Sec.5-230 KV Control-Protection Pakse

Xe Pian Xe Namnoy HPP - Lao PDR Part D Transmission System
Annex 3 Particular Technical Specifications Section 5: 230 kV Control and Protection System for
Pakse Substation
SECTION 5: 230 kV CONTROL AND PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR PAKSE

SUBSTATION
1. DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS...............................................................1

2. SCOPE OF SUPPLY............................................................................................1
2.1 Control and Protection System for 230 kV Pakse Substation...............................1
2.1.1 230 kV Control Switchboard..............................................................................2
2.1.2 230 kV Protective Relay Switchboard.............................................................10
2.1.3 Metering System...............................................................................................32
2.1.4 Transducer Cabinet..........................................................................................34
2.1.5 Marshalling Cabinets........................................................................................38
2.1.6 Fault Recording System Cabinet.....................................................................38
3. DESIGN, MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP.....................................................39
3.1 Standards...........................................................................................................39
3.2 Specific Requirements of Components...............................................................39
3.2.1 General..............................................................................................................39
3.2.2 Details of Switchboard Construction..............................................................39
3.2.3 Drawings and Data Equipment........................................................................46
3.2.4 Ground Buses...................................................................................................48
3.2.5 Wiring................................................................................................................ 48
3.2.6 Power Supply Disconnects..............................................................................49
3.2.7 Terminal Block, Wire and Device Designations.............................................50
3.2.8 Instrument Transformer Secondary Ratings and Station Service Power
Supply Ratings.................................................................................................50
3.2.9 Auxiliary Transformers....................................................................................51
3.2.10 Indicating Lamps..............................................................................................51
3.2.11 Light Boxes.......................................................................................................51
3.2.12 Test Switches....................................................................................................51
3.2.13 Terminal Blocks................................................................................................52
3.2.14 Nameplates.......................................................................................................53
3.2.15 Symbols and Mimic Buses...............................................................................53
3.2.16 Control and Instrument Switches....................................................................53
3.2.17 Indicating Instruments.....................................................................................56
3.2.18 Transducers......................................................................................................57
3.2.19 Relays................................................................................................................60
3.2.20 230 kV Transmission Line Protection.............................................................66
3.2.21 500/230 kV Transformer Protection.................................................................73
3.2.22 230 kV Bus Protection......................................................................................75
3.2.23 Transmission Line Terminal Overvoltage Protection....................................76
3.2.24 230 kV Bus Shunt Reactor Protection.............................................................77
3.2.25 230 kV Breaker Failure Protection...................................................................79
3.2.26 Breaker Trip Circuit Supervision.....................................................................80
3.2.27 Direct Transfer Tripping System (DTT)...........................................................81
3.2.28 Stub Protection.................................................................................................82
3.2.29 Auxiliary and Control Relays...........................................................................83
3.2.30 Interposing Relays............................................................................................83
3.2.31 Grid TOU Energy Meters for 230 kV Revenue Metering System...................84
3.2.32 Grid TOU Energy Meters for Generating Unit Metering System...................90
3.2.33 Fault Recording System...................................................................................95
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3.2.34 Size of Drawings.............................................................................................106

3.2.35 Factory Tests..................................................................................................106
3.2.36 Finishing and Painting...................................................................................106
3.2.37 Spare Part Lists, Tools and Accessories......................................................107
3.2.38 Documents and Drawings.................................................................................107
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SECTION 5: 230 kV CONTROL AND PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR PAKSE

SUBSTATON
1. DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS

This Specification shall cover detailed design, manufacture, construction,
testing the performance of control and protective relay switchboards.
The equipment shall be used for control and protection of 230 kV Pakse
substation. The 230 kV Pakse substation shall be of the breaker and a half
arrangement, outdoor air insulated type, consisting of two (2) 230 kV lines to
230 kV Xe-Namnoy switchyard of Xe-PianXe-Namnoy hydroelectric power
project, two (2) 230 kV lines to EGAT 230 kV Ubon Ratchathani 3 Substation
and one (1) 230-22 kV 10 MVA transformer bay for station service with OLTC
at low voltage side and complete with one (1) 22000-400/230 V, 3ø, 500 kVA
distribution transformer.
The two (2) 230 kV outgoing lines shall be designed, constructed and made a
detour around the 500 kV substation area which is reserved for future
construction. The two (2) 230 kV lines will be connected with 500 kV
transmission line from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathani 3 substation at the 500 kV
deadend tower located outside the reserved area. The 500 kV transmission
line will be energized at 230 kV voltage level.
A control building shall be constructed in the 230 kV substation to install

control switchboards, protective relay switchboards, fault recording system
cabinet, marshalling cabinets, transducer cabinets, metering system cabinets,
station batteries, battery chargers, AC and DC station service distribution
boards, and communication system equipment cabinets, and etc.
The 230 kV Pakse substation bus arrangement shall be as indicated on the

drawings entitled: “230 kV Pakse Single Line Diagram” and “ 230 kV Pakse
Metering and Relaying Diagram” drawing No. 71.2119.27.200 and
71.2119.27.201 respectively.
2. SCOPE OF SUPPLY
The following control and protection system equipment shall be furnished,
mounted and completely wired with any necessary devices to accomplish the
necessary control, protection and metering system functions as specified in
the Specification.
2.1 Control and Protection System for 230 kV Pakse Substation

The 230 kV control switchboard, protective relay switchboards, marshalling
cabinets, transducer cabinet, and revenue metering system shall be as
indicated on the drawings entitled: “Control Switchboard–Equipment Layout”
and “Swing Rack Protective Relay Switchboard–Equipment Layout’ Drawing
No. 71.2119.27.206 and 71.2119.27.207 respectively.
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2.1.1 230 kV Control Switchboard
Twp (2) 230 kV control switchboard shall be furnished with control equipment
complete with integral accessories mounted and completely wired on and
inside the control switchboard as indicated on the above drawing.
(a) Panel No. 1F, 230 kV Line No. 1 and No. 2 to Xe-Namnoy Switchyard and
230 kV Line No. 1 and No. 2 to Ubon Ratchathani 3 substation
The following control equipment shall be furnished with accessories

mounted and completely wired on and inside the panel as follows:
(i) Four (4) indicating voltmeters, semiflush mount, 110 mm square face,
with 250° scale arc, range 0-300 kV, 50 Hz, VT ratio
230,000 / 3 : 115 / 3 , as per Sub-Clause 3.2.17, for 230 kV line No.
1 to Xe-Namnoy switchyard and 230 kV line No. 2 to EGAT Ubon
Ratchathani 3.
(ii) One (1) voltmeter phase selection (VS), four-position “OFF, 1-3, 2-3,
3-1 for use with item (i), as per Sub-Clause 3.2.16.
(iii) Four (4) discrepancy control switches (DCS), for operation of motor
operated disconnect switches (80115), (80114), (80124) and (80111)
via the output contacts of interposing relays mounted inside the
panel, which represent the contacts of the discrepancy control
switches (DCS), as per Sub-Clause 3.2.16(b) and as per Sub-Clause
3.2.30 for interposing relays.
(iv) One (1) electrically operated mimic ground switch device (80111G),
rated 220 VDC, to automatically itself in accordance with its
respective line ground switch (8014G), complete with an amber light
assembly of light-emitting diode (LED) suitable for use with 220 VDC,
as per Sub-Clause 3.2.15.
The amber light will be “on” when the line ground switch (80111G) is
open.
(v) One (1) synchronizing selector switch (SS), three-position, “Remote

Control Mode-Normal-Local Control Mode”, with removable handle at
“Normal” position only as per Sub-Clause 3.2.16(c).
This synchronizing switch (SS) shall be used with main bus No. 1 the
breaker control switch (CS) for closing of power circuit breaker
(80112). Each synchronizing switch (SS) shall use the interposing
relays of the latched-in type for mode selection functions. The output
contacts of the interposing relay shall represent “Local Control Mode”
of the contacts of the synchronizing switch (SS) for use in conjunction
with the output contacts of other interposing relays which represent
the contacts of the breaker control switch (CS) in item (vi). The other
output contacts of the interposing relay which represent the contacts
of the synchronizing switch (SS) shall also switch the relevant
incoming voltage and the running bus voltage to initiate the common
synchro-check relay (25-27/59) for closing the 230 kV line power
circuit breaker (80112).
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(vi) One (1) main bus No. 1 breaker discrepancy control switches (CS),
as per Sub-Clause 3.2.16(a). The breaker control switches (CS) shall
be furnished with interposing relays which are mounted inside the
panel. These interposing relays shall provide output contacts to
represent the breaker control switch (CS) for control of power circuit
breaker (80112) through output contact of interposing relay which
represent the synchronizing switch (SS) in item (v) for both mode
selection functions of synchronizing switch (SS) and switching of
incoming voltage and running bus voltage to initiate the common
synchro-check relay (25-27/59) which provided in the Panel No. 1F at
“Local Control Mode” for closing of 230 kV line breaker when the
synchronism condition is met.
(vii) One (1) light box, engraved with “230 kV Line No. 1 to Xe-Namnoy”,
(viii) One (1) potential and current test switch complete with multi-pole test
plug as per Sub-Clause 3.2.12, for item No. (ii), 230 kV line No. 1 to
Xe-Namnoy.
(ix) Four (4) discrepancy control switches (DCS), for operation of motor
(x) One (1) electrically operated mimic ground switch device (80121G),
open.
(xi) Two (2) synchronizing selector switches (SS), three-position,

“Remote Control Mode-Normal-Local Control Mode”, with removable
handle at “Normal” position only as per Sub-Clause 3.2.16(c).
One synchronizing switch (SS) shall be used with the center breaker
control switch (CS) (80122) and the other shall be used with the main
bus No. 2 breaker control switch (CS) (80132). Both synchronizing
switches (SS) shall each be used with the relevant breaker control
switch for closing the relevant power circuit breaker via a common
synchro-check relay (25+27/59). Each synchronizing switch (SS)
shall use the interposing relays of the latched-in type for mode
selection functions. The output contacts of the interposing relay shall
represent “Local Control Mode” of the contacts of the synchronizing
switch (SS) for use in conjunction with the output contacts of other
interposing relays which represent the contacts of the relevant
breaker control switch (CS) in item (xii). The other output contacts of
the interposing relay which represent the contacts of the
synchronizing switch (SS) shall also switch the relevant incoming
voltage and the running bus voltage to initiate the common synchro-
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check relay (25-27/59) for closing the 230 kV line power circuit
breaker (80122).
(xii) Two (2) breaker discrepancy control switches (CS): one center
breaker control switch (CS) and the other for main bus No. 2 breaker
control switch (CS) as per Sub-Clause 3.2.16(a). The breaker control
switches (CS) shall be furnished with interposing relays which are
mounted inside the panel. These interposing relays shall provide
output contacts to represent the breaker control switch (CS) for
control of the relevant power circuit breaker through output contact of
interposing relay which represent the relevant synchronizing switch
(SS) in item (xi) for both mode selection functions of synchronizing
switch (SS) and switching of the relevant incoming voltage and
running bus voltage to initiate the common synchro-check relay (25-
27/59) which provided in this Panel No. 1F at “Local Control Mode”
for closing of 230 kV line breaker when the synchronism condition is
met.
(xiii) One (1) light box, engraved with “230 kV Line No. 1 to Ubon
Ratchathani 3 Substation”, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.11.
(xiv)One (1) potential and current test switch complete with multi-pole test
plug as per Sub-Clause 3.2.12, for 230 kV line No. 1 to EGAT-Ubon
Ratchathani 3 Substation.
(xv) Four (4) discrepancy control switches (DCS) for operation of motor
(xvi)One (1) electrically operated mimic ground switch device (80221G),

open.
(xvii) One (1) synchronizing selector switch (SS), three-position, “Remote

Control Mode-Normal-Local Control Mode”, with removable handle at
“Normal” position only as per Sub-Clause 3.2.16(c).
This synchronizing switch (SS) shall be used with Main bus No. 1 the
breaker control switch (CS) for closing of the main bus No. 1 230 kV
power circuit breaker (80212). Each synchronizing switch (SS) shall
use the interposing relays of the latched-in type for mode selection
functions. The output contacts of interposing the relay shall represent
“Remote Control Mode-Normal-Local Control Mode” of the contacts
of the synchronizing switch (SS) for use in conjunction with the output
contacts which represent the contacts of the breaker control switch
(CS) in item (xviii). The other output contacts of interposing relay
which represent the contacts of the synchronizing switch (SS) shall
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also switch the relevant incoming voltage and the running bus voltage
to initiate the common synchro-check relay (25-27/59) for closing the
230 kV line power circuit breaker (80212).
(xviii) One (1) main bus No. 1 breaker discrepancy control switches (CS),
represent the breaker control switch (CS) for control of power circuit
breaker (80212) through output contact of interposing relay which
represent the synchronizing switch (SS) in item (xvii) for both mode
selection functions of synchronizing switch (SS) and switching of
incoming voltage and run bus voltage to initiate the common synchro-
check relay (25-27/59) in item (vii) at “Local Control Mode” for closing
of 230 kV line breaker when the synchronism condition is met.
(xix)One (1) synchro-check relay (25+27/59) shall be furnished, mounted

and wired on this panel. The relay shall be a common synchro-check
relay for use with all breaker discrepancy control switches (CS) and
all synchronizing selector switches in “Local Control Mode” for closing
230 kV power circuit breakers via output contacts of interposing
relays which represent contacts of the breaker control switches (CS),
synchronizing switches (SS) and also switching the relevant incoming
voltage and the running voltage to initiate the synchro-check relay for
closing of 230 kV breaker.
(xx) One (1) light box, engraved with “230 kV Line No. 2 to 230 kV Ubon
Ratchani 3 Substation”, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.11.
(xxi)One (1) potential and current test switch complete with multi-pole test
plug as per Sub-Clause 3.2.12, for 230 kV Line No. 2 to EGAT Ubon
(xxii) Four (4) discrepancy control switches (DCS) for operation of motor
switches (DCS), as per Sub-Clause 3.2.16 (b) and as per Sub-Clause
(xxiii) Two (2) synchronizing selector switches (SS), three-position,

“Remote Control Mode-Normal-Local Control Mode”, with removable
handle at “Normal” position only as per Sub-Clause 3.2.16(c).
One (1) synchronizing switch (SS) shall be used with the center
breaker control switch (CS) (80222) and the other shall be used with
the main bus No. 2 breaker control switch (CS) (80232). Both
synchronizing switch (SS) shall each be used with the relevant
breaker control switch (CS) for closing the relevant power circuit
breaker via a common synchro-check relay (25+27/59). Each
synchronizing switch shall use the interposing relays of the latched-in
type for mode selection functions. The output contacts of interposing
relays shall represent “Remote Control Mode” and “Local Control
Mode” of the contacts of the synchronizing switch (SS) for use in
conjunction with the output contacts of other interposing relays which
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represent the contacts of the relevant breaker control switch (CS) in

item (xxiv). The output contacts of the interposing relay which
represent the contacts of relevant the synchronizing switch (SS) shall
also switch the relevant incoming voltage and the running bus voltage
to initiate the common synchro-check relay (25-27/59) which
mounting on this Panel No. 1F, for closing the relevant 230 kV power
circuit breaker.
(xxiv)Two (2) breaker discrepancy control switches (CS), one for center
breaker control switch (CS) and the other one main bus No. 2 breaker
control switch (CS) as per Sub-Clause 3.2.16(a). The two breaker
control switches (CS) shall be furnished with interposing relays which
are mounted inside the panel. These interposing relays shall provide
output contacts to represent these two switches (CS) for control of
the relevant power circuit breaker through output contact of
interposing relay which represent the relevant synchronizing switch
(SS) in item (xxiii) for both mode selection functions of synchronizing
switch (SS) and switching the relevant incoming voltage and running
bus voltage to initiate the common synchro-check relay (25+27/59)
for closing the relevant 230 kV line circuit breaker until the
synchronism condition is met
(xxv) One (1) light box, engraved with “230 kV Line No. 2 to Xe-Namnoy”.
(xxvi)One (1) potential and current test switch complete with multipole test
plug, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.12, for 230 kV Line No. 2 to Xe-Namnoy.
(xxvii) One (1) lot of providing brackets, mounting, and wiring of four (4)
remote inputs/outputs (I/O) module which are parts of the Distributed
Control and Monitoring System (DCMS). The DCMS system shall be
furnished and mounted in the 230 kV Pakse substation equipment
under the control selector switch (43 DCMS) in the “Remote Control
Mode” by the operator work station located in the control building.
However in this mode, it can be performed by the Programmable
Logic Controller (PLC) mounted on Panel No. 5R which is mounted
between protective relay board panel 4R and 6R.
The remote inputs/outputs (I/O) module shall be of the flush mounted

type and mounted inside the panel on the brackets as shown in the
control switchboard, top view plan, drawing No. 71.2119.27.006
The remote I/O module shall interface with the Programmable Logic
Controller (PLC) which is mounted on the swing rack board Panel No.
5R. The remote I/O module will received the command from the PLC
and then send this command via the output contact of interposing relay
in item (xxviii) which represent contact of the remote I/O module to
operate 230 kV power circuit breaker or motor operated disconnect
switch or closing the 230 kV power circuit breaker through
synchronizing switch in “Remote Control Mode”
The power supply for remote I/O module shall be rated 220 VDC.
(xxviii) One (1) lot of interposing relays shall be furnished, mounted and
wired on the brackets inside the Control SwitchboardEquipment
Layout, at the top view plan of the respective drawing. The
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interposing relays shall be rated 48 VDC in according to Sub-Clause

3.2.30.
These interposing relays shall be furnished for use with discrepancy

control switches for operation of 230 kV power circuit breakers, 230
kV motor operated disconnect switches, synchronizing selector
switch in order to provide output contacts to represent these switches
and also switching the incoming voltages and running voltage to
initiate the synchro-check relay (25-27/59) for closing the 230 kV
circuit breaker.
The Contractor who is responsible for supply and installation of 230

kV substation equipment shall also provide wiring to the control
switchboard for monitoring with one extra set of contacts of each
control selector switch “Remote-Off-Local” which are provided in each
of all 230 kV control cabinets of 230 kV breakers, motor disconnect
switches and ground switches. The operator in the control room will
acknowledge the statuses of the substation equipment functions.
(xxix)One (1) lot of loss-of-DC alarm relays (27XB, 27XR) for control
schematic circuits of circuit breaker control, motor operated
disconnect switch control, interposing relay control circuits for breaker
control, interposing relay circuit for disconnect switch control,
interposing relay for synchronizing selector switch control and etc.
Loss-of-DC alarm relays shall be as for Sub-Clause 3.2.19(j).
(xxx) One (1) lot of wiring for control from this panel to 230 kV substation
equipment and to interface the remote inputs/outputs (I/O) module in
this panel. The wiring shall also be provided between this remote I/O
module to interface with the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
panel No. 5R for remote operation of 230 kV substation equipment.
(xxxi)One (1) lot of miniature circuit breaker (MCB) for power supply
disconnects to isolate the devices from power supplies in the tripped
or open conditions, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.6.
(xxxii) One (1) lot of engraving nameplates for designations of the panel
and all devices mounted on the front face of the panel and mounted
inside of the panel shall be assigned the designations, as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.7 and 3.2.14.
(xxxiii) One (1) lot of painting mimic buses, devices and symbols on the
panel, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.15.
Any additional equipment and accessories, although not itemized herein,

but necessary for the complete and sound functions of the control
switchboard, shall be furnished, mounted and completely wired by the
Contractor without extra charge to the Employer as called for in the
Specification, Sub-Clause 3.2.3(k).
(b) Panel No. 2F, 230-22 kV Service transformer and 22000-400/230 V

Distribution Transformer
The following control equipment shall be furnished with accessories

mounted and completely wired on and inside the panel as follows:
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(i) One (1) indicating voltmeter, semiflush mount, 110 mm square face,
with 250° scale arc, range 0-300 kV, 50 Hz, VT ratio
230,000 / 3 : 115 / 3 , as per Sub-Clause 3.2.17.
(ii) One (1) voltmeter phase selection (VS), four-position “OFF, 1-2, 2-3,
3-1 for use with item (i), as per Sub-Clause 3.2.16.
(iii) One (1) control selector switch (43DCMS), two-position, “Remote

Control Mode-Local Control Mode”. Each switch function shall be
permitted to operational mode selection of either conventional control
switchboard by “Local Control Mode” or “Remote Control Mode” by
the distributed Control and Monitoring System Control (DCMS
Control), as per Sub-Clause 3.2.16(q).
(iv) One (1) main bus No. 1 discrepancy control switches (DCS) for
operation of motor operated disconnect switch (80215A) via the output
contacts of interposing relays mounted inside the panel, which
represent the contacts of the discrepancy control switches (DCS), as
per Sub-Clause 3.2.16(b) and as per Sub-Clause 3.2.29 for interposing
relays.
(v) One (1) main bus No. 1 breaker discrepancy control switches (CS),
represent the breaker control switch (CS) for control of the main bus
No. 1 power circuit breaker (80212A).
(vi) One (1) on load tap changer (LTC) selector switch (43AMDCS),
maintained contact type, three-position “Auto-Manual-DCS Control”.
This selector will be furnished by the transformer manufacturer.
Drilling, mounting, wiring and testing of 43AMDCS selector switch

shall be made by this Contractor. One set of the three-position
contacts (43AMDCS) shall be provided and wired to initiate the
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) on Panel No. 5R to enable the
operator at the work station in the power plant control room to
acknowledge the status.
(vii) “Raise-Lower” LTC control switch (84LR), momentary contact type,

with spring return to “off” position, three-position: Raise-Off-Lower” for
manual control of motor-operated tap changer. This control switch
will be furnished by transformer manufacturer.
Drilling, mounting, wiring and testing of “Raise-Lowe” (84LR) switch

shall be made by this Contractor. One (1) set of “Raise-Lower”
switch contacts shall also be provided and wired to the
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) to enable the operator at the
work station in the power plant control room to operate the LTC of the
service transformer.
(viii) One (1) Automatic Voltage Regulating relay (AVR), flush-mount type
for automatic LTC control in “Auto-Mode”.
Drilling, mounting, wiring and testing shall be made by this
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Contractor.
(ix) One (1) symbol of 230-22 kV Service Transformer, as per Sub-

Clause 3.2.15.
(x) One (1) symbol of Dropout fuse cutout, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.15.
(xi) One (1) symbol of 22000-400/220 V Distribution Transformer.
(xii) One (1) light box, engraved with “Station Service Distribution Board”.
(xiii) Two (2) light boxes, one box, engraved with “230 kV Main Bus No. 1”
the other engraved with “230 kV Main Bus No. 2”.
(xiv) One (1) potential and current test switch complete with multi-pole test
plugs, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.12, for use with item (ii).
(xv) One (1) lot of providing brackets, mounting, and wiring of one (1)
remote inputs/outputs (I/O) module which is part of the Distributed
Control and Monitoring System (DCMS). The DCMS system shall be
furnished and mounted in the 230 kV Pakse substation control
building to provide remote control and monitoring of the 230 kV
substation equipment by operator work station located in the control
building. However, the “local automatic mode” can be performed by
the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) which is mounted on Panel
No. 5R between protective relay board Panel No. 4R and 6R.
The remote inputs/outputs (I/O) module shall be of the flush mounted

type and mounted inside the panel on the brackets as shown in the
control switchboard, top view plan, drawing No. 71.2119.27.206
The remote I/O module shall interface with the Programmable Logic
Controller (PLC) which is mounted on the swing rack board Panel No.
5R. The remote I/O module will received the command from the PLC
and then send this command via the output contact of interposing
relay in item (xiii) which represent contact of the remote I/O module to
operate 230 kV power circuit breaker or motor operated disconnect
switch or closing the 230 kV power circuit breaker through
synchronizing switch in “Remote Control Mode”
The power supply for remote I/O module shall be rated 220 VDC.
(xvi) One (1) lot of interposing relays shall be furnished, mounted and
wired on the brackets inside the panel as indicated inside the Control
SwitchboardEquipment Layout at the top view plan, drawing No.
71.2119.27.206. The interposing relays shall be rated 48 VDC in
according to Sub-Clause 3.2.30.
These interposing relays shall be furnished for use with discrepancy

control switches for operation of 230 kV power circuit breakers, 230
kV motor operated disconnect switches, in order to provide output
contacts to represent these switches for operation of 230 kV circuit
breaker (80215A).
The Contractor who is responsible for supply and installation of 230 kV

switchyard equipment shall also provide wiring to the control
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switchboard for monitoring with one extra set of contacts of each

control selector switch “Remote-Off-Local” which are provided in each
of all 230 kV control cabinets of 230 kV breakers, motor disconnect
switches and ground switches. The operator in the control room will
acknowledge the statuses of the 230 kV substation equipment
functions.
(xvii) One (1) lot of loss-of-DC alarm relays (27XB, 27XR) for control
schematic circuits of circuit breaker control, motor operated
disconnect switch control, interposing relay control circuit for breaker
control, interposing relay circuit for disconnect switch control,
interposing relay for synchronizing selector switch control and etc.
Loss-of-DC alarm relays shall be as for Sub-Clause 3.2.19(i).
(xviii) One (1) lot of wiring for control from this panel to 230 kV substation
equipment, and to interface remote inputs/outputs (I/O) module in this
panel. The wiring shall also be provided between the remote I/O
module to interface with the Programmable Logic Control (PLC)
Panel No. 5R for remote operation of 230 kV substation equipment.
(xix) One (1) lot of miniature circuit breaker (MCB) for power supply
disconnects to isolate the devices from power supplies in the tripped
or open conditions, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.6.
(xx) One (1) lot of engraving nameplates for designations of the panel and
all devices mounted on the front face of the panel and mounted inside
of the panel shall be assigned the designations as per Sub-Clause
3.2.7 and 3.2.14.
(xxi) One (1) lot of painting mimic buses, devices and symbols on the
panel, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.15.

but necessary for the complete and sound functions of the control
switchboard shall be furnished, mounted and wired by the Contractor
without extra charge to the Employer as called for in Sub-Clause 3.2.3(k).
2.1.2 230 kV Protective Relay Switchboard
Thirteen (13) swing rack type protective relay switchboard and one (1) swing
rack type Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and interposing relay board
shall consist of the following equipment and integral accessories mounted and
completely wired on the swing rack type switchboard as indicated on the
drawing entitled: “230 kV Protective Relay Switchboard–Equipment Layout”
drawing No. 71.2119.27.207 as follows:
(a) Panel No. 1R, Primary Pilot Relaying System No. 1 (LP1) for 230 kV Line
No. 1 to 230 kV Xe-Namnoy Switchyard shall comprise:
(i) A line current differential protection scheme (87L) based on phase

segregation measurements and equipped with two (2) channels of 64
Kbit/sec ITU-TG703, 4 wire interface with a multiplexing equipment of
the communication equipment, the communication link shall be by
means of optical fiber cable embedded in overhead galvanized shield
wire (OPGW) which is strung on the 230 kV transmission line tower.
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The primary pilot relaying system No. 1 (LP1) shall initiate single-pole
and three-pole tripping and reclosing protection scheme upon fault
clearing. The three-pole reclosure shall be done through a synchro-
check relay.
(ii) A backup protection (21BU) shall be of the full scheme type distance
relay, consisting of first, second, and third zones of directional
distance elements for protection against phase and ground faults.
Two timing relays (2) shall be separately provided for time-delayed
trip of zone 2 and zone 3.
The distance protection shall be in according to the requirements of

Sub-Clause 3.2.20(b)(i).
No reclosing is required for operation of the backup distance relay.
All distance elements shall be independently configured so that they

function properly during the loss of the communication signal.
(iii) One (1) lot of high speed auxiliary tripping relays (94L-A, 94L-B, 94L-
C) for pilot single & three pole trip, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.20(h).
(iv) One (1) lot of high speed auxiliary tripping relays (94BU) for backup
trip as per Sub-Clause 3.2.20(h).
(v) One (1) lot of loss-of-potential alarm relay (27S), as per Sub-Clause
3.2.19(k).
(vi) One (1) reclosing relay of single shot (79-1), it shall be used in
conjunction with a synchro-check relay (25-27/59) in item (vii) and the
output contact of the interposing relay of the latched-in type, mounted
on Panel No. 5R, which represents the recloser cutoff switch (79CO)
in item (viii). The reclosing relay shall be capable of completing its
reclosing cycle in accordance with the requirements of Sub-Clause
3.2.20(f) for three-pole reclosing of the 230 kV line power circuit
breaker.
The reclosing relay (79-1) shall be used under the recloser operation
selection switch (79ROS) which is provided and mounted on the
panel 2R. The reclosing relay (79-1) can be selected as either
“Master” or “Follower” as required and based on the operation
selection switch (79ROS).
In case of single-pole tripping due to single line-to-ground fault, the

reclosing relay (79-1) shall operate high-speed single-pole reclosing
via the output contact of interposing relay of the lathed-in type which
represents the recloser cutoff switch (79CO) in the “ON” position in
item (viii).
The reclosing relay combines with a synchro-check relay in a single

unit (79+25+27/59) shall be accepted.
(vii) One (1) synchro-check relay (25+27/59) as per Sub-Clause 3.2.19(a)

shall be furnished for use with an automatic reclosing relay (79-1) in
item (vi) for closing the line breaker on the condition that the line
voltage and the bus voltage are in normal condition, of the same
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frequency, equal and in-phase.
The line voltage and the bus voltage shall be wired to initiate the
synchro-check relay (25+27/59) for reclosing of the line breaker, via
the recloser cutoff switch (79CO) item (viii) in the “ON” position.
(viii) The recloser cutoff switch (79CO) shall be provided for use in “Local
Control Mode” under the control of control selector switch (43DCMS),
two-position, “Local Control Mode” – “Remote Control Mode” (DCMS
system control). The 43DCMS switch shall be mounted on the
control switchboard panel 2F drawing 71.2119.27.206.
The recloser cutoff switch (79CO) shall be used with the reclosing
relay (79-1) in item (vi) in the “ON” position for single-pole reclosing
as described in item (vi). For three-pole reclosing, the reclosing relay
(79-1) shall operate in conjunction with the synchro-check relay
(25+27/59) in item (vii) and the output contact of interposing relay of
the latched-in type mounted on panel No. 3R, which represents the
recloser cutoff switch (79CO) to perform reclosing of the 230 kV
circuit breaker.
Similarly, operation of the reclosing relay in “Remote Control Mode”,

the DCMS system shall use the same interposing relay output contact
of recloser cutoff switch (79CO) and the synchro-check relay
(25+27/59) to perform the three-pole reclosing of 230kV line circuit
breaker until the synchronism condition is met.
(ix) One (1) line current differential cutoff switch (87L-CO) as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.16(k).
(x) One (1) communication channel cutoff switch (PTT-CO) as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.16(o) shall be furnished to disable channel signals when
pilot channels are out of service.
(xi) One (1) lot of loss-of-DC alarm relays (27XB, 27XR) rated 220 VDC
for control schematic circuits for all protective relaying system, 230
switchyard equipment, DC power supply for each 220 VDC motor that
operates each 230 kV disconnect switch, and DC supply for each 220
VDC mechanism device for each 230 kV single-pole breaker and 48
VDC control circuits of interposing relays. Loss-of-DC alarm relays
shall be in according to Sub-Clause 3.2.19(j).
(xii) One (1) set of direct transfer tripping scheme No. 1 (DTT1) for 230 kV
line No. 1 to Xe-Namnoy as per Sub-Clause 3.2.27, shall be provided
with 230 kV line No. 1 to Xe-Namnoy for tripping the remote end
power circuit breaker instantaneously by using the first transfer trip
transmitter. Each transmitter shall have two channels. This set of the
DTT1 scheme No. 1 shall have the same equipment as the second
set of the direct transfer tripping scheme No. 2 (DTT2) on Panel 2R,
Sub-Clause (xv). The Contractor shall furnish the first set of DTT1
scheme No. 1 equipment to be mounted and completely wired in
accordance with the requirements of the second set DTT2 scheme
No. 2 on Panel 2R, except that the two channels of the first
transmitter shall use the same OFC as the communication link but
with separate core between two channels and between the two
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transmitters. The DTT1 scheme No. 1 shall be applied for the same
breaker failure protection and circuit breaker open protection as for
the DTT 2 No. 2 scheme on Panel 2R.
(xiii) Stub Protection
Stub protection shall comprise the following components:
(1) Three (3) non-directional phase overcurrent relays

50 50 50
( SA, SB, SC ) as per Sub-Clause 3.2.19(f).
51 51 51
50
(2) One (1) non-direction ground overcurrent relay ( SG ) as per
51
Sub-Clause 3.2.19(g).
(3) One (1) auxiliary tripping and lockout relay 86S, as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.19(e).
(4) One (1) auxiliary tripping of the latched-in type, to be initiated by

auxiliary contact switch (89a), (89b) of 230 kV disconnect switch.
(5) One (1) stub protection cutoff switch (51S-CO), as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.16(r).
(6) One (1) loss-of-DC alarm relay (27XR), for monitoring of 220 VDC
control circuit of stub protection relaying system, as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.19(j).
(xiv)Breaker Failure Protection for 230 kV circuit breaker (80112) shall

comprise:
(1) One (1) current detector relay (50BF), as per Sub-Clause

3.2.25(a).
(2) One (1) breaker failure timer (62BF), as per Sub-Clause

3.2.25(b).
(3) One (1) auxiliary tripping and lockout relay (86BF), as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.25(c).
(4) One (1) breaker failure cutoff switch (50BF-CO), as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.16(i).
(5) One (1) loss-of-DC alarm relay (27XR), 220 VDC, as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.19(j).
Current detector relay and breaker failure timer shall especially

designed for the breaker failure protection and it is unnecessary to
create any logic to form the breaker failure function.
The pole disagreement protection (62PD) shall be furnished,

mounted and provided with pole disagreement circuit by the 230 kV
circuit breaker manufacturers. The necessary relays shall be
provided to trip all three phase of each circuit breaker in the event
that the three poles are not closed properly after a close signal is
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given to the circuit breaker. Each breaker shall be of single

independent pole operating mechanism type. In the event that the
three poles are not closed properly after a close signal is given tot
he4 circuit breaker, the pole disagreement relay shall also operate
the breaker failure timer and trip appropriate circuit breaker after a
time delay, similar to normal breaker failure operation.

kV control and protection system equipment shall also wire the pole
disagreement timing relay (62PD) to initiate the breaker failure
relaying to trip appropriate 230 kV circuit breaker to isolate the faulted
line by a lockout relay to prevent recluse either manual or automatic
until the lockout relay is reset.
(xv) Six (6) breaker trip supervision relays (95TCS-1, øA, 95TCS-1, øB,
95TCS-1, øC and 95TCS-2, øA, 95TCS-2, øB, 95TCS-2, øC) as per
Sub-Clause 3.2.26, for 230 kV circuit breaker (80112).
(xvi)Relay system outputs
Each relaying system shall provide contact outputs for the following
functions:
- Single-pole and three-pole tripping of a circuit breaker with two trip

coils per pole.
- Recloser initiation for single-pole or three-pole reclosing of the

circuit breaker plus auxiliary indication.
- Recloser blocking
- Breaker failure initiation
- Interlocking contacts for closing circuit of each 230 kV circuit

breaker.
- Contact outputs for keying the transfer trip transmitters as

required.
- Self-monitoring contacts for initiating the Programmable Logic

Controller (PLC) which is mounted on the swing rack
Programmable Logic Controller board panel 5R.
- Miscellaneous alarm contacts for relay operation for initiating the

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) mounted on Panel 5R.
- Contact outputs for initiating a fault recording system.
- Contact outputs for initiating a line fault locator.
- Four (4) electrically separate normally open contacts in addition to

those required by the above functions. These contacts shall be
wired to terminal block for future use.
(xvii) One (1) lot of interwiring from primary pilot relaying system No. 1
(LP1) and backup protective relaying system equipment to associated
protective relay switchboard, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) &
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interposing relay board panel 5R, marshalling cabinet for termination

of protective relaying system No. 1 and teleprotection equipment, to
interposing relays which are mounted on the same panel of the PLC
panel 5R, to the relevant control switchboard panel and etc, shall be
furnished.
(xviii) One (1) lot of miniature circuit breaker (MCB) for VT potential
circuits for protective relay system, DC control circuit for each
relaying system DC control circuit of interposing relays, and etc., as
per Sub-Clause 3.2.6 shall be furnished mounted and wired.
(xix)One (1) lot engraved nameplates for mounting each nameplate

behind or adjacent to each corresponding device shall be furnished
and installed and complete with inscription on each nameplate, as per
Sub-Clause 3.2.7 and 3.2.14.

but necessary for the complete and sound functions of the primary pilot
relaying system No. 1 and backup protective relaying system equipment,
shall be furnished, mounted and completely wired by the Contractor
The primary pilot relaying system No. 1 backup protective relaying system
equipment and direct transfer tripping scheme (DTT) shall also strictly meet
the requirements of this Specification and EGAT PPA, Schedule 15:
SCADA and Communication System and Schedule 16: Protective System.
(b) Panel No. 2R, Primary Pilot Relaying System No. 2 (LP2) shall comprise:
(i) A distance protection (21P/21NP) scheme based on Permissive

Overreaching Transfer Trip function (POTT). The associated
communication link shall be by means of optical fiber cable (OFC)
embedded in composite overhead galvanized steel shield wire
(OPGW) which is strung on the 230 kV transmission line tower. The
pilot channels for the distance protection scheme shall use
frequency-shift keyed audio tone teleprotection equipment.
- One (1) cutoff switch (PTT-CO) for Permissive Overreaching

Transfer Trip (POTT) function, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.16(o).
Each relay line terminal shall include single-pole and three-pole

tripping and reclosing protection scheme. The three-pole reclosure
shall be done thru a synchro-check relay (25+27/59).
(ii) A full scheme type distance relay for backup protection (21-1, 21-2,
21-3) as per Sub-Clause 3.2.20(b)(i)(1) shall be furnished to achieve
the primary pilot relaying and the backup relaying for the protection of
the 230 kV transmission line.
(iii) A directional ground overcurrent (67NT) protection shall be furnished

for protection against high arc resistance ground faults, as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.20(b)(i)(2).
(iv) Each relay line terminal shall be furnished with the following
functions:
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- A line fault locator, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.20(b)(i)(1).
- Event recorder and fault recorder, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.20(b)(i)

(2).
- An out-of-step blocking relay (68) shall be included with the

distance protection for blocking the distance relay in the event of a
power swing condition occurs as per Sub-Clasue 3.2.20(b)(i)(3).
- VT supervision, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.20(b)(i)(4).
- Weak in feed logic, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.20(b)(i)(5).
(v) One (1) lot of high speed auxiliary tripping relays (94P-A, 94P-B, 94P-
C) for pilot single or three pole tripping as per Sub-Clause 3.2.20(h).
(vi) One (1) lot of high speed auxiliary tripping relays (94BU) for backup
three-pole trip, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.20(h).
(vii) One (1) lot of loss-of-potential alarm relay (27P) as per Sub-Clause
3.2.19(k).
(viii) One (1) lot of loss-of-DC alarm relay (27XR), 220 VDC as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.19(j).
(ix) One (1) lot of loss-of-DC alarm relays (27XB1-1, 27XB1-2, 27XB2),
220 VDC, for line breaker (8012) closing circuit, and tripping circuit
coil No. 1 and coil No. 2 as per Sub-Clause 3.2.19(j).
(x) One (1) reclosing relay of single shot (79-1) for center 230 kV circuit
breaker (80122) shall be furnished for use with a synchro-check relay
(25+27/59) in item (vii) on Panel No. 1R via a recloser operation
selection switch (79ROS) and the recloser cutoff switch (79CO) in items
(xi) and (xii) in this panel respectively. However, the output contacts of
interposing relays provided on Panel No. 5R shall be used to represent
the contacts of recloser cutoff switch (79CO) in the “ON” position.
(xi) One (1) recloser operation selection switch (79ROS), two position
“Master-Follower” for selection of either recloser (79-1) for circuit
breaker (80112) or recloser (79-1) for circuit breaker (80122) to be a
“Master” and the other will be a “Follower”. Necessary relays and
reclosing selection scheme shall be provided to accomplish the
recloser selection function, shall be furnished mounted and wired.
Each switch shall be according the requirements of Sub-Clause

3.2.16(p).
(xii) One (1) recloser cutoff switch (79CO) shall be furnished for use in “Local
Control Mode” under the control of control selector switch (43 DCMS)
which is mounted on the control switchboard panel 2F. The recloser
cutoff switch (79CO) shall have two-position “ON-Normal-OFF”
(xiii) The Contractor shall furnish wiring of all these protective relays and
devices to provide the pilot tripping and reclosing of the primary pilot
relaying system No. 2 (LP2) as defined under this Specification.
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For backup protection, the Contractor shall also furnish wiring of the
high speed auxiliary tripping relays (94BU) for three-pole tripping of
the 230 kV line breaker to meet the requirement of the Specification.
(xiv)Relay system outputs
functions:
- Single-pole and three-pole tripping of a circuit breaker with two trip

coils per pole.
- Reclosing initiation for single-pole and three-pole reclosing of the

circuit breaker plus auxiliary indication.
- Reclosing blocking
- Breaker failure initiation
- Interlocking contacts for closing circuit of 230 kV circuit breaker.
- Contact outputs for keying the transfer trip transmitter as required.

Controller (PLC) which is mounted on the swing rack
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) board Panel 5R.
- Miscellaneous alarms contacts or relay operation for initiating the

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) mounted on Panel 5R.
- Contact outputs for initiating a line fault locator.

those required by the above functions. These contacts shall be for
future use.
(xv) One (1) set of Direct Transfer Tripping scheme No. 2 (DTT2) for 230
kV line No. 1 to Xe-Namnoy as per Sub-Clause 3.2.27 shall be
provided with each line protection for tripping the remote end power
circuit breaker instantaneously by using the second transfer trip
transmitter. Each transmitter shall have two channels. The
associated communication link shall be optical fiber cable (OFC)
embedded in composite overhead galvanized shield wire (OPGW)
strung on the transmission line tower for the DTT1 scheme, channel
No. 1 and the channel No. 2 for the DTT2 scheme, shall also use the
same OFC but separate core as a communication link.
The DTT2 scheme for 230 kV line No. 1 to Xe-Namnoy switchyard

shall be provided with the following protection:
(1) Breaker failure protection (50BF) for 230 kV circuit breaker

80112, 80122 and included with breaker pole disagreement
protection for both 230 kV breakers 80112, and 80122 as
specified in Sub-Clause 3.2.25.
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(2) Circuit breaker open protection (52bx-1) as specified in Sub-

Clause 3.2.27(a)(ii).
One (1) lot of high-speed auxiliary tripping relays (52bx-1), 220

VDC, for use with direct transfer tripping scheme, in case of
circuit breaker open protection, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.27(b)(ii).
In order to accomplish the functions of the Direct Transfer Trip

Scheme, the following relays shall be furnished and operated in
conjunction with the above DTT2 scheme as follows:
(1) One (1) lot of high speed auxiliary tripping relays for direct
transfer trip scheme (94DTT2) as per Sub-Clause 3.2.27(a).
The relays will be initiated by receiving signal from remote end

relay line terminal.
(2) One (1) lot of timing relay (62DTT2) time delay open contact
(TDO), 0-200 ms, 220 VDC, as per Sub-Clause 3.3.27(b)(4).
(3) One (1) lot of timing relay (62DTT2), time delay close contact
(TDC), 0-2.5 sec., 220 VDC, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.27(a).
This timer will be initiated the same receiving signal as of in item

(1) and then operate the 86DTT2 in item (4) with time-delayed
close contact.
(4) One (1) lot of direct transfer auxiliary tripping and lockout relay
(86DTT2), 220 VDC, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.27(a).
(5) One (1) direct transfer trip cutoff switch (DTT2-CO), as per
Sub-Clause 3.2.16(o).
(6) One (1) lot of loss-of-DC alarm relay (27XR), 220 VDC, as per
Sub-Clause 3.2.19(j).
(xvi)Six (6) breaker trip supervision relays (95TCS-1, øA, øB, øC and
95TCS-2, øA, øB, øC) as per Sub-Clause 3.2.26 for 230 kV breaker
(80122).
(xvii) Breaker failure protection for 230 kV circuit breaker (80122)
Each breaker failure protection shall be furnished with the following

relays.
(1) One (1) current detector relay shall contain three phase units
(50BF), as per Sub-Clause 3.2.25(a).

3.2.25(b).
Clause 3.2.19(c).
Clause 3.2.16(i).
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(5) One (1) loss-of-DC alarm relay (27XR) for use with DC control
circuit of breaker failure relaying, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.19(j).
Current detector relay and breaker failure timer shall be especially

designed for the breaker failure function and it is unnecessary to
create any logic to form the breaker failure function.
End fault protection shall be included in each breaker failure protection

and this protection shall be separated from other main protections.
The pole disagreement protection (62PD) shall be furnished,

mounted and provided pole disagreement circuit by the circuit
breaker manufacturer. The necessary relays shall be provided to trip
all three phase of each circuit breaker in the event that the three
poles are not closed properly after a close signal is given to the circuit
breaker. Each breaker shall be of single independent pole operating
mechanism type. In the event that the single poles are not closed
properly after a closing signal is given to the circuit breaker, the pole
disagreement relay shall also operate the breaker failure timer and
trip appropriate circuit breaker after a time delay, similar to normal
breaker failure operation.

kV control and protection system equipment shall also wire the pole
disagreement trimming relay (62PD) to initiate the breaker failure
relaying to trip appropriate 230 kV breaker to isolate the faulted line
by a lockout relay to prevent reclose either manual or automatic until
the lockout relay is reset.
(xviii) One (1) lot of interwiring from primary pilot relaying system No. 2
(LP2) and backup protective relaying system equipment to protective
relay switchboard panel No. 1R and other associated relay
switchboards, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) board panel No.
5R, to marshalling cabinet for termination of primary pilot relays (LP2)
to teleprotection equipment, to the interposing relays which are
mounted on the same swing rack panel of PLC, panel No. 5R, and to
the relevant control switchboard panel and etc.
(xix)One (1) lot of miniature circuit breaker (MCB) for VT potential circuits
for protective relay system, DC supply control circuit for each relaying
system DC Control circuit of interposing relays, and etc., as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.6 shall be furnished mounted and wired.
(xx) One (1) lot of engraved nameplates for mounting each nameplate
behind or adjacent to each corresponding device shall be furnished
and installed and complete with inscription of each nameplate, as per

relaying system No. 2 and backup protective relaying system equipment,
shall be furnished, mounted and completely wired by the Contractor
The primary pilot relaying system No. 2 and backup protective relaying
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system equipment shall also strictly meet the requirements of this

Specification and EGAT PPA, Schedule 15: SCADA and Communication
System and Schedule 16: Protective System.
(c) Panel No. 3R, Primary Pilot Relaying System No. 1 (LP1) using Line
Current Differential Relay for 230 kV Line No. 1 to EGAT 230 kV Ubon
Ratchathani 3 Substation
This panel shall have the same primary pilot relaying system No. 1 (LP1)
equipment, backup protective relaying equipment, stub protective relaying
equipment, breaker failure relaying system equipment and breaker trip
circuit supervision relays as Panel No. 1R, except that 230 kV line
breakers for 230 kV line No. 1 to EGAT 230 kV Ubon Ratchathani 3
substation shall be (80122) and (80132), the breaker failure protection
equipment and breaker trip circuit supervision relays shall be for 230 kV
line circuit breaker (80132) and stub protection shall be provided for the
section between the two line breakers (80122), (80132) and line
disconnect switch (80121).
The following equipment shall also be furnished as follows:
(i) The direct transfer tripping scheme No. 1 equipment (DTT1) for 230
kV line No. 1 to EGAT Ubon Ratchathani 3 Substation as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.27, shall be provided with 230 kV line No. 1 to EGAT
Ubon Ratchathani 3 substation for tripping the remote end power
circuit breaker instantaneously by using the first transfer trip
transmitter. Each transmitter shall have two channels. This first set
of the DTT1 scheme No. 1 shall have the same equipment as the
second set of the DTT 2 scheme No. 2 on Panel 2R, Sub-Clause
(xv). The Contractor shall furnish the first set of DTT1 scheme No. 1
equipment to be mounted and completely wired in according to the
requirements of the second set DTT2 scheme No. 2 (Panel 2R)
except that the two channels of the first transmitter shall use the
same OFC as the communication link but with separate core between
two channels and between the two transmitters. The DTT1 scheme
No. 1 shall be applied for the same breaker failure protection and
circuit breaker open protection as for the DTT2 scheme No. 2 on
Panel 4R.
(ii) One (1) lot of interwiring from primary pilot relaying system No. 1
(LP1) and backup relaying system equipment to associated protective
relay switchboard, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and
Interposing relay board panel No. 5R, the relevant marshalling
cabinet for termination of primary pilot relaying system No. 1 (LP1)
and teleprotection equipment, to output contacts of interposing relays
for use with recloser cutoff switch (79CO) and the reclosing relay (79-
1) for either single-pole reclosing of the line breakers or three-pole
reclosing of the line breaker via a synchro-check relay (25+27/59),
and to the relevant control switchboard panel, shall be furnished.

relaying system No. 1 (LP1), and backup protective relaying system
equipment shall be furnished, mounted and completely wired by the
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Contractor without extra charge to the Employer as called for in this

The primary pilot relaying system No. 1 (LP1) and backup protective relay
system and direct transfer tripping scheme (DTT) shall also strictly meet the
requirements of the Specification and EGAT PPA, Schedule 15: SCADA
and Communication System and Schedule 16: Protective System.
(d) Panel No. 4R, Primary Pilot Relaying System No. 2 (LP2) using
Directional Distance Relay for 230 kV Line No. 1 to EGAT 230 kV Ubon
(i) This panel shall have the same primary pilot relaying system
equipment as of the Panel No. 2R except that they have not the
following equipment provided:
(1) Breaker failure protective relaying equipment
(2) Breaker trip circuit supervision relays
(3) Recloser operation selection switch (79ROS)
(4) Recloser cutoff switch (79CO)
(5) Breaker failure cutoff switch (50BF-CO)
(ii) This panel shall be furnished with a reclosing relay of single shot
(79-1) and a recloser cutoff switch (79CO) as per Sub-Clause
3.2.20(f) and 3.2.16(f) respectively. The reclosing relay (79-1) shall
be used with the recloser cutoff switch (79CO) via the output contact
of interposing relay of the latched-in type mounted on the Panel No.
5R which represents the contact of the recloser cutoff switch (79CO)
in the “ON” position. The reclosing relay (79-1) shall operate in
conjunction with the synchro-check relay (25+27/59) through the
recloser cutoff switch (79CO) to reclose the main bus No. 2 230 kV
line circuit breaker (80132) of 230 kV line No. 1 to EGAT 230 kV
Ubon Ratchathani 3 substation.
(iii) The direct transfer tripping scheme No. 2 equipment (DTT2) for 230
kV line No. 1 to EGAT Ubon Ratchathani 3 Substation as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.27, shall be provided for this line for tripping remote end
power circuit breaker instantaneously by using the second transfer
trip transmitter. Each transmitter shall have two channels. This
second set of the DTT2 scheme No. 2 shall have the same
equipment as the second set of the DTT2 scheme No. 2 on Panel 2R,
Sub-Clause (xv). The Contractor shall furnish the first set of DTT2
scheme No. 2 equipment to be mounted and wired on Panel No. 4R
in accordance with the requirements of the second set of DTT2
scheme on Panel 2R, except that the two channels of the second
transmitter shall use the same OFC as the communication link but
with separate core between two channels and between two
transmitters. The DTT2 scheme No. 2 shall be applied for breaker
failure protection (80122) and (80132) as per Sub-Clause 3.2.27(b)(i)
and circuit breaker open protection as per Sub-Clause 3.2.27(b)(ii).
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(iv) This panel shall interface with the Programmable Logic Controller
(PLC) with HMI including Input/Outputs (I/O) Module provided to
perform the control, monitoring, data acquisition, protection, alarms,
metering system and communication interface to the network system
bus of the DCMS system.
This panel shall also use the interposing relays with their output
contacts which represent the contact of the recloser cutoff switch
(79CO) for use with the reclosing relay (79-1) and the synchro-check
relay (25+27/59) for reclosing the 230 kV line No. 1 to EGAT 230 kV
(v) This panel shall also interface with other relevant protective relay
switchboard in order to accomplish the necessary control and
protection system and shall meet the requirements of
EGAT PPA, Schedule 15: SCADA and Communication System and
Schedule 16: Protective System.
Any additional equipment and accessories required to complete the sound

functions of Primary Pilot Relaying System No. 1 (LP1), backup protective
relaying system equipment, and Direct Transfer Tripping Scheme (DTT)
Panel No. 3R and System No. 2 (LP2) and backup protective relaying
system equipment, and Direct Transfer Tripping Scheme (DTT) Panel No.
4R for 230 kV line No. 1 to EGAT 230 kV Ubon Ratchathani 3 substation
shall be furnished, mounted and wired whether such devices are itemized
herein or not. These additional equipment shall be furnished by the
contractor without extra charge to the Employer as called for in the
Specification as specified in Sub-Clause 3.2.3(k).
The two (2) primary pilot relaying system No. 1 and No. 2 together with
backup protective relaying system and direct transfer tripping scheme
(DTT) shall also strictly meet the requirements of this Specification and
EGAT PPA, Schedule 15: SCADA and Communication System and
(e) Panel No. 5R, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Interposing
Relays
(i) One (1) swing rack board shall be furnished by the Contractor of
Control and Protection System. The swing rack board shall be
constructed exactly the same as the swing rack type protective relay
switchboard construction as per Sub-Clause 3.2.2(b) and detailed
switchboard construction shall be in according to the drawing No.
71.2119.27.400.
The Contractor shall provide mounting, wiring and testing of the

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and HMI, 220 VDC power
supply module, communication module and I/O module and
interposing relays. The PLC and its associated equipment shall be a
separate part of the Distributed Control and Monitoring System
(DCMS). The DCMS system shall be furnished and installed in the
control building for control and monitoring of the 230 kV Pakse
Substation.
The PLC and HMI are allowed, in local automatic mode, to perform
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the control, monitoring, data acquisition, protection, alarms, metering

system, and to interface with the electric auxiliary AC and DC
equipment, communication interface to the network system bus and
to interface for the plug-in connection of the mobile
engineering/service station for local control purposes.
The Contractor shall provide minimum point list of the following digital
inputs:
- Switching mode ON/OFF
- Status of 230 kV power circuit breakers (52a contacts)
- Status of 230 kV disconnect switches
- Status of ground switches
The PLC shall also receive the analog inputs of electrical amp, volts,
watt, var and frequency from the transducer output 4-20 mA as per
Sub-Clause 3.2.18. The transducers shall be mounted and wired in
the transducer cabinet.
All data listed above which of 230 kV Pakse substation shall follow
the requirements of EGAT PPA, Schedule 15: Part B, Pakse SCADA
System and shall be collected by a Data Gateway and shall be
transmitted via OPGW as a communication link to EGAT national
Control Center (NCC), Backup National Control Center (NCC) and
Regional Control Center (RCC) for exchange of information and etc.
For closing of the 230 kV circuit breakers, motor operated disconnect

switches, the PLC shall send the command to close the circuit
breaker via the remote I/O module and synchronizing switches (SS)
in “Remote Control Mode” through the synchro-check relay
(25+27/59) which provided in the control switchboard panel.
However, the contacts to perform the closing function shall be from
the output contacts of interposing relays of the latched-in type in the
relevant control switchboard, to represent contacts of synchronizing
switch (SS) and contacts for switching incoming voltage and the bus
voltage to initiate the synchro-check relay (25+27/59) for closing the
230 kV breaker until the synchronism condition is met.
The Contractor shall also furnish interposing relays of the latched-in

type on this panel No. 5R to provide output contacts for representing
the contacts of the recloser cutoff switch (79CO) in the “ON” position,
for use in case of the primary pilot relaying system No. 1 (LP1) or No. 2
(LP2) operate to trip the 230 kV line breaker, single-pole due to single
line-to-ground fault. The reclosing relay (79-1) shall also be initiated to
perform high-speed reclose the circuit breaker via the output which
represents the recloser cutoff switch (79CO) in the “ON” position.
For three-phase fault, the reclosing relay (79-1) will operate the
synchro-check relay (25+27/59) via output contact which represents
the 79CO switch until the synchronism condition is met. The
incoming voltage and the running voltage shall be wired directly to the
synchro-check relay.
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Any additional equipment and necessary accessories, although not

itemized herein, but necessary for the complete and sound functions of
the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and associated equipment and
the interposing relays, shall be furnished, mounted and completely wired
by this Contractor without extra charge to the Employer as called for in the
(f) Panel No. 6R, 230 kV Main Bus No. 1 Primary Protection Bus Differential
Relay (87B1P)
(i) One (1) set of 230 kV main bus No. 1 differential relay (87B1P) for
primary protection shall be of the low impedance, three-phase, high
speed, 50 Hz and the numerical type. Each set of differential relay
shall be furnished with three (3) units, detail of which shall be as per
Sub-Clause 3.2.19(c).
(ii) One (1) lot of auxiliary tripping and lockout relay (86B1P), as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.19(e).
(iii) One (1) bus differential cutoff switch (87B1P-CO), as per Sub-Clause
3.2.16(h).
(iv) One (1) loss-of-DC alarm relay (27XR), as per Sub-Clause 3.2.19(j),
220 VDC, for monitoring bus differential DC control schematic.
(v) Relay system outputs
Each bus differential primary protection shall provide contact outputs

for the following functions:
- Tripping of all 230 kV main bus circuit breakers with two (2) trip
coils per pole.
- Interlocking contacts for closing circuits of 230 kV bus circuit

breakers.
- Breaker failure initiation.

Controller (PLC).
- Alarm contacts for relay operation for initiating the Programmable

Logic Controller (PLC).

provided for future use.
(vi) One (1) lot of miniature circuit breaker (MCB) for 220 VDC control
schematic circuits of bus differential relaying system, 230 kV circuit
breaker control system, 48 VDC control circuits of interposing relays
and etc., as listed in the Sub-Clause 3.2.6 shall be furnished,
mounted and wired.
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(vii) One (1) lot engraved nameplates for mounting each nameplate
behind or adjacent to each corresponding device, and complete with
inscription on each nameplate shall be furnished and installed, as per
Any additional equipment and accessories, required to complete the

sound functions of 230 kV bus No. 1 differential primary protection shall
be furnished, mounted and wired whether such devices are itemized
herein or not. These additional equipment and accessories shall be
provided by this Contractor without extra charge to the Employer as
specified in this Specification, Sub-Clause 3.2.3(k).
The protective relaying system equipment shall also strictly meet the
requirements of this Specification and EGAT PPA, Schedule 15: SCADA
(g) Panel No. 7R, 230 kV Main Bus No. 2 Primary Protection Bus Differential
Relay (87B2P)
This panel shall have the same primary bus differential protection and all
auxiliary equipment as listed in Panel No. 6R except that there shall be
two (2) units and the primary differential protection shall be for 230 kV
main bus No. 2.

sound functions of 230 kV bus No. 1 differential primary protection shall
be furnished, mounted and wired whether such devices are itemized
(h) Panel No. 8R, 230 kV Main Bus No. 1 Secondary Protection Bus
Differential Relay (87B1S)
(i) One (1) set of 230 kV main bus No. 1 differential relay (87B1S) for
secondary differential protection shall be of the high impedance, high-
speed, single-phase, voltage operated type with overvoltage limit
device and shall be of the numerical type, as per Sub-Clause
3.2.19(c).
(ii) One (1) lot of auxiliary tripping and lockout relay (86B1S), as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.19(e).
(iii) One (1) bus differential cutoff switch (87B1S-CO), as per Sub-Clause
3.2.16(h).
(iv) One (1) loss-of-DC alarm relay (27XR), as per Sub-Clause 3.2.19(j),
for monitoring of 220 VDC bus differential relaying control schematic.
(v) Relay system outputs
Each bus differential secondary protection shall provide contact
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outputs for the following functions:
- Tripping of all 230 kV bus circuit breakers with two (2) trip coils per
pole.
- Interlocking contacts for closing circuits of 230 kV bus circuit

breakers.
- Breaker failure initiation.

Controller (PLC).
- Alarm contacts for relay operation for initiating the Programmable


provided for future use.
(vi) One (1) lot of miniature circuit breaker (MCB) for 220 VDC control
schematic circuits of bus differential relaying system, 230 kV circuit
breaker control system, 48 VDC control schematic circuits of
interposing relays and etc., as listed in the Sub-Clause 3.2.6 shall be
furnished, mounted and wired.
(vii) One (1) lot engraved nameplates for mounting each nameplate

sound functions of 230 kV bus No. 1 differential secondary protection
requirements of this Specification and EGAT PPA, Schedule 15: ACADA
(i) Panel No. 9R, 230 kV Main Bus No. 2, Secondary Protection Bus
Differential Relay (87B2S)
This panel shall have the same secondary bus differential protection and
all auxiliary equipment as listed in Panel No. 8R.

sound functions of 230 kV bus No. 2 differential secondary protection
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(j) Panel No. 10R, Service Transformer Protection
The swing rack type protective relay switchboard shall be furnished with
the following equipment. All equipment shall be furnished complete with
integral accessories, mounted and completely wired.
(i) Transformer Differential Protection
(1) One (1) set of transformer differential protection (87K) shall

consist of three (3) single-phase, high-speed, variable percentage
differential relay with adjustable sensitivity, harmonic restraint, as
per Sub-Clause 3.2.19(c).
(2) One (1) auxiliary tripping and lockout relay (86K), as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.19(e).
(3) One (1) transformer cutoff switch (87K-CO), as per Sub-Clause

3.2.16(g).
(4) One (1) loss-of-DC alarm relay (27XR), as per Sub-Clause

3.2.19(j), for monitoring of 220 VDC transformer differential
control schematic circuit.
(ii) 230 kV Transformer Overcurrent Protection
Each transformer overcurrent protection shall use the following

components.
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(1) Three (3) single-phase non-directional overcurrent relays ( T)
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of numerical type as per Sub-Clause 3.2.19(f).
(2) One (1) loss-of-DC alarm relay (27XB), as per Sub-Clause

3.2.19(j) for monitoring of 220 VDC transformer overcurrent
control schematic circuit.
These transformer overcurrent protection shall operate the auxiliary

tripping and lockout relay (86K) in item (i)(2).
(iii) Relay System Outputs
(1) Tripping of 230 kV transformer breaker (80212A) with two trip

coils per pole.
(2) Interlocking contacts for 230 kV transformer breaker closing

circuit.
(3) Breaker failure initiation.
(4) Self-monitoring contacts for initiating the Programmable Logic

Control (PLC).
(5) Alarm contacts for relay operation for initiating the Programmable
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(6) Contact outputs for initiating a fault recording system.
(7) Four (4) electrically separate normally open contacts in addition

to those required the above functions. Those contacts shall be
wired to terminal block for future use.
(iv) One (1) set of breaker failure protection for 230 kV bus breaker
(8212A), details of which shall be as follows:
(1) One (1) current detector relay (50BF), as per Sub-Clause

3.2.25(a).

3.2.25(b).
Clause 3.2.19(e).
Clause 3.2.16(i).
(5) One (1) loss-of-DC alarm relay (27XR), 220 VDC, as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.19(j).
Current detector relay and breaker failure timer shall be especially

designed for the breaker failure function and it is unnecessary to create
any logic to form the breaker failure function.

The pole disagreement protection (62PD) shall be furnished, mounted

and provided pole disagreement circuit by the circuit breaker
manufacturer. The necessary relays shall be provided to trip all three
phase of each circuit breaker in the event that the three-pole are not
closed properly after a close signal is given to the circuit breaker. Each
breaker shall be of single independent pole operating mechanism type. In
the event that the single poles are not closed properly after a closing
signal is given to the circuit breaker, the pole disagreement relay shall
also operate the breaker failure timer and trip appropriate circuit breaker
after a time delay, similar to normal breaker failure operation.
The Contractor who is responsible for supply and installation of 230 kV

control and protection system equipment shall also wire the pole
disagreement trimming relay (62PD) to initiate the breaker failure relaying to
trip appropriate 230 kV breaker to isolate the faulted line by a lockout relay to
prevent reclose either manual or automatic until the lockout relay is reset.
(v) Six (6) breaker trip supervision relays (95TCS-1, øA, øB, øC, and
95TCS-2, øA, øB, øC) for 230 kV breaker (80212A) as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.26 for supervising the electrical continuity in the tripping
circuit all time even though breaker closed or open. In the event that
the voltage supply drop below 40% of nominal voltage, this relay shall
also operate to provide contact outputs for alarm signaling.
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(vi) All relay system outputs, auxiliary tripping and lockout relays, loss-of-
DC alarm relay, and etc shall furnish contacts to initiate the
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) mounted on panel No. 5R for
sending these trouble alarms to the operator work station in the
power plant control room.
(vii) One (1) lot of miniature circuit breaker (MCB) for control circuits of
transformer differential protective relaying, transformer overcurrent
protection, DC control schematic of 230 kV breakers, DC control
circuit for interposing relays, and etc. as required and listed in the
Sub-Clause 3.2.6 “Power Supply Disconnects”, shall be furnished,
mounted and completely wired.
(viii) One (1) lot of engraved nameplates for mounting each nameplate
Any additional equipment and accessories required to complete the sound

functions of 230-22 kV service transformer differential relaying system
protection shall be furnished, mounted and wired whether such devices
are itemized herein or not. These additional equipment shall be furnished
by this Contractor without extra charge to the Employer as specified in the
The service transformer protective relaying system equipment shall also

strictly meet the requirements of this Specification and EGAT PPA,
(k) Panel No. 11R, 230 kV Primary Pilot Relaying System No. 1 (LP1) Line
Current Differential relay for 230 kV Line No. 2 to Ubon Ratchathani 3
Substation
equipment, backup protective relaying system equipment, stub protection,
breaker failure protection and breaker trip supervision relays as Panel No.
1R except that the 230 kV line breaker failure protection equipment and
breaker trip supervision relays on this panel shall be for 230 kV circuit
breaker (80212). The stub protection shall be provided for 230 kV line
No. 2 to Ubon Ratchathani 3 substation.
(i) One (1) set of direct transfer tripping scheme No. 1 (DTT1)
equipment for 230 kV line No. 2 to EGAT Ubon Ratchathani 3
substation, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.27, shall be provided for this line
for tripping the remote end powe circuit breaker instantaneously by
using the first transfer trip transmitter. Each transmitter shall have
two channels.
This set of the DTT1 scheme No. 1 shall have the same equipment
as the second set of the DTT2 scheme No. 2 on the Panel 2R, Sub-
Clause (xv).
The Contractor shall furnish the first set of DTT1 scheme No. 1
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equipment to be mounted and completely wirely on this Panel No.

11R in accordance with the requirements of the second set DTT2
scheme (Panel 2R), with separate core between two channels and
between the two transmitters. This DTT1 scheme No. 1 shall be
applied for breaker failure protection and circuit breaker open
protection similar to the DTT2 scheme No. 2 on Panel No. 12R.
protective relay switchboard, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) &
interposing relay board panel 5R, marshalling cabinet for termination
of protective relaying system No. 1 and teleprotection equipment, to
output contacts of interposing for use with recloser cutoff switch
(79CO) and the reclosing relay (79-1) for reclosing of the line
breakers, and to the relevant control switchboard panel and etc. shall
be furnished.
Any additional equipment and accessories although not itemized herein,

relaying system No. 1 (LP1) and backup protective relaying system
Specification Sub-Clause 3.2.3(k).
The primary pilot relaying system No. 1 (LP1) and backup relaying system
equipment and direct transfer tripping scheme (DTT) shall also strictly meet
the requirements of this Specification and EGAT PPA, Schedule 15:
SCADA and Communication System and Schedule 16: Protective System.
(l) Panel No. 12R, 230 kV Primary Pilot Relaying System No. 2 (LP2) Using
Distance Protection for 230 kV Line No. 2 to Ubon Ratchathani Substation
This panel shall have to same primary pilot relaying system No. 2 (LP2)
equipment, backup protective relaying equipment, breaker failure relaying
equipment, and breaker trip circuit supervision relays as Panel 2R, except
that 230 kV line breakers for 230 kV line No. 2 to Ubon Ratchathani 3
Substation shall be (80212) and (80222), the breaker failure protection
equipment and breaker trip circuit supervision relays on this panel shall be
for 230 kV circuit breaker (80222) and the stub protection equipment shall
be provided for 230 kV line No. 2 to Ubon Ratchathani 3 Substation.
(i) One (1) set of the direct transfer tripping scheme No. 2 equipment
(DTT2) for 230 kV line No. 2 to EGAT Ubon Ratchathani 3 substation,
as per Sub-Clause 3.2.27, shall be provided for this line for tripping
the remote end power circuit breaker instantaneously by using the
second transfer trip transmitter. Each transmitter shall have to
channels.
This second set of DTT2 scheme No. 2 shall have the same
equipment as the second set of DTT2 scheme No. 2 on Panel 2R,
Sub-Clause (xv).
The Contractor shall furnish the second DTT2 scheme No. 2
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equipment to be mounted and complete wired on this Panel No. 12R

in accordance with the requirements of the second DTT2 scheme
equipment (Panel No. 2R), except that the two channels of the
second transmitter shall use the same OFC as the communication
link but with separate core between two channels and between two
transmitters. This DTT2 scheme No. 2 shall be applied for breaker
(LP2) and backup protective relaying system equipment to protective
relay switchboard Panel No. 11R, other associated protective relay
switchboard, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) & interposing
relay board panel 5R, the relevant marshalling cabinet for termination
of primary pilot relaying system No. 2 (LP2) to the teleprotection
equipment, to output contacts of interposing relays which represent
contact of recloser cutoff switch (79CO) in the “ON” position and to
reclosing relay (79-1) for reclosing the line circuit breakers.
Interwiring between this panel and the relevant control switchboard
shall also be provided.

Specification Sub-Clause 3.2.3(k).
equipment and direct transfer tripping scheme (DTT) shall also strictly
meet the requirements of this Specification and EGAT PPA, Schedule 15:
SCADA and Communication System and Schedule 16: Protective
System.
(m) Panel No. 13R, 230 kV Primary Pilot Relaying System No. 1 (LP1) Using
Line Current Differential relay for 230 kV Line No. 2 to Xe-Namnoy
Switchyard
equipment, backup protective relaying equipment, stub protection relaying
equipment, breaker failure protection relaying equipment, and breaker trip
circuit supervision relays as Panel No. 3R (for 230 kV line No. 1 to Ubon
Ratchathani 3 Substation) except that the 230 kV line circuit breakers for
230 kV line No. 2 to Xe-Namnoy switchyard shall be (80222) and (80232),
the breaker failure relaying equipment and breaker trip circuit supervision
relays on this panel shall be for 230 kV circuit breaker (80232). The stub
protective relaying system shall be provided for 230 kV line No. 2 to Xe-
Namnoy switchyard.
(i) One (1) set of direct transfer tripping scheme No. 1 (DTT1)
equipment for 230 kV line No. 2 to Xe-Namnoy switchyard, as per
Sub-Clause 3.2.27, shall be provided for this line for tripping the
remote end power circuit breaker instantaneously by using the first
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transfer trip transmitter. Each transmitter shall have two channels.
This set of the DTT1 scheme No. 1 shall have the same equipment
as the second set of the DTT2 scheme No. 2 on the Panel 2R, Sub-
Clause (xv).
The Contractor shall furnish the first set of DTT1 scheme No. 1
equipment to be mounted and completely wirely on this Panel No.
13R in accordance with the requirements of the second DTT 2
scheme No. 2 (Panel 2R), with separate core between two channels
and between the two transmitters. This DTT1 scheme No. 1 shall be
applied for breaker failure protection and circuit breaker open
protection similar to the DTT2 scheme No. 2 on Panel No. 14R.
protective relay switchboard, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
and interposing relay board panel 5R, the relevant marshalling
cabinet for termination of protective relaying system No. 1 and
teleprotection equipment, to output contacts of interposing relays
which represent the contact of recloser cutoff switch (79CO) in the
“ON” position and to reclosing relay (79-1) for reclosing of the line
breakers, and to the relevant control switchboard panel and etc. shall
be furnished.

equipment and direct transfer tripping scheme (DTT) shall be furnished,
mounted and completely wired by the Contractor without extra charge to
the Employer as called for in this Specification Sub-Clause 3.2.3(k).
equipment shall also strictly meet the requirements of this Specification
and EGAT PPA, Schedule 15: SCADA and Communication System and
(n) Panel No. 14R, 230 kV Primary Pilot Relaying System No. 2 (LP2) Using
Distance Protection for 230 kV Line No. 2 to Xe-Namnoy Switchyard
equipment, backup protective relaying equipment, Direct Transfer
Tripping Scheme equipment No. 2 (DTT2), and etc. as Panel 4R (230 kV
line No. 1 to Ubon Ratchathani 3 Substation), except that the 230 kV line
breakers for 230 kV line No. 2 (LP2) to Xe-Namnoy switchyard shall be
(80222) and (80232).
(i) One (1) set of the direct transfer tripping scheme No. 2 equipment
(DTT2) for 230 kV line No. 2 to Xe-Namnoy switchyard, as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.27, shall be provided for this line for tripping the remote end
power circuit breaker instantaneously by using the second transfer trip
transmitter. Each transmitter shall have to channels.
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This second set of DTT2 scheme No. 2 shall have the same
equipment as the second set of DTT2 scheme No. 2 on Panel 2R,
Sub-Clause (xv).
The Contractor shall furnish the second DTT2 scheme No. 2

equipment to be mounted and complete wired on this Panel No. 14R
in accordance with the requirements of the second DTT2 scheme
equipment (Panel No. 2R), except that the two channels of the
second transmitter shall use the same OFC as the communication
link but with separate core between two channels and between two
transmitters. This DTT2 scheme No. 2 shall be applied for breaker
protective relay switchboard Panel No. 11R, 12R and other relevant
protective relay switchboard, to Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
and Interposing relay board panel No. 5R, to relevant control
switchboard panel, to the marshalling cabinet for termination between
primary pilot relaying system No. 2 (LP2) and teleprotection
equipment, to output contacts of interposing relays which represent
contact of recloser cutoff switch (79CO) in the “ON” position and to
reclosing relay (79-1) for either single-pole reclosing or three-pole
reclosing of the line breaker via a synchro-check relay (25-27-59) and
etc., shall be furnished.

equipment and direct transfer tripping scheme (DTT) shall be furnished,
mounted and completely wired by the Contractor without extra charge to
the Employer as called for in this Specification Sub-Clause 3.2.3(k).
equipment shall also strictly meet the requirements of this Specification
and EGAT PPA, Schedule 15: SCADA and Communication System and
2.1.3 Metering System
The revenue metering system at 230 kV Pakse Substation, shall be furnished

and installed on the metering cabinets and located in the 230 kV control
building. Each metering cabinet shall be the same construction as the swing
rack type protective relay switchboard. Each metering equipment shall be of
the 19-inch rack mounted type. The metering system equipment shall be
installed for measuring and recording the active energy and reactive energy of
the two (2) 230 kV transmission lines at 230 kV Pakse substation to EGAT
There shall be two metering systems: one metering system (Panel No. IM)
shall be used for in ensuring and recording the active energy and reactive
energy of the two (2) 230 kV incoming transmission lines from Xe-Namnoy
switchyard and the other metering system (Panel No. OM) shall be used for
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measuring and recording the active energy and reactive energy of the two (2)
230 kV outgoing transmission line to EGAT Ubon Ratchathani 3 substation.
Each 230 kV incoming transmission lines each 230 kV outgoing transmission
line, shall each be measured and recorded by one kWh/kVARh as “Backup
energy meter”. Metering system equipment shall meet the requirements of
this specification and EGAT PPA, Schedule 14: Metering System. Each Grid
TOU energy meter shall be furnished with accessories mounted on the
metering cabinet and all equipment shall be completely wired.
(a) Panel No. 1 IM
Each metering cabinet shall consist of the following components:
(i) Four (4) kWh/kVARh energy meters, 3ø, 4 wire, 50 Hz, 3-current
element, type, suitable for operation with instrument transformers
ratios and connections as shown on “Metering and Relaying
Diagram”, under both normal and short circuit conditions. Each 230
kV incoming line from Xe-Namnoy shall comprise one meter for “Main
energy meter” and the other one meter for “Backup energy meter”.
Details of each Grid TOU meter shall be in accordance with the
requirements as defined under this Specification, Sub-Clause 3.2.31.
(ii) Four (4) current and potential test switches, complete with four (4)
sets of multi-pole test plugs: one test switch for one “Main energy
meter” and other one for “Backup energy meter”, as per Sub-Clause
3.2.12.
(iii) One (1) lot of miniature circuit breakers (MCB) for VT potential
circuits for measuring system as required and listed in Sub-Clause
3.2.6 “Power supply Disconnects”. All MCB shall be provided with
three (3) electrically separate normally closed contacts: one contact
shall be wired to initiate Programmable Logic controller (PLC) and the
other two (2) contacts shall be wired to terminal block for future use.
(iv) One (1) lot engraved nameplates for mounting each nameplate
behind or adjacent to each corresponding equipment complete with
the inscription on each nameplate, shall be furnished as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.7 and 3.2.14.
Any additional equipment required, to complete the sound functions of

Metering System shall also be furnished with each metering system
equipment whether such devices are itemized herein or not. Those
additional equipment shall be furnished mounted and wired by the
Contractor without extra charge to the Employer as called for in the Sub-
Clause 3.2.3(k).
(b) Panel No. 1 OM
Grid TOU energy meters for measuring and recording the active energy and
reactive energy for two (2) 230 kV outgoing transmission lines to EGAT Ubon
Ratchathani 3 substation indicated on the drawing No. 71.2119.27.007.
Each metering cabinet shall consist of the following components:
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(i) Four (4) KWh/KVARh energy meter with each meter shall be 3ø, 4
wire, 50 Hz, 3-current element type, suitable for operation with
instrument transformers ratios and connections as shown on the
metering and relaying diagram under both normal and short circuit
conditions. Each 230 kV outgoing line shall comprise one meter for
“Main energy meter” and the other one meter for “Backup energy
meter”. Details of each meter shall meet the requirements as defined
in this Specification, Sub-Clause 3.2.31 and shall also follow strictly
EGAT PPA requirements of Schedule 14, Metering Systems.
(ii) Four (4) potential and current test switches, complete with four (4)
sets of multipole test plug, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.12.
(iii) One(1) lot of miniature circuit breakers (MCB) for VT potential control
circuits for measuring system, as required and listed in the Sub-
Clause 3.2.6 “Power Supply Disconnects”, shall be furnished,
mounted and wired. All MCB’s shall be provided with three (3)
electrically separate normally closed contacts: one for initiating the
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and the other two (2) contacts
shall be wired to terminal blocks for future use.
(iv) One (1) lot engraved nameplates for mounting each nameplate
behind or adjacent to each corresponding equipment complete with
the inscription on each nameplate, shall be furnished as per Sub-
Clause 3.2.7 and 3.2.14.
Any additional equipment required, to complete the sound functions of

Metering System shall also be furnished with each metering system
equipment whether such devices are itemized herein or not. Those
additional equipment shall be furnished mounted and wired by the
Contractor without extra charge to the Employer as called for in the Sub-
Clause 3.2.3(k).
2.1.4 Transducer Cabinet
Each transducer cabinet shall be furnished with transducers and auxiliary

accessories mounted and completely wired. The transducers shall be
furnished as indicated on the 230 kV Metering and Relaying Diagram, drawing
No. 71.2119.27.201. Each transducer shall be in according to Sub-Clause
3.2.18. The transducers shall be furnished to provide outputs, which
proportional to the electrical quantities being measured, to the GENERATOR
SCADA System via the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The
transducers shall be provided as follows:
(a) 230 kV Line No. 1 to Xe-Namnoy Switchyard
(i) Three (3) current transducers, single element type, rated output 4-20
mA unidirectional, external load resistance 0 to 10 k, suitable for
use with CT 2000:1A, CL 0.5, 50 VA as indicated on the drawing
above. Each output shall be wired with a twisted pair shield wire with
wire size 0.5 sq.mm to the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
board Panel 5R as indicated on the drawing No. 71.2119.27.207.
Each transducer shall be as per Sub-Clause 3.2.18(e).
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(ii) One (1) watt/var transducer, each shall be of the three-phase, four
wire, unbalance load, three current element type, rated out put 4-20
mA, bidirectional, external load resistance 0 to 10k, suitable for use
230000 115
with CT 2000:1A, CL 0.5, 50 VA, and VT ratio 3  : , CL
3 3
0.5, 50 VA, as indicated on the drawing above. The output shall be
wired with twisted pairs shield wire with wire size 0.5 sq.mm to the
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) board panel No. 5R as
indicated on drawing No. 71.2119.27.207. Each transducer shall be
as per Sub-Clause 3.2.18(b).
(iii) Three (3) voltage transducers, they shall be for measuring of the
three-phase line circuit, each transducer shall be single element
type, rated output to 4-20 mA, unidirectional, external load resistance
230000 115
0 to 10k, suitable for use with VT ratio 3  : , CL 0.5,
3 3
50 VA, as indicated on the above drawing. The output shall be wired
with twisted pairs shield wire with wire size 0.5 sq.mm to the
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) board Panel No. 5R. Each
transducer shall be as per Sub-Clause 3.2.18(c).
(iv) One (1) potential and current test switch complete with one multi-pole
test plug as per Sub-Clause 3.2.12.
(b) 230 kV Line No. 1 to Ubon Ratchathani 3 Substation
The transducers for this 230 kV line No. 1 shall have the same
transducers for current, watt/var, voltage, potential and current test switch
and wiring material in quantity and characteristic requirements as of
transducers for 230 kV line No. 1 to Xe-Namnoy in item (a).
(c) 230 kV Line No. 2 to Xe-Namnoy Switchyard
(i) Three (3) current transducers, single element type, rated output 4-20
mA unidirectional, external load resistance 0 to 10 k, suitable for use
with CT 2000:1A, CL 0.5, 50 VA as indicated on the drawing above.
Each output shall be wired with a twisted pair shield wire with wire size
0.5 sq.mm to the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) board Panel
5R as indicated on the drawing No. 71.2119.27.207. Each transducer
shall be as per Sub-Clause 3.2.18(e).
230000 115
with CT 2000:1A, CL 0.5, 50 VA, and VT ratio 3  : , CL
3 3
0.5, 50 VA, as indicated on the drawing above. The output shall be
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) board panel No. 5R as
indicated on drawing No. 71.2119.27.207. Each transducer shall be
as per Sub-Clause 3.2.18(b).
(iii) Three (3) voltage transducers, they shall be for measuring of the
three-phase line circuit, each transducer shall be single element type,
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rated output to 4-20 mA, unidirectional, external load resistance 0 to

230000 115
10k, suitable for use with VT ratio 3  : , CL 0.5, 50
3 3
VA, as indicated on the above drawing. The output shall be wired with
twisted pairs shield wire with wire size 0.5 sq.mm to the
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) board Panel No. 5R. Each
transducer shall be as per Sub-Clause 3.2.18(c).
(d) 230 kV Line No. 2 to Ubon Ratchathani 3 Substation
The transducers for this 230 kV line No. 2 shall have the same
transducers for current, watt/var, voltage, potential and current test switch
and wiring material in quantity and characteristic requirements as of
transducers for 230 kV line No. 2 to Xe-Namnoy in item (c).
(e) Three (3) voltage transducers, they shall be similar to item (a)(iii) above
except they shall be provided to measure 230 kV main bus No. 1, the
output shall be wire with twisted pairs shield wire with wire size 0.5 sq.mm
to the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) mounted on Panel No. 5R.
(f) Three (3) voltage transducers, they shall be similar to item (a)(iii) above
except they shall be provided to measure 230 kV main bus No. 2, the
output shall be wire with twisted pairs shield wire with wire size 0.5 sq.mm
to the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) mounted on Panel No. 5R.
(g) One (1) frequency transducer, single element type, frequency span
48-50-52 Hz, full scale output 4-20 mA, unidirectional, external load
resistance 0 to 10k. This transducer shall be for measuring frequency of
230 kV main bus No. 1. Each transducer shall be suitable for use with VT
23000 115
ratio : , CL 0.5, 50 VA, as indicated on the respective
3 3
drawing. Each transducer shall be as per Sub-Clause 3.2.12(f), the
output shall be wired with a twisted pair shield wire with 0.5 sq.mm wire
size to the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) mounted on the Panel
No. 5R.
(h) One (1) frequency transducer, it shall be similar to item (g) except that it
shall be used for measuring 230 kV main bus No. 2 and shall be wired to
the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) mounted on Panel No. 5R.
(i) One (1) potential test switch complete with one multi-pole test plug as per
Sub-Clause 3.2.12. This switch shall be used with voltage transducers in
item (e) and frequency transducer in item (g) for 230 kV bus No. 1 VT’s.
(j) One (1) potential test switch complete with one multi-pole test plug as per
Sub-Clause 3.2.12 for use with voltage transducers in item (f) and
frequency transducer in item (h) for 230 kV bus No. 2 VT’s.
(k) 22 kV Low Side of Service Transformer (KTIA)
(i) Three (3) current transducers, single element type, rated out 4-20 mA
unidirectional, external load resistance 0 to 10 k, suitable for use with
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CT 225:1A, CL 0.5, 50 VA. The output of this CT (QW1A) shall be wired

to three (3) auxiliary CT at 1A primary winding with ratio 1:15A, CL0.5,
45VA as indicated on the respective drawing and shall be furnished and
mounted within the transducer cabinet. The 15A secondary winding
shall be connected with current transducers above. Each transducer
output shall be wired with a twisted pair shield wire with wire size 0.5
sq.mm to the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) board Panel 5R.
Each transducer shall be as per Sub-Clause 3.2.18(e).
with CT 225:1A, CL 0.5, 50 VA, and three (3) auxiliary CT with ratio
22000 115
1:15A as indicated on item (i) and VT ratio 3  : , CL 0.5,
3 3
50 VA, as indicated on the respective drawing. The transducer
output shall be wired with twisted pairs shield wire with wire size 0.5
sq.mm to the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) board panel 5R.
Each transducer shall be as per Sub-Clause 3.2.18(b).
(iii) Three (3) voltage transducers, they shall be for measuring of the three-
phase line circuit, each transducer shall be single element type, rated
output to 4-20 mA, unidirectional, external load resistance 0 to 10k,
22000 115
suitable for use with VT ratio 3  : , CL 0.5, 50 VA, as
3 3
indicated on the respective drawing. The output shall be wired with
twisted pairs shield wire with wire size 0.5 sq.mm to the Programmable
Logic Controller (PLC) board panel 5R. Each transducer shall be as
per Sub-Clause 3.2.18(c).
(v) One (1) transformer tap position transducer for use with a multi-tap
resistor which is used as transformer LTC tap position with input resistor
range 0-10,000 ohm. Each transducer shall be rated output 4-20 mA
unidirectional external load resistance 0-10 k. The output shall be
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) I/O module which is mounted on
Panel No. 5R. Each transducer shall be as per Sub-Clause 3.2.18(h).
(vi) One (1) potential and current test switch complete with one test plug
(l) One (1) lot of miniature circuit breakers (MCB) shall be for use with VT
circuits supplied for transducers, and etc. as required per Sub-Clause
3.2.6 shall be furnished mounted and wired. All MCB’s shall be provided
three (3) electrically separate normally closed contacts: one contact shall
be wired to initiate the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and the
other two (2) contacts shall be wired to terminal blocks for future use.
(m) One (1) lot of engraved nameplates for mounting each nameplate behind
or adjacent to each corresponding device complete with the inscription for
each nameplate shall be furnished and installed as per Sub-Clause 3.2.7
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and 3.2.14.
Any additional equipment required to complete the sound functions of the

transducers and cabinet shall also be furnished with transducers and cabinet
whether such devices are itemized herein or not. Those additional equipment
shall be furnished, mounted and wired by the Contractor without extra charge
to the Employer as called for in the Sub-Clause 3.2.3(k).
2.1.5 Marshalling Cabinets
One (1) lot of Marshalling cabinets shall be furnished with terminal blocks
mounted in vertical rows on both sides of the center plate. The number of
rows and arrangement of these terminal blocks and the cabinet construction
shall be in accordance with the Drawing No. 71.2119.27.400.
Marshalling cabinets shall be furnished for cable termination between the

protective relay switchboard and the teleprotection equipment and shall be
applied for use in according to the requirements as defined under Sub-Clause
3.2.2(c).
Cables from the protective relay switchboard shall enter the cabinets from
bottom and be connected with terminal blocks on one side of vertical row while
the other side terminal blocks will be for connecting with the cables from the
teleprotection equipment. Switchboard wires for jumping between these two
vertical rows of terminal blocks shall be furnished and completely wired, as
required by the protection system.
The Contractor shall furnish any necessary auxiliary cabinet devices to

accomplish the necessary functions of the marshalling cabinets, mounted and
wired as required, and without extra charge to the Employer as called for in
the Sub-Clause 3.2.3(k).
2.1.6 Fault Recording System Cabinet
Each fault recording system cabinet shall be furnished with fault recoding
system equipment with accessories mounted and complete wired as per
Specification, Sub-Clause 3.2.33. Each fault recording system (FRS) shall be
a modular design and shall be a micro processor-based instrument designed
for sensing, acquiring, storing and recording critical high-speed data during
power system faults and disturbance.
The digital fault recorder shall be designed to be expandable to record upto 64

analog and 192 digital input channels that operate as one system with
complete item synchronization and without reducing the quality of recording.
Each fault recording system shall be designed to operate by use dual channel
power supply: one power supply from 220 V ungrounded station battery and
the other AC supply from 700 VA, on-line, 50 Hz, Uninterruptible Power
Supply (UPS). The Contractor shall furnish this UPS together with the fault
recorder as specified in the Specification, as per sub-Clause 3.2.33(p)(ii).
Each fault recording system (FRS) shall be of the type/model that shall be in
according to the requirements of the Specification and shall meet the
requirements of EGAT PPA, Schedule 16: Protective System and EGAT
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ACCEPTED FRS LIST.
3. DESIGN, MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP

All materials shall be new and shall be the best available for the purpose for
which used, considering strength, durability, life expectancy, operational
reliability, suitability and ease of maintenance for the intended service and
best engineering practice. Workmanship shall be of the highest grade, and in
accordance with the best modern standard practice.
3.1 Standards
All equipment, materials, fabrication and testing under this Specification shall
conform to the latest applicable standard specifications and codes contained
in the following list, or to equivalent applicable standard specifications and
codes established and approved in the country of manufacturer of the
equipment. Where Standards are mentioned by name, equivalent applicable
standards may be used.
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
ANSI American National Standard Institute Incorporated
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers’ Association
NEC National Electrical Code
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
Any details not specifically covered by these standards shall be subject to the
approval of the Employer. In the event of contradictory requirements between
such standards and this Specification, the terms of the Specification shall
govern.
3.2 Specific Requirements of Components
3.2.1 General
The control and protection equipment shall be designed to comply with the
climatic conditions as specified in General Technical Specification.
The equipment, however, shall meet the ANSI/IEEE C37.90 ambient

temperature requirement of 55°C. All materials shall be selected and
especially treated so that they will be satisfactory for use under the tropical
climate conditions.
3.2.2 Details of Switchboard Construction
Each switchboard section, and each cabinet shall consist of an assembly

made from not less than No. 2.5 mm leveled sheet steel and formed steel
members as required to form a rigid self-supporting structure. No butt surface
joints shall be made on the outside surfaces of switchboards and cabinets. No
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holes or fasteners shall be visible as viewed from the front of the panels.
Switchboards and cabinets shall be designed without any permanent bottom
braces and the bottoms shall be open. They shall be furnished with channel
bases. The front and rear panels of the switchboards and cabinets shall have
bent angle or flange edges with an outside radius not exceeding 10 mm.
(a) Control Switchboard
Each control switchboard shall comprise sections mounted so as to form

a straight line appearance as indicated on the drawings entitled: “Control
Switchboard Equipment Layout”. Each section shall appear as an
enclosed type switchboard when viewed from outside the section.
Each enclosed switchboard assembly shall consist of basic panel

assemblies, and necessary bolted-on floor channels, top sheets, and rear
enclosure covering the back. Access to each switchboard section shall
be provided by one hinged flat rear doors. The access doors shall be
equipped with locks, latches, fully concealed hinges and handles.
Both sides of each control switchboard section shall be open except for
the two end sections; the left side of the left end section and the right side
of the right end section shall be enclosed.
End trims of the two end sections shall be readily removable so as to

permit future control boards to be installed at both ends.
Mounting brackets as required shall be arranged on the rear of panels for

mounting auxiliary equipment. They shall be located to allow access to
the back of the equipment mounted on the front of the panels.
If the auxiliary equipment mounted on the brackets prevent access to the

rear of the equipment on the front of the panels, then mounting brackets
shall not be acceptable and the auxiliary equipment shall be mounted on
hinged panels instead.
The enclosed switchboard panel size shall be 660 mm deep. The height,
channel base, and panel width shall be as indicated on the drawings
entitled: “Control Switchboard Equipment Layout” for each substation.
The detail of each enclosed switchboard section shall be as shown on

Drawing No. 71.2119.27.400.
The Contractor shall provide all wiring and wiring connections between
the individual sections.
There shall be furnished in the control switchboard one fluorescent lamp

per enclosed switchboard section, mounted and wired inside the top of
the switchboard for interior lighting and controlled by a switch mounted
inside and near the rear door. Two duplex receptacle outlets shall be
furnished, one on the left end section and one on the right end section,
mounted and wired in a convenient location near the hinged rear doors.
The lights and duplex receptacle outlets will be connected to the 230 V
single-phase, 50 Hz, AC source furnished by Employer.
Each basic panel assembly for switchboards and cabinets shall be a self-
contained unit with factory wiring complete to conveniently located
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terminal blocks for the incoming cables. Each shall have vertical side
members, which include vertical raceways and raceway covers for factory
wiring, and shall be bolted to the right and left sides of the basic panel.
These side members shall provide separate raceways to house, protect,
and conceal the incoming cables and interpanel leads. Terminal blocks
shall be furnished and mounted in vertical rows on both sides of the basic
panel assembly.
Suitable wire slots with rubber bushings in vertical rows on both sides of
the basic panel assembly near terminal blocks shall be provided for
outgoing leads.
Each basic panel assembly shall be readily removable without disturbing

the control switchboard or cabinet assembly.
(b) Swing Rack Type Protective Relay Switchboards
Each protective relay switchboard shall be of the swing rack type,

consisting of a swing rack assembly, top sheet and rear enclosure
covering the back and ends of the entire structure. Each cabinet shall
have a front cover door equipped with a glass window for viewing all
targets and indications. The cabinet door shall be equipped with locking
handle, latched, fully concealed hinges, and complete with screened
louvers at the top and bottom.
The cabinet door shall be hinged on the right hand side, front view.
The relay rack assembly shall be hinged on the left hand side, front view.
Each cabinet shall be designed for mounting standard 19-inch wide rack-
mounted relays.
Each relay rack assembly shall be arranged to swing through not less
than 120 degrees from closed position to allow easy access to the back of
the equipment mounted on the rack and to the interior of the cabinet.
Each switchboard shall be provided with a vertical wiring duct complete

with a cover for factory wiring and a vertical raceway and a raceway cover
to house, protect, and conceal the incoming cables. The vertical wiring
duct and the vertical raceway shall be arranged as shown on Drawing No.
71.2119.27.400.
Terminal blocks shall be furnished and mounted in vertical rows on the

back inside the switchboard and located between the wiring duct and the
raceway as shown on the above drawing. All wiring which connects to the
external circuits shall terminate on these terminal blocks. Provision shall
be made for interconnection of wiring between switchboard sections. The
terminal blocks used for termination of the wiring to Programmable Logic
Controller (PLC) and spare terminal blocks shall be knife disconnecting
type.
Mounting brackets, as required, shall be arranged for mounting and wiring

auxiliary equipment. They shall be located to allow access to terminal
blocks mounted on the back inside of the switchboard.
Each switchboard shall be provided with cable entrances at the bottom of
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the switchboard.
Panel opening of the swing rack assembly not utilized by equipment shall
be covered by cover plates.
The switchboard size shall be 800 mm wide and 610 mm deep. The
height of each switchboard shall be 2,300 mm plus a 40 mm channel
base.
There shall be furnished in the protective relay switchboards one

fluorescent lamp per switchboard section mounted inside at the top of the
switchboard for interior lighting with one toggle switch located inside the
switchboard. One receptacle outlet of single-phase, 2-pole, 3 wire
grounded type rated 15 A at 250 V shall be furnished inside the
switchboard. The light and the receptacle outlet shall be completely wired
for connection to 230 V, single-phase, 50 Hz, AC source furnished by the
Employer.
(c) Marshalling Cabinets
Except as otherwise specified, there shall be classified into two types as

follows: one type shall be required for termination of all cables between
the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and the interposing relay
cabinet, transducer cabinet and protective relay switchboards and the
other shall be required for termination of all cables between protective
relay switchboards and the teleprotection equipment.
Each cabinet shall be designed in accordance with Drawing No.

71.2119.27.400. Each cabinet shall be an assembly enclosed at top and
sides and shall have front and rear access doors for access to both sides
of the center mounting plate. Terminal blocks shall be mounted on both
sides of this center plate. The front and rear shall each be provided with
two hinged flat doors. Access doors shall be equipped with locks, latches
and fully concealed hinges.
Each marshalling cabinet shall be 900 mm wide 1,000 mm deep and the
height shall be 2,300 mm plus a 40 mm channel base.
Each cabinet shall have vertical side members, which include vertical
raceways and raceway covers for factory wiring, and shall be bolted to the
right and left sides of the cabinet. These side members shall provide
separate raceways to house, protect, and conceal the incoming cables
and interpanel leads.
Terminal blocks shall be mounted in vertical rows on both sides of the

center plate. The number of rows and the arrangement of these terminal
blocks shall be in accordance with the Drawing No. 71.2119.27.400.
Each cabinet shall be provided with cable entrance at the bottom of the
cabinet.
(d) Interposing Relay Cabinets
Interposing relay cabinet shall be designed and constructed to install
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interposing relays to provide output contacts to represent contacts of the

breaker discrepancy control switches (CS), discrepancy control switches
of motor operated disconnect switches control switches DCS),
synchronizing selector switch (SS) and for switching the incoming voltage
and running bus voltage of CVT or VT to initiate the synchro-check relay
(25+27/59) for closing of power circuit breaker in the “Local Control
Mode”. Interposing relay output contacts shall also be provided for
Remote Inputs/Outputs (I/O) modules which are mounted within the
control switchboard to operate the switchyard equipment by receiving the
command from the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and HMI in
“Remote Control Mode” or from the Distributed Control system (DCS).
The DCS system may be either provided in the power plant for control
and monitoring of the overall plant equipment and switchyard equipment
or provided in the switchyard control building for control and monitoring
only the switchyard equipment. Both DCS systems shall each be
provided with the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) with HMI and
Inputs/Outputs modules to perform the remote control and monitoring of
the switchyard equipment.
In general, control signals to the switchyard shall be first connected to the

interposing relays before being connected to the relevant switchyard
equipment. In the same manner, indication and alarm signals from the
switchyard shall be first connected to the interposing relays before being
connected to the relevant indicating lights, mimic disconnect devices for
disconnect switches or annunciators.
Interposing relay cabinets shall be furnished and designed in accordance

with Drawing No. 71.2119.27.400. Each cabinet shall be an assembly
enclosed at top and sides and shall have front and rear access doors for
access to both sides of the center mounting plate. Interposing relays shall
be mounted on both sides of this center plate. The front and rear shall
each be provided with two hinged flat doors. Access doors shall be
equipped with locks, latches and fully concealed hinges.
Each cabinet shall be 900 mm wide, 1,000 mm deep and the height shall
be 2,300 mm plus a 40 mm channel base.
Terminal blocks shall be furnished and mounted in vertical rows on both

sides of the cabinet. The number of vertical rows and the arrangement of
terminal blocks shall be in accordance with the Drawing No.
71.2119.27.400. All wiring which connects to the external circuits shall
terminate on these terminal blocks.
cabinet.
(e) Transducer Cabinets
Each transducer cabinet shall be provided with transducers for switchyard
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metering and for use with the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). All
transducers shall be furnished, mounted and completely wired.
Each cabinet shall be designed in accordance with Drawing No.

71.2119.27.400. Each cabinet shall be an assembly enclosed at top and
sides and shall have front and rear access doors for access to both sides
of the center mounting plate. Transducers shall be mounted on both
sides of this center plate. The front and rear shall each be provided with
two hinged flat doors. Access doors shall be equipped with locks, latches
and fully concealed hinged.
Each transducer cabinet shall be 900 mm wide, 1,000 mm deep and the
height shall be 2,300 mm plus a 40 mm channel base.
Terminal blocks shall be furnished and mounted in vertical rows and both
sides of the cabinet. The number of vertical rows and the arrangement of
terminal blocks shall be in accordance with Drawing No. 71.2119.27.400.
All wiring which connect to the external circuits shall terminate on these
terminal blocks.
cabinet.
Each section of switchboards and each section of cabinets shall be

designed to permit easy separation and reassembly for convenience
during shipment, transportation, and installation.
Where switchboards and cabinets to be supplied are extensions to the

existing switchboards or cabinets, the contractor shall be advised of any
existing mounting, clamping, bolting, access, dimensional, or finishing
requirement and shall be responsible for ensuring that the switchboard or
cabinet extension conforms to these requirements.
(f) Fault Recording System Cabinet (FRS)
Each fault recording system cabinet shall be of the swing rack type,
consisting of a swing rack assembly, top sheet and rear enclosure
covering the back and ends of the entire structure. Each cabinet shall
have a front cover door equipped with a glass window for viewing all
targets and indications. The cabinet door shall be equipped with locking
handle, latched, fully concealed hinges, and complete with screened
louvers at the top and the bottom.
The cabinet door shall be hinged at the right hand side, front view. The
cabinet door shall be designed so as to provide a fixed, vertical narrow
section at the left hand side of the front panel for mounting the potential
and current test switches for connecting to the external circuits.
Each cabinet shall be constructed and arranged as indicated on the

Drawing No. 71.2119.27.400.
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Each cabinet shall be designed for mounting standard 19-inch wide rack
mounted relays.
Each fault recording system rack assembly shall be arranged to swing

through not less than 120 degrees from closed position to allow easy
access to the back o the equipment mounted on the rack and to the
interior of the cabinet.
Each cabinet shall be provided with a vertical wiring duct complete with a
cover for factory wiring and a vertical raceway and a raceway cover to
house, protect, and conceal the incoming cables. The vertical wiring
ducts and vertical raceways shall be arranged as shown on the Drawing
No. 71.2119.27.400.
Terminal blocks shall be furnished and mounted in vertical rows on the

back inside the switchboard and located between the wiring duct and the
raceway as shown on the above drawing. All wiring which connects to the
external circuits shall terminate on these terminal blocks. Provision shall
be made for interconnection of wiring between switchboard sections. The
terminal blocks used for termination of the wiring to the Programmable
Logic Controller (PLC) and spare terminal blocks shall be knife
disconnecting type.
Mounting brackets, as required, shall be arranged for mounting and wiring

auxiliary equipment. They shall be located to allow access to terminal
blocks mounted on the back inside of the switchboard.
Each switchboard shall be provided with cable entrances at the bottom of

the switchboard.
Panel opening of the swing rack assembly not utilized by equipment shall
be covered by cover plates.
The switchboard size shall be 915 mm wide and 800 mm deep. The
height of each switchboard shall be 2,300 mm plus a 40 mm channel
base.
There shall be furnished in the protective relay switchboards one fluorescent

lamp per switchboard section mounted inside at the top of the switchboard
for interior lighting with one toggle switch located inside the switchboard. One
receptacle outlet of single-phase, 2-pole, 3 wire grounded type rated 15 A
at 250 V shall be furnished inside the switchboard. The light and the
receptacle outlet shall be completely wired for connection to 230 V,
single-phase, 50 Hz, AC source furnished by the Employer.
(g) Hinged Synchronizing Panels
Each hinged synchronizing panel shall be fabricated from not less than
2.5 mm leveled sheet steel and shall be approximately 360 mm wide, 550
mm high, and 200 mm deep. If specified, each hinged synchronizing
panel shall be furnished and shall constitute a part of each control board
assembly. Each shall be designed to swing back in line with the other
panels when not in use to present straight line appearance. Each shall be
readily removable and re-installed when future control board installation is
required. The rear sheet shall be readily removable for access to the
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instruments and wiring in the panel.
Each panel shall be furnished, mounted and completely wired with the
following equipment:
(i) One - Twin indicating voltmeter, 0-150 V scale, 150 V coil, 50 Hz,
144 mm square face, for incoming and running potential.
(ii) One - Twin indicating frequency meter, 48-52 Hz scale, 115 V,

144 mm square face, for incoming and running frequency.
(iii) One - Synchroscope, 144 mm square face.
(iv) Two - Synchronizing lamps, 15 W each, clear, to be connected to

indicate synchronism.
3.2.3 Drawings and Data Equipment
The Contractor shall submit for approval the following drawings and data,
sufficient to demonstrate fully that the equipment to be furnished will conform
to the requirements and intent of this Specification.
(a) Metering and Relaying Diagrams
The metering and relaying diagrams of each substation are included in

this Specification. The contractor shall furnish metering and relaying
diagrams showing conformity with the specified requirements indicating
clearly changes necessitated by the proposed equipment.
(b) Three Line Diagrams
Each three line diagram shall show voltage and current connections to all
metering and relaying equipment.
(c) AC Schematic Diagrams
Each AC schematic diagram shall show AC connections such as AC

current and voltage supply to all metering and relaying equipment. Each
diagram shall show wire designations, terminal numbers and appropriate
cross-referenced symbols for interfacing with equipment by others.
(d) DC Schematic Diagrams
Each DC schematic diagram shall show the DC wiring for control,

protection, indication, remote annunciation, etc., arranged in a schematic
form and shall include the schematic diagram of the power circuit breaker
that received a trip signal from the protective relays that are listed in the
Drawing, “Protection Alarm and Trip List”, for each substation.
The diagram shall show wire designations, terminal numbers and

appropriate cross-referenced symbols for interfacing with equipment by
others.
(e) Logic Diagrams
Logic diagrams shall show details of the logic circuits for each individual
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relay. These diagrams shall be required for the system as a whole as well
as for each individual relay and component.
(f) Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams. Wiring diagrams shall show connections from point to

point for all control and protection system equipment. All the wiring
connections to the equipment on any one panel shall be shown on the
same drawing. Inter-panel connections shall be properly identified on both
the incoming and outgoing panel drawings.
(g) Control and Instrument Switch-Switch Position Tabulation Diagrams
Switch position tabulation diagrams of control and instrument switches

shall show terminal arrangement, escutcheon plate and contact
tabulation. On each schematic diagram where switch contacts are shown,
switch position tabulations for the indicated switches shall be included
somewhere on the same drawing.
(h) Nameplate Schedule Diagrams
A nameplate schedule diagram for each substation shall show

designations on all nameplates. The wording of each nameplate
designation may be revised to satisfy physical limitations subject to the
approval of the Engineer.
(i) Equipment Layout Diagrams
Each equipment layout diagram shall show dimensions, location, and

general layout of all panels and all equipment to be located on the panels.
(j) Switchboard Construction
The Contractor shall provide for approval the general assembly drawings
including dimensions, details of arrangement plan and section and floor
plan complete with anchor bolt setting plan.
(k) Bill of Materials
Enlisting major equipment to be mounted on the protective relay

switchboard, marshalling cabinets interposing relay cabinet fault recording
system cabinet, metering system cabinet and etc, if not otherwise
indicated elsewhere in this Specification, the bill of materials shall cover
only the major equipment, or such equipment as will require particular
information from the Bidder. It is to be understood that, all other
associated auxiliary equipment and accessories, although not listed in the
bill of materials, but necessary for the complete and sound functions of the
switchboards and cabinets as described in this Specification, and as
generally accepted as the applicable standards, shall be furnished by the
Contractor. The Bidder at the time of bidding shall, to the best of his
knowledge, furnish the list showing quantity and details of all the
equipment the intends to supply.
The switchboards and cabinets proposed shall give the best optimum
result as called for in this Specification, and as basically required by
standard electrical engineering practice.
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The Contractor, after having finished the design of the switchboards and
cabinets shall submit to the Engineer for approval all the design details
including individual equipment of the switchboards and cabinets and to all
associated equipment in the substation, and showing overall functions of
the schematic diagrams. The Engineer shall then review the schemes,
and should any proper functions required in this Specification or required
for sound engineering practice of the switchboards and cabinets entail
necessary modifications to the scheme or additional equipment other than
those originally proposed by the Bidder at the time of bidding, the
Engineer will return the scheme to the Contractor to carry out the
modification required without any extra charge to the Employer.
3.2.4 Ground Buses
A 6 mm by 25 mm cross-section bare copper ground bus shall be provided at

the bottom of each switchboard panel and each cabinet, to which the metallic
cases of meters, instruments, relays and grounding circuits of all other
equipment shall be connected. The grounding buses shall be solidly bolted to
the steel framework so as to make good electrical contact. Solderless lugs or
terminals shall be provided on the ground buses for terminating to 150 sq.mm
stranded copper ground cables from the switchyard grounding system.
3.2.5 Wiring
All wiring used within the main control boards, protective relay switchboard,
interposing relay cabinets, marshalling cabinets fault recording system cabinet,
metering system cabinet and etc. shall conform to the NEC and NEMA
standards and shall be rated 600V, tinned, stranded copper switchboard wire,
cross-linked polyethylene insulated and in grey color. All wiring shall be No. 14
AWG (2.08 sq.mm) except for current transformer circuits which shall be No.
12 AWG (3.31 sq.mm). All hinged wiring shall be extra flexible. After
assembly, all control wiring shall be given a dielectric test of 1,500 V between
live parts and ground, and between opposite polarities. Internal wiring of each
basic panel assembly and each cabinet shall be neatly and carefully installed
in suitable wiring ducts with removable covers and complete to conveniently
located terminal blocks for connecting to incoming and outgoing leads.
Before connected to the terminal blocks, all wiring shall be terminated with
blade-type cable rugs. Multiple wires in one cable rug shall not be acceptable.
The cable rugs shall perfectly match the terminal blocks and shall be plugged
in without any modifications to the cable rugs.
The terminal arrangement shall group all leads for each particular function to
facilitate connections to the incoming and outgoing cables. The arrangement
shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer. Terminals for each CT circuit
shall be grouped together and separated from terminals for other CT circuits.
At least 25 per cent spare terminals shall be provided on each group of
terminal blocks for terminating spare conductors in control cables and for
future use, however a minimum of one spare terminal shall be provided on
each group of terminal blocks.
Wiring between inter-panels shall be made and routed through vertical
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raceways of the switchboards and cabinets. Such wiring shall also be

terminated and reconnected in terminal blocks in order to permit convenient
separation of individual panels or cabinets.
All incoming and outgoing cables shall enter the switchboards and the
cabinets through cable slots in the floor underneath the switchboards and the
cabinets.
Splices or tee connections shall not be permitted in control wiring or

instrument leads.
Any control boards or cabinets that are split for shipment shall have terminal
blocks adjacent to the split and shall be provided with wiring required to
interconnect the split units.
3.2.6 Power Supply Disconnects
Power supplies for panel mounted devices shall be provided with miniature
circuit breaker (MCB) connected to isolate the devices from power supplies in
the tripped or open condition. MCB shall be located within the panels.
Engraved nameplates shall be installed beside each set of MCB for
identification.
Except for voltage supply of the potential transformer secondary which

supplies to primary pilot relaying, the sliding switch bridge terminal block shall
be required instead of MCB.
Power supply to each nature of control circuit and the potential transformer
secondary supply to each metering circuit shall be separated and required
separated MCB protection provided, including, but not be limited to the
following :
(a) DC Control Circuits
(i) Two (2) control circuits for each power circuit breaker; one control
circuit, including relay trip circuit for power circuit breaker trip coil
circuit #1, and one control circuit including relay trip circuit for power
circuit breaker trip coil circuit #2.
(ii) Two (2) control circuits for each line protection; one for primary pilot
relaying system No. 1 and one for primary pilot relaying system No. 2.
(iii) Control circuit for each set of breaker failure relaying.
(iv) Each shunt reactor differential relaying control circuit.
(v) Each shunt reactor overcurrent relaying control circuit.
(vi) Each shunt reactor restricted earth fault relaying control circuit.
(vii) Control circuit for each line stub protection.
(viii) Control circuit for each line terminal overvoltage protection.
(ix) Each transformer differential relaying control circuit.
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(x) Each transformer overcurrent protection control circuit.
(xi) Each transformer overexcitation protection control circuit.
(xii) Each transformer tertiary winding protection control circuit.
(xiii) Each bus differential relaying control circuit.
(xiv)Each interposing relay circuit for breaker control, synchronizing

selector switch control, recloser cutoff switch control.
(xv) Each interposing relay circuit for disconnect switch control.
(b) AC Control Circuits
(i) Power supply for switchboard lighting and receptacle outlets.
(ii) Any other individual supply circuit.
(c) Potential Transformer Secondary Supply Circuits
(i) Line potential circuit for synchronizing & synchro-check relay.
(ii) Line potential circuit for measuring meter.
(iii) Line potential circuit for revenue metering system.
(iv) Line potential circuit for main transformer unit metering system.
(v) Line potential circuit for fault recorder & telemetering.
(vi) Bus potential circuit for synchronizing & synchro-check relay.
(vii) Bus potential for measuring meter.
Each MCB shall be furnished with three (3) electrically separate normally
closed contacts: one contact shall be wired to initiate the Programmable
Logic Controller (PLC) and the other two contacts shall be wired to
terminal block for future use.
Detail circuit arrangements and MCB protection shall be approved by the

Engineer at the time of approval drawings of the Contractor.
3.2.7 Terminal Block, Wire and Device Designations
Every point of terminal block and wire shall be assigned a designation, with
identical designation on each corresponding terminal block and wire. This
same designation shall also be indicated in the schematic and wiring
diagrams. As a rule, a designation will not change until the wire is terminated
or connected to other equipment. All wiring shall be designated at both ends
by printing on wire designation sleeves.
Wire designation shall be by permanent method unaffected by heat, solvents,

or steam, and not easily dislodged. Each designation on the terminal blocks
shall be machine-lettered, stamped, engraved or neatly marked with
permanent ink on the removable marking strips provided for each terminal
block. Approximately 20% of spare wire designation sleeves shall be
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furnished. Adhesive labels shall not be acceptable.
The name or NEMA standard device number of each device shall be marked
on the rear of the panels directly behind or adjacent to the corresponding
device.
3.2.8 Instrument Transformer Secondary Ratings and Station Service Power

Supply Ratings
Except as otherwise specified, all equipment shall be designed to operate on the following
ratings:
System Frequency : 50 Hz
Capacitor Voltage Transformer or Voltage : 115 V

Transformer
Secondary Ratings
Current Transformer Secondary Ratings : 1A (General application)
: 5A (For Revenue Energy

Meter CL.0.2S)
AC Station Service : 400/230 V

3 phase, 4 Wire, Wye
solidly grounded neutral
DC Station Service : 220 V, ungrounded station

For Switchyard Equipment Control Circuits battery
DC Station Service : 220 V, ungrounded station

For Protective Relaying Control battery
Circuits, Equipment Control Circuits : 48 V, ungrounded station

For Interposing relay control circuit battery
(VT and CT ratios will be indicated in the drawings.)
3.2.9 Auxiliary Transformers
Where auxiliary transformers are required for the correct operation of specific
metering, relaying, and control equipment furnished under this Specification,
the Contractor shall furnish such additional transformers as required without
additional cost to the Employer.
3.2.10 Indicating Lamps
All indicating and pilot lamp assemblies shall be of the light emitting diode
(LED), suitable for use with 220VDC, switchboard type with color caps. The
color caps shall be red, green, white, blue or amber as required. All lamp bulbs
shall be interchangeable, and shall be replaceable from the front of the panels.
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3.2.11 Light Boxes
Each light box, for indication of line or buses to be energized, shall be of

switchboard type. Each light box shall have a white translucent nameplate
with machine-engraved, black lettering illuminated by back lighted with two
lamps of 6 watts each. Each nameplate shall be engraved in accordance with
the inscription as indicated on the Scope of Supply in the Specification.
Each light box shall be 25 mm high by 50 mm wide.
All lamp bulbs shall be interchangeable, and shall be replaceable from the
front of the panels.
3.2.12 Test Switches
Test switches shall be of the built-in type or separate type as specified.

Separate test switches shall be of the switchboard, back-connected type,
finished in dull black for front-of-panel mounting. All test switches shall be
arranged to isolate completely the instruments from the instrument
transformers and other external circuits and provide means for testing either
from an external source of energy or from the instrument transformers by
means of multipole test plugs which shall be provided for the purpose. A
sufficient number of test plugs to make a complete test on one meter,
instrument, or relay shall be furnished for each type of test switch. All test
switches shall be arranged so that the current transformer secondary circuits
cannot be open-circuited in any position while the test plugs or cover plugs are
being inserted or removed.
Test switches and multipole test plugs shall be ABB, flexitest switches, type
FT-1.
3.2.13 Terminal Blocks
The main control boards, interposing relay cabinets, transducer cabinets and
marshalling cabinets shall be supplied with terminal blocks for termination of
all wiring devices mounted in the switchboards and cabinets and all external
circuits. The terminal blocks shall be of nonflammable, self-extinguishing, non-
hygroscopic insulating material, rated for 600 V and shall conform to IEC 947-
7-1 and IEC 947-1 standards. The terminal blocks shall have adequate current
carrying capacity and shall be suitable for use in tropical climate. Terminals
shall maintain good electrical, mechanical, chemical, and other properties
even at operating temperature as high as 250°C and shall have excellent
mechanical strength and hardness; they shall be flexible but difficult to bend or
break even applied with thread and torque from the connected wires.
Insulating barrier between adjacent terminal shall be integral part of the
terminal block. All terminal blocks and terminations shall be grouped according
to circuit functions. Each terminal block shall have removable white marking
strip for marking circuit designation. One spare blank marking strip shall be
furnished with each terminal block. The terminal blocks shall be well arranged
in order that they permit safe wiring works on any terminal while all adjacent
terminals are live.
The terminal blocks provided for CT circuits shall be of the spring-loaded

screw-on type or screw-on type. The terminal blocks provided for control,
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protection circuits and other circuits shall be of the spring loaded screw-on
type, screw-on type or screwless type. The screw-on type terminals shall be
designed in such a way that after the terminal block is unscrewed, the wire is
still engaged to the terminal block. The screwless type terminals shall be
designed to clamp the wire automatically after releasing or withdrawing the
screwdriver. The terminal blocks provided for marshalling cabinets shall be of
the knife disconnect type.
All CT terminals and distance relays’ PT terminals shall be provided with

sliding switch bridge and test socket screws. All CT and PT wires, as well as
control and protection circuits shall be terminated with ferrules.
The terminal blocks shall be sized and rated in accordance with current
carrying capacity of wires. The terminals for power and CT circuits shall be
sized to accept 2x6 mm² conductors, and those for PT and control circuits
shall be sized for 2x4 mm² conductors. The terminals for alarm/status circuits,
and marshalling cabinet shall be sized for 2x2.5 mm² conductors.
The arrangement of all terminal blocks shall be such that incoming and
outgoing leads can be easily arranged for connections to terminals. Terminal
blocks shall be located so that the accessibility to them will not be lessened by
interference from structural members or panel instruments. Ample space shall
be provided to terminal blocks for termination of all external circuits.
3.2.14 Nameplates
Nameplates shall be furnished and mounted by the Contractor. Each

assembly, each piece of equipment mounted on an assembly, and each power
and control circuit shall be provided with a nameplate. All nameplates shall be
of laminated plastic material, black on the surface with a white internal layer.
Lettering shall be machine-engraved into the nameplate to form white letters
against a black background. All panel mounted nameplates shall be in
accordance with the respective drawings showing nameplate schedule. A
sample nameplate, showing the style of engraving to be used shall be
submitted to the Engineer for approval. Nameplate engraving shall be subject
to approval of Engineer.
3.2.15 Symbols and Mimic Buses
All symbols, devices and painting mimic bus, 10 mm in width, shall be

provided on the control switchboard to from single line diagrams which will
simulate actual electrical connections as indicated on the drawing entitled:
“Control Switchboard Equipment Layout”. Mimic disconnect devices for line
round switches shall be electrically operated to automatically themselves in
accordance with their respective line ground switches. The mimic buses shall
be painted on the front of the panels with lacquer or enamel. Color of mimic
buses shall be as follows:
500 kV – Dark Black
230 kV – Bright Red
115 kV – Light Orange
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3.2.16 Control and Instrument Switches
The control and instrument switches shall be of the multistage, rotary type,
rated 600 V, 20 A, continuous duty, for both AC and DC services. Each
contact shall be of the readily renewable, self-cleaning type and shall be of the
wipe-type. A rectangular front-of-panel escutcheon plate shall be furnished
and engraved showing the switch position of control and instrument switches.
The switch identification shall be engraved on the escutcheon plate, or if
necessary, on a separate adjacent nameplate furnished by the Contractor.
The types of control switch handles and colors preferred shall be provided as
follows:
Control selector switches - oval (black)
Cutoff switches - oval (black)
Details of individual control and instrument switches shall be as described

below.
The total number of contacts and the total number of contact arrangements
shall be adequate for their required functions but minimum number of contacts
and contact arrangements shall be at least as shown on Drawing No.
71.2119.27.401.
If the schemes for control, protection and other equipment as proposed by the
Contractor and approved by the Engineer, required additional contacts than
those listed in this Specification and shown in the above drawing, the
contractor shall furnish these extra contacts and contact arrangements without
additional cost to the Employer.
Details of individual switch shall be as described below.
(a) Breaker Discrepancy Control Switches (CS)
Each breaker discrepancy control switch shall be of the momentary

contact, with fixed, modem, black handle with mechanical target engraved
“Control on”, “Control off”, and shall also be engraved “on” and “off” which
shall show the last function of the switch. Each switch shall include
integrally mounted with the light-emitting diode complete with a series
resistor.
(b) Discrepancy Control Switches for Motor Operated Disconnect Switches

(DCS)
Each discrepancy control switch shall be of the momentary contact type,

with fixed, modern, black handle with mechanical target "Control On"
"Control Off', and shall also be engraved "On" and "Off' which shall show
the last function of the switch. Each switch shall include integrally
mounted with the light-emitting diode complete with a series resistor.
(c) Synchronizing Selector Switches (SS)
Each synchronizing selector switch shall be of the momentary contact

type, three-position “Automatic” “Normal” “Manual”, complete with a key
used as a handle, removable at “normal” position only to ensure that on
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one set of potentials can be applied to the synchronizing equipment at

any one time.
(d) Voltmeter Phase Selection Switches (VS)
Each voltmeter phase selection switch shall be of the maintained contact

type four-position, “OFF, 1-2, 2-3, 3-1, with fixed, modern, round-notched
black handle.
(e) Trip Transfer Switches (43).
Each trip transfer switch shall be of the maintained contact type, with
fixed, modern, oval black handle. The trip transfer switch function is to
permit the operation in order to transfer the tripping, reclosing, and
synchronizing functions to the bus tie breaker.
(f) Recloser Cutoff Switches (79CO)
Each recloser cutoff switch shall be of the momentary contact type, three
position “on” “normal”, “off” with spring return to the normal position, with
fixed, modern, oval black handle. Each switch shall be complete with an
indicating red-light-emitting diode complete with integrally mounted resistor.
(g) Transformer Differential Cutoff Switches (87K-CO)
Each transformer differential cutoff switch shall be of the maintained

contact type, two-position "on” “off”, with fixed, modern, oval black handle.
Each cutoff switch shall be complete with an indicating red light-emitting
diode complete with an integrally mounted resistor.
(h) Bus Differential Cutoff Switches (87B-CO)
Each bus differential cutoff switch shall be of the maintained contract type,
two-position “on" "off", with fixed, modern, oval black handle. Each cutoff
switch shall be complete with an indicating red light-emitting diode
complete with an integrally mounted resistor.
(i) Breaker Failure Cutoff Switch (50BF-CO)
Each breaker failure cutoff switch shall be of the maintained contact type,
two-position “on” “off”, with fixed, a modern, over black handle. Each
cutoff switch shall be complete with an indicating red light-emitting diode
complete with an integrally mounted resistor.
(j) Pushbutton Switches (PB)
Each pushbutton switch shall be of the heavy duty type and constructed
for definite over-travel in both directions. Each shall be dust-proof, fully
shrouded to prevent accidental operation.
(k) Line Current Differential Cutoff Switch (87L-CO)
Each line current differential cutoff switch shall be maintained contract

type, two-position, “on” “off” with fixed, modern, oval black handle. Each
cutoff switch shall be complete with an indicating red-light-emitting diode
complete with integrally mounted resistor.
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(l) Direct Transfer Trip Cutoff Switch (DTT-CO)
Each direct transfer trip cutoff switch shall be maintained contract type,
two-position, “on” “off” with fixed, modern, oval black handle. Each switch
shall be complete with an indicating red-light-emitting diode complete with
integrally mounted resistor.
(m) Shunt Reactor Differential Cutoff Switches (87R-CO)
Each differential cutoff switch shall be of the maintained contact type, with
fixed, modern, oval black handle and complete with separately mounted
red indicating lamp assembly.
(n) Restricted Earth Fault Cutoff Switches (87RG-CO)
Each cutoff switch shall be of the maintained contact type, with fixed,
modern, oval black handle and complete with separately mounted red-
light-emitting diode complete with integrally mounted resistor.
(o) Communication Channel Cutoff Switches (PTT1-CO, PTT2-CO)
Each communication channel cutoff switch shall be of the maintained

contact type, with fixed, modern, oval black handle and complete with
separately mounted red-light-emitting diode complete with integrally
mounted resistor.
(p) Recloser Operation Selection Switch (79ROS)
Each cutoff switch shall be of the maintained contact type, with fixed,
modern, oval black handle and complete with separately mounted red-
light-emitting diode complete with integrally mounted resistor.
Each switch shall have two-position “Master-Follower” capable of

selecting the order of two automatic reclosing relays in which two power
circuit breakers can be closed. This reclosing scheme shall be furnished
with the separate time delay adjustment fo the master and follower circuit
breakers. The time delay shall be continuously adjustable from 0.2 to 5.0
seconds.
(q) Control Selector Switch (43DCS)
Each control selector switch shall be of maintained contact type, with

fixed, modern, oval black handle, two-position; “Remote Control” and
“Local Control”. Each switch function is to permit the operational mode
selection of either conventional control board by “Local Control Mode” or
“Remote Control Mode” (DCS Control).
(r) Stub Protection Cutoff Switch (51S-CO)
Each stub protection cutoff switch shall be of the maintained contact type,
with fixed, modem, oval black handle, two-position: “ON-OFF”, and
complete with separately mounted red light-emitting diode with integrally
mounted resistor.
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3.2.17 Indicating Instruments
Each indicating instrument shall be semi-flush mounted, back connected,

dustproof, fully tropicalized, switchboard type with a dull black case for
mounting on a steel panel. Each indicating instrument shall be of the linear-
scale type. Each shall be suitable for operation with the instrument
transformers shown on the drawings or transducers in Article 3.2.16 under
both normal and short circuit conditions.
Except as otherwise specified, all indicating instruments shall be

approximately 110 mm square with a 250º scale arc.
Scale plates shall have a permanent white finish with black graduations and
numerals. Varmeter scale plates shall be marked "_ _ IN(-)" at the left of the
scale, "-O-" at the center and "_ _(+) OUT" at the right. The scale range and
other details of each indicating instrument shall be as specified in the bills of
materials.
All indicating instruments shall have the following characteristics and

requirements :
Overload rating continuous
Voltage circuit : 1.2 x rating
Current circuit : 2.0 x rating
Accuracy : ±1.5% of full scale
Response time : Max. 2.5 seconds
Operating temperature range : 0ºC to 65ºC
3.2.18 Transducers
Each transducer shall be of the surface-mounted, dustproof, fully tropicalized

type. The entire transducer shall be removable from the enclosure to provide
complete accessibility to components and circuitry. Each transducer shall
generate a DC voltage or current output proportional to the quantity being
measured. Input stage coupling shall use an ultra-linear transformer, if
required. Output stage shall be a solid-state output amplifier and shall be short
circuit proof. Each shall be independent of external load resistance over a
range as required. Each transducer shall be suitable for use with instrument
transformers with ratios and connections as indicated on the metering and
relaying diagrams under both normal and short circuit conditions. Means shall
be provided with each transducer to adjust zero shift and span or gain. Each
shall withstand the voltage of 1,500 V for one minute between independent
circuits, input and output circuits to case. All transducers shall be mounted
and completely wired within the transducer cabinet in Sub-Clause 3.2.2(e).
(a) Detailed Requirements
Each transducer shall have the following characteristics and

requirements:
(i) Burden
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Voltage circuit : Max 4 VA per element
Current circuit : Max 0.8 VA per element
(ii) Overload withstand continuous
Voltage circuit : 1.2 x rating
Current circuit : 2.0 x rating
(iii) Accuracy : +1% when output from 5% to

125% of full rated output
(iv) Output ripple : <2% peak to peak
(v) Response time : <1 second, to 99% of final value
(vi) Adjustment
Zero control range : +2%
Calibrate control range : +10%
(vii) Environment
Operating temperature range : +20°C to +70°C
Current circuit : Max 0.8 VA per element
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(b) Watt/Var Transducers
Each watt/var transducer shall be combined in the same enclosure. Each

shall be of the three-phase, four-wire, unbalanced load, three-element
type. Each shall be designed for use with the Programmable Logic
Controller (PLC) furnished by other, and shall meet the following
requirements:
Rated output : 4 - 20 mA bidirectional
External load resistance : 0 to 10 k
(c) Voltage Transducers
Each voltage transducer shall be of the single element type. Each shall be
designed for use with the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) furnished
by other, and shall meet the following requirements:
Rated output : 4 - 20 mA unidirectional
(d) Suppressed Zero Voltage Transducers
Each voltage transducer shall be of the suppressed zero voltage or

expanded-scale voltage, single element type to provide a suppressed
zero output voltage which permits accurate monitoring on an appropriately
scaled indicator over a critical portion of the full voltage input. Each shall
be designed for use with the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
furnished by other, and shall meet the following requirements:
Full scale output : 4 - 20 mA unidirectional
Suppressed zero adjustment : 85 to 100 V AC
Input span adjustment : 10 to 50 V AC
Maximum full input : 150 V AC
(e) Current Transducers
Each current transducer shall be designed for use with the Programmable
Logic Controller (PLC) furnished by other, and shall meet the following
requirements
Rated output : 4 - 20 mA unidirectional
(f) Frequency Transducers
Each shall be suitable for use with the Programmable Logic Controller
(PLC) furnished by other, and shall meet the following requirements
Frequency span : 48---50---52 Hz
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Full scale output : 4 - 20 mA unidirectional
External load : 0 to 10 k
(g) Temperature Transducers
Each temperature transducer shall be for use in conjunction with 10 ohms

(at 25°C) copper resistance temperature detector for both indicating and
recording of the transformer winding temperature. Each transducer shall
be suitable for use with the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
furnished by other. Each shall have the following requirement:
Temperature range : 20°C to 140°C
Rated output : 0 to 1 mA unidirectional
(h) Transformer Tap Position Transducers.
Each transformer tap position transducer shall be of the surface-mounted,

dustproof, fully tropicalized type. The entire transducer shall be
removable from the enclosure to afford complete accessibility to
components and circuitry. Each transducer shall be designed to operate
in conjunction with a multi-tap resistor which is used as transformer tap
position input signal. The multi-tap resistor will be provided and located in
the transformer LTC driving mechanism cabinet. Each transducer shall
operate to provide a DC voltage or current output, corresponding to the
tap position being transmitted, to telemetering equipment. Output stage
shall be a solid-state output amplifier and shall be short circuit proof. The
current output shall be independent of external load resistance over a
range as specified in the bill of materials. Means shall be provided with
each transducer to adjust zero shift and span or gain. Each shall
withstand the voltage of 1,500 V for one minute between independent
circuits, input and output circuits to case.
Each transducer shall have the following characteristics and requirements:
Input range : 0 to 10,000 Ohm
Rated output : 4 - 20 mA, unidirectional
External load resistance : 0 to 10 k-Ohm
Accuracy : ±0.5% of span, maximum
Response time : 1 second, maximum, to 99% of

final value
Calibrate adjustment : ±10%
Zero adjustment : ±10%
AC power supply input range : 80% to 120% of rated voltage, 50

Hz
Operating temperature range : +20ºC to +70ºC
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Operating humidity : 0 to 95%
3.2.19 Relays
All relays shall be designed for continuous operation at any voltage from 80
per cent to 120 per cent of rated DC voltage as specified and at a range of
ambient temperatures of 10°C to 55°C. Each protective relay shall be suitable
for operation with instrument transformer ratios and connections as shown on
the metering and relaying diagrams under both normal and short circuit
conditions.
Except as otherwise specified, each protective relay shall be furnished with

three (3) electrically separate contacts in addition to those required by the
functions of each protective relay. These contacts shall be: one contact shall
be wired to initiate the annunciator; one contact shall be wired to initiate the
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and one contact shall be wired to
terminal block for future use.
Static, digital or numerical relays shall be supplied as complete relaying

system. All relays and components necessary to complete a system shall be
fully tropicalized contained in a common enclosure, and shall be complete with
all interconnections and wiring for back-connection. Enclosures shall be
rectangular, finished dull-black, dustproof, suitable for semi-flush switchboard
panel mounting or rack mounting as specified, with a removable transparent
cover, or a cover with a transparent window, with provision for sealing.
Operation indicating lights and identifying labels shall be provided with each
relaying system and shall be clearly visible and identifiable.
Each relaying system shall be provided with test facilities for secondary
injection testing and for isolating the DC supply, current circuits, potential
circuits, tripping circuits, and all other output contacts which shall be free
contact by separated from test switch. All test switches shall be arranged so
that the current transformer secondary circuit cannot be open-circuited in any
position while the test plugs or cover plugs are being inserted or removed.
Test plugs shall be furnished with each type of test switches.
The Contractor shall ensure that each protection function is independent of

others and can be individually isolated to allow each alone to be taken out of
service for testing or operational purposes.
All static, digital or numerical relays shall be adequately protected against

damage from incoming surges and shall meet ANSI SWC test standard.
Each relay shall utilize a DC-to-DC converter-type regulated power supply to

provide transient surge isolation between the station battery and the electronic
components of the relay system. Each DC-to-DC converter shall be designed
to protect it from high voltage and surge and to provide two electrically
separate contacts: one contact shall be wired to initiate the Programmable
Logic Controller (PLC) for alarm of output voltage failure and the other shall be
wired to terminal block. Each power supply shall be designed for continuous
operation at any voltage from 80 per cent to 120 per cent of rated DC voltage
as specified and at a range of ambient temperature of 10°C to 55°Cand 0 to
95 per cent humidity. Each power supply shall be immune to damage from
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accidental short circuiting of the input or output DC supply. Each power supply
shall not generate any signal, noise, or impulse on the input DC supply leads
which is greater than 300 millivolts peak to peak.
Relays utilizing voltage divider type regulated power supplies shall not be
accepted.
All modules of static, digital or numerical type protective relays shall consist of
highly reliable logic circuits and circuit components. All modules shall be
mounted on plug-in circuit cards. Wiring boards shall be epoxy-fiberglass
construction. Printed circuit wiring shall be employed with soldered or welded
connections to circuit components. Wiring board shall be provided with heavy-
duty circuit connectors with gold-plated contacts.
Each digital or numerical relay shall have provisions fro monitoring any
hardware failures so they can be repaired before they effect relay operation.
These provisions shall also include output contacts for initiating the
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). All output contacts shall be electrically
separate normally open contact type. Each PLC shall be Local Control Unit
(LCU) and operated in conjunction with one HMI which are mounted on the
swing rack type, programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and interposing relay
switchboard. Each PLC and HMI shall be part of the Distributed Control
System (DCS). The DCS system shall be used for control and monitoring of
the power plant, 230 kV switchyard and 115 kV switchyard as defined under
the title for “Control System” furnished by other Contractor.
Each digital or numerical relay shall be configured to comply with all the
Engineer’s needed functions before delivery. Configuration setting of the relay,
which is programmable, shall be supplied in CD-ROM.
The instruction manuals shall be prepared with the object of providing
sufficient detailed technical information of each type of protective relays to
enable the Employer to efficiently carry out commissioning and routine testing,
to provide guidance in the tracing of faults and to permit the ordering of
replacement parts. In this regard, each instruction manual shall give full details
of circuit operation, circuitry, components, and circuit diagrams. All technical
data, operating time curves, sample calculations and other characteristics
shall be based upon 50 hertz operation. The relay instruction books shall also
meet the requirements as listed in Drawings and Documents to be Furnished
by the Contractor under Special Conditions of Contract Documents.
The protective relays required shall be in according to ATTACHMENT NO.1
“EGAT ACCEPTED MAIN RELAY LIST NO. 1” page 1 of 3, page 2 of 3, page 3
of 3. The fault recording system required shall be in accordance with the
requirements of ATTACHMENT NO. 2, page 1 of 1, “EGAT ACCEPTED FAULT
RECORDING SYSTEM LIST. These ATTACHMENTS shall be included as parts
of this Specification.
(a) Synchro-Check Relays (25+27/59)
Each synchro-check relay shall be of the numerical type. Each relay shall
be used with automatic reclosing relay for line circuit breaker on loop
systems fed by power sources at two or more points. Each synchro-check
relay shall allow its reclosing relay to close the line breaker only on the
condition that the line voltage and bus voltage are in normal condition, of
the same frequency, equal and in-phase. Closing angle and operation
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times shall be independently adjustable. The synchro-check relay

operation shall be initiated by the reclosing relay.
Each synchro-check relay shall incorporate a voltage check relay for the
options of reclosing on dead bus-live line and dead line-live bus.
Each voltage check relay shall have the operating time not more than 250
milliseconds.
Each synchro-check relay shall be capable of selecting one of the mode of

operation which may be live line-live bus, dead bus-live line and dead line-
live bus.
Another type of synchro-check relay for the Programmable Logic

Controller (PLC) shall be capable of selecting all of the modes of
operation which may be live line-live bus, dead bus-live line and dead
line-live bus at the same time.
(b) Transformer Differential Relays (87K)
Each transformer differential relay shall be of the single phase or three

phase, high speed, variable percentage, differential type with adjustable
sensitivity, harmonic restraint and shall not operate for overexcitation. The
faulty phase shall be identified in case of the three phase transformer
differential relay. Each transformer differential relay shall be of the
numerical type. The number of restraint windings shall be indicated on the
drawing entitled “Metering and Relaying Diagram”.
Each relay shall include the instantaneous trip unit to ensure high speed
operation on heavy internal faults. Each relay shall incorporate current
taps or separate auxiliary current transformers to compensate for main
current transformer mismatch. A control switch (87K-CO) with a separate
red indicating lamp shall be provided with each set of relays, to segregate
the auxiliary tripping relay from the differential relays as necessary to
prevent false tripping due to the bypassing of the current transformers.
The red lamp shall light to indicate that the trip circuit from the differential
relays to the auxiliary tripping relay is closed. Each cut-off switch shall be
in accordance with the requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.16(g).
Transformer differential relay shall include Ethernet rear port type RJ45
for the data communication between the relays at remote switchyards and
the PC at the central office.
Transformer differential relay shall support IRIG-B signal input and

disturbance recorder function.
Each transformer differential relay shall be furnished with three (3)

electrically separate normally open contacts in addition to those required
by the transformer differential protection scheme. These contacts shall be
one contact shall be wired to initiate the Programmable Logic Controller
(PLC) and the other two contacts shall be wired to terminal blocks for
future use.
(c) Bus Differential Relays (87B)
Except as otherwise specified, each bus differential relay shall be of high
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impedance voltage operated type or low impedance type which is

indicated on the drawing entitled “Panel Equipment Lay-out” or the Bill of
Materials. The high impedance voltage operated type shall be of the
single-phase, high speed, with overvoltage limit device and its type shall
be static, digital or numerical. The low impedance type shall be of three-
phase, high speed and its type shall be digital or numerical. The bus
differential relay shall be provided with a supervision unit that is used to
detect an unbalance current or voltage in the differential measuring circuit
due to leak or open in the CT circuits. A control switch (87B-CO) with a
separate red indicating lamp shall be provided with each set of relays to
segregate the auxiliary tripping and lockout relay from the differential
relays as necessary to prevent false tripping due to the bypassing of the
current transformers. The bus differential relay shall be provided with a
supervision unit which is used to detect an unbalance current or voltage in
the differential measuring circuit due to leak or open in the CT circuits.
in accordance with the requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.16(h).
Low impedance type bus differential relay shall include Ethernet rear port
type RJ45 for the data communication between the relays at remote
switchyards and the PC at the central office.
Low impedance type bus differential relay shall support IRIG-B signal
input and disturbance recorder function.
Each bus differential relay shall be furnished with three (3) electrically
separate normally open contacts in addition to those required by the bus
differential protection scheme. These contacts shall be : one contact shall
be wired to initiate the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and the
other two contacts shall be wired to terminal blocks for future use.
(d) Shunt Reactor Differential Relays (87R)
Shunt reactor differential Relays (87R). Except as otherwise specified,

each shunt reactor differential relay shall be of the single phase, high
speed, high impedance voltage operated type with overvoltage limit
device. Each shunt reactor differential relay shall be of the static , digital
or numerical type. A control switch (87R-CO) with a separate red
indicating lamp shall be provided with each set of relays to segregate the
auxiliary tripping and lockout relay from the differential relays as
necessary to prevent false tripping due to the bypassing of the current
transformers. The shunt reactor differential relay shall be provided with a
supervision unit which is used to detect an unbalance current or voltage in
the differential measuring circuit due to leak or open in the CT circuits.
in accordance with the requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.16(m).
The shunt reactor differential relay shall operate correctly while the
switching of the transmission line is in operation.
Each shunt reactor differential relay shall be furnished with three (3)
electrically separate normally open contacts in addition to those required
by the shunt reactor differential protection scheme. These contacts shall
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be: one contact shall be wired to initiate the Programmable Logic

Controller (PLC) and the other two contacts shall be wired to terminal
blocks for future use.
(e) Auxiliary Tripping and Lockout Relays (86KP, 86KS, 86B, 86R, 86RR,
86BF, 86S, 86DTT)
Auxiliary Tripping and Lockout Relays (86KP, 86KS, 86B, 86R, 86RG,
86BF, 86S). Auxiliary tripping and lockout relays shall be provided with
transformer protection, bus protection, direct transfer tripping, line shunt
reactor and breaker failure protection. Each relay shall be of the high
speed type, draw out, DC voltage operated, manual reset control switch
with cutoff contact provided to interrupt the operating coil. The minimum
number of contacts shall be sufficient and correct as specified in the
protective device function or bill of materials. All contacts shall be rated to
make and carry 30A, 600V for 3 seconds, 10A, 600V at continuous duty,
and be capable of interrupting of 2A of inductive current (L/R 40 ms) in a
220 V DC control circuit. They shall have an operating time including
bouncing time not exceeding 10 milliseconds at 250 Watt load.
(f) Non-Directional Overcurrent Relays (50/51T, 50/51S, 50/51G)
Each non-directional overcurrent relay shall be of the single phase or

three phase numerical type with multiple time current characteristics
according to IEC 255-3 standard and with an independent measuring unit.
The faulty phase shall be identified in case of the three phase overcurrent
relay. Each relay shall have an instantaneous trip attachment. Operating
currents shall be adjustable over a wide range with approximately 20-
300% of rated current equipment which relay protected for the time-delay
unit and 400-2,000% of rated current equipment which relay protected for
the instantaneous unit, unless otherwise specified. Operating time shall
be adjustable.
Each overcurrent relay shall be furnished with three (3) electrically

separate normally open contacts in addition to those required by the
overcurrent protection scheme. These contacts shall be : one contact
shall be wired to initiate the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and
two contacts shall be wired terminal blocks for future use.
(g) Non-Directional Overcurrent Ground Relays (50/51G, 50/51SG, 50/51RG)
Each non-directional overcurrent ground relay shall be of the single-phase

numerical type with multiple time current characteristics according to IEC
255-3 standard and with an independent measuring unit. Each relay shall
have an instantaneous trip attachment. Operating currents shall be
adjustable over a wide range with approximately 10-50% of rated current
equipment which relay protected for the time-delay unit and 200-2,000 %
of rated current equipment which relay protected for the instantaneous
unit. Operating time shall be adjustable.
Each overcurrent ground relay shall be furnished with three (3) electrically
overcurrent ground protection scheme. These contacts shall be : one
contact shall be wired to initiate the Programmable Logic Controller
(PLC), and the other two contacts shall be wired to terminal blocks for
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future use.
(h) Non-Directional Overcurrent Ground Relays (51GB1)
Each non-directional overcurrent ground relay shall be of the single phase,

numerical type with the long time inverse current characteristics and with an
independent measuring unit. Each relay shall have an instantaneous trip
attachment. Operating currents shall be adjustable over a wide range with
approximately 80-120% of OA rating tertiary winding for the time-delay unit
and 400-2,000% of OA rating tertiary winding for the instantaneous unit,
unless otherwise specified. Operating time shall be adjustable.
overcurrent ground protection scheme. These contacts shall be: one
future use.
(i) Non-Directional Overcurrent Ground Relays (51GB2)
Each non-directional overcurrent ground relay shall be of the single

phase, numerical type with very inverse time current characteristics and
with an independent measuring unit. Each relay shall have an
instantaneous trip attachment. Operating currents shall be adjustable
over a wide range with approximately 200-300 % of OA rating tertiary
winding for the time-delay unit and 400-2,000 % of OA rating tertiary
winding for the instantaneous unit, unless otherwise specified. Operating
time shall be adjustable.
overcurrent ground protection scheme. These contacts shall be : one
future use.
The overcurrent ground relays 51GB1,51GB2 shall be two separated

relays. (Separated case and supply)
(j) Loss-of-DC Alarm Relays with Special Provision for Slow Dropout (27XB,
27XR)
All DC control circuits for protective relaying systems interposing relays,

and power circuit breakers shall be monitored by the loss-of-DC alarm
relays. Each shall be auxiliary relay, standard speed with slow dropout
characteristics.
Each shall have two (2) electrically separate normally closed contacts.
These shall be: one contact shall be wired to initiate the Programmable
Logic Controller (PLC) and two contacts shall be wired to terminal blocks
for future use. Each shall also have two (2) electrically separate normally
open contacts for future use.
(k) Loss-of-Potential Alarm Relay (27XM, 27P, 27S)
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Each loss-of-potential alarm relay shall be of three-phase, 50 Hz,

undervoltage type with adjustable time delay to provide annunciation for
loss-of-potential in the AC potential circuit. Each relay shall have three (3)
electrically separate normally closed contacts. These contacts shall be:
one contact shall be wired to initiate the Programmable Logic Controller
(PLC) and other two contacts shall be wired to terminal block for future
use.
(l) Communication Channel Cutoff Switches (PTT1-CO, PTT2-CO, DTT1-

CO, DTT2-CO)
Cutoff switches shall be furnished to disable channel signals when pilot

channels are out of service. Two cutoff switches shall be used with two
primary pilot relaying systems and two cutoff switches shall be used with
direct transfer trip schemes.
Cutoff switches shall be in according to Sub-Clause 3.2.16(o) for PTT1-

CO & PTT2-CO, and Sub-Clause 3.2.16(l) for DTT1-CO & DTT2-CO.
3.2.20 230 kV Transmission Line Protection
Each 230 kV transmission line shall be protected by a two (2) primary pilot
relaying systems. Each system shall be included with a backup relaying
scheme. The first primary pilot relaying shall be a line current differential
protection and equipped with 64 kBit/sec ITU-TG703, 4 w interface with two
(2) channels of a multiplexing equipment for pilot trip via optical fiber cable as
a communication link. The first primary pilot relaying shall be equipped with a
full scheme type distance relay for back up protection. There shall be first,
second, and third zones of distance elements with two separate timing relays
to provide time-delayed trip for zone 2 and zone 3. All distance elements shall
be independently configured so that they shall perform the functions properly
during the loss of communication signal. The second primary pilot relaying
shall be a distance protection scheme using directional comparison, over
reaching transfer trip scheme via fiber optical cable embedded in the overhead
galvanized shield wire (OPGW) strung on the transmission line tower as a
communication link. The pilot channels for distance protection scheme shall
use frequency-shift keyed audio tone teleprotection equipment. The distance
protection scheme shall equip with first, second, and third zones of distance
elements complete with two separate timing relays to provide time-delayed trip
for zone 2 and zone 3 for use as a backup protection system.
Each primary pilot relaying system shall initiate single-pole and three-pole
tripping and reclosing operation scheme upon fault clearing. The three-pole
reclosure shall be done through a synchro-check relay.
A synchro-check relay (25+27/59) shall be incorporated within each primary

pilot relaying system for three-pole automatic reclosing of the line circuit
breaker.
(a) Primary Pilot Relaying System No. 1
The primary pilot relaying system No. 1 to be furnished shall consist of the
following components:
(i) Current Differential Relays (87L)
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The current differential relay shall provide complete protection for all
combinations of phase faults and ground faults. Each current
differential relay shall be suitable for high speed pilot protection
applications and shall be of the numerical type. The current
differential protection scheme shall be based on phase segregation
measurements and equipped with 2 channels of 64 kBit/sec ITU-
TG.703, 4 wire interface with a multiplexing equipment of the
communication system for pilot trip via optical fiber cable embedded
in the OPGW shield wire strung on the transmission line tower, as a
communication link.
Current differential relays at both line end terminals of the

transmission line shall be designed to operate simultaneously
providing high speed fault clearance even if the fault current is fed
from both terminals or from only one line end.
Each relay shall be able to operate with different CT ratios at either

end of the protected line.
Each relay system shall consist of a continuous magnitude

comparison of line current flowing through each terminal of the
protected line.
CT saturation shall not result in any relay malfunction for internal or

external faults.
Direct transfer tripping shall be provided with each current differential

relay to trip the remote end circuit breakers instantaneously by using
the same communication channel.
Distance protection shall be included in each current differential

scheme and shall be conformed to the Sub-Clause 3.2.20(b)(i) except
that pilot relaying scheme shall not be required. All distance
elements shall be independently configured to be permanently
enabled or enabled operation properly during the loss of the
communication signal.
Current differential relay shall include Ethernet rear port type RJ45 for
the data communication between the relays at remote substations
and the PC at the central office.
Current differential relay shall support IRIG-B signal input and

disturbance recorder function.
Operation indicator with reset pushbutton shall be incorporated into

each current differential relay for indication of the relay operation.
(b) Primary Pilot Relaying System No. 2
The primary pilot relaying system No. 2 to be furnished shall consist of the
(i) Distance Relays (21P/21NP)
Each distance relay system shall be used to provide complete

protection for all combinations of phase faults and ground faults.
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Each distance relay shall be three-phase, full-scheme, numerical

type. Each relay shall have separate measuring elements for each
type of faults.
The relay characteristic shall be field adjustable and able to provide

extended coverage along the resistance axis for detection of high
resistance ground faults or reducing the probability of operation with
heavy load current flowing or under stable power swing conditions.
Each distance relay shall be of the integral type with all main and
auxiliary units mounted and wired in one enclosure. The measuring
element shall determine simultaneously the distance and direction of
the fault. It shall be insensitive to frequency changes, DC
components and harmonics in the fault circuit.
The measuring element shall be directional with infinite directional

sensitivity and fast detection for all types of phase and ground faults,
even when the fault is on the line side of the CT terminals and the
fault voltage is zero.
Each distance relay shall operate properly with high values of source
impedance. It shall be capable of measuring all faults with minimum
fault current of 0.2 time of rated current. The maximum continuous
operating current rating of the distance relay shall not be less than
2.0 time of rated current.
Distance relays shall be insensitive to all balancing transients such as

power swing, capacitive loading etc., whereas it shall be sensitive to
detect fault current which can be less than the maximum load current.
For close-in three-phase fault near the relay location or bus bar,
where the relay voltage is low, the relay shall be able to pick-up on
such faults, and operate only if the fault is in the protection zone and
in the proper direction.
In any substation where there are more than one transmission line in
parallel, effective means for fault detection shall be provided for each
distance relay with either one or all the lines in operation.
The necessary relays shall be incorporated in each distance relay to

provide instantaneous tripping in the event that the circuit breaker is
closed manually on to a three-phase fault.
Each distance relay shall be designed to operate for any phase to

ground or a two-phase to ground fault in the presence of fault
resistance. The necessary relays shall be incorporated in each
distance protection scheme to operate correctly with 200 ohms of
ground fault resistance. The rectangular characteristic shall be set for
ground distance protection.
Each distance relay shall be able to operate correctly for phase fault
arc resistance up to 5% of the impedance from the fault to the source.
Each distance relay shall be designed to operate correctly in the

presence of capacitive voltage transformer (CVT) transients.
CVT or CT saturation shall not result in any relay misoperation for
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internal or external faults.
Each distance relay shall operate correctly for all types of evolving
faults. This shall include phase-ground faults evolving to phase-
phase-ground faults, phase-phase faults evolving to phase-
phaseground faults, phase-phase faults evolving to three phase
faults, and external faults evolving to internal faults.
Each distance relay shall not misoperate for current reversals that
may occur during the clearing of external faults.
Simultaneous faults at any location on the power system such as an

external fault occurring at the same instant as an internal fault shall
not prevent proper operation of the relay.
The operating time of the distance relays shall not exceed 30

milliseconds for any fault and any part of the protected line.
Distance measurement unit shall be accurate and provided with

means to closely represent the primary protection data, such as
varied phase angle of the transmission lines, etc.
Distance relays shall be able to be used with carrier equipment to

permit high speed simultaneous intertripping of the circuit breakers at
both ends of the transmission line. Necessary units shall be included
so that selections can be made for pilot relaying schemes of
permissive overreaching, permissive underreaching, and blocking.
Distance relay shall include Ethernet rear port type RJ45 for the data
communication between the relays at remote switchyard and the PC
at the central office.
Distance relay shall support IRIG-B signal input and disturbance

recorder function.
Operation indicator with reset pushbutton shall be incorporated in

each distance relay for indicating of the phase and zone of relay
operation and indicating of auxiliary DC supply failure.
Each primary pilot relaying system No. 0 shall be furnished with the
following functions:
(1) Line fault locator function
Each relay shall include a fault locator function to provide an

accurate estimate of fault location without communications
channels or special instrument transformer.
(2) Event record and fault record
(3) Power Swing Blocking function
The power swing blocking function shall be included in each

primary distance relay for blocking the relay from operating
under power swing conditions. The characteristic of the power
swing detection shall be adjustable to insure proper
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coordination with the relay in the event of the fastest power

swing condition. Selection of which zone is blocked from
tripping when the power swings shall be provided, In case of
the occurrence of an internal faults during a power swing
period, the distance relay shall be able to trip without an
excessive time delay.
(4) CVT or VT Supervision
The CVT or VT supervision function shall be included in each

distance relay for monitoring the CVT secondary lead and it
shall block the operation of the distance relay in case the short-
circuit or open-circuit of the CVT secondary lead occurs.
(5) Weak Infeed Logic
Weak infeed logic shall be included in each distance relay so

that the relay at the strong terminal can operate correctly to
clear the fault even though the relay at the weak terminal does
not operate. A sensitive overcurrent or undervoltage relay shall
be used to permit the tripping of circuit breakers at the weak
terminal on such condition.
Weak infeed logic shall be responsible for the fault occurring on

the protected line, which is energized at one end only. If this is
not the case suitable logic shall be provided so that the primary
relays can clear the fault.
Each relay line terminal shall be equipped with a full scheme type
distance relay for backup protection for 230 kV line against all
combination of phase and ground faults, which consists of the
followings:
(1) Backup Relaying (21-1, 21-2, 21-3)
Each distance relay shall be included with three zones of

backup protection. The first zone shall protect up to 85 percent
of the transmission line. The second zone shall protect the
whole of the transmission line and some parts of the next
sections. The third zone shall protect the whole of the
transmission line and shall be remote backup protection for
next sections. There shall be a time delay for the trip of the
zone 2 and zone 3 relays. Each distance relay shall include
two (2) separate timing units for zone 2 and zone 3. Each
timing unit shall be continuously adjustable. An output contact
shall be required for each timing unit.
(2) Directional Overcurrent Ground Protection (67NT)
Each directional overcurrent ground protection shall be used to

provide backup protection of transmission lines against ground
faults. Each directional unit shall be dual-polarized. One
polarizing source shall be from neutral bushing current
transformer of the high side of generator main transformer with
the high side shall be wye solidly grounded connection. The
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other polarizing source shall be from auxiliary three (3)

secondary windings of the line CVTs or VTs connected in
series to form a broken delta and use this broken delta to
provide a voltage polarizing source as a directional unit of each
relay. The relay shall operate correctly when either polarizing
source is connected.
The inverse time-current characteristic shall comply with

IEC255-3 standard. Each relay shall have a current setting
range of 0.05-2A for time with and shall be used with 1 ACT.
The relay shall be provided with an instantaneous unit
attachment for protection against high arc resistance ground
faults.
Directional overcurrent ground protection shall be able to be

used with carrier equipment. Necessary units shall be included
for the carrier schemes of permissive overreaching.
A certain time delay shall be introduced to the tripping circuit of this

relay in order to allow the primary pilot relays to operate first for any
fault on the protected lines.
(c) Relay System Outputs
Each relaying system shall provide contact outputs to complete the

functions of power circuit breaker tripping and reclosing, trouble alarm, or
any indication etc. as required in this Specification. All contacts shall be
rated to make and carry 30A, 600V for 3 seconds, 10A, 600V at
continuous duty, and be capable of interrupting of 2A of inductive current
(L/R .40 ms) in a 220 VDC control circuit. They shall have an operating
time including bouncing time not exceeding 10 milliseconds at 250 Watt
load. Each contact output shall be electrically separate contact.
functions:
(i) Single-pole and three-pole tripping of a circuit breaker with two trip
coils per pole.
(ii) Recloser initiation for single-pole or three-pole reclosing of the circuit

breaker plus auxiliary indication.
(iii) Recloser blocking.
(iv) Breaker failure initiation.
(v) Contact outputs for keying the transfer trip transmitters as required.
(vi) Self-monitoring contacts for initiating the Programmable Logic

Controller (PLC).
(vii) Miscellaneous alarm contacts for relay operation for initiating the
annunciator.
(viii) Miscellaneous alarm contacts for relay operation for initiating the
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
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(ix) Contact outputs for initiating a fault recording system.
(x) Contact outputs for initiating a line fault locator.
(xi) Four (4) electrically separate normally open contacts in addition to

those required by the above functions. These contacts shall be for
future use.
(d) Single Pole Tripping Relays
Each single pole tripping relay shall be provided to select the faulted
phase for a single line to ground fault. They shall also prevent incorrect
operation of any zero sequence relays during single phasing period.
The logic shall be arranged to trip the breaker three-pole if a second

phase becomes faulted during single phasing period or single pole
breaker recloses on to permanent fault.
(e) Communication Channel Cutoff Switches (PTT1-CO, PTT2-CO)
Each primary pilot relaying system shall be furnished with a cutoff switch
to disable channel signals when pilot channels are out of service.
Each cutoff switch shall be in accordance with the requirement of Sub-

Clause 3.2.16(o) for PTT1-CO & PTT2-CO and Sub-Clause 3.2.16(l) for
DTT1-CO & DTT2-CO.
(f) Reclosing Relays (79)
Each reclosing relay shall be single shot, single pole and three-pole
reclosure. Each relay shall be provided for use with single pole and three-
pole tripping and reclosing scheme. Each relay shall be provided with one
high-speed, single-shot, and single-pole reclosure. For three-pole
reclosure, the reclosing relay shall be done through a synchro-check
relay. Each reclosing operation shall be initiated by contacts of the
primary protective relay. The times for single pole and three-pole
reclosure shall be separately adjustable.
Except as otherwise specified, the dead time setting range shall be

adjustable between 0.01 to 15 second for both single pole and three-pole
reclosing. The reclaim time setting range shall be adjustable between 1 to
30 seconds.
Each shall be provided with two (2) electrically separate normally open
contacts; one for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) of recloser
operation, and the other for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) of
recloser lockout.
In the event that the reclosing relay is used with a synchro-check or

voltage check relay, the reclosing relay shall be capable of completing its
reclosing cycle with a maximum time delay of 5 seconds imposed by the
synchro-check relay or voltage check relay. If the reclosing relay is not
inherently capable of operating with a supplemental device with a 5
seconds pick-up, then one extra timer shall be provided for this purpose.
Each reclosing relay shall be capable of selecting one of the mode of
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operation which may be single pole reclosure only, single pole and three-
pole reclosure, three-pole reclosure only, or no reclosure.
Each reclosing relay shall be blocked upon the three-pole tripping of the
circuit breakers that result from either a second phase being faulted
during the single phasing period or the circuit breaker is closed manually
on to a three-phase fault.
Operating counters shall be included in each reclosing relay for indicating

the numbers of single pole and three-pole reclosure.
Each reclosing relay may be combined with a synchro-check relay.
(g) Self Monitoring
Each relaying system shall have provisions for monitoring any hardware
failures so they can be repaired before they affect relay operation. These
provisions shall also include output contacts for initiating the
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). All output contacts shall be
electrically separate normally open contacts.
(h) Auxiliary Tripping Relays (94P, 94L, 94BU, 94TT)
Each auxiliary tripping relay shall be high speed, self reset, DC voltage
operated type. Each relay shall contain at least seven (7) electrically
separate normally open contacts. The contacts shall be rated to carry
30A, for 3 seconds, 5A continuous, and be capable of interrupting 0.2A of
inductive current (L/R <40 ms.) in a 220 VDC control circuit. They shall
have an operating time not exceeding 10 milliseconds.
(i) Synchro-Check Relay (25+27/59)
Each synchro-check relay to be furnished shall be used with the

automatic reclosing relay. Each synchro-check relay shall be in
accordance with the requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.19(a).
(j) Loss-of-Potential Alarm Relay (27P, 27S, 27XM)
Each primary pilot relaying and backup relaying AC potential supply

circuits shall be monitored by a loss-of-potential alarm relays. Each relay
shall be in accordance with the requirements as specified in Sub-Clause
3.2.19(k).
(k) Loss-of-DC Alarm Relay (27XR, 27XB)
Each primary pilot relaying DC control circuit shall be monitored by a loss-

of-DC alarm relay. Each relay shall be in accordance with the
requirements as specified in Sub-Clause 3.2.19(j).
(l) Each primary pilot relaying system shall be provided with the audio tone
equipment and protective relay interfacing schemes.
Any additional equipment required for complete function of the primary

pilot relay protection with permissive overreaching carrier transfer trip,
permissive underreaching carrier transfer trip and directional comparison
carrier blocking shall be included with each primary pilot relaying system.
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Provisions shall also be made with each pilot relaying for selection of pilot
scheme modes of operation as specified above.
Both primary pilot relaying systems shall be mounted and completely

wired and shall not be supplied by the same manufacturer.
Each protective relay system shall be ABB (Sweden, Switzerland), GE

(U.S.A., Canada, Spain), Siemens (Germany) or TOSHIBA (Japan).
3.2.21 500/230 kV Transformer Protection
Each 500/230 kV transformer protection shall comprise the following protective

relaying systems:
(a) Transformer Differential Protective Relaying
Two (2) sets of transformer differential protective relaying systems shall

be furnished with each 500/230 kV transformer protection. Each set of
transformer differential protective relaying shall utilize the following
components:
(i) Transformer Differential Relays (87KP, 87KS)
Each transformer differential relay shall be in accordance with the

requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.19(b).
(ii) Auxiliary Tripping and Lockout Relay (86KP, 86KS)
Each auxiliary tripping and lockout relay shall be in accordance with

the requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.19(e).
(iii) Transformer Cutoff Switch (87KPCO, 87KS-CO)
Each cutoff switch shall be in accordance with the requirements of

Sub-Clause 3.2.16(g).
(iv) Loss-of-DC Alarm Relay (27XR)
Each transformer differential protection DC control circuit shall be

monitored by a loss-of-DC alarm relay. Each relay shall be in
accordance with the requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.19(j).
(b) Transformer Overcurrent Protection Relaying
Each transformer overcurrent protective relaying shall utilize the following

components :
(i) Non-Directional Overcurrent Relays (51T, 51)
Each non-directional overcurrent relay shall be in accordance with the

requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.19(f).
(ii) Non-Directional Overcurrent Ground Relay (51G)
Each non-directional overcurrent ground relay shall be in accordance

with the requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.19(f).
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These relays shall operate the auxiliary tripping and lockout relay
(86KS) in Sub-Clause 3.2.19(e).
(iii) Loss-of-DC Alarm Relay (27XR)
Each transformer overcurrent protection DC control circuit shall be

(c) Transformer Tertiary Winding Protective Relaying
Each transformer tertiary winding protective relaying shall utilize the

following components :
(i) Non-Directional Overcurrent Ground Relays (51/50 GB1)

with the requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.19(h).
(ii) Non-Directional Overcurrent Ground Relays (51/50 GB2)

with the requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.19(i).
(86KS) in Sub-Clause 3.2.19(e).
Each tertiary winding protection DC control circuit shall be monitored

by a loss-of-DC alarm relay. Each relay shall be in accordance with
the requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.19(j).
(d) Transformer Overexcitation Protective Relaying
Each transformer overexcitation protective relaying shall utilize the

(i) Transformer Overexcitation Relay (24T)
Each transformer overexcitation relay shall be of the single-phase

numerical type. Each relay shall have an adjustable volts per hertz
time characteristic. Each relay characteristic shall provide transformer
overexcitation protection for the power industry accepted transformer
overexcitation withstand limits as an example:
Volts per Hertz Ratio Transformer Withstand Time

1.1 Continuous
1.2 60 sec
1.25 28 sec
1.3 18 sec
1.4 10 sec
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Each overexcitation relay shall be furnished with three (3) electrically

transformer overexcitation function. These contacts shall be: one
contact for initiating the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), two
contacts shall be wired to terminal blocks for future use.
This relay shall operate the auxiliary tripping and lockout relay (86KS)
in Sub-Clause 3.2.19(e).
(ii) Loss-of-DC of Alarm Relay (27XR)
Each overexcitation protection DC control circuit shall be monitored

by a loss-of-DC alarm relay. Each relay shall be in accordance with
the requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.19(j).
Any additional equipment required for complete functions of the

transformer protection shall also be included with each transformer
protective relaying system.
Each transformer protective relaying system shall be ABB (Sweden,

Switzerland), GE (U.S.A., Canada, Spain), AREVA (U.K., France),
Siemens Germany), or TOSHIBA (Japan).
3.2.22 230 kV Bus Protection
There shall be two (2) main bus differential protection schemes for each bus.
A separate auxiliary tripping and lockout relay shall be furnished with each set
of bus differential protection schemes. Each bus differential protection scheme
shall comprise the following components:
(a) Bus Differential Relays (87B1P, 87B2P, 87B1S, 87B2S)
Each bus differential relay shall be in accordance with the requirements of

Sub-Clause 3.2.19(c).
(b) Auxiliary Tripping and Lockout Relays (86B1P, 86B2P, 86B1S, 86B2S)
Each auxiliary tripping and lockout relay shall be in accordance with the
requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.19(e).
(c) Loss-of-DC Alarm Relays (27XR)
Each bus differential DC control circuit shall be monitored by a loss-of-DC

alarm relay. Each relay shall be in accordance with the requirements of
Sub-Clause 3.2.19(j).
Any additional equipment required for complete functions of the bus

protection shall also be included with each bus differential protective
relaying system.
Each bus protective relaying system shall be ABB (Sweden, Switzerland),

GE (U.S.A., Canada, Spain), AREVA (U.K., France), Siemens (Germany),
or TOSHIBA (Japan).
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3.2.23 Transmission Line Terminal Overvoltage Protection
Energizing the transmission lines from one end only could result in excessive
line end voltage and equipment damage. The transmission line shall not be
allowed to be energized from one end only for more than one minute with 1.2
p.u. voltage at the open end terminal. Each line terminal shall be furnished
with an overexcitation relay to protect the line over voltage and equipment
overexcitation at the open end terminal. Each overexcitation relay shall
operate in conjunction with the direct transfer trip scheme to provide tripping
the circuit breaker at the remote closed end terminal.
Each line terminal overvoltage protection shall comprise the following

components:
(a) Overexcitation Relay (Overfluxing Relay) (24L)
Each overexcitation relay shall be similar to the transformer overexcitation

relay as specified in Sub-Clause 3.2.20(d).
Each relay shall be furnished with three (3) electrically separate normally
open contacts in addition to those required by the line terminal
overvoltage protective relay function. These contacts shall be: one contact
shall be wired to initiate the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), two
contacts shall be wired to terminal blocks for future use.
(b) Overexcitation Relay Contact Outputs
Each line terminal overvoltage protective relaying shall provide contact

outputs to complete the functions of power circuit breaker tripping, trouble
alarm, or any indication etc as required in this Specification. All contacts
shall be rated to carry for tripping duty 30A, 3A continuous, and be
capable of interrupting 0.2A of inductive current (L/R . 40 ms) in a 220
VDC control circuit. They shall have an operating time not exceeding ten
(10) milliseconds. Each contact output shall be electrically separate
contact.
Each protective relaying shall provide contact outputs for the following
functions :
(i) Contact outputs for keying the transfer trip transmitters as required in
accordance with the direct transfer tripping system in Sub-Clause
3.2.28.
(ii) Contact output for remote annunciation.
(iii) Contact output for initiating the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
(iv) Contact output for wiring to terminal block for future use.
(c) Loss-of-DC Alarm Relay (27XR)
Each line terminal overvoltage protection DC control circuit shall be

monitored by a loss-of-DC alarm relay. Each relay shall be in accordance
with the requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.19(j).
Any additional equipment required for complete functions of the
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transmission line terminal overvoltage protection shall also be included

with each line terminal overvoltage protective relaying system.
Each transmission line terminal overvoltage protective relaying system

shall be ABB (Sweden, Switzerland), GE (U.S.A., Canada, Spain),
AREVA (U.K., France), Siemens (Germany), or TOSHIBA (Japan).
3.2.24 230 kV Bus Shunt Reactor Protection
Each 230 kV shunt reactor protection shall comprise 2 separate sets of

protective relaying as follows:
(a) Reactor Differential Protective Relaying for each 230 kV Bus
Each reactor differential protective relaying shall utilize the following

components:
(i) Reactor Differential Relays (87R)
Each differential relay shall be of the high impedance, static, digital or

numerical type. Each relay shall be in accordance with the
requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.19(d).
(ii) Auxiliary Tripping and Lockout Relay (86R)

the requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.19(e).
(iii) Reactor Differential Cutoff Switch (87R-CO)

Sub-Clause 3.2.16(m).
(iv) Loss-of-DC Alarm Relay (27XR)
Each reactor differential DC control circuit shall be monitored by a

loss-of-DC alarm relay. Each relay shall be in accordance with the
requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.19(j).
(b) Reactor Overcurrent Protective Relaying
Each reactor overcurrent protective relaying shall utilize the following

components:
(i) Non-Directional Overcurrent Relays (50/51R)
Each non-directional overcurrent relay shall be in accordance with the

requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.19(f).
(ii) Non-Directional Overcurrent Ground Relay (50/51RG)

with the requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.19(f).
(86R) in Sub-Clause 3.2.19(e).
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Each reactor overcurrent protection DC control circuit shall be

(c) Restricted Earth Fault Protective Relaying
Each restricted earth fault protective relaying shall utilize the following
components :
(i) Restricted Earth Fault Relay (87RG)
Each restricted earth fault relay shall of the high speed, high
impedance, static, digital or numerical type. A cutoff switch (87RG-
CO) with a separate red indicating light shall be furnished with each
restricted earth fault protective relaying, to segregate the auxiliary
tripping and lockout relay in Sub-Clause 3.2.19(n) from the restricted
earth fault relay. The red lamp shall light to indicate that the trip circuit
from the restricted earth fault relay to the auxiliary tripping relay is
closed.
The restricted earth fault relay shall operate correctly while the
switching of the transmission line is in operation.
Each relay shall be furnished with three (3) electrically separate

normally open contacts in addition to those required by the restricted
earth fault relay function. These contacts shall be: one contact shall
be wired to initiate the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), two
contracts shall be wired to terminal locks for future use.
(ii) Auxiliary Tripping and Lockout Relay (86RG)

the requirement of Sub-Clause 3.2.19(e).
Each restricted earth fault protection DC control circuit shall be

Any additional equipment required for complete functions of the line

shunt reactor protection shall also be included with each reactor
protective relaying system.
Each restricted earth fault protective relaying system shall be ABB

(Sweden, Switzerland), GE (U.S.A., Canada, Spain), AREVA (U.K.,
France), Siemens (Germany), or TOSHIBA (Japan).
3.2.25 230 kV Breaker Failure Protection
The necessary relay shall be provided so that upon failure of a 500 kV circuit
breaker to trip within its normal time, the trip circuit of all the appropriate circuit
breakers necessary to isolate the faulted line shall be energized to trip and
lockout. Lockout relays shall be provided to prevent reclose either manual or
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automatic, until lockout relays are reset. Sensing for breaker failure shall be by
instantaneous overcurrent relays in conjunction with timing relays. Provision
shall also be made so that the remote end relays, of the line with the faulted
breaker, may trip the remote end breaker instantaneously.
(a) Current Detector Relays (50BF)
Each current detector relay shall be non-directional instantaneous

overcurrent relay with fast-resetting time of less than 20 milliseconds
when the current drops from 5 times of the pickup to zero. Each relay
shall be of the digital or numerical type. Each shall contain three phase
units with 0.2-1.6A pickup range and one ground unit with 0.02-0.8A
pickup range. The setting for the phase and ground units shall be
independently adjustable. The indicating target shall be provided with
each relay.
A control switch (50BF-CO) with a separate red indicating lamp shall be

furnished with each set of the relays, to segregate the auxiliary tripping
and lockout relay from the current detector relay. The red lamp shall light
to indicate that the trip circuit from the current detector relay to the
auxiliary tripping relay is closed. Each cutoff switch shall be in accordance
with the requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.16(i).
(b) Breaker Failure Timer (62BF)
Each timer shall be a time delay relay with timing range of 0.05 to 1.0
second and shall be continuously adjustable. Each timer shall be of the
digital or numerical type. An output contact with an indicating target shall
be provided with each timer.
(c) Auxiliary Tripping & Lockout Relay (86BF)
A separate auxiliary tripping & lockout relay shall be furnished for each set
of breaker failure protection, and shall be in accordance with the
requirements described in Sub-Clause 3.2.19(e).
(d) Loss-of-DC Alarm Relay (27XR)
Each breaker failure protection DC control circuit shall be monitored by a

loss-of-DC alarm relay. Each relay shall be in accordance with the
requirements of Sub-Clause 3.2.19(j).
(e) Current detector relay and breaker failure timer shall be especially
designed for the breaker failure function and it is unnecessary to create
any logic to form the breaker failure function.

The pole disagreement protection (62PD) shall be furnished, mounted

and provided pole disagreement circuit by the circuit breaker
manufacturer. The necessary relays shall be provided to trip all three
phase of each circuit breaker in the event that the three pole are not
closed properly after a close signal is given to the circuit breaker. Each
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breaker shall be of single independent pole operating mechanism type. In

the event that the single poles are not closed properly after a closing
signal is given to the circuit breaker, the pole disagreement relay shall
also operate the breaker failure timer and trip appropriate circuit breaker
after a time delay, similar to normal breaker failure operation.
Any additional equipment required for complete functions of breaker

failure protection shall also be included with each breaker failure
protective relaying.
Each breaker failure protective relaying system shall be ABB (Sweden,

Switzerland), GE (U.S.A., Canada, Spain), AREVA (U.K., France),
Siemens (Germany), or TOSHIBA (Japan).
3.2.26 Breaker Trip Circuit Supervision
Each circuit breaker trip circuit shall be equipped with a trip circuit supervision
relay. Each circuit breaker shall have six trip circuits. Each trip circuit
supervision relay shall be designed to supervise the electrical continuity in the
tripping circuit all time even though breaker closed or open. In the event that
the voltage supply drops below 40% of nominal voltage, this relay shall also
operate to provide contact outputs for alarm signaling.
Each breaker trip circuit supervision shall be separated from other relays.
Each relay shall be provided with three (3) electrically separate normally
closed contacts. These contacts shall be : one contact shall be wired to initiate
the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), one contact shall be wired to initiate
the annunciator and the other for future use.
Each relay shall also be provided with one (1) electrically separate normally
open contact for future use.
Operation of the circuit breaker shall not cause these relays to misoperate.
Any additional equipment required for complete functions of breaker trip circuit
supervision shall also be included with each trip circuit supervision relaying.
Each breaker trip circuit supervision relaying shall be ABB (Sweden,

Switzerland,), GE (U.S.A., Canada, Spain), AREVA (U.K., France), Siemens
(Germany), or TOSHIBA (Japan).
3.2.27 Direct Transfer Tripping System (DTT)
Direct transfer tripping system shall be provided with each protection for
tripping the remote end power circuit breakers instantaneously by using two
(2) transfer trip transmitters. Each transmitter shall have two channels.
The channel No. 1 shall be used in conjunction with the optical fiber cable
(OFC) embedded in the overhead shield wire (OPGW) strung on the
transmission line tower, as a communication link and the other one shall be
use the same optical fiber cable but separate core of the OFC as a
communication link.
In order to accomplish the functions of direct transfer tripping scheme for each
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230 kV transmission line protection, the following relays shall be furnished and
operated in conjunction with the direct transfer tripping scheme as follows:
(a) A timer to be furnished shall be time delay relay (62DTT) with timing
range of 0-200 milliseconds and shall be continuously adjustable. The
timer shall be of digital or numerical type. An output contact shall be of
the time delay open contact characteristic. This timer shall be used under
the supervision of the circuit breaker auxiliary contact (52b) at the open
end terminal of the line to prolong the sending signal to the remote closed
end terminal until the received trip signal will then trip the remote end
circuit breaker according to the requirements of the DTT system.
(b) A timer to be furnished shall be a timing delay relay (62TT) with timing
range of 0-2.5 seconds and shall be continuously adjustable. The timer
shall be of the digital or numerical type. An output contact shall be of the
time delay close contact characteristic. The timer will be connected in
parallel with a high speed auxiliary tripping relay (94TT) which is a part of
the direct transfer tripping scheme.
Both relays will be energized by receiving trip command from the remote
open end terminal of the line, the auxiliary tripping relay (94TT) will trip the
local end breaker instantaneously and then the breaker will reclose by
automatic reclosure. If the reclosing is successful operation i.e. it is a
temporary fault and if not, the circuit breaker will trip again due to a
permanent fault. In the condition of a permanent fault, the timer (62TT1)
will give the output close contact to initiate the auxiliary tripping and
lockout relay (86DTT1) to block autoreclosure, block manual closing
circuit of the breaker, to initiate the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC),
as required by the DTT scheme.
A high speed auxiliary tripping relay (94TT) and auxiliary tripping and
lockout relay (86DTT1) shall also be furnished with the direct transfer
tripping scheme.
Direct transfer tripping functions in this Specification shall follow the

requirements of EGAT direct transfer tripping schemes and shall meet the
requirements as defined in EGAT PPA, Schedule 16: Protective System
and Fault Recording System.
Direct transfer tripping systems shall be applied for the following

protection:
(i) Breaker Failure Protection
For breaker failure protection, the direct transfer trip system shall
provide means as described above to operate the remote end relays,
of the line with the faulted breaker, to trip instantaneously by using
carrier-aided direct transfer trip scheme as described above.
(ii) Circuit Breaker Open Protection
In the event that one terminal of the transmission line is open, he

direct transfer trip scheme shall provide circuit breaker tripping at the
remote closed terminal with the supervision by circuit breaker
auxiliary contact (52b) at the terminal. The received trip signal will
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trip the remote end circuit breaker.
(iii) Communication Channel Cutoff Switch (DTT-CO)
One direct transfer trip system shall be furnished with one cutoff
switch. This cutoff switch shall be for the direct transfer trip that will
utilize an optic cable (OFC) as a communication link.

Sub-Clause 3.2.16(o).
The Contractor shall provide direct transfer trip schematic diagram for
transmission line and equipment protection for the switchyard under
this specification and the direct transfer trip shall match and meet with
EGAT direct transfer trip system requirements.
3.2.28 Stub Protection
Stub protection shall be applied for the breaker and a half bus arrangement
and shall be provided only to protect the section between the two line breakers
and the associated line disconnect switch in the open position and in case of
the transmission line is taken out of service for maintenance. The two line
breakers are also required to close for connecting the two main buses for
reliability of the substation.
Each stub protection scheme shall comprise the following components:
50
(a) Three (3) non-directional phase overcurrent relays ( ( S ) , single-
51
phase, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.19(f).
50
(b) One (1) non-directional ground overcurrent relays ( ( SG ) , single-
51
phase, as per Sub-Clause 3.2.19(g).
(c) Auxiliary tripping and lockout relay (86S), as per Sub-Clause 3.2.19(e).
50
(d) Stub protection cutoff switch ( S  CO ) , as per Sub-Clause 3.2.16(q).
51
(e) Loss-of-DC Alarm relay (27XR), as per Sub-Clause 3.2.19(j).
Any additional equipment and accessories, although not itemized herein, but
necessary to complete the sound functions of the stub protection scheme,
shall be furnished, mounted and wired by the Contractor without extra charge
to the Employer as specified in this Specification, Sub-Clause 3.2.3(k).
Each stub protective relaying system equipment shall be ABB (Sweden,

Switzerland), GE (USA, Canada, Spain), AREVA (UK, France), Siemens
(Germany) or TOSHIBA (Japan)
3.2.29 Auxiliary and Control Relays
Additional auxiliary and control relays shall be used to complete the function of
power circuit breaker tripping and reclosing, trouble alarm, or any indication
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etc., as required in this specification. Unless otherwise specified or

recommended by the relay manufacturer, all tripping and control circuits, shall
operate on the rated 220 DC voltage as specified in Sub-Clause 3.2.8, which
shall be the nominal rated voltage of each relay to be furnished.
Auxiliary and control relays shall be of the semi-flush mounted type if feasible,
otherwise of the surface mounted, switchboard type, with a removable cover
and transparent window, where applicable, and shall be finished dull black.
The coils of standard-speed relays shall be suitable for continuous duty at their
normal operating voltage. All contacts shall be of the renewable type with
ample current-carrying and interrupting capacity for the application, and shall
withstand at least 30 A, 600 V at 3 seconds and 5A, 600V at continuous duty.
Auxiliary tripping relays of the mechanically latched-in type shall have manual
reset devices operable from the front of the panel by means of a red oval
handle and shall have an operating time including bouncing time not
exceeding 10 milliseconds at 250 Watt load. Auxiliary relays of the self-reset,
standard-speed type shall have an operating time not exceeding 40
milliseconds. Auxiliary relays of the self-reset, medium speed type shall have
an operating time not exceeding 30 milliseconds. Auxiliary relays of the self-
reset, high speed type shall have an operating time including bouncing time
not exceeding 10 milliseconds at 250 Watt load.
Auxiliary relay of the self-reset, high speed type shall have an operating time
including bouncing time not exceeding 10 milliseconds at 250 Watt load.
All auxiliary and control relays, except as otherwise specified, shall operate on
DC voltage as specified in the attached Bill of Materials and elsewhere in this
Specification and shall have sufficient number of electrically separate contacts
for the tripping, lockout, the fault recording system and indicating circuits
specified.
3.2.30 Interposing Relays
Interposing relays shall be furnished, mounted and wired within each control
switchboard panel to provide, output contacts to represent contacts of the
breaker discrepancy control switches (CS), discrepancy control switches of
motor operated disconnect switch control switch (DCS), synchronizing selector
switches (SS) and for switching the incoming line voltage and running bus
voltage of CVT or VT to initiate the synchro-check relay (25+27/59) for closing
the power circuit breaker in the “Local Control Mode”. Interposing relay output
contacts shall also provided for the Remote inputs/outputs (I/O) modules
which are mounted within the control switchboard to operate the switchyard
equipment by receiving the command from the Programmable Logic Controller
(PLC) and HMI in “Remote Control Mode”. The Programmable Logic
Controller (PLC) and HMI shall a separately mounted part of the Distributed
Control System (DCS). The DCS system wil be located in the power plant
control room for control and monitoring of the overall plant equipment and all
switchyard equipment via the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
Interposing relays shall also be furnished, mounted and wired on the swing
rack type board together with the programmable Logic Controller (PLC). This
panel will be located among the protective relay switchboard. Interposing
relay output contracts shall be provided to represent the contract of the
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recloser cutoff switch (79CO) in the “ON” position for use with a reclosing relay
operation.
The coils shall be suitable for continuous duty at their normal operating voltage
of 48 VDC. All contacts shall be of the renewable type with ample current-
carrying and interrupting capacity for the application, and shall withstand at
least 10 A at 1 second, 5 A at continuous duty, and be capable of interrupting
0.3 A of inductive current (L/R 40 ms) in a 220 VDC control circuit.
Where necessary, interposing relay shall be of the latched-in type especially

for those concerning the mode selection functions.
In general, control signals to the switchyard shall be first connected to the

interposing relays before being connected to the relevant switchyard
equipment. In the same manner, indication and alarm signals from the
switchyard shall be first connected to the interposing relays before being
connected to the relevant indicating lights, mimic disconnect devices for
disconnect switches or annunciators.
Interposing relays shall be of the highly insulated type capable of withstanding

5 kV positive or negative pulses applied across the coils and between the coil
terminals and ground with the contact assemblies bonded to ground.
3.2.31 Grid TOU Energy Meters for 230 kV Revenue Metering System
The metering type shall be Grid TOU Energy Meter. Each energy meter shall
be three-phase, unbalance system, three current element, 50 Hz, high
precision, solid state type, accuracy class 0.2S for kWh meter and 0.5 for
kVARh meter. Both kWh and kVARh shall be integrally mounted in the same
enclosure. Each grid TOU energy meter shall be inspected in according to
IEC standard or equality international standard with aging reliability, safety and
accuracy. Each meter shall be of 19 inch rack mounted, back connected, with
essailec connectors, dustproof, fully tropicalized, switchboard type, and
complete with accessories for mounting. Each meter shall be suitable for
operation with instrument transformer ratios and connections as shown on the
metering and relaying diagram under both normal and short circuit conditions.
Each 230 kV line shall be furnished witch two (2) sets of kWh/kVARh for
measuring and recording active energy (kWh) and reactive energy (kVARh).
One set shall be defined as “Main Energy Meter” and the other set shall be
defined as “Backup Energy Meter”. The 230 kV line metering system shall
meet this Specification and shall also meet the requirements of EGAT PPA,
Schedule 14: Metering System.
Both kWh and kVARh shall be provided with registration number on the front
face of not less than seven (7) digits.
Programming facilities shall be provided with each meter for any parameter
setting. The meter shall have a case, which can be sealed in such a way that
the internal parts of meter are accessible only after breaking the seal.
Each energy meter shall have the following characteristics and requirements:
(a) General
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Each high-precision grid energy meter shall be of 3 phase 4 wires and 3

phase 3 wires measurement, 4 quadrant measurement of active, reactive
and apparent energy meter and bi-directional. Each meter shall have
display sequence (manual and automatic scrolling), load profile and event
recorder function. Each meter shall be fully supported for automatic
meter reading and shall have an approved test by using the existing
EGAT Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) software.
(b) Accuracy
The meter shall have accuracy class 0.2S according to IEC 62052-1 and
62053-22 for active energy (kilowatt-hours) and 0.5 for reactive energy
(kilovar-hours).
(c) Minimum Display Requirement
The meter shall measure and display at lest the following electric values:
(i) Active Energy
(ii) Reactive Energy
(iii) Apparent Energy
(iv) Maximum Demand Active Energy
(v) Current L1, L2, L3
(vi) Line to Line Voltage
(vii) Voltage Phase Sequence
(viii) Active Power
(ix) Reactive Power
(x) Power Factor
(xi) Frequency
(xii) Maximum Demand
(xiii) Demand Time Period
(xiv)Billing Values
The billing values are the energy of each billing period and/or the
accumulative energy, comprise of the total energy and the energy of each
tariff rate. Those billing values shall be recorded in the meter and can be
set to display on the front panel. The displaying values, billing values, the
summated energy of each tariff rate shall be equal to the total energy
during the same billing period.
(d) Calibration
The meter shall be calibrated and/or tested using the pulse stream from
LEDs or infrared on the front panel that has rate proportional to the
measured power. EGAT on behalf of the Employer shall be able to adjust
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the percentage error manually or via software program. If the meter has
never used in EGAT before, the calibration software shall be provided.
(e) Current Measuring Circuit
(ii) Rated current : 5A
(iii) Measuring rang : 50 mA – 6 A
(iv) Starting current : 50 mA at unity power factor
(v) Frequency : 50 + 5 Hz
(vi) Overload current : 1.2 x In continually, and

20 x In short-circuited
(f) Voltage Measuring Circuit
(i) Rated voltage : 3 phase, 4 wires and/or

3 phase, 3 wires configuration
58 - 130 V AC (phase to neutral)
(ii) Measuring range : 50-115% of phase voltage
(iii) Frequency : 50 + 5 Hz
(iv) Overvoltage : 1.15 x Un continually
(g) Output I-O ports
(i) Type : Solid state for pulsing output
(ii) Rating : 24 - 220 V DC
(iii) Pulse width : 80 ms (can be adjustable)
(iv) At least 4 output ports
(h) Tariff Structure
(i) The meter shall support at least 4 tariff rates or each of 4 quadrants
of active and reactive energy measurement in each billing period.
(ii) The meter shall support maximum demand (block interval demand)
calculation for each above tariff rates corresponding to the selectable
of 15 or 30 minutes interval. Those maximum demand and the time
of maximum demand shall be recorded in the meter, and can be set
to display on front panel or read by the service software.
(iii) The billing reset for ending of billing period shall be automatic reset
by calendar time programming.
(i) Load Profile
The load profile shall be either average demand (kW, kVAR, kVA) profile
or energy profile (kWh, kVARh, kVAh) recording in selectable time interval
of 1, 5, 10, 15, 30 or 60 minutes.
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(j) Data Logging
Each energy meter at Xe Namnoy Switchyard shall record data related to

the measurements of the Xe Namnoy Metering System at regular
intervals
(the “Logging Period”) which (i) a period of no less than three (3) months
for values the Logging period of which is fifteen (15) minutes; and (ii) a
period of no less than three (3) years for values the Logging Period of
which is one (1) month. Such data shall be accessible by both EGAT and
Employer through the Communication System,
(k) Power Supply
(i) Main power supply : 57.5-130 V AC (phase to neutral)
(ii) Auxiliary power supply : 220 +15% V DC and 230 V AC +1.5%,

50 Hz
(iii) The meter shall normally draw power from VT circuits that can be any
voltage level in the full measuring range of 57.5-130 VAC (phase to
neutral). Even if one or two measuring voltage inputs are missing,
the meter shall still operate correctly without losing any accuracy of
the measurement (voltage from 1-phase input is sufficient to power
the meter). If all voltage inputs are missing, the meter shall
changeover to draw power from an auxiliary power supply
automatically without any effect to the accuracy of the meter.
(l) Meter Security
The meter accessing via any communication ports shall be protected by

passwords programming, those passwords shall be assigned into many
security levels of users or user groups depending on authentication of the
authorized works. The meter shall be protected by the verification seal,
the internal parts of the meter shall not be physical accessed without
breaking the seal.
(m) Communication
The meter shall comprise the followings:
(i) Optical port 1 port (flag or opticom port according to IEC 62056-21
(IEC1107 or ANSI standard)
(ii) RS-485 port 1 port (for multi-drop communication connections)
(iii) Ethernet port 1 port (for IP base communication)
User shall communicate with the meter by the following methods:
(i) Local accessing
The meter shall be local accessed by using the optical port, flag or
opticom port according to IEC 62056-21 (IEC 1107) or ANSI
standards.
(ii) Remote accessing
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The meter shall be remote accessed by using RS-485 and Ethernet

ports, and all ports can be accessed the connections simultaneously.
(iii) The RS-485 port shall be provide for meter

accessing via dial up (PSTN or GSM) network and should be
supported for multi-drop connection.
(iv) The Ethernet port shall be provided for

remote access the meters via IP based (TCP/IP) network.
(n) Time Synchronization
The calendar clock of the meter shall be synchronized by the automatic

meter reading (AMR) software from the central station server, which send
time information to the meter via the selected communication system.
The calendar clock of the meter also can be synchronized by local GPS
standard time receiver too, and each meter shall be equipped with the
port (other than the communication port specified in Sub-Clause (m) that
could be connected to the above GPS receiver.
The bidder has to show the list of the GPS receiver(s) (manufacturer,
model, type) which supported time synchronization of meter.
(o) General Working Condition
(i) Working temperature : -10…+55°C
(ii) Storage temperature : -25…+70°C
(iii) Temperature coefficient : <0.3% 10°C
(iv) Dielectric tests : 4 kV 1 min (inputs)

2 kV 1 min (pulse outputs)
(v) Electric fast transients : 2 kV according to IEC 801-4
(vi) Air-discharge : 8 kV Contact-discharge
(vii) RF interference : 0.15-30 MHz according to CISPR 14.6

30-300 MHz according to CISPR 14.7
(viii) Impulse voltage test : 6 kV according to IEC 255-4
(ix) Protection level : IP52
(p) Software(s)
On behalf of the Employer permission, the meters can be delivered to

EGAT with the software(s) as the following characteristics:
(i) Parameter setting software
The bidder shall supply the meter parameter setting software for the
applied meters in case of these meter(s) could not be programmed by
EGAT existing software
(ii) Calibration software
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(1) The bidder shall supply the meter calibration software (the
percentage error adjustment of the meter) to calibrate all applied
meters in case of the applied meters could not be calibrated by
the EGAT existing software.
(2) The calibration software shall be the version without

expiration, the bidder has to provide the official confirmation
letter or document related to the expiration of this calibration
software as the part of bidding documents.
(iii) Automatic meter reading (AMR) software
(1) The purpose of the AMR software shall be used for metering data
collection and time synchronization automatically via the selected
communication.
(2) In case of the meter has not specified in the EGAT Accepted
TOU Energy Meter List (document no. 1009), the bidder shall
apply for approval, and the AMR software will be one of the
important feature to be included for the consideration.
(3) The bidder shall either providing the right for EGAT to use
existing AMR software to read and sync time the applied meter or
providing the new AMR software for EGAT approval.
(q) Software manual(s)
(i) All of above software shall be delivered to EGAT with complete set of
instruction manuals both in English and Thai language.
(ii) The instruction manuals shall comprise theory of operation and

applications, installation and system arrangement, spare part lists,
and detailed circuit diagram as necessary for repair and
maintenance.
(iii) The Thai language instruction manuals shall be approved by EGAT

before delivering all copies of them.
(iv) The instruction manuals shall be both in hard copy and electronic files
in CD-ROM. Important remark for software(s).
(v) All of above software shall operate under Microsoft windows

operating system environment.
(vi) The bidder shall supply the communication protocol and necessary
information of the meter to EGAT (or the third part appointed by the
Employer), to develop the interface (meter accessing) software.
(r) Certification
(i) The type test of the meter shall be certified according to class 0.2S
(kWh) of IEC 60687 or IEC 62052-11 and IEC 62053-22 standard, by
the third party who have been authorized by ISO/IEC 17025 standard
or equivalent. The bidder shall supply the type test report to EGAT
during bid evaluation period. The meter shall not be acceptable if
those type test is not available.
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(ii) The factory test report of active and reactive energy of every energy
meter shall be supplied with the meter at the time deliver to EGAT.
The manufacturer must be certified by ISO 9000 standard or equivalent.
Each Grid TOU energy meter shall be Landis+Gyr (Switzerland) or

ION8800.
3.2.32 Grid TOU Energy Meters for Generating Unit Metering System
The metering type shall be unit TOU Energy Meter. Each energy meter shall
be three-phase, unbalance system, three current element, 50 Hz, high
precision, solid state type, accuracy class 0.2S for kWh meter and 0.5 for
kVARh meter. Both kWh and kVARh shall be integrally mounted in the same
enclosure. Each unit TOU energy meter shall be inspected in according to
IEC standard or equality international standard with aging reliability, safety and
accuracy. Each meter shall be of 19 inch rack mounted, back connected, with
essailec connectors, dustproof, fully tropicalized, switchboard type, and
complete with accessories for mounting. Each meter shall be suitable for
operation with instrument transformer ratios and connections as shown on the
metering and relaying diagram under both normal and short circuit conditions.
Both kWh and kVARh shall be provided with registration number on the front
face of not less than seven (7) digits.
Each generating unit shall be furnished with two (2) sets of kWh/kVARh for
measuring and recording, on the high side of each main transformer unit the
active energy (kWh) and reactive energy (kVARh) as called for in EGAT PPA
requirements, Schedule 14: Metering System. One set of Grid TOU energy
meter shall be defined as “Main Energy Meter” and the other shall be defined
as “Backup Energy Meter”. Each Grid TOU energy meter shall also meet the
requirements of this Specification.
Programming facilities shall be provided with each meter for any parameter
setting. The meter shall have a case, which can be sealed in such a way that
the internal parts of meter are accessible only after breaking the seal.
Each energy meter shall have the following characteristics and requirements:
(a) General
Each high-precision gird energy meter shall be of 3 phase 4 wires and 3

phase 3 wires measurement, 4 quadrant measurement of active, reactive
and apparent energy meter and bi-directional. Each meter shall have
display sequence (manual and automatic scrolling), load profile and event
recorder function. Each meter shall be fully supported for automatic
meter reading and shall have an approved test by using the existing
EGAT Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) software.
(b) Accuracy
The meter shall have accuracy class 0.2S according to IEC 62052-1 and
62053-22 for active energy (kilowatt-hours) and 0.5 for reactive energy
(kilovar-hours).
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(c) Minimum Display Requirement
The meter shall measure and display at lest the following electric values:
(i) Active Energy
(ii) Reactive Energy
(iii) Apparent Energy
(iv) Maximum Demand Active Energy
(v) Current L1, L2, L3
(vi) Line to Line Voltage
(vii) Voltage Phase Sequence
(viii) Active Power
(ix) Reactive Power
(x) Power Factor
(xi) Frequency
(xii) Maximum Demand
(xiii) Demand Time Period
(xiv)Billing Values
The billing values are the energy of each billing period and/or the
accumulative energy, comprise of the total energy and the energy of each
tariff rate. Those billing values shall be recorded in the meter and can be
set to display on the front panel. The displaying values, billing values, the
summated energy of each tariff rate shall be equal to the total energy
during the same billing period.
(d) Calibration
The meter shall be calibrated and/or tested using the pulse stream from
LEDs or infrared on the front panel that has rate proportional to the
measured power. EGAT on behalf of the Employer shall be able to adjust
the percentage error manually or via software program. If the meter has
never used in EGAT before, the calibration software shall be provided.
(e) Current Measuring Circuit
(i) Rated current : 5A
(ii) Measuring rang : 50 mA – 6 A
(iii) Starting current : 50 mA at unity power factor
(iv) Frequency : 50 + 5 Hz
(v) Overload current : 1.2 x In continually, and
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20 x In short-circuited
(f) Voltage Measuring Circuit
(i) Rated voltage : 3 phase, 4 wires and/or

3 phase, 3 wires configuration
58 - 130 V AC (phase to neutral)
(ii) Measuring range : 50-115% of phase voltage
(iii) Frequency : 50 + 5 Hz
(iv) Overvoltage : 1.15 x Un continually
(g) Output I-O ports
(i) Type : Solid state for pulsing output
(ii) Rating : 24 - 220 V DC
(iii) Pulse width : 80 ms (can be adjustable)
(iv) At least 4 output ports
(h) Tariff Structure
(i) The meter shall support at least 4 tariff rates or each of 4 quadrants
of active and reactive energy measurement in each billing period.
(ii) The meter shall support maximum demand (block interval demand)
calculation for each above tariff rates corresponding to the selectable
of 1 or 15 or 30 minutes interval. Those maximum demand and the
time of maximum demand shall be recorded in the meter, and can be
set to display on front panel or read by the service software.
(iii) The billing reset for ending of billing period shall be automatic reset
by calendar time programming.
(i) Load Profile
The load profile shall be either average demand (kW, kVAR, kVA) profile
or energy profile (kWh, kVARh, kVAh) recording in selectable time interval
of 1, 5, 10, 15, 30 or 60 minutes.
(j) Data Logging
Energy meters comprised in Unit Metering System shall record data

related to the measurements of each Generating Unit at regular intervals
(the “Logging Period”) which (i) all Main Unit Energy Meters and Back-Up
Unit Energy Meters, a period of no less than three (3) months for values
the Logging Period of which is fifteen (15) minutes and a period of no less
than three (3) years for values the Logging Period of which is one (1)
month, or (ii) all Unit Energy Meters, a period of no less than six (6) weeks
for values the Logging Period of which is one (1) minute and a period of
no less than three (3) years for values the Logging Period of which is one
(1) month. Such data shall be accessible by both EGAT and Employer
through the Communication System.
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(k) Power Supply
(i) Main power supply : 57.5-130 V AC (phase to neutral)
(ii) Auxiliary power supply : 220 +15% V DC and 230 V AC +15%,

50 Hz
(iii) The meter shall normally draw power from VT circuits that can be any
voltage level in the full measuring range of 57.5-130 VAC (phase to
neutral). Even if one or two measuring voltage inputs are missing,
the meter shall still operate correctly without losing any accuracy of
the measurement (voltage from 1-phase input is sufficient to power
the meter). If all voltage inputs are missing, the meter shall
changeover to draw power from an auxiliary power supply
automatically without any effect to the accuracy of the meter.
(l) Meter Security
The meter accessing via any communication ports shall be protected by

passwords programming, those passwords shall be assigned into many
security levels of users or user groups depending on authentication of the
authorized works. The meter shall be protected by the verification seal,
the internal parts of the meter shall not be physical accessed without
breaking the seal.
(m) Communication
The meter shall comprise the followings:
(i) Optical port 1 port (flag or opticom port according to IEC 62056-21
(IEC1107 or ANSI standard)
(ii) RS-485 port 1 port (for multi-drop communication connections)
(iii) Ethernet port 1 port (for IP base communication)
User shall communicate with the meter by the following methods:
(i) Local accessing
The meter shall be local accessed by using the optical port, flag or
opticom port according to IEC 62056-21 (IEC 1107) or ANSI
standards.
(ii) Remote accessing
The meter shall be remote accessed by using RS-485 and Ethernet

ports, and all ports can be accessed the connections simultaneously.
(iii) The RS-485 port shall be provide for meter accessing via dial up
(PSTN or GSM) network and should be supported for multi-drop
connection.
(iv) The Ethernet port shall be provided for remote access the meters via
IP based (TCP/IP) network.
(n) Time Synchronization
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The calendar clock of the meter shall be synchronized by the automatic

meter reading (AMR) software from the central station server, which send
time information to the meter via the selected communication system.
The calendar clock of the meter also can be synchronized by local GPS
standard time receiver too, and each meter shall be equipped with the
port (other than the communication port specified in Sub-Clause (m) that
could be connected to the above GPS receiver.
The bidder has to show the list of the GPS receiver(s) (manufacturer,
model, type) which supported time synchronization of meter.
(o) General Working Condition
(i) Working temperature : -10…+55°C
(ii) Storage temperature : -25…+70°C
(iii) Temperature coefficient : <0.3% 10°C
(iv) Dielectric tests : 4 kV 1 min (inputs)

2 kV 1 min (pulse outputs)
(v) Electric fast transients : 2 kV according to IEC 801-4
(vi) Air-discharge : 8 kV Contact-discharge
(vii) RF interference : 0.15-30 MHz according to CISPR 14.6

30-300 MHz according to CISPR 14.7
(viii) Impulse voltage test : 6 kV according to IEC 255-4
(ix) Protection level : IP52
(p) Software(s)
On behalf of the Employer permission, the meters can be delivered to

EGAT with the software(s) as the following characteristics:
(i) Parameter setting software
The bidder shall supply the meter parameter setting software for the
applied meters in case of these meter(s) could not be programmed by
EGAT existing software
(ii) Calibration software
(1) The bidder shall supply the meter calibration software (the
percentage error adjustment of the meter) to calibrate all applied
meters in case of the applied meters could not be calibrated by
the EGAT existing software.
(2) The calibration software shall be the version without expiration,

the bidder has to provide the official confirmation letter or document
related to the expiration of this calibration software as the part of
bidding documents.
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(iii) Automatic meter reading (AMR) software
(1) The purpose of the AMR software shall be used for metering
data collection and time synchronization automatically via the
selected communication.
(2) In case of the meter has not specified in the EGAT Accepted
TOU Energy Meter List, the bidder shall apply for approval, and
the AMR software will be one of the important feature to be
included for the consideration.
(3) The bidder shall either providing the right for EGAT and
Employer to use existing AMR software to read and sync time
the applied meter or providing the new AMR software for EGAT
approval.
(q) Software manual(s)
(i) All of above software shall be delivered to EGAT with complete set of
instruction manuals both in English and Thai language.
(ii) The instruction manuals shall comprise theory of operation and

applications, installation and system arrangement, spare part lists,
and detailed circuit diagram as necessary for repair and
maintenance.
(iii) The instruction manuals shall be both in hard copy and electronic files
in CD-ROM. Important remark for software(s).
(iv) All of above software shall operate under Microsoft windows

operating system environment.
(v) The bidder shall supply the communication protocol and necessary
information of the meter to EGAT (or the third part appointed by the
Employer), to develop the interface (meter accessing) software.
(r) Certification
(i) The type test of the meter shall be certified according to class 0.2S
(kWh) of IEC 60687 or IEC 62052-11 and IEC 62053-22 standard, by
the third party who have been authorized by ISO/IEC 17025 standard
or equivalent. The bidder shall supply the type test report to
Employer and EGAT during bid evaluation period. The meter shall
not be acceptable if those type test is not available.
(ii) The factory test report of active and reactive energy of every energy
meter shall be supplied with the meter at the time deliver to EGAT.
The manufacturer must be certified by ISO 9000 standard or equivalent.
Each unit TOU energy meter shall be Landis+Gyr (Switzerland) or

ION8800.
3.2.33 Fault Recording System
(a) General
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The fault recording system shall be a modular design and shall be a

microprocessor-based instrument designed for sensing, acquiring, storing
and recording critical high speed data during power system faults and
disturbances. The fault recording system shall be tested to comply with
the international standards of the IEC and IEEE/ANSI.
All Plug-In circuit boards and modules shall be equipped with card guides
to prevent damage resulting from misalignment of connectors and sockets
during insertion and removal of circuit boards and modules. Circuit cards
and modules shall be easily replaceable without requiring the removal of
the entire fault recorder, or other circuit cards or modules of the fault
recorder from the rack. Modular units of the fault recorder shall be self-
supporting and require no external supports of bracing.
Optical fiber optic cables shall be provided to link fault recorder cubicles
together in order to operate as one system and to eliminate any possible
time skew. The linked configuration shall include complete time
synchronization and initiation of all recorders from any starting sensor by
means of cross triggering. The signal for cross triggering function shall not
be the event channel. For the protection of optical fiber cables, plastic-
pipe shall be used for the ones inside the building and iron-pipe shall be
used for the ones outside the building.
(b) Relays
Relays if required, shall be in accordance with the requirement of Sub-

Clause 3.2.16.
(c) Data Input Channels
The fault recording system shall be designed to be expandable to record

up to 64 analog and 192 digital input channels that operate as one system
with complete time synchronization and without reducing the quality of
recording.
(i) Analog Inputs
Every analog channel shall be able to use as a current or a voltage

channel with a simple-user-modification. The CT secondary nominal
rating shall be 1 A (In). A current shunt shall be able to withstand fault
current up to 40*In for 1 second and 2*In on a continuous basis. The
PT secondary rating shall be selectable for either 66.4 Vac. or 115
Vac. Signal isolators connected to this circuit shall be able to
withstand two-per-unit overvoltages on a continuous basis
(ii) Digital Inputs
Each event input shall be dry contact. The maximum time resolution
of the event input shall be at least one millisecond. Each individual
event channel shall be selectable for either electrically separate
normally open or normally closed contact input. The event channels
shall be synchronized with the analog channels.
All event inputs shall be capable of initiating the recorder on a change

of state which are from normal-to-alarm, alarm-to-normal, either or
both.
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(d) Sampling
Each analog channel shall be completely supplied with input signal

conditioning which has the frequency response of DC to 2,000 Hz. The
sampling shall be adjustable at both fast and slow scan rates in order to
capture both faults and slow disturbances. The fast scan rate shall be
selectable over the continuous range of 1,000 to 6,000 Hz. The slow scan
rate shall be selectable over the continuous range of 1 to 100 Hz and shall
continuously store data for at least 25 minutes per each record. The pre-
fault recording interval shall be selectable over the range of 20 to 5,000
milliseconds. The resolution of A/D conversion shall be at least 12 bits.
(e) Triggering
The inputs to the sensors of each fault recorder shall be selectable from
any combination of recorded channels for that recorder. Each sensor shall
be provided with a LED target to indicate which sensor has operated and
an operation limiter with an adjust time range from 0.1 to 60 seconds. The
operation limiter shall be automatically reset when the sensor input
returns to normal. Limited operation on one sensor shall not affect the
operation of any other sensor in the system. The following type of starting
sensor shall be supplied.
(i) Overcurrent Starting Sensors
The minimum of nine (9) single phase overcurrent starting sensors

shall be provided with 1 Ampere nominal rating. Each sensor shall be
supplied with an adjustable setting range 0.02 to 2 Ampere less than
3 percent error and response time of 2.5 ms. The thermal rating shall
be 40 times nominal for one second.
(ii) Undervoltage Starting Sensors
The minimum of eleven (11) single phase undervoltage starting

sensors shall be provided for sensing undervoltage conditions of the
buses or line. Each sensor shall be adjustable from 50 to 100 percent
of 66.4 Vac or 115 Vac, 50 Hz. The sensor shall be supplied with 3
percent full scale accuracy and the maximum response time of 10
ms.
(iii) Frequency Starting Sensors
One (1) single phase frequency starting sensor shall be provided for
sensing abnormal frequency conditions. The sensor shall be
adjustable from 0 to 2 Hz. over or under the normal frequency with a
step of 0.1 Hz and 0.01 Hz accuracy. The sensor shall monitor the
system frequency for at least 40 ms before starting the recorder. The
frequency sensor shall include a transducer output that can be
recorded on one of the analog channels to provide accurate cycle-by-
cycle plots of frequency versus time during the disturbance. This
sensor shall trigger the fault recorder to operate at low scan rate (less
than 1,000 samples per second).
(iv) Negative Sequence Voltage Starting Sensors
One (1) negative sequence voltage starting sensor shall be provided
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for sensing unbalance conditions. The sensor shall be adjustable

from 1 to 20 Vrms. The sensor shall be supplied with 3 percent full
scale accuracy and the maximum response time of 10 ms.
(v) Zero Sequence Voltage Starting Sensors
One (1) zero sequence voltage starting sensor shall be provided for
sensing ground earth-fault conditions. The sensor shall be adjustable
from 1 to 20 Vrms. The sensor shall be supplied with 3 percent full
scale accuracy and the maximum response time of 10 ms.
(vi) Power Swing Starting Sensor
Power swing starting sensor shall be provided for detecting power

swing conditions in transmission line at least 2 lines. The power
swing sensor shall trig the fault recorder to operate at low scan rate
(less than 1,000 samples per second).
(vii) External Start
An external voltage input shall be provided for the fault recorder to

connect with an external start signal.
The fault recorder shall automatically trigger, record data and print out the
data locally, and shall also automatically dial and transmit data to the
master station.
(f) System Alarm
The fault recorder system shall be equipped with a continuous self-

diagnostics that detect and alarm the particular diagnosed condition. The
system shall detect, indicate, and alarm the following conditions.
(i) Operate Fault Recorder Operate.
(ii) Fault Including CPU Auto Reset.
(iii) FailIncluding printer Off-line, paper out, printer fail, system manual
mode, CPU fail, power fail, and modern fail.
(iv) Service Including memory overflow, clock sync loss.
The alarm output shall have both normally open and normally close
contact output.
(g) Communications
The communication to the Fault Recording System shall be provided by 3

methods.
(i) Direct connect communication
(ii) Modem communication
(iii) Ethernet communication (TCP/IP protocol)
For modem communication, only one telephone number per each system
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via one local modem shall be used. Modem splitter method, LAN Modem
or phone switch (PABX) shall not be accepted.
The fault recorder system shall be connected to the Distributed Control

System (DCS) network furnished by the other Contractor for data
exchange and used common network printer.
(h) Local Modem
An external industrial Message modem (56K V.90) which meets CCITT,

BELL standards for switched telephone network shall be supplied for each
fault recording system with the following capabilities.
(i) Auto dial and auto-answering functions
(ii) Automatic fall back capability
(iii) Industrial Message modem : Up to 56 K or better
(iv) Power Supply : 220 Vac 50 Hz.
(v) Internal speaker Volume control & switch On-Off, at least 8 status LED
(i.e. CD, CS, MEM, MSG, OH, RD, SD and TR)
(vi) Software and user manual shall be supplied.
(i) Ethernet Communication
The fault recording system shall be provide Ethernet 2(two) port of 10/100
Mbps. for communicate to EGAT relay protection center.
(j) Clock
The fault recording shall be supplied with built-in calendar and clock to
provide accurate date and time including month, day, year (or day, month,
year) hour, minute, second and millisecond for each operation of the
recorder. The linked fault recorder shall be time coordinated to within one
millisecond of each other.
(k) Synchronizing
The fault recording system shall be provided with the following time
synchronizing features.
(i) Synchronizing the fault recording system clock from an external clock
(using the external clock from GPS System) So, GPS clock receiver
and accessories shall be provided and completely installed in the
cabinet per system. Power Supply for GPS clock receiver shall be
125 Vdc.
(ii) Any clock utilizing the AC power supply as a time base shall upon the
loss of AC power, transfer to crystal oscillator control upon return of
AC power, the clock shall transfer back to the AC power supply as a
base.
(iii) IRIG-B synchronizing shall be provided to permit synchronizing with

remote station.
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(iv) The synchronizing input and output for any external clock shall be
approved by the Employer to ensure proper interfacing.
(l) Record Information
The following data shall be printed on the record:
(i) Station Identification up to 32 alphanumeric characters
(ii) Day, Month, Year, Hour, Minute, Second and Millisecond
(iii) Sampling Rate
(iv) Time Marker
(v) Operation Number
(vi) All Analog, Event Channel Waveform, Sensor Operation, Time Mark
(vii) Channel Identification
(viii) Channel Zero Deflection Line
(ix) Autoranging Scale Factor
(x) Summary of computed data, for instance, fault duration, relay time,
breaker time, percent of voltage dip, fault current, distance to fault,
etc.
Automatic range factors shall be printed on print out of local printer at the
start of each analog axis. Autoranging function or equivalent feature shall
be required to reduce peak-to-peak deflection of each analog channel.
A horizontal dotted line cross each channel of the fault record shall be
printed to mark the end of pre-fault data and the beginning of the fault
data. The local printer shall print the maximum number of 16 channels per
page.
(m) Storage
The fault recorder shall be equipped with at least 200 GB of internal hard
disk for data storage. The internal hard disk shall be SATA, EIDE or SCSI
interfaces. PCMCIA-hard disk (PC card), compact flash or compact- disk
shall not be accepted. The total storage used for fault records shall not be
less than 32 MB per Data Acquisition Unit (DAU).
(n) Security
For access security to the Fault Recording System, there shall be 3 levels
of password access for user. Each access level shall automatically
determine the access rights of the lower levels.
(o) Front Panel
The fault recording system shall provide local man machine interface to
set up the system and permit easily field modification, either through built-
in patch panel or a monitor, and key board or keypad. The local man
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machine interface shall be provided for programming, display status or

diagnostics. The following status indicator shall be provided.
- CPU failure
- Operation
- Printer failure
- Loss of clock sync.
- Loss of Power
- Others
The display-screen shall be large enough to allow easily readable

messages and clearly from every eye's view. For printing chart at the local
substation, it shall be done by the keyboard or keypad on the front panel
of the fault recorder. The selected-record-file that chosen from date & time
or selected page printing feature shall be provided at the front panel or
monitor of the fault recording system.
The fault recording system shall be furnished with the local man machine
interface. Otherwise, the industrial personal computer with a monitor shall
be provided.
(p) Power Supply
The fault recording system shall be designed to operate by use dual

channel power supply.
(i) The 220 Vdc ungrounded station battery. The recorder shall be
furnished with a DC-to DC converter to provide transient surge
isolation between the station battery and the fault recorder. The
recorder shall be designed for continuous operation over the voltage
range of 100 to 145 Vdc without malfunction to allow for the
discharged and fully charged condition of the battery, ambient
temperature 10°C to 55°C, and humidity of 0 to 95 percent. The
recorder shall be immune to damage from accidental short circuiting
of the input or output DC supply. The recorder shall not produce any
signal, noise, or impulse which is greater than 300 millivolts peak-to-
peak on the input DC supply leads.
(ii) AC power supply from UPS, The Uninterruptible Power Supply

(UPS.) shall be supplied for fault recording system with the following
specification to enhance the reliability of the system.
- 700 VA, On-line
- Input 220 Vac + 10%, 50 Hz.
- Output 220 Vac + 2.5%, 50 Hz.
- Backup time 25 min.
- Hot swappable Battery
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- Transfer Time less than 2 ms.
(q) Local Controller Unit
Local controller unit complete with carrying bags and all identical software
as the master station shall be supplied for each fault recording system.
The manufacturer shall be well-known of the world computer-technology.
The local controller unit shall be high performance, high reliability and
pass International standard such as ISO, IEC. The local controller unit
shall be separately quoted and shall meet the following specification.
Type = Rack Mounted and Industrial Type
Processor = Intel core i5 3.0 GHz. 4 MB L2 cache

memory or better
Memory = 4 GB. DDR3-RAM.
Hard disk = 300GB
DVD = 16X R/W
Monitor = 15 Inch UXGA Color LCD. (1024 x 768)
Display card = AGP Geforce 4 with 64 MB DDR-Ram or

better
Drive = 3.5 inches 1.44 MB FDD and l6xl0x8x CD-

RW
Modem = 56K V.90 internal fax modem and

56K V.90 External Message Modem
220 Vac. 50 Hz, Volume control switch, ON-
OFF switch, Internal speaker and built-in

Microphone, At least 8 status LED (i.e. CD,
CS, MEM, MSG, OH, RD, SD and TR),
Supported video conferencing (V.80), with
modem- manufacturer's voice/fax/data
communications software
Interface = 1 Parallel, 1 Serial or RS232-USB adapter,
4 USB 2.0 Ports, 1 PCMCIA type II,
2 PS/2 and 1 IEEE 1394 Digital port.
Network = 2 ports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
Keyboard = 104 keys ps2 or USB2 port.
Mouse = Optical Mouse & Mouse pad.
Power Supply = Dual port redundancy power supply with 220

Vac, 50 Hz.
Software = Microsoft Windows 7 Pro. (License) or last
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version.
Recommended manufacturer for the local controller unit that have been
used in the Employer with satisfactory are Compaq, Dell, Fujitsu, IBM and
Toshiba.
(r) Local Printer
The Fault Recording System shall use network printer at Distributed

Control System (DCS).
(s) Test Switches
Each fault recorder shall be furnished with test switches mounted and
completely wired for current and potential channels as specified in the
Metering and Relaying diagram. Test switches complete with test plugs
shall be flexitest switch, type FT-1 as specified in Sub-Clause 3.2.12
(t) Software
The software package (i.e. Data-Analysis, communication software) shall

be installed on master station at Xe Pian – Xe Namnoy power plant shall
be designed for multi-tasking operation, preferably using Microsoft's
Windows vista, Windows 7 or later to allow multifunction to run
simultaneously. The software shall be menu driven and user friendly with
the minimum following features.
(i) The fault-recording-database at the master station shall be operated

with the highest reliability and never collapse or failure.
(ii) For data-transmission, both the fault-recording system and the

master station (equipment & software) shall be initialized or reset
within the shortest possible time.
(iii) It shall be capable of automatically or manually by user selection,

retrieving fault data upon detection of fault or disturbance conditions
at any of the remote fault recorder sites over dial-up the Employer’s
telephone line at 1,200 to 14,400 bps or better transmission rate.
(iv) All selected parts of a fault record can be transmitted. Transmission

of a record can be interrupted by the operator at any time. Record
shall be transmitted by time slice so the entire record to that point in
time will be transmitted equally. Transmission of a fault record can
continue at the point of communication error. This data shall be
added to the earlier data transmitted and analysis can now be
performed on the entire record.
(v) Automatically or manually by user selection, begin a printout of each

record as soon as transmission is complete.
(vi) Automatically poll or receive calls from the remote sites for any
change of status including diagnosed problems or data.
(vii) Communication link shall be able to read, down-load, and up-load all
operating parameters of any of the remote fault recorder sites. During
up-load and down load parameters if communication error occurred,
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the master station and remote fault recorder system shall roll back to
use the old parameters thus preventing improper operation.
(viii) A remote fault record shall be saved into a single file or single folder
in the hard disk of the master station. Large number of remote fault
records shall not reduce operating speed or cause malfunction of the
master station.
(ix) Simple backup or restore backup record data with OS command.

(Dos & windows).
(x) It shall be capable of initiating and receiving a complete test of the

remote fault recorder, and shall be capable of sending a trigger to any
remote fault recorder to take a recording for calibration check.
(xi) The application software shall include the following features as a

minimum.
(1) It shall has at least two levels of sorting record data, i.e. by
record name and by record date, and shall be able to open or
display many records at the same time. (multi-records)
(2) It shall be able to select amplitude, time bases and waveform

placement and shall be able to place on any position and able to
place multiple waveforms on the same axis. It shall be able to insert
or delete any waveform (analog & digital) on a current screen.
(3) For the same bus voltage, it shall be able to display each phase
voltage waveform with the same scale factor.
(4) For the same line current, it shall be able to display each phase
current waveform with the same scale factor.
(5) All waveforms which shown in the screen and on the print
preview shall be exactly the same.
(6) It shall be able to capture a selection of screen area (screen

capture) and paste it in Microsoft Office.
(7) It shall be able to calculate RMS value and time interval of the
waveform in each cycle or in the specified range of time.
(8) It shall be able to print the selected waveforms on one single

page without any empty page.
(9) For remote data at master station, the polling period shall be
continuous selectable over 1 minute to 48 hours. (at least)
(10) It shall be able to make up a composite record of analog traces

and event traces from difference fault recorder in any desired
combination. Such composite record shall be able to save as a
new file.
(11) It shall be able to convert waveform record data files that

collected in a hard disk of the master station to the standard
IEEE COMTRADE files. (at least version IEEE C37.111 - 1991)
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(12) Graphic display for all analog and event channels shall include
channel identification, engineering unit, scaling, date and time
with resolution of one millisecond.
(13) It shall be able to accurately calculate RMS voltage and current,

peak voltage and current, sequence voltages and currents,
phase angle, active and reactive powers, apparent impedance,
frequency, and distance to fault.
(14) It shall be able to show 6 vectors of voltage and current in the

same diagram, in order to monitor power-flow condition.
(15) The calculated channels function that has been already created
and saved shall be available whenever a record is displayed.
(16) It shall be able to provide impedance plot on R-X diagram from

selected analog channels.
(17) For Distance to Fault Calculation of any feeder, it shall require

only 3 voltage channels (Va, Vb, Vc either bus voltage or line
voltages) and 3 current channels of the faulted feeder (la, Ib, Ic)
with no requirement on the neutral voltage and current channels.
(18) It shall be able to provide calculated channels that user can

make a basic formula like summation or difference and be able
to save, retrieve, print, display or export.
(19) It shall be able to accurately measure and display on the screen

an instantaneous time and magnitude values at the location of
the cursor at any point on the trace waveform.
(20) Time base expansion or compression shall be provided for

graphic display.
(21) Harmonic analysis (up to 19th harmonics) using FFT of a

selected waveform trace shall be provided.
(xii) For the start up, all application software and all setting parameters,
the Manufacturer shall supply a copy of this software in diskette (FDD
3.5 Inches 1.4MB) or CD.
(xiii) The manufacturer shall provide both software & hardware (for example:
hard lock, etc.) for extension in the future that can use with other fault
recording systems (of same manufacturer) not less than 100 systems in
both the master station at head office and local controller unit that the
Employer use to connect with these fault recording systems.
(u) Service and Training
The vendor shall provide start up supervisor, tester and necessary to

assure that the fault recording system have been properly set-up, wired
and installed by the Contractor. Supervisor shall be able to set up the
master station so that it can remote all data and parameters to and from
the fault recording system located at the substation. In addition, the
vendor shall provide an on-site training and at the master station on
installation of software, the use of application software, operation and
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maintenance of the systems.
(v) Documentation
(i) A copy of wiring connection diagrams and installation instructions

shall be supplied for fault recording system. Wiring diagrams shall be
provided and shall show all connections from point-to-point for all
equipment. All the wiring connections to the equipment on anyone
panel shall be shown on the same drawing. All final approved.
drawings, i.e., AC schematic, DC schematic, and internal wiring
diagram, shall be provided.
(ii) A complete set of operation and maintenance manuals of all

equipment (Fault recording system, modem, GPS, Printer, Master
station, local controller units and etc.) including circuit diagram of all
printed circuit boards shall be supplied for fault recording system.
(iii) One certified copy of factory test report shall be supplied for fault
recording system.
All documents shall be in English
(w) Warranty
The successful bidder shall provide a minimum of 2 years warranty period

starts from the day that supervisor finish the start up of each system and
turn over to the Employer. In warranty period if fault recorder system
damage, malfunction or not in proper condition the vendor shall repair or
fix within 1 month after receiving the Employer’s notice. After 120 days
from the Employer’s notice if the system cannot bring back in service
properly, that manufacturer will be put on a black-list for the next all bids.
3.2.34 Size of Drawings
All drawings and transparent reproducibles of all final approved drawings of

metering and relaying diagrams, equipment layout of control and protective
relay switchboards, marshalling cabinet interposing relay cabinet, transducer
cabinet, remote terminal unit cabinet, metering system cabinets, AC
schematic, DC schematic, internal wiring diagram of each panel, and
nameplate schedules shall be as follows :
Size of Sheet Dimensions in mm
A1 594 x841
A2 420 x594
A3 297 x420
3.2.35 Factory Tests
After the switchboard and cabinet structures have been fabricated and all
components assembled, the complete gear including instruments, relays and
devices shall be given standard factory tests and all others in accordance with
the latest applicable standards of NEMA and ANSI. These tests shall include,
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but not be limited to, the following:
(a) Dielectric Tests
(b) Sequence Tests
(c) Check of Control Wiring
(d) Mechanical Tests
3.2.36 Finishing and Painting
Finishing and Painting. Finished panel surfaces shall be free from waves,
bellies, or other imperfections. Exterior and interior surfaces shall be cleaned by
sanding and steam cleaning, ground smooth, filled, primed, sanded and shall be
finish-painted inside and outside with RAL7036 or ANSI 61 medium gray.
One quart of matching paint shall be furnished under each item of equipment
for touching up damaged places.
3.2.37 Spare Part Lists, Tools and Accessories
A list of spare parts, tools and accessories shall be furnished with the type
number, style number, and catalog number of each spare parts as required for
each type of relays, instruments, control switches, meters, and auxiliary devices
based upon 50 hertz operation and the voltages as applied to the circuit.
The Contractor shall furnished the spare parts, tools and accessories as
specified for Control and Protection equipment with same type/models, maker,
as specified in the control and protection relay switchboards offered in this
Package, as listed in Part D: Transmission System, Section 9: Spare Parts
and Tools.
3.2.38 Documents and Drawings
Documents and drawings shall at least comprise the followings:
A : for approval
I : for information
(a) Drawing List A
(b) Single Line Diagram A
(c) Metering and Relaying Diagram A
(d) Control and Protective Relay Switchboard Equipment Layout A
(e) Protection Alarm and Trip List A
(f) Three Line Diagram A
(g) AC Schematic Diagram A
(h) DC Schematic Diagram A
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(i) Logic Diagrams A
(j) Wiring Diagrams A
(k) Control and Instrument Switch – Switch Position Tabulation Diagrams A
(l) Nameplate Schedule Diagrams A
(m) Switchboard Construction A
(n) Bill of Materials A
(o) Relay Setting A
(p) CT Calculation A
(q) List of Equipment Designation Schedule (LDS) Identification Numbers I
(r) Literatures of each type/model of Control, Metering, A

Protection Equipment, and Wiring Accessories
(s) Operation and Maintenance Manuals A
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Attachment No. 1
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Attachment No. 1 (Cont’)
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Attachment No. 1 (Cont’)
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Attachment No. 2
EGAT ACCEPTED FAULT RECORDING SYSTEM LIST
Accepted
Manufacturer
Type/Model
IDM Hathaway/USA
TR2000 Rochester (RIS)/USA
BEN5000 Hathaway/BELGIUM
SIEMEAS R SIEMENS/GERMANY
TESLA 3000 ERL Phase/CANADA
Note
- The procedures for being listed in EGAT ACCEPTED FAULT

RECORDING SYSTEM LIST can be obtained from Transmission
System Engineering Division.
- If any type of FRS in the list is planned not to be manufactured, the

manufacturer or the representative is responsible for informing EGAT
at least 1 year before it is obsolete.
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SECTION 5: 230 kV CONTROL AND PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR PAKSE

1. DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS...............................................................1

3.2.34 Size of Drawings.............................................................................................106

SECTION 5: 230 kV CONTROL AND PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR PAKSE

1. DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS

A control building shall be constructed in the 230 kV substation to install

The 230 kV Pakse substation bus arrangement shall be as indicated on the

2.1 Control and Protection System for 230 kV Pakse Substation

2.1.1 230 kV Control Switchboard

The following control equipment shall be furnished with accessories

(v) One (1) synchronizing selector switch (SS), three-position, “Remote

(xi) Two (2) synchronizing selector switches (SS), three-position,

(xvi)One (1) electrically operated mimic ground switch device (80221G),

(xvii) One (1) synchronizing selector switch (SS), three-position, “Remote

(xix)One (1) synchro-check relay (25+27/59) shall be furnished, mounted

(xxiii) Two (2) synchronizing selector switches (SS), three-position,

represent the contacts of the relevant breaker control switch (CS) in

The remote inputs/outputs (I/O) module shall be of the flush mounted

interposing relays shall be rated 48 VDC in according to Sub-Clause

These interposing relays shall be furnished for use with discrepancy

The Contractor who is responsible for supply and installation of 230

Any additional equipment and accessories, although not itemized herein,

(b) Panel No. 2F, 230-22 kV Service transformer and 22000-400/230 V

The following control equipment shall be furnished with accessories

(iii) One (1) control selector switch (43DCMS), two-position, “Remote

Drilling, mounting, wiring and testing of 43AMDCS selector switch

(vii) “Raise-Lower” LTC control switch (84LR), momentary contact type,

Drilling, mounting, wiring and testing of “Raise-Lowe” (84LR) switch

Drilling, mounting, wiring and testing shall be made by this

(ix) One (1) symbol of 230-22 kV Service Transformer, as per Sub-

(xi) One (1) symbol of 22000-400/220 V Distribution Transformer.

The remote inputs/outputs (I/O) module shall be of the flush mounted

These interposing relays shall be furnished for use with discrepancy

The Contractor who is responsible for supply and installation of 230 kV

switchboard for monitoring with one extra set of contacts of each

Any additional equipment and accessories, although not itemized herein,

2.1.2 230 kV Protective Relay Switchboard

(i) A line current differential protection scheme (87L) based on phase

The distance protection shall be in according to the requirements of

No reclosing is required for operation of the backup distance relay.

All distance elements shall be independently configured so that they

In case of single-pole tripping due to single line-to-ground fault, the

The reclosing relay combines with a synchro-check relay in a single

(vii) One (1) synchro-check relay (25+27/59) as per Sub-Clause 3.2.19(a)

frequency, equal and in-phase.

Similarly, operation of the reclosing relay in “Remote Control Mode”,

(xiii) Stub Protection

Stub protection shall comprise the following components:

(1) Three (3) non-directional phase overcurrent relays

(4) One (1) auxiliary tripping of the latched-in type, to be initiated by

(xiv)Breaker Failure Protection for 230 kV circuit breaker (80112) shall

(1) One (1) current detector relay (50BF), as per Sub-Clause

(2) One (1) breaker failure timer (62BF), as per Sub-Clause

Current detector relay and breaker failure timer shall especially

The pole disagreement protection (62PD) shall be furnished,

given to the circuit breaker. Each breaker shall be of single

The Contractor who is responsible for supply and installation of 230

(xvi)Relay system outputs

- Single-pole and three-pole tripping of a circuit breaker with two trip

- Recloser initiation for single-pole or three-pole reclosing of the

- Breaker failure initiation

- Interlocking contacts for closing circuit of each 230 kV circuit