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Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (Gujarat Electricity Grid Code) Regulations, 2013

Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (Gujarat Electricity Grid Code) Regulations, 2013

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Sections

1. Short title, extent and commencement.

Section 1

1. Introduction

Section 1

1. Introduction. - This section outlines the broad features of the Grid Code.

Section 1

2. Definitions. - The various terms used in the Grid Code are defined under this section.

Section 2

3. Management of Grid Code and role of various organizations. - The Grid Code is a live document and has to be periodically reviewed by a competent panel, as and when required, in the light of experience gained. This section formulates the procedures for the same.

Section 3

4. System planning code. - This , section specifies the technical and design criteria and the procedures to be applied by the State Transmission Utility and other users for planning and development of the power system.

Section 4

5. Connectivity Conditions. - This section specifies the technical criteria and standards to be complied with by STU, transmission licensees, the generating companies, distribution licensees and other users connected or seeking connection to the transmission system.

Section 5

6. System Operation Code. - 6.1 Operation Planning and Security. - This section specifies the process by which STU has to carry out the planning of the intra-state transmission system, including interface coordination with the users, for a satisfactory grid operation and system integrity.

Section 6

6. System Operation Code.

Section 6

7. Safety. - 7.1 Cross Boundary Safety. - This section specifies the requirements for safe working practices for maintenance of equipment associated with cross-boundary operations and also the procedure to be followed when the work is carried out on electrical equipment connected to another user's system.

Section 7

8. Communication and Data Acquisition. - This section specifies the minimum requirements of communication and data acquisition facilities to be provided by each user at connection points/ interface points and cross-boundary circuits.

Section 8

9. Operational Event and Incident/Accident Reporting. - This section specifies the details of minimum requirement for the exchange of information relating to operations and/or events in the total system, including the Western Grid, which may have an operational effect.

Section 9

10. Data Registration. - This section specifies a list of all the data required by STU/ Transmission Licensee which is to be provided by the users and the data required by the users to be provided by the STU/ Transmission Licensee at the required time specified in the various sections of the Grid Code.

Section 10

11. Schedule and Despatch Code. - This section deals with the procedure to be adopted for scheduling and despatch of generation of the state generating stations and scheduling for other transactions through long-term access, medium-term and short-term open access; including complementary commercial mechanisms, on a day-ahead and intra-day basis with the process of the flow of information between the 1SGS/SGS, National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC), Regional Load Despatch Centre (RLDC), power excha

Section 11

2. Definitions.

Section 2

3. Management of Grid Code and Role of Various Organizations.

Section 3

1. Reports on the outcome of such review

Section 1

2. Any proposed revision to the Grid Code as STU reasonably thinks necessary for achievement of the objectives referred to in the relevant paragraphs of the Transmission Licence

Section 2

3. All written representations and obj ections submitted by the users at the time of review

Section 3

1. Section 39 of the Electricity Act, 2003, outlines that the functions of the State Transmission Utility (STU) shall be:

Section 39

2. Until a government company or any authority or corporation is notified by the State Government, the State Transmission Utility shall operate the State Load Despatch Centre as per Section 31 of the Act.

Section 31

4. System Planning Code.

Section 4

1. As a general rule, the Intra State Transmission System shall be capable of withstanding and be secured against the following contingency outages

Section 1

2. The above contingencies shall be considered assuming a pre-contingency system depletion (planned outage) of another 220 kV D/C line or 400 kV S/C line in another corridor and not emanating from the same substation. The planning study would assume that all the generating units operate within their reactive capability curves and the network voltage profile are also maintained within voltage limits specified.

Section 2

1. The following minimum safety working clearance shall be maintained for the bare conductors or live parts of any apparatus in outdoor substation, excluding overhead lines of HV and EHV installation. (As per CEA notification of 20th Sept, 2010, clause no. 44(2)-(iii)):

Section 1

2. Clearance above ground of the lowest conductor (as per CEA notification of 20th Sept, 2010, clause no.58):

Section 2

3. Clearance from building of high and extra-high voltage lines (as per CEA notification of 20th Sept, 2010, clause no. 61)

Section 3

5. Connection Code.

Section 5

1. Wind generating stations connected at 66 kV and above shall be capable of supplying dynamically varying reactive power support, so as to maintain power factor within limits of 0.95 lagging to 0.95 leading. Similarly, solar generating stations have to maintain power factor within limits of 0.90 lagging to 0.90 leading.

Section 1

2. Wind generating stations and solar generating stations shall have fault ride through capability of not less than 300 milli-seconds so that grid is not destabilized due to sudden outage of generation in the event of a grid disturbance.

Section 2

3. The total harmonic distortion for voltage at the connection point shall not exceed 5% with no individual harmonic higher than 3% and the total harmonic distortion for current drawn from the transmission system at the connection point shall not exceed 8%. The above measurement of Harmonics Distortion has to be carried out every six monthly and shall be reported to STUs/ Licensees.

Section 3

6. System Operation Code

Section 6

7. Safety.

Section 7

8. Communication and Data Acquisition.

Section 8

9. Operational Event and Incident/Accident Reporting.

Section 9

10. Data Registration.

Section 10

11. Schedule and Despatch Code.

Section 11

1. Introduction.

Section 1

2. Transmission Planning

Section 2

3. System Studies

Section 3

4. System Data

Section 4

5. Generation

Section 5

6. Planning Criteria

Section 6

7. Security Standards

Section 7

8. Substation Planning Criteria

Section 8

9. Reactive Compensation

Section 9

1. Standard Planning Data (Generation)

Section 1

2. Detailed Planning Data (Generation)

Section 2

1. Name of generating station

Section 1

2. No. and capacity of generating units (MW)

Section 2

3. Single line diagram of generating station and switchyard

Section 3

4. Relaying and metering diagram

Section 4

5. Neutral grounding of generating units

Section 5

6. Excitation control

Section 6

7. Earthing arrangements with earth resistance values

Section 7

8. Communication- details of PLCC and other communication equipment installed

Section 8

1. In relation to Interconnecting Transformers between EHV / HV Transmission System and the Generator Transformer Voltage System:

Section 1

2. In relation to switchgear including circuit breakers, isolators on all circuits connected to the points of connection:

Section 2

3. Lightning arresters, technical data

Section 3

4. Communication- Details of PLCC and other communication equipment installed at Connection Point(s)/ Interface Point(s).

Section 4

5. Basic insulation level (kV)

Section 5

1. Rated terminal voltage (kV)

Section 1

2. Rated MVA

Section 2

3. Rated MW

Section 3

4. Inertia constant H (MW Sec./MVA) of generator

Section 4

5. Short circuit ratio

Section 5

6. Direct axis synchronous reactance (% on MVA) (Both unsaturated and saturated)

Section 6

7. Direct axis transient reactance (% on MVA) (Both unsaturated and saturated)

Section 7

8. Direct axis sub-transient reactance (% on MVA) (Both unsaturated and saturated)

Section 8

9. Quadrature axis synchronous reactance (% on MVA) (Both unsaturated and saturated)

Section 9

10. Quadrature axis transient reactance (% on MVA) (Both unsaturated and saturated)

Section 10

11. Quadrature axis sub-transient reactance (% on MVA) (Both unsaturated and saturated)

Section 11

12. Direct axis transient open circuit time constant (Sec) T' do

Section 12

13. Direct axis sub-transient open circuit time constant (Sec) Tdo

Section 13

14. Quadrature axis transient open circuit time constant (Sec) T' qo

Section 14

15. Quadrature axis sub-transient open circuit time constant (Sec) Tqo

Section 15

16. Stator resistance (Ohm)

Section 16

17. Stator leakage reactance (Ohm) Ta

Section 17

18. Stator time constant (Sec)

Section 18

19. Rated field current (A)

Section 19

20. Open circuit saturation characteristic for various terminal voltages giving the exciting current to achieve the same.

Section 20

21. Generator Capability Curve

Section 21

22. Rated stator current (A)

Section 22

23. Phase connection

Section 23

24. Number of terminals brought out

Section 24

25. Rated speed (rpm)

Section 25

26. Rated Frequency (Hz.)

Section 26

27. Efficiency at MCR condition (percent)

Section 27

28. Negative sequence current capability (I2T)

Section 28

29. Capacitance of generator stator winding to ground (microf/ph)

Section 29

30. DC resistance of rotor at 200 C (in ohm)

Section 30

31. Zero sequence reactance X0 (Percentage)

Section 31

32. Negative sequence reactance X2 (Percentage)

Section 32

33. Negative sequence reactance R2 (Percentage)

Section 33

34. Sub-Transient S-C time constant (in second)

Section 34

35. Transient S-C time constant (in second)

Section 35

36. Machine saturation at 1.0 pu voltage in pu

Section 36

37. Machine saturation at 1.2 pu voltage in pu

Section 37

38. Percentage regulation

Section 38

39. Short circuit characteristics curves

Section 39

1. Type of Excitation

Section 1

2. Maximum Field voltage

Section 2

3. Minimum Field voltage

Section 3

4. Rated Field voltage

Section 4

5. Gain factor

Section 5

6. Feedback strength

Section 6

7. Time constant for control amplifier

Section 7

8. Time constant for Exciter

Section 8

9. Time constant for Feedback

Section 9

10. Output voltage of control amplifier

Section 10

11. Maximum output voltage of control amplifier

Section 11

12. Minimum output voltage of control amplifier

Section 12

13. Details of excitation loop in block diagrams showing transfer functions of individual elements using IEEE symbols along with set values.

Section 13

14. Dynamic characteristics of over - excitation limiter

Section 14

15. Dynamic characteristics of under -excitation limiter

Section 15

16. Exciter IEEE model / type no.

Section 16

17. Exciter response time

Section 17

1. Governor average gain (MW/Hz)

Section 1

2. Speeder motor setting range

Section 2

3. Time constant of steam or fuel governor valve

Section 3

4. Governor valve opening limits

Section 4

5. Governor valve rate limits

Section 5

6. Time constant of turbine (HP, IP, LP)

Section 6

7. Governor block diagram showing transfer functions of individual elements using IEEE symbols along with set values.

Section 7

8. Type of governor, whether IEEE standard governor used

Section 8

9. Regulation and droop

Section 9

10. Fraction of total power generated HP, IP, LP turbine

Section 10

11. Maximum velocity limit FIP, IP, LP turbine

Section 11

12. Minimum velocity limit HP, IP, LP turbine

Section 12

1. Min. notice required for synchronising a generating unit from de-synchronisation

Section 1

2. Min. time between synchronising different generating units in a generating station

Section 2

3. The minimum block load requirements on synchronising

Section 3

4. Time required for synchronising a generating unit for the following conditions:

Section 4

5. Maximum Generating Unit loading rate for the following conditions:

Section 5

6. Minimum load without oil support (MW)

Section 6

1. Name of generating station:

Section 1

2. No. and capacity of units (MW)

Section 2

3. Expected level of generation (MU)

Section 3

4. Period of generation (in months) per year

Section 4

5. Whether the plant is based on water released from dam/canal for irrigation purposes

Section 5

6. Rating of all major equipments.

Section 6

7. Single line diagram of generating station and switchyard

Section 7

8. Relaying and metering diagram

Section 8

9. Neutral grounding of generator

Section 9

10. Excitation control

Section 10

11. Earthing arrangements with earth resistance values

Section 11

12. Communication- Details of PLCC and other communication equipment installed

Section 12

3. Planning Data Generation.

Section 3

1. Report of studies of parallel operation with Transmission System:

Section 1

2. Proposed connection with Transmission system:

Section 2

1. Peak load for Connection Point/ Interface Point as well as peak load and energy forecast for Area of Supply for each of the succeeding five years.

Section 1

2. Details of methodology and assumptions on which forecasts are based.

Section 2

3. Details of load 5 MW and above.

Section 3

2. Detailed Planning Data (Distribution)

Section 2

1. Schematic single line diagram of Distribution System (showing distribution lines from Connection Points/ Interface Points with Transmission System 220kV/ 1 IkV, 132/11 kV, 66/22 kV & 66/ 11 kV substations, consumer bus if fed directly from Transmission System)

Section 1

2. Numbering and nomenclature of,lines and substations (identified with feeding grid substations of the Transmission System and concerned 220kV/l lkV, 132/ 1 lkV, 66/22 kV & 66/11 kV substation).

Section 2

1. Connection Points/ Interface Points (furnish details of existing arrangement of connection)

Section 1

2. Details of metering of Connection Points/ Interface Points.

Section 2

3. Detailed Planning Data (Distribution)

Section 3

1. Connection Points/ Interface Points as applied for

Section 1

2. Changes in metering at Connection Points/ Interface Points

Section 2

1. Details of major loads of 1 MW and above to be contracted for next three years.

Section 1

1. Standard Planning Data (Transmission)

Section 1

2. Detailed System Data (Transmission)

Section 2

1. Single line diagram of the Transmission System up to 66 kV bus at grid substation:

Section 1

2. Name of substation

Section 2

3. Generating station connected

Section 3

4. Number and length of circuits

Section 4

5. Interconnecting transformers

Section 5

6. Substation bus layouts

Section 6

7. Power transformers

Section 7

8. Reactive compensation equipment

Section 8

9. The details of capacitors installed

Section 9

10. Bus and/or line reactors

Section 10

1. Bus bar layouts

Section 1

2. Electrical circuitry, lines, cables, transformers, switchgear etc

Section 2

3. Phasing arrangements

Section 3

4. Earthing arrangements

Section 4

5. Switching facilities and interlocking arrangements

Section 5

6. Operating voltages

Section 6

7. Numbering and nomenclature

Section 7

1. Designation of line

Section 1

2. Length of line (KM)

Section 2

3. No. of circuits, size and type of conductor, thermal rating

Section 3

4. Per circuit values

Section 4

1. Rated MVA

Section 1

2. Voltage ratio

Section 2

3. Vector group

Section 3

4. Positive sequence reactance on rated MVA base (Max., min. & normal)

Section 4

5. Positive sequence resistance on rated MVA base (max., min. & Normal)

Section 5

6. Zero sequence reactance on rated MVA base

Section 6

7. Tap change range (+% to -%) and steps

Section 7

8. Details of tap changer (OFF/ON)

Section 8

9. Neutral grounding transformer/resistor values

Section 9

1. Circuit breakers

Section 1

2. Isolating switches

Section 2

3. Current transformers

Section 3

4. Potential transformers

Section 4

5. Lightning arresters

Section 5

6. Earthing switches

Section 6

1. Relay protection installed for all transformers and feeders along with their settings and level of coordination with other users.

Section 1

2. Metering Details

Section 2

1. Demand Profile (peak and off peak load)

Section 1

1. Type of equipment (fixed or variable)

Section 1

2. Capacities and/or inductive rating (voltage and MVAr) or its operating range.

Section 2

3. Details of control

Section 3

4. Connection Point/ Interface Point to the system.

Section 4

3. Detailed Planning Data (Transmission)

Section 3

1. Single Line Diagram showing position of connection

Section 1

2. Substation layout diagram

Section 2

3. New

Section 3

4. Addition and alteration

Section 4

5. Revised system studies with changed parameters

Section 5

6. Connection Point/ Interface Point

Section 6

1. Standards and Codes of Practice

Section 1

1. Standards and Codes of Practice

Section 1

2. Safety - The user shall comply with the CEA (Measures Relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2010.

Section 2

2. Safety

Section 2

3. Substation Grounding - Each transmission substation must have a ground mat solidly connected to all metallic structures and other non-energized metallic equipment. The mat shall limit the ground potential gradients to such voltage and current levels that will not endanger the safety of people or damage equipment which are in, or immediately adjacent to, the station under normal and fault conditions. The ground mat size and type shall be based on local soil conditions and available electrical

Section 3

3. Substation Grounding

Section 3

4. Metering - Meters shall be provided as specified in the Central Electricity Authority (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations, 2006 as amended time to time.

Section 4

4. Metering

Section 4

5. Basic Insulation Level and Insulation Coordination - (1) Basic Insulation Level (BIL) of various items of equipment and ratings of surge arresters for generating stations, lines and substations shall be decided on the following order of priority, namely:

Section 5

5. Basic Insulation Level and Insulation Coordination

Section 5

6. Protection system and Coordination - (1) Protection system shall be designed to reliably detect faults on various abnormal conditions and provide means and location to isolate the equipment or system automatically. The protection system must be able to detect a power system faults within the protection zone. The protection system should also detect abnormal operating conditions such as equipment failures or open phase conditions.

Section 6

6. Protection system and Coordination

Section 6

7. Disturbance Recording and Event Logging Facilities - User and substation connected to the grid at a substation shall provide disturbance recording and event logging facilities. All such equipment shall be provided with time synchronization facility for global common time reference.

Section 7

7. Disturbance Recording and Event Logging Facilities

Section 7

8. Schematic Diagrams - User shall prepare single line schematic diagrams in respect of its system facility and make the same available to the GETCO (State Transmission Utility), through which his system is connected and the State Load Despatch Centre.

Section 8

8. Schematic Diagrams

Section 8

9. Inspection, Test, Calibration and Maintenance prior to connection - Before connecting, the user shall complete all inspections and tests finalized in consultation with the GETCO (State Transmission Utility) to which his equipment is connected. The user shall make available all drawings, specifications and test records of the project GETCO (State . Transmission Utility) or generating station, as the case may be.

Section 9

9. Inspection, Test, Calibration and Maintenance prior to connection

Section 9

1. Short title and commencement.

Section 1

2. Definitions.

Section 2

3. Applicability of the Regulations

Section 3

4. Objectives

Section 4

5. Standards

Section 5

6. General Connectivity Conditions

Section 6

7. Site Responsibility Schedule

Section 7

8. Access at Connection Site

Section 8

9. Site Common Drawings

Section 9

1. The generating companies shall install operational metering to the licensees' specifications, so as to provide operational information for both, real time and recording purposes to SLDC in relation to each generating unit, at each generating station, in respect of the following:

Section 1

2. All the instrument transformers used in conjunction with the operational metering shall be of accuracy class 0.2, except where already existing CT/PT; which are of 0.5 class, which may continue to be used. These shall be of suitable rating to meet the burden of lead wires and meters and shall conform to the relevant IEC or IS specifications.

Section 2

3. All the meters shall be calibrated to achieve the overall accuracy of Operational Metering in accordance with the limits agreed to between the Transmission Licensee/Distribution Licensee and the generating company. Records of calibration shall be maintained for reference and shall be made available to the licensee, upon request. Joint site testing shall be carried out at least once in six months.

Section 3

1. The Transmission Licensee shall install and make operative an Operational Metering Data Collection System under SCADA for storage, display and processing of operational metering data. All users shall make available outputs of their respective operational meters to the SCADA interface equipment.

Section 1

2. The data collection, storage and display centre shall be the State Load Despatch Centre (SLDC).

Section 2

1. The Generating Companies, CPP, Transmission Licensees, Distribution Licensees and EHV consumers who intend to use open access provisions would need to install the meters suitable for Availability Based Tariff (ABT) at interutility exchange points, which would record the parameters as mentioned under clause V.9.

Section 1

2. The auxiliary transformers in the generating stations shall be provided with the following meters:

Section 2

3. Each metering point associated with determination of energy exported or imported, between the generating companies, Transmission Licensees and Distribution Licensees shall be provided with both, main and check meters on separate core of CT/EMPT/CVT. The minimum standard of accuracy for these meters shall be accuracy class 0.2s. If the present metering system needs upgradation to class 0.2s, it shall be completed within six months from the effective date of this code.

Section 3

4. All the instrument transformers used in conjunction with commercial (tariff) metering shall also be of accuracy class 0.2s, except where already existing CT/EMPT/CVT/ which are of 0.5 class, shall be upgraded to class 0.2s within two years from the effective date of this code. These shall conform to the relevant IEC or IS specifications. The rating shall take into account the burdens imposed by lead wires and metering.

Section 4

5. Accuracy class: All interface meters and meters for energy accounting and audit shall be of 0.2S class of accuracy. Consumer meters shall have the following characteristics:

Section 5

6. Data shall be collected from both, the main and check metering schemes.

Section 6

7. Voltage failure relays shall be provided to initiate alarm on loss of one or more phases of the voltage supply to the meter.

Section 7

8. All the meters shall be tested and calibrated at least once in every five years, using standard meters for this purpose. The standard meters shall be calibrated and sealed at a government- authorized meter testing house/laboratory once a year. Records of testing and calibration of substandard meters shall be maintained by the Transmission Licensee according to the guidelines provided in the relevant IEC/IS specifications. Records of these calibrations and tests shall be maintained for referen

Section 8

9. In case of Inter State Transmission Lines / Intra-State Transmission lines, meters suitable for Availability Based Tariff shall be provided having the following parameters:

Section 9

10. The Generating Companies, Transmission Licensees and Distribution Licensees shall formulate a procedure, covering the summation, collection and processing of tariff meter readings at various connection sites in their areas. Whenever necessary, these procedures can be revised.

Section 10

11. The ownership, responsibility of maintenance and testing of these meters shall be as mutually agreed, between the users and the licensees.

Section 11

1. No item of electrical equipment shall be allowed to remain connected to the system, unless it is covered by the appropriate protection aimed at reliability, selectivity, speed and sensitivity. The guidelines mentioned in the manual on protection of generators, generator transformers, and 220 kV and 400 kV networks vide publication no 274 of C.B.I.P shall be kept in view. All the generating companies and Distribution Licensees shall cooperate with the Transmission Licensee(s) to ensure correct

Section 1

2. Protection settings shall not be altered, or protection bypassed and/or disconnected without consultation and agreement of all affected users. In case the protection has been bypassed and/or disconnected by agreement due to any cause, the same should be rectified and protection restored to normal conditions, as quickly as possible. If agreement has not been reached, the electrical equipment shall be isolated forthwith.

Section 2

1. The settings of protective relays starting from the generating unit up to the remote end of 66 kV / 33 kV and 11 kV lines shall be such that only the faulty section is isolated under all circumstances. The Transmission Licensee shall notify the initial settings and any subsequent changes to the users from time to time. Routine checks on the performance of the protective relays shall be conducted and any malfunction shall be noted and corrected as soon as possible. The Transmission Licensee sh

Section 1

2. The Transmission Licensee shall be responsible for arranging periodical meetings between the generating companies and Distribution Licensees to discuss coordination of protection. The Transmission Licensee shall investigate any malfunction of protection or other unsatisfactory protection issues. The concerned licensees shall take prompt action to correct any protection malfunction or issue as discussed and agreed to in these periodical meetings.

Section 2

1. From stability considerations, the maximum Fault Clearance Time for faults on any user's system directly connected to the Transmission System, or any faults on the Transmission System itself, shall be as follows:

Section 1

2. Less Fault Clearance Time than the above is preferable.

Section 2

3. Lower Fault Clearance Times for faults on a user's system may be agreed to, but only if, in the opinion of the Transmission Licensee, system conditions allow the same. At the generating stations, line faults should be cleared at the generating station end, within the critical time, to keep the generators in synchronism.

Section 3

1. Net VArh and net payment may be positive or negative.

Section 1

2. In case XI is positive and X3 is negative, or vice-versa, there would be no payment under (i) above.

Section 2

3. In case X2 is positive and X4 is negative, or vice-versa, there would be no payment under (ii) above.

Section 3