ISOLATED PHASE BUS

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

"POWERDUCT with 1 or 3 supporting insulator"

1. APPLICATION ........................................................................................................................................... 2
2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS............................................................................................................ 2
3. QUALITY .................................................................................................................................................... 2
4. CALCULATION OF IPB ........................................................................................................................... 2
5. BUSBARS GENERAL DETAILS ............................................................................................................. 3
6. DIMENSIONAL DATA.............................................................................................................................. 6
7. CONNECTION TO MACHINES .............................................................................................................. 8
8. ANTI-CONDENSATION SYSTEM ........................................................................................................ 12
9. WALL-SEALING PLATES ..................................................................................................................... 14
10. SUPPORTING STRUCTURES ............................................................................................................... 15
11. DEGREE OF PROTECTION .................................................................................................................. 15
12. WELDING PROCESS .............................................................................................................................. 15
13. EARTHING ............................................................................................................................................... 16
14. STANDARDS............................................................................................................................................. 17
15. PAINTING PROCEDURE ....................................................................................................................... 18
16. TESTS......................................................................................................................................................... 19
17. PACKING AND TRANSPORT ............................................................................................................... 20
18. ERECTION AND SUPERVISION .......................................................................................................... 22

Simelectro – 3, boulevard Eiffel – BP 1012 – 21601 Longvic Cedex – France

Tel. +33 (0)3 80 69 14 00 – Fax. +33 (0)3 80 69 14 01
E-mail : [email protected] - Web site : www.simelectro.com

This document is not a contract. SIMELECTRO reserves the right to modify features or
content without prior notice in view of continued improvement.
1. APPLICATION
Continuously improved through full-scale tests and experimentations. Simelectro
design results from a wide knowledge of electromagnetic, mechanical and electrical
problems, induced by high currents.

Isolated Phase Busbars have been developed as tailor-made systems suitable for
application in every type of power plant, all over the world. This technology is
available for both indoor and outdoor application.

2. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Offered busbars have been considered as Isolated Phase Bus type (3-isolated phase
system; each conductor phase is enclosed in an individual aluminium housing).

As continuous type; enclosures are electrically bounded to each other in short-circuit

at each termination, without any current limiting device. Thanks to its design the flow
of induced currents is almost as high (90% to 98%) as the conductor phase current,
but in opposite direction:

The flux outside the enclosure is reduced by about 95 %, both under nominal and
fault conditions, which :
• Cancel induction of current, heating and loss to the nearby equipment.
• Eliminate forces between conductors.
• Reduce forces in bends and other discontinuities.

Isolated Phase Busbar design also allows:

• Free-access to busbars.
• Low voltage rise in enclosure thanks to resistive origin.
• Mechanical protection of live parts against people, animals, liquids and tools.
• Possibility of large unsupported spans thanks to the high busbars inertia.
• Reduction of the risk to create a phase-to-earth fault.
• Impossibility of creating a phase-to-phase fault.
• Impossibility of extension of fault to other phases.

3. QUALITY
As continuously improving its Quality Management
System, Simelectro is certified ISO 9001:2000.

4. CALCULATION OF IPB
As Power Plant tailor made equipment, 6 factors are
considered to determine optimal busbars dimension:
• Dielectric level.
• Rated continuous current.
• Short duration current.
• Peak value of the fault current.
• Capitalised losses cost.
• Installation conditions.

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5. BUSBARS GENERAL DETAILS

5.1. Design parameters

Offered systems can be based on :
• Specified parameters.
• Simelectro extrapolated parameters.
• Simelectro experience when non-specified.

Simelectro will favour the customer of any new improvement after its offer and up to
the submission of the drawings for approval.

5.2. Conductor
Circular-polygonal tubes or U channel can be used as conductors. Such shapes
offer the most attractive compromise between :
• Low cross sectional area.
• High emissive area for heat dissipation.
• High strength.
• Good distribution of current (reducing both shape and skin effect).
• Uniform potential gradient (improving dielectric performances).

Conductors are made of Aluminium 99,5% purity (1050 or 1060). Aluminium alloy
are used rather than copper for their better ratio conductivity/weight, which reduces
by 50% the weight of the conductor. Upon specific request, copper can be offered
according to Simelectro purchasing conditions.

5.3. Enclosure
Enclosures are made of rolled aluminium sheets. Reinforcing rings are used to
mount the enclosure onto a structure.
Insulating pads are inserted between the ring and the beam in order to avoid
circulation of currents in the beam. Such beams are not designed for that purpose
and the impedance is unknown

Enclosure are made of Aluminium 99,5% purity (1050 or 1060)

Supporting

1 – Conductor
2 – Enclosure
3 – Supporting insulator
4 – Beam
5 – Insulating pad
6 – Reinforcing ring

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 5.4. Insulators

Made of porcelain to support the conductor, supporting insulators are designed to

work continuously in a high ambient temperature. Epoxy resin type can be offered
as optional, upon request. Depending on electrical characteristics, Simelectro offers
two types of insulation :

POWERDUCT 1 ISO
Configuration with 1 Insulator at each
supporting point
Insulators are secured on a base plate,
bolted on flanges which are welded to the
enclosure and a gasket ensures a airtight
seal.

POWERDUCT 3 ISO
Configuration with 3 Insulators at each
supporting point
A synthetic spring wedge is mounted
between the insulator and the conductor :
this spring allows the compensation of
tolerances and thermal expansion.
Furthermore vibrations are damped, which
reduces noise and mechanical fatigue.

Above mentioned configuration allows a free horizontal movement of the conductor

in offered busbars thanks to insulators material (brittle porcelain).

Insulator for Insulator for

Powerduct 1 ISO Powerduct 3 ISO

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 The access and dismantling of insulators are
ensured from the outside of the enclosure by
direct removing of the insulator itself.

1 – Enclosure
2 – Conductor
3 – Insulator spigot
4 - Insulator

In order to avoid any break during transportation, the insulators will be separately
packed and will be installed at site after welding busbars sections together, thanks
to this arrangement there is no need to protect insulators while welding sections.

5.5. Type of cooling

Offered busbars are usually considered as self-cooled type: heat generated by the
current in conductor and enclosure is dissipated in the surrounding ambient air by
natural and radiation convection.
Forced air cooling system can be provided for high rated currents.

5.6. Expansion joints

Due to busbars characteristics and site conditions, dilatations may affect offered
systems, however provision has been made to absorb, when necessary :
• The expansion of conductor.
• The expansion of enclosure.
• The expansion between two parts.

Conductor expansion joint : Enclosure expansion joint :

Expansion is realised thanks to Expansion joints are realised by air
flexible laminations welded between tight flexible aluminium bellows welded
two conductor sections. on enclosures.

Dilatation calculation note can be provided upon request;

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6. DIMENSIONAL DATA

The following data are given as an indication and based on natural cooling with :
• Aluminium conductor black painted on the outer surface
• Aluminium enclosure black painted on the inner surface and grey painted on
the outer surface
• Maximum temperature rise of 65°C on the conductor at 40°C ambient
temperature with 15°C sun effect
• Maximum temperature rise of 25°C on the enclosure at 40°C ambient
temperature with 15°C sun effect
• Frequency of 50 Hz

6.1. Powerduct 1 ISO

95 or 110 kV BIL 125 or 150 kV BIL

Rating A B C D Weight Rating A B C D Weight
(Amp) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/m) (Amp) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/m)
4000 150 570 800 365 40.0 4150 150 670 900 405 44.0
6400 250 670 900 405 51.0 6600 250 770 1100 460 55.0
7400 250 670 900 405 59.0 7700 250 770 1100 460 62.0
8750 350 770 1100 460 64.0 9100 350 870 1200 520 67.0
9650 450 870 1200 520 68.0 10200 450 970 1300 570 71.0
10300 450 870 1200 520 75.0 11050 450 970 1300 570 79.0

Nota :
• The Powerduct 1 ISO has been type tested to withstand a maximum short circuit
current value of 350 kA peak.
• Possibility to provide IPB up to 170 kV BIL.
• The weight indicated is an average and includes the weight of the insulator.
• Simelectro reserves the right to adjust IPB dimensions of any project based of the
technical conditions such as ambient temperature or losses but also economical
aspects.

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 6.2. Powerduct 3 ISO

95 or 110 kV BIL 125 or 150 kV BIL

Rating A B C D Weight Rating A B C D Weight
(Amp) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/m) (Amp) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/m)
4000 150 570 800 425 46.0 4150 150 670 900 465 50.0
6400 250 670 900 465 57.0 6600 250 770 1100 520 60.0
7400 250 670 900 465 65.0 7700 250 770 1100 520 68.0
8750 350 770 1100 520 70.0 9100 350 870 1200 580 73.0
9650 450 870 1200 580 74.0 10200 450 970 1300 630 77.0
10300 450 870 1200 580 81.0 11050 450 970 1300 630 84.0
11600 550 970 1300 630 91.0 12100 550 1070 1400 671 95.0
12500 550 970 1300 630 100.0 13200 550 1070 1400 671 104.0
13450 550 970 1300 630 114.0 14400 550 1070 1400 671 118.0
15150 650 1070 1400 671 126.0 16000 650 1170 1500 711 132.0
16000 650 1070 1400 671 141.0 17300 650 1170 1500 711 147.0
17550 750 1170 1500 711 156.0 18800 750 1270 1600 751 162.0
19400 850 1270 1600 751 178.0 20500 850 1370 1700 791 184.0
21100 850 1270 1600 751 203.0 22200 850 1370 1700 791 210.0
23100 950 1370 1700 791 229.0 24200 950 1470 1800 831 237.0

Nota :
• Possibility to supply IPB up to 53000A with Forced Air Cooling system. Please
contact us for current above 24000A.
• Possibility to provide IPB up to 170 kV BIL.
• The weight indicated is an average and includes the weight of the supporting
insulators.

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7. CONNECTION TO MACHINES

While being removable and flexible to absorb misalignments, expansions and

vibrations. Simelectro designs its connections in order to provide the highest degree
of protection against:
• Outside factors (people, animals, liquids, etc.)
• Phase-to-phase fault risk.
• Fault currents consequences (efforts in the busbars).
Thanks to our design and connection to sealing flange or machines no sealing end
bushings are necessary at the following points:
• Connection to transformers sealing flange.
• Connection to generator circuit breaker.
• Building wall entrance.

Connection to Generator : Flange type connection without seal-off bushing

1 – Generator terminal 5 – Breathing filter

2 – Conductor terminal 6 – Generator flange
3 – Copper flexible lamination 7 – Removable insulating flexible sleeve
4 – Coupling sheet

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 Connection to Generator : With protection casing and seal-off bushing

1 – Generator terminal 4 – Copper adaptor

2 – Conductor terminal 5 – Seal-off bushing
3 – Copper flexible lamination 6 – Protection casing

Seal of bushing at generator phase side will be provided only in case of

pressurization.

Connection to Transformer

1 – Coupling sheet 5 – Copper flexible lamination

2 – Conductor terminal 6 – Removable aluminium sleeve
3 – Transformer terminal 7 – Removable insulating flexible sleeve
4 – Terminal boltings 8 – Earthing braid

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 Connection to Generator Circuit Breaker

1 – GCB terminal
2 – Conductor terminal
3 – Copper flexible
lamination
4 – Terminal boltings
5 – Welded aluminium
sleeve

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 7.1. Bolted connections:
Bolted connections are used when a connection must be removable or when
welding is not possible, which is the case for all the connections to machines.
Depending on the space available on the conductors, copper or aluminium flexible
connections will be used. Such elements are either flexible lamination or braids (as
optional).
Simelectro design meets the following parameters :
• Easy achievement.
• Long term reliability.
• No sliding contacts.
• Meeting of International standards about the temperature rises of electrical
contacts.
• Meeting of specific customer’s requests.
Thanks to the following process, removable electrical contacts can be carried out :
• Aluminium / Aluminium
• Copper / Aluminium
• Copper / Copper
Contacts can be considered as; bared or tinned or silver plated. Transition washers
can also be used.
Bolts, screws and nuts will be supplied according to Simelectro recommendations
taking into consideration environmental & operating conditions.

7.2. Air-tightness of the system:

In order to remove any risk of arcing and to reduce the maintenance field, the air
present in busbar is used as a dielectric environment and must remain dry and
dust-free as much as possible.

Some specials securing devices are used for fixing aluminium sleeves or casings
with gaskets on the transformer flanges. Synthetic bellows fastened on each side by
a stainless steel strip ensures the tightness between these sleeves and enclosures.
In addition, these bellows, can :
• Compensates the thermal expansion of busbars and manufacturing
tolerances (length and alignment).
• Ensure an electrical insulation between the busbars system and the
aluminium sleeve.
• Avoid vibrations.
• Provide access to the removable connections of the conductor.

When connected to an open cubicle, such as a protection or generator cubicle, an

end sealing bushing made of epoxy resin can seal the space between the
conductor and the enclosure. This bushing is mounted with a gasket on a flange at
the end of our enclosure and does not support the conductor, but let it free.
The space between the conductor and the end bushing is sealed either by a
synthetic sleeve fastened on each adjacent part by a stainless steel strip or by a
metallic or insulating plate.

Besides, penetration of dust, damp air, water or other liquids, the end sealing
bushings associated to the pressurisation also prevent the entrance of hydrogen in
case of leakage from generator and penetration of any corrosive or pollutant
atmosphere. So improving the maintenance-free lifetime of the installation and the
degree of safety reliability.

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8. ANTI-CONDENSATION SYSTEM
The condensation inside Isolated Phase Busbars can avoided by means of the
following solution :

8.1. Pressurisation (Simelectro recommendation):

In order to avoid any risk of condensation and to keep the dielectric characteristics
constant during operation, Simelectro can provide a pressurisation system.
Complementary to the high degree of sealing offered by our enclosures,
pressurisation is used to prevent, at any time, penetration of air from the outside,
which can be damp, dusty or polluted by corrosive or explosive agents.

A pressurising unit permanently maintains a slight over-pressure of dry and clean

air inside the enclosures in such way that air exchange, if any, occurs, from inside
to outside.
The leakage is compensated by a supply of dry and dust-free air, regulated to
maintain the overpressure between 4 and 10 mbar.
A safety valve is added to limit the overpressure at 25 mbar in case of sudden
climatic or load variations or due to an eventual failure of the system.

Our scope of supply is composed of :

- Pressurisation cabinet including
pressure gauge, pressure switch,
solenoid valve
- One safety valve
- Piping between pressurisation
cabinet and IPB up to a maximum
length of 6 metres
- Piping between each phase

Not included :
- Piping between air network and
pressurisation cabinet
- Oil filter
- Air dryer
- Dust filter
- Compressor

To prevent condensation within the enclosures, our design has been based on a
dew point of –20°C at a normal pressure; i.e. stora ge of dry air at 7 bars at least,
either by Simelectro or by others. This dew point meets the specific climatic
conditions with an already high safety margin.

Note : If the pressure or the quality available is not acceptable, the installation of an
air dryer associated with oil and dust filter, will have to be made as an extra.

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 8.2. Automatic draining plugs and air-breathing filters:
Complementary to the high degree of protection offered by our enclosures and the
creepage distances of our insulators that allow operations with a slight deposit or
moisture, we supply:
Automatic drain plugs located at the lowest points of the installation.
Air-breathing filters located at places determined by the busduct layout will allow a
slight renewal of entrapped air.
Busducts installed up to know have shown that above mentioned system is self-
sufficient.

8.3. Space heaters:

By rising the temperature of the air, space heaters avoid condensation. This system
can be disturbed by external parameters such as a lack of electrical feeding, sun
effects on one part of the layout.
Such system can be improved by adding necessary drain plug at the lowest parts of
the layout.

8.4. Dehydrating filters:

Same philosophy as the item of paragraph 7.2 but to be linked to additional
maintenance services and the automatic regeneration of the dehydrating product.
These filters allow a slight renewal of dry air which reduces the condensation effect.

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9. WALL-SEALING PLATES

9.1. Standard wall sealing plate :

The purpose is to seal the space not occupied by the enclosures in the wall opening
and to separate the indoor and outdoor ambience.

Each set is composed of

a strong aluminium alloy
sheet, to be bolted on the
wall frame.

This sheet does not

support the busbars but
lets them pass through it
freely.

Synthetic sleeves or
gaskets close the
openings remaining
between this sheet and
the enclosure, while
ensuring insulation
between enclosures and
ground.

9.2. Fire stop wall sealing barrier around enclosure :

The purpose is first to seal the space not occupied by the enclosures in the wall
opening and to separate the indoor and outdoor ambience and secondly to avoid
propagation of a fire for 1 or 2 hours.

Each set is composed of a

strong stainless steel plate,
to be bolted on the fire side
wall frame & a strong
aluminium alloy sheet, to be
bolted on the wall frame.
These sheets do not support
the busbars but let them
pass through it freely.
Synthetic sleeves or gaskets
close the openings
remaining between these
sheets and the enclosure,
while ensuring insulation
between enclosures and
ground.
To improve the efficiency of
the system we fill the space
between the 2 sheets with
rock wool.

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 9.3. Fire stop sealing barrier inside enclosure :

Their purpose is to avoid propagation of a fire within the enclosure for 1 or 2 hours.
Each set per phase is composed of a fire stop ring fixed between conductor and
enclosure. This ring does not support the conductors but let them pass through it
freely. Safety of the system is improved thanks to insulating tape around conductor
which increases the creepage distance up to at least 3-cm per kV.
A fire stop material disk seals the inner part of the conductor.

10. SUPPORTING STRUCTURES

Our busbars can be left unsupported over very large spans.
The location of supporting structures results from a compromise between the
position and magnitude of forces that could appear in case of short-circuit, static
and dynamic loads due to wind, seismic effects, etc., possible places for fixation on
the civil engineering and spaces which must be left free.
Supporting structures are designed to firmly anchor the enclosures at fixed points
and to let expansion take place at other points, while being able to support static
and dynamic forces.

11. DEGREE OF PROTECTION

IP55 = Isolated Phase Busbar, without pressurization system.
IP65 = Isolated Phase Busbar, with pressurization system.
IP31 = Generator protection casing & Neutral Ground Resistance cubicles (if any)
IP43 = PT & PT/SA cubicles (if any)

12. WELDING PROCESS

Welding of aluminium conductors and enclosure in our works will be in accordance
with Simelectro specifications.
In case of order, Simelectro supply, upon request, the recommended specifications
for the site welding and inspection of welds at site.

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13. EARTHING
For safety purposes, any metallic part must be put to earth to avoid any potential
rise. All the enclosures are electrically connected at their ends and form a metallic
body, insulated from the supporting structures. We recommend that this body be
put to earth at one point only in a way not to create loops. Voltage rises in
continuous enclosures are very low and the central enclosure is used as an earth
bar on which other elements can be connected; its dimensions make it fully able to
withstand fault current stress, both mechanical and thermal.

Other metallic parts around the enclosures, such as wall sealing plates, supporting
structures..., are preferably put to earth directly to the earth grid, without any
electrical connection with the enclosures.
Provision is made for the connection of the equipment to ground; meanwhile, in
order to avoid additional bolted joints on the grounding circuit and thus to make
grounding safer, we have considered that the grounding cables would be supplied
and connected by others.

Nota : Grounding of the machine through our busbars can be done as extra & or
optional price. Please contact us for more details.

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14. STANDARDS

Supporting structures are designed to firmly anchor the enclosures at fixed points
and to let expansion take place at other points, while being able to support static
and dynamic forces.

Designation Standard
BUS DUCTS IEC 62271-200 / IEC 60694 and IEC 60071-1 &
071-2 / ANSI C37.20 / C37.23 / C37.24
Welding Simelectro internal procedure NB SCE 12.01
Paint Simelectro internal procedure NB STE 13.01
Insulators IEC 60273
Supporting structures STF 38.01
Current Transformer IEC 6044-1 or BS 3928 or equivalent ANSI *
Voltage Transformer IEC 60186 or BS 3941 or equivalent ANSI *
Lightning arrester IEC 6099-4*
Capacitors IEC 60358 *
Neutral grounding Transformer IEC 6076-1 to 5/726 or BS 171*
Neutral grounding resistance IEC 60364 or BS 587 OR NFC 63600 *
Fuses IEC 60282*
Protection degree IEC 60529 or equivalent Nema 250
Routine tests at factory CT0400
(* Valid for apparatus if any)

All procedures and tests performed by SIMELECTRO have been extrapolated when
applicable from international standards such as IEC, ISO, EN, ANSI, and BS.

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15. PAINTING PROCEDURE
Painting of aluminium conductor and enclosure in our works will be in accordance with
the here below specifications.

Simelectro Location Colour Type of paint Aspect Minimum

supplies thickness

Outer enclosure RAL 7032 Acrylic Urethane Mat 20 µm

Main Link Inner enclosure RAL 9005 Powder Polyester Mat 10 µm
Outer conductor RAL 9005 Powder Polyester Mat 10 µm

Outer enclosure RAL 7032 Acrylic Urethane Mat 20 µm

Auxiliary Inner enclosure Not painted
Link Outer conductor Not painted

Supporting
Not painted
rings

Cubicles & Outer cubicle RAL 7032 Textured 20 µm

Epoxy Resin
cabinets Inner cubicle RAL 7032 appearance 15 µm

Supporting
Hot dip galvanized Not painted 70 µm
structures

Control According to certificate N° CT 0250

Main bus: To improve heat radiation when necessary, the outer surface of the
conductor and the inner surface of the enclosure can be covered with a matt dark paint.
Tee-off run: The busduct of the tee-off are designed to withstand the value of the short
circuit current because the short circuit current is a worse parameter than rated current.
The outer surface of the conductor and the inner surface of the enclosure are left
unpainted because not necessary.
Main bus & Tee-off run: The outer surface of enclosures is covered with a matt grey
paint RAL 7032 (or ANSI 61 under request).
If required to fit the general appearance of your installation, the colour can be changed
according to your requirements but, in this case, the colour and finish of the required
paint have to be considered to define the size of the busbars.

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16. TESTS

16.1. Type tests

Many tests have been carried out in order to check the calculated ratings of our
busbars and associated equipments thanks to official laboratories such as:
• E.D.F./LES RENARDIERES (France)
• KEMA (Netherlands)
• LCIE (France)
• BBC (Switzerland)
• MERLIN GERIN (France)

Dielectric, heating and short-circuit tests have built up our present knowledge of
various phenomena and allowed improvement of Simelectro calculation means,
while providing very valuable information on the behaviour of material when
submitted to working conditions: they are an essential factor to the development of
busbars.

16.2. Routine tests

Within the scope of supply of our Quality Assurance programme, great attention is
brought to controls of ordered equipment
A control file is built up with documents which sum up the life of the ordered
equipment.
Inspection and Test Plan (N° CT0400) is prepared fo r each project and submitted to
the customer at the order stage for approval. This document lists all the tests to be
performed as routine, special sample or type tests.

The following test and inspection are carry out as :

Equipment Test and Inspection Ranking

Construction inspection Routine

Insulation resistance measurement Sample
Power frequency withstand voltage test Sample
Isolated Phase
Temperature rise test Type test *
Bus
Short time current test Type test *
Impulse test Type test *
Packing inspection Routine

Supporting Construction inspection Routine

structure Packing inspection Routine

Construction inspection Routine

Power frequency withstand voltage test Routine
Pressurization
Air leakage test Routine
system
Functional test Routine
Packing inspection Routine

* Type test certificate can be provided upon request. Type test have been carried
out on similar but not necessarily identical equipment. Comparison based on
extrapolation can be provided.

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 16.3. Tests at site
Simelectro issues a Field Quality Plan (N° CT0420) for each project at the order
stage which states all the tests to be carried out at site. Note that the equipment
necessary to carry out the test at site are not included in Simelectro scope of
supply.

17. Packing and transport

After passing controls, the material is protected for packing (if any) and transport.
All the small electrical equipment is put in plastic housings with a drying product.
Surfaces subject to shocks, such as contact surfaces, are carefully protected.
The accessories and the electrical apparatuses will be packed in plywood or
wooden boxes.

The boxes, major accessories and busduct sections will be adequately loaded,
wedged and firmly anchored in wooden racks to be housed in dry containers.

The equipment will be delivered in accordance with agreed Trade Term.

Packing in bundle SEI2 to be loaded in container or trailer

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 Packing in plywood case (SEI4B) for busduct sections can also be offered
depending of the type of transportation and customer requirement.

Packing in plywood case SEI4B for sea freight

17.1. Conditions of storage at site

For less than 6 months

Bus ducts themselves
Wooden racks or wooden crates can be stored outdoors if:
- They are put on wooden blocks leaving a clearance of 30 cm from earth,
- They are covered with a coarse canvas,
- There is no piling of one rack or crate on the other.

Cubicles and crates of accessories
Those must be stored indoors or in a place with moving air but with no direct
weather exposure such as sun, rain, and so on...

For more than 6 months

Bus ducts themselves
In this case, tops of crates should be opened and racks or crates stored
indoors in a place with moving air.

Cubicles and crates of accessories

Cubicles and accessories must be taken off the crates and stored indoors or in
a place with moving air but no direct weather exposure such as sun, rain, and
so on…

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18. ERECTION AND SUPERVISION

18.1. Recommendations for site erection

Skilled personnel are fully able to install busduct. Simelectro always provide
installation and maintenance manuals..
The busbars will be usually delivered in maximum section of 6 meters which is the
most convenient for transportation purposes and handling at site. However longer
section can be provided when it is specially required by the client at the bidding
stage or for manufacturing purposes.
At the end of the erection, we recommend a dielectric power frequency test and
leakage test.

18.2. Supervision (limit of supply and responsibilities)

The supervisor, if requested, will be able to supervise the erection of the busbars
but will not have any commandment responsibilities. He will be able to qualify the
welder (if any).
The commissioning tests must be carry out by a site engineer or by Simelectro site
supervisor (this can be offered separately).
The tools for the erection of bus ducts will be the property of the erection team.
Tools are not included in our supply. A recommended list can be sent upon request.
The argon gas for aluminium welding (if any) is not included in our scope of supply.
Accommodation:
The Customer has to arrange in the site country the following accommodation for
the supervisor:
- Single room,
- Food,
- Transport to site and from site for service reasons,
- Laundry, various expenses ...

Insurance:
The supervisor would have his own insurance for personal damages.
The erection team has a separate insurance.
Duration:
There is no limitation but our supervisor will not remain on site more than
3 months per stage. Every 3 months, he will be entitled to return to France for
2 weeks. He will be allowed to return home for Christmas / New Year.

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 18.3. ESTIMATED TIME FOR ERECTION AT SITE

You will find attached the estimated erection duration based on a specialized team.
Note that time duration is given as an indication. Simelectro cannot be considered
as responsible for any deviation.

Simelectro supervisors are fully able to supervise two erection teams at the same
time in order to reduce the total supervision period and optimise use of technicians
and equipment.

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Contact :

Simelectro SAS Tel. +33 (0)3 80 69 14 00

3, boulevard Eiffel - BP 1012 Fax. +33 (0)3 80 69 14 01
21601 Longvic Cedex E-mail : [email protected]
FRANCE Web site : www.simelectro.com

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