 Normal power supply system (also called

Class-IV power supply) forms the main

source of power supply to all the station
auxiliary loads including loads supplied from
emergency power supply system.
 This system derives power from two different
sources of supply. The two sources are as
follows:
 a) From the inter-connected grid of 220 kV
through two numbers of 220kV/6.9kV/6.9kV
start-up transformers (SUTs) located in the
transformer yard.
 b) From the terminals of the main generator
through two numbers of 21kV/6.9kV/6.9kV
Unit transformers (UT) with GCB closed and
from 400 kV grid through GT and UT
combination with GCB open.
 This system has two voltage levels at:

(i) 6.6kV, 3 phase supply for motors above 200

kW rating.
(ii) 415V, 3 phase supply for motors below 200
kW rating.
 6.6kV system consist of four buses C41-C44.
 Buses can derive power either from UT or
from SUT.
 Whenever there is a failure in one of the
sources due to fault, auto transfer will be
initiated and supply from the healthy source
will be extended to these buses.
 From here onwards we will discuss about
class-III power supply system as i was
involved in erection and commissioning of
class-III system.
 The 415V, Class-IV Power supply is obtained
through 6.6kV/433V, 3 phase auxiliary
transformers connected to 6.6kV Class IV
System buses.
 Class-IV, 415V switchgear and Auxiliary
Transformers are located inside Turbine
Building electrical bay at elevation 100M.
 Class-III power supply system feeds the
power to the loads, which can tolerate short
time interruption up to two minutes. This
system supplies power at two voltage levels.

 a) 6.6kV Class-III power supply system.

 b) 415V Class-III power supply system.
 This system derives its power from Class-IV
6.6kV system under normal operating
conditions.
 Class III, 6.6kV consists of buses C31,
C33, C32 & C34.
 Buses C-31 and C-33 are grouped sub-
division-IA and sub-division-IB under
Division-I and C-32 and C-34 are grouped
sub-division-IIA and sub-division-IIB under
Division-II for distributing the redundant
loads.
 In each division buses are provided with
tiebreakers and these ties are closed in case
of loss of supply to the any of the buses
through EMTR.
 Each division in this system consists of
two DG sets and associated switchgear.
Any one DG set out of 4 can meet 100%
emergency load.
 The system is designed to supply 6.6KV AC,
3 phase, 3 wire, 50Hz with a voltage variation
of ±10%, frequency variation of ±5% and
combined voltage and frequency variation of
±10%.
 Maximum voltage dip is limited to 20% so
that motor can develop adequate torque to
prevent stalling during starting.
 This system derives its power from
Class-III 6.6 kV system through auxiliary
transformer.
 This system consists of busesD31 to D34
located in SABs and PMCCs D35 to D38
located in Safety Related Electrical House
(SREH).
 Buses D31 to D34 are fed from Class-III 6.6
kV system through 2 MVA, 6.6kV/433V
Class-III auxiliary transformers.
 PMCCs D35 to D38 are also fed from Class-III
6.6kV system through 1MVA, 6.6kV/433V
Class-III auxiliary transformers.
 Buses D31& D33 are grouped into sub-
division-IA and sub-division-IB under
Division-I and D32 & D34 are grouped into
sub-division-IIA and sub-division-IIB under
Division-II.
 Each division is provided with one standby
transformer.
 Thus Division-I comprises TR-1, 3 and 5, and
Division-II comprises TR-2, 4 and 6.
 The logics ensure that only one class-III bus
is connected to the standby auxiliary
transformer at a time.
 In the event of failure of main auxiliary
transformer, transfer to standby auxiliary
transformer is done automatically.
 The system/equipment will be designed to
supply 415V AC, 3phase, 4 wire, at 50Hz with
a voltage variation of ±10%, frequency
variation of ±5% and combined voltage and
frequency variation of± 10%.
 415V standard supply is selected for motors
less than 200KW.
 Maximum voltage dip is limited to 20% so
that motors can develop adequate starting
torque to prevent stalling during starting.
 Short circuit withstand current rating 44 kA
for 1 second and making current 11OkA
peak.
 Two trip coils will be provided for all breakers
so that with one trip coil failure breaker can
be tripped and these are fed from two
different DC batteries.
 All the breakers will be draw out type and
electrically operated.
 Vacuum CBs will be used.
 Switchgear has local control, indication,
protection and metering devices and facilities
for remote control, metering and alarm
annunciations.
 Feeders for motors have surge suppressors to
limit switching over voltages.
 The normal input will be 415 V AC+/- I 0%, 3
phase, 4 wire, 50 Hz+/- 5%.
 Short circuit withstand current rating 50
kA for I second and making current
105kA peak.
 All the breakers will be draw-out type and
electrically operated.
 Air circuit breakers will be used.
 Indoor metal enclosed switchgear with air
break type circuit breakers / Air Break
contactors/ Moulded Case Circuit Breakers /
Switch fuse units are provided for MCC
feeders.
 MCCs have local/remote control as per the
process requirements, indication, protection
and metering devices and facilities for
control, metering and alarm annunciations.
 Verify the route from unloading spot to
erection spot for free access.
 Check the location of Switchgear/MCC/PMCC,
identify the EPs, as given in the equipment
layout drawing.
 Ensure correct panel and complete section of
each unit is received as per drawing and its
being taken to its correct destination at site.
 Panels shall be tied as necessarily to prevent
the movement of the panels.
 After reaching at nearest to erection spot,
unload the MCC/PMCC/Switchgear panels
using crane/hydra.
 Shift the panels by putting skid rollers/
rolling pipes under the wooden pallet and by
pushing the panel manually up to the
erection spot.
 Clean the EPs and check the EP for levelling
with water level .
 The base frame shall be placed over EPs as
per approved GA drawing.
 The base frame shall be checked for grid
reference / clearance from wall or column as
per approved drawing.
 Check for verticality, alignment & levelling of
base frame. If the gap exist between base
frame and EP shim plates should be used to
achieve the uniform level between base frame
and EP.
 Welding shall be done as per the approved
drawing and subject to dye penetration test.
 Base frame height shall be 150mm for class-
III switchgear.
 All welded areas of EP and base frame shall
be touch up with primer and enamel paint.
 Gap between base frame and EP shall be
filled with dry packing.
 Shift the panels on the welded base frame.
Weld the panels for 6.6kV switchgear and bolt
the panels and base frame for 415V
switchgears and MCCs.
 Check for front view and sequence, it should
match with GA drawing.
 Gasket between adjacent panels should be
ensured and tighten the inter panel coupling
bolts.
 Clean the contact surface of phase, neutral
and earth bus bars at the side of each
switchgear and MCC and apply electrical
contact grease on their surfaces.
 Couple the bus bars of adjacent units and
with bus bar links and necessary hardware.
 Tighten all the bus bar joints, fasteners using
torque ranch. Apply torque of value as per
manufacturer recommendation.
 Provide earthing to panels as per the drawing.
 Connect the inter panel wiring between
adjacent units of panel as per the
interconnection scheme.
 Check the tightness of mounting of panels.
 Place the transformer over the EPs as per the
GA drawing and align.
 Match holes of flange that will connect with
415V switchgear and MCCs.
 Mark the holes for anchoring ‘A’ frame and
roller frame assembly.
 Shift the transformer and drill the holes for
anchor fasteners.
 Once again place the transformer over EP.
 Match holes of flange, ‘A’ frame and roller
frame assembly. Fix and tighten nut & bolts
of transformer.
 Tighten all anchor fasteners that are used for
‘A’ frame assembly and roller frame
assembly.
 Welding of enclosure has to be carried out.
 Earthing shall be provided to the enclosure
and neutral bushings.
 Compare name plate details with the
specifications.
 Check for any physical damage/ hair crack on
HV and LV post insulators.
 Check the tightness of all bolts, clams and
connecting terminals.
 Check earthing of transformer supporting
structure/ enclosure and neutral terminals.
 Check the BOM in the drawing with
equipment/ component provided in the
panel.
 Compare panel number, NPC panel
designation, feeder description and their
sequence, VCB number etc for switchgears.
 Compare panel number, feeder description,
feeder number etc with drawing for MCC.
 Check and verification of panel and its
component mounted inside for transit
damage.
 Check proper connection and termination of
internal wires.
 Clean the panel fully and provide lubrication
on moving parts.
 Check all the earth connections are
connected properly.
 Use a torque wrench and set it to the
specified torque value for each size of
fasteners as per manufacturers
recommendation and then check the
continuity for bus bars of phase neutral and
earth from one end to another end.
 Inspect and clean all bus supporting
insulators and confirm for no damage.
 Inspect that external earthing is provided to
switchgear and MCC as per the earthing
drawing.
 Verify the welding as per the approved
drawing and the quality of the welding.
 Take insulation resistance of the bus bars
with 500V insulation tester for MCC.
 Take insulation resistance of the bus bars
with 5kV Insulator tester before and after HV
test.
 Rack out all the CBs and PTs. Conduct HV test
at a voltage specified by the manufacturer for
switchgears.
 Open all doors, panels, removable covers,
check for their freeness and gasket is
provided all around them.
 Check all the clearance between phase to
earth and phase to phase.