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    This document specifies the requirements for a neutral earthing system for a 380-425 MW combined cycle power plant. It outlines that the generator neutral will be high resistance earthed using a neutral earthing transformer and resistor. Other systems like 6.6kV and 415V will be medium and solidly earthed respectively. It provides details on sizing the neutral earthing equipment and specific requirements like duty ratings, insulation, terminals and isolating arrangements.

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    This document specifies the requirements for a neutral earthing system for a 380-425 MW combined cycle power plant. It outlines that the generator neutral will be high resistance earthed using a neutral earthing transformer and resistor. Other systems like 6.6kV and 415V will be medium and solidly earthed respectively. It provides details on sizing the neutral earthing equipment and specific requirements like duty ratings, insulation, terminals and isolating arrangements.

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    This document specifies the requirements for a neutral earthing system for a 380-425 MW combined cycle power plant. It outlines that the generator neutral will be high resistance earthed using a neutral earthing transformer and resistor. Other systems like 6.6kV and 415V will be medium and solidly earthed respectively. It provides details on sizing the neutral earthing equipment and specific requirements like duty ratings, insulation, terminals and isolating arrangements.

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    10 Neutral Earthing

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    This document specifies the requirements for a neutral earthing system for a 380-425 MW combined cycle power plant. It outlines that the generator neutral will be high resistance earthed using a neutral earthing transformer and resistor. Other systems like 6.6kV and 415V will be medium and solidly earthed respectively. It provides details on sizing the neutral earthing equipment and specific requirements like duty ratings, insulation, terminals and isolating arrangements.

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    The document discusses different methods of earthing electrical systems at different voltage levels, including generator neutral, 6.6kV systems, 415V systems, 240V systems, and 110V AC control supply. It also provides specifications for sizing, isolating, and other components of the neutral earthing system.

    The different methods of earthing mentioned are high resistance earthing for generator neutral, medium resistance earthing for 6.6kV systems, and solidly earthed systems for 415V, 240V, and 110V systems.

    The specific requirements for the earthing resistor for unit auxiliary transformers mentioned are a duty rating of 60 seconds, taps provided at 25%, 50%, and 75%, mounting on insulators, and ability to carry 10% of rated current continuously with an enclosure surface temperature rise of not more than 5 degrees C above ambient temperature.

    PIONEER GAS POWER LIMITED

    380-425 MW COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANT


    Generator Transformer Specification

    APSIPL-05- EPC-
    3-B10
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS -
    NEUTRAL EARTHING SYSTEM



    Page 1 of 4



    10.0 METHODS OF EARTHING

    The neutral earthing equipment shall conform to the latest editions of
    relevant national and international standards. These shall comply with the
    specific requirements indicated below.

    10.1 Generator neutral will be high resistance earthed. The neutral shall be
    connected to a suitably rated neutral earthing transformer. The neutral
    earthing resistor will be connected across the secondary of the neutral
    earthing transformer.

    10.2 6.6 kV systems shall be medium resistance earthed. The neutral of the unit
    auxiliary transformers shall be independently connected to the earth through
    a suitable resistance.

    10.3 415V system shall be a solidly earthed system. The neutral of the service
    transformers shall be independently connected to the earth.

    10.4 240V systems for lighting and the space heating shall be solidly earthed
    system. The neutral of the transformers shall be connected to the earth
    bus through a link in the respective board, which is in turn connected to the
    Plant earth grid.

    10.5 110V AC control supply shall be a solidly earthed system. The earth side
    of the transformers shall be connected solidly through a link to the earth bus
    in the respective modules of switchgear / control panels.

    10.6 Sizing of Neutral Earthing Equipment

    10.6.1 The neutral grounding resistor ohmic value for generator neutral earthing
    shall be so selected that during an earth fault on one of the phases of the
    generator, the kW power consumed in the resistor shall be atleast equal to
    1.5 times, the capacitive kVA due to capacitance of generator, generator
    bus duct and associated equipment including surge protection capacitor,
    generator transformer and unit auxiliary transformer (where applicable).

    10.6.2 The neutral earthing resistor ohmic value for unit auxiliary transformer
    neutral earthing shall be such that earth fault current is limited to the full
    load current of the respective transformers.

    PIONEER GAS POWER LIMITED
    380-425 MW COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANT
    Generator Transformer Specification

    APSIPL-05- EPC-
    3-B10
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS -
    NEUTRAL EARTHING SYSTEM



    Page 2 of 4



    10.7 Specific Requirements

    10.7.1 Duty rating of the earthing resistor for UATs shall be 60 seconds.

    10.7.2 Cable boxes shall be provided for receiving the cables from the
    transformers.

    10.7.3 The resistors shall be provided with taps at 25%, 50% and 75%.

    10.7.4 The resistor cubicle shall be mounted on suitably rated insulators.

    10.7.5 The resistor cubicle shall be located in transformer yard at a height of 2.5m.
    If located at ground level the resistor area shall be fenced separately, even
    though located within the fenced transformer yard. Resistor shall be able to
    carry the specified current a period of time as specified with a temperature
    rise not exceeding 325 Deg C over an ambient temperature.

    10.7.6 The resistor shall be able to carry 10 % of its rated current continuously
    with the enclosure surface temperature rise not more than 5 Deg C
    of ambient temperature specified.

    10.7.7 Resistor shall be natural cooled type and forced cooling shall not be
    used.
    However, if envisaged, adequate louvers with removable fine wire mesh
    (holes less than 0.5 mm) may be provided to limit the enclosure surface
    temperature.

    10.7.8 Resistor shall be mounted on steel rods insulated by special heat
    resistant mica nite paper tubes. Grid washers shall be of natural mica.
    Porcelain insulators shall be used to insulate the resistor element from body
    of the enclosure.

    10.7.9 The two end of resistor shall be brought out to weather proof bushing
    type terminals of adequate rating. Bushing terminals shall be provided for
    neutral and earth connections and they shall be housed in a metal clad
    enclosure.

    10.7.10 Resistor shall be designed to be lifted using lugs on top or jacking holes on

    PIONEER GAS POWER LIMITED
    380-425 MW COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANT
    Generator Transformer Specification

    APSIPL-05- EPC-
    3-B10
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS -
    NEUTRAL EARTHING SYSTEM



    Page 3 of 4


    side.

    Bolted type link shall be provided for isolating the resistor.

    10.8 Isolating Arrangement.

    10.8.1 An isolator shall be provided on the incoming side to isolate the equipment
    from the main equipment. The rating shall be suitable at least 1.5 times the
    rated current of the resistor. The isolating switch shall have 4 NO + 4 NC
    contacts for remote indication and interlocks.

    10.8.2 The external handle for the switch shall be lockable in both ON and
    OFF positions.

    10.9 Busbar and Interconnections:

    10.9.1 The bus bar shall be epoxy moulded sleeved and made of high
    conductivity electrolytic grade Copper.

    10.9.2 The rating of the busbar shall be same as the rated Current. Bus Bar
    mating surface shall be tinned. High tensile bolts and spring washers shall
    be provided at all busbar joints.

    10.9.3 The bus bar shall be uniform section throughout and shall be sized to
    carry the rated current without exceeding the maximum hot spot
    temperature of 85 Deg C. Busbars shall be color coded for easy
    identification of phases..

    10.9.4 Busbars shall be supported at regular intervals and both busbars and
    supports shall be suitably sized to withstand short circuit level as
    specified in the data sheet without any deformation. All busbar supports
    shall be non-carbonizing material resistant to acid alkalies and shall have
    non-hydroscopic characteristics. Clearance shall be as per relevant
    standards. Insulation level shall be as specified in the data sheet.

    10.9.5 Suitable size electric grade EC 91 E Aluminum / copper busbars
    shall be provided with epoxy cast supports. The current in all current
    carrying paths should not exceed 1.0 Amps / sq. mm for Al and 1.4 Amps /
    sq. mm for Copper. All bus supports shall be non-carbonizing material

    PIONEER GAS POWER LIMITED
    380-425 MW COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANT
    Generator Transformer Specification

    APSIPL-05- EPC-
    3-B10
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS -
    NEUTRAL EARTHING SYSTEM



    Page 4 of 4


    resistant to acid alkalies and shall have non-hydroscopic characteristics.

    10.9.6 Busbars shall be painted in dark black colour to facilitate efficient heat
    dissipation.Busbars shall be colour coded for easy identification of individual
    phases.


    10.10 General Data:

    10.10.1 Quantity: NGT Panel - 1 No.

    10.10.2 Vendor details:

    10.10.3 Paint:

    10.10.4 Degree of protection shall be IP 42.

    10.10.5 Tentative panel dimension shall be (W x D x H)

    10.10.6 Earth Bus shall be (50 x 6) mm
    2
    copper flat.

    10.10.7 Main Bus bar material Aluminium, Size and calculations to be furnished by
    vendor.

    10.10.8 Panel shall be suitable for bus-duct entry from top.

    10.10.9 System Fault Level : 40kA for 3 Sec.

    10.10.10 Design ambient : 50 deg C

    10.10.11 Wiring: 1100V Grade PVC Insulated Stranded Cu. Cable.
    Aux. Circuit: 2.5 Sq.mm. Earth: 6.0 Sq.mm.

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