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50-SDMS-02 Rev 0
SEC Distribution Materials Specification
DATE: 30-07-2013G

50-SDMS-02

Rev 0

SPECIFICATION

FOR

PRIMARY SUBSTATION CURRENT TRANSFORMERS

11KV THROUGH 69KV

This specification is property of SEC and

subject to change or modification without any prior 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 Design
4.2 Construction
4.3 Primary Winding for Free Standing CTs
4.4 Secondary Winding/s and Core/s
4.5 Grounding
4.6 Nameplate

5.0 TESTS

5.1 Type (Design) Tests

5.2 Routine (Production) Tests

6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

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1.0 SCOPE

This SEC Distribution Material Specification (SDMS) specifies the minimum technical
requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, inspection, testing and performance of
outdoor/indoor single phase free-standing, bushing type and ring type Current Transformers
11kV through 69kV, intended to be used in the Primary Distribution Substations of Saudi
Electricity Company, Saudi Arabia.

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

This Material Standard Specification shall always be read in conjunction with latest 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 61869-1 Instrument Transformers, Part 1: General Requirements

3.2 IEC 61869-2 Instrument Transformers, Part 2: Additional Requirements for

Current Transformers

3.3 IEC 62155 Hollow pressurized and unpressurized ceramic and glass
insulators for use in electrical equipment with rated voltages
greater than 1000 V

3.4 IEC 60529 Degree of Protection Provided By Enclosures (IP-Code)

3.5 IEC 60836 Specifications for unused siliconeinsulation liquids for

electricomechanical purposes

3.6 IEEE C37.110 Guide for the Application of Current Transformers used for
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Protective Relaying Purposes

3.7 IEEE C57.13 IEEE Standard Requirements for Instrument Transformers

3.8 IEEE C57.19.00 IEEE Standard General Requirements and Test Procedure
for Outdoor Power Apparatus Bushings

3.9 IEEE C57.111 IEEE Guide for Acceptance of Silicone Insulating Fluid and its
Maintenance in Transformers

3.10 ASTM 4652 Standard Specification for Silicone Fluid Used for Electrical
Insulation

3.11 54-TMSS-01 Mineral Insulating Oil for Electrical Apparatus

3.12 SEC-02-01(REV-0) Insulating Oil forTransformers and Switchgear

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Design

4.1.1 Ratings

a. The primary current, secondary current and voltage ratings shall be as

specified in the data schedule.

b. Short time current ratings of protective and metering current transformers

shall be equal to or higher than that of associated switchgear and
equipment as applicable and shall meet the requirement per data schedule.

c. Unless otherwise specified all current transformers CT/CTs core for

protection shall have ratings and performance requirements of relaying
including transient performance characteristics at specified tap.
Calculation for the same shall be furnished.

d. Continuous thermal current for all CTs at highest tap shall be as per data
schedule without exceeding temperature limits.

e. CTs shall be designed to operate continuously for the respective

application/installations.

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4.1.2 Class of CTs

a. Unless otherwise specified in the data schedule the metering class shall be
0.2 IEC at specified tap.

b. Metering core shall have Instrument Security Factor (ISF) less than or
equal to 5 for single ratio current transformers and for multi-ratio CTs (at
highest tap) used in a single breaker scheme. For multi-ratio CTs used in
multi-CB scheme or ring main scheme, ISF shall be less than or equal to
6.

c. When CTs are manufactured per IEC all protection CTs shall be class P,
PX, and TPX per IEC 61869-2 or as specified in the data schedule.

d. CTs manufactured per class P of IEC 61869-2 shall meet the requirement
of knee-point voltage (Vk), magnetizing current at specified voltage (Imag),
CT secondary resistance (RCT) and any other special requirement per data
schedule and/or the requirements of respective applications as specified in
CT sizing requirements of PTS. When CTs are manufactured per class
TPX of IEC 61869-2, the knee-point voltage requirement shall be replaced
by excitation limiting secondary voltage (Ual).

4.2 Construction

4.2.1 General

a. CTs shall be of ring type (with continuous ring or split core), bushing type
or free-standing type as specified in the data schedule.

b. All CTs shall be of low leakage construction.

c. Cores of protection CTs shall be of high grade grain-oriented, silicone

steel with non-gapped construction.

d. Cores of metering CTs shall be of nickel alloy type to provide low losses,
high accuracy and low saturation levels.

e. Insulation for CTs of different voltage class and indoor/outdoor

installations shall be per Table-1. Unless otherwise specified in the data
schedule, 13.8kV CTs shall be indoor cast resin type only as per Table-1.
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f. CTs with mineral oil/silicone liquid as insulation per Table-1 shall be

hermetically sealed and provided with a secondary terminal compartment
and a grounding terminal. The sealing system shall prevent drying and
leakage of oil. The upper part of CT shall consist of procelain housing
only with primary terminal, bellows/vessel expansion tank and oil/liquid
level indicator.

g. CTs with cast resin insulation with nominal voltage of 34.5kV and below,
as per Table-1 shall be provided with secondary terminal compartment,
grounding terminal and primary terminal.

h. Each free-standing type CT shall be provided with a suitable lifting

arrangement to lift the entire unit.

Table-1
Nominal Voltage, Installation Type of CT
KV (Indoor/Outdoor) Insulation
Indoor (Bushing or
11, 13.8, 33, 34.5 Cast Resin
Ring Type)
33, 34.5, 69 Outdoor Mineral Oil
Cast Resin or
69 Indoor
Silicone Liquid

4.2.2 Insulating Oil/Silicone Liquid

a. The insulating oils shall be PCB free.

b. The mineral insulating oil shall conform to 54-SDMS-01.

c. Silicone liquid shall be per ASTM D-4652 or IEC 60836.

4.2.3 Insulator Housing

a. Outdoor insulator housings shall be electrical grade, wet processed

procelain of brown color conforming to IEC 60233.

b. Indoor insulator housings shall be of procelain or resin cast.

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c. Outdoor porcelain housing shall withstand a washing pressure of 3500

kPa without permitting water ingress into the internal of CTs or
secondary terminal box.
d. Minimum creepage distance for insulator housings shall be per 01-
SDMS-01.

e. Housings of bushing current transformer shall meet all the requirements

as given in their respective equipment SDMS.

4.2.4 Terminals

a. The primary terminals shall be aluminum or tin plated copper round or

flat bar terminals for bar primary and shall be copper only for wound type
primary.

b. The secondary terminals shall be of non-captive pan head screw type and
shall accept copper cable of adequate size as determined by current
transformer sizing calculation with minimum of 4 mm2. Facility shall be
provided for shorting, isolation and grounding of secondary terminals
inside the terminal box. Removable cable gland plate shall be provided
on the terminal box.

c. The degree of protection of enclosure for secondary terminal box shall be

per 01-SDMS-01.

d. Primary and secondary terminals and polarity shall be marked per

applicable standards.

4.3 Primary Winding for Free-Standing Type CTs

4.3.1 Material

The primary can be of bar type or multiple core winding type. When bar
primary is provided it can be copper or aluminum per data schedule.
However when wound primary is provided the winding shall be of copper
only.

4.3.2 Insulation

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Minimum primary winding insulation requirements for CTs shall be per 01-
SDMS-01.

4.4 Secondary Windings

4.4.1 Winding

Each core of CTs shall be supplied with copper secondary core winding/s
with negligible leakage reactance in the whole windings and also between
tapings. The protection core shall be designed without turn correction for
class TPX CTs. For other class of CTs and/or measuring CTs, turn correction
is acceptable.

4.4.2 Burden and Other Characteristics

Unless otherwise specified in the data schedule the burden rating and other
characteristics shall be specified by the CONTRACTOR with supporting
calculations for approval.

4.4.3 Multi-Ratio

For multi-ratio CTs ratio tap shall be provided on the secondary windings per
IEC and it shall be per CT sizing criteria specified in the PTS.

4.4.4 Other Requirements

The secondary winding shall meet all other requirements per PTS or data
schedule.

4.5 Grounding

Each free-standing CT shall be provided with one ground pad and a clamp type
terminal located at the base to accommodate grounding conductor sizes from 70mm2
to 240mm2.

4.6 Nameplate

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4.6.1 The CT shall bear a nameplate which shall be written in English and contain
the information listed in IEC 61869-2 for all taps from the highest tap up to
the specified tap and the following additional information:

a. The words “_____kV Current Transformer”

b. SEC Purchase Order No. and Contract No./Job Order No.

c. 50-SDMS-02, Rev.0

4.6.2 The nameplate material shall be stainless steel and shall be fastened to the
equipment by stainless steel screws or rivets.

5.0 TESTS

All tests result shall be provided for review and approval.

5.1 Type (Design) Tests

5.1.1 All type tests described in IEC 61869-2 shall be performed on the
representative unit or on the first unit of every new design or rating to be
supplied.

5.1.2 Temperature rise tests carried out per IEC 61869-2 shall meet the
requirement of clause 4.1.1.d above.

5.1.3 Low leakage flux tests shall be performed per IEC 61869-2 at all taps for
class TPX CTs. For class P or PX CTs, when specified in the data schedule
the same shall be carried out at specified tap. This test shall be performed
when the value factor of construction Fc < 1.1

5.1.4 Chopped lightning impulse test per IEC 61869-2 shall be carried out for all
CTs.

5.1.5 Type tests of hollow insulators for CTs manufactured per IEC shall be
carried out as per IEC 62155.

5.1.6 In lieu of the actual type tests, certified test reports of type tests performed on
an identical unit may be submitted for review and approval during the
bidding stage.
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5.2 Routine (Production) Tests

5.2.1 All routine tests prescribed in the relevant IEC standards shall be performed
on all CTs.

5.2.2 Partial discharge measurement shall be performed on all CTs.

5.2.3 The following additional tests shall be performed in accordance with IEC
61869-2 or equivalent standards at each tap for all CTs.

a. Turns Ratio Error

b. CT Secondary Resistance (RCT)

c. Excitation Characteristics

d. Determination of secondary limiting emf for classes P and PX CTs

manufactured per IEC 61869-2

e. Determination of excitation limiting secondary voltage (Ual) for class

TPX CTs manufactured per IEC 61869-2.

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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

PRIMARY S/S CURRENT TRANSFORMERS (CT), 11KV THROUGH 69KV

SEC Enquiry No. Date:

SEC Purchase Order Date:

No.
or Contract No.

SEC PTS No./Project Title with J.O. No.

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

Nominal System Voltage (kV)

System Short Circuit Current (kAsym) at rated

voltage

Type of System Grounding

Installation (Indoor/Outdoor)

‘A’ – SEC SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETER

‘B’ – BIDDER/SUPPLIER/VENDOR/CONTRACTOR PROPOSED DATA/PARAMETERS
‘C’ – REMARKS SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED DEVIATION IN COLUMN ‘B’
(*) – DATA/PARAMETER TO BE PROVIDED/PROPOSED BY THE BIDDER/SUPPLIER/
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR IN COLUMN ‘B’
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REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

*

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Ratings
Rated Primary Current (A)
Rated Secondary Current (A) 1 or 5

4.1.1 Continuous Thermal Current Rating Factor 1.2

Multi-Ratio CTs 1.2
Single Ratio CTs 1.2
Rated Short Time Thermal Current-Ith (kArms)
(21, 25, 31.5, 40kArms)

Short Time Thermal Current Duration (second) 1

Rated Dynamic Current (kApeak) 2.6 x Ith

Fault Current Duration (second)

Rated Primary Short Circuit Current-IPSC (kA) *

Temperature Rise (°C) *

Number of Metering Cores
Number of Protection Cores

4.2 Construction

Type of CT (Ring Continuous/Split Core Type,

Bushing Type, Cast Resin Type, Free-Standing Oil
Filled/Fluid Filled Type)

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REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

4.2 Construction (Continued)

Free-Standing CT Core Location

(Top or Bottom) *

Type of Insulation
(Mineral Oil Filled/Fluid/Cast Resin)
Manufacturer’s Type Designation *

4.2.2 Insulating Oil/Fluid

[Refer to data schedule of 54-SDMS-01 for
Insulating Oil, Vendor to Fill-In Column ‘B’ of
the same] *

4.2.3 High Voltage Insulator Housing

Name of Manufacturer *

Type (Porcelain/Cast Resin) *

Make Designation *
Creepage Distance (mm)
Color Brown
Cantilevel Strength (kN) *

4.2.4 Terminals

Primary Terminal Connector:

Conductor Material (Al or Cu)
Size (mm2)
Number of Conductors/phase
Degree of Protection of Enclosure for Secondary
Terminal Box

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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

PRIMARY S/S CURRENT TRANSFORMERS (CT), 11KV THROUGH 69KV

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

4.3 Primary Winding for Free-Standing Type CTs

Bar Primary Al or Cu
Wound Primary Material *
Winding Insulation and Class *
Rated Maximum Voltage (kV) *
BIL (kVpeak) *
Power Frequency Withstand Voltage
(kVrms) Indoor CTs *

Power Frequency Withstand Voltage

(kVrms) Outdoor CTs

1 Minute Dry (kVrms) *

10 Seconds Wet (kVrms) *

4.4 Secondary Winding

Number of Cores 1/2/3/4

Purpose (Relaying/Metering)
Relaying
or
Winding No. 1: Purpose Metering

Type of Protection
(Backup/Differential/Distance etc…) / / /

Current Ratio at Specified Tap

Accuracy Class

Burden (VA) /
Resistive Burden-Rb (Ω) */*/*/*

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REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

4.4 Secondary Winding (Continued)

Secondary Winding Resistance-RCT at 20°C (Ω) */*/*/*

Specified Tap

For class PTX CTs per IEC 61869-2

Rated Symmetrical Short Circuit

Current Factor - KSSC

Dimensioning Parameter-K *

Excitation Limiting Secondary

Voltage-Ual (Volts) *

Accuracy Limiting Secondary

Exciting Current-Ial (mA) *

Secondary Excitation Current-Imag

At Half Excitation Limiting Secondary *

Secondary Winding Resistance-RCT (Ω) *

5.1.3 Special Tests

Special Tests Required Class P CTs

Chopped Lightning Impulse

Measurement of Capacitance and Dielectric

Dissipation factor

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REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

5.1.3 Special Tests (Continued)

Multiple Chopped Impulse Test on

Primary Winding

Mechanical Tests

Measurement of Transmitted
Over-Voltages

Special Tests Required Class TPX CTs

Verification of Low Leakage Flux

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A. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE FURNISHED BY

SEC:

B. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY

BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR:

C. OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/

CONTRACTOR:

Actual Manufacturer Vendor/Supplier/

of Equipment/Material Contractor

Name of the Company

Location and address

Name and Signature of

authorized
Representative
and date

Official Seal/Stamp
of the Company &
Date

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