Technical Standards Training Nov01

Network Engineering
Technical Standards Information Session

November / December 2001
Dene Ward, Gavin Jackson, Joe Frazzetto, Steve Neave
Technical Standards Group
Network Engineering
Purpose of Today
Raise awareness of recent developments in Powercor technical standards
general overview details are in the standards (see the Intranet/Internet) varied audience (high/medium/low users of the standards)
Advise of upcoming changes and initiatives Seek feedback on effectiveness of standards

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Agenda
Introduction Technical Standards changes
New Standards Recent Revisions and Updates Work in Progress Upcoming initiatives
Product show and tell Software Demo Feedback Questionnaire

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Powercor Policy
Where a Powercor Technical Standard exists, it shall be used in lieu of the superseded VESI standard
PCA staff, Contractors, Trainers and Auditors
Material/plant to be used on the Network must be approved and used as defined in the standards
if it is not specified in the standards, it is not approved auditing will identify non-compliance and replacement /rework will be required
Impacts
More reliable, safe, legally compliant and cost effective solutions
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Recent Initiatives
VESI Standards are on the Intranet Work instructions, product brochures and user manuals Powervision information video Use of training CDs Approved materials list on the Internet
high risk areas eg : U/G, P/L, LAs, Insuls, Tx
Non-compliance memos
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Upcoming Initiatives (2002)

Dist. Automation (ACRs, Gas Switches, Regs, etc) Line capacitors Non-conductive pole structures
alt. to wood pole alt. crossarms
Transformers
TT type Rodgers connected
Domestic solar cells connections Fusing

group and/or fuseless
Pole footing redesign Smart Design Conductor guidelines

revised ratings based on localised conditions
Pole rebutting O/H Switch location guidelines Innovations via Eighthgate ETSA technical alignment
2002 Themes : Smart Design and Compliance

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Audit / Compliance Issues

Use of Q lugs & M5DRs Incorrect earthing of crossarms (wood poles) Preformed ties Pit Connectors
Crossarm
Surface logs and bedlogs

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Change Speaker...
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DC021 - Design Heights & Circuit Separations (Ready Reckoner)

Provides conductor heights above ground for LVABC and 22kV at poles Heights for 12.5, 14, 15.5 & 17m poles Provides circuit separations for a range of wood structures
DC - Clearances
DC141, DC151 & DC201 - Updated to include 66kV clearance information (EK - Subtransmission)
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DE - Connectors
Updated to include connectors for underground applications, including new link standard (DE206) Bonding standard updated (DE303):
Removed bonding on pole-top for intermediate wood pole structures Include additional bonding in some cases in coastal & polluted applications
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DG - Earthing
DG111 - New earthing installation standard for ACRs DG301 - Updated CMEN standard for LVABC DG211 - Kiosk Earthing Assembly
Completion by December 2001 Based on 3.5m x 3.5m reserve for front access kiosks
Earthing standards (part 2 ) - information & installation standards to be completed in 2002

Marker tape requirements - OCEI
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DG - Earthing
Software Example - An Earthing Analysis via MATLAB
Earthing design software to be investigated

EPRI Distribution Engineering Workstation CYME International Power Systems Software plus many others 1 = 2301 ohm/m
Voltage
2 = 344 ohm/m
Depth Below Gnd (m)

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Recently introduced a new HV fuse - S&C Fault Tamer (FT)

improve reliability/ avoid spurious fuse operations and hang-ups FT cost effectiveness compared to Boric Acid Regional training on these items conducted in April/May
DP - Overcurrent Protection (revisit)
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Install Fault Tamers in lieu of BA and PF fuses for all new installations 20A
Selection information in DP011
DP - Overcurrent Protection (revisit) cont..
FTs weight is comparable to BA and less than a PF Reporting of maloperation to the hotline
9683 4151 (24hr)
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New cable head pole arrangement introduced to reduce potential for animal induced flashovers on cable head pole structures (DQ201): Phase-phase flashover - increase phasephase clearance via re-designed bracket
400mm 550mm 750mm (arrester-arrester)
DQ - Overvoltage Protection
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Phase-ground flashover - bushing boot to cover live copper connection bus

Boot is fully insulated & UV stabilised Still provide flag-bolts for operational purposes (not protrude far enough to be a bird perch)
DQ - Overvoltage Protection cont..
750mm
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Change Speaker...
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DD-Drafting Standard
LV Reticulation Plans - Substation Circuits (DD091) and Town Plans (DD095)
interim standard until GIS takes over
DD041 - Construction Plans DRPs

Changes made to typical new pole description
Old Description HV TERM (EJ152AFAAE) New Description HV TERM (EJ152)S(ST)2.6/125
DD021 - Standard Sheets (templates)

New standards templates are being developed Version controlled and referenced to DD021 ensures uniform and up-to-date information, dwg layout, symbols, drawing approvals etc
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Field Construction Manual

Proposed to issue every 6 month or as required Issue to field personnel only
1 per truck contains construction info only Office staff refer to the Intranet (up to date information)
Old version to be recycled locally Colour coded cover (latest colour is green) Issue number has been included Updates to be inserted into pocket at the back Next issue approx. April 2002
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EB - Poles
New high-strength wood pole specifically for 66kV construction only (17m/20kN)
Introduced to reduce the amount of stayed poles in 66kV construction Cost analysis completed (versus staying) Standard 12kN footing - concrete and log, but increased setting depth of 3.4m (standard 17m setting depth is 2.5m) Minimum pole diameter @ ground line - 445mm Approximate weight - 2200kg
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EC - Conductors
Removed fixed MES sag and tension tables
EC211 to EC441 Now use variable MES with StringEx
New stringing tension for 66kV construction (EC255) with 19/4.75 AAC
Standard stringing for 19/4.75 AAC Introduced to provide longer spans than EC251 and greater unstayed angles than EC261
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EC - Conductors cont..
New stringing tension (EC255) with 19/4.75 AAC cont.
Cost analysis completed (versus EC251 and EC261), identified 10% cost saving on hypothetical 50km line Based on maximum tension (18% of CBL) before requiring vibration dampers Nominal MES is 95m, maximum MES is 130m May also be used at 22kV StringEx to be updated with EC255
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EE - Crossarms
New intermediate crossarms for 66kV construction
Reduction in weight and cost S(IN)2.6-66 - 100 x 100 x 4 SHS, 32kg S(IN)3.2-66 - 100 x 100 x 4 SHS, 39kg
Use existing VESI strain crossarms for 66kV construction

Technical analysis indicated no benefit in calculated range of new strain crossarms (same sections and length required as SL series)
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EE - Crossarms cont..
New strain crossarm selection charts
19/4.75, 37/3.75 SL series & S(ST) series
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Insulator procurement process
EF - Insulators & Attachments
New contract awaiting CEO signoff 6 month to 16 week initial delivery lead times many new items to be introduced
New 66kV cycloaliphatic post insulators

50% lighter than porcelain Passed 5000hr weatherometer test Tie-top and horizontal clamp-top
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New 66kV strain insulators
EF - Insulators & Attachments cont..
Cost competitive to 2 x 33kV units Multiple suppliers
New 2-disc equivalent 22kV strain insulators

Specifically for maintenance applications
22kV post insulator with integral stud included as a standard item
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EG - Stays & Anchors

New 66kV stay arrangement
2 x GY4 stay insulators connected in series Meets mechanical & electrical performance to ESAA HBC(b)-1 Significantly cheaper than specific 66kV strain long-rod type insulators
Helical Splice
Approx. 2000mm
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New 20m stay coils in SAP
EG - Stays & Anchors cont..
Reduced weight and less potential for waste MI # 351971 Provided in 80% of installations (No 5, 15.5m pole and below) 56m coils still available for longer stay installations
SC/AC stay wire and fittings removed from store

Field confusion (left-hand lay)
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Break
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EK - Subtransmission
Standard structures for 66kV construction
Vertical Insulators
Bridging Bracket
66kV Strain Insulators
Steel Crossarms
Centre- Bracket
Strain
Intermediate
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Poletop Centre-Phase (Intermediate/Angle)

EK - Subtransmission cont..
New design (not 22kV) Mech. tested to 11kN 100 x 100 x 4 SHS Weight - 32kg Bracket Integral M24 nut for insulator mounting
M20 Bolt M24 Kingbolt
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Poletop Bridging (Strain)
Use 22kV pole top centrephase bracket Two additional holes to mount for bridging
Bracket M12 Bolt M12 x130 Coachscrew
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Horizontal Bridging (66kV and 22kV)

To replace current 22kV arrangement impractical
Bracket
M24 Welded Nut M16 x 130 Coachscrew
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Update existing effected standards

EE - Crossarms (new intermediate) EF - Insulators & Attachments (post and strain) EG - Stays & Anchors (new stay arrangement) EB - Poles (new 17m/20kN wood poles) EC - Conductors (new chart - EC255) EJ - Three-Phase Structures (new subsidiary standards)
Target date for release of EK and other existing standards is end Dec
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EA - General Overhead
Raiser bracket design for low conductors
Spreadsheet (EA141 HVRaiser) for determining maximum spans and angles Wood pole 1-phase and 3-phase applications (with or without LV subsidiary)
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EH, EI, EJ - Structures

EJ051, EI051 Design Schedules
Schedules created for single circuit angles & strain structures for
Three phase with 19/3.25 AAC, 3/2.75 Steel & 6/4.757/1.60 ACSR Single phase with 3/2.75 Steel
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EJ401 - Three Phase Raiser Bracket

avoid pole replacements used for wood poles only
EH,EI,EJ - Structures Cont.

Cost effective means of obtaining -Gnd and Cct-Cct clearances Limits calculated via EA141 HVRaiser.XLS spreadsheet
Copies of spreadsheet available from local Design Champions EA141 provides information on use of the spreadsheet
EJ to be amended to include subsidiary const for use with 66kV standards (EK)
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EL- Transformers
EL101, EL201 - Wood & Concrete Transformer Structures
Split into Single Phase and Three Phase transformer structures EL101, EL201 - Single Phase\SWER transformers EL103, EL203 - Three Phase transformers
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EL- Transformers
EL101, EL201, EL103, EL201, EL301
Include option of ordering LV fuse and mounts Fusing size based on transformer fusing tables (DP021)
Transformer pole loading limits under review by external consultant.

weight limits for transformer / pole combinations
Imperial (A and B) and CCA treated poles Completion by May 2002
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EM- Switches, Fuse Mounts & Isolators

EM191 - Three Phase HV Isolator Assembly
Updated to include 30deg mounting of isolators for use on ACR structures
EM195 - SWER HV Isolator Pole Mount Assembly (WIP)

Mounts single insulator isolator onto pole mount fuse bracket via 135deg conversion bracket (SAP ID# 351882)
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New approved ground mounted design formulated (dwg PCA 17/000001 and PCA 17/000003)
Compatible with 2x1, 3x1 or 1x3 units Allows upgrades from 3MVA (100A) to 10+MVA Operator, maintenance staff and public safety Whole of life costing showed minimal difference Eliminates ESNA Regs clearance issues (highlighted in recent OCEI audit) Currently the only approved design in Powercor
EP - Regulators
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EP - Regulators
Future directions.....
Develop pole mounted 100A solution Investigate alternate regulator makes Investigate in-line ground mounted solution Remote control Develop a comprehensive technical standard
information and installation sections approved products in SAP task lists
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ER - ACRs, Sectionalisers & Fault Indicators Scope

To develop a Powercor standard that details the approved application, design & construction practices relating to ACRs, Sectionalisers & Fault Indicators. In doing so, opportunities were explored to:
Meet or improve current H&S standards Meet new ESNA regulations Improve customer service through improved system reliability and Achieve cost savings where appropriate
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ER - ACRs
Three Phase ACRs
Standard structures ER101 - Rural (high current, high fault level) - 3 sets of isols ER111 - Rural (low current, low fault level) - 1 set of isols ER121 - Urban - 2 sets of isols
All 3 phase ACRs are remote controlled

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Three Phase ACRs
ER - ACRs cont..
Keep by-pass options for access, testing and H&S reasons esp. in rural areas Nulec - CAPM 2 (CAPM 4 by December)
Cooper ACRs very expensive due to exchange rate CAPM 4 provides more protection options
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ER - Sectionalisers
To be used as part of Network Reliability solution Cost effective method to isolate section of lines
where a new ACR is not financially viable where coordination of fuses and ACR/CBs is difficult avoids spurious operation that can occur with fuses
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ER - Sectionalisers cont..
Utilises mechanical drop out mechanism
avoids incorrect operation found in chemical actuated styles of sectionalisers reset by pushing in lever (No spare actuators needed)
2 types with selectable ratings and no of counts of:

8A to 24A, 40A to 112A 1, 2 or 3 counts to drop out
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ER - Fault Indicators
ER031 - Info Section
Provides guidelines on selection, location, and settings FIs are not for co-gen or 66kV ring lines. Overhead
Pole mount - 22kV single cct (Clean) pole only
Earth, LV, CATV catenaries, other HV circuits provide alternate fault path and may trigger pole mount units
Conductor mount types to avoid these problems

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ER - Fault Indicators cont..

ER031 - Info Section cont. Site selection guidelines
Most effective locations (approx every 500 customers) OR Within 30min (effective) patrol time
Line length patrolled in this time (varies depending on terrain, traffic) Urban (15km), Rural roadside (30km) and Rural difficult (8km) And where combination of distance with No of Customers affected >200
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Overhead (ER301, ER311)
Pole mount (SAP ID# 351761)
Clean pole only
Conductor mount (SAP ID# 351831) Flite 110 or Nortroll 110E

Programmable for di of 6A, 12A, 24A, or 60A Selection based on either:
Set di > Capacitive feed back current (approx 1A per km of HV u/g) Set di to approx. min ACR or CB trip rating or EOL fault level (on fused spurs)
Thus, correct operation relies on correct settings

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U/G (ER321) 400A
35mm2, 95mm2
600A
185mm2, 240mm2
Very cost effective option (approx $70 each) Use on all outgoing switched HV at kiosks
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ER - Summary & Implications of New Equipment Introduced

ACRs
Nulec ACR (used previously). CAPM 4 will be new control card. Three structures to choose from depending on use
Sectionalisers
New single phase drop out style - mechanical lever Two ratings which are field setable Ratings to be shown in SAP, GIS and on System plans
Fault Indicators
Overhead indicators have limited battery life. All FIs to be in SAP, GIS and on System Plans
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ACRs
ER - Future Investigations
Revisit alternate ACRs & Controllers

alternate communications medium required such as GSM
Sectionalisers
Review other products
Fault Indicators
Review need for SCADA connection as part of Comms and Control strategy Review application of directional fault indicators (approx. $4000 each)
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F- Public Lighting
Standard to be completed approx. end of Dec 2001 Standard outline:
FA - General Information FB - Poles FC - Cable FE - Brackets & Stays FL - Lanterns FM - Electrical Connections, Fusing & Control FY - General Materials
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F- Public Lighting cont..

FA - General Information and FL - Lanterns currently Work in Progress
New Australian Standards (AS1158 series) required the creation of new spacing tables based on
Cat P - Pedestrian Lighting
Cat P4 used in URD areas and P5 used for areas within o/h LV pole areas
Cat V - Vehicle Lighting
Public lighting equipment reviewed and new tenders in place by Dec 2001 Metal Halides to be reviewed in 2002 Powercor design via software (Perfect Lite) or spacing tables to Council requirements
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ES- Bare LV Structures

ES411 - Multiple In Span Servicing
Used to solve service wire ground clearance or property crossing problems
more cost effective than u/g or service pole option
Catenary supported of up to 4 services Maximum of 70m LV Bare span and 35m service Future review of single in span service via spreader rods to be investigated in 2002
Problem - Long services tend to twist spreader rod and LV and cause uplift/potential failure on LV insulators and reduces clearances
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ES- Bare LV Structures cont..

ES131 - Double strain crossarm installation standard to be developed in 2002
Also update EE Crossarms
In-Span Servicing example
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ET- LV ABC Mains & Services

ET411 - Multiple In Span Servicing
Catenary supported of upto 4 services Maximum of 70m LV ABC span and 35m service span length
ET421 - Single Service Span, In Span Servicing

Direct from LV ABC 20m max service span length
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ET- LV ABC Mains & Services cont..

ET061 - Updated to include information on selection of in span servicing LV Raiser Bracket innovation - to be developed in 2002 to address low services
Attaches to LV crossarms
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EV- Animal Mitigation

Consultant engaged to complete standard by June 2002 Materials to be investigated in Dec 2001
Vinny bushing covers - under trial in Port Fairy ABB Rulle Tape Raychem fuse mount covers (alternative to the Pheonix covers) Salisbury conductor cover (alternative to Pheonix covers) and other products
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EV- Animal Mitigation cont..

Scope of project
Information standards to cover Bird Mitigation - EV011
Review concrete polymer covers Fuse covers Appropriate air gap Aerial markers or noise making products to ward off birds Swan (open delta) construction Insulated raiser bracket for HV insulators
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EV- Animal Mitigation cont..

Scope of project - cont.
Possum mitigation - EV021
Pole guards Stay and service cable guards, LVABC and HVABC rotating covers - currently under trial in the You Yangs HV bushing covers Use of insulation eg polytube covered droppers, insulated & screened droppers, wood poles (no earthing)
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G - Underground
GA - General Underground GB - Underground HV Cable & Accessories GC - Conduits & Cable Pulling GE - Cable Head Poles GL - Kiosk Substations GS - Underground LV & Servicing GV - Equipment Bases & Enclosures
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GA - General U/G
GA070 - HV Network Design Guidelines (revisit)
Residential switching zones based on number of customers at risk, not the number of substations Consistent and smart approach to HV U/G design
technical and commercial
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GB - HV Cable & Acc.

Cable/Conductor Procurement
Joint process with ETSA Completion date Dec 01
GB011 - Cable Information Standard

Cable characteristics Physical data Application guidelines Current ratings Short circuit ratings
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Joints and Terminations Procurement

Cold applied indoor & outdoor HV terminations Cold applied HV straight joints
GB - HV Cable & Acc. cont..
Cold applied trification kits

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Joints and Terminations Procurement cont..

Advantages of cold applied products:
No flame required in flame sensitive situations Range taking - unlike heatshrink they continue to apply pressure to accommodate expansion and contraction with thermal cycling One piece - with built in stress control More forgiving of poor cable preparation Sheds on terminations are automatically located
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Loadbreak elbows and accessories, standard for 200Amp applications Deadbreak pin type contact elbows and accessories, standard for 400Amp applications Deadbreak bolted type contact elbows for limited 630Amp applications
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Separable HV tee joints
Roll-out (including training) in March 02
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Conduit Procurement
GC - Conduit & Cable Pulling
Contract placed with Iplex Large $$ savings achieved, now all SAP items Continuous polyethylene conduit
approved for use at 750mm depth only (at this stage) 63mmOD (351691) and 110mmOD (351692) Currently negotiating with OCEI to classify as equivalent to HD conduit for mechanical protection
Corrugated (flex) conduit

32mmOD (351693) - 25m roll with draw wire
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GE - Cable Head Poles

New CHP assembly
New surge diverter bracket (increase - ) New copper bus arrangement (surge diverter to droppers) New insulated bushing boot (- G protection) Flag-bolt still available 630mm2 assembly to be developed
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GL - Kiosk Substations
New tender in progress New design & layout Rotary in-oil switches Load break/make fuses Smaller land reserve Front access only Provision to fit loggers Generator connection Slab provided ( 500kVA)
Slab Pr
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GL-Kiosk Substations cont..
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GL-Kiosk Substations cont..

Prototypes built in Aug 01 Design finalised in Sep 01 Negotiate terms & pricing (Sep / Oct) Recommendation to CEO and Board (Nov) Await first delivery (Nov + 12-16 weeks)
field training to occur
Indicative costs
315kVA RMU : was $27K, now $20K* (-25%) 315kVA Loop : was $21K, now $18K* (-15%)
* includes slab
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GS - U/G LV & Servicing

Joints and Terminations Procurement
Cast resin LV straight joints
No flame
Heatshrink LV straight joints

Immediate backfilling of trench (1hr for cast resin to cure)
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Service Pit Assembly Pillar Assembly Kiosk Bases and Vaults
GV - Equipment Bases & Enclosures

Investigating appropriate means of cable access to new Kiosk transformers
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The End
Thankyou
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Network Engineering

Technical Standards Information Session

Dene Ward, Gavin Jackson, Joe Frazzetto, Steve Neave

Technical Standards Group

Advise of upcoming changes and initiatives Seek feedback on effectiveness of standards

Product show and tell Software Demo Feedback Questionnaire

Upcoming Initiatives (2002)

TT type Rodgers connected

Domestic solar cells connections Fusing

Pole footing redesign Smart Design Conductor guidelines

2002 Themes : Smart Design and Compliance

Audit / Compliance Issues

Surface logs and bedlogs

Technical Standards Group

DC021 - Design Heights & Circuit Separations (Ready Reckoner)

Technical Standards Group

Earthing standards (part 2 ) - information & installation standards to be completed in 2002

Earthing design software to be investigated

Depth Below Gnd (m)

Recently introduced a new HV fuse - S&C Fault Tamer (FT)

DP - Overcurrent Protection (revisit)

DP - Overcurrent Protection (revisit) cont..

Phase-ground flashover - bushing boot to cover live copper connection bus

DQ - Overvoltage Protection cont..

Technical Standards Group

DD041 - Construction Plans DRPs

DD021 - Standard Sheets (templates)

Field Construction Manual

Technical Standards Group

Technical Standards Group

Technical Standards Group

Use existing VESI strain crossarms for 66kV construction

Technical Standards Group

Insulator procurement process

EF - Insulators & Attachments

New 66kV cycloaliphatic post insulators

Technical Standards Group

New 66kV strain insulators

EF - Insulators & Attachments cont..

Cost competitive to 2 x 33kV units Multiple suppliers

New 2-disc equivalent 22kV strain insulators

22kV post insulator with integral stud included as a standard item

Technical Standards Group

EG - Stays & Anchors

New 20m stay coils in SAP

EG - Stays & Anchors cont..

SC/AC stay wire and fittings removed from store

Technical Standards Group

66kV Strain Insulators

Poletop Centre-Phase (Intermediate/Angle)

M20 Bolt M24 Kingbolt

Technical Standards Group

Poletop Bridging (Strain)

Horizontal Bridging (66kV and 22kV)

M24 Welded Nut M16 x 130 Coachscrew

Technical Standards Group

Update existing effected standards

Technical Standards Group

EH, EI, EJ - Structures

Technical Standards Group

EJ401 - Three Phase Raiser Bracket

EH,EI,EJ - Structures Cont.

Technical Standards Group

Technical Standards Group