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RMU Testing and Inspection

This document provides specifications for non-extensible SF6 insulated ring main units with a voltage rating of 17.5kV for Saudi Electricity Company. It outlines requirements for foundation mounting, testing and inspection, packing and shipment, and guarantees. All equipment must pass type and routine tests according to standards like IEC 62271. SEC reserves the right to inspect manufacturing and witness testing. Units must be shipped ready for installation according to packing requirements. A five year warranty is required.

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RMU Testing and Inspection

This document provides specifications for non-extensible SF6 insulated ring main units with a voltage rating of 17.5kV for Saudi Electricity Company. It outlines requirements for foundation mounting, testing and inspection, packing and shipment, and guarantees. All equipment must pass type and routine tests according to standards like IEC 62271. SEC reserves the right to inspect manufacturing and witness testing. Units must be shipped ready for installation according to packing requirements. A five year warranty is required.

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Saudi Electricity Company

Distribution Services Sector


SPECIFICATIONS FOR NON-EXTENSIBLE Issue Date: 03/2022 Page: 16 of 25
SF6 INSULATED RING MAIN UNIT, 17.5KV 32-SDMS-01 REV.03

5.19 Foundation Mounting


RMU fixing holes shall suit SEC concrete foundation, with not less than 50 mm distance from
foundation wall edges (Reference: SEC Distribution Construction Standard SDCS-02).

6 Testing and inspection


6.1 All equipment shall be successfully type tested at SEC approved laboratory in
accordance and witnessed by an authorized SEC representative with the latest
standards and as specified herein and test report shall be submitted for SEC
review and approval.

The switchgear offered shall meet the type test requirements of at least the
standards listed
below:
6.1.1 High-voltage switches per IEC 62271-103

Di e l e c t r i c Tests

Te m p er a t u r e Rise Tests

M a k i ng and Breaking Tests

P ea k and Short Circuit Withstand Current Tests

Op e ra t i o n and Mechanical Endurance Tests

Internal arc test.

6.1.2 Circuit- breaker per IEC 62271-100

Dielectric Tests

Temperature Rise Tests

Measurement of the resistance of the main circuit

Short-time and Peak Withstand Current Tests

Mechanical and Environmental Tests

Making and Breaking Tests

Short-circuit Tests

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Saudi Electricity Company
Distribution Services Sector
SPECIFICATIONS FOR NON-EXTENSIBLE Issue Date: 03/2022 Page: 17 of 25
SF6 INSULATED RING MAIN UNIT, 17.5KV 32-SDMS-01 REV.03

6.1.3 Measurement Unit as per IEC 61869-2 and 3

Power Frequency Withstand Voltage Tests.

Accuracy test.

6.1.4 Control panel and parts as per IEC 60068-2-1 and 60068-2-2

Environmental test.

6.1.5 Degree of protection as per IEC 60529 and SEC specification no. 01-
SDMS-01 latest revision.
6.1.6 The cable box and bus bar compartment shall be arc resistant as per IEC
62271-200 amended up to date. The internal arc fault test on cable box
and bus bar compartment shall be carried out for short circuit current.

6.2 The switchgear offered shall meet the routine test requirements of the standards
listed below:
6.2.1 High-voltage switches per IEC 62271-103.

Power Frequency Voltage Tests.

Voltage Tests on Auxiliary Circuits.

Measurement of Resistance of Main Circuit.

Operation Tests.

Operation and Mechanical Endurance Tests.

6.2.2 Circuit breaker per IEC 62271-100:

Power Frequency Voltage Tests.

Voltage Withstand Tests on Control and Auxiliary Circuits.

Measurement of Resistance of Main Circuit.

Mechanical Operating Tests.

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Saudi Electricity Company
Distribution Services Sector
SPECIFICATIONS FOR NON-EXTENSIBLE Issue Date: 03/2022 Page: 18 of 25
SF6 INSULATED RING MAIN UNIT, 17.5KV 32-SDMS-01 REV.03

6.2.3 Measurement Unit as per IEC 61869. Other applicable standard is

acceptable depending on the type of sensor.

6.2.4 Control panel as per IEC60068-2-1 and 60068-2-2.

6.2.5 Each and Every frame equipped with protection relay a primary current

injection test shall be conducted.

6.3 SEC reserves the right to visit the factory during manufacture of any or all items
covered by this specification, for inspection of material or witness of tests.
Accordingly, the manufacturer shall give SEC adequate notice of manufacturing
and testing schedule.
The testing shall be classified into the accreditation test and acceptance test. The
manufacturer should submit the test reports for the accreditation test which are
tested in a reputable international test institute.

7 Packing and shipment


7.1 All units have to be supplied from same manufacturer for each tender ordered by
SEC to achieve full installation compatibility. Each unit shall be delivered ready
for installation.
7.2 Each unit shall be individually packed in non-returnable cases as per packing
/shipping requirements in relevant clauses of 01-SDMS-01.
7.3 For container shipment, each unit bolted on wood pallet is acceptable.
7.4 Units shall be delivered with handles, fixing bolts, earthing nuts, leaflet pocket
with installation & operating manuals, test plugs and bill of materials for all loose
items.

8 Guarantee
8.1 Guarantee for the automatic RMU and RTU shall be against all defects arising out
of faulty design or workmanship or defective material for a period of five (5)
years from the date of final acceptance of the project.

8.2 Warranty period for gas tightness (seal pressure system) shall conform to IEC
62271- The CONTRACTOR shall assume full responsibility for no gas leakage
during the service life.

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