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SECTION 16442

DISTRIBUTION BOARDS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of Contract, including General and special Conditions
(General requirements), apply to work of this section.

B. Basic electrical materials and methods, section 16050 applies to work of this section.

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Work includes providing all materials, equipment, accessories, services and tests
necessary to complete and make ready for operation, all distribution boards in
accordance with Drawings and Specifications.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturers: Firms regularly engaged in the manufacture of distribution boards of

the types and capacities required, whose products have been in satisfactory use in
similar service for not less than 5 years.

B. Standards Compliance: Comply with requirements of applicable local codes, IEC

60439, IEC 60947 pertaining to distribution boards.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's data for distribution boards including size,
enclosures, and electrical ratings and characteristics.

B. Shop Drawings: Submit dimensional layouts on architectural background drawings.

C. Selectivity Study

Submit to the Engineer a relay and C.B. selectivity study.

The Current-time characteristics must be plotted on a log-log papers showing that the
choice of the C.B. settings are correct for full selective system..

D. Short circuit and voltage drop calculation

Submit a comprehensive short circuit study as well as voltage drop calculation based on
the actual impedance values of the electrical components such as supply short circuit
level at the 111 KV (shall not be less than 500 MVA), transformer per unit impedance,
bus bars and cables impedances....etc.

E. Load balance

submit a detailed load list verifying the load balance across the phased of each board.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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2.1 RECOMMENDED MANUFACTURER

Refer to list of recommended manufacturers.

2.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Distribution boards shall be type tested and shall comply fully with the requirements of
IEC 60947, standards.

B. All interior components shall be mounted on a rigid fabricated chassis capable of being
removed and/or reversed for ease of wiring.

C. Distribution boards shall be provided with a suitable earth bar and neutral bar, with
adequate provision for the connection of a circuit protective conductor for each
outgoing way.

D. Terminals for the neutral conductor shall allow the individual connection of conductors
having a current carrying capacity equal to the full current carrying capacity of the
phase conductor.

E. When the means of isolating the distribution board from the incoming supply is not to
be mounted immediately adjacent to the board, means shall be provided in the
distribution board to indicate whether or not the supply is "ON".

F. Unless otherwise specified on the schedules or drawings, distribution board cases shall
be fabricated from zinc-coated or heavily rust-proofed heavy gauge sheet steel and be of
all-welded construction. They shall be adequately braced or stiffened, by folding or
otherwise, to form a completely rigid enclosure. Exterior corners and edges shall be
rounded so as to give a smooth overall appearance.

G. Distribution boards shall have a side-hung hinged front cover, attached by means of lift-
off hinges, and fitted with cylinder type locking handles. Covers shall be braced or
folded in such a manner as to prevent distortion or whip, and shall be fitted with dust-
proofing gaskets or edge seals.

H. Distribution board cases shall provide a degree of protection IP 42.

I. Distribution board cases shall be of such dimensions that adequate space is available for
manoeuvering and connecting the incoming and outgoing cables.

J. Distribution boards shall be arranged for top or bottom or top and bottom entry
according to the requirements specified on the drawings or in the schedules.

K. Distribution boards shall be provided with detachable end plates as specified in the
schedules or drawings.

L. Each distribution board shall be provided with a durable circuit chart fixed to the inside
of the cover or immediately adjacent and bearing typewritten details, in plain language,
of the circuits supplied by each of the ways. The chart shall be on heavy weight paper
or thin card, and shall be protected by means of a rigid transparent plastic cover, it shall
be mounted in such a way that it can easily be removed for correction or alteration, then
replaced. The size of the chart shall be such that there is adequate space of recording all
of the required information and, in any case, shall not be less than A5 (210 mm x 148
mm).

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M. Each way in the distribution board shall be clearly numbered to correspond with the
numbering on the circuit chart.

N. Each distribution board shall be provided with an engraved plastic label on the outside
of the front cover, bearing the designation of the board and its reference number, if any,
as given on the drawings or in the schedules. The label shall be fixed in position by
chromium-plated set screws. Each such label shall be not less in size than 100 mm x 30
mm, and shall bear the required inscription in white on a black background, using letters
and/or digits not less than 5 mm high.

2.3 WORKS TESTS

A. All assemblies shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of IEC 60439
standard Part 1, plus requirements of associated standards.

B. Works tests shall include inspection of all wiring and a complete electrical functioning
test.

C. Protection relays shall be tested by primary current injection with currents equal to
overload, short-circuit and earth fault conditions.

D. Works tests shall be done in the presence of the engineer.

2.4 FIELD TESTING

A. ASSEMBLES

All assemblies shall be subjected to the routine tests as defined in IEC, standards. after
installation on site. Test Certificates shall be provided.

B. FUNCTIONAL UNITS

All functional units shall be checked for correct mechanical operation.

C. PROTECTION CIRCUITS

All protection circuits with in relays used shall be tested for correct operation by
secondary injection of test currents. This shall be carried out at currents equivalent to
overload, short-circuit and earth fault conditions.

D. CURRENT TRANSFORMERS

Where specified in the schedules, protection circuits using current transformer (CT)
operated relays shall be tested by primary injection of current to prove the transformer
ratio.

2.5 COMMISSIONING

A. Following the satisfactory conclusion of inspections and tests on completed sections of

the Works, each switchgear assembly shall be duly commissioned and left in full
working order. The term "Commissioning" shall be deemed to include:

(i) The energizing of functional device circuits and equipment which have
previously been inspected, tested, found to be satisfactory and capable of being
energized with compete safety.

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(ii) The starting up of all electrically powered plant and equipment, including that
supplied and installed under other contracts, and as specified in the schedules.

(iii) The verification of the performance of each distribution board relative to all
such plant and equipment by the carrying out, where required, of further tests
and the making of all necessary adjustments so as to obtain optimum
performance.

(iv) The proving of all interlock operations in all possible combinations and the
operation of all control systems, metering and indications to meet the
performance requirements specified.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Examine conditions under which distribution boards and enclosures are to be installed,
and notify Engineer in writing of conditions detrimental to proper completion of work.
Do not proceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Install distribution boards as indicated, in accordance with manufacturer's written

instructions, requirements of applicable Standards, and in accordance with recognized
industry practices to ensure that installation complies with requirements and serves
intended function.

B. Coordinate as necessary to interface installation of distribution boards with other works.

C. Tighten connectors and terminals, including screws and bolts and equipment earthing
connections, in accordance with equipment manufacturer's published torque tightening
values for equipment connectors.
D. Fasten enclosures firmly to walls and structural surfaces, ensuring that they are
permanently and mechanically anchored. Provide all angle units and accessories for
proper mounting.

E. Provide properly wired electrical connections for distribution boards within enclosures.

F. Double lugging is not permitted.

G. Fill out distribution boards circuit directory card upon completion of installation work.

H. Provide equipment earthing connections sufficiently tight to assure a permanent and

effective ground for distribution boards.

3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Upon completion of installation of distribution boards and after circuiting has been
energized, demonstrate capability and compliance of panelboard with requirements.
Where possible, correct malfunctioning units at site, then retest to demonstrate
compliance; otherwise, remove and replace with new units and retest.

B. Prior to energization of electrical circuitry, check all accessible connections to

manufacturer's tightening torque specifications.

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C. Prior to energization of distribution boards, check with ground resistance tester
phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground insulation resistance levels to ensure requirements
are fulfilled.

D. Prior to energization, check distribution boards for electrical continuity of circuits, and
for short circuits.

E. Adjust operating mechanisms for free mechanical movement.

F. After energization, check phase balancing and adjust accordingly.

G. Touch-up scratched or marred surfaces to match original finishes.

END OF SECTION 16442

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