Ministry of Electricity

Planning and Studies Office

Baghdad – Iraq

SPECIFICATION NO. D-25

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
OF
EXPULSION FUSE CUTOUT

REVISION YEAR 2015

1.0 SCOPE:

This tender includes for the manufacturing, testing, packing, shipping, of outdoor type 24 kV and
36 kV expulsion fuse cutouts.

2.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS:

The materials shall be of first class quality and designed for continuous satisfactory operation as
continuity of supply is of prime importance and to operate satisfactorily under variation of load,
voltage and short circuit or other conditions which may occur on the system provided that these
variations are within the assigned rating of the apparatus. The materials used shall be suitable for the
following climatic conditions.

2.1 Ambient temperature:

Highest maximum (in the shade) 55 °C for about 6 hours a day
Lowest minimum (-10) °C
Maximum yearly average (+30) °C
Maximum daily average (+40) °C

2.2 Temperature under sun:

Black objects under direct sunshine attain a temperature of 80 °C

2.3 Air humidity:

Maximum 92% at 40 °C
Minimum 12%
Yearly average 44%

2.4 Altitudes:
From sea level up to (1000m)

2.5 Sand storm:

The equipments shall be suitable for outdoor installations and subjected to frequent sand storms and
heavily polluted atmosphere.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS:

The latest revision of the following codes and standards shall be applicable for the
equipment/materials covered in this specification. In case of any deviation, the vendor/manufacturer
may propose equipment/material conforming to an alternate code or standard. However, the
provision of MOE standards shall supersede the provisions of these alternate standards in case of any
difference.

IEC International Electrotechnical Commission

3.1 IEC 60060 High voltage test techniques.

3.2 IEC 60168 Test on indoor and outdoor post insulators of ceramic material or
glass for system with nominal voltages greater than 1000 V.

3.3 IEC 60282-2 High voltage fuses part2: Expulsion and similar insulators.

3.4 IEC 60437 Radio interference test on high voltage insulators.

3.5 IEC 60507 Artificial pollution test on high voltage insulators to be used on
A.C system.

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 ANSI American National Standard Institute

3.6 ANSI C 37.41 Design tests for high voltages fuses, distribution including air
switches, fuse disconnecting switches and accessories.

3.7 ANSI C 37.42 Specification for distribution cut outs and fuse links.

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

3.8 NEMA S.G 2 High voltage fuses

Note: In case of any deviation from the listed standards, it should be indicated in the list of
deviations submitted by the supplier.

4.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION):

4-1 System Data

a. 33KV System
33000 volts Nominal voltage
36000 volts Highest system voltage
3-phase,3 wire with neutral grounding zig-zag transformer to System
limit the earth fault current to 1000 Amp.
50Hz Frequency
25KA. r.m.s at 33000 volts. Short circuit breaking current

b.11 KV System
11000 volts Nominal voltage
12000 volts Highest system voltage
3-phase, 3wire neutral earthed through resistance of 21.1 Ohm System
limiting the earth fault current to 300A
25 KA R.M.S at 11000 volts Short circuit breaking current

The cut out is fastened on a common cross arm which can be of steel, The contacts of the
expulsion fuses are chosen in such a way as to ensure reliable contact pressure and drop out of the fuse
carrier when operating.
The fuse carrier consists of an insulating tube into which the fuse link is built-in. The fuse link
consists of a standard copper wire and a gauged silver wire as a fuse element. The fuse links are designed
for standard rated current from 10A to 50A.
By its methods of operation the expulsion fuse cut outs is a switch-disconnector which breaks
current within approximately 20msec and does not limit the current. After the fuse element is being melted
the fuse carrier drops out from the upper fuse-base contact and performs reliable disconnection. The use
carrier stays hanging on the bottom of the fuse-base contact. The operation of operator removes the fuse
carrier by an insulating rod, insert a new fuse link and close it again. Expulsion fuse cutouts are applied
as protection for distribution transformers and supply mains especially for the protection against the
undesired action of the short circuit current and earth fault current. Technical data, dimensions, catalogues
required. The expulsion fuse cutouts should be supplied with the necessary element fuses rating 20A,
40A according to the approval of the client.

4.2 Minimum Dielectric withstand values:

4.2.1 Power frequency withstand 1min Dry and wet.
To earth and between poles. 24, 33 kV ------- 50, 70 kV
Across the isolating distances. 24, 33 kV ------- 60, 80 kV
4.2.2 Impulse (1.2x 50 µ sec)
To earth and between poles. 24, 33 kV ------ 145/170 kV
Across the isolating Distances 24, 33 kV ------ 145, 200 kV
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4.3 Fuse tube:
Fuse tube shall be bone fiber lined epoxy fiber glass with exterior ultra violet (U.V)
protected, solid cap and single vented with arc shortening rod. Solid link shall also be
used in place of as and when required.

4.4 Main assembly construction:

The main assembly shall be mounted on a single insulator of 660 mm creepage distance in the
case of 24 kV fuse cutouts and single insulator along with stand off insulator arrangement of total
creepage of 825 mm or 1320 mm for 33 KV fuse cutouts.

4.5 Mounting arrangement:

The expulsion fuse cutouts shall be suitable for vertical mounting. NEMA brackets shall be
provided for both type of expulsion fuse cutouts. The brackets including bolts, nuts, lock washers
etc. shall be in accordance with ANSI C 37.42 to prevent swiveling. The upper, lower fuse unit
and fitting shall be reusable. The fuse holder shall be easy to operate with hot stick.

4.6 Contacts:
All contacts shall be designed to give continuous rated current carrying capacity after exposure to
marine and desert climates for the service life. Contacts shall be silver clad on each side.
Embossed surfaces with wiping action are preferred. Top and bottom contacts, sub assemblies
and mounting fitting shall be potted into the porcelain insulators. The upper fixed contacts
assembly shall not be corroded when exposed to atmosphere. Upper contacts shall positively latch
in the closed position. The lower contacts shall be with stainless steel backup springs to prevent
arcing that may occur as the fuse tube rises slightly in the hinge during operation.

4.7 Terminals:
The terminals shall be made in such away that ACSR/AW conductors can be connected without
any risk of corrosion. The material used shall be copper and plated with suitable alloy. The
terminals shall be of parallel groove type and shall be suitable for the standard sizes of conductors
used by MOE.

4.8 Insulators:
The insulators shall be porcelain and bird proof. There shall be no steel bands around the
insulator. In case of stand off insulator, the insulators shall be rigidly connected to the channel
base where provided so that deflection of the insulators under short circuit conditions is kept to a
minimum and there is no tendency for them to work loose from base. All the openings in the
insulator shall be completely potted with inorganic sulfur cement and all exposed areas of the
sulfur cement shall be coated with an enamel- based paint to minimize the ingress of moisture.

4.9 Load break hook:

The expulsion fuse cutouts shall be provided with load break hooks to facilitate the use of
portable load break tools. The attachment hooks shall be made of galvanized steel, not less than
9.54 mm (3/8” in) diameter. They shall be resistance welded to the upper contacts assembly.
Spot welding, which can produce localized rust and weaken the hooks, shall not be acceptable.

4.10 Galvanizing:
All iron components shall be galvanized. The supplier /vendor shall state weight / thickness of
zinc coating on the attached technical data schedule.

4.11 Construction:
The expulsion fuse cutout shall be designed suitable for pole mounting on cross arms. Therefore
it should be supplied completely with fuse holder and fuse link elements with holder bimetal clamp
connectors. The fuse link element shall be of a current limiting type in accordance of IEC 60282. The
rating of both 33 and 24 kV fuses cutouts shall be 100A.

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 4.12 Short circuit interrupting ratings:
The fuse cut-out short circuit interrupting ratings should be according to the following table:
current rating (A) BIL (kV) Rated voltage (kV) #
100 145 24 1
100 200 36 2

4.13 Deviations
The tendrer shall particularly mention in his tender all deviations of his offer from the
specifications described in these tender documents.

5.0 MARKING:

Each fuse tube shall be permanently marked with the following information as minimum, in
English and /or Arabic.

5.1 Rated voltage

5.2 Maximum continuous current rating.
5.3 Rated interrupting current symmetrical.
5.4 Basic insulation level.
5.5 Manufacturers’ name or trade mark.
5.6 Year of manufacture.
5.7 Country of origin.

6.0 TESTING AND INSPECTION:

6.1 General:

All expulsion fuse cutouts shall be tested in accordance with the latest standards and as
specified herein.
The supplier/vendor shall provide acceptable type test certificates for his fuse cutouts. Two
certified copies of the test reports shall be submitted to the MOE for approval. No
equipment shall be shipped until approval of the test reports has been given by MOE.

6.2 Type tests:

The expulsion fuse cutouts offered shall meet the type test requirements of the standards
given below:

6.2.1 Dielectric tests to IEC 60282-2 (clause11).

• Power frequency withstand (1minute dry and wet)

• Impulse with stand (1.2 x50 µ sec).

6.2.2 Interrupting capacity to IEC 60282-2, clause 13.

6.2.3 Radio interference test to IEC 60437.

6.2.4 Temperature rise tests to IEC 60282-2, clause12.

6.2.5 Pollution performance test as per IEC 60507.

• Salt spray corrosion performance tests for 1000 hours.

• Solid layer pollution test.

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 6.2.6 Expendable caps shall be subject to a static relief pressure test to ANSI C 37.42,
clause 2.2.7.

6.2.7 Load break tests to ANSI C 37, 41, clause 7.

Tests shall be made with the manufacturers recommended portable load break
device.

6.3 Routine tests:

Supplier shall provide detail of the routine tests, which will be performed on the
expulsion fuse cutouts with the minimum requirements listed as follows:

6.3.1 Insulator tests.

6.3.2 Power frequency reference or low current.

6.4 Inspection:

MOE may wish to witness tests or visit the factory during manufacture of any or all items
covered by this specification. Accordingly the supplier shall give MOE adequate notice of
manufacturing and test schedules. MOE may require certificates and data from the
manufacturer/supplier on all pertinent aspects of the manufacturing process.

7.0 PACKING AND SHIPMENT:

Each expulsion fuse cutout shall be packed individually in a strong non returnable wooden crate/
card board box in such manner to prevent damage to components during transportation and
handling up to installation site. Packing shall be designed to prevent entry of dust, ingress of
moisture and other foreign materials. The mounting bracket, where required, shall be packed
separately. Each container shall have the following information stenciled on it in English and /or
Arabic.

• Manufacture’s name.
• Country of origin.
• MOE item number.
• MOE purchase order number.
• Weight in kilogram.
• Handling instruction.
• Voltage and current rating.

7.1 Supplier shall contact material department for additional packing, handling and shipment
instructions as applicable.

7.2 Packing note in Arabic and/or English shall be included in each case giving description of
goods packed.

7.3 Expulsion fuse cutouts shall not be packed in any organic material.

8.0 GUARANTEE:

8.1 Vendor shall guarantee the expulsion fuse cutouts against all the defects arising out of faulty
design, workmanship or defective material for a period of one (1) year from the date of
installation or two (2) years from the date of delivery, unless and otherwise specified in tender
documents.

8.2 If no exception/deviations are taken to this specification and no list of deviations is submitted,
it shall be deemed that, in every respect, the offered expulsion fuse cutouts and their
accessories conform to this specification.
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9.0 TECHNICAL DATA:

9.1 The vendor shall complete and return one copy of the attached data Schedule with quotation. In
addition to data Schedule, clause by clause compliance to this specification shall be confirmed/
submitted.

9.2 Detail dimensional drawing of the expulsion fuse cutout and mounting arrangements shall be
submitted.

9.3 The supplier shall provide literature describing field experience under similar service
conditions.

9.4 A reference sale list shall be included. This shall detail the quantities sold, name and address of
users, the number of years in service in each case. The literature shall show at least 10 years
service in each environment.

9.5 Type test certificates.

9.6 Submittal required following award of contract, are given below:

• Manufacturing schedule, progress report and test schedule.

• Test report.

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 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE
24 kV EXPULSION FUSE CUTOUT
(sheet 1 of 3)

S.No. DESCRIPTION. UNIT. MOE VENDOR

SPECIFIED PROPOSED
VALUES. VALUES.
1 System voltage kV 24
2 Max design voltage kV 24
3 Continuous current capacity A 100

4 Interrupting current kA 8
(symmetrical)
5 BIL at altitude ≤ 1000 m kV 145
6 BIL at altitude > 1000 m kV 145
7 Total minimum creepage mm
distance
8 Power frequency with stand 1
min dry and wet:
To earth and between poles. kV 50
Across the isolating distances. 60
9 Impulse (1.2 µ sec)
To earth and between poles. kV 145
Across the isolating distances. 145
10 Max radio interference µV 250
voltage
11 Ambient temperature during ˚C
temperature rise tests *
12 Temperature rise of contacts ˚C *
13 Temperature rise of terminals ˚C *
14 Material of support insulators Porcelain

15 Color of the insulator Glazed

brown / grey
16 Manufacturer of insulator
a) Main insulator
b) Stand off insulator
17 Type of main contacts Copper
material

* To be specified in tender documents.

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 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE
33 kV EXPULSION FUSE CUTOUT
(sheet 2 of 3)

S.No. DESCRIPTION UNIT MOE VENDOR

SPECIFIED PROPOSED
VALUES VALUES
1 System voltage kV 33
2 Max design voltage kV 36
3 Continuous current capacity A 100
*
4 Interrupting current kA 8
(symmetrical)
5 BIL at altitude ≤ 1000 m kV 170
6 BIL at altitude > 1000 m kV 200
7 Total minimum creepage mm 825, 1320
distance *
8 Power frequency with stand 1
min dry and wet:
To earth and between poles. kV 70
Across the isolating distances. 80
9 Impulse (1.2 µ sec).
To earth and between poles. kV 170
Across the isolating distances. 200
10 Max radio interference µV 650
voltage
11 Ambient temperature during ˚C
temperature rise tests *
12 Temperature rise of contacts ˚C *
13 Temperature rise of terminals ˚C *
14 Material of support insulators Porcelain

15 Color of the insulator Glazed

brown/ grey
16 Manufacturer of insulator
a) Main insulator
b) Stand off insulator
17 Type of main contacts Copper
material

* To be specified in tender documents.

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 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE
24, 33 kV EXPULSION FUSE CUTOUT
(sheet 3 of 3)

DESCRIPTION UNIT MOE VENDOR

S.No. SPECIFIED PROPOSED
VALUES VALUES
18 Fuse cut-out with single or
stand-off insulator NEMA Required
brackets
19 Cutout suitable for removable
button head fuse link Yes/ no
20 All assemblies potted into the Required
porcelain
21 Angle of the fuse insulator to
the vertical 15˚- 20˚
22 Shed to be incorporated into Required.
upper contact assembly
23 All current carrying parts of Required.
copper or copper alloy
24 Conductors terminals tin plated Required.
25 Contacts silver clad Required.
26 All ferrous components Required.
galvanized
27 Load break hooks fitting Required.
28 Arc interruption assisted by a Required.
spring operated flipper
29 The protection of fuse link Required.
from mechanical shock by
latching of toggle mechanism
30 Non expendable type fuse cap Required.
31 The fuse tube marked with Required.
manufacturer, model
continuous and interrupting
current rating,, rated voltage
and date of manufacture
32 Routine tests carried out on Required.
100% of the offered items
33 Type test certificates included
in the tender along with Required.
complete descriptive literature

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