Biosco: MV/LV prefabricated

substations
IEC 62271-202
Presentation of the standard

Safety is a choice

Contents
Introduction
Type-tested substations
The type tests
A specification tool
Conclusion

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Contents
Introduction
Type-tested substations
The type tests
A specification tool
Conclusion

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> Introduction

Standard IEC 62271-202: an international influence

Biosco conforms to IEC 62271-202 international standard

IEC 62271-202 standard applies to most of prefabricated substations
world-wide.

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IEC

> Introduction

Introduction

IEC 62271-202 standard specifies the rated characteristics, the

design and construction rules and the test methods applicable to
prefabricated substations.

A prefabricated substation is defined as a type-tested assembly

comprising an enclosure that includes:

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Transformer
LV switchboard
MV switchboard
MV and LV interconnections
Auxiliary equipment

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Introduction

These substations are located in places accessible to the general

public. Consequently, safety of persons must be guaranteed
Conformity to the IEC standard guarantees:
Protection of the general public
Protection of operators

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Contents
Introduction
Type-tested substations
The type tests
A specification tool
Conclusion

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> Type-tested substations

Type-tested equipment
All substation components must conform to IEC standards and in
particular:

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Transformers: IEC 60076-1 or 60076-11

MV switchboard: IEC 62271-200 or 62271-201

LV switchboard: IEC 60439-1 and IEC 60947-1

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The prefabricated substation undergoes type tests

Use of equipment conform to

IEC standards
Functional tests

Sound level

Electromagnetic
compatibility

Degree of
protection

Temperature
class

Insulation
level

Non
flammable
materials
Earthing
circuit test

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Mechanical resistance
of the enclosure

LV

MV

Internal
arcing
withstand
Oil retention

> Type-tested substations

The 4 designs of the Biosco range conform to IEC

62271-202 standard
Biosco W: Substation with corridor
Operation protected from bad weather
conditions
Biosco N: Substation with external operation
Ground space savings
Biosco H: Half-buried substation
Visual impact limited
Biosco U: Underground substation
Blends completely
into the environment

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Biosco W

Biosco N

Biosco H

Biosco U

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Contents
Introduction
Type-tested substations
The type tests
A specification tool
Conclusion

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> The type tests

The type tests

1. Dielectric tests
2. Temperature rise tests
3. Main circuit and earthing tests
4. Functional tests
5. Degree of protection verification tests
6. Mechanical tests
7. Arcing due to an internal fault tests
8. Sound verification tests
9. Electromagnetic compatibility tests

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> The type tests

Dielectric tests
Aim of test
To guarantee insulation of HV and LV interconnections

Our performance
The HV and LV interconnections of the Biosco range are tested
as per standards IEC 60694 and 60439
Example for 24 kV switchgear:
Withstand to voltage of 50 kV at power frequency for 1
min
Withstand to lightning impact voltage tests for a 1.2 s
wave and a voltage of 125 kV

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> The type tests

Temperature rise tests

Aim of test

To determine the enclosure class

To guarantee that none of the substation components will
overshoot its standard-defined limits
To guarantee temperature on the parts of the enclosure likely to
be touched during operation
To guarantee lifetime of insulating devices and thus safety of
equipment during the period of operation

Our performance

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The Biosco substation enclosures are class 10 as standard

This performance can be adapted to your needs according to
ambient temperatures, degrees of protection or transformer
losses
Numerical modelling and thermal simulations are performed.
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Main circuit and earthing tests

Aim of test:

To guarantee the capacity to withstand short-circuit currents

Our performance

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The Biosco substations are tested up to 12 kA

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Functional tests
Aim of tests
To guarantee that it is possible to carry out all the operations
required for commissioning, operation and maintenance
Our performance
The Biosco substations undergo a series of verifications
Switchgear operation
Mechanical operation of substation doors
Reading transformer temperatures and oil levels
Monitoring voltage readings
Installation of earthing devices
Cable tests
Replacement of fuses and monitoring of locking systems
Operating the transformer on-load tap changer
Cleaning the ventilation grids
Monitoring the locking systems

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> The type tests

Degree of protection verification test

Aim of test
To ensure the protection of people against access to hazardous
parts
To guarantee the protection of equipment against ingress of
foreign solid objects and water.

Our performance
The degree of protection of the Biosco substations is between
IP23 and IP54
This performance can be adapted to your needs: stipulations of
standards and climatic requirements.

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Mechanical tests
Aim of test
To guarantee withstand of roof in event of overload: people,
snow, etc.
To guarantee the resistance of substation to wind pressure and
to mechanical impacts on walls, covers, doors, ventilation
opening.

Our performance

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Roof withstand greater than 250 daN/m

IK10 (including doors and ventilation grids)

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Arc due to an internal fault test

Aim of test
To guarantee the protection of operators and the general public.
The standard defines a classification:
Class A: operator protection
Class B: general public protection
Class AB: operator and general public protection
Our performance
Koolarc system (cools and reduces pressure of arc gases)
Classification for all substation types
Example Biosco N India IAC-AB-20kA-1s

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Pressure and temperature simulation

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Sound verification test

Aim of test

To ensure that the substation enclosure does not increase the

transformer noise level.

Our performance

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The Biosco substations conform to the requirements of the IEC

standard

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Electromagnetic compatibility test

Aim of test

To satisfy emission requirements laid down by international

standards
To guarantee the proper operation of equipment in an
environment comprising large electromagnetic disturbance
sources

Our performance

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HV and LV switchgear comply with the specifications of

standards IEC 60694 and 60439-1.
Electromagnetic fields are simulated.

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Contents
Introduction
Type-tested substations
The type tests
A specification tool
Conclusion

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> A specification tool

A specification tool
Standard IEC 62271-202 tells users which information should be
supplied for invitations to tender and orders.

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Network specificities
Nominal and highest voltages
Frequencies
Neutral earthing mode

Operating conditions
Minimum and maximum temperatures
Altitudes

The specificities and electrical characteristics of prefabricated

substations
Voltage, power, frequency

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> A specification tool

A specification tool
The information required for specifications is summarised in table
form. All the electrical utility has to do is complete this information.

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Contents
Introduction
Type-tested substations
The type tests
A specification tool
Conclusion

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Conclusion
Type-tested MV, LV equipment and
transformer

A series of type tests to guarantee safety and

reliability of the prefabricated substation
throughout its life cycle.

Use of equipment conform

to IEC standards
Electromagnetic
compatibility
Functional tests
Temperature
class
Non
LV
flammable
materials
Earthing
circuit test

Mechanical resistance
of the enclosure
Sound
level

MV

Insulation
level

Internal
arcing
withstand
Oil retention

An MV/LV substation specification guide

providing all characteristics and installation
and operation conditions

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Thank you for your attention

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