66 KV GIS Spec

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Specification
66 kV Indoor Gas Insulated

Switchgear
Issue date: 11 November 2021
Effective date: 11 November 2021
© State of NSW through Transport for NSW 2021

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66 kV Indoor Gas Insulated Switchgear
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Document information
Owner: Director Energy Networks & Systems

Mode: Heavy rail
Discipline: Electrical
Document history
Revision Effective date Summary of changes

1.0 11/11/2021 First issue.
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Preface
This document provides requirements for the procurement of 66 kV indoor gas insulated
switchgear for use in the TAHE 66 kV distribution network.
All information required to ensure that the switchgear is electrically suitable for the TAHE
electrical network is contained in this document or referenced by this document.
This is a first issue.
The terms ‘normative’ and ‘informative’ are used in asset standards to define the application of
the appendices to which they apply. A ‘normative’ appendix is an integral part of an asset
standard, whereas an ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and guidance.

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Table of contents
1 Scope ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
2 Application ............................................................................................................................................... 7
3 Referenced documents ........................................................................................................................... 7
4 Terms, definitions and abbreviations .................................................................................................... 8
5 TfNSW type approval .............................................................................................................................. 9
6 Functional requirements of 66 kV indoor GIS ...................................................................................... 9
7 Switchboard requirements ..................................................................................................................... 9
7.1 Circuit breaker specific ratings............................................................................................................. 11
8 Insulating medium ................................................................................................................................. 12
9 General equipment arrangement ......................................................................................................... 12
9.1 Hierarchy of operation and control ...................................................................................................... 12
9.2 Low voltage panel ................................................................................................................................ 13
9.3 Protection and control panel ................................................................................................................ 14
9.4 Low voltage panel and PCP common requirements ........................................................................... 15
10 Earth bars ............................................................................................................................................... 15
10.1 Transient earth clamp .......................................................................................................................... 16
11 Gas compartment arrangement ........................................................................................................... 16
12 Gas monitoring ...................................................................................................................................... 16
12.1 Level 1 alarm ....................................................................................................................................... 17
12.2 Level 2 alarm and operation inhibit signal ........................................................................................... 17
13 Pressure relief device ........................................................................................................................... 17
14 Circuit breakers ..................................................................................................................................... 17
14.1 Circuit breaker operating mechanisms ................................................................................................ 17
14.2 Circuit breaker operation and control .................................................................................................. 18
14.3 Circuit breaker auxiliary contacts ......................................................................................................... 18
15 Disconnector and earth switches ........................................................................................................ 19
16 Switchgear indications ......................................................................................................................... 19
17 Interlocks ................................................................................................................................................ 19
18 Current transformers ............................................................................................................................ 20
18.1 Current transformer rating plate .......................................................................................................... 21
19 Voltage transformers ............................................................................................................................ 21
19.1 Voltage transformer isolation requirements ......................................................................................... 22
19.2 Voltage transformer alarm ................................................................................................................... 22
20 66 kV cable connection ......................................................................................................................... 22
21 Surge arresters for 66 kV switchboards ............................................................................................. 22
22 Voltage detecting system ..................................................................................................................... 22
23 Circuit test facilities .............................................................................................................................. 23

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24 Padlocking.............................................................................................................................................. 23
25 LV wiring................................................................................................................................................. 23
26 Instruments, transducers and metering .............................................................................................. 23
26.1 Current transducers ............................................................................................................................. 24
26.2 Voltage transducers ............................................................................................................................. 24
26.3 Ammeters............................................................................................................................................. 24
26.4 Voltmeters ............................................................................................................................................ 24
26.5 Watthour meter .................................................................................................................................... 25
27 Busbar and circuit protection .............................................................................................................. 25
27.1 High impedance bus zone protection .................................................................................................. 25
27.2 Internal arc fault detection scheme ...................................................................................................... 25
28 SCADA interface .................................................................................................................................... 25
28.1 Binary indication and ACCB control .................................................................................................... 26
28.2 Analogue indication ............................................................................................................................. 26
28.3 Controls................................................................................................................................................ 26
29 Tests ....................................................................................................................................................... 27
29.1 Type tests ............................................................................................................................................ 27
29.2 Factory acceptance tests ..................................................................................................................... 27
29.3 Routine tests ........................................................................................................................................ 27
29.4 Site acceptance tests ........................................................................................................................... 28
30 Nameplates and signs ........................................................................................................................... 29
31 Human factors........................................................................................................................................ 29
31.1 Controls and displays .......................................................................................................................... 29
31.2 Information content .............................................................................................................................. 29
32 Environment ........................................................................................................................................... 30
Appendix A Whole-of-life cost (normative) .......................................................................................... 31
Appendix B Data set associated with the equipment (normative) .................................................... 32
B.1 Drawings and information .................................................................................................................... 32
B.2 Technical schedule .............................................................................................................................. 32
B.3 Life cycle costing ................................................................................................................................. 33
B.4 Test results .......................................................................................................................................... 33
Appendix C Technical schedule (normative) ....................................................................................... 34
C.1 66 kV switchboard technical schedule ................................................................................................. 34
C.2 Instrument technical schedule ............................................................................................................. 38
C.3 Supply history ...................................................................................................................................... 39
C.4 Additional descriptive switchgear detail and information ..................................................................... 39
C.5 Reliability data ..................................................................................................................................... 40
Appendix D Integrated system support requirements (normative) ................................................... 41
D.1 Integrated support objectives............................................................................................................... 41
D.2 Operation and maintenance manual ................................................................................................... 41

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1 Scope
This document provides the specifications for type tested, metal enclosed, single busbar,
indoor, gas insulated switchgear (GIS) designed for installation on railway distribution systems
operating at a nominal 66 kV ac, three-phase, 50 Hz.
2 Application
The requirements of this document apply to the purchase and installation of new 66 kV indoor
GIS in TAHE substations in the heavy rail network.
The requirements of this document are not applicable to existing 66 kV indoor GIS currently in
service in the TAHE electrical network.
3 Referenced documents
The following documents are cited in the text. For dated references, only the cited edition
applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document applies.
International standards
IEC 60051 (series) Direct Acting Indicating Analogue Electrical Measuring Instruments and
Their Accessories
IEC 61243-5 Live Working – Voltage Detectors - Part 5: Voltage Detecting Systems (VDS)
IEC 61850 (all parts) Communication networks and systems for power utility automation
IEC 61958 High-Voltage Prefabricated Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies - Voltage

Presence Indicating Systems
Australian standards
AS 2067 Substations and high voltage installations exceeding 1 kV a.c.
AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)
AS 61869.2 Instrument transformers Part 2: Additional requirements for current transformers
AS 61869.3 Instrument transformers Part 3: Additional requirements for inductive voltage

transformers
AS 62271.1 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 1: Common specifications for

alternating current switchgear and controlgear
AS 62271.100 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 100: Alternating-current circuit-

breakers
AS 62271.102 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 102: Alternating current

disconnectors and earthing switches

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AS 62271.203 High-voltage switchgear and control gear Part 203: Gas-insulated metal-
enclosed switchgear for rated voltages above 52 kV
Transport for NSW standards
EP 00 00 00 13 SP Electrical Power Equipment - Design Ranges of Ambient Conditions
T HR EL 00002 PR Electrical Power Equipment - Integrated Support Requirements
T HR EL 03001 ST Controls and Protection for 1500 V dc Rectification Equipment
T HR EL 11004 ST Electrical SCADA Interface Requirements
T HR EL 19002 ST Protection System Requirements for the High Voltage Network
T HR EL 21001 ST Lightning Protection and Insulation Coordination
T MU AM 01001 ST Life Cycle Costing
T MU AM 01002 MA Maintenance Requirements Analysis Manual
T MU HF 00001 ST Human Factors Integration – General Requirements
T MU MD 00005 GU Type Approval of Products
T MU MD 00006 ST Engineering Drawings and CAD Requirements
TS 00011 Common Requirements for Electric Power Equipment
4 Terms, definitions and abbreviations

The following terms, definitions and abbreviations apply in this document:
ACCB alternating current circuit breaker
AMB Asset Management Branch
CT current transformer
ELV extra low voltage
GIS gas insulated switchgear
ICON infrastructure control
MTM manually reset protection relay for the multi-tripping of ACCBs with a hand reset flag
NCC National Construction Code
NER neutral earthing resistor
PCP protection and control panels
RTU remote terminal unit
SCADA supervisory controlled and data acquisition system
TfNSW Transport for New South Wales

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UGOH underground to overhead (aerial line)
VDS voltage detection system
VT voltage transformer
5 TfNSW type approval

All 66 kV indoor GIS procured in accordance with this specification requires type approval by
the TfNSW Asset Management Branch prior to being connected to the TAHE electrical network.
The type approval process is contained in T MU MD 00005 GU Type Approval of Products.
6 Functional requirements of 66 kV indoor GIS

The 66 kV indoor GIS shall consist of 66 kV busbar, fixed type circuit breakers, disconnectors,
earth switches and associated control and protection equipment.
The 66 kV indoor switchgear shall provide for the following:
• connection of 66 kV feeders, system transformers, harmonic filters and rectifier transformer

circuits to the 66 kV busbar
• isolation and earthing of feeders, bus sections, system transformers, harmonic filters and
rectifier transformer circuits
• protection, local control and supervisory controlled and data acquisition system (SCADA)
control for 66 kV feeders, system transformers, harmonic filter, rectifier transformer circuits
and bus-sections on the 66 kV busbar
• means to perform tests on the HV cables, without disturbing existing HV cable connections.
7 Switchboard requirements
The 66 kV indoor GIS shall be designed and manufactured in accordance with the suite of
applicable AS 62271 standards, in particular:
• AS 62271.1 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 1: Common specifications for

alternating current switchgear and controlgear
• AS 62271.100 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 100: Alternating-current

circuit-breakers
• AS 62271.102 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 102: Alternating current

disconnectors and earthing switches
• AS 62271.203 High-voltage switchgear and control gear Part 203: Gas-insulated metal-
enclosed switchgear for rated voltages above 52 kV.
Table 1 provides details of general requirements of 66 kV indoor switchgear.

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Table 1 - Switchboard general requirements
Parameter Designation
Switchboard type Metal clad
Class Indoor
Method of neutral earthing of the system Effectively earthed.

Insulation medium Pressurised gas - see Section 8
Ambient temperature range In accordance with EP 00 00 00 13 SP
(see note 1)
Maximum altitude 1000 m
(see note 2)
Possible extension to switchboard Both sides
Note 1: Where the switchgear does not meet the temperature requirements of
EP 00 00 00 13 SP, then the applicable derating factors need to be provided.
Note 2: Locations west of Penrith on the Blue Mountains line have a maximum altitude
of 1200 m.
Table 2 details switchboard and specific equipment rating requirements.
Table 2 – Switchboard common ratings
Parameter Rating
Number of phases 3
Nominal system voltage 66 kV
Rated voltage (Ur) 72.5 kV (minimum)
Rated frequency (fr) 50 Hz
Busbar Single
Rated normal current ≥1,250 A
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage (Up)
Common value 325 kV (peak)
Across the isolating distance 375 kV (peak)
Rated short-duration power-frequency withstand
voltage (Ud)
Common value 140 kV (rms)
Across the isolating distance 160 kV (rms)
Rated short time withstand current (Ik) ≥25 kA (rms)
(for main and earthing circuits)
Rated duration of short circuit (tk) 1 sec

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Parameter Rating
Rated peak withstand current (Ip) ≥65 kA (peak)
Rated supply voltage of closing and opening 125 V dc
devices and of auxiliary and control circuits (Ua) (see note 3)
Auxiliary supply for switchboard heaters and 240 V ac
lights.
Note 3: Auxiliary voltage requirements are specified in TS 00011 Common

Requirements for Electric Power Equipment.
Table 3 details the mechanical endurance class for circuit breaker, disconnectors and earth
switches.
Table 3 - Switchboard mechanical and electrical class
Designation Class
Circuit breaker M2, E1, C1
Disconnector/Earth switch M1, E2
Fast acting earth switch M1, E2
7.1 Circuit breaker specific ratings

Table 4 details specific ratings for the circuit breakers.
Table 4 – ACCB common ratings
Parameter (common to all ACCBs) Rating
Interrupting medium SF6 or vacuum

Rated normal current (Ir) - Bus section ≥ 1250 A
Rated normal current (Ir) – Feeder ≥ 630 A
Rated normal current (Ir) – Rectifier Rated normal current (Ir) – Feeder
Rated normal current (Ir) - System transformer ≥ 630 A
Rated normal current (Ir) - Capacitor/harmonic ≥ 630 A
filter
Number of trip coils 2 independently operated coils
Number of close coils 1
Rated operating sequence O - 0.3 s - CO - 3 min - CO

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8 Insulating medium
At the time of publication of this standard there are alternate insulating gases to SF6 being
developed and trialled in industry.
TfNSW would prefer an alternative to SF6 and procurement of 66 kV indoor GIS to this
specification requires the assessment of commercially available and proven switchgear, both
switchgear with insulating medium of SF6 and switchgear with alternate insulating gases.
The design AEO shall provide an assessment with detailed technical analysis and comparison
between products and a detailed life cycle costing in accordance with T MU AM 01001 ST Life
Cycle Costing for each option. Life cycle costing for switchgear shall include the disposal,
management and environmental costs.
TfNSW as part of the type approval process will review and advise its preference in line with
NSW Government and TfNSW policies at that time.
Where the insulating medium is SF6, the supplier of the switchgear shall have a policy whereby
they will accept responsibility for disposal of the SF6 switchgear and any remaining SF6 gas or
by-products. The supplier shall also accept SF6 gas that is evacuated during maintenance for
the whole life of the switchgear. SF6 management, environmental and disposal costs will be
considered in the evaluation process.
9 General equipment arrangement

The 66 kV switchboard is installed in a separate dedicated room within the substation.
Separate protection and control panels (PCPs) shall be installed in a separate room adjacent to
the 66 kV switchroom within the substation. The PCPs shall have:
• controls for the complete operation of all ACCBs, disconnectors and earth switches
• indications for all states of the ACCBs, disconnectors and earth switches
• indications for all switchboard alarms
• voltage indication for all bus-sections and current indication for all circuits.
See Section 9.3 for details on the requirements of the PCP.
9.1 Hierarchy of operation and control

The 66 kV switchgear can be operated either locally at the switchgear, locally at the PCP or
remotely via SCADA. The three hierarchy levels are defined as follows:
• Level 1: Local control shall be provided at the switchgear primarily for maintenance and
emergency switching operation. Operation at the PCP or via SCADA is not valid when
Local/Remote switch at the switchgear is in the Local position.

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• Level 2: Normal local operation of each switchgear bay shall be performed from the PCP.
The Local/Remote switch at the switchgear is required to be in Remote position for PCP
control to be valid. Operation via SCADA is not valid when Local/Remote switch at the PCP
is in Local position.
• Level 3: Sydney trains standard operational practice is to operate the switchgear via
SCADA. The Local/Remote switch at the switchgear and the PCP are both required to be
in Remote position for SCADA control commands to be valid.
Refer to T HR EL 03001 ST Controls and Protection for 1500 V dc Rectification Equipment for
details of the control and protection requirements which are applicable to the rectifier control.
9.2 Low voltage panel

Each circuit breaker shall be provided with a low voltage panel containing all control and
monitoring signals necessary for switchgear operation (interlocks, SF6 monitoring and local
control) of the switchgear for the associated bay.
The low voltage panel shall include the following functions, operating and monitoring facilities:
• Switchgear bay interlocking.
• Operation counter for circuit breaker.
• Live line indicators shall be provided for each of the three phases on each circuit and the
busbar and shall comply with the requirements of IEC 61958.
• A mechanically operated indicator to show whether the circuit-breaker is open or closed.

The word OPEN shall be visible only if the circuit-breaker is open and the word CLOSED
shall be visible only if the circuit-breaker is closed. If colours are used in addition, then the
colour green shall indicate the open condition and the colour red shall indicate the closed
condition.
The low voltage panel shall be a lockable, closed, fully shrouded and arc resistant cabinet of
IP3X standard suitable for accommodating panel meters and other secondary equipment for
control and measurement.
The cabinet shall be fitted with a removable gland plate, cable ducting and terminals. The layout
within the cabinet shall ensure for the following:
• adequate room is provided for the termination of multi-core control cables, dc auxiliary
supply cables and other miscellaneous cables that are required for interfacing with
equipment within the substation
• cable terminals shall be readily accessible to enable connection of test equipment

associated with protection relay testing and commissioning

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• cable ducting within the cabinet shall be located to allow for the installation of multi-core
control cables
In particular, adequate room between duct and cable entry points to allow for the bending
radius of cables.
• internal cabinet colour shall be white.
Refer to TS 00011 for details on low voltage wiring, terminals and labelling requirements.
9.3 Protection and control panel

Each circuit breaker shall also be provided with a PCP supplied separately and floor mounted in
the general equipment room.
The PCPs shall be suitable for cable entries from the top and bottom. The order and labelling of
the PCP shall match the 66 kV switchboard panels.
The PCP shall incorporate all applicable requirements of T HR EL 19002 ST, including but not
limited to the following functions, operating and monitoring facilities:
• operating and monitoring facilities:
o mimic diagram with controllable components placed as position indicators with

operating switches
o alarm annunciations
• alarm annunciation shall comprise:
o MCB or fuse trip
o circuit breaker blocked (low energy or SF6 blocked)
o protection trip
o lockout
o gas zone alarms
• current, voltage and energy meters
• protection relays and test blocks
• SCADA requirements
• voltage and current test links or terminals or both to allow measurement by portable
instrumentation
• appropriate test links for protection as defined in the protection specification.
Refer to TS 00011 for details on low voltage wiring, terminals and labelling requirements. The
PCP will require 240 V ac power points and lights within the panels.

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9.4 Low voltage panel and PCP common requirements

The following control and indication equipment shall be common to both the switchboard and
the PCP:
• a local CLOSE - OPEN switch or push-buttons coloured red and green respectively
• LOCAL – REMOTE selector switch
• indication of the status of all ACCB, disconnector and earth switches in the bay
• a set of terminals for the marshalling of all auxiliary wiring (such as protection, control,
indication).
10 Earth bars
The switchgear shall include two copper earthing bars, rated for the switchgear short time
withstand current and not less than 120 mm² cross-section area to facilitate earthing.
To assist with stray current mitigation measures from the dc traction system, it may be
necessary to connect 66 kV cable screens to a separate cable screen earth bar on feeder
panels only. This arrangement is to facilitate future installation of a transient earth clamp.
The cable screen earth bar shall be connected to the switchboard earth bar via removable links
and shall be isolated from similar bars in adjacent panels.
The cable screen earth bar shall be insulated from the frame of the switchboard by insulated
mounts that have been rated for maximum earth potential rise and tested for at least 15 kV for
1 minute.
The cable screen earth bar shall provide for connection of the removable link, three HV cable
screens and two cable connections holes for a transient earth clamp. Predrilled holes 12 mm in
diameter shall be provided.
The switchboard earth bar shall interconnect adjacent switchgear panels and provide the
following:
• switchgear bonding
• two cable connections to the main substation earth bar
• a removable link per feeder panel for connection to the insulated earth screen earthing bar
• three cable screens for panels other than feeders
• requirements for circuit test facility.

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10.1 Transient earth clamp

The transient clamp acts as a dc decoupler to provide dc isolation between earthing systems
(for example a local earth system and a remote earth system). Under an ac earth fault, the
clamp impedance momentarily changes state to a virtual short circuit, acting to provide a direct
connection of HV cable screens to the switchboard earth bar.
The transient earth clamp blocks the path to dc stray current that may otherwise flow via the
cable screen.
Transient earth clamps (if required) are installed on feeder panels only.
11 Gas compartment arrangement

The switchboard shall comply with the requirements of AS 62271.203.
The switchboard shall have a maximum leakage rate of 0.5% per year for the lifetime of the
switchboard.
The manufacturer is required to demonstrate compliance with AS 62271.203 and in particular

with the gas compartment arrangement regarding the following:
• How the compartment design minimises risk of damage to adjacent compartments for an
internal switchgear fault.
• The method of replacement of sections of the switchgear with minimum requirements for
degassing adjacent pressurised sections.
• How partitions between compartments comply with the requirements of AS 62271.203.
• Requirements for degassing to conduct maintenance activities.
Enclosures shall withstand normal and transient pressures in operation. Internal pressure built
up due to arc fault shall be released with pressure relief devices.
The complete 66 kV GIS assembly shall cater for the effect of thermal expansion during all
potential operational conditions by the provision of expansion joints. Expansion joints should be
provided at least between any bays of the busbar.
12 Gas monitoring
Gas monitoring devices shall be provided for all gas compartments and shall be temperature
compensated, electrically isolated and independently adjustable.
This device shall provide indication of the minimum permissible pressure level for safe operation
and shall provide two levels of audio and visual alarms - level 1 alarm, level 2 alarm and
operation inhibit.

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The alarm contacts shall be fail-safe (that is, normally closed when gas pressure levels are
normal).
12.1 Level 1 alarm

This level shall initiate a gas pressure alarm both locally at the substation and remotely at ICON
via the SCADA RTU and shall not result in any operation or inhibition of the circuit breaker.
12.2 Level 2 alarm and operation inhibit signal

This level shall initiate a second threshold gas pressure low alarm both locally at the substation
and remotely at ICON.
If this level is reached in a circuit breaker compartment, it shall result in the blocking of the
circuit breaker operation.
13 Pressure relief device

Each gas section of the switchgear shall be provided with a pressure relief device to limit the
pressure of the SF6 gas to a safe level in the event of an internal fault or a malfunction of the
gas system.
All pressure relief devices shall be designed to vent the excessive pressure away from the
maintenance walkway area, and shall be located away from gauges, meters, gas filling ports
and gas density device calibrating points.
Internal pressure relief into neighbouring gas compartments is not acceptable.
14 Circuit breakers
Circuit breakers shall comply with AS 62271.100 and ratings in accordance with Table 2,
Table 3 and Table 4.
The circuit-breakers shall be guaranteed to have a leakage rate of less than 0.5% mass per
year of the quantity of SF6 gas used for filling. Means shall be provided to check the internal
pressure of the units.
The gas tightness shall not deteriorate due to ageing.
Certificates and details of tests for gas tightness carried out on circuit breakers shall be
provided.
14.1 Circuit breaker operating mechanisms

The circuit breaker operating mechanism shall be an integral part of the circuit breaker.

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The circuit breaker busbar disconnector and associated earth switch shall be actuated
mechanically. Auxiliary switches shall provide indication of each position for all devices.
Any part of the circuit breaker mechanism that requires routine inspection and maintenance
shall not be enclosed in any gas tight compartment.
All circuit breaker operating mechanisms shall be of the stored energy type by means of energy
stored in a motor-charged spring with manual and electrical release.
A provision for manually charging the spring type operating mechanism shall be supplied.
Magnetic actuator type operating mechanisms will be considered, provided that full technical
details of the proposed arrangement are supplied. Typical details shall include principle of
operation, auxiliary power supply requirements, details on manual operation and how the
requirement for duplicate trip coils is addressed.
14.2 Circuit breaker operation and control

The circuit breakers shall be arranged for operation by local control at the switchgear, local
control at the PCP and by remote control via the SCADA system. See Section 9.2 for further
details.
The circuit breaker closing mechanism shall be electrically operated and trip-free.
All circuit breakers in the closed position shall be able to trip-close-trip before the spring needs
to be charged again.
The circuit breaker shall close without delay when the close command signal is applied. While
this command signal is applied, the circuit breaker shall not make a second attempt to close if it
fails to close on the first attempt.
The circuit breaker shall open without delay when the open command signal is applied
independently to any of the trip coils or to all trip coils simultaneously.
A mechanical push-button or similar device for tripping the circuit breaker shall be provided.
Continuously rated control equipment shall be provided to make the successful closing of the
circuit breaker independent of the length of time that the control switch is held in the CLOSE
position. This shall ensure that only one closing attempt can be made if the control switch is
held in the CLOSE position.
14.3 Circuit breaker auxiliary contacts

A combination of normally open and normally closed auxiliary switches rated at 5 amperes in a
125 V dc inductive circuit or a 240 V ac circuit shall be provided. These auxiliary switches are
required for the implementation of protection and control schemes.

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15 Disconnector and earth switches

Disconnectors and earth switches shall comply with AS 62271.102 and ratings shall be in
accordance with Table 2 and Table 3.
The switchgear shall be provided with integral disconnector/earth switches driven by a

maintenance-free self-contained electric motor operated mechanism.
High speed fault making earth switches shall be provided on all feeder panels, rectifier
transformers, system transformers and each section of the 66 kV busbar.
Each circuit earthing switch shall be mechanically interlocked with the corresponding circuit-
breaker to prevent an earthing switch from closing on to an energised circuit.
The actual position of each disconnector and earthing switch shall be easily verified through an
inspection window. Where the position of the viewing window is not readily accessible then
means such as a camera shall be provided to view the position by the operator.
Each disconnector and earth switch shall be provided with a fail-safe indicating device to
positively indicate the position it is in. The words "OPEN" and "EARTH" shall be used for the
respective indication of the earth switch positions.
16 Switchgear indications
The circuit breaker and switch panel shall have indications clearly visible from the front of the
panel. The method of indicating the position of the circuit breakers, disconnectors and earth
switches shall be in accordance with AS 62271.102.
Where the position is implemented by a mechanically operated indicator, it shall be indelibly

marked, to show whether the circuit breaker is open or closed. The word OPEN shall be visible
only if the circuit breaker is open and the word CLOSED shall be visible only if the circuit
breaker is closed. If colours are used in addition to words, then the colour green shall indicate
the open condition and the colour red shall indicate the closed condition.
The circuit breaker / switchgear panel shall have the following definite indications:
• circuit breaker open/close
• disconnector open/close position
• earth switch open/close position
• stored energy device charged/discharged
• non-resettable operation counter (nominally mechanical).
17 Interlocks
Interlocking shall comply with the requirements of AS 62271.203.

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All switchgear shall be provided with a comprehensive system of integrated mechanical and
electrical interlocks to prevent any dangerous or undesirable operations. The interlocks shall
prevent the unsafe operation of the equipment under all service conditions, and ensure the
correct sequence of operation for all circuit breakers, disconnectors and earthing switches.
Facilities provided for operational access to parts of the switchgear panel that contain live
components shall be mechanically interlocked so that access to such parts is not possible
unless all live parts have been rendered safe, either by a visibly applied earth connection or by
being positively disconnected and screened from the remaining live parts.
Mechanical interlocks shall be provided to ensure positive and substantial protection against
malfunction, and shall be so designed and constructed as to ensure dependable fail-safe
operation. Interlocks shall ensure that the disconnector cannot be moved unless the circuit-
breaker is open.
Interlocks shall ensure that the circuit breaker cannot be closed unless the associated
disconnector switches are fully in the “closed”, or “isolated” position.
Positive mechanical interlocking shall be provided to prevent inadvertent switching from the ON
position to the EARTH position without a definite stop in the OFF position, or from the EARTH
position to the ON position without a definite stop in the OFF position.
Access to the test terminals shall only be possible when the associated earth switch is in the
closed (earth) position.
When the circuit test facility is in use, it shall not be possible to close the disconnector switch.
If the switchgear panel is designed so that the circuit to be earthed is earthed through the main
contacts of the circuit breaker, then the circuit breaker shall be interlocked so that it cannot be
tripped by the protection relays or SCADA control while the circuit is earthed.
A table shall be produced of all possible and inhibited states the switchgear may have.
As an example, where disconnectors are stuck in an undefined position during operation,

subsequent operation of the associated earthing switches shall be inhibited. Similarly, if
disconnectors are stuck in an undefined position, closing of the associated circuit breaker shall
also be inhibited.
18 Current transformers
The circuit breaker panels shall be provided with protection and metering current transformers
(CT) in compliance with T HR EL 19002 ST Protection System Requirements for the High
Voltage Network.
Current transformers shall comply with AS 61869.2 Instrument transformers Part 2: Additional
requirements for current transformers.

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The typical quantity of CTs required is as follows:
• feeder panel: 4 (buszone, line differential, overcurrent, metering)
• rectifier panel: 4 (buszone, overcurrent, overcurrent, metering)
• system transformer panel: 4 (buszone, transformer differential, overcurrent, metering)
• harmonic filter panel 4 (buszone, overcurrent, overcurrent, metering)
• bus-section panel: 2 (buszone).
Specific CT requirements will be provided in the protection concept report for individual
switchboards which is issued at the time of order.
Where alternate technology to inductive current transformers are proposed, complete technical
details and life cycle costing of the alternative shall be provided to TfNSW. Life cycle costing
shall include all affected related interface devices, training, operation and maintenance costs.
18.1 Current transformer rating plate

A rating plate shall be fitted to each current transformer. Identical plates shall be fixed within the
LV compartment and the respective PCP in a position that facilitates ease of access to read the
information.
19 Voltage transformers
A three-phase voltage transformer (VT) or three single phase voltage transformers in
compliance with AS 61869.3 Instrument transformers Part 3: Additional requirements for
inductive voltage transformers and T HR EL 19002 ST shall be provided for each busbar
section and system transformers.
Specific VT requirements for individual switchboards shall be provided in the approved

protection concept report which is issued at the time of order.
VTs shall be located in their own separate gas compartments so that they can be easily
disconnected from the system if required for dielectric testing.
A manually operated link is to be provided to disconnect the voltage transformer for high voltage
testing of the GIS and power cables without gas handling or removal of the voltage transformer.
The secondary terminals shall be located in accessible, earthed terminal boxes on the voltage
transformer itself. The secondary connections shall be wired to a terminal strip in the
marshalling cabinet. Provision shall be made for earthing of the secondary windings inside the
low voltage ACCB panels.
Where alternate technology to inductive voltage transformers are proposed, complete technical
details and life cycle costing of the alternative shall be provided to TfNSW. Life cycle costing
shall include all affected related interface devices, training, operation and maintenance costs.

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19.1 Voltage transformer isolation requirements

Each VT secondary shall be protected by a circuit breaker of adequate rating capacity with
voltage free contacts.
19.2 Voltage transformer alarm

A three phase, phase failure relay in compliance with T HR EL 19002 ST shall be connected to
the secondary of each voltage transformer and signals sent to SCADA via the PCP.
20 66 kV cable connection
All cable termination compartments shall be suitable for dead-break, separable, fully insulated
and shielded system for the connection of HV cables.
High voltage cable testing shall be able to be performed without having to disconnect the 66 kV
cables.
The design of the cable termination shall allow plugging and unplugging of the cable without any
gas work being required.
21 Surge arresters for 66 kV switchboards

The switchboard shall have facility for installation of surge arresters on the feeder panels.
The requirement for surge arresters to be installed on a specific 66 kV switchboard is

determined by a transient impulse study as required by T HR EL 21001 ST Lightning Protection
and Insulation Coordination. The report is to be completed by the design AEO.
The report is to be provided to TfNSW – Asset Management Branch.
22 Voltage detecting system

A voltage detection system (VDS) in accordance with IEC 61243-5 with integrated display to
detect the following shall be provided for all HV circuits:
• dead state
• operating voltage
• phase balance.
Appropriate connections shall be provided to enable phase comparison in normal operating

conditions.
An optional feature is the remote indication of 66 kV cable voltage status and interlocking with
the earth switch. Interlocking shall inhibit the earthing of live circuit conductors.

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23 Circuit test facilities

Each feeder circuit breaker panel shall incorporate an integrated circuit test facility.
All test facilities shall be suitable for the application of dc test voltages associated with the
commissioning of power cables. The test facility shall be rated for the same system voltage as
the switchgear.
The test facility shall facilitate the connection of test equipment with the circuit earthed and then
allow the earths to be removed with the test equipment still connected.
A manually applied earthing set shall be connected to the circuit side of each circuit breaker
panel for use with test equipment. The earth connection shall be applied or removed
independent of the application or removal of the test equipment connection. External removable
accessories shall be used to achieve this function.
24 Padlocking
Facilities shall be provided to padlock the following:
• disconnector in the closed and open positions
• earth switch in the closed and open position
• circuit breaker in the open position
• circuit test facility, if applicable.
All padlocking facilities shall be suitable for padlocks with a 6 mm shank diameter.
25 LV wiring
LV and ELV cabling and wiring shall be in accordance with TS 00011 and AS/NZS 3000.
Terminal strips shall be provided for all wires leaving or entering the equipment. They shall be
conveniently located so that they are accessible without danger of contact with live sections of
the equipment and shall be separated from power circuits and equipment by metal barriers.
All interconnecting wiring shall be suitably protected against mechanical damage, e.g. by
routing them in protective channels or pipes.
All low voltage wiring in high voltage compartments shall be installed in earthed metallic
armouring or conduit and be double insulated.
26 Instruments, transducers and metering

All instruments, transducers and metering equipment that are required to be installed shall
comply with this section and the relevant requirements in TS 00011.

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All indicating instruments shall be flush-mounted industrial type instruments that comply with the
requirements of the following IEC standards: IEC 60051-1, IEC 60051-2, IEC 60051-3,
IEC 60051-7, IEC 60051-8 and IEC 60051-9. The instruments shall be clearly visible and easily
legible from a standing position in front of the panel.
Analogue instruments shall have a scale length of at least 90 mm. All instruments on a
switchboard shall be scaled with the same type of characters of the same size. The instruments
shall be 96 mm x 96 mm in size, with black scales on a white background.
All current-operated instruments shall be protected against continuous over current up to 120%
of nominal value and high current surges up to the fault rating of the circuit breaker.
26.1 Current transducers

All panels shall have one current transducer connected to B∅ of a metering CT. The output of
the current transducer shall be used to drive the ammeter and then be connected to the SCADA
RTU for remote indication.
Refer to T HR EL 11004 ST Electrical SCADA Interface Requirements for additional information

on voltage transducer requirements.
26.2 Voltage transducers

A voltage transducer shall be connected to each VT and connected to the SCADA RTU for
remote indication.
Refer to T HR EL 11004 ST for additional information on voltage transducer requirements.
26.3 Ammeters
Ammeters shall have two scales that are essentially linear. The main scale shall allow for 120%
of the primary current rating of the current transformer and the second scale shall be equivalent
to the main scale divided by 5, to allow reading of lower currents. A pushbutton fitted to the front
of the ammeter shall activate the minor scale.
The current transformer ratio shall be clearly marked on the face of the ammeter.
The accuracy of ammeters shall be 3% or better and shall be stated in the technical schedule
provided in Appendix C.
26.4 Voltmeters
Voltmeter shall have analogue indication with scales that have an indicating range of 80% to
120% of the nominal system voltages.
Where voltmeters that have a nominal range from 0% to 120% are required, this will be
specified at the time of order.

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The nominal voltage shall be marked in red on the scale. A switch shall be provided for
selecting voltages between each phase (that is, A–B, B-C, A-C).
The accuracy of voltmeters shall be 3% or better and shall be stated in the technical schedule
provided in Appendix D.
26.5 Watthour meter

kWh meters shall be three phase, with pulse output. The pulse output rate shall be 10 per kWh.
Where required for revenue metering the kWh meter shall be connected to a metering CT of
suitable rating and accuracy class.
27 Busbar and circuit protection

Protection schemes shall be in accordance with T HR EL 19002 SP.
The specific protection schemes for a switchboard are detailed in the approved protection
concept which is issued at the time of the switchboard procurement.
27.1 High impedance bus zone protection

When a high impedance unit protection bus-zone scheme is used, the associated components
such as protection relay, MTM, test block are to be located on the same panel within one of the
end panels on the PCP for the applicable bus-section.
27.2 Internal arc fault detection scheme

An internal arc fault detection scheme where a technical benefit is demonstrated is subject to
approval by TfNSW.
If approved, this system is in addition to a high impedance scheme which is required.
28 SCADA interface
This section details the various interfaces to the SCADA RTU.
The SCADA alarms from equipment are implemented by a combination of hard wiring and using
the serial link (DNP3 secure authentication or Modbus over RS485) on the electronic protection
relays and associated transducers. DNP3 is the preferred communication protocol. Refer to
T HR EL 11004 ST Electrical SCADA Interface Requirements for further details on the serial
connection for intelligent electronic devices.
The serial communication port on all electronic protection relays within a switchboard section
shall be connected together and wired to a terminal strip for connection to the SCADA RTU.

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Where the installation of 66 kV indoor GIS is in a new substation then the communication
protocol IEC 61850 may be considered if the life cycle costing for the implementation provides a
benefit to TfNSW and there are also technical benefits over the use of standard DNP3 protocol.
Refer to T HR EL 19002 ST for further SCADA alarm requirements.
Refer to T HR EL 11004 ST for details on the SCADA wiring requirements, in particular the
requirement for analogue cable to have the screen connected to the location earth at the RTU
end only.
28.1 Binary indication and ACCB control

Certain information is critical for system operation and shall be independent on the protection
relay or communication link to the SCADA RTU.
Refer to T HR EL 19002 ST for details of the SCADA alarms and control that are required to be
hard wired to the RTU. Hard wired digital inputs shall be active types where inputs are powered
from the switchgear.
28.2 Analogue indication

The following analogue indications shall be provided to SCADA:
• circuit current (B phase) for each circuit breaker
• busbar voltage ( A- C phase ) for each section of the switchboard.
Current transducers shall be provided to allow monitoring of primary circuit currents by SCADA.
Transducers shall be connected to a dedicated metering CT on B phase. See Section 26.1 and
Section 26.2.
28.3 Controls
The SCADA RTU provides voltage free contacts for the following control functions:
• circuit breaker Open (trip)
• circuit breaker Close
• disconnector open
• disconnector close
• earth switch open
• earth switch close.
Refer to T HR EL 11004 ST for details of the RTU voltage free contacts and associated
interface requirements. Interposing relays are to be provided for all SCADA initiated control
functions.

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29 Tests
The switchgear testing requirements are split into three distinct categories:
• type tests
• factory acceptance tests (FAT)
• site acceptance tests (SAT).
Testing requirements are to be read in conjunction with TS 00011.
29.1 Type tests

The type tests as required in the following standards are required to be completed with copies
of type test certificates, test results and reports submitted as part of the tender documentation.
• AS 62271.1
• AS 62271.100
• AS 62271.102
• AS 62271.203.
Type test certificates for each of these tests shall be accepted where it can be demonstrated
that the switchgear supplied is of a similar design to previously type tested switchgear.
29.2 Factory acceptance tests

Factory acceptance tests (FAT) are required to be completed at the manufacturers' premises
unless agreed by TfNSW.
Where an AEO is witnessing the FAT on behalf of TfNSW they are responsible for witnessing
and providing engineering assurance on the tests and requirements.
TfNSW is required to be notified of the FAT schedule and will advise if attending.
29.3 Routine tests

Routine tests are required to be completed as part of the FAT at the manufacturers' premises
unless agreed by TfNSW.
Certain routine tests will be required to be completed as part of the SAT.
Section 29.3.1 and Section 29.4 provides further detail on specific routine test required.
29.3.1 66 kV switchboard
For each panel the following tests are to be carried out. Routine test reports shall be provided to
TfNSW, Asset Management Branch.

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Switchgear routine tests as listed in the following standards shall be carried out:
• AS 62271.1
• AS 62271-100
• AS 62271-102
• AS 62271-203.
CT and VT routine tests as listed in the following standards shall be carried out:
• AS 61869.2
• AS 61869.3.
Dielectric dissipation factor and partial discharge testing shall be performed.
29.4 Site acceptance tests

Certain routine tests required will need to be repeated once the equipment is installed at site.
The AEO is responsible in conjunction with the manufacturer to determine the exact routine
tests that require to be repeated based on the hazards and risk analysis of transporting the
switchgear from the factory to site and the installation activities required.
Section 29.4.1 and section 29.4.2 detail the minimum site acceptance tests required to be
completed.
29.4.1 66 kV switchboard
The GIS shall be tested following installation and before commissioning into service to check
the correct operation of the equipment including the interlocking system and the dielectric
strength of the equipment.
On site tests shall include but not be limited to the following to locate any defects or damages
during handling, transportation, storage and erection.
• dielectric test on main circuits
• dielectric tests on auxiliary circuits
• measurement of resistance of main circuit
• gas leakage tests
• measurement of moisture content of insulating gas
• operation of all devices
• timing of circuit breaker operation.

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29.4.2 PCP
The following site pre-commissioning tests shall be performed on site following installation and
before commissioning into service:
• insulation resistance of all wiring
• continuity of all wiring (point to point)
• secondary injection of all protection schemes
• full operation checks of all control and protection schemes.
30 Nameplates and signs

Nameplates and signs shall comply with AS 62271.203 and TS 00011 for labelling with the
following additions:
• Signs required by NSW Statutory Authorities, Acts and Regulations shall be installed. In
general, signs will be located on or within the switchgear, cabinets or enclosures containing
HV, LV or ELV equipment.
• Enclosures containing terminals at voltage greater than ELV shall have a danger label
attached to each access door and removable panel.
31 Human factors
The design of 66 kV switchgear and PCP shall incorporate the principals of human factor
integration as described in T MU HF 00001 ST.
Human factors aspects to be considered relate to controls and displays, information content,
alarms and alerts.
31.1 Controls and displays

Human factors shall be considered in the design of all operational facets of the switchgear. This
includes aspects such as:
• location of the local and remote controls for the ACCB, disconnector and earth switches
• position and accessibility of viewing windows
• accessibility of the live line indicators, protection relays, ammeter, voltmeter are other key
items that the location is critical to ensure suitability for use by the operator and maintainer.
31.2 Information content

The correct labelling of all controls is critical to reduce the likelihood of operator error while
switching.
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Likewise the design of the labelling and associated diagrams that describes the sequence of
operation and position of devices is critical to enable correct operation of the switchgear.
32 Environment
The switchgear shall be suitable for locating in substations which are located adjacent to the
track. These locations are subject to vibration and dust caused by passing trains.
The locations are normally naturally ventilated with ambient temperature ranges as detailed in
EP 00 00 00 13 SP.

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Appendix A Whole-of-life cost (normative)

This appendix is provided for AEOs to assess the whole-of-life cost as required by
T MU AM 01001 ST Life Cycle Costing.
The selection of the most suitable 66 kV switchgear shall be made on the basis of minimising
the whole-of-life cost. The following factors as a minimum shall be considered in determining
the whole-of-life cost:
• cost of producing technical maintenance plans and associated service schedules
• cost of decommissioning and disposal
• cost of installation
• cost of inventory spares
• cost of maintenance
• cost of manuals
• cost of modifications to other parts of the installation
• cost of replacement parts
• cost of special tools
• cost of staff training
• discount rate
• environmental costs (for example, disposal of SF6 gas)
• initial purchase price
• lifetime of equipment
• reliability and cost of consequential damage after failure.
If the 66 kV indoor switchgear has not previously been type approved by TfNSW, Asset
Management Branch in accordance with T MU MD 00005 GU, the costs for this process shall
be included in the whole-of-life cost.

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Appendix B Data set associated with the

equipment (normative)
Section B.1 through to Section B.4 lists the data that shall be supplied by the manufacturer and
maintained for the 66 kV indoor switchboard. This data will remain the property of TfNSW.
B.1 Drawings and information

The following drawings are required as a minimum set:
• Legend and symbols.
• Equipment list.
• Arrangement drawings (for example, complete switchboard, individual bays as required,

HV cable compartment, switchboard low voltage panels, PCP) These drawings to include
associated weights, dimensions, required clearances to meet manufacturers requirements
and AS 2067 and NCC requirements. Cross-sections and details shall be included to
enable the complete installation of the switchboard and connection of all HV cables, LV
cables and wiring.
• Schematic diagrams.
• Interconnection diagrams (for example, between the PCP and switchboard, within the
switchboard).
• Diagram showing clearances for arc venting.
• Gas circuit diagram.
• Civil drawings and diagrams as required for the installation.
All drawings shall conform to the requirements of T MU MD 00006 ST Engineering Drawings

and CAD Requirements.
Note: This list does not include component drawings which are required as part of the
integrated support requirements and inclusion in the operations and maintenance
manual.
B.2 Technical schedule

The information listed in the technical schedule in Appendix C shall be supplied by the
manufacturer and maintained for each 66 kV indoor switchboard.

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B.3 Life cycle costing

All the data and assumptions pertaining to the determination of the whole-of-life cost
calculations shall be recorded. See Appendix A. This is prepared by the AEO.
B.4 Test results

The results of all tests, including type, special, routine, acceptance, periodic and corrective
maintenance tests shall be recorded and provided.
Routine and type tests certificates showing the results of each test performed shall be supplied
in English.

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Appendix C Technical schedule (normative)

This appendix has the technical schedule which is required to be completed at the time of
tender and details the descriptive information that is required to be submitted at the time of
tender.
C.1 66 kV switchboard technical schedule
Switchgear general details:

Manufacturer
Model
Country of manufacture
Switchgear type (indoor/outdoor)
Busbar Insulation medium
IP rating
Design life
Switchgear common ratings:

Rated voltage (Ur) kV
Rated frequency (fr) kV
Busbar rated normal current (Ir) A
Rated short time withstand current (Ik) s
Rated peak withstand current (Ip) kA
Rated duration of short circuit (tk) s
Rated short-duration power-frequency
withstand voltage (Ud)
Common value kV (rms)
Across the isolating distance kV (rms)
Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage
(Up)
Common value kV (peak)
Across the isolating distance kV (peak)
Rated supply voltage of closing and opening
devices and of auxiliary and control circuits
(Ua) V dc
Auxiliary supply for switchboard heaters and
lights. V ac
Partial discharge level of complete
switchboard including all components pC

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Provide derating factors (if applicable) for

ambient conditions to a maximum of 50°C
(derating factors should be in a form of table
or graph).
Circuit breaker details:

Interrupter type
Rated line-charging breaking current A
Maximum break time ms
Make time ms
Rated switch operating sequence
Circuit breaker mechanical endurance class
Circuit breaker short-circuit class
Rated continuous current (Ir)
Feeder A
Rectifier A
System transformer A
Bus-section A
Harmonic filter A
Rated short time withstand current (Ik) kA
Rated short circuit making current (Ima) A
Number of trip coils
Number of close coils
Type of circuit breaker mechanism
Electrical rating of auxiliary contacts
Number of N/O auxiliary contacts
Number of N/C auxiliary contacts
Disconnector/Earth switch ratings:

Rated continuous current (Ir) A
Disconnector/earth switch mechanical
endurance class
Disconnector/earth switch short-circuit class
Time to change position (motor driven)

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Disconnector/Earth switch ratings:

Fast Earth Switch ratings:

Rated continuous current (Ir) A
Fast earth switch mechanical endurance class
Fast earth switch short-circuit class
Auxiliary supply requirements:

ACCB trip coil
ACCB spring charge motor
Disconnector/Earth switch motor
Fast earth switch motor
Heater
66 kV cable interface & earth bar

Maximum size and number of HV cables that can be terminated in each circuit breaker panel. Clearly
specify clearances between each cable termination of each phase.
Type of cable termination offered. Specify manufacturer, model and full details of separable insulated
connector and associated detail on the shielding arrangement (if applicable)
Type of circuit test facility offered

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Provide details of the switchboard earthing bars, and how the requirements of insulated cable screen earth
bar is met.
Current transformers (CT)

Type of CTs being offered
Where are the CTs located and how are they mounted.
Detail the physical space limitations
Busbar protection scheme

Is the busbar protection scheme offered a high impedance scheme?
If an internal arc detection scheme is also offered then please provide details of the alternate scheme
including:
detailed operating documentation

detailed maintenance documentation
copies of test certificates

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Voltage transformers (VT)

Describe the physical location of the VTs (busbar and incomer) and relation to the gas system.
How are the VTs connected/isolated?
Are fuses fitted to the primary side of the VTs?
Details of voltage transformers offered: .………………............

name of manufacturer .………………............
ratio and class .………………............
burden,VA .………………............
voltage factor .………………............
location and type of fuses .………………............
C.2 Instrument technical schedule

The manufacturer shall supply instrumentation information listed in the following technical
schedule.
Instrumentation – current measurement

Manufacturer of transducer
Model of transducer
Auxiliary supply required?
(If yes, include requirements.)
Isolation rating
Ammeter details

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Instrumentation – voltage measurement
Manufacturer of transducer and model

Model of transducer
Isolation rating
Auxiliary supply required?
(If yes, include requirements.)
Voltmeter details
C.3 Supply history

The manufacturer shall supply the following supply history:
• period (in years) this model or type has been available for purchase
• estimated period before replacement with new model
• number of units in service worldwide
• number of units in service in Australia.
C.4 Additional descriptive switchgear detail and

information
The following general descriptive detail on the switchgear shall be provided with the tender:
• switchgear operation and maintenance manual
• details on standards that switchgear complies
• copies of all type test certificates and reports
• any departures from the requirements of this specification If there are departures, include
details on a separate sheet
• details on the switchgear gas system including type of gas, quantity of gas, gas pressures,
gas monitoring system, gas compartment design with associated maintenance and design
methodology
• details on the low gas alarm and tripping scheme, including the tripping arrangement and
operational restrictions for each alarm level and critical low gas pressure level
• if alternate gas to SF6 is offered then detailed technical comparison to SF6, environmental
considerations, evidence of proven service history along with details in the above dot-point

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• if alternate current and voltage measurement products are offered then full technical and
operational details are required with required interfacing requirements
• details on the voltage detection system
• details on interlocking between the ACCB, disconnector and earth switches
• description on the 66 kV cable termination and associated method for testing 66 kV cables
• physical dimensions, weights and required personnel clearances
• detail on maintenance requirements including frequency, type of maintenance,

consumables used, estimated duration and requirement for special tools and personnel.
C.5 Reliability data

The switchboard reliability data is required to be submitted. Refer to T MU AM 01002 MA
Maintenance Requirements Analysis Manual for details of TfNSW requirements.
This manual supports the TfNSW Asset Management Policy with detailed processes for
undertaking a maintenance requirement analysis.

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Appendix D Integrated system support

requirements (normative)
D.1 Integrated support objectives
The switchboard manufacturer shall establish and provide the information required to operate
and maintain the equipment throughout its operational life. This shall be done in a cost effective
manner and to a level that is consistent with the planned operational performance and usage of
the switchboard.
This includes the following:
• specifying maintenance requirements
• spares support (availability of spares - timeframe, where they are held)
• operations and maintenance manuals
• training
• support equipment and tooling.
The Integrated support requirements are a significant deliverable in the procurement of a new
rectifier transformer. Manuals, training, documentation and other support deliverables shall be in
accordance with T HR EL 00002 PR.
D.2 Operation and maintenance manual

An operation and maintenance manual shall be provided for the equipment in accordance with
T HR EL 00002 PR. The requirements for the scope of the operation and maintenance manual
are as detailed in T HR EL 00002 PR. The following additional content is also required:
• photographs showing the following details:
o installed PCP and switchboard
o position of disconnector and earth switches in all positions to clearly show what the
operator would see
o 66 kV cable interface and testing facility
o earth facilities
o photos that would assist in clarifying the operation and maintenance of the switchgear.
The manufacturer’s standard operation and maintenance manual will be accepted providing it is
applicable to the product that is installed. It is acceptable that variations of the switchgear that
are not installed are blanked out. The additional photos listed can be provided as an appendix
to the standard manufacturer’s manual.

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66 kV Indoor Gas Insulated

Issue date: 11 November 2021

Effective date: 11 November 2021

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TfNSW makes no warranty or representation in relation to the accuracy, currency or adequacy

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Owner: Director Energy Networks & Systems

Revision Effective date Summary of changes

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IEC 61958 High-Voltage Prefabricated Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies - Voltage

AS 2067 Substations and high voltage installations exceeding 1 kV a.c.

AS 61869.2 Instrument transformers Part 2: Additional requirements for current transformers

AS 61869.3 Instrument transformers Part 3: Additional requirements for inductive voltage

AS 62271.1 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 1: Common specifications for

AS 62271.100 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 100: Alternating-current circuit-

AS 62271.102 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 102: Alternating current

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Transport for NSW standards

EP 00 00 00 13 SP Electrical Power Equipment - Design Ranges of Ambient Conditions

T HR EL 00002 PR Electrical Power Equipment - Integrated Support Requirements

T HR EL 03001 ST Controls and Protection for 1500 V dc Rectification Equipment

T HR EL 11004 ST Electrical SCADA Interface Requirements

T HR EL 19002 ST Protection System Requirements for the High Voltage Network

T HR EL 21001 ST Lightning Protection and Insulation Coordination

T MU AM 01001 ST Life Cycle Costing

T MU AM 01002 MA Maintenance Requirements Analysis Manual

T MU HF 00001 ST Human Factors Integration – General Requirements

T MU MD 00005 GU Type Approval of Products

T MU MD 00006 ST Engineering Drawings and CAD Requirements

TS 00011 Common Requirements for Electric Power Equipment

4 Terms, definitions and abbreviations

ACCB alternating current circuit breaker

AMB Asset Management Branch

ELV extra low voltage

GIS gas insulated switchgear

ICON infrastructure control

NCC National Construction Code

NER neutral earthing resistor

PCP protection and control panels

RTU remote terminal unit

SCADA supervisory controlled and data acquisition system

TfNSW Transport for New South Wales

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UGOH underground to overhead (aerial line)

VDS voltage detection system

5 TfNSW type approval

The type approval process is contained in T MU MD 00005 GU Type Approval of Products.

6 Functional requirements of 66 kV indoor GIS

The 66 kV indoor switchgear shall provide for the following:

• connection of 66 kV feeders, system transformers, harmonic filters and rectifier transformer

• AS 62271.1 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 1: Common specifications for

• AS 62271.100 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 100: Alternating-current

• AS 62271.102 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear Part 102: Alternating current

Table 1 provides details of general requirements of 66 kV indoor switchgear.

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Table 1 - Switchboard general requirements

Method of neutral earthing of the system Effectively earthed.

Table 2 details switchboard and specific equipment rating requirements.

Table 2 – Switchboard common ratings