2020.04.14 Esah 3.1 PDF
2020.04.14 Esah 3.1 PDF
2020.04.14 Esah 3.1 PDF
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Electricity Supply Application Handbook
CONTENT
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CONTENT
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Electricity Supply Application Handbook
The Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), a public listed company registered under Companies
Act 1965, is charged with the following responsibilities:
To achieve the above objectives, the company owns and operate power plants and the
National Grid and installed for this purpose are consumer service centres, call management
centres, substations and administrative offices throughout Peninsular Malaysia. TNB’s core
activities are in generation, transmission and distribution of electricity which are being
handled by four divisions :
Generation Division
Transmission Division
Distribution Network Division
Retail Division
Distribution Network Division and Retail Division supply electricity in strict accordance
with the provisions of the TNB Licence, Electricity Supply Act 1990, the Licensee Supply
Regulations 1990 and the Electricity Regulations 1994 (and all amendments thereto).
Distribution Network Division is responsible for the upstream network operations which
involves planning, designing, constructing, operating and maintaining the system that
delivers electricity supply to the customers. Retail Division is responsible for the
downstream retail operations conducted through a network of 14 states which involves
marketing and selling electricity, connection of new supply, providing counter services
through Retail Outlets (Kedai Tenaga), collecting revenues, operating Call Management
Centres (TNB Careline 15454), handling customer enquiries or complaints and nurturing
strong customer and government relationship.
Kedai Tenaga provides functions pertaining to Application for Electricity Supply, Billing &
Collection, Upgrading of Services and other consumer related activities. Besides Kedai
Tenaga, consumer can also opt for online services through myTNB Portal.
Kedai Tenaga is TNB’s Service and Advisory Centre which are located throughout
Peninsular Malaysia. Complete information on Kedai Tenaga throughout Peninsular
Malaysia can be obtained via TNB website (www.tnb.com.my). This list is subject to
changes and may be reviewed from time to time.
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Kedai Tenaga shall provide clarification on any billing inquiries and its
related services to consumers.
Appointments can be made to have the meter read in case the premises are
locked during working hours.
Testing of meters can be carried out if consumers suspect that the meter is
faulty. A fee will be charge for such testing.
1.1.4.1 Voltages
The transmission voltage networks are 500kV, 275kV and 132kV, whilst the distribution
voltages are 33kV, 11kV and 400/230 Volts. However, in the case of certain parts of Johor
& Perak the distribution voltages may include 22kV and 6.6kV.
Consumers are required to maintain their load power factor to a minimum of 0.85 for
voltage level less than 132kV and 0.90 for voltage level 132kV and above.
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Medium Voltage
• 3 phase configuration
• Impedance-earth (NER)
• Overhead lines and underground cable are used extensively for medium voltage
distribution
All equipment proposed to be installed and connected to TNB supply must comply
with the following short circuit ratings:
The electricity supply and installation practice in Peninsular Malaysia are governed by the
following:-
275 kV, 132kV, 33kV, 22 kV*, 11kV, 6.6 kV* and 400/230V. Generally, supplies to
domestic premises are given at single phase 2-wire or three phase 4-wire while for non
domestic premises the supply are at three phase 3-wire or three phase 4-wire. However, the
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actual supply voltage provided depends on the individual applicant’s load requirements
(refer to Connection Guideline clause 3.1 – Maximum Demand levels and supply scheme):-
It should be noted that voltages other than the above classifications is not provided by TNB.
However, consumers can make their own transformation arrangements where necessary.
All new applications and upgrade of supply requirement can be classified into two (2) types
of supply applications.
Note: Establishment of new supply system may require the construction of a new
substation/substations and its related ancillaries.
Standby generator(s) may be used by the applicant at their premises, subject to compliance
with the relevant laws. The generators shall remain a separate system from TNB distribution
system and the applicant shall declare to TNB on the safe installation of the generator(s).
This may be used in place of TNB’s supply source through a suitable, approved changeover
facility. The Energy Commission and other relevant authorities govern the usage of
generators and standby supply.
A large consumer may require an alternative source of supply. TNB will provide such
alternative supply at an additional cost fully borne by the consumer.
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Application for a Temporary Supply means the electricity supply required is for a non-
permanent installation intended for a limited time. When a consumer is requesting for a
permanent supply, but a planned supply source is not available at that point of time and
temporary connection from another source of supply is constructed, the case is not
considered as a Temporary Supply.
Examples of Temporary Supply are, but not limited to, festivals or exhibition sites, circuses
and construction sites (inclusive of the worker's quarters).
Tariff for Temporary Supply shall be determined based on the usage of the Temporary
Supply premise. For example, Tariff A is for the worker's quarters on construction site,
Tariff B, C1 or C2 for construction site, festivals, exhibitions or circuses. A surcharge of
33% of the total bill, shall be charged monthly through out the Temporary Supply term.
The consumer is responsible to construct the respective infrastructure and TNB shall charge
the cost of connection and termination of cables. However in isolated cases where the
consumer does not have the ability and resources to construct the infrastructure, TNB may
provide such service and hence the Connection Charge shall be revised accordingly to
include the overall cost of constructing and dismantling. The Connection Charge monies
however shall be refunded based on the net book value amount of the returned installations
after the Temporary Supply has been dismantled.
If the supply is for a single tenant only then the entire supply will be metered at the
applicant’s incoming switchboard. The consumption will be charged at the appropriate tariff
rates.
For multi-tenanted domestic and commercial premises, the owner / developer shall have
the option of taking supply via bulk supply or individual supply to landlord and tenants
respectively.
(a) If taking bulk supply, the owner / developer of the multi tenanted premises must obtain
public distribution license (PDL) from Energy Commission. Copy of provisional
public distribution licence (PDL) must be appended during submission for TNB’s
technical comment on development plan and supply application. Copy of official
public distribution license (PDL) must be submitted to TNB during Special Electricity
Supply Agreement signatory stage before commencement of electrical infrastructure
work.
(b) In the event of premature termination or expiration of PDL where TNB is required to
take over the corresponding PDL supply area by Energy Commission, PDL holder is
responsible to ensure connection schemes and meter locations of landlord / tenants
are complying to TNB requirement, as described in the Connection Schemes of Multi
Tenanted Premises with individual supply to landlord / tenants in Appendix 1. All cost
incurred to be fully borne by PDL holder.
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(c) If taking individual supply, the owner / developer is responsible to ensure connection
schemes and meter locations of landlord / tenants are complying to TNB requirement,
as described in the Connection Schemes of Multi Tenanted Premises with individual
supply to landlord/tenants in Appendix 1.
The design, installation and operating of such electrical system shall comply with
requirements of all the relevant authorities including the Energy Commission’s and
TNB’s.
In certain cases, the applicant may apply to undertake the planning and installation of the
electrical systems (including overhead lines, switchgears, cables, according to TNB’s
specifications and requirements) with the assistance of Electrical Consultant Engineer(s) and
Electrical Contractor(s). Under the ‘turnkey’ concept the applicant will then hand over the
entire electrical system to TNB. TNB shall have the absolute discretion in deciding whether
the turnkey project to be carried out by the applicant.
1.1.6 Charges
Please refer to the Statement of Connection Charges booklet available at TNB’s website
(www.tnb.com.my). The booklet is subjected to change as may be published from time to
time.
1.1.6.2 Tariff
Please refer to the Tariff booklet available at TNB’s website (www.tnb.com.my). Tariffs are
subjected to change as may be published from time to time and approved by the Ministry of
Energy, Science, Technology, Environment and Climate Change.
The applicant shall bear the full cost for any request of additional requirements or special
features made by the applicant and/or impose by Local Authority. Please refer to the
Statement of Connection Charges booklet available at TNB’s website
(www.tnb.com.my). The booklet is subject to change as may be published from time to
time.
Offer is open to all housing developers to enter into a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with
TNB when applying for electricity supply for housing development (as prescribed under the
Housing Development (Control and Licensing) Act 1966). The scope of the SLA includes
the time frame process for connection of supply and the duties and obligation by TNB and
housing developers in ensuring the electricity supply is connected to the housing projects
within the stipulated time to avoid delays in handing over houses to the purchaser.
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1.2.1 Purpose
The application for the supply of electricity with load up to 100A which is for a single (1)
phase and three (3) phase low voltage system is outlined here.
The following steps are required to get the supply of electricity up to 100A for a single (1)
phase and three (3) phase low voltage system.
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TNB supply lead-time will be based on TNB’s Customer Charter as mention in TNB’s
website (www.tnb.com.my).
In the event of a dispute between the applicant and the Electrical Contractor and the applicant
wishes to terminate the services of the Electrical Contractor, the applicant shall duly notify
the Electrical Contractor concerned in writing with the copy extended to TNB. TNB shall
not be a party to any dispute or litigation arising thereof.
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The application for the supply of electricity for load exceeding 100A is outlined here.
The application process incorporates not only TNB requirements but taking into account the
Government Development Plan Approval Process in Peninsular Malaysia issued by the
Bahagian Perancangan Dasar & Pembangunan Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan
Tempatan.
Infrastructure planning and approval process of the TNB complements the National
Policy
TNB as a member Agency of the Government Development Plan Committee has to
ensure complete transparency of its process through timely responses to Development
Plan Approval Process
TNB Supply Application Process ensures complete agreement of Distribution
Division’s plans and the Consultant Engineers submissions especially on the location
and size of substations needed for the supply of electricity to the development area, and
is valid for 2 years after the approval from the relevant Local Authority.
Part Function
A Authorities Approval Process
TNB Application Process (Technical & Financial Approval
B
(After completion of Part A)
The part A process approval that involves TNB’s technical comments is as shown in
Development Plan Approval Process Flowchart in Appendix 3. At each application process,
TNB requires a processing time of up to 14 days to complete the comments for the relevant
Local Authority. The main process can be summarised as follows:
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Stage Description
1 Submission Development Plan
The local authority / One Stop Centre submits application to TNB complete with
required details as in Development Plan Checklist TNB will:
Acknowledge receipt and register development order plan in
Development Order Comment Book.
Study the proposal. Match the existing system network and determine method of
electricity supply.
Both TNB and Consultant Engineer will conduct discussion to agree to technical
requirement such as substation number, size, location, site and consumers main
switch room, etc.
In case of a dispute on TNB proposal, the Consultant Engineer shall refer to the
relevant State General Managers. A discussion shall be arranged by the relevant
State General Managers to arrive at an agreement.
TNB submit to Local Authority / One Stop Centre the proposed development
plans including all technical comments using TNB official stamp as required by
Local Authority.
Local Authority approves the proposed development plan. The validity is
subjected to:
- confirmation of layout details and pre-computation plans
- no changes in development
- 2 years extension or subject to respective Local Authority Development
Order Plan validity requirement
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Part B process is the TNB Application Process for Electricity Supply above 100 A as
outlined in the table below. The process starts after the completion of Part A (Authorities
Approval Process). The Process in Part B can be summarised as follows:
Stage Description
1 Submit Application
TNB will check on the documentation and carry out system studies and shall advise
on the necessary amendments (if any) to the consultant by letter. The Electrical
Consultant Engineer is to ensure that all the amendments are done and resubmitted
to TNB.
3 Joint Meeting
TNB will restudy the amendments and arrange for a joint meeting with the Electrical
Consultant Engineer and Applicant for final acceptance of the technical
requirements including substation details, cable/overhead line route, metering
system requirements and meter location. Activities of both parties will be recorded
in the Joint Meeting Action Log. TNB shall forward in writing the final proposal on
the above agreed technical requirements to the Electrical Consultant/Applicant.
Electrical Consultant on behalf of the Applicant shall in writing confirm acceptance
of the final proposal to TNB.
4 Connection Charges
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Stage Description
7 Construction Completion And Substation Energising
The substation site and the construction of the substation building shall be completed
(in accordance to TNB specification and requirement) and hand over to TNB. TNB
will install the electrical equipment including its ancillaries and shall be responsible
for the commissioning of substation.
The energising of supply by TNB will normally be done at the same time as the
installation of the meters. For HV / MV supply, the supply shall be energised in
the presence of the Electrical Testing Engineer and for LV consumers in the
presence of the Electrical Contractor.
The Applicant should take the following action in applying for electricity supply application
for load exceeding 100A.
2 After approval from Local Authority / One Stop Centre and TNB
completion of work plan, the applicant settles Connection
Charges to TNB at any Kedai Tenaga or through myTNB portal
The Applicant may decide to enter into an Electricity
Infrastructure Agreement with TNB with regard to scope of
work, charges, timely connection and their respective
obligations.
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TNB installs meter and connects the electricity supply once all
the required payment is received.
The lead-time for supply connection depends on a number of factors including the type of
premises, the electrical load required and the location of the premises and approval from the
Local Authorities.
Applicants should submit their applications for supply as early as possible giving the
necessary information of their requirements to the nearest Kedai Tenaga. They must also
inform TNB of the progress of their project(s). The above measures are necessary to ensure
that TNB’s supply projects are coordinated with the construction and wiring installation at
the applicants’ premises, and thus avoid any delay in connection of supply. The typical
supply project lead time required by TNB is as follows:
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However 132kV supply projects can be given within 24 months on a Fast Track basis on
the following categories:
Supply
Category Project Terms & Conditions
Lead Time
1 12 months a) PMU Site or Lines/Cables Right Of Way (ROW), Route
Survey and Profile Plan To Be Made Available By The
Customer & Notice To Enter (NTE) Issued By TNB Without
Any Encumbrances.
b) Length of Underground Cable: max. 5km
c) Length of Transmission Line: max. 5km
d) All Major Equipments Must Be Readily Available.
The Electrical Consultant Engineer plays a major role to represent the Applicant and ensure
compliance with other relevant government departments and TNB. The Electrical
Consultant Engineer is advised to observe the steps as outlined below:
Steps Action
1 Submits application for the proposed development to Local Authorities / One
Stop Centre and TNB
Liaise with TNB to come up with a mutual understanding of plan and to get approval
by Local Authorities/ One Stop Centre.
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Steps Action
2 Upon approval of the Development Order Plan, Electrical Consultant submits
application for the electricity supply to Kedai Tenaga.
Complete details as outlined in Appendix 4 and Appendix 6 (Summary of Load for
Demand Exceeding 100kVA (~ 140A)) must be submitted with the application. The
application must be accompanied by 3 copies of the following :-
6 Ensure that the wiring and the installation work of Applicant’s equipment shall be
supervised by competent person(s).
8 Advise Applicant to deposit a sum of money equivalent to 2 months bill (as reviewed
from time to time) upon receiving the notice of deposit. For deposit of more than
RM2,000 the applicant are encourage to settle via Bank Guarantee.
In the event of a dispute between the Applicant and the Electrical Consultant Engineer and
the Applicant wishes to terminate the services of the Electrical Consultant Engineer, the
Applicant shall duly notify the Electrical Consultant Engineer concerned in writing with the
copy extended to TNB. TNB shall not be a party to any dispute or litigation arising thereof.
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1.4.1 Purpose
This procedure outlines the process for the application for streetlight.
The Developer should take the following steps to apply for streetlight.
Steps Action
Appoint a Consultant Engineer (Registered with the Board Of Engineers
1
Malaysia) and an Electrical Contractor (registered with the Energy Commission).
The application is made together with the supply application for a new development
2 with all the load details of the proposed public lighting that is approved by the Local
Authority.
Electricity Contract Forms to be signed by Local Authority before TNB
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commissions the street light.
The application process is similar for both Individuals and Local Authority or Government
Authority. Individuals must already have an account with TNB. The installation of
streetlight depends on:
IF THEN
Installation of streetlight on existing Consumer submits application to the Kedai
TNB pole Tenaga.
Installation involving The applicant settles the full cost of additional new
additional poles pole/poles installed.
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Under normal condition, when all circuit elements are in service, the distribution network
including the points before the Users Connection Point shall be planned to be maintained
as is Table 1-1 below:-
Table 1-1: Steady -state voltage level regulation limits under normal conditions
Under contingency condition, when one or more circuit elements are on outage, the power
frequency steady-state voltage at all points in the distributor’s distribution system including
the points before the consumer metering must be planned to be maintained as follows:
Supply security of a distribution system network defines the availability of supply to consumers
following the occurrence of supply interruption. Systems and necessary network management
infrastructure may be designed to meet any of the standardized security level definitions currently
adopted by TNB as indicated in Table 1-3.
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In accordance to Guaranteed Service Level (GSL), supplies to consumers at voltage levels of 11kV,
22kV and 33kV normally be provided with alternative circuits and/or other facilities such that
supplies shall be restored within a period of up to 4 hours (Security Level 3), except due to natural
disaster or weather. In exceptional instances where alternative feedback source is not available
consumers at voltage levels of 11kV, 22kV and 33kV may have supply restoration time extended
beyond 4 hours.
For supplies at 230V and 400V, the restoration period may vary beyond 3 hours depending on the
type of network fault.
Time to restore electricity supply following major incident on grid or transmission system except
due to natural disaster, and causing partial blackout, restoration time shall be within 8 hours and for
total blackout situation it shall be within 18 hours.
However, TNB can design the supply scheme to meet higher security level requirement of individual
consumer or group of consumers. All additional costs involved in providing the higher security level
shall be borne fully by the consumer.
2.1.3.1.1 TNB supplies electricity by the alternating current (ac) system with system frequency of
50 Hz with specified regulated voltage levels. The ranges of voltage regulations available are
explained in section 2.1.1 of this guideline.
2.1.3.1.2 TNB shall supply electricity to the main incoming terminals or point of common couplings
(PCC) between the consumers and TNB with general electromagnetic environment statistics as
indicated in standards IEC 61000-2-4 and IEC/TR 61000-2-8.
2.1.3.1.3 TNB does not guarantee that the electricity supply will not be interrupted or its frequency
and voltage will not fluctuate outside the ranges stated in section 2.1.1. TNB will take the necessary
steps to enhance the system reliability and security to all customers. The reliability of the supply
system is evaluated and monitored by the Supply Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI). And
the duration of supply restoration will be dependent upon the determined security levels as stated in
section 2.1.2.1.
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2.1.3.1.4 The supply voltage and frequency may fluctuate for short duration outside the voltage
ranges stated in section 2.1.1 due to the following:-
a) When TNB takes the necessary action for safety reasons,
b) When TNB carries out critical maintenance and repairs on the network components,
c) When matters outside the control of TNB i.e. external influences, are the causes of the
supply problem; and
d) Other circumstances that cause supply to be interrupted or cause voltage and frequency
to fluctuate.
2.1.3.1.5 The consumer shall ensure that all equipment to be connected to TNB supply system is
electromagnetically compatible with the electromagnetic environment declared by TNB.
2.1.3.2.1 TNB specifies requirement that the consumer’s must comply in order to minimize the
impact of the electromagnetic disturbances that may exist in the power system for example voltage
sags, transients/surges etc.
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2.1.3.2.3 It is the responsibility of the consumer to ensure that his voltage sensitive equipment is able
to function continuously through unanticipated voltage sags and transients/surges, caused when the
system is subject to external interference such as lightning, 3rd party cable damage, other consumer’s
equipment fault, TNB equipment fault etc.
2.1.3.2.4 The consumer must select equipment that are immune to both voltage sags,
transients/surges etc. Consumers should request from equipment manufacturers, equipment that can
comply with the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirement of IEC 61000 and ENGR.
2.1.3.2.5 The recommended standards to refer for evaluating equipment’s sensitivities and
identifying immunity solutions to voltage sags and transient/surge are IEC 61000-4-11/34 and IEC
61000-4-5.
2.1.3.2.6 Overall the customer’s plant and apparatus shall be compatible with the basic insulation
levels (BIL) define in this handbook.
2.1.3.2.7 Guidelines on some immunity measures against voltage sags can be referred to TNB Power
Quality Guidebook at http://www.tnb.com.my/tnb/con_quality.htm
2.1.3.3.1 The consumer is required to declare his equipment compatibility and compliance with
regards to the required power quality standard using the Power Quality Compliance Declaration
Form in Appendix 7.
TNB network are design and operated in order to remain within the limits of short-circuit levels as
in Item 1.4.5 of Supply Application Section. TNB equipment design is specified to the same Short
Circuit rating. Consumer’s equipment at the point of interface or part of the interconnection design
shall also comply with the minimum Short Circuit rating. TNB may provide indicative or prospective
fault level in terms of X/R at the interface point with consumer, if so required for detailed installation
design.
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Consumers shall take into consideration the following specific protection practices of TNB in
designing their installation:
(a) Maximum clearance times (from fault current inception to fault clearing) shall be within the
limits established by TNB in their short circuit rating policy.
(b) Auto-reclosing or sequential switching features may be used on TNB’s distribution system.
TNB will provide details on the operating sequence utilised for the supplies on the proposed
installation so the consumer can plan for this in the design and protection of his facility.
(c) On some of TNB’s distribution systems, e.g. lateral feeders or tee-offs, certain types of faults
may cause disconnection of one phase only of a three-phase supply.
(d) The following additional protection features are recommended to consumers with special
requirements:
ii. A suitable time delay scheme must be installed for the under voltage relay that
governs the changeover system for the generator and other voltage sensitive
equipment.
iii. And it is not recommended to install an over/ under voltage protection scheme at the
incomer VCB to factory.
iv. Consumer intending to have more than 1 incoming feeder shall take into
consideration supply option with Automatic Transfer Scheme (ATS). However, all
technical requirements shall be discussed and agreed by both TNB and consumer.
Consumer's installation to be supplied at 11kV and above shall provide the appropriate and matching
protection scheme to support the desired operation of the designed supply scheme. The reliability of
the equipment, protective devices and protection systems being deployed at the consumer connection
or interface points may affect the reliability of TNB’s supply system.
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Figure 1-1 above illustrates the steps involved in the evaluation of protection schemes.
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The demand estimates are based upon load declared by consumer and TNB’s own information on
load profile characteristics for various consumer classes. Range of values are given as demand profile
are known to varies according to geographical location of consumers around the TNB service areas
in Peninsular Malaysia.
Fairly accurate assessment of individual and group demand of consumers are critical for correct
dimensioning of network or facilities in meeting the initial and future demand of consumers as
imposed on the network.
Table 2-1 and Table 2-2 indicates the typical ranges of maximum demand for domestic and shop-
lots or shop-houses respectively. These values shall be subjected to revisions based upon of latest
results load profiling studies.
Table 2-1: Range of maximum demand (M.D) for domestic consumer sub-classes or
premises
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Suburban Urban
No: Type Of Premises Rural (kW)
(kW) (kW)
1 Single storey shop house 5 10 15
3 Double storey shop house 15 20 25
3 Three storey shop house 20 30 35
4 Four storey shop house 25 35 45
5 Five storey shop house 30 40 55
* The above MD range is meant for reference as the minimum value. MD declared by consultants must
be accompanied with the connected load and design calculations of the development.
For underground system, every lot of shop house is required to have individual service cable
termination into the shop lots meter panel.
Accurate determination of the maximum possible demand for a newly proposed development is
critical in the effective long-term planning of supply network within the specific area. Adequate land
areas for transmission main intakes (PMU 275kV, 132/33kV, 132/22kV, 132/11kV), major
distribution stations (PPU 33/11kV, 22/11kV), sub-stations (PE 11/.4kV, 22/.4kV), feeder pillars,
underground cable and overhead line routes will have to be allocated at the layout approval stage by
the relevant authorities.
The total demand will indicate the supply voltage and target network configuration for the whole
development area. Network facilities will be developed in phases in tandem with physical
development.
Site selections for PMU, PPU, sub-stations and feeder routes are determined at development plan
stage to achieve optimal technical performance of network and costs based on the planned target
network.
Residential 0.90
Commercial 0.87
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Industrial 0.79
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The table below indicates the minimum supply schemes for various demand levels of individual
consumers.
Consumers with the following M.D shall adhere to the minimum supply scheme.
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The above minimum supply scheme for the consumer is the minimum level of supply scheme shall
be adhered by the consumer. If upon system analysis & study conducted by TNB, a higher supply
scheme is required to give quality supply to the consumers, the later prevails.
The table below indicates the requirement of substations for various demand levels of single
development.(more than 1 consumer), total maximum demand including all phases / parcels in the
development.
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Transmission Main Intake is the interconnection point of 132kV or 275kV to the distribution
network. The standard voltage transformations provided at the PMU are as follows:-
- 275/132kV
- 132/33kV
- 132/11kV
SSU at 33kV, 22kV and 11kV are established to serve the following function:-
2. To provide bulk capacity injection or transfer from a PMU/PPU to a load center for further
localized distribution.
Distribution substations are capacity injection points from 11kV, 22kV and sometimes 33kV
systems to the low voltage network (400V, 230V). Typical capacity ratings are 1000kVA,
750kVA, 500kVA and 300kVA.
Note: Service cable from the TNB 33 kV and 11 kV substation (whereby the metering room is
within TNB’s control area) to the consumer substation shall be laid and maintain by TNB if the
service cable is within 30 metres. For service cable above 30 meters shall be bourne by the consumer.
Conventional Substation
Conventional substation designs are of indoor type (equipment housed in a permanent building) and
out-door type (ground-mounted or pole-mounted). Standard layout c/w M & E design of SSU 11kV
and 11/0. 4kV sub-station is available at TNB offices, and publicly available in TNB website:
Substation Design Booklet.
Compact Substation
Compact substation 11/0.4kV is being considered as standard substation for installation at new
development with following guideline:
Maximum size of compact substation 11/.4kV for new housing development (domestic
consumers) is 500kVA.
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Maximum size of compact substation 11/.4kV for new commercial and industrial
development is 1000kVA, subject to availability of matching size metering kiosk for single-
customer connection.
Compact substation not to be placed at the corners of one development, and to be away from
the sewarage plant.
Compact substation cannot be placed close to each other to ensure efficient load distribution
to the consumers.
The selection of compact substation placement is subject to TNB system planning and operational
requirement. Compact substation is not suitable in circumstances as follow that requires indoor type
substation:
Places identified for circuit breaker installation including places of important and sensitive.
If the development is more than 5MVA, Main Distribution Substation (PPU) and / or Main
Switching Station (SSU) shall be provided by the developer within the housing development
to support 11kV network connection to respective distribution substation.
For development that is less than 5MVA, requirement of Main Distribution Substation
(PPU) and / or Main Switching Station (SSU) depends on the existing network configuration
& constraints.
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(a) JKR : On all Federal and State Routes: 20.1m (66ft) from center of road + 15.0m (50ft) for
service road to substation site.
(b) Local Authority/City Council/Jabatan Perancang Bandar : 6.1m (20ft) for building line +
other requirements as requisitioned by Local Authority/City Council/Jabatan Perancang
Bandar.
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The establishment of transmission main intake also requires the allocation and acquisition of right
of way or wayleaves for the transmission lines. Depending on the specific design of each PMU, the
overall right of way or wayleaves requirements may be different.
Developers of large-scale development areas, depending on the estimated demand shall be required
to allocate land for any or a combination of sub-stations categories, wayleaves or right of way for
132kV/275kV lines. These requirements will be specified by TNB upon submission of tentative
layout plans and load estimates for the whole development area during pre-consultation stage.
The fire fighting system for use in substation must be certified by TNB with valid “Certificate of
Product Acceptance” (Sijil Guna Pakai – SGP) by TNB.
The fire fighting system must be designed to suit the substation and meets the following criteria:
i. Shall be a complete system consists of suppression system and alarm and detection
system.
ii. Must be certified and tested by certified test agencies (UL, FM, LPCB or equivalent)
iii. Must be verified by Bomba as a total flooding system.
iv. Must be designed to suit and use in substation
v. Extinguishing Agent must be clean and residual-free and must not be corrosive on
electrical and electronic equipment.
vi. Environmentally friendly as determined by Kyoto Protocol, Montreal Protocol and
EPA SNAP List / EPEE
vii. Occupant safe
viii. Must be suitable for extinguishing all Classes of fire (Class A, B, C and E)
ix. Fire fighting system shall be given a warranty of 5 years from date of commissioning
by installer that covers all of above and in the event of accidental discharge occurs,
warrantee shall cover damages on TNB equipment.
Fire fighting system installed at TNB installation shall be approved according to standards given below :-
1. Suppression system
a. MS ISO 14520 - Gases Fire Extinguishing System
b. NFPA 2001 - Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing System
c. NFPA 2010 - Aerosol System
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All maintenance work shall be conducted by the consumer or owner of building based on standard
NFPA: 2001 and ISO14520.
Exhaust fan with thermostat control is required to be installed at all attached substations (SSU 11kV and
P/E 11/0.4kV) as well.
Standard features of supply schemes are categorized as those typical design schemes for individual
or consumer groups or classes. Typical cases are as follows:-
(i) Supply scheme supplying domestic premises is predominantly through overhead systems
and conventional sub-station.
(ii) Bulk supply consumers at 11kV and above, are normally supplied via one or two service
cables depending on the MD required. All system will be designed based on Security Level
3 or Security Level 4. If higher security level is required, or another dedicated cable is
required by the consumer, then it shall be considered as special features.
(iii) Consumers with MSC status or applying for MSC status requiring higher security level, the
installation to meet the higher security level shall be considered as special features.
(iv) For any special features, consumer is required to bear the cost of equipment, installation and
any related scope of work.
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ABBREVIATIONS ……………………………………………………………...…............ 40
3.4.0 GROUP METERING FOR SINGLE PHASE AND THREE PHASE WHOLE 47
CURRENT SUPPLY…………………………………………………...……….…
3.4.1 Location and Height of Meter Position ……………………………………... 47
3.4.2 Meter Panel ……………………………………………………………....…. 48
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ABBREVIATIONS:
LV Low Voltage
MV Medium Voltage
HV High Voltage
CT Current Transformer
RE Renewable Energy
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3.1.2 At any point in the premises at which supply line or lines terminate, the developer/consumer
shall provide the meter board or metering panel according to TNB’s specifications for the
installation of meter and their accessories. TNB may change any meter and its accessories
or their positions in any premise as deemed necessary at any time for purposes of
maintenance and meter reading.
3.1.3 The Consumer shall ensure that the 3G signal strength or any other mode of communication
that is approved by TNB in the metering room or meter location is adequate or sufficient for
effective communication of Remote Meter Reading (“RMR”). The Customer shall obtain
the advice from TNB on the minimum signal strength of -77dBm and above.
3.1.4 For low voltage supply without metering CT, the metering scheme is divided into 3
categories:
iii. Group Metering for Single Phase and Three Phase Whole Current Supply
This metering scheme applies to high, medium and low-rise apartment, commercial
premises, hawkers’ centre/food court/food stalls and shop lots.
3.1.5 For low voltage supply requiring metering CT, TNB shall provide low voltage CTs for the
meter installation. The CTs shall be of the single ratio and single purpose type.
3.1.6 For medium voltage consumers, CTs and VTs will be provided and installed by TNB at
TNB's outgoing switchgear. However for situation whereby CTs and VTs could not be
provided by TNB, CTs and VTs shall be provided and installed by consumer which should
fulfil the requirements below:
ii. The passed test certificates for the metering VTs from an accredited laboratory shall
be submitted
iii. Pre-commissioning test must be carried out for VTs and CTs by consumer and
witnessed by TNB representative
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3.1.7 For high voltage consumers, where the CTs are incorporated in switchgear panels, the
consumer shall provide the metering CTs and VTs according to TNB’s specifications and
fulfil the requirement below:
i. Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for CTs and VTs must be conducted and witnessed
by TNB representative.
ii. The passed test certificates for the metering CTs and VTs from an accredited
laboratory shall be submitted.
iii. Pre-commissioning test must be carried out for VTs and CTs by consumer and
witnessed by TNB representative.
3.1.8 The Electrical Consultant/Registered Electrical Contractor shall ensure clear understanding
of TNB metering requirements as detailed below. Should there be any doubt, he should
consult the TNB Distribution Network Division Local Office.
3.1.9 Customers participating in New Enhanced Dispatch Agreement (NEDA) programme shall
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The voltage supply shall be 230 V. The normal current rating of the electronic meter shall
be 10 A - 100 A. The consumer / developer is advised to consult TNB Distribution Network
Division Local Office for any enquiries.
i. The meter board which accommodates TNB’s service cut-out, meters and other auxiliary
equipment shall, as far as is practical, be located near the termination of the service line
and facing the main entrance of the premises and has ease of accessibility to TNB’s
personnel.
ii. For meter located at the premises, the consumers / developer shall provide meter board
as shown in Appendix 10, Drawing No. 2A.
iii. For housing area with individual gate post, the meter shall be placed at the gate post.
Access to meters placed at gate posts shall be from the front only. The design and
specification for the meter panel, meter and accessory arrangement at the gate post is
shown in Appendix 9, Drawing No. 1A, 1A(i), 1A(ii).
iv. Where it is necessary to terminate the service line in a position outside the premise and
exposed to the weather, a suitable weatherproof, well - ventilated box with clear glass
cover approved by TNB shall be provided by the consumer at his own expense to house
the cable termination and meter board, as per TNB’s specifications Appendix 12,
Drawing 4A and 5A.
v. Consumers whose nature of business involve very dusty or dirty environment shall be
required to provide outdoor meter panel to protect the meter installation.
vi. Group metering for multi tenanted consumers or open commercial outlets shall be
addressed Section 3.4.0.
vii. Meter and their accessories shall be installed only in clean and dry location not exposed
to the weather or mechanical injury, free from vibration and not exposed to direct
sunlight and rain.
i. The height of the meter board in the consumer’s premise at the wall facing the main
entrance shall be between 1.75m (top of the meter) to 1.85m above ground level as
illustrated in the pictures below :
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10cm
Ground
ii. The top of the meter board at the gate post shall be 1.5 m above ground level.
b) Fibre board / plate with minimum thickness of 5.0 mm. The diagram of the
board is shown in Appendix 10, Drawing No 2A.
ii. The arrangement for the meter, cut out, termination wires and the recommended size
of the board is shown in Appendix 11, Drawing No. 3A and 3B.
iii. All board shall be rigidly fixed by a minimum of 5 fixing screws where one screw
shall be at the center of the meter. The length of the screw at the center of the meter
board must be long enough to penetrate the wall.
iv. The consumer’s main switches and accessories are not allowed to be installed on the
same board.
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v. In the case of outdoor meter installations at poles for e.g. temporary supply or in
mining areas, the recommended meter box is shown in Appendix 13, Drawing No.
5A.
i. The size of meter cables shall be at minimum 10 mm sq. and shall not exceed 25
mm sq. according to the current rating of the meter which is 10 A – 100 A.
ii. Other than meter installation in risers, the wiring at the meter board shall be on the
surface.
iii. For new installations, the applicant/user must provide wiring from cut-outs and
neutral link to meter.
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The voltage supply shall be 400 V. The normal current rating of the meter shall be 10 A-
100A. The consumer/developer is advised to consult the TNB Distribution Network
Division Local Office.
The requirements given in 2.2 (i) – (viii) applies for the locations of three phase meter
position.
The requirements given in 2.3 (i) – (ii) applies for the height of three phase meter.
ii. The requirements given in 2.4 apply for the three phase meter board.
i. The requirement given in 2.5 (i) – (ii) also applies for the three phase wiring
arrangement.
ii. Other than meter installation in risers, the wiring at the meter board shall be on the
surface. For external wiring, please refer to Appendix 15 Drawing No. 7A, 7B and
7C.
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ii. In domestic multi-tenanted premises above 5 storeys, all meters shall be grouped in
dedicated metering room or steel netting meter cage at each floor of the tenants
metering. There may be more than one group of metering location at each floor.
iii. The individual meter shall be properly and eligibly labelled with permanent metal
plate and riveted to meter panel to indicate clearly the meter supplying to the
respective consumer.
iv. The height from the top of the meter panel shall not exceed 2.1m and the bottom
shall be above 0.3m from the ground. There shall be working space of 1 m in front
the metering panel.
v. In the above requirements, all excess to the dedicated metering room or steel netting
meter cage shall be equipped with hinge for locking facility by TNB.
Multi tenanted commercial premises taking bulk supply shall have the meters
installed following clause 5.0 or 6.0, whichever relevant.
If the multitenant commercial premises are taking individual supply to landlord and
tenants, the metering arrangement, locations and position shall be similar to clause
4.1.
For Hawker Centre / Food Court / Food Stall centralized group metering,
shall be located at the dedicated metering room or steel netting meter cage
or end of each row, outside the premises, in a weather proof and ventilated
panel/area which is suitable for meter installation and meter reading as per
TNB’s specifications. The meter panel or box shall be rigidly and vertically
mounted.
The recommended size and arrangement of the meters, cut outs, and neutral
link is as shown in Appendix 16, Drawing No 8A – 8C for single phase
group metering and Appendix 17, Drawing No 9B – 9D for three phase
group metering.
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The individual meter shall be properly and eligibly labelled with permanent
metal plate and riveted to meter panel to indicate clearly the meter supplying
to the respective consumer.
The height from the top of the meter panel shall not exceed 2.1m and the
bottom shall be above 0.3m from the ground. There shall be working space
of 1 m in front the metering panel.
In the above requirements, all excess to the dedicated metering room or steel
netting meter cage shall be equipped with hinge for locking facility by TNB.
d) Shop Lots
For shop-lots, all meters shall be grouped at ground floor, front wall of the
shops in a dedicated metering compartment. The design and specification
of shop lots meter panel is shown in Appendix 16 & 17.
The requirement given in 2.5 (i) – (ii) also applies for the three wiring
arrangement.
i. The metering panel can be of mild steel or other TNB approved material and of
thickness not less than 1.5 mm.
ii. The recommended size and arrangement of the meters, cut-outs, and neutral link is
as shown in Appendix 16, Drawing No. 8A – 8C for single phase group metering
and Appendix 17, Drawing No. 9B – 9D for three phase group metering.
iii. The holes for the termination wire to the meters shall have appropriate bushings to
prevent the wires from being damaged.
iv. In the case of meter box with a cover, the metal plate on which the meters are
mounted as well as the cover shall have minimum two metal hinges to enable it to
be swung open for at least 90O.
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i. Consumer shall provide an accessible space for the metering installation separate
from the main switchboard nearest to the source of the TNB supply ie TNB
Substation, feeder pillar and etc.
ii. The Consumer shall ensure that the 3G signal strength or any other mode of
communication that is approved by TNB in the metering room or meter location is
adequate or sufficient for effective communication of Remote Meter Reading
(“RMR”). The Customer shall obtain the advice from TNB on the minimum signal
strength of -77dBm and above.
iii. The maximum distance of the cable from the CTs to the meter panel allowable is
shown in Table 1 below. Prior approval for location of the metering panel shall first
be obtained from TNB.
Table 1
ii. For multi-feeder metering, separate meter panels are to be used for each feeder.
iii. The meter panels shall be ground mounted. Refer to Appendix 18 for meter panels
design and specifications.
i. A 12 core 2.5 mm2 or 4 mm2 steel wire armoured cable shall be provided between
the meter panel and current transformers and voltage source. The armoured cable
shall not be buried or enclosed
ii. A 6.0 mm tap-hole plus screw/washer shall be provided on each busbar to facilitate
connection of the voltage supply to the meter voltage coils.
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Table 2
150/5 40 mm 90 mm
200/5 40 mm 90 mm
300/5 60 mm 100 mm
400/5 60 mm 100 mm
500/5 65 mm 125 mm
600/5 65 mm 125 mm
800/5 65 mm 125 mm
1000/5 85 mm 125 mm
1200/5 100 mm 140 mm
iii. The Electrical consultant Engineer / Electrical Wiring Contractor shall ensure the
above requirements are complied with. Should there be any deviation(s) from the
requirements, he should consult the TNB Distribution Network Division Local
Office.
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For metering installations up to 33 kV, CTs and VTs shall be provided and installed by TNB at
TNB's outgoing switchgear. However, for situation where CTs and VTs cannot be installed at TNB’s
control area, the CTs and VTs shall be provided and installed by consumer at consumer’s own
expense. The CTs and VTs provided shall follow TNB’s specifications and the CTs shall be sent to
TNB’s laboratory for testing.
For metering installations of 132 kV and above, CTs and VTs shall be provided and installed by the
consumer at consumer’s incoming switchgear in accordance with TNB’s specifications. TNB shall
witness the commissioning test of both CTs and VTs.
A floor mounted metering cubicle complete with wiring as per Appendix 19 Drawing No. 11A -
11P shall be provided by the consumer in the specified metering room for the installation of TNB
meters.
The schematic drawings together with the load data using the form as in Appendix 8 are required
to be send to TNB Distribution Network Division Local Office offices for endorsement. All drawings
must be signed by a Professional Engineer.
Metering VTs
Ratio : Vs / 3V
110 / 3V
* where Vs is the supply voltage given to the consumer
Class : 0.5
Burden : 50 VA minimum.
Sharing can be allowed provided separate fusing is provided and the burden
of the shared load shall not exceed 10 VA. If the burden of the shared load
is more than 10 VA, then 100 VA VT shall be used.
Unit : 3 Nos. for each feeder
Standards : IEC 61869-2
Ratio : Vs / 3V
110 / 3V
* where Vs is the supply voltage given to the consumer
Class : 0.2
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Burden : 50 VA minimum.
Sharing can be allowed provided separate fusing is provided and the burden
of the shared load shall not exceed 10 VA. If the burden of the shared load
is more than 10 VA, then 100 VA VT shall be used.
Unit : 3 Nos. for each feeder
Standards : IEC 61869-2
Metering CTs
Ratio : Is / 5A
* where Is is the primary ratio of the metering CT
Class : 0.2
Burden : 15 VA
Unit : 3 Nos. for each feeder
Standards : IEC 61869-3
Ratio : Is / 1A
* where Is is the primary ratio of the metering CT
Class : 0.2
Burden : 30 VA
Unit : 3 Nos. for each feeder
Standards : IEC 61869-3
For CTs and VTs supplied by consumer, Test Certificate from an accredited laboratory shall be
submitted to TNB. The schematic and wiring diagram of the particular consumer’s switchgear signed
by a Professional Engineer shall also be supplied to TNB to facilitate metering equipment
installation.
The maximum allowable distance between metering CTs and metering cubicle is shown in below
table.
Table 3
15 5 2.5 30
15 5 4.0 47
30 5 2.5 65
30 5 4.0 100
30 1 2.5 1,647
30 1 4.0 2,545
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A dedicated meter room close to TNB substation shall be provided and surrendered to TNB. The
minimum size of the room shall be 2.0 m x 2.0 m x 2.5 m (height).
For installation that requires more than one metering panels to be installed (eg. Landlord / Tenant),
suitable size of meter room shall be provided with the side and front clearance complying to the
layout below:
For situation that requires the installation of CTs and VTs at consumer switchgear room, the location
of dedicated meter room shall be provided close to the consumer’s switchgear room.
Typical arrangement of the metering cubicle inside the metering room is as shown in the layout
below:
A 13 Amps Switch Socket Outlet (S.S.O.) is to be provided and installed in the metering room.
3.6.7 Cable Requirement (For CTs And VTs Not Installed In TNB’s Control Area)
a) Indoor Breakers
The consumer shall provide and connect a 12-core PVC/SWA/PVC, Cu, 2.5 mm2 cable or better
between the consumer’s high voltage switchboard and the metering cubicle. There shall be no
intermediary joint. The armoured cable shall not be buried or enclosed. It shall be preferably laid
on cable tray.
b) Outdoor Breakers
A ‘marshalling box’ with independent sealing facility shall be provided by the consumer for the
purpose of terminating the secondary circuit cabling of the current transformer and voltage
transformer.The consumer shall provide and connect a PVC/SWA/PVC, Cu, 4 mm2 cable or better
between the‘marshalling box’ and the floor mounted metering cubicle.
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3.6.8 Specification Of Mild Steel Cubicle For Medium Voltage And High Voltage Metering
a) General
This specification spells out the requirements for fabrication of steel floor mounted metering cubicle
for the mounting of meters and accessories commonly installed for the purpose of medium voltage
and high voltage metering.
Unless otherwise stated, all materials and accessories used in the fabrication of the cubicle shall
bespecified in Appendix 19 (Drawing No. 11A - 11P).
The overall dimension shall be as specified in the drawings, but minor alteration to the positions and
sizes of the cut - out panels, holes, etc. may be required to be made in the whole or part of the
consignment.
b) Construction Details
i Physical Dimensions
ii Materials
The cubicle shall be constructed of either plain or electro - plated mild steel sheets
of minimum thickness of 1.50 mm.
Provision of a 2 - layer doors. The external door shall be made of mild steel with
window opening made of Perspex 4 mm glass - look clear with high resistance to
discolouration and weathering (10 year UV guarantee).
The internal door shall be made of mild steel with openings as shown in the diagram
to hold a maximum number of six energy meters.
The external door shall be hinged such that they can be operated through an angle
of 180°. The internal door shall be hinged inside the cubicle in which it can be
opened approximately up to 100°. The doors shall be lockable for security reasons.
Operation of the doors shall be through a handle provided with a lock.
In addition, hasp shall be provided for the purpose of locking both doors with
padlocks.
Ventilation slits shall be provided as shown. These shall be rendered vermin - proof
by fitting brass gauze screens in the interior of the cubicle. The cut - out panels and
holes for the mounting of meters shall be provided on the internal door of the
cubicle.
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The cubicle shall be constructed for floor mounting. A base frame on which the
cubicle sites shall be provided as shown in Appendix 19 Drawing 11 E for a 1 or
2 feeder cubicle and Appendix 19 Drawing 11 J for a 3 feeder cubicle. Holes in
the frame shall be provided for the passage of four floor mounted studs to which the
cubicle can be anchored.
The cubicle shall be treated to prevent corrosion by rust. This can be achieved either
by using electro - plated mild steel sheets or by painting the mild steel metal surface
with zinc - based anti-corrosive paint.
Sealing facilities (For CT’s And VT’s Not Installed In TNB’s Control Area)
Facility for sealing all metering wires connections & incoming cables at consumer’s high voltage
switchboard shall be provided by the consumer. Should there be any deviation from TNB’s
requirement, the Electrical Consultant Engineer should consult a TNB Metering Unit engineer for
confirmation and approval.
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In this guideline, the following words and expressions shall bear the following meanings:
Current Harmonic Distortion It is the measure of the departure of the a.c. current
waveform from sinusoidal shape, that is caused by the
addition of one or more harmonics to the fundamental.
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Current Transformer (CT) A transformer for use with meters and/or protection
devices in which the current in the secondary winding
is, within prescribed error limits, proportional to and in
phase with the current in the primary winding.
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Energy (Active and Reactive) Active energy is the electrical energy produced,
flowing or supplied during a time interval measured in
units of watt-hours (Wh) or standard multiples thereof.
Reactive energy is the energy produced, flowing or
supplied during a time interval measured in units of
volt-ampere-hours reactive, (varh) or standard
multiples thereof.
High Voltage (HV) A voltage more than 50kV but less or equal to 230kV
Low Voltage or LV A voltage more than 50 volt but less or equal to 1KV
Medium Voltage or MV A voltage more than 1kV but less or equal to 50kV
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Planning Criteria Please refer to the term planning and design criteria
Planning & design criteria Refers to a set of measures for assessing the
performance of the distribution system during the
planning stage.
Power Quality Characteristics In this Code the term refers to the measures used for
determining the purity of the a.c. voltage or current
waveforms.
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Prudent Utility Practices With respect to the distributor, means the exercise of
that degree of skills, diligence, prudence and foresight
consistent with Electricity Supply Act 1990 and the
Regulations, condition of Licence, standards, the Code
and the distributor owned standards and practices.
Reactive Power The product of voltage and current and the sine of the
phase angle between them measured in units of volt
amperes reactive. The rate at which reactive energy is
transferred.
Total Harmonic Distortion The departure of a wave form from sinusoidal shape,
that is caused by the addition of one or more harmonics
to the fundamental, and is the square root of the sum of
the squares of all harmonics expressed as a percentage
of the magnitude of the fundamental frequency.
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Voltage Harmonic Distortion It is the measure of the departure of the a.c. voltage
waveform from sinusoidal shape, that is caused by the
addition of one or more harmonics to the fundamental.
Voltage Transformer (VT) A transformer for use with meters and/or protection
devices in which the voltage across the secondary
terminals is proportional to and in phase with the
voltage across the primary terminals.
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5.0 APPENDICES
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APPENDIX 1
Company / Sole
Required Under Proprietorship /
Government Body /
Documents Personal Enterprise / Document Details
Agencies
by Applicant Name Partnership /
Society
Completed &
Signed
✓ ✓ ✓
Application
Form
IC Copy of
✓ IC Copy of Authorized
Authorized
Person / Representative e.g. NRIC or Passport
Copy of Person /
(Optional)
Applicant’s Representative
Identification Letter of Letter of Authorization
e.g. Letter indicating the
Document Authorization with
- company representative’s name
with Company Government/Agencies
and NRIC
Letterhead Letterhead
e.g. Company (Form 9) or
Business (Form D)
or Joint Management Body
Certificate
or Management Corporate
Certification
or Association Registration
Copy of Certificate
Registration - ✓ - or any other form of official
Certificate registration document of the
organization (for examples,
Mosques and Private Islamic
School are registered under The
State Islamic Department, or
Cooperatives are registered
Cooperative Commission of
Malaysia).
e.g. S&P Agreement
Applicant need to provide only
the page containing:
or Tenancy Agreement:
Applicant need to provide only
the page containing
Company / Sole
Required Under Proprietorship /
Government Body /
Documents Personal Enterprise / Document Details
Agencies
by Applicant Name Partnership /
Society
1. Applicant Name
2. Full premise Address
3. Date of Agreement
Additional supporting
documents required under the
new Amendments of ESA 1990
for Commercial and Industrial
customers:
1. Proof of land
ownership or consent
from the land owner
2. Development Order
from the local authority
STAGE STAGE
NO FORM/DOCUMENT INFORMATION REQUIRED
1 2
A 1. Basic Information Address of Installation Y / N
Name & Address of Owner / Developer Y / N
Name & Address of Consultant Engineer Y / N
Type of Premise Y / N
Voltage Level (275kV, 132 kV, 33 kV, 22 kV, Y / N
11 kV, 0.4kV)
Supply Scheme (O/H or U/G; Bulk IPD) Y/N
Total Load Required (kW) Y/N
Date Supply Required Y/N
Latest site photo Y/N
A 2. Plan & Drawings Latest Development Order Plan approved by Y/N
(refer to latest ESAH ) local authority
Site Plan & contour plan with Proposed Sub- Y/N
Station Sites (Top view & Side-Section Plan)
Location plan on meter panel / room or front Y/N
elevation of building requiring supply (to
determine meter location)
Layout Plan of Sub-station Building Y/N
Location & Layout Plan of Main Switch Room Y/N
Single Line Diagram / Schematic of Y/N
Installation
Storage Device / CD for all the above plans Y/N
(JUPEM standard map with Coordinates
System – UTM WGS84)
B Load Details Y / N
C Metering Details Y / N
D Load Profile & Consumption Y / N
E Motor Loads Y / N
F Capacitor Bank Installation Y / N
G Power Quality Compliance Declaration Form Y / N
H Fire Fighting Documentation for attached substation Y / N
Rujukan :
Tarikh :
Kepada :
Pengurus Besar Negeri (Selangor)
Bahagian Pembahagian TNB
Persiaran Damai, Seksyen 11
40000 Shah Alam
Selangor.
Dengan ini kami mengesahkan pelantikan syarikat perunding di atas sebagai perunding rasmi yang akan
menguruskan proses permohonan bekalan elektrik ke premis / tapak pembangunan di atas dengan pihak
TNB.
Yang Benar,
…………………………………………….
(Name of Applicant)
Office Stamp
4 Type of Premise
7 Name of Architect
Address
Telephone no.
Fax no
E-mail Address
8 Name of Surveyor
Address
Telephone no.
Fax no
E-mail Address
9 Name of Owner/Developer
Address
Telephone no.
Fax no
E-mail Address
Address
Telephone no.
Fax no
E-mail Address
Address
Telephone no.
Fax no
E-mail Address
(Stand-Alone/ Compartment)
(Pelan Bilik Suis & Skematik Papan Suis Pengguna) Plan No : Date :
15e Single Line Diagram/Schematic of Installation
*NOTES:
(i) The Master Develepment/Layout Plans (15a) are approved by Local Authority/Jabatan
Perancang Bandar & Desa/Jabatan Tanah & Galian
These Plans should already contain TNB preliminary comments on sub-station and right of
way/wayleave requirement,as the case may be
(ii) The Site Plans/Proposed Sub-stations Sites (15b) indicate the locations of sub-station sites for the overall development area
(iii) The Layout Plans of sub-station building (15c) must show the cable entry
locations,trenching and ducting details according to TNB specifications
(iv) Layout Plan of Main Switch-room (15d) must indicate the location of MSB,trenching/ducting details for cable entry
(v) The Wiring Diagrams should indicate incoming switches,metering location and
devices,protection schemes and devices, bus-bar and switchgear rating
(vi) All drawings and plans are to be submitted in three (3) complete sets. Soft copies in ACAD are also preferable.
MAP B FOR LANDLORD TENANT SCHEME
MAP B FOR NORMAL SCHEME
D. Load profile and consumption data, if relevant :-
Monthly Consumption Estimated monthly
Monthly Peak MD (kW) Load Factor
(hours/month) consumption (kWh)
E. Details on Motor Loads
Type of control Sub-transient Reactance / Starting Current Starting Frequency Under voltage
Motor Size Power Factor
equipment Loacked Rotor Reactance (Amps) (nos/hour) setting
F. Capacitor bank installation :-
Type of connection Star / Delta
No. of bank
KVAr/bank
Total KVAr
Tupe of control equipement
APPENDIX 7
Declaration of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance
1.0 Name of customer
2.0 Area / State:
3.0 Type of industry:
4.0 Declared Maximum Demand (MW):
Types Of PQ Reference Declaration / Results of PQ study/ Compliance Compliance
Disturbances Standards (Yes/No)
Type of equipment Category ∆V %
Engineering
Voltage Step
Recommendation
Change
ERP28
Engineering
Location PST PLT
Voltage Flicker Recommendation
Point of common coupling
ERP28
Engineering
Harmonic Location THDV (%)
Recommendation
Distortion Point of common coupling
ER G5/4
Engineering
Voltage Unbalance Recommendation Location %
ERP29 Point of common coupling
Declaration of compliance
Voltage sags IEC 61000‐4‐11 &
IEC 61000‐4‐34
Critical equipment Compliance Class
Test & immunity
classification:
Class 1 to class 3
Prepared by Approved by
Signature: Signature:
Name: Name:
Date: Date:
APPENDIX 8
BORANG MAKLUMAT AWAL PERJANGKAAN BESAR
Jenis Dokumen: Aras III Tajuk Prosidur: Nombor Dokumen:
REKOD KUALITI BORANG MAKLUMAT AWAL
PERJANGKAAN BESAR MTER-750-21-QR-02
Stesen Tarikh
Kod Cas Kerja No. Akaun (Jika ada)
Pengguna
Nama
Alamat Tapak
Bangunan
Jenis Perusahaan Tarif
Jurutera Perunding Kontraktor Elektrik
Nama
Alamat
Telefon
Faksimili
i. Kehendak Maksima v. Nisbah Alatubah
Arus
ii. Jumlah Beban kVA Kelas IEC / BS
iii. Bilangan Pembekal Tatah VA
iv. Voltan Sesalur Masuk TNB vi. Tarikh Beban
Dijadualkan
vii. Lain ‐ lain Maklumat
260mm.
5mm
75mm
25mm
100mm.
40mm.
115mm.
Ventilation slit
with 3mm
diameter hole
150mm.
plate
660mm.
Steel support
Cam-lock
20mm.
Bottom View
40mm
15mm
Inner lid
surrounding
15mm.
the front
cover
260mm.
NAME DATE
DRAWN Ir Wan Mohd Nazdi Wan
BY 15/4/2009
Abd Rahman
APPENDIX 11
3.5CM DEPTH OF
METER BOARD
2CM THICKNESS OF
BOARD
1.5CM THICKNESS OF
BORDER
3.5CM DEPTH OF
METER BOARD 2CM THICKNESS OF
BOARD
1.5CM THICKNESS OF
BORDER
APPENDIX 12
15mm
65mm
15mm
37.5mm
30mm
45mm
180
mm
250mm
NEUTRAL LINK
20mm
15mm
30
mm
15mm
300mm
DRAWING NO. 3B: SINGLE PHASE METERING ARRANGEMENT
APPENDIX 12
10MM
40MM
15MM
37.5MM
30MM
50MM
50MM
180MM 3MM
NEUTRAL LINK
50MM
30MM
37.5MM
15MM
30MM
500MM
40MM
180MM
APPENDIX 12
APPENDIX 13
CUT OUT
15cm
NEUTRAL
LINK
5mm
DOOR
DOOR
15cm
METER
METER
CUT OUT
NEUTRAL
SEAL
LINK
METER METER
METER
GLASS DOOR
GLASS
5mm
TYPE - A TYPE - B
CUT OUT
15cm
NEUTRAL
LINK
5mm
DOOR
DOOR
6cm
METER
METER
CUT OUT
NEUTRAL
SEAL
LINK
METER METER
METER
GLASS DOOR
GLASS
5mm
TYPE - A TYPE - B
APPENDIX 13
DRAWING NO. 5A: FRONT VIEW - WHOLE CURRENT SINGLE PHASE OUTDOOR POLE
MOUNTED
DRAWING NO. 5A: SIDE VIEW
APPENDIX 14
APPENDIX 15
600mm
20mm
15mm
30mm
50mm 15mm
180mm
350mm
NEUTRAL LINK
3 Phase Meter
30mm
15mm
METER TERMINAL
38mm
40mm
18mm
170mm
DRAWING NO. 6B – 3 PHASE OVERHEAD INCOMING
APPENDIX 15
305mm
20mm
15mm
30mm 37.5mm
50mm 15mm
180mm
NEUTRAL LINK
30mm 37.5mm
15mm
60mm 30mm
610mm
3 Phase Meter
METER TERMINAL
38mm
18mm
40mm
DRAWING NO. 6C – 3 PHASE UNDERGROUND INCOMING
APPENDIX 15
DRAWING NO 6C : 3 PHASE
UNDERGROUND INCOMING
300mm
300mm
3 Phase
Meter
METER TERMINAL
38
mm
18mm
15mm
30mm 37.5mm
50mm 15mm
50mm
CUT OUT FUSE 60/100A CUT OUT FUSE 60/100A CUT OUT FUSE 60/100A
310mm
110mm
NEUTRAL LINK
30mm 37.5mm
15mm
65mm 20mm
APPENDIX 15
APPENDIX 16
METER
BOARD
3 PHASE
METER
61 CM
METER
TERMINAL
30.5 CM
DRAWING NO. 7C
APPENDIX 16
METER
BOARD
3 PHASE
METER
61 CM
METER
TERMINAL
30.5 CM
APPENDIX 16
APPENDIX 17
DRAWING NO 8A : SINGLE PHASE GROUP METERING
90mm
75mm
100mm
500 mm
100mm
130mm
50mm
50mm
900 mm
DRAWING NO. 8B - SINGLE PHASE GROUP METERING
APPENDIX 17
DRAWING NO 8B : SINGLE PHASE GROUP METERING
70mm
170mm
140mm
130mm
1000 mm
170mm
70mm
70mm
600mm
APPENDIX 17
Plan View
DRAWING NO 9B: 3 PHASE GROUP METERING
APPENDIX 18
DRAWING NO 9B: 3 PHASE GROUP METERING
1675mm
70mm
70mm
700mm
130mm
70mm
70mm
DRAWING NO 9C: 3 PHASE GROUP METERING
APPENDIX 18
DRAWING NO 9C : 3 PHASE GROUP METERING
70mm
130mm 70mm
70mm
1810mm
70mm
610mm
DRAWING NO 9D: 3 PHASE GROUP METERING
APPENDIX 18
70mm
1230mm
70mm
130mm
70mm
910mm
APPENDIX 18
DRAWING 10 A: (I) LVCT GROUND MOUNTED METER KIOSK FRONT VIEW WITH DOOR
CLOSED
DRAWING 10 A: (II) LVCT GROUND MOUNTED METER KIOSK FRONT VIEW WITH DOOR
OPENED
DRAWING 10 A: (III) LVCT GROUND MOUNTED METER KIOSK FRONT VIEW WITH
DOOR OPENED BEHIND METERS
DRAWING 10 A: (IV) LVCT GROUND MOUNTED METER KIOSK SIDE VIEW
APPENDIX 19
750mm.
600mm.
75mm.
Window
Opening
made of
Perspex glass
- look clear
With minimum
thickness of 4
mm
830mm.
1860mm.
Metal Hinge
500mm.
Meter
MeterTest
TestBox Box
-To- to
bebe fixedinside
fixed
inside Metering
Metering Kiosk
Kiosk
Refer (Refer to
to Drawing
Drawing
(11L & 11M)7L)
600mm. 250mm.
50mm. 50mm.
75mm.
650mm.
Drawing 11A: MV/HV, 1 OR 2 FEEDER METERING KIOSK - Front View of External Door
750mm.
650mm.
50mm.
Internal Door to
50mm.
hold meters:
50mm. Mild Steel Door
with minimum
50mm.
thickness of 2.0
50mm. mm
400mm.
850mm.
Metal Hinge
375mm.
1860mm.
1760mm.
Hasp for
Padlock
600mm. 250mm.
650mm.
Drawing 11B: MV/HV, 1 OR 2 FEEDER METERING KIOSK - Front View of Internal Door
50mm.
850mm.
1758mm.
100mm.
20mm. (min)
Door Frame
(20 mm min width of metal frame)
Drawing 11C: MV/HV, 1 OR 2 FEEDER METERING KIOSK : Internal Door – Perspective & Side View
750mm.
650mm.
50mm.
50mm. 50mm.
1860mm.
1760mm.
500mm.
600mm.
250mm.
650mm.
Drawing 11D: MV/HV, 1 OR 2 FEEDER METERING KIOSK - Front View of Kiosk Base
570mm.
510mm.
320mm.
Floor mounting
screw holes
75mm.
170mm.
450mm.
320mm. 550mm.
170mm.
570mm.
650mm.
750mm.
MV/HV, 1 or 2 Feeder Base:
Top View
Drawing 11E: MV/HV, 1 OR 2 FEEDER METERING KIOSK BASE - Top View of Base
1000mm.
850mm.
75mm.
Window
Opening
made of
Perspex glass
- look clear
With minimum
thickness of 4
mm
830mm.
1860mm.
Metal Hinge
600mm. 250mm.
75mm.
50mm. 50mm.
900mm.
Drawing 11F: MV/HV, 3 FEEDER METERING KIOSK - Front View of External Door
1000mm.
900mm.
50mm.
50mm.
50mm.
50mm.
120mm.
Metal Hinge 50mm. 170mm. 50mm.
120mm.
50mm. 120mm. 50mm.
400mm
170mm.
850mm.
375mm
1860mm.
1760mm.
Hasp for
Padlock
Internal Door to
hold meters:
Mild Steel Door
Meter Test Box with minimum
- to be fixed inside thickness of 2.0
500mm.
Metering Kiosk mm
Refer to Drawing
(Refer to
(11L & 11M)
Drawing 7L)
600mm.
250mm.
900mm.
Drawing 11G: MV/HV, 3 FEEDER METERING KIOSK - Front View of Internal Door
50mm.
850mm.
1758mm.
100mm.
20mm.
Door Frame
(20 mm width of metal frame)
Drawing 11H: MV/HV, 3 FEEDER METERING KIOSK : Internal Door – Perspective & Side View
1000mm.
900mm.
50mm.
50mm. 50mm.
1860mm.
1760mm.
600mm.
250mm.
900mm.
Drawing 11I: MV/HV, 3 FEEDER METERING KIOSK - Front View of Kiosk Base
820mm.
760mm.
260mm. 320mm.
75mm.
Floor mounting
screw holes
75mm.
170mm.
320mm. 550mm.
450mm.
170mm.
820mm.
900mm.
1000mm.
MV/HV,3 Feeder Base:
Top View
Drawing 11J: MV/HV, 3 FEEDER METERING KIOSK BASE - Top View of Base
550mm.
150mm. 400mm.
100mm.
50mm.
Ventilation slits
(lauvres to be
covered with wire
mesh internally)
850mm.
1860mm.
100mm.
500mm.
210mm.
50mm.
250mm.
75mm.
450mm.
50mm. 50mm.
Top View.
Refer
Drawing 11O
Rear View.
Refer
Drawing
11N
Side View.
Refer
Drawing 11P
600mm
Front View. Hole to fit
Refer bolt with
Drawing sealing
11M facility
Hole with
diameter
3 mm
70 mm
Both holes
meet
Drawing 11L: 1,2,3 OR 4 FEEDER METER TEST BOX - To be placed inside Metering Kiosk
Cover of t he
500mm Meter Test
Box
Holes
Holes for fixing
for fixing
Meter
Meter Test
Test Box Box
inside Metering
Inside Metering
Kiosk at the
5mm
Kiosk atbar
internal the
internal
struct bar
ure (Refer 15mm
Drawing
structure 7I)
7D or
Refer drawing
(11D & 11I) 400mm 500mm
Base of t he
Meter Test
Box
600mm
Drawing 11M: MV/HV, 1,2,3 OR 4 FEEDER METER TEST BOX - Front View
Unit Metering APPENDIX 20 September 2011
DRAWING 11N: MV/HV, 1, 2, 3 OR 4 FEEDER METER TEST BOX – REAR VIEW
600mm
holes f or
armoured
cales
38mm
210mm
128mm 128mm 128mm
600mm
DIN Rail
for
Voltage
Isolator
500mm
Base of t he
Meter Test
Box
210mm
Drawing
Drawing11P
7P --Side
SideView
View
Drawing 11O & 11P: MV/HV 1,2,3 OR 4 FEEDER METER TEST BOX - Side View & Top View
UNIT METERING APPENDIX 20 September 2011