1111ASJADHAJSDA

Petroleum Development Oman L.L.C.
UNRESTRICTED Document ID : SP-1111 (ERD-64-11)

SeptemberJuneNovember 20031999 Filing key : A-71
Specification for Temporary

Electrical Supplyies offorfor
Construction and& Maintenance
Work
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Specification for Temporary Electrical Supply offor Construction and Maintenance
Workies Version 32.0
Authorised For Issue SeptemberJuneNovember 20031999
Signed :............................................................
CFDH, Electrical Engineering
The following is a brief summary of the 4 most recent revisions to this document. Details of all
revisions prior to these are held on file by the issuing department.
Version No. Date Author Scope / Remarks

Version 0 Mar 93 BEB/4 Original issued as ERD-64-11
Version 1.0 Aug 97 BEB/4 General Revision
Version 2.0 June 99 C.V. Raghavan, Converted to Specification as per PDO Policy
OIE/11 Cascade
Version 3.0 SeptOct O. Nilsson, TTE1X General Revision
. 03
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Version 2.0 Specification for Temp Electrical SuppliesVersion 3.0 Specification for
Temporary Electrical Supply of Construction and Maintenance Work
Contents
1. Introduction..........................................................................................444
1.1 PURPOSE.......................................................................................................444
1.2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS, REGULATIONS AND ADVISORY LEAFLETS
........................................................................................................................444
1.2.1 Equipment Standards........................................................................................444
1.2.2 Installation Standards........................................................................................555
1.2.3 Advisory Leaflets...............................................................................................555
1.2.3.1 Health and Safety Executive (UK) Guidance Notes...........................555
1.2.3.2 Construction Industry Training Board (UK)......................................555
2 Scope......................................................................................................666
2.1 CLASSIFICATION OF TOOLS.....................................................................666
2.2 WELDING MACHINES................................................................................666
2.3 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM............................................................................666
2.3.1 Basis...................................................................................................................666
2.3.2 Source Of Supply...............................................................................................666
2.3.3 Distribution and Utilisation Voltages................................................................777
2.3.4 Supply System for Portable Tools......................................................................777
2.3.4.1 Mains Connected System....................................................................777
2.3.4.2 Welding set- Connected System..........................................................777
2.3.5 System Capacity Required.................................................................................888
2.3.6 System Single-Line Diagram............................................................................888
2.3.6.1 Content and Preparation.....................................................................888
2.3.6.2 Component and System Identification................................................888
2.3.6.3 Additional Data...................................................................................888
2.4 EARTHING....................................................................................................999
2.4.1 General...............................................................................................................999
2.4.2 Portable Hand-Held Tools System.....................................................................999
2.5 EQUIPMENT.................................................................................................999
2.5.1 Distribution Equipment.....................................................................................999
2.5.2 Plugs, Socket Outlets and Couplers............................................................101010
2.5.3 Cable............................................................................................................101111
2.6 INSTALLATION.......................................................................................121212
2.6.1 General........................................................................................................121212
2.6.2 Distribution Equipment Location................................................................121212
2.6.3 Cables...........................................................................................................121212
2.6.3.1 Cable Fixing..................................................................................121212
2.6.3.2 Cable Termination.........................................................................131313
2.6.3.3 Cable Extension............................................................................131313
2.6.4 Welding Generators.....................................................................................131313
2.6.4.1 Earthed system..............................................................................131313
2.6.4.2 Non Earthed system......................................................................131313
2.7 TESTING AND INSPECTION................................................................141414
2.7.1 System Testing.............................................................................................141414
2.7.2 Planned Inspection......................................................................................141414
2.7.3 Inspection System........................................................................................151515
2.7.3.1 Implementation.............................................................................151515
2.7.3.2 Repairs...........................................................................................151515
2.8 DOCUMENTATION.................................................................................151515
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FIGURES
FIGURE 1 & 2 - CIRCUITS FOR PORTABLE TOOLS.........................................................161616
FIGURE 3 - CIRCUIT FOR EARTHED AUXILLIARY SUPPLY FROM WELDING SETS171717
FIGURE 4 - CIRCUTIS FOR NON-EARTHED AUXILLIARY SUPPLY FROM WELDING
SETS...................................................................................................................171717
APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1 - TYPICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM..........................................................181818

APPENDIX 2 – ELECTRICAL LOAD ASSESSMENT DATA SHEET................................191919
APPENDIX-3 – DCS SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES..................................................202020
APPENDIX 4 - ANCILLARY ITEMS FOR SUBSTATIONS.................................................212121
APPENDIX A : GLOSSARY OF DEFINITIONS, TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS..........232323
SP USER-COMMENT FORM.................................................................................................242424
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1. Introduction
1.1 PURPOSE
This Specification (SP) is for use by all Contractors involved in Site construction work for
PDO. It specifies the type of electrical equipment which Contractors shall use for the
distribution and utilisation of electricity for construction and related purposes on all
construction Worksites, and gives guidelines for the safe installation, use and maintenance
of this equipment.
This SP does not cover :-
 Supplyies ofto camps (refer to SP-1110).
 Work permit system (refer to GU-273 and PDO HSESM).
1.2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS, REGULATIONS AND ADVISORY

LEAFLETS
Equipment shall be manufactured and installed in accordance with the following Standards,
but other recognised national and international standards may be acceptable, subject to
approval by the Company at the tender stage. Latest editions of the listed standards, with
all amendments, shall be used.
1.2.1 Equipment Standards
IEC 60309 - Plugs, Socket-Outlets and Couplers for Industrial purposes.

IEC 536 - Classification of Electrical and Electronic Equipment with regard
to Protection against Electrical Shock.
IEC 742 - Isolating Transformers and Safety Isolating Transformers
Requirements.
IEC 60745 - Safety of Hand held Motor-Ooperated Electric Tools - Safety.
IEC 60755 - General Requirements for Residual Ccurrent Operated Protective
Devices
IEC 61029 - Safety of Transportable Motor-Ooperated Electric Tools.
BS 4363 - Specification for Distribution Assemblies for Reduced Low Voltage
Electricity Supplies for Construction and Building
SitesDistribution Units for Electricity Supplies for Construction
and Building Sites.
IEC 60502 - Extruded Solid Dielectrical Insulated Power Ccables for Rated
Voltages from 1 kV up to 30 kV.
DEP 33.64.10.10 –
Clause 4.10.5 Electrical Engineering Guidelines - Electrical
Engineering Guidelines, Clause 5.10.5.
IEC 60947-1 - Low Voltage Switchgear and Control Gear -– Part 1: General
Rules.
IEC 60245 - Rubber Iinsulated Cables -of Rated Voltages up to parts 1,4,6 and
Iincluding 450/750 V.
CENELEC EN 60694-1EN 60974 Safety Requirements for Arc Welding Equipment
Part 1: Welding Power Sources; (Supersedes HD 24:1973)-
Specification for Safety Requirements for asc (BS
638)Welding Equipment; Welding Power Sources. Safety
Requirements for arc Welding Equipment - Plugs sockets outlets
and Couplers For Welding Equipment.
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BS 638-5:1988 Arc Welding Power Sources, Equipment and Accessories.
Specification for Accessories
BS 67086116 :1991 Flexible Cables for Use at Mines and Quarries -
Elastomer-Insulated Flexible Trailing Cables for Quarries
and miscellaneous Mines.
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1.2.2 Installation Standards

SP-1099 - Specification for Electrical Installation Practice (ERD-63-01
Superseded by SP-1099)
SP-1110 - Specification for Electrical Supplyies ofin Mobile Camps.
SP-1109 - Specification for Earthing and Bonding.
DEP -33.-64.-10.-10
Appendix 5 Electrical Engineering Guidelines - Electrical
Engineering Guidelines & Appendix 5.
IEE - Regulations for Electrical Installations
BS 7375 - Code of Ppractice for Distribution of Electricity on Construction
and Building Sites.
IEC 60364 Parts 3; - Electrical installations of Buildings.
4-41; 4-43; 7-704 Electrical Installations of Buildings Parts 364.3; 364.4.41;
364.4.43; 364.4.47; 364.4.473; 364.7.704.
1.2.3 Advisory Leaflets

The following documents have been used or referred to in the preparation of this Standard.
1.2.3.1 Health and Safety Executive (UK) Guidance Notes

NGS 6 - Avoidance of Danger from Overhead Electric Lines.
NGS 24 - Electricity on Construction Sites.
NPM 32 - The Safe Use of Portable Electrical Apparatus.
1.2.3.2 Construction Industry Training Board (UK)

Construction Safety Notes - Section 20, Electricity.
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2 Scope
2.1 CLASSIFICATION OF TOOLS

Class 1 A tool having at least basic insulation throughout and under certain
conditions required to be earthed.
NOTE: Class 1 tools shall not be approved for PDO contracts.
Class 2 A tool with double insulation and/or reinforced insulation throughout

and without provision for earthing (IEC 61140536).
All class 2 tools of accepted design have the symbol on the nameplate and are often
referred to as "Double insulated".
Class 3 A tool designed for operation at safety extra low voltage (IEC
61140536).
Safety Extra A nominal voltage not exceeding 42 Vvolts between conductors and
Low Voltage between conductors and earth. No-load voltage not exceeding 50 Volts
(SELV)
2.2 WELDING MACHINES

When engine driven welding generators are equipped with a 240 V auxiliary single phase
winding, supplying socket outlets for the use of hand held tools in compliance with Class 2
requirements, the installation shall be fitted with overload and earth fault protection devices
as detailed in 2.6.4 and Figures 3 & 4. All sockets outlets shall be mounted on the
generator.
2.3 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
2.3.1 Basis
The system and equipment described in this Specification are designed to allow safe,
efficient, flexible and economic working on construction wWorksites in all matters relating
to the distributing and use of electricity.
Installation of equipment and cables shall be in accordance with the same stringent
standards used for permanent installations, with minor exceptions relating to cable
supports. Although the installation may be only temporary, the harsh conditions on sSite
require that the standard of installation should be equal to that of the company's permanent
installations.
Installation of this equipment on a PDO wWorksite shall allow convenient and safe access
to permit authorised and competent operatives to work on apparatus contained within.
2.3.2 Source of Supply

The Contractor shall be responsible for the provision of electrical power in the construction
sSite area. Normally this will be in the form of portable AC generator sets. Where a mains
supply is available, this requirement may be waived.; Hhowever, itthis will be subject to
agreement with the Company. Auxiliary socket outlets on welding machines may be used
for the supply of hand tools of Class 2.
Metalwork of generating sets shall be bonded to metalwork of the Site distribution system.
The star point of a three-phase generating set and the neutral of a single-phase generating
set shall be included in the above bonding (TN-S system). The bonding then should be
effectively earthed. For welding generators refer to 2.6.4.
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All generator sets shall be provided with overcurrent and earth-fault protection. The
protective apparatus should be capable of interrupting, without damage, any short-circuit
current that may occur.
2.3.3 Distribution and Utilisation Voltages

The following voltages shall not be exceeded for each application without prior permission
of the company.
TABLE 1 - Utilisation Voltages
EQUIPMENT VOLTAGE
Fixed plant 415 V 3-phase
Moveable plant fed via a trailing cable 415 V 3-phase
or 240 V 1-phase
Installations in Worksite buildings 240 V 1-phase
Fixed flood lighting 240 V 1-phase
Portable and hand-held tools 42 V or 240 V 1-phase
Site lighting (other than floodlighting) 240 V 1-phase
Portable hand-lamps (general use) 42 V 1-phase
Portable hand-lamps (confined and damp 25 V 1-phase

situations)
2.3.4 Supply System for Portable Tools

For portable hand-held tools and equipment, the preferred system shall be a Class 3 SELV
type. An SELV (42 V) supply shall be derived from a safety isolating transformer
conforming to (IEC 742) (see Figure 2 and Tables 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5).
Portable hand-held tools and equipment shall include, but not be limited to hand lamps,
soldering iron, grinders and drills.
Whenre portable hand-held tools of Class 3 are not available in Class 3, as for example
with larger sizes of tools for example, Class 2 tools may be used.
In the event of Class 2 equipment being offered, the Contractor shall utilise either of the
following systems, but shall not employ different systems on the same sSite.
2.3.4.1 Mains Connected System

A 240 V piece of Class 2 equipment shall be connected via an earth leakage protection
device of maximum 30 mA, protecting both the supply cord and the equipment. (see Figure
1 and Tables 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5).
The equipment shall confirm to IEC 60745 and IEC 61029.
2.3.4.2 Welding Sset - Connected System
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A 240 V piece of Class 2 equipment shall be connected to the auxiliary single phase socket
outlet of the welding machine. The welding machine shall be wired as outlined in 2.6.4.
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2.3.5 System Capacity Required

The Contractors shall be responsible for determining both peak and average power
requirements of electrical equipment to be used during the construction period. This shall
include not only equipment directly used in construction but also ancillary services such as
site and office lighting, air conditioning, water heaters, etc., and shall include all
equipment at all voltages. The assessment shall take account also of motor starting currents
to ensure that suitably rated generating equipment has been installed.
The Contractor shall prepare this assessment for approval by the Company prior to
mobilisation and shall present it in tabular form with separate columns for each voltage
level. A sample sheet is given in Appendix 2.
2.3.6 System Single -Line Diagram
2.3.6.1 Content and Preparation

The Contractor shall prepare a single -line diagram of his proposed site distribution system,
which shall be submitted with the Tender for the cConstruction works. Both single -line
diagram and distribution system shall be subject of approval by the Company before
commencement of work at Worksite work. The single -line diagram shall be accompanied
by a layout drawing showing proposed initial location of all equipment, identified by the
use of numbers on the single -line diagram. A typical single -line diagram is shown in
APPENDIX 1, illustrating the principles which shall be followed. The Contractor may
vary both rating and number of units, as convenient.
Each single -line diagram shall give information on: :-

- Earthing arrangements.
- Number of Sub-Main Distribution Units (in addition to the Main Distribution Unit).
- Number of Transformer Units.
- Number of Outlet Units.
- All transformer ratings.
- All switch, fuse, MCB and RCD ratings.
- All socket outlet ratings.
- All cable sizes and numbering.
- Fixed lighting rating.
- Office, workshop and similar supplies with ratings.
- All power supplies to fixed equipment at 415 V and 240 V.
2.3.6.2 Component and System Identification

Cable numbers shall be stated for all cables, except those to hand tools or lamps.
Identification numbers shall be stated for all distribution equipment. These numbers shall
form part of a rational numbering system and shall be in line with the serial numbers
required by the Inspection Rrecord Ssystem (see Section 2.7.3).
2.3.6.3 Additional Data
Accompanying the single line diagram, either as a drawing note or as a separate list, the
Contractor shall also provide additional information on:-
- Manufacturing standards, if different to those quoted in this Specification.
- Manufacturers type and serial numbers of all distribution equipment, preferably with
illustrated leaflets.
- Cable types.
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2.4 EARTHING
2.4.1 General
All metalwork of distribution systems and fixed equipment not carrying a current shall be
effectively earthed.
Circuit protection conductors shall be installed to provide the return path from each unit of
any installation to the main earth terminals.
Equipment operating at 415 V and 240 V, shall be earthed in accordance with normal PDO
practice.
Earth conductors shall be either 25 mm 2 or 70 mm 2 copper conductor, depending upon the
equipment to be earthed, with green and yellow PVC sheath.
For metal enclosueress, all cable armouring shall be securely made-off, using suitable brass
compression glands with armour clamping rings, and the glands shall be bonded together.
The earthing thus provided by armouring is in addition to the separate earth conductor
described above. All armoured cables shall be terminated using double compression cable
glands.
Refer SP-1109, Appendix 1 for more information.
2.4.2 Portable Hand -Held Tools System

All portable tools and hand lamps conforming to this Specification, being either Class 2 or
Class 3, shall not to be earthed.
2.5 EQUIPMENT
2.5.1 Distribution Equipment

Equipment constructed in accordance with BS 4363 shall be used. Equipment
manufactured according to other international standards but embodying the principles of
BS 4363 may also be used, provided it is approved by the Company. Full details of all
distribution equipment to be used shall be submitted with the Tender.
The distribution equipment shall be connected as illustrated in the typical single -line
drawing in Appendix 1.
Of the equipment described and specified in BS 4363, the only equipment that shall be used
is:-
- Main Distribution Unit (MDU)
- Transformer Unit (TU)
- Outlet Unit (OU)
- Extension Outlet Unit (EOU)
The principal features of distribution equipment complying with BS 4363 are:-

- Robust enclosure.
- Rain proof and dust proof eEnclosure classification according is both rain proof and dust
proof to IP 54 degree of Protection (reference IEC 60947-1).
- Lifting lugs and handles.
- Earthing facilities
- Provision for bonding of cable armouring.
- Live parts inaccessible.
- Padlocking facilities on isolators ('OFF' position only).
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In addition to the requirements of BS 4363, Residual Current Devices (RCDs) shall be

provided on all outgoing circuits from MDU and sub-main distribution units.
NOTE: RCDs are often known as current operated Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers
(ELCBs).
Sensitivity of the earth fault cutout devices shall be for:-
- Circuits up to and& including 63 A : 30 mA
- Circuits above 63 A : 100 mA
Equipment identification numbers in accordance with single line diagrams (see Section
2.3.6) shall be clearly and indelibly marked on all equipment.
2.5.2 Plugs, Socket Outlets and Couplers

All plugs, socket outlets and cable-couplers shall conform to the requirements of IEC
60309.
The Contractor shall ensure that cable-couplers, extension leads and the plugs on the end of
hand tools, lamps, etc., are equipped with the correct components.
All current-carrying accessories such as plugs, socket outlets and cable-couplers shall be
manufactured from robust insulating material, have a degree of protection of IP 54
minimum of IEC 60947-1 and be colour-coded as in Table 2 and 3.
AC OPERATING COLOUR
VOLTAGE
25 Violet
50 White
240 Blue
415 Red
Table 2 - Colour-Coding for Current-Using Accessories
OPERATING POLES EARTH PIN

VOLTAGE POSITION
25 2 None
50 2 None
240, single phase 2+E 6h
415, three phase 3+E+N 6h
Table 3 - Pin Arrangement for Plugs, Socket Outlets and Cable-Coupler

NOTE: Class 2 and& 3 portable tools and Class 2 lamps systems are not earthed. Supply
cables between outlet units and tools shall be of two core type. The earth pins
shall remain unconnected.
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2.5.3 Cable
All cables forming part of fixed installations shall conform to IEC 60502 with the
requirements specified in Table 4
COMPONENT MATERIAL
Conductor Stranded copper

Insulation XLPE or PVC
Armouring Galvanised steel wire or steel
braid. Aluminium wire for single
core cables.
Overall Sheath PVC(Polyvinyl Chloride) or
HOFR(Heat-Resisting Oil
Resistant) sheath
Table 4 - Material for Cables for Fixed Installation
All cables forming part of re-locatable or portable installation shall conform to IEC 60245
with the requirement specified in Table 5
COMPONENT MATERIAL
Conductor Flexible (multi-strand) copper

Insulation Elasteric
Armouring Flexible braided unarmoured for
Class 2 and Class 3 equipment
Overall Sheath Heavy duty HOFR sheath
Table 5 - Material for Cables for Re-locatable and Portable Installation
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2.6 INSTALLATION
2.6.1 General
The standard of installation shall be in accordance with SP-1099.
2.6.2 Distribution Equipment Location

All equipment described in Section 2.5 shall be located to meet criteria of:-
- Easily accessible in case of emergency.
- Unlikely to be obstructed as construction continues.
- Cable runs kept as short as possible; power sources close to points of use.
- Protected from damage by other plant.
- Protected from direct sunlight.
In addition, the main distribution unit shall be located close to the power source (generator)
and separate from the rest of the wWorksite. It should not be accessible to non-electrical
staff, and for this reason it should be installed in a fenced-off area.
2.6.3 Cables
2.6.3.1 Cable Fixing

Cables shall be installed to avoid being damaged and to minimise obstruction to other
construction plant and services. Cables within building or Porta-cabins shall be installed in
accordance with SP-1099.
Main incoming cables to the MDU:s shall be directly buried. All cables that are buried
shall be at a minimum depth of 0.5 meterre.
All temporary cables shall be of a type incorporating a galvanised steel wire armour or
braiding which is continuous and effectively earthed, with the exception of flexible leads to
Class 2 and Class 3 tools.
Cables shall be directly buried where possible, unless otherwise agreed at site; in which
case an approved means of physical protection shall be applied, e.g., conduit, trunking or
elevation on catenaeries or supports above the working area.
Cables may be supported in any convenient manner, provided that:-
- Supports are arranged so that there is no appreciable mechanical strain on any cable
termination.
- They shall not be damaged by sSite activities.
- As far as possible they shall be installed such that they do not need to be moved during
the construction period.
- They shall not obstruct sSite activities and movements.
- They shall not constitute a hazard to personnel.
The Contractor shall submit a cable route drawing with the Tender, showing the planned
location of all transformer and outlet units, and cable routings, indicating how the cables
are to be run.
It is accepted that in some instances, for short periods, cables may need to lie on the
ground, in which case additional protection shall be provided such as protective ramps to
allow vehicles to cross, and the cable route shall be clearly marked.
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2.6.3.2 Cable Termination

All cables, armoured or unarmoured, terminating in fixed power outlets, shall be
terminated using compression glands. All armoured cables shall be terminated using double
compression cable glands with armour clamps.
Cables terminating in plugs or sockets shall be securely anchored with insulated clamps at
points of entry. A tough resilient sheath shall be fitted over the cable and the mouth of the
plug or socket, to minimise excessive flexing.
For more information on cable termination refer SP-1099, Appendix 1.
2.6.3.3 Cable Extension

Cable joints shall not be used. If cable extensions are required they shall be made using
Extension Outlet Units, as described in Section 2.5.1. Other types of extension s shall not be
permitted.
Flexible leads and cables to portable tools shall be of sufficient length to reach work areas
without exerting any mechanical strain on cable.
2.6.4 Welding Generators

The auxiliary single phase winding shall be provided with overload protection in the form
of a Moulded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB) and all individual socket outlets shall have an
earth leakage circuit breaker (30 mA / 40 ms). The wiring shall comply to 2.6.4.1. or
2.6.4.2. for earthed or non earthed systems respectively.
2.6.4.1 Earthed system

A moulded case circuit breaker rated to the maximum output current of the generator
auxiliary single phase winding but not exceeding 16 A, shall be fitted in the phase
conductor (L). An earth leakage circuit breaker shall be provided between phase (L) and
neutral (N) conductor (double pole). The neutral line of the auxiliary single phase winding
shall be bonded to the frame of the welding generator, before the ELCB. In addition, the
frame of the welding machine shall be bonded to an earth electrode with a maximum
electrode resistance of 25 ohm. Existing plant earthing / bonding points may be used. For
wiring diagram see Figure 3.
2.6.4.2 Non Earthed system

The neutral of the single phase winding and the frame of the generator shall not
(intentionally) be earthed.
A moulded case circuit breaker rated to the maximum output current of the generator
auxiliary single phase winding, but not exceeding 16 A shall be fitted in the phase
conductor (L).
An earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB) shall be fitted across phase (L) and neutral
conductor (double pole) between the MCCB and the socket outlet.
The protective conductor (PE) shall be bonded to the neutral of the auxiliary single phase
winding i.e. up stream of the ELCB. The generator frame shall be bonded to the protective
conductor. For wiring diagram, see Figure 4.
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2.7 TESTING AND INSPECTION
2.7.1 System Testing

Before the distribution system is put into service it shall be tested by the Contractor
according to the requirements of the IEE Regulations, and subsequently at three-monthly
intervals.
Test results shall be recorded on Inspection Certificates conforming to the specimen in
Appendix 3, copies of which shall be submitted to the Company.
Testing and Inspection shall include:-
- Visual inspection.
- Continuity of final circuit conductors.
- Continuity of protective conductors.
- Earth fault loop impedance.
- Polarity.
- Insulation resistance.
- Operation of residual current devices by an approved test method.
- Earth electrode resistance.
2.7.2 Planned Inspection

In addition to the testing described above, the Contractor shall implement a system of
planned inspections of all equipment at regular intervals not exceeding two-weeks. The
main Contractor shall ensure that all subcontractors adopt a similar system. Particular
attention shall be paid, but not be limited to:-
 Power Tools : Integrity of cable and
unit general condition.
 Plugs, Socket Outlets, Couplers : Free
from improvised modifications and signs of
malfunction, mal-operation or maltreatment.
 Cables : Free from defects caused by
impact or chaffing.
NOTE:- A typical checklist is included as a guide in Appendix 4.
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2.7.3 Inspection System
2.7.3.1 Implementation
The Contractor shall be responsible for implementation of an inspection/maintenance
system and he shall provide details of his system with the Tender. . The following points
are the minimum required. The Contractor shall provide details of his system with the
Tender.
All portable apparatus shall be identified by a serial number which shall be recorded in a
register.
The register shall indicate how often each item should be recalled for routine inspection
and maintenance, and a competent person shall be appointed to recover each item on its
due date.
A register of competent persons who perform inspection shall be maintained.
A tag shall be affixed to equipment (generators, transformers, switchboards, motors etc.)
and tTools with the following information, so that it is clear to the Inspector / User when
the inspection and maintenance are due:.
- Maintenance / Inspection due date:
- Date carried out:
- Carried out by:
- Next due date:
Frequency of recall shall depend on both type and use of apparatus and is best determined
in the light of experience by a qualified person, taking into account any recommendations
made by Manufacturers.
Both inspection and maintenance shall be performed by competent persons, appointed by
the Contractor.
UAn units which areis unserviceable or in unsafe condition shall be withdrawn from use
until defects have been rectified.
2.7.3.2 Repairs
Repairs shall be performed only by competent persons experienced in this kindclass of
work.
All repaired equipment shall be inspected and approved for use by the nominated
competent electrical persons before being returned to service.
2.8 DOCUMENTATION
The Contractor shall establish a register on the wWorksite to record and hold documents
relating to the electrical installation. These shall include:-
- Single-Line Diagrams.
- Cable/Tray/Trench Routing.
- Load Calculations.
- Inspection Test Certificates.
- Equipment Inspection Records.
- Records of Alterations.
Originals of drawings and at least one print of each shall be kept. All alterations shall be
marked on a master print and the original shall be brought up to date. All issues of
drawings shall be retained to record the history of all additions and alterations to the
distribution systems.
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FIGURE 1 AND& 2 - CIRCUITS FOR PORTABLE TOOLS
240 V SINGLE PHASE
SOCKET OUTLET
SHALL BE FITTED
WITH R.C.D.
Fig. 1 Circuit for 240V

Class 2 Portable Tool
HAND HELD
TOOL
(CLASS 2)
2. CORE
CORD
PORTABLE
240 V SINGLE 250/42 V
ISOLATING
PHASE SOCKET TRANSFORMER
OUTLET SHALL
BE FITTED WITH
R.C.D. 2 PIN PLUG
& SOCKET
Fig.2 Circuit for 42V
3CORE Class 3 Portable Tool
CORD
HAND HELD
TOOL
(CLASS 3)
2. CORE
CORD
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FIGURE 3 - CIRCUIT FOR EARTHED AUXILLIARY SUPPLY FROM WELDING SETS
PH (L)
MCCB 16A
Generator/frame
ELCB
30 mA
Socket outlet
240V
FIGURE 4 - CIRCUITIS FOR NON-EARTHED AUXILLIARY SUPPLY FROM WELDING SETS
PH (L)
MCB 16A
MCCB 16A
Socket outlet
Socket outlet
N 240V
PE ELCB
Generator/frame 30 mA
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APPENDIX 1 - TYPICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM
GENERATOR
INCOMING
SUPPLY
MAIN DISTRIBUTION
UNIT
(MDU)
30 A 30 A 100 A 60A 100 A 30 A

(R.C.D.'s) (30 mA) (30 mA) (100mA)(100mA)(100mA)(30 mA)
TO A/C UNITS.
2 c x 10mm2 LIGHTING.
TRANSFOMER WATER HEATERS.
UNIT 30A PHOTOCOPIERS.
(TU) ETC.
SINGLE PHASE
250 VA SITE OFFICE
16A 16A
4 c x 95 mm2
M
TO SINGLE PHASE 100A
SOCKET OUTLETS
FOR LIGHTING AND
PORTABLE TOOLS AIR COMPRESSOR 30 KW
2c x 16 mm2
4 c x 50 mm2
M
60A
CRANE 15 KW
4 c x 95 mm2
TRANSFOMER SUB MAIN
32A UNIT DISTRIBUTION
(TU) UNIT
1600 VA (R.C.D.)
30A
(30mA)
SUPPLIES TO
FIXED OR
PORTABLE EQPT.
TRANSFORMERS
UNIT
(TU)
32A 16A 16A 16A 1600 VA
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Specification for Temporary Electrical Suppl y of Constrauction and Maintenance Workies Version
32.0
APPENDIX 2 - ELECTRICAL LOAD ASSESSMENT DATA SHEET
TEMPORARY
PLANT 415 V 3-PHASE PORTABLE TOOLS SITE LIGHTING ACCOMMODATION
240 V 1-PHASE
Type kK No. Total Type kK No0. Total Location Type kK Requirement kKW
W W W
Tower Crane Chasers Lighting
Hoist Hammers Air Conditioning
Platform Hoist Saws Water Heating
Air Compressor Drills Drying
Pump ' A ' Sanders Cooking
Pump ' B ' Vibrators Miscellaneous
Saw Bench Air Blowers External Lighting
Batching Dehumidifiers
Plant
Total Load Total Load Total Load Total Load

Diversity Factor Diversity Factor Diversity Factor Diversity Factor
Demand Load Demand Load Demand Load Demand Load
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APPENDIX-3 - DCS SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SUPPLYIES
Contract No.: Location: Site contact:
Intake supply Size: A Short-circuit currentAmpere at intake kA
Main protection type: Fuses MCCBmccb MCCBmccb/R /mA

CDrcd
Type of earthing arrangements TN-S TN-C-S TT
Line / earth loop impedance at intake: ohm (Ω)s
Sub-circuit details Fuses MCCBccb/MC MCCBccb

Bcb /MCB
Mcb/RCD Rcd
MDU No.: Main protection A A A/mA
Circuit No: Sub-CCT protection A A A/mA
Fixed or portable equipment:
Line/earth loop impedance: ohms Continuity: ohm (Ω)s

(Ω)
Polarity check Cable type : Cable size :
Cable installation: U/G O/H Surface Cable Condition
Cable insulation resistance in megohm (MΩ)s:
P-E
P-P
P-N
Recommended action:
Date of inspection: Inspector's signature:
Date of next inspection:
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Specification for Temporary Electrical Supply of Construction and Maintenance
APPENDIX 4 - ANCILLARY ITEMS FOR SUBSTATIONS
AREA / INSPECTION GUIDE LINES CONFIRM OBSERVATION /

EQUIPMENT CHECKED REMARKS
General Confirm single line diagram is correct and
current
Main distribution / ENCLOSURE
Sub-main Defective door hinges / seals.
distribution
Locking facilities and devices.
Vermin-proof integrity.
Identification / warning notices.
Integrity of earth bonding.
INTERNAL ARRANGEMENT.
Missing phase separation panels.
Defective components.
Integrity of connections and glands.
Ingress of dust and moisture
Transformer ENCLOSURE
Damaged sockets outlets
Vermin proof integrity
Identification and warning labels
Integrity of earth bonding
INTERNAL ARRANGEMENT
Integrity of connections and glands
Defective components
Ingress of dust and moisture
Plugs / Sockets / EXTERNAL
Outlets / Couplers Cover damages
Correct plugs are fitted and colour coding
is correct and distinctive
INTERNAL
Cable grips fitted
Connection are correct
Cables EXTERNAL
Ensure that distribution cables are not
causing a hazard at openings, passages,
ladders, stairs etc.
Ensure that cables are not lying on ground
unprotected from physical damage or wet
conditions.
Ensure that lighting circuits are used for
power tools.
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Cables TERMINATION
Cable identification at both ends
Use of armoureded / unarmoured cables
Integrity of glanding
Mechanical support of above ground
cables.
Terminal boxes are totally enclosed.
Proper bonding of armour.
Cable route markers.
Portable Tools EXTERNAL
Fitted with correct type and undamaged
plug.
Double-insulation symbol on class 2 tools.
Machines are not damaged.
Chuck of drilling machines in good
condition and correct key attached
INTERNAL
Brush gear and commutator
All screws are in position /secure.
Cable entry to the tool protected with
heavy rubber sleeve
Welding sets General condition of the set.
Wires are not exposed.
ELCB operating correctly
Overload protection provided
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Specification for Temporary Electrical Supply of Construction and Maintenance
APPENDIX A : GLOSSARY OF DEFINITIONS, TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
The following terms and abbreviations used in this specificationdocument, are defined below:
General Terminology
Company - Petroleum Development Oman LLC of Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Contractor A party holdingto a Contract with the Company and who is responsible
for the construction, commissioning and other related works specified
in the Contract. AOn occasion, a Contractor may be responsible for
the duties of both Consultant and Contractor
Manufacturer - A party responsible for the manufacture of material or equipment to
perform the duties specified by the Consultant, Contractor or the
Company
May - The word 'may' is to be understood as indicating a possible course of
action
Shall - The word 'shall' is to be understood as mandatory
Should - The word 'should' is to be understood as strongly recommended
User A qualified engineer, Consultant or Contractor who applies these
standards in the execution of a PDO project or Contract
Worksite - The defined place designated by the Company where all Works and
services shall be executed by the Contractor under the Contract
Abbreviation
BS - British Standard
DEP Design Engineering Practice
ERD - Engineering Reference Document
IEC - International Electrotechnical Commissions
IEE - Institute of Electrical Engineers
MCB Miniature Circuit Breaker
MCCB - Moulded Case Circuit Breaker
PDO - Petroleum Development Oman LLC.
CFDH - Corporate Functional Discipline Head
SP - Specification (PDO)
GU - Guidelines (PDO)
PR - Procedures (PDO)
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SP USER-COMMENT FORM
SP User-Comment Form
If you find something that is incorrect, ambiguous or could be better in an SP, write your comments
and suggestions on this form. Send the form to the Document Control Section (DCS). They make a
record of your comment and send the form to the correct CFDH. The form has spaces for your
personal details. This lets DCS or the CFDH ask you about your comments and tell you about the
decision.
SP Details Title Issue Date:

Number:
Page number: Heading Number: Figure Number:
Comments:
Suggestions:
User’s personal details

Name: Ref. Ind: Signature: Date:
Phone:
Document Control Section Actions
Comment Number: Dates CFDH
Recd: To CFDH: Ref. Ind.:
CFDH Actions
Recd Decision: Inits: Ref.. Date:
Date: Reject: Ind.:
Accept, revise at next issue:
Accept, issue temporary amendment
Comments:
Originator Date: Inits: Document Control Date: Inits:

Advised: Section Advised:
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Authorised For Issue SeptemberJuneNovember 20031999

Version No. Date Author Scope / Remarks

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APPENDIX 1 - TYPICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM..........................................................181818

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1.2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS, REGULATIONS AND ADVISORY

1.2.1 Equipment Standards

IEC 60309 - Plugs, Socket-Outlets and Couplers for Industrial purposes.

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1.2.2 Installation Standards

1.2.3 Advisory Leaflets

1.2.3.1 Health and Safety Executive (UK) Guidance Notes

1.2.3.2 Construction Industry Training Board (UK)

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2.1 CLASSIFICATION OF TOOLS

Class 2 A tool with double insulation and/or reinforced insulation throughout

2.2 WELDING MACHINES

2.3 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

2.3.2 Source of Supply

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2.3.3 Distribution and Utilisation Voltages

Moveable plant fed via a trailing cable 415 V 3-phase

Installations in Worksite buildings 240 V 1-phase

Fixed flood lighting 240 V 1-phase

Portable and hand-held tools 42 V or 240 V 1-phase

Site lighting (other than floodlighting) 240 V 1-phase

Portable hand-lamps (general use) 42 V 1-phase

Portable hand-lamps (confined and damp 25 V 1-phase

2.3.4 Supply System for Portable Tools

2.3.4.1 Mains Connected System

2.3.4.2 Welding Sset - Connected System

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2.3.5 System Capacity Required

2.3.6 System Single -Line Diagram

2.3.6.1 Content and Preparation

Each single -line diagram shall give information on: :-

2.3.6.2 Component and System Identification

2.3.6.3 Additional Data

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2.4.2 Portable Hand -Held Tools System

2.5.1 Distribution Equipment

The principal features of distribution equipment complying with BS 4363 are:-

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In addition to the requirements of BS 4363, Residual Current Devices (RCDs) shall be

2.5.2 Plugs, Socket Outlets and Couplers

Table 2 - Colour-Coding for Current-Using Accessories

OPERATING POLES EARTH PIN

Table 3 - Pin Arrangement for Plugs, Socket Outlets and Cable-Coupler

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Conductor Stranded copper

Table 4 - Material for Cables for Fixed Installation

Conductor Flexible (multi-strand) copper

Table 5 - Material for Cables for Re-locatable and Portable Installation

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2.6.2 Distribution Equipment Location

2.6.3.1 Cable Fixing

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