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Specification: Part 930 Overhead Catenary
PART 930
OVERHEAD CATENARY
CONTENTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
General
Design Specification
Components and Assembly
Side Feeder
Acceptance, Inspection and Testing
Hold Points
1.
GENERAL
This Part specifies the requirements for tram overhead wiring suitable for pantograph operation.
Documents referenced in this Part are listed below:
AS 1163
Structural Steel Hollow Sections
AS 2648
Underground Marking Tape
AS 3008.1
Electrical Installations, Selection of Cables
AS 4792
Hot-Dip Galvanised (Zinc) Coatings on Ferrous Hollow Sections
AS 61000
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
BS 23
Specification for Copper – Aluminium – Nickel – Iron Alloy Rods, Sections, Forging
Stock and Forgings
B 157
High Strength Steel Bolts with Associated Nuts and Washers for Structural Engineering
(Inch Series)
IEC 60850 Ed. 2.0 B
Supply Voltages of Traction Systems (2000)
IEC 520
Electrical Cables
Legislation:
Electricity Act 1996 (South Australia)
Electricity (General) Regulations 1997 (South Australia)
ETSA Utilities: Service and Installation Rules
2.
DESIGN SPECIFICATION
2.1
Overall System Specification
The ultimate measures of Overhead System performance are
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service performance,
•
reliability,
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maintenance requirements, and
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aesthetics considerations.
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General System Specification
2.2.1
Mechanical
(a)
Safety factors
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A safety factor of 3 to 1 over the allowable loading shall apply.
Any fitting inserted in line with the strained conductors or support spans shall be stronger than the conductor or the
span to which it is attached.
Fittings that are under tension and that are subject to wear (e.g. splice ears and trolley wire tensioner) shall not,
during their projected life, fail at a strain that is 2/3 of the Ultimate Tensile Strength of the new conductor or span
material used.
(b)
Corrosion Protection
Adequate long-term corrosion protection shall be provided as follows:
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With the exception of corrosion-resistant steels such as stainless, all ferrous parts shall be hot dipped
galvanised upon completion of all fabrication processes.
•
Unless a corrosion-resistant material is supplied, all bolts nuts and washers which are over M10 size shall
be hot dipped galvanised.
•
All bolts nuts and washers, which are less than M10 size shall be made of a corrosion resistant material such
as stainless steel or other approved material.
•
Dissimilar metals which would promote galvanic corrosion shall not be used in close proximity.
(c)
Wear Resistance
The fittings shall be constructed from such materials and in such a manner to provide projected life delivery in
service with minimum maintenance requirements.
(d)
Composite Materials
Composite Materials shall:
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Be stabilised against Ultra-Violet Radiation
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Be resistant to chemicals that might be encountered in their operating environment
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Provide adequate insulation levels
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Not sustain combustion
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Have good wear characteristics if subjected to wear
•
Be capable of withstanding electric arcing without deterioration
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Have low moisture absorption characteristic
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Have high impact resistance
(e)
Projected Life
The overhead fittings and systems shall be designed for a minimum projected life of 30 years.
2.2.2
Electrical
The nominal voltage of the tram system is 600 V DC.
From IEC 60850 Ed. 2.0 B (200) the characteristics of the supply voltage are as follows:
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Lowest permanent voltage 420 V
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Highest permanent voltage 720 V
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(a)
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Highest non permanent voltage
800 V.
Conductor Details
Conductor sizes shall be determined by both mechanical and electrical ratings, protection and strength
considerations.
CABLES AND CONDUCTORS
Description
Trolley Wire
Nom. Cross
Section Area
Conductor
Material
Construction
Strands/Size
Nom.
O.D.
Remarks
107 mm2
Copper
Solid
12.34
To Drawing E190
2
Feeder Tap To
Trolley
185 mm
Annealed
Copper
5510/0.2 mm
31.6
UV Resist. Rubber
0.6/1 kv Insulated
Pole Bond and
Surge Diverter
Cable
70 Eqv.
Annealed
Copper
19/2.14 mm
13.5
PVC/Red/PVC/0.6/1 kV
Insulated
Underground
Screened Feeder
Cable
400 Eqv.
Annealed
Copper
61/2.85 mm
39
1 Core, XLPE Insul
37 Wire Screen, PVC
Sheath
Deviations from standard sizes in general use, as listed above, shall be made only after both mechanical and
electrical considerations have been made and approval is obtained from the Superintendent.
(b)
Insulation Levels
All insulators shall be rated for operation at 900 V DC as a minimum.
All attachment to the poles or other structures shall be at least double insulated from live parts.
All support spans shall be insulated in such a manner that, should they break, live parts will be maintained at a height
no less than 3 m above ground level.
(c)
Electrical Clearances and Separations
All electrical clearances from any conductor or part energised at 600 V DC shall be in accordance with SA
Electricity Act 1996, SA Electricity (General Regulations) Regulations 1997 (Regs), ETSA Utilities Service
Installation Rules and any applicable TransAdelaide requirements.
(d)
Current Carrying Capacity
The current carrying capacity of switches or isolators shall not be less than that of the largest cross sectional area of
conductor/s connected to each of its terminals.
Fittings used to join conductors or to provide electrical connection or tapping shall have a resistance less than the
equivalent length of conductor.
(e)
Cleaning and Greasing of Current Carrying Connections
All joint assemblies, which are designed to permit the transfer of current from one conductor to another, shall be
prepared as follows.
The conductors, clamps and fittings shall be thoroughly dried then cleaned with a suitable scratch brush to remove
all dirt and surface oxide from the conducting surfaces of the joint.
Before the clamps are tightened, a liberal film of ‘Shell Ensis CB compound’ (or similar approved) shall be applied
to the conducting surfaces to seal the joint against moisture ingress.
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Interfacing with Existing Equipment
The Contractor shall exercise due care and take the necessary steps to ensure the integrity of those items that are not
to be replaced but are worked upon or handled in the process of installing / replacing mating parts or assemblies are
preserved when installing a new system or rehabilitating an existing system.
During the process of trolley wire tensioning, the relative position of components and wire stagger at other locations
shall not be affected adversely. Prior to terminating any fittings, the trolley wire tension shall be checked by the
Contractor in the presence of the Superintendent.
The Contractor shall exercise special care at cable connections and supports, including component fixtures and
fittings between new and existing cable. Such junctions shall be designed, supplied and installed to the satisfaction
of the Superintendent and Railway Authority. Submission of junction details shall constitute a HOLD POINT.
2.3
Overhead Line Geometry
2.3.1
Structure Gauge
The structure gauge shall be in accordance with TransAdelaide requirements or Contract Specific Requirements.
Details shall be obtained from TransAdelaide.
2.3.2
Operating Temperature Range
The system described in this Specification is designed for an operating temperature range of 0 to 50˚C and the
positioning of all fittings, pendulums and wires shall be installed with the neutral optimum operating temperature of
20˚C.
2.3.3
Trolley Wire Heights
All trolley wire heights shall be referred to rail level.
(a)
Trolley Wire Height on Straight Track
Where there are no restrictions such as bridges, civil engineering works or electrical separations the height of the
trolley wire will be 6.0 m at support points @ 20˚C.
The tolerance on the trolley wire height is + 0, -75 mm under these conditions.
Where the trolley wire is suspended under bridges or inside buildings and the 6.0 m cannot be met then the trolley
must be within 170 mm of the bridge and the minimum height shall be approved by the Superintendent. Approval
shall constitute a HOLD POINT.
At road intersections, the trolley wire height shall a minimum of 5.64 m at 50˚C, with a tolerance of be +0,-25 mm.
(b)
Trolley Wire Sag
The sag of the trolley wire shall be calculated by the Contractor. Calculations shall include the temperature range
0°C to 50°C. The maximum allowable tension shall be 11 kN. The tolerance of the sag shall be ±25 mm.
Submission of calculations and table shall constitute a HOLD POINT.
(c)
Change in Trolley Wire Levels
The desired maximum trolley wire gradient shall be determined by the following formula:
Desired maximum Gradient = 1 in (5 x Running Speed in km/h)
The absolute maximum gradient shall be 1 in 75.
Loss of contact defined as separation between the current collection pantograph and the trolley wire and fittings shall
not exceed 1% at normal service speeds.
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Trolley Wire Offset and Stagger
The Contractor shall use appropriate equipment (e.g. a mirror gauge or similar approved) to set the trolley wire
offset with respect to the centreline of the track.
Submission of the proposed equipment shall constitute a HOLD POINT.
(a)
Tangent Track (Straight Track)
The stagger shall alternate either side of the track centreline in a “zig-zag” pattern with a maximum offset of
230 mm.
(b)
Curved Track
The stagger shall be to the outside of the curve up to a maximum of 350 mm with due consideration of mid-span
offset remaining within limits.
The blowout of the trolley wire shall be calculated by the Contractor. Calculations shall include appropriate spans
and be calculated at 50°C. The tolerance of the blowout shall be 25 mm.
Submission of calculations and the blowout table shall constitute a HOLD POINT.
2.5
Assembly Methods
The Contractor shall assemble all components in a manner which ensures that fasteners and fittings are tightened to
the correct torque and will not become loose during operation due to vibration or other factors.
Assembly shall be undertaken so as to allow fasteners and fittings to be dismantled for adjustment, maintenance or
replacement without difficulty.
The Contractor shall comply with the manufacturer's installation procedure and Specifications for proprietary items.
Details shall be provided to the Superintendent; vide Specification, Clause 110.8 “Manufacturer’s Instructions”.
Thread locking compounds shall not be permitted.
3.
COMPONENTS AND ASSEMBLY
3.1
Poles
3.1.1
Pole Type
Steel poles shall be used to support the overhead wiring system as described on the Drawings or the Contract
Specific Requirements. The poles shall be central to the tracks and their alignment shall be parallel to the track
alignment. The use of ‘span wires’ shall not be used, unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent.
The lateral tolerance of each pole from its designed location shall be ± 10 mm.
The vertical tolerance to the top of pole from its design location shall be ± 50 mm.
The tolerance for the height of the boom tube from its design height shall be ±10 mm.
Steel poles and associated fittings shall be in accordance with:
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Part 430 “Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steelwork”
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Part 435 “Protective Treatment of Structural Steelwork”
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Part 437 “Galvanising”
No assets shall be attached for a minimum period of 7 days after pole or pole foundation installation.
Pole capacities for lateral loading shall be as indicated on the Drawings or the Contract Specific Requirements. .
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Pole numbering shall be designed, supplied and installed by the Contractor in accordance with TransAdelaide
requirements.
3.1.2
Pole Footing
The minimum distance between two adjacent poles shall be such that the structural integrity of either pole and/or its
footing is not adversely affected.
Concrete footings shall be in accordance with:
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Part 305 Steel Reinforcement
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Part 310 Formwork
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Part 320 Concrete
(a)
Direct Plant
The pole footing shall be a bored hole 200 mm deeper than the embedment depth of the pole, unless otherwise
shown on the Drawings or in the Contract Specific Requirements. Unless specified otherwise, the diameter of the
hole shall be at least 100 mm greater than the diameter of the pole.
(b)
Base Mount
Base mounted poles shall be installed in accordance with DTEI Standard Drawing No. E121, unless otherwise
specified.
The pole shall be mounted on the base with depth mark and spark gap stud facing the road.
3.1.3
Pole Rake
Poles shall be raked opposite to the direction of strain application.
Where loads are applied in more than one direction the pole shall rake opposite to the direction of the resultant
strain.
Steel poles shall be set to the following rakes:
Anchor
Span
3.2
1 in 40
1 in 60
Lighting Arms
Light mounted poles are not permitted, unless otherwise approved by the Superintendent.
3.3
Trolley Wire Support via Straight Cross Span
Reference shall be made to DTEI Standard Drawings No. E112 and E182 for trolley wire support by straight steel
cross spans.
Straight steel support spans shall be constructed using Elektroline components; 8.25 square millimetre steel wire,
comprising 7 strands 2.75 mm.
Trolley wire suspensions shall be selected depending on the curvature of the track and/or the complexity of the
wiring.
Pendulum fittings shall be used where the intersect angle of the trolley wire at the suspension is 4˚ or less. Between
4.50˚ and 10˚ the suspension is via an Elektroline steady arm, or similar approved. For angles of incidences between
10˚ and 20˚, 2 steady arms shall be used. Steady arms shall be subjected to a maximum load of 2 kN.
In complex areas where multiple tracks are present (i.e. greater than 2 tracks) and converging wires do not allow the
use of pendulums and steady arms, fixed connections shall be used. The Contractor shall design, manufacture and
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install these fixed connections to the satisfaction of the Superintendent. Submission of details for fixed connections
shall constitute a HOLD POINT.
The Contractor shall ensure that an insulator is placed between the trolley wire and the span wire in all cases.
3.4
Trolley Wire Support via Cantilever Supports
Reference shall be made to DTEI Standard Drawings No. E110 and E111 for trolley wire support for centre pole and
single track assemblies.
The cantilever support shall be constructed with a ‘Parafil’ wire (or similar approved) and insulator between the mast
and the cantilever providing the first level of insulation. Pendulum fittings shall be used where the intersect angle of
the trolley wire at the suspension is 4˚ or less. Between 4.50˚ and 10˚ the suspension is via an Elektroline steady
arm, or similar approved. For angles of incidences between 10˚ and 20˚, 2 steady arms shall be used. Steady arms
shall be subjected to a maximum load of 2 kN.
Both the pendulum and steady arms shall be supported off an insulator connected to the cantilever tube providing the
second level of insulation.
(a)
Boom Tube
The Contractor shall use fully insulated GRP boom tubes (or similar approved).
For metal boom tubes, the material shall be welded mild steel tube, 60.3 mm outside diameter, 5.4 mm wall
thickness to AS 1163 or similar approved.
The external finish shall be smooth and free of "run off".
(b)
Boom Tube Insulator
For boom tubes not made of insulated material, the boom tube shall be connected to and insulated from the pole by a
polymeric strut type insulator in accordance with DTEI Standard Drawing No. E184.
The insulator shall have the following characteristics:
Mechanical:
Minimum Tensile Breaking Load
40 kN
Minimum Compression Failing Load
40 kN
Minimum Bending Breaking Load
270 kN
Electrical:
(c)
Minimum Creepage distance
370 mm
Power Wet Withstand Voltage
370 mm
Impulse Withstand Voltage (12/50 us wave)
125 kV
Boom Tube Tie
The boom tube tie shall be constructed of ‘Parafil Rope’ with a 2 tonne minimum breaking load in accordance with
DTEI Standard Drawing No. E189.
The boom tube tie shall be attached to the boom tube via a boom connector bracket, and two U bolts in accordance
with DTEI Standard Drawing No. E188.
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Boom Tube Attachment to Pole
Two pole band assemblies shall be attached to each pole to enable attachment of the boom tube and the boom tube
tie.
For a centre pole with back-to-back cantilevers, the band shall be in accordance with DTEI Standard Drawing
No. E180, Type 2.
For a single track cantilever, the band shall be in accordance with DTEI Standard Drawing No. E180, Type 3.
The pole band shall be sized to suit the pole.
(e)
Suspensions for Boom Tube Support
Elektroline single pendulum components suitable for pantograph only operation shall be used in accordance with the
manufacturer's installation and adjustment instructions. Reference shall be made to DTEI Standard Drawing
No. E183.
(f)
Pull Off Arm Fittings
Elektroline pull off arm components suitable for pantograph only operation shall be used in accordance with the
manufacturer's installation and adjustment instructions. Reference shall be made to DTEI Standard Drawing
No. E183.
The assembly consists of a primary insulator attached to the boom to electrically insulate the trolley wire from the
boom. This insulator shall have a minimum wet flashover voltage of 8 kV.
The Contractor shall ensure that the trolley wire seats horizontally without twists or kinks.
(g)
Crossovers and Turnouts
A suitable crossover system shall be used to enable trams to move from one track to another. Two options are
permitted:
Fixed Suspension on Span Wires
For multiple track junctions (e.g. 3 track junctions), the trolley wire shall be supported at or immediately adjacent to
the pantograph strike point to allow for increased sag at high temperatures.
Crossed Contact Bars
Crossed contact bars shall be used to ensure smooth pantograph transition, such as locations where two tracks merge
into one.
The straight and intersecting trolley wires shall be connected electrically using a jumper assembly at both
intersections.
A crossed contact bar shall be used where the trolley wire is crossed within 3 to 4 m of the pantograph strike point,
to allow for increased sag at high temperatures.
The Contractor shall make all necessary adjustments to the intersecting trolley wires to ensure smooth pick up of the
incoming trolley wire by the tram pantograph.
3.5
Trolley Wire
Trolley wire shall be straight, free of kinks, twists and other defects and the cross section profile shall not be
deformed along its entire length.
The trolley wire shall be 107 square millimetres hard drawn copper and conform to BS 23. Cadmium Copper is not
permitted. The profile of the wire shall be in accordance with DTEI Standard Drawing No. E190.
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Termination of trolley wire shall be a forked collar socket suitable for 107 square millimetre trolley wire available
from Elektroline and Arthur Flury. Reference shall be made to DTEI Standard Drawing No. E113 for details.
Splices are not permitted in new trolley wire lengths, unless otherwise approved. If approved, the trolley wire splice
shall be a six bolt clamp suitable for 107 square millimetres trolley wire available from Elektroline and Arthur Flury.
The transition of the trolley wire shall be smooth in both directions. The surface where the pantographs run shall be
smooth and flat.
To enable bridging of the up and down trolley wires, electrical jumper connections between the trolleys called
"trolley wire equalisers" shall be installed at every fifth pole. The jumper (equaliser) shall comprise a feeder ear
(clamp) attached to each trolley wire and connected via a length of 185 square millimetres double insulated flexible
cable. On cross spans this cable shall be supported on an independent Parafil span above the standard cross span.
The flexible cable shall be supported on the Parafil cross span by wrapping, in a spiral form, 1.5 square millimetres,
7/0.05 mm insulated copper building wire over the entire supported length.
On back-to-back cantilever poles, the cable shall be supported on insulators attached horizontally on the boom tubes
and one on the mast, in accordance with DTEI Standard Drawing No. E109.
3.6
Trolley Wire Boom Tube Anchoring
3.6.1
Fixed Tension Pendulum System
Pendulum installations shall have the trolley wire and boom tubes anchored to adjacent poles at 400 m intervals so as
to minimise adverse effects of possible trolley wire breaks.
3.6.2
Weight Tension System
Weight tension systems shall have the trolley wire fixed at the mid point of the tension length to avoid trolley wire
creepage to one end and to control the amount of trolley wire movement at the balance weight assemblies.
3.7
Section Insulator Assembly
3.7.1
General
The Contractor shall use Section Insulators to enable electric isolation of sections of the overhead wiring system
from adjoining sections. The runner for the Section Insulator shall be made from Ertalon material.
All signage for section insulators shall be designed, supplied and installed by the Contractor and in accordance with
TransAdelaide requirements.
3.7.2
Attachment to Cross Span Wire
The Section Insulator shall be attached via a hanger to a standard cross span and the Section Insulator in a manner
that would enable it to ‘float’ in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions.
3.7.3
Attachment to Cantilever
Attachment to a cantilever shall be in accordance with DTEI Standard Drawing No. E191.
3.8
Aerial Switch (Isolator)
3.8.1
General
Aerial switches shall be used to form or sever the contact between two electrical sections of wiring or cable. The
aerial switch can be used to enable:
•
The bridging between underground feeder cables and overhead cables.
•
The bridging and isolation between two sides of a section insulator.
•
The bridging and isolation between two feeder cable termination points
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A bypass feed around an Automatic Sectioning Switch in case of a failure of the Automatic Switch.
All poles which have an aerial switch mounted shall be bonded to the tracks.
3.8.2
Aerial Switch Details
The standard aerial switch shall be a 1 500 Ampere 1 000 V DC Panel Mounted Isolator Switch (Elektroline or
Arthur Flury part No. is Multicontact P552-A3-001).
Aerial Switch operating gear shall comprise of:
•
An operating handle, including a length of ½ inch pipe to suit the height of the mounting switch box at each
location.
•
Locking band, diameter to suit pole.
•
Guide band, diameter to suit pole.
•
Fibreglass upper operating rod which shall be sealed with a suitable adhesive at the interface of the fibreglass
tube to the steel tongue at the ends to prevent water ingress.
•
Locking clamp, suitable for the application of a padlock.
Assembly of the aerial switch operating gear and the aerial switch box onto the pole shall be in accordance with
DTEI Standard Drawing No. E108. The aerial switch is usually mounted at a height that is as near as possible to the
span or aerial component that the switch is servicing. In most cases the switch is mounted near a cross span
attachment point or above the cantilever on back-to-back cantilever poles and single track cantilever poles.
The Contractor shall ensure that the switching linkage system does not fail, and all mechanical linkages must have
split pins, or other suitable devices installed to the satisfaction of the Railway Authority.
All fittings shall be coated (or painted) to match the pole finish.
3.9
Surge Diverter
3.9.1
Surge Diverter Characteristics
The surge diverter shall have the following characteristics:
Rated Voltage:
1 kV / 2 kV DC
Nominal Discharge Current:
10 kA
Permissible Short Circuit: 20 kA / 0.2 secs
Pressure Relief:
Class 4
Manufacturers Part No.:
Bowthorpe HE60MCC07 or equivalent approved.
Three no. 13 mm diameter mounting holes on a 162 mm PCD and fitted with pig tail indicator lead.
3.9.2
Mounting and Connecting Details
The diverter shall be installed to a level of 10 kV from the pole or structure to which it is attached. The installation
of the surge diverter on a timber cross arm (or a non-conductive alternative) is shown on DTEI Standard Drawing
No. E108.
The earth terminal of the diverter shall be connected to a rail bond by a continuous length of single core annealed
stranded copper cable. This cable shall have a cross sectional area of 70 square millimetres with no less than
19 strands. The level of insulation shall be 0.6 / 1 kV and the outer sheath shall be heavy duty, resistant to all
chemicals and petrochemicals, not sustain combustion, and shall be stabilised against Ultra-Violet Radiation.
The cable shall comply with AS 3008 and its outer sheath shall be black or grey in colour.
One end of the cable shall be connected to the earth terminal of the surge diverter via a crimped type terminal lug
having a stud hole to accept a 10 mm screw. The other end shall be connected by Cadweld to the 91/2, 14 bare
conductor of a standard track bond.
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Where the cable emerges from the ground onto the pole it shall be enclosed in a 25 mm hot dipped galvanised steel
conduit for protection. The conduit shall be extended to a minimum height of 3 m above the ground level. The
conduit shall be attached to the pole by a 19 mm stainless steel strap in at least 3 equally spaced positions. The cable
extending above the conduit shall also be supported on the pole using 19 mm stainless steel strap at intervals not
exceeding 2 m. To prevent the stainless steel band cutting into the cable sheathing and insulation at the point of
attachment, a rubber or PVC cover with a minimum thickness of 5 mm shall be placed and secured between the band
and the cable sheath. The cover shall extend for a minimum of 30 mm from the edge of the band.
The positive terminal of the surge diverter shall be connected via a single core, annealed, tinned, finely stranded
copper cable to the item being protected e.g. feeder cable, trolley wire etc. The cable shall have a cross section of
16 square millimetres and shall have no fewer than 224 strands.
The level of insulation shall be 1.8/3 kV and the outer sheath shall be heavy duty, resistant to chemicals and
petrochemicals, not sustain combustion, and shall be stabilised against Ultra-Violet Radiation. The cable shall
comply with Standard IEC 520 and its outer sheath shall be black or grey in colour.
If the Bowthorpe diverter is used, its disconnector device shall be used for the positive connection and shall indicate,
by tail lead blow off, when there has been a lightning strike and that the diverter has functioned. The diverter shall
be suitably mounted to ensure that this tail lead cannot come into contact with other metallic components or
conductors.
Arresters shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
All poles on which surge diverters are mounted shall be bonded to the track.
3.10
Section Insulator Bridging via an Aerial Switch
3.10.1
Cantilever Mast
The aerial switch shall be mounted on the single track or back-to-back cantilevered poles supporting the Section
Insulator/s in accordance with DTEI Standard Drawing No. E181. Flexible 185 square millimetre feeder tap to
trolley wire cable shall be used to make the suitable connections.
A flexible cable shall be mounted on insulators attached to the boom tube and run form one side of the switch to the
end of the Section Insulator. The flexible cables shall be supported on the insulators with tie wire, 1.5 square
millimetres, 7/0.5 mm insulated copper building wire.
3.10.2
Span Wire
An aerial switch shall be mounted on at least one pole that supports the Span Wire. Flexible 185 square millimetre
feeder tap to trolley wire cable shall be used to make the suitable connections.
For cross spans, the flexible cable shall be supported on an independent Parafil cross span by wrapping, in a spiral
form, 1.5 square millimetre, 7/0.05 mm insulated copper building wire over the entire supported length above the
standard cross span.
3.11
Feeder Taps
3.11.1
General
Feeder taps shall be utilised to connect 600 V power feeder cables to the trolley wire at predetermined locations.
The distance between successive feeder taps is dependent on the type and number of trams likely to be in the section
at the same time. The distance shall be specified for each location on the Drawings or Contract Specific
Requirements.
The maximum distance between feeder taps shall not exceed 500 m.
Feeder tap points shall be located in line with a pole.
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Feeder Tap to Trolley Wire on Cantilever Mast
The aerial switch shall be mounted on the single track or back-to-back cantilever poles where the feeder tap
connection to the trolley is to be made. Reference shall be made to DTEI Standard Drawing No. E108.
Two underground 400 square millimetre feeder cables shall be fed from a pit on either side of the pole up the inside
of the pole and terminate on the same side of the switch using a crimp lug.
Two flexible 185 square millimetre cables shall be connected to other side of the switch and provide the feeder tap to
trolley wire connections. The flexible 185 square millimetre cables shall be supported on insulators mounted
horizontally on the boom tubes and connected to the up and down trolley wires with crimp lugs and suitable feeder
clamps.
3.11.3
Feeder Tap to Trolley Wire on Span Wires
The aerial switch shall be mounted on at least one of the poles supporting the Span Wire.
Two underground 400 square millimetre feeder cables shall be fed from a suitable pit either side of the pole up the
inside of the pole and terminate on the same side of the switch using a crimp lug. Two flexible 185 square
millimetre cables are connected to other side of the switch and provide the up and down feeder tap to trolley wire
connections.
For cross spans, the flexible cable shall be supported on an independent Parafil cross span by wrapping, in a spiral
form, 1.5 square millimetre, 7/0.05 mm insulated copper building wire over the entire supported length above the
standard cross span.
4.
SIDE FEEDER
4.1
Overview
This clause applies when side feeders are to be installed.
A 400 square millimetre copper feeder cable running the length of the tramline shall be provided.
For underground installation using, double insulated and screened cable 0.6/1 kV XLPE helical copper screened,
PVC sheathed shall be used. Above ground installation shall be in accordance with the Drawings or Contract
Specific Requirements.
The new side feeder shall be connected to the existing side feeder cable.
Each section of side feeder between
Converter Stations or Converter Station to stub end shall connect to the trolley wire in regular intervals. The
connections between side feeder and trolley wire shall be via a new pole switch. The distance between connections
shall not be greater than 500 m and distributed evenly across each section.
The interval shall be determined by the following formula:
SI =
SD
SD
( Int (
) + 1)
500
where:
SD = Section distance in metres
Int = Integer result of
SI = Section interval (distance between connections for a nominated section).
The final connection shall be to the nearest pole that can accommodate the pole switch and side feeder connection.
The side feeder shall not cause or create unwanted interference with adjacent utilities or with any devices or
equipment in the vicinity, whether transient or permanent.
The Contractor shall comply with the relevant AS 61000 series of standards for electromagnetic compatibility.
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4.2
Specification: Part 930 Overhead Catenary
Installation of Underground Side Feeder
The Contractor shall install the side feeder cable in 100 mm diameter, heavy duty, rigid uPVC, light orange colour
conduits in accordance with Part 253 “Supply and Installation of Conduits and Pits”.
Where not encased in concrete, the conduits shall have a minimum cover of 900 mm and be identified with orange
electrical tape suitable for the purpose (complying with AS 2648.1) over the entire length of the conduits located not
more than 200 mm directly above the conduits and 300mm below the existing ground surface. Reference shall be
made to TransAdelaide DTEI Standard Drawing No. 691-A3-92-227. The trench shall be compacted to 95% dry
density.
All conduit entries shall be via the wall of the pits and allow sufficient space for support and strength to bend, guide,
and install cable without exceeding the cable manufacturer's specifications. Pits shall have permanent access steps
suitable for personnel to safely access the pit. The internal floor of the pit shall be a minimum 100 mm beneath the
bottom of the lowest cable entry, and have a suitable sized sump section built into the base.
All cables shall be installed internally within the pole, unless otherwise specified on the Drawings or in the Contract
specific Requirements.
4.3
Installation of Above Ground Side Feeder
The Contractor shall design, supply and install a suitable system for the above ground side feeder cables.
Submission of design documentation and installation methodologies shall constitute a HOLD POINT.
4.4
Feeder Cable to Trolley Wire Connections
The Contractor shall design, supply and install the side feeder to trolley wire connections, including (but not limited
to) the feeder tap to trolley wire points, lugs proposed, switch mounting, switch type, tap to trolley wire support.
Submission of design documentation and installation methodologies shall constitute a HOLD POINT.
At a minimum, the connection between the feeder cable and the trolley wire shall be via a 185 square millimetre
copper flexible conductor.
4.5
Cable Markers
Each underground and above ground cable route shall be marked over its entire length with cable markers in
accordance with TransAdelaide Standard Drawings No. 691-A3-92-228 and 691-A3-92-229.
All angular deviations, points spurs from the main run cable joints and other pertinent information shall be indicated
on a marker. Markers shall be located directly above all such points and shall not be more than 50 m apart.
Joints in the main cables shall be numbered from the Adelaide end of the run and the marker shall be painted yellow.
5.
ACCEPTANCE, INSPECTION AND TESTING
5.1
General
The Contractor shall arrange a number of acceptance tests and inspections to be performed in the presence of the
Superintendent and TransAdelaide to observe the inspection and/or tests as outlined in this Specification. The
Contractor and subcontractor who performed the work shall be present at all of the inspections and tests.
All components of the system shall be inspected to confirm that they have been installed in accordance with this
Specification, Drawings, and to the satisfaction of the Superintendent and TransAdelaide. Inspection of system
components shall constitute a HOLD POINT.
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5.2
Static Inspection and Measuring
5.2.1
Pendulum and Steady Arm Trolley Wire Support Assemblies
Specification: Part 930 Overhead Catenary
The stagger and height of pendulum shall be checked against the cross section temperature height and stagger tables.
5.2.2
Trolley Wire Height Sag and Offset
The trolley wire parameters, together with the temperature at the time of measurement, shall be checked in
accordance with the following:
•
the trolley wire height with respect to the track shall be measured at each support.
•
the trolley wire sag shall be measured at the middle of each trolley wire span. The ambient temperature
shall be recorded at regular intervals during this test.
•
the trolley wire stagger shall be measured with a mirror gauge at each cross span.
•
the trolley wire offset shall be measured with a mirror gauge at each support point.
5.2.3
Section Insulators, Crossings and Splices
After installation, Section Insulators, Crossings and Splices shall be adjusted such that:
•
their running surface under static conditions is at the same height above the rails as the trolley wire at that
point.
•
their running surfaces are parallel to the track and there is a smooth transition from trolley wire to fitting
•
they will allow pantographs to transverse these fittings without impact.
Tests shall be performed utilising trams with pantographs exhibiting different levels of pantograph carbon wear.
5.2.4
Electrical Clearances and Separations
The clearances and separations of the electrical conductors and fittings shall be checked.
The installation shall be “Mega Tested” with a minimum resistance of 1 meg ohm per kilometre. The Mega Tester
shall have a current calibration certificate.
The new system shall not be energised or connected to the existing electrical system and a test tram shall not be run
without written approval of the Superintendent and TransAdelaide.
5.3
Electrical Testing
5.3.1
General
Power shall not be restored to the trolley wire until all tests have been completed and reported, and approval is
obtained to proceed. Approval shall constitute a HOLD POINT.
At a minimum, testing and commissioning shall be undertaken in the following stages:
•
inspections and tests at the manufacturer’s works;
•
inspections and tests during installation;
•
software validation; and
•
commissioning tests.
5.4
Commissioning
5.4.1
General
The commissioning, isolation and energisation of electrical equipment shall be included in the Testing and
Commissioning Plan.
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All software functions of the control software and all hardware functions shall be demonstrated as being compliant
and functional.
At a minimum, the following tests shall be undertaken during system commissioning:
•
equipment which is configured in Duty/Standby configuration shall be switched during operations to
confirm transient free operation of the change over system;
•
equipment which is designed to be removed from service whilst the system is in operation, shall be tested to
confirm the removal performs as designed; and
•
system equipment shall be calibrated and adjusted to provide optimum performance under nominated
operating conditions.
Each element shall be tested to establish that the Works are completed to the satisfaction of the Superintendent and
conform to the Specification. At a minimum, the following shall be tested:
•
the operation and function of all safety and protection systems shall be tested;
•
operating sequences and interlocks shall be tested; and
•
applicability and appropriateness of the operation and maintenance procedures.
The commissioning tests shall be conducted under operating conditions likely to be experienced during the life of the
system.
5.4.2
Protection Tests
The Converter Station High Voltage and DC Traction Supply protection shall be tested to ensure correct operation of
all active features of the protection system.
The tests shall be done as part of the commissioning process. The injection equipment used for testing shall be
calibrated and all results documented.
5.4.3
DC Traction Supply
The DC Traction Supply protection system shall be subject to a full secondary injection test sequence that
demonstrates the complete functionality of all settings.
5.4.4
Dynamic Testing – Test Tram
The Contractor shall undertake a maximum load test on the system which utilises a number trams at normal
operating speeds. The number of trams required for this test shall be agreed with the Superintendent. The test shall
be carried out when the ambient temperature is in the range 10 to 30˚C.
Loss of Contact (Arcing)
Loss of contact shall not exceed 1% measured at normal service speed.
Stagger Offset and Height
Measurements recorded and or observed shall be in accordance with this Specification.
Carbon Pantograph Operation
Carbon pantograph pans shall pass through the installation in both directions without impact damage or pantograph
blow off.
Section Insulators Crossings and Splices
All fittings and the incoming trolley wires shall be ‘picked up’ (come into running) without undue impact.
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5.5
Acceptance
5.5.1
General
Specification: Part 930 Overhead Catenary
The following performance criteria shall apply when trams are commissioned and in full service.
5.5.2
Mean Time Between Failures
For an operating period of 2 full weeks, the performance criteria shall be as follows:
•
No faults or defects on the traction supply system; and
•
All trams shall have all traction drives functional and operate without fault that can be attributed to the
traction supply system.
5.5.3
Traction Supply System Load Test
This clause applies to the Bombardier Flexity Classic Trams.
The required trams loaded to the equivalent of AW2 with all traction drives functional, current limiting not selected
and maximum achievable auxiliary load shall satisfy the following:
•
For normal operating conditions where all Converter Stations are fully functional, two trams operating at
maximum acceleration at locations determined by the Superintendent; and
•
For abnormal operation when one Converter Station is out of service, three trams operating at maximum
acceleration at locations determined by the Superintendent.
Each test shall be repeated 5 times in consecutive 8.5 minute intervals. The Converter Stations shall not trip or fault
under these conditions.
Each of the test trams shall provide test results in both an electronic and real time print format as follows:
•
Real time and date;
•
Sample time 10 msec;
•
Pantograph Voltage scaled to engineering units;
•
Total Tram current scaled to engineering units;
•
Each test to be linked to a step number; and
•
All configuration, connection and calibration details of the test equipment and tram number.
The Converter Station under test shall provide test results in both an electronic and real time print format as follows:
•
Real time and date;
•
Sample time 10 msec;
•
Feeder Voltage scaled to engineering units;
•
Feeder current scaled to engineering units;
•
DC Circuit Breaker Status;
•
Room Temperature scaled to engineering units;
•
Each test to be linked to a step number;
•
All configuration, connection and calibration details of the test equipment and Converter Station name.
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Specification: Part 930 Overhead Catenary
HOLD POINTS
The following is a summary of Hold Points; vide Part 140 "Quality System Requirements", referenced in this Part:
CLAUSE REF.
HOLD POINT
RESPONSE TIME
Clause 2.2.3
Submission of junction information
7 working days
Clause 2.3.3(a)
Approval of trolley wire minimum height
7 working days
Clause 2.3.3(b)
Submission of calculations and trolley wire sag table
14 working days
Clause 2.3.4
Approval of trolley wire setting equipment
3 working days
Clause 2.3.4(a)
Submission of calculations and blowout table
14 working days
Clause 3.3
Submission of fixing detail information for complex track locations
Clause 4.3
Submission of information for installation of above ground side feeder
cable
14 working days
Clause 4.4
Submission of information for side feed to trolley wire connections
14 working days
Clause 5.1
Inspection of system components
5 working days
Clause 5.3.1
Approval to restore power
2 working days
14 working days
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