-
Segregated Phase Bus ducts for the proposed power plant.
1.2 System Function
1.1kV class non-segregated phase bus duct and accessories will be provided for connection
between all service transformers and their respective 415V switchgear/PMCC.
The Non-Segregated Phase Bus duct serves interconnection between service transformers and
to their respective switchgear/PMCC.
1.4 Design Basis
1.4.1 Continuous current rating will be same as rated current of respective switchgear.
1.4.2 Short circuit Current rating: The bus duct will be designed to withstand the short circuit
current of 50kA for 1 sec.
1.5 Design Features & Technical Parameters

1.0 Nominal voltage V 415
2.0 Highest system voltage V 433
3.0 Frequency Hz 50
4.0 Number of phase - 3
5.0 One minute power frequency withstand KV 2.5
voltage
6.0 Short time current rating for 1 sec kA (rms) 50
7.0 Dynamic current withstand rating. kA (peak) 105
8.0 Type of Cooling - Natural air
9.0 Busbar Material - Aluminum alloy grade 63401 as per
IS : 5082
10.0 Enclosure - Mild steel
11.0 Minimum thickness of enclosure mm 3
12.0 Material of Insulator - Porcelain or epoxy resin cast
13.0 Creepage Distance mm/kV 25
14.0 Design ambient Temperature Deg. C 50
15.0 Maximum temperature rise over an
ambient of 50 Deg C when carrying the
rated current continuously
a) Bus Conductor
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i) Bolted Joints (Plain or tinned) Deg. C 40
ii) Bolted Joints (silver plated) Deg. C 55
b) Busduct Enclosure Deg. C 20
16.0 Degree of protection of enclosure - IP 54 for Indoor and IP 55 for
Outdoor
CHAPTER 14: 415V SWITCHGEAR, PMCC, MCC, DB, LPBS, LCP
1.1 Introduction
This chapter describes in brief the function, general description and design basis of Power cum
Motor Control Center (PMCC), Motor Control Center (MCC), Distribution Boards (DB), Local
pushbutton stations (LPBS), Local control panel (LCP) for the proposed power plant.
1.2 System Function
Adequate number of 415V switchgear/PMCC/MCC/DB will be provided. Start push button and
Emergency stop pushbutton (in LPBS) for tripping/starting various drives/equipment from local
position will be wired directly to MCC. In case of emergency drives, emergency start PB will be
provided, instead of emergency stop PB. Local control cum starter panel (LCP) is envisaged for
controlling various isolated drives/equipment from local position with status monitoring in the
PLC/DCS where MCC/DB will not be considered due to smaller quantity of drives.
1.3.1 In general 415 V, 50 Hz, 3 phase, 3 wire indoor Switchgear/PMCC will have two incomers (2 x
100%) & one bus coupler and each bus section will be fed from low voltage side of the service
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transformer. Oil cooled Service transformer will be connected to switchgear/PMCC through Non
Segregated Phase Busduct (NSPBD) and dry type transformers will be indoor and will be
closely coupled with switchgear/PMCC’s.
1.3.2 Emergency PMCC/MCC’s will be with three incomers (two from Unit service switchboards and
third from EDG switchboard) with one bus coupler.
1.3.3 Distribution boards will be 415V, 50Hz, 3 phase, 3 wire indoor / outdoor (as required).
Essential 415V DB’s shall have two incomers with one bus-coupler. 240V DB’s may have single
incomers.
1.3.4 MCC will also be 415V, 50 Hz, 3 phase, 3 wire with two incomers and one bus-coupler.
1.4 Design Basis
1.4.1 The continuous current rating of busbars and incomer circuit breakers of LV switchboards /
PMCC will be selected, considering secondary winding rated current of their upstream
transformer at minimum permissible switchgear voltage.
1.4.2 The continuous current rating of busbars and incomer circuit breakers of LV MCC/DB will be
selected at minimum permissible MCC/DB voltage, considering maximum operating loads plus
20% margin rounded off to the next higher rating.
1.4.3 Outgoing feeders will be sized based on the loads connected plus 10% margin rounded off to
the next higher rating. Standardization will be done to avoid too many ratings of outgoing
feeders.
1.4.4 The short circuit rating of the switchgear/PMCC/MCC/DB will be selected considering short
circuit current contribution from the incomer plus short circuit contribution from motors
running on that bus and will be limited to 50kA including 10% margin.
1.5 Design Features
1.5.1 LV switchgear/PMCC will be indoor, free-standing, and metal enclosed, floor mounted, dust
and vermin proof of uniform height of not more than 2450mm construction, fully draw-out
type construction with dual breakers per vertical section. LV Switchgear will be single front
type and LV PMCC shall be double front type.
1.5.2 The MCC will be indoor, free standing, metal enclosed, floor mounted, modular type dust and
vermin proof of uniform height of not more than 2450mm construction, easily extendible on
one side, having feeder designation indicating labels. MCC will be draw out, double front type.
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The DB’s will be fixed, compartmentalized, single front type. 240V DBs may be non-
compartmentalized.
1.5.3 All air circuit breakers (ACBs) and molded case circuit breakers will be of short circuit
performance category P2 as per IS 2516 Parts I & II.
1.5.4 The maximum operating height for switchgear/PMCC will not exceed 1800mm and for
MCC/DB’s will not exceed 1950 mm. Minimum operating height will not be less than 300mm
above floor level.
1.5.5 The 415V switchgear/ PMCC/ MCC/critical ACDB’s having two incomers and a bus-coupler and
having ACB in the incomer & bus-coupler, will be provided with slow bus change-over scheme.
1.5.6 MCC incomers having rating 630A & above will be provided with ACB. MCCs/boards having
rating below 630A will be provided with MCCBs or isolators in incomer & bus-coupler. However
all incomer/bus couplers of MCCs /boards directly related to process loads will be provided with
Air circuit breakers even if they are rated less than 630A.
1.5.7 Outgoing power feeders of Switchgear/PMCC’s having rating 630A & above will be provided
with ACB but if rating is less than 630A then MCCB will be provided.
1.5.8 Motors above 150kW, will be provided with remote controlled Air circuit breakers, and motors
having rating less than or equal to 150kW will be provided with DOL starters.
1.5.9 Motor starter modules will be provided with air-break electromagnetic type contactor and
thermal overload relay, MCCB, suitable for DOL starting of motor.
Heater starter modules will be provided with air-break electromagnetic type contactor, isolating switches
with HRC fuse.
1.5.10 Breaker will be air break three pole with neutral link, draw-out type spring charged, trip coil
supervision relay, anti-pumping feature. Mechanical tripping through red trip pushbutton will
also be provided.
1.5.11 The utilization category of contactor will be AC-3 for unidirectional motor, AC-4 for bi-
directional motor and for heater feeders will be AC-1. The starter will meet the requirement of
Type-II co-ordination.
1.5.12 Protections for LV motor feeders shall be provided as per the following
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a) Up to 50 KW:-MPCB +Contactor (MPCB shall be provided with adjustable S/C current and O/L
protection)
b) Above 50KW to 150 KW:-MCCB + contactor+ Bi-Metallic relay
c) Above 150KW to 200 KW:-ACB+ Motor Protection Relay (MPR) or equivalent
1.5.13 Overload relay will have built in single phase protection and flag indicator for relay tripping.
The relay will have manual reset facility. Thermal overload relay will also co-ordinate with
short circuit protective device.
1.5.14 Fuses will be HRC type.
1.5.15 415V Switchgear will be provided with minimum (1) no. spare feeder of highest rating of each
type on each bus section. For PMCC/MCC/DB outgoing feeders, minimum 20% spare of each
type (minimum 1 no.) and rating will be provided on each bus section.
1.5.16 The draw-out breaker/Starter/power feeder modules will have service, test and isolated
positions.
1.5.17 The switchgears/PMCC/MCC/DBs will be of DOP of IP52.
1.5.18 Motors feeders rated 30kW and above will be provided with space heater.
1.5.19 Motor feeders rated above 30kW will be provided with CT, ammeter (in Y-phase) and
transducer with remote metering in DCS. Some of the motor feeders though rated less than 30
KW will be provided with CT, Ammeter and transducer considering its importance.
1.5.20 Analog/Digital Indicating meters of atleast 96 sq.mm will be provided on the panel front.
Analog meter will have 90 deg. linear scale. All Meters will have accuracy class in line with
accuracy class of CT/VT.
1.5.21 Auxiliary powered transducers with dual 4-20mA output will be provided.
1.5.22 Paralleling required for 415V supply derived from 11/0.433kV transformer and 3.3/0.433kV
transformer will be avoided.
1.5.23 Motors will be provided with emergency stop pushbutton near the drive as per process
requirement. Local Stop push button stations will have metal enclosure of die cast aluminium
or rolled sheet steel of 1.6mm thickness & will be of Degree of protection IP55. Stop Push
buttons will be of latch type with mushroom knobs.
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1.5.24 Control supply for breaker feeders will be 220V DC. Two numbers DC feeders will be provided
with automatic change-over facility. Provision of manual changeover will also be provided.
Necessary voltage monitoring contactors (for remote alarm) and indication lamps will.
1.5.25 2 x 100%, 415/240V, single phase, cast resin type space heater supply transformer in
Switchgear/PMCC/MCC will be provided for deriving 240V AC supply for feeding motor and
panel space heaters & panel illumination. Space heater supply transformer will be provided on
each incomer feeder of Switchgear/PMCC/MCC, before breaker towards line side transformer
and transformer rating will be selected based on the expected heating loads + 30% margin.
1.5.26 2x100%, single phase, cast resin type control supply transformers in each PMCC/MCC’s will be
provided for deriving 110V AC control supply. Control supply transformer will be provided one
each bus of PMCC/MCC.
1.5.27 Control supply transformer will have a facility to extend the supply to the other bus in case of
failure of one transformer.
1.5.28 The space heater supply transformer will be backed by fuses on primary and secondary side.
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RIBO INDUSTRIES PRIVATELIMITED

Document Title Document Type

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN CRITERIA

Document No. Project-No:

RIBO-E&CI-DCE-001 RIBO 002

Project: 1x6TPH SHELL TYPE AFBC BOILER

Project Location Musiri, Tamilnadu

00 4/3/2020 KARTHI BABU MOHAN First Issue

1.2 Project Information & Service Conditions

SL. NO DESCRIPTION UNITS CRITERIA / VALUES

SL. NO DESCRIPTION UNITS CRITERIA / VALUES

/ system of the proposed power plant:-

 System Function & description

 Design Basis & Design features

 Metering & Protection Philosophy

 Operation & Control Philosophy

1.4 General Technical Requirement

temperature of 50 Deg. C will be considered.

panels/ MCC/ DB’s etc.

the individual equipment section.

indicated in the individual equipment section.

indicated in the individual equipment section.

otherwise specified in individual equipment section.

otherwise indicated in the individual equipment section.

1.4.8 Voltage & Short circuit Levels will be as follows:

Supply Description Variation Purpose

1.5 Codes and Standards

a) Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS)

b) International Electro-technical Commission (IEC)

c) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

d) International Standard Organization (ISO)

e) National Electricity Manufacturers Association (NEMA)

f) Verin Deutschar Eisecnhuttenleutte (VDE)

g) American National Standard Institute (ANSI)

h) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standard

i) Central Board for Irrigation & Power (CBIP)

j) Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (ISA)

k) CEA regulations 2010 - Construction of electrical plants and electric lines

CHAPTER 2: GENERATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER (GCB)

Circuit Breaker (GCB) for the proposed power plant.

1.2 System Function

1.3 Design Basis

1.3.2 The duty cycle of the circuit breaker will be:

a) Under rated load:

As per IEEE C37.013

b) Under fault condition:

Close/Open—30 minutes time delay—Close/Open

a) Symmetrical short circuit interrupting capacity and Asymmetrical short circuit

Higher of the following:

I. Short circuit current contribution from Generator.

be considered as per the relevant standard.

b) Short circuit making current (peak) rating:

Making current will be calculated as per IEEE C37.013.

1.4 Design features

In addition the breaker unit will contain:

Generator transformer & Generator side of generator circuit breaker

b) Voltage transformers (phase to earth) at the generator transformer side of generator

c) Current transformers as necessary for protection concept

current making or continuous carrying capacity.

1.4.4 GCB will be forced air cooled type.