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BS EN 62271-212:2022 - TC Tracked Changes. High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Compact Equipment Assembly for Distribution Substation (CEADS) for AC voltages up to 52 kV, 2023
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- A-30425198 [Go to Page]
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- English [Go to Page]
- CONTENTS
- FOREWORD
- INTRODUCTION
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms and definitions [Go to Page]
- 3.1 General terms and definitions
- 3.2 Assemblies of switchgear and controlgear
- 3.3 Parts of assemblies
- 3.4 Switching devices
- 3.5 Parts of switchgear and controlgear
- 3.6 Operational characteristics of switchgear and controlgear
- 3.7 Characteristic quantities
- 3.8 Index of definitions
- 4 Normal and special service conditions [Go to Page]
- 4.1 Normal service conditions
- 4.2 Special service conditions
- 5 Ratings [Go to Page]
- 5.1 General
- 5.2 Rated voltage
- 5.3 Rated insulation level
- 5.4 Rated frequency (fr)
- 5.5 Rated continuous current (Ir)
- 5.6 Rated short-time withstand current (Ik)
- 5.7 Rated peak withstand current (Ip)
- 5.8 Rated duration of short circuit (tk)
- 5.9 Rated supply voltage of auxiliary and control circuits (Ua)
- 5.10 Rated supply frequency of auxiliary and control circuits
- 5.11 Rated pressure of compressed gas supply for controlled pressure systems
- 5.101 Rated power and total losses of CEADS
- 5.102 Ratings of the internal arc classification (IAC)
- 6 Design and construction [Go to Page]
- 6.1 Requirements for liquids in switchgear and controlgear
- 6.2 Requirements for gases in switchgear and controlgear
- 6.3 Earthing of switchgear and controlgear
- 6.4 Auxiliary and control equipment and circuits
- 6.5 Dependent power operation
- 6.6 Stored energy operation
- 6.7 Independent unlatched operation (independent manual or power operation)
- 6.8 Manually operated actuators
- 6.9 Operation of releases
- 6.10 Pressure/level indication
- 6.11 Nameplates
- 6.12 Locking devices
- 6.13 Position indication
- 6.14 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures
- 6.15 Creepage distances for outdoor insulators
- 6.16 Gas and vacuum tightness
- 6.17 Tightness for liquid systems
- 6.18 Fire hazard (flammability)
- 6.19 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
- 6.20 X-ray emission
- 6.21 Corrosion
- 6.22 Filling levels for insulation, switching and/or operation
- 6.101 Protection against mechanical stresses
- 6.102 Protection of the environment due to internal defects
- 6.103 Internal arc fault
- 6.104 Enclosures
- 6.105 Sound emission
- 6.106 Electromagnetic fields
- 6.107 Solar radiation
- 7 Type tests [Go to Page]
- 7.1 General
- 7.2 Dielectric tests
- 7.3 Radio interference voltage (RIV) test
- 7.4 Resistance measurement
- 7.5 Continuous current tests
- 7.6 Short-time withstand current and peak withstand current tests
- 7.7 Verification of the protection
- 7.8 Tightness tests
- 7.9 Electromagnetic compatibility tests (EMC)
- 7.10 Additional tests on auxiliary and control circuits
- 7.11 X-radiation test for vacuum interrupters
- 7.101 Temperature-rise tests
- Figures [Go to Page]
- Figure 1 – Test diagram in case of type-tested high-voltage functional unit
- Figure 2 – Test diagram in case of non-type-tested high-voltage functional unit
- Figure 3 – Diagram of the temperature-rise test alternative method
- Figure 4 – Diagram for the open-circuit test
- 7.102 Internal arc test
- 7.103 Verification of making and breaking capacities of high-voltage functional unit
- 7.104 Mechanical operation tests
- 7.105 Mechanical stability test
- 7.106 Pressure withstand test for gas-filled compartments
- 7.107 Measurements of leakage currents of non-metallic enclosures
- 7.108 Weatherproofing test
- 7.109 Tightness and mechanical strength for liquid filled compartments
- 7.110 Measurement or calculation of electromagnetic fields
- 8 Routine tests [Go to Page]
- 8.1 General
- 8.2 Dielectric tests on the main circuit
- 8.3 Tests on auxiliary and control circuits
- 8.4 Measurement of the resistance of the main circuit
- 8.5 Tightness test
- 8.6 Design and visual checks
- 8.101 Mechanical operation tests on high-voltage functional unit
- 8.102 Pressure tests of gas-filled compartments
- 8.103 Tests of auxiliary electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic devices
- 8.104 Measurement of the winding resistance
- 8.105 Measurement of the voltage ratio and check of phase displacement
- 8.106 Measurement of the short circuit impedance and load losses
- 8.107 Measurement of no-load loss and current
- 8.108 Inspection of the low-voltage functional unit, including inspection of wiring, operational performance and function
- 8.109 Checking of protective measures and of the electrical continuity of the protective circuits of the low-voltage functional unit
- 8.110 Tests after CEADS assembly on site
- 9 Guide to the selection of CEADS (informative) [Go to Page]
- 9.1 General
- 9.2 Selection of rated values
- 9.3 Cable-interface considerations
- 9.4 Continuous or temporary overload due to changed service conditions
- 9.5 Environmental aspects
- 9.101 Selection of internal arc classification
- Tables [Go to Page]
- Table 1 – Locations, causes and examples of measures decreasing the probability of internal arc faults
- Table 2 – Examples of measures limiting the consequences of internal arc faults
- 9.102 Summary of technical requirements and ratings for CEADS
- Table 3 – Summary of technical requirements, ratings for CEADS – Service conditions
- Table 4 – Summary of technical requirements, ratings for CEADS –Ratings of the CEADS
- Table 5 – Summary of technical requirements, ratings for CEADS –Design and construction of the CEADS
- 10 Information to be given with enquiries, tenders and orders (informative) [Go to Page]
- 10.1 General
- 10.2 Information with enquiries and orders
- 10.3 Information with tenders
- 11 Transport, storage, installation, operating instructions and maintenance [Go to Page]
- 11.1 General
- 11.2 Conditions during transport, storage and installation
- 11.3 Installation
- 11.4 Operating instructions
- 11.5 Maintenance
- 11.101 Dismantling, recycling and disposal at the end of service life
- 12 Safety [Go to Page]
- 12.1 General
- 12.101 Electrical aspects
- 12.102 Mechanical aspects
- 12.103 Thermal aspects
- 12.104 Internal arc aspects
- 13 Influence of the product on the environment
- Annex A (normative) Method for testing CEADS under conditions of arcing due to an internal arc fault [Go to Page]
- A.1 General
- A.2 Room simulation
- A.3 Indicators (for assessing the thermal effects of the gases)
- A.4 Tolerances for geometrical dimensions of test arrangements
- A.5 Test parameters
- A.6 Test procedure
- A.7 Designation of the internal arc classification
- Figure A.1 – Mounting frame for vertical indicators
- Figure A.2 – Horizontal indicators
- Figure A.3 – Protection of operators in front of classified side(s) of CEADS
- Figure A.4 – Protection of general public around the CEADS
- Figure A.5 – Protection of operators in front of classified side(s) of CEADS having a pressure relief volume below the floor
- Figure A.6 – Protection of the general public around the CEADS having a pressure relief volume below the floor
- Figure A.7 – Selection of tests on high-voltage functional unit for class IAC-A
- Figure A.8 – Selection of tests on high-voltage functional unit for class IAC-B
- Figure A.9 – Selection of tests on high-voltage interconnection for class IAC-A
- Figure A.10 – Selection of tests on high-voltage interconnection for class IAC-B
- Annex B (normative) Test to verify the sound level of a CEADS [Go to Page]
- B.1 Purpose
- B.2 Test object
- B.3 Test method
- B.4 Measurements
- B.5 Presentation and calculation of the results
- Annex C (informative) Types and application of CEADS [Go to Page]
- C.1 Type of CEADS
- C.2 Application of CEADS
- Figure C.1 – Application of CEADS
- Figure C.2 – CEADS Type G
- Figure C.3 – CEADS Type A
- Figure C.4 – CEADS Type I
- Bibliography [Go to Page]
