Busway

Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy ‫وزارة الكهرباء والطاقة المتجددة‬
Egyptian Electricity Holding Company ‫الشركة القابضة لكهرباء مصر‬
EDMS 15 - 302 - 1
EEHC DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
Date: 22-3-2022
EDMS 15-302-1
Technical specification for

Bus Trunking System
Issue: March-2022 / Rev- 1
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CONTENTS
Clause Description Page

1 SCOPE 4
2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS 4
3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 5
4 SYSTEM PARAMETERS 5
5 DESIGN & MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS 6
6 IDENTIFICATION OF BTS AND MARKING 10
7 DESIGN REVIEWS AND TIME SCHEDULE 10
8 TESTS 11
9 SUBMITTALS 11
10 INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING AT SITE 13
11 WARRANTEE 13
12 CHECK LIST FOR INSPECTION 15
13 ANEX.1 DRAWING 16
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1. SCOPE
- This specification covers the Busbar Trunking System (BTS) for which the rated voltage doesn’t exceed
1000 v in case of a.c. or 1500 v in case of d.c.
- BTS used to distribute and control electrical energy for all types of loads, intended for industrial,
commercial and similar applications, in the form of a conductor system comprising bus bars which are
spaced and supported by insulating material in a duct, through or similar enclosure.B.T.S and their
accessories may be installed, according to the design, inindoor and outdoor locations, in various
altitudes,and in different mounting conditions.
- This document specifies the minimum technical requirements for design, manufacturing, testing, inspection
&supply and delivery of BTS of 3 phases and 4wires (bus bars).
2. APPLICABLE STANDARDS
Unless otherwise specified in this specification, the offered insulators shall comply with all the latest relevant
applicable standards Issued by “International Electro Technical Commission (IEC)’’
S.No Standard No. Description

Tests of electrical and optical fiber cables under fire conditions.
1 IEC 60332-3-10 Part 3-10: Test For Vertical Flam Spread or vertically mounted bunched
wires or cables apparatus.
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies – Part 1:
2 IEC 60439-1
Type-tested and partially type-tested assemblies
Low Voltage Switchgear and controlgear assemblies
3 IEC 60439-2
Part 2 : Particular requirements for busbartrunking systems ( Bus ways)
Low voltage Switch gear and control gear assemblies
4 IEC 61439-1
Part 1 : General Rules
Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies –
5 IEC 61439-6
Part 6: Busbartrunking systems (busways)
Measurements of low Frequency magnetic and electrical Fields with
6 IEC 61786 regard to exposure of human beings – Special requirements for instruments
and guidance for measurements.
7 IEC 60092-302 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies
8 IEC 61084 (all parts) Cable trunking and ducting systems for electrical installations
9 IEC 61534 (all parts) Power track systems
10 Egyptian code(302/2) Egyptian code for the principles of design and conditions for the
implementation of electrical connections and installations
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In case of any deviation from the listed standard, it should be indicated in the list of deviations list submitted by
the supplier.
3. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The performance of BTSshould be guaranteed for following environmental conditions, any differences
in the guaranteed performance should be clearly set out in the offer.
Indoor: -5°C
Ambient air temperature – Lower limit
outdoor :-25°C
Ambient temperature – Upper limit 45 °C (50°C as option)
Ambient air temperature – Daily averagemaximum 35°C

Indoor:50 % at 40 °C
Maximum relative humidity
Outdoor: 100 % at 25 °C
Altitude ≤2000m
Pollution degree (of the installation environment) pollution degree 3

0 min
Fire resistance in building penetration
Optional (40/ 60 / 90 / 120 / 180 / 240 min)
4. SYSTEM PARAMETERS
Nominal system voltage : ≤ 1 000 V a.c.

or 1 500 V d.c.
Aluminum up to 5000A
BTS Rating current ( at 40°C)
Copper up to 6300A
Frequency 50 Hz
Minimum Rated impulse withstand voltage (50/1.2μs) 8 kV

indoor IP54
Minimum Enclosure ingress protection
outdoor IP65
Indoor :IK 7
Mechanical Impact
Outdoor :IK8
Temperature rise
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Temperature rise
Parts of ASSEMBLIES
K
Terminals for external insulated conductors 70
Accessible external enclosures and covers:
– metal surfaces 30 1)
– insulating surfaces 401)
Manual operating means:
– of metal 15 2)
– of insulating material 25 2)
1) In the case of external surfaces of enclosures of BTS which areaccessible but do not need to be touched
during normal operation, an increase in the temperature-rise limits by 25 K is permissible for metal surfaces
and by 15 K for insulating surfaces.
2) Manual operating means within ASSEMBLIES which are only accessible after the ASSEMBLY has been
opened, for example draw-out handles which are operated infrequently, are allowed to assume a 25 K
increase on these temperature-rise limits.
A maximum temperature rise of 105K for bare copper busbars and conductors shall not be exceeded
5. DESIGN &MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS:

5.1. GENERAL
5.1.1. Feeder Trunking Run: Used for the interconnection between switchboards or switchboard and
transformer as shown in Anex.1 (drawing).
5.1.2. Tab off unit: is one of two types, either plug-in or fixed.
4.1.2.1 Plug-in units are designed to be accommodatedat tap-off outlets at
intervals along the distribution busbartrunking.
4.1.2.2 Fixed tap-off outlets are engineered and positioned during manufacture to
suit the specified installation
5.1.3. The system may consist of many BTU Feeder unit,tab off unit,Reducer,Flange end unit,
flexible BTU (fittings) [elbow (Horizontal / Vertical/offset, combination), Tees,and flanges
for passing through roof, wall, ceiling and floor], Expansion,and Support system (Hanger).
5.1.4. Creepage distances of supplementary insulation shall be not less than those specified for basic
insulation according to IEC 60439-1.Creepage distances of reinforced insulation shall be
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twice those specified for basic insulation. Creepage distances of double insulation are the sum
of the basic and supplementary insulation which compose the double insulation system
5.1.5. Short Circuit withstand capacity level for 1 sec shall be at least as the values mentioned
in the following table :
Bus way Ratings Short Circuit Levels Short Circuit Levels

For Aluminum For Copper
A kA For 1 Sec. kA for 1 Sec.
250 10
400 18.8
630 30 25
800 40 40
1000 40 50
1200 50 50
1250 50 60
1350 50 60
1500 60 65
1600 60 65
2000 70 65
2500 80 75
3000 80 80
3200 100 80
4000 100 100
5000 100 100
6000-6300 100
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5.2. CONSTRUCTION
5.2.1. Enclosure
The metal enclosure of the BTS shall be hot dip galvanized steel painted or powder coated extrude
aluminum with thickness mentioned according to type test certificate to provide high protection and
mechanical resistance for the phase conductors along the entire length. The BTS shall be totally enclosed,
non-ventilated for protection against mechanical damage and dust accumulation. Resistance to corrosion
is carried out according to IEC 61439-6
Where the trunking enclosure is used as the protective conductor, provided that they do not impair the
electrical continuity and provided adjacent flammable parts are not ignited
Removal of the cover for access facility should necessitate the use of tool.
5.2.2. Bus Bar
 Bus Bar shall be hard drawn highly conductive electrical grade aluminum or 99.9% purity highly
conductive electrical grade copper.
 Bus Bar shall be in the form of rectangular bars with rounded corners, and their length shall be
according to the connection used in them.
 Live conductor shall be insulated as minimum class B material. The insulation shall be Certified as
"Flammability Grad – V0" by the manufacturer.
 Junctions and tap off positions conductors shall be fitted with Tin or silver- plated for copper and
aluminum conductors (not less than 5 μ m), or bimetal copper / aluminum for aluminum conductors.
 Junctions and tap off positions conductors shall be fitted with Tin or silver- plated copper for copper
conductors (not less than 5 μ m ) and, silver plated aluminum (not less than 5 μ m ) or bimetal
copper / aluminum for aluminum conductors.
 BTU installation of 3-phase- 4 wire system, the associated neutral busbar should have the same cross
section area CSA of the phase busbar, except for higher rating BTU above than 630A,the neutral
busbar may have CSA less than the CSA of the phase busbar according to ..EDC and manufacturer
design (optional).
5.2.3. Tap off unit box :
The tap-off unit box contains the overcurrent protection device at the outgoing circuit terminated at the
unit to distribute power to the required load. The protection device shall be Low voltage Circuit breaker
according to EDMS 19-303-1.
 Tap off box door with interlock that prevents opening of door except when protection device is in off
position. The interlock will prevent also the insertion or removal of tap-off box from BTS when it is
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in “ON” position, as well as interlock to prevent closing of circuit breaker with door open shall be
provided.
 Tap off unit jaws shall be fitted with Tin or silver- plated for copper and aluminum conductors (not
less than 5μ m) or bimetal copper / aluminum for aluminum conductors.
 Tap off unit jaws shall be fitted with Tin or silver- plated copper for copper conductors (not less than
5 μ m ) and, silver plated aluminum (not less than 5 μ m ) or bimetal copper / aluminum for
aluminum conductors.
 The earthing contact of the tap-off unit shall always be made before that of the live conductors and
the last to break during removal.
 The tab off box should be guaranteed for Ingress protection as per requirement for indoor/outdoor
application
5.2.4. Flanged end box:
a) Flanged end box shall be provided to accommodate flange end for connecting the bus trunking with
the flanges of panels, transformers etc. through flexible braided connections or as recommended by
manufacturer as example shown in Anex.1 (Drawing).
b) The flange end termination on panel should be guaranteed for Ingress protection as per requirement
for indoor/outdoor application and should be backed by a type test report from the manufacturer.
c) Phase matching of bus trunking with equipment shall be done prior to installation.
d) Minimum clearance between two phases after braid termination installed should be as per standards
5.2.5. Joints :
The BTS joint shall be of the one-bolt or two bolts type (according to manufacturer design)
which utilizes a high strength steel bolt and to maintain proper pressure over a large contact
surface area. The bolt shall be torque indicating and at earth potential. The bolt shall be two-
headed design to indicate when proper torque has been applied and require only a standard
long handle wrench to be properly activated. It should be possible to remove any joint
connection assembly to allow electrical isolation or physical removal of a BTS length without
disturbing adjacent BTS lengths. There shall be no bolts passing through the bus bars of the
bus way as a part of safety.
5.2.6. Support system:
Both horizontal and vertical spacing between support structures (hanger) shall be as per the
recommendations of the manufacturer.
Vertical spring hangers are used on subsequent floors to absorb any vibration and expansion of the
busduct.
Installation shall be done with all the required hot dipped galvanized iron/steel supports as per the
manufacturer’s recommendations as shown in Annex.1.
5.2.7. 4.2.7 End of Runs
End pieces and end caps will be provided to install at the ends of each run.
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6.IDENTIFICATION OF BTS AND MARKING:

Marking made by moulding, pressing, engraving or similar, including labels with a laminated plastic
covering. One nameplate shall be located near one end of each BTS unit and one on each tap-off box unit.
 BTS manufacturer's name or trade mark
 Type designation or identification number or any other means of identification, making it possible to
obtain relevant information from the BTS manufacturer.
 Rated Voltage.
 Material of conductors.
 Year of manufacture.
 Customer name (…EDC).
 Type (indoor / outdoor).
 Protection degree ( IP)
 Rated current
 Short circuit level.
 Length of BTS
 The relevant BTS certifiedstandard as IEC 61439-6 may specify where additional information is to be
provided by designation label.
7. DESIGN REVIEWS AND TIME SCHEDULE
a) The manufacturer (Contactor) is responsible for site survey and takes the necessary measurements to
perform the appropriate design for BTS installation and taking into consideration that BTS Shall Not
Pass through Walls or Floor Unless:
1. The wall or floor is dry.
2. The busway is in an unbroken length where it passes through the wall or floor.
3. The busway is provided with an internal barrier of non-ignitable insulating material to prevent
the spread of fire where the bus-way passes through the wall or floor.
4. Where a BTS passes through a floor slab, the floor surrounding the busway shall be raised by a
minimum of 100 mm to prevent any water draining into the floor penetration. The raised floor
area or nib shall be constructed of concrete.
5. Any sub mains, or final circuits, supplied from a BTS shall be protected against over current by
a circuit breaker.
b) The co-ordination of protective devices shall be taken into consideration by manufacturer during
design.
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c) The manufacturer shall indicate his overall system design configuration and the Electricity
Distribution Company (..EDC) shall have the right to ask for and require any explanations.
d) All BTS Parts, fittings, and joints shall be supplied from the same manufacture.
8. TESTS
BTS shall be tested in accordance to the latest relevant all relevant applicable IEC standards and this
specification. It shall be the responsibility of the manufacture to perform or to have performed all the tests
specified. All type tests had to be performed by accredited laboratories. The test required will be as
mentioned in Table.1.
All tests should be carried out by the manufacturer and at his expense and under control.
9. SUBMITTALS
The tenderer shall submit with his offer the following items for review, evaluation and approval:
a) Single copies of detail drawings of BTS construction, instructions illustrating and explaining the design
criteria and design bases.(Such as MCB, ratings and data sheets, the rating of each BTU, etc)
b) Reference standards applied to the BTS and instructions for erection, operation, quality control procedure
and maintenance.
c) Applicant's proposal for product sample test and routine test
d) Certified copies of all Type Test Reports
e) List of all component used and its rating and ID No. corresponding to the drawing:
 Busway ratings including:
Short-circuit rating
Voltage
Continuous current
Insulation material and class
Cross section for the 3phase and neutral conductors
Average Weight in kg for each BTS unit
 Major component ratings (Such as MCB)including:
Voltage
Continuous current
Interrupting ratings
f) The tenderer shall fill in thoroughly in type-writing the attached guarantee data for the offered BTS as
sample table 2
g) In addition the tenderer shall indicate in his offer the proposed implementation time schedule
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Table1. BTS Routine Test and Type Test according to IEC Specification
Tests Specification of tests TT RT
Visual inspection X X
Temperature rise IEC 61439 IEC 61439-1/6, 10.10.2 X
Short circuit strength IEC 61439-1/6, 10.11.5. X
Mechanical impact IEC 61439-1/6, 10.2.6 X
Ability to withstand mechanical loads IEC 61439-1/6, 10.2.101 X
Insulation resistance test for main ,and auxiliary circuits

IEC 61439-1/6, 10.2.3 X X
(if applicable)
Power-frequency withstand voltage IEC 61439-1, 10.9.2 X
Impulse withstand voltage IEC 61439-1, 10.9.3 X
Clearance &creepage distance IEC 61439-1,10.4 X
Verification of protection degree IEC 60529 X
Flame propagation IEC 61439-6,10.101 X
Fire resistance (if required) IEC 61439-6,10.102 X

Mechanical /particular characteristics of sheathing IEC60092-350
X
compounds (if applicable) IEC60092-360 Table 6&8
Resistance to corrosion IEC 61439-6 X
Terminals for external conductors IEC 61439-1/6, 10.8 X

TT = Type test
RT = Routine test
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10. INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING AT SITE:

 The BTS components shall be supplied in properly packed conditions. After ascertaining that there
is no damage to the packing, all the items shall be inspected after unpacking. It is the responsibility
of the manufacturer to inspect all the materials for damage, if any, after unloading at site.
Installation shall be done with required supports, joints etc strictly as per the recommendations of
the manufacture and IEC standards. Care should be taken by the manufacturer to ensure that no
damage is caused either to the product or the technicians who are deployed for the installation work.
 EDC shall not be responsible for any such losses that may occur during installation, testing and
commissioning works.
 EDC representatives shall have a check list completed before commissioning as table 2
 All the required commissioning tests shall be carried out in the presence of EDC representatives.
 Installation, Testing & Commissioning shall be done strictly by the contractor personnel only. The
system shall be commissioned only after the EDC’s engineer qualifies that the product has been
installed and tested as per the proposed design and in conformation with IEC 61439-6-2012.
 All the required operating and maintenance manuals, as-built layout of the bus way along with
complete details of all the components of the system, necessary protocols to be followed during
maintenance etc shall be handed over to the Department.
 The EDC shall reserve the right to accept / reject any part of work, which is not complying with
submitted approved offer by manufacturer.
11. WARRANTY
Manufacturer shall warrant BTS against all defects arising out due to faulty design and defects in materials or
workmanship for the period of 1 year from the date of substantial handover.
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Guarantee Table: Sample of at least data will be informed by tenderer in Guarantee Table
Description /Parameter EDC Requirement Tenderer Design
Model of the bus way Manufacture model

No of phases 3 phase , 4 wire
Rated operation Current (A) ----------A
Rated operation current of Neutral (A) -----------A
Conductor dimensions/ phase As mentioned by Mm, Mm2
manufacturer
Conductor material Aluminum
Copper
Insulation material As mentioned by
manufacturer
Insulation thickness (mm) Type test
Class of Insulation Min. Class B
Rated insulation Voltage (V) 1000 V
MinimumRated Impulse withstand 8kV
Rated operated voltage 400V
Rated Symmetrical Short Circuit Current for 1Sec kA
Ingress Protection (IP) Min. Indoor IP:54
Min. Outdoor IP:65
Mechanical impact Indoor Ik:07
Outdoor Ik:08
Resistance to corrosion test According to IEC 61439-6 Mandatory Enclosed/Not
Enclosed
Type test certificate for bus trunking system in Mandatory Enclosed/Not
confirmation with IEC61439-6-2012 certified by Enclosed
certified lab
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CHECK LIST FOR INSPECTION

Project Name Date
Description Result observation
Check the physical appearance of busway (labels, paint, and shape), there
should be no damage visible outside. OK Not OK
BTS are installed as per approved drawings and direction are strictly
followed for installation OK No
BTS distance from beams, ceiling , and other ducts maintained as per
manufacturer installation guideline OK No
Distance between two adjacent hangers/clips is maximum 1.5 m. Extra
hangers in between are acceptable however ensure hanger is not coming OK No NA
in joint section
Additional supports are given at each Bend irrespective of the above
mentioned supports OK No NA
No joints are installed inside the wall or floor slab and minimum distance
from wall/ceiling is maintained as per guideline OK No NA
All the bolts (of joints, joint covers , termination)are tightened to
recommended torque value OK No
Maintenance Free Nut is broken, Lock Nut is formed and red marking
done at Nut side OK No
Flange End , Flexible connector is fixed right
OK No
Plug in boxes/tap-off boxes are as approved drawing, over current
protection device rating OK No
Ensure wiring is done between Plug in box and Plug in feeder, after
installation of plug in box with plug in feeder, continuity of same should OK No
be verified after installation
Ensure that there is no water spilled on BTS
OK No
Megger value for each route found more than 100M ohm before
commissioning OK No
If any unit is kept unused ,ensure the proper storage
OK Not OK
Tested By manufacturer representative:
Witnessed by EDC Representative:
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Anex.1 .Drawing
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The drawings for clarification only, and do not belong to a specific manufacturer
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The drawings for clarification only and do not belong to a specific manufacturer
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Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy ‫وزارة الكهرباء والطاقة المتجددة‬

Egyptian Electricity Holding Company ‫الشركة القابضة لكهرباء مصر‬

Technical specification for

Issue: March-2022 / Rev- 1

Clause Description Page

5 DESIGN & MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS 6

6 IDENTIFICATION OF BTS AND MARKING 10

7 DESIGN REVIEWS AND TIME SCHEDULE 10

10 INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING AT SITE 13

12 CHECK LIST FOR INSPECTION 15

S.No Standard No. Description

Ambient air temperature – Daily averagemaximum 35°C

Pollution degree (of the installation environment) pollution degree 3

Nominal system voltage : ≤ 1 000 V a.c.

Minimum Rated impulse withstand voltage (50/1.2μs) 8 kV

5. DESIGN &MATERIAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Bus way Ratings Short Circuit Levels Short Circuit Levels

6.IDENTIFICATION OF BTS AND MARKING:

Tests Specification of tests TT RT

Temperature rise IEC 61439 IEC 61439-1/6, 10.10.2 X

Short circuit strength IEC 61439-1/6, 10.11.5. X

Mechanical impact IEC 61439-1/6, 10.2.6 X

Ability to withstand mechanical loads IEC 61439-1/6, 10.2.101 X

Insulation resistance test for main ,and auxiliary circuits

Impulse withstand voltage IEC 61439-1, 10.9.3 X

Clearance &creepage distance IEC 61439-1,10.4 X

Verification of protection degree IEC 60529 X

Flame propagation IEC 61439-6,10.101 X

Fire resistance (if required) IEC 61439-6,10.102 X

Terminals for external conductors IEC 61439-1/6, 10.8 X

10. INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING AT SITE:

Model of the bus way Manufacture model

CHECK LIST FOR INSPECTION

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