IS 9920 ( Pad III ) : 1982

( Reaffirmed 1997 )

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR ALTERNATING CURRENT SWITCHES FOR VOLTAGES ABOVE 1 000 V
PART Ill DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

( First Reprint AUGUST 1996 )

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OF INDIAN
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STANDARDS
SHAH ZAFAR MARG

BHAVAN,

NEW DELHI I 10002

Gr 3

November

1982

IS : 9920 ( Part III ) - 1982

Indian

Standard

SPEClFICATION FOR ALTERN~ATING CURRENT SWITCHES FOR VOLTAGES ABOVE 1000 V

PART III High DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Voltage Sectional

Switchgear and Controlgear Committee, ETDC 58

Represetzting
The Ahmedabad Electricity Co Ltd, Ahmadabad

Chairtnon SHRI H. M. PAI

Members
SHRI M. B. BAHULKAR( Alternate to Shri H. M. Pai ) Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation Ltd, Calcutta SHRI K. K. BOSE SHRI T. K. GHOSE( Alternate ) Tata Hydro-Electric Power Supply Co Ltd, Bombay SHR~ R. CHANDRAMOULI SMT C. BALIGA ( Alternate ) Central Electricity Authority, New Delhi DIRECTOR, SUB-STATION DIRECTORATE DEPUTY DIRECTOR, SUBSTATION ( Alternate ) Central Power Research Institute, Bangalore DIRECTOR SHRI S. ANANTHA KRISHNAN ( Alternate ) SHRI V. JAYACHANDRAN ( Alternate ) Bombay Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking, SHRI M. L. DONGRE Born bay SHRI Y. K. PALVANKAR( Alternate ) ASEA, Nasik SHRI B. V. ESWAR SHRI S. SLIBKAMANIAN I Alternate 1 Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals, SHRI K. L. GARG New Delhi SHRI R. V. NARAYANAN ( Alternate ) SHRI B. N. GHOSH Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, R & D Unit, Bhopal SHRI D. K. SINGLE( Akernate ) SHR~ A. RAJA RAO ( Alternute )

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Members
SHRI D. P. GUPTA

Representing
Directorate General New Delhi of Technical Development,

SHRI L. GOPALAKRISHNAN ( AIternate ) Kirloskar-Asea Limited, Bangalore SHRI JAYANT N. GURJAR Maharashtra State Electricity Board, Bombay SHRI P. D. JAHAGIRDAR NGEF Limited, Bangalore SHRI JAVEEDAHMED SHR~ K. P. SARATHY ( Alternate ) Aluminium Industries Limited, Kundara SHRI P. M. JOSEPH SHRI C. M. A. NAYAR ( Alternate ) Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd, New Delhi SHRI S. C. KHURANA SHRI G. L. DUA ( Alternate ) Crompton Greaves Ltd, Bombay SHRI B. N. KISHORE SHRI A. N. VENUGOPAL ( Alternate ) Central Public Works Department, New Delhi SHRI P. C. MALKANI SURVEYOR OF WORKS III ( Alternate ) Hindustan Brown Boveri Ltd, Bombay SHRI V. S. MANI SHRI S. R. POTNIS ( Alternate ) Tata Consulting Engineer, Bombay SHRI S. G. MENON SHRI C. S. KUMAR ( Alternate ) National Test House, Calcutta SHRI S. K. MUKHERJEE SHRI P. C. PRADHAN ( Alternate ) Mysore Electrical Industries, Bangalore SHRI B. S. NARASIMHAN SHRI R. SATYANARAYANA ( Alternate ) Jyoti Limited, Vadodara SHRI J. S. NEGI SHRI R. M. NANAVATI ( Alternate ) Siemens India Ltd, Bombay SHRI S. G. NENE SHRI T. C. NEELAKANTAN ( Alternate ) Delhi Electric Supply Undertaking, New Delhi SHRI A. S. PINTO SHRI S. K. BASU ( Alternate ) Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Madras THIRU T. E. B. SAMUEL THIRU T. SHEMBAHARAJAN ( Alternate ) Director General, IS1 ( Ex-officio Member) SHRI S. P. SACHDEV, Director ( Elec tech )

Secretary
SHRI K. GANESH Assistant Director (.Elec tech ), ISI

IS : 9920 (Part III ) - 1982

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR ALTERNATING CURRENT SWITCHES FOR VOLTAGES ABOVE 1000 V
PART III DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

a.

FOREWORD

0.1 This Indian Standard ( Part III ) was adopted by the Indian Standards Institution on 26 May 1982, after the draft finalized by the High Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Sectional Committee had been approved by the Electrotechnical Division Council. 0.2 High voltage switches are manufactured in large quantities in India, for applications in systems where the voltage exceeds 1000 V. This standard was originally brought out in 1968 as IS-:4710 to cover the essential requirements and methods of tests of switches and switch isolators for voltages above 1000 V, but not exceeding 11000 V. 0.3 In the last few years in the development of high voltage switchgear there has been considerable advancement in know-how on the performance of the equipment and the associated stipulations that are to be precisely made in the national standards. Considerable modifications, therefore, became necessary in the specification on circuit breakers, isolators, fuses, etc in order to keep pace with the international thinking on the subject. 0.4 This standard is therefore being brought out to incorporate the latest in technology as is also recognized in the international field. For the purposes of clarity, this standard is being brought out in four parts as follows: Part Part Part Part I II III IV General and definitions Rating Design and construction Type tests and routine tests ( under consideration )

All parts shall be read in conjunction with one another. This standard ( Part Ill ) which deals with the design and constructional aspects of the equipment partly replaces IS:4710-1968. All the parts of this standard when published shall replace IS:4710 completely.
*Specification 11000 v. for switches and switch-isolators above 1 000 V but not exceeding

IS : 9920 ( Part III ) - 1982 0.5 While preparing this standard, considerable assistance from the following publications issued by the International Commission: IEC Pub 265 ( 1968 ) High voltage IEC Pub 265A ( 1969 ) High capacitor bank switching. IEC Pub 265B (1969) Second switches. switches. Tests for single has been derived Electrotechnical

voltage supplement

to Publication to Publication

265 ( 1968). 265 ( 1968 ).

IEC Pub 265C ( 1970 ) Third supplement Tests for line and cable switching.

0.6 In order to facilitate comparison with the international standards and for ease of reference, the Committee has decided to add in the form of an Appendix, the major differences between the various parts of this Indian Standard and the corresponding IEC Publications. However, this standard (Part III) corresponds appreciably with the IEC Publications given in -0.5. 0.7 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of the standard is complied with, the final values, observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test, shall be rounded off in accordance with IS : 2-1960*. The number of significant places retained in the rounded off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.

1. SCOPE the design 1.1 This standard ( Part III ) covers requirements of switches and switch disconnectors voltages above 1000 V ac.
NOTE - For detailed scope of this series of standards switch isolators, see 1 of Part I of this standard.

and constructional for use on system

on high voltage switches and

2. TERMINO-LOGY 2.1 For the purposes of this standard, of this standard shall apply. 3. CLOSING MECHANISM OPERATION FOR the definitions given in 3 of Part I

DEPENDENT

MANUAL

3.1 In order that a switch shall be safely closed on short-circuit, it is necessary for it to be operated with the same speed and force as during type tests for proving the short-circuit making capacity. The closing in service of a switch fitted with a closing mechanism for dependent manual
*Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised ).

IS : 9920 ( Part III ) - 1982

operation being a function of the skill and physical strength of the operator, it is impossible to give for these switches a guarantee of rated short-circuit making capacity unless the peak short-circuit making current is timited to 7.5 kA peak, for example, by means of a suitable currentlimiting fuse. 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR LIQUlD IN LIQUID-FILLED SWITCHES

4.1 Liquid-Level - It shall be possible to fill and drain liquid-filled,switches easily. The liquid-level shall be clearly marked. 4.2 Liquid Quality - Liquid for use in liquid-filled switches shall comply with the instructions of the manufacturer.
5. REQUIREMENTS 5.1 The manufacturer FOR GAS IN GAS-INTERRUPTER SWITCHES

shall specify the type and the required quantity and qpality of the gas to be used in a gas-interrupter switch and provide the user with necessary instructions for renewing the gas and maintaining its required quality. 6. REQUIREMENTS IN RESPECT OF THE ISOLATlNG DISTANCE OF SWITCH-DISCONNECTORS
6.1 For reasons of safety, switch-disconnectors

should be so designed that no dangerous leakage currents can pass from the terminals of one~side to any of the terminals of the other side of the switch-disconnector. 6.2 This safety requirement is met when the insulation involved is effectively protected against pollution in service* or when any leakage current would be led away to earth by a reliable earth connection.
which contain a dielectric other than air at NOTE - For switch-disconnectors atmospheric pressure, the dielectric conditions to be specified for the isolating distance may form the subject of agreement between manufacturer and the user.

7. EARTHING

OF SWITCHES

7.1 The frame of each switch shall be provided with a reliable earthing terminal having a clapping screw of at least 12 mm diameter. It shall be marked with the earth symbol.
*Tests to prove the effectiveness of the protection against pollution and the performance of insulation material in respect of leakage currents is a subject under consideration.

IS : 9920 ( Part III ) - 1982 8. MECHANICAL s.1 STRENGTH

Switches shall be able to bear the mechanical force on the terminals when installed according to the manufacturers instructions as well as the electto-dynamic forces without reduction of their reliability or currentcarrying capacity.
9. POSITION OF THE MOVABLE CONTACT SYSTEM ITS INDICATING OR SIGNALLING DEVICES 9.1 Securing of Position AND

9.1.1 Switches, including their operating mechanisms, shall be so constructed that they cannot come out of their open or closed positions by gravity, wind pressure, vibrations, reasonable shocks-or accidental touching of the connecting rods of their operating mechanism.

9.1.2 Switches or their operating devices shall be constructed to permit locking in both the open and closed positions, so as to prevent unauthorized operation. 9.2 Indication of Position 9.2.1 It shall be possible to know the operating position of the switch or switch-disconnector, This requirement is met if one of the follotiing conditions is fulfilled: a) the gap or isolating distance is visible; b) the position of each movable contact indicating device.
NOTE 1 -

is indicated by a reliable

A visible moving contact may serve as the indicating device,

single

NOTE 2 - In case all poles of a switch are so coupled as to be operable Asia unit, it is permissible to use a common indicating device. 9.3 Auxiliary

Contacts

for Signalling

9.3.1 Signalling of the closed position shall not take place unless it is certain that the movable contacts will reach a position in which the rated normal, peak withstand and short-time currents can be carried safely.

9.3.2 Signalling of the open position shall not take place unless the movable contacts have reached a position such that the corresponding gap or isolating distance is at least 80 percent of the gap or the isolating distance, or unless it is certain that the movable contacts will reach their fully open position. 6

IS : 9920 ( Part III ) - 1982 10. AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

10.1 Auxiliary switches and auxiliary circuits shall have a cor~tirruous current-carrying capacity of at least 10 A. Permissible temperature rises shall be in accordance with Table 4 of Part II of this standard. 10.2 The breaking capacity of auxiliary switches shall be adequate for the circuits to be controlled, particulars of which should be specified to the manufacturer. In the absence of such a specification, the breaking capacity shall be at least 2 A at 220 V dc with a circuit time-constant not less than 20 minutes. 10.3 The auxiliary switches shall be positively driven in both directions. shall

Auxiliary switches which are installed on the frame of switches be suitably protected against accidental arcing from the main circuit. The insulating materials of auxiliary auxiliary circuits which are to be used under ceramics or other non-tracking materials. 11. INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED on the

switches and terminals of outdoor conditions, shall be

BY THE MANUFACTURER following matters should be

11.1 Where applicable, information given by the manufacturer: a) Transport, b) Installation erection

and dismantling.

and maintenance. include indications for permissible

1) The information should mounting positions.

The instruction should also comprise the maintenance It measures to be observed under normal service conditions. is desirable that the manufacturer should specify the number of operations ( or the time ) after which different parts of the switch should be subject to maintynance. The manufacturer should further give information regarding the complete overhaul of switches, made necessary by normal service and the making and carrying of short-circuit current. 2) The replacement of parts which for instance contacts. 3) List of spare parts. 4) List of special tools 5) Lubrication data. are subject to deterioration,

IS : 9920 ( Part III ) - 1982 6) For switches consisting of several independent poles, minimum distances from pole to pole with regard to insulation and forces caused by short-circuit currents. 7) For liquid-filled liquid. switches, >quantity and type or quality of

8) For gas-interrupter switches, quantity, type and quality of gas used in the interrupter and its permissible range of pressure. 12. NAMEPLATES 12.1 Switches and their operating devices shall be provided with a nameplate which contains the information in accordance with Table 1. For outdoor switches this nameplate shall be weather-proof and corrosion-proof. 12.2 If a switch consists of several independent provided with a nameplate. poles, each pole shall be

12.3 For an inseparably combined operating device and switch, it may be sufficient to use only one combined namepiate for both parts. 12.4 The nameplate shall be visible in the position of normal installation.

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TABLE 1 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED ON THE NAMEPLATE ( Clause 12.1 )

DESCRIPTION

ABBREVIATION

UNIT

SWITCH

OPERATING CONDITION: DEVICE MARKING REQIllRED ONLY IF

(5) X X (X, (6) -

0).
Manufacturer Designation of type

(2) -

(3)

(4)
X

X (Xl

Serial number General purpose switch, transformer off-load switch, or single capacitor bank switch Switch or switch - disconnector Class Category

c:

T*

un

X V

Category B (see 4.1.1 of Part II of this standard) U,, ,729 kV

Rated voltage Rated lightning impulse withstand voltage Rated switching impulse withstand voltage and the class (A or B) for 420 kV Rated normal current Rated short-time current Short-time Rated mainly active load breaking capacity

kV kV kV

u,

Y
X

I,

A kA
S

X X

yferent from 1 -

Ith
t

Y (x)

I,

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TABLE 1 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED ON THE NAMEPLATE - Conrd

( CIause 12.1 )
DESCRIPTION -ABBREVIATION

UNIT

SWITCH

OPERATINQ CONDITION: DEVICF MARKING REQIJIRED ONLY (6) Ii

(1)
Rated closed loop breaking capacity Rated transformer offload breaking capacity Rated single capacitor bank brea k in g capacity R a ted line - charging breaking capacity Rated cable - charging breaking capacity Rated short -circuit making capacity Rated pressure of-eompressed gas for operation Rated pressure of compressed gas supply for interruption Rated auxiliary voltage Mass (including liquid) x
P OP

(3) A A A

(3
@I Y (x)

(5) -

Transformer off-load switch -

A A kA kp/cml

(X)
(9 X
X

Pint

kp/cm%

-ua
111

V kg

More than 300 kg

The marking of these values is mandatory; blanks for these values on the nameplate indicate the value zero. The marking of these values is subject to the condition in column (6).

(x) The marking of these values is optional. y

NATE1 -Abbreviations in column (2) may be used instead of terms in~column (1) When terms in column (1) are used, the word rated need not appear.
NOTE 2 - It is permissible to combine abbreviations where values are identical, for example: In Z, Z, 400 A.

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