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57-SDMS-01 Rev. 00
SEC DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
DATE: April 2017G

57-SDMS-01

REV. 00

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

NEUTRAL GROUNDING RESISTOR

11 KV THROUGH 34.5 kV
FOR
PRIMARY DISTRIBUTIONSUBSTATAIONS

This specification is property of SEC and

subject to change or modification without any notice
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General
4.2 Ratings and Performance Characteristics
4.3 Materials

5.0 TESTS

6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

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1.0 SCOPE

This SEC Distribution Material Standard Specification (SDMS) specifies the minimum
technical requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, inspection, testing and
performance of Indoor/Outdoor Neutral Grounding Resistor rated 11 kV up to 34.5 kV,
intended to be used in the Distribution Network of Distribution Sector of the Saudi
Electricity Company, Saudi Arabia.

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

This Material Standard Specification shall always be read in conjunction with SEC
General Specification No. 01-SDMS-01, titled "General Requirements for All
Equipment/Materials", which shall be considered as an integral part of this SDMS.

This SDMS shall also be read in conjunction with SEC Purchase Order or Contract
Schedules for project, as applicable.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revision/amendments of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable
for the equipment/material covered in this SDMS. In case of conflict, the
vendor/manufacturer may propose equipment/material conforming to one group of
Industry Codes and Standards quoted hereunder without jeopardizing the requirements of
this SDMS.

3.1 IEC 60071-1 Insulation Coordination Part-1: Definition,Principles and

rules

3.2 IEC 60071-2 Insulation Coordination Part-2: Application Guide.

3.3 IEC 62271-200 A.C Metal Enclosed Switchgear and Controlgear for Rated
Voltage above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV

3.4 IEC 60529 Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures ( IP code)

3.5 IEC 60137 Insulated Bushings for Alternating Voltages above 1000
Volts

3.6 IEC 60273 Characteristics of Indoor and Outdoor Post Insulators for
Systems with Nominal Voltages greater than 1000 volts

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3.7 IEC 60168 Tests on Indoor and Outdoor Post Insulators of Ceramic
Material or Glass for Systems with Nominal Voltages greater
than 1000 volts

3.8 ANSI/NFPA 70 National Electrical Code

3.9 ANSI/IEEE 32 Requirements, Terminology and Test Procedures for Neutral

Grounding Devices

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

4.1.1 The Neutral Grounding Resistor shall meet or exceed the requirements of
this specification in all respects.

4.1.2 The Neutral Grounding Resistor shall be manufactured in accordance with

ANSI/IEEE 32 and IEC 60071-1, 60071-2.

4.1.3 The Neutral Grounding Resistor shall be designed for outdoor / Indoor use.

4.2 Ratings and Performance Characteristics

The Neutral Grounding Resistor ratings and Performance Characteristic shall be as

specified in Data Schedule.

4.3 Materials

4.3.1 Enclosure

a. The framework of the Neutral Grounding Resistor shall be made of

steel and protected form corrosion either by hot dip galvanizing or
painting suitable for outdoor use and designed to give a degree of
protection IP41/ 54 for (Indoor/outdoor) without forced cooling.
For coastal area, duplex system, which a combination of galvanizing
and painting, shall be used. Material made of stainless steel is also
acceptable.

b. The paints shall be heat resistant to withstand high temperature.

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c. The enclosure color shall be RAL 7033.

d. The enclosure shall have four lifting eyebolts on top with minimum
hole diameter of 20mm for balanced lifting.

e. Earthing of the enclosure shall be via two separate M12 stud

terminals fitted diagonally opposite each other with solderless
connectors and suitable for termination of copper conductor of size
240 mm2. For substation fault current level of 40 kA and below, One
(1) run of 240 mm² for each grounding pad shall be provided as
specified in the data schedule.

f. For floor or steel plinth mounting, the enclosure shall be provided

with fixation holes.

4.3.2 Neutral Bushing

a. The neutral bushing with M12 brass stud in an air insulated cable box
shall be mounted on the side of the enclosure with undrilled
removable gland plate and cover. The cable box shall be suitable for
terminating the incoming cable(s), and shall house one current
transformer (or more as specified in DATA SCHEDULE). The CT(s)
ratings as approved by SEC shall be wired down to a terminal box
mounted between 1.0 m to 1.5 m height from ground level.

b. For neutral bushing mounted on the top cover, the enclosure shall be
mounted on a plinth or structure to raise the height of the bushing 2.5
meters from the ground level to avoid accidental contact. The steel
plinth shall be part of supply.

c. The neutral bushing ratings shall be as specified in the data schedule.

d. The NGR shall have provision for connection of neutral of more than
one transformer (in parralel) as specified in DATA SCHEDULE.

4.3.3 Ground Terminal Bushing

A ground terminal bushing with M12 brass stud shall be provided through
the enclosure wall for the resistor earth connection to the substation earth
mesh. The connection between the resistor and earth mesh shall be through.

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a terminal with M12 brass stud and shall be suitable to accept a 240mm2
hard drawn circular stranded copper conductor to form part of the earth grid
mesh.

4.3.4 Resistance Grid

a. The active part shall be made of robust, non-corrosive, non-

inductive, non-magnetic high temperature grid type stainless steel
metal alloy or similar approved material capable of withstanding
operating temperature conditions whilst retaining its strength. The
resistor shall be rated for 10 seconds unless otherwise specified in
the data schedule.

b. The ends of each resistor element made of stainless steel alloy shall
be connected by tig weld or connected by nickel plated copper
jumpers using two bolts per joint.

c. Each resistor elements on supporting bank shall be locked by clamp

and all electrical connections between elements shall be made by
double bolted copper connections

d. The resistor elements shall be adequately supported on steel rods and

porcelain insulators and designed to withstand the current flowing
under fault conditions. Adequate primary insulating barriers shall be
provided for inter-girder and grid ends to prevent internal flashover.
The secondary support insulators shall be designed and arranged to
allow free expansion and contraction of the resistor assembly at
operating temperature conditions without failure.

4.3.5 Nameplate

a. A nameplate shall be fixed on the side of the Neutral Grounding

Resistor enclosure. The nameplate material shall be stainless steel
and shall be fastened by stainless steel screws or rivets.

b. The nameplate information shall be stamped or laser engraved into

the nameplate. The information on the nameplate shall be applied
such that it is weatherproof, ultraviolet resistant, scratch resistant
and permanent for the life of the NGR under normal handling and
operating conditions. Silk-screened and laser etched paint are not
acceptable. The nameplate information shall include the following:

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a. Neutral Grounding Resistor

b. Manufacturer's Name
c. Country of Origin
d. Applicable Standard
e. Date of manufacture
f. Type
g. Manufacturer's Serial number
h. No. of Resistor Frames
i. Network System Voltage (kVrms)
j. Rated Voltage (kVrms)
k. Rated Frequency (Hz)
l. Rated Short Time Withstand Current (kArms)
m Rated Peak Withstand Current (kAp)
n. Rated Duration of Short Circuit(Sec)
o. Resistance at 20ºC
p. Temperature Coefficient of resistance at 20ºC
q. Temperature Rise (ºC)
r. Mass/Frame (kg)
s. CT rating information ( Ratio, Accuracy, Burden and
Voltage class)
t. Degree of Protection of Enclosure (IP)
u. Design Ambient Temperature (ºC)

5.0 TESTS

Neutral Grounding Resistor shall be tested in accordance with the latest relevant referenced
standards and as specified herein. The assigned serial number of the Neutral Grounding
Resistor shall be engraved on its body before testing to ensure the proper identity of the
equipment to be tested. All test results shall be provided for review and approval of SEC.

5.1 Type (Design) Tests

5.1.1 All type (design) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC and ANSI/IEEE
standards shall be performed on the first unit of every new design, rating
and size of Neutral Grounding Resistor to be supplied to SEC. The
following type tests, which are not covered by ANSI/IEEE 32 and
IEC60529 shall be performed :
a. Measurement of Degree of Protection of Enclosure.
b. Temperature Rise Test
c. Measurement of Resistance Value at Stable Temperature.

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5.1.2 Certified type tests report performed on identical Neutral Grounding

Resistor acceptable to SEC may be submitted for review and approval in
lieu of the required type tests.

5.2 Routine (Production) Tests

5.2.1 All routine (production) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC and
ANSI/IEEE standards, shall be performed on each Neutral Grounding
Resistor. Test results shall be provided for review and acceptance/approval
by SEC prior to delivery. The following Routine tests, which are not
covered by ANSI/IEEE 32, shall be performed:

a. Visual and Dimensional Check to Relevant Drawings

b. Resistance Measurement at Ambient Temperature
c. One Minute Power Frequency Withstand Voltage Test
d. Insulation Resistance Measurement before and after Dielectric Test

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6.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE

( NEUTRAL GROUNDING REISISTOR 11 kV THROUGH 34.5 kV )

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SEC Enquiry No. ___________________________ Item No. ___________

SEC SEC Specified Vendor Pro-posed

Description Unit
Ref. Values Values
3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND
STANDARDS
Applicable Industry Standards *
4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
REQUIREMENTS
4.1 General

Application ( Indoor / Outdoor )

Design Ambient Temperature ( °C)

*
4.2 System Voltage Rating (kV rms) 15kV /34.5 kV
Resistance at 20 °C ( Ohms)
Initial Fault Current (A)
Fault Current Duration (s)
Power frequency Withstand Voltage * ( as per table 5 of
(kVrms) IEEE-32
Impulse Withstand Voltage (BIL) (kV peak) -as above-
Rated Time Temperature Rise. * ( as per table 6 of
IEEE-32

4.3 Material

Enclosure
IP code *
Type of material *
Weight ( kg) *

Neutral Bushing
Manufacturer *
Type *

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6.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE

(NEUTRAL GROUNDING REISISTOR 11 kV THROUGH 34.5 kV)

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SEC Enquiry No. ___________________________ Item No. ___________

SEC SEC Specified

Description Unit Values
Vendor Pro-posed Values
Ref.
Material *
Location (Top, Side ) *
Color *
Rated Voltage (kV rms) *
Rated Maximum Voltage (kV *
rms)
Rated Current ( A rms) *
Basic Impulse Withstand *
Voltage, kV peak *
One minute Power Frequency *
Dry/Wet-
- withstand Voltage (kV
rms)
Creepage Distance (mm) *
Cantilever Strength (N) *
NEMA Terminal Pad: *
Size (mm x mm) *
No. of holes *
Terminal Take –Off Angle *
(degree)
Terminal Pad Material *
For Conductor Size (mm sq.) *
No. Of Conductor *
Conductor Material (CU or AL ) *
No. of Incomers *
Ground Terminal Bushing:
Manufacturer
Type *
*

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6.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE

(NEUTRAL GROUNDING REISISTOR 11 kV THROUGH 34.5 kV)

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SEC Enquiry No. ___________________________ Item No. ___________

SEC SEC Specified Vendor Pro-posed

Description Unit
Ref. Values Values

Material *
Rated Voltage ( kV rms) *
Power Frequency Voltage (kV rms) *
Power Frequency Withstand Voltage (kV rms) *

CURRENT TRANSFORMER (CT)

Nos.
Type *
CT Ratio *
Accuracy Class *
Burden (VA) *
Short Time Withstand Current Rating ( kA/s) *
*
Resistance Grid
Manufacturer
Type of elements *
No. of Resistor Bank *
No. of Resistor Bank *
Guaranteed Resistance ± 10 % (Ohm) *
Rated Short –Time Withstand Current Rating *
(kA rms)
Rated Duration of Short Circuit (sec) *
Temperature Coefficient of Resistance at 20
°C *
Guaranteed steady State Hotspot Temperature
Rise (20 °C) *

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6.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE

(NEUTRAL GROUNDING REISISTOR 11 kV THROUGH 34.5 kV)

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SEC Enquiry No. ___________________________ Item No. ___________

SEC SEC Specified Vendor Pro-posed

Description Unit
Ref. Values Values

Dimensions:
Enclosure with HV Cable Box:
Height (mm) *
Width (mm) *
Depth (mm) *

Enclosure without HV Cable Box:

Height (mm)
Width (mm) *
Depth (mm) *
*
Minimum Height of Neutral Bushing
Above ground level (mounted on tope
cover )

* values to be proposed by vendors

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6.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE

(NEUTRAL GROUNDING REISISTOR 11 kV THROUGH 34.5 kV)

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SEC Enquiry No: ___________________________ Item No: ____________

A) Additional technical information or features specified by SEC.

B) Additional supplementary data or features proposed by Vendor/Supplier.

C) Other particulars to be filled up by Vendor/Supplier.

(Use separate sheet if needed).

Address Manufacturer Vendor/Supplier

Name of the Company

Location & Office Address

Authorized Name & Signature

Date

Official Seal / Stamp

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