CIRCUIT BREAKER

August 2022

Engineering Department

WEST BENGAL STATE ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION COMPANY LIMITED

Regd. Office: VidyutBhawan, Block – DJ, Sector-II, Bidhannagar, Kolkata – 700091.

CIN: U40101WB2007SGC113474; Website: www.wbsetcl.in

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 1 of 23 Circuit Breaker

 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR CIRCUIT BREAKERS

1. SCOPE

This specification covers design, manufacture, assembly, testing at manufacturer’s works of SF6 Circuit
Breaker of 420KV, 245 KV, 145KV, 72.5KV & Vacuum Circuit Breaker of 36 KV class (Outdoor) as
detailed in the enclosed schedule, complete with accessories required for efficient and trouble free
operations.

The circuit breakers offered shall be as per specific technical parameters and suitable for outdoor
installation.

The circuit breakers are required complete with structures, operating mechanism, all associated
accessories and auxiliaries.

2. STANDARDS

The equipment to be furnished under this specification, shall unless and otherwise stated, be designed
constructed and tested in accordance with the latest revisions of Indian Standards as follows :

IS-13118 - General requirements for circuit breakers for voltages above 1000 V
IS-9135 - Guide for testing of Circuit Breaker
IS-2099 - Bushings
IEC - 376, 376A, 376B - SF6 Gas
IEC - 62271-100
IEC - 60694
IEC - 56

3. I) DEVIATION

Normally the offer should be as per Technical Specification without any deviation.

II) MODIFICATION:

If any modification felt necessary to improve performance, efficiency and utility of equipment,
the same must be mentioned in the 'Modification Schedule' with reasons duly supported by
documentary evidences and advantages. Such modifications suggested may or may not be
accepted, but the same must be submitted along with Pre-Bid Queries. The modifications not
mentioned in the schedule will not be considered.

4. GENERAL INFORMATION

The circuit breakers of 72.5KV to 420KV class shall be of outdoor type SF6 CB and 36KV class shall be
of outdoor type Vacuum CB.

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 2 of 23 Circuit Breaker

The equipment covered by this specification shall be complete in all respects. Any material or accessory
which may not have been specifically mentioned but which is usual or necessary for satisfactory and
trouble-free operation shall be within the scope of supply without any extra charge to the WBSETCL.

Schematic diagram of the circuit breaker shall be same as per our standard drawings which will be
furnished to the successful bidder for all voltage class from 36KV to 420KV.

The support structure of the circuit breaker shall be hot dip galvanized. All other parts including control
cabinet shall be painted as per specification.

5. DESIGN CRITERIA

5.1. The circuit breakers shall be used in effectively earthed (neutral solidly ground system) with
symmetrical fault level of minimum 50KA for 1 second for 400KV systems, 40KA for 3 seconds
for 220KV systems, 31.5 KA for 3 seconds for 132KV, 66KV and 33KV respectively. 33KV systems
for 132/33KV transformer are non-effectively earthed through earthing transformer.

5.2. All controls shall be suitable for 85% to 110% for closing and 70% to 110% for tripping of
220V(±10%) D.C supply voltage for 33 KV & above. The A.C. supply shall be available at
400V(±10%), 50 Hz, 3 phase 4 wire system or 230V(±10%), 50 Hz, 1 phase 2 wire system.

5.3. Radio Interference Voltage shall not exceed 1000 micro volt when the equipment will be operated
at maximum service voltage for circuit breakers rated 132KV and above.

5.4. The maximum temperature attained by any part of the equipment at specified rating should not
exceed the permissible limits as stipulated in relevant standards. Equipment shall be designed for
taking 50ºC as maximum ambient temperature. The current carrying contact must be designed
to withstand 125ºC (50ºC Ambient + 75ºC)

5.5. Minimum clearance between phases (As per IS : 3072 – 1975)

1. For 36KV – 400mm
2. For 72.5KV – 750mm
3. For 145KV – 1600mm
4. For 245KV – 2700mm
5. For 420KV – 3200mm

5.6. Minimum clearance between phase and earth (As per IS : 3072 – 1975)
1. For 36KV – 320mm
2. For 72.5KV – 630mm
3. For 145KV – 1380mm
4. For 245KV – 2300mm
5. For 420KV – 3070mm

5.7. Provision of electrical interlocks for safe and satisfactory operation of the breaker shall be
furnished. The interlocking device shall be of proven quality.

5.8. The breaker shall be able to function even under conditions of phase opposition that may arise
due to faulty synchronization or otherwise as per relevant IS standard or IEC Standard.

5.9. 420KV, 245KV breaker shall be suitable to make & break magnetizing current of 315MVA,
400/220/33KV, 160MVA, 220/132/33KV transformers respectively without exceeding the peak
value as indicated in the following Table I. 145KV breaker shall be suitable to make and break
magnetizing current of 160MVA, 220/132/33KV transformer without exceeding the peak value of
permissible switching over-voltages as indicated in the following Table I.

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 3 of 23 Circuit Breaker

 Table I

Suggested values of maximum permissible switching over-voltages when Interrupting line-charging,

Cable charging and single capacitor bank breaking current

Rated Rated Lightning Maximum Permissible Switching Over Voltage to Earth

Voltage Impulse Voltage
(RMS Value) (Peak Value) A B
Peak Value Col (3) Col (1) Peak value Col (5) Col (1)
(KV) (KV)
(KV) sqrt (2/3) (PU) (KV) sqrt (2/3) (PU)
1 2 3 4 5 6
36 170 112 3.8 73 2.5
145 650 415 3.5 297 2.5
245 1050 600 3 400 2
400 1425 895 2.6 688 2

5.10. Breaker shall be capable of interrupting line/cable charging current as per IEC without any
restriking and without use of opening resistors.

5.11. The breaker shall be capable of interrupting rated breaking current with recovery voltage equal
to maximum line service voltage and at all indicative power factor of the circuit equal to or
exceeding 0.15.

5.12. Breaker shall be capable of clearing short line fault without excessive rise of restriking voltage.

5.13. The breaker shall be suitable for interrupting low inductive currents (0.5A to 10A) as well as
capacitance, without undue over voltage.

5.14. The Bidder may indicate in his offer the methods adopted for limiting over voltages.

5.15. The circuit breaker of 420KV, 245 KV, 145KV, 72.5KV & 36KV rating shall be capable to withstand
power frequency over voltage as per value specified in IEC 62271-100 or relevant IS.

5.16. Operating duty of all circuit breakers from voltage range 36 KV to 420KV shall be as follows :

O-0.3 sec-CO-3.0 min-CO

5.17. The breaker shall be re-strike free and possible fitted with switching resistor for 420KV voltage
class to limit the switching surge voltage equal to or less than 2.3 P.U. 420KV breaker shall be
suitable for making and breaking magnetizing current of 315MVA, 400/220/33KV transformer and
shunt reactor of capacity of 80MVAR not exceeding 2.3 P.U. of normal phase voltage to ground.
420KV breaker shall withstand the switching in and out of 400KV Shunt Reactor for any value
from 50MVAR to 80 MVAR without giving rise to over voltage more than 2.3 P.U.

5.18. The Circuit Breaker shall be re-strike free as per IEC under all duty conditions and shall be capable
of performing their duties without opening resistors.

5.19. The Circuit Breaker shall meet the duty requirement of any type of fault or fault location also for
switching when used on 420/245/145 /72.5 KV effectively grounded system and 33KV
ungrounded system for 33KV tertiary as well as non-effectively grounded but with Earthing
transformer for 220/132/33KV & 132/33KV substation and perform make and break operation as
per duty cycles specified in above clause.

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 4 of 23 Circuit Breaker

5.20. PRE INSERTION RESISTOR

420KV Circuit Breaker whenever specified shall be provided with single step pre- insertion closing
resistors to limit switching surge to a value less than 2.3 P.U. The value of pre-insertion resistor and
the duration of pre-insertion time shall be as given in STP. The resistor shall have thermal rating for
the following duties :

i) Terminal fault :
Close …..1 Min …… Open …… Close open 2 Min …… Close …..1 Min ……Open Close Open.

ii) Reclosing Against Trapped Charges

Duty same as (i) above. The first, third and fourth closing are to be on de-energized line
while second closing to be made with lines against trapped charge of 1.2 P.U. of opposite
polarity.

iii) Out of Phase Closing

One closing operation under phase opposition that is with twice the voltage across the
terminals.

iv) No allowance shall be made for heat dissipation of resistor during time interval between
successive closing operations. The resistors and resistor supports shall perform all these
duties without deterioration. Calculations and test reports of resistors proving thermal rating
for duties as specified above shall be furnished along with the bid. The calculation shall take
care of adverse tolerance on resistors values and time settings.

v) If specifically mentioned in BOQ, Circuit breaker shall be provided with Pre Insertion
Resistor (PIR) as per relevant standard.

5.21. The breaker shall be capable of interrupting steady state and transient magnetizing current
corresponding of power transformers.

5.22. If specifically mentioned in BOQ, Circuit breaker shall be provided with Control Switching
device as per relevant standard.

6. CONSTRUCTIONS

Each 145KV and 72.5 KV SF6 circuit breaker & 36KV VCB shall comprise of three identical poles linked
together electro-mechanically for simultaneous operation of pole units. The circuit breaker for rating
245 KV & 420KV shall be suitable for single phase auto reclosing as well as three phase reclosing
type. The Circuit Breaker for rating 145KV shall be suitable for gang operated three phase auto
reclosing.

For Circuit Breaker with SF6 gas, a temperature compensated gas density monitor with gas pressure
gauge and pressure switch shall be provided at a convenient place to indicate SF6 gas density and
gas pressure. The circuit breaker with spring charged mechanism shall be provided with indication
for spring charged condition.

Operation counter should be provided to monitor the no. of operations.

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 5 of 23 Circuit Breaker

 MAIN CONTACTS AND ARC QUENCHING CHAMBER:

The tips of the main contacts shall be of suitable design and adequately silver plated to withstand
arcing.

Complete details of main contacts and arc quenching device with sectional drawings
shall be furnished.

The gap between the open contacts shall be such that it can withstand at least the rated phase to
ground voltage for 8 hours at zero gauge pressure of SF6 gas due to leakage. The breaker shall
be able to withstand all dielectric stresses imposed on it in open condition at lock out pressure
continuously i.e. 2 P.U. across the breaker continuously.

If multi break interrupters are used, these shall be so designed that a uniform voltage distribution
is developed across them. The thermal and voltage withstand of the grounding elements shall be
adequate for the service condition and duty specified.

OPERATING MECHANISM:

The operating mechanism shall be electrically controlled spring /spring operated for 420KV, 245KV,
145 KV, 72.5KV class and 36 KV class breakers.

The mechanism shall have anti-pumping and trip free circuitry. The anti-pumping arrangement
shall be initiated through Normally open (NO) type auxiliary contact of circuit breaker and shall be
of ‘self-hold’ type. Type of such mechanism shall be mentioned. Local arrangement for operating
the breakers both electrically and mechanically shall be provided in addition to remote electrical
operation.

The breaker with SF6 shall have gas density monitoring devices. The device shall be provided to:
a) Initiate an alarm on breaker-control panel for pressure below the normal operating range.
b) Operate lockout device of breaker in case the pressure is below the permissible value.

There shall be mechanical ON/OFF indicator and number of operation counter for each pole of
breaker in case of single pole operation and one mechanical ON/OFF indicator and provision for
operation counter for 3 pole gang operated breaker.

All three poles of circuit breaker shall operate simultaneously. Pole discrepancy feature shall be
provided to trip the breaker if all the poles do not close/open simultaneously in case of single pole
operation. For mechanically gang operated breaker pole discrepancy feature need not be provided.

The operating mechanism box shall be fixed at a suitable man working height from ground level.
View glass shall be provided on hinged door at the front. Hinged door shall be properly earthed
with main body through copper flexible braided conductor. In case operating mechanism box shall
not be placed at a suitable man working height, platform is to be arranged /supplied for each such
breaker by the contractor. Suitable arrangement at site has to be made near each breaker to climb
on the platform and work comfortably.

Suitable arrangement shall have to be made for easy accessibility to the operating mechanism box.
All necessary arrangements are within the scope of bidder.

Indication for spring charged condition shall be provided for breaker with spring charging
mechanism. The spring charging mechanism shall be motor operated. After failure of power supply
to the motor, one CO operation shall be possible with the energy stored in the operating
mechanism.

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 6 of 23 Circuit Breaker

 SPRING OPERATED MECHANISM:

i) The circuit breaker shall be single pressure type. The design and construction of the C.B.
shall be such that there is a minimum possibility of gas leakage and entry of moisture. There
should not be any condensation of SF6 gas on the internal insulating surfaces of the circuit
breaker.

ii) In the interrupter assembly there shall be an absorbing product box to minimize effect of SF6
decomposed products and moisture.
iii) Spring operating mechanism shall be complete with motor. Opening spring and closing
springs with limit switch for automatic charging and other necessary accessories to make the
mechanism a complete operating unit shall also to be provided.

iv) As long as power is available to the motor, a continuous sequence of closing and opening
operations shall be possible. The motor shall have adequate thermal rating for this duty.

v) Breaker operation shall be independent of the motor, which shall be used solely for
compressing the closing spring. Facility for manual charging of the closing spring shall also
be provided.

vi) Closing action of circuit breaker shall compress the opening spring ready for tripping.

vii) When closing springs are discharged after closing a breaker, closing spring, shall be
automatically charged for the next operation and an indication of this shall be provided in the
local and remote control cabinet.

viii) Provisions shall be kept to prevent a closing operation of the breaker when spring is in
partially charged condition. Mechanical interlocks shall be provided in the operating
mechanism to prevent discharging of closing springs when the breaker is already in closed
position.

ix) The spring operating mechanism shall have adequate energy stored in the operating spring
to close and latch the circuit breaker against the rated making current and also to provide
the required energy for the tripping mechanism in case of tripping energy is derived from the
operating mechanism.

COMMON CONTROL CUBICLE / MARSHALLING BOX:

A free standing outdoor type weather proof common marshalling box/cubicle shall be provided to
house different accessories except those which must be located in the pole unit operating box.
Rubberized gaskets of durable quality shall be provided to make it water proof, dust and vermin
proof. Degree of protection shall be IP-55 as per IS:13947

This outdoor cubicle shall be of 3.00 mm thick steel sheet and shall have hinged doors at front and
rear for access to the mechanism. Doors should be of proper design & adequate MS sheet thickness
and providing adequate stiffener, for smooth opening and closing. There shall be arrangement for
padlocking, individual door panel should be connected with the main panel body by flexible braided
copper conductor for earthing purpose at two points.

A removable gland-plate, 3.00 mm thick shall be provided at the bottom of the cubicle for cable
entry. Gland sizes shall be suitable for entry of adequate number of multicore cables separately for
AC & DC as per approved scheme.

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 7 of 23 Circuit Breaker

 Terminal blocks for AC & DC shall be kept isolated. Terminals shall be suitable for at least three
nos. 2.5 mm sq. copper leads. All control wiring shall be of 1100 Volt grade 2.5 mm sq. copper PVC
insulated cables.

Thermostat controlled heaters shall be provided to prevent condensation within the cubicle
/switchgear. Cubicle illumination lamps with switch shall be provided.

A 230 Volt combined 5A/15A three pin socket with neutral earthing and a control switch shall be
provided inside the box.

Suitable arrangement i.e. platform shall be provided with support structure for easy access to the
operating mechanism box for personnel of average height. View glass shall be provided on hinged
door for reading pressure gauge, ON-OFF indication mounted inside the cubicle.

For 72.5KV and 145 KV one number and for 420KV & 220KV, 3 nos. SF6 gas density monitor with
pressure gauge shall be provided on this operating mechanism box / marshalling box where
applicable. Density monitor contacts and pressure switch contacts of SF6 gas shall have alarm and
lock out contacts. These contacts shall be suitable for direct use as permissible in closing and
tripping circuit. Separate contacts have to be used for each of tripping and closing circuits. Spring
charged mechanism shall be placed within the operating mechanism box / marshalling box and
contacts shall be provided for spring charged indication.

All controls, alarms, indications and interlocking devices furnished with breaker shall be wired up
to the terminal block in common operating box / marshalling box. Not more than two wires shall
be connected to one terminal. All spare contacts available in the pressure switches etc shall be
wired upto terminal block.

All wires shall be identified at both ends with ferrule marking in accordance with approved wiring
diagram.

The terminal blocks shall be of 1100 V grade “Elmex” / “Connectwell”make and have continuous
rating to carry the maximum expected currents on the terminals. Insulating barriers shall be
provided between the terminals. The terminal block shall have locking arrangement to prevent its
escape from the rails. The terminal blocks to be provided shall be fully enclosed with removable
covers and made of moulded, non-inflammable plastic material. All terminals shall be clearly
marked with identification numbers or letters to facilitate connection to external wiring. At least
20% spare terminals shall be provided.

Power and control cables between individual pole operating box for 245 KV and 420KV breakers
shall be in the scope of supply.

INSULATORS :

The porcelain to be used in bushing shall be homogeneous, free from laminations, cavities and
other flaws which may impair its mechanical and/or dielectric strength and shall be glossy, tough
and impervious to moisture.

The bushings shall have adequate mechanical strength and rigidity for conditions under which they
will be used.

Bushing insulation shall be coordinated with that of Circuit Breaker. The puncture strength of the
bushings shall be greater than the dry flashover value.

When operating at rated voltage and under operation in heavily polluted area, there shall not be
any electrical discharge between bushing terminal and earth. No radio disturbance shall be caused

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 8 of 23 Circuit Breaker

 by the bushings when operating up to the maximum system voltage. It shall also be free from
corona.

All iron parts shall be hot dip galvanised.

All bushings of identical rating shall be interchangeable. Each bushing shall be provided with proper
termination pad.

AUXILIARY CONTACTS :

The breaker shall be provided with 9 NO + 9 NC for 420KV, 245KV, 145KV, 72.5KV and 6 NO +
6 NC for 36KV CBs as spare auxiliary / multiplied contacts in addition to the auxiliary contacts
required for breaker’s own operational requirements. In case of 245KV and 420KV CBs requirement
of spare auxiliary contact shall be per pole basis.

The auxiliary / multiplied contacts shall have continuous current rating of at least 10 A. The breaking
capacity shall be adequate for the circuits controlled, and at least 2 A at 220 V DC for inductive
circuit with time constant of minimum 20 ms.

All auxiliary / multiplied contacts shall be wired up to terminal block in the control cubicle.

Auxiliary/multiplied contacts shall be suitably protected against arcing. Insulating materials of the
base of the contacts shall be molded plastic or other non-breaking, non-inflammable insulating
material.

7. GROUNDING

Circuit Breaker shall be provided with two grounding terminals suitable for connecting G.S. Flat
of 50×10mm (min) for all voltage classes per pole each with tapped holes. Necessary stainless
steel bolts and washers, spring washers are to be supplied for connection to grounding strip, size
of which shall be as per requirement.

8. PAINTING

Painting should be suitable to withstand hot and humid tropical weather. All steel surfaces shall
be cleaned with sand blasting shall be given a coat of high quality red oxide or other suitable
primer and shall be finished with two coats of synthetic enamel paints of shade 631 of IS – 5.

9. EQUIPMENT FOUNDATION AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE

All equipment shall be furnished complete with hot dip galvanized steel support structure, anchor /
foundation bolts and hardware.

Suitable holes with bolts and washers and spring washers shall be provided on structure for connection
to grounding strip. Foundation design and details of calculations for Dynamic Stability of the Support
Structure shall have to be submitted for approval. Confirmation towards Dynamic Stability is to be
made. Detail structure drawing incorporating dimensions of all components, Bill of Materials etc. shall
have to be furnished for approval.

10. SF6 CIRCUIT BREAKER

10.1. The circuit breakers of 72.5KV to 245 KV voltage class shall be of single pressure throughout the
interrupting chamber. The breakers for 400KV system may be multi break type with grading
capacitor for keeping the interrupting voltage distribution across each breaker same.

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 9 of 23 Circuit Breaker

10.2. Design and construction of the breaker shall be such that there is minimum possibility of gas
leakage and no ingress of moisture.

10.3. Interrupter assembly shall be provided with absorbing elements for absorption of SF6
decomposed products and moisture in operation.

10.4. For 245KV Class and 420KV Class each pole shall from an enclosure filled with SF6 gas
independent of the other two poles. Density of each pole shall be monitored by providing density
monitor with gas pressure gauge for each individual pole at a position suitable for measuring SF6
gas density and gas pressure of all the poles.

For 72.5 and 145KV a common gas density monitor with common gas pressure gauge shall be
provided for monitoring gas density and gas pressure of all the three poles.

10.5. The pressure release device, if necessary, shall be so arranged to minimise danger to the
operator in the event of gas or vapour escaping under pressure.

10.6. Sufficient SF6 gas shall be provided to fill all the poles of each circuit breaker.

10.7. Density monitor shall be temperature compensated and it shall meet the following requirements:

i) It shall be possible to remove the density monitor for checking/replacement without draining
the SF6 gas by using suitable valve.
ii) It shall damp the pressure pulsation while filling gas in service so that pressure switch does
not operate on such pulsation.

10.8. All piping for SF6 gas with associated valves, fittings, clamps and hardwares shall be furnished
to make the system complete in all respects. Pipe bend shall be of cold bending. Pipe joints shall
be totally leak proof.

11. SULPHUR HEXAFLUORIDE ( SF6 ) GAS

11.1. SF6 gas shall comply with IEC-376, 376A and 376B and shall be suitable in all respect for use in
the breaker under operating condition.
11.2. The high pressure cylinders in which SF6 gas will be shipped and stored at site shall comply with
requirements of the IS-4379 or equivalent. IEC regarding identification of the contents of
Industrial gas cylinder and IS-7311 or equivalent IEC regarding seamless high carbon steel
cylinder for permanent and high pressure liquefiable gases.
11.3. For green field substation one no. of Portable kit for filling & evacuation of SF6 gas comprising
of vacuum pump, adopter and other accessories in one housing etc complete to be supplied. For
each existing substation you will have to supply one no. gas filling arrangement comprising of
hose pipe and adapter fitting for breaker & SF6 gas cylinder side.

12. 36 KV VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER :

Each vacuum Circuit breaker shall comprise of three identical poles linked together electrically
and mechanically for synchronous operation.

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 10 of 23 Circuit Breaker

12.01 VACUUM INTERRUPTER AND CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURE

The vacuum interrupter, consisting of fixed contact and moving contact, shall be
interchangeable among the same type interrupter. Short circuit capacity of vacuum bottle
should be 31.5 KA and design life should be 100 nos. operation at rated short circuit
level.

i) Constructional features of the vacuum chamber along with its functional arrangements are to
be shown in a drawing submitted along with tender documents.

ii) The gap between contacts of the Circuit Breaker inside interrupter should be capable of
withstanding 1.5 time voltage to neutral at one atmospheric pressure at normal ambient
condition within Breaker in the event of vacuum pressure drop due to leakage.

iii) The circuit breakers and their components shall be capable of withstanding the mechanical forces
and thermal stresses of the short circuit current of the system without any damage or deterioration
of material.

iv) The circuit breakers shall have motor wound spring charged trip free mechanism with anti pumping
feature, and shunt trip. In addition, facility for manual charging of spring, shall be provided.

v) Each breaker shall be provided with manual close & open facility, mechanical ON-OFF indication,
an operation counter and mechanism charge/discharge indicator.

vi) For motor wound mechanism, spring charging shall take place automatically after each breaker
closing operation. One open-close-open operation of the circuit breaker shall be possible after
failure of power supply to the motor. A visual mechanical indicating device will also be provided to
show the position of the spring.

12.02 36KV VCB, with duty cycle O- .3sec CO-3min CO, Class- C2-M2 as per relevant IEC, 1600A,
31.5KA for 3 sec, 70kvrms/170kvp, 3-Phase, Outdoor VCB with 2TC & 1CC, 220V DC.

12.03 The offered VCB shall be well proven in WBSEDCL/WBSETCL & other Power utility. Offered bottle
shall be identical with Type tested one. Brochures/leaflet on technical data sheet for vacuum
bottle shall also to be submitted.

12.04 The VCB shall be complete with structure, operating mechanism in a common Control cubicle
with degree of protection IP-55, situated at accessible man height, along with all associated
accessories and auxiliaries and terminal connector as per specification and approved drawing
during detailed engineering. The supply shall include 5% of offered Vacuum Interrupter bottle
as spares subject to minimum Of 1 number.

12.05.The bidder shall submit detailed as well as complete Type test reports as stipulated in relevant
IS and IEC with complete identification, date and serial no. of circuit breakers of identical design
with identical bottle from CPRI, NABL accredited/a Government recognized test house or
laboratory during detailed engineering.

12.06. Make & Type of VCB & Vacuum Interrupter with detailed literature shall be furnished along with
bid.

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 11 of 23 Circuit Breaker

13. GUARANTEE :

Electrical characteristics shall be guaranteed by the bidder. In case of failure of materials to

meet the guarantee, WBSETCL shall have right to reject the material. Guaranteed Technical
Particulars are to be submitted by successful bidder during detailed engineering along with
submitted drawings/documents. However format for submission of GTP shall be handed over
to intending bidders at the time of sale of tender documents.

14. CONTRACT DRAWING AND CATALOGIE

After placement of L.O.A. six (6) copies of various drawings, data and write up as listed below
shall be submitted for approval as well as for reference as applicable. In all drawings, manuals
etc. reference no. of L.O.A. shall be indicated.

14.1. Dimensional General Arrangement drawing showing all dimensions and disposition of fittings
and space requirement and mounting/fixing arrangements.

14.2. Sectional views of contact assembly, operating mechanism and arc extinguishing chamber.

14.3. Transport/shipping dimensions with weights.

14.4. Foundation and anchor details including dead-load and impact load with direction and also point
of application.

14.5. Assembly drawing for erection at site with part numbers and schedule of materials.

14.6. Electrical schematic and wiring diagram with explanatory notes, if any.

14.7. Schematic flow diagram and layout drawing of SF6 filling device. Also drawing of spring charged
operating mechanism schematic layout drawings, as applicable.

14.8. Structural Drawing incorporating all dimensions of each component, BOM, etc

14.9. Name plate drawing and any other relevant drawings and data necessary for erection, operation
and maintenance.

14.10. Outline drawings of bushings, terminals and terminal connectors.

14.11. The contractor shall submit four (4) sets of approved drawings both in hard and soft copy for
each type of circuit breaker per sub-station for distribution purpose. Six copies of instruction
manuals in binding form for each type of CB per substation and data sheets for each rating of
equipment shall be submitted. The manuals shall clearly indicate the installation methods,
checkups and tests to be carried out for testing the equipment and maintenance procedure.

15. TEST AT FACTORY AND TEST CERTIFICATES

All Acceptance tests shall be carried out at manufacturer’s works in presence of the WBSETCL as per
relevant IS & IEC. In addition to above, all routine tests are also to be carried out on the breakers as
per relevant IS & IEC. The entire cost of acceptance and routine tests that are to be carried out as per
relevant IS shall be treated as included in the quoted price of breakers. The contractor shall give at
least 15 (fifteen) days advance notice intimating the actual date of inspection and details of all tests
that are to be carried out from the date when the tests will be carried out. Selection of samples for

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 12 of 23 Circuit Breaker

Acceptance Test as well as rejection and retesting shall be guided by relevant IS & IEC.

Routine tests report of each breaker are to be submitted along with inspection offer. Acceptance test
report shall be furnished in Three (3) copies along with soft copy to the Chief Engineer, Engg. Deptt.

16. TEST REPORTS AND TYPE TESTS

Only type tested Circuit Breaker from the maker’s list of WBSETCL are to be offered conforming
to our technical specification, and relevant IS and IEC. Circuit Breaker offered should be similar
with ones on which type testing has been carried out as per relevant IS and IEC. Three sets of
complete type test reports carried out in Govt. recognized Test House or Laboratory /NABL
accredited laboratory shall have to be submitted by successful bidder positively along with
submission of drawings during detailed Engineering if asked. Successful bidder may require
producing original copies of type test reports at the time of detail Engineering if asked by
WBSETCL.

Each type test report shall comply the following information with test result

i) Validity of type test will be guided by current revision of CEA guide line.
ii) Complete identification, date and serial no.
iii) Relevant drawings as documented with test report.
iv) Method of application, Where applied, duration and interpretation of each test.
v) Bidder shall quote price for carrying out type tests if mentioned in the schedule for type test
charges on 400KV Circuit Breaker so that the same can be carried out as per option of
WBSETCL. The price shall be considered for the purpose of evaluation of bids.

17. SPECIFIED LIMIT OF AUXILIARY SUPPLY VOLTAGE

i) The auxiliary supply voltage for 36 KV to 420KV class breakers shall be 85% to 110% of the
rated 220 V DC supply for closing coil and the same shall be 70% to 110% for tripping coil.
ii) The operating voltage for motor operated spring charged mechanism shall be 400 V AC, 3-
phase, 50 Hz or 230 V, 1-phase, 50 Hz. The motor shall operate at a voltage variation of
85% to 110% of the supply voltage.

18. NAME PLATE

i) Rated voltage/Maximum voltage

ii) Rated insulation level
iii) Model No./Sl. No./Year of manufacture
iv) Rated current
v) Rated frequency
vi) Rated short circuit breaking current
vii) Class of breaker(36KV) M2-C2
viii) Rated transient recovery voltage for terminal fault
ix) Rated short circuit making current
x) Rated operating sequence
xi) Rated short time current
xii) Rated line charging/breaking current
xiii) Rated cable charging current
xiv) Rated single capacitor bank charging/breaking current
xv) Rated small inductive breaking current

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 13 of 23 Circuit Breaker

 xvi) Rated supply voltage of auxiliary circuits
xvii)Rated Supply Frequency of auxiliary circuits
xviii) Applicable standard
Any other information as per requirement of WBSETCL to be indicated during approval of
drawing shall have to be included in the nameplate.

19. AVAILABILITY OF SPARE and MANDATORY SPARES

i) The successful bidder shall submit manufacturer’s undertaking during submission of

drawings of Circuit Breaker that the spares for the supplied breaker( for all voltage classes
and all makers) shall be available for at least ten years from the date of placement of LOA.
All the participating bidders shall have to confirm in writing through Cover-II submission
that the above mentioned undertaking from the manufacturer shall be submitted in case
they receive order.

ii) At least 15% spare quantity of SF6 Gas and Portable kit for filling and evacuating SF6 gas
with all accessories are to be supplied with the each lot of CBs.

20. ACCESSORIES

Each breaker shall be furnished complete with fittings and accessories as listed below (The list
is illustrative & not exhaustive) :
iii) Base frame and foundation/anchor bolts.
iv) Operating mechanism, trip and close coils, pole discrepancy feature and low pressure
blocking device, auto reclosing device wherever required.
v) Set of valves, gas pressure gauges and pressure switches. Temperature compensated gas
density monitor.
vi) Auxiliary contacts and relays/contacts.
vii) Local/Remote selector switch and Close/Trip Control Switch.
viii) Manual close and trip devices.
ix) Mechanical ON/OFF indicators.
x) Operation counter.
xi) Weatherproof Control cubicle and operating mechanism boxes, with locking arrangement.
xii) Set of Switch-fuse/MCB/MCCB units for A.C. & D.C. supply.
xiii) Pipings of SF6 system.
xiv) Space heaters with thermostat and switch.
xv) Cubicle illumination lamp with switch.
xvi) Terminal blocks and internal wiring.
xvii) G.I. Conduits and accessories for connection between Central Control Cubicle and operating
mechanism boxes where applicable.
xviii) SF6 gas filling/Monitoring device.
xix) Breaker absorbent in sufficient quantity.
xx) Sufficient spare quantity of SF6 Gas filled Cylinders.
xxi) Portable kit for filling and evacuating SF6 gas with all accessories as per Cl. no. 11.3 of this
technical specification if applicable .
xxii) Other standard accessories which are not specified but are necessary for efficient and
trouble free operation shall be within the scope of supply.

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 14 of 23 Circuit Breaker

 SPECIFIC TECHNICAL PARAMETERS

Sl.n 66KV
Description 400KV 220KV 132 KV 33 KV
o
01 Service Outdoor Outdoor Outdoor Outdoor Outdoor
SF6 SF6 SF6
02 Type SF6 Vacuum
1 Ph./3 Ph. 1 Ph./3Ph. 3PH
03 Auto Reclosing 3ph 3 ph
50 50 50
04 Rated frequency (Hz) 50 50

05 i) Nominal system 400 220 132 66 33

voltage (KV)
ii) Rated voltage 420 245 72.5
145 36
(KV)
06 System neutral Effectively Effectively Effectively Effectively NEE through
Earthing Earthed Earthed Earthed Earthed Earthing
Transformer
07 Insulating level (KVp)
1.2/50 micro- Sec
impulse withstand
volt. ±1425 ±1050 ±650 ±325 ±170
a) between line
terminals and ±1425 impulse
ground (KVP) on one terminal - - -
b) between and 240KVp
terminals Power
with circuit frequency
breaker open voltage of
opposite
polarity on
other terminal

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 15 of 23 Circuit Breaker

08 i) 1 min power
frequency
withstand
voltage (KV
rms)(dry & wet) 520 460 275 140 70
a) between line
terminals - - -
and ground 610
b) between
terminals
with Circuit
breaker open
ii) 250/2500
switching impulse ±1050
withstand voltage
(dry & wet) 900KVp impulse
a) between. on one terminal
line terminal and 345KVp PF
and ground voltage of
(KVP) opposite
b) between polarity on
terminal with other terminal
circuit
breaker open
08 Rated current
(Amps.) 2000 2000/1600 2000/1600 2000/1600 2000/1600
(i) Continuous
ii) Short time 50 for 1 sec. 40 31.5 31.5 31.5
rating(KA) for 3 for 3 for 3 seconds for 3 seconds
seconds seconds
Min. Creepage 1813
distance (mm) bet. 10500 in each 6125 3625 900
ph. to ground and case
09
bet. CB terminals (
Heavily polluted
atmosphere).
Rated Breaking time Not exceeding 60 millisec
10 40 m. sec.
(m.sec.)
Total Closing time Not exceeding 120 millisec
11
(m.sec.)
12 Rated line charging 400 125 50 10 -
breaking current
(Amps)
13 Rated cable charging 400 250 160 125 50
breaking current
(Amps)
14 Rated single - 250 160 125 50
capacitive making
/breaking current
(Amps) Within
permissible switching
over voltage
(As per Table I)

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 16 of 23 Circuit Breaker

15 Rated small inductive Eqvt. To magn. Eqvt. To Eqvt. To -
making/breaking current of 315 magn. magn.curre
current within MVA,400/220/3 current of nt of 160
permissible switching 3 KV Tr. and 160 MVA, MVA,
over voltage 80MVAR Shunt 220/132/33 220/132/33
(As per Table I) Reactor KV Trf. KV Trf. IV
side
16 Rated operating O-0.3 sec- CO – 3.0 min-CO
sequence
(O – Operating, C –
closing)
17 Operating Spring/Spring Spring/Spri Spring/Spri Spring/Spring Spring/Spring
mechanism ng ng
18 Mode of operation Individual Pole Individual Gang Gang Operated Gang Operated
Operated Pole Operated
Operated
19 No. of trip coils 2 per pole 2 per pole 2 common 2 common for 2 common for 3
for 3 pole 3 pole pole
20 Trip coil and closing 220
220 220 220 220
coil voltage (DC volt)
21 Phase to phase
clearance of pipe 7000 4500 2700 1500
bus(mm)
22 Minimum clearance
of live parts in air 8000 5500 4600 3700
and ground (mm)
First pole to clear 1.5
23 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.5
factor
24 Altitude above mean
Not exceeding 1000
sea level (meter)
25 Supply voltage for 400 V, 3-Phase, 50 Hz or 230 V, 1-Phase, 50 Hz
operating device

26 Corona extinction 320

voltage (KVrms)
(Min.)
27 Max. radio 1000 (at 266 1000 (at 500 (at
interference voltage KVrms) 156 KVrms) 92KVrms)
(micro volts)
between 0.5 MHZ
and 2 MHZ in all
position of
equipment
28 Thermal rating of 10 A at 220V DC
auxiliary contacts.

29 Breaking capacity of 2A DC with circuit time not less than 20 ms.

auxiliary contacts.
30 Seismic acceleration 0.3g horizontal
31 Rated transient 624 364 215 83 62
recovery voltage
(TRV) (TRV peak
valve-KV)

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 17 of 23 Circuit Breaker

32 Rated transient 857 500 296 185 (other 92 (other than
recovery voltage for than earthed earthed neutral
out of phase neutral system)
breaking (KV) in system)
earthed neutral
system
33 Rating of Pre- 400 NA NA NA NA
insertion resistor
(Ohm)
34 Minimum Pre- 8 NA NA NA NA
insertion time (ms)

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 18 of 23 Circuit Breaker

 GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS OF CIRCUIT BREAKERS

(To be filled in and signed by the Bidder)

SL DESCRIPTION 400 KV 220 KV 132 KV 66KV 33 KV Remarks

1 GENERAL

1.01 Name of the

Manufacturer
1.02 Date of Last Type
Test
1.03 Type & Model of the
Manufacturer
1.04 Total Height of the
Breaker from Plinth
level after complete
Erection
1.05 Total weight of the
Breaker after
complete Erection
1.06 Number of
Interrupting per pole

1.07 Rated Operating

Voltage (KV)
1.08 Design Voltage (KV)

1.09 Maximum Voltage

(KV)
2 CB Insulation Level :
1.2/50 micro-sec. L.I.
withstand voltage
2.01 Between line
terminals and ground
parts (KVp)
2.02 Between terminals
with breaker contacts
open
2.03 250/2500 micro-Sec
switching Impulse
withstand voltage for
400KV only (KVP)
2.04 One minute Power
frequency withstand
Voltage (KVrms)
2.04.1 Between line
terminals and ground
parts (KVp)
2.04.2 Between terminals
with breaker contacts
open (KVp)
2.05 Rated TRV for
terminal fault (KVp)

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 19 of 23 Circuit Breaker

2.06 Restriking Voltage for
100% / 60% and
10% rated capacity
2.07 RRRV (Volts/micro
sec)

2.08 Max. Radio

Interference Voltage
in micro-volt at
1.1Ur/√3 between
0.5 MHz to 2 MHz .
3 CIRCUIT BREAKER
CURRENT
3.01 Rated normal current
Amps (rms)

3.02 Short time current

rating (KA) (1 Sec. for
400KV & 3 Sec. for
220KV & below)
3.03 Short circuit Breaking
Current

3.04 Asymmetrical
Breaking current
(including % DC
component) -KA (rms)
3.05 Rated making capacity
(KA peak)

3.06 Breaking capacity

under phase
opposition condition in
KA and the recovery
voltage over poles in
KV
3.07 Line-charging current
(A)

3.08 Maxm.cable charging

current breaking
capacity in Amps and
corresponding over
voltage in KV as
observed in Tests
3.09 Temperature rise
above ambient, due to
rated current in main
contacts (o C)
4 CIRCUIT BREAKER
TIME
4.01 Rated operating duty
cycle

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 20 of 23 Circuit Breaker

4.02 Total break-time in
milli seconds
measured from the
instant of trip-circuit
energisation
4.03 Arcing time (ms)

4.04 Reclosing time (ms)

4.05 Dead time for 1 phase

& 3 phase (ms)
5 CIRCUIT BREAKER
ACCESSORIES
5.01 Value of Parallel
Capacitor (pF)
5.02 Value of Pre-Insertion
Resistor
6 CIRCUIT BREAKER
DRIVES
6.01 Number of Trip coils

6.02 Operating Voltage of

Trip & Close Coil
6.03 Number of Auxiliary
Contacts
7 CIRCUIT BREAKER
SF6 GAS (if
applicable)
7.01 Total Quantity of Gas
in KG per pole
7.02 Loss of SF6 Gas per
year
7.03 Normal Operating
Pressure of SF6 Gas
(bar)
7.04 Low Gas Pressure set
at (bar)
7.05 Trip Lockout set at
(bar)
8 CIRCUIT BREAKER
SPARES
8.01 The CB spares will be
available for total
service life. ( Yes/ No)
8.02 If offered designed CB
are out of
mnufacturing, the
manufacturer will
arrange spares for
total service life (
Yes/ No)

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 21 of 23 Circuit Breaker

 FOR 36 KV VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKERS (in addition to above)

Sl. No. Description Particulars

1. Conforming Standard :
2. Service (Outdoor/Indoor) :
3. Frequency :
4 Rated operating duty :
5 Rated (TRV) for terminal fault :
6 Short time Fault breaking capacity MVA :
7 Line charging current breaking capacity :
a) line charging current AMP :
b) Corresponding Over voltage (KV) :
c) Whether Switching Resistor is provided :
i) Value of Resistor :
ii) Time of insertion :
iii) Thermal Rating of Resistor :
8 Maximum shunt capacitor bank :
switching/breaking capacity in MVA and the over
voltage factor.
9 Maximum over voltage in Kilovolts on switching :
OFF Transformer on low load.
i) Breaks per pole (No) :
ii) Length of each break per pole (mm) :
iii) Length of moving contact travel mm :
iv) Rate of contact travel (m/sec) :
10 Make time (milisecs.) :
11 Minimum reclosing time at rated :
interruptingCapacity from the instant of the trip
coil energisation (milisecs.)
12 Minimum dead time for 1 phase & 3 phase :
reclosing With corresponding limits of adjustment
of dead time, If any.
13 Maximum radio interference voltage between :
0.5 MHz to 2 MHz with Voltage of 110% of rated
rms voltage between phase & ground (Micro-
Volt)

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 22 of 23 Circuit Breaker

 Sl. No. Description Particulars
30. Details of manually/motor operated spring :
charging mechanism.
31. i)Voltage and Power requirement for :
a) closing coil
b) Tripping coil
ii) No of Tripping Coil
32 Vacuum Bottle
32 a) Make, Country, Type & Designation of Vacuum :
Bottle used in VCB.
32 b) Number of operation at full short ckt level,
32 c) no. of operation at rated current and other details
32 d) Whether Literature & Catalogue of offered
Vacuum Bottle containing the specific particulars
enclosed?
33. Weight of Vacuum Circuit Breaker :
34. No. of auxiliary contacts ( Spring Charging LS) :
number of NO and NC shall be mentioned.
No. of auxiliary spare contacts
35. Power frequency withstand capability of breaker :
in open condition at :
i) Atmospheric Pressure of Air/Zero Vacuum :
Pressure
36. Actual opening time (from Trip Coil energisation :
to contact separation) (ms)
37. Allowable time limit between breaker per pole :
(for multibreak type) and between poles (ms)
38. Actual closing time (from Closing Coil :
energisation to contact touching (ms)
39. Whether type tests report submitted in line with :
specification for similar breaker with offered
vacuum Interrupter?
40. Whether a) Dimensional GA Drawing Cross : a)
b)
Sectional b)Drawing of interrupting Chamber and
c)
c)scheme diagram are furnished.
41. Whether brochure/ leaflet on Technical data for
Vacuum bottle enclosed?

WBSETCL / TECH SPEC / Rev.-3 Page 23 of 23 Circuit Breaker