High Voltage &

Low Voltage
Switchgear

AL-AHLEIA SWITCHGEAR CO. K.S.C.C.

Kuwait
Our Mission is Customer Satisfaction:
 CONTENTS
I- HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR

1. 36kV GAS INSULATED SINGLE / DOUBLE BUSBAR SWITCHGEAR 4

2. 12kV AIR INSULATED DOUBLE BUSBAR SWITCHGEAR 7

3. 12kV AIR INSULATED SINGLE BUSBAR SWITCHGEAR 9

4. CONTROL AND RELAY PANELS 11

5. BATTERY CHARGERS 13

II- LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR

1. MAIN LOW TENSION BOARD (MLTB) 15

2. MOTOR CONTROL CENTRE (MCC) 17

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I- HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR

1. 36kV GAS INSULATED SINGLE / DOUBLE BUSBAR SWITCHGEAR

Fully type tested gas insulated extensible switchgear offers single / double busbar metal
enclosed VT (as
applicable) and air insulated cable box. A vacuum circuit breaker is used for switching of
short circuit / operating currents and SF6 gas is used to insulate all HV parts.

TECHNICAL DATA

Type : AF36

Voltage Rating : 36kV

Frequency : 50 Hz / 60 Hz

Normal Circuit Current : Up to 2500A

Power Frequency Withstand Voltage : Up to 70kV R.M.S

Impulse Withstand Voltage : Up to 170kV Peak

Degree of Protection : As required.

Applicable Standards : IEC 62271-200 / IEC 62271-100 / IEC 62271-102

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SALIENT FEATURES

• All HV parts assembled inside hermetically sealed corrosion proof steel tanks and
with SF6 gas, hence no effect of external environment.
• Sealed for life as per IEC 62271-200 & IEC 62271-1.
• Safety interlocking
• VT is provided with disconnector to facilitate cable testing.
• .
• Provision of power cable earthing and busbar earthing through 3 position

• Provision for power cable testing.

• Internal fault protection through rupturing discs, gas paths and relief
• Gas pressure monitoring for each compartment.
• Motorized operating mechanism for 3P disconnector (Optional).
• Motorized / Manual spring closing mechanism for
• Separate control relay panel (as required).

Single Line Diagram

1) Vacuum Circuit Breaker

2) VCB Operating Mechanism
3) 3 Position Disconnector
4) L.V Compartment
5) Voltage Transformer
6) V.T Isolation Device
7) Rupture disc
8) Current Transformer
9) Cable Compartment
10) Test plug for Cable Testing
11) Busbars
12) Pressure Relief Flap

All dimensions are in mm

Typical side view of 36kV, 31.5kA, 2000A, Double Busbar Switchgear

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 Single Line Diagram

1) Vacuum Circuit Breaker

2) VCB Operating Mechanism
3) 3 Position Disconnector
4) L.V Compartment
5) Voltage Transformer
6) V.T Isolation Device
7) Rupture disc
8) Current Transformer
9) Cable Compartment
10) Test plug for Cable Testing
11) Busbars
12) Pressure Relief Flap
13) Bushing with V.T Fuse

All dimensions are in mm

Typical side view of 36kV, 40kA, 2500A Single Busbar Switchgear

Gas Pressure:

• Filling Pressure: 0.04 MPa

• Minimum Functional Pressure: 0.02 MPa

OVERALL DIMENSIONS

Width : 800mm (Max.)

Depth : 2400mm (Standard)

Height : 2800mm (Max.)

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2. 12kV AIR INSULATED DOUBLE BUSBAR SWITCHGEAR
Fully Type tested air insulated, extensible double busbar switchgear comprises of
Horizontal Isolation
CTs/PTs (as applicable), earthing switch and cable box.

TECHNICAL DATA

Type : AH12

Voltage Rating : 12kV

Frequency : 50 Hz / 60 Hz

Normal Circuit Current : Up to 3150A

: Up to 4000A

Power Frequency Withstand Voltage : Up to 38kV R.M.S

Impulse Withstand Voltage : Up to 95kV Peak

Degree of Protection : As required.

Applicable Standards : IEC 62271-200 / IEC 62271-100 / IEC 62271-102

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SALIENT FEATURES

• Loss of service continuity category :

• Partition Class : PM (Metallic) (as per IEC 62271-200).
• Accessibility of compartment:

• : Tool based.
• Cable compartment : Tool based.
• Switching compartment : Interlock based.

•
• for individual HV compartment. Pressure switches can be given
on request.
• Fully insulated / shrouded busbars & bus connections.
• Cable box suitable for heat shrinkable PILC/XLPE cables.
• Motorized disconnector operation (optional).
•

MAIN BUSBAR -
CHAMBER

Typical cross sectional view Outgoing Panel

OVERALL DIMENSIONS

Width : 2000mm (Max.)

Depth : 2200mm (Standard)

Height : 2800mm (Max.)

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3. 12kV AIR INSULATED SINGLE BUSBAR SWITCHGEAR
Fully Type tested air insulated, extensible switchgear comprises of Horizontal Isolation and
Horizontal and
cable box.

TECHNICAL DATA

Type : AH12

Voltage Rating : Up to 12kV

Frequency : 50 Hz / 60 Hz

Normal Circuit Current : Up to 3150A

Normal

to 50kA

Power Frequency Withstand Voltage : Up to 38kV R.M.S

Impulse Withstand Voltage : Up to 95kV Peak

Degree of Protection : As required.

Applicable Standards : IEC 62271-200 / IEC 62271-100 / IEC 62271-102

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SALIENT FEATURES

• Loss of service continuity category

• Partition Class : PM (Metallic) (as per IEC 62271-200).
• Accessibility of compartment:

• : Tool based.
• Cable compartment : Tool based / Interlock based.
• Switching compartment : Interlock based.

•
• individual HV compartment.
• Fully insulated / shrouded busbars & bus connections.
• Cable box suitable for heat shrinkable PILC/XLPE cable termination.

OVERALL DIMENSIONS

Internal Arc Fault Tested

UNIT WEIGHT INCLUDING SWITCHING DEVICE = 2500g (MAX)

Typical cross sectional view of Single Busbar Switchgear

Width : 2000mm (Max.)

Depth : 2500mm (Standard)

Height : 2800mm (Max.)

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4. CONTROL AND RELAY PANELS
Al-Ahleia Control and Relay Panels for Switchgears up to 400kV are designed, manufactured
and

11kV Remote Control and Protection Board In ‘L’ formation

PRODUCT RANGE

• Local Control Panels

• Remote Control Panels

• Relay Panels

• Remote Control & Relay Panels (Combined)

• Tap Changer Control Panels

• Pilot Marshalling Cabinets

• Telemetry Terminal Transfer Cabinets

• Annunciator Panels

• Synchronising Panels

• Interposing Relay Panels

Local Control Panel for

132kV GIS
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DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

A group of specialised Engineers and Draughtsmen having in-depth knowledge do the

design of the electrical schemes for control and protection for all types of applications.
Al-Ahleia is well equipped with latest E-Plan & CAD/CAM facility to undertake execution
of orders of various
sizes with coloured mimic can be provided for various requirements. Construction types
include.
- Standard 600/700/800mm wide panels
- Relay panels with glass doors
- Duplex Control Panels with walkway
- Panels in ‘L’ and ‘U’ formation.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Reference Standard : IEC 61439-1

Degree of Protection : As required
Paint Colour Shade : Light Grey Shade RAL 7032 (Other colours on request)

Access : Front / Rear

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Al-Ahleia is fully equipped to conduct all tests at works before supply of equipment to site.
Testing facility includes primary and secondary injection test equipments for all types of
relay testing.

INSTALLATION, TESTING AND COMMISSIONING

A team of professionals is available to undertake complete installation, testing and

commissioning of all types of Control and Relay panels at site. Latest equipments are
available to undertake complete testing and commissioning of all types of requirements.

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5. BATTERY CHARGERS

INTRODUCTION

Al-Ahleia battery chargers are designed and manufactured to suit the load requirements of

be supplied.

FEATURES

a. Nickel Cadmium or lead acid batteries as required.

b. Permanent connection of battery to charger.
c. Automatic high rate / low rate declining current charging
or constant voltage charging.
d. Natural cooling of components.
e. Ideally suited for switchgear auxiliary supply.
f. Complete input / output isolation.
g. DC load normally fed from mains supply.

i. Test facility for battery charge level (optional).

j. Replaceable miniature fuses for A.C. and D.C. are provided on front panels for ease
of maintenance (optional).

50VDC, 45A Battery Charger

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CONSTRUCTION

The enclosures are made out of zinc coated sheet steel and powder coated. Sheet steel
fabrication work is done on automated CNC machines ensuring high quality.

QUALITY STANDARDS

Self Contained Battery and Charger for 50V DC

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II- LOW VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR

1. MAIN LOW TENSION BOARD (MLTB)

INTRODUCTION

Main Low vertical

manufactured and tested for rated current up

to 6300A, short circuit current up to 100kA at rated voltages and also internal arc tested up
to 100kA as per
to control, protect and monitor incomers and feeders.

Main Low Tension Board

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Type : LVSG
Applicable Standards : IEC 61439-1 & 2
Rated Insulation Voltage : 690V, 50Hz
Current Rating : Up to 6300A
Short Time Current : Up to 100kA
Internal Arc Test : 100kA as per IEC 61641
Degree of Protection : As required
Form of Separation : Up to Form 4b Type 7
Construction : Indoor / outdoor, cellular cubic type Drawout / Non-drawout,
Single front / Double front.
entry on request)
Paint Colour / Shade : As required

NOTABLE FEATURES

• Excellent short circuit withstand performance of busbar

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• Extendable on either side
• Adequate space for connection of cable
• Minimised maintenance and long life of switchgear components
• Easy operation and maintenance
• Interlocked for safety
• Drawout module has three positions viz. service, test and isolated.

DIMENSIONS

Sl. No Panel Type Width(mm) Depth(mm) Height(mm)

Outgoing vertical panel (Single Front

1 900/1000 650/900 2200/2300/2400/2500
with front cable access).
Outgoing vertical panel (Single Front
2 700 650/900 2200/2300/2400/2500
with rear cable access).
Outgoing vertical panel (Double Front
3 900/1000 1050/1250 2200/2300/2400/2500
with front cable access).
Incomer panel (Single Front with
4 700/850/1000/1250 650/900/1300 2200/2300/2400/2500
rear cable access).

5 Tie panel (Single Front). 850/1000/1150/1600 650/900/1300 2200/2300/2400/2500

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2. MOTOR CONTROL CENTRE (MCC)

INTRODUCTION:

Motor Control Centres generally comprise of incoming Air Circuit breakers, main horizontal
fuse Unit,
Contactors, Overload Relays,etc. Al-Ahleia make MCCs are designed, manufactured and
tested for rated current up to 6300A, short circuit current up to 100kA at rated voltages and
also internal arc tested up to 100kA as per international standards. ‘Intelligent Type’ MCC
with device level integration to control, protect and monitor incomers, motors and feeders.

Motor Control Centre

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Type : LVMCC

Applicable Standards : IEC 61439-1 & 2

Rated Insulation Voltage : 690V, 50Hz

Current Rating : Up to 6300A

Short Time Current : Up to 100kA

Internal Arc Test : 100kA as per IEC 61641

Degree of Protection : As required

Form of Separation : Up to form 4b type 7

Construction : Indoor/outdoor, cellular cubic type,

Drawout / Non-drawout,Single front / Double front.

(Top entry / exit or bus duct entry on request)

Paint Colour / Shade : As required

NOTABLE FEATURES

• Fully drawout modules for easy maintenance.

• Drawout module has three positions viz. service, test and isolated.
• Excellent short circuit withstand performance of busbars.
• / Riveted modular construction.
• Extendable on either side.
• Adequate space for connection of cable.
• Minimized maintenance and long life of switchgear components.
• Easy operation and maintenance.
• Interlocked for safety.

DIMENSIONS

Sl.
Panel Type Width(mm) Depth(mm) Height(mm)
No
Outgoing vertical panel (Single Front with
1 900/1000 650/900 2200/2300/2400/2500
front cable access).
Outgoing vertical panel (Single Front with
2 700 650/900 2200/2300/2400/2500
rear cable access).
Outgoing vertical panel (Double Front with
3 900/1000 1050/1250 2200/2300/2400/2500
front cable access).
Incomer panel (Single Front with rear
4 700/850/1000/1250 650/900/1300 2200/2300/2400/2500
cable access).
5 Tie panel (Single Front). 850/1000/1150/1600 650/900/1300 2200/2300/2400/2500

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SOME OF OUR VALUED CLIENTS
Government Sector Oil Sector Companies
Ministry of Electricity & Water Kuwait Oil Company
Ministry of Defense Kuwait National Petroleum Compancy (KNPC)
Ministry of Health Kuwait Integrated Petroleum Industries
Ministry of Information Company (KIPIC)
Ministry of Public Work Petrochemical Industries
Al-Diwan Al-Amiri Kuwait Aviation Fuelling Company
KGOC (JO Wafra / JO Khafji)
Chevron
Public Sector PMC
Kuwait Port Authority Fluor
Director General of Civil Aviation Amec Foster Wheeler
Public Authority of Housing Welfare Worley Parsons
Kuwait University TECHNIP
WOOD
EPC Contractors
Hyundai Heavy Industries Tecnicas Reunidas S.A - Group TR
Hyundai Engineering & Contracting Co. Mitsubishi
Daelim Ganz
SK Engineering & Contracting Co. Areva
Snamprogetti / Saipem SpA. Siemens
National Contracting Co.
Ansaldo
Petrofac
Sinopec
JGC Corporation
Hanwha
GS Engineering & Construction
Daewoo
Export (Public & Private)
ITTC, Qatar
Qatar General Electricity & Water Voltage Engineering Ltd., Qatar
Corporation (KAHRAMAA), Qatar AALCO, Qatar
QTEC, Qatar
Degremont, France
Private Sector
Heavy Engineering Industries & Instruments Installation & Maintenance Co.
Shipbuilding Company (HEISCO) (IMCO)
Almeer Technical Services Company
Integral Services Company W.L.L. (ISCO) Combined Group Co. For Contracting
Mishrif International For Trading & K.S.C.C.
Contracting Co. Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen (MR)

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 Al-Ahleia Switchgear Co., K.S.C.C.

Al-Ahleia Switchgear Co., K.S.C.C.

GPS Location
29° 13’ 59.40” N - 48° 00’ 59.76” E

JULY 2021 9097 / 09