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GB/T 3906-2020: Alternating-current metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 3.6 kV and up to and including 40.5 kV
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GB 3906-2006EnglishRFQ ASK 9 days [GB/T 3906-2006] Alternating-current metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 3.6 kV and up to and including 40.5 kV Obsolete
GB 3906-1991EnglishRFQ ASK 9 days A. C. metal-enclosed switchgear for rated voltages of 3~35kV Obsolete

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GB NATIONAL STANDARD OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ICS 29.130.10 K 43 Replacing GB/T 3906-2006 Alternating-current metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 3.6 kV and up to and including 40.5 kV (IEC 62271-200.2011, High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 200.AC metal- enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV, MOD) Issued on. MARCH 31, 2020 Implemented on. OCTOBER 01, 2020 Issued by. State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of PRC.

Table of Contents

Foreword... 6 1 Scope... 12 2 Normative references... 13 3 Terms and definitions... 14 4 Normal and special conditions of use... 25 5 Ratings... 25 5.1 Overview... 25 5.2 Rated voltage (Ur)... 26 5.3 Rated insulation level... 26 5.4 Rated frequency (fr)... 26 5.5 Rated current and temperature rise... 26 5.6 Rated short-time withstand current... 27 5.7 Rated peak withstand current... 27 5.8 Rated short circuit duration... 28 5.9 Rated power supply voltage of closing and opening devices and auxiliary and control circuits (Ua)... 28 5.10 Rated power frequency of closing and opening devices and auxiliary and control circuits... 28 5.11 Rated pressure of the compressed air source of the controllable pressure system... 28 5.12 Rated charging levels for insulation and/or operation... 28 5.101 Ratings of internal arc class (IAC)... 29 5.102 Rated cable test voltage... 30 6 Design and structure... 31 6.1 Overview... 31 6.2 Requirements for liquids in switchgear and controlgear... 32 6.3 Requirements for gases in switchgear and controlgear... 32 6.4 Requirements for the main circuits of switchgear and controlgear to use solid- insulation embedded components... 32 6.5 Earthing... 32 6.6 Auxiliary equipment and controlgear... 34 6.7 Power operation... 34 6.8 Energy storage operation... 34 6.9 Operations that do not rely on human labor... 34 6.10 Operation of trip unit... 35 6.11 Low-pressure lockout, high-pressure lockout, monitoring devices... 35 6.12 Nameplate... 35 6.13 Interlocking device... 37 6.14 Position indication... 38 6.15 Degree of protection of enclosure... 38 6.16 Creepage distance of outdoor insulators... 39 6.17 Gas and vacuum sealing... 39 6.18 Liquid sealing... 39 6.19 Fire (flammability)... 39 6.20 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)... 39 6.21 X-ray emission... 39 6.22 Corrosion... 39 6.101 Internal arc fault... 39 6.102 Enclosure... 40 6.103 High-pressure compartment... 43 6.104 Removable components... 47 6.105 Provisions for cable insulation testing... 47 7 Type test... 48 7.1 General... 48 7.2 Insulation test... 50 7.3 Radio interference voltage (r.i.v.) test... 56 7.4 Measurement of circuit resistance... 56 7.5 Temperature rise test... 56 7.6 Short-time withstand current and peak withstand current tests... 57 7.7 Verification of degree of protection... 60 7.8 Sealing test... 60 7.9 Electromagnetic compatibility test (EMC)... 60 7.10 Additional tests of auxiliary and control circuits... 60 7.11 X-ray test procedures for vacuum arc extinguish chamber... 61 7.101 Verification of making and breaking capabilities... 61 7.102 Mechanical operation test... 64 7.103 Pressure resistance test and gas state measurement of gas-filled compartments... 66 7.104 Verification tests for personal protection against hazardous electrical effects... 67 7.105 Weather protection test... 68 7.106 Internal arc test... 68 7.107 Performance verification test of metal-enclosed switchgear whose main components in the main circuit adopt solid-insulation embedded components... 73 8 Exit-factory test... 75 8.1 Overview... 75 8.2 Insulation test of main circuit... 76 8.3 Testing of auxiliary and control circuits... 76 8.4 Measurement of main circuit resistance... 76 8.5 Sealing test... 77 8.6 Design inspection and appearance inspection... 77 8.101 Partial discharge measurement... 77 8.102 Mechanical operation test... 77 8.103 Pressure test of gas-filled compartments... 78 8.104 Testing of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic auxiliary devices... 78 8.105 Testing after on-site installation... 78 8.106 Fluid state measurement after on-site fluid filling... 79 9 Guidelines for the selection of metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear... 79 9.1 Overview... 79 9.101 Selection of ratings... 79 9.102 Choice of design and structure... 80 9.103 Internal arc fault... 85 9.104 Summary of technical requirements, ratings, optional tests... 90 9.105 Earthing circuit ratings... 92 9.106 Ratings for cable tests... 93 10 Data provided with orders, tenders, inquiries... 93 10.1 Overview... 93 10.2 Data to be provided with orders and inquiries... 93 10.3 Data to be provided when bidding... 95 11 Transport, storage, installation, operation, maintenance rules... 96 11.1 Overview... 96 11.2 Conditions for transportation, storage, installation... 96 11.3 Installation... 96 11.4 Operation... 96 11.5 Maintenance... 96 12 Safety... 97 12.1 Overview... 97 12.101 Procedure... 97 12.102 Internal arc aspects... 97 13 Impact of products on the environment... 97 Appendix A (Informative) Comparisons of chapter numbers between this standard and IEC 62271-200.2011... 98 Appendix B (Normative) Internal arc fault - Methods to verify internal arc class (IAC) ... 106 Appendix C (Informative) Degrees of protection against electric shock for solid- insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear... 123 Appendix D (Normative) Method for calculating the cross-sectional area of bare conductors based on the thermal effect of short-term continuous current... 128 Appendix E (Normative) Additional requirements for 3.6 kV ~ 40.5 kV AC metal- enclosed switchgear and controlgear used in severe climatic conditions... 129 Appendix F (Normative) Partial discharge measurement... 138 Appendix G (Informative) Explanatory notes... 144 References... 150

Foreword

This standard was drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2009. This standard replaces GB/T 3906-2006 "Alternating-current metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 3.6 kV and up to and including 40.5 kV". Compared with GB/T 3906-2006, the main technical changes are as follows. - ADD the terms such as solid-insulation embedded components (see Chapter 3); - ADD the rating of the internal arc class (IAC), specifying the rated arc fault current and rated arc fault duration (see 5.101); - ADD rated cable test voltage rating, specifying AC and DC test voltages (see 5.102); - ADD the requirement that the main circuits in switchgear and controlgear use solid- insulation embedded components (see 6.4); - ADD the X-ray emission test (see 6.21); - ADD the requirements for insulation testing of normally produced products every eight years (see 7.1); - ADD that "For metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear with air insulation in the compartments and solid-insulation embedded components in the main circuit, if the use conditions in terms of condensation and pollution are stricter than the normal use conditions specified in this standard, it shall be tested in accordance with Appendix E; other types of metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear may be determined by agreement between the manufacturer and the user" (see 7.2.9); - ADD the test requirements for switchgear and controlgear with fluid-filled and/or main circuit using solid-insulation embedded components (see 7.2.10); - CLARIFY the test voltage value and test duration of the cable test circuit (see 7.2.101); - ADD the test operation requirements for doors or covers, shutters, wrong directions, etc., proposing test requirements for human operating handles, requiring verification of the integrity of other devices and slides that prevent access to the operating interface, proposing supplementary test requirements for motor drive interlocks, providing criteria for all the above tests (see 7.102.2); - ADD the performance verification test for main circuits using solid-insulation embedded components (see 7.107); - RE-GRADE equipment operation continuity into four levels LSC1/2/2A/2B, giving examples (see 9.102.3); - ADJUST the content of 9.103, adding the IAC categories and other contents, adjusting Table 3 of GB/T 3906-2006 into 9.104; - ADD the ratings for earthing circuits and cable tests (see 9.105, 9.106); - ADD the environmental impact of the product (see Chapter 13); - ADD the comparison of chapter number between this standard and IEC 62271- 200.2011 (see Appendix A); - ADD the electric shock degree of protection of solid-insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear (see Appendix C); - MODIFY Appendix E according to IEC 62271-304; - ADJUST the maximum allowable partial discharge amount. For metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear filled with fluid and/or main circuits using solid- insulation embedded components, the maximum allowable partial discharge amount under the test voltage is determined to be 20 pC. For other types of metal- enclosed switchgear and controlgear, the partial discharge measurement test is required to meet the final assembly level of not more than 100 pC (see F.5). This standard, using the re-drafting method, to modify and adopt IEC 62271-200.2011 "High-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 200.AC metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV". Compared with IEC 62271-200.2011, this standard has many adjustments in structure. Appendix A lists the comparison list of chapter numbers between this standard and IEC 62271-200.2011. The technical differences between this standard and IEC 62271-200.2011, as well as their reasons, are as follows. - Regarding normative references, this standard has made adjustments with technical differences, to adapt to China's technical conditions. The adjustments are reflected in Chapter 2 "Normative references". The specific adjustments are as follows. ● USE GB/T 1984-2014, which modifies and adopts international standard, to replace IEC 62271-100; ● USE GB/T 1985-2014, which modifies and adopts international standard, to replace IEC 62271-102; ● USE GB/T 2900.20-2016, which modifies and adopts international standard, to replace IEC 60050-441.1984; ● USE GB/T 3804, which modifies and adopts international standard, to replace IEC 62271-103; ● USE GB/T 4208-2017, which identically adopts international standard, to replace IEC 60529.1989; ● USE GB/T 7354, which identically adopts international standard, to replace IEC 60270; ● USE GB/T 11022-2011, which modifies and adopts international standard, to replace IEC 62271-1.2007; ● USE GB/T 16926, which modifies and adopts international standard, to replace IEC 62271-105; ● USE GB/T 16927.1-2011, which modifies and adopts international standard, to replace IEC 60060-1; ● USE GB/T 20002.4-2015, which modifies and adopts international standard, to replace ISO/IEC Guide51.2014; ● USE GB/T 20138, which identically adopts international standard, to replace IEC 62262; ● DELETE the references to IEC 60050-151, IEC 60470.1999, IEC 62271- 201.2006, IEC/TS 62271-304; ● ADD the references to GB/T 762, GB/T 1408.1-2016, GB/T 2423.1, GB/T 2423.2, GB/T 2423.22, GB/T 8905-2012, GB/T 14808-2016; - MODIFY the "Scope". Article 1.1 in IEC 62271-200.2011 stipulates 1 kV and above but not more than 52 kV. According to the actual power grid situation in China, it is changed to 3.6 kV ~ 40.5 kV; Article 1.1 in IEC 62271-200.2011 stipulates that the frequency is 60 Hz and below, it is changed into 50 Hz and below in this standard (see Chapter 1); - ADD the terms, such as "Solid-insulation embedded components" (see Chapter 3); - ADD the requirement that the main circuits in switchgear and controlgear use solid- insulation embedded components (see 6.4); - ADD the test requirements for normal production products every eight years (see 7.1); - ADD that "For metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear with air insulation in the compartments and solid-insulation embedded components in the main circuit, if the use conditions in terms of condensation and pollution are stricter than the normal use conditions specified in this standard, it shall be tested in accordance with Appendix E; for other types of metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear, it may be determined by agreement between the manufacturer and the user" (see 7.2.9); - ADD the test requirements for switchgear and controlgear filled with fluid and/or main circuit using solid-insulation embedded component (see 7.2.10); - ADD the performance verification test for main circuits using solid-insulation embedded components (see 7.107); - ADD the comparison of chapter numbers between this standard and IEC 62271- 200.2011 (see Appendix A); - ADD the electric shock degree of protection of solid-insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear (see Appendix C); - ADD the method to calculate the cross-sectional area of bare conductors, based on the thermal effect of short-term continuous current (see Appendix D); - ADD the additional requirements for 3.6 kV ~ 40.5 kV AC metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear, which is used in severe climatic conditions (see Appendix E); - For metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear that are fluid-filled and/or have solid-insulation embedded components in the main circuit, the maximum allowable partial discharge under the test voltage is determined to be 20 pC. For other types of metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear, the partial discharge measurement test is required to meet that the final assembly does not exceed 100 pC (see F.5); - DELETE the regional differences in the original Appendix C. This standard has made the following editorial changes. - In order to be consistent with China's existing technical standard system, CHANGE the standard name into "Alternating-current metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 3.6 kV and up to and including 40.5 kV"; - ADD the explanatory notes (see Appendix G). This standard was proposed by the China Electrical Equipment Industry Association. This standard shall be under the jurisdiction of the National High Voltage Switchgear Standardization Technical Committee (SAC/TC 65). Drafting organizations of this standard. Xi'an High Voltage Electrical Equipment Research Institute Co., Ltd., Shanghai Tianling Switch Factory Co., Ltd., China Electric Power Research Institute Co., Ltd., Machinery Industry High Voltage Electrical Equipment Quality Inspection Center, Schneider Electric (China) Co., Ltd., ABB (China)) Co., Ltd., Schneider Electric (Xiamen) Switchgear Co., Ltd., Xiamen Huadian Switch Co., Ltd., Beijing Kerui Distribution Automation Co., Ltd., Henan Senyuan Electric Co., Ltd., Xidian Baoji Electric Co., Ltd., China Electric Power Research Institute Electric Power Industry Electrical Equipment Quality Inspection and Testing Center, Shanghai Electric Transmission and Distribution Test Center Co., Ltd., Tianshui Great Wall Switch Factory Co., Ltd., State Grid Liaoning Electric Power Co., Ltd., Cooper (Ningbo) Electric Co., Ltd., Huayi Electric Co., Ltd., State Grid Anhui Electric Power Company Electric Power Research Institute, Beijing Beikai Electric Co., Ltd., Siemens (China) Co., Ltd. Shanghai Branch, Zhejiang Bada Electronic Instrument Co., Ltd. Shitong Electric Branch, State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Company Jinhua Power Supply Co., Ltd., Pinggao Group Co., Ltd., Yunnan Power Grid Co., Ltd. Electric Power Research Institute, State Grid Sichuan Electric Power Company Electric Power Research Institute, Jiangsu Nari Telstar Electric Co., Ltd., Siemens Medium Voltage Switch Technology (Wuxi) Co., Ltd., Xiamen ABB Switch Co., Ltd., Hefei University of Technology Architectural Design and Research Institute, Huzhou Tailing Electric Power Equipment Co., Ltd., Guangdong Fankai Electric Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Electric Power Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Lin'an Hengxin Complete Electrical Manufacturing Branch, Fujian Senda Electric Co., Ltd., Anhui Zhongdian Xingfa and Xinlong Technology Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Daquan Yangtze Electric Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Jinbolian Electric Power Technology Co., Ltd., Chint Electric Co., Ltd., Sichuan Huayi Electric Co., Ltd., Toshiba Baiyun Vacuum Switchgear (Jinzhou) Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Huaguan Electrical Appliances Group Co., Ltd., Chuankai Electrical Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Guanghui Electrical Appliances Industrial Co., Ltd., Changde Tianma Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd., Jinzhou Jinkai Electrical Appliances Group Co., Ltd., Sichuan Electrical Appliances Group Co., Ltd., Henan Huasheng Longyuan Electric Co., Ltd., Eaton Electric Power Equipment Co., Ltd., Risheng Group Co., Ltd., Tianyi Yi Electric Co., Ltd., Shanghai Tianzheng Mechanical and Electrical (Group) Co., Ltd., Guangdong Zhengchao Electric Co., Ltd., Yihe Electric Group Co., Ltd., Changzhou Pacific Electric Power Equipment (Group) Co., Ltd., Jiangsu Nanrui Pawel Electric Co., Ltd., Ningbo Tianan (Group) Co., Ltd., Shandong Taikai Vacuum Switch Co., Ltd., Shanghai Huayin Switch Factory Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Switch Factory Co., Ltd., Haining Switch Factory Co., Ltd., Yunnan Yunkai Electric Co., Ltd., Fuzhou Tianyu Electric Co., Ltd., Hunan Switch Co., Ltd., Beihai Galaxy Switch Equipment Co., Ltd., Tianjin Delitai Switch Co., Ltd., Ningxia Licheng Electric Group Co., Ltd., Shunte Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd., Guangdong Rongshun Electric Co., Ltd., Ningbo Shunli High Voltage Switch Technology Co., Ltd., Shanghai Zhenghao Electric Power Technology Co., Ltd., Xiamen Xingxiakong Electric Co., Ltd. The main drafters of this standard. Zhang Jinbo, Tian Enwen, Wu Hongyan, Zhang Zixiao, Yuan Fuxing, Tan Yan, Feng Wujun, Yan Liping, Wang Ping, Dong Wei, Han Chenguang, Hao Yuliang, Hu Jing, Liu Zhiqiang, Li Qiang, Han Sigen, Zhang Zhenqian, Yang Yingjie, Lei Xiaoqiang, Chen Guochun, Song Baochun, Wu Bingchang, You Yimin, Su Ping, Hu Zhaoming, Wang Yan, Ma Binglie, Liu Yang, Kou Zhengli, Wu Chunjiu, Feng Xiuge, Yu Qingrui, Liu Aihua, Cui Wenjun, Shen Zhongwei, Li Ling, Liu Chengxue, Tian Xiaoyue, Yang Wei, Li Binbin, Qiao Zhong, Dai Anlai, Gu Longjiang, Tang Jun, Ye Shuxin, Lu Deyin, Yuan Duanglei, Wang Xiangke, Peng Jing, Wang Jiayi, Dai Yongzheng, Han Jinming, Chen Xing, Wang Delong, Yang Zhijun, Wang Zhiqing, Lu Yi'an, Wang Wanting, Chen Zeyin, Li Kaiming, Du Tianwa, Wang Jianwen, Chen Tai, Yang Jianfa, Chang Yubin, Liu Junfeng, Ji Guanghui, Huang Xiande, Feng Jiaxiang, Wang Dongmei, Yang Yong, Tang Jinping, Wang Lahong, Fan Jianrong, Lin Aimin, Wei Jun, Wang Cunfu, Chen Yanliang, Kong Xiangchong, Yuan Chunping, Yao Huailin, Lin Fuming, Zhu Peilong, Qin Chengwei, Jin Xinglong, Wu Weiguo, Yu Huizhong, Feng Dongliang, Gong Shaocheng, Chen Jing, Tan Weiguang, Zhou Zhenye, Zhao Zhenhe, Jin Junye, Zhang Fajin, Chen Zhaojin, Hu Guangfu, Cao Anchun, Feng Jianxing. This standard replaces the standard previously issued as follows. - GB 3906-1983, GB 3906-1991, GB/T 3906-2006. Alternating-current metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages above 3.6 kV and up to and including 40.5 kV

1 Scope

This standard specifies the terms and definitions, usage conditions, ratings, design and structure, type testing, exit-factory testing and other technical requirements for alternating-current metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated voltages 3.6 kV ~ 40.5 kV.

2 Normative references

The following documents are essential to the application of this document. For the dated documents, only the versions with the dates indicated are applicable to this document; for the undated documents, only the latest version (including all the amendments) is applicable to this standard.

3 Terms and definitions

The terms and definitions as defined in GB/T 2900.20-2016 and GB/T 11022-2011, as well as the following terms and definitions, apply to this document.

4 Normal and special conditions of use

According to the provisions of Chapter 2 of GB/T 11022-2011, with the following additions.

5 Ratings

Follow the provisions of 4.5.1 in GB/T 11022-2011, with the following supplements. Some main circuits of metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear (such as busbars, feeder lines, etc.) can have different rated current values.

6 Design and structure

Follow the provisions of 5.3 in GB/T 11022-2011, with the following supplements. The interconnection within the functional units is ensured by electrical continuity between frames, covers, doors, partitions or other components (e.g., fixed by screws or welding methods). Doors to high voltage compartments shall be connected to the frame by suitable means.

7 Type test

Follow the provisions of 6.2 in GB/T 11022-2011. Since there are many types of design solutions, it is unrealistic to make specific provisions for main circuit tests; however, in principle the following tests shall be included. 8 Exit-factory test The mechanical operation test is to prove that the switchgear and removable components can complete the intended operation and that the mechanical interlocking works normally. All manufactured gas-filled compartments shall be pressure tested; each compartment shall be able to withstand 1.3 times the design pressure for 1 minute. 9 Guidelines for the selection of metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear For a given operating mode, when selecting metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear, the ratings of each component shall meet the requirements under normal load conditions and fault conditions. The ratings of metal-enclosed switchgear and controlgear assemblies may differ from the ratings of the components. ......
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