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contact all necessary agencies to obtain permits after notification to Contractor and
Employer.
All vendor documentation, design, etc. shall be approved by Employer.

4.2

AMBIENT CONDITIONS
The overhead line shall be suitable for outdoor installation with typical atmosphere of gas
storage plant (dusty, marine and corrosive). Additionally all equipment shall be
tropicalised and UV resistant.
The design of electrical system will comply with the following environmental conditions
(a)

Min. design temperature for outdoor installations

: - 5 C

(b)

Max. design temperature for outdoor installations

: +55 C

(c)

Min. design temperature for indoor installations

: + 5 C

(d)

Max. design temperature for indoor installations

: +40 C

(e)

Max. Relative humidity at +20 C

: 81% max at 20 C

(f)

Max wind velocity

: 31.9 m / s

(g)

Altitude

: 66 m a. S.L.

(h)

Atmosphere

: Marine dusty & corrosive

(i)

Seismic conditions
- Seismic zone 3 (Acc. to UBC)
- Importance Factor: Ip= 1.25,
- Factor for non Building Factor as per table 16-P UBC
- Soil Factor Type SC

All equipment shall be designed heavy duty and for continuous operation to work at -5 C
up to + 55 C. The system will be in continuous operation during the varying atmospheric
and climatic conditions occurring at all seasons. The Vendor shall ensure that all
equipment supplied and installed is selected to suit these conditions.

4.3

POWER SUPPLY FEATURES

Overhead lines including all components will be suitable for continuous operation at the
above ambient conditions with the following combined conditions of voltage and
frequency without exceeding the over-temperature limits.
Voltage
+/- 10%

Frequency
+/- 5%

The total harmonic distortion (THD) of the supply network voltage will not exceed 5%.
The relevant system voltage is 33 kV, 3 phases, with neutral resistance earthed. The fault
level at the source 33 kV is according to as calculation in Power System Study Report for
short circuit (Doc. No. GB090-2614-250-EL-RP-0001).

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GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

(a)

Electrical arrangement of the overhead lines including protection and connection at

the different locations shall be as shown on the general single line diagram and
main cable routing drawing based on the general plot plan.

(b)

Design of the distribution, installed loads and short circuit levels shall determine the
characteristics of the electrical equipment. The line conductors including all fixing
components shall be rated to withstand the short circuit currents stated in the
Contractor data sheets with peak make and RMS break values compliant with the
IEC publications.

(c)

All electrical components and equipment operation shall be consistent with these
characteristics including :

(d)

Dielectric strength,
Electrodynamic stresses,
Circuit breaker peak make, RMS break and DC offset capability.

The electrical components of overhead lines (e.g. switches, reclosers, circuit

breakers, earthing switches etc.) shall have been tested at the required operating
and short circuit duty in accordance with IEC 62271 and other relevant IEC
standards. This requirement applies to switching devices both in their service and
earthing position.
DISCONNECTION SWITCH
TYPE
INSTALLATION
RATED VOLTAGE
MAX VOLTAGE
RATED FREQUENCY
RATED CURRENT
SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT
BASIC IMPULSE WITH STAND
VOLTAGE LEVEL (BIL)
DEGREE OF PROTECTION
AUTO RECLOSER
TYPE
INSTALLATION
COMPONENT
INSULATION MEDIA INSIDE
TANK
ARC CONTROL METHOD
MINIMUM ALLOWABLE DUTY
CYCLE AT RATED SHORTCIRCUIT

VACCUM TYPE, OUTDOOR USE

POLE OR TOWER MOUNTED
33kV
36kV
50 Hz
MIN. 400A
MIN. 25kA
175kV
IP 55

VACUUM TYPE, OUTDOOR USE

POLE OR TOWER MOUNTED
SWITCHING MODULE, CONTROL
CUBICLE, CONTROL CABLE, VOLTAGE
TRANSFORMER, MOUNTING FRAME, etc.
EPOXY SOLID INSULATION
VACUUM WITH AXIAL MAGNETIC FIELD
O-0.1s-CO-1s-CO-1s-CO-60

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DEGREE OF PROTECTION
RATED VOLTAGE
MAX VOLTAGE
RATED FREQUENCY
RATED CURRENT
SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT
BASIC IMPULSE WITH STAND
VOLTAGE LEVEL (BIL)
SURGE ARRESTER
TYPE
RATED VOLTAGE
MAX VOLTAGE
RATED DISCHARGE
CURRENT
SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT
DEGREE OF PROTECTION

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IP 55
33kV
36kV
50 Hz
MIN. 400A
MIN. 25kA
175kV

OUTDOOR USE
33kV
36kV
10kA
MIN. 20kA
IP 55

CONTROL CABINET
CONTROLLER TYPE
PROTECTION RELAY

CONTROL AND
COMMUNICATIONS

MONITORING AND INDICATION

MICROPROCESSOR BASED
CONTROLLER
DIRECTIONAL OVER-CURRENT, EARTH
FAULT AND SENSITIVE EARTH FAULT
RELAY, AUTO RECLOSING RELAY
1. RECLOSER OPEN/CLOSE
2. AUTOMATIC RECLOSING FUNCTION
ON/OFF
3. BATTERY AND UPS STATUS AND
MONITORING
4. CHANGING PROTECTION SETTINGS
5. ENABLING / DISABLING PROTECTION
FUNCTION
6. ACTIVE TROUP CHANGING
7. REMOTE MODE / LOCAL MODE
1. SWITCH POSITION OPEN / CLOSED
2. BATTERY VOLTAGE
3. PERCENTAGE OF BATTERY CAPACITY
4. UPS MONITORING
5. EXTERNAL LOAD ON/OFF
6. PROTECTION STATUS AND ACTIVE
GROUP NUMBER
7. PHASE AND EARTH CURRENTS
8. PHASE AND LINE VOLTAGE
9. PHASE SEQUENCE
10. MODE (LOCAL / REMOTE)
11. FAULT INDICATION, TYPE AND
MAGNITUDE OF FAULT
12. DATA AND TIME
13. MALFUNCTIONS
14. WARNINGS

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METERING UNIT, EVENT LOG AND DEMAND LOGGER, RTU (REMOTE

TERMINAL UNIT)
DEGREE OF PROTECTION
IP 55

4.5

(e)

The Blocking and metering device shall be equipped to cut-off power when power
consumption of Badra city is over 10MW. (without cut-off at EMPLOYER camp)

(f)

The ratings for components to build the overhead lines shall be as specified in the
Contractor data sheets.

(g)

Data sheets for all OHL package electrical equipment shall be provided by
Contractor for Employer review.

(h)

Short circuit rating and other parameters shall be updated as per data sheets for
equipment

SUPPORT AND STAY FOUNDATION DESIGN

The foundations shall normally be of the simple-earth type employing kicking blocks or
foundation baulks as necessary.
In excavating foundations for supports with foundation baulks and for stay and anchor
baulks, the holes shall be undercut so that the baulks have solid and undisturbed earth on
their principal bearing surface wherever possible.
The supports shall be placed in the ground to the planting depths dictated by foundation
design.
All foundations shall be designed to withstand uplift, settlement, overturning and sliding
when subjected to the specified conditions of loading. Allowance shall be made in
foundation design for hydrostatic pressure, effects of seasonal rain, drying out, cyclic
loading and wind induced vibration. The Contractor will be required to confirm the
foundation design parameters by undertaking a representative sample of soil
investigations. Pole foundation have to be designed, erected and tested according to IEC
61773.

4.6

CONNECTION OF OVERHEAD LINES

The following cable connections shall be used to connect the overhead lines to the
electrical tie in points at the various locations:

Power feeding cables from 33 kV switchgears to overhead lines and from overhead
lines to downstream consumers.

Optic Fiber cables from splice box to downstream system.

These cable connections are included from Vendors scope of supply. All required material
and supports for installation and fixing of these items to overhead lines poles / towers are
part of Vendors scope.

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CONDUCTOR SPACINGS AND CLEARANCES

The specified clearance between line conductors and support steelwork shall be obtained
on the assumption that the conductor may leave the support point at any angle to the
horizontal between 0 and 10 downwards for suspension supports and between 15
upwards and 15 downwards for tension supports where uplift is specified, all angles
measured in the plane containing the conductor.

The earth conductor shall be located to provide a minimum shielding angle to the phase
conductors of 30 at the structure. In addition, the earth conductor shall be erected so its
sag is 20 less than that of the conductor at everyday temperature, still air.
It shall be assumed for design purposes, that jumper loops will swing transversely. The
minimum clearance to steelwork has to be calculated according to related conductor
specification.
The minimum clearance between line conductors and ground or other objects shall be as
specified as follows and in tables below (chapter 4.8). These clearances shall be obtained
under conditions corresponding to the 60 C, still-air sag of the line conductors and with
any angle of swing of the conductors from the vertical between zero and 35 , with the
assumption (for simplicity) that the aforementioned sag is always applicable:
Situation:
Normal ground and minor road crossing or track, road level

Minimum Clearance
7m

Where an overhead line erected under this agreement crosses an asphalt road or
designated rig crossing, the overhead line shall be routed underground. For asphalt roads
ducts shall be employed.
Where obstructions of other types are met, the clearances shall be approved.

4.8

OVERHEAD LINE CLEARANCE TO OBSTACLES

With phase conductor at 85 C in still air or deflected to any angle up to 40 from the
vertical, the following minimum clearance to obstacles shall be obtained :
Vertical Clearances:

Normal Ground

7m

Minor Roads, Traces

7.5m

Clearance to Pipeline

13.5m

Major Roads, Public Roads

15m

Rig Crossing Roads

30m

Buildings, Poles Structure and Walls etc upon which a man

4.6m

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may stand a ladder

Crossing over HV/MV lines

3.5m

Crossing over telephone lines

3.5m

Any point on a support of the lower line on which a person can stand

3.6m

Horizontal Clearances:

From tower structure to nearest conductor of any power line running parallel 25m

Main roads and canals

30m

Secondary roads

20m

Communication circuits

20m

From Oil/Gas/Water Pipeline running parallel from not more than 2 km

100m

From Oil/Gas/Water Pipeline running parallel from more than 2 km

250m

From any area classified as hazardous

30m

From plantation fence

25m

From any other oil installation fence

100m

From oil wells

From Oil/Gas/Water injection wells

150m
100m

No structure will be positioned so that any excavation or erection work will be closer than
30 m to a pipeline.
Right way shall be minimum 15m either side from OHL.
The effect of electromagnetic field (EMF) from overhead line shall be considered to design
of cathodic protection system for buried pipeline. AC mitigation calculation and facility
shall be provided by pipeline Contractor.

4.9

DESIGN LIFETIME AND RELIABILITY

The design, selection of equipment and material for the overhead lines and its installation
shall ensure the highest achievable levels of plant reliability and availability in compliance
with the relevant codes, standards and requirements as per project specification, Process
Basis of Design (Doc. No. GB090-2614-250-EL-RP-0001).
All components shall be of a well tested and proven industrial design which ensures
maximum safety to personnel, maximum service reliability and economic operation for an
operational life time of at least 25 years. Even under extreme conditions of major short