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IS 9921-3 (1982): Alternating Current Disconnectors

(Isolators) and Earthing Switches for Voltages Above 1000
V, Part III: Design and Construction [ETD 8: High Voltage
Switchgear and Controlgear]

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 IS : 9921( Part III) - 1982
( Reaffirmed 2002 )
Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR ALTERNATING CURRENT
DISCONNECTORS (ISOLATORS ) AND
EARTHIHG SWITCHES FOR
VOLTAGES ABOVE 1000 V
PART III DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

( Second Reprint MARCH 1992 )

UJX 621.316.545.025

Q Copyright 1982

BUREAU OF XNDI’AN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002

Cr2 Sepember 1982

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 ts t 9821 (Part III) - 1982

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR ALTERNATING CURRENT ’
-DISCONNECTORS ( ISOLATORS ) AND
EARTHIHG SWITCHES FOR
VOLTAGES ABOVE 1000 V
PART III DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

High Voltage Switehgear and Controlgear Sectional

Committee, ETDC ,58

Chairman Repreanting
SEBI II. M. PAI The Ahmedabad Electricity Co Ltd, Ahmadabad
Members
SHBI M. B. BAHULEAB( At&mate to
Shri H. M. PAI )
Smtx K. K. Boem Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation Ltd,
Calcutta
SEBI T. K. GHOEE( Alternate )
SHBI R. C~ANDBAXOULI Tata Hydro-Electric Power Supply Co Ltd,
Born bay
SERIMATIC. BALI~A ( Alternate )
DIBEOTO~, S u B - ST A T I o N Central Electricity .Authority, New ~Delhi
I)IBEOTOBAT~
DEPUTYDIBEOTOR,SUB-STATION
D~ano::?r~~‘) Central Power Research Institute,_ B&galore
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SH~I S. AN~TEA KBI~HNAXU
( Alternate)
SEXI V. JAYAOEANDBAN ( Altemute )
SHSI M. L. DONWE Bombay Electric Supply and Transport Under-
taking, Bombay
SHBI Y. K. PALVANKA~( Alternuh)
SH~I B. V. E~WAR ASEA, Nalik
SHBI S. SUBBAMANI~ ( Alternate )
SHBI K. L. GABO Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals,
New Delhi
SHBI R. V. NAILAYA~PAN( Alternate )
( Continued on page 2 )

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pagg1 )
Mmbns
SHRI B. N. CHOSE Bharat Heavy Electrical8 Ltd, R & D Unit,
Bhopal
A. RAJA RAO ( Ahmate)
SRI
SHRI D. K. SINQLE ( Altma:e )
SHBI D. P. GIJPTA Directorate General of Technical Development,
New Delhi
SHBI L. GOPALAKBIEOKNAN ( Altmafr )
SHBI JAYAXTN. GVBJA~ Xirloekar-Asea Limited, Bangalore
Strax P. D. JAHAQIBDAB Maharashtra State Electricity Board, Bombay
SERIJAV~CD AHWED NGEF Limited, Bangalore
SHBI~K. P. SA~ATEY ( Alfrmota)
SHBI P. M. JOEWE Aluminium Industries Limited, Kundara
SHBI C. M. A. NAYA~ ( Altarnate )
Sam S. C. KEUBANA Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd, New Delhi
SHRI G. L. DUA ( Altarnats )
Sass B. N. KISHORE Crompton Greavea Ltd, Bombay
SHBI A. N. VENUQOPAL ( Altanats )
SHBI P. C. MALKANI Central Public Works Department, New Delhi
SURVZYO~ OB WORXS III ( Aft&& )
SHBI V. S. MANI Hindu&an Brown Boveri Ltd, Bombay
SHRI S. R. POTNI~ ( Altsrnafr )
SHBI S. G. MENON Tata Consulting Engineer, Bombay
SHRI C. S. KUMAR ( Altnnak )
SHRI S. K. MWHEBJEE ’ National Test House, Calcutta
SHRI P. c. PRAI,EAN ( A&mats )
SHRI B. S. NARASIMEAN Myrore Electrical Industries, Bangalore
SHRI R. SATYANARAYANA ( Altmats )
SHRI JS. NE~I Jyoti Limited, Vadodara
SHRI R. M. NANAVATI ( Alternate )
SHRI S. G. N~WE Siemenr India Ltd, Bombay
SH~I TX. NEELAKANTAN( Ahnats )
SHRI A. S. PINTO Delhi Electric Supply Undertaking, New Delhi
SH~I S. K. BASU ( Altern&)
THIRU T. E. B. SAMUEL Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Madras
TEIRU T. SHEMBAHABAJAN ( Utmurb)
SHRI S. P. SAOHDEV, Director General, IS1 ( Ex-o&io Mmnbev )
Director ( Elec tech )

SH~I K. GANES=
Assistant Director ( Elec tech ), IS1

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Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR ALTERNATING CURRENT
DISCONNECTORS (ISOLATORS) AND
EARTHING SWITCHES -FOR
VOLTAGES ABOVE 1 OOdV
PART III DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

0. FOREWORD

0.1 This Indian ‘Standard (Part III ) was adopted by the Indian
Standards Institution on 26 May 1982, after the draft finalized by the
High Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Sectional Committee had been
approved by the Electrotechnical Division Council.

0.2 With the large scale manufacture of air-break isolators in India, the
need for specifying uniform requirements of such equipment was felt
particularly in view of different practices being followed by the manu-
facturers because of their tie-ups with different overseas manufacturers.
This standard was, therefore, originally prepared as IS : 1818 in 196 1 to
meet this need and to provide guidance to the new manufacturers in this
field,
0.3 The first revision of IS : 1818 was brought out in 1972, mainly for
the purposes of taking into account the rdevelopments at the international
level, as well as to expand the scope to cover ratings up to 420 kV. The
revision, in comparison to the original version, also covered oil-break type
isolators and earthing switches; the latter considered similar in operation
to the former, The revision, however, recognized the fact that when both
the isolators and earthing switches are combined in one unit, an interlock
is needed to be provided to ensure proper operation and safety.
0.4 During the last few years, in the development of high voltage switch-
gear there had been considerable advancement in knowhow on the per-
formance of the equipment and the associated stipulations that are to be
precisely made in the national standards. Considerable modifications
were, therefore, made necessary in the specifications on circuit breakers,
switches, fuses, etc,-in order to keep pace with the international thinking
on the subject.

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0.5 The present version of the standard on the subject is, therefore, being
brought out to incorporate the latest in technology as is also recognized
in the international field. For the purposes of clarity, this standard is
being brought out in five parts as follows:
Part I General and definitions,
Part II Rating,
Part III Design and construction,
Part IV Type tests and routine tests ( U&Y @$~~rutiun ), and
Part V Information to be given with tenders, enquiries and orders
and rules for selection, transport, erection and main-
tenance ( under pre$~rution ).
All parts shall be read in conjunction with one another. This
standard ( Part III ) dealing with design and constructional aspects partly
replaces IS : 1818-1972*. All parts of this standard when published shall
replace IS : 18 18 completely.
0.6 While preparing this standard, assistance has been derived from IEC
Pub 129-1975 ‘ Alternating current discormectors (isolators ) and earthing
switches ’ published by the International Electrotechnical Commission.
0.7 In order to facilitate comparison with the international standards and
for ease of reference, the committee responsible for the Preparation of
this standard has decided to add in the form of an appendix, the major
differences between this Indian Standard and. the corresponding IEC
Publication. This standard ( Part III ) conforms appreciably to the IEC
Publication referred to in 0.6 and there are no major deviations.
0.8 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this
standard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated,
expressing the result of a test, shall be rounded off in accordance with
IS : 2-19607. The number of significant places retained in the rounded
off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this
standard.

1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard ( Part III ) -coven the design and constructional
features of isolators and earthing switches intended for use on system
voltages above I 000 V ac.
NOTBI - For detailed scope of this terier of rtandards, on higb voltage ac
isolators and earthing switches w 1 of Part I of this stand&.
*Spe+cation for alternating CUrrent ismktor~ ( disconnectora) and emtbingmvitchas
( jirst remwn ) .
tRu1e.q for rounding off numerical valuea ( rtpirud).

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2. TERMINOLOGY
2.1 For the purpose of this standard ( Part III ), the definitions given
in 4.1 of Part I of this standard shall apply.
3. REQUIREMENTS FOR LIQUIDS AND GASES IN
DISCONNECTORSAND EART@ING SWITCHES
3.1 Liquid Level
3.1.1 It shall be possible to fill and drain liquid-filled disconnectors
and earthing switches easily. A device for checking the liquid level, even
during service, with indication of minimurp and maximuin limits admissi-
ble for correct operation shall be provided%
3.2 Li+d Quality
3.2.1 Liquid for use in liquid-filled disconnectors or caxthing switcheu
shall comply with the instructions of the manufacturer ( SW also IS : 335 -
197!?).
3.3 Gases
3.3.1 The manufacturer shall specify the type and the required quantity
and quality of the gas to be used in a disconnector or earthing switch-and
provide the user with necessary instructions for renewing the gas and
maintaining its required quality. (An Indian Standard specification for
gases in switchgear.is under consideration. )
4. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EARTHING, SWITCHES
4.1 Flexible connections between the earthing blade and the frame shtill
have a cross-section of at least 51) mms copper or equivalent ira ahnninium.
NATE- The minimum vdue of-the crowsectional are8 of dapper connectiona is
given to ensure mechanical strength and resistance to corrosion.
h REQUIREMENTS IN RESPECT OF THE ISOEATBNG
DISTANCE OF DISCONNECTORS
5.1 For reasons of safety, disconnectors.should be ao designed that f10
dangerous leakage currents can,pass from the terminals of one side to any
of the terminals of the other side of the disconnector.
This safety requirement is met when any leakage.currcnt is.kd a-y
to earth by a reliable -earth connection or when the insulation involved is
effectively protected against pollution in servicet.

*Specification for new insulating oils for ttanaform&rr and 8wirchgear (A

tWision) .
*Tests to prove the effectiveneaa of the protection againrt pollution and t4e perfor-
mance of insulation material io respect of le&age cutteotr.are u8drC conder*on.

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NOTE - For disconnectors which contai a dielectric other than air at atmos-
pheric pressure, the dielectric conditions to% e specified for the isolating distance
may form the subject of agreement between the manufacturer and the user.

6. EARTHING OF DISCONNECTORS AND EARTHING

SWITCHES
6.1 The frame of each disconnector and earthing switch shall be provided
with a reliable earthing terminal for connection to an earthing conductor
having a clamping screw, suitable for specified earth fault conditions. The
diameter of the clamping screw shall be at least. 12 mm. The connecting
point shall be marked with the ‘ earth ’ symbol.
7. MECHANICAL STRENGTH
7.1 Disconnectors or earthing switches when installed according to the
manufacturer’s instructions shall be able to bear on the terminals the total
forces ( including wind loading and electrodynamic forces -on the attached
conductors ) related to the ~application and rating without impairing their
reliability or current-carrying capacity.
8. POSITION OF THE MOVABLE CONTACT SYSTEM AND ITS
INDICATING OR SIGNALLING DEVICES
8.1 Securing of Position
8.1.1 Disconnectors and earthing switches, including their operating
mechanisms, shall be so constructed that they cannot come out of their
open or closed positions by gravity, wind pressure, vibrations, reasonable
shocks or accidental touching of the connecting rods of their operating
mechanism.
8.1.2 Rand-operated disconnectors and earthing switches shall be SO
constructed as to permit locking in both the open and closed positions
only.
NOTE 1 -This applies also to the emergency hand-operated devices of auto-
matically 0~retiotely controlled disconnectors and earthing switches.
NOTE2 -These requirements need not be met in the case of disconnectors or
earthing switches which are operated by means of a hook-stick.
8.1.3 Automatically or remotely controlled disconnectors and earthing
switches may be so constructed as to permit locking both in the open and
the closed positions.
8.2 Indication of Position
8.211 It shall be possible to know the operating position of the discon-
nector or earthing switch. This requirement is met if one of the following
conditions is fulfilled:
a) the isolating distance or gap is visible, and

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b) the position of each movable contact ensuring the isolating

distance or gap is indicated ~by a reliable position-indicating
device.
NOTE 1 - Visible moving contacts may serve as the indicating devices.
NOTE 2 - In the case where all poles of a disconnector or earthing switch are
so coupled as to be operable as a single utlit, it is permissible to use a common
indicating device.

NOTE 3 - For equipment of which the insulating medium is other than air at
atmospheric pressure, special requirements will be a subject for study.

8.3 Auxiliary Cdntacte for Signal&g

8.3.1 Signalling of the closed position shal! not take place unless it is
certain that the movable contacts will reach a position in which the rated
normal current, the peak withstand current and the short-time withstand
current can be carried safely.

8.3.2 Signalling of the open position shall not take place unless the
movable contacts have reached a position such that the clearance between
contacts is at least 80 percent of the gap or the isolating distance, or
unless it is certain that the movable contacts will reach their fully open
position.

8.3.3 k common signalling device for all poles of disconnector or

earthing switch shall be arranged in such a way that the signal is given
only in the case of all poles of the disconnector or earthing switch having
a position in accordance with 8.3.1 or 8.3.2.
NOTE 1 - In the case where all poles of a disconnector or earthing switch are so
coupled as to Abe operable as a single unit, it is permisaible to use a common position-
signalling device.

NOTE 2- Upon special request, rignailing of the open position of a disconnector

shall not take place until all the movable contacts ,have reached a stable open
condition as defined in 8.1.1.

-9. AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

9.1 Auxiliary switches and auxiliary circuits shall be capable bf carrying

a current of at least 10 A continuously. Permissible temperature rises shall
be in accordance with Table 4 of Part II of this standard.

9.2 Auxiliary switches shall be capable of breaking the current of the

circuits to be controlled, particulars of which should be specified to the
manufacturer. In thi absence of such a specification, they shall be capable
of breaking at least 2 A at 220 V dc with a circuit time-constant of not
less than 20 milliieeonds.

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Auxilizky switches sha;ll be positively driven in both directions.

9.3 Auxiliary switches which are installed on the frame of disconnectors

or earthing switches shall be suitably protected against accidental arcing
from the main circuit.

9.4 The insulating materials of autiliary switches and terminals of

auxiliary circuits which are to be used under outdoor conditidns shall be
non-tracking and non-hygroscopic.