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INDEX OF REVISIONS

REV. DESCRIPTION AND/OR REVISED SHEETS

0 ORIGINAL ISSUE
A REVISED WHERE INDICATED
B GENERAL REVIEW ACCORDING TO IOGP JIP 33-SUPPLEMENTARY
SPECIFICATION TO IEC 62271-200 HIGH-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND
CONTROLGEAR (VERSION 1.0, OCTOBER 2018)
C REVISED WHERE INDICATED
D REVISED WHERE INDICATED DUE TO CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS
E REVISED ITEMS 2.1 AND 5.3 , ACCORDING TO CLARIFICATION NOTICE DUE TO
BIDDER QUESTIONS

F REVISED ITEM 4.14.1.1, ACCORDING TO CLARIFICATION NOTICE DUE TO

BIDDER QUESTIONS
G REVISED ITEMS 4.5.6, 4.5.12, 4.14.6.2, 4.14.6.3, 4.14.6.4 AND Table 1 ACCORDING
TO CLARIFICATION NOTICE DUE TO BIDDER QUESTIONS
H REVISED ITEM 4.6.10, ACCORDING TO CLARIFICATION NOTICE DUE TO
BIDDER QUESTIONS

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DATE SEP/04/18 DEC/12/19 MAR/31/20 JUN/26/20 JUL/22/20 OCT/13/20 OCT/29/20 NOV/19/20 NOV/25/20
DESIGN ESUP ESUP ESUP ESUP ESUP ESUP ESUP ESUP ESUP
EXECUTION FABIO.P MAFRA ESPOSTE ESPOSTE BAYO FABIO.P FABIO.P BAYO BAYO
CHECK ESPOSTE FABIO.P PFONSECA BAYO ESPOSTE THAYSE PFONSECA FABIO.P THAYSE
APPROVAL MATTOSO REGGIANI REGGIANI REGGIANI REGGIANI REGGIANI REGGIANI REGGIANI REGGIANI
INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS PROPERTY OF PETROBRAS, BEING PROHIBITED OUTSIDE OF THEIR PURPOSE
FORM OWNED TO PETROBRAS N-381 REV. L
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OBJECTIVE ............................................................................................................................................... 3
2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS, STANDARDS AND CODES ..................................................................... 3
2.1 PETROBRAS DOCUMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 IEC - INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION ................................................................................. 4
2.3 IEEE - THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (ONLY WHERE SPECIFIED) .................... 4
2.4 BRAZILIAN LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT MINISTRY ........................................................................................... 4
2.5 ASTM – AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIAL.............................................................................. 5
2.6 IMO - INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION............................................................................................ 5
2.7 IOGP - INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OIL & GAS PRODUCERS.................................................................... 5
3. GENERAL CONDITIONS .......................................................................................................................... 5
4. CONSTRUCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................................... 6
4.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 6
4.2 SPARE FUNCTIONAL UNITS (FEEDERS AND STARTERS) ...................................................................................... 6
4.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, INCLINATION REQUIREMENTS AND VIBRATION REQUIREMENTS ...................... 6
4.4 INSULATION LEVEL ............................................................................................................................................ 7
4.5 CLASSIFICATION OF ASSEMBLIES ....................................................................................................................... 7
4.6 STRUCTURE ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
4.7 BUSBARS .......................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.8 INTERNAL WIRING AND CONDUCTORS ............................................................................................................. 11
4.9 EXTERNAL WIRING AND CONDUCTORS ENTRANCE .......................................................................................... 12
4.10 CABLE LUGS AND TERMINALS .......................................................................................................................... 13
4.11 TERMINAL BLOCKS........................................................................................................................................... 13
4.12 CHANNELS ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.13 HEATING RESISTORS......................................................................................................................................... 14
4.14 FUNCTIONAL UNITS .......................................................................................................................................... 15
4.15 BUSBAR TRUNKING (BUSWAYS) ....................................................................................................................... 27
4.16 EXTRACTION TRUCK ........................................................................................................................................ 27
4.17 SHORT-CIRCUIT PEAK CURRENT LIMITING DEVICES (LIMITER) ....................................................................... 28
4.18 NAMEPLATES AND MARKINGS .......................................................................................................................... 29
4.19 PAINTING .......................................................................................................................................................... 32
4.20 PROTECTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
4.21 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) .................................................................................................... 33
4.22 CONTROL VOLTAGES ........................................................................................................................................ 34
4.23 AUXILIARY VOLTAGES ..................................................................................................................................... 35
4.24 INTERFACE WITH AUTOMATION........................................................................................................................ 35
5. MANUFACTURER DOCUMENTATION.................................................................................................. 36
6. PACKAGE AND TRANSPORT................................................................................................................ 37
7. INSPECTION AND TESTS...................................................................................................................... 38
7.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................................... 38
7.2 TYPE TESTS ...................................................................................................................................................... 38
7.3 ROUTINE TESTS ................................................................................................................................................ 38
7.4 SPECIAL TESTS ................................................................................................................................................. 38
8. TRAINING ................................................................................................................................................ 40
9. SPARE PARTS AND TOOLS .................................................................................................................. 40
10. DATA SHEETS FORMS .......................................................................................................................... 41
11. ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ..................................................................................................... 41
12. ANNEX..................................................................................................................................................... 42
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1. OBJECTIVE

This specification establishes the technical requirements for the design, construction and tests of
Medium-Voltage Motor Control Centers (MCC) and Medium-Voltage Switchgears (CDC) for
Offshore Units.

2. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS, STANDARDS AND CODES

Panel design shall comply with requirements of Classification Society, Brazilian Legislation,
applicable regulatory rules, Supplementary Specification to IEC 62271-200 High-voltage
switchgear and controlgear (version 1.0, October 2018) attached to this Specification and
standards listed below.
At the design development and for equipment specification, IEC standards shall be used, all on
their latest revisions. Exceptionally, where it is clearly justifiable, the ANSI, NEMA, IEEE and
other internationally recognized standards may be used. Their use shall be restricted to specific
cases and approved by PETROBRAS.

2.1 PETROBRAS Documents

[1] I-ET-3010.00-5140-700-P4X-001 - SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL DESIGN
FOR OFFSHORE UNITS
[2] I-ET-3010.00-5140-700-P4X-002 - SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT FOR
OFFSHORE UNITS
[3] I-ET-3010.00-5140-700-P4X-003 – ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
PACKAGES FOR OFFHORE UNITS
[4] I-ET-3010.00-5140-700-P4X-004 - PN-5140001 – POWER MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM (PMS) FOR OFFSHORE UNITS
[5] I-ET-3010.00-5140-700-P4X-005 - REQUIREMENTS FOR HUMAN
ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM OF OFFSHORE UNITS
[6] I-ET-3010.00-5143-700-P4X-001 – ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROTECTION
CRITERIA
[7] I-LI-3010.00-5140-700-P4X-001 - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT DATA-SHEET
MODELS
[8] I-ET-3010.00-5140-772-P4X-001 - MEDIUM-VOLTAGE FREQUENCY
CONVERTER FOR OFFSHORE UNITS
[9] I-LI-3010.00-5140-797-P4X-001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AUTOMATION
INTERFACE SIGNALS LIST
[10] I-ET-3010.00-5140-797-P4X-001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AUTOMATION
ARCHITECTURE
[11] I-DE-3010.00-5140-797-P4X-001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AUTOMATION
ARCHITECTURE DIAGRAM
[12] I-ET-3010.00-1200-800-P4X-002 - AUTOMATION, CONTROL AND
INSTRUMENTATION ON PACKAGE UNITS
[13] I-ET-3010.00-5520-888-P4X-001 - AUTOMATION PANELS
[14] I-ET-3010.00-1200-940-P4X-002 - GENERAL TECHNICAL TERMS
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[15] I-ET-3010.00-1200-956-P4X-002 - GENERAL PAINTING

2.2 IEC - International Electrotechnical Commission
60092-201 Electrical Installation in Ships - System Design - General;
60282-1 High-Voltage Fuses - Part 1: Current-Limiting Fuses;
60332-1 Tests on Electric and Optical Fibre Cables under Fire Conditions - Part 1 -
all sub-parts;
60332-3-22 Tests on Electric and Optical Fibre Cables under Fire Conditions - Part 3 -
22: Test for Vertical Flame Spread of Vertically-Mounted Bunched Wires or
Cables - Category A
60417-SN Graphical Symbols for Use on Equipment - Database Snapshot
60445 Basic and Safety Principles for Man-Machine Interface, Marking and
Identification - Identification of Equipment Terminals, Conductors
Terminations and Connectors;
60529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code);
60533 Electrical and Electronic Installations in Ships - Electromagnetic
Compatibility;
60617-SN Graphical Symbols for Diagrams - Database Snapshot;
60909 Short-circuit currents in three-phase a.c. systems – All parts;
61850 Communication Networks and Systems in Substation - All parts;
TR-61000-5-2 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 5: Installation and Mitigation
Guidelines - Section 2: Earthing and Cabling;
61086 Coating for Loaded Printed Wire Boards (Conformal Coatings) - All parts
61892-1 Mobile and Fixed Offshore Units - Electrical Installations - Part 1 - General
Requirements and Conditions;
61892-3 Mobile and Fixed Offshore Units - Electrical Installations - Part 3 -
Equipment;
TR 62063 High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - The Use of Electronic and
Associated Technologies in Auxiliary Equipment of Switchgear and
Controlgear;
62271 High-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear - All Parts.

2.3 IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (only where specified)
C37.2 Standard for Electrical Power System Device Function Numbers, Acronyms,
and Contact Designations

2.4 Brazilian Labour and Employment Ministry

NR-10 Segurança em Instalações e Serviços em Eletricidade
NR-12 Segurança no Trabalho em Máquinas e Equipamentos
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2.5 ASTM – American Society for Testing and Material

F1166 Standard Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine System,
Equipment and Facilities;

2.6 IMO - International Maritime Organization

IMO IA811E Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
(MODU CODE)

2.7 IOGP - International Association of Oil & Gas Producers

S-620 Supplementary Specification to IEC 62271-200 High-voltage switchgear
and controlgear (version 1.0, October 2018).

3. GENERAL CONDITIONS

3.1 For the purpose of this document, requirements concerning both MCCs and CDCs are cited
using the word “Panel” or no word. Requirements concerning only MCCs are cited using
the word “MCC” and requirements concerning only CDCs are cited using the word “CDC”.
Refer to abbreviations on item 11.
3.2 Panels shall be designed and manufactured complying with the requirements of
Classification Society rules, I-ET-3010.00-5140-700-P4X-005 - REQUIREMENTS FOR
HUMAN ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF OFFSHORE
UNITS and NR-10.
3.3 The specific characteristics of the Panel shall be indicated in the Data-Sheet.
3.4 The Manufacturer shall supply all the electric materials, accessories (connection cables,
connectors, software, software licenses, calibration boxes, etc.), equipment and specific
tools, which are necessary for the assembly, start-up, commissioning, operation,
disassembly and maintenance of the Panel.
3.5 The final assembly of the Panels in the Unit shall be done by Manufacturer.
3.6 It shall not be acceptable out of date or obsolete equipment or components. Technical
support and supply of replacement parts shall be guaranteed for ten (10) years.
3.7 The use of switchgear and controlgear assemblies and sub-components with less than 3
years proven operational service shall be approved by PETROBRAS.
3.8 For terms and definitions, refer to I-ET-3010.00-1200-940-P4X-002 - GENERAL
TECHNICAL TERMS.
3.9 The following items of the Supplementary Specification to IEC 62271-200 High-voltage
switchgear and controlgear (version 1.0, October 2018) shall not be applicable to this
specification:
Items 2.1.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4.1, 4.4.2, 4.8, 4.101.2, 5.0.101, 5.0.102, 5.3.101, 5.3.101.2, 5.4.1.2,
5.4.3.4.1, 5.9, 5.15.1, 5.15.2, 5.15.3, 5.17, 5.20, 5.102.1, 5.103.1, 5.104, 5.106, 5.106.2,
5.107, 5.108.3, 5.109, 5.111, 5.112.1, 5.112.2, 5.112.4, 5.114.3, 5.115.2, 5.115.3 and 7.
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4. CONSTRUCTIVE CHARACTERISTICS

4.1 General Requirements

4.1.1 Panels shall be manufactured, tested and installed according to all standards listed
on item 2.
4.1.2 For installation in FPSOs and FSOs platforms, the standard IEC 60092-201 shall
have priority over others.
4.1.3 Panels shall be designed to withstand the thermal stresses due to thermal equivalent
short-circuit current (Ith, according to IEC 60909) informed in Data-Sheet for 1s. The
rated short-time withstand current (Ik according to IEC 62271-1) of the Panel
considering rated duration of short-circuit (tk according IEC 62271-1) of 1s shall be
bigger than the informed Ith.
4.1.4 Panels shall be designed to withstand the dynamic stresses due to peak short-circuit
current (ip according to IEC 60909) informed in Data-Sheet. The rated peak
withstand current (Ip according to IEC 62271-1) of the Panel shall be bigger than the
informed ip.
4.1.5 Panels using flammable liquids in its components shall not be accepted.

4.2 Spare Functional Units (Feeders and Starters)

4.2.1 Besides the definition from Supplementary Specification to IEC 62271-200 High-
voltage switchgear and controlgear, the spare Functional Units shall, include all
hardwired and network interface signals regarding interlock, protection, control and
supervision according to I-LI-3010.00-5140-797-P4X-001 - ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM AUTOMATION INTERFACE SIGNALS LIST considering the Spare
Functional Unit Classification according control mode.
4.2.2 Spare functional units quantities shall be defined in Data-Sheets, but at least 1 (one)
spare functional unit per busbar, suitable for motor load, shall be supplied, with rated
current equal to the rated current of the biggest load of the Panel.
4.2.3 Spare Functional Units classification according to control mode shall comply with
I-ET-3010.00-5140-700-P4X-003 – ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
PACKAGES FOR OFFHORE UNITS.

4.3 Environmental Conditions, Inclination Requirements and Vibration Requirements

4.3.1 The ambient temperature design for the Panels shall be 45°C, as stated in IEC
61892-1.
4.3.2 The design humidity, as a function of temperature, shall be 95% up to 45°C and 70%
above 45°C, as stated in IEC 61892-1.
4.3.3 Panels and internal equipment and materials shall be suitable for storage, service
and installation on marine and petrochemical environment, complying with
requirements related to these conditions defined in I-ET-3010.00-5140-700-P4X-
002 - SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT
FOR OFFSHORE UNITS.
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4.3.4 When installed in mobile units and ships (FPSO and FSO), the Panels shall be
suitable to operate under inclination variations (static and dynamic) and acceleration
conditions specified by IMO MODU CODE, IEC 61892 and Classification Society.
4.3.5 Panels shall comply with vibrations requirements defined in I-ET-3010.00-5140-
700-P4X-002 - SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL MATERIAL AND
EQUIPMENT FOR OFFSHORE UNITS and Classification Society rules.

4.4 Insulation Level

4.4.1 The insulation levels shall be as follow:

Table 1 - Insulation Levels for Panels

Minimum Short-Duration Power- Minimum Lightning Impulse

System Panel Minimum Frequency Withstand Voltage - Ud Withstand Voltage - Up
Rated Rated Voltage -
[kV] (r.m.s value) [kV] (r.m.s value)
Voltage Ur
[kV] [kV] (r.m.s value) Common Across the Isolating Common Across the Isolating
Value Distance Value Distance
4.16 7.2 20 23 60 70
6.6 7.2 20 23 60 70
13.8 17.5 38 45 95 110

4.5 Classification of Assemblies

4.5.1 The Panels shall be classified according to IEC 62271-1, IEC 62271-200, and IEC
61892-3.
4.5.2 Unless otherwise stated in Project Documentation, Panels shall be proper for indoor
installation.
4.5.3 Panels shall be stationary assemblies.
4.5.4 The external protection degree shall be defined according to IEC 62271-200 and
IEC 60529 with a minimum:
 IP42W, for Panels installed in panel rooms;
 IP44W, for Panels installed in machinery rooms;
 IP56SW, for Panels installed outdoors.
Notes: 1 - W means Panel suitable for saline, hot and damp atmosphere;
2 - S means that the test for ingress of water is carried-out with the movable
parts at stationary conditions.
3 - Outdoors installations shall be submitted to PETROBRAS for approval
and installation in hazardous areas shall not be permitted.
4.5.5 Panel shall be designed to keep the external protection degree with the functional
units in test and isolated positions and during transfer from one position to another.
4.5.6 Panels shall be composed by withdrawable parts with the following positions:
a) Connected or inserted;
b) Test;
c) Disconnected or Extracted;
d) Removed.
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Note: Earth position shall also be foreseen in accordance with item

4.14.21 requirements, this position can act simultaneously with other
positions as long as the foreseen interlocks are maintained.
4.5.7 Each functional unit shall be one separate withdrawable part. The withdrawable
parts shall slide over rails.
4.5.8 Protection against electrical shock by direct contact shall be ensured by means of
protective barriers or enclosures.
4.5.9 Protection against electrical shock by indirect contact shall be ensured by means of
protective circuits (earth bar), according to IEC standards.
4.5.10 There shall be partitions class PM between compartments, protecting people against
contact with live parts when accessing opened compartments.
4.5.11 The compartments with circuit-breakers shall have classification of loss of service
continuity category LSC2B-PM. The compartments with contactors shall have
classification LSC2A-PM, being acceptable LSC2B-PM.
4.5.12 Compartments for switching devices shall be interlock-controlled accessible
according to IEC 62271-200. Busbar compartments and cables compartments shall
be tool-based accessible compartments according to IEC 62271-200.
Note: Interlock-controlled accessible type for cables compartment shall be
submitted to PETROBRAS approval since in compliance with item 4.6.23.
4.5.13 Unless otherwise stated in the Project Documentation, Panels shall have
classification for internal arc IAC AFLR (all faces with category of restricted
accessibility to authorized personal).

4.6 Structure

4.6.1 The maximum height, including the skid, shall not exceed 2400mm (excluding the
exhaust ducts for expansion of gases from short-circuits).
4.6.2 The base of the Panel shall be drilled and the Panel shall be fixed to one additional
metallic base (skid) by screws passing through the holes.
4.6.3 The skid shall be dimensioned just like a bi-supported beam along the longitudinal
direction, to support the whole Panel weight. The skid shall have sides covered with
plates to avoid access of humidity to the Panel’s lower portion. The skid shall be
drilled and fixed to the floor. The skid and all accessories necessary to fix the skid
to the floor shall be supplied by Panel manufacturer.
4.6.4 To avoid a dangerous the inclination of equipment when manoeuvring equipment
during construction and installation, the two points supported beam on the
longitudinal direction fixing base shall also have transversal directional beams.
These transversal beams shall not interfere with cable access and any other
installation requirements. Other solution may be accepted if it is previously
submitted and approved by PETROBRAS
4.6.5 Maximum height for installation of push-buttons and instruments shall be in
accordance with I-ET-3010.00-5140-700-P4X-005 - REQUIREMENTS FOR
HUMAN ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF
OFFSHORE UNITS.
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4.6.6 Panels shall be self-supported with extension possibility at both ends. The rear side
shall be provided with removable sheets. Lifting devices at the upper side shall be
provided.
4.6.7 The panels shall be designed in such a way that a maximum of 2 columns are
connected for mechanical handling.
4.6.8 Panels shall have access for installation and maintenance through the front and rear
side. Back doors shall be provided with hinges and locks to keep them in open
position.
4.6.9 Panels shall be comprised of independent vertical sections, formed by metallic
compartments, aiming the flame retardation of a possible fire from one functional
unit to another.
4.6.10 CANCELLED.
4.6.11 Each vertical section shall contain doors with hinges in its front part. The extraction
of the circuit-breaker or contactor to the test position or its insertion shall be possible
only with the door closed, through crank.
4.6.12 All vertical sections of incoming, tie and outgoing circuit-breakers of CDCs and
MCCs shall be subdivided in no less than the following compartments:
a) compartment of busbar (busbar section for tie vertical sections);
b) compartment of switching devices;
c) cable compartment (busbar section for tie vertical sections);
d) compartment of low-voltage components for control, protection, signalling,
measurement and other auxiliaries.
4.6.13 All vertical sections of measurement/protection voltage transformers (VTs) and
busbar transitioning shall be subdivided in no less than the following compartments:
a) compartment of busbar;
b) compartment of the device (VT or transitioning connection bars);
c) compartment of low-voltage components for control, protection, signalling,
measurement and other auxiliaries.
4.6.14 All removable parts and components of the same type, rating and construction shall
be mechanically and electrically interchangeable.
4.6.15 The arrangement shall enable easy access for external wiring installation and
maintenance, including space to manipulate necessary tools.
4.6.16 The structure of the withdrawable parts shall be dimensioned to support its weight
in all positions.
4.6.17 All the switching devices, being circuit-breakers or contactors, shall allow
placement of padlocks to lock them in the OFF (open) position.
4.6.18 Equipment that allows either set or calibration shall be installed in such a way that
it shall not be necessary to withdraw or to open the switching device compartment
door to operate them. Exceptions shall be agreed with PETROBRAS.
4.6.19 The grips and switching devices connection systems to busbars shall be protected
against rusting and they shall be able to support, without deformations, the electrical,
mechanical and thermal stresses due to short-circuit currents.
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4.6.20 When installed in FPSO, FSO or SS, the Panels shall have isolated handrails along
the front and rear sides.
4.6.21 Panels shall be provided with a durable mimic one-line (synoptic) diagram on the
front of the assembly, displaying the single line arrangement of busbars and the main
circuit switching devices of incomers, bus couplers, limiter (when applicable),
feeders and starters.
4.6.22 The arrangement of the panels shall be conceived aiming the lowest heat dissipation
in the main busbars at the worst operation condition.
4.6.23 The panels shall be constructed so that thermal inspection by optical infrared
thermographic devices could be safely performed with the circuits energized. This
facility shall not compromise arc withstand capability to comply with IEC 62271-
200.

4.7 Busbars

4.7.1 Main and Auxiliary Busbars

4.7.1.1 Panels shall be provided with the number of horizontal main busbars (semi-
busbars) as indicated in Panel Data-Sheet. The busbars shall be connected
by tie circuit-breakers.
4.7.1.2 The busbars shall have capacity to conduct continuously the rated current
specified in Panel Data-Sheet with the temperature rise limited to the
standard values.
4.7.1.3 Busbars and supporting systems shall be dimensioned to withstand the
mechanical and thermal stresses resulting from short-circuit currents
indicated in Panel Data-Sheet.
4.7.1.4 Each vertical column shall be provided with a vertical busbar branched
from the main busbar.
4.7.1.5 Busbars shall be three-phase, of electrolytic copper.
4.7.1.6 Each busbar phase shall have a permanent identification, using one colour
per phase, according to:
a) phase (R-S-T): red, white and black, respectively;
b) ground: bicolour combination green-yellow according to IEC 60445.
4.7.1.7 Busbars insulation shall completely cover each bar, except at the
connection points with adjacent units, or at the connection points with
disconnecting devices. These joints shall be covered by insulation plates,
fixed to the bar and filled in with insulation mass to guarantee a
homogeneous insulation.
4.7.1.8 The busbars insulation, supports and junction pieces materials shall be
flame retardant, non-hygroscopic and resistant to the degradation due to
pollutant agents. Celeron and Fiberglass shall not be accepted.
4.7.1.9 All busbars connections and outgoing bars or cables for switching devices
and circuit-breakers shall be silver coated with minimum thickness of
0.008mm. The junctions shall be placed in such a manner to guarantee a
perfect alignment and high-pressure contact.
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Note: PETROBRAS preferred option is to have both sides of contact bus

bar silver coated. However, if manufacturing procedures can
achieve the same results (one side only or other procedure) it
should be sent to PETROBRAS for acknowledge and approval.
4.7.1.10 All busbars connections shall be made with AISI 316 stainless steel bolts
and nuts and Belleville spring washers.
4.7.1.11 Panels shall not have neutral bar.
4.7.2 Grounding Bars.
4.7.2.1 A grounding bar shall be installed in the whole Panel length, through the
internal lower part.
4.7.2.2 All Panel metallic parts not intended for current conduction (such as
movable parts, panel structure, doors, secondary of instrument
transformers, cables armours, cables shields and others) shall be
interconnected to the grounding bar, using bonding jumpers with cross
section according to requirements of IEC 61892-3 described in
Table 2.

Table 2 – Sizes of earth conductors when installed inside enclosures

Cross-section Q of associated current-carrying Minimum cross-section of

conductor (one phase or pole) (mm2) earth conductor

Q ≤ 16 Q

50 % of the current-carrying
Q ≥ 16 conductor, but not less than
16 mm2

Earth conductors for hinged doors Not less than 4mm2

Note: All doors shall be provided with supplemental equipotential bonding.

4.7.2.3 The cross section of the grounding bar shall be according to IEC 62271-
200. Each end shall be provided with non-welded type connectors, suitable
for bare copper cables with cross-sectional area according to I-ET-3010.00-
5140-700-P4X-001 - SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL DESIGN
FOR OFFSHORE UNITS.
4.7.3 Electronic Reference Bar.
4.7.3.1 The low-voltage compartments shall contain a terminal block or a bar of
electronic reference, isolated of the structure.
4.7.3.2 The electronic reference terminals grounding of the instruments and
intelligent devices shall comply with the requirements of the IEC 61000-5-
2.

4.8 Internal Wiring and Conductors

4.8.1 All cables shall comply with the requirements of the I-ET-3010.00-5140-700-P4X-
002 - SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT
FOR OFFSHORE UNITS.
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4.8.2 All cables shall be flame retardant according to IEC 60332-3-22, Category A.
4.8.3 Power conductors shall be provided with EPR or XLPE insulation.
4.8.4 Control and signal conductors shall be provided with EPR, XLPE or PVC insulation.
Control and signal circuits with rated voltage up to 220V with neutral bolted
grounded shall use cables with minimum rated voltage (U0/U) 150/250(300)V.
Control and signal circuits with rated voltage up to 220V with isolated neutral shall
use cables with minimum rated voltage (U0/U) 450/750V.
4.8.5 Discrete signals cables shall be collectively shielded. Analog signals cables shall
have twisted pairs with a shield for each pair and a collective shield under the
external cover.
4.8.6 All internal wiring shall be duly identified through plastic rings at the ends, with the
codification shown on the wiring drawings.
4.8.7 The insulation of cables used for D.C. circuits shall be red for wiring with positive
voltage and black for wiring with negative voltage.
4.8.8 The outer sheath (protective cover) colour of cables used in ground circuits shall be
striped with green and yellow, according to IEC 60445.
4.8.9 Panels shall be delivered with all connections between installed components done.
4.8.10 The wiring between sections separated for transport shall finish on terminal blocks,
so that the final interconnection could be easily completed with jumpers, by the time
the sections are assembled.
4.8.11 Power cables shall be suitable for the functional unit rated power and shall withstand
the thermal effect resulting from short-circuit currents.
4.8.12 Components assembled on doors shall be connected through extra-flexible
conductors.
4.8.13 The electric cables of the low-voltage compartment shall have segregated internal
path and terminal blocks, according to requirements of IEC 61000-5-2.
Additionally, these cables shall have path and terminal blocks segregated in the
following groups:
a) control in 220 VDC;
b) heating, lighting and socket-outlet circuits in 220VAC,
c) 4-20mA analogical signals, RTD signals, data transmission signals;
d) instrument transformers incoming signals.
4.8.14 The minimum cross-section area for internal cables shall be of 0.5mm² for control
circuits (item a) of 4.8.13), 1.0mm2 for instrumentation circuits (item c) of 4.8.13),
2.5mm² for power, lighting and VTs circuits and 4mm² for CTs circuits.

4.9 External Wiring and Conductors Entrance

4.9.1 Unless otherwise stated in Project Documentation, all incoming and outgoing cables
of medium-voltage CDCs shall enter through the bottom of the Panel.
4.9.2 All incoming and outgoing cables entrance in medium-voltage MCCs shall be
according to project documentation.
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4.9.3 Unless otherwise stated in Project Documentation, if bus trunking connections are
used, the Panels shall have appropriate edges and flexible connectors for entrance
through the top.
4.9.4 For single core cables, Manufacturer shall provide removable plates, with a
minimum thickness of 2.8mm, made of AISI-316 stainless steel or non-magnetic
material. For all other cases, the removable plates shall be of painted galvanized
steel, with galvanization thickness for 30 years lifetime. The removable plates shall
be provided with neoprene rubber gaskets. MCTs can be used as an alternative.
4.9.5 Metallic cable-glands made of material galvanically compatible with the removable
plates material shall be supplied with the Panel.

4.10 Cable Lugs and Terminals

4.10.1 Control circuits shall use ring (preferred) or pin cable lugs. CTs and power circuits
shall use ring cable lugs.
4.10.2 Terminals for control circuits shall be indirect pressure screw type and shall be
covered with melamine or other similar equivalent material, which shall not have
organic and toxic substances.
4.10.3 Lugs for power circuits shall be compression type.
4.10.4 Sizes of terminals for power circuits shall be defined according to feeders’ cross-
sectional area that shall be determined during the Detailed Design execution.
4.10.5 All cable lugs for power circuits shall be supplied within the Panel.

4.11 Terminal Blocks

4.11.1 Only one cable shall be connected to each cable lug and only one cable lug shall be
connected to each terminal. Jumpers between terminals by external conductors shall
not be accepted. For this purpose, metallic bridges shall be used.
4.11.2 Each control terminal block shall have at least 10% of reserve, for future application.
4.11.3 Terminal blocks installation shall permit enough space to perform the cable
termination, their fitting, easy access to terminals and easy reading of identification.

4.12 Channels

4.12.1 The internal conductors shall be installed in channel type cable trays with covers.
4.12.2 The power cables shall be segregated from control and data cables, by installation
in separated cable trays, placed as far as possible.
4.12.3 Cable channels filling shall not exceed 75% of their capacity in order to prevent
damage in internal cables during construction, commissioning and maintenance.
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4.13 Heating Resistors

4.13.1 For Panels

4.13.1.1 Each vertical section shall be provided with heating resistors proper to
220VAC, installed at the lower part and protected by circuit-breakers.
These heating resistors shall be automatically controlled, through a
thermostat, with maximum limit of the graduation range of 60ºC.
4.13.1.2 The heating resistors shall be protected against accidental contacts. The
wiring next to them (closer than 30cm), shall have proper insulation, in
order to avoid damage due to high temperature.
4.13.1.3 At least one miniature circuit-breaker shall be provided per bar for
interruption of all related cubicle heaters circuits of the panel.
4.13.2 For Motors
4.13.2.1 All medium-voltage motors shall have circuits to feed heating resistors fed
from external source (same source of item 4.13.1), being automatically
turned on by the respective functional unit when the motors are turned off.
4.13.2.2 One miniature circuit-breaker shall be provided in each vertical section or
drawer, to protect the motors’ heating resistors circuits.
4.13.2.3 For motors installed in hazardous areas Zone 1 and circuits for loads which
cables cross hazardous areas Zone 1, the circuit-breaker for protection of
the heating resistor shall have thermomagnetic unit with integrated or
additional differential residual current protection.
4.13.2.4 Auxiliary circuits for motor space heaters shall be energized whenever the
motor starter functional unit main circuit switching device is open, when
either in the inserted or the test position;
4.13.2.5 Auxiliary circuits for motor space heaters shall be deenergized when
drawer is in isolated position.
4.13.3 For Generators
4.13.3.1 All generators shall have circuits to feed heating resistors fed from external
source (same source of item 4.13.1), being automatically turned on by the
respective functional unit when the generators are turned off. The generator
status signal shall be obtained from the generator control panel, according
to I-LI-3010.00-5140-797-P4X-001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AUTOMATION INTERFACE SIGNALS LIST.
4.13.3.2 One miniature circuit-breaker shall be provided in each vertical section, to
protect the generators’ heating resistors circuits.
4.13.3.3 For generators installed in hazardous areas Zone 1, the circuit-breaker for
protection of the heating resistor shall have thermomagnetic unit with
integrated or additional differential residual current protection.
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4.14 Functional Units

4.14.1 General
4.14.1.1 Unless otherwise stated in Project Documentation, the starters up to
1.2MW in 4.16kV and 6.6kV systems for MCCs shall be formed by
current-limiting fuses, SF6 or Vacuum contactors and microprocessor-
based multifunction relays (MMRs). For other cases, the starters in MCCs
shall be formed by SF6 or Vacuum circuit-breakers and MMRs. The
starters shall be configured in full compliance with the NR-10 Standard.
4.14.1.2 Unless otherwise stated in Project Documentation, the starters in CDCs
shall be formed by SF6 or Vacuum circuit-breakers and MMRs.
4.14.1.3 Manufacturer shall dimension all functional units according to the loads
rated power defined by Detailed Design.
4.14.2 Protective Devices
4.14.2.1 Circuit-breakers and MMRs shall be used as protective devices for the
power conductors and power equipment in CDCs and also in incoming, tie
and back-feed circuits of MCCs.
4.14.2.2 Fuses, MMRs and contactors shall be used as protective devices for the
power conductors and power equipment in outgoing circuits of MCCs.
4.14.2.3 Each panel functional unit shall have dedicated miniature circuit-breaker to
protect circuits of spring charging motor (when applicable), and other
miniature circuit-breakers to MMRs control and signalling.
4.14.3 Power Fuses
4.14.3.1 Functional units of MCCs shall be supplied with current-limiting fuses with
appropriated capacity to give the maximum protection and to allow the
motors starting, complying with IEC 60282-1.
4.14.3.2 The manufacturer shall supply test certificate, issued by official laboratory,
testifying that the fuses are of “current-limiting" type.
4.14.3.3 Fuses shall be installed in such a way that they can be removed and inserted
with no voltage in their terminals.
4.14.3.4 Blown fuses shall trip main contactors and shall block their closing. Blown
fuses signalling in the front side of the panel shall be provided according
to 4.14.15.1 and 4.14.15.2 and shall be available to the MMR in order to
send an alarm through network.
4.14.3.5 Contactor-fuse combinations shall be furnished by the same manufacturer
and comply with IEC 62271-106.
4.14.4 Main Contactors
4.14.4.1 Power circuits of functional units of MCCs shall use withdrawable vacuum
or SF6 contactors complying with IEC 62271-106 and MMRs.
4.14.4.2 Main contactors shall be with three-poles, dry and suitable for direct-on-
line start of three-phase induction motors.
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4.14.4.3 Nominal operating voltage for contactors coils shall be 220VDC. These
devices shall close satisfactorily their contacts at voltage variation between
85% and 110% of rated voltage. The maximum voltage limit for drop out,
as defined in IEC 62271-1, shall be 70% of rated voltage.
4.14.4.4 It is recommended to use fuses and contactors from the same manufacturer.
4.14.4.5 In the cases where is not possible to comply with the previous item, the
Manufacturer of the Panel shall present a declaration of the contactor
manufacturer guaranteeing that the contactor is appropriately protected by
the specified fuse.
4.14.4.6 Electric control shall be executed by closing and opening contacts of
buttons or switches installed in the front door of the cubicle or by remote
signals, energizing or de-energizing coils. STOP action (turn off) shall be
available through frontal push-buttons for all main contactors. START
action (turn on) shall be delayed to close and available through frontal
push-button for outgoing feeders for transformers, non-motor loads
classified as EA03 and non-motor loads classified as EA02. For the other
kind of loads the closing action from front door buttons or switches shall
be active only with functional unit in test position. For loads classification
according control mode, refer also to I-ET-3010.00-5140-700-P4X-003 –
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PACKAGES FOR OFFHORE
UNITS.
4.14.5 MCCs Functional Units Interlocks
4.14.5.1 There shall be a mechanical lock to prevent the opening of the enclosure
door when the contactor is racked in.
4.14.5.2 There shall be a mechanical lock to prevent the racking-in of the contactor
when the enclosure door is open.
4.14.5.3 There shall be a mechanical lock to prevent the racking in and out of the
contactor when closed.
4.14.5.4 There shall be provided means to assure that the contactor shall never be
left in an intermediary position when racked in or out.
4.14.5.5 There shall be an electrical lock to prevent the contactor from closing or
remain closed between the test and operation positions.
4.14.5.6 There shall be provided means to avoid the contactor to be inadvertently
extracted beyond the "Test" position.
4.14.5.7 The “Test” position shall allow local and remote test of the starter without
energize the load.
4.14.5.8 There shall be provided means to prevent misoperation of the power and
interlocking devices due to the application of too much force by the
operator.
4.14.5.9 Refer also to interlocks with the grounding switch on item 4.14.21.
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4.14.5.10 Temporary parallel operation of transformers shall allow the operator

changing the configuration of MV MCCs, from “II” (the incoming
circuit-breakers from transformers closed and the tie circuit-breaker
opened) to “L” (one incoming circuit-breaker from transformer plus the
tie circuit-breaker closed and the other incoming circuit-breaker from
transformer opened) and return it to “II”.
4.14.5.11 Temporary parallel operation of transformers (secondaries or tertiaries),
with the panel in “U” configuration (two incoming circuit-breaker plus
the tie circuit-breaker closed) shall be possible momentarily, since
synchronization conditions are guaranteed (relay function 25). For more
information, refer to I-ET-3010.00-5143-700-P4X-001 –
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROTECTION CRITERIA.
4.14.5.12 The “U” operation shall only be allowed for the time required to change
the configuration from one to the other.
4.14.5.13 MV MCCs shall have two selector switches for Temporary parallel
operation of transformers. The first one will allow Temporary parallel
operation. The second one will allow operator to select the circuit-
breaker that will open (one of the incomings from transformers or the
tie circuit-breaker), after the load transference (closing of the third
circuit-breaker).
4.14.5.14 For other interlocks see project documentation.
4.14.6 Circuit-Breakers
4.14.6.1 Power circuits of CDCs and incoming and tie functional units of MCCs
shall be with three-poles and shall use withdrawable Vacuum or SF6
circuit-breakers with MMRs.
4.14.6.2 Circuit-breakers for 13.8kV systems shall be with three-poles and shall
have at least the following characteristics as defined on IEC 62271-100 but
with some different values, as follows:
a) Frame minimum rated voltage (Ur) 17.5kV;
b) Circuit-breaker interrupters
minimum rated voltage (Ur) 17.5kV;
c) DC time constant of the rated short-
circuit breaking current (): 100ms (X/R=37.7);
Note: 1 - Circuit-breakers interrupters rated voltage shall be confirmed
during Transient Recovery Studies during Detailed Design
2 - Test reports certified by recognized laboratory for these circuit-
breakers interrupters shall confirm that circuit-breakers
interrupters can withstand TRV and RRRV found in the worst
scenario of Transient Recovery Studies simulated by Detailed
Design
4.14.6.3 Circuit-breakers for 6.6kV systems shall be with three-poles and shall have
at least the following characteristics as defined on IEC 62271-100 but with
some different values, as follows:
a) Frame minimum rated voltage
(Ur) 12kV;
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b) Circuit-breakers interrupters rated

voltage (Ur) 12kV;
Note: 1 - Circuit-breakers interrupters rated voltage shall be confirmed
during Transient Recovery Studies during Detailed Design
2 - Test reports certified by recognized laboratory for these circuit-
breakers interrupters shall confirm that circuit-breakers interrupters can
withstand TRV and RRRV found in the worst scenario of Transient
Recovery Studies simulated by Detailed Design
4.14.6.4 Circuit-breakers for 4.16kV systems shall be with three-poles and shall
have at least the following characteristics as defined on IEC 62271-100 but
with some different values, as follows:
a) Frame minimum rated voltage (Ur) 7.2kV;
b) Circuit-breakers interrupters rated
voltage (Ur) 12kV;
Note: 1 - In order to achieve these values, it shall be acceptable the use of
circuit-breakers with 7.2kV frames and using interrupters with voltage
class above 12kV.
2 - Circuit-breakers interrupters rated voltage shall be confirmed
during Transient Recovery Studies during Detailed Design.
3 - It shall be acceptable circuit-breakers interrupters with rated
voltage lesser than 12kV by means of presentation of test reports certified
by recognized laboratory for these circuit-breakers interrupters. These
reports shall confirm that circuit-breakers interrupters can withstand TRV
and RRRV found in the worst scenario of Transient Recovery Studies
simulated by Detailed Design.
4.14.6.5 The CDCs and MCCs shall be fitted with motorized racking devices to
permit the local and remote extraction and insertion of the circuit-breakers
and contactors with the door closed. If not provided by the same
Manufacturer of the circuit-breakers and contactors, the compatibility of
the interlocks and the safeness of the operation shall be attested by a
certificate issued by the Manufacturers of the panel and circuit-breakers
and contactors.
4.14.6.6 The incoming and tie circuit-breakers shall be identical and
interchangeable.
4.14.6.7 The opening mechanism shall be "trip free" type and the closing
mechanism shall have "anti-pumping" device.
4.14.6.8 Circuit-breakers shall not have undervoltage trip (UVT) coil as opening
mechanism by ANSI 27 function.
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4.14.6.9 Circuit-breakers shall have mechanical and electric control. Mechanical

opening (turn off) shall be executed through mechanical actuator in the
front plate of all circuit-breakers. Mechanical closing (turn on) shall be
executed through mechanical actuators, only for incoming and tie circuit-
breakers of MCCs, outgoing feeders for transformers, for non-motor loads
classified as EA03 and for non-motor loads classified as EA02. These
actuators shall be accessible with the front door of the compartment closed.
For loads classification according control mode, refer also to I-ET-
3010.00-5140-700-P4X-003 – ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
PACKAGES FOR OFFHORE UNITS.
4.14.6.10 Electric control shall be executed by closing and opening contacts of
buttons or switches installed in the front door of the cubicle or by remote
signals, energizing the closing and opening coils. STOP action (turn off)
shall be available through frontal push-buttons for all circuit-breakers.
START action (turn on) shall be delayed to close and available through
frontal push-button for incoming and tie circuit-breakers of MCCs,
outgoing feeders for transformers, non-motor loads classified as EA03
and non-motor loads classified as EA02. For the other kind of loads the
closing action from front door buttons or switches shall be active only
with functional unit in test position. For loads classification according
control mode, refer also to I-ET-3010.00-5140-700-P4X-003 –
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PACKAGES FOR OFFHORE
UNITS.
4.14.6.11 Springs shall be charged by electric motor or by a manual lever installed
in the circuit-breaker. The motor shall be controlled by limiting-switches
to charge the spring whenever it is discharged.
4.14.6.12 Cancelled
4.14.6.13 Indicators for the contacts position and for the spring position shall be
provided at the front cover of the circuit-breaker.
4.14.6.14 The rated control voltage for motors and coils shall be 220VDC.
4.14.6.15 Trip coil circuit monitoring shall be supplied in order to provide signalling
in the front side of the panel according to 4.14.15.1 and 4.14.15.2 and
shall be available to the MMR in order to send an alarm through network.
4.14.7 CDC Functional Unit Interlocks
4.14.7.1 There shall be a mechanical lock to prevent the opening of the enclosure
door when the circuit-breaker is racked in.
4.14.7.2 There shall be a mechanical lock to prevent the racking-in of the circuit-
breaker when the enclosure door is open.
4.14.7.3 There shall be a mechanical lock to prevent the racking in and out of the
circuit-breaker when closed.
4.14.7.4 There shall be provided means to assure that the circuit-breaker shall never
be left in an intermediary position when racked in or out.
4.14.7.5 There shall be an electrical lock to prevent the circuit-breaker from closing
or remain closed between the test and operation positions.
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4.14.7.6 There shall be provided means to avoid the circuit-breaker to be

inadvertently extracted beyond the "Test" position.
4.14.7.7 The “Test” position shall allow local and remote test of the circuit-breaker
without energize the load.
4.14.7.8 There shall be provided means to prevent misoperation of the interlocking
devices due to the application of excessive force by the operator.
4.14.7.9 Refer also to interlocks with the grounding switch on item 4.14.21.
4.14.7.10 For other interlocks see project documentation.

4.14.8 Microprocessor-Based Multifunction Relays (MMR)

4.14.8.1 MMRs used in Panels shall comply with the requirements of I-ET-3010.00-
5140-700-P4X-002 - SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL MATERIAL
AND EQUIPMENT FOR OFFSHORE UNITS.
4.14.8.2 Unless the digital inputs of MMRs are checked by self-diagnosis routine,
these digital inputs shall not be used to control the load by signals from
external protective or safety devices (e.g. high temperature of bearings,
high pressure of vessels, etc.).
4.14.8.3 The MMRs shall have the function of circuit-breakers coils monitoring
activated.
4.14.8.4 Starting button of MMRs (if existent) for functional units shall be enabled
only for incoming feeders and tie of MCCs and outgoing feeders for non-
motor loads with control mode EA02 and EA03.
4.14.8.5 Besides the oscillography triggering events listed in I-ET-3010.00-5140-
700-P4X-002 - SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL MATERIAL AND
EQUIPMENT FOR OFFSHORE UNITS, closing of incoming, tie and
outgoing circuit-breakers and main contactors of medium-voltage panels
shall also trigger the oscillography.
4.14.9 Lockout Relays
4.14.9.1 Lockout relays shall comply with requirements of I-ET-3010.00-5140-700-
P4X-002 - SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL MATERIAL AND
EQUIPMENT FOR OFFSHORE UNITS.
4.14.9.2 To reduce failure probability, in circuits to activate the trip coils of circuit-
breakers, the trip contacts of lockout relays shall be connected in parallel
with trip contacts of the respective MMRs and Arc Monitoring Relays.
4.14.10 Auxiliary Contactors, Auxiliary Relays and Interposing Relays
4.14.10.1 The use of auxiliary contactors, auxiliary relays and interposing relays for
contacts multiplication shall be avoided, being mainly limited to cases
where the original output contact has no capacity to switch the load and
for hardwired interfaces with A&C and Package Control Panels according
to I-ET-3010.00-1200-800-P4X-002 - AUTOMATION, CONTROL
AND INSTRUMENTATION ON PACKAGE UNITS and I-ET-3010.00-
5520-888-P4X-001 - AUTOMATION PANELS.
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4.14.10.2 All output contacts shall be sized for the making and breaking capacity
required by the respective load.
4.14.10.3 Auxiliary contactors and auxiliary relays shall be able to work
continuously energised, without economy resistance.
4.14.10.4 Multiplication of trip signals for safety functions and interlocks shall be
done only through approved lockout (86) relays.
4.14.11 Arc Protection
4.14.11.1 All busbar compartments (horizontal and vertical), all outgoing cables
compartments and all compartments with coupling parts of switching
devices shall be provided with arc flash optical sensors connected to “Arc
Monitoring Relay” for protection against short-circuit with electrical
arcs.
4.14.11.2 Arc Monitoring Relay shall consider optical and current signals to
prevent nuisance tripping.
4.14.11.3 The “Arc Monitoring Relay” shall be fitted with solid state output relays
and shall be capable to send trip signal to circuit-breakers in no more than
4ms to isolate the faulty busbar. They shall also have outputs for trip the
related upstream panels circuit-breakers or generators.
4.14.11.4 One lockout relay shall be provided to block all circuit-breakers in busbar
A and tie circuit-breaker in case of arc detection in any functional unit of
busbar A. One lockout relay shall be provided to block all circuit-
breakers in busbar B and tie circuit-breaker in case of arc detection in
any functional unit of busbar B. Lockout relays related to Arc Monitoring
Relays shall send a status signal to the relay associated to the circuit-
breaker where current sensor is connected. For lockout relays, refer to
4.14.9.
4.14.11.5 Arc detection in tie compartments shall trip and block all circuit-breakers
from busbars A and B.
4.14.11.6 Arc detection in MV MCCs incoming functional units shall trip and
block outgoing circuit-breakers of upstream panel. For more details, refer
to project documentation.
4.14.12 Temperature Monitoring System of Power connections
4.14.12.1 For MV CDCs and MCCs, manufacturer shall provide an on-line
Temperature Monitoring System for predictive temperature monitoring
of all busbars connections, all circuit-breaker incoming terminals and all
outgoing bars for cables connection. This monitoring shall be performed
in incoming, tie, busbar connection and outgoing functional units.
4.14.12.2 Detailed design shall supply to Panel Manufacturer a list of all points to
be monitored.
4.14.12.3 The Temperature Monitoring System shall consist of one or more
intelligent relays with integrated HMI and a set of temperature sensors
(associated to each intelligent relay) properly installed and appointed to
internal targets mentioned in 4.14.12.1.
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4.14.12.4 The power supply of intelligent relays and respective associated

temperature sensors shall be 220VDC. Refer to 4.22 for more details.
4.14.12.5 The system shall perform continuous monitoring for all monitored
points.
4.14.12.6 Panel manufacturer shall provide and install all accessories needed for
mounting the sensors inside the panels, including (but not limited to)
supports, cables and terminal blocks.
4.14.12.7 The relay shall perform accurate temperature measurement of all
sensors/targets and of the environment surrounding the sensor. It shall be
possible to store and display the last alarms, with date and time of
occurrence (time stamp) for at least 30 days. This information may not
be lost even if the relay is turned off. The relay shall have a graphical
display with the functionality of "trending", indicating predictively any
faults and abnormal behavior of any monitored target.
4.14.12.8 Monitoring signals shall be also available by EIA-232 communication
port of the intelligent relay.
4.14.12.9 Panel manufacturer shall provide special tools, softwares, list of spare
parts and documentation of the Temperature Monitoring System.
4.14.13 Instruments’ Transformers
4.14.13.1 All transformers shall be dry-type.
4.14.13.2 VTs’, CTs’ and auxiliary transformers’ characteristics shall be defined
by the Panel Manufacturer, regarding the perfect operation of devices
connected to them and complying with requirements of I-ET-3010.00-
5140-700-P4X-002 - SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT FOR OFFSHORE UNITS.
4.14.13.3 VTs and auxiliary transformers shall be protected by fuses in their
primaries. Secondary circuits shall be protected by miniature circuit-
breakers.
4.14.13.4 CTs for protection purposes shall not saturate for the foreseen short-
circuit currents.
4.14.13.5 CTs for differential protection for all Main Generators and Hull
Generators, installed in incoming cubicles, shall be bus-type, supplied
by Generators’ Manufacturer. Detailed Design will update information
about these CTs to Panel Manufacturer.
4.14.13.6 Ground sensors CTs data of Main Generators shall comply with Main
Generators protection relays installed in MGCPs (Main Generator
Control Panels).
4.14.14 Measurement Instruments
4.14.14.1 Ammeters and voltmeters for motors, when required, shall be moving-
iron type, with accuracy of 1.5%, provided with magnetic dampening,
external zero adjustment, white background scale and black marking.
4.14.14.2 Ammeters and voltmeters for the other loads, when required, shall be
moving-coil type.
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4.14.14.3 Analogue instruments scales shall be such that, at full load, the indicator
needle remains between 50% and 75% of the upper limit of the scale.
4.14.14.4 Instruments sizes, deflections, types (analogue or digital), position,
orientation and quantity shall be according to I-ET-3010.00-5140-700-
P4X-005 - REQUIREMENTS FOR HUMAN ENGINEERING
DESIGN FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF OFFSHORE UNITS.
4.14.14.5 Active energy meters shall have maximum demand indicator for 15
(fifteen) minutes integration time.
4.14.14.6 All analogue measurement instruments shall have the gauge marked in
red on the rated or maximum operational position.
4.14.14.7 Digital measuring devices having capacity for data gathering and data
availability through digital communication port shall be able to indicate
a reverse power up to 15% of the rated power.
4.14.14.8 One Power Quality Monitoring System (PQMS) shall be furnished for
CDCs.
4.14.14.9 The PQMS shall be capable to indicate the busbar THDv, and individual
harmonics components up to 50th harmonic. The PQMS relay shall have
at least one (1) Ethernet network rear output capable to communicate
through network with the Electrical System Automation according to I-
ET-3010.00-5140-797-P4X-001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AUTOMATION ARCHITECTURE and I-DE-3010.00-5140-797-P4X-
001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AUTOMATION ARCHITECTURE
DIAGRAM for supervision and historical data recording.
4.14.15 CDC/MCC Signalling
4.14.15.1 Incoming and outgoing functional units of CDCs and outgoing
functional units of MCCs shall be provided with signalling leds for
indication of:
 Red (R) - circuit-breaker or main contactor closed;
 Yellow (Y) - circuit-breaker or contactor opened by protection;
 Yellow (Y) - Blown fuse;
 Green (G) - circuit-breaker or contactor opened;
 White (W) - functional unit extracted;
 Blue (B) - functional unit tripped by emergency shut-down.
 White (W) – circuit-breaker trip coil circuit fault (when applicable).
4.14.15.2 Tie functional unit of CDCs and incoming and tie functional units of
MCCs shall be provided with signalling leds for indication of:
 Red (R) - circuit-breaker or main contactor closed;
 Yellow (Y) - circuit-breaker or contactor opened by protection;
 Green (G) - circuit-breaker or contactor opened;
 White (W) - functional unit extracted;
 White (W) – circuit-breaker trip coil circuit fault (when applicable).
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4.14.15.3 On each heating resistor circuit, for motors and for vertical sections, a
red signalling led shall be provided, which shall be activated when the
heating resistor is turned-on.
4.14.15.4 Two signalling LEDs shall be installed upstream the control voltage
decoupling module to signalize control voltage available downstream
the protection of each control voltage source.
4.14.15.5 Signalling LEDs shall be provided with bayonet type base. The
replacement of LEDs shall be performed without necessity to open the
compartment door and without necessity to extract the switching device.
4.14.16 Remote Commands, Signalling and Measuring
4.14.16.1 The list of remote interface signals that shall be implemented for each
kind of functional unit is described in the I-LI-3010.00-5140-797-P4X-
001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AUTOMATION INTERFACE
SIGNALS LIST.
4.14.16.2 Remote ESD signals shall be through wet contacts (24VDC) and through
auxiliary interposing relays installed in the functional unit. The auxiliary
contacts of the interposing relays shall actuate directly opening contactors
or circuit-breakers. Additional auxiliary contacts shall be used to replicate
the trip signal to the MMR.
4.14.16.3 Auxiliary interposing relays for Remote ESD signals shall have enough
auxiliary contacts in order to, at least, actuate directly opening the circuit-
breaker or main contactor, send the ESD signal to the MMR, provide
signalling and to avoid closing the circuit-breaker or main contactor.
4.14.16.4 Remote ESD signals shall follow the Emergency Shutdown (ESD)
Criteria for Electrical Loads from I-ET-3010.00-5140-700-P4X-001 -
SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL DESIGN FOR OFFSHORE
UNITS.
4.14.16.5 Hardwired interface signals with A&C and Package Control Panels shall
follow the interface requirements from I-ET-3010.00-5520-888-P4X-001
- AUTOMATION PANELS and I-ET-3010.00-1200-800-P4X-002 -
AUTOMATION, CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION ON
PACKAGE UNITS.
4.14.17 CDC/MCC Push Buttons
4.14.17.1 START (turn on) push-buttons shall be with automatic return (return
after push). STOP (turn off) push buttons shall be mushroom type with
release (retain after push) and with possibility to lock by padlock when
activated.
4.14.17.2 They shall be externally operated, with no necessity to open the cubicle
door.
4.14.18 Switches
4.14.18.1 The ammeter and voltmeter selector switches shall be externally
installed.
4.14.18.2 All control switches used at the Panel shall be rotary switches.
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4.14.19 Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)

4.14.19.1 When required in Project documentation, medium-voltage VSDs shall
be used as drive device, installed in separated panels, according to I-ET-
3010.00-5140-772-P4X-001 - MEDIUM-VOLTAGE FREQUENCY
CONVERTER FOR OFFSHORE UNITS.
4.14.19.2 Detailed Design shall define in Panel Data-Sheet the requirements of
communication interfaces between Panel and VSDs, complying with
requirements of I-LI-3010.00-5140-797-P4X-001 - ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM AUTOMATION INTERFACE SIGNALS LIST.
4.14.20 Soft-Starters
4.14.20.1 When required in Project documentation, electronic medium-voltage
soft-starters shall be used as auxiliary starting devices, installed in
separated panels, according to I-ET-3010.00-5140-700-P4X-002 -
SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL MATERIAL AND
EQUIPMENT FOR OFFSHORE UNITS.
4.14.20.2 Detailed Design shall define in Panel Data-Sheet the requirements of
communication and interfaces between Panel and soft-starters,
complying with requirements of I-LI-3010.00-5140-797-P4X-001 -
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AUTOMATION INTERFACE SIGNALS
LIST.
4.14.21 Grounding Switch
4.14.21.1 Incoming sections of CDCs and all outgoing sections of the CDCs and
MCCs shall have grounding switches.
4.14.21.2 MCCs incomers shall not have grounding switches. Means for
temporary grounding of these cubicles shall be supplied.
4.14.21.3 Grounding switches shall comply with requirements of IEC 62271-102.
4.14.21.4 The grounding switch shall be mechanically interlocked with the
position of the disconnection device, being possible to close and open it
manually only when the disconnection device is extracted. Furthermore,
the insertion of disconnection device shall not be allowed when the
grounding switch is closed. The automatic close/open operations of
grounding switch with the racking out/in of incoming circuit-breakers
of CDC are not acceptable. This automatic close/open operation of
grounding switches with the racking out/in of circuit-breakers for other
feeders may be acceptable but only in panels supplied by the same
manufacturer of the disconnection device.
4.14.21.5 There shall be an electrical interlock to avoid closing of grounding
switch of incoming feeder of CDCs (Main Generators) in case of
presence of voltage in respective generator terminals (even residual
voltage, in case of turbine running and generator exciter turned off).
Presence of voltage in generator terminals shall be verified through
signal from MMR.
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4.14.21.6 There shall be an electrical interlock to avoid starting Main Generator

when the grounding switch of the Main Generator incoming feeder is
closed. When grounding switch is closed, an interlock signal shall be
sent to MGCP (Main Generator Control Panel) to avoid starting the
Main Generator.
4.14.21.7 The grounding switch shall be designed for operation with the doors
closed and to provide a clear indication of its position to the operator.
Means shall be provided to assure that the grounding switch never can
be left in an intermediary position.
4.14.21.8 An electrical interlock shall avoid the closing of the disconnection
device if the grounding switch is not totally open.
4.14.21.9 The short-time withstand current shall be compatible with the system
characteristics.
4.14.21.10 Locking facilities (for example, padlocks) shall be provided to ensure
the grounding switch in closed position while functional unit is
extracted, securing isolating distances during maintenance work,
according to IEC 62271-201 and in compliance with the NR-10.
4.14.21.11 There shall be warning labels near the mechanical actuator of grounding
switch of incomer sections of CDC with the following warning texts:
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4.14.22 Capacitors
Capacitors installed inside the Panels may be accepted only if considered as
integrated to the Panel in the type tests certificates presented in the proposal.
4.14.23 Surge Protection Devices
Unless otherwise stated, protection devices against switching surges shall not be
integral part of the Panel’s functional units, but installed at the loads.
4.14.24 Power Transducers
4.14.24.1 Power transducers complying with I-ET-3010.00-5140-700-P4X-002 -
SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL MATERIAL AND
EQUIPMENT FOR OFFSHORE UNITS.
4.14.24.2 It shall be provided transducers for all outgoing feeders of CDCs for
motor compressors. These transducers shall be hardwired to Package
Control Panels, sending current measurements to be used for overload
control.
4.14.24.3 Galvanic isolators shall be provided for all analog signals from
transducers output.
4.14.25 Voltage detecting and indicating systems
A capacitive three-phase voltage detecting system to confirm both the presence and
absence of main circuit voltage in accordance with IEC 61243-5 shall be provided.
The voltage detectors on each functional unit shall be installed adjacent to the
connection (cable) compartment on all incoming circuits and outgoing feeders, and
on the front of the bus coupler panels for each bus section.
Voltage indicating/detection systems shall be installed in panel front doors and shall
be fitted with measuring test points which permit connection of an external phase
comparator (phasing-out) instrument.

4.15 Busbar Trunking (Busways)

4.15.1 Busbar trunkings, when applied, shall comply with the requirements of I-ET-
3010.00-5140-700-P4X-002 - SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL MATERIAL
AND EQUIPMENT FOR OFFSHORE UNITS.

4.16 Extraction Truck

4.16.1 Suitable devices mounted on truck shall be supplied to remove circuit-breakers and
contactors for maintenance facility. A minimum of 2 extraction trucks for each
circuit-breaker and contactor frame size shall be supplied.
4.16.2 Circuit-breakers and contactors extraction shall be executed on a safe way, being
the functional unit structure dimensioned to support the circuit-breaker or contactor
weight even when totally extracted.
4.16.3 Circuit-breakers for CDCs shall have capability for local and remote motorized
extraction and insertion, complying with interlocks of item 4.14.7.
4.16.4 Circuit-breakers and contactors for MCCs shall have capability for local and remote
motorized extraction and insertion, complying with interlocks of item 4.14.5.
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4.17 Short-Circuit Peak Current Limiting Devices (Limiter)

4.17.1 Limiter shall be used as short-circuit current limiting device when required in
PETROBRAS documentation.
4.17.2 Limiter shall be capable to provide fast protection against short-circuit peak
currents higher than the short-circuit withstand of the Panel, limiting the fault
current in the first rise (first quarter-cycle).
4.17.3 Limiter shall consist of a replaceable bursting element in parallel with a high
rupture capacity fuse plus sensors, control and ignition devices.
4.17.4 The bursting element, the fuse and the current sensors shall be part of Limiter
power part, which shall be installed in the Panel to be protected.
4.17.5 Limiter shall be installed in series with tie circuit-breaker of the Panel and with a
no-load switch, in order to isolate the Limiter for maintenance. Withdrawable
Limiter is acceptable as an alternative to the no load switch, since it is not possible
to insert or remove the Limiter with the tie circuit-breaker closed. No-load Switch
in open position shall ground the Limiter power part (grounded position).
4.17.6 It shall be provided signalling for Limiter Position (Extracted or Inserted, in case
of withdrawable Limiter), Limiter Blocking (Limiter Enabled or Limiter Disabled)
and Limiter Actuation (Actuated or Not Actuated).
4.17.7 When the Limiter is withdrawn, shutters shall cover all live parts of the Limiter
cubicle.
4.17.8 The no-load switch rated capacity shall be equal to the rated capacity of the tie
circuit-breaker.
4.17.9 There shall be interlocks in order to permit opening Limiter power part cubicle
door only when the tie circuit-breaker is open and the no-load switch is at grounded
position.
4.17.10 There shall be interlocks between the no-load switch and the tie circuit-breaker, so
that:
 It shall be possible to move no-load switch from busbar position to the grounded
position only if tie circuit-breaker is open;
 It shall not be possible to close the tie circuit-breaker with the switch at the
grounded position.
4.17.11 The control, measuring and tripping devices shall be
preferably mounted in the low-voltage compartment of the cubicle of the Limiter.
If not feasible, the devices can be mounted in a low-voltage separate steel-sheet
floor-mounted cabinet, to be installed as close as possible to the Limiter cubicle.
4.17.12 The control, measuring and tripping systems shall be electronic and shall have
protection against interference signals. The control boards shall be replaceable.
Arrangement of wiring without open loop and with twisted pair wires immunized
against disturbance like high frequencies. Special designed electronic (filter)
against EMI (embedded inside the impulse transformer).
4.17.13 The control cabinet shall have local indication of tripped phases, UAM (unit alarm
malfunction) and failure of control voltage.
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4.17.14 The control cabinet shall have dry type contacts for remote indication of UAM and
summary of trip.
4.17.15 The electronic circuitry of the Limiter shall be capable to analyze the instantaneous
current magnitude (i) and the rate of current rise (di/dt) at the first rise, in order to
decide when to send a triggering signal.
4.17.16 After the confirmation of actuation of the Limiter, its control shall send a trip signal
to the tie circuit-breaker, in order to avoid unbalanced connection between the
busbars.
4.17.17 After the confirmation of actuation of the Limiter, its control shall send a triggering
signal to the MMR of tie functional unit in order to initiate an oscillography of
currents and voltages in this event.
4.17.18 Along with the Limiter it shall also be supplied three (3) spare inserts, one (1) test
equipment and three (3) test inserts.
4.17.19 It shall be possible to test the control, measuring and tripping systems.
4.17.20 Limiter control system shall be capable to receive two auxiliary supplies. The main
auxiliary supply for Limiter operation shall be provided by voltage transformers
(included in Limiter devices) connected to the main circuit to be protected. An
external stand-by auxiliary supply shall be provided in 220VDC, provided from
Unit’s battery-chargers.
4.17.21 Tests in Limiter shall be performed by Limiter Manufacturer. The manufacturer
shall perform an Is limiter block test during commissioning. If there is improper
performance of the inserts during commissioning, the manufacturer shall replace
the damaged inserts at no cost to PETROBRAS.
4.17.22 All certificates and tests reports required for the panel shall include the column
where the Limiter is installed.
4.17.23 Limiter control system shall include one discrete input for external inhibition of its
actuation.
4.17.24 Limiter control system shall be capable of communicating in Ethernet Network
according to I-DE-3010.00-5140-797-P4X-001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AUTOMATION ARCHITECTURE DIAGRAM.
4.17.25 Interface signals to be exchanged shall follow at least the signals listed in I-LI-
3010.00-5140-797-P4X-001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AUTOMATION
INTERFACE SIGNALS LIST.
4.17.26 The manufacturer shall provide procedures and devices for the mechanical
blocking of the Is limiter during the commissioning phase.

4.18 Nameplates and Markings

4.18.1 The Panels’ nameplates shall be in accordance with IEC 62271-1 and made with
AISI-316L stainless steel.
4.18.2 The Panel shall be outfitted with plate of supplemental identification containing, at
least, the following data:
a) PETRÓLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS;
b) name of the department of PETROBRAS;
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c) name of the enterprise (platform);

d) TAG number of the Panel;
e) number of the RM;
f) number of the Order of Purchase of Material (PC);
g) in alternative to paragraph f), the number of the contract, in the cases of
acquisition built-in in contract of the type lump sum ("Turn Key ", "Lump Sum",
etc.).
4.18.3 MCCs nameplates shall include the TAG of the transformer and the number of the
column (vertical section) of the CDC that feeds the MCC.
4.18.4 Back doors shall have identification plates identical to the plates identifying the front
sections.
4.18.5 The Panels shall have their compartments signalled with literal and graphical labels
of instructions, cares, warnings and alert of dangers according to the requirements
for identification plates listed in ASTM F1166 and IEC 60417-SN.
4.18.6 Functional Units Markings
4.18.6.1 Black acrylic plates with white letters shall identify all functional units
and vertical sections.
4.18.6.2 For functional unit identification the following information shall be
included:
a) at the first line, the equipment tag number;
b) at the second line, the equipment name in Portuguese;
c) at third line, the load nominal current and circuit number;
d) at fourth line, the electrical functional unit classification according
control mode, according to I-ET-3010.00-5140-700-P4X-003 –
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PACKAGES FOR
OFFHORE UNITS;
e) at fifth line, the IP address of the functional unit.
4.18.6.3 At spare cubicles, the plates shall be supplied with the word “Reserva”
engraved for sub-items a) and b), maximum continuous current allowed
of the functional unit to sub-item c), the functional unit classification of
the spare functional unit for sub-item d) and the IP address of the spare
functional unit for sub-item e) of the previous item.
4.18.6.4 No adhesives shall be used to fix the plates.
4.18.7 Components Markings - Labels
4.18.7.1 Internally to Panels all equipment and components shall be identified with
black acrylic labels, with white letters, containing the codification
compatible with design documents (list of materials, diagram, etc.).
Alternative methods of equipment and component identifications shall be
sent to PETROBRAS approval.
4.18.7.2 The circuit-breakers labels shall include rated current and trip current set.
4.18.7.3 No adhesives shall be used to fix the labels.
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4.18.8 The Panels shall have warning labels following the model below, with the values of
the protective clothing risk category (in field “Nível de Proteção do EPI”) rated
voltage (in field “Tensão Nominal do Painel”), arc-flash hazard distance (in field
“Distância Segura de Aproximação para Atividades Sujeitas a Arco Elétrico”) and
arc fault incident energy (in field “Energia Incidente”). The values to be filled in
will be informed to Panel Manufacturer during Detailed Design.

4.18.9 It shall be provided a specific plate with warnings and instructions for access the
Limiters’ compartment.
4.18.10 Panels shall have warning labels indicating the protective clothing risk category
that shall be used for technical intervention.
4.18.11 Panels shall have warning labels indicating that any technical intervention in the
panels shall be executed only for authorized people.
4.18.12 Panels shall have labels with brief description of the interlocks and
allowed/forbidden momentary parallelisms in Portuguese language. For the
allowed momentary parallelism, there shall be an additional label with details of
the synchronization and load transfer operation. The label shall also include the
document number which details the interlocks and momentary parallelisms.
4.18.13 Panels shall have labels with information about the control voltage supply
characteristics in Portuguese language, including information about control
voltage earthing and expected autonomy of the Unit’s Battery Chargers.
4.18.14 Each functional unit shall have a label indicating the maximum continuous current
capacity of the functional unit, protection functions parameterized and the related
relay parameterization report.
4.18.15 Limiter cubicle shall have a label indicating clearly the blocking criteria
implemented for the Limiter operation.
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4.18.16 Functional Units with Grounding Switch shall have a label indicating clearly the
interlock and inhibition of circuit-breaker closing.
4.18.17 Incomers Functional Units shall have a label indicating the TAG of the feeder
panel.

4.19 Painting

4.19.1 All electrical materials, equipment and supports shall be painted. Painting process
shall be proper for offshore installations, and shall comply with the requirements of
I-ET-3010.00-1200-956-P4X-002 - GENERAL PAINTING.
4.19.2 The last coat colour shall be Light Green Munsell notation 5G8/4. Inner components
mounting plates, internal faces of doors and safety barriers shall be Safety Orange
Munsell 2.5YR6/14.

4.20 Protection

4.20.1 For general protection, minimum protection functions for each functional unit and
adjustments criteria, refer to I-ET-3010.00-5143-700-P4X-001 – ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM PROTECTION CRITERIA.

4.20.2 Panels shall have one key activated selector switch in their front side with the
positions “Operação / Manutenção” (Operation / Maintenance). When this selector
switch is in “Manutenção” position, the instantaneous overcurrent function (50) of
incoming and tie MMRs shall be activated, overriding protection coordination and
minimizing damage in case of internal fault.
4.20.3 There shall be a local signalling lamp, turned on with the switch in “Manutenção”
position, indicating “Coordenação Desativada”.
4.20.4 There shall be a remote signalling of the position of the switch in Electrical System
Automation Operational Workstation.
4.20.5 It shall be possible to close the functional units circuit-breakers or contactors listed
in this item bypassing all necessary interlocks and protections (such as ESD and
protection function 27) in a dead-ship scenario. The interlocks shall be overridden
by a "OVERRIDE PROTECTIONS" switch installed in the front external part of
each CDC or MCC Functional Unit. There shall be a label in this control switch with
the following text “Atenção! Na posição "OVERRIDE" o sinal externo de ESD e
várias proteções são desativadas. Usar apenas em cenário de dead-ship”. The
following Functional Units shall have this switch:
- MCC outgoings to transformers that feeds Auxiliary and Essential low voltage
CDCs;
- Any other functional unit in order to allow Emergency Loads Battery Chargers
energization.
4.20.6 For the cases described in 4.20.2, there shall be a label beside the switch with
following warning text:
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4.20.7 For the cases described in 4.20.5, there shall be a label beside the switch with
following warning text:

4.21 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

4.21.1 The Panels and all their components shall comply with the emission and immunity
requirements for electromagnetic compatibility stated in IEC 60533, presenting
performance criterion A.
4.21.2 Regarding induced disturbances, all electronic equipment shall comply with IEC
61000-4-6 class 3.
4.21.3 Regarding surges, all electronic equipment shall comply with IEC 61000-4-5 class
4 with wave forms 1.2/50µs and 10/700µs and peaks up to 4kV.
4.21.4 Regarding oscillatory waves, all electronic equipment shall comply with IEC 61000-
4-12 class 3 and common mode disturbances up to 150 kHz as per IEC 61000-4-16
level 4. Data communications and signal circuits shall be tested only in common
mode, but at the same surge magnitude as specified for transverse mode tests,
according to IEC 61850-3.
4.21.5 Regarding fast transients, all electronic equipment shall comply with IEC 61000-4-
4 class 4, or above. In addition, power supply circuits shall be tested with transverse
mode applied voltages, according to IEC 61850-3.
4.21.6 Regarding electromagnetic disturbances, all electronic equipment shall comply with
IEC 61000-4-3 class 3.
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4.21.7 Regarding damped oscillatory magnetic, all electronic equipment shall comply with
IEC 61000-4-10 level 5.
4.21.8 Regarding power frequency magnetic field, all electronic equipment shall comply
with IEC 61000-4-8 level 5 for continuous and short duration fields.
4.21.9 All electronic equipment shall operate correctly in the presence of a power
frequency voltage in accordance with table 1 of IEC 61850-3

4.22 Control Voltages

4.22.1 The control voltage for each Panel shall be in 220VDC achieved from Unit’s
redundant battery-chargers.
4.22.2 The Panels shall have two control busbars, one for loads connected to main busbar
A and other for loads connected to main busbar B.
4.22.3 Each control busbar shall be fed by both control voltage sources (redundant battery
chargers) continuously in parallel.
4.22.4 Decoupling modules, including blocking diodes, shall be foreseen to each control
voltage source in order to avoid back feeding control voltage sources. These
decoupling modules shall monitor continuously the decoupling path. Failure in any
component of the decoupling module shall generate a network signal to A&C,
through Electrical System Automation by Incomers MMRs.
4.22.5 Control incoming circuits from the external power supply shall have surge
protective devices (SPD) with a maximum discharge current of 10 kA in 8/20
microseconds, as required by NFPA 780.
4.22.6 Each control busbar incoming shall be protected by miniature circuit-breakers. The
control busbars shall be connected by miniature circuit-breakers.
4.22.7 Undervoltage at any 220VDC control voltage sources at the panel shall generate a
remote network alarm signal (control voltage failure) to A&C, through Electrical
System Automation by Incomers MMRs. Each Incomer MMR shall detect control
voltage failure from both control voltage sources redundantly.
4.22.8 Functional Units shall not be tripped for lack of control voltage in MMRs
4.22.9 Outgoing Functional Units for motors with protective devices supplied together with
the motor as, for example, bearing over temperature protection shall supply
220VDC to the protective device by using a dedicated circuit breaker installed in
the functional unit.
4.22.10 MCCs connected to Hull Generators shall have a third option for control voltage
supply, by means of transformer, an auxiliary rectifier with incoming rated voltage
in 220VAC and outgoing rated voltage in 220VDC, connected to the terminals of
incoming feeders of the Hull Generators. The auxiliary rectifiers shall be installed
in the MCC (one per generator, included in MCC Manufacturer scope of supply)
and shall have the proper capacity to supply control loads of the MCC. In these
cases, there shall be a switch in order to select the control voltage source from each
Hull Generator (3 positions switch) or from the main control voltage sources (Unit’s
redundant battery chargers).
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4.23 Auxiliary Voltages

4.23.1 The power supply for heating resistors shall be achieved from 220VAC three phase
external source. The circuits for heating resistors shall be two phases and shall be
balanced among three phases internally.
4.23.2 Each Panel division for transport shall be provided with externally accessible
terminals to energize the heating circuits during storage periods. These terminals
shall have a label with:

4.23.3 The power supply for internal lighting and socket outlets shall be achieved from
220VAC three phase external source. The circuits for internal lighting and socket
outlets shall be two phases and shall be balanced among three phases internally.
4.23.4 The auxiliary circuit branches for internal lighting and internal sockets shall have
miniature thermomagnetic circuit-breakers with integrated or additional differential
residual current protection.
4.23.5 Internal lighting shall turned on by the door opening detection devices. Internal
lighting shall be installed at least in the following compartments:
- Control cubicle;
- Cable compartments;
- Other compartments where PETROBRAS understands that lighting is poor.

4.24 Interface with Automation

4.24.1 Panel shall have internal communication networks among IEDs connecting these
devices to the Electrical System Automation and to A&C (through Electrical System
Automation) for remote control, supervision and monitoring.
4.24.2 Devices connected to the networks shall have the time synchronized. Refer to I-ET-
3010.00-5140-797-P4X-001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AUTOMATION
ARCHITECTURE.
4.24.3 Panel Manufacturer shall propose the internal network architecture in order to
comply with requirements of I-ET-3010.00-5140-797-P4X-001 - ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM AUTOMATION ARCHITECTURE and I-DE-3010.00-5140-797-P4X-
001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AUTOMATION ARCHITECTURE DIAGRAM.
This internal network architecture and configuration shall be submitted to
PETROBRAS approval.
4.24.4 Minimum Interface Signals to be exchanged are listed in I-LI-3010.00-5140-797-
P4X-001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AUTOMATION INTERFACE SIGNALS
LIST.
4.24.5 Switches internal to the panel shall be manageable.
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5. MANUFACTURER DOCUMENTATION

5.1 The following documents shall be provided by Panel Manufacturer, at proposal:

a) Documents list;
b) Dimensional drawings including frontal view, upper view, estimated weight and
thermal dissipation;
c) Technical catalogues with information about all components;
d) Spare parts list for two years of operation, including item, part number, quantity,
description, MTBF and price for each part;
e) Technical assistance prices and representative address;
f) Panel Data-sheet issued by PETROBRAS completely filled in with Manufacturer data
with identification of the person responsible for the filling. This Data Sheet shall be
submitted to PETROBRAS approval;
g) Data-sheet following template of item 10, when not issued by PETROBRAS,
completely filled in, with identification of the person responsible for the filling. This
Data-sheet shall be submitted to PETROBRAS approval;
h) List of applicable standards;
i) Inspection and test schedule, including acceptance criteria for each test;
j) Type tests certificates and certificate for testing under conditions of arcing due to
internal fault;
k) Dimensional drawing for connections to bus trunking, when applicable;
l) Time-current curves, current peak limiting curves and i²t minimum and total values of
the limiting fuses;
m) One-line electrical drawings;
n) Other documents required in project documentation.
5.2 The following documents shall be provided by Panel Manufacturer, for approval:
a) Documents list;
b) Dimensional drawings including frontal and upper views, details, location of lifting
eyelets and area for incoming cables, fixing base details;
c) Weight and volume of each unit for transportation;
d) Total weight;
e) Thermal dissipation at half load and full load, of portion of panel thermal dissipation
that is independent of electrical system loading and the components responsible for this
dissipation;
f) Dimensional drawing for connections to bus trunking, when applicable;
g) Electrical drawings, including one line, three lines, functional and logical diagrams;
h) Connection diagrams, including all terminal blocks;
i) Electrical Functional Units Classification List according to control mode;
j) Saturation curves of current transformers;
k) Components and material list per functional unit;
l) Time-current curves, current peak limiting curves and i²t minimum and total values of
the limiting fuses;
m) Package and transportation instructions;
n) Warranty certificate and declaration of availability of spare parts for 10 (ten) years;
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o) Certificate of compatibility between racking devices and circuit-breakers, if applicable;

p) Extraction and insertion instructions;
q) Network architecture internal to the Panel;
r) Network configuration, parameterization, screens, and monitoring documentation for
all equipment that will be connected by network;
s) Memory map;
t) Communication List, including IP list and I/O for each Functional Unit;
u) Expected MTTR for each type of functional unit and for each component,
v) Relays parameterization report.
5.3 The following documents shall be provided by Panel Manufacturer, with the Panel:
a) Data-sheet full-filled “as built”;
b) Storage, lifting and unpacking instructions in Portuguese language;
c) Installation and assembly instructions in Portuguese language;
d) Operation instructions in Portuguese language, including the description and reason of
all interlocks;
e) Maintenance instructions, including list of necessary equipment, accessories and tools
in Portuguese language;
f) Spare parts lists;
g) “As built” technical catalogue for all components;
h) Complete test report, including type, routine and special tests;
i) Complete version of configuration, parameterization and monitoring software for
switches, concentrators, IEDs, MMRs, VSDs and any other equipment that could be
configured or monitored by software. These softwares shall provide facilities for full
diagnosis of respective devices;
j) Complete manuals for installation and configuration of all software in Portuguese
language;
k) Components list, including at least, item, description, draw, unit, quantity and part
number;
l) Certificate of compatibility between racking devices and circuit-breakers, if applicable.
m) Constructive details about baseplate fixation screws such as quantity, size, type and
position in baseplate.
5.4 Documents provided by Panel Manufacturer shall be delivered in an electronic format
(original version and PDF version), the original documents shall be editable and the PDF
documents shall be searchable.

6. PACKAGE AND TRANSPORT

6.1 Panels shall be packed properly for the foreseen transportation, so that no damage occurs
during transport, storage and lifting operations.
6.2 It shall be considered
6.3 Each volume shall be properly identified with:
a) Storage position;
b) PETROBRAS unit, achievement, and business unit;
c) Delivery address;
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d) Material Requisition number;

e) Panel TAG;
f) Manufacturer name and address;
g) Weight;
h) Contract number.

7. INSPECTION AND TESTS

7.1 General
7.1.1 The Manufacturer or an independent inspection authority accepted by
PETROBRAS shall perform all inspections and tests, in conformity with the
specification documents and applicable rules.
7.1.2 Manufacturer shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary certification related to
the equipment.
7.1.3 Manufacturer shall be responsible for contact the Classification Society, in order to
define the procedures to be followed, related to the submission of documents, and
to carry out the necessary inspections and tests to certificate the Panels.

7.2 Type Tests

7.2.1 Type tests shall follow the requirements of IEC 62271-200, IEC 60533. They are
summarized in Table 3, where they are identified as T.
7.2.2 Certified test reports for type tests performed for identical Panels and approved and
witnessed by Classification Society are accepted.

7.3 Routine Tests

7.3.1 Type tests shall follow the requirements of IEC 62271-200. They are summarized
in Table 3, where they are identified as R.
7.3.2 Routine tests shall be carried out for all Panels.

7.4 Special Tests

Special tests shall be carried out for all Panels, according to Table 3, where they are
identified as S.

Table 3 – Routine and Type Tests

Method and Acceptance
Test T R S
Criteria
Verification of technical documentation (1) x x x
Verification of certificate of accuracy for measurement instruments to
x x x
be used in tests (1)
Verification of dimensions x Panel Data-Sheet
Verification of data on nameplates and labels and visual inspection x IEC 62271-200 and this ET
I-ET-3010.00-1200-956-
Verification of painting (colour, thickness and adhesion) x P4X-002 - GENERAL
PAINTING and this ET
Verification of measuring instruments x Project documents
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Method and Acceptance

Test T R S
Criteria
Verification of signalling devices x Project documents
Verification of operation of heating resistors x This ET and Data Sheet
Test of interchangeability of withdrawable parts x This ET
Dielectric tests (Power-frequency voltage test) x IEC 62271-200
Dielectric tests (Lightning impulse voltage test) x IEC 62271-200
Dielectric tests (Artificial pollution test) (2) x IEC 62271-200
Dielectric tests (Dielectric tests on auxiliary and control circuits) x IEC 62271-200
Dielectric tests (Voltage test as condition check) x IEC 62271-200
Dielectric tests (Dielectric tests on cable testing circuits) x IEC 62271-200
Measurement of the resistance of circuits (Main circuits) x IEC 62271-200
Measurement of the resistance of circuits (Auxiliary circuits) x IEC 62271-200
Temperature rise tests x IEC 62271-200
Short-time withstand current and peak withstand current tests x IEC 62271-200
Verification of the protection degree (verification of IP coding) x IEC 62271-200
Tightness tests (3) x IEC 62271-200
Electromagnetic compatibility tests (EMC) x IEC 62271-200
Additional tests on auxiliary and control circuits (functional tests) x IEC 62271-200
Additional tests on auxiliary and control circuits (electric continuity of
x IEC 62271-200
earthed metallic parts)
Additional tests on auxiliary and control circuits (verification of the
x IEC 62271-200
operational characteristics of auxiliary contacts)
Additional tests on auxiliary and control circuits (environmental tests) x IEC 62271-200
Additional tests on auxiliary and control circuits (dielectric tests) x IEC 62271-200
Verification of making and breaking capacities x IEC 62271-200
Mechanical operation tests (switching devices and removable parts) x IEC 62271-200
Mechanical operation tests (interlocks) x IEC 62271-200
Pressure withstand test for gas-filled compartments (pressure
withstand test for gas-filled compartments with pressure relief x IEC 62271-200
devices) (3)
Pressure withstand test for gas-filled compartments (pressure
withstand test for gas-filled compartments without pressure relief x IEC 62271-200
devices) (3)
Tests on non-metallic partitions and shutters (dielectric tests) x IEC 62271-200
Tests on non-metallic partitions and shutters (measurement of
x IEC 62271-200
leakage currents)
Weatherproofing test (2) x IEC 62271-200
Internal arcing test x IEC 62271-200
Dielectric test on the main circuit x IEC 62271-200
Tests on auxiliary and control circuits (inspection of auxiliary and
control circuits, and verification of conformity to the circuit diagrams x IEC 62271-200
and wiring diagrams)
Tests on auxiliary and control circuits (functional tests) (7) x IEC 62271-200 and IEC 61850
Tests on auxiliary and control circuits (verification of protection against
x IEC 62271-200
electrical shock)
Measurement of the resistance of the main circuit x IEC 62271-200
Tightness tests (3) x IEC 62271-200
Design and visual checks x IEC 62271-200
Partial discharge measurement x IEC 62271-200
Mechanical operation tests x IEC 62271-200
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Method and Acceptance

Test T R S
Criteria
Pressure tests of gas-filled compartments (3) x IEC 62271-200
Tests of auxiliary electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic devices x IEC 62271-200
Tests after erection on site x IEC 62271-200
Measurement of fluid condition after filling on site (3) x IEC 62271-200
EMC – Conducted emission test (4) x IEC 60533
EMC – Radiated emission test (4) x IEC 60533
EMC – Conducted low frequency interference (4) x IEC 60533
EMC – Power supply variation (4) x IEC 60533
EMC – Power supply failure (4) x IEC 60533
EMC – Surge voltage test (4) x IEC 60533
EMC – Electrical fast transient test (4) x IEC 60533
EMC – Electromagnetic field test (4) x IEC 60533
EMC – Electrostatic discharges (ESD) (4) x IEC 60533
EMC – Conducted radio frequency interference test (4) x IEC 60533
Verification of relays calibration and operation (8) x Selectivity study and IEC 61850
Notes: 1 For all witnessed tests;
2 Only for panel installed in external areas or in rooms without HVAC filtering;
3 Only for pressurized panels;
4 EMC tests shall be carried out when required in IEC 60533 for the equipment installed in the
Panel;
5 Manufacturer presence can be requested by PETROBRAS, if considered necessary, for the
tests to be carried out at site;
6 Manufacturer shall be present at site, after the Panel assembly and transport, to verify,
together with PETROBRAS, if the Panel is at the same conditions as it was when the factory
delivered it or to verify if the Panel is ready to start operation;
7 These tests shall include all tests related to network communication among devices (alarms,
interlocks, GOOSE, etc.). For IEC 61850 networks, these tests shall use calibration boxes
certified for IEC 61850;
8 These tests shall include check of A/D converters of relays. These tests shall use calibration
boxes certified for IEC 61850.

8. TRAINING

8.1 Manufacturer shall provide training for at least 10 (ten) PETROBRAS personnel, about
Panel system and components.
8.2 Training shall be provided in Brazil, during commissioning period, in Portuguese language.
8.3 Training plan shall include at least control diagram analysis, storage, transportation,
installation, operation, corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, disassembly,
assembly, extraction and insertion of switching devices, use of tools and accessories,
interface with automation, use of softwares, configuration, parameterization and adjustment
of MMR and IEDs, equipment and devices.

9. SPARE PARTS AND TOOLS

9.1 Manufacturer shall provide the necessary spare parts for the commissioning and pre-
operation periods.
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9.2 Manufacturer shall provide a list of spare parts for all electrical equipment, for at least 2
(two) years of continuous operation, including prices and part number codes.
9.3 Manufacturer shall provide all unusual tools necessary for maintenance, assembly or
disassembly of the Panel.
9.4 Manufacturer shall guarantee the supply of the same or compatible network components
(MMRs, concentrators, switches, etc.), from the point of view of functionality, mounting
and wiring, during platform lifetime.

10. DATA SHEETS FORMS

For data-Sheet models for medium-voltage MCCs and switchgears, refer to I-LI-3010.00-5140-
700-P4X-001 - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT DATA-SHEET MODELS.

11. ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

A&C Automation and Control System

AFD Arc Flash Detector
AISI American Iron and Steel Institute
ASTM American Society for Test and Material
CDC Switchgear
CT Current Transformer
DPC Diretoria de Portos e Costas
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
EPR Ethylene Propylene Rubber
ESD Emergency Shut-Down
ET Technical Specification
FPSO Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading Unit
FSO Floating, Storage and Offloading Unit
HMI Human Machine Interface
I/O Input/Output
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
IED Intelligent Electronic Device (as defined in IEC 61850)
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
INMETRO Instituto Nacional de Metrologia Normalização e Qualidade Industrial
Ik Rated Short-Time Withstand Current of a Panel, according to IEC 62271-1
ip Peak Short-Circuit Current of a System, according to IEC 60909
Ip Rated Peak Withstand Current of a Panel, according to IEC 62271-1
Ith Thermal Equivalent Short-Circuit Current of a System, according to IEC 60909
L.V. Low-Voltage
M.V. Medium-Voltage
MCC Motor Control Center
MMR Microprocessor Based Multifunction Relay
MTBF Mean Time Between Failure
MTTR Mean Time to Repair
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
PLC Programmable Logic Controller
PQMS Power Quality Monitoring System
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PVC Polyvinyl Chloride

r.m.s Root Mean Square
RM Material Requisition
R Routine Test
RRRV Rate of Rise of Recovery Voltage
SS Semi-Submersible Floating Platform
S Special Test
THD Total Harmonic Distortion
tk Rated Duration of Short-Circuit of a Panel, according to IEC 62271-1
T Type Test
TRV Transient Recovery Voltage
UFD Utility Flow Diagram
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
UVT Undervoltage Trip Coil
VSD Variable Speed Drive
VT Voltage Transformer
XLPE Crosslinked Polyethylene

12. ANNEX

IOGP S-620 HVSG

Supplementary Specification to IEC-62271-200 (Ver 1.0).pdf