GIS Substation
GIS Substation
1.1 Introduction
       This specification provides for the supply and Installation of SF6 gas Insulated switchgear
       (SF6 GIS), at one or more of the substation in high voltage transmission and sub transmission
       networks operating at 72.5 kV
       The contract works shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of this
       specification and shall include the design, manufacture, supply, testing at woks, transport to
       site, erection and testing, commissioning of SF6 GIS and associated equipment, construction
       of the switch house, control room and complementary buildings and civil works as detailed In
       the specification.
       Where specified the H.V. bushings, bus ducts, cable end units, overhead line terminations
       and cables shall be included in the tender and form part of the contract works.
       All electrical switchgear and associated equipment shall conform to the relevant IEC
       standards and publications of latest issue, first of all IEC 60694 and IEC 60517. The bidders
       attention is drawn to the climatic conditions as stipulated in the relevant contract clauses and
       HVPN specification.
       The switchgear shall be designed for a maximum operating voltage of 72.5 kV and a rated
       impulse withstand voltage of 325 kV according to IEC. The design fault rating shall not be less
       than 31.5 kA. Circuit breakers shall be capable of interrupting line and cable charging currents
       of the magnitude Indicated in the data schedules.
       The SF6 GIS shall be located In a permanent building which will be ventilated maintained
       reasonably dust free.
       It is understood that each manufacturer has his own particular SF6 GIS design concept and it
       is not the purpose of the specification to impose unreasonable restrictions. However, in the
       interest of safety, reliability and easy service, the switchgear offered shall meet the following
       minimum requirements:
(a)    The switching station shall be of modular design and capable of extension in the future by the
       addition of extra feeders, bus couplers, busbars, circuit breakers, disconnectors, and other
       switchgear components without necessarily dismantling any major parts of the equipment.
(b)    Where a double busbar system is specified it shall be possible to extend the switchgear by
       adding further feeders with at least one of the busbar systems and the existing feeders
       remaining in service continuously. The tenderer is required to demonstrate clearly in his
       submitted documents the suitability of the switchgear design in these respects.
(c)    Where a double busbar system is specified: In case of any internal arc fault in a busbar,
       busbar disconnector or circuit breaker, repair works must be possible without shutting down
       the complete substation and at least one busbar and the undisturbed feeders must remain in
       operation, In the submitted documents, clear demonstration concerning this requirement shall
       be given by the tenderer, i.e. sequence of repair work steps and description of necessary
       restrictions during these works.
(d)    Where a bus sectionalizer is specified: In case of any internal arc fault in a busbar, busbar
       disconnector or sectionalizer, repair work must be possible without shutting down the
       complete substation and at least one half of the substation must remain in operation. In the
       submitted documents. clear demonstration concerning this requirement shall be given by the
       tenderer, i e. sequence of repair work steps and description of necessary restrictions during
       these works.
(e)    Automatic pressure relief shall be incorporated in the basic design of the enclosures as a
       precaution against explosion in the event of an internal arc fault. Pressure relief shall be by
       means of bursting discs with deflection devices to ensure that personnel who may be present
       will not be endangered.
       Type tests shall be carried out on the metal enclosed switchgear components in accordance
       with the relevant standards.
       The performance of the components of the switchgear shall be substantiated by test data
       relevant to the particular designs offered.
       Evidence of type tests shall be submitted with the tender and shall include dielectric tests.
       temperature rise tests, short-time current tests and mechanical endurance tests together with
       evidence of tests to verify the making and breaking capacity of the included switching devices
       and other primary components. To ensure safety of operating personnel type tests under
       condition of internal arc must prove suitable design of the equipment to be installed.
2.3 Sectionalization
       The switchgear gas enclosures must be sectionalised, with gas tight barriers between
       Sections or compartments.
       The sections shall be so designed as to minimise the extent of plant rendered inoperative
       when gas pressure is reduced, either by excessive leakage or for maintenance purposes. and
       to minimise the quantity of gas that has to be evacuated and then recharged before and after
       The electrical connections between the various gas sections shall preferably be made by
       means of multiple contact connectors so that electrical connection is automatically achieved
       when bolting one section to another. The surface of the connector fingers and conductor
       tubes on such connections shall be sliver plated
       Each gas compartment must be independent, external gas pipe connections are not
       acceptable.
       The support insulators and section barriers /insulators shall be manufactured from the highest
       quality material. They shall be free from all voids and the design shall be such as to reduce
       the electrical stresses in the insulators to a minimum. They shall also be of sufficient strength
       to ensure that the conductor spacings and clearances are maintained when short circuit faults
       occur.
       Tests shall be carried out during the manufacture of the switchgear to ensure that all parts of
       the equipment are free of partial discharge with a partial discharge extinction voltage which is
       at least 10 % higher than the rated voltage.
       Gas section barriers including seals to the conductor and enclosure wall shall be gas-tight
       and shall be capable of withstanding the maximum pressure differential that could occur
       across the barrier, i.e. with vacuum drawn on the one side of the barrier and on the other side,
       at least the maximum gas pressure that can exist under normal operating or maintenance
       conditions and in case of internal arc fault with a safety factor > 2.0
       All gas seals shall be designed to ensure that leakage rates are kept to an absolute minimum
       under all normal pressure, temperature, electrical load and fault conditions. All gas seals
       located in the flanges of the equipment enclosures shall be of the O-ring type. The material
       and method of sealing used and the maximum gas leakage rate that can normally be
       tolerated under working conditions shall be stated in the tender.
(b)    After an urgent alarm, operative measures can be taken to immediately isolate the particular
       compartment electrically by tripping circuit breakers and opening disconnections.
       Notwithstanding this, the insulators in the circuit breaker shall be made of any epoxy resin
       composition that will resist decomposition products in contact with moisture in the circuit
       breaker.
       External gas pipes between different gas compartments as well as any kind of centralised gas
       supply and / or gas control system are not acceptable
       All flanges shall be directly connected with good metallic contact Insulators or insulating
       material between the Ranges shall be avoided in order to get the best electrical connection
       between the different enclosure modules
       The gas filled enclosures shall conform to me pressure vessel code applied in the country of
       manufacturer.
       The finish or Interior surfaces and Cleaning the metal clad enclosures shall facilitate cleaning
       and inspection. Any paints or other coatings that may be used shall be such that they will not
       deteriorate when exposed to the SF6 gas and other vapours, arc products, etc., that may be
       present in me enclosures. They shall also not contain any substances which could
       contaminate me enclosed SF6 gas or affect its insulating properties over a period of time.
       Before the metal clad enclosed sections are joined together and charged with the SF6 gas
       they must be thoroughly cleaned to the manufacturer's satisfaction.
       The contract shall include the supply of all SF6 gas necessary for filling and putting into
       commercial operation the complete switchgear installation being supplied.
       All apparatus necessary for filling evacuating, and recycling the SF6 gas into and from the
       switchgear equipment shall be supplied by the contractor to enable any maintenance work to
       be carried out.
       Where any item of the filling and evacuating apparatus is of such a weight that it cannot easily
       be carried by maintenance personnel, it shall be provided with facilities for lifting and moving
       with the overhead cranes.
       The apparatus for filling, evacuating, and recycling all gases to be used shall be provided with
       all necessary pipes, couplings, flexible tubes and valves for coupling to the switchgear
       equipment.
       The gas compartments shall preferably be fitted with permanent vacuum couplings through
       which the gas is pumped into or evacuated from the compartments.
       Details of the filling and evacuating apparatus that will be supplied, as well as a description of
       the filling, evacuating, and recycling procedures, shall be provided at the time of tendering.
       For reasons of environmental protection the evacuating apparatus must allow to evacuate ail
       gas compartments to a residual pressure of less than 10 mbar. and to store the evacuated
       gas with a capacity of gas from 2 bays completely
       Rated and filling densities or pressures and filling SF6 mass must be clearly indicated and
       labelled at each gas compartment.
3.1.1 General
        The circuit breaker must be designed In accordance with the latest state of technology due to
        their advantageous switching and bricking behaviour CB's of the self-blast auto putter
        principle shall be offered
        The SF6 metal clad circuit-breakers for the circuits detailed below shall comply which the
        following general requirements for circuit-breakers and the latest revisions of the relevant
        specifications IEC 62271-100 and others
        Circuit breakers shall be equipped with factory assembled, independent spring / electro spring
        operation mechanisms.
        The total break time from energising Me trip coil at rated control voltage to final arc extinction
        shall be as short as possible, but in any cent not greater than 60 ms.
        The circuit breaker shall be capable of breaking all currents from zero up to the specified
        maximum fault current in accordance with the relevant IEC publications. Official test response
        shall be submitted with me tender as evidence that the offered circuit-breaker meets the
        specified rating
        A auto-reclosing is required, the circuit breakers shall be capable of tripping and reclosing
        according to the specified IEC duty cycle
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        The operating mechanisms shall have sufficient stored energy for completing an O-CO-duty
        cycle with auxiliary power switched off.
        All electrically operated closing devices and any mechanism charging motors or deuces shall
        be Suitable for operation at any voltage between 110 % and 85 % of the nominal control
        voltage measured at the device terminal.
        The breaker shall close correctly when an electrical closing pulse of 50 ms duration is applied
        to tile closing solenoid.
        The total wattage drawn by the closing solenoid at nominal control voltage when closing shall
        not exceed 500 W per circuit breaker.
        All electrical tripping devices shall be suitable for operation at any voltage between 110% and
        85 % of the nominal voltage, measured at the device terminals.
        The tripping devices of a circuit -breaker, when the circuit breaker is not carrying current, shall
        be capable of operating satisfactorily down to 50 % of the normal control voltage, measured
        at the device terminals.
        Each circuit breaker shall be equipped with two trip tolls systems per mechanism. The one rip
        system snail be electrically separate from the other the system
        All circuit-breaker mechanisms shall be provided with means to prevent pumping while the
        closing circuit remains energised, should the circuit breaker either fail to latch, or be tripped
        during closing due to the operation of me protective relays
        Spring /electro spring mechanisms shall be complete with all control equipment and me only
        external requirement for operation shall be electrical supply
        Operating oil pressure shall be maintained automatically and a high reliable device shall be
        provided to give indication of the available operating energy
        Low oil pressure snail be detected by some suitable method and dependent on the pressure
        to the oil, shall inmate one or more of me following operations:
        Circuit breaker having Independent operating mechanisms on each phase shall block sipping,
        closing and auto closing of all phases if the operating oil pressure Is low In one or more of the
        mechanisms
        Means shall be provided for detecting loss of nitrogen (or other accumulator gas) from the
        main accumulators) and, In the event of excessive loss all hydraulic operation of the Circuit-
        Breaker shall be blocked. An alarm contact shall be provided to indicate this condition
        In any case hydraulic systems not using accumulator gas for energy storage will be preferred.
        Manual charging or me operating mechanism(s) shall be possible in the event of failure of the
        motor drive
        The minimum number of normally open and normally closed auxiliary contacts on each
        circuit-breaker auxiliary switch, additional to those required for control and interlocking, shall
        be as specified.
        The flitting of additional auxiliary relays to achieve the number of auxiliary contacts required
        will not be acceptable
        Each circuit breaker shall be provided with an operation counter per mechanism to record the
        number of tripping operations performed.
        Facilities shall be provided with the switchgear to enable timing tests to be carried out after all
        switchgear has been charged with SF6 gas. The facilities shall be such that it is not
        necessary to open up any gas section to make test connections to the circuit-breaker primary
        terminals.
        All details of the test facilities to be provided with the switchgear shall be submitted with the
        tender.
3.2.1 General
        The SF6 metal clad disconnectors and earthing switches shall comply with the following
        general requirements of disconnectors and earthing switches and the latest revision of the
        relevant IEC publications.
        All disconnectors and earthing switches shall be provided with motor-driven or motor charged
        mechanisms as applicable. They shall also have facilities for manual operation and the
        necessary operating handles shall be provided.
        Where specified, the busbar and line earthing switches shall be fully insulated and connected
        to earth by a removable bolted link in order that the earthing switch may be used for various
        test purposes. The insulation shall be capable of withstanding an applied power frequency
        voltage of 2 kV. In addition they must have fault making capacity and must be capable to
        switch capacitive currents not less than 5 A at 30 kV and inductive currents not less than 50 A
        at 3 kV. The continuous current carrying capacity at least should be suitable r6r rated busbar
        current and 15 min.
All main contacts, male and female, shall ether be silver plated or shall have silver Inserts
        Mechanisms shall be arranged either mechanically or electrically so that all three phases of
        any particular disconnect or earthing switch operate simultaneously.
        Handles or levers shall be provided, together with all necessary operating rods and rod
        guides. The mechanisms shall be arranged for locking in the open or closed position.
        Spring-operated mechanisms shall also be suitable for hand operation. The mechanisms shall
        be arranged for locking.
        The mechanism of fault making earthing switches shall be equipped with a motor suitable for
        operation from the auxiliary supply specified, and a set of springs so arranged that energising
        of the motors will cause the springs to be charged and then released.
        The springs in turn shall close the earthing switch. Spring charging motors shall be suitable
        for operation at any voltage between 85 % and 110 % of the voltage specified, measured at
        the motor terminals.
        Electric motor-operated mechanisms shall also be suitable for hand operation independent of
        the power supply Facilities shall be provided for locking the mechanism in each position
        Spare auxiliary switches shall be provided with the disconnectors and earthing switches as
        specified. The number of auxiliary\ switches specified shall be in addition to any switches
        required for interlocking and any other control schemes being supplied as part of this contract
3.3.1 General
        The current transformer shall be supplied in accordance with the following general
        requirements and the latest revision of the relevant IEC publications
Only current transformers with SF6 high voltage insulation will be accepted
        The number, rating, ratio, accuracy class, etc for the individual current transformer secondary
        cores shall be as specified
        Where multi ratio current transformer are required the various ratios shall be obtained by
        changing the effective number of turns on the secondary winging
        Rating and diagram plates shall be provided. The information to be supplied on each plate
        shall be as specified in the relevant IEC specifications which shall be given for the tapping for
        which the rated performance is specified and for each transformer core.
        The beginning and end of each secondary winding and all secondary taps shall be wired to
        Suitable terminals accommodated In a terminal box mounted directly on the current
        transformer section of the SF6 switchgear.
        All terminals shall be stamped or otherwise marked to correspond with the marking on the
        diagram plate. Provision shall be made forearming of the secondary windings
3.4.1 General
        The voltage transformers shall be supplied In accordance with the following general
        requirements and the latest revisions of the relevant IEC specifications.
Voltage transformer must be of the electromagnetic type, and with SF6 gas insulation.
        The rating, ratio, accuracy class, connection, etc for the voltage transformers shall be as
        specified.
        Rating and diagram plates shall be provided complying with the requirements of the IEC
        standards
        The beginning and end of each secondary winding and all secondary taps shall be wired to
        suitable terminals accommodated in a terminal box mounted directly on the voltage
        transformer section of the SF6 switchgear.
        All terminals shall be stamped or otherwise marked to correspond with the marking on the
        diagram plate. Provision shall be made for earthing of the secondary windings inside the
        terminal box.
3.5 Bushings
3.5.1 General
        Outdoor bushings, for the connection of conventional external conductors to the SF6 metal
        clad switchgear, shall be provided where specified.
        Where specified, the SF6 switchgear shall be connected via SF6 insulated during directly to
        transformers and reactor. The basic bushings will be supplied by the transformer or reactor
        contractor as part of his contract
        The clamps or contact for connecting the switchgear conductor to the transformer or reactor
        bushing and the metal clad enclosure coupling onto the bushing flange shall be manufactured
        as part of this contract. The dimensional and clearance requirements for the metal clad
        enclosure will be in the responsibility of the bushing designer I manufacturer in order that the
        design of the enclosure may be completed. The switchgear manufacturer shall in turn provide
        the bushing designer / manufacturer with the necessary design details for the bushing flange
        to ensure that a suitable gastight connection for the metal clad enclosure can be obtained.
        The switchgear contractor shall negotiate and collaborate directly with the transformer and
        reactor manufacturers when designing the above items of equipment. The names of the
        transformer and reactor manufacturers will be advised after the placing of the contract.
        All bushings shall have an impulse and power frequency withstand level that is higher than or
        equal to the level specified. The levels are applicable to normal sea level atmospheric
        conditions.
        The creepage distance over the external surface of outdoor bushings shall not be less than
        specified
        Only bushings being SF6 Insulated will be accepted: conventional condenser type will be
        rejected. Due to the better mechanical and electrical behaviour a composite silicon bushing
        will be preferred to a porcelain type. Bushing arc gaps are not required.
        The terminals on the outdoor bushings shall be solid circular stem with, the dimensions
        specified. Stems shall be either copper or aluminium and the copper-steam shall be electro-
        tinned. The clamps for connecting the outdoor conductor(s) to the stem will be provided by
        the Authority.
        Outdoor bushings must be capable of withstanding a cantilever force applied to the terminal
        of at least 5000 N.
3.6.1 General
        The following requirements are applicable to the switchgear equipment where the H V power
        Cables are terminated directly in the SF6 metal clad switchgear using cable sealing ends
        designed for use in SF6 gas
        The H.V. power cables will be supplied and laid by the contractor, the type and size of cable
        should be as specified. The final connection of the H.V. cable circuits in the switch house will
        be by means of individual single-phase cables, with one cable per phase.
        All cable end modules shall be suitable for connecting single core XLPE cables for 72.5 kV
        maximum continuous voltage and a core cross section of 1000 rnm2. Bidders are requester to
        offer pluggable cable sealing termination, consisting of a gastight socket insulator and a
        completely dry, prefabricated cable plug connector. The design of the cable termination shall
        allow plugging and unplugging the H.V. cable without need of opening the GIS and without
        any gas work. Exact details of the type and size of cable to be connected is given in bill of
        material. Where the H.V. power cable does not form pan of the switchgear, the tenderer shall
        include in his Offer the epoxy resin cone for fitting into the Cable end unit.
        The cable end unit design shall include a facility for H.V. DC. testing of the connected power
        cable on site. The tenderer shall explain the method proposed. Where line disconnectors are
        provided, only the disconnector shall be opened during cable tests. Removable bolted links or
        similar connections will be accepted only in case of transformer feeders without line
        disconnectors. The design of the link and connections shall ensure that when removed the
        resulting gap can withstand the impulse and power frequency test voltages applicable to the
        switchgear and the cable H.V. DC. test voltage, for a period of 15 minutes, when the chamber
        is filled to the minimum rated working SF6 gas density or pressure
        After erection the complete switchgear shall be H.V power frequency tested with a voltage
        level which is at least 80 % of the rated insulation level
        The supplier is requested to provide all necessary test facilities and equipment, i.e. test
        bushing, test adapter, test transformer or resonant test set etc.
        Due to me high importance of the GIS a fast and selectively operating protection scheme is
        required it shall be in accordance with approved international standards as IEC
        The protective relays shall be mounted in separate protection cubicles and will be located in a
        control or protection room in the vicinity of the GIS room. Two tripping schemes are to be
        provided, each tripping scheme being connected to one of the two circuit-breaker trip coils.
        The tripping schemes are individually fused and will be initiated by the main and if existing by
        the back-up protection. The closing and auto-reclosing scheme shall be electrically separate
        from the tripping scheme.
        As an additional option an automatic resting facility shall be provided if required. For later
        extension of the GIS with circuit breaker, disconnectors or complete feeders, the busbar
        protection shall be pre wired, so that major modifications in existing control and protection
        cubicles are not necessary. It shall be possible just by inserting new units to modify the
        protection system for operation with the new equipment
        Overhead lines shall be protected by four zone switched or non switched distance relays. The
        starling elements shall have mho, offset mho or lens charlatanistic with an auxiliary unit for
        heavy loaded lines if required. The measuring elements may have circular or quadrilateral
        characteristic
        If PLC links are provided by the authority the distance relays shall be provided with optional
        units for the various PLC-schemes such as permissive over-and under each, zone
        acceleration or blocking scheme.
        Power swing blocking and auto-reclose units shall be provided if required. Backup protection
        shall be realised by a second distance relay or (directional) overcurrent and earth fault relays.
        Power transformer shall be protected (additionally to the standard e.g. Buchholz, oil
        temperature) by biased differential relays with interposing current transformers. Over current
        and earth fault relays are to be provided as backup protection on the high voltage and low
        voltage side.
        Cable feeders may be protected either by pilot wire differential relays or distance relays.
        Over current and earth fault relays are to be provided as backup protections
        Current transformer for protection systems are class 5 P 10 or 5 P 20 according IEC. The
        secondary current is 1 A
        The rating of the current transformer will be calculated in case of order under consideration of
        actual short circuit power, secondary wiring (length, cross-section) and relay burden.
        If multi ratio CT are used, the calculation must be done at the actual tapping and only this
        tapping will be wired to the marshalling kiosk it shall not necessary to wire all tappings to
        separate terminal blocks
        All protective relays shall be equipped with test blocks or similar if no other test facilities (such
        as automatic testing units) are provided.
        Suitable testing equipment (current injection sets, timers, meters etc.) shall be offered
        optionally.
The final layout of the protection scheme shall be approved by the Authority.
A local control and marshalling kiosk shall be provided with each primary circuit.
        Each kiosk shall contain the local control and indication devices for the associated SF, circuit-
        breakers, disconnectors and earthing switches and the DC. protection fuses, links and
        supervisory relays specified. The kiosk shall also be a marshalling or junction point for all
        protection, control, alarm, indication and DC. power supply circuits from the associated SF,
        circuit-breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches and gas monitoring, alarm and protection
        system. All cables being provided by the Authority will be terminated in the marshalling
        kiosks.
        For the above facilities the local control I marshalling kiosk shall generally be provided with
        the following features:
(a)     A mimic diagram, on or adjacent to which shall be mounted the indicating switches and local
        off remote switches.
(b) Any interposing relays associated with the circuit-breaker, disconnector etc. control switches.
(d) Fuses and links These shall be mounted in the interior of the local control i marshalling kiosk
(e)     Cable terminal blocks for terminating and marshalling auxiliary supply cables, control.
        indication and alarm circuit cables from the switchgear and the remote control room.
        The kiosks shall be located on the switch house floor. A general arrangement drawing of the
        kiosk showing the position of all important features and the mounting position shall be
        submitted at the tendering Stage. ,
        All cable connections between control cubicle and circuit-breakers, disconnectors and
        earthing switches shall be by prefabricated multi core cables with multi-point plug-in
        connections on both ends.
        The local control and marshalling kiosk will be installed indoors but care must be taken with
        the design to ensure that all kiosks are dip and splash proof. The kiosks shall also be dust
        and vermin proof.
       The normal maximum and minimum voltages that will occur in the supply are as specified. All
       equipment supplied shall be capable of running continuously or switching the AC current
       within the range of the normal maximum and minimum voltages specified.
       DC supplies as specified will be provided by the Authority for all control. protection,
       interlocking, alarm, indication and power supply circuits. The normal maximum and minimum
       voltage levels that will occur on the supply are specified.
       Each control and protection panel to be provided by the Authority will have its own separately
       fused supply from the substation DC distribution board.
       At least one single fused outlet from the substation DC distribution board will be provided for
       each local control and marshalling kiosk.
       The design of all circuits must be such that separately fused or sub fused circuits are always
       kept electrically separate
5.1 General
       Due to the fact that the operational integrity of the fully metal clad SF6 insulated switchgear is
       hot subject to external influences, such as pollution, moisture, dust, etc. the switchgear should
       be practically maintenance-free.
       Visual inspection of switchgear and control gear shall be required not below 2 years intervals.
       Inspection should be made not often than every 10 years. During inspection it must be not
       necessary to open the switchgear enclosures, thus avoiding interruption of substation
       operations. inspection involves as maximum checking the SF6 gas densities or pressures.
       checking of hydraulic fluids and lubrication of the moving components in the operating
       mechanisms outside of the enclosure. Functional testing of the close and trip coils, auxiliary
       switches, pressure and control switches etc. should also be made.
1.0 SCOPE
        This specification covers the design, manufacturer assembly testing at manufacturers Works
        before dispatch, supply and delivery FOR destination as per schedule of requirement
        (annexure-B) of 16/20 MVA 66/1 kV power transformers.
2.0 STANDARDS
        The transformers shall comply in all respect the requirement laid down in the latest editions of
        IS 2026, IS : 3639, IS : 2099, IS : 3347, IS : 6600 except where specified otherwise of implied
        herein.
The transformers are required to operate satisfactorily under the following site conditions:
4.1     The transformer shall be of two winding, 3-phase oil immerse core type with ONAN/ONAF
        cooling suitable for outdoor service as step down transformer. These transformers shall not
        be provided with the tertiary delta winding.
4.2     The rating and other characteristics, which are not covered elsewhere, shall be as detailed in
        following clause.
4.2.5   Connections
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4.2.10 Creepage
5.1     The transformer and accessories shall be so designed as to facilitate inspection, Cleaning
        and repairs. The requirement of Indian Electricity Rules shall be kept in view.
5.2     The design shall ensure satisfactory operation under severe working conditions due to
        fluctuating load of steel furnaces and voltage variations in the system including those due to
        short circuits. The transformers shall be designed as to minimize the risk of accidental short
        circuits caused by animals birds or vermin.
        The design shall incorporate every reasonable precaution and provision for the safety of all
        those concerned in the operation and maintenance of the equipment keeping in view the
        requirements of Indian Electricity Rules.
5.3     All material used shall be of the best quality and of class most suitable for working under
        specified conditions and shall withstand the atmospheric conditions and temperature
        variations without undue deterioration or distortion or setting up of undue stress in any part
        thereof.
5.4 Cast iron shall not be used for any parts other than the large valve bodies.
5.6     All taper pins to be used in the mechanism shall be split type as per latest edition of      IS :
        2393
5.7     All mechanism should be rust and corrosion proof. Means shall be provided for lubrication of
        moving parts not immersed in oil.
5.8     The construction shall be such as to avoid air or water pockets. Special care shall be
        exercised to reduce noise and vibration to the minimum level.
5.9     Steel bolts of suitable finish will be used for diameters above 6-mm. Brass bolts or studs used
        for electrical connections shall not be of less than 6 mm dia. On outdoor equipment, all bolts
        nuts and washers in contact with current carrying non-ferrous parts shall be phosphor bronze.
5.11   Labels shall be provided for all apparatus like relays. Switches fuses etc. housed in any
       cubicle or marshalling kiosks. These shall be of in corrodible material with matt/satin finish
       and permanent lettering. Labels mounted on black surface shall have white letters and
       dangers notices shall have red lettering on a white background. The labels shall be secured
       by means of brass screws or rust protected steel screws.
5.12 Surface in contact with oil shall not be galvanized or cadmium plated.
5.13   Before painting all ungalvanised parts shall be cleaned made free from rust, scale and grease
       and external rough surfaces smoothened filled with metal deposition. The interior oil the tank
       and other oil filled chambers shall be cleaned by shot blasting or any other suitable method.
5.14   All external surface surfaces shall be given three coats for paints except for nuts. Bolts and
       washers which may be given one coat after erection. The final coat shall be a glossy oil and
       weather proof, non-fading paint of shade 631 of IS : 5
5.15   The interior of mechanism chambers of kiosks shall be given 3 coats of paint. The final coat
       being of a light colored anti-condensation mixture.
       The devices used for locking the nuts of coil clamping bolts must be of such a quality and
       such care should be taken first in tightening the nuts and next in locking them in position that
       the arrangement does not work loose due to vibrations caused by short circuits and
       fluctuating loads etc.
5.18 The noise level shall not be more than 5 db above NEMA standard publication TR : 1
5.19 The transformers shall be designed to have short circuit rating of two seconds as per IS : 2026
6.1    The transformer and associated oil filled equipment shall be supplied with the first filling of oil
       plus 10% extra oil. The oil shall conform to IS L 335/93 in all respect. Special care shall be
       taken in the design of transformer to reduce the risk of acidity development in oil.
7.1    Each transformer shall be capable of operating continuously at its normal rating without
       exceeding the following temperature rise over a maximum ambient air temperature of 50o C
7.3    The loading of the transformer shall be done as per IS 66001972 and the provision of IS
       6600 in this respect shall be taken care of.
8.0 IMPEDANCE
9.0 FREQUENCY
9.1    The transformer shall be suitable for continuous operation with a  3% frequency variation
       from a normal of 50 Hz without exceeding the temperature rise as specified in clause 1.7
       above.
10.1   The primary voltage variation which may effect the flux density at every tap shall be kept in
       view while designing the transformer.
10.2   The transformer should be so designed that the working flux density should not exceed
       (16000 lines per sq cm) at normal voltage, frequency for N-1, N-5 or high B grade CRGO
       steel. Tenders with higher flux density than specified shall not be considered.
       The tenders should indicate the maximum flux density allowable continuously as well as for
       time interval of one minute and five seconds and the limit of flux density at which core
       material used by them saturates. The name of core material must be mentioned in the tender.
       The successful tenderer shall be required to furnish magnetisation curves of the core material
       design calculations and such other data/documents deemed fit by the purchaser for being
       satisfied that flux density is as desired.
Note : The above flux density has been specified to meet with the over fluxing of the core due to
       temporary over voltage of the orders of 25 %for one minute and 40 % for five seconds that
       may appear in abnormal conditions such as due to following sudden loss of large loads.
12.0 CORE
12.1   The core shall be constructed from high grade cold rolled steel lamination with oxide silicate
       as insulation.
12.2   The design shall be such as to avoid static discharge short circuit paths within itself or to
       cathode clamping the devices and production of flux components at right angles to the plane
       of the lamination which may cause local heat inn.
12.3   Adequate oil ducts shall be provided in the core for cooling. Tinned copper strip bridging
       pieces shall be used for maintaining electrical continuity wherever the magnetic circuit is
       provided into pockets by such ducts or insulation material thicker than 0.25 mm
12.4   There should be no movement of the core relative to the tank during transport as well as due
       to sudden jerks caused by short circuits and fluctuating loads.
12.5 Adequate lifting lugs shall be provided to enable core and winding to be lifted.
13.0 WINDING
13.1    The 66 kV winding shall have graded insulation whereas all other windings shall be full,
        insulated and the neutral points shall be insulated as amended in IS : 2026
13.2    The transformers shall be capable of operation without danger on any particular tapping at the
        rated kVA when the voltage may vary by +10% of the voltage corresponding to the tapping.
13.3    The windings and connections insulations material shall not soften, ooze out, shrink or
        collapse during service.
13.4    No string conductor wound on edge shall have a width exceeding 6 times its thickness. The
        conductors shall be transposed at sufficient intervals to minimize eddy currents and equalize
        the current and temperature distribution alongwith the windings.
13.5    The windings and connections shall be properly braced to withstand shocks during
        transportation or transient conditions during service.
13.6    The adequate pre-shrinkage of the coil assembly using pre-compressed press board material
        having low moisture content for the radial spacer blocks shall be ensured by the
        manufacturers so that there is no displacement of the radial spacer blocks due to frequent
        short circuits on the transformers.
13.7    All windings after being wound and all fibrous hygroscopic materials used in the construction
        of the transformer shall be dried under vacuum and impregnated with hot oil.
        In addition to this, the drying process to sufficiently extended for proper stabilization of the
        coil assembly. More than one cycle of soaking in oil followed by re-tightening of the coil
        assembly should be adopted.
13.8    The coil clamping rings wherever used shall be preferably be of flat insulated steel lamination
        Axially laminated material except bakelised paper shall not be used.
13.9    The clamping arrangement shall exert equal pressure on all columns of spacers of the
        transformer winding built of section of disk coil separated by spacers.
        The radial spacer blocks must be made of pre-compressed pressboard material that will not
        soften out while in contact with oil or tray out into fibres at edges. The slots should be so
        dimensioned that the locking will not come out of the slots.
        Uniform distribution of coil clamping force shall be designed by using an adequately large
        number of coil clamping bolts and by transferring the clamping force from camping bolts to the
        clamping plates through intermediate members which can spread the clamping force even a
        large area without joint shall be used.
        The joint shall be brazed/crimped considering the vibrations due to short circuits and load
        fluctuations.
14.1    All metal parts of the transformer excepting individual core lamination, core bolts and
        individual clamping places shall be maintained at the fixed potential
14.3    The top main core clamping structure shall be connected to the tank body by a copper strip.
        One or more of the following methods shall earth the bottom clamping structure.
b)      By direct metal to metal contact with the tank base maintained by the weight of the core and
        windings
c)      By a connection to the tip structure on the same side of the cores as the main earth
        connection to the tank.
14.4    The magnetic circuit shall be earthed to clamping structure by a link connection from the top
        yoke near the bridging pieces referred to the clause: 12.3 in the side of main earth. An
        inspection hatch shall be provided over the link in the tank cover.
14.5    For the individual insulated section of the magnetic circuit separate link shall be provided. The
        bridging construction as per clause:12.3 shall not be taken as being of sectional construction.
15.1.1 The tank shall be fabricated of a suitable grade steel and strong enough to allow the lifting of
       complete transformer with oil by means of the crane or jacks and transported to site without
       over straining the joints etc.
15.1.2 The main tank body shall be capable of withstanding a vacuum of 100.64 kN/m2 (760 mm of
       Hg)
15.1.3 The base shall be so designed as to allow         the transformer to be moved by skidding without
       any means
15.1.4 All channelled constructions and stiffeners shall be designed to avoid retention of water.
15.1.5 The construction shall be free of the pockets where such pockets cannot be avoided vent
       pipes of 15 mm internal diameter shall be provided to vent gases into the main expansion
       pipes. In case of short branch pipes, however minimum diameter may be taken as 6 mm
15.1.6 All joints other than those that may have to be broken shall be welded.
15.1.7 Suitable lifting lugs for lifting the transformers filled with oil shall be provided on the tank.
15.1.8 Four jacking pads shall be provided to enable the transformers complete with oil to be lifted or
       lowered by crane on jacks.. The lugs shall be fitted at a minimum height (excluding under
       base if detachable) of 300 mm for transformer up to 10 tons weight and of 500 mm
       transformer above 10 tons weight.
15.1.9 The transformer shall be provided with detachable steel flanged wheels suitable for moving
       transformer complete with oil these shall be bidirectional and mounted on swivels which may
       be turned through 90 deg when the tank is jacked up and capable of being locked in the
       position parallel to and at right angle to the longitudinal axis. The wheel be suitable for
       standard gauge track of 1676 mm
15.3.1 An adequate conservator tank complete with sump and drain valves shall be provided in
       such a position as not to obstruct the electrical connection to the transformer.
15.3.2 If the sump is formed by extending the feed pipe inside the conservator. This extension shall
       be at least 25 mm.
15.3.3 One end of the conservator shall be bolted type to facilitate cleaning.
15.3.4 The conservator shall be provided with a magnetic oil level gauge.
15.3.5 The oil connections from the transformer tank to the conservator shall be at rising angle of 3
       to 9 degrees to the horizontal upto Buchholz relay. The inside diameter of the pipe shall be 80
       mm. Suitable valve shall be provided on both sides of the buchholz relay to cut off oil supply
       to it. Whenever required to attend the buchholz relay.
15.3.6 The conservator shall be provided with oil preservation system which should be suitable
       either to remove moisture continuously from air entering into the air space with which they are
       connected or may not allow direct contact of atmospheric air with oil during operation, in
       addition to silica gel breather.
15.4     VALVES
15.4.1 The transformers shall be provided with a filter valve of 50 mm size mounted on top of the
       main tank for oil circulation and one drain valve of 80 mm size with plug. The conservator
       shall have drain plug of 25 mm size.
15.4.2 Sampling devices shall be provided at the bottom and top of tank but not in the filler valve.
15.4.3 One all release plug of 15 mm shall be provided.
15.4.4 Plugs shall be supplied for all valves opening to atmosphere.
15.4.5 All valves shall comply with the latest edition of IS ; 3839.
15.5     PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
         A suitable pressure relief valve with the contacts shall be provides in the main tank for rapid
         release of any pressure in transformer, which may endanger the equipment. The valve shall
         operate at static pressure of less than hydraulic test pressure for transformer tank. If the valve
         is mounted on tank cover it shall be fitted with a skirt protecting 25 mm inside the tank and of
         such construction as to avoid as accumulation.
         All gaskets used for making tight joints shall be of granulated cork bonded with synthetic
         rubber. Metals tops shall be provided for preventing over compression wherever compressible
         gaskets are provided.
15.8.1 Each transformer shall carry a diagram plate showing internal connections. Voltage vector
       relationship of different windings, plan view of the transformer showing physical relationship of
       the terminals, no load voltage and corresponding current on each tap.
15.8.2 Each transformer shall be provided with a rating plates and diagram as specified in            IS :
       2020 in its appropriate clauses.
15.8.3 I.R value alongwith temperature at the time of testing shall be indicated on rating plate or
       separate plate to be provided on transformer.
16.1    Detachable radiators shall be fitted on the main tank with machined flanged outlet and inlet.
        Each radiator shall be provided with 19 mm drain plug at bottom and 19 mm air release plug
        at the top valves shall be provided on the tank at each point of connection to radiators.
16.2    In case separate cooler bank are used and these shall be suitable for mounting on a flat
        concrete base. These shall be provided with a valve (25 mm) at each point of connection to
        the transformer tank. Removable blanking plates to blank off main oil connections to each
        cooler. Thermometer pockets with captive screwed cap at inlet and outlet of each separate
        cooler fitted with valve at top and bottom and air release plug of 15 mm.
16.3    The motor blower shall be direct drawing and suitable for continuous outdoor operation and
        complete with necessary air ducting. These are mounted independently from the radiator and
        in the case. These are radiator mounting type, use shall be made of some antivibration
        means. Care shall betaken that the blower unit is capable of being removed without disturbing
        the radiator structure. The blades shall be suitably painted, shall not be of hollow sections.
        Suitably painted wire mesh guards with mesh not greater than 25 mm shall be provided to
        probable accidental contact with the blades.
16.4 MOTORS
16.4.1 The motor shall be squirrel cage totally enclosed weather proof type suitable for direct starting
       and for continuous running from 415/240 volts, three phase/single phase 50 Hz supply, the
       motors shall comply with IS as applicable for continuous rated machine.
16.4.2 All motors shall be capable of continuous operation at frequency 50 Hz with variation of +3%
       and 415/240 V AC +10% variation of the normal voltage without injurious over heating.
16.4.3 All motors shall have ball or roller bearing with hexagonal nipples for greasing. In case of
       vertical spindle motor shall have bearing capable of withstanding thrust due to weight of the
       moving parts.
16.4.4 Varnished cambric or glass insulator shall be used for connection from stator winding to the
       terminal suitable for external wiring. The motor terminals shall be of stud type and totally
       enclosed.
16.5.1 Each motor or group of motors shall be provided with a 3 pole electrically operated contactor
       with control gear for motor operation by hand and automatically through winding temperature
       indicator. Provision shall be made of over load protection but no volts release shall not be
       provided.
16.5.2 All connection shall be so arranged as to allow either individual or collective operation of the
       motors. Alarm indication (audio and visual) for failure of group of fans and to indicate failure of
       power supply shall be provided.
16.5.4 The alarm indication for failure of group of fans, failure of power supply and failure of
       individual fans be provided through independent non trip alarm scheme conforming to the
       following.
i)      The closing of an initiating contact shall actuate a buzzer and will be accompanied by a flag
        indication on the concerned auxiliary relay.
ii)     The closing of an initiating contact shall glow a lamp which will not reset until the fault has
        cleared.
iii)    It shall be possible to silence the buzzer by pressing accept push button. If after cancelling
        the alarm but before resetting the visual signal the same fault persists the buzzer shall be
        suppressed.
iv)     If after cancelling the alarm but before resetting the visual signal. Some other fault takes place
        the alarm accompanied by flag indication on appropriate auxiliary relay shall take place.
v)      If after cancelling the alarm and after resetting the visual signal the same fault appears or
        some other fault takes place the alarm flag indication and non-trip lamp indication shall
        reappear as usual.
vi)     The non-trip alarm acceptance shall be by means of push button and resorting of visual signal
        may also preferably be done through a push button.
vii)    Means shall be provided for testing checking trip and alarm circuit at frequent intervals.
viii)   The equipment shall be suitable for 110 volts DC operation.
17.1    The transformer shall be provided with voltage control equipment of the tap changing type for
        varying its effective transformation ratio while the T/Fs are on load and without producing
        phase displacement.
17.2    Equipment for local and remote electrical and local manual operation shall be provided and
        shall comply with the following conditions. Local remote switch may be housed in remote
        control panel or in tap changer drive mechanism.
17.2.1 It shall not be possible to operate the electric drive when the manual operating gear is in use.
17.2.2 It shall not be possible for any two electric controls to be in operation at the same line
17.2.3 The equipment shall be suitable for supervisory control and indication on a multi way switch
       make before break having one fix contact for each tap position shall be provided and wired to
       the tap changer drive gear. This switch shall be provided in addition to any which may be
       required for remote tap change position indication purpose. Supervisor indication shall be
       provided in the form of contacts to close on tap change incomplete
17.2.4 Operation from the local or remote control switch shall cause one tap movement only until the
       control switch shall cause one tap movement only until the control switching returned to the
       off position between successive operations.
17.2.5 All electrical control switch on the local operation gear shall be clearly labelled in a suitable
       manner to indicate the direction of tap changing.
17.2.6 The local control switches shall be mounted in the marshalling box or drive gear housing .
17.3    The equipment shall be so arranged as to ensure that when a tap change has been
        commenced. It shall be completed independently of the operation of the control relays or
        switches. In case of a failure of the auxiliary supply during a tap change or any other
17.4    Suitable apparatus shall be provided for each transformer to give indications as per following
        sub clauses.
17.4.1 To give indication mechanically at the transformer and electrically at the remote control points
       of the number of the tapping in use of the transformer.
17.4.2 To give an indication at the remote control point that a tap change is prepared by means of
       illuminated lamps.
17.5    For remote control the required switches tap positions indicator etc. shall be supplied duly
        mounted on remote control panel.
17.6    All relays and operating devices shall be operated correctly at any voltage between the limits
        specified in the relevant ISS.
17.7    The tap changing switches and mechanism shall be mounted in the oil tanks or compartments
        mounted in an accessible position on the transformer.
17.8    Any enclosed compartment not filled with oil shall be adequately ventilated metal clad.
        Thermostatically controlled heaters shall be provided in the driving mechanism chamber and
        in the marshaling box. All contactors, relay coils or other parts shall be suitably protected
        against corrosion or deterioration due to condensation fungi etc.
17.9    The tap changer contacts which are not used for making or breaking current like separate
        selector switch contacts can be located inside main transformer tank where tap changer
        construction permits such an arrangement. On load tap changer having separate
        compartment for selector contacts the oil in such compartment shall be maintained under
        conservator head by means of pipe connection from the highest point of the chamber to the
        conservator. Such connection shall be controlled by suitable valve and shall be arrange so
        that any gap leaving the chamber will pass into the gas and oil actuated relay. A separate
        single float Buchholz relays may be provided for this compartment to trip the power
        transformer in case of the fault in it.
17.10   It shall not be possible for the oil in these compartments of the tap change equipment which
        contain contacts used for making or breaking current to mix with the oil in the compartments
        containing contacts not used for making or breaking current.
17.11   Any DROP DOWN tanks associated with the tap changing apparatus shall be fitted with
        guide rods to control the movement during lifting or lowering operations. The guide rods shall
        be so designed as to take support of the associated tank when in the fully lowered position
        with oil. Lifting gear fitted to Drop Down tanks shall include suitable device to prevent
        runaway during lifting and lowering operations. They shall be provided with adequate
        breathing arrangement. The tap chamber shall be mounted in such a way that the cover of
        the transformer can be lifted without removing connections between winding and tap changer.
17.12   Each compartment in which the oil is not maintained under conservator head shall be
        provided with a suitable direct reading oil gauge.
17.13   The alternating supply for electrical operation of the control and indicating gear shall be
        standard. 415 volts three phase 3 wire 50 Hz alongwith 240 volts single phase 2 wire 50 Hz
        subject to a variation of +10 percent so that the equipment offered can withstand variation in
        AC.
17.14   Limit switches shall be provided to prevent over running of the mechanism and except where
        modified in clause 17.15 shall be directly connected in the circuit of the operating motor. In
17.15   Limit switches may be connected in the control circuit of the operating motor provided that a
        mechanical de-clutching mechanism is incorporated.
17.16   Thermal devices or other means like motor charged breaker with shunt trip coil shall be
        provided to protect the motor and control circuits. All rulers switches fuses etc. mounted in
        the marshaling box or driving gear housing shall be clearly marked for purpose of
        identification. These shall withstand the vibration generated with tap changer gear operation.
17.17   The control circuits shall operate at 110 volt single phase to be supplied from a transformer
        having a ratio of 415 or 240/55  0 55 volt with the centre point earthed through a removable
        link mounted in the marshaling box or tap changer drive.
17.18   The whole of the apparatus shall be of robust design and capable of giving satisfactory
        service without undue maintenance under conditions to be met in service including frequent
        operation.
17.19   A five-digit counter shall be fitted to the tap changing mechanism to indicate the number of
        operations completed by the equipment.
17.20   A permanently legible fabrication chart shall be fitted within the driving mechanism chamber
        where applicable
18.1    In addition to individual control of tap changer provision shall be make to enable parallel
        operation of the tap changer when one unit is running in parallel with another similar unit of
        same rating.
18.2    Suitable selector switch shall be provided so that any transformer of the group can at a time
        be selected as master follower or independent. Arrangement shall be make that only one of
        the transformers can be selected as master at a time.
18.3    Out of step device shall be provided for each transformer indicating out of step condition by
        lamp and buzzer. It shall be arranged to prevent further tap changing when transformer
        operating parallel control tap out of step.
19.1 The characteristics of the bushings shall be in accordance with IS:2099 and IS:3347.
19.2    A continuous flexible pull through lead suitably sweated to the end of copper winding shall be
        connected to the connector in the helmet of the 66 kV bushing. The bushing may be filled with
        oil, which may be in no communication with the oil in transformer.
19.3    All porcelain shall be free from defects and thoroughly vitrified with a smooth hard and
        uniform brown glaze. It should be capable of satisfactory use under the climatic conditions as
        specified in clause 3.00
19.4    In case of paper insulation care shall be taken to prevent ingress of moisture and a final coat
        of non-hygroscopic varnish shall be given to them.
19.5    All clamps and fittings made of malleable iron or steel shall be galvanized as per IS 2633. The
        bushing flanges shall not be re-entrant shapes, which may trap air.
       The connector shall have six number bolts provided with checknuts. The connectors shall
       have rating corresponding to those of equipment or higher and shall be designed most
       liberally with a higher factor of safety to comply in all respects with temperatures rise
       resistance tensile strength short circuit withstand capacity test as specified in IS:5561 1970 or
       amendment there of (latest edition). Aluminium alloy used in the manufacture of Bimetallic
       connectors shall conform to designation grade 4600 of IS:617  1975. The steel bolts nuts
       washers and checknuts shall be not dip galvanized marked with ISI certification mark. Bolts
       and nuts shall be of GKW make.
20.1   The transformer shall be provided with a dial type thermometer for indicating oil temperature.
       The indicator shall be fitted with a pointer to register maximum temp recorded and adjustable
       set of mercury contacts for alarm and tripping.
20.2   In addition all the transformers shall be provided with a dial type Hot Spot winding
       temperature indicator. The indicator shall have a pointer to register maximum temperature
       reached and adjustable set of Mercury contacts for alarm and trip. Provision shall also be
       made to remote repeater indicator, which shall be flush mounting type and shall be supplied
       duly connected on remote tap change control cubicle.
20.3   The temperature indicators shall be housed in marshalling box except where outdoor type
       indicators are provided.
20.4   The alarm contact of oil temperature and winding temperature indicators shall be adjustable
       between 50o C to 100o C. Whereas their trip contacts shall be adjustable to close between 60o
       C and 120o C. These contacts shall be re-open when the temperature has fallen by not more
       than 10o C.
20.5   The contacts used for controlling cooling plant motors shall be adjustable to close between
       50o C to 100o C and shall be reopen when the temperature has fallen by a desired value
       between 15o C and 30o C.
20.6   All contacts should be accessible on removal of the cover adjustable to scale. It shall also be
       possible to move the pointers by hand for checking the operation of contract and associated
       equipment.
20.7   In addition each transformer shall be provided with a thermometer for indicating the ambient
       temperature.
21.1   Each transformer shall be provided with a gas and oil actuate relay fitted with alarm and trip
       contacts as per IS:3637.
21.2   Each such relay shall be provided with a test cock to take a flexible connection for checking
       relay operation.
21.3   A machined surface shall be provided on top of relay for checking mounting angles in the pipe
       cross level of relay and its setting.
21.4   The pipe work shall be such, as to allow any gas formed in the tank to pass through the relay.
       The oil circuit through the relay shall not form a parallel delivery path with any circulating oil
       pipe. Nor shall it be tied into or connected through the pressure relief cont.
22.1   A sheet steel vermin proof well ventilated and weatherproof marshalling box of suitable
       construction shall be provided for the transformer ancillary apparatus. The box shall have
       domed or sloping roofs. Ventilation covers shall also be provided. It shall be painted as per
       clause: 5.15.
22.2   The marshalling box shall accommodate temperature indicators local electrical control of tap
       changer (if same cannot be housed in motor drive housing) control and protection equipment
       for cooling plant terminal boards and gland plates for cable etc. The terminal board will be of
       moulded dielectric having brass inserts (studs). The equipment shall be mounted on panels
       and panels wiring shall be done at the back for inter connections.
22.3 The temperature indicators shall be mounted at about 1000 mm from ground level.
22.4   A metal clad heater controlled by a waterproof rotary switch on the outside of the box and
       duly supplemented with a thermostat shall be provided.
22.5   The incoming cables shall enter from the bottom with gland plate not less than 450 mm from
       the base of the box. Care shall be taken to avoid ingress of water from the cable trench.
23.1   All cable and wiring shall be suitable for use under the conditions as specified at C1.3. Any
       wiring liable to come in contact with oil shall be of oil resisting insulation. The bare ends of
       stranded wire shall be sweated together to prevent oil from creeping along the wire.
23.2   The instrument and panel wiring shall be run in PVC or non-rusting metal cleats of limited
       compression type.
23.3   The box wiring shall be as per relevant ISS. All wiring shall be of stranded copper of 660V
       grade and size not less than 4 sq. mm for CT leads and not less than 2.5 sq. mm for other
       connections. The panel wires and multi-core cable shall be ferrule of white insulation material
       with indelible marking in black and as per relevant ISS. Same ferrule number shall not be
       used on wires in different circuits. Double ferrule max be provided where a change in number
       is required.
23.4   Stranded wires shall be terminated with tinned Ross Courtney terminal clamps washers or
       crimped tubular lugs. Separate washers shall be used for each wire. Wire shall not be jointed
       between terminal points.
23.5   Where apparatus is mounted on panels all metal cases shall be separately earthed by copper
       wire or strip of not less then 2.5 sq. mm. The streams of screened of multi core cable shall be
       earthen at one end of the cable only.
23.6   All terminal boards shall be mounted obliquely toward the rear door and these boards shall be
       spaced not loss 100 mm apart. Suitable insulation batteries shall be provided between
       adjacent connections. No live metal shall be exposed at the back of terminal boards.
23.7   All fuse shall be of cartridge type and fuses and links shall be properly labelled
24.0   EQUALIZATION FORMULA
       The losses of each transformer shall be stated in the tender. The manufacturers shall state
       separate no load read and auxiliary losses at rated frequency and voltage and lead losses
       corresponding to ONAF rating (at full load at 75o C). For fair comparison of different offers. It
       is essential that tenderers quote firm losses.
       In case losses are subject to IS tolerance then the component losses shall be increased by
       15% tolerance
       Note : For capitalization of losses as are subject to tolerance the component losses shall be
       increased by 15% but if it is question of acceptance of losses the tolerance would be limited to.
       Component losses                  15% of each component loss provided that the tolerance for
                                         total losses is not to exceed 100%
25.0   TESTS
25.1   All type and routine tests shall be performed in accordance with the latest edition of IS:2026
       and IS:8468  1977 (specification for on load tap changer) in the presence of the purchasers
       representative if so desired.
25.2 In addition the following tests shall be carried out on the transformer tank :
25.2.2 One transformer tank out of the lot shall be subjected to vacuum pressure of 68 kV/M2 (500
       mm of Hg). The tanks designed for full vacuum shall be tested at an internal pressure of 3.33
       KN /M2 (25 mm of no.) for one hour.
       The permanent deflection of flat plates after the vacuum has been released shall not exceed
       the value given below without affecting the performance of the transformer.
25.2.3 One transformer out of the lot shall be subject to the pressure corresponding to twice the
       normal head of oil or normal pressure plus 35 KN/M2 (which ever is lower) measured at the
       The tenderer shall note that the impulse test with full and chopped on tail will be carried out as
       per clause:13.00 of IS:2026/1981 (Part  III) on one limb only ie, on the HV and LV winding
       both of the same limb.
       The tenderer shall indicate in detail facility available at his works for carrying out various test
       on transformer oil as per IS:335 (latest) and oxidation stability test as per AS MM:D:1984. It is
       contemplated that the oil test as per IS:335 shall be carried out on the transformer oil at the
       works of the transformer manufacturer before and after pouring of oil.
       New transformer oil before pouring in tanks should conform is IS:335/93 (latest edition). After
       pouring in the tank but before energization of the transformer oil should conform IS:1866/83
       read with (Amendment No. 1) issued in Dec. 1987.
25.3   Test certificates shall be submitted in quadruplicate in respect of each transformer unit for the
       approval of the purchaser. No material shall be dispatched without the approval of the test
       certificate.
25.4   The purchaser reserve the right to have any other reasonable test carried at his expenses
       either before dispatch or at site to ensure that the transformer complies with the requirement
       of this specification.
25.5   The power drawn by cooling fans tests shall also be performed in accordance with IS : 2026
       (Part I)/1977 in presence of purchasers representative if so desired.
       Short circuit test in accordance with clause:16.00 of IS:2026 Part  I/1977 or latest edition
       shall be not conducted on one of the unit if the test agencies where facility exists.
       Alternatively the short circuit test may be not conducted as per the facility available at CPRI
       Bhopal.
       The purchaser reserve the right for stage inspection of one of all the transformers at following
       stages to ensure that the internal details are in accordance with the data/information supplied.
       For which the supplier would give 30 days prior notice and the suppler would not go ahead
       with further production schedule without obtaining concurrence from the purchaser.
i)     Core Assembly
ii)    Pre-tanking
26.1   Any special tools required for erection and for maintenance work shall be provided alongwith
       each transformer.
27.0 DRAWINGS
27.2    The successful bidder shall submit final version of drawings compete in all respects as
        detailed in the following sub-clauses. In quadruplicate within four weeks of placement of order
        for purchasers approval. The purchaser shall communicate four weeks of their receipt. The
        manufacturer shall,. If necessary modify the drawings and resubmit the same for purchaser
        approval within two weeks of receipt of comments. Such duly revised drawings will be
        approved by the purchaser within two weeks of their receipt.
        After receipt of purchaser approval to drawings the manufacture will submit a set of
        reproducible of all the approved drawings and will also supply five sets of all approved
        drawings and five sets of manual of instructions per transformer.
        ONE SET OF ALL THE APPROVED DRAWINGS AND MANUAL OF INSTRUCTIONS WILL
        BE SUPPLIED ALONG WITH EACH TRANSFORMERS WITHOUT WHICH THE SUPPLY
        WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS COMPLETE SUPPLY
27.2.6 Schematic and wiring diagram for auxiliary equipment like OLTC control gear, cooler control
       gear and marshalling kiosk.
27.2.10 Interconnections diagram between OLTC panel. Drive mechanism and marshalling kiosk
27.2.11 Detailed calculations for radial and axial short circuit forces.
27.2.13 Drawing showing connection of HV LV lead with the respective bushing and their place of
       storage during transportation.
       i)      At unity p.f.     in %
       ii)     At 0.8 p.f (lag) in %
       b)      Between HV and LV
       c)      For core bolts, washers and end plates
       d)      Tapping connection
40.    Minimum clear height for lifting cover and for lifting core
       and windings from tank (mm) (untanking height )
58.    Valve
       i)       Drain valves                                     mm         No.
       ii)      Filter valves                                    mm         No.
       iii)     Sampling valve                                   mm         No.
1.0 SCOPE
1.1        This specification covers the design, engineering, manufacture, inspection and testing at
           manufacturers work before despatch, packing, forwarding and delivery at the discretion of
           purchaser of control and relay boards for the substation
1.2        Unless specifically excluded from the offer, all fittings and accessories, not specifically stated
           in this specification but which are necessary for satisfactory operation of the scheme of to
           complete the work in a good workman like manner shall be deemed to have been included in
           the scope of supply of the bladder.
1.3 Co-ordination
           Circuit breakers, current transformers, PTs/CVts and isolating switches etc. are being
           purchased against separate specification. The particulars of CTs, PTs and CVTs existing/to
           be arranged are listed at annexure  B. the supplier of control and relay boards shall be
           responsible for preparing complete wiring diagram of 66 kV C&R panel boards and shall also
           undertake to mount and wire any equipment received from other supplier. The schematic of
           all voltage level breakers and 66 kV isolators are required to be incorporated in the panel
           schematic.
1.4 Experience
           The bidder shall be manufacturer of relays and all the main relays on the C&R panels offered
           shall be of his own make only.
2.0 STANDARDS
The equipment offered shall conform to latest relevant Indian Standards or equivalent IEC : -
           When the specific requirements stipulated in the specifications exceeds or differ than those
           required by the applicable standards, the stipulation of the specification shall take
           precedence.
3.1        Equipment to be supplied against this specification shall be suitable for satisfactory
           continuous operation under the following tropical conditions : -
Note : -
i)         Moderately hot and humid tropical climate conducive to rust and fungus growth. The climatic
           conditions are also prone to wide variations in ambient conditions
3.2     All control wiring, equipment accessories shall be protected against fungus growth,
        condensation, vermin and other harmful effects due to tropical environments.
ii)     DC supply battery (insulated)                        : 110 volts, 2 wire available from S/Stn.
        Variation                                            :  10 %
3.4     66 kV voltage will be three phase having normal frequency of 50 Hz subject to a variation of 
        3 %. Neutrals of the power transformers at the S/Stn. covered in this specification are solidly
        earthed.
4.1 The panel shall have the principal dimensions as detailed below : -
Note : The offer of the Bidder not confirming to above requirements shall be out rightly rejected.
        The mimic disposition on control panel should be matching to our standard drawings, the
        details of which will be supplied to successful bidders.
        The panels shall be fabricated so that even if the order of panels is charged, no difficulty shall
        be faced in the placement of panels and cabling etc. the sequence of various panels in a
        panel board at the substation shall be supplied to successful bidder.
        All material used in the construction of the panel/relays shall be of the best quality obtainable
        of their respective kind and whole of the work shall be of the highest class well finished and of
        approved design and make castings shall be free from blow holes, flows, cracks or other
        defects and shall be smooth grained and of true dimensions and forms.
       Should the tenderer wish to depart from the provisions of this specification either on account
       of manufacturing practice or for any other reasons he will draw specific attention to the
       proposed points of departure on the prescribed performa (enclosed) at Annexure  D in his
       tender and submit such full information, drawings and specifications as will enable the merit
       of this proposal to be appreciated. However, no deviation shall be accepted with reference to
       clause 4.1 above.
       In the event of contractor drawing, specification and tables etc. disagreeing with this
       specification during the execution of the contract this specification shall be held binding
       unless the departures have been fully recorded as required above.
5.3 PAINTING
       All unfinished surfaces of steel panels and frame works shall be sand blasted to remove rust,
       scale, foreign adhering matter and grease. A suitable rust resistance primer shall be applied
       on the interior and exterior of steel which will be followed by application of an under coat
       suitable to serve as base for finishing coat. The finishing coat shall be as under : -
       Exterior                     -   Stoved enamelled light grey as per shade no. 631 of IS:5
       Interior                     -   Stoved enamelled white
       Base frame                   -   Stoved enamelled glossy black
       The tenderer shall recommend suitable testing equipment (alongwith quantity) required for
       field testing of protective schemes and other relays offered against this specification.
       Also adequate testing facilities should be provided on the relay so as to test them without the
       necessity of their removal or making any extra connections. The bidder will clearly indicate
       the testing procedure to be followed in respect of relays offered.
5.5    The tentative transmission line data in respect of 66 kV lines covered in this specification is
       given at Annexure E.
       The standard chart providing the details of per unit valves of Z1, Z2, and Z0 on 100 MVA base
       per 100 km of line for calculating these values for full lengths of lines are enclosed at
       Annexure  E.
       The suitability of distance scheme offered with reference to the above parameters may be
       seen.
       Guaranteed test sheets as per Annexure  A shall be submitted by the tenderer. Relevant
       literature shall be supplied alongwith the bid for proper appreciation of the offered equipment.
       The tenderer may offer supervisory services for testing and commissioning of 66 kV panel
       board included in the specification. The tenderer may quote their rates on diem basis
       category wise with their terms and conditions. The rates quoted should be valid for at least
       three years from the date of receipt of equipment of us.
        The contractor will provided free facilities for training the purchasers technical/Engineers at
        his works and design office. He will intimate in advance the schedule of completion of designs
        and manufacture of equipment against the contract (of this specification) or similar equipment
        to be manufactured at the works so that the purchaser may depute upto 3 technical and 3
        engineers for training at the manufacture assembly, testing, operation and commissioning etc.
        including testing and commissioning of protective relays, covering training in detecting faults
        in static relays. Complete explanation of the schematic, wiring and wiring schedule of the
        relays/scheme together with full understanding regarding the functional modules of the
        relays/scheme together with full understanding regarding the functional modules of the
        relays/scheme shall be given to the Engineers/technicians. The topics of CTs and PTs
        towards relay applicable shall also be kept under the scope of training. The training shall be
        arranged by the contractor at the works in such a way that the persons under training shall be
        freely acquainted with the equipment. The engineers/technicians shall also be provided with
        relay/scheme guides/instruction manuals covering drawings of functional modules of
        relays/schemes. The period of training will be not exceeding 15 days and all expenses shall
        be borne by the purchaser.
        The panel shall comprise of cubicles placed in juxta position to form continuous board. At
        each substation the relay boards shall be mounted back to back with the control boards and
        arranged as to have a corridor carrier in between to provide access to internal wiring. Hinged
        lockable access double leaf doors shall be fitted at both ends of the corridor and corridor
        interior shall be automatically lit by the opening of these doors.
        The offered C&R panels shall be complete with end access doors with concealed hinges
        having a swing of not less than 105o in fully open position of the doors.
        The control and relay cubicles shall be made of cold rolled sheet steel of thickness not less
        than 10 SWG for the base frame, door frame, front and rear portions of cubicle and not less
        than 14 SWG for doors, side top and bottom portions.
        The bottom of the cubicle frame shall be suitable for erection on flush concrete floor. The
        trench, carrying the control cables, shall run at the back of erected C&R panel boards in the
        switch house building. Evenly spaced grout bolts projecting through the base channel forming
        members of the frame shall be used for securing cubicles to the floor.
        The front panel of all cubicles shall be detachable and all inter connections from the control
        panel to the relays panel and vice versa shall be through terminal connectors. The inter
        connections shall preferably run underneath the top cover.
        The control and relay boards shall be completely dust and vermin proof and shall be suitable
        for tropical use. All holes and extension windows in the panels shall be blanked and access
        doors shall be lined with compressible liners at the edges.
        The panel board for the substations mentioned at Sr. no. 4.1. (IV) (a) above shall be of
        simplex type and consisting of separate cubicles (for each circuit complete with side covers)
        made of cold rolled sheet steel of thickness not less than 10 SWG for the base frame, door
        frame and front portions of the cubicles and not less than 14 SWG for door, side, tip and
        bottom portion having provision for extension at both ends with internal wiring, illumination
        with door operated of and on switch. The cubicle shall be suitable for floor mounting with its
        bottom open and shall be completely dust and vermin proof. Each cubicle shall be fitted with
        flush mounted steel hinged door and lock at the back and all the equipments will be mounted
5.9.1.1 Deleted
5.9.1.2 66 kV control and relays panel boards of all respective concerned substations covered by this
        specification shall be provided with the following supervision lamps. : -
        For monitoring of entire trip circuit (from control and relay panel terminal to the trip coil of
        circuit breaker) both in open and close position of the circuit, 2 no automatic trip circuit
        supervision relays are proposed for 66kV panels and breakers being procured are and
        operated with two trip coils for 66kV.
5.9.1.3 Auto trip lamp shall be wired on 110 V DC whereas circuit breaker open, close and spring
        charge lamps shall be wired so as to be on 110 V AC under normal conditions with an
        automatic changeover relay to charge them over to 110 V DC supply in the even of failure of
        AC supply.
5.9.1.4 Glass/plastic lens of appropriate colour shall be screwed into the front of the lamp body. The
        design of indication lams shall be such as to facilitate replacement of fuse lamps.
5.9.1.5 An engraved label indicating the purposed of the lamp shall also be provided with each lamp.
        Automatic semaphore relays of the under mentioned types shall be provided to mimic the
        position of circuit breakers, isolators and earth switches in the mimic diagram painted on the
        control and relays boards.
5.9.2.1 The control and relay panels covered by this specification shall be provided with suitable
        semaphore relays whose discs rotate clock wise /anti clock wise through 45o to show on/off
        position of the circuit breakers/isolators/earth switches. For distinction purposes, the dic
        diameter of the semaphore relays used to mimic the circuit breaker position shall be bigger
        than those for isolator/earth switch.
5.9.2.2 The operating coil of the semaphore relays shall be continuously rated and shall be suitable
        for use with 110 V DC. The semaphore relays shall work satisfactorily between 80% - 120 of
        the rated DC voltage.
5.10.1 Each of the 66 kV control and relay panels shall have independent non-trip alarm scheme.
       The scheme shall generally conform to the followings : -
5.10.2 The annunciation way for various 66 kV C&R panels shall be provided as under : -
66 kv 16 12 -
        Trip commands due to operation of protective relays will trip the breaker. Its auxiliary contact
        will actuate bell (common to a voltage-level C&R panel board) and will be cancelled by the
        circuit breaker control handle in case of all the pane against this specification. Auto trip lamp
        will glow on the concerned panel and there will be flag indication on the concerned protective
        relays/auxiliary relay of the panel.
        Suitably painted mimic diagram will be reproduced on the panels/boards covered by the
        specification. Automatic semaphores for indicating open and close position of circuit
        breakers, isolators and earth switches shall be suitably incorporated in mimic diagram. The
        colour scheme for all the S/stn, specified herein shall, however, be as under : -
5.13.1 All indicating and integrating instruments shall be of switch-board type back connected
       suitable for flush mounting and provided with dust and vermin proof case and finished in egg
       shell bright black colour and shall be calibrated to read directly the primary quantities. All
       fixing screws, nuts and threaded parts shall be designed to relevant Indian Standards. All the
       instruments (i.e, Voltmeters, frequency meters and Wattmeters) shall be in square pattern
5.13.2 AMMETERS
         Ammeter shall be suitable scaled (additional dials, if any, required to cover all the taps of the
         CTs shall be included at the time of tendering) and provided with a selector switch facilitating
         the measurements of phase currents as well as the unbalance current. The coil of the
         ammeter shall be rated for 1 amp. The instruments shall be of moving iron spring controlled
         type of industrial grade A classification with accuracy class 1.
5.13.3 VOLT-METERS
         Volt-meter shall be suitably scaled and provided with selector switch (wherever asked for) to
         facilitate the measurement of phase to phase and phase to neutral voltage of all the three
         phases one by one. The coil of the voltmeter shall be rated for 110 volts (phase to phase)
         wherever asked with selector switch and 110/-- volts if asked without selector switch. The
         instrument shall be of moving iron spring controlled type of industrial grade A classification
         with accuracy class of 1 and shall conform to IS: 1248 or relevant BS or IEC standard.
         All 66 kV feeder control and relays panels against this specification shall be provided with kilo
         watt hour meter. The kilo watt hour meter shall be of 3 element type suitable for use on three
         phase three wire unbalanced system. Calibration shall correspond to CT ratio 300/1 A for all
         the 66 kV and 132 kV feeder panels. For other CT ratios, multiplying factors shall be used
         which may be inscribed on the dial plate. The current coil of the instrument shall be suitable
         for 1 amp. CT secondary and voltage coil shall be suitable for 110 volts (phase to phase). The
         instrument shall be static type. The accuracy class should be 1.0
5.14.1.1 It shall be possible to close various circuit breakers from the control room. For these
         purpose control switches have pistol grip type and of the spring return to neutral position
         type non-lockable handles with alarm cancellation contacts shall be provided for OP of
         circuit. Breakers. These shall be so designed that after being operated to close a circuit
         breaker, the operation cannot be repeated until the switch has been turned to a trip
         position making it impossible to perform two closing operations consecutively.
5.14.1.2 The rating of the control switch contacts shall be suitable for the duty imposed by the
         closing and opening mechanism of circuit breakers and shall conform to the
         recommendation which may be made by the suppliers of circuit breakers. The moving and
         fixed contacts shall be of such a form and material as will ensure good contact and long
         service under sever operation duty. All contacts shall be readily renewable.
5.14.1.3 The tenderer in view of various requirements of this specification shall decided the number
         of contacts in the control switches. two pairs of contracts one normally open and one
         normally closed shall be kept spare. The total number of contacts proposed to be provided
         shall be stated in the tender.
5.14.1.4 Safety against inadvertent operation due to light touch in the control switches shall be
         ensured.
       It shall be possible to close the isolators from the control room. For this purposed control
       switches with spade grip handles and having no provision for locks shall be mounted on the
       66 kV C&R panels specified herein so as to be easily distinguishable from those meant for
       circuit breaker controls.
       The successful bidder will be responsible for calculating the relay setting of the distance
       protection scheme included in the bid and obtain HVPNLs M&P wing clearance before their
       adoption. Any data/ information in regard to the power system required by the supplier for this
       purpose shall be supplied by HVPNL.
       The transformer for which the protection is required are equipped with on-load-tap changer
       having a setting range of 5 to +15%
       The relay shall be single pole inverse definite minimum time lag having definite min. time of 3
       secs. at 10 times settings. Over current relay with a setting range of 50%-200%of 1 amp
       supplemented with high set units having a setting range of 500% to 2000%of 1 amp shall be
       provided. The relay shall be electromechanical type.
       It shall be single pole type for the clearance of earth fault in the protected zone. The relay
       shall be of high impedance type with a suitable setting to cover at least 90% of the winding
       and shall have a setting range of 10% to 40% of 1 amp. The relay shall be complete with
       turned 50 Hz circuit and stabilizing resistance. The tuned circuit will help reject harmonics
       produced by CT saturation and thus make the relay operative for fundamental frequency
       only. The stabilizing resistance may appropriately be set to avoid mal-operation under through
       fault conditions.
D) 8 no. auxiliary relays for various transformer trip functions shall be provided.
       An over fluxing detecting relay for the protection of the transformer against over-fluxing
       conditions is proposed to be provided on each of the 66 kV transformer C&R panel covered
       by this specification. The relay shall be static in design with adjustable setting so as to avoid
       its operation on momentary system disturbances. The relay shall be suitable for 110/3 volts
       (phase to neutral). The relay shall have two time delays one to have 0.3 seconds delay for
       alarm to draw the operators attention about the existence of over fluxing conditions and
       second to have 4-120 sec. delay to cause tripping of 66 kV transformer controlling circuit
       breaker if the over-fluxing conditions continue to exist.
       It is proposed to provided an over current (i.e. single phase ) relay employing a sensitive
       balance armature polarised unit for initiating an alarm during transformer overload condition
       on the 66 kV T/F C&R panels. The relay shall have continuous variable setting range of 50%-
       120% of 1 amp and shall be supplemented by a suitable timer. The relay shall be arranged to
       sound an alarm when the transformer exceeds the setting for a given period of time to draw
       the operators attention.
               The relay shall be triple pole non-directional IDMTL type combined over current and
               earth fault relay consisting of outer over current elements having a setting range
               50%- 200% of 1 amp. and one middle IDMTL type earth fault element having a
               setting range of 20% to 80% of 1 amp with a definite minimum time of 3 secs at 10
               times setting for both 2 over current and 1 earth fault elements.
       The relay is proposed for all 66 kV T/F incomer C&R panels. The relay shall have inverse
       time characteristic having setting range of 100% to 130% suitably for operation with 110/3
       volt AC supply (phase to neutral)
A) DELETED
       The main protection scheme for these lines will be distance scheme working on definite
       distance measuring principle both for phase and earth faults. The switched scheme, which is
       proposed to be static in construction, shall be directional in nature and three step. The
       scheme shall comprise of 3 no. impedance/mho type starters with adjustable impedance
       setting common for phase to phase and phase to ground faults and 1 no mho type measuring
       element common for phase to phase and phase to ground fault. In case the tenderer wishes
       to offer any other type, then the use of the offered one should be justified technically. It will
       have to be ensured by the tenderer that the offered distance scheme picks up under minimum
       generating conditions and remain in-operative for peak load conditions.
       It shall be provided with fuse failure relay to prevent its operation in the event of blowing off
       the VT fuse. An indication of non-trip alarm will appear when VT supply fails. The use of any
       alternative to VT fuse relay should be justified technically by the tenderers, keeping in view
       the use of our common bus PTs/feeder CVTs for all the circuits for feeding ibid schemes as
       per the not given in the respective mounting list. The scheme shall be equipped with instant
       trip feature so as to trip the controlling circuit breaker instantaneously in the event of a three
       phase fault very close to relay location. The operating time versus Zs/ZL curve shall be
       supplied and the time of operation to be mentioned by the tenderer.
       The scheme shall be suitable for 1 A rated CT secondary, 110 V (phase to phase) VT supply
       and 110 V DC supply. Mode of conversion of DC supply from 110 V DC to voltage required
       for static scheme may be mentioned in detail. Requirement of CTs and VTs etc. may be
       checked for their suitability for the offered protection scheme and the position be indicated in
       the tender.
       The protection scheme shall comprise of triple pole IDMTL type combined 2 over current and
       1 earth fault relay having setting range of 50-200% of 1 A and 20-80% of 1A respectively with
       a definite minimum time of 3 sec at 10 time setting for both 2 over current and 1 earth fault
       elements. The relay shall be electromechanical type.
5.17 DELETED
a)     All wiring shall be of switch board type consisting of stranded/single annealed copper
       conductor insulated with polyvinyl chloride insulation suitable for 650 volts service and in
       accordance with IS:694.
c)     All wires will be continuous from one terminal to the other and also will have no tee  junction
       enroute. The connections shall be securely made with the help of connecting lugs to ensure
       non-oxidation of the bare copper conductor. At the terminal connections washers shall be
       interposed between terminals and holding nuts. All holding nuts shall be secured by locking
       nuts. The connection studs shall project at least 6 m from the lock nut surface.
d)     Bus wires shall be fully insulated and run separately. Fuses and links shall be provided to
       enable all the circuits in a panel to be isolated from the bus wire, wherever practicable, all
       circuits in which the voltage exceeds 125 volts shall be kept physically separated from the
       remaining wiring. The function of each circuit shall be marked on the associated terminal
       boards.
e)     All wiring diagram for the control and relay boards shall be drawn as viewed from the back of
       the cubicle and shall be in accordance with IS:375 or equivalent IEC. Multi core cable tails
       shall be so bound to its cable that each wire may be traced without difficulty.
f)     All wring interconnecting the front panels with the rear panels in case of Duplex type
       switchboards shall be wired in gutters held against the ceiling of corridors by means of
       screws. As the front and the back panels will be detachable, the interconnection shall be
       made through suitable terminal connectors securely fixed on the panel.
g)     All potential bus wiring, non-trip and trip alarm bus wiring, AC and DC control supply, panel
       lighting bus wires and such other wiring which runs from panel to panel within a C&R panel
       board shall be laid out in gutters and shall be suitably screened in case of duplex type switch
       board. In case of simplex type C&R boards these common wires will run through bus wire
       holes.
a)     Terminal block connectors built from cells of moulded dielectric and brass stud inserts shall
       be provided for terminating the outgoing ends of the panel wiring and the corresponding tail
       ends of control cables. Insulating barriers shall be provided between adjacent connections.
       The height of the barriers and the spacing between terminals shall be such as to give
       adequate protection while allowing easy access to terminals. Provision shall be made on each
       pillar for holding 10% extra connectors.
b)     The terminal blocks shall be suitable for 660 volts service and for connection with both copper
       and aluminium wires.
c)     Terminal boards shall be mounted in such a manner as to afford easy access to termination
       and to enable ferrule numbers to be read without difficulty. Wire ends shall be so connected
       at the terminals that no wire terminal gets marked due to succeeding connections. Terminal
       board rows shall be adequately spaced and shall not be less than 100 mm apart so as to
       permit convenient access to wires and terminations. Labels in the form of engraved plastic
       plates shall be provided on the fixed portion of terminal boards. No live metal parts shall be
       exposed at the back of terminal boards.
d)     Switch board type back connected test block with contacts shall be provided with links or
       other devices for shorting terminals of CT leads before interrupting the normal circuit for
       injection from an external source or for inserting testing instruments in the circuit without
       causing open circuit of the CT. The potential testing studs shall preferably be housed in
       narrow recesses of the block for relays and meters, wherever required, shall be placed as
       close to the equipments as possible. Test blocks shall be of flush mounting pattern and the
e)     The purpose of all HT relays (including the auxiliary relays) switches, lamps and push buttons
       etc. is required to be indicated just below the respective equipment through engraving or
       painting.
f)     Spare contract of relays are required to be brought on TBs and shall be indicated on the
       drawings.
       An easily accessible engraved or painted panel nameplate shall be provided on each panel. It
       must include GA drawing No., purchase order no., Suppliers reference no., Item number as
       purchases order, Name of substation and name of circuit. In additions to this, the purchase
       orders no. alongwith date is required to be engraved on front sheet of the panel at appropriate
       height so that it is readable while standing in front of the panel. It is required to be indicated
       on the GA drawings also.
An engraved label indicating the purpose of all the relays and switches shall also be provided.
5.21 Ferrules
       Wire no. shall be indicated on panel schematic and wiring diagrams and accordingly
       engraved ferrules with the same numbers and letters as indicated in the said diagrams shall
       be provided on the terminal ends of all wires for easy identification of circuits for inspection
       and maintenance. Ferrules shall be of strong and flexible insulating material with glossy finish
       to prevent adhesion. These shall be engraved and marked clearly and shall not be effected by
       dampness. Ferrule numbering shall be in accordance with IS: 375. The same ferrule number
       shall not be used on wires in different circuits on a panel. At these points of interconnection
       between the wiring carried for equipments of different suppliers where a charge of number
       cannot be avoided double ferrules shall be provided on each wire with the appropriate
       connection diagram of the equipment.
       Tubular space heaters suitable for connection to the single phase 110 volts AC supply
       complete with switches located at convenient positions shall be provided at the bottom of
       each control and relay panel to prevent condensation of moisture. The watt loss per unit
       surface of heater shall be low enough to keep surface temperature well below visible heat.
       Earthing of current free metallic parts or metallic bodies of the equipment mounted on the
       switchboards shall be done with bare copper conductor. Copper bus of size 25 mm x 6 mm
       extending through entire length of a control and relay board shall be provided. The earthing
       conductor shall be connected by Rose countney terminals and clamp junctions.
       The neutral point of star connected secondary windings of instrument transformers and one
       corner of the open delta connected LV side of potential transformer, if used shall be similarly
       earthed with the main earth bar of the switchboard earthing system. Multiple earthing of any
       instrument transformer shall be avoided.
       The C&R panel shall be provided with 220/240 volts lamps for interior lighting. The lamp shall
       be free from hand shadows. A door operated button switch shall be provided in each simplex
       panel and at both entrances or corridor in case of duplex panels. Each simplex panel shall be
       provided with one no illumination lamp with door switch and no. of lamps in case of duplex
       Single-phase 240 volt AC power socket with power on /off switch shall be provided in each
       simplex and earth part of duplex panels.
       The relay shall be capable of monitoring the healthiness of each trip coil and associated
       circuit of circuit breaker during ON and OFF conditions.
       The VT, DC, AC, trip alarm, non-trip alarm and DC fail etc. inter panel bus wire terminals shall
       be brought on Bus TBs as well as on TBs so that any panel specified herein can be used
       separately at the substation specified in this specification. The said bus wires for the panels
       specified in case of existing substations shall be matched with the bus wire of the C&R panels
       already available at site, the drawing for matching purposes for which shall be supplier to the
       successful bidder. The bus wire terminals shall be indicated on the panel schematic drawings
       as well. The bus wire diagram shall also be supplied alongwith the schematic drawings for
       each panel.
       The relay shall be electromechanical type. The relay shall have a hand reset N.C contact. In
       series with the relay coil, one hand reset N.O contact for initiating lamp, 1 no. self reset N.O.
       contact in series with the relay coil for accepting the hooter through push button circuitry. The
       push button, lamp and hooter shall not be part of the relay
       The above description is for one window of the relay. The second window shall be identical to
       the 1st one.
       The protection scheme shall comprise of triple pole combined 3 over-current IDMTL type
       having a setting range of 50% to 200% of 1 amp. with a definite minimum time of 3 secs. at
       10 times setting. All the 3 over current elements of the relay shall be equipped with high set
       elements having setting range of 500% to 2000% of 1 amp. the relay shall be
       electromechanical type.
NOTE: -        Relay base etc. if required for the relays shall be considered as part of the relay. This
               is due to the fact that the relay can be installed in C&R panel of other    makes.
       The mountings on various 66 kV panels against various substations specified herein shall be
       as under. The tenderers shall quote item wise as per Schedule of quantities and give the
       details of the various panel mountings in the same serial as specified herein as under for the
       convenience of checking of the same with reference to the provision in the specification. The
       bidders shall add any item required for the completeness of the scheme and ones found
       unrequired shall be deleted by them, which will be viewed for the suitability by the purchaser.
Mounted inside
Mounted inside
Note : The protection scheme and metering shall be fed from feeder CVTs
6.0 TESTS
       The equipment offered should be type tested. Type test report should not be more than five
       years old, reckoned form the date of bid opening. Type test reports for all the protective and
       auxiliary relays (static and electromagnetic/electro-mechanical) carried out in accordance with
       relevant standards from Govt./Govt. approved test house and shall be submitted by the bidder
       along with bid.
6.2.1   All equipment shall be subject to routine tests according to the relevant standards and to such
        other tests as may be required to ensure that all equipment is satisfactory and in accordance
        with this specification. The Purchaser reserves the right to witness all the tests, unless
        dispensed with in wiring by the Purchaser.
6.2.2   The supplier shall give sufficient advance intimation at least 15 days notice for Indian Supplier
        and 30 days notice for Foreign Supplier)to the purchaser to enable him to depute his
        representative for witness the tests. Following tests shall be carried out at the manufacturers
        works after complete assembly : -
7.0 DOCUMENTATION
7.1     All the drawings shall conform to international standard organization (ISO) A series of
        drawings sheet/Indian Standard Specification IS : 11065. All drawings shall be in ink and
        suitable for microfilming. All dimensions and data shall be in SI units.
7.2     The successful supplier shall submit four sets of GA and schematic drawings for purchasers
        approval within two weeks of the date of placement of order. The purchaser shall
        communicate his comments/approval on the drawings to the supplier within four weeks of the
        date of receipt of above drawings. The supplier shall, if necessary, modify the drawings and
        resubmit four copies of the modified drawings for Purchasers approval within two weeks from
        the date of purchasers comments. After receipt of purchasers approval, the supplier shall
        submit final sets of drawings for each circuit and one good quality reproducible substation
        wise of the following drawings as detailed at para 7.3 below.
        i)      Board wise arrangement drawing (applicable for the panel board at a substation
                having more than one panel)
        ii)     GA drawing alongwith GA legend and foundation details.
        iii)    Schematic drawing alongwith legend and internal wiring details of main relays like
                local breaker back up schemes, distance protection scheme, transformer differential
                relay, REF relay etc.
        iv)     Equipment wise and wire wise wiring diagrams.
        Each set of drawings shall be bound separately. The final documents shall be supplied before
        despatch of equipment.
        For each relay the above information shall be bound separately and the no. of sets shall be
        equal to the quantity of respective relays.
7.5     The supplier shall furnish specified no. of nicely printed and bound volumes of the instruction
        manuals in English language, prior to the despatch of the equipment. The instruction manual
        shall contain step by step instructions for all operational and maintenance requirements for all
        the protective and aux. relays, switches, instruments etc. mounted on the panel and shall
        include the following aspects.
        i)       Storage for prolonged duration
        ii)      Unpacking
        iii)     Erection.
        iv)      Handling at site
        v)       Pre-commissioning tests.
        vi)      Operating procedures
        vii)     Maintenance procedure.
        viii)    Precautions to be taken during operation and maintenance work.
        ix)      Catalogue number of all the components liable to be replaced during the life of the
                 panels.
        x)       Internal wiring diagrams of all the relays.
7.5.1   5 sets of substations shall be supplied free of cost before dispatch of equipment. Each set of
        instruction manuals shall be bound separately. One master set for all the substations shall be
        supplied with in a week of placement of order to the design directorate of facilitate the
        checking and approval of drawings.
7.6     Approval of drawings by Purchaser shall not relieve the supplier of his responsibility and
        liability for ensuring correctness and correct interpretation of the latest revision of applicable
        standards, rules and codes of practices. The equipment shall conform in all respects to high
        standards of engineering, design, workmanship and latest revisions of relevant standards at
        the time of ordering.
Note : In case the equipment offered by the supplier does not meet with the requirements of
       technical specification, the offer of the firm shall not be considered.
1.     Insulation of wiring
2.     Material of wiring conductor.
3.     Size of wiring conductor for :
       i.       CT circuits
       ii.      CVT/PT circuits
       iii.     DC supply circuits
       iv.      AC supply circuits
       v.       Other circuits
1.     Make
2.     Type
3.     Size
4.     VA burden
       a) Current Coil
       b) Potential coil
5.     Power consumption.
       a) Current Coil
       b) Potential coil
10.    Finish.
11.    Short time overload capacity.
12.    Descriptive leaflet reference nos. submitted.
13.    Type and make of selector switch for :
       a) Ammeter
       b) Voltmeter
1.      Make.
2.      Type
3.      Type of handle provided.
4.      Number of position.
5.      Whether no. of normally closed and normally open
        contacts sufficient for scheme requirements ? (Yes/No).
6.      Whether spring return to neutral or stay-put type.
7.      Type of lock provided.
8.      Making capacity/breaking capacity at 110 volt DC for
        both inductive and non-inductive current.
9.      Descriptive leaflet number submitted.
1.      Make
2.      Type
3.      Diameter of the disk
4.      Operating voltage
5.      Burden
6.      Whether latch-in type or supply failure type.
7.      Descriptive leaflet number submitted.
1.      Make
2.      Type
3.      Operating voltage.
4.      Size of lens.
5.      Wattage of the lamp.
6.      Descriptive leaflet number submitted.
1.      Make
2.      Type of relay
3.      Current coil rating.
4.      Potential coil rating (applicable only in case of directional
        relays)
5.      Tap range.
6.      Range of high set elements (wherever applicable)
7.      VA burden.
        a) Highest tap
        b) Lowest tap
1.      Make
2.      Type
3.      Capacity of contacts
1.     Make
2.     Type
3.     Size
4.     No. of windows of the standard facia
5.     No of the additional windows that can be added to the
       standard facia, as at Sr. No. 3 above.
6.     Provision of Accept, Reset, and Lamp test, push
       buttons in the facia.
7.     Mode of inscription on the facia window.
8.     Operation voltage.
9.     Description of leaflet submitted.
1.     Make
2.     Type
3.     Minimum differential current at which relay operations.
4.     Range and steps of bias setting
5.     Operating time at twice the relay setting.
6.     VA burden of the relay.
7.     Descriptive leaflet no. submitted.
1.     Make
2.     Type
3.     Rating
4.     Minimum voltage for satisfactory operation (% of rated
       voltage)
5.     Monitoring of breaker trip coil in both close and open
       position provided.
6.     Safety resistor provided to limit the current if the relay
       coil is short circuited.
7.     No. of normally closed and normally open contacts
       sufficient for scheme requirements (Yes/No)
1.     Make
2.     Type
3.     Tap range
4.     Timer setting range
5.     VA burden
6.     Time/current characteristics
7.     Short time rating of relay
8.     Descriptive leaflet no. submitted
1.      Make
2.      Type
3.      Setting range (% of rating)
        a) Phase faults
        b) Ground faults
1.      Make
2.      Type
3.      Rated voltage
4.      Setting ranges.
5.      Operating time.
6.      Setting range continuously variable.
1.      Make
2.      Type
3.      Type of handle
4.      No of positions
5.      No of normally closed and normally open contacts
        sufficient for scheme requirements (Yes/No).
6.      Marking and breaking capacity of contacts.
7.      Descriptive leaflet number submitted.
1.      Make
2.      Type of relay
3.      Type of distance measuring elements.
4.      Details of starting units and their switching sequence, if
        applicable.
5.      Range of settings (in secondary ohms) for Zone-1, Zone-
        2 & Zone-3.
6.      Operating time :
        i)      First zone timing
        ii)     Second zone time setting adjustable between ---
                ------- secs. to --------------- secs.
        iii)    Third zone time setting adjustable between ------
                ---- secs. to --------------- secs.
7.      Contacts rating
        i)     First zone
        ii)    Second zone
        iii)   Third zone.
1.       Make
2.       Type
3.       Rating (V, ac)
4.       Aux. voltage (V, dc)
5.       Permissible voltage difference (%)
6.       Permissible phase angle difference (degree)
7.       Response time or relay (without timer)(m sec.)
1.       Make
2.       Type
3.       Coil rating
4.       Tap rating
5.       VA burden
i)       Highest tap
ii)      Lowest tap
6.       Trip contract rating (amp)
7.       Descriptive leaflet no submitted
I 72.5 KV TRANSFORMER CT
Core      Application           Current     Current    Accuracy      Formula for min.      Max.         A.L.F.
No                              ratio (A)   burden     class as      knee point voltage    exciting
                                            (VA)       per IES       at CT secondary       current
                                                       185           resistance at 75o C   (mA)
                                                                     at 150 A tap (volt)
    1              2                3          4           5                   6               7               8
II 72.5 KV LINE CT
Core      Application           Current     Current    Accuracy      Formula for min.      Max.         A.L.F. /
No                              ratio (A)   burden     class as      knee point voltage    exciting     I.S.F.
                                            (VA)       per IES       at CT secondary       current
                                                       185           resistance at 75o C   (mA)
                                                                     at 300 A tap (volt)
    1              2                3          4           5                   6               7               8
Core      Application           Current     Current    Accuracy      Formula for min.      Max.         Minimum
No                              ratio (A)   burden     class as      knee point voltage    exciting     Insulation
                                            (VA)       per IES       at CT secondary       current      voltage
                                                       185           resistance at 75o C   (mA)         (kV)
                                                                     at 150 A tap (volt)
    1              2                3          4           5                   6               7               8
Core I
3. No. of secondaries 1
7. Rated frequency 50 Hz
In the table the Bidder shall set out all deviations clause by clause from the specification of the
equipment offered. The bid shall be deemed to conform to purchasers specification in all respects
unless specifically mentioned in this table.
Remarks :
           220 kV             =         7/3.15 mm
           132 kV             =         7/2.5 mm
            66 kV             =         7/2.5 mm
ANNUNCIATION DETAILS
Sl No Description
Sl No Description
1. SCOPE
       This specification covers the design, manufacture, testing supply and delivery of distribution
       transformers required for outdoor sub stations in earthed neutral system with nominal voltage
       of 11 kV rural electrification distribution systems.
2. STANDARDS
       The transformers shall conform in all respects to IS 1180-1981 and IS 2026-1977 except
       where specified otherwise. Equipment meeting any other authoritative standards which
       ensures an equal or better quality than the standards mentioned above will also be
       acceptable. In such cases the copy of standards (English version) adopted should be
       enclosed with the tender.
       The transformers shall have core type construction and ON cooling as mentioned below and
       shall be suitable for outdoor service as step down transformers. The rating and electrical
       characteristics of the transformers shall be as follows :
4. WINDINGS
4.1    The primary winding shall be connected in delta and the secondary winding in star (vector
       symbol Dy-11) so as to produce a positive displacement of 30 deg C from the primary to the
       secondary vectors of the same phase. The neutral of the secondary winding shall be brought
       out to a separate insulated terminal.
All transformer shall be oil immersed, weather proof and suitable for outdoor installation.
       The conductor used for winding shall consist of high conductivity non-oxidising solid drawn
       EC grade aluminium.
       The coils shall be circular in shape and their construction shall be such that there is no
       possibility of distortion under any likely conditions of service.
       The high and low voltage windings shall be concentric with the low tension winding nearest
       the transformer core and high tension winding outside. The two windings shall be so placed
       that they remain electro-magnetically balanced under all conditions of service. The axial
       length of the coils must be kept down to a minimum so as to strengthen the winding against
       axial stresses under short circuit conditions.
       The coils shall be wound to form a continues coil or a number of dishes and the individual
       discs separated to provide a distinct oil space between them. The inner coil shall be
       All HV and LV coils ends shall be provided with crimped lugs. The star point on the LV side
       shall be properly sleeved, crimped as well as brazed. All fixations/joints should be such that
       there is no scope for loose contact,. Local heating, breakage of conductor, loosening due to
       vibrations etc.
       Copper strip/foil used for earthing the core should be tinned. The tinned foil should be
       properly connected to the channel to the channel with bolt and nut after removing the paint
       form the channel underneath the copper foil.
Current density both in LT and HT windings should be around 1.5 to 1.55 amp/mm
       The transformer shall be designed and constructed to withstand without damages thermal
       and dynamic effects of an external short circuit. The manufacturer/supplier shall furnish all
       relevant design data and calculations in support of having fulfilled this requirement as
       stipulated under clause 9 of IS 2026 (part-I)-1977.
4.2 Double paper covered aluminium-conductor shall be used both for HV and LV windings.
       Note : The size of conductor wire/strip of LT/HT wdg of distribution T/Fs should not be less
       than the specified values.
b)     The core shall be of high grade cold rolled grain oriented annealed steel laminations having
       low loss & good grain properties, coated with oil proof insulation, bolted/clamped together to
       the frames firmly to prevent any vibration. All core clamping bolts if provided shall be
       effectively insulated . the complete design of core must ensure permanency of the core losses
       with continuous working of the transformers. The value of the flux density allowed and the
       design and grade of laminations used shall be clearly stated in the offer.
c)     Flux density : flux density at normal voltage (for grade-41 CRGO laminations) shall not be
       more than 1.6 tesla.
d)     Over flux : over flux in the transformer core shall be limited to 12.5% ensure that in the event
       of over-voltage to the extent of 12.5% the core does not get saturated.
e)     No load current : No load current at 100% voltage shall not be more than 2% of the full load
       current shall be subject to tolerance as per ISS. No load current at 12.5% over voltage shall
       not exceed 8% of the full load current. The supplier shall furnish necessary design data in
       support of this stipulation.
g) Core clamping :
6.     TEMPERATURE RISE:
                                                                    o
       The temperature rise shall be not exceed limits of 55 C (measured by resistance ) for
       transformer windings & 45oC (measured by thermometer ) for top oil , when tested in
       accordance with IS- 2026-1977.
7.1 The no load and load-losses shall not exceed the values given in the following table .
       These losses are maximum allowable and there would not be any plus tolerance. No
       weightage in prices for offers with lower losses shall be given for these size of transforms
7.2 IMPEDANCE
       All transformer shall be capable of giving a continuous output without exceeding the specified
       temperature rise with ONAN cooling.
8. TRANSFORMER OIL
       The transformer oil shall comply with REC specification no. 39/1985 (Appendix-I) with latest
       amendment.
9. FITTINGS
       The inside diameter of the pipe connecting the conservator to the main tank shall be within 20
       mm to 50 mm and it should project into the conservator in such a way that its ends is
       approximately 20 mm above the bottom of conservator so as to create a sump for collection
       of impurities. The minimum oil level (corresponding to 5 deg C) should be above the sump
       level
12. TANKS
       The main tank of the transformer shall be made of good quality steel having a minimum
       thickness of 3.15 mm for the sides of the tank and a minimum thickness of 5.00 mm for top
       and bottom plates for all ratings. The tanks shall be suitably stiffened at two places along the
       height to the tank. The tank shall be capable of withstanding a pressure upto 0.8 kg/cm2. The
       permanent deflection of plate after pressure has been released, shall not exceed the values
       given below.
12.2 RADIATORS
       These shall be made of ERW tubes with min side thickness of 18 SWG. Theses tubes should
       be used in vertic formation without any bending and properly welded on both ends to common
       headers. these radiators should be individually test for leakage and pressure tests etc. before
       welding with the main tank.
13.1   The bushings shall conform to IS-2090-1973, specification for high voltage porcelain
       bushings
13.2   The dimensions of bushings of the following voltage classes shall conform to Indian Standard
       mentioned against them.
13.3   A minimum phase to phase clearance of 75 mm for LV (upto 1 kV bushings) and 255 mm for
       rHT 3.3 kV and above) bushings shall be obtained with the bushings mounted on the
       transformer.
13.4   The bushings terminal connectors both for HT and LT shall be of clamp type to directly
       receive aluminium/conductors/cables without requiring use of lugs. The terminal connectors
       shall be directly screwed on the stem to secure effective sealing of the bushings)
13.5   The bushings rods and nuts shall be made of brass suitable for bushings as requirement of
       IS-3347 mentioned in 14.2 above.
       All sealing washers/gaskets should be of grade RC-70c or RC-80b of neoprene bended cork
       as per IS-4253 (P-II)-1980 (latest edition)
15. FINISH
       The exterior of the transformer tank and other ferrous fittings shall be thoroughly cleaned,
       scraped and given a priming coat and two finishing coats of durable oil and weather resisting
       paints or enamel. The colour of the finishing coats shall be dark admiralty grey conforming to
       No. 632 of IS:5-1961 colour for ready mixed paints (second revision)
       Each transformer shall be provided with non detachable rating and terminal marking plates of
       weather proof material fitted in a visible position and showing the complete information as
       given under clause 17 of IS-1980 (part I) 1981 or any authoritative standards for
       transformers including the following details : -
       The under base of all transformer shall be provided with two 75 x 40 mm channels, 460 mm
       long with holes of 14 mm dia at a centre to centre distance of 415 mm to make them suitable
       for fixing on a plat form of plinth as shown in fig. 3.
All the tests shall be carried out in accordance with clause 16 of IS (part-I) 1977
       All transformers shall be subject to the following routine tests at the manufacturer works in
       accordance with IS-2026 and 1180 (part I)
18.2   Type tests : The following type tests shall be made on the transformers in addition to the
       routine tests from (a) to (i) as indicated in 19.1 above.
i)     Temperature rise test shall be carried out on one unit from each load offered for inspection
ii)    Air-pressure tests: The tank shall be fixed with a dummy cover with all fittings including
       bushings in position and shall be subjected to the following pressure created inside the tank :
iii)   Impulse voltage withstand test on all the tree limbs of HT side as per clause 13 of ISS
       2026/1991/Part-II to be conducted in presence of boards representative at some
       recognized/Govt. test house. The despatches shall only be allowed after successful
       conductance of this test.
iv)    SHORT CIRCUIT TEST : This test shall be made in accordance with the details specified in
       IS 2026/1977 and to be conducted in presence of boards representative at same recognised
       /Govt. Test House. The despatches shall be allowed only after successful conductance of this
       test. If short circuit tests on unit of similar design of transformer with capacity as per schedule
       had been conducted earlier then certificate shall be produced and the test need not be
       conducted.
v)     Unbalance current test : The value of unbalance current indicated by the ammeter shall not
       be more than 2% of the full load current.
       The purchaser also reserve the right to get any number of additional units type tested.
       However the cost shall be paid by HSEB. As such the test charges charge, theses shall be
       considered as excluded and loading will be done the purchaser/its representative and without
       carrying out the impulse and short circuit tests satisfactorily.
       The supplier shall arrange to conduct the flux density test on one of the cores of the
       transformers in each lot so as to ensure that the flux density does not exceed the maximum
       specified limit of 1.6 tesla at normal voltage & frequency.
       Al least two samples of oil shall be drawn out of any two sizeable lots from total ordered
       quantity to ensure that the oil used complies with the requirements of the specification as per
       annexure 1. However inspecting officer can drawn oil samples from any number of lots if
       considered necessary so as to ensure that transformer oil conforming to HSEB specification
       is being used. The despatches for such lots shall be allowed only after receipt of satisfactory
       oil test results.
       The air pressure tests provided as a routine test shall be carried out on 10% of the
       transformers in each lot. The firm shall ensure to get this test carried out strictly as per
       relevant ISS.
18.6 Physical Check On Various Dimension (Internal & External Weight Clearance Etc.
       One no transformer from each lot shall be opened for checking of core weight, size and
       weight of HT and LT conductor, quantity of oil and various clearances etc.
18.7 Inspection
       The inspection shall be carries out by an outside inspection agency to be nominated by the
       board/boards representative. All tests and inspection shall be made at the place of
       manufacturer unless otherwise specifically agreed upon between the manufacturer and the
       purchaser at the time of placing the order. The manufacturer shall afford the inspector
       representing the purchaser all reasonable facilities, without charge, to satisfy himself that the
       material is being furnished in accordance with this specification.
18.8   The purchaser has the right to have the tests carried out at its own cost by an independent
       agency whenever there is any dispute regarding the quality of supply. If the transformer fails
       in the tests, the cost shall be borne by the supplier and if passes, the cost shall be borne by
       the board.
       The minimum insulation resistance values in mega ohms between winding and earth when
       the transformer is filled with oil should be as below : -
       The insulation resistance values will be measured with a 1000 v/2500 v, preferably motorized
       and of some good standard manufacturer such as M/S Evershed and Vignole make.
       Transformer shall be capable of with standing the power frequency and impulse test voltage
       prescribed as below.
22. PACKING
       Transformers shall be delivered suitably packed. All though the method of packing is left to
       the discretion of the manufacturer, it should be robust enough for rough handling, that is
       occasioned during transportation by rail/road.
       The guaranteed technical particulars of the transformers offered shall be given by the
       tenderer per attached.
6.      Max. winding temp. (ambient air temp. on which above is based)   0 deg C
7.      Max observable oil temp. (ambient air temp on which above is
        based)                                                           0 deg C
8.      Estimated maximum hot spot temperature                           0 deg C
9.      Fixed losses at normal voltage and ratio                         kW
10.     Load losses at normal voltage and ratio                          kW
11.     Total losses at normal voltage and ratio                         kW
12.     Efficiency at normal voltage and ratio
i)      Unity power factor                                               at 50% load
ii)     0.8 power factor leg                                             load & at full load
15.
i)      Type of transformer shell or core
ii)     Name and grade of core material
17.     HT Coil
a)      Size of HT wire
b)      Total no of HT turns and turns per coil section
c)      Inner dia HT coil
d)      Outer dia of HT coil
e)      Control depth of HT coil
29.
a)     Weight of core                                                       kg
b)     Tolerance                                                            %
1. SCOPE
       The specification provides for design manufacture, testing at manufactures works packing
       and delivery of 66kV isolators with and without earthing blades for installation at grid sub-
       stations. The isolators or isolator cum earth switches shall be complete in all respects with
       insulators, terminal connectors, arcing contacts, operating mechanism., interlocks auxiliary
       switches, indicating devices, fixing details etc. as described herein.
       The supporting structure for the isolators and isolators with earth switches are excluded from
       the scope of this specification.
       The isolators to be procured under this specification are intended to be used in 3 phase 66 kV
       AC 50 cycle supply system with neutral effectively grounded.
3. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS:
       The climatic conditions are of extreme nature varying from extreme cold to dry to tropical
       humid and to hot. The equipment is required to operate satisfactorily under the following site
       conditions.
       TEMPERATURE
       a)   Maximum                                          50 Deg C
       b)   Minimum                                          -2.5 Deg C
       RELATIVE HUMIDITY
       a)    Maximum                                         100 %
       b)    Minimum                                         26 %
       c)     Isoceraunic level                              45
       d)    Approx. No of rainy days/year                   Nearly 4 months/year.
       e)    Average rain fall/year                          900 mm
       f)    Average no of dust storm days/annum             35
       g)    Attitude                                        Below 1000 m above sea level
       h)    Max. Wind pressure                              195 kg/mt sq
4. SYSTEM FREQUENCY: -
       The isolators shall be suitable for giving satisfactorily service when system frequency varies
       by  2.5 % from nominal 50 C/S
5. STANDARDS
The isolators with and without earth switch shall conform to the latest edition of IS : 9921.
6. TYPE
       Isolators with and without earth switches shall be triple pole single throw, double break, three
       posts per phase central pole rotating type. The blades shall open and close in a horizontal
       plane.
       Each isolator with and without earth switches shall consist of three identical pole units linked
       together mechanically and shall be suitable for upright parallel mountings having triple pole
       group operation. All isolators and isolators with earth switch shall operate through 90 deg
       from the fully closed position to fully open position so that the break is distinct and clearly
7. RATINGS
       The rated insulation strength of equipment shall not be lower than the levels specified in latest
       IS: 9921 which are reproduced below. The isolators and earth switches are to be installed
       alongwith the breakers having short time current rating 31.5 KA, 1 second.
       The isolator with and without earthing blades are not required to operate under load but they
       must be capable to handle magnetization currents of power transformers and capacity current
       of bushings, bus bar connectors short length of cables and current of voltage transformers
       etc.
       The isolators with and without earth switches are required to be used in electrically exposed
       installation and this should be taken into account while fixing the clearance between phases
       and between phase and earth.
8. TEMPERATURE RISE
       In view of the severe climatic conditions at site the reference ambient temperature is to be
       taken as 50 Deg C. The temperature rise for the various parts mentioned in relevant
       standards shall be adjusted accordingly.
9. ISOLATOR INSULATION
       Insulation to ground, insulation between open contacts and the insulation between phase of
       the completely assembled isolating switch shall be capable of withstanding the dielectric test,
       test voltage specified in clause 1.07 above. The phase to ground clearance shall be adequate
       for the class of isolators being offered and shall be as specified in IS: 10118 with the latest
       edition. Insulation between open contacts of a pole shall at least in 15% more than insulation
       between the live parts of a pole to ground so that if any flash over occurs when switches
       open, it shall be to the ground.
       The post insulators selected shall conform to IS 2544 (with latest edition) and will be for use in
       heavily polluted atmosphere and shall be specifically suitable to meet the particular
       requirement of ultimate tortional strength and cantilever loads, which they will be called upon
       to resist during service of the rated voltage.
        The guaranteed data and particulars of the insulators adopted for the equipment offered by
        the tenderer should be given in the tender as called for in Annexure  A
The porcelain shall be homogenous and free from cavities and flaws.
        Design of insulators shall ensure ample insulation mechanically strength and rigidity for
        satisfactory operation under site conditions. The design shall also ensure that losses caused
        by capacitive currents or conduction through dielectric are minimum and that the leakage due
        to moisture and dirty insulator surface is least. The insulators of the isolators and isolators
        cum earth switch shall be so arranged that leakage current shall pass to earth and not
        between terminals of the same pole or between poles.
        All the metal caps and supports shall be cemented to the porcelain whereas the blades and
        contact blocks shall be bolted to the metal parts of insulators thus making the replacement of
        damaged insulator easy.
        All isolators with and without earth switches shall have heavy duty, self aligning and high
        pressure relieving type fixed contacts of modern design and made of hard drawn electrolytic
        copper. The various parts should be accordingly finished to ensure interchangeability of
        similar components. The switch blades forming the moving contacts shall be make from
        tubular section of hard drawn electrolytic copper, having suitable diameter and suitable
        thickness. The contacts should be liberally dimensioned so as to withstand safely the highest
        short circuit current and over voltage that may be encountered during service. The surface of
        the contracts shall be rendered smooth and shall be silver place as per ISS-1771/1970 (latest
        edition) In short the female contacts assemblies shall ensure:
        i)      Electro-dynamic withstands ability during short circuits without any risk of repulsion of
                contacts.
        ii)     Thermal withstands ability during short circuits.
        iii)    Constant contact pressure even when the live parts of the insulators stacks to tensile
                stresses due to linear expansion of connected bus of flexible conductors either
                because of temperature variation or otherwise.
        iv)     Wiping action during opening and closing.
        v)      Self-alignment assuring closing of switch without minute adjustment.
        The earthing switches shall each be provided with three sets of suitable type of fixed contacts
        below the fixed contacts assemblies of the main switches on the incoming supply side three
        sets of moving contacts having gauged operation. These contacts too shall be fabricated out
        of electrolytic copper.
Note:   As per IS 9921 the rated peak short circuit current and the rated short time current of earthing
        switching shall be at least equal to those specified for the isolator. The tenderers are required
        to submit the type tests reports for the short time current rating test conducted on the earthing
        contacts (earthing switches) in support of the above said contention otherwise it must be
        specifically confirmed that the size of earthing contacts will be equal to the size of main
        contacts.
        The isolators and isolators cum earth switches may be provided with make before and break
        after arcing contracts.
       Each isolator and isolator cum earth switch shall be provided with appropriate number of
       bimetallic clamping type of connectors suitable for ACSR 0.2 Sq. Inch conductor. The terminal
       connectors shall be suitable to receive both horizontal and vertical jumper connections. The
       maximum length of the jumper that may be safely connected or any special instructions
       considered necessary to avoid undue loads on the post insulators should be stated by the
       tenderers in their offers.
       The connectors shall have six number bolts provided with checknuts. The connectors shall
       have ratings corresponding to those of isolators or higher and shall be designed most liberally
       with a higher factor of safety to comply in all respects with temperature rise, resistance,
       tensile strength, short circuit current with stand capacity tests as specified in IS 5561  1970
       amendment thereof (latest edition). Aluminium alloy used in the manufacture of bimetallic
       connectors shall conform to designation grade 4600 of IS: 617: 1975. The steel bolts, nuts,
       washers and check nuts shall be hot dip galvanized. Bolts and nuts shall be of reputed make
       like GKW or TISCO.
       All isolators as isolators cum earth switches shall have separate independent manual
       operation, mechanism. These should be provided with ON and OFF indicators and padlocking
       arrangement for locking in both the end positions to avoid un-intentional operation. The
       position whether the isolators with earth switches is in open position should be clearly visible
       from ground.
       The isolators/isolators cum earth switches operating mechanism should be such that they
       should not come out of their or open or closed position by gravity, wing pressure vibration,
       reasonable shocks or accidental touching of the connecting rods of the operating mechanism
       isolators and L&E switches should be capable of resisting in closed position dynamic and
       thermal effects of maximum possible short circuit currents. The operating mechanism should
       be of robust construction easy to operate by a single person and conveniently located for
       local operation in the switchyard at ground level.
       The operating mechanism should be such that they should not come out of their open or
       closed position by gravity, wind pressure vibrations, reasonable shocks or accidental touching
       of the connecting rods of the operating mechanism. Isolators and L&E switches should be
       capable of resisting in closed position dynamic and thermal effects of maximum possible short
       circuit currents. The operating mechanism should be robust construction easy to operate by a
       single person and conveniently located or the local operations in the switchyard at ground
       level.
       The operating mechanism alongwith its accessories shall be enclosed in a water tight,
       weather proof and dust proof hot dip galvanized cubicle mad of 2 mm thick sheet steel with
       hinged door complete with gaskets, butterfly locking arrangement. All working parts in the
       mechanism housing shall be of corrosion resistant material and all bearing which require
       greasing shall be fitted with pressure grease fittings. The bottom of auxiliary box of an isolator
       should have cut outs to receive 1 no. 16c x 2.5 sq mm and 1 no 2.1 c 2.5 sq mm copper
       control cable whereas that of an earth switch should have cut outs for 1 no. 16 x 2.5 mm2 and
       2 nos 2c x 2.5 mm2 copper control cables. Suitable glands to make the box vermin proof shall
       be provided. In addition to cable glands required for electrical interlocking between isolator
       and earth switch, control cable required for electrical interlocking between isolator and earth
       switch shall also be made in scope of supply.
14. INTERLOCKS
       The necessary auxiliary contacts be provided on each isolator so as to have the provision for
       having electrical interlocking connections with the associated equipment i.e., CBs etc.
       a)      It shall be possible to close the earthing switch only when the isolating switch is in the
               full opened position.
       b)      It shall be possible to close the isolating switches only when the earthing switch is in
               the fully open position.
       The operation of earth switches shall also be interlocked with the PT/CVTs. Supplies from
       transmission lines i.e., it shall be possible to close the earth switch only when the line is dead
       form the secondary of line PTS/CVTS. The voltage from the secondaries of PTs/CVTs for the
       purpose of interlocking shall be 110 / 3 V.
       The operation of earth isolating switch shall not take place when the corresponding
       isolator/earth switch is in the operating stroke or vice versa.
       Isolators and earth switch shall be so designed that the above noted requirements can be
       conveniently met. Detailed control schematic incorporating all the necessary interlocking
       features mentioned shall be prepared and submitted with the tender for the approval of
       purchaser. The equipment included in the scope of supply on the basis of control schematic
       shall be clearly marked on the drawings.
       All the mechanical interlocks shall be so designed as to prevent mal-operation at the point at
       which hand power is applied. Interlock shall be of robust design of a reputed make and the
       electromagnet shall be suitable for continuous energization with 110 V DC supply having +10
       or 20% voltage variation.
       All auxiliary switches shall be capable of making and continuously caring 10 AC/DC and
       breaking 10A, 240V AC and 2A, 110V DC (inductive load). The terminals at the terminal
       board/strip shall be suitable to receive 2.5mm2 /4mm2 copper control cable and be so
       positioned to provide an easy access for external connection. The metallic portion used in the
       terminal board/strip should be of brass.
18.    BEARINGS
       The design and construction of various bearings shall embody all the features required to
       withstand climatic conditions specified so as to ensure dependable and effective operation
       even after long periods of inaction of these isolator & switches. All the bearings in the current
       path except those specially designed, as flexible copper conductors of adequate cross section
       should flexible copper conductor of adequate cross section should shunt high-pressure
       contacts. Bearing housing should be weatherproof. Facilities should be provided for
       lubrication of bearing.
       All the bearings shall be filled with first filling of grease and provided with nipples        for
       servicing.
       All ferrous parts shall be heavily hot dip galvanised. Bolts nuts pipe and washers etc. used on
       the isolators shall also be galvanised. Special attention shall be paid to give tropical treatment
       to all equipment as it will be subjected during service to extremely severe exposure to
       atmospheric moisture and to long period of high ambient temperature all current carrying
       parts shall be of non-ferrous metal or alloys and shall be designed to limit sharp points/edges
       and similar sharp faces.
20.    TESTS
       Each isolator and earth switch shall strictly comply with the requirements of all the type tests
       and shall be subjected to all routine tests stipulated in the relevant standard (latest edition).
       All tests shall be made on each isolator and earth switch prior to offer the material for
       inspection. The works test results alongwith their internal inspection reports shall be
       submitted at the time of offering the material for inspection. Selected nos of isolator and earth
       switch shall be subjected to all the routine and acceptance test. At least one no. isolator-cum-
       earth switch shall be subjected to temp rise test in the presence of representative of
       purchaser and the test results in quadruplicate shall be supplied to the purchaser for its
       approval by the purchaser before the dispatch of the material.
       Copies of the type tests already performed on similar type of isolators alongwith drawings
       duly certified by testing accuracy indicating dimensions/ material used must be enclosed with
       the tender to judge the merits of the equipment offered by the tenderer.
26.    TRAINING
       If required the successful tender shall arrange for the training of one or two Boards engineers
       so as to make them familiar with the manufacturing and assembly process of the equipment
       covered by this specification. The boarding and lodging expenses of the trainees shall
       however be borne by the Board.
5.     Rated frequency
        Rated supply for operation mechanism
6. No of poles.
8. Indoor or outdoor.
11. Power frequency withstand test voltage for completely assembled switches.
a)     Against ground.
               i) Dry                                              kV
               ii) Wet                                             kV
c)     Between phases
             i) Dry                                                kV
             ii) Wet                                               kV
12.    Impulse withstand test voltage of completely assembled switch without arising horns with
       1.2/50 micro second impulse wave.
1. Moving contacts.
6. Insulators.
7. Bimetallic terminal connector suitable for 0.2 sq. ACSR conductor (panther)
66 KV LIGHTING ARRESTOR
1. SCOPE
        This specification covers the design, manufacture, assembly, testing before despatch at
        manufacturers works and delivery of 66 kV Metal oxide surge arrestor without gap having
        non-liner resistance connection in series/parallel without any integrated series or parallel
        spark gap alongwith surge monitors insulting base complete in all respect as detailed in the
        Schedule of quantities
        The 66 kV LAs shall be suitable for use on 66 kV solidly grounded 3 phase systems having a
        normal frequency of 50 Hz subject to variation of  3%. The highest system voltage normally
        to be expected at side may be taken as 72.5 kV
3 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
The equipment is recorded to operate satisfactorily under the following site conditions
i)      Temperature
        a)    Maximum                                     0 Deg C.
        b)    Minimum                                     .5 Deg C
4. GRADING RINGS
        The LAs shall have corona free            operation   where    ever   necessary    electrostatic
        screens/grading rings shall be provided
5. THERMAL CONNECTORS
        The LAs shall be provided with appropriate number of solderless adentable type terminal
        connectors suitable for conductors of size upto 0.4 sq. copper equivalent ACSR conductors.
        Each terminal clamp shall be suitable for both vertical and horizontal connection of the
        transmission line conductor. Each equipments shall further be provided with appropriate
        number of grounding terminal connectors suitable for 50 x 6-mm size steel flat for grounding
        connection s
6. MOUNTING
        All LAs shall be suitable for mounting either on concrete foundation plinth or steel structures.
        The necessary flange, foundation bolts or clamps, nuts etc for the base of the lightening
       Insulation bases for mounting of the arrestors with attachment of surge monitors shall be
       quoted for separately in the tender.
7. METAL PARTS
       All ferrous parts of LAs shall be heavily hot dip galvanized. The bolts, nuts, screens, sins etc
       used on these equipment shall be galvanized.
       All current carrying parts shall be non-ferrous metal or alloys and shall designed to avoid
       sharp points, edges and sharp faces.
8. COMPLETENESS OF EQUIPMENT
       Any fittings, accessories or apparatus which may not have been specifically mentioned in
       these specifications but which are useful or otherwise necessary for the proper operation of
       the equipment shall be deemed to have been included in the contract.
       These surge arresters shall be self-supporting type and suitable for out door installation
       without any protection against rain, dust and direct rays of the sun. The arresters shall be of
       modern design having non-linear metal oxide resistors connected in series and or in parallel
       without any integrated series or parallel spark gaps. Grading impedence, in particular, grading
       capacitors connected in parallel to one single or to a group of non-linear metal oxide resistors
       to grade voltage distribution along the arrester stack shall be provided. The arresters shall be
       station class heavy-duty type.
       Surge arresters shall be mounted on raised steel structures to provide adequate ground
       clearance. The tenderer shall supply the requisite information and data for the design of
       supporting structures, which will be arranged by the purchaser. Necessary connecting
       materials such as fixing bolts, nuts, washers etc. for mounting the equipment on the
       supporting structures shall be included in the scope of supply. The minimum safety clearance
       of ground end of the arresters shall be 2.5 meters. Data regarding minimum recommended
       phase to phase spacing between arresters and the clearance between ground objects
       required at various heights of arresters shall be mentioned in the tender.
10. a) STANDARDS
       Surge arrestors shall confirm to the provisions of the latest amendment IEC draft specification
       TC-37 WG-4 (part-3) except for the modifications which may be necessary to meet the
       requirements of this specification. Equipment manufactured to any other authoritative
       standard ensuring an equal or better performance may also be considered for acceptance.
       Where the equipment offered conforms to any standard other than latest amendment IEC
       draft specification TC-37 WG  4(part 3) the salient points of difference between the
       standard proposed IEC. Draft specification shall be suitable elaborated. English copy of the
       standard if proposed other than IS: 3070 part  I and IEC draft specification TC-37 WG-4 (part
       3) shall be submitted with the tender.
       Single phase to ground fault currents in the 66 kV system may be assumed as 25 kA. Surge
       arrestor shall therefore, be fitted with efficient pressure relief devices and suitable for relieving
       internal pressure and preventing explosive shattering of porcelain housing and providing path
       for flow of the rated fault currents in the event of arrestor failure. The pressure relief devices
       shall be of class-A as per table VI of IEC-TC-37WG-4. Tender shall enclose details
11. SEALING
       Each individual unit of surge arrestor shall be hermetically sealed and fully protected against
       ingress of moisture. The hermetic seal shall be effective for the end life of arrestor and under
       the service conditions be specified. The tenderer shall furnish section view of the arrestor,
       showing details of sealing employed.
The nominal and highest system voltage of the system will be as follows
13. RATING:
       The basic insulation level of the transformers and other equipment of 66 kV side is 325
       kV(peak)the transmission line and the sub-station are shielded by overhead ground wire
       intended to protect the equipment against the direct strokes.
       The LAs shall be used for protection against lightening and switching surge on wave traps,
       capacitor isolating switches, circuit breakers, current transformers, capacitive voltage
       transformer, power transformers and other sub-stations equipment. Basic insulation level of
       transformer and other sub station equipment adopted on 66 kV system are 325 kV (peak)
       The surge arrestors shall be designed according to the latest techniques and developments
       incorporating the most modern design features such as thermally stable non-liner resistors
       The arrestors shall be designed to provide max. Possible protection against lightening and
       switching surge and shall have capacity to discharge reportedly such transient voltages likely
       to reach the sub-stations.
       It is essential that energy of these transients shall be satisfactorily dissipated and that there
       shall also be no possibility of the arrrestor reflecting or resonating the transients back on the
       protected equipment of line.
       The arrestors shall be of single phase construction and shall have fittings made of corrosion
       proof material. Special care shall be taken on the design of arrestors to avoid stresses due to
       large variations of temperature at site
       The LAs would be suitable for outdoor installations without any protection from rain, dust and
       direct rays of the sun in normally polluted atmosphere. The tenderer shall state the safe
       distance upto which the lightening arrestors shall afford complete protection.
       Earth resistance of the comment sub-station ground mats to which the grounding leads of LAs
       shall be connected may be upto 1 ohm.
       The insulating casing of the arrestors shall be made of vet process electrical porcelain free
       from cavities and other flaws etc and properly vitrified. The shade design shall be such as to
       minimize surface contamination by natural action of wind and rain. The creepage distance
       shall be large enough to ensure that the resulting surface contamination under site conditions
       does not adversely affect the arrestor operation. The creepage distance shall be at least 1800
       mm corresponding to heavily polluted atmosphere.
       The ratio interference level shall be negligible. The withstand strength power frequency and
       impulse voltage of the porcelain housing when the characteristic elements of the arrestors are
       removed shall be stated in the tender.
       Each surge monitor shall have terminals for connections with the earthing lead of LA and so
       arranged as to enable the incoming and outgoing connections to be made with minimum
       bands. Materials for connecting surge monitor to the LA shall be supplied by the tenderer.
       Grounding terminal of the surge counter shall be suitable to accommodate steel having
       current carrying capacity equivalent to 0.4 sq. mm inch copper equivalent.
       ACSR conductor, proper functioning of the surge monitors with Las shall be guaranteed by
       the supplier. The price of the surge monitors is to be quoted, separately.
22.    DRAWING
       In addition to any drawing that the tenderer may like to supply the following drawing shall be
       enclosed with the tenderer.
       Descriptive literature explaining action of the LAs and principles of operation of the surge
       monitor shall be enclosed with the tender.
       The equipment and material shall comply with the requirement of the type test and be
       subjected to/acceptance routine tests as specified in the governing standards except where
       other wise agreed under this specification. All charges for the test shall be covered in the
       prices quoted for the equipment and nothing extra shall be intimated by the contractor in
       advance to enable the purchaser to arrange for inspection during manufacture, if so desired.
       The contractor shall also notify the readiness of equipment for final inspection by the
       purchaser, unless otherwise agreed, all equipment shall be inspected and all acceptance and
       routine tests witnessed by the purchasers representative before despatch of consignments
       from manufacturers works. The test reports should be submitted in quadruplicate all rest
       reports whether for the type test on for the routing/acceptance tests, shall be got approx. from
       the purchaser before the despatch of equipment.
A) TYPE TESTS :
       The surge arrestors shall comply with the requirement of following type tests as per latest
       amendment of IEC draft specifications IEC-37 WG-4 part 3
       The type tests reports of all the tests carried out on similar type of arrestors shall be furnished
       with tender in support of guaranteed technical particulars. Reports of additional type tests for
       extra over voltage to prove withstand capability of the surge arrestor, pollution test earth
       quake withstand capability test and HV test etc. shall also be enclosed with the tender.
B) ACCEPTANCE TESTS
       The purchaser intends to get the following acceptance tests as per IEC-37 WG-4 part 3
       carried out and reserve the right to witness the same without additional charge. The
       satisfactory working of the testing kit of the surge monitor shall also be demonstrated at the
       time of inspection.
C) ROUTINE TESTS.
       The following routine tests as per provision of latest amendment of IEC-37 WG-4 (part3)
       covering on all completed arrestors and/or proportionate prorated units shall be carried out
       on completed arrestors or its individual unit on the selected Nos. of samples in presence of
       purchasers representatives if so desired and no additional payments shall be admissible for
       carrying our routine tests and repeating these tests on the arrestor during inspection whether
       at the suppliers own or their sub-contractors premises.
Type tests report on surge monitor shall be submitted with the tender.
       The supplier will be responsible for proper functioning of the surge monitor with the surge
       arrestor. Test certificates of testes conducted to prove that the surge counter will register
       every impulse which caused arrestor to ignite and that installation of surge counter with
       current monitor will have practically no effect on the arrestor spark over voltage and will
       residual voltage shall be submitted for approval of the purchaser
       Before despatching the equipment. With the monitor connected in series with the arrestor
       and the rated voltage applied across it, the reading of the current meter will be checked to
       ensure that the meter reads the grading current of the arrestors.
       Tenderer shall clearly state the testing facilities available at their or the manufacturers work
       for routine, acceptance and type test.
       All name plate, instruction plates, warning signal and any marking what so ever on the
       equipment and its parts and accessories shall be in English language. In order to facilitate
       sorting and erection at site, every arts of the equipment shall be suitable marked.
9 KV -LIGHTENING ARRESTER 11 kV
1. SCOPE
1.1    It is not the intent to specify completely herein all the details of design and construction of
       surge arresters. However, surge arresters shall conform in all respects to the high standard of
       design and workmanship and be capable of performing in continues commercial operation
       upto tenderers guarantee in a manner acceptable to purchaser, who will interpret the
       meaning of drawings and specifications and shall have the power to reject any work or
       material which in his judgement are not in accordance there with. The arresters offered shall
       be complete with all parts, necessary for their effective and trouble free operation. Such
       components shall be deemed to be within the scope of tenders supply, irrespective of whether
       they are specifically brought out in the commercial order or not.
2. STANDARDS
       Lighting arresters shall conform to the latest edition available at the time of supply of the
       standards listed below: -
       For the purpose of this specification all the technical terms used, shall have the meaning as
       per IEC/BIS specification
2.1    Equipment meeting with the requirements of other authoritative standards, which ensure
       equal or better quality than the standards mentioned above shall also be acceptable. Where
       the equipments offered by the supplier conforms to other standards salient points of
       difference between the standards adopted and the specified standards shall be clearly
       brought out in the tender. Four copies of the reference standard in English language shall be
       furnished alongwith the offer.
The equipment is required to operate satisfactorily under the following site conditions
i)      Temperature
        a)    Maximum                                               50 Deg C
        b)    Minimum                                               - 2.5 Deg C
4. TERMINAL CONNECTORS
        The lighting arresters shall be provided with appropriate number of terminal connectors
        conforming to ISS  5561, suitable for conductors of size 0.2 sq. inch copper equivalent
        ACSR conductors. Each terminal clamp shall be suitable for both vertical and horizontal
        connection of the transmission line conductor. Each equipment shall further be provided with
        two number of grounding terminal connections suitable for 50 x 6-mm size steel flat for
        grounding connection.
5. MOUNTINGS
        All LAs shall be suitable for mounting on steel structures. The necessary flanges, foundation
        bolts or clamps nuts etc. for the base of the lighting arresters, shall be supplied and these
        shall be galvanized. The tenderer shall supply the requisite information and data for the
        design of supporting pedestal structures: -
6. METAL PARTS
        All ferrous parts of lighting arresters shall be heavily hot-dip galvanized. The bolts, nuts,
        screws, pins etc. used on these equipment shall be galvanized. All current carrying parts shall
        be non-ferrous metal alloys and shall be designed to avoid sharp points, edges and sharp
        faces.
7. NAME PANEL
        The arrester shall be provided with non-corrosive legible name-plate indelibly marked with the
        following information:
i)      HVPN.
ii)     Purchase order no.
iii)    Manufacturers name of trademark and identification of the supplier arrester.
iv)     Rated voltage.
v)      Maximum continuous operating voltage.
vi)     Type
vii)    Rated frequency
viii)   Nominal discharge current.
ix)     Long duration discharge class
x)      Pressure relief current in kA (rms.)
       Surge arresters shall be fitted with efficient pressure relief devices and arc diverting parts and
       suitable for relieving internal pressure, preventing explosive shattering of porcelain housing
       and providing path for flow of the rated fault currents in the event of Arrester failure. The
       pressure relief device shall be of Class A of 40-kA rms. as per table VI of IEC-99-4
       specification. Tenderer shall enclose detailed information and literature of pressure relief
       device. Surge arresters without pressure relief device shall not be accepted.
9. COMPLETENESS OF EQUIPMENT
       Any fittings, accessories or apparatus which may not have been specifically mentioned in
       these specification but which are useful or otherwise necessary for the proper operation of the
       equipment shall be deemed to have been included in the contract.
       These surge arresters shall be self-supporting type and suitable for out door installation
       without any protection against rain, dust and direct rays of the sun. The arresters shall be of
       modern design having non-linear metal oxide resistors connected in series and or in parallel
       without any integrated series or parallel spark gaps. Grading impedence, in particular, grading
       capacitors connected in parallel to one single or to a group of non-linear metal oxide resistors
       to grade voltage distribution along the arrester stack shall be provided. The arresters shall be
       station class heavy-duty type.
       Surge arresters shall be mounted on raised steel structures to provide adequate ground
       clearance. The tenderer shall supply the requisite information and data for the design of
       supporting structures, which will be arranged by the purchaser. Necessary connecting
       materials such as fixing bolts, nuts, washers etc. for mounting the equipment on the
       supporting structures shall be included in the scope of supply. The minimum safety clearance
       of ground end of the arresters shall be 2.5 meters. Data regarding minimum recommended
       phase to phase spacing between arresters and the clearance between ground objects
       required at various heights of arresters shall be mentioned in the tender.
12. RATINGS
        The lightning arrester shall be used for protection against lighting and switching surge on
        isolating switches, circuit breakers, current transformers, power transformers and other sub-
        station equipment, basic insulation level of transformer and other sub-station equipment have
        been given in clause 11 (6)
        The surge arresters shall be designed according to the latest technique and developments
        incorporating the most modern design features such as thermally stable non-linear resistors
        and internal voltage grading resistors and capacitors. The characteristics of the non-linear
        metal oxide resistors shall be properly coordinated so as to ensure satisfactory operation of
        arresters under switching and line discharge surges. Number and rating of units per phase as
        well as number and rating of non-linear resistor per unit shall be clearly stated.
        The arresters shall be designed to provide maximum possible protection against lighting and
        switching surges and shall have ample capacity to discharge repeatedly such transient
        voltage, likely to reach the sub-stations. It is essential that energy of these transients shall be
        satisfactorily dissipated and that there shall be no possibility of the arresters reflecting or
        resonating the transient back on the protected equipment of line.
        The arrestors shall be capable of repeated successful operations for discharging transmission
        line and shall be capable of satisfactory operation within stipulated limits against lighting and
        switching surges.
        The arresters shall be of single-phase construction and shall have fittings made of corrosion
        proof material. Special care shall be taken in the design of arresters to avoid stresses due to
        large variations of temperature at site.
        Earth resistance of the common sub-station ground mats to which the grounding leads of LAs
        shall be connected may be upto 2 ohms.
        The insulating casting of the arresters shall be made of wet process electrical porcelain free
        from cavities and other flaws etc. and properly vitrified. The shade design shall be such as to
        minimize surface contamination by nature action of wind and rain. The creepage distance
        shall be large enough to ensure that the resulting surface contamination under site conditions
        does not adversely effect the arrester operation. The creepage distance shall be as per
        clause 12.00 corresponding to heavily polluted atmosphere.
       No surge arrester shall be dispatched without inspection and testing. The inspection may be
       carried out by the purchaser at any stage of manufacture. The tenderer shall grant free
       access to the purchasers representative at reasonable time when the work is in progress.
       Inspection and acceptance of any equipment under this specification by the purchaser, shall
       not relieve the supplier of his obligation of furnishing equipment in accordance with the
       specification and shall not prevent subsequent rejection if the equipment is found to be
       defective.
       The supplier shall carry out all the routine tests as per relevant IEC/ISS (latest edition) on
       each LA and shall submit the test results alongwith their internal inspection report prior to
       offering the material for inspection
       .
17.1   TYPE TESTS
       All the type tests specified in IEC-99-4/ISS-3070-3/93 specification and mentioned below shall
       be carried out by the supplier in the presence of purchasers representative. Unit rate for each
       test shall be quoted. In case type tests have already been conducted on similar type of units
       at Govt. Testing laboratory or at any other reputed testing laboratory acceptable to purchaser,
       copies of the test report shall e submitted by the tenderer alongwith the offer. The tenders
       offering the equipment without supporting type test certificates are liable to be rejected. The
       purchaser reserve the rights to request the supplier to carry out one or all the type tests, if felt
       necessary: -
       Following routine acceptance tests as per provision of the latest amendment of IEC-99-4/ISS-
       3070-3 shall be carried out on complete arresters or its individual unit on the selected nos. of
       sample in the presence of purchasers representative and no additional payments shall be
       admissible for carrying out these tests on the arrester during inspection whether at the
       suppliers own or their sub-contractors promises.
17.3   All the routine test certificates as per relevant ISS of the insulators used for LAs shall be
       submitted at the time of inspection.
The tenderes shall furnish one set of following drawings alongwith their offer:
       The successful tenderer shall within four weeks of placement of order submit four sets of final
       version of all the above said drawings for purchasers approval. The purchaser shall
       communicate his comments/approval on drawings to the supplier within a period of 4 weeks.
       The supplier shall, if necessary, modify the drawings and resubmit three copies of the
       modified drawings for purchasers comments which will be approved within 15 days. After
       receipt of purchasers approval and supplier shall submit 4 sets of drawings and the literature
       containing erection, operating and maintenance instructions per set (of 3 no) of LAs for the
       reference of four field organization. A set of reproducible of the approved drawings too will be
       supplied for purchasers use.
Dispatch instructions shall be given only after receipt of above drawings and literature.
18.1   The manufacturing of the equipment shall be strictly in accordance with the approved
       drawings and no deviation shall be permitted without the written approval of the purchaser.
18.2   Approval of drawings by purchase shall not relieve the supplier of any of his responsibility and
       liability for ensuring correctness and correct interpretation of the drawings for meeting the
       requirement of latest revision of applicable standards of engineering, design and
       workmanship and latest revisions of relevant standards at the time of supply and purchaser
       shall have the power to reject any work or material which in his judgement is not in
       accordance therewith.
       The guaranteed and other technical particulars as called for in Annexure A shall be furnished
       alongwith the tender. The particulars, which are subject to tolerance, shall be clearly marked.
INSTUMENT TRANSFORMERS 72.5 KV T/F, LINE, INCOMER AND NEUTRAL CTs&11 kV NCTs)
1.0 SCOPE
1.1      This specification provides for design, engineering, manufacturer, testing of outdoor
         instrument transformer alongwith terminal connectors for protection and metering services
1.2      It is not the intent to specify completely herein all details of the design and construction of
         equipment. However, the equipment shall conform in all respects to high standards of
         engineering design and workmanship and shall be in a manner acceptable to the purchaser,
         who will interpret in a manner the meanings of drawings and specifications and shall have the
         power to reject any work or material which in his judgement is not in accordance therewith.
         The equipment offered shall be complete with all components necessary for its effective and
         trouble free operation. Such components shall be deemed to be within the scope of suppliers
         supply, irrespective of whether theses are specifically brought out in this specification and/or
         the commercial order or not.
2.0 STANDARDS
         Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this specification the rating as well as performance
         and testing of the instrument transformers shall conform but not limited to the latest revisions
         and amendments available at the time of placement of order of all the relevant standards as
         listed hereunder.
2.2      Equipment meeting with the requirements of other authoritative standards, which ensure
         equal or better performance than the standards mentioned above, shall also be considered.
         When the equipment offered by the supplier conforms to other standards salient points of
         difference between standards adopted and the standards specified in this specification shall
         be clearly brought out in the relevant schedule. Four copies of such standards with authentic
         translation in English shall be furnished alongwith the offer.
3.1     Equipment to be supplied against this specification shall be suitable for satisfactory
        continuous operation under the following tropical conditions
Note    Moderately hot and humid tropical climate conducive to rust and fungus growth. The climatic
        conditions are also prone to wide variations in ambient conditions. Smoke is also present in
        the atmosphere. Heavies lightning also occur during June to October.
        The instrument transformer covered in this specification shall meet the technical requirements
        listed hereunder.
  Sl    Item                                              SPECIFICATION
  No                                                      72.5 kV        36 kV    12kV
  1.    Type of CT/ Installation                          Single phase oil filled hermetically
                                                          sealed out door type.
  2.    Type of mounting                                  Steel structures
  3.    Suitable for system frequency                     50 Hz
  4.    Highest system voltage (kV rms.)                  72.5           36       12
  5.    Minimum neutral CT insulating voltage (kV)        15             15       8.66
  6.    Current ratio A/A
  a)    Line                                              600-300-      300-150/5     -
                                                          150/1-1-1
  b)    I/C transformers                                  1000-         600-300-      -
                                                          500/0.577-    150
                                                          1-1-1         0.577-5-5
  c)    Transformer                                       150-
                                                          75/0.577-1-
                                                          1
  d)    NCT                                               150-75/1 &    600-300-      900-450/5
                                                          1000-500/1    150/1
5.1     The insulation of the instrument transformer shall be so designed that the internal installation
        shall have higher electrical withstand capability than the external insulation. The designed
        dielectrics withstand values of external and internal insulation shall be clearly brought out in
        the guaranteed technical particulars. The dielectric withstand values specified in this
        specification are meant for fully assembled instrument transformers.
5.2.1   The details of location and type of joint, if provided on the porcelains shall be furnished by the
        supplier alongwith the offer. The housing shall be made of homogeneous, vitreous porcelain
        of high mechanical and dielectric strength, blazing of porcelain shall be uniform brown or dark
        brown colour with a smooth surface arrange to shed away rain water or condensed water
        particles (fog).
5.2.2 Details of attachment of metallic flanges to the porcelain shall be brought out in the offer.
5.3     The metal tanks shall have bare minimum number of welded joints so as to minimize possible
        locations of oil leakage. The metal tanks shall be made out of mild steel/stainless
        steel/aluminium alloy, depending on the requirement. Welding in horizontal plan is to be
        avoided as welding at this location may give away due to vibrations during transport resulting
        in oil leakage. Supplier has to obtain specific approval from purchaser for any horizontal
        welding used in the bottom tank.
        The ferrous parts exposed to atmosphere shall be hot dip galvanized or shall be coated with
        at least cost of zinc rich epoxy painting. All nuts, bolts and washers shall be made out of
        stainless steel.
        Insulating oil required for first filing of the instrument transformer shall be covered in suppliers
        scope of supply. The oil shall meet the requirements of latest edition IS: 335
5.6.1   The supplier shall ensure that the sealing of instrument transformer is properly achieved. In
        this connection the arrangement provided by the supplier at various locations including the
        following ones shall be described, supported by sectional drawings.
5.6.2   Nuts and bolts or screws used for fixation of the interfacing porcelain housings for taking out
        terminals shall be provided on flanges cemented to the bushings and not on the porcelain.
5.6.3   For gaskets joints, wherever used nitrite butyl rubber gaskets shall be used. The gasket shall
        be fitted in properly machined groove with adequate space for accommodating the gasket
        under compression.
        Instrument transformers supplied with nitrogen cushion for compensation of oil volume
        variation shall be provided with prismatic type oil sight window at suitable location so that the
        oil level is clearly visible with naked eye to an observed standing at ground level. If metal
        bellow is used for the above purpose a group glass window shall be provided to monitor the
        position of metal bellow.
5.8 Earthing
        Metal tank of instrument transformer shall be provided with two separate terminal for bolted
        connection to 50 x 8 MS flat to be provided by the purchaser for connections to station earth
        mat.
5.9     Instrument transformer shall be provided with suitable lifting arrangement, to lift the entire
        unit. The lifting arrangement shall be clearly shown in the general arrangement drawing.
        Lifting arrangement (lifting eye) shall be positioned in such a way as to avoid any damage to
        the porcelain housing or the tanks during lifting for installation/ transport. Necessary string
        guides if required shall be offered which shall be of removable type.
        The instrument transformer shall be provided with non-corrosive legible nameplate with the
        information specified in relevant standards, duly engraved/punched on it. In addition to these
        the following specific points shall also be marked on the name plate.
5.11    Suitable terminal connectors for connecting ACSR conductor of size 0.4 square inch Zebra for
        all instrument transformers shall be supplied. Suitable terminal earth connectors for earthing
        connections shall also be provided.
2.     All castings shall be free from blow holes, surface blisters, cracks and cavities. All sharp
       edges and corners shall be blurred and rounded off.
5.     For bimetallic connectors, copper alloy liner of minimum 2 mm thickness shall be cast integral
       wit aluminium body.
7.     All current carrying parts shall be designed and manufactured to have minimum contact
       resistance
5.12   Enamel, if used for conductor insulation, shall be either polyvinyl acetate type or amide emide
       type and shall meet the requirements of IS : 4800. Polyester enamel shall not be used.
       Double cotton cover, if used, shall be suitably covered to ensure that it does not come in
       contact with oil.
5.13   The temperature rise on any part of equipment shall not exceed maximum temperature rise
       specified in IS2705. However, the permissible temperature rise is for a maximum ambient
       temperature of 50 Deg C.
5.14   The CT shall be so constructed that it can be easily transported to site within the allowable
       transport limitation and in horizontal position, if the transport limitations so demand.
5.15   For compensation of variation in the oil volume due to ambient variation and to take care of
       internal abnormal pressure nitrogen cushion or stainless steel bellows shall be used. The
       bidder shall technically justify the other type of pressure relief device.
5.16   The CT secondary terminals shall be brought out in a weather proof terminal box. The
       terminal box shall be provided with removable gland plate and gland/s suitable for 1100 volt
       grade, PVC insulated, PVC sheathed multicore 4 sq. mm. Stranded copper conductor cable.
       The number glands shall be as follows : -
1.     For all the NCTs one cable gland suitable for 2 core, 4 sq mm stranded copper cable to be
       provided.
2. For TFs CTs cable gland suitable for 6 core sq. mm stranded copper cable to be provided.
3.     72.5 kV T/F I/C CTs two cable glands each suitable for 4 core 4 sq. mm stranded copper
       cable to be provided.
       The terminal box shall be dust and vermin proof. The dimensions of the terminal box and its
       openings shall be adequate to enable easy access and working space with use of normal
       tools.
5.17   Polarity shall be indelibly marked on each primary and secondary terminal. Facility shall be
       provided for short-circuiting and grounding of the secondary terminals inside the terminal box.
5.19    The casting of base, collar etc. shall be diecast and tested before assembly to detect cracks
        and voids, if any.
5.20    The instrument security factor of metering core shall be low enough and less than 5. This
        shall be demonstrated on all the ratios of the metering core, in accordance with procedure
        specified in IEC-185 or IS-2705. In case the instrument security factor of less than 5 is not
        possible to be achieved on higher ratios, auxiliary CTs of ratio 1/1 and1 accuracy class shall
        be deemed to be included in the suppliers scope of supply. This shall also be specifically
        brought out by the supplier in his offer.
        The design density for short circuit current as well as conductivity of the metal used for
        primary winding shall meet the requirement of IS: 2705. The supplier shall in his offer furnish
        detailed calculations for selections of winding cross sections.
        Suitably insulated wire of electrolytic grade shall be used for secondary winding. Type of
        insulation used shall be described in the offer. For multi ratio design, suitable tappings shall
        be provided either on primary or on secondary winding.
5.23    The exciting current of the CTs shall be as low as possible. The suppler shall furnish
        alongwith his offer the magnetization curves for all the core/s. The cores shall be high grade,
        non-aging electrical silicon laminated steel of low hysterisis loss and high permeability to
        ensure high accuracy at both normal and over current.
        Each primary terminal including the inter linking terminals (if provided) of all 66 kV NCTs
        (ratio 1000  500/1 A) and 11 kV NCTs shall be made out of rods of not less than 30 mm dia
        copper or equivalent as per IS and 66 kV NCT (ratio 150-15/1A) shall be made out of rods not
        less than 20 mm diameter copper or equivalent as per IS.
5.25    Any deviation from the specification shall be clearly brought out separately. In the absence of
        any specific mention, it shall be implied that the equipment offered is entirely according to this
        specification
5.26    The instrument transformer shall be provided with suitable test tap for measurement of tests
        such as partial discharges etc. in factory as well as at site. Provision shall be made of a screw
        on cap for solid and secured earthing of the test tap connection, when not in use. A suitable
        caution plate shall be provided duly fixed on the cover of the test tap and necessity of its solid
        earthing as per prescribed method before energizing the equipment.
6.0 TESTS
6.1.1   All the equipment offered should be fully type tested as per the relevant standards. In case
        the equipment of the type and design offered has already been type tested, the supplier shall
        furnish four sets of the type test reports alongwith the offer. The purchaser reserves the right
        to demand repetition of some or all the type tests in the presence of purchasers
        representatives.
       All acceptance and routine tests as stipulated in the relevant standards shall be carried out by
       the supplier in presence of purchasers representative.
7.0 DOCUMENTATION
7.1    All drawings shall conform to international standards organization (ISO) A series of drawing
       sheet/Indian standards specification IS: 11065. All drawings shall be in ink and suitable for
       microfilming. All dimensions and data shall be in S.I. units.
The supplier shall furnish four sets of following drawing alongwith his offer:
7.3    The successful supplier shall submit four sets of final version of all the above drawings.
       Except (7.2(b) above (actual of which shall be supplied at the time of inspection) for
       purchasers approval. The purchaser shall communicate his comments/approval on the
       drawings to the supplier. The suppler shall if necessary modify the drawing and resubmit four
       copies of the modified drawings for purchasers approval within two weeks from the date of
       purchasers comments.
7.4    The manufacturing of the equipment shall be strictly in accordance with the approved
       drawings and no deviation shall be permitted without the written approval of the purchaser. All
       manufacturing and fabrication work in connection with the equipment prior to the approval of
       the drawing shall be at the suppliers risk.
7.5    After receipt of purchasers approval, the supplier shall submit following drawings/documents
       prior to dispatch of equipment.
a)     Set of approved drawings i.e. 1 set per CT, 3 sets per NCT.
b)     Nicely printed and bound volumes of operation maintenance and erection manuals in
       English.,1 copy per CT and 3 copies per NCT.
7.6    Approval of drawings/work by purchaser shall not relieve the supplier of his responsibility and
       liability for ensuring correctness and correct interpretation of the latest revision of applicable
       standards, rules and codes of practices. The equipment shall conform in all respects to high
       standards of engineering, design, workmanship and latest revisions of relevant standards at
       the time to ordering,
No. Of cores = 3
Core       Application          Current     Current   Accuracy   Formula for min.      Max.         ALF/ISF
No                              ratio (A)   burden    class as   knee point voltage    exciting
                                            (VA)      per IES    at CT secondary       current
                                                      185        resistance at 75o C   (mA)
                                                                 at 150 A tap (volt)
1          2                    3           4         5          6                     7            8
No. Of cores = 4
Core       Application         Current     Current   Accuracy   Formula for min.       Max.         ALF/ISF
No                             ratio (A)   burden    class as   knee point voltage     exciting
                                           (VA)      per IES    at CT secondary        current
                                                     185        resistance at 75o C    (mA)
                                                                at 1000 A tap (volt)
1          2                   3           4         5          6                      7            8
No. of cores = 3
Core       Application        Current     Current   Accuracy   Formula for min.      Max.         ALF/ISF
No                            ratio (A)   burden    class as   knee point voltage    exciting
                                          (VA)      per IES    at CT secondary       current
                                                    185        resistance at 75o C   (mA)
                                                               at 300 A tap (volt)
1          2                  3           4         5          6                     7            8
No. of cores = 1
No. of cores = 1
No. of cores = 1
1.     Type/installation
2.     Manufacturers name and country of manufacture
3.     Conforming to standard
4.     Rated voltage
5.     Rated primary current
6.     Details of cores Core no. 1, II, III, IV
6.1    Purpose of cores
6.2    Rated secondary current
6.3    Class of accuracy
6.4    Accuracy limit factor
6.5    Formula covering minimum knee point voltage at CT secondary
       resistance corrected to 75 Deg C.
6.6    Instrument security factor
6.7    Secondary limiting voltage
6.8    Max. secondary resistance corrected to 75o C
6.9    Rated burden
6.10   Exciting current for differential core at 25% of knee point voltage
       and for distance protection core at 100% of knee point voltage.
7.     Rated short time withstand current (kA rms) for 1 second
       duration.
8.     Rated dynamitic withstand current (kAP)
9.     Rated continuous thermal current (pu)
10.    One minute power frequency withstand voltage (kV rms)
a)     Dry
b)     Wet
1.0 SCOPE
           It is not the inter to specify completely herein all details of the design and construction of
           equipment. However, the equipment shall conform in all respects to high standards of
           engineering design and workmanship and shall be acceptable to the purchaser, who will
           interpret in a manner the meanings of drawings and specifications and shall have the lower to
           reject any work or material which in his judgement is not in accordance therewith. The
           equipment offered shall be complete with all components necessary for its effective and
           trouble free operation. Such components shall be deemed to be within the scope of suppliers
           supply, irrespective of whether theses are specifically brought out in this specification and/or
           the commercial order or not.
2.0 STANDARDS
           Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this specification the rating as well as performance
           and testing of the instrument transformers shall conform but not limited to the latest revisions
           and amendments available at the time of placement of order of all the relevant standards as
           listed hereunder.
Note    Moderately hot and humid tropical climate conducive to rust and fungus growth. The climatic
        conditions are also prone to wide variations in ambient conditions. Smoke is also present in
        the atmosphere. Heavy lightning also occur during June to October.
        The capacitor voltage transformer and potential transformer covered in this specification shall
        meet the technical requirements listed hereunder
 Sl     Item                                               SPECIFICATION
 No                                                        72.5 kV
 1.     Type/ Installation                                 Single phase oil filled, self cooled,
                                                           hermetically sealed out door type
 2.     Type of mounting                                   Steel structures
 3.     Highest system voltage (kV rms)                    72.5
 4.     Suitable for system frequency                      50 Hz
 5.     Voltage ratio                                      15
 a)     Rated primary voltage (kV rms)                     66/3
 b)     Secondary voltage (volts0
 i)     CVT                                                Core I
                                                           110/3
 ii)    PT                                                 Core I,II
                                                           110/3
 6.     Method of earthing the system                      Solidly earthed
 7.     1.2/50 microsecond lightning impulse               325
        withstand voltage (kVP)
 8.     1 Minute dry and wet power frequency               140
        withstand voltage primary (kV rms)
5.1.1.1 The insulation of the instrument transformer shall be so designed that the internal installation
        shall have higher electrical withstand capability than the external insulation. The designed
        dielectric withstand values of external and internal insulations shall be clearly brought out in
        the guaranteed technical particulars. The dielectric withstand values specified in this
        specification are meant for fully assembled instrument transformers.
5.1.1.3 The details of location and type of joint, if provided on the porcelain shall be furnished by the
        supplier alongwith the offer. The housing shall be made of homogeneous, vitreous porcelain
        of high mechanical and dielectric strength, glazing of porcelain shall be uniform brown or dark
        brown colour with a smooth surface arrange to shed away rain water or condensed water
        particles (fog).
Details of attachment of metallic flanges to the porcelain shall be brought out in the offer.
5.1.1.4 The metal tanks shall have bare minimum number of welded joints so as to minimize possible
        locations of oil leakage. The metal tans shall be made out of mild steel/stainless
        steel/aluminium alloy, depending on the requirement. Welding in horizontal plan is to be
        avoided as welding at this location may give away due to vibrations during transport resulting
        in oil leakage. Supplier has to obtain specific approval from purchaser for any horizontal
        welding used in the bottom tank.
        The ferrous parts exposed to atmosphere shall be hot dip galvanized or shall be coated with
        at lest cost of zinc rich epoxy painting. All nuts, bolts and washers shall be made out of
        stainless steel.
        Insulating oil required for first filing of the instrument transformer shall be covered in suppliers
        scope of supply. The oil shall meet the requirements of latest edition IS : 335 or equivalent
        IEC.
5.1.3.2 The supplier shall ensure that the sealing of instrument transformer is properly achieved. In
        this connection the arrangement provided by the supplier at various locations including the
        following once shall be described, supported by sectional drawings.
5.1.3.3 Nuts and bolts or screws used for fixation of the interfacing porcelain bushings for taking out
        terminals shall be provided on flanges cemented to the bushings and not on the porcelain.
5.1.3.4 For gasketed joints, wherever used nitrite butyl rubber gaskets shall be used. The gasket
        shall be fitted in properly machined groove with adequate space for accommodating the
        gasket under compression.
        Instrument transformers shall be provided with prismatic type oil sight window at suitable
        location so that the oil level is clearly visible with naked eye to an observed standing at
        ground level.
5.1.4 Earthing
        Metal tank of instrument transformer shall be provided with two separate earthing terminal for
        bolted connection to 50 x 8mm MS flat to be provided by the purchaser for connections to
        station earth mat.
5.1.4.1 Instrument transformer shall be provided with suitable lifting arrangement, to lift the entire
        unit. The lifting arrangement shall be clearly shown in the general arrangement drawing.
        Lifting arrangement (lifting eye) shall be positioned in such a way so as to avoid any damage
        to the porcelain housing or the tanks during lifting for installation/ transport. If necessary,
        string guides if required shall be offered which shall be of removable type.
        The instrument transformer shall be provided with non-corrosive legible name plate with the
        information specified in relevant standards, duly engraved/punched on it. In addition to these
        P.O with date, item no. of P.O and connection diagram shall also be marked in rating plate
5.1.4.3 Suitable terminal connectors for connecting ACSR conductor of size 0.4 square inch (Zebra)
        shall be supplied. suitable terminal earth connectors for earthing connections shall also be
        provided.
           Terminal connectors shall be manufactured and tested as per IS : 5561 or equivalent IEC.
           All castings shall be free from blow holes, surface blisters, cracks and cavities. All sharp
            edges and corners shall be blurred and rounded off.
           No part of a clam shall be less than 10 mm thick
           All ferrous parts shall be hot dip galvanised conforming to IS:2633 or equivalent IEC
           For bimetallic connectors, copper alloy liner of minimum 2 mm thickness shall be cast
            integral with aluminium body.
           Flexible connectors shall be made from tinned copper/aluminium body.
           All current carrying parts shall be designed and manufactured to have minimum contact
            resistance
           Connectors shall be designed to be corona free in accordance with the requirements
            stipulated in IS : 5561 or equivalent IEC.
5.1.6   Enamel, if used for conductor insulation, shall be polyvinyl acetate type and shall meet the
        requirements of IS : 4800 or equivalent IEC. Polyester enamel shall not be used. Double
        cotton cover, if used, shall be suitably covered to ensure that it does not come in contact with
        oil.
5.1.8   The instrument transformer shall be so constructed that it can be easily transported to site
        within the allowable transport limitation and in horizontal position, if the transport limitation so
        demand.
5.1.9   The instrument transformers shall be vacuum filled with oil after processing and thereafter
        hermetically sealed to eliminate breathing and to prevent air and moisture from entering the
        tanks. Sealing type oil filling and/or oil sampling cocks shall be provided with facility to reseal
        the same. The method adopted for hermetic sealing shall be described in the offer.
5.1.10 Suitable arrangement shall be made to accommodate the expansion and contraction of oil
       due to temperature variation. The pressure variation shall be kept within limits which do not
       impair the tightness of the instrument transformer. A pressure relief device capable of
       releasing abnormal internal pressure shall be provided.
5.2.1   The CVTs comprising of the capacitor divider unit and electromagnetic unit shall be single
        phase, oil filled hermetically sealed, self cooled, outdoor type and suitable for direct line
        connections without any fuse and isolation switches. Theses CVTs are required to be used on
        interlinking substation in Haryana power system for the purpose of protection, synchronizing,
        interlocking, carrier coupling and metering. CVTs shall be suitable for connecting the carrier
        terminals to single circuit and double circuit transmission lines for phase to phase coupling for
        power line carrier, voice communication, tele-metering and tele-printing services.
5.2.2   The secondary terminals of potential unit, high frequency coupling terminal and the earthing
        terminals shall be brought out separately and hosed in a water proof cabinet outside the main
        steel chamber.
5.2.3   The capacitor voltage transformer shall be suitable for simultaneous use us measuring unit,
        for feeding voltage supply to protective relays and as coupling capacitor for carrier
        transmission i.e, for voice communication,       carrier protective relays, tele-metering, tele-
        printing services over one or more carrier channels in the frequency range of 40 to 500 kHz.
5.2.4   The capacitor shall be designed for wide frequency band and low dielectric loss. Their natural
        frequency shall be considerable higher than the carrier frequency range of 40 kHz to 500 kHz.
5.2.5   The unit capacitor shall be so designed that no damage to internal elements or change in
        electrostatic capacitance is resulted by the application of impulse voltage.
5.2.6   Each C VT including its emvt unit shall be filled with insulating oil conforming to IS:335 or
        equivalent IEC and shall be hermetically sealed against moisture and dust.
5.2.7   The electromagnetic voltage transformer unit of CVT intended for outdoor installation whose
        primary is to be fed by the inter-mediate design and shall be suitable for metering, relaying
        and synchronizing services. The core of this transformer shall be of high grade, nonageing,
        cold rolled, laminated electrical sillcon steel of low hysteresis loss and of high permeability so
        as to ensure high accuracy at normal and high voltages. The primary winding shall be
        connected through a compensating reactor to compensate the voltage increase at inter
        mediate tapping, whatever is the load within range of rated burden.
5.2.8   The design shall be free from corona effect to keep noise level of carrier frequency link very
        low. Use may be make of grading rings of electrostatic screen for this purpose if required.
5.2.10 Each CVT shall be provided with a suitable damping device so that ferro resonance oscillation
       due to saturation of iron core of transformer or any inductance connected in parallel with it
       and initiated by either over voltages on the net work side or by opening of the short circuited
       primary or secondaries, shall be practically zero. Oscillations of the secondary voltages
       which may arise as a result of breakdown of primary voltages due to short circuits shall not
       affect the proper working of protective relays. This shall conform to provisions of clause 42 of
       IEC recommendations 186-A.
5.2.11 Design of potential units of the CVT shall be base on the following requirement in connection
       with protective relaying.
        ii)     The CVTs must not enter into sub-harmonic resonance and transient oscillations
                during energization. They must be damped out with sufficient rapidness.
iii) They must have sufficiently low short circuit impedance as seen from secondary.
5.2.12 A device shall be incorporated in capacitor voltage transformer for the purpose of limiting over
       voltages which may appear across one or more of its components and/or to prevent sustained
       ferro resonance.
        The device may include a spark gap and may be located in several different ways according
        to its nature (clause 2.12 of IS:3156 (part-IV)-1978 of IEC-186A clause 37.12)
5.2.13 Suitable terminal boxes with removable gland plate for facilitating the entry of HF cables and
       VT control cables shall be provided at an accessible position.
5.3.1   The voltage transformer shall be oil immersed, sealed type and self cooled, suitable for the
        services indicated and conforming to the modern practices of designs and construction. The
        core shall be of high grade, non ageing, electrical silicon laminated steel of low hysteresis
        loss and high permeability to ensure high accuracy at both normal and over voltage.
5.3.2 The primary winding of voltage transformer will be connected phase to ground.
5.3.3 All the fuses and the links shall be provided at the VT terminal boxes.
5.3.5   The secondary terminals of the PTs except 36 kV PTs (having three cores) shall be brought
        out in a weather proof terminal box and it shall be provided with a removable gland plates
6. TESTS
        The equipment offered should be fully type tested. In case, the equipment of the type and
        design offered has already been type tested, the supplier shall furnish 4 sets of type test
        reports alongwith the offer. The type test reports should not be more than seven years old,
        However, temperature rise test although covered under type tests will be got conducted by
        the supplier on one piece of total ordered quantity of each type, at his premises in the
        presence to the inspecting officer of the purchase, without any extra charges. The purchaser
        reserves the right to demand repetition of same or all the type tests in the tests in the
        presence of purchasers representative.
        The equipment offered should be fully type tested. In case, the equipment of the type and
        design offered has already been type tested, the supplier shall furnish 4 sets of type test
        reports of the following tests alongwith the offer.
        Tests as per clause no. 12.1, 1.2 and 14 of IEC-358 (1990) and clause 10.1 (b), 10.1(d), 10.1
        (e), 10.1(f), 49,51, 52 & 53 of IEC-186(1987) latest addition of IECs to be considered.
        The type test reports should not be more than seven years old, reckoned form the date of bid
        opening and the type test should have been carried out in accordance with IEC-358(1992)
        and IEC-186 (1987) form Govt/Govt. approved test house
        However, temperature rise test although covered under type tests will be got conducted by
        the supplier on one piece of total ordered quantity of each type, at his premises in the
        presence of the inspecting officer of the purchaser, without any extra charges. The purchaser
        reserves the right to demand repetitions of some or all the type tests in the presence of
        purchasers representative.
i)      All acceptance and routine tests as stipulated in the relevant standards shall be carried out by
        the supplier in presence of purchasers representative, unless dispensed with in writing by the
        purchaser.
ii)     Immediately after finalization of the programme of routine/acceptance testing, the supplier
        shall give sufficient advance intimation to the purchaser to enable him to depute his
        representative for witnessing the testing.
7.0 DOCUMENTATION
7.1     All drawings shall conform to international standards (ISO) A series of drawing sheet/Indian
        standards specification IS : 11065. All drawings shall be in ink and suitable for micro
        filming. All dimensions and data shall be in SI units.
7.4    The manufacturing of the equipment shall be strictly in accordance with the approved
       drawings and no deviation shall be permitted without the written approval of the purchaser. All
       manufacturing and fabrication work in connection with the equipment prior to the approval of
       the drawing shall be at the suppliers risk.
7.5    After receipt of purchasers approval, the supplier shall submit following drawings
       /documents within two weeks
7.6    Approval of drawings/work by purchaser shall not relive the supplier of his responsibility and
       liability for ensuring correctness and correct interpretation of the latest revision of applicable
       standards, rules and codes of practices. The equipment shall conform in all respects to high
       standards of engineering, design, workmanship and latest revisions of relevant standards at
       the time to ordering.
Note : In case the equipment offered by the supplier doses not meet with the requirement of
       technical specification the offer of the firm shall not be considered.
3. No. of secondaries 1
8 Accuracy 1/3P
3. No. of secondaries 2
Secondary I Secondary - II
7 Accuracy 1/3P 3P
Note   Each winding shall fulfill its respective specified accuracy requirement within its specified
       output range whilst at the same time the other winding has an output of any value from zero
       to 100% of the output range specified for the other winding in line with clause 6.2.1 of IS 3156
       (part-2 and part-3) 1992 or its equivalent IEC.
1.     Name of manufacturer
2.     Type of mode
3.     Rated voltage (kV)
4.     Capacitance
a)     Primary capacitance C1 (pf)
b)     Secondary capacitance C2 (pf)
c)     Equivalent capacitance C(pf)
7.     Class of accuracy
i)     Winding-I
ii)    Winding-II
iii)   Winding -III
8.     Limits of errors
A)     Winding-I
i)     Percentage voltage ratio error
ii)    Phase displacement (minutes)
B)     Winding-II
i)     Percentage voltage ratio error
ii)    Phase displacement (minutes)
C)     Winding -III
i)     Percentage voltage ratio error
ii)    Phase displacement (minutes)
9.     Rated burden
i)     Winding-I
ii)    Winding-II
iii)   Winding -III
1. SCOPE
       This specification provides for the design, engineering, manufacture, stage testing, inspection
       and testing before supply, packing, forwarding and delivery at site of 72.5 kV outdoor type bus
       post insulators and its clamps as per quantities given in the Schedule of quantities for use on
       the 66 kV grid substations to support the bus bar at various switchyards
       It is not the intent to specify completely all the details of design and construction of the
       insulator. However, the insulator shall conform in all respects to the high standard of
       engineering design and workmanship and shall be capable of performing in continuous
       commercial operation upto the Bidders guarantee in a manner acceptable to purchaser. The
       equipment offered shall be complete with all components necessary for its effective and
       trouble free operation. Such components shall be deemed to be within the scope of supply
       irrespective of whether those are specially brought out in this specification or not. All similar
       parts particularly movable ones shall be interchangeable.
2. STANDARDS
       The post insulators and their hardware shall comply as regards general requirements, test
       voltages, and test with the latest edition of IS-2544/1973 IS-5350(P-II) 1973 IS-5350(P-III)
       1971/IEC-168/1979 except in so far as the same may be modified by this specification.
       The 72.5 kV and 36 kV Bus Post insulators are required for out door system conforming to IS
       2544/1973 or latest version thereof suitable for heavily polluted atmosphere. The post
       insulators shall be specifically suitable to meet the particular requirements of ultimate
       torsional strength and cantilever loads etc. which they will be called upon to resist during
       service at the rated voltage.
        Sl No           Particulars                                      Unit
            1           Nominal system voltage                           KV                      66
            2           Highest system voltage                           KV                     72.5
            3           Rated frequency                                                       501.5 Hz
            4           Min. creepage distance                           mm                     1815
            5           One minute power frequency withstand             KV (rms)                140
                         voltage
             6          Impulse withstand voltage (+ve & -ve)            KV(peak                 325
                                                                         )
             7          Min. visual discharge voltage level              KV (rms)
                        (extinction)
             8          Radio interference voltage (Micro volt at        Micro                   >500
                        1 MHz) at a system voltage of 156 kV             volt
             9          Cantilever strength (upright)                    Kg                       400
             10         Torsion strength                                 Nm                      2000
             11         Bending strength                                 N                       4000
             12         Tensile strength                                 N                      35000
             13         Compressive strength                             N                      70000
             14         Applicable standard                                                    IS:5350,
                                                                                            IS:2544, IEC :
                                                                                                  168
             15         Pitch circle dia
             16         a. Top                                           mm                      127
4. CLIMATIC CONDITION
        The climatic conditions are of extreme nature varying from extreme cold to dry to tropical
        humid and to hot. The relative humidity may vary from 26% to 100% and the temperature may
        vary from 2.5 deg C to 500 deg C with maximum to minimum condition of humidity stated
        above.
The equipment is required to operate satisfactorily under the following site conditions:
Note:   Moderately hot and humid tropical climate conducive to rust and fungus growth. The climate
        conditions are also prone to wind variations in ambient conditions. Smoke is also present in
        the atmosphere. Heavy lightening also occurs form June to October.
5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
        72.5 kV bus post insulator shall be either solid core or polycon type insulators complete with
        all fittings and accessories required for holding single bus bar conductor ACSR 0.4 sq inch
        zebra. The bus post insulator pedestal shall be suitable for fixing on the supporting structure
        to be provided by the purchaser.
        The bus post insulator shall be provided with a completely galvanised steel base designed for
        mounting on the support structure to be provided by the purchaser. The base and mounting
        arrangement shall be such that the insulator shall be rigid and self supporting and no guying
        or cross bracing between phases shall be necessary.
        Cap to be provided on top of the insulator shall be of high grade cast iron or malleable steel
        casting. It shall be machine faced and hot dip galvanized. The cap shall have four nos. of
        tapped holes spaced on a pitch circle diameter to accommodate the terminal clamp for
        supporting the purchasers busbars. The holes shall be suitable for bolts with threads having
        anticorrosive protection. The effective depth of threads shall not be less than the nominal
        diameter of the bolt.
        The post insulator clamps are to be fitted on the top of the bus post insulator for holding single
        conductor ACSR Zebra tightly and rigidly. The clamps shall be made of aluminium alloy and
        shall comply with relevant ISS. The clamps shall be supplied with galvanised steel studs of
        the suitable size and maintain the requisite pressure to ensure good and tight joint of low
        resistance.
        The insulators shall be entirely fee from sharp edges ridges or points and shall not exhibit
        appreciable corona formation during services.
        The porcelain shall be white, finished brown glazed, non-porous of high dielectric, mechanic
        and thermal strength, free from defects and thoroughly verified. Cement used shall be of high
        quality, durable and high strength Portland cement. Cement is not to be treated as an
        adhesive medium between the porcelain and metal ports of an insulators. Preference will be
        given to a fixing medium of an approved metal alloy.
        Cement shall be a replenishment material for filling gap between the porcelain and metal
        parts to fix them.
6. GALVANIZING
        All the ferrous metal parts shall be hot dip galvanized smoothly, as per IS 3638 (as amended
        upto date), IS 2633 or any other equivalent authoritative standard. The material shall be
        galvanized only after shop operations upon it have been completed. The metal parts before
        galvanizing should be thoroughly cleaned of any paint, grease, rust scales or alkalis or any
        foreign deposit which are likely to come in the way of galvanizing process. The metal parts
        coating shall withstand minimum four for one minute dips in copper sulphate solution as per
        IEC-168
        The bus post insulator unit shall be assembled in a suitable jig to ensure correct positioning of
        the top and bottom metal fittings relative to one another. The faces of the metal fittings shall
        be parallel and at right angles to the axis of the insulator and the corresponding holes in the
        top and the bottom metal fittings shall be in a vertical plane containing the axis of the
        insulator.
        All necessary nuts, bolts, spring washers etc. required for the assembly of the complete
        insulator stack shall be in tenderers scope of supply. The bolts and nuts shall be not dip
        galvanised and shall be of high strength generally conforming to IS-136 or any other
        equivalent international standard.
7. TESTS
8. INSPECTION
        The inspection may be carried out by the purchaser at any stage of manufacture. The
        successful tenderer shall grant free access to the purchasers representative at a reasonable
        time when the work is in progress. Inspection and acceptance of any equipment under this
        specification by the purchaser, shall not relieve the supplier of his obligation of furnishing
       The supplier shall keep the purchaser informed in advance, about the manufacturing
       programme so that arrangement can be made for inspection.
       The purchaser reserves the right to insist for witnessing the acceptance/routine testing of the
       bought out items.
9. GUARANTEED DATA
       Also a copy each of the drawings and descriptive literature will accompany the equipment for
       use by the stores/field offices drawing it for application on Nigams power system.
11. MARKING
Each porcelain insulator unit legibly and indelibly be marked to show the following :
12.2   Each consignment shall be accompanied by a detailed packing list containing the following
       information.
72.5 kV
1.     Height                                     mm
2.     Power frequency dry one minute withstand
       voltage                                    kV
3.     Impulse withstand voltage                  rms
4.     Total creepage distance                    kV
5.     Protected creepage distance                Peak
6.     Cantilever strength inverted               mm
7.     Cantilever strength upright                mm
8.     Tensile strength                           kg.
9.     Torsional strength                         kg.
10.    Compression strength                       N
11.    Bending strength                           Nm
12.    Type and make                              N
13.    Total weight                               N
14.    Pitch circle diameter
a)     Bottom                                     kg
b)     Top                                        mm
15.    Max. diameter of insulator                 mm
16.    Drawing reference no.                      mm
1. SCOPE
1.1     The specifications provides for design, manufacture, engineering, inspection, stage testing
        and before despatch, packing and delivery F.O.R. destination of steel cored aluminium
        conductor specified herein for its satisfactory operation on various Transmission lines and
        substations of the state
1.2     ACSR Zebra conductor is to be used as power conductor on single circuit and double circuit
        220 kV transmission lines of the owner.
2. STANDARDS
2.1     The power conductor shall conform to the following Indian Standards, which shall mean
        latest revision, amendments/charges adopted and published, unless otherwise specified
        herein before.
3. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
b)      Number of strands :
        Central steel wire                                                1
        1st steel layer                                                   6
         st
        1 aluminium layer                                                 12
        2nd aluminium layer                                               18
        3rd aluminium layer                                               24
5.1     The ACSR conductor shall be suitable for being installed directly in air supported on
        suspension insulator strings or anchored through tension insulator strings at the power cross
        arms of single circuit and double circuit transmission line towers.
5.2     The conductor shall therefore be suitable for satisfactory operation under the tropical climatic
        conditions listed under the clause 3.0. The applicable design particulars of the conductor to
        be used on the lines is furnished in Annexure I. System Particulars
        The resistively of aluminium depends upon its purity and its physical conditions. For the
        purpose of this specification the max. value permitted is 0.028264 ohm. Sq. mm/ mt at 20 deg
        C and this value has been used for calculation of the max. permissible value of resistance.
Note : It is not intended to check the resistivity from the measured values of resistance.
5.3.3 Density
        At a temperature of 20 deg C the density of hard drawn aluminium has been taken as 2.703
        g/cub cm.
        At a temperature of 20 deg C the constant mass temp co-efficient of resistance of hard drawn
        aluminium measured between two potential points rigidly fixed to the wire, the metal being
        allowed to expand freely, has been taken as 0.004 per degree Celsius.
        The co-efficient of linear expansion of hard drawn aluminium at 0 deg C has been taken as
        23.0 x 10-6 per deg C. This value hold s good for all practical purposes over the range of
        temperature from 0 deg.C to highest safe operating temperature.
5.4.1 Density
        At a temperature of 20 deg C the density of galvanized steel wire is to be taken as 7.80 g/cub
        cm.
        In order to obtain uniformity in calculations a value of 11.5x10-6 per deg.C may be taken as
        the value for the co-efficient of Linear Expansion of galvanised steel wires used for the cores
        of steel-reinforced aluminium conductors.
5.5 Materials
5.5.1   The conductor shall be manufactured from EC grade aluminuum rods suitably hard drawn on
        wire drawings machines. The aluminium rods used shall comply with IS:1841-1978 and
        IS:5484. The mechanical and electrical properties of aluminium wires shall comply with the
        requirements given in relevant standard. The aluminium wire shall be manufactured from not
        less than 99.5% pure electrolytic aluminium rods of EC grade.
5.5.2   Galvanized steel wire shall be drawn from high carbon steel rods produced by either acidic or
        basic open hearth process, electric furnace process or basic oxygen process. The mechanical
        and electrical properties of wire shall comply with the requirements given in relevant standard.
        The chemical composition of high carbon steel wire is given below for guidance only.
5.6.1   The wires shall be smooth and free from all imperfections such as spills, spills, slag inclusion,
        die marks, scratches, fittings, blow-hotels, projections, looseness, overlapping of strands,
        chipping of aluminium layers etc. and all such other defects which may hamper the
        mechanical and electrical properties of the conductor. Special care should be taken to keep
        away dirt, grit etc. during stranding.
        Note : In order to maintain the circularity of the wires the tolerance allowed in 5.7.2.1 and
        5.7.2.2 shall apply to both the measurements at right angles taken at the same cross-section
        as per clause 2.2 of IS: 398 (part II) (second revision with latest amendments)
5.8 Joints
        No joints shall be permitted in the aluminum wires in the outermost layer of the ACSR
        conductor. Joints in the inner layers are permitted, in addition to those made in the based rod
        or wire before final drawings, but no two such joints shall be less than 15 meters apart in the
        complete stranded conductor. Such joints shall be made by cold pressure but welding.
        Note L joints are not permitted in the outermost layer of the conductor in order to ensure a
        smooth conductor finish and reduce radio interference levels and corona losses on the extra
        high voltage lines.
        There shall be no joints except those in the base rod or wires before final drawing, in steel
        wires forming the core of the steel reinforced aluminium conductor.
        Note L Joints have not been permitted in the steel wires after final drawing in order to avoid
        reduction in the breaking strength of the conductor that may occur as a result of failure of the
        joints
5.9.1   The wires used in the construction of galvanized steel reinforced aluminium conductor shall
        before stranding. Satisfy all the relevant requirements of this specifications.
5.9.2 The lay ratio of the different layers shall be within the limits given in the table below.
 No.      of    Ratio of aluminium        Lay ratios for   Lay rations for aluminium wires
 wires          wire dia meter to         steel core (6
 Al    St       steel wire diameter       wire layer)      Outerside          Layer              Innermost
                                                           layer              immediately        layer       of
                                                                              beneath            conductor
                                                                              outside layer      with 3 Al wire
                                                                                                 layers
                                          Min     Max      Min       Max      Min      Max       Min     Max
 1      2       3                         4       5        6         7        8        9         10      11
 54     7       1.0                       13      28       10        14       10       16        10      17
Note : For the purpose of calculation, the main ration shall be taken as the arithmetic mean of the
       relevant minimum and maximum values given in this table.
5.9.3   In all constructions, the successive layers shall have opposite directions of lay, the outermost
        layer being right handed. The wires in each layer shall be evenly and closely stranded.
5.9.4   In conductors having multiple layers of aluminium wires, the lay ratio of any aluminium layer
        shall not be grater than the lay ratio of the aluminium layer immediately beneath it.
5.10.1 The standard length of the conductor shall be 1100 meters. A tolerance of  5% on the
       standard length shall be permitted. All lengths outside this limit of tolerance shall be treated
       as random lengths.
5.10.2 Random lengths will be accepted provided no length is less than 70% of the standard length
       specified and the total quantity of such random lengths shall not be more than 5% of the total
       quantity ordered.
5.10.3 Supplier shall also indicate the max single length above the standard length, he can
       manufacture, in the guaranteed technical particulars. This is required for special stretches like
       river crossing etc. The purchaser reserves the right to place orders for the above length to the
       extent of 5 % of the total ordered quantity on the same terms and conditions applicable for the
       standard lengths during the pendency of the contract.
6. TESTS
6.1     The type, acceptance and routine tests and tests during manufacture, shall be carried out on
        the conductor. For the purpose of this clause:
6.1.1   The tests shall mean those tests, which are to be carried out to prove the process of
        manufacture and general conformity of the material to this specification. These tests shall be
        carried out on samples prior to commencement of commercial production against the order.
        the supplier shall indicate his schedule for carrying out these tests in the activity schedule.
6.1.2   Acceptance tests shall mean those tests, which are to be carried out on samples taken from
        each lot offered for pre-despatch inspection, for the purposes of acceptance of that lot.
6.1.4   Tests during manufacture shall mean those tests, which are to be carried out during the
        process of manufacture and end impaction by the supplier to ensure the desired quality of the
        end product to be supplied by him.
6.1.5   Samples for individual wires for tests shall be taken before standing from not less than ten
        percent of the spool in the case of aluminium wires and ten percent of the coils in the case of
        steel wires. If samples are taken after stranding, they shall be obtained by cutting 1.2 meters
        from the outer end of the finished conductor from not more than ten percent of the finished
        reels.
6.1.6 The standards and norms to which these tests will be carried out are listed against them .
6.1.7   For type and acceptance tests. The acceptance values shall be the values guaranteed by the
        supplier in the proforma for  Guaranteed Technical Particulars, furnished in the Annexure-II
        or the acceptance value specified in this specifications, whichever is more stringent for that
        particular test.
        Note : All the above tests shall be carried out on aluminium and steel strands after stranding
        only.
6.4.1   The testing charges for the type tests specified shall be indicated separately in prescribed
        schedule.
6.4.2 The supplier shall indicated the type test charges for each type test separately.
6.4.3   In case of failure in any type, the supplier is either required to modify the design of the
        material or repeat the particular type test three times successfully at his own expenses. The
        decision of the purchaser in this regard shall be final binding.
6.4.4   Suppliers shall indicate the laboratories in which they propose to conduct the type tests. They
        shall ensure that the tests can be completed in these laboratories within the time schedule
        guaranteed by them in the appropriate schedule.
6.4.5   The entire cost of testing for the acceptance and routine tests and tests during manufacture
        specified herein shall be treated as included in the quoted unit price of conductor, except for
        the expenses of the inspector/purchasers representative.
        The purchaser reserves that right of having at his own expenses any other test(s) of
        reasonable nature carried out at suppliers premises, at site, or in any place in additional to
        the aforesaid type, acceptance and routine tests, to satisfy himself that the material comply
        with the specifications.
6.6.1   The supplier shall offer at least three (3) drums for selection of samples required from each
        batch of 500 km for conducting all the tests.
6.6.2   The supplier is required to carry out all the acceptance tests successfully in the presence of
        purchasers representative before despatch.
6.7.1   Copies of type test reports shall be furnished in at least six(6) copies alongwith one original.
        One copy shall be returned duly certified by the purchaser only after which the material will be
        despatched.
6.7.2   Record of routine test reports shall be maintained by the supplier at his works for periodic
        inspection by the purchasers representative.
6.7.3   Test certificates of tests conducted during manufacturer shall be maintained by the supplier.
        These shall be produced for verification as and when desired by the purchaser. .
6.8.1 The following additional test facilities shall be available at suppliers works.
a)      Calibration of various testing and measuring equipment including tensile testing machine,
        resistance measurement facilities, burette, thermometer, barometer etc.
b)      Standard resistance for calibration of resistance bridges.
c)      Finished conductor shall be checked for length verification and surface finish on separate
        rewinding machine at reduced speed (variable from 8 to 16 meters per minute). The
        rewinding facilities shall have appropriate clutch system and shall be free from vibrations,
        jerks etc. with transverse layering facilities.
7. INSPECTION
7.1     The purchasers representative shall, at all times, be entitled to have access to the works and
        all places of manufacture where conductor shall be manufactured and the representative shall
        have full facilities for unrestricted inspection of the suppliers work, raw materials and process
        of manufacture and conduiting necessary tests as detailed herein
7.2     The suppler shall keep the purchaser informed in advance of the time of starting and of the
        progress of manufacture of conductor in its various stages so that arrangements can be made
        for inspection.
7.3     No material shall be despatched form its point of manufacture before it has been satisfactorily
        inspected and tested, unless the inspection is waived off by the purchaser in writing. In the
        later case also, the conductor shall be despatched only after satisfactory testing for all tests
        specified herein has been completed and approved by the purchaser.
7.4     The acceptance of any quantity of material shall in no way relieve the supplier of any of his
        responsibilities for meeting all requirements of the specification, and shall not prevent
        subsequent rejection if such material is later found to be defective.
       At the works of the manufacturer of the conductor, the conductor shall be transferred from
       one drum to another at the same time measuring its length with the help of a graduated pulley
       and cyclometer. The difference in the average length thus optioned and as declared by the
       supplier in the packing list shall be applied to all the drums if the conductor is found short
       during checking.
8. DOCUMENTATION
8.1    Six sets of type test reports, duly approved by the purchaser shall be submitted by the
       supplier for distribution, before commencement of supply. Adequate copies of acceptance
       and routine test certificates, duly approved by the purchaser shall accompany the despatch
       consignment.
8.2    Approval of drawing/work by purchaser shall not relieve the supplier of his responsibility and
       liability for ensuring correctness and correct interpretation of the latest revision of applicable
       standards, rules and codes of practices. The material shall conform in all respects to high
       standards of engineering, design, workmanship and latest revisions of relevant standards at
       the time of ordering and purchaser shall have the power to reject any work or material which
       in his judgement is not in full accordance therewith.
9.1    The conductor shall be supplied in non returnable, strong wooden drums provided with
       lagging of adequate strength capable of withstanding displacement during transit, storage and
       subsequent handling and stringing operation in the field. The drums shall generally conform to
       IS:1778-1980 except otherwise specified hereinafter.
9.2    The drums shall be suitable for wheel mounting and for jetting off the conductor under a
       minimum controlled tension of the order of 5 kN
9.3    The supplier shall submit the proposed drum drawings alongwith the bid. However, the same
       shall be in line with the requirements as stated herein. After placement of the letter of award,
       the supplier shall submit four copies of fully dimensioned drawing of the drum he wishes to
       supply, for purchasers approval before taking up manufacturing of conductor. After getting
       approval from the purchaser, the supplier shall submit 30 more copies of the approved from
       the purchaser, the supplier shall submit 30 more copies of the approved drawings to
       purchaser for further distribution and field use at purchasers end.
9.4    All wooden components shall be manufactured out of seasoned soft wood free from defects
       that may materially weaken the component parts of the drums. Preservative treatment for
       anti-termite/ antifungus (Aldrime/Aldruse) shall be applied to the entire drum with
       preservatives of a quality which is not harmful to the conductor.
9.5    The flanges shall be of tow/three ply construction with each ply at right angles to the other
       and nailed together. The nails shall be driven from the inside face flange, punched and then
       clenched on the outer face. The tolerance in thickness of each ply shall be +3 mm only. There
       shall be alteast 3 nails per plank of ply with maximum nail spacing of 75 mm. where a slot is
       cut in the flange to receive the inner end of the conductor, the entrance shall be in line with
       the periphery of the barrel.
9.6    The wooden battens used for making the barrel of the conductor shall be of segmental type.
       These shall be nailed to the barrel supports with at least two nails. The battens shall be
       closely butted and shall provide a round barrel with smooth external surface. The edges of the
       battens shall be rounded or chamfered to avoid damages to the conductor.
9.8    Normally the nuts on the studs shall stand proud of the flanges. All the nails used on the inner
       surface of the flanges and the drum barrel shall be countersunk. The ends of barrel shall
       generally be flushed with the to of the nuts.
9.9    The inner check of the flanges and drum barrel surface shall be painted with a bitumen based
       paint.
9.10   Before reeling, card board of double corrugated or thick bituminize waterproof bamboo paper
       shall be secured to the drum barrel and inside of flanges or the drum by means of the suitable
       commercial adhesive material. The paper should be dried before use. Medium grade kraft
       paper shall be used in between the layer of the conductor. After reeling the conductor, the
       exposed surface of the outer layer of conductor shall be wrapped with thin polythene sheet
       across the flanges to preserve the conductor from dirt, grit and damage during transportation
       and handling and also to prevent ingress of rain water during storage/transport.
9.11   A minimum space of 125 mm shall be provided between the inner surface of the external
       protective layer and outer layer of the conductor.
9.12   Each batten shall be securely nailed across grains as far as possible to the flange edges with
       at least 2 nails per end. The length of the nail shall be less than twice the thickness of the
       battens. The nail shall not protrude above the general surface and shall not have exposed
       sharp edges or allow the battens to be released due to corrosion.
9.13   Outside the protective layer, three shall be a minimum of two binders consisting of hoop
       iron/galvanized steel wire. Each protective layer shall have two recess to accommodated the
       binders.
9.14   The conductor ends shall be properly sealed and secured with the help of U-nails. The
       composite conductor shall be hinged by use of galvanized steel wire/aluminium wire at three
       locations al least 75 mm apart or more covered with PVC adhesive tape so as to avoid
       loosening of conductor layers in transit and handling.
9.16 Marking
       The drum shall have the following information stenciled on it in indelible ink alongwith other
       essential data.
       The guaranteed technical particulars duly signed are required to be furnished by the bidder
       alongwith the tender as per annexure-II
SYSTEM PARTICULARS
1. Code word.
       a)      Aluminium wire
       b)      Steel wire
       c)      Complete conductor
       a)      Aluminium
       b)      Steel
       a)      Aluminium strand
       b)      Steel strand
       c)      Conductor
       a)      Aluminium strand
       b)      Steel strand
       a)      Aluminium strand
       b)      Steel strand
       a)      Aluminium
       b)      Steel
       c)      Conductor
       a)      Aluminium strand
       b)      Conductor
17.    a)      Continuous max. current rating of conductor in still air at 45 deg C ambient
               temperature (amps)
       b)      Temperature rise for the above current (deg C)
19.    Whether the drum on which the conductor is wound conforms to the specification and whether
       the detailed dimensioned drawing submitted with the tender.
a) Aluminium strand :
11KV CROSS LINKED POLY ETHYLENE INSULATED PVC SHEATHED SINGEL CORE 630 mm2
                                  CABLES
1.     SCOPE
       This specification covers the manufacture, testing inspection at manufacturers work, supply
       and delivery F.O.R destination of single core XLPE insulated PVC sheathed cable suitable for
       solidly grounded system as per Schedule of Quantities .
3. STANDARDS
       The cable covers under this specification shall conform in all respect with the latest editions of
       IS-7098 (part-2) 1985 and IS-8130-1984 and IEC:502 of the latest version thereof .
4.     TECHNICAL PARTICULARS :
       11 kV, single core under ground XLPE insulated PVC sheathed cable suitable for working
       pressure of 11 kV on earthed system manufactured in accordance with IS:7098 (part-2_ 1985
       with latest amendments. The aluminium conductor shall comply with requirements specified
       in IS:8130-1984. The insulation shall be chemically cross linked poly ethylene confirming to
       the physical, electrical and ageing properly as required in latest edition of IS-7098 (paft-2) 
       1985. Cable shall be provided both conductor screening and insulation screening. The
       conductor screening shall be non-metallic and shall be consisting of either semi-conducting
       tape or a layer of extruded semi-conducting compound or combination of two. The insulation
       screening shall consist of non metallic semi-conducting tape of extruded semi-conducting
       compound layer in combination with nonmagnetic metallic shield. Armouring shall be
       arranged over the core and it shall be of non-magnetic material. The material for the
       armouring shall be as per relevant ISS. Over the armouring the cable shall be provided with
       extruded PVC outer sheath. The completion of PVC compound shall be type ST-2 of IS-5831-
       1984. The colour of outer sheath shall be black or grey.
5.     SIZE
       The size of the cable shall be single core 630 mm2
6.     TESTS
       The type, acceptance routine tests shall be carried out as per IS-7098 (part-ii) 1985 with latest
       amendments. A photo copy of type tests carried out from Govt./Recognised house should be
       submitted with the tender as otherwise the tender is liable to be rejected.
7.     INSPECTION
       The material shall be inspected and tested before despatch by an authorized representative
       of the board in respect of quality.
       The inspecting officer shall also satisfy himself about the correctness of length of cable as
       provided in Instruction N-208 of EB manual of instruction 1969 edition amended vide HSEB
       O/O No. G/BD-33(57)75 dated 18.4.75
       In case the supplier is not in a position to get these tests carried out at his works, such tests
       may got carried out by him at any Govt. recognized test agency at him own expense.
9.      PACKING
        The cable shall be supplied in non----turnable wooden drums as per IS : 10418 : 1982 so
        constructed as to enable the cable to be transported on each drum. The cable wound on such
        drum shall be one conditions length. The ends of cable shall be sealed by means non-
        hygroscopic sealing material
10.     MARKING
       The marking on the drum shall have the following information :
a)     Reference to Indian Standard and Cable Code.
b)     Name of the manufacturer and trade name
c)     Nominal cross-section area of the conduction for the cable
d)     Number of core.
e)     Type of the cable and voltage for which it is suitable.
f)     Length of cable on the drum.
g)     Approximate gross weight
h)     Net weight of the cable
i)     Drum identification number
j)     P.O. No & date.
k)     Consignees name with destination
l)     Year of manufacture
        Copies of instruction and maintenance of cables, shall also be submitted with the offer for
        reference of the purchaser.
1.     Names of manufacturer
2.     Type of cable
3.     Voltage rating                                            kV
4.     Applicable standard
5.     Conductor
6.     a) Material
       b) Num- cross sectional area                              No
       c) No of strands
       d) Min no of wires in each strand
       e) Dia of each wire in strand                             No
       f) Shape
7. Conductor screen
       a) Material                                               mm
       b) Thickness
8. Insulation
       a) Material                                               mm
       b) Thickness
9. Insulation screen
       a) Non-metallic part
       i) Material
       ii) thickness
       b)
       i) Metallic part
       ii) Material
10. Armour
       a) Material
       b) Non dia/Thickness
       a) Material
       b) Non Thickness                                          mm
       a) At rated current
       b) At short circuit conditions
1.0 SCOPE
       This specification covers the manufacture testing supply and delivery of PVC insulated PVC
       sheathed unarmoured copper control cables The reliability and long life of control cable is
       therefore, of paramount importance. All the control cables offered against this specification
       must bear ISI certification mark.
2.0 STANDARDS
       Copper control cable to be supplied shall be PVC insulated PVC sheathed unarmoured for
       indoor and outdoor applications in air, in ground, in water and in concrete trenches. The
       control cables shall conform in all respects to the requirements of IS-1554 (part-I) 1988 ad its
       subsequent amendments, if any
       The insulated cores shall be provided with inner sheath unarmoured but provided with an
       outer sheath as specified in IS-1554 (part-I) 1988 amended upto date. The control cable
       offered shall be suitable for use in system upto 1100 volts.
       The conductors shall be composed of plain annealed high conductivity copper which before
       stranding shall be approximately circle in selection, smooth, uniform in quality and free from
       scale, in-equalities, spills, splits and other defects. The conductors shall conform to
       appropriate dimensions and resistance as per I.S.  1554 (Part-I) 1988.
4.0 INSULATION
       The basic material employed as insulating compound shall consist of compound polyvinyl
       chloride (PVC) or suitable co-polyment of which major consistent shall be vinyl chloride or
       mixture of polyvinyl chloride and suitable co-polymers which have been suitably compounded
       and proceed so as to comply with the requirements of IS 1554 (part-i) 1988. To prove the
       general qualities and design of the control cable would be forwarded with the bid. The board
       may ask any or all the bidders to get their cables type tested at his (their) own cost. In case
       any of the bidder would like the board
       The PVC compound going into the formation of insulation shall also comply with the provision
       IS-5831-1970 PVC insulation and sheath of electric cable. The insulation shall withstand the
       rigours of climate and site conditions and shall not crack or retract in normal use.
       The colour code of the cores of control cable shall be as per clause 10.1 of ISS-1554 (par-1).
       However the outer PVC sheath shall be black or grey. The colour coding as employed in the
       formation of the cables for individual cores and sheath shall be indicated in the bid. The
       PVC/co-polymer compounds going into the formation of the outer sheathing shall afford 
       degree of mechanical protection besides being oil and weather resistant.
5.0 MATERIAL
       All the material used in the manufacture of the cables shall be of the best the available quality
       with regard to strength durability and shall also be manufactured according to best
       engineering practices.
6.0 PACKING
The cable shall be supplied in reels so constructed as to avoid any damage to the cable.
       All/unarmoured control cables would comply with the requirement of type tests as laid down in
       para 15.1 IS-1554 (part-I) 1988 read with its subsequent amendments, if any, reports of type
       tests to defray the charges on account of above testing, he may clearly state so in his bid.
       The board may ask any or all the bidder to get their cables type tested at his (their) own cost.
       In case any of the bidder would like the board to defray the charges on account of above
       testing, he may clearly state so in his bid.
       The control cables would be subjected to tests laid down in para 15.2 of IS-1554 (part-I)1988
       before accepting a lot at the time of inspection.
       Tests laid down in para 15.3 of IS-1554(part-I)1988 would be carried out in the presence of
       Boards representative and the tests reports would be submitted to the chief Engineer/Design
       & Procurement, HSEB, Hisar for approval before effecting dispatch of unarmoured control
       cables.
8.0 QUANTITY
       The required quantity of the cable is as per the Schedule of quantities to the specification.
       The length of the cable may be increased or decreased by 10% at the time of placement of
       purchase order or thereafter but in any case before the expiry of the contract. this contractor
       shall supply such additional cable lengths on the same rates, terms and conditions.
       The bidder shall give in his bid the guaranteed technical particulars of the cables as per
       Appendix A attached. Any additional information considered necessary by bidder, with a
       view to high light the technical aspects of his offer, may also be supplied under this head. The
       bidder shall clearly state the current rating factors applicable to control cables as per item 21
       of appendix A
14.0   DELIVERY
       The successful bidder would be required to commence the delivery of unarmoured control
       cables within three months of the award of contract and complete if three months thereafter.
(to be filled in separately for each size of the unarmoured control cable)
   1.      Name of manufacturer.
   2.      Year of manufacturer
   3.      No of cores
   4.      Cross section of cores
   5.      No and diameter of wires
   6.      Shape of conductor
   7.      Material of conductor
   8.      Current carrying capacity
   9.      Insulation thickness and material
   10.     Insulation resistance
   11.     Thickness and material of inner sheath
   12.     Nominal dia over inner sheath
   13.     Conductor resistance
   14.     Colour scheme of cores
   15.     Thickness and material outer sheath
   16.     Test voltages, both AC and DC
   17.     Length of cable per drum
   18.     Net weight per drum length
   19.     Gross weight per drum
   20.     Current rating factors based on
           a) Variation in ground temperature
           b) Variation in ambient air temperature
           c) Groups laid direct in ground in horizontal formation
           d) Groups laid direct in ground in tier formation
           e) Depth of laying in ground
           f)   Group laid in covered trenches in horizontal formation.
   21.     Standard
1. SCOPE
2. STANDARDS :
       The switchgear panels shall comply in all respects the requirement laid down in the latest
       edition of IS: 13118-1991, IS: 3427 & IS: 3231
3. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
The equipment is required to operate satisfactorily under the following site conditions.
1.2 No of poles 3
       1.10 Short time current rating                       Not less than 18.4 kA current corresponding
            to 350 MVA for 1 sec.
       The vacuum type circuit breaker shall be draw out type and trip free. The VCBs shall be
       suitable for operation from 110 VDC auxiliary supply. The operating mechanism shall be
       motor operated spring charged type. There shall be provision(s) for manual charging of
       closing spring and emergency hand trip. The motor used for the purpose will be suitable for
       240 V Ac as well as for 110 V DC . The operating mechanism shall work satisfactorily at 85%
       - 110% of rated supply voltage. The VCB shall have 2 normally open and 2 normally closed
       auxiliary contacts over and above the ones required for various controls and supervision
       circuits.
       Each unit shall have its own instrument panel provided at the tope and complete with small
       wiring connections from relays, instrument transformers, metering instruments, indicating
       instruments, selector switches and circuit breaker control switch. All wiring shall be carried out
       by using stranded single annealed copper conductor insulated with polyvinyl chloride
       insulation suitable for 650 V service and in accordance with IS: 732  1963. CT/PT circuit
       shall used wire of not less 2.5 mm2 X-sectional are whereas control/alarm/supervision circuit
       shall used wire of not less than 1.5 mm2 X-sectional area. All wires will be continuous from
       one terminal to the other and, also will have no Tee-junction enroute. The connection shall be
       securely made with the help of connecting lugs duly crimped on to the copper conductor. The
       meters and relays shall be mounted in a convenient position so as to be readily accessible for
       inspection or repair. The terminal board provided in the instrument panel of VCBs will be
       made of moulded dielectric having brass studs, washers, holding nuts and locking nuts. All
       holding nuts shall be secured by locking nuts. The connection studs shall project 6 mm from
       the lock nut surface. NO OTHER TYPE OF TERMINAL BOARD IS ACCEPTABLE. The
       panels shall have a degree of protection of I.P.H 6. The leads from metering CTs shall be
       directly terminated at TTB and there from at the kWH meter with a provision to seal TTB and
       kWH meter. The said CT leads will be concealed to prevent their tempering enroute. Similar
       PT leads from secondary box of the PT to TTB and there from to energy meter including inter
       panel PT leads will also be concealed to prevent their tempering. The made and extent of
       concealing the metering leads of CTs and PTs to prevent their tempering (by unscrupulous
       operating personnel) will be discussed and mutually agreed upon with the successful
       bidder(s). TTB used on the instrument panel should be suitable for front connection.
       Earthing of current free metallic parts or metallic bodies of the relays/switches mounted on the
       instrument panel and a suitably sized copper conductor shall do metal enclosed switchgear.
       Earth bus made of 25 x 3-mm bare copper flat will be extended through entire length of 11 kV
       switchboard with suitable provision to connect it to the sub-station earth at the extremities.
       The earthing arrangement will meet with the requirements laid down in IS: 3427 read with its
       latest amendment.
       The secondary voltage and current rating of the instrument transformers shall match the
       metering or protective equipment. The CTs shall have ratio and accuracy class as mentioned
       in the schedule of equipment. The CTs shall be wound/ring type in accordance with their
       ratings. The terminal boards associated with differential CTs, REF CTs and over-current/
       A resin cast potential transformer of ratio 11000/ 3 110/ 3 volts having 100 VA output per
       phase with accuracy class 1.0 as per ISS : 3156 (part-II)-1965 shall be provided on the
       incoming side of each panel set and shall be star/star connected. It shall be provided with HT
       and LT fuses.
       The neutral point of star connected secondary windings of instrument transformers shall be
       earthed to the main earth bus referred to in the concluding paragraph of clause 5.2 multiple
       earthing of any instrument transformers shall be avoided.
5.4 Bus
       All the panels shall be provided with insulated copper bus-bars of 1250 amps continuous
       current rating for all switch boards and these shall be connected in a separate moisture and
       vermin proof sheet metal chamber.
       The bus bars connections and insulator supports shall be mechanically strung and rigidly
       supported so as to withstand the stresses generated by vibrations, variations in temperature
       and due to server short circuits.
       The bus bars shall be supported on insulators at short intervals keeping adequate clearance
       between bus bars and earth. The bus bar chamber shall be provided with inspection covers
       with gaskets and bus bar shutters. Provision shall be made for future extension of bus bar
       and switchboard.
       The temperature rise of the current carrying parts shall not exceed the permissible limits
       above the ambient temperature as per relevant standards (latest edition).
These shall comply with the latest issue of IS: 2099 in all respects.
       All disconnectors (isolators) of the 11 kV VCBs and interlocks between different pieces of
       apparatus provided for reasons of safety and for convenience of operation of switchgear shall
       meet with the requirement of IS:34271969 read with its latest amendment.
       Each 11 kV incoming VCB shall be provided with cable boxes complete with jointing kits and
       sealing material suitable for receiving 2 sets of cable each comprising 3 nos 630 mm2 , 11 kV
       single core XLPE, outer PVC sheathed cables. The outgoing 11 kV VCBs including 11 kV
       capacitor controlling VCB shall be provided cable boxes suitable to receive 3 core, 11kV
       XLPE PVC sheathed cable of size upto 300 mm2 (panel with CT ratio 300- 150/5 A), upto 185
       mm2 (panel with CT ratio 200/100/5A). The 11 kV station transformer VCB shall be provided
       with cable boxes ( EPOXY RESIN TYPE) suitable to receive 3 core, 11 kV, PILCDSTA cables
       of size upto 50mm2 (panel with CT ratio 60-30/5A). Each cable box shall have vertical entry
       from below. These cable boxes shall be complete in all respects including cable glands of
       requisite size.
         Instrument panels on each of the 11kV VCB covered by this specification shall be provided
         with the following indicating lamps/relay: -
         For monitoring of trip circuit both in pre-close and post close position of the circuit breaker, 1
         no. Automatic trip circuit supervision relay will be provided on each of the 11 kV (incoming)
         instrument panel. In case of trip circuit becoming faulty, the operation of this relay shall be
         accompanied by visual and audio annunciation in accordance with clause.5.10.1 of the
         specification.
         However, the trip circuit of each of the 11 kV outgoing/capacitor/Stn. VCB will be monitored
         on demand with the help of an indicating lamp and a push button both when the VCB is
         OPEN &CLOSED. The lamp shall be amber colour.
         Each of 11 kV (incoming) panel will be provided with a non trip alarm scheme comprising
         suitable auxiliary relay (rated for 110V DC), accept push button, reset push button and a
         buzzer. It will cater to non- trip condition such as trip circuit faulty and PT secondary fuses
         blow off. The non-trip alarm scheme will meet with the following requirements: -
         i)      The closing of an initiating contact shall actuate a buzzer and will be accompanied by a
                 flag indication on the concerned auxiliary relay.
         ii)     The closing of an initiating contact shall glow a lamp, which will not reset until the fault
                 has cleared.
         iii)    It shall be possible to silence the buzzer by pressing accept push button. If after
                 cancelling the alarm but before resetting the visual signal, the same fault persists the
                 buzzer shall be suppressed.
         iv)     If after cancelling the alarm but before resetting visual signal some other fault takes
                 place, the alarm accompanied by flag indication on appropriate auxiliary relay shall take
                 place.
         v)      If after cancelling the alarm and after resetting the visual signal, the same fault appears
                 or some other fault take place, the alarm, flag indication and non trip lamp indication
                 shall reappear as usual.
         vi)     The non-trip alarm acceptance shall be by means of a push button and resetting of
                 visual signal may also preferably be done through a push button.
         vii)    Means shall be provided for test checking the lamp and alarm circuit at frequent
                 intervals.
         viii)   The equipment shall be suitable for 110 volts DC operation.
         Trip commands due to operation of protective relay on any of 11 kV VCB constituting the
         switchboard will trip the concerned VCB. Its auxiliary contract will actuate a bell (provided in
         each of the 11 kV incoming VCB) and will be cancelled by the associated circuit breaker
         control handle. Auto trip lamp will glow on the concerned 11 kV VCB and there will be flag
         indication on the concerned protective relay.
        Each of the11 kV (incoming) instrument panel is to be provided with a relay to monitor the
        fuses on the secondary side of 11 kV metering PT the failure of any of secondary fuse on
        the11 kV PT will be accompanied by visual and audio indication in accordance with clause
        5.10.1 of the specification. Non of the 11 kV outgoing/capacitor/Stn. VCB will be provided with
        fuses and inter-circuit PT leads may run from one bus wire board to the other.
5.12.1 Each of the 11 kV VCB will be provided with a suitably sealed ammeter (additional dials, if
       any, required to cover all the taps of the CTs shall be included at the time of bidding) with a
       selector switch facilitating measurement of phase currents as well as unbalance current. The
       coil of ammeter shall be rated for 5 amp. The instrument shall be of moving iron spring
       controlled type of industrial grade A classification having accuracy class 1.0 and shall
       conform to IS:1248 (1968).
5.12.2 Each of the 11 kV (incoming) VCB will be provided with a suitably sealed voltmeter with a
       selector switch. The selector switch shall facilitate the measurement of phase to phase and
       phase to neutral voltage of all the three phases one by one. The coil of the voltmeter shall be
       of moving iron spring controlled type of industrial grade A classification with accuracy class
       1.0 and shall conform to IS : 1248 (1968)
5.12.3 Each of the 11 kV VCB except the 11 kV capacitor VCB will be equipped with a three phase
       four wire kWH meter. The kWH meter shall be rated for 5A CT secondary and 110 V/ 3
       (phase to neutral) available from 11kV PT mounted on each of the incoming VCB. The
       instrument shall be iron cored dynamometer type having accuracy class 1.0.
5.12.4 Each of the11 kV (incoming) VCB will be provided with a power factor meter. The PF meter
       having a range of 0.2 lag zero  0.2 lead shall be of 2 element type suitable for use on three
       phase three wire unbalanced system. It shall be rated for 5 amp CT secondary and 110 V (
       phase to phase) available form 11 kV PT mounted on each of the 11 kV incoming VCB
       incoming VCB. The instrument shall be iron-cored dynamometer type having accuracy class
       1.0.
N.B :   Routine test certificates of all the indicating and integrating instruments will be submitted
        alongwith the routine test certificates of 11 kV switchgear.
5.13.1 The instrument panel of each of the 11 kV VCB will be equipped with a circuit breaker control
       handle of pistolgrip type with spring return to neutral position and having bell alarm
       cancellation contracts. The control handle shall be so designed that after being operated to
       close a VCB the operation cannot be repeated until the control handle has been turned to
       trip position making it impossible to perform two closing operation consecutively.
5.13.2 The rating of the control handle shall be suitable for the duty imposed by the closing and
       opening mechanism of VCB. The moving and fixed contacts shall be of such a shape and
       material to ensure good contact and long life under services operating duty. All contacts shall
       be readily renewable.
5.13.3 The bidder keeping in view the requirements of this specification will decide the number of
       contacts in the control handle. Two pairs of contacts shall be kept spare. The total number of
       contacts proposed to be provided shall be stated in the bid.
5.13.4 Safety against inadvertent operation due to light touch on the control handle shall be ensured.
       Each incoming instrument panel shall be provided with a single pole restricted earth fault
       relay suitable for 5 amp CT (secondary) with a setting rate of 10% to 40% of 5 amp. The relay
       shall be housed in draw cut flush mounting case. The back up protection shall be in the form
       of a combined over current and earth fault relay (two over current and one earth fault). This
       shall be triple pole having inverse definite minimum time (IDMT) characteristic with a 3/10
       time current curve i.e., the relay operating time shall be 3 second at 10 times the plug setting
       at TMS1. The outer element of the relay shall be arranged for over current protection and
       shall have a setting range of 50-200% of 5 amp. ( The relay for station transformer shall have
       setting range of 20-80% of 5 amp) and adjustable in suitable equal steps by means of a plug
       board. The central element shall be used for earth fault protection with a setting range of 20-
       80% of 5 amps, adjustable in suitable equal steps by means of plug board (for station
       transformers panels, the setting range shall be 10-40% of 5 amp) Each of the three elements
       shall be fitted with shunt reinforcing unit with hand reset operation indicator.
       Each outgoing feeder panel shall be provided with a triple pole IDMTL type combined over
       current and earth fault relay (two over current and one earth fault element) conforming to the
       technical specification stated in the clause 5.14.1 above and one set of triple pole
       instantaneous relay in the form of two over current and one earth fault element.
       The outer element of the relay shall be arranged for over current protection and shall have a
       setting range of 500-2000% of 5 amp. (The relay for station transformer shall have a setting
       range of 200- 800% of 5 amp) and adjustable in suitable steps.
       The central element shall be used for earth fault protection with a setting range of 200-80% of
       5 amp) the relay for station transformer shall have setting range of 100-400% of 5 amp)
       adjustable in suitable steps.
       The relay shall have low transient over reach with a high pick up/drop of ratio. The relay will
       be connected in series with the triple pole combined over current and earth fault relay referred
       to above and shall be so wired so as to take this (instantaneous) out, if so desired by the
       purchaser at any time during operation of the equipment.
       Each capacitor panel shall be provided with the following relays for protection of capacitor
       banks:
i)     Triple pole non-directional IDMTL type combined over current and earth fault relay (two over
       current and one earth fault element) conforming to the technical specification stated in clause
       5.14.1 above.
ii)    1 no. IDMTL type over voltage relay with setting range 110% to 170% of 110 V available from
       11kV PT mounted in the 11kV (incoming) VCB alongwith auxiliary transformers (for external
       mounting) ratio 110/103.5 to 116.5 volts (in step of 1 volt) to be used for compensating the
       error of over voltage relay.
iii)   1 no. Inverse time under voltage relay with setting range of 50% to 90% of 110 v (phase to
       phase connections).
iv)    1 no. Neutral displacement relay with settings 5.4, 7.5, 12.5 and 20 volts and to be fed from
       open delta winding of three phase 11000/110 v. Residual voltage transformer. (residual
       voltage transformer is not a part of this specification)
v)     5-minute timer to ensure that the capacitor bank is fully discharged once it has been switched
       OFF before it can be switched ON again.
       A suitable relay for monitoring the DC supply to the 11 kV switchboard shall be mounted on
       each of the 11 kV incoming instrument panel. The operation of DC fail scheme shall be
       accompanied by visual (indicating lamp on the instrument panel) and auto (ringing of hooter)
       annunciation. It shall be possible to silence the hooter by pressing the accept push button
       while the lamp shall continue to glow till the fault has been attended to and DC supply
       restored. A DC fail Test push button may be provided to test the lamp circuit of the scheme.
6. SPARE PARTS
       A list of spares required for 5 years of normal operation for each switchboard alongwith unit
       price of each item shall be furnished with the tender for consideration.
       The quantity of spare CTs for incoming and outgoing panels shall be 15% and 10%
       respectively of the total quantity of individual CTs ordered in respect of all the 11 kV switch
       board.
7. TESTS
       All type and routine tests shall be carried out in accordance with IS: 131181991 (latest
       edition thereof)
       The type test certificates shall be supplied as per IS:131181991, in quadruplicate, alongwith
       to judge the adequacy of the equipment by the bidder. In case the offered equipment vary in
       its details vis-a-vis the certified copy of the drawing annexed with the type test report, the
       bidder (s) will be required to submit fresh type test report whose date of testing/proving the
       equipment will be within 5 years from the date of opening of bids against this specification.
       TENDER WITHOUT TYPE TEST CERTIFICATES OF OFFERED EQUIPMENTS ARE
       LIABLE TO BE REJECTED.
       Voltage transformers and current transformers shall comply with the type tests as stipulated in
       the latest version of IS 3156 and IS 2705 respectively. The reports of all type tests conducted
       shall be supplied alongwith the tender. Tenders without type test certificate of CTs and PTs
       are liable to be rejected.
       The 11 kV VCB and associated CTs and PTs shall be subjected to routine tests as specified
       in the latest version of the relevant ISS in the presence of purchasers representative, if so
       desired by the purchaser. The routine test certificates of bought out components such as
       relays, switches, indicating instruments and kWH will also be presented to purchasers
       inspecting officer who will forward them to the purchaser alongwith his inspection report for
       the main equipment. All test reports should be got approved from the purchaser before
       dispatch of equipment.
8. DRAWINGS
       In addition to any other drawing which the tenderer may like to furnish to explain to the merits
       of his proposal, following drawings shall be submitted with the tender in quadruplicate: -
i)     Principle dimensional detail of 11kV switchgear.
ii)    General arrangement of --- panel 11 kV switchboard including its foundation details.
       Four copies of the descriptive literature in respect of 11kV switchgear, relays, kWH meters,
       voltmeters, ammeters, selector switches etc. proposed to be used shall also be supplied.
       The successful bidder shall submit the above drawings in quadruplicate on A-3 size paper to
       purchasers design and procurement, S/Stn. design for approval. The purchaser shall
       communicate his comments/approval on/to the drawings to the successful bidder within a
       period of four weeks. The supplier shall, if necessary modified the drawings and resubmit four
       copies of the modified drawings for purchasers approval within two weeks from the date of
       receipt of purchasers comments. The purchaser will approve the modified drawings within 15
       days of their receipt. After receipt of purchaser approval to drawings, a set of reproducible of
       approved drawings and five sets of all the approved drawings and operating manuals
       containing, erection, operation and maintenance instructions per 11kV switchboard shall be
       supplied to purchasers design wing for use by various agencies of the purchaser. However,
       one set of drawings and operating manual will be dispatched alongwith each 11 kV
       switchboard. The 11kV switchgear will not be fabricated without getting the drawing approved
       from the purchaser.
       In order to ensure timely receipt of all the drawings literature and reproducible etc. the
       purchase section of design wing will issue despatch instruction for despatch of 11kV
       switchgear.
9.     SPECIAL TOOLS
       The tenderer shall separately quote for a set of special tools, if so required, for erection and
       maintenance of the switchgear panels
B. INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS
i) CURRENT TRANSFORMERS
C. RELAYS
D. BUS BAR
1.     Material
2.     Normal current rating
3.     Nominal area per phase
4.     Shape
5.     Type of insulation
1.     Name of manufacturer.
2.     Whether imported or indigenous
3.     Manufacturers type, normal amps and rupturing
       capacity for vacuum bottles used on incoming panel.
4.     Manufacturers type, normal amps and rupturing
       capacity for vacuum bottles used on outgoing panel.
5.     Manufacturers type, normal amps and rupturing
       capacity for vacuum bottles used on capacitor control
       panel.
6.     Degree of vacuum inside the vacuum interrupters.
7.     Number of full shot circuit operation, as per test duty 1to
       5 of IEC-56 which the vacuum bottle offered can safely
       withstand.
8.     Whether the vacuum bottles used on incoming and
       outgoing panels are same or different.
9.     Whether the operating mechanism is imported or
       indigenous.
1 SCOPE
       This specification covers the manufacturer testing supply and delivery at site of all equipment
       listed in the Schedule of Quantities alongwith the associated sundries to complete the job.
2 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS :
       The climatic conditions are of extreme nature varying from extreme cold to dry to tropical
       humidity to hot. The relative humidity may vary from 26% to 100 % and the temperature may
       vary from 2.5o C to 50o C with maximum to minimum conditions of humidity stated above.
       Temperature
i)     Max. temperature                                                 50 Deg C
ii)    Min. temperature                                                 -2.5 Deg C
       Relative humidity
i)     Max                                                              100 %
ii)    Min                                                              26%
iii)   Isoceraunic level                                                45
iv)    Altitude above mean sea level                                    Less than 1000 mtrs
       Climatic Conditions
i)     Average no. of rainy days per annum                              Nearly 120 days
ii)    Average annual rainfall                                          900 mm
iii)   Average no of dust storm day per annum                           35
iv)    Max wind pressure                                                196 kg/m2 .
3 STANDARD
       The material clad (preferably sheet metal) air break switch to be supplied against this
       specifications shall meet with the requirements laid down in IS-4064-0978 (part I & II) (latest
       edition). The HRC fuses shall comply with the IS-2208-1962 (latest amended). All other
       equipment shall also comply with the requirements of the latest edition of the respective
       Indian Standards.
       All the material used in the construction of the equipment shall be of the best quality
       obtainable of their respective kinds and the whole of the work shall be of the highest class,
       well finished and of approved design and make.
All machined surfaces shall be true and smooth and well finished.
5 INTERCHANGEABILITY
       Corresponding parts of plant and equipment shall be made to gauge or jig and shall be
       interchangeable in every respect.
       Should the tenderer wish to depart from the provisions of this specification either on account
       of a manufacturing practice or for any other reasons, he will draw attention to the proposed
       In the even of this specification and the contractor drawings, specification tables etc. being
       found to disagree during the execution of the contract, this specification shall be held as
       binding unless the departure have been fully recorded as required above.
7 DRAWINGS
       The tenderer shall submit with his tender dimensioned drawings of the equipment offered
       alongwith illustrated and descriptive literature for the plant. Schedule of tender drg. shall be
       given.
       All plants and equipment shall be approved with a complete set of foundation holding down
       bolts, washers units plants and other fixtures as may be required and these shall be supplied
       by the contractor. Those fittings shall be fixed by the purchaser on the foundations unless
       otherwise specified..
       All gauge, motors, instrumentation etc. shall have dials of scales calibrated in metric system
       of units. All name plates, instruction plate, warning signs and any marking what-so-ever on
       the equipment and its parts and accessories shall be in Hindi-English language using idioms,
       words and meaning as current use in India.
       In order to facilitate sorting and erection at site every part of the plant and equipment shall be
       suitably marked.
10 PAINTING
       The whole of the plant expect bright parts, valves and such portion as are finished shall be
       painted with two painting coats of approved rust resisting paint in plain colours for packing
       and the parts not so painted shall be protected from deterioration during transit. All the ferrous
       parts shall be painted. With battle ship grey paint by means of spray painting. The painting
       should be as per relevant ISS. All the non-ferrous parts including the bus bars, thimbles,
       jumpers shall be tinned plated and sleeves of proper thickness and size shall be provided on
       all the jumpers. After erection at site every painted part shall be well cleaned filled and topped
       and shall then receive two coats of best oil pint of approved colour, to be supplied by the
       contractor without any extra charges.
11 TESTS
       All plants and equipment shall comply with the requirements of the type tests and shall be
       subjected to the routine testes specified in the relevant Indian Standard (latest editions) to
       which the plant and equipment are manufactured. Type test certificates from some approved
       Govt. Test House shall be submitted by tenderer with his tender.
       Quadruplicate copies of the manufacturers test certificates for routing tests and of type tests
       issued by the approved test house shall be submitted to the purchaser for approval as soon
       as the tests are completed
12 INSTRUCTION BOOKS
       Applicable parts, lists, catalogues and operating instructions in English language specially
       prepared to cover all the equipment furnished under this specification which may be needed
       or prove useful in operation, maintenance, repair, dismantling or assembling and for the repair
13 REPRODUCIBLE DRAWINGS
       The contractor shall supply two sets of full size reproducible drawings (approved by the
       purchaser) alongwith detailed drawings of various major components/accessories etc.
       (showing sectional view, wherever necessary) on oil cloth to prove useful in the erection,
       operation maintained and repair or of the equipment. He shall also supply twenty sets of azo
       prints of the above mentioned drawings for use in field and design offices.
14 PARTICULARS OF SYSTEM
       The equipment shall be suitable for 415 volts, 50 cycles, 3 phase 4 wire system with neutral
       solidly earthed.
15     RISE IN TEMPERATURE
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       The equipment shall be operated at maximum ambient temperature of 50 C and as such the
       temperature rise of its parts should be proportionately below the figure provided in respective
       standards.
       Metal clad floor mounting combination fuse switch board consisting of a suitable bus bar of
       300 amps rating for 15 ckts three phase and neutral bus bar chamber, mounted on a high
       floor stand arranged and equipped for the circuits given in the schedule of requirement and
       mounted above and below the bus bar chamber to form a suitable arrangement. The bus bar
       chamber shall have provision for adding two more switch units as given in the schedule at a
       later date. The switches shall be quick make and break type.
       The switch boards shall be installed indoors. The enclosing chambers shall be dust tight and
       vermin proof.
       The details of equipment required for each switch board has been given in the schedule of
       requirement.
17 BUS BARS
       The bus bar shall be made of high conductivity copper or aluminium and shall have adequate
       cross section so as to be capable of carrying 300 amp. in phases and 150 amp in neutral.
       The bus bar shall be so designed and mounted in the separate chamber such that their
       expansion or contraction does not subject either the bus bars or their insulation supports to
       any stresses.
       The bus bar shall be properly spaced so as to provide easy access during maintenance and
       inspection etc. There should be not joints in the bus bars.
       The current density for copper and aluminium bus bars must not exceed 116 A/cm2 and 87
       A/cm2 respectively.
18 CONNECTIONS
       All the connections for the tees from the bus bars shall be bolted type and suitable spring
       washers shall be provided to ensure proper jointing and material of the bolts shall be of
       suitable metal. All the connections shall be provided with thimbles of suitable rating.
       Metering equipment for the station transformer/incomer shall be located between the LT side
       of the transformer and LT bus bar. The metering equipment shall include 300/5 amps
       CTs having burden 15 VA with accuracy class 1 and 3 phase 4 wire unbalanced load
       integrating watt hour meter. A 100 mm dial flush mounted MISG (moving iron spring
       controlled) voltmeter and a 100mm dial flush mounted MISC ammeter both with phase
       selector switch shall also be provided on each switchboard to indicate the bus bar voltage and
       total load on the station transformer/ incomer feeder. All the meters shall be enclosed in
       separate chamber to have a flush pattern type appearance. The meters shall be dust tight.
20 EARTHING
       Two separate earths shall be run and each and every metallic parts of the stand/switches/bus
       bar chamber shall be earthed at two different places independently. The size of the earthing
       conductor for the switches and individual parts shall not be less than no. 8 SWG copper
       conductor and size of the main for earthing shall not be less than no. 3 SWG copper
       conductor.
       The bus bar chamber shall be made out of angel iron of suitable size (to be specified) and will
       be fabricated out of the 16 SWG mild steel sheets.
22 LABLES
       Earth switch shall be provided with suitable labels painted on hard plastic sheet and duly held
       in boss framed of the size 3 x 2 for the incomings and outgoings feeders. The hard plastic
       sheet shall be of white colour and it will be painted in black for the outgoing feeders where as
       it shall be painted in bright red for the incoming feeders.
23 INTER LOCKING
       Interlocks mush be provided to ensure that the switch cover cannot be opened when the
       switch is in the closed position. It should however, be possible for competent examiner to
       over-ride this interlock and operate the switch with enclosure open.
24 FIRE HAZARDS
The switch and its associated apparatus shall be arranged to minimize fire hazards.
25 CLEARANCES
       The clearances between phases and between phases and earth shall be as per IS-3072-1975
       with latest amendments.
26 CONTACTS
       All live contacts of the switch shall be adequately shrouded to prevent accidental contact
       when the equipment is either in the isolated or normally closed position and shall be silver
       plated of suitable thickness. The fixing contacts of the fuse switch unit shall be fully shrouded
       with arc resistant material. Material needs to be specified in the tender.
       The incoming switch and outgoing switches shall be provided with cable and boxes of suitable
       size, capacity and rating suitable for PVC cables. Typical drawings showing the cable entries
       The cabling arrangement shall be such that cables outgoing from an isolator unit can be
       connected or disconnected easily and safely .
28 REPUTING CAPACITY
       The rupturing capacity of the busbar switchgear/cartridges shall not be lower than 2 MVA at
       415 volts.
       The individual fuse switch unit shall be provided in such a way that they can be removed from
       the front of the switchboard for servicing and maintenance.
       All the opening in the bus bar chamber or otherwise provided for taking out connection etc.
       shall be sealed with suitable glands so as to make the bus bar chamber and switches
       insect/vermin proof.
29 MARKING
All the switches shall be clearly marked with the following particulars.
30 OTHER PARTICULARS
The tenderer should clearly furnished the following information in their offer : -
       List of references if similar LT switch board already in service/supplied with complete details
       shall be furnished.
1. STANDARDS
2. PARTICULARS OF SWITCHES
a)     Number of phases
b)     Service voltage
c)     Normal current
d)     Frequency
e)     Type of contacts
f)      Material of contracts of switches and their
       plating
g)     clearance between phases
h)     between live parts and earth
a)     Material
       i)       Phases
       ii)      Neutral
b)     Normal current rating
c)     Area
       i)       Phases
       ii)      Neutral
d)     Shape
1 SCOPE
              This specification covers the manufacturer testing supply and delivery at site of all equipment
              listed in the Schedule of quantities alongwith the associated sundries to complete the job.
2 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS :
              The climatic conditions are of extreme nature varying from extreme cold to dry to tropical
              humidity to hot. The relative humidity may vary from 26% to 100 % and the temperature may
              vary from 2.5o C to 50o C with maximum to minimum conditions of humidity stated above.
              The equipment is required to be operated satisfactorily under the following conditions: -
b) Min 26%
3 STANDARD
              All material and equipment shall comply in every respect with the requirements of the latest
              edition of the relevant Indian Standard IS: 16511970 latest edition.
              All the material used in the construction of the equipment shall be of the best quality
              obtainable of their respective kinds and the whole of the work shall be of the highest class
              well finished and of approved design and make. Casing shall be free from blowholes, flaws
              and of the true form and dimension.
All machined surfaces shall be true and smooth and well finished.
              The storage batteries are required for providing on independent and reliable source of 110
              volt DC supply for control, protection, alarm and indicating circuit of the high voltage
              switchgear in various attended type sub-stations. The batteries shall be kept in a state of
              floating trickle charge and provision made for rapid charging the batteries when so required.
              The power for the charging apparatus shall be given through an independent 4 core cable
              connection from an AC 50 cycle 3 phase 415 10% volts switchboard fed from a station
6 TYPE OF EQUIPMENT
       All equipment shall be located indoors. The batteries are to be installed in rows apart and laid
       out for this purpose and rectifier panel and DC distribution panel are to be mounted on the
       floor in the control room adjacent to the battery room.
       The battery charging equipment and all switchgear shall be of the panel-mounted type. The
       panel on which the equipment is to be mounted shall be of sheet metal fabrication with
       suitable angle /channel construction.
       1.      Instruction card.
       2.      Box container and arrangement for mounting the thermometer and the hydrometer.
       The battery charging equipment shall be housed in a sheet steel cabin finished in stove
       enamelled light grey color conforming to shade 681 specification. The charger cabin shall
       have thickness of 14 gauge or batter with adequate ventilation and it should be vermin proof
       as far as possible. The charging equipment shall be provided with separate float charger and
       boost charger as per following specifications
FLOAT CHARGER
       The float charger shall be suitable for operation from a 3 phase AC supply of 415  10% volt,
       50 cycle and suitable for floating 110 lead acid cells, at 2.16 volt per cell while simultaneous
       supplying a continuous load of 5 amp at an ambient temperature of 50 C. The output of the
       float charger shall be stabilized within  1%of the floating voltage for an input voltage variation
       of  10% frequency of stand simultaneously load variation of 0-100%
       The ripple content of the output of the float charger shall be limited to 3%. The float charger
       shall comprise the following components 
8 CELL TERMINAL
       Terminal posts of double cell should be clearly stamped as positive and negative and they
       should be made clearly distinguishable. Two pairs of battery terminals should be provided, so
       that a spare cell may be connected before the previous cell in series is removed for over-haul
9 GROUNDING
       All metal parts shall be grounded according to Indian Electricity Rules. The purchaser shall
       provide Bus main ground. The supplier on the charging equipment shall provide special
       grounding lugs of adequate size.
10 INTERCHANGEABILITY
       Corresponding parts of plant and equipment shall be made to gauge or jig and shall be
       interchangeable in every respect.
       The tenderer shall submit with his tender dimensioned drawings of the equipment offered
       alongwith illustrated and descriptive literature for the plant. Schedule of tender drawings shall
       be given.
       i)      Outline drawing of all apparatus showing sufficient details to enable the purchaser to
               determine whether the design proposed can be installed satisfactorily or not.
       ii)     Wiring diagram of battery charger.
       All plants and equipment shall be provided with a complete set of foundation holding down
       bolts, washers, nuts plants and other fixtures as they may be required and the contractor shall
       supply those. Those fittings will be fixed by the purchaser in the foundations. All foundation
       bolts fixtures etc. shall be supplied as soon as possible after drawings have been approved.
       In order to facilitate sorting and protection at site every part of the plant and equipment shall
       be suitably marked.
       All corrodible parts and surfaces shall be of such material and shall be provided with such
       paint or other protective finishing that no part of the installed equipment shall be injuriously
       effected by the atmospheric moisture, heat and fumes. The panels shall be finally painted with
       light gray paint having shade no 631 of IS: 5 with stove enamelled finish.
       The tenderer shall state in his tender the place(s) of manufacture, testing and inspection of
       the various portions of the work included in the tender.
       The purchaser or his duly authorized agent shall have access to the contractors or sub
       contractors work at any time during working hours for the purpose of inspecting the
       manufacture and testing of material, equipment and completed plant and the contractor shall
       provide the necessary facilities for inspection.
16 TESTS
       All plants and equipment shall comply with the requirements of the type tests and shall be
       subjected to the routine testes specified in the appropriate Indian Standard to which the plant
       and equipment are manufactured.
       Quadruplicate copies of the manufacturers test certificates for/ routine test and of type tests
       issued by the appropriate authority shall be submitted to the purchaser for approval as soon
       as the tests are completed
       Applicable parts, lists, catalogues and operating instructions in English language specially
       prepared to cover all the equipment furnished under this specification which may be needed
       or prove useful in operation, maintenance, repair, dismantling or assembling and for the repair
       and identification of parts for ordering replacement shall be assembled under a common
       cover and submitted in sextuplicate for each station to the purchaser free of cost.
18 REPRODUCIBLE DRAWINGS
       The contractor shall supply two sets of full size reproducible drawings (approved by the
       purchaser) alongwith detailed drawings of various major components/accessories (showing
       sectional view, wherever necessary) on oil cloth to prove useful in the erection, operation
       maintained and repair or of the equipment. He shall also supply ten sets of prints of the above
       mentioned drawings for use in field and design offices.
19 SPARE PARTS
       The tenderer shall quote separately in his tender for spare parts as he would recommend for
       maintenance and operation of the equipment for a period of five years A detailed list of such
       spare parts with itemized prices shall be given under schedule of requirements and prices.
       The purchaser may order spares subsequently as may be finally decided upon at the rates
       given in the tender. All spare parts shall be interchangeable and shall be of same make
       material and workmanship as the corresponding parts furnished with the main equipment.
       Detail of the technical particulars and specification required have been given in appendix A
       any other particular considered necessary by the supplier may also be given in addition to the
       above linked in annexureB
21 COMPLETION OF EQUIPMENT
       Any fittings, accessories or apparatus which have not been specifically mentioned in the
       specifications but which are usually necessary in the equipment shall be deemed to be
       included in the contract and shall be supplied by the contractor without extra cost.
       Should the tenderer wish to depart from this specification either on account of a
       manufacturing practice or for any other reasons, he will draw special attention to the proposed
       points of departure in the tender and submit such full information, drawings and specification
       highlighting the merit of this proposal to be appreciated.
       In the event of contractor drawings, specification tables etc. disagreeing with this specification
       during the execution of the contract, this specification shall be held biding unless the
       departure have been fully explained as required above.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
       110 volts lead acid type consisting of 110 cells having a capacity of 200 Amp. Hours at 10
       hour rate of discharge to 1.85 volts per cell at 27o C strictly conforming to IS Specification
       1650/1991 (latest edition) (dry and uncharged) complete with following accessories: -
a)     Double row double tier stand constructed of teak wood coated with antiacid black paint
       complete with cell number plates and fixing pins  2 nos. per set.
b)     Insulator cell
c)     Insulator stand
d)     Inter tier connector
e)     Inter row connector
f)     Separate electrolyte for first filling per set (non returnable container, including 5% of the acid
       to be supplied spare)
g)     Distilled water.
2. ACCESSORIES
       1 no cell testing voltmeter 3-0-3 having the accuracy as per industrial grade A instrument of
       IS: 12481958 (latest edition) and shall have high resistance.
       1 no on load battery tester.
       1 no hydrometer  capable of indicating specific gravity reading in steps of .002 on other
       desired range
       1 no pair of rubber gloves.
       1 no thermometer with separate gravity correction chart (0o C  100o C)
       2 jugs made of glass  2 pints of capacity
       1 no battery logbook
       1 no rubber aprons
       1 no. Tools Box containing
       1 level testing tube.
       1. Instruction card.
       2. Box container and arrangement for fixing the thermometer and the hydrometer
       The battery charger equipment shall be sound in a sheet steel cabin finished in stove
       enamelled light grey colour conforming to shade specification. The character cabin shall have
       thickness of 14 gauge or batter with adequate ventilation and it should be vermin proof as far
       as possible, louvers shall be provided with for ventilation. The charging equipment shall be
       provided with a separate float charger and boost charger as per following specifications
FLOAT CHARGER
       The float charger shall be suitable for operation from a 3 phase AC supply of 415  10%, 50
       cycle and suitable for floating 110 lead acid cells at 2.16 per cell while simultaneous supplying
       a continuous load of 5 amp at an ambient temperature of 50 C. The output of the float charger
       shall be stabilized within  1% of the floating voltage for an input voltage variation of  10%
       frequency of  1% and simultaneously load variation of 0-100%
       The ripple content on the output of the float charger shall be limited to 3%. The float charger
       shall comprise the following components 
BOOST CHARGER
       The boost charger shall operate off a 3 phase AC supply of 415 V  10%, 50 cycles and shall
       be suitable for charging 110 lead  acid cells from 1.80 V to 2.70 V per cell at a maximum
       charging current of 110 amps. In ambient temperature of 45o C. The boost charger shall
       comprise the following components: -
       Normally, the load charging will meet the requirement of the constant load. During boost
       changing the full battery voltage should not be reflected on the bus bars, that is, it should be
       ensured that the constant voltage is available on the DC bus bars irrespective of the fact
       whether the battery is on float or on boost charge and at the same time all battery cells are
       charged thus eliminating the problems of end cells cutting method of battery charging. In the
       even of failure of the automatic features of the regulator, the regulator shall be capable of
       being operated manually. Adequate protection should be incorporated to prevent excessive
       current drawn from the discharged battery. Also due care with necessary alternative provision
       should also be made wherever possible so that the due to failure of any one component, the
       DC power to the bus bars is not interrupted. The changing equipment should be complete
       with the various components listed above but not necessarily limited to the same. The
       changes shall also be complete with wiring, rating plates, glands and fixing bolts etc.
       The DC distribution board shall be housed in a sheet steel cubicle with adequate ventilation
       and it should be vermin proof as far as possible and should be provided with louvers for
       ventilation backed by fine wire mesh. The DCDB shall match with the battery changing
       equipment and should be complete with bus bars of suitable capacity, wiring rating plates,
       glands and fixing bolts. The current density for copper and aluminium bus bar must not
       exceed 116 A/cm2 and 87A/cm2 respectively. The following components shall be provided on
       the DC distribution board.
       All the instrument shall be of flush mounted type. The rotary switches shall also be flush
       mounted except for the protruding protection in the panels. All switches shall be mounted on
       the front panel and all the HRC bases together with their fuse fittings on the front panel but
       within a chamber that can opened by half doors to occasions accessibility to the fuses. The
       various components shall be of the best quality and from reputed manufacturers. The lay out
       of components, wiring workmanship, reliability etc. shall be of the best quality. Adequate room
       should be provided within the charger/DC distribution board cubicles for easy accessibility of
       components and also be facilitate ventilation.
       Electric water still to work on 230 volts AC single phase and having an output of 5-6 liters of
       distilled water per hour fitted with stainless steel condensing tube with a heat resisting
       aluminium paint finish. On electric water still is required for each battery set.
A) Information to be furnished by the supplier for 200 amp hour battery set.
a)     Manufacturers name
b)     Rated DC voltage
c)     Rated output
d)     Rating class
e)     Rated 1 min. overload capacity
f)     Class of insulation employed for
       (i)     Rectifier transformer.
       (ii)    Smoothing reactors.
PLCC EQUIPMENTS
1. GENERAL
1.1    The manufacturer whose PLCC panels are offered should have designed, manufactured,
       tested, supplied and commissioned PLCC panels for the specified voltage level.
       PLCC panels manufactured by the manufacturer meeting the requirements at the clause
       above except that the PLCC panels manufactured, tested and supplied by them is not in
       operation for the stipulated period can also be offered provided the manufacturer furnishes an
       undertaking jointly executed by hem and his collaborator, who in turn fully meet the
       requirement specified above as per the format enclosed in the bid document for successful
       performance of the equipment offered.
1.2    Since PLCC equipment at both ends of transmission lines is required to be identical for the
       sake of technical compatibility. The bid shall include the cost of supply and delivery of PLCC
       material for both ends as included in the bill of quantities, together with complete erection,
       testing and commissioning of the equipment at the end covered in the contract. the evaluation
       of the bid will be carried out on this basis.
       It is intended that the contractor should erect, commission and test the PLCC equipment at
       the other end also (if other end is ready) and perform the commissioning tests details in para
       14 of Technical specification.
       If the other end is not ready, then the following test on the equipment relating to the other end
       shall be carried out by using dummy load at the same end :
       a)      Composite loss and return loss on coupling device using dummy load.
       b)      Composite loss (attenuation) for HF cable + coupling device.
       c)      Adjustment of Rx/Tx levels on PLCC equipment as per test schedule
       d)      AF frequency response (end to end) for the entire 4 kHz bandwidth for speech and
               tele-protection and other data channels
       e)      Transmission time for tele-protection and other data channels
       f)      Observation of Tx/Rx levels (test tone) for each channel at both ends by sequential
               switching on/off the parallel channels using dummy load.
       g)      Observation of end to end & trunk dialling performance.
       h)      Levels and other load adjustments (on dummy load)
       i)      Test for loading by parallel channels with dummy line load
       j)      Protection signalling under local loop test (dummy load)
For this purpose, the optional charges should be quoted in the schedule of prices as under : -
       OPTION-I Complete erection, testing and commissioning of equipment at the other end (if
                the other end is ready)
       OPTION-II: Only testing of the other end equipment as per the details of tests given above (if
                  other end is not ready)
       Above stated option I & II shall be exercised at the time of erection and shall not be a basis
       for the evaluation of bids.
2. STANDARD
       All the PLCC equipment covered under the package shall conform to the requirements of the
       latest edition of the relevant IEC/IS specifications or equivalent national standards, except to
       the extent modified by this specification
       The PLCC equipment as specified shall be installed at the respective ends of the
       transmission lines.
4. FREQUENCY PLANNING.
4.1    For planning frequency and output power of carrier terminals, bidders may plan for a
       minimum receive signal to noise ratio of 25 dB for the speech channels without commanders
       and 15 dB for protection signalling and 29 dB for data transmission. The details of line, tower,
       conductor shall be furnished to the supplier to carryout the assessment of signal attenuation.
       IEC/CIGRE specification/guidelines shall be adhered to
4.2    Frequency and output power of PLCC terminals for protection shall be planned such that the
       protection signal is received with full reliability even when one of the phase is earthed or is on
       open circuit on the line side causing an additional minimum loss of 6 dB.
4.3    Successful bidder shall be fully responsible for the coordination required with concerned
       state Electricity Board for finalizing the frequency plan.
4.4    The frequency plan will be referred to wireless Adviser/DOP Department for clearance and in
       case any change in the Contractors recommended carrier frequency and power output is
       proposed by these authorities, the Contractor shall have to modify his proposal accordingly.
       Change of power output shall however, not involve repeater stations.
5. PROPOSED ARRANGEMENT
5.1    The power line carrier communication equipment required by the Employer is to provide
       primarily efficient, secure and reliable information link for carrier aided distance protection and
       direct tripping of remote-end breaker and also for speech communication between sub-
       stations. It shall included separate carrier terminals of multipurpose type for speech and
       protection purposes. Provision for super imposing telex and data signals shall be made on
       speech terminals. All carrier terminals including those for protection shall be suitable for point
       to point speech communication also. Carrier aided protection is not being provided on 132 kV
       and below transmission line in HVPN.
5.2    For security reasons each transmission line shall be protected by main-I and main-II
       protection or main & backup protections.
5.3    The requirement of carrier information on each link covered under this specification is for
       speech communication and protection signalling.
5.4    The equipment for protection signals shall have high degree of reliability and speech. It shall
       be guaranteed to function reliably in the presence of noise impulse caused by isolator or
       breaker operation. It shall also be possible to effect direct tripping of breaker at one end when
       the other end breaker opens out either manually or by relays such as bus fault relays such as
       Bus fault relay etc.
5.5    The time intervals between receipt of a trip command on the transmit side, its transmission
       over the carrier link, reception at the far end and giving command to the trip relays at the
       distant end shall not exceed 20 m.sec. for permissive inter tripping and 30 m.sec for direct
       inter tripping even for the longest line section. The above timings are inclusive of operating
       time for auxiliary relays and interposing if any, included in the PLCC equipment.
5.6    The requirement of protection signalling channel is such that security against incorrect signals
       being received shall be at least two to three orders higher than reliability against a signal not
       being received.
5.8    For reasons of security and reliability, phase to phase coupling for S/C lines and inter-circuits
       coupling for D/C lines shall be employed.
5.9    The parameters of the equipment quoted shall be such that the mode of wave propagation on
       transmission line shall not impose any limitation on the efficient and reliable performance of
       information link from protection or communication point of view.
5.10   The bidder shall submit curves illustrating incorrect tripping and failure to trip probability
       plotted against corona noise level, in the presence of impulse noise due to switching of
       isolator and circuit breaker etc. details of field tests and laboratory tests for successful
       operation of his equipment, under such adverse conditions shall be furnished by the bidder.
       These are to be related to end to end signalling and shall take into account the type of
       communication link.
6.1    The coupling devise shall be interposed between the capacitor voltage transformer/coupling
       capacitor and coaxial line to the PLCC transmitter/receiver, and in conjunction with the
       capacitor voltage transformer/coupling capacitor shall ensure :
       b)      Safety of personnel and protection of the low voltage parts and installation, against
               the effects of power frequency voltage and transient over voltage.
6.2    The coupling device, in conjunction with the CVT/CC shall form an electric filter of band pass
       type.
       b)      Galvanic isolation between primary and secondary terminals of the coupling device
               shall be performed by the above mentioned transformer.
       c)      Power frequency currents derived by the CVT may be drained to the earth by a
               separate inductance termed drain coil of suitable rating or through primary of the
               above transformers.
       d)      Voltage surges coming from the power line at the terminals of the coupling device
               shall be limited by a non linear surge arrestor of suitable rating in the primary side.
               Requirement of gas type voltage arrester in secondary side of the coupling device
               shall have to be fully justified.
               The surge arrester shall have power frequency spark over voltage coordinated with
               the equipment ahead of it.
       e)      For direct and efficient earthing of its primary terminals the coupling device shall be
               equipped with an earthing switch. The coupling device shall be designed such that it
               shall not be possible to remove the cover before the earthing switch is operated to the
               earthed position. Further the earth switch shall be available for earthing of CVTHT
               terminals when the compiling filter units are removed from circuit for maintenance
6.3    Two number phase to earth type coupling filters shall be used to achieve in secure phase to
       phase/inter-circuit coupling. Connection between secondaries of the two phase to earth type
       coupling devises shall be through a balancing transformer/hybrid such that reliable
       communication shall be ensured even when one of the coupled phase is earthed or open
       circuited on the line side.
6.4    Coupling device shall conform to IEC-481/.IS-8997 and shall have the following carrier
       frequency characteristics as applicable to a phase to earth type coupling device:
a) Nominal line side impedance 400 ohm for Ph-E and 600 ohm for Ph-Ph.
       f)      Nominal peak envelope power               Not less than 650 watt (for inter-modulation
                                                         product 80 dB down)
6.5    The coupling device shall be suitable for outdoor mounting. Temperature of metallic
       equipment mounted outdoor is expected to rise upto 65 deg C during the maximum ambient
       temperature of 50 deg C specified. The equipment offered by the bidder shall operate
       satisfactory under these conditions.
6.6 The elements of coupling devise shall be fitted on a base plate and enclosed in a metal box.
       The HT terminal of coupling device shall be connected to HT terminal of the CVT by means
       of 6 mm sq copper wire with suitable lugs and taped with 11 kV insulation by the contractor.
6.7     Coupling device shall have at least two terminals for carrier equipment connection. Bidder
       shall confirm that such a parallel connection to coupling device directly will not result in any
       additional attenuation.
       The coupling device included the drainage coil, surge arrester and earthing switch shall
       conform to type tests and shall be subject to routine tests as per IEC-481/IS:8998.
       The equipment offered should be type tested. Type test report should not be more than five
       years old, reckoned from the date of bid opening, in respect of following test, carried out in
       accordance with ISS  8998, 8997 and IEC-481, from Govt/Govt approved test house shall be
       submitted alongwith bid :
       The remaining type test report of clause 6.8 and 6.9 of relevant IEC/IS if not submitted with
       the offer, shall be submitted by the successful bidder within three months of the issue of letter
       of intent. The failure to do so will be considered as a breach of contract.
7.1    High frequency cable shall connect the coupling device installed in the switchyard to the
       PLCC terminal installed indoor. The high frequency cable to be offered by the bidder shall be
       suitable for being laid directly in trenches or in ducts.
7.2    The cable shall be tinned copper braided and steel armoured and its outer covering shall be
       protected against attack by termites. Bidder shall offered his comments on method employed
       by him for earthing of screen and submit full justification for the same with due regard to
       safety requirements.
       Bidder must enclose in his bid a detailed construction drawing of the cable being offered, with
       mechanical and electrical parameters.
7.3    Impedance of the cable shall be such as to match the impedance of the PLCC terminal on
       one side and to that the coupling device on the other side over the entire carrier frequency
       range of 40-500 kHz. The HF cable (150 ohms balanced) shall meet the following
       parameters.
7.4    The cable shall be designed to withstand test voltage of 4 kV between conductor and outer
       sheath for one minute.
7.5    Bidder shall specify attenuation per km of the cable at various carrier frequencies in the range
       of 40 to 500 kHz. The typical attenuation figures for HF cable shall be in the range of 1 to 5
       dB/km in the frequency range of 40-500 kHz.
       The equipment offered should be type tested. Type test report should not be more than five
       years old, reckoned from the date of bid opening, in respect of following tests, carried out in
       accordance with ISS-8998, 8997 and IEC-481, from Govt/Govt approved test house shall be
       submitted alongwith bid.
       a)      Dimensions
       b)      Resistively of inner conductor
       c)      Dielectric strength of core
       d)      Insulation resistance
       e)      Spark test
       f)      Discharge test
       g)      Characteristic impedance
       Note : The characteristic impedance value is computed from capacitance and velocity ratio
              measurements
       Acceptance Tests
       a)     Dielectric strength of core
       b)     Insulation resistance
       c)     Characteristic impedance
       d)     Attenuation
       e)     Dimensions, and
       f)     High temperature test.
Routine tests
       Electrical tests
       The electrical test and the requirements shall be as specified in table 2
Sl No Test Requirement
Sl No Test Requirement
8.1    As already indicated the information link shall be provided for speech, protection, telex and
       data services. PLCC terminals shall be fully coordinated to match with the specific
8.2    PLCC terminal shall use amplitude modulation and shall have single side band transmission
       mode. These shall be equipped for fixed frequency duplex working and shall be fully
       transistorized, however this fixed frequency shall be programmable at site.
       Characteristic input and output parameters of the SSB PLCC terminals shall be as per IEC
       495, unless otherwise specified.
         h)   Nominal impedance
              Carrier frq. Sides                             150 ohm balanced
              VF sides                                       600 ohm
         i)   Return lose within nominal freq. Band          -     Not less than 10 dB on carrier freq
                                                                   transmit side
                                                             -     Not less than 14 dB on VF side.
            l)   Permissible limits for the various of       1.5 dB for complete band 300 Hz to
                 overall loss (attenuation) of the speech    2400 Hz
                 channel in relation to 800 Hz for back
                 to back operation of pair of terminals
                 without compander
8.5    All the PLCC terminals shall be of multipurpose type. The bidder shall confirm that the total
       transmission time for teleprotection shall not exceed 20 ms for permissive and 30 ms for
       direct tripping signals.
8.6    In the input circuit of the PLCC terminal protective devices shall be provided in the form of
       zener diodes or surge suppressors in order to eliminate any surge transfer through the
       coupling device or the surge transfer through the coupling devices or the surge induced in the
       connecting path of HF cable.
8.7    To improve voice transmission characteristics for the system , companders and expanders
       shall be provided. The companders shall have at least 2:1 compression ration with a
       corresponding expansion ration of 1:2. The operating range of companders shall be
       compatible with the audio power levies specified for 4 wire operation. The improvement
       gained by companders shall however not be taken into account for power allocation and shall
       be in hand reserve .
8.8    Sudden changes in input level to the receiver shall not cause false tripping. The bidder shall
       clearly indicate in his offer the methods adopted to ensure above phenomenon. The receiver
       design shall also provide protection against false tripping from random noise.
8.9    Fail safe devices shall be provided so that a male-function in one unit or sub-assembly cannot
       cause damage elsewhere in the system. All plug in equipment shall be fitted with features to
       prevent improper insertion. The electrical cables shall routed across sharp edges or near
       sources of high temperature true. The adjustments, which are susceptible to misadjustment
       from accidental contact/vibration, shall be equipped with suitable locking devices.
8.10   The PLCC set shall be designed to give guaranteed performance from 0 deg C to 50 deg C
       ambient temperature. The thermal capability of the equipment shall be so designed that the
       equipment remains operational successfully upto 60 deg C ambient temperature. Any
       ventilation fans provided for circulation of air inside the cabinets shall conform to relevant
       Indian Standards.
       The carrier set shall be provided with suitable supervision and alarm facilities. Individual parts
       of the carrier set should be accessible from front, making it possible to place the carrier
       cabinets side by side. All components and parts of the carrier set shall be suitably
       tropicalised.
8.12   PLCC terminals shall be housed in floor mounting sheet metal cabinets, suitable for mounting
       on concrete plinth as well as channel frame by means of nuts and bolts or welding. The
       cabinets shall be properly cleaned and spray painted with two coats of synthetic enamel paint.
       Exterior of the cabinets shall be painted with smoke-glossy finish. All the panels shall be
       properly earthed to the Employers earthing grid by the contractor. Contractor shall submit
       detailed drawings for earthing connections.
8.13   All cabinets having PLCC terminals shall be provided with lamps of sufficient wattage for
       interior illumination with switch
8.14   A name plate shall be provided on the front door of each cabinet indicating channel function,
       transmitter frequency and direction etc.
8.15   Bidder shall submit type test and routine test certificated from internationally reputed test
       authorities for the quoted PLCC terminals in respect of characteristic input and output
       parameters of the PLCC terminals in accordance with PLCC  alongwith the bid.
       The equipment offered should be type tested. Type test report should not be more than five
       years old, reckoned from the date of bid opening, in respect of following tests, carried out in
       accordance with ISS-9482-1980/IEC-495-1993 form Govt/Govt approved test house shall be
       submitted alongwith bid :
               i)       Balance to ground
               ii)      Spurious emissions
2. Standard Equipment
               i)       Attenuation distortion
               ii)      Group delay distortion
               i)      Attenuation distortion
               ii)     Group delay distortion
       The remaining type test report of clause 8.15, 8.16, 8.17, 8.17, if not submitted with the offer,
       shall be submitted by the successful bidder within three months of the issue of letter of intent.
       The failure to do so will be considered as a breach of contract.
8.16   In addition to above each transmitter and receiver shall be given a routine factory test to
       establish that it has been properly assembled and adjusted for normal operation as per table-I
       of IS-10706 cl. 4.0
8.17   All the solid state equipment/system panels shall be subjected to the heat soak test as a
       routine test as per the following procedure:
       All solid state equipment shall be burn in tested for minimum of 120 hours continuously under
       operation condition. During the last 48 hours of testing, the ambient temperature of the cost
       chamber shall be 50 deg C. Each PLCC panel shall be complete with all associated sub-
       systems and the same shall be in operation during the above test. During the last 48 hours of
       the above test, the temperature inside the panel shall be monitored with all the doors closed.
       The temperature of the panel interior shall not exceed 65 deg C.
8.18   Bidder shall quote charges for type test of PLCC terminal as per IEC-495 in the relevant
       schedule of BPS.
8.19   The bidder shall give details of his manufacturing, testing procedures and the facilities and
       methods to perform above mentioned tests.
9. SPEECH COMMUNICATION
       PLCC equipments offered shall provide telephone communication between the stations where
       the transmission lines are terminating. The equipment shall be suitable for providing the
       following facilities :
       a)      It shall be possible for subscribers at any of the stations to contact the subscriber at
               all other stations connected in the system as shown in the specification drawing by
               dialling his call number. To achieve this a 24 lines EPAX with 4 wire interface and
               remote subscriber unit shall be provided/available at different stations.
       b)      The equipment shall contain all normal facilities like ring back tone, dial tone, engage
               tone and priority tone, and suitable pluses to establish and disconnect communication
               between subscribers.
c) The equipment shall be provided with necessary alarm circuits and fuses etc.
       d)      The equipment shall be of 4 kHz bandwidth on either direction and be suitable for
               providing superimposed data and teleprinter facilities at a later date without major
               modifications and high cost. The bidder shall clearly indicated in his bid the provision
               made in his proposal for future development and the extent to which such additional
               facilities can be added at later date.
       e)      The system shall be completely automatic with definite number allocated for each
               telephone. The numbering scheme for telephones, exchange and tie lines shall be
               developed by the bidder and indicated in the bid. Final numbering scheme shall be
               fully co-ordinated with the existing/proposed future systems by the contractor.
       g)      All the carrier telephone conversation shall be secret and it should not be possible for
               any body to over hear the conversation going on between any two parties excepting
               those provided with over riding facilities.
       h)      The necessary cables for connecting al the telephone instruments ordered for at each
               sub-station (including wiring and terminations) shall be provided by the contractor.
               These telephone instruments shall be located within control room building at
               respective sub-station.
       i)      All the relays etc. used in the equipment shall be of robust design to cope with the
               duty imposed on them. Electronic components used in the equipment shall be of long
               life type and as far as possible a few types only shall be used.
       j)      The cabinets housing the equipment for EPAX, for wire E/M interface and remote
               subscriber unit (four wire) shall have mounting arrangement similar to that for PLCC
               terminals as monitored in clause 9.13 part-I of this section. These cabinets shall also
               be painted with the same paint as given under clause 9.13 part-I of this section.
       k)      All the terminals for speech shall be supplied fully wired for addition of VFTs and
               transit filters in future.
       m)      Terminals for protection shall be suitable for between two ends of each transmission
               line or on random operation basis with back to back connection at the intermediate
               stations.
       n)      Each PLCC terminal for speech as well protection purposes shall be provided with a
               plug-in type service telephone and buzzer. Further 4 wire remote telephone
               instruments (parallel to norvice telephone) shall also be provided on one PLCC
               terminal for the protection for each link. Those instruments shall be located in
               respective switchyard control room to enable the operator to make emergency call on
               point to point basis. Each such instrument shall be equipped with buzzer and press
               to call key and shall not require any additional power supply units.
10.1   The Electronic Private Automatic Exchange (EPAX) wherever specified shall be provided with
       24 subsequent lines and 8 trunk lines and shall be equipped to operate with 4 subscribes and
       4 trunk lines. The trunk lines shall be connected to PLCC channels (speech panel). The
       exchange will have the own managing current and tone generator etc. The exchange shall be
       suitable for working on 48 V DC power supply (positive pole earthed). The exchange shall be
       fully automatic solid state and of modular construction and shall have multiple switching lines
       (minimum 4 routes)
10.2   EPAX shall also be provided with two (2) additional interface units and operate exclusively
       with Employers leased subscriber lines of department of telecommunication (DOT) and
       compatible with 2 wires full duplex voice grade made of operation. The details of
       communication protocol for interfacing the DOT leased lines shall be coordinated by the
       contractor with the leasing authority (DOT).
       It affords an subscriber to a PLCC network direct access to the carrier trans-receive terminal.
       It can be used with greater economy in place of four wire iner-dialing/group selector and PAX
       where only one subscriber is to be connected to the carrier equipment, i.e., it is useful for end
       station terminals.
       It should be compatible and designed to work in coordination with the existing switching
       equipment mostly four wire inter dialling switching equipment model WSX 100 of M/S WST or
       same ESLTR at the other end of the section any special interfacing unit required for this
       purposed should also be offered.
       Besides the stipulations made under clause 11 Part-I, the testing and maintenance equipment
       shall conform to following technical particulars. Each set of these equipment shall consist of
       one no. each of following five items.
6. Test kit
The following tests shall be carried out on complete system/subsystem during commissioning.
        a)      Composite loss and return loss on coupling device using dummy load.
        b)      Composite loss (attenuation) for HF cable coupling device.
        c)      2nd to end attenuation measurement for verification of optimum coupling mode. Test
                shall be done for all combinations.
        d)      End to end return loss for optimum coupling mode.
                i)       Open behind line trap
                ii)      Grounded behind line trap.
        e)      If end to end return loss for optimum coupling mode is not satisfactory, same shall be
                measured for other coupling modes also
        f)      Adjustment of Tx/Rx levels on PLCC equipment as per test schedule
        g)      AF frequency response (end to end ) for the entire 4 kHz bandwidth for speech and
                teleoperation channels.
        h)      Measurement of noise in 2 kHz bandwidth with and without line energized.
        i)      SNR (lost one) with line energized noting down weather conditions.
        j)      Transmission time for tele-protection and other data channels
        k)      Observation of Tx/Rx levels (test-tone) for each channel at both ends by sequential
                switching on/off parallel channels using dummy load and also with the transmission
                line.
        l)      Observation of end to end and trunk dialling performance.
        m)      Observation to end to end protection signalling ( command sent and received) in
                conjunction with protective relays, nothing down transmission/receipt of unwanted
                commands under switching operations in the switchyard during protective relay
                testing.
Notes
1.      All measurements for link attenuation, composite loss and return loss shall be carried out for
        the entire range of carrier frequencies with specific attention to the frequencies
66 KV GRADE CABELS
1. GENERAL
        The Standards and Codes applicable to the works are listed in Annexure I of the tender
        document and may be referred to.
4.0 TESTING
5.1     General
        The Cable Laying works shall be executed according to the rules of the Art pertaining to
        professional grade and generally in compliance with International Standards and Indian
        Standards.
5.2.1   Cases
        The EHV Cables shall be laid in ground depending upon the site conditions of the selected
        route, any of the following paying conditions, may be adopted
        Case 1 & Case 1A Direct buried, with all cables laid in flat formation.
        Case 2  Direct buried, with the cables (3) of each circuit laid in trefoil formation and side by
                 side in one trench.
        Case 3  Laid in underground duct.
        Case 4  Laid in Trench less piping.
Details of Case 2
The laying conditions shall not be less than the following, for Case2.
        -     The trench for carrying the cables shall be at least 1.8m deep and 1.1m wide.
        -     Each of the 2 feeders shall consist of 3 single-core cables, and laid in trefoil formation.
        -     Cables shall be laid at a depth of 1.7m below the ground level and over a 100 mm bed
              of coarse sand.
        -     Trench is to be filled with sand upto a depth of 1100mm below the ground level.
        -     Warning concrete slabs of at least 50mm thickness shall then be laid above the sand.
        -     Trench shall then be filled with earth upto a depth of 300 mm below the ground level.
        -     A warning net shall then be laid above the earth filling (at 300 mm depth below the
              ground level).
        -     The top space of 300 mm shall be suitably filled with compacted Boulder and
              Bitumen/Jelly and given a final finish matching the surroundings.
        -     The cables shall be tied through locking belts after 2 meters each for keeping the
              cables intact in case of trefoil formation. At locations, where there is change of level of
              laying, the cables shall be tied through locking belts after 1 meter each.
        When cables are laid in pipes, in addition to the pipes carrying the cables, at least one spare
        pipe (minimum 200 mm dia), without cable shall also be provided.
            In addition to pipes for power cables, 2 additional pipes, each of not less than 100 mm
             dia, shall be provided to carry control and monitoring cables, one operational and one
             spare (As indicated in the Interfacing Requirements, other cables such as pilot wire for
             pilot wire protection, if required, copper-core or optic fibre cables for control and
             monitoring, tele-communication etc, supplied by other Contractors shall be installed by
             the Contractor, in these pipes.
       Pre-moulded cables accessories are acceptable. Further offered objects should have been in
       successful operation for at least 5 years. The tenderer should submit performance certificate
       from the users to support this
       The termination arrangement insulators shall be composite type and shall be unaffected by
       atmospheric conditions due to fumes, ozone acids, alkaline, dust, sand storms or rapid
       change in temperature between 0C and 75C under working conditions and the prevailing
       environmental conditions/changes in Delhi.
       a) The product offered should be proven and should be in use in India for a minimum period
          of 5 years for the same voltage class. List of past supplies in India to be furnished.
          Performance certificates to be submitted along with the offer.
       c) Offers should be supported with type test certificates from test laboratories of repute, as
          per IEC/KEMA specifications, failing which the offers shall be ignored.
       The Terminations (Outdoor Ealing ends) and Straight Through Joints for 66 kV cables shall
       be of Heat-shrinkable, Raychem type, suitable for 66 kV (E) grade or higher, single core 800
       sq mm or higher, XLPE Insulated, Aluminium or copper sheathed cables.
7.2    General
       In High Voltage power transmission, three single core cables are used in place of three core
       cables. In the single core power transmission, the cables are usually covered with a metallic
       sheath to prevent ingress of moisture, protect the core from possible mechanical damage and
       create an earthed shield.
       Unlike the three core cables, the Single core cable behaves like a transformer. The current
       carrying conductor of the cable acts as the primary winding and the metallic sheath as the
       secondary. The field of the current carrying conductor induces a voltage in the metallic sheath
       of the cable.
       When the cable's Armour / sheath / concentric ground is floating at one end, a standing
       voltage will be generated on this metallic layer. The magnitude of this standing voltage is
       directly proportional to conductor current and to cable length. It's also proportional to the
       As per the earthing practices as laid down in IS 3043, this standing voltage should not exceed
       65 Volts. Typically, Single point bonding is adopted for feeder lengths not exceeding 1kM.
       During installation care must be taken to ensure that cable jackets are not damaged. If they
       are damaged the Armour or sheath could make contact with ground along the run. This forms
       ground loops, which would, allow circulating currents to flow and this causes cables to
       overheat. Sparking and cable failures have also been observed at points where
       cable jackets have been damaged and these circulating currents are allowed to flow to
       ground.
       The floating end should be insulated from the ground. A Sheath Voltage Limiter is installed at
       the floating end so as to ensure that sheath does not see very high voltages at the time of
       fault. If the sheath is damaged, moisture ingress & flow of circulating current shall happen.
       For longer feeder lengths, multiple single point bonding can be carried out with a ground
       continuity conductor.
       In this method, the bonding is carried out at the center of the cable feeder and the other two
       ends are grounded through SVL. This ensures that the sheath standing voltage is halved.
Cross-bonding:
       For longer feeder lengths wherein the Sheath induced voltages are high, cross bonding of
       sheaths is to be carried out.
       The sheaths are electrically transposed at every splice, reducing both currents and voltages.
       SVLs are needed at 2 out of 3 joint locations, and a ground continuity conductor is often
       installed (but not mandatory).
       The sheath bonding Copper cables (3.3 kV) of appropriate size, link boxes, sheath voltage
       limiters and other accessories are to be provided. The link boxes should be suitable for
       underground burial and shall be housed in a common bay near the jointing bay. The length of
       sheath bonding cables should not exceed 10 mtrs.
       Depending upon the route finally chosen, the BE-6&7 Contractor shall prepare a design for
       Bonding, and shall establish that with the Bonding method adopted, the sheath voltages do
       not exceed the max permissible limit.
       In case Cross Bonding becomes necessary, the sheaths have to be electrically transposed at
       every straight though joint location and Sheath Voltage Limiters (SVL) may require to be
       provided at 2 out of 3 Joint locations. This shall be decided during the design of the Bonding
       method.
       The contractor will be required to submit the calculation that bonding method selected by
       him, single point bonding/ mid point bonding/ cross bonding, ensures that the sheath voltage
       is limited to less than 65V in case of ultimate full loading of cable i.e. considering short time
       over loadings also. Generally, cross bonding is to be used if feeder length is more than 3kms.
       Thus cross bonding will be required for all the substations.
WIRING
1.0 GENERAL
       Technical Specifications in this section cover the Internal Wiring Installation for Lights, Fans,
       convenience socket outlets etc as required.
       The Standards and Codes applicable to the works are listed in Annexure I of the tender
       document and may be referred to.
       Conduits shall be of ample sectional area to facilitate simultaneous drawing of wires and
       permit future provision also. Total cross section of wires measured overall shall not normally
       be more than half the area of the conduit. Maximum number of wires which could be drawn in
       various sizes of conduits shall be as given in table below.
        Nominal Cross        20 mm        25 mm       32 mm        38 mm        51 mm       64 mm
         sectional area
                             S     B      S     B     S     B      S     B     S      B     S     B
        of conductor in
            sq mm
                1.50         5     4      10    8    18     12     -     -      -     -     -     -
                2.50         5     3       8    6    12     10     -     -      -     -     -     -
                  4          3     2       6    5    10      8     -     -      -     -     -     -
                  6          2     -       5    4     8      7     -     -      -     -     -     -
                 10          2     -       4    3     6     5      8     6      -     -     -     -
                 16          -     -       2    2     3     3      6     5     10     7    12     8
                 25          -     -       -    -     3     2      5     3      8     6     9     7
                 35          -     -       -    -     -      -     3     2      6     5     8     6
                 50          -     -       -    -     -      -     -     -      5     3     6     5
                 70          -     -       -    -     -      -     -     -      4     3     5     4
1.     The above table shows that maximum capacity of conduits for a simultaneous drawing in of
       cables.
2.     The columns headed S apply to runs of conduits which have distance not exceeding 4.25 m
       between draw in boxes and which do not deflect from the straight by an angle of more than
       15 degrees. The columns headed B; apply to runs of conduit, which deflect from the straight
       by an angle of more than 15 degrees
3.     Conduit sizes are the nominal external diameters.
       Conduits shall be laid either recessed in walls and ceilings or on surface on walls and ceilings
       or partly recessed and partly on surface, as required. Same rate shall apply for recessed and
       surface conduiting in this contract.
       Stranded copper conductor insulated wire of size as per schedule of quantities shall be
       provided in entire conduiting for loop earthing.
       Steel wire of 1.6 mm / 1.2 mm (16 / 18 SWG) size shall be left in all conduit runs to facilitate
       drawing of wires after completion of conduiting.
4.2 Samples
4.3 M S Conduiting
        4.3.1     Conduit      Layouts,       Conduit layout and routes shall be submitted for
                  routes and drawings          Engineer-in-Charges approval prior to execution.
                                               Allowance for adjustments due to site conditions shall
                                               be provided with no extra cost.
6.0 EARTHING
        7.1    Assembly prior to           shall be assembled and installed complete and ready for
               Installation                service, in accordance with details, drawings, manufacturer's
                                           instructions
        7.2    Wire Connection             Wires from junction boxes shall be drawn in GI flexible
                                           pipes for connecting to fixtures. The flexible pipes shall
                                           be provided with a checknut at the fixture end.
        7.3    Pendant fixtures            Overall suspension length shall be as advised and subject to
                                           change
                                           mounted rigid, true to alignment, plumb, level and capable of
                                           resisting all lateral and vertical forces
                                           concealed suspension arrangement shall be provided
       Wiring for lights, fans and convenience socket outlets shall be measured and paid for on
       Point Basis as itemized schedule of quantities and as elaborated as below (unless otherwise
       stated).
        The point wiring basis of payments shall assume average conduiting and wiring length based
        on parameters stipulated in para 7.3 below. The average length shall consider the electrical
        layouts of the entire project.
        Tenderers are advised to seek clarifications, if they so desire, on this aspect before
        submitting their tenders.
        No claim for extra payment on account of any lack of understanding and/or electrical
        layouts in part or whole of the project requiring larger average wiring and conduiting
        length per point, whether specifically shown in tender drawings or not, shall be
        entertained after the award of contract.
        The point wiring rates shall be deemed to be inclusive of the sub heads of cost as per
        nomenclature hereunder
At the completion of the work, the entire installation shall be subject to the following tests:
       Besides the above, any other test specified by the local authority shall also be carried out. All
       tested and calibrated instruments for testing, labour, materials and incidentals necessary to
       conduct the above tests shall be provided by the contractor at his own cost.
9.2 Performance
       Should the above tests not comply with the limits and requirements as above the contractor
       shall rectify the faults until the required results are obtained. The contractor shall be
       responsible for providing the necessary instruments and subsidiary earths for carrying out the
       tests. The above tests are to be carried out by the contractor without any extra charge.
CABLE TRAYS
1.     Cable trays, of sizes as per schedule of quantities and drawings shall be of perforated
       doubled bend channel/ladder design unless otherwise stated. Cable trays shall be fabricated
       from minimum 2 mm thick sheet steel and shall be complete with tees, elbows, risers, and all
       necessary hardware. Cable trays shall comply with the following:
2.     Trays shall have suitable strength and rigidity to provide proper support for all contained
       cables. Trays shall not have sharp edges, burrs or projections injurious to cable insulation.
       Trays shall include fittings for changes in direction and elevation. Cable trays and accessories
       shall be painted with one shop coated of red oxide zinc chromate primer and two side coats of
       aluminium alkyd paint or approved equivalent. Cable trays shall not have sharp edges, burrs
       or projection that may damage the insulation jackets of the wiring. Cable trays shall have side
       rails or equivalent structural members.
3.     Unless otherwise specifically noted on the relevant layout drawing, all cable tray mounting
       works to be carried out ensuring the following :
       Cable tray mounting arrangement type to be as marked on layout drawing. Assembly of tray
       mounting structure shall be supplied fabricated, erected & painted by the electrical contractor.
       Tray mounting structures shall be welded to plate inserts or to structural beams as approved
       by the Owners/Architects. Wherever embedded plates & structural beams are not available
       for welding the tray mounting structure electrical contractor to supply the MS plates & fix them
       to floor slab by four anchor fasteners of minimum 16 mm dia having minimum holding power
       of 5000 Kg at no extra cost. Maximum loading on a horizontal support arm to be 120 Kg.
       metre of cable run. Width of the horizontal arms of the tray supporting structures to be same
       as the tray widths specified in tray layout drawings, plus length required, for welding to the
       vertical supports. The length of vertical supporting members for horizontal tray runs shall be
       to suit the number of tray tiers shown in tray layout drawings. Spacing between horizontal
       supports arms of vertical tray runs to be 300 mm. Cable trays will be welded to their mounting
       supports. Minimum clearance between the top most tray tier and structural member to be 300
       mm. Cables in vertical race ways to be clamped by saddle type clamps to the horizontal
       slotted angels. Clamps to be fabricated from 3 mm thick aluminium strip at site by the
       electrical contractor to suit cable groups. The structural steel (standard quality) shall be
       according to latest revision of IS : 226 & 808. Welding shall be as per latest revisions of IS :
       816. All structural steel to be painted with one shop coat of red oxide and oil primer followed
       by a finishing coat of aluminium alkyd paint where any cuts or holes are made on finished
       steel work these shall be sealed against oxidation by red oxide followed by the same finishing
       paint. Steel sheet covers wherever indicated to be similarly painted. Trays shall be erected
       properly to present a neat and clean appearance. Trays shall be installed as a complete
       system. Trays shall be supported adequately by means of painted MS structural members
       secured to the structure by dash fasteners or by grouting. The entire cable tray system shall
       be rigid. Each run of cable tray shall be completed before laying of cables. Cable trays shall
       be erected so as to be exposed and accessible.
1.0 GENERAL
       The Standards and Codes applicable to the works are listed in Annexure I of the tender
       document and may be referred to.
3.0 SWITCHGEAR
        4.1     Supply System          Three phase 4 wire, 415 volt, 50 Hz, Indian TN-S system
        4.2     Short circuit level    As per Schedule of Quantities
                withstand
        4.3     Ingress protection      IP 42 unless otherwise stated
                                        Metal based neoprene gaskets between all adjacent units
                                        and beneath all doors and covers shall be provided to
                                        render the joints dust and vermin proof
        4.4     Pressure         relief Shall be provided to minimize danger to operator during
                devices                 internal fault conditions.
        4.5     Panel Compartmentation
        4.5.1   Compartment             Tier 3A as per IEC 6043 (Part-I) unless otherwise stated in
                                        Schedule of Quantities
        4.5.2   Circuit      Breaker Separate segregated compartment shall be provided for
                Metering                accommodating instruments, indicating lamps, control
                                        contactors and control MCB etc. These shall be accessible
                                        for testing and maintenance without any danger of
                                        accidental contact with live parts of the circuit breaker,
                                        busbars and connections.
        4.5.3   Control        wiring A horizontal wire way with screwed cover shall be provided
                compartment             at the top to take interconnecting control wiring between
                                        vertical sections.
        4.6     Panel Configuration
        4.6.1   Panel configuration     MCCB's arranged. multi-tier formation
                                        Air Circuit Breakers. Single or Double tier formation
        4.6.2   Spare          Space The Switchboards shall have a provision of 25% spare
                provision               space to accommodate possible future additional
                                        switch gear.
        4.6.3   Extensible              Shall be extensible on both sides
        4.7     Panel Construction
        4.7.1   Panel construction       Metal clad totally enclosed,
                                         Dead front
                                         floor mounted
                                         free standing type
                                         modular extensible design
                                         suitable for indoor mounting.
        4.7.2   Switchboard             Fabrication with.... CRCA Sheet Steel
                cubicles, doors and Cubicles. thickness not less than 2.0 mm
                covers                  ....folded and braced
                                        to ensure rigid support for all components.
                                        Doors/ covers.. thickness not less than 1.6 mm.
                                        Joints seam welded
                                        Welding slag ground off
                                        Welding pits ..wiped smooth with plumber metal.
        4.7.3   Switchboard frames      Fabrication with .electro galvanized MS sheets
                                        U Channel switchboard frames. 2.5 mm thick
                                        All joints.. neatly formed and
                                        ............finished flush with adjacent surfaces
                                        No joints shall be located in corners.
                                        Bare edges shall be lipped.
                                        Structural members and bracings where ever required shall
                                        be welded or bolted to the frame. The frame shall be of
                                        modular design and extensible.
        4.7.4   Cable compartment       Rear Access switchboardsall cabling from rear
                                        Front access switchboardsSeparate vertical cable
                                                                         Accessible from front only
                                        Adequate space shall be provided for ease of installation
        4.9.5   Auxiliary Bus           Electrolytic copper Auxiliary buses for control power supply,
                                        space heater power supply or any other specified service
                                        shall be provided. These shall be insulated, adequately
                                        supported and sized to suit specific requirement.
EARTHING
1.0 GENERAL
       This section covers specifications for earthing systems comprising of earth electrodes, earth
       leads and loop earthing conductors.
2.0 STANDARDS
       The Standards and Codes applicable to the works are listed in Annexure I of the tender
       document and may be referred to.
                                       Jointing of strips
                                        Copper. butt welding /brazing
                                        or the mating surfaces shall be tinned, riveted and
                                        soldered.
66 KV GRADE CABELS
WIRING
LT SWITCHBOARDS
GENERAL STANDARDS
IS-617            Aluminium and Aluminium alloy & Ingots and Castings for General
                  Engineering Purposes
1S-6104           Method of Test for Interfacial Tension of Oil against Water by the
                  Ring Method.
IS-6262           Method of Test for Power Factor and Dielectric Constant of Electrical Insulating
                  Liquids
ANSI-C57,12, 90 Test Code for Distribution, Power and Regulation Transformers. ANSI-
C57, ANSI-C57.21 Requirements Terminology and Test Code for Shunt Reactors
                 Rates over 500 KVA.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
BUSHING
SURGE ARRESTERS
IS-3070          Lightning arrestors for alternating current systems: Metal (part-3) oxide
                 lightning arresters without gaps.
IS-1248          Direct Acting Indicating Analogue Electrical Measuring Instruments and their
                 Accessories - Specification
ANSI-C37.20.1 Standard for metal enclosed Low Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear
LT SWITCHGEAR
IS:4237          General requirements for switchgear and control gear for ves not
                 exceeding 1000 Voltage AC or 1200 Voltage AC.
!S;1248          Direct Acting Indicating Analogue Electrical Measuring Instruments and their
                 Accessories - Specification
DISCONNECTING SWITCHES
ANSI-C37.32      High voltage switches, Bus supports and accessories schedules of preferred
                 rating, construction Guidelines and Specification
ANSI-C37.34 Test code for high voltage air switches NEMA-SG6 Power switching equipment.
IEC-547          Modular plug-in unit and standard 19-inch rack mounting unit based on NIM
                 standard (for electronic nuclear instruments)
ANSI-C37.2 Relays and relay system associated with electric power apparatus.
BATTERY CHARGERS
BATTERY
IS: 1651 Stationary cells and batteries, lead-acid type (with tubular positive plates)
1S:1652          Stationary Cell and Batteries, Lead-Acid Type (with Plant Positive
                 Plates).
IS: 1248         Direct Acting Indicating Analogue Electrical Measuring Instruments and their
                 Accessories  Specification
IS-694           PVC insulated cables for working voltages upto and including 1100
                 Volts.
IS-1554          PVC insulated (heavy duty) electric cables (part 1) for working
                 voltage upto and including 1100 V Part (2) for working voltage from 3.3 upto
                 including 11 kV.
IS-3975 Mild steel wires, formed wires and tapes for armouring of cables
IS-5608          Specification for Low-Frequency Cables and Wires with PVC Insulation and
                 PVC Sheath
IEC-304 Standard colors for insulation for low frequency cables and wires.
IEC-502          Extruded solid dielectric insulated power cable for rates voltages
                 from 1 kV upto 30 kV.
NEMA-WC3         Rubber insulated wire and cable for transmission and distribution of
                 electrical energy.
NEMA-WC5         Thermoplastic insulated wire and cable for the transmission and
                 distribution of electric energy.
NEMA-WC7         Cross linked thermo setting polyethylene insulated wire and cable
                 for the transmission and distribution of electrical energy.