Eds 08 2108 Supplies To High Epr Sites and National Grid Sites

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ENGINEERING DESIGN STANDARD
EDS 08-2108
SUPPLIES TO HIGH EPR SITES AND NATIONAL GRID SITES
Network(s): EPN, LPN, SPN
This standard details the requirements for the provision of LV supplies to higher
Summary: voltage sites (e.g. 132kV, 33kV etc.) that have a high earth potential rise (EPR), or
are owned by National Grid.
Author: Stephen Tucker Date: 10/10/2022
Approver: Paul Williams Date: 21/10/2022
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Supplies to High EPR Sites and National Grid Sites Document Number: EDS 08-2108
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Revision Record
Version 5.0 Review Date 10/10/2027

Date 10/10/2022 Author Stephen Tucker
Reason for update: Periodic review.
What has changed:
• HOT site replaced with ‘High EPR site’ and associated content revised (all sections).
• Applicable limits updated in Table 4-1 (Section 4.2).
• Process flowchart updated in Figure 5-1 (Section 5).
• Option 7 EPR limit amended to 2kV (Section 6.2.8).
• Secondary substation earthing in a higher voltage substation drawing added in Figure 7-1
(Section 7.1).
• Operation document example updated (Appendix A & EDS 08-2108A).
• Operation document template added (Appendix B & EDS 08-2108B).
• National Grid EPR registration form updated (Appendix C & EDS 08-2108C).
• Minor amendments throughout.
• Document title amended.
• Document reviewed.
Reason for update: Introduction of HV cables with aluminium wire screens.
What has changed:
• Ring connection cable screen bonding for aluminium wire screens added (Section 7.3.2).
• Label 3 revised and material codes added to Table 7-1 (Section 7.5).
Reason for update: Periodic review.
What has changed:
• Consideration of National Grid COLD sites included (Section 1).
• Tee connection arrangement added (Figure 6-1 and Section 6.2.5.2).
• HV cable screen bonding/insulation requirements clarified (Section 7.3).
• References updated (Section 9).
• National Grid COLD site registration form included EDS 08-2108C).
• Document renumbered from EDS 08-0121 to EDS 08-2108.
Reason for update: Document revised following business feedback.
What has changed:
• Process added (Section 5).
• Design options (Section 6.2) and installation requirements (Section 7) refined.
• HV cable screen bonding photos added (Figure 7-3).
• Warning label availability updated (Section 7.5).
• Operational requirements updated (Section 8.2).
• Recent examples added (Appendix A).
• Example operational document added (Appendix B).
• Document title amended.
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Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 6
2 Scope ....................................................................................................................... 6
3 Glossary and Abbreviations ................................................................................... 7
4 Background ............................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Earth Potential Rise (EPR) ........................................................................................ 8
4.2 High EPR Sites.......................................................................................................... 8
4.3 Relevant Voltage Contours ........................................................................................ 9
4.4 Substation Earthing Data ........................................................................................... 9
5 Process .................................................................................................................. 10
6 Design Requirements ............................................................................................ 11
6.1 Information Requirements ....................................................................................... 11
6.2 Supply Options ........................................................................................................ 11
7 Installation Requirements ..................................................................................... 21
7.1 Secondary Substation Earthing ............................................................................... 21
7.2 Jointing .................................................................................................................... 22
7.3 HV Cables ............................................................................................................... 22
7.4 Miscellaneous Materials .......................................................................................... 24
7.5 Warning Labels ....................................................................................................... 24
8 Operational Requirements .................................................................................... 26
8.1 General ................................................................................................................... 26
8.2 Documentation ........................................................................................................ 26
8.3 Network Diagram ..................................................................................................... 26
8.4 NetMap GIS............................................................................................................. 27
8.5 National Grid Site .................................................................................................... 28
9 References ............................................................................................................. 29
9.1 UK Power Networks Standards ............................................................................... 29
9.2 National Standards .................................................................................................. 29
10 Dependent Documents.......................................................................................... 29
Appendix A – Examples ................................................................................................... 30
Appendix B – Operation Document ................................................................................. 35
Appendix C – National Grid EPR Registration Site Form ............................................... 35

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Figures
Figure 5-1 – Process Flowchart .......................................................................................... 10

Figure 6-1 – Supply Options Overview ................................................................................ 12
Figure 7-1 – Secondary Substation Earthing within a Higher Voltage Substation ................ 21
Figure 7-2 – RMU Cable Screen Bonding ........................................................................... 22
Figure 7-3 – RMU Cable Screen Bonding Example ............................................................ 23
Figure 7-4 – RMU Connection Cable Screen Bonding – Aluminium Wire Screen................ 23
Figure 8-1 – Network Diagram High EPR Site Annotation ................................................... 27
Figure A-1 – LV Supply to National Grid 22kV Substation at Acton Lane ............................ 30
Figure A-2 – LV Supply to National Grid 22kV Substation at Acton Lane ............................ 30
Figure A-3 – Rayleigh 400kV and 132kV Substations ......................................................... 31
Figure A-4 – Rayleigh 400kV and 132kV Substations – Power On Extract.......................... 31
Figure A-5 – Norwich Main 400kV and 132kV Substations ................................................. 33
Figure A-6 – LV Supply to Norwich Main 400kV and 132kV Substations ............................ 33
Figure A-7 – LV Supply to Bramford 400kV and 132kV Substations ................................... 34
Tables
Table 4-1 – EPR Threshold for a High EPR Site Classification ............................................. 8
Table 6-1 – Supply Options Overview ................................................................................. 11
Table 7-1 – Warning Labels ................................................................................................ 24
Table 8-1 – Network Diagram High EPR Site Pin Text ........................................................ 27
Table 8-2 – NetMap High EPR Site Label ........................................................................... 27
Table 8-3 – NetMap National Grid Label ............................................................................. 28

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1 Introduction
This standard details the requirements for the provision of LV supplies to all higher voltage
sites (i.e. above 6.6kV) that have a high earth potential rise (EPR) or sites owned by National
Grid (e.g. 400kV and 275kV). Supplies to High EPR sites require special consideration to
avoid the EPR (during an earth fault) being exported onto the HV or LV distribution network
and into a customer's premises where it could cause danger to life or damage to property.
Note: Not all National Grid sites are classified as High EPR (or previously HOT sites), but they should be treated
as such for the purpose of providing LV supplies as detailed in this standard. However, where National Grid can
demonstrate that a site will not be given this classification for its entire lifetime a standard HV or LV supply from a
dedicated substation may be provided in accordance with the relevant design standard. This non-standard practice
requires explicit written agreement between UK Power Networks Asset Management Earthing Engineer and
National Grid Earthing Specialist Policy Development Engineer and shall be recorded using form EDS 08-2108C
(Appendix C). NetMap shall be annotated as shown in Section 8.5.
2 Scope
This standard applies to the provision of LV supplies in EPN, LPN and SPN to:
• UK Power Networks grid and primary substations classified as High EPR sites.
• Third-party High EPR sites.
• All National Grid sites.
This standard does not apply to:
• Supplies to secondary substations, refer to EDS 06-0014 and ECS 06-0023.

• Supplies to mobile telephone base stations on towers, refer to EDS 08-2109.
This standard applies to all staff working on HV and LV connections.

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3 Glossary and Abbreviations
Term Definition1
AWS Aluminium Wire Screen

COLD Site A COLD site is a substation where the earth potential rise is less than 430V
or 650V (for high reliability protection with a fault clearance time less than
200ms)
CWS Copper Wire Screen
EPR Earth Potential Rise. EPR is the potential (voltage) rise that occurs on any
metalwork due to the current that flows through the ground when an earth
fault occurs on the network.
Note: Some current will flow through the cable sheath back to the source and some
will flow through the ground, it is only the current that flows through the ground that
causes the earth potential rise
High EPR Site A site where the EPR exceeds twice the permissible touch voltage limit or
the 1200V stress voltage limit whichever is the lowest
High reliability Main protection systems that clear the fault current within 200ms
protection
HOT Site A HOT site is a substation where the earth potential rise is greater than
430V or 650V (for high reliability protection with a fault clearance time less
than 200ms)
NetMap UK Power Networks graphical information system (GIS)
RVC Relevant Voltage Contour. The voltage contour inside which additional
precautions are required
Stress Voltage* Voltage appearing during earth fault conditions between an earthed part or
enclosure of equipment or device and any other of its parts and which could
affect its normal operation or safety
SSEDT Secondary Substation Earthing Design Tool
UK Power Networks UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd consists of three electricity distribution
networks:
• Eastern Power Networks plc (EPN).
• London Power Network plc (LPN).
• South Eastern Power Networks plc (SPN).
1 * Definition from BS EN 50522.

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4 Background
4.1 Earth Potential Rise (EPR)
When an earth fault occurs on a cable or at a substation a proportion of the fault current will
return to the source substation through the ground. This ‘ground return’ current will flow into
the ground through the earth connection(s) closest to the fault; the current flow through the
substation earth resistance will cause the voltage of the substation earth connections to rise
above that of a remote (or true) earth. This voltage is known as the earth potential rise or EPR.
Note: Some current will flow through the cable screen back to the source and some will flow through the ground,
it is only the current that flows through the ground that causes the EPR.
A High EPR may be acceptable at large grid or primary substations as their earthing systems
will have been designed to ensure safety. If the high EPR transfers onto the external network
HV or LV earthing systems it may pose a hazard to customers who are located beyond the
safety of the large substation earthing system. Special arrangements are required to prevent
this transfer of EPR to customers.
4.2 High EPR Sites
Previously, the telecommunication equipment transfer voltage limits of 650V/430V have been
used to determine when HV and LV earthing systems can be combined. In the latest release
of ENA TS 41-24 this has been replaced by touch voltage and stress voltage requirements
which are both produced by EPR.
Connection of an external network LV neutral/earth to the earthing system at a High EPR site
may directly transfer an unacceptably high EPR onto the LV network and into customer
premises. The same considerations apply for a HV supply to a High EPR site as EPR
transferred to a HV underground cable network may also be transferred to nearby LV systems
via HV cable sheaths and downstream secondary substations where HV and LV earths may
already be combined.
A site is classified as High EPR when the EPR during an earth fault exceeds the threshold
values defined in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1 – EPR Threshold for a High EPR Site Classification
Substation Voltage EPR Threshold Comments
400kV, 275kV, 132kV 1200V LV stress voltage limit as defined in BS EN

50522 and BS 7671.
(National Grid)
132kV
(UK Power Networks or third-party)
66kV, 33kV 2 x touch Twice the touch voltage limit (fault clearance
voltage limit up time dependent) but not exceeding the
to a maximum 1200V stress voltage limit.
of 1200V
The assumption in using the factor of 2 is
that the affected LV distribution network is
PME construction

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Substation Voltage EPR Threshold Comments
20kV, 11kV, 6.6kV 430V Twice the touch voltage limit of 233V based
on a maximum 1s fault clearance time. The
value is reduced from 466V to align with the
telecommunication transfer voltage limit of
430V. The affected LV distribution network is
assumed to be PME construction
4.3 Relevant Voltage Contours
The previous section describes the EPR threshold values above which a network LV
neutral/earth will be separated from the High EPR site earthing system to prevent direct
transfer of EPR. Indirect transfer of EPR may also occur via coupling through the soil and this
is highest closest to the High EPR site and falls away to acceptable levels some distance
away. Coupling to LV systems near a High EPR site may be unacceptably high where the soil
voltage exceeds the values stated in Table 4-1. This region is enclosed by a ground surface
potential contour equal to the relevant threshold value and is defined as the Relevant Voltage
Contour (RVC).
4.4 Substation Earthing Data
The asset register contains the available earthing related data for all grid and primary
substations together with a substation classification. An online report is available to view the
data, refer to EOS 06-0006 for further information. If an RVC plot for an existing UK Power
Networks High EPR substation is required please contact the document author.
Note: A previous classification as a HOT Site is a good indication that the substation is also a High EPR site and
should trigger an assessment.
Any information relevant to the connection can be provided by the UK Power Networks
Connection Designer if appropriate.

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5 Process
An overview of the design and implementation process is shown in Figure 5-1. The sections
that follow provide further details on each part.
DESIGN DELIVERY NETWORK RECORDS
START
Obtain site information (EPR, Construct substation in

relevant voltage contours etc.) accordance with ECS 06-0023
(Section 6.1) (Section 7.1)
Isolate HV cable sheaths,

install cables in ducts etc
HV or LV source? (Section 7.3)
HV
Apply warning labels
(Section 7.5)
Select supply option
(Table 6-1)
Prepare operational document

Design secondary substation (Section 8.2)
using the SSEDT
(EDS 06-0014)
LV
Review operational document
Ensure earthing doesn t with Network Manager and
extend outside the relevant Operational Safety Manager
voltage contour (Section 8.2)
Upload operational document

Connect substation to main Prepare SAN showing
into document management
earthing system of higher Network diagram pins
system
voltage substation (Section 8.3)
(Section 8.2)
Design supply with TT earth in

accordance with Apply pins to network diagram
EDS 08-2100 or EDS 08-2101 (Section 8.3)
(Section 6.2.8)
Customer to provide isolation Provide supply from LV Link network diagram to

transformer*, RCD and earth network without an earth operational document
(Table 6-1) terminal (TT earthing) (Section 8.3)
*The isolation transformer is

required to isolate the site from Apply warning labels Update NetMap
the UK Power Networks (Section 7.4) (Section 8.4)
distribution network and prevent
the EPR being transferred to
other customers.
END
Figure 5-1 – Process Flowchart

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6 Design Requirements
6.1 Information Requirements
The following information, which should be requested from the customer, is required for a
suitable supply to be designed:
• Maximum earth potential rise.

• Latest plot of the RVC.
• Other earthing information i.e. soil resistivity, earthing study results, position of buried
services/metalwork etc.
6.2 Supply Options
6.2.1 Overview
An overview of various supply options are detailed in Table 6-1 and shown in Figure 6-1. The
specific requirements for each option are detailed in the sections that follow.
Table 6-1 – Supply Options Overview
Option Source Description Section
1 Secondary High EPR grid/primary site supply from a dedicated secondary 6.2.2
Substation substation inside the RVC
2 Dedicated secondary substation outside the RVC 6.2.3
3 RMU Outside the RVC and a Transformer Inside the RVC 6.2.4
4 Dedicated secondary substation inside the RVC 6.2.5
5 Overhead Line Dedicated transformer/substation inside RVC 6.2.6
6 Dedicated transformer/substation outside RVC 6.2.7
7 LV Network Via isolation transformer 6.2.8
Note: A maximum EPR is specified for each supply arrangement. This is determined by the insulation withstand
levels associated with the equipment used to provide the supply arrangement and is necessary to prevent
breakdown under fault conditions at the High EPR site.

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Option 1: High EPR Grid/Primary Dedicated Secondary Option 2: Dedicated Secondary Substation Outside the
Substation Inside the RVC RVC
High EPR Grid/Primary Substation HV Network
High EPR Site
R
M
High EPR Site
U
Supplies Only
R High EPR Site

M HV Earth LV Earth
U
Supplies Only
HV/LV Earth HV Network
R
M
Normal Option 4: Dedicated Secondary Substation Inside the
U
Supplies RVC (ring or tee connection)
HV
Network
HV/LV
HV Earth LV Earth HV Earth
Network
R
M
Normal
Option 3: RMU Outside the RVC and a Transformer Inside U
Supplies
the RVC
HV Network
High EPR Site
High EPR Site
R
M
High EPR Site
U
Supplies Only
R
M
High EPR Site
U
Supplies Only
HV/LV Earth
HV Earth Metalwork/
LV Earth
HV Network High EPR Site
Option 5: Overhead Line – Dedicated Transformer/ R

M
High EPR Site
Substation inside HOT Zone U
Supplies Only
HV Overhead Network
HV/LV Earth
High EPR Site

Pole Tx
High EPR Site R
M
Normal
Supplies Only U
Supplies
HV
HV/LV Network HV/LV
Earth Earth
HV Overhead Network
Option 6: Overhead Line – Dedicated Transformer/ Option 7: LV Network using an Isolation Transformer
Substation Outside RVC
HV Overhead
Network LV Network
High EPR Site High EPR Site
Pole Tx Isolation Tx
High EPR Site High EPR Site
Supplies Only Supplies Only
HV Earth LV Earth LV Earth
HV Overhead LV Network
Network
Figure 6-1 – Supply Options Overview

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6.2.2 Option 1: High EPR Grid/Primary Site Supply from a Dedicated Secondary
Substation Inside the RVC
Requirement Details
Supply Source HV Cable

Arrangement High EPR Grid/Primary Substation
4 2
R
M
High EPR Site
U
Supplies Only
HV/LV Earth
1 2 7 2
R Normal
M 1
U
Supplies
Notes:
8m
1 - EPR <2kV
2 - Warning labels
HV HV Earth LV Earth
Network
Application/EPR Limit Any High EPR grid or primary substation supplying 11/6.6kV distribution
network
Type of Supply Dedicated standard secondary substation located within and supplied from
the High EPR grid/primary substation
Substation Earthing Standard earthing arrangement designed in accordance with EDS 06-0014
using the SSEDT.
Note: Where the secondary substation is installed within the earthing system of a
higher voltage substation (e.g. grid, primary or National Grid substation) it should be
connected to the main earthing system via two separate connections and additional
earthing is not required.
Supply Earthing Combined HV/LV earth bonded to main substation earth
Other Requirements Substation generally first leg out of grid/primary switchboard or via spare
circuit-breaker.
HV/LV earths segregated at the next downstream substation unless the
transfer voltage is below the 430V
Label (from Table 7-1) Label 4 at substation. Labels 1, 2 and 7 at next substation
Comments EPR limit set by transformer LV winding withstand voltage at the
downstream substation

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6.2.3 Option 2: Dedicated Secondary Substation Outside the RVC
Requirement Details

Arrangement HV
Network
1
4 High EPR Site 1
2
R
2 3 High EPR Site
M
U
8m Supplies Only
HV Earth LV Earth
4 4
4
4
7
Notes:
1 - EPR <2kV
HV
– Neutral-earth link removed
Network
3 - LV cable installed in duct
4 - Warning labels
Application/EPR Limit Any High EPR site where the EPR is less than 2kV
Type of Supply Dedicated standard secondary substation located outside the RVC
using the SSEDT
Supply Earthing Segregated HV/LV earth.
HV earth installed outside the RVC and LV earth bonded to High EPR site
earth
Other Requirements LV cable in a duct to preserve insulation integrity.
Neutral-earth link removed and protected by insulated cover
Label (from Table 7-1) Labels 1, 2, 4 and 7 at substation. Label 4 at High EPR site
Comments Equivalent to NG TS 3.1.2 Figure 3.
EPR limit set by LV cable sheath withstand voltage

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6.2.4 Option 3: RMU Outside the RVC and a Transformer Inside the RVC
Requirement Details

Arrangement HV
Network
High EPR Site 1

7 5
R
3 4 2 High EPR Site
M
U
8m Supplies Only
4
HV Earth Metalwork/
LV Earth 5 5
Notes:
HV 1 - EPR <12kV
Network 2 - HV cable sheath insulated at transformer
3 - HV cable installed in duct
4 - Cable length less than 1km
5 - Warning labels
Type of Supply Dedicated secondary substation with the RMU outside the RVC and the
transformer inside the RVC.
Note: A variation on this arrangement is to use a metering unit located with
the RMU or with the transformer to provide an HV supply
using the SSEDT.
higher voltage substation (e.g. grid, primary or National Grid substation) it should be
connected to the main earthing system via two separate connections and additional
earthing is not required. The earth resistance of the higher voltage substation may be
used in the secondary substation earthing design to achieve the safety requirements
HV RMU earth installed outside the RVC. Transformer and LV earth
bonded to High EPR site earth
Other Requirements HV cable maximum length of 1km.
HV cable screen bonded to RMU earth and insulated from the transformer
(screen cut back inside cable box and insulated in accordance with 11kV
Jointing Manual)
Label (from Table 7-1) Label 7 at substation. Labels 4, 5 and 6 at High EPR site
Comments Equivalent to NG TS 3.1.2 Figure 2.
EPR limit set by HV cable sheath withstand voltage.
Cable length to limit induced voltage to 65V due to single-point cable
bonding.
Transformer faults should be cleared by the earth fault protection on the
ring main unit

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6.2.5 Option 4: Dedicated Secondary Substation Inside the RVC
6.2.5.1 Option 4a: Dedicated Secondary Substation Inside the RVC – Ring Connection
Requirement Details

Arrangement 7 4
R
M
Normal
HV U
Supplies
Network
HV/LV
Earth
3 High EPR Site
R High EPR Site

2 M
U
Supplies Only
4
HV/LV Earth 4
See Figure 8 5
3
6
Notes:
7 4
1 - EPR <5kV
HV
2 - HV cable sheaths bonded Normal
Network R
M
together and insulated from RMU U
Supplies
3 - HV cable installed in duct in High
EPR zone
4 - Warning labels HV/LV
Earth
Type of Supply Dedicated standard secondary substation located in the RVC
using the SSEDT.
higher voltage substation (e.g. grid, primary or National Grid substation), the standard
earthing arrangement should be installed and connected to the main earthing system
via two separate connections; additional earthing is typically not required. The earth
resistance of the higher voltage substation may be used in the secondary substation
earthing design to satisfy the safety requirements
Supply Earthing Combined HV/LV earth bonded to main site earth
Other Requirements HV cable screens connected together using suitable size bond and
insulated at RMU from site earth.
HV cable in duct in RVC to preserve insulation integrity
Label (from Table 7-1) Label 7 at upstream and downstream substations either side of High EPR
site. Labels 4, 5 and 6 at High EPR site
Comments EPR limit set by the termination method of the bonding between the cable
screens. The withstand voltage of the HV cable screen is 12kV and the
insulated stud is 7kV

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6.2.5.2 Option 4b: Dedicated Secondary Substation Inside the RVC – Tee Connection
Requirement Details

Arrangement 7 4
R
M
Normal
HV U
Supplies
Network
HV/LV
Earth
High EPR Site
2 R High EPR Site

M
3
U
Supplies Only
4
HV/LV Earth 4
5
7 4
HV Notes:
Network R
M
Normal 1 - EPR <5kV
U
Supplies 2 - HV cable sheaths bonded
together and insulated from RMU
HV/LV 3 - HV cable installed in duct in
Earth High EPR zone
4 - Warning labels
Type of Supply Dedicated standard secondary substation located in the RVC
using the earthing design tool.
higher voltage substation (e.g. grid, primary or National Grid substation), the standard
earthing arrangement should be installed and connected to the main earthing system
via two separate connections; additional earthing is typically not required. The earth
resistance of the higher voltage substation may be used in the secondary substation
earthing design to satisfy the safety requirements
Other Requirements HV cable screen insulated at RMU from site earth
HV cable in duct in RVC to preserve insulation integrity
Label (from Table 7-1) Label 7 at upstream and downstream substations either side of High EPR
site. Labels 4, 5 and 6 at High EPR site
Comments EPR limit set by the termination method of the bonding between the cable
screens. The withstand voltage of the HV cable screen is 12kV and the
insulated stud is 7kV

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6.2.6 Option 5: Overhead Line – Dedicated Transformer/Substation Inside RVC
Requirement Details
Supply Source HV Overhead Line

Arrangement
HV Overhead
Network
High EPR Site 1
7 2
Pole Tx
High EPR Site
Supplies Only
HV/LV
Earth 2 4
HV Overhead
Network Notes:
1 - EPR <12kV
2 - Warning labels
Type of Supply Dedicated pole-mounted transformer or ground-mounted substation located
inside the RVC
Other Requirements n/a
Label (from Table 7-1) Label 7 at pole. Label 4 at High EPR site
Comments EPR limit set by transformer LV winding and LV cable sheath withstand
voltage

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6.2.7 Option 6: Overhead Line – Dedicated Transformer/Substation Outside RVC
Requirement Details
Supply Source HV Overhead Line

Arrangement
HV Overhead
Network
7 3
High EPR Site 1
Pole Tx
2 High EPR Site
8m Supplies Only
HV Earth LV Earth
3 4
HV Overhead
Network Notes:
1 - EPR <12kV
2 - Cable installed in duct
LV Network
3 - Warning labels
Type of Supply Dedicated pole-mounted transformer or ground-mounted substation located
outside the RVC
HV earth installed outside the RVC and LV earth bonded to High EPR site
earth
Other Requirements n/a
Label (from Table 7-1) Label 7 at pole. Label 4 at High EPR site
Comments EPR limit set by transformer LV winding and LV cable sheath withstand
voltage

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6.2.8 Option 7: LV Network using an Isolation Transformer
Requirement Details
Supply Source LV Network

Arrangement
LV
Network
High EPR Site 1 Notes:
Isolation Tx 1 - EPR <2kV
High EPR Site 2 - Cable installed in duct
Supplies Only 3 - Warning labels
2
3
LV Earth 3
4
LV
Network
High EPR Site
Cutout RCD Isolation Transformer
3 3 4 Site Earth
High EPR Site

Cutout RCD Isolation Transformer
3 3 4 Site Earth
Type of Supply EDS 08--2101 or EDS 08--2100 supply from the LV network via 1:1 Δ-Υ
isolation transformer (complying with BS EN 61558-2-4) in the RVC
Supply Earthing LV earth bonded to High EPR site earth.
Isolation transformer enclosure bonded to site earth
Other Requirements Incoming neutral not connected to isolation transformer enclosure or
metalwork. No earth terminal provided (TT earthing).
Isolation transformer protected by RCD
Label (from Table 7-1) Label 3 next to cut-out. Label 4 next to isolation transformer
Comments EPR limit set by the isolation transformer withstand voltage.
Any end-of-main earth outside the RVC.
For a customer site, the boundary shall be at the cut-out and the provision,
ownership and maintenance of the isolation transformer, RCD and LV earth
shall be the responsibility of the customer

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7 Installation Requirements
7.1 Secondary Substation Earthing
The secondary substation earthing system shall be constructed in accordance with

ECS 06-0023 paying particular attention to the additional requirements below:
• Bonded or isolated HV cables screens in accordance with Section 7.3.2 or Section 7.3.1.
• Combined or separate HV/LV earths; separate HV/LV earths also require:
o Removal of the neutral-earth link.
o Removal/disconnection of associated 13A sockets.
o Installation of an isolation transformer for LVAC supplies.
• Appropriate warning labels (refer to Section 7.5) at both the High EPR site and any other
associated substations.
• Connected to the main earthing system via two separate connections if installed within the
earthing system of a higher voltage substation (e.g. grid, primary or National Grid); as
shown in Figure 7-1; additional earthing is typically not required in this arrangement.
Duplicate Secondary
Connections Substation
Standard Secondary
Substation Earthing
Arrnangement
Higher
Higher Voltage
Voltage
Substation
Substation
Earthing System
Figure 7-1 – Secondary Substation Earthing within a Higher Voltage Substation

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7.2 Jointing
Jointing of cables between sites with high EPRs shall be carried out using insulated working
practices in accordance with HSS 40 050.
Joints within the RVC shall be avoided. 11kV cable is available in 250m drums as standard or
1000m drums by special order.
7.3 HV Cables
7.3.1 Cable Screen – Tee Connection
If the secondary substation is located in the RVC and supplied via a tee connection the HV
cable screen shall be insulated from the substation earth as follows:
• For cables with aluminium wire screen (AWS) do not connect the length of tinned copper
braid.
• For cables with a copper wire screen (CWS) terminate the screen in in accordance with
the 11kV jointing manual and then cut back, leaving a short tail.
• Fully insulate the screen with heat shrink tubing and a heat shrink cap.
• Ensure the insulated screen is positioned clear of all earthed metalwork.
7.3.2 Cable Screen – Loop Connection
If the secondary substation is located in the RVC and supplied via a loop connection the HV
cable screens shall be bonded together and insulated from the substation earth as shown in
Figure 7-2 and Figure 7-3.
SW1 (LH) Cable Box SW2 (RH) Cable Box
RMU
Connector
03196H or
MF15/5/SH
from 02806D
Insulated Earth
Stud Removed Cover
and Blanked Off Connector with
Heat Shrink
Cable Sheaths Insulated

from Cable Boxes
Aluminium or Copper Insulated Cable Sheath Heat Shrink

Bond Sized to match Earthing System Boot
Figure 7-2 – RMU Cable Screen Bonding

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Figure 7-3 – RMU Cable Screen Bonding Example
• For cables with an aluminium wire screen (AWS) terminate the screens using lug 02236J
and the earth cable using connector 02236J. Bolt the two lugs together. Alternatively
connector 04523C may be used. An example is shown in Figure 7-4.
• For cables with a copper wire screen (CWS) terminate the screens and earth cable using
connector 03196H.
• Fully insulate the screen with heat shrink tubing and a heat shrink cap.
• Ensure the insulated screen is positioned clear of all earthed metalwork.
Figure 7-4 – RMU Connection Cable Screen Bonding – Aluminium Wire Screen
7.3.3 Lead Sheathed Cables
If lead sheathed (PILC) cables are connected to the High EPR site they will export the EPR
and therefore they shall be replaced with insulated cables within the RVC and five metres
outside it.

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7.4 Miscellaneous Materials
Application Description Material Code Material List
11kV Cable Duct 33kV ducts and accessories Various EAS 00-0002
LV Duct LV ducts and accessories Various EAS 00-0002
Cable Screen Lug Aluminium Cable 300mm M16 02356J n/a
Bonding (AWS)
Mechanical Lug 70 to 120mm 02236J n/a
(10/12mm Hole)
LV Plant Termination Kit S/C Cables 04523C n/a
Cable Screen Connector Straight Thru Main 300 03196H n/a
Bonding (CWS)
7.5 Warning Labels
The warning labels detailed Table 7-1 shall be installed as specified in Section 6.2. The labels
are an adhesive type, therefore where they are to be used on a pole they should be affixed to
suitable backing plate that can be fixed to the pole.
Note: The old-style ‘HOT Site’ labels may be used until the new ‘High EPR Site’ labels are available.
Table 7-1 – Warning Labels
No Situation/Location Reference2 Specification Label

(Material Code)
1 Install in prominent EDS 07-0009.117 100mm x

position inside 150mm
(21515D)
fence/enclosure adhesive label
2 In LV cabinet or EDS 07-0009.118 100mm x

micro/compact 50mm
(21655V)
adhesive label
3 Next to the cut-out EDS 07-0009.121 100mm x

25mm
(21657Q)
adhesive label
Next to the cut-out EDS 07-0009.178 100mm x

25mm
(21691R)
adhesive label
2 For the availability of labels refer to EAS 07-0021.

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No Situation/Location Reference2 Specification Label

(Material Code)
4 Next to the cut-out EDS 07-0009.131 100mm x

and pole 37.5mm
(21649B)
transformer adhesive label
5 Next to affected EDS 07-0009.132 100mm x

equipment 37.5mm
(21650W)
adhesive label
6 On substation door EDS 07-0009.133 100mm x

37.5mm
(21651G)
adhesive label
7 On substation door EDS 07-0009.134 100mm x

37.5mm
(21652R)
adhesive label

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8 Operational Requirements
8.1 General
Any installation that involves different earthing systems which are not bonded together carries
a level of risk should simultaneous contact occur between the two systems. Special care is
therefore needed when working on circuits or switchgear where access to the different
earthing systems may be made possible. The main issues are:
• Applying a circuit main earth at the High EPR site or adjacent sites.
• Working on cables between different earthing systems.
Insulated working should be considered where applicable, refer to HSS 40 050 for further
information.
It is therefore important that the switchgear maintenance and cable working requirements are
considered at the design stage.
8.2 Documentation
It is the joint responsibility of the senior authorised person, with the assistance of the designer
and/or project manager, to determine any special operating arrangements and prepare an
operational requirements document. An example document is included in Appendix A.1 and
a template is available in Appendix B. The document shall be added to the document
management system and linked to the network diagram High EPR Site pin detailed in Section
8.3.
Any special operating arrangements should be approved by the Operational Safety Manager
and the Network Control Manager (who may deputise a Network Manager to approve). The
agreed special operating arrangements shall be documented and stored on the network
diagram at the relevant site under Operational Documentation.
8.3 Network Diagram
A High EPR site pin3 shall be applied on the network diagram at each affected site to highlight
any non-standard earthing requirements. The High EPR site dressing pins shall be applied as
below:
• At the High EPR site – on the site name.

• At sites either side of High EPR site – on the switch or circuit breaker towards the affected
site.
An example is shown in Figure 8-1 both Action Ln Opp Waxlow Rd National Grid (the High
EPR site with non-standard earthing) and the sites either side have High EPR site pins.
Examples of the High EPR site pin text are shown in Table 8-1.
3 Refer to the network diagram for the current pin designation and symbol.

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Table 8-1 – Network Diagram High EPR Site Pin Text
High EPR Site

This substation provides a supply to a High EPR site and has a non-standard earthing arrangement
and/or insulated cable screens.
Refer to the attached site-specific operating instructions for further information.
This substation shall not be used to provide LV supplies to other customers.
Warning Connected to a High EPR Site
This substation is connected to a High EPR site with a non-standard earthing arrangement and/or
insulated cable screens.
Refer to the attached site-specific operating instructions for further information.
The relevant information should be included on the System Alteration Notice (SAN) to allow
the diagram to be correctly annotated.
Figure 8-1 – Network Diagram High EPR Site Annotation
8.4 NetMap GIS
On completion of the installation the NetMap GIS shall be updated to show:
• That the substation cannot be used to provide LV supplies to other customers as shown
in Table 8-2.
• Insulated cable screens.
• Sections of overhead line that should not be undergrounded.
• Any other bespoke installation details.
Table 8-2 – NetMap High EPR Site Label
High EPR Site Supply

This substation shall not be used to
provide LV supplies to other customers

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8.5 National Grid Site
Generally all National Grid sites are treated as High EPR and shall be annotated on the
network diagram and NetMap as detailed in Section 8.3 and 8.4. However, where it has been
agreed between UK Power Networks and National Grid that the site is not a High EPR site,
NetMap shall be annotated as shown in Table 8-3.
Table 8-3 – NetMap National Grid Label
National Grid Dedicated Site Supply

This substation shall not be used to
provide LV supplies to other customers

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9 References
9.1 UK Power Networks Standards
EAS 02-0000 Approved Equipment List - Cables and Joints

ECS 02-0011 11kV Jointing Manual
EDS 06-0002 EPR and Transfer Voltage Management (including HOT Sites)
EOS 06-0006 Substation Earthing Data
EDS 06-0014 Secondary Substation Earthing Design
ECS 06-0023 Secondary Distribution Network Earthing Construction
EDS 07-0009 Specification for Signs and Labels for Operational Sites
EAS 07-0021 Signs and Labels for Operational Sites
EDS 08-2100 LV Customer Supplies
EDS 08-2101 LV Customer Supplies up to 100A Single-phase
EDS 08-2109 LV supplies to Mobile Phone Base Stations Mounted on 132, 275 and
400kV Towers (internal document only)
HSS 40 050 Controlling Impressed Voltages on Underground Cable System
9.2 National Standards
National Grid TS 3.1.2 Earthing
10 Dependent Documents
EDS 06-0002 EPR and Transfer Voltage Management (including HOT Sites)
EDS 06-0013 Grid and Primary Substation Earthing Design
EDS 06-0014 Secondary Substation Earthing Design
EDS 06-0017 Customer Installation Earthing Design
ECS 06-0022 Grid and Primary Substation Earthing Construction
ECS 06-0023 Secondary Distribution Network Earthing Construction
EDS 07-1119 Substation Electrical Services
EDS 08-1112 Substation LVAC Supplies
EDS 08-2100 LV Customer Supplies

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Appendix A – Examples
A.1 National Grid Acton Lane 22kV
Acton Lane consists of 22kV National Grid substation as shown in Figure A-1. Although Acton
Lane is not currently classified as an High EPR site all supplies to National Grid sites are
treated as High EPR to cater for future changes to the network or an increase in fault level.
An LV supply was requested by National Grid and provided from a secondary substation using
option 4 (Section 6.2.5) as shown in Figure A-2.
An example operation document for this site is included as a separate file EDS 08-2108A.
Figure A-1 – LV Supply to National Grid 22kV Substation at Acton Lane
240
Gibbons Road
SW1
Panel 48
24843 24731 24650

Acton Ln Opp Waxlow Rd Waxlow Rd Unit A Acton Lne Hamm
National Grid Centrus Med Res
High
EPR
Site
Figure A-2 – LV Supply to National Grid 22kV Substation at Acton Lane

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A.2 Rayleigh Main
Rayleigh Main consists of a 400kV National Grid substation and a UK Power Networks 132kV
substation. Rayleigh Main has an High EPR with a maximum EPR of 1777V for a fault on the
400kV network. The substations are shown in Figure A-3 and the supply arrangement is
shown in Figure A-4.
Rayleigh Main 132kV
Rayleigh GIS Local

and Local 2 11kV
CEGB 400 Grid11kV
Rayleigh Main 400kV
NG Switching Station 11kV
Figure A-3 – Rayleigh 400kV and 132kV Substations
Figure A-4 – Rayleigh 400kV and 132kV Substations – Power On Extract

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A.2.1 Rayleigh Main 400kV via NG Switching Station
NG Switching Station is a new secondary substation containing a ring main unit without a
transformer. During the design and construction of this substation the switchgear at the CEGB
substation located within Rayleigh Main 400kV was solidly bonded to the Rayleigh Main 400kV
earth grid.
The 11kV cable that feeds into the CEGB substation was of PILC construction and the cable
sheath was therefore not insulated from the soil. To separate the earthing the PILC cable was
overlaid with plastic sheathed cable. The cable screen was insulated from the site earth in the
CEGB substation. This is an example of Option 3 (Section 6.2.4).
A.2.2 Rayleigh Main 132kV Supply via Rayleigh GIS Local and Rayleigh GIS Local 2
Rayleigh Main 132kV has two disparate 400V three-phase supplies. Each is supplied from a
separate secondary substation located 3m outside the Rayleigh Main 132kV substation fence.
The secondary substations each have an independent earthing system but they are bonded
together; however neither is bonded to the Rayleigh Main 132kV earth grid. The three-phase
400V supply from each of the secondary substations is bonded to the Rayleigh Main 132kV
substation earth grid at the LVAC distribution board. At each secondary substation the LV
neutral has been disconnected from the substation earth. This is where the rise of potential
will occur during fault conditions. A label has been applied to draw attention to the
arrangement. The power socket in the distribution substation has also been disconnected.
This arrangement prevents the earth potential rise occurring during a 400kV fault at Rayleigh
Main 400kV from being exported onto the 11kV earthing system. It also prevents other
customers from being supplied from this substation as any 400V connections would be bonded
to High EPR substation earth grid. This is an example of Option 2 (Section 6.2.3).

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A.3 Norwich Main
Norwich Main consists of a 400kV National Grid substation and a UK Power Networks 132kV
substation as shown in Figure A-5. Norwich Main is a High EPR site with a maximum EPR of
2650V for a fault on the 400kV network. A dual LV supply was requested by National Grid for
the 400kV substation and a single LV supply was required for the 132kV substation.
The supplies were provided using option 4 (Section 6.2.5) from overhead line on one side and
cable on the other as shown in Figure A-6.
Norwich Main 400kV
Norwich Main 132kV
Figure A-5 – Norwich Main 400kV and 132kV Substations
Pole 8 Pole 7
HOT Zone HV Earth
Norwich Main
400kV
Norwich Main
Dunston
Norwich Main
HOT Site 132kV
Supply 1
Norwich Main
HOT Site 132kV Local B
Supply 2
HOT Site
Supply
HV/LV Earth
HV/LV Earth
Orange Mast Norwich – London Liverpool St Main Line

Ipswich Road
Normal
Supply
HV/LV Earth Pole 12 Pole 11A Pole 11

OHL Cable
HV Earth
Figure A-6 – LV Supply to Norwich Main 400kV and 132kV Substations

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A.4 Bramford Grid
Bramford Grid consists of 400kV and 132kV substations. Bramford Grid is a High EPR site
with a maximum EPR of 2880 for a fault on the 400kV network. A ring supply was requested
by National Grid for each substation. The supplies were provided using options 5 and 6
(Sections 6.2.6/6.2.7) from overhead line as shown in Figure A-7.
Pole 9b Pole 7b
Euromast New
Pole Tx Pole 8b ABSD
Cable sheath
insulated HV cable
from earth in duct
HOT Zone
Bramford Grid
New 400/132kV
Secondary Cable sheaths
Substation bonded to
steelwork earth
CEGB 400kV Site
HV/LV To be removed at
Earth later stage
HV/LV
Earth
To be removed
when NG
construction
complete CEGB 132kV Site
Pot
End
Cable sheaths to Pole 7c
Bramford Grid be connected to HV/LV Earth
Temp Supply steelwork earth
Pole 1c
Figure A-7 – LV Supply to Bramford 400kV and 132kV Substations

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Appendix B – Operation Document

An example operation document for the Acton Lane example in Appendix A is available as a
separate document EDS 08-2108A.
An operation document template is available as a separate document EDS 08-2108B.
Appendix C – National Grid EPR Registration Site Form

Form EDS 08-2108C is used to register a National Grid substation as having a low EPR for
the purpose of providing an LV supply.

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SUPPLIES TO HIGH EPR SITES AND NATIONAL GRID SITES

Network(s): EPN, LPN, SPN

Author: Stephen Tucker Date: 10/10/2022

Approver: Paul Williams Date: 21/10/2022

Version 5.0 Review Date 10/10/2027

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Version 1.0 Review Date 04/09/2017

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Figure 5-1 – Process Flowchart .......................................................................................... 10

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This standard does not apply to:

• Supplies to secondary substations, refer to EDS 06-0014 and ECS 06-0023.

This standard applies to all staff working on HV and LV connections.

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3 Glossary and Abbreviations

AWS Aluminium Wire Screen

1 * Definition from BS EN 50522.

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4.2 High EPR Sites

Table 4-1 – EPR Threshold for a High EPR Site Classification

Substation Voltage EPR Threshold Comments

400kV, 275kV, 132kV 1200V LV stress voltage limit as defined in BS EN

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Substation Voltage EPR Threshold Comments

4.3 Relevant Voltage Contours

4.4 Substation Earthing Data

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DESIGN DELIVERY NETWORK RECORDS

Obtain site information (EPR, Construct substation in

Isolate HV cable sheaths,

Prepare operational document

Upload operational document

Design supply with TT earth in

Customer to provide isolation Provide supply from LV Link network diagram to

*The isolation transformer is

Figure 5-1 – Process Flowchart

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• Maximum earth potential rise.

6.2 Supply Options

Table 6-1 – Supply Options Overview

Option Source Description Section

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R High EPR Site

HV/LV Earth HV Network

HV Network High EPR Site

Option 5: Overhead Line – Dedicated Transformer/ R

High EPR Site

HV Earth LV Earth LV Earth

Figure 6-1 – Supply Options Overview

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Supply Source HV Cable

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6.2.3 Option 2: Dedicated Secondary Substation Outside the RVC

Supply Source HV Cable

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Supply Source HV Cable