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Specification of Batteries, Chargers and DC Switchgear Page 11 of 13

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8.8 Insulation Monitoring System

8.8.1 General
The DC system is the heart of the Station protection system. Hence, it is important to know &
monitor DC system healthiness. Normally station DC system are unearthed to overcome
mal-functioning of Protection scheme during station fault condition.
The purpose of Insulation Monitoring is to aware the operator about the healthiness of
Station DC system. The insulation monitor provides in advance, information for effective
preventive maintenance thereby ensuring the availability of power supplies. It also prevents
shock hazards in small and medium size low voltage power supply and distribution system.

8.8.2 Standard
IEC 61557-8
IEC 60364-4-41, IEC 62557-8: 1998-05

8.8.3 Principle:
8.8.3.1 An insulation monitoring device will detect and signal an impermissible deterioration
in insulation. Basic principle of station DC Insulation Monitoring System is when the
system becomes grounded the voltage across a resistor will drop.

8.8.3.2 The DC-IM superimposes a measuring signal, generated by signal generator. On


the occurrence of an incipient insulation fault, the measuring circuit between system
and earth closed via the fault RF causing a voltage drop across the measuring
resistance, which is processed and evaluated by electronic circuitry. If the voltage
drop exceeds the set value proportional to insulation resistance, an alarm is given.
The signal has a DC component which is used to charge the system capacitance,
thereby ensuring that the signal goes through the incipient fault. The nature of the
measuring signal is very important as it should not affect operation of devices such
as switched mode power supplies, computers, variable frequency drives etc.
Further, the harmonics and other disturbances created by these devices, presence
of filters connected to the system should not affect the measurement of the
insulation fault.

8.8.3.3 The DC-IM shall be EMC to work in the harsh environment of Substation. It shall be
able to withstand High voltage that may come during the service period.

8.8.3.4 An insulation fault should be eliminated as quickly as possible before a second


insulation fault can occur on a different live conductor, as this would cause the
system to fail. An insulation monitoring device must be designed to indicate the first
occurrence of a live mass or earth fault; it must trigger an audible or visual signal.

8.8.4 Construction
8.8.4.1 Complete Insulation Monitoring for DC system shall be provided. Latest Technology
shall be used for insulation Monitoring. The system can be standalone and
integrated. Superimposition of measuring DC voltage & “AMP” measurement
method

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Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of 132kV GIS Substation at
Fatikchhari and associated transmission line on Turnkey Basis
Specification of Batteries, Chargers and DC Switchgear Page 12 of 13
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8.8.4.2 Normally integrated system shall be supplied with the contract. In case of integrated
type, the system shall be placed inside the DCDB. Relays, contractor etc. shall be
equipped with the system. DC control cable of 400V insulation shall be used. No
Fan or coolers shall be considered in the design.

8.8.4.3 The system shall be capable of communicating with the Station SAS for signalling
of DC fault.

8.8.4.4 Main Circuit

The main circuit shall consist of Power supply connection, R-L circuit for Dc smother etc.
The Device shall use station DC supply for

Control Circuit

Microprocessor based Control circuit shall be provided.

Fault Locator

The Device shall indicate the location of fault in the DC feeder.

HMI

Built-in HMI with high-class button or touch screen based shall be provided.

Alarm

The Device shall initiate alarm during occurrence of a fault in the DC system. It shall also
send signal to the SAS for easy monitoring of the operator.

Fuse
Most insulation monitoring devices are connected to the system to be monitored via two
connecting wires.

8.8.4.5 In principle, any type of fuse protection for an insulation monitoring device must be
considered as line protection. According to IEC 60364-4-43, fuse protection is
always required if the current carrying capacity is reduced by a decrease in cable
cross section, a change in cable installation method, a change in conductor
insulation or a change in the number of conductors.

8.8.4.6 The supply voltage terminals must be fitted with overcurrent releases for short-
circuit protection. A 6A fuse shall be used for overload & short circuit protection.
Fuse protection also makes it easier to access devices for service operation.

8.9 Labelling

All relays, instruments and control devices, and each unit of the equipment, shall be
provided with a label. All labels and lettering shall be of sufficient size to provide easy
reading from the normal operating or maintenance positions and shall consist of black
lettering on a white background. All warning and danger labels shall have white lettering on a
red background. Labels shall be of the non-corrodible type and lettering shall be of motorway
script or similar. If plastic labels are used, these shall be laminated to avoid warping.
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Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of 132kV GIS Substation at
Fatikchhari and associated transmission line on Turnkey Basis

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