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PDVSA N TITULO

REV. FECHA DESCRIPCION PAG. REV. APROB. APROB.

APROB. FECHAAPROB.FECHA

VOLUMEN 4I

PDVSA, 1983

N252 GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRICALENGINEERING DESIGN

APROBADO

Eliecer Jimnez Alejandro NewskiJUL.96 JUL.96

ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

JUL.96 L.T.0 33 E.J. A.N.

MANUAL DE INGENIERIA DE DISEO

ESPECIALISTAS

REVISION FECHAENGINEERING SPECIFICATION

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FORELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN JUL.960

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Pgina 1.Men Principal Indice manual Indice volumen Indice norma

Index1 GENERAL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES 2. . . . . . . . .

1.1 Scope 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Definitions 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Codes and Standards 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 Safety , Reliability and Energy Conservation 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 Basic Information 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 System Voltages 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 Variations In Supply Voltage 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 System Power Factor 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.5 Supply Capacity 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6 Short Circuit Ratings 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7 Electrical Protection And Control 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8 System Grounding 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.9 Electricity Supply Facilities for Process Control

and Safeguarding Systems 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 DESIGN AND SELECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT,

CABLES AND INSTALLATIONS 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.1 Switchgear 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2 Transformers 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 Electric Motors 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 Cables And Wires 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 Lighting 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6 Power and Convenience Outlets 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7 Metering Equipment 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8 Grounding 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9 Substations 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 SUBSTATION FIRE PROTECTION 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 General 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2 Mandatory Requirements 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 POWER SUPPLY UNITS 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ECONOMICAL EVALUATION OF LOSSES 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 DOCUMENTS AND DRAWINGS 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .



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1 GENERAL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES1.1 Scope

This general specification covers the minimum technical requirements forelectrical engineering design, electrical area classification, grounding and lightingsystems for oil and petrochemical plants owned by PDVSA.

1.2 Definitions

Shall.Is to be understood as mandatory

Owner.Party which initiates the project and ultimately pays for its design and construction.Contractor.Party which carries all or part of the design, engineering, procurement,construction and commissioning for the project.Low Voltage.Less than 1 000 V (Defined by ANSI C 84.1).Medium Voltage.1 000 V and less than 100 000 V

High Voltage.Equal to or greater than 100 000 V.

Vital Service.A service, which, when failing, can cause an unsafe condition of the processand/or electrical installation, jeopardize life, or cause major damage to theinstallation.

Essential Service.A service, which, when failing, will affect the continuity, the quality or the quantityof the product.

CertificateDocument issue by a recognised authority certifying that it has examined a certaintype of apparatus and, if necessary, has tested it and concluded that theapparatus complies with the relevant standard for such apparatus.



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Hazardous AreaAn area which an explosive atmosphere is or may be expected to be present inquantities such as to require special precautions for the construction, installationand use of electrical apparatus

Standby Capacity.Capacity provided for the purpose of replacing that capacity which may bewithdrawn from service under planned or unplanned circumstances.

Firm Capacity.The installed capacity less the standby capacity.

Spare Capacity.Difference between firm capacity and the maximum calculated (peak) load.Station or Substation.An assembly of equipment at one place, including any necessary housing, for theconversion or transformation of electrical energy and for connection between twoor more circuits.

Indoor Substation.A station which consists of indoor equipment within a field constructed building.

Outdoor Substation.The equipment is protected by a weather proof enclosure (standard outdoorconstruction).Main Substation.A station for connection between a power or distribution system of a process unitand an outside electrical supply system.

Power Plant Substation.A station to which generators and outgoing feeders are connected.

TropicalizedPreparation of equipment or apparatus to avoid the effects due to the tropicalweather.

Distribution Substation.A station mainly used for feeding several plant stations.

Plant Substation.A station mainly used for feeding one process installation.



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Secondary Selective Substation.Station having two busses, each supplied by a normally closed incoming linecircuit and connected together by a normally open bustie circuit breaker.

Spot Network Substation.A station supplied from two or more sources which normally divide the substationload in paralleled operation.

1.3 Codes and StandardsThe design and engineering of the electrical installation shall basically comply withthe Venezuelan Codes. Where international standards or codes of practice arereferred to here in, it is the Contractors responsibility to ensure that VenezuelanStatutory requirements are met if these are more stringent than the referencesprovided.In the event of contradictions, the requirements of this specification shall prevail.The codes and specifications listed below, in effect as of the latest edition, shallconstitute minimum requirements:

1.3.1 PDVSA Petrleos de Venezuela, S.A.GE211 Electric Standby Generator

SetEngine DrivenHA201 Cathodic ProtectionJA221 Diseo Antissmico de Instalaciones

IndustrialesLSTE017 Mechanical CoordinationLSTE018 Electrical Design DrawingsLSTE019 Procedures for Checking Electrical

Design DrawingsLSTE020 Electrical Estimating ProcedureN201 Electrical WorkN241 Installation of wires and Cables in Conduit and

Cable Tray SystemN301 Low Voltage Electrical MotorsN302 High Voltage Electrical MotorsN242 Electrical Work Installation and TestingQ211PT Field Inspection for Transformers ReceptionQ231 Electrical Wire and Cable TestingSD251 Site DataIRE01 Hazard Area Classification



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IRM01 Separacin entre Equipos e Instalaciones90619.1.050 to .064 Engineering Design Guide Electrical

1.3.2 COVENIN Comit Venezolano de Normas Industriales200 Venezuelan Cdigo Elctrico Nacional (similar to NEC / ANSI /

NFPA 70)548 Recomendaciones para clasificar las reas destinadas a

instalaciones elctricas en refineras de petrleo559 Recomendaciones para clasificar las reas destinadas a

instalaciones en los sistemas de tuberas para transportarpetrleo y gas.

603 Recomendaciones para clasificar las reas destinadas ainstalaciones elctricas en instalaciones de produccin petrolera

734 Cdigo Nacional de Seguridad de Instalaciones de Suministro deEnerga Elctrica y de Comunicaciones, (Based on the NationalElectrical Safety Code ANSI C2).

2249 Iluminaciones en Tareas y Areas de Trabajo1.3.3 American Standards:

ANSI American National Standards InstituteC2 National Electrical Safety CodeC37.2 Standard Electrical Power System Device Function NumbersC37.010 Application Guide for AC High Voltage Cicuit Breakers Rated

on an Symmetrical Current Basis.C.37.20.1 Standard for Metal Enclosed Low Voltage Power Circuit

Breaker Switchgear.C.37.20.2 Standard for Metal Clad and Station Type Cubicle SwitchgearC57.12.00 Standard General Requirements for Liquid Immersed

Distribution, Power, and Regulating Transformers.C57.12.10 Transformers 230 kV and Below 833/958 through 8333/10417

kVA, SinglePhase, and 750/862 through 60000/80000/100000kVA, threephase without Load tap Changing; and 3750/4687through 60000/80000/100000 kVA, with Load tap Changing Safety Requirements

C 84.1 Electric Power Systems and Equipment Voltage Ratings (60Hertz)

Y32.9 Graphic Symbols for Electrical Wiring and Layout Diagrams70 National Electrical Code (National Fire Codes, vol.3)979 Guide for Substation Fire Protection.



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NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationMG1 Motors and Generators; Revision No.1 December 1993,

Revision No.2 April 1995

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers519 Recommended Practices and Requirements for Harmonic

Control in Electrical Power SystemsStd. 841 Standard for Petroleum and Chemical Industry Severe Duty

Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC) Squirrel Cage InductionMotors Up to and including 500 HP

ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers AssociationP32382 ShortCircuit Characteristics of Insulated CableP45482 ShortCircuit Performance of Metallic Shielding & Sheaths

API American Petroleum InstituteRP 500 Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations for

Electrical Installations at Petroleum FacilitiesStandard 541 Form Wound Squirrel Cage Induction Motors 250 Horse

Power and Larger

NFPA National Fire Protection Association70 National Electrical Code (National Fire Codes, vol.3)AEIC Associations of Edison Illuminating CommissionCS5 Specifications for Cross Linked Polyethylene Insulated

Shielded Power Cables Rated s Through 46 kV1.3.4 International Standard

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission76 Power Tansformers158 Low Voltage Controlgear255 Single Input Energizing Quantity Measuring Relays with

Dependent Specified Time529 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Codes)549 High Voltage Fuses for the External Protection of Shunt Power

Capacitors617 Graphics Symbols for Diagrams947 Low Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear



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1.3.5 The Electrical equipment and material shall be designed, manufactured andtested by the governing standards and regulations of the country of manufacture.In general, the recommendations of IEC shall govern for equipment manufacturedoutside of the USA, while ANSI and NEMA shall govern for equipmentmanufactured in the USA.

1.3.6 Where requirements contained in this specification are higher than those in thecodes or standards referred to above, this specification shall prevail.

1.3.7 Electrical graphical symbols shall be per IEC617, or ANSI Y32. Identification bydevice code letters and by device code numbers shall be per ANSI C37.2.

1.3.8 The SI unit system shall be used throughout the design. For motors, kW andequivalent HP shall be indicated.

1.3.9 The equipment and electrical installation shall be tropicalized and suitable for theenvironment influences and climatic conditions as specified: Altitude Humidity Ambient air temperature Atmosphere Sismic conditions: in accordance with PDVSA .JA221.

1.4 Safety, Reliability and Energy Conservation1.4.1 The electrical installation shall be designed and guaranteed to ensure personal

and operational safety during all operating conditions, inspections andmaintenance, including those associated with startup and shutdown of plant andequipment.

1.4.2 Energy conservation shall be pursued throughout the design. Periodic energyaudits shall be carried out to assure optimum results.

1.4.3 The electrical design shall permit periods of continuous operation of at least 4years.

1.4.4 The insulating and dielectric materials used in all electrical equipment shall benontoxic and shall not contain compounds that are persistent and hazardousenvironmental contaminants, such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

1.4.5 Standardization of material and equipment shall be aimed. Equipmentincorporating similar or identical components and of similar or identicalconstruction, shall be of the same manufacturer.



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1.4.6 Area classification drawings and electrical equipment selection shall conform toPDVSAMIR Vol. 2 (IRE01), and NEC. The former is based on, API RP 500 andCOVENIN 548, 559 and 603. A table shall be included in the area classificationdrawing, showing the relevant physical properties of substances handled in everyclassified area, such as: flash point, ignition temperature, flammable limits inpercent by volume, relative vapor density, operating pressure, flow and volumenhandled

1.4.7 Fire detection and alarm shall conform to PDVSA Risk Engineering Manual andNFPA. The minimum distance between equipment and installations shall be perPDVSA IRM01 Separacin entre Equipos e Instalaciones.

1.4.8 Approved equipment, which is required for classified locations, shall be labeled,listed or certified by a national recognized testing organization such as theUnderwriter Laboratory (USA), the Department of Trade and Industry (GreatBritain), or PTB (Germany). Where such equipment is not available, its designshall conform to the standard of a nationally recognized testing organization.

1.4.9 Control rooms and switch houses shall be situated in nonhazardous areas. Ingeneral, electrical equipment shall, as far as possible, be located in nonhazardous areas.

1.4.10 For all major equipment, the purchaser shall obtain, at least, the manufacturerstest report in accordance with PDVSA specifications, e.g. for generators, motors,HV, MV and LV switchgears, transformers, batteries and inverter units.

2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESIGN2.1 Basic Information

2.1.1 Single line diagrams and data, as indicated in PDVSA N201, Section 3.3, shallbe prepared for approval by owners engineer.

2.1.2 A schedule of the installed electrical loads, the maximum normal running plantload and the peak, expressed in kW and kVA, shall be prepared using documentEngineering Design Guide PDVSA 90619.1.050.

2.2 System Voltages2.2.1 Voltage ratings shall conform to ANSI C84.1, range A. The electrical equipment

shall be designed for 3phase, 60 Hz operation at the voltages mentioned inAppendix A. (See PDVSA N201 , Chap. 5.1).

2.3 Variations In Supply Voltage2.3.1 Terminal voltage and voltage drop shall be as indicated in PDVSA N201.

Sections 3.5.28 up to 3.5.35.



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2.3.2 Voltage sags of short duration causing the dropout of contactors and othersensitive loads, usually affect the process continuity. A comprehensive study shallbe carried out to provide appropriate methods to eliminate these events, such as:automatic reacceleration and/or restarting of motors, contactors fed from theUPS, or any other measure to desensitize the critical loads.

2.3.3 Deviations and variations in plant voltages from the rated equipment voltage, shallbe as follows: Steady state conditions: + 5%. Starting or reacceleration of a motor or group motor starting/reacceleration:

+10%, 20%. Voltage drop to 80% shall not affect plant operations. Voltage drop below 80% for a duration of not more than 0.2 seconds shall, on

a voltage restoration, result in the instantaneous reenergization of vital andessential services.

Voltage drop below 80% for a duration of 0.2 and 4 seconds shall, on a voltagerestoration, result in a sequential reenergization of selected loads.

2.3.4 Harmonic voltagecurrent distortion shall be as per IEEE519 (RecommendedPractices and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electric Power Systems).The proposed limits are as follows:Harmonic voltage distortion in %

< 69 kV 69 138 kV > 138 kVMaximum forIndividual harmonic 3.0 1.5 1.0Total harmonic 5.0 2.5 1.5

Equipment having special requirements with respect to variations in voltage leveland/or wave form shall be provided with a power supply that is adequatelystabilized.

2.4 System Power FactorThe overall system power factor shall not be less than 0.9 lagging at rated designthroughout the process unit.The power factor at the main station (interconnection to power utility) shall be notless than 0.95, averaged over 15 minutes.

2.5 Supply Capacity2.5.1 The firm capacity of the electricity supply and distribution system shall be capable

of supplying continuously 120% of the peak load, assessed according to theapplicable load data without exceeding specified voltage limits and equipmentratings.



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2.5.2 In general, plant substations will be of the doubleended type, operating withnormally open tie breakers. Transformers, shall be rated self cooled (OA) 65C/Fan Cooled (FA) 65 oC. Each transformer shall be sized such that its 65C selfcooled rating be equal to 120% of the maximum demand of the served load.

2.5.3 Transformer rating shall be selected such that the starting of the largest motor willnot cause the motor terminal voltage to drop below 80 percent of the normaloperating level.

2.5.4 Electrical power supply during construction, commissioning and startup shallcomply with all the applicable rules of ANSI/NFPA 70 and ANSI C2.

2.6 Short Circuit Ratings2.6.1 All equipment shall be capable of withstanding the effects of short circuit current

passing through the system in the event of circuit faults.2.6.2 The short circuit ratings of medium voltage (MV) equipment and cables, exception

for secondary selective substation, shall be based on the parallel operation of allavailable supplies. Ratings of equipment are indicated in Engineering DesignGuide PDVSA 90619.1.053.

2.6.3 The short circuit rating of low voltage switchgears shall be as stated in EngineeringDesign Guide PDVSA 90619.1.053. For MV and LV secondary selectivesubstation, the short circuit ratings shall be calculated with one incoming linebreaker open and the bus tie breaker closed.

2.6.4 Short circuit calculations shall conform ANSI/IEEE C37.010 (Application Guide forAC HighVoltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis).

2.7 Electrical Protection And Control2.7.1 General

a. The electrical system components shall be coordinated in regards to short circuitcapability, protective relaying, insulation levels, transient stability,interchangeability, durability and reliability. Phase and ground overcurrentprotection shall be provided in all MV and LV incoming and outgoing circuits. Anexception to this requirement are those LV branch circuits in which phaseovercurrent protection coordinates with upstream ground fault protective devices,such as small motors and generalpurpose circuits.

b. Protective relay settings shall be based on a study of the fault conditions for whichthe protective system has been incorporated. Protective relay system shall beselective and the settings shall be coordinated such that backup protection isprovided to initiate fault clearance in the event of protective system and / orswitching device failure.



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c. A protection drawing shall be prepared as indicated in PDVSA N201, paragraph3.3.1.

d. Trip circuit supervision will be applied to all high and medium voltage circuitbreakers and arranged to provide an alarm on trip circuit interruption.

e. Protective relays shall have two N.O. contacts. One contact shall be wired directlyto the trip coil circuit. The second contact shall be wired to a lockout relay (86).One 86 N.C. contact shall be connected in series with the closing coil (permissive);one 86 N.O. contact shall be used to repeat the tripping signal to the circuit breakeror contactor.Frequency relay (81) and undervoltage relay (27) shall not be wired to the lockoutrelay (86).

2.7.2 Generator ProtectionProtection shall be arranged to isolate generator or generator and unittransformer (if provided) from the power system. If generator is connected to thesystem via an unit transformer, the generator shall be provided with highimpedance grounding equipment and relevant alarms.

a. Protective DevicesShort circuit protection, differential protection, voltage controlled overcurrentprotection, restricted ground fault protection, overexcitation protection, reversepower protection, loss of excitation protection, negative phase sequenceprotection, overvoltage protection, underfrequency protection, delayed groundfault protection, loss of lubrication, over temperature, vibration protection andturbine trips.

b. Alarm equipmentRotor ground fault, stator temperature (by embedded thermocouples), bearingtemperature, vibration, temperature and humidity of cooling air, synchronizingfailure, automatic voltage regulator, and alarms for protection equipmentindicated in 2.7.2. a

2.7.3 Switchgear Protectiona. The 115/69 34.5 kV main substation, shall be protected by buszone differential

protection, at both voltage levels as agreed with the owner.b. Unrestricted short circuit current and ground fault protective devices shall be

applied at the remote end of the switchboard incoming circuit feeders which shallalso serve as protection of switchboard bus bars in the event of bus bar faults andas backup to switchboard outgoing circuit protection.

c. Short time current carrying capability shall be three (3) seconds for HV and MVswitchboards, and one (1) second for LV switchboards.



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2.7.4 Power Transformer Protectiona. Power transformers (Dy) shall be controlled and protected on the primary side by

circuit breakers in conjunction with phase shortcircuit and ground fault protectiverelays. Phase shortcircuit protection shall be by means of twostage overcurrentrelays.Stage 1 being time delayed and set to detect secondary circuit faults. Stage 2being instantaneous (High Set elements) in operation and set to detect primarycircuit faults only. Primary circuit ground fault protection shall be by a residualcurrent relay, set to achieve minimum fault clearance time.

b. Power transformers with 480 V on secondary winding shall be provided withextremely inverse definite minimum time relay in accordance with IEC 2554 TypeC.

c. Power transformers, rated 10 MVA and above, shall further (2.7.4.1), be providedwith biased differential protection (87T). The transformer primary and secondarycables shall be included within the protected zone. All transformers 34.5 kV andabove shall also be provided with differential protection.

d. The secondary circuits of all distribution and generator unit transformers shallhave separate ground fault protection by means of an overcurrent relay (51G)which shall be energized by a current transformer placed in the neutralgroundconnection of the power transformer secondary winding.

e. Sealed transformers shall be provided with an automatic resetting pressure reliefdevice. Sealed transformer of 500 kVA and above, shall be provided with a suddenpressure relay device, (fault pressure relay) and Buchholz relay (63) forconservator type transformer.

f. Transformers shall be provided with a hot oil temperature indicator and combinedalarm and trip relays of approved design.

g. Power transformers having HV or MV on the windings shall be provided withwinding hot spot temperature and magnetic oil level with alarm and trip relays.

h. Transformer protection trips (26, 49, 63, 87T, 50, 51G) shall be wired to a lockoutrelay 86T and shall have their individual alarms.

2.7.5 Capacitor ProtectionHV capacitor banks shall comprise individually fused capacitor units. The fusesshall comply with IEC 549 and shall be esily accessible for inspection andreplacement. For large capacitor banks exceeding 1000 kVAr the capacitors shallbe conected in double star with unbalance protection monitoring the star pointvoltages, or with differential current protection across the two halves of thecapacitor bank. Capacitor failure shall trip the bank and provide an alarmindication. If recommended by the Manufacturer, overpressure switches shouldbe fitted to HV capacitor units and connected to trip the capacitor bank.



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Individual capacitors shall be controlled by contactors, circuit breakers or for LVapplications by fused switch units. The switching devices shall be approved forthis duty by the switchgear manufacturer. They shall be rated for at least 1.5 x In,and must be able to withstand transient inrush currents up to 100 x InContactor or switch controlled capacitor banks shall be protected by means offuses. In the case of cicuit breaker control, phase fault and earth fault protectionrelays shall be provided.In those cases where a capacitor is connected in parallel with an electric motor,a single switching device and associated relays and/or fuses that control andprotect both the motor and the capacitor shall be provided.

2.7.6 Asynchronous Cage Induction Motor Protectiona. Induction motors shall be switched direct on line. Other methods shall be

approved by the owner.b. Medium voltage motors shall be controlled by fused vacuum contactors of the

latched mechanism type. Motors above 1.5 MW (2 000 hp) at 4 000 V, shall becontrolled by circuit breakers with surge suppressors. Other methods shall beapproved by the owner.

c. Medium voltage motors shall be protected as follows: Undervoltage protection:

One instantaneous undervoltage relay in each bus (range about 70/100% ofnominal voltage). Each starter shall be provided to operate in conjunction withthe undervoltage relay with and adjustable time relay (range of 0.1 to 5 s) orinverse time undervoltage relay for each motor.

Short circuit protection:Motors controlled by contactors shall be protected by current limiting fuses withantisingle phasing features. Motors controlled by circuit breakers shall beprotected by overcurrent relays (High Set).

Instantaneous ground fault protection (suitable for resistance groundedsystem)

Thermal overload protection Unbalanced loading Bearing temperature detection Locked rotor protection Stator temperature detection for motors above 1 500 kW (2 000 hp) Differential protection for motor over 1 500 kW (2 000 hp).

MV motors shall be protected by a multipurpose motor protection relay withall the above functions included, using microcomputer technology.



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d. Low voltage motors (460 V) shall be protected as follows: Short circuit protection by molded case circuit breakers (MCP type). Thermal overload protection with antisingle phasing protection. Core balance ground leakage protection for motors above 30 kW (40 hp), and

for smaller motors whose phase shortcircuit protection doesnt coordinatewith upstream ground fault protective devices. Ground faults shall be clearedby the motor circuit breakers through builtin shunt trip devices.

Electronic Restart Module for essential motors.2.7.7 Cable Feeder Protection

a. MV cable feeders for distribution (not transformer feeders) shall be controlled andprotected by circuit breakers in conjunction with phase overcurrent (50/51) andground fault (50N/51N)) protective relays. Unless otherwise specified theovercurrent relays will be of Inverse Definite Minimum Time (IDMT) in accordancewith IEC 255.4 Type A with high set elements incorporated.

b. Differential protection shall be provided on all 34.5 kV duplicated undergroundcable feeders.

2.7.8 Overhead Line Protectiona. Overhead lines of primary distribution feeders shall be controlled and protected

by circuit breakers in conjunction with phase shortcircuit and ground faultprotective relays.

b. When distance protection is employed it shall be provided in conjunction withovercurrent and ground fault protection, the latter serving as backup protection.

2.7.9 Power and Convenience Outlets ProtectionEach power and convenience outlet circuit operating at low voltage shall beprotected by phase short circuit protective devices and by currentoperatedground leakage protective devices. The residual operating current shall be 30 mAfor single phase convenience outlets and 500 mA for 3phase power outlets.

2.8 System Grounding2.8.1 Solidly Grounded Neutral Systems

The solidly grounded neutral shall be used for all the lowvoltage systems thatsupply lighting, control, instrumentation, heating and fractional horsepower motorloads. These systems include:

a. 120/240V singlephase, threewireb. 208Y/120V, threephase, fourwirec. 480Y, threephase, threewire used to supply motor loads (non critical)



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d. 480Y/277V, threephase, fourwire used to supply 277V lighting loadsWhen the 480Y/277V, threephase, fourwire system is used to supply lightingloads, separate transformers should be used for this service rather thancombining the service with the motor loads.The use of solidly grounded neutral systems for motor circuits and other powerfeeder circuits is generally limited to the 480V voltage level and should beconsidered when such loads are not part of critical continuous processes.

2.8.2 LowResistance Grounded Neutral SystemsLowresistance grounded neutral systems shall be used for all mediumvoltagedistribution where large rotating machinery may be directly connected to thesystem.This generally applies to the levels of 4.16 kV, 13.8 kV and 34.5 kV.The resistor is generally sized to limit the groundfault current to a value of 400A, but insome cases 600 A or 800 A may be selected.

2.8.3 HighResistance Grounded Neutral SystemsThe highresistance grounding shall be used on low voltage systems supplyingmotor services (480V) for critical continuous processes, such as petrochemicalplants and refineries. This system provides the advantages of the ungroundedsystem and the main advantage of the solidly grounded system, which limitstransient overvoltages.A detection and alarm system shall be provided to the trace the ground faultthoughout the system.

2.8.4 Ungrounded Electrical SystemsUngrounded electrical systems shall not be used for new facilities. Theappropriate replacement is a highresistance grounding system.

2.9 Electric Supply Facilities for Process Control and SafeguardingSystems

2.9.1 The battery autonomy capacity of the d.c system for process control and safeguarding systems shall be 1/2 hour for normal process units and 1 hour for utilityunits at the maximun load.

2.9.2 The electric supply for process control equipment shall be provided from an UPSsystem. The UPS system shall be fully redundant, which includes two rectifiers,two inverters and one battery bank. The electricity supply for safeguardingsystems shall be taken from a dc source of supply. Two units shall be installed andconnected in parallel. The a.c. supply for the d.c. source shall be taken from theUPS source. If the safeguarding is an integral part of the process control systemthe requirements shall be met by the UPS system.



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3 DESIGN AND SELECTION REQUIREMENTS FOREQUIPMENT, CABLES AND INSTALLATIONS

3.1 Switchgear3.1.1 Switchgear and controlgear shall be in accordance with PDVSA N201, Sections

3, 8, 9 and Engineering Design Guide PDVSA 90619.1.053 90619.1.054 andTechnical Specification for M.V and L.V. switchgear

3.1.2 Switchgear and controlgear installations for process area shall be located indoorin a closed air conditioned building in a nonhazardous areas and near the centerof the load.

3.1.3 Medium voltage up to 36 kV and low voltage plant substation shall be of a doubleended secondary selective design. 4160 and lower voltage switchgears,supplying essential loads, shall be secondary selective with automatic transfer.Switchgear and each incoming feeder shall be designed to withstand 120 percentof maximum expected load.

3.1.4 The secondary selective switchgears shall be provided with a trip selector switchfor manual switching (PDVSA N201, Section 9.3.4). The trip selector will haveonly 3 positions: one position for bus tie breaker and one position for eachincoming line breaker. The switch shall be arranged so that the selected breakertrips after all three breakers are closed. Incoming lines may thus be momentarilyparalleled during switching to prevent service interruption. MV and LV switchgearshall be provided with a synchronizing check relay (25) when required.

3.1.5 Control and protection schematic diagrams shall be designed according toPDVSA Drawings (N201). Protective relaying coordination criteria for secondaryselective substations is presented in a summary table in Appendix B. When twoor more secondaryselective substations are interconnected in cascade,automatic transfer of downstream substation shall be timedelayed to allow forthe upstream substation to complete its transfer operation.

3.1.6 For substations serving process units which are subject to periodic shutdown(turnaround) for maintenance and repair, essential service required duringshutdown shall be segregated from service during normal operation. (See PDVSAN201, Section 3.8). The turnaround power center shall have an alternativesupply from each main bus with manual transfer and interlocking againstparalleling the main busses.

3.1.7 MV switchgear structures shall be metal clad in accordance with ANSI C.37.20.2Standard for MetalClad and StationType Cubicle Switchgear. LV switchgearshall be metal enclosed in accordance with ANSI C.37.20.1 Standard forMetalEnclosed LowVoltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear.



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3.1.8 The switchgear shall be modular type sheet steel cubicles, not less than 12 gaugesheet steel (2.75 mm) structural steel frame work, floor mounting and selfsupporting with a degree of protection as a whole of not less than Nema 12 or IP42(IEC 529) without using the floor as part of the enclosure. MCCs and switchgearback to back type are accepted with owners approval. Doors shall be providedwith non absorbent, non sticking gaskets.

3.1.9 The bus bar system for MV and LV, shall be insulated to the most practicableextent and its connection arrangement shall be faultfree.LV/MV contactors and circuit breakers shall be of the withdrawable type, exceptin gas insulated switchgear application. MV contactors shall be latched type. LVmotor control center shall be combination of MCP circuit breaker and air break orvacuum contactor.

3.1.10 115 and 69 kV breakers shall be of SF6 type. MV circuit breakers, including 34.5kV breakers, and MV contactors shall be of the vacuum or SF6 type. LV circuitbreakers shall be air break type. LV contactors shall be air break typeelectromagnetically operated, holdin type. MV breakers shall be of springcharged motor type.

3.1.11 Contactors shall be capable of interrupting the locked rotor current of the motor(NEC 43082) according to NEMA or category AC4 according to IEC 9471 and94742. Starters shall be full voltage, non reversing, single speed, combinationtype. Soft start or reduced voltage can be used with owners approval.

3.1.12 MV switchgear shall be provided with a frequency relay (81) in each bus sectionto shed MV nonessential motors in case of generation deficit. The load sheddingsystem shall prevent relay misoperation due to motor residual voltage duringautomatic bus transfer.

3.1.13 Each LV starter shall be provided with a complete wired base for connecting aplugin Electronic Restart Module type ERM or TDRM for immediate or delayedrestarting of motors after mains voltaje sag or interruption, in order to comply withparagraph 2.3.2. Aditionally, all critical motor starter shall be provided with theERM relay.

3.1.14 Latched switching devices shall be provided with a healthy trip pilot lights tosupervise condition of tripping circuit. All breakers and starters shall be providedwith pilot lights, green and red, to indicate openclose operation, and shall beprovided with space heater controls.

3.1.15 Watthour, voltampere and ammeter with demand interval of 15 minutes shall beprovided in stations 500 kVA or larger.

3.1.16 A running hour counter and operation counter shall be provided for each MV motorstarter. All MV breakers shall be provided with mechanical operation counter.



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3.1.17 A maximum of one MV breaker or contactor shall be supplied in any verticalsection. Two in one column shall be approved by the Owner. One spare(equipped) motor starter shall be provided in each 4160 V bus section. At leastone spare and one space cubicles should be provided in each 480 V powerdistribution center bus.The following spare 480 motor starters and spaces shall be included in everymotor control center:

NEMA Size Spare Space1 2 5% 5%

3 and larger 1 unit 1 unit

3.1.18 The vacuum and SF6 contactors shall have a chopping current less than 0.75 A.The vacuum and SF6 breakers shall have a chopping current less than 5 A.

3.1.19 Components of switchgear shall be standardized as much as possible.

3.1.20 Control power shall be as follows:MV breakers: 120 V ac for spring charged motor

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A dc supply unit (for closing and tripping), consisting of one rectifier unit and onebattery unit, shall be installed for each section of the switchgear with changeoverfacilities. The rectifier shall be fed by 120 V ac taken from the voltage transformerof the section concerned with changeover facilities.MV latched contactors: 120 V ac for closing taken from its own voltagetransformer. 125 V dc for tripping taken from the dc units.LV contactors: 120 V ac for closing from transformer provided separately in eachstarter.LV breakers: (incoming and bus tie breakers). As MV breakers mentioned above.

3.2 Transformers3.2.1 Power and distribution transformers shall be in accordance with PDVSA N201,

Section 7 and Engineering Design Guide PDVSA 90619.1.051.

3.2.2 Power transformers for Plant Stations shall be of the outdoor type, oil filled, 65C rise (ANSI C57.12.00 and C57.12.10), with an externally operated off circuitprimary tap changer with four full capacity taps, two 2.5% above and two 2.5%below rated primary voltage.Unless otherwise specified, approved by the ownersengineer, transformers shall be naturally cooled by means of integrally mountedradiators.Transformers rated 750 kVA and above shall have provisions for future additionof automatic cooling fans. Provisions do not include the supply of the fans and theirpower supply.

3.2.3 Transformer size shall be based on 65 C rating self cooled (OA), and shall beequal or greater than the substation maximum demand multiplied by a factor of1.20. Main bus and feeder capacities shall be equal to the maximum fan cooledtransformer rating.

3.2.4 The ability to withstand thermal and dynamic effects of short circuits shall be of2 s (IEC 76.5) for transformers of Plant Substation and 3 s for Main Stations andPower Plant Station. Power transformers shall be capable of withstandinginfrequent restarting loads of up to 1.8 times the transformer rated current. Fivesuch starts may take place in succession at 5 seconds interval.

3.2.5 Oil immersed transformers shall be filled with oil manufactured locally, approvedby Covenin, or equivalent approved by the owners engineer. Liquids known undertrade names like Askarel, Pyranol, Clophen, Piralene, etc. and in generalPolyclorinated Biphenyls (PCBS) are not acceptable.



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3.2.6 The basic impulse insulation levels and insulation classes shall be as specified inANSI C57.12.00, tables 3,4 and 5. Bushings shall be of an insulation class not lessthan that of the winding terminal to which they are connected. Neutral, for eachMV winding specified with neutral brought out, shall be fully insulated.

3.2.7 Transformers of the unsealed type shall be provided with a conservator tankmounted above the highest point of the oil circulating system of the equipment.It shall have an inside flexible membrane for oil/air separation. Each conservatorshall be fitted with one oillevel indicator of direct reading prismatic glass typevisible from ground level and one filling orifice with an air tight capturescrewedcap.

3.2.8 At Main Station, where specified, transformers shall be provided with a threephase on load tap changer to vary the nominal voltage by plus 10% and minus10%. The on load tap changing equipment shall consist of a liquid immersedarcing tap switch or tap selector and a diverter switch (arcing switch), a motormechanism and automatic control devices. Diverter switch tank shall be pressureproof and provided with an overpressure (or overflow) protection device todisconnect the transformer and release the pressure completely. Diverter switchcontacts shall be designed to ensure long life operation.

3.2.9 For system voltage up to 34.5 kV, cable terminations shall be in an integratedairfilled box suitable for mounting on the side wall of the transformer with aremovable non magnetic plate and suitable provisions for terminating cable. Agrounding bolt of adequate size shall be provided for each cable shield and shallbe located inside the box.The boxes shall be weather proof with a minimum degree of protection of IP 55or NEMA 4. Space heaters shall be installed inside the cableend boxes toprevent condensation. Low voltage wiring shall be segregated by metal barriers.When the item description calls for a bus duct, the cable box shall be soconstructed as to permit the coupling of the bus duct to the box without losing theminimum degree of protection.

3.2.10 MV and LV boxes,on transformers above 2.5 MVA, shall be provided withdisconnecting links to isolate the cable from the transformer terminals for testingpurposes. Primary and secondary voltage metallic ducts shall be installed directlybelow the transformers cableend boxes up to the ground level. These ducts willgive mechanical protection to power cables.

3.2.11 Radiators for transformers, rated above 2 500 kVA, shall be detachable and shallbe provided with a machined or ground flanged inlet and outlet for bolting to thetransformer tank through isolating valves.

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3.2.13 A durable metal nameplate of corrosion resistant materials shall be affixed to eachtransformer by the manufacturer. The minimum information shown on thenameplate shall be that specified in ANSI C57.12.00, table 9, nameplate C andthe following information, when applicable: Purchaser order number. Indication of provision for future forced cooling equipment Maximum operating pressure of oil preservation system (positive and

negative). Tank designed for vacuum filling.

3.2.14 Finish paint shall be light gray NFPA 70. Alternative manufacturers standard isacceptable, as long as it is at least equivalent to the above finish.

3.2.15 Rated voltage for threephase transformers (nominal):115 and 69 kV Neutral solidly grounded34.5 kV Grounded through low resistance13.8 kV Grounded through low resistance4.16 kV Grounded through low resistance0.480 kV Solidly grounded

3.2.16 Unless otherwise specified, the angular displacement between the primary andsecondary phase voltages with a deltawye connection shall be as per IEC 76standard Dyn 11 (secondary voltage lags primary voltage by 30 deg.).

3.2.17 All windings, up to 34.5 kV, shall be fully insulated, as defined in ANSI C57.12, orIEC 76. All neutral points of star windings shall be brought out to a terminalbushing. The neutral terminal shall have an insulation class equal to the insulationclass of the line terminal. For 69 and 115 kV, it shall be agreed with the ownersengineer.

3.3 Electric Motors

3.3.1 Medium voltage (MV) electric motors shall be in accordance with API Standard541 Form Wound SquirrelCage Induction Motors 250 hp and larger. Lowvoltage (LV) motors shall be in accordance with IEEE Std 841 IEEE Standard forPetroleum and Chemical Industry Severe Duty Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled(TEFC) Squirrel Cage Induction Motors Up to and Including 500 hp. Electricmotors shall be high efficiency type. Unless otherwise specified herein, when theword should appear in the API 541 and IEEE Std 841 it must be substituted byshall and, therefore, considered mandatory.



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3.3.2 MV induction motors, 150 kW (200 hp up to 7000 hp) and larger, shall be 4 000V, 60 Hz, squirrel cage type, suitable for full voltage, across the line starting. LVmotors, 0.56 kW to 149 shall be 460 V. The kW break point may vary for reasonsof economy with approval by Owner.

3.3.3 Cooling system shall be air to air (CACA). Air to water cooling is not acceptable,for motors up to 7 000 hp (4 000 V).

3.3.4 The minimum degree of protection of an industrial motor shall be IP 54, (IEC 529)or TEFCGuarded (NEMA MG1) for the motor enclosure and IP 55 for theterminal boxes and bearing housings.

3.3.5 Nema II, weatherprotected motors (IPW24) are not acceptable.3.3.6 Motors for Division I shall be explosion proof. For Division 2 they shall be, in

addition to (3.3.4), nonsparking, which in normal service do not arc or spark orproduce ignition due to hot surfaces. Unless otherwise specified on therequisition, a Div.. 2 motor shall be designed for temperature class T3 (200 C).

3.3.7 Site condition is highly corrosive. Motors shall be ruggedized, suitable forextremes of environmental conditions and shall include antifungus tropicalprotection. For LV motors, all enclosure parts shall be cast iron. For MV motors,all enclosure parts shall be cast iron or fabricated carbon steel sheet of 1/8 inch(3 mm) minimum thickness.

3.3.8 The starting torque characteristics shall be minimum NEMA Design B. At 80%rated voltage and rated frequency applied at the motor terminals, it shall beadequate for starting the driven load under the most severe conditions, e.g pumpwith open discharge. Under these conditions, the accelerating torque shall be notless than 10% of the rated full load torque, at 80% rated voltage and at any speedbetween zero and that at which pullout occurs.

3.3.9 Motors shall be suitable for starting duties of at least two starts in succession aftercontinuous running, once the motor is allowed to coast to rest.

3.3.10 Motors shall be applied within their rating based on a service factor de 1.0. In thoseapplications requiring a prolonged overload capacity, the use of a higherhorsepower rating is required to avoid the reduction of insulation and bearing lifeassociated with operation above the 1.0 service factor.

3.3.11 All motors shall have their windings starconnected and shall have identicalinsulation levels. Stator windings of MV motors shall be preformed and be madeof rectangular copper conductors. MV rotors shall be copper. Motors withaluminum frames are unacceptable.

3.3.12 All motors shall have a class F insulation, with a class B temperature rise at thecontinuous required nameplate rating.



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3.3.13 A terminal box of sturdy construction shall be provided with ample space forconnecting the cables as indicated on the requisition order which, due to voltagedrop, short circuit, large number of duct cables, can be twice that considerednormal by manufacturer.Terminal boxes shall be watertight. Transition box between cable and motor boxis not acceptable. For MV motors all terminal boxes shall be made of steel.Terminal boxes made of cast iron are not acceptable. The main terminal box shallbe of the noncompound filled design, phase insulated, phase segregated orphase separated type.

3.3.14 MV Motors shall be designed to be controlled by vacuum contactors. Motors of1 500 kW (2 000 hp) and above shall be provided with surge suppressors.

3.3.15 Within the application limits, about 285 kW 3 600 rpm, 2 240 kW . 1 800 rpm,motors shall be provided with ball and roller bearing with suitable grease nipplesand relief devices. Minimum relubrication interval to be 4 000 hours for horizontalmotors and 2 000 hours for vertical motors.

3.3.16 Motors of 75 hp and above, shall be provided with space heaters. Voltage supplyshall be 120 V ac.

3.3.17 Standardization of motors of the same size and manufacturer shall be pursued.

3.4 Cables And Wires3.4.1 Cables and wires shall conform to PDVSA N201, Section 14, 15 and Engineering

Design Guide PDVSA 90619.1.057. Cables shall be designed, manufactured andtested according to the additional provisions of AEIC CS5 to the ICEA S66524standard.

3.4.2 Distribution feeders and branch feeders to motors shall be done, whereverpossible, by underground distribution system, for inherent protection against fireand mechanical damage.

3.4.3 13.8 and 34.5 kV feeder shall be directly buried, using armored cables. Motorbranches 4.16 and 0.480 kV shall preferably be buried directly in the ground.Underground cable ducts shall be avoided in hazardous areas due to increasedrisks. Also it will affect the cable current rating unfavorably.

3.4.4 Directly buried cables shall be identified with lead trips, approximately 20 mmwide, at each end and then over their entire lenghth at 5 m intervals and at allpoints where they enter and leave ducts and at changes in direction, etc.

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3.4.6 Above ground cables are allowed in process units having equipment installed ontall structures, and in soil with high probability of contamination where the use ofcable lead sheath is not possible, all agreed with the owners engineer. Cablesshall be supported by cable racks, trays or cable ladders all the way up to theirterminations. All materials used shall be properly protected against corrosion,such as hotdip galvanized materials, stainless steel, reinforced fiberglass, fireresistant polyester, depending on severity of environmental conditions. Cabletrays and conduits shall conform PDVSA N201, Section 14.

3.4.7 Above ground cables are also allowed if underground cabling leads to impracticalor uneconomic solutions because of excessive ground space requirements, orhigh freatic level.

3.4.8 A technical and economic analysis shall be carried out for the selection of aboveground, underground or a combined above ground and underground cablesystem. The result shall be approved by Pequiven.

3.4.9 All power, lighting and grounding cables shall have copper conductors. Type andsize of cable shall be agreed with the owners engineer for standardizationreasons. Minimum size shall be as indicated in PDVSA 90619.1.057.

3.4.10 MV cables shall be copper cross linked polyethylene (XLPE) or ethylenepropylene rubber EPR insulated (90 C) and PVC jacketed, shielded type. LVcables shall be PVC, PVC (75 C). Distribution cables (13.8 and 34.5 kV) shall beof one core construction. Feeders and motor branch enclosed in duct (4.16 and0.480 kV) shall be three core up to the size AWG No. 1/0. Size AWG No. 2/0 andabove shall be one core.

3.4.11 For the sizing of cables, thermal short circuit capacity, voltage drop, current ratingand derating factors shall be taken into consideration. The latter will take intoaccount deviation for ground/ ambient temperature, deviation for soil thermalresistivity, grouping of cables in ducts or trenches and the shield losses.A soilaverage temperature and thermal resistivity survey shall be conducted prior toperform the ampacity calculations.

3.4.12 Conductor shortcircuit capability shall be calculated with the maximum expectedthreephase shortcircuit current circulating for a time equal to the backupprotective relay setting, according to ICEA P32382. Shield and armorshortcircuit capability shall be calculated with maximum expected phase toground shortcircuit current for a time equal to the backup protective relay settingfor solidly grounded neutral systems, and for the rated current and time of theneutral grounding resistor for low resistance grounded systems. Calculation shallbe made according to ICEA P45482.

3.4.13 Cables at 600 V and below, and feeders to motors above 600 V, shall not beincreased in size because of short circuit duty.



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3.4.14 When installing shielded cable, metallic shielding must be solidly grounded. Forsafe and effective operation, the shielding shall be grounded at each end of thecable and at each splice. For short lengths, grounding at one point may beconsidered with the owners engineer approval.

3.4.15 Grounding cables between equipment and ground net shall be PVC covered(green color), as protection against electrolytic corrosion. Ground net conductorsshall be bare copper.

3.4.16 Instrument and telecommunication cables shall be laid in trenches or traysseparated from those used for MV and/or LV cables.

3.4.17 Conductors No. 14 AWG and larger shall be stranded. Wire smaller than No. 12AWG shall not be used in both lighting and power systems.

3.5 Lighting3.5.1 Lighting system shall conform to PDVSA N201, Section 13. Lighting levels shall

be as per COVENIN 2 249 Iluminancias en Tareas y Areas de Trabajo.3.5.2 As far as practical, energy efficient fluorescent luminaries in white color shall, in

general, be used for plant lighting.3.5.3 High pressure discharge lamps (sodium vapor type fixtures) may be used where

flood lighting and street lighting be required.3.5.4 Low pressure sodium discharge lamps shall not be used, as they constitute a fire

hazardous in the event of breakage.3.5.5 For standardization reasons the same type of fittings shall be used in all plant

areas.

3.5.6 For the control of lamp groups in individual rooms of a process building, or whereotherwise necessary, local lighting switches shall be provided.

3.5.7 Lighting for outdoor operating areas and streets shall be automatic controlled byphotocell. An autoonoff selector switch shall be located at the controller locationto permit manual control of the lighting (PDVSA N201, Section 13.21).

3.5.8 All lighting voltage for process plants shall be 208 V, 3phase.3.5.9 Lighting transformers and lighting panels shall be located inside of a switch house.

3.5.10 Fixed emergency lighting shall be installed in control rooms, switch rooms, firefighting station, firstaid rooms, watchmens offices, the main entrances and in allother buildings and areas when required for safety reasons.

3.6 Power and Convenience Outlets3.6.1 For maintenance purposes an adequate number of 3phase power outlets for

movable equipment and single phase convenience outlets for the supply ofportable tools and hand lamps shall be provided at suitable locations.



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3.6.2 Convenience outlets shall have a standard supply voltage equal to the voltageselected for normal lighting. (208 and/or 120 V in agreement with the ownersengineer).

3.6.3 Hand torches shall be provided for all locations where operating personnel will bepresent. The equipment shall consist of fixed charging units with sockets andplugintype hand torches suitable for classified area.

3.7 Metering Equipment3.7.1 Incoming circuits shall be provided with ammeter, voltmeter and active power

meter.

3.7.2 Electricity consumption metering, enabling assessment of energy consumptionfor each individual processing unit, shall be incorporated. The following accuracyclass 0.5 metering instruments shall be provided per incoming circuit: activeenergy meter (kWh), apparent power maximum demand meter (kVAd).Summators shall be provided to totalize kWh and kVAd for all circuits.

3.7.3 Excluding workshops, each LV motor circuit of 23 kW (30 hp) and above shall beprovided with an ammeter close to the motor (local). MV motors shall be providedwith local and remote ammeter.

3.7.4 A current transducer shall be provided at the MCC to convert the motors CTsecondary current from 5 A to a 4 20 mA signal dc. This signal shall be connectedto the ammeter close to the motor.

3.7.5 Switching counters and runninghour meters shall be provided on MV motorswitchgear panels.

3.8 Grounding3.8.1 Grounding system shall conform to PDVSA N201, Section 17.3.8.2 For the grounding of electrical system, equipment and structures, each

installation shall have one common ground grid connected to at least two groupsof ground electrodes.

3.8.3 The ground grid for substation and generating station shall be bare strandedmedium hard drawn copper. The ground grid shall extend throughout theinstallation in the form of main ring with insulated conductors, green PVC covered,to prevent electrolytic corrosion of plant equipment.

3.8.4 Main ring conductors and branch conductors to metallic enclosures of HV/MV/LVelectrical equipment shall have a minimum size of 2/0 AWG (67 mm2).Minimum size for branch grounding conductors to be No. 2 AWG (33.6 mm2) forunderground conductors and 6 AWG (13.3 mm2) for above ground conductors.



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3.8.5 The electrical resistance between main ground grid and the general mass of earthshall not exceed 2 ohm.

3.8.6 The connections between electrodes heads and conductors shall be so executedthat easy inspection and testing of the ground resistance of individual electrodesbe possible.

3.8.7 Pipelines and other underground metallic objects shall not be used for groundingpurposes.

3.8.8 For lightning and static electricity purpose, ground electrodes shall be locatednear the structure to be protected. The resistance of electrodes and mass of earthshall not exceed 7 ohm.

3.8.9 Grounding of electronic system (computer, instruments and communications).See PDVSA N201, par. 17.5.19 and 17.5.20.

3.8.10 In general a separate grounding system is required and no other equipment shallbe connected to it. The grounding cable shall be stranded, annealed copper cablewith an overall PVC insulation color coded green.

3.8.11 Computer and instrument system grounds shall have a simple path to ground.This shall be accomplished by using ground busses connected to a single groundelectrode cluster. The single ground electrode cluster is connected to the plantground loop. Busses shall be isolated from the equipment ground or grid.

3.9 Substations3.9.1 Substations buildings shall conform to PDVSA N201, Section 21.3.9.2 Electrical switchgear installations shall be located indoor in an elevated masonery

building. Outdoor switchgear is acceptable with the approval of the owner(PDVSA N201, Section 3.6.10). The under floor shall be used foraccommodation of incoming and outgoing cables. Trays shall be provided in thisarea.

3.9.3 The substation/switch houses shall be located in a safe area and designed asa completely closed civil engineering structure, with steel doors of dust tightconstruction and dust tight cable passages, to correspond to the occurrence ofone air change per hour maximum.

3.9.4 Substation shall contain electrical equipment only for the safe and securedistribution of electricity such as switchgear, transformers and auxiliary facilities.

3.9.5 Substation building shall be air conditioned. The air conditioning installation shallconsist of two or more individual split system air conditioning installation. Eachone shall comprise: a) One fan coil unit suitable for 100 % recirculation and free



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air delivery. b) One weather proof R12 or R22 hermetically sealedtypeaircooled condensing unit suitable for outdoor location.

3.9.6 During normal operation the maximum indoor temperature shall not rise above35 C dry bulb. In the case of breakdown or maintenance to one of the airconditioned units, the maximum indoor temperature shall not rise above 40 C drybulb. Internal temperature range to be between 29 C and 32 C. Provisions shallbe made to avoid condensation.

3.9.7 Cable entry holes to the enclosure of electrical equipment shall be suitably sealed.3.9.8 Each substation with HV/MV switchgear shall be provided with an annunciator

panel centralizing the individual alarm and trip functions of the station equipment.From the annunciator panel, major and minor common alarms shall be given toa manned control room.

3.9.9 Each transformer of 2 000 kVA and above shall be installed above an empty oilcollecting pit with slopping bottom sized to contain the oil volume of thetransformer. A suitable drainage facility with a fire trap shall be provided.

3.9.10 Transformers shall be installed outdoor in an area adjacent to the building. Theroof of the building, where possible, shall be extended to cover the transformerarea without affecting the transformer mobility. Fire or blast walls betweentransformers are required for transformer of 2 000 kVA and above.

3.9.11 Sufficient space for future extension of switchgear, by at least two panels at eachend without change to the building, shall be included in the design.

3.9.12 For installations requiring steel channels embedded in concrete floors forswitchgear support and alignment, care shall be taken in the design to avoiddistortion of the switchgear structure and that the equipment be completelyaligned to facilitate the insertion and withdrawal of drawout equipment. Thestation floor shall be designed to withstand the impact stress caused by theopening of the circuit breakers under short circuit conditions.

4 SUBSTATION FIRE PROTECTION4.1 General

A risk analysis shall be performed in the early stages of design and fully revisedduring the detailed engineering.In general, the substation shall be designed, constructed and protected followingthe recommendations listed in ANSI/IEEE standard 979 IEEE Guide forSubstation Fire Protection.

4.2 Mandatory Requirements4.2.1 Removable covers for trenches shall be metal or fire retardant material.



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4.2.2 Cables shall be provided with external jackets of fireretardant material.Critical wiring shall not be routed closer than 7.5 m horizontally from potential firehazards. Critical wiring routed between 3 and 7.5 m horizontally from potential firehazards shall be protected by thermal insulation from fire.

4.2.3 The building shall have a minimum of two exits located at opposite ends. Doorsshall open outward and be equipped with panic hardware and exit signs.

4.2.4 Portable fire extinguishers shall be located adjacent to the doors.4.2.5 Smoke detectors shall be installed to activate local and remote alarm.

4.2.6 Building shall be constructed of fireresistive non combustible materials.

4.2.7 Cable openings shall be sealed to prevent the transfer of smoke and fire from onearea to another.

4.2.8 Oil filled equipment shall not be installed inside the building.

4.2.9 Oilfilled power transformers containing 8 000 liters or more of insulating oil shallbe located at a minimum of 6 meters from any building. Smaller separation isacceptable if a fixed fire protection system is provided.

4.2.10 Transformers containing less than 8 000 liters of insulating oil shall be located notless than the following distances from building:75 kVA or less 3 m76 kVA to 333 kVA 6 mmore than 333 kVA 9 mTransformers can be installed close to the building if a fireresistive wall isprovided.

4.2.11 Transformers shall be separated by a fire barrier having a minimum of onehourfireresistance rating. The fire barrier shall extend at least 300 mm in the verticaldirection and 600 mm in the horizontal direction beyond the line of sight betweenall points on adjacent transformers.



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4.2.12 Battery rooms shall have a ventilation system. The entrance door to a batteryroom shall have a warning sign PELIGROGAS HIDROGENOPROHIBIDOFUMAR. A flow switch shall be provided on each fan to give an alarm when theventilation system is off.

4.2.13 Light switch and convenience outlets shall be located outside the battery room.4.2.14 An eyewash station shall be provided. Walls and floor shall be covered by an

acidresisting material.

5 POWER SUPPLY UNITSPower supply units, such as main generator, emergency generators, controllers,batteries, rectifiers, switchgear and controlgears, shall be installed innonhazardous areas.

6 ECONOMICAL EVALUATION OF LOSSESThe transformers and motors shall be evaluated on the basis of guaranteed totallosses, auxiliary power requirements of cooling equipment and installation cost.Transformer losses will be evaluated at the following values:

US$/kWNoload loss at 100% of rated voltage 3500Load loss at selfcooled rating 2900Stage one cooling equipment power 1800

Motor losses will be evaluated at the following values:

US$/kWLoss at 100% of rated voltage 3500Cooling and lubrication equipment power 1800

In the bid evaluation procedure, each loss evaluation figure listed above shall bemultiplied by its respective guaranteed loss value in kW, and the resulting figureswill be added to the bid price to give a total evaluated price for bid comparison.Evaluation results shall be submitted to Pequiven for approval.

7 DOCUMENTS AND DRAWINGSAll necessary drawings required for the installation and interconnection ofequipment, cables and wires shall form part of the design. Such information shallbe updated when alterations to the design are made and shall include additionalinformation that is required during erection or may be required for future



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maintenance, trouble shooting and operation. As built drawings shall be availablewithin one month of acceptance of the construction, covering all parts of theelectrical installation and related civil engineering, mechanical andinstrumentation work.



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APPENDIX ANOMINALVOLTAGE

SERVICEVOLTAGE

Main StationPower Plant StationDistribution StationPlant Station

Motors above 7000 hp Special considerationMotors, 150 kW (200 hp) to Special consideration7000 hp4000 hpMotors, 0.56 kW (0.75 hp)to 149 kW (199 hp) 480 460Motors, 0.55 kW (0.74 hp) &below (Nonprocess motors) 208/120 208/120

The kilowatt break point may varyfor reasons of economy with approval bythe owners engineer.Motor control 120 V ac single phaseBreakers and latched contactors(Trip circuits) 125 V dcSodium, blended and fluorescent lighting 208 V ac, 3 phaseInstrumentation 120 V ac



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APPENDIX BSECONDARY SELECTIVE SUBSTATIONS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSFER

SETTING AND COORDINATION OF PROTECTIVE DEVICES

FUNCTION SETTING CRITERIA271, 272 Dropout: 70 to 80 % of rated voltage.( Maximum expected current during normal operation, and also

>Motor contribution to a fault on the incoming circuit (12.518 A)Time: Instantaneous.

50N1, 50N2 Pickup: < Arcing ground fault current (0.5 2 A), and also >Maximumexpected neutral current during normal operation.

Time: Instantaneous.27R1, 27R2 Pickup: < 25 % of rated voltage.

Time: Instantaneous.27I1, 27I2 Pickup: 70 a 80 % of rated voltage.

Time: Instantaneous.511, 512 Pickup: > Both buses normal current + largest motor starting current (MV)

> 125% of XFMR rated OA capacity for long time curve (LV)Aprox. 4 times XFMR rated OA capacity for short time setting (LV)

Time: Inverse. To be coordinated with downstream phase OC relays.Short time: To be coordinated with downstream instantaneousrelays.

51N1, 51N2 Pickup: > 10 % of upstream phase overcurrent relay pickup for LV systems,and10 to 20 % of maximum ground fault current for MV systems.

Time: Inverse. To be coordinated with downstream ground fault relays.51G1, 51G2 Pickup: According to 51N1 and 51N2 relays setting (backup).

Time: Inverse. To be coordinated with relay 51N1 and 51N2 relays.961, 962 Time: 3s971, 972 Time: 1s

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