NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

(An Undertaking of Government of Nepal)

TRANSMISSION DIRECTORATE

Electricity Transmission Expansion and Supply Improvement

Project
TAMAKOSHI KATHMANDU 220/400 KV TRANSMISSION LINE
PROJECT
BIDDING DOCUMENT
FOR
Procurement of Plant for Barhabise Kathmandu 400/220 kV and 132 kV
Transmission Line (Design, Supply and Install)
Single-Stage, Two-Envelope
Bidding Procedure
Issued on:
Invitation for Bids No.:
ICB No.:
Employer:
Country:

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ICB-TD-TKTLP073/74 - 01
ICB-TD-TKTLP073/74 - 01
Nepal Electricity Authority
Nepal
VOLUME II(B) OF III

August 2016
Tamakoshi-Kathmandu 220/400 kV Transmission Line Project
Transmission Directorate, NEA Training Center Complex
Kharipati, Bhaktapur, Nepal
Telephone: +977-1-6620016
Fax: +977-1-6620016

Table of Contents - Summary Description

SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION AND SCOPE ------------------------------------------ 1-1
SECTION 2 - GENERAL TECHNICAL CONDITION ---------------------------------------------- 2-1
SECTION 3 - DETAIL SURVEY --------------------------------3-1
SECTION 4 - TOWER ---------------------------------------------------------4-1
SECTION 4A FQP ---------------------------------------------------------4-1
SECTION 5A - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF ACSR MOOSE CONDUCTOR
5A-1
SECTION 6A - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF GALVANISED STEEL EARTHWIRE
6A-1
SECTION 7A - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF DISC INSULATORS ----------------------- 7A-1
SECTION 8 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF HARDWARE FITTINGS -------------------- 8-1
SECTION 9 - TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF OPTICAL GROUND WIRE (OPGW)--------- 9-1
SECTION 10 DETAIL SURVEY REPORT
10-1
SECTION 11 DRAWINGS
ANNEXURE 1HARDWARE FITTINGS DRAWINGS
ANNEXURE 2SAG AND TENSION CALCULATIONS
ANNEXURE 3LOADING TREES FOR TOWER DESIGN

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Contents
Chapter 01 : Specification for OPGW cabling & associated hardware & fittings
Chapter 02 : Inspection & Testing Requirement
Chapter 03 : Installation for OPGW Cabling

Appendix :
Appendix A :

Data Requirement Sheets (DRS)

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Chapter-01
Specification for OPGW cabling & associated hardware & fittings

Table of Content

1.0

FIBRE OPTIC CABLING .......................................................................................................... 3

1.1

REQUIRED OPTICAL FIBRE CHARACTERISTICS .......................................................... 3

1.1.1

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTIC ............................................................................................. 3

1.1.2 ATTENUATION........................................................................................................................... 3
1.2

FIBRE OPTIC CABLE CONSTRUCTION ............................................................................... 4

1.2.1 OPTICAL FIBRE CABLE LINK LENGTHS .......................................................................... 5

1.2.2 OPTICAL FIBRE IDENTIFICATION ...................................................................................... 5
1.2.3 BUFFER TUBE ............................................................................................................................ 5
1.2.4 OPTICAL FIBRE STRAIN & SAG-TENSION CHART ........................................................ 5
1.2.5

CABLE MATERIALS ................................................................................................................ 6

1.2.5.1 FILLING MATERIALS ............................................................................................................. 6

1.2.5.2 METALLIC MEMBERS ............................................................................................................ 7
1.2.6 MARKING, PACKAGING AND SHIPPING ........................................................................... 7
1.3.

OPTICAL GROUND WIRE (OPGW) ....................................................................................... 7

1.3.1 CENTRAL FIBRE OPTIC UNIT ............................................................................................... 8

1.3.2 BASIC CONSTRUCTION .......................................................................................................... 8
1.3.3 BREAKING STRENGTH ........................................................................................................... 8
1.3.4 ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS ..................................................... 8
1.3.5 OPERATING CONDITIONS ..................................................................................................... 9
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1.4

INSTALLATION HARDWARE ................................................................................................ 9

1.5

FIBRE OPTIC SPLICE ENCLOSURES (JOINT BOX) ........................................................ 12

1.5.1 OPTICAL FIBRE SPLICES ..................................................................................................... 12

1.6

FIBRE OPTIC APPROACH CABLES ................................................................................... 13

1.6.1 BASIC CONSTRUCTION ........................................................................................................ 13

1.6.2 JACKET CONSTRUCTION & MATERIAL ......................................................................... 13
1.6.3 OPTICAL, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS ............................... 13
1.7

FIBRE OPTIC DISTRIBUTION PANEL ............................................................................... 13

1.7.1 OPTICAL FIBRE CONNECTORS .......................................................................................... 14

1.8

SERVICE LOOPS ..................................................................................................................... 14

1.9

TEST EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................. 14

2.0 Applicable Standards...........................................................................................................15

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Section-01
Specification for OPGW cabling and associated hardware & fittings
The broad scope of this specification include the survey, planning, design, engineering, manufacturing,
supply, transportation, insurance, delivery at site, unloading, handling, storage, , installation, splicing,
termination, testing, demonstration for acceptance and commissioning and documentation for:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

OPGW fibre optic cable including all associated hardware, accessories & fittings
Fibre Optic approach cable including installation material
Fibre Optic Distribution Panels (FODP) & Joint Box
Supply of spares
Supply of test equipments
All other associated work/items described in the technical specifications.

This section of the technical specification describes the functional and technical specifications of
OPGW cabling and associated hardware and fittings.
1.0 Fibre Optic Cabling
In this section of the technical specification, the functional & technical specifications of OPGW cable,
associated hardware & fittings for the requirements for G.652D Dual-window Single mode (DWSM)
telecommunications grade fibre optic cable is mentioned. Bidders shall furnish with their bids, detailed
descriptions of the fibres & cable(s) proposed.
All optical fibre cabling including fibre itself and all associated installation hardware shall have a
minimum guaranteed design life span of 25 years. Documentary evidence in support of guaranteed life
span of cable & fibre shall be submitted by the Contractor during detailed engineering.
1.1 Required Optical Fibre Characteristics
The optical fibre to be provided should have following characteristics :
1.1.1 Physical Characteristic
Dual-Window Single mode (DWSM), G.652D optical fibres shall be provided in the fibre optic cables.
DWSM optical fibres shall meet the requirements defined in Table 1-1(a).
1.1.2 Attenuation
The attenuation coefficient for wavelengths between 1525 nm and 1575 nm shall not exceed the
attenuation coefficient at 1550 nm by more than 0.05 dB/km. The attenuation coefficient between 1285
nm and 1330 nm shall not exceed the attenuation coefficient at 1310 nm by more than 0.05 dB/km.
The attenuation of the fibre shall be distributed uniformly throughout its length such that there are no
point discontinuities in excess of 0.10 dB. The fibre attenuation characteristics specified in table 1-1
(a) shall be guaranteed fibre attenuation of any & every fibre reel.
The overall optical fibre path attenuation shall not be more than calculated below :
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Maximum attenuation @ 1550 nm : 0.21 dB/km x total km + 0.05 dB/splice x no. of splices + 0.5
dB/connector x no. of connectors.
Maximum attenuation @ 1310 nm : 0.35 dB/km x total km + 0.05 dB/splice x no. of splices + 0.5
dB/connector x no. of connectors.
Table 2-1(a)
DWSM Optical Fibre Characteristics
Fibre Description:

Dual-Window Single-Mode

Mode Field Diameter:

8.6 to 9.5 m ( 0.6m )

Cladding Diameter:

125.0 m 1 m

Mode field concentricity error

0.6m

Cladding non-circularity

Cable Cut-off Wavelength cc

1260

1550 nm loss performance

As per G.652 D

Proof Test Level

0.69 Gpa

Attenuation Coefficient:

@ 1310 nm
@ 1550 nm

Chromatic Dispersion;

Maximum:

nm

0.35 dB/km
0.21 dB/km

18 ps/(nm x km) @ 1550 nm

3.5 ps/(nm x km) 1288-1339nm
5.3 ps/(nm x km) 1271-1360nm

Zero Dispersion Wavelength :

Zero Dispersion Slope :
Polarization mode dispersion
coefficient

1300 to 1324 nm
0.092 ps/(nm2xkm) maximum

Temperature Dependence :

Induced attenuation 0.05 dB (-60C - +85C )

Bend Performance :

@ 1310 nm (752 mm dia Mandrel), 100 turns;

Attenuation Rise 0.05 dB/km
@ 1550 nm (752 mm dia Mandrel), 100 turns;
Attenuation Rise 0.10 dB/km
@ 1550 nm (320.5 mm dia Mandrel, 1 turn;
Attenuation Rise 0.50 dB/km

0.2 ps/km^

1.2 Fibre Optic Cable Construction

The OPGW (Optical Ground Wire) cable is proposed to be installed on the new transmission lines
alongwith transmission line construction. The design of cable shall account for the varying operating
and environmental conditions that the cable shall experience while in service. The OPGW cable to
be supplied shall be designed to meet the overall requirements of all the transmission lines. The
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Tower span details shall be collected by the contractor during survey. To meet the overall
requirement of the transmission line(s), the contractor may offer more than one design without
any additional cost to Employer, in case single design is not meeting the requirement. OPGW cable
to be designed to meet transmission line sag-tension parameters and other details to be provided by
Transmission Line contractor. Any other details, as required for cable design etc. shall be collected
by the Contractor during survey.
1.2.1 Optical Fibre Cable Link Lengths
The estimated optical fibre link lengths are provided in Appendices as transmission line route length.
However, the Contractor shall supply the OPGW cable as required based on the tower schedule. The
Contractor shall verify the transmission line route length during the survey and the Contract price
shall be adjusted accordingly.
For the purpose of payment, the optical fibre link lengths are defined as transmission line route
lengths from Gantry at one terminating station to the Gantry in the other terminating station. The
actual cable lengths to be delivered shall take into account various factors such as sag, service loops,
splicing, working lengths & wastage etc. and no additional payment shall be payable in this regard.
The unit rate for FO cable quoted in the Bid price Schedules shall take into account all such factors.
1.2.2

Optical Fibre Identification

All optical fibres shall be individually coated. Individual optical fibres within a fibre unit and fibre
units shall be identifiable in accordance with EIA/TIA 598 or IEC 60304 or Bellcore GR-20 colourcoding scheme.
Colouring utilized for colour coding optical fibres shall be integrated into the fibre coating and shall
be homogenous. The colour shall not bleed from one fibre to another and shall not fade during fibre
preparation for termination or splicing.
Each cable shall have traceability of each fibre back to the original fibre manufacturer's fibre number
and parameters of the fibre. If more than the specified number of fibres is included in any cable, the
spare fibres shall be tested by the cable manufacturer and any defective fibres shall be suitably
bundled, tagged and identified at the factory by the vendor.
1.2.3

Buffer Tube
Loose tube construction shall be implemented. The individually coated optical fibre(s) shall be
surrounded by a buffer for protection from physical damage during fabrication, installation and
operation of the cable. The fibre coating and buffer shall be strippable for splicing and
termination. Each fibre unit shall be individually identifiable utilizing colour coding. Buffer tubes
shall be filled with a water-blocking gel.

1.2.4

Optical Fibre Strain & Sag-Tension chart

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The OPGW cable shall be designed and installed such that the optical fibres experience no strain
under all loading conditions of transmission lines. Zero fibre strain condition shall apply even after a
25 year cable creep.
For the purpose of this specification, the following definitions shall apply:
Maximum Working Tension (MWT) is defined as the maximum cable tension at which there is
no fibre strain.
The no fibre strain condition is defined as fibre strain of less than or equal to 0.05%, as
determined by direct measurements through IEC/ ETSI (FOTP) specified optical reflectometry
The Cable strain margin is defined as the maximum cable strain at which there is no fibre
strain.
The cable Maximum Allowable Tension (MAT) is defined as the maximum tension
experienced by the Cable under the worst case loading condition.
The cable max strain is defined as the maximum strain experienced by the Cable under the
worst case loading condition.
The cable Every Day Tension (EDT) is defined as the maximum cable tension on any span
under normal conditions.
The Ultimate /Rated Tensile Strength (UTS/ RTS/ breaking strength) is defined as the
maximum tensile load applied and held constant for one minute at which the specimen shall
not break.
While preparing the Sag-tension charts for the OPGW cable the following conditions shall be met:

The Max Allowable Tension (MAT) / max strain shall be less than or equal to the MWT/
Strain margin of the cable.
The sag shall not exceed the earth wire sag in all conditions.
The Max Allowable Tension shall also be less than or equal to 0.4 times the UTS.
The 25 year creep at 25% of UTS (creep test as per IEEE 1138) shall be such that the 25 year
creep plus the cable strain at Max Allowable Tension (MAT) is less than or equal to the
cable strain margin.
The everyday tension (EDT) shall not exceed 20% of the UTS for the OPGW cable.

The Sag-tension chart of OPGW cable indicating the maximum tension, cable strain and sag shall
be calculated and submitted along with the bid under various conditions as per tower design of the
transmission line.
The size of OPGW shall be selected such that max. tension and sag at specified temperature and
wind condition remains within the limits of transmission line tower design.
1.2.5 Cable Materials
The materials used for optical fibre cable construction, shall meet the following requirements:
1.2.5.1 Filling Materials
The interstices of the fibre optic unit and cable shall be filled with a suitable compound to prohibit
any moisture ingress or any water longitudinal migration within the fibre optic unit or along the fibre
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optic cable. The water tightness of the cable shall meet or exceed the test performance criteria as per
IEC 60794-1-F-5.
The filling compound used shall be a non-toxic homogenous waterproofing compound that is free of
dirt and foreign matter, non-hygroscopic, electrically nonconductive and non-nutritive to fungus. The
compound shall also be fully compatible with all cable components it may come in contact with and
shall inhibit the generation of hydrogen within the cable.
The waterproofing filling materials shall not affect fibre coating, colour coding, or encapsulant
commonly used in splice enclosures, shall be dermatologically safe, non-staining and easily
removable with a non-toxic cleaning solvent.
1.2.5.2 Metallic Members
When the fibre optic cable design incorporates metallic elements in its construction, all metallic
elements shall be electrically continuous.
1.2.6

Marking, Packaging and Shipping

This section describes the requirements for marking, packaging and shipping the overhead fibre optic
cable.
(a) Drum Markings: Each side of every reel of cable shall be permanently marked in white lettering
with the vendors' address, the Purchasers destination address, cable part number and
specification as to the type of cable, length, number of fibres, a unique drum number including
the name of the transmission line & segment no., factory inspection stamp and date.
(b) Cable Drums: All optical fibre cabling shall be supplied on strong drums provided with lagging
of adequate strength, constructed to protect the cabling against all damage and displacement
during transit, storage and subsequent handling during installation. Both ends of the cable shall
be sealed as to prevent the escape of filling compounds and dust & moisture ingress during
shipment and handling. Spare cable caps shall be provided with each drum as required.
The spare cable shall be supplied on sturdy, corrosion resistant, steel drums suitable for long
periods of storage and re-transport & handling.
There shall be no factory splices allowed within a continuous length of cable. Only one continuous
cable length shall be provided on each drum. The lengths of cable to be supplied on each drum shall
be determined by a "schedule" prepared by the Contractor and approved by the owner.
1.3. Optical Ground Wire (OPGW)
OPGW cable construction shall comply with IEEE-1138, 2009. The cable provided shall meet both
the construction and performance requirements such that the ground wire function, the optical fibre
integrity and optical transmission characteristics are suitable for the intended purpose. The cable
shall consist of optical fibre units as defined in this specification. There shall be no factory splices
within the cable structure of a continuous cable length.

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The composite fibre optic overhead ground wire shall be made up of multiple buffer tubes embedded
in a water tight aluminium/aluminium alloy protective central fibre optic unit surrounded by
concentric-lay stranded metallic wires in single or multiple layers. Each buffer tube shall have
maximum 12 no. of fibres. All fibres in single buffer tube or directly in central fibre optic unit is not
acceptable. The dual purpose of the composite cable is to provide the electrical and physical
characteristics of conventional overhead ground wire while providing the optical transmission
properties of optical fibre.
1.3.1

Central Fibre Optic Unit

The central fibre optic unit shall be designed to house and protect multiple buffered optical fibre
units from damage due to forces such as crushing, bending, twisting, tensile stress and moisture. The
central fibre optic unit and the outer stranded metallic conductors shall serve together as an integral
unit to protect the optical fibres from degradation due to vibration and galloping, wind and ice
loadings, wide temperature variations, lightning and fault current, as well as environmental effects
which may produce hydrogen.
The OPGW design of dissimilar materials for stranded wires and tubes are not allowed. Central fibre
optic unit may be of aluminium / aluminium alloy tube. There shall be no exposed areas of tubing
that can make electrical contact either directly or indirectly through moisture, contamination,
protrusions, etc with the surrounding stranded wires. The tube may be fabricated as a seamless tube,
seam welded, or a tube without a welded seam.
1.3.2

Basic Construction

The OPGW cable construction shall conform to the applicable requirements of this specification,
applicable clauses of IEC 61089 related to stranded conductors and Table 1.2(a) OPGW Mechanical
and Electrical Characteristics. In addition, the basic construction shall include bare concentric-laystranded metallic wires with the outer layer having left hand lay. The wires may be of multiple layers
with a combination of various metallic wires within each layer. The direction of lay for each
successive layer shall be reversed. The finished wires shall contain no joints or splices unless
otherwise agreed to by the Employer and shall conform to all applicable clauses of IEC 61089 as
they pertain to stranded conductors.
The wires shall be so stranded that when the complete OPGW is cut, the individual wires can be
readily regrouped and then held in place by one hand.
1.3.3

Breaking Strength

The rated breaking strength of the completed OPGW shall be taken as no more than 90 percent of the
sum of the rated breaking strengths of the individual wires, calculated from their nominal diameter
and the specified minimum tensile strength.
The rated breaking strength shall not include the strength of the optical unit. The fibre optic unit shall
not be considered a load bearing tension member when determining the total rated breaking strength
of the composite conductor.
1.3.4

Electrical and Mechanical Requirements

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Table 1-2(a) provides OPGW Electrical and Mechanical Requirements for the minimum
performance characteristics. Additionally, the OPGW mechanical & electrical characteristics shall be
similar to that of the earthwire being replaced such that there is no or minimal consequential increase
in stresses on towers. OPGW installation sag & tension charts shall be as per transmission line
requirement. For the OPGW cable design selection and preparation of sag tension charts, the limits
specified in this section shall also be satisfied. The Bidder shall submit sag-tension charts for the
above cases with their bids.
Table 1.2(a)
OPGW Electrical and Mechanical Requirements
(1)

Everyday Tension

20% of UTS of OPGW

(2)

D.C. Resistance at 20C:

< 1.0 ohm/Km or Employer provided values

(3)

Short Circuit Current

6.32 kA for 1.0 second or Employer provided values

Bidder may offer separate design for each short circuit rating however OPGW design with higher
short circuit level shall be acceptable.
1.3.5 Operating conditions
Since OPGW shall be located at the top of the transmission line support structure, it will be
subjected to Aeolian vibration, Galloping and Lightning strikes. It will also carry ground fault
currents. Therefore, its electrical and mechanical properties shall be same or similar as those required
of conventional ground conductors.
1.4 Installation Hardware
The scope of supply includes all required fittings and hardware such as Tension assembly,
Suspension assembly, Vibration dampers, Reinforcing rods, Earthing clamps, Downlead clamps,
splice enclosure etc. The Bidder shall provide documentation justifying the adequacy and suitability
of the hardware supplied. The quantity of hardware & fittings to meet any eventuality during site
installation minimum@ 1% shall also be provided as part of set/km for each transmission line
without any additional cost to Employer.
The OPGW hardware fittings and accessories shall follow the general requirements regarding design,
materials, dimensions & tolerances, protection against corrosion and markings as specified in clause
4.0 of EN 61284: 1997 (IEC 61284). The shear strength of all bolts shall be at least 1.5 times the
maximum installation torque. The OPGW hardware & accessories drawing & Data Requirement
Sheets (DRS) document shall consist of three parts: (1) A technical particulars sheet (2) An assembly
drawing i.e. level 1 drawing and (3) Component level drawings i.e. level 2 & lower drawings. All
component reference numbers, dimensions and tolerances, bolt tightening torques & shear strength
and ratings such as UTS, slip strength etc shall be marked on the drawings.
The fittings and accessories described herein are indicative of installation hardware typically used for
OPGW installations and shall not necessarily be limited to the following:

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(a) Suspension Assemblies: Preformed armour grip suspension clamps and aluminium alloy
armour rods/ reinforcing rods shall be used. The suspension clamps shall be designed to carry
a vertical load of not less than 25 KN. The suspension clamps slippage shall occur between
12kN and 17 kN as measured.
The Contractor shall supply all the components of the suspension assembly including
shackles, bolts, nuts, washers, split pins, etc. The total drop of the suspension assembly shall
not exceed 150 mm (measured from the centre point of attachment to the centre point of the
OPGW). The design of the assembly shall be such that the direction of run of the OPGW
shall be the same as that of the conductor.
(b) Dead End Clamp Assemblies: All dead end clamp assemblies shall preferably be of
performed armoured grip type and shall include all necessary hardware for attaching the
assembly to the tower strain plates. Dead end clamps shall allow the OPGW to pass through
continuously without cable cutting. The slip strength shall be rated not less than 95% of the
rated tensile strength of the OPGW.
(c) Clamp Assembly Earthing Wire: Earthing wire consisting of a 1500 mm length of
aluminium or aluminium alloy conductor equivalent in size to the OPGW shall be used to
earth suspension and dead end clamp assemblies to the tower structure. The earthing wire
shall be permanently fitted with lugs at each end. The lugs shall be attached to the clamp
assembly at one end and the tower structure at the other.
(d) Structure Attachment Clamp Assemblies: Clamp assemblies used to attach the OPGW to the
structures, shall have two parallel grooves for the OPGW, one on either side of the
connecting bolt. The clamps shall be such that clamping characteristics do not alter adversely
when only one OPGW is installed. The tower attachment plates shall locate the OPGW on
the inside of the tower and shall be attached directly to the tower legs/cross-members without
drilling or any other structural modifications.
(e)

Vibration Dampers: Vibration dampers type 4R Stockbridge or equivalent, having four (4)
different frequencies spread within the Aeolian frequency bandwidth corresponding to wind
speed of 1m/s to 7 m/s, shall be used for suspension and tension points in each span. The
Contractor shall determine the exact numbers and placement(s) of vibration dampers
through a detailed vibration analysis as specified in technical specifications.
One damper minimum on each side per OPGW cable for suspension points and two
dampers minimum on each side per OPGW cable for tension points shall be used for
nominal design span of 400 meters. For all other ruling spans, the number of vibration
damper shall be based on vibration analysis.
The clamp of the vibration damper shall be made of high strength aluminum alloy of type
LM-6. It shall be capable of supporting the damper and prevent damage or chaffing of the
conductor during erection or continued operation. The clamp shall have smooth and
permanent grip to keep the damper in position on the OPGW cable without damaging the
strands or causing premature fatigue failure of the OPGW cable under the clamp. The clamp
groove shall be in uniform contact with the OPGW cable over the entire clamping surface
except for the rounded edges. The groove of the clamp body and clamp cap shall be smooth,
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when the clamp is installed. Clamping bolts shall be provided with self locking nuts and
designed to prevent corrosion of threads or loosening in service.
The messenger cable shall be made of high strength galvanised steel/stain less steel. It shall
be of preformed and post formed quality in order to prevent subsequent droop of weight and
to maintain consistent flexural stiffness of the cable in service. The messenger cable other
than stainless steel shall be hot dip galvanised in accordance with the recommendations of
IS: 4826 for heavily coated wires.
The damper mass shall be made of hot dip galvanised mild steel/cast iron or a permanent
mould cast zinc alloy. All castings shall be free from defects such as cracks, shrinkage,
inclusions and blow holes etc. The surface of the damper masses shall be smooth.
The damper clamp shall be casted over the messenger cable and offer sufficient and
permanent grip on it. The messenger cable shall not slip out of the grip at a load less than
the mass pull-off value of the damper. The damper masses made of material other-than zinc
alloy shall be fixed to the messenger cable in a suitable manner in order to avoid excessive
stress concentration on the messenger cables which shall cause premature fatigue failure of
the same. The messenger cable ends shall be suitably and effectively sealed to prevent
corrosion. The damper mass made of zinc alloy shall be casted over the messenger cable and
have sufficient and permanent grip on the messenger cable under all service conditions.
The contractor must indicate the clamp bolt tightening torque to ensure that the slip strength
of the clamp is maintained between 2.5 kN and 5 kN. The clamp when installed on the
OPGW cable shall not cause excessive stress concentration on the OPGW cable leading to
permanent deformation of the OPGW strands and premature fatigue failure in operation.
The vibration analysis of the system, with and without damper and dynamic characteristics
of the damper as detailed in Technical Specification, shall have to be submitted. The
technical particulars for vibration analysis and damping design of the system are as follows:

Sl. No.
1

Description

Technical Particulars

Span Length in meters

(i) Ruling design span:

400 meters

(ii) Maximum span:

1100 meters

(iii) Minimum Span:

100 meters

Configuration:

As per Specifications

Tensile load in each:

As per sag tension calculations

Armour rods used:

Standard preformed
rods/AGS

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Maximum permissible dynamic strain: +/- 150 micro strains

The damper placement chart for spans ranging from 100m to 1100m shall be submitted by
the Contractor. Placement charts should be duly supported with relevant technical
documents and sample calculations.
The damper placement charts shall include the following
(1) Location of the dampers for various combinations of spans and line tensions clearly
indicating the number of dampers to be installed per OPGW cable per span.
(2) Placement distances clearly identifying the extremities between which the distances are
to be measured.
(3) Placement recommendation depending upon type of suspension clamps (viz Free center
type/Armour grip type etc.)
(4) The influence of mid span compression joints, repair sleeves and armour rods (standard
and AGS) in the placement of dampers
1.5 Fibre Optic Splice Enclosures (Joint Box)
All splices shall be encased in Fibre Optic Splice Enclosures. Suitable splice enclosures shall be
provided to encase the optical cable splices in protective, moisture and dust free environment. Splice
enclosures shall comply with ingress protection class IP 66 or better. The splice enclosures shall be
designed for the storage and protection of required number of optical fibre splices and equipped with
sufficient number of splice trays for splicing all fibres in the cable. No more than 12 fibres shall be
terminated in a single splice tray. They shall be filled with suitable encapsulate that is easily
removable should re-entry be required into the enclosures.
Splice enclosures shall be suitable for outdoor use with each of the cable types provided under this
contract. Splice enclosures shall be appropriate for mounting on transmission line towers above anticlimb guard levels at about 10 metres from top of the tower and shall accommodate pass-through
splicing. The actual mounting height and location shall be finalised after Survey. Contractor shall be
responsible for splicing of fibres and installation of splice enclosures.
1.5.1

Optical Fibre Splices

Splicing of the optical fibre cabling shall be minimized through careful Contractor planning. There
shall be no mid-span splices allowed. All required splices shall be planned to occur on tower
structures. All optical fibre splicing shall comply with the following:
(a) All fibre splices shall be accomplished through fusion splicing.
(b) Each fibre splice shall be fitted with a splice protection sheath fitted over the final splice.
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(d) For each link, bi-directional attenuation of single mode fusion splices, shall not average more
than 0.05 dB and no single splice loss shall exceed 0.1 dB when measured at 1550 nm.
(e) For splicing, fibre optic cable service loops of adequate length shall be provided so that all
splices occurring at tower structures can be performed at ground level.
1.6 Fibre Optic Approach Cables
For purposes of this specification, a fibre optic approach cable is defined as the Armoured
underground fibre optic cable required to connect Overhead Fibre Optic Cable (OPGW) between the
final in line splice enclosure on the gantry / tower forming the termination of the fibre cable on the
power line and the Fibre Optic Distribution Panel (FODP) installed within the building. The
estimated fibre optic approach cabling length requirements are indicated in the appendices. However,
the Contractor shall supply & install the optical fibre approach cable as required based on detailed
site survey to be carried out by the Contractor during the project execution and the Contract price
shall be adjusted accordingly.
1.6.1

Basic Construction

The cable shall be suitable for direct burial, laying in trenches & PVC/Hume ducts, laying under
false flooring and on indoor or outdoor cable raceways.
1.6.2

Jacket Construction & Material

The Approach Cable shall be a UV resistant, rodent proof, armoured cable with metallic type of
armouring. The outer cable jacket for approach cable shall consist of carbon black polyethylene resin
to prevent damage from exposure to ultra-violet light, weathering and high levels of pollution. The
jacket shall conform to ASTM D1248 for density.
1.6.3

Optical, Electrical and Mechanical Requirements

Approach cable shall contain fibres with identical optical/ physical characteristics as those in the
OPGW cables. The cable core shall comprise of tensile strength member(s), fibre support/bedding
structure, core wrap/bedding, and an overall impervious jacket.
1.7 Fibre Optic Distribution Panel
Fibre Optic Distribution Panels is required for each location for termination of fibres in a manner
consistent with the following:
(a) FODPs shall be suitable for use with each of the cable types provided as part of this contract.
FODPs shall accommodate pass-through splicing and fibre terminations.
(b) FODPs for indoor use shall be supplied in suitable cabinets/racks with locking arrangement
(c) All FODPs shall be of corrosion resistant, robust construction and shall allow both top or bottom
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Contractor shall ensure that all FODPs are properly grounded. The FODP shall meet or exceed
ingress protection class IP55 specifications.
1.7.1 Optical Fibre Connectors
Optical fibres shall be connectorised with FC-PC type connectors preferably. Alternatively connector
with matching patch cord shall also be acceptable. Fibre optic couplings supplied with FODPs shall
be appropriate for the fibre connectors to be supported. There shall be no adapters.
1.8 Service Loops
For purposes of this specification, cable and fibre service loops are defined as slack (extra) cable and
fibre provided for facilitating the installation, maintenance and repair of the optical fibre cable plant.
(a) Outdoor Cable Service Loops: In-line splice enclosures installed outdoors and mounted on the
utility towers shall be installed with sufficient fibre optic cable service loops such that the
recommended minimum bend radius is maintained while allowing for installation or
maintenance of the cable to be performed in a controlled environment at ground level.
(b) Indoor Cable Service Loops: FODPs shall provide at least three (3) metres of cable service
loop. Service loops shall be neatly secured and stored, coiled such that the minimum
recommended bend radius' are maintained.
(c) Fibre Units Service Loops: For all fibre optic cable splicing, the cable shall be stripped back a
sufficient length such that the fan-out of fibre units shall provide for at least one (1) metre of
fibre unit service loop between the stripped cable and the bare fibre fan-out.
(d) Pigtail Service Loops : Connectorised pigtails spliced to bare fibres shall provide at least 1
metre of service loop installed in the FODP fibre organizer and at least one (1) metre of service
loop to the couplings neatly stored behind the FODP coupling panels.
(e) Fibre Service Loops : At least 0.5 metre of bare fibre service loop shall be provided on each
side of all fibre splices. The bare fibre service loops shall be neatly and safely installed inside
covered splice trays.
1.9 Test Equipment
The table 1.3 below provides mandatory test equipment requirements, to be provided as applicable as
per BoQ. The parameters / features of the mandatory equipments are enumerated as follows :
Table 1.3
S. No.
A.
1
2

Test equipment

Parameter

Test Equipments for OPGW cable

OTDR (Optical Time Domain
Reflectometer) for 1310/1550 nm with
laser source.
Optical Attenuators (variable

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1310/1550nm).
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Equivalent to JDSU OLP55 or better

Optical Power meter (1310/1550nm)
Equivalent to JDSU OTS55 or better.
Optical Talk set
Optical Fibre Fusion Splicer incl. Fibre
cleaver
Calibrated Fibre
Connectorization kit
Splice kit
Optical test accessory kit including all
necessary connectors, adaptors, cables,
terminations and other items required for
testing

Equivalent to Sumitomo T-39-SE or better.

FIS FI-0053-FC-INST or equivalent

FIS FI-0053-FF or equivalent
FIS FI-0053-TS-ST or equivalent

In case the offered make/model of test equipment has multiple options for the parameters, the option of
higher range shall be acceptable. The supplied test equipment shall be suitable for use in the high
EMI/EMC environment. The Contractor shall submit performance certificate for offered test
equipment from at least one customer. The Contractor shall offer only reputed make test equipment
such as Acterna (JDSU)/Anritsu/Sumitomo/Agilent/EXFO etc.

2.0 Applicable Standards

The following standards and codes shall be generally applicable to the equipment and works supplied
for OPGW and associated Items
(1)
American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM
ASTM-B415

Standard Specification for Hard-Drawn Aluminium-Clad Steel

Wire

(2) Bell Communication Research

GR-20

Generic requirements for optical fibre and optical fibre cable

(3) ITU-T/CCITT Recommendations

G.650
G.652

Definitions and test methods for the relevant parameters of singlemode fibres
Characteristics of a single-mode optical fibre cable

(4) IEEE
IEEE-1138

IEEE Standard Construction of Composite Fibre Optic Ground

Wire (OPGW) for Use on Electric Utility power Lines

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(5) Telecommunication Industry Association EIA/TIA

EIA/TIA-455-3
EIA/TIA-455-16
EIA/TIA-455-20
EIA/TIA-455-25
EIA/TIA-455-32
EIA/TIA-455-33
EIA/TIA-455-41
EIA/TIA-455-59
EIA/TIA-455-62
EIA/TIA-455-78
EIA/TIA-455-80
EIA/TIA-455-81
EIA/TIA-455-82
EIA/TIA-455-91
EIA/TIA-455-164
EIA/TIA-455-167
EIA/TIA-455-168

EIA/TIA-455-169
EIA/TIA-455-170
EIA/TIA-455-174
EIA/TIA-455-175
EIA/TIA-455-176
EIA/TIA-598
(6)

Procedure to Measure Temperature Cycling Effects on Optical

Fibres, Optical Cable, and Other Passive Fiber Optic Components
Salt Spray (Corrosion) Test for Fibre Optic Components
Measurement of Change in Optical Transmittance
Repeated Impact Testing of Fibre Optic Cables and Cable
Assemblies
Fibre Optic Circuit Discontinuities
Fibre Optic Cable Tensile Loading and Bending Test
Compressive Loading Resistance of Fibre Optic Cables
Measurement of Fibre Point Defects Using an OTDR
Measurement of Optical Fibre Macrobend Attenuation
Spectral Attenuation Cutback Measurement for Single- Mode
Optical Fibres
Measurement of Cut-Off Wavelength of Single-Mode Fibre by
Transmitted Power
Compound Flow (Drip) Test for Filled Fibre Optic Cable
Fluid Penetration Test for Fluid-Blocked Fibre optic Cable
Fibre Optic Cable Twist-Bend Test
Single-Mode Fibre, Measurement of Mode Field Diameter by FarField Scanning
Mode Field Diameter Measurement, Variable Aperture Method in
the Far-Field
Chromatic Dispersion Measurement of Multimode Graded Index
and Single-Mode Optical Fibres by Spectral Group Delay
Measurement in the Time Domain
Chromatic Dispersion Measurement of Single-Mode Optical Fibres
by the Phase-Shift Method
Cable Cut-off Wavelength of Single-Mode Fibre by Transmitted
Power
Mode Field Diameter Measurement
Chromatic Dispersion Measurement of Single-Mode Optical Fibres
by the Differential Phase-Shift Method
Method of Measuring Optical Fibre Cross-Sectional Geometry by
Automated Grey-Scale Analysis
Optical Fibre Cable Colour Coding

International Electrotechnical Commission IEC standards

IEC-60793-1 series
IEC-60794-1-1
IEC-60794-1-2
IEC-60794-3
IEC-60794-4

Optical fibres Generic & product specifications, measurement

methods & test procedures specification
Optical fibre cables Generic specification
Optical fibre cables Basic optical cable test procedure
Optical fibre cables Duct, buried and aerial cables sectional
specification
Optical fibre cables Overhead cables

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IEC-61089
IEC-61232
IEC-61284
IEC-61395

Round wire concentric lay overhead electrical stranded conductors

Aluminium-clad steel wires for electrical purposes
Overhead lines-Requirements and tests for fittings
Overhead electrical conductors Creep test procedures for
stranded conductors

Specifications and codes shall be the latest version, inclusive of revisions, which are in force at the
date of the contract award. Where new specifications, codes, and revisions are issued during the period
of the contract, the Contractor shall attempt to comply with such, provided that no additional expenses
are charged to the Employer without Employers written consent.
In the event the Contractor offers to supply material and/or equipment in compliance to any standard
other than Standards listed herein, the Contractor shall include with their proposal, full salient
characteristics of the new standard for comparison.
In case values indicated for certain parameters in the specifications are more stringent than those
specified by the standards, the specification shall override the standards.

I.10 References
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

CIGRE Guide for Planning of Power Utility Digital Communications Networks

CIGRE Optical Fibre Planning Guide for Power Utilities
CIGRE New Opportunities for Optical Fibre Technology in Electricity Utilities
CIGRE guide to fittings for Optical Cables on Transmission Lines

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Chapter - 02
Inspection & Testing Requirement
Table of Content
2.1

Testing Requirements .............................................................................................. 19

2.3.1 Type Testing ............................................................................................................. 19

2.1.1

Type Test Samples ............................................................................................ 21

2.1.2 List of Type Tests .............................................................................................. 21

2.1.2.1 Type Tests for Optical Fibres ......................................................................... 21
2.1.2.2 Type Tests for OPGW Cables ........................................................................ 22
2.1.2.3 Type Test on OPGW Cable Fittings ............................................................. 27
2.1.2.4 Type Test on Vibration Damper .................................................................... 30
2.1.2.5 Type Tests for Splice Enclosures (Joint Box) ................................................ 33
2.1.2.6 Type Tests for Fibre Optic Approach Cable .................................................. 34
2.2

Factory Acceptance Tests ........................................................................................ 35

2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4

Sampling for FAT ............................................................................................. 36

Production Testing ............................................................................................ 36
Factory Acceptance Tests on Optical Fibre to be supplied with OPGW .......... 37
Factory Acceptance Test on OPGW Cable ....................................................... 37

2.2.5
2.2.6
2.2.7
2.2.8

Factory Acceptance Test on OPGW Fittings .................................................... 38

Factory Acceptance Test on Approach Cable ................................................... 39
Factory Acceptance Test on Splice Enclosure (Joint Box) /FODP ................... 40
Factory Acceptance Test on Test Equipment & other items ............................. 40

2.3

Site Acceptance Tests .............................................................................................. 40

2.3.1 Minimum Site Acceptance Testing Requirement for FO Cabling .................... 40

2.3.1.1 Phases of Site Acceptance Testing................................................................. 40

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Section - 02
Inspection & Testing Requirement
All materials furnished and all work performed under this Contract shall be inspected and
tested. Deliverables shall not be shipped until all required inspections and tests have been
completed, and all deficiencies have been corrected to comply with this Specification and
approved for shipment by the Employer.
Except where otherwise specified, the Contractor shall provide all manpower and materials
for tests, including testing facilities, logistics, power and instrumentation, and replacement of
damaged parts. The costs shall be borne by the Contractor and shall be deemed to be included
in the contract price.
The entire cost of testing for factory, production tests and other test during manufacture
specified herein shall be treated as included in the quoted unit price of materials, except for
the expenses of Inspector/Employers representative.
Acceptance or waiver of tests shall not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility to
furnish material in accordance with the specifications.
All tests shall be witnessed by the Employer and/or its authorized representative (hereinafter
referred to as the Employer) unless the Employer authorizes testing to proceed without
witness. The Employer representative shall sign the test form indicating approval of
successful tests.
Should any inspections or tests indicate that specific item does not meet Specification
requirements, the appropriate items shall be replaced, upgraded, or added by the Contractor
as necessary to correct the noted deficiencies at no cost to the Employer. After correction of a
deficiency, all necessary retests shall be performed to verify the effectiveness of the
corrective action.
The Employer reserves the right to require the Contractor to perform, at the Employer's
expense, any other reasonable test(s) at the Contractor's premises, on site, or elsewhere in
addition to the specified Type, Acceptance, Routine, or Manufacturing tests to assure the
Employer of specification compliance.
2.1 Testing Requirements
Following are the requirements of testing :
1. Type Testing
2. Factory Acceptance Testing
3. Site Acceptance Testing
2.3.1 Type Testing
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"Type Tests" shall be defined as those tests which are to be carried out to prove the design,
process of manufacture and general conformity of the materials to this Specification. Type
Testing shall comply with the following:
(a)

All cable & equipment being supplied shall conform to type tests as per
technical specification.

(b)

The test reports submitted shall be of the tests conducted within last seven (7)
years for OPGW cable prior to the date of proposal/offer submitted. In case the
test reports are older than seven (7) years for OPGW cable on the date of
proposal/offer, the Contractor shall repeat these tests at no extra cost to the
Employer.

(c)

The Contractor shall submit, within 30 days of Contract Award, copies of test
reports for all of the Type Tests that are specified in the specifications and that
have previously ( before Contract award) been performed. These reports may be
accepted by the Employer only if they apply to materials and equipment that are
essentially identical to those due to be delivered under the Contract and only if
test procedures and parameter values are identical to those specified in this
specifications carried out at accredited labs and witnessed by third party /
customers representatives.
In the event of any discrepancy in the test reports or any type tests not carried
out, same shall be carried out by Contractor without any additional cost
implication to the Employer.
In case the Type Test is required to be carried out, then following shall be
applicable:-

(d)

Type Tests shall be certified or performed by reputed laboratories using material

and equipment data sheets and test procedures that have been approved by the
Employer. The test procedures shall be formatted as defined in the technical
specifications and shall include a complete list of the applicable reference
standards and submitted for Employer approval at least four (4) weeks before
commencement of test(s). The Contractor shall provide the Employer at least 30
days written notice of the planned commencement of each type test.

(e)

The Contractor shall provide a detailed schedule for performing all specified
type tests. These tests shall be performed in the presence of a representative of
the Employer.

(f)

The Contractor shall ensure that all type tests can be completed within the time
schedule offered in his Technical Proposal.

(g)

In case of failure during any type test, the Supplier is either required to
manufacture a fresh sample lot and repeat all type tests successfully or repeat
that particular type test(s) at least three times successfully on the samples

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selected from the already manufactured lot at his own expenses. In case a fresh
lot is manufactured for testing then the lot already manufactured shall be
rejected.
2.1.1 Type Test Samples
The Contractor shall supply equipment/material for sample selection only after the Quality
Assurance Plan has been approved by the Employer. The sample material shall be
manufactured strictly in accordance with the approved Quality Assurance Plan. The
Contractor shall submit for Employer approval, the type test sample selection procedure. The
selection process for conducting the type tests shall ensure that samples are selected at
random. For optical fibres/ Fibre Optic cables, at least three reels/ drums of each type of
fibre/cable proposed shall be offered for selection. For FO cable installation hardware &
fittings at least ten (10) samples shall be offered for selection. For Splice enclosures at least
three samples shall be offered for selection.
2.1.2 List of Type Tests
The type testing shall be conducted on the following items
(a) Optical fibres
(b) OPGW Cable
(c) OPGW Cable fittings
(d) Vibration Damper
(e) Splice Enclosure (Joint Box)
(f) Approach Cable
2.1.2.1 Type Tests for Optical Fibres
The type tests listed below in table 2-1 shall be conducted on DWSM fibres to be supplied as
part of overhead cables. The tests specific to the cable type are listed in subsequent sections.
Table 2-1
Type Tests For Optical Fibres
S. No.

Test Name

Acceptance Criteria

Test procedure

Attenuation

As per Section-01 of TS

IEC 60793-1-40
Or EIA/TIA 455-78A

Attenuation Variation with

Wavelength

As per Section-01 of TS

IEC 60793-1-40
Or EIA/TIA 455-78A

Attenuation at Water Peak

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Table 2-1
Type Tests For Optical Fibres
S. No.

Test Name

Acceptance Criteria

Test procedure

Temp. Cycling
(Temp dependence of
Attenuation)

As per Section-01 of TS

IEC 60793-1-52
Or EIA/TIA 455-3A, 2
cycles

Attenuation With Bending

(Bend Performance)

As per Section-01 of TS

IEC 60793-1-47
Or EIA/TIA 455-62A

Mode Field dia.

As per Section-01 of TS

IEC 60793-1-45 Or
EIA/TIA 455164A/167A/174

As per Section-01 of TS

IEC 60793-1-42 Or
EIA/TIA 455168A/169A/175A

Chromatic Dispersion

Cladding Diameter

As per Section-01 of TS

IEC 60793-1-20 Or
EIA/TIA 455-176

Point Discontinuities of
attenuation

As per Section-01 of TS

IEC 60793-1-40 Or
EIA/TIA 455-59

10

Core -Clad concentricity

error

As per Section-01 of TS

IEC 60793-1-20 Or
EIA/TIA 455-176

11

As per Section-01 of TS

Fibre Tensile Proof

Testing

IEC 60793-1-30
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The type tests to be conducted on the OPGW cable are listed in Table 2-2 Type Tests for
OPGW Cables. Unless specified otherwise in the technical specifications or the referenced
standards, the optical attenuation of the specimen, measured during or after the test as
applicable, shall not increase by more than 0.05 dB/Km.
Table 2-2
Type tests for OPGW Cable
S. No.

Test Name

Water Ingress
Test

Test
Description
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Table 2-2
Type tests for OPGW Cable
S. No.

Test Name

Test
Description

Test Procedure

Seepage of
filling
compound

IEEE 11382009

IEEE 1138-2009
(EIA/TIA 45581B)

Preconditioning period:72
hours.
Test duration: 24 hours.

Short Circuit
Test

IEEE 11382009

IEEE 1138-2009

Fibre attenuation shall be

continuously monitored and
recorded through a digital
data logging system or
equivalent means.
A suitable temperature
sensor such as thermocouple
shall be used to monitor and
record the temperature inside
the OPGW tube in addition
to monitoring & recording
the temperatures between the
strands and between optical
tube and the strand as
required by IEEE 1138.
Test shall be conducted with
the tension clamps proposed
to be supplied. The cable and
the clamps shall be visually
inspected for mechanical
damage and photographed
after the test.
Initial temperature during the
test shall be greater than or
equal to ambient field
temperature.

IEEE 1138-2009

Fibre attenuation shall be

continuously monitored and
recorded through a digital
data logging system or
equivalent means.
The vibration frequency and
amplitude shall be monitored
and recorded continuously.
All fibres of the test cable
sample shall be spliced
together in serial for
attenuation monitoring.
Test shall be conducted with
the
tension/suspension
clamps proposed to be
supplied. The cable and the

Or
IEC60794-410 /
IEC 60794-1-2
(2003)
Method H1
4

Aeolian
Vibration
Test

IEEE 11382009

Or
IEC60794-410 /
IEC 60794-12, Method E19

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Table 2-2
Type tests for OPGW Cable
S. No.

Test Name

Test
Description

Test Procedure
clamps shall be visually
inspected for mechanical
damage and photographed
after the test.

Galloping test

IEEE 11382009

IEEE 1138-2009

Cable Bend
Test

Procedure 2 in IEC 60794-1-2

Method E11

The short-term and longterm bend tests shall be

conducted in accordance
with Procedure 2 in IEC
60794-1-2 E11 to determine
the minimum acceptable
radius of bending without
any increase in attenuation
or any other damage to the
fibre optic cable core such as
bird caging, deformation,
kinking and crimping.

Sheave Test

IEEE 11382009

IEEE 1138-2009

Fibre attenuation shall be

continuously monitored and
recorded through a digital
data logging system or
equivalent means.
The Sheave dia. shall be
based on the pulling angle
and the minimum pulley dia
employed during installation.
All fibres of the test cable
sample shall be spliced
together in serial for
attenuation monitoring.

IEEE 1138-2009

The crush test shall be

carried out on a sample of
approximately one (1) metre
long in accordance with IEC
60794-1-2 E3. A load equal
to 1.3 times the weight of a

OR
IEC 60794-1-2
(2003)
Method E1B

Crush Test

IEEE 11382009

(IEC 60794-1-2,
Method E3/
EIA/TIA 455-41B)
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the
tension/suspension
clamps proposed to be
supplied. The cable and
clamps shall be visually
inspected for mechanical
damage and photographed
after the test. All fibres of
the test cable sample shall be
spliced together in serial for
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Table 2-2
Type tests for OPGW Cable
S. No.

Test Name

Test
Description

Test Procedure
400-metre length of fibre
optic cable shall be applied
for a period of 10 minutes. A
permanent or temporarily
increase
in
optical
attenuation value greater
than 0.1 dB change in
sample shall constitute
failure. The load shall be
further increased in small
increments
until
the
measured attenuation of the
optical waveguide fibres
increases and the failure load
recorded along with results.

Impact Test

IEEE 11382009

IEEE 1138-2009,
(IEC 60794-1-2
E4/ EIA/TIA 45525B)

The impact test shall be

carried out in accordance
with IEC 60794-1-2 E4. Five
separate impacts of 0.10.3kgm shall be applied. The
radius of the intermediate
piece shall be the reel drum
radius 10%. A permanent
or temporary increase in
optical attenuation value
greater than 0.1 dB/km
change in sample shall
constitute failure.

10

Creep Test

IEEE 11382009

IEEE 1138-2009

As
per
Aluminium
Association Method, the
best-fit straight line shall be
fitted to the recorded creep
data
and
shall
be
extrapolated to 25 years. The
strain margin of the cable at
the end of 25 years shall be
calculated. The time when
the creep shall achieve the
strain margin limits shall
also be calculated.

11

Fibre Strain
Test

IEEE 11381994

IEEE 1138-1994

12

Strain Margin
Test

IEEE 11382009

IEEE 1138-2009

Stress strain

IEEE 1138-

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Table 2-2
Type tests for OPGW Cable
S. No.

Test Name

Test
Description
2009

Test Procedure

13

Test

14

Cable Cut-off
wavelength
Test

IEEE 11381994

IEEE 1138-1994

15

Temperature
Cycling Test

IEEE 11382009

IEEE 1138-2009
Or IEC 60794-1-2, Method F1

16

Corrosion
(Salt Spray)
Test

EIA/TIA 455-16A

17

Tensile
Performance
Test

IEC 60794-1-2 E1 / EIA/TIA 455-33B

18

Lightning
Test

IEC 60794-4-10 /
IEC 60794-1-2 (2003)

19

DC
Resistance
Test
(IEC 60228)

On a fibre optic cable sample of minimum 1 metre length, two

contact clamps shall be fixed with a predetermined bolt torque. The
resistance shall be measured by a Kelvin double bridge by placing
the clamps initially zero metre and subsequently one metre apart.
The tests shall be repeated at least five times and the average value
recorded after correcting at 20C.

The test shall be

conducted on a sample of
sufficient
length
in
accordance with IEC
60794-1-2 E1.
The
attenuation variation shall
not exceed 0.05 dB/Km
up to 90% of RTS of fibre
optic cable.
The load shall be
increased at a steady rate
up to rated tensile
strength and held for one
(1) minute. The fibre
optic cable sample shall
not fail during the period.
The applied load shall
then be increased until the
failing load is reached and
the value recorded.
The
OPGW
cable
construction shall be
tested in accordance with
IEC 60794-1-2, Method
H2 for Class 1.

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2.1.2.3 Type Test on OPGW Cable Fittings

The type tests to be conducted on the OPGW Cable fittings and accessories are listed below:
(i) Mechanical Strength Test for Suspension/Tension Assembly
Applicable Standards: IEC 61284, 1997.
Suspension Assembly
The armour rods /reinforcement rods are assembled on to the approved OPGW using the
Installation Instructions to check that the assembly is correctly fitted and is the same that will
be carried out during installations.
Part 1:
The suspension assembly shall be increased at a constant rate up to a load equal to 50% of
the specified minimum Failure Load increased and held for one minute for the test rig to
stabilise. The load shall then be increased at a steady rate to 67% of the minimum Failure
Load and held for five minutes. The angle between the cable, the Suspension Assembly and
the horizontal shall not exceed 16o. This load shall then be removed in a controlled manner
and the Protection Splice disassembled. Examination of all the components shall be made
and any evidence of visual deformation shall be documented.
Part 2:
The Suspension clamp shall then be placed in the testing machine. The tensile load shall
gradually be increased up to 50% of the specified Minimum Failure Load of the Suspension
Assembly and held for one minute for the Test Rig to stabilise and the load shall be further
increased at a steady rate until the specified minimum Failure Load is reached and held for
one minute. No fracture should occur during this period. The applied load shall then be
increased until the failing load is reached and the value shall be documented.
Tension Assembly
The Tension Assembly is correctly fitted and is the same that will be carried out during
installations.

Part 1:
The tension assembly (excluding tension clamp) shall be increased at a constant rate up to a
load equal to 50% of the specified minimum Failure Load increased at a constant rate and
held for one minute for the test rig to stabilise. The load shall then be increased at a steady
rate to 67% of the minimum Failure Load and held for five minutes. This load shall then
remove in a controlled manner and the Tension Assembly disassembled. Examination of the
Tension Dead-End and associated components shall be made and any evidence of visual
deformation shall be documented.
Part 2:
The Tension Dead-End and associated components shall then be reassembled and bolts
tightened as before. The tensile load shall gradually be increased up shall gradually be
increased up to 50% of the specified Minimum Failure Load of the Tension Assembly and
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held for one minute for the Test Rig to stabilise and the load shall be further increased at a
steady rate until the specified minimum Failure Load is reached and held for one minute. No
fracture should occur during this period. The applied load shall then be increased until the
failing load is reached and the value shall be documented.
Acceptance Criteria for Tension/Suspension Assembly:
- No evidence of binding of the Nuts or Deformation of components at end of Part 1 of Test.
- No evidence of Fracture at the end of one minute at the minimum failure load during Part 2
of the Test.
Any result outside these parameters shall constitute a failure.
(ii) Clamp Slip Strength Test for Suspension Assembly
The suspension assembly shall be vertically suspended by means of a flexible attachment. A
suitable length fibre optical cable shall be fixed in the clamps. Once the Suspension Clamp
has been assembled, the test rig is tensioned to 1 kN and the position scale on the recorder
zeroed. The test rig is then tensioned to 2.5 kN and the relative positions of the Reinforcing
Rods, Armour Rods and Suspension Clamp shall be marked by a suitable means to confirm
any slippage after the test has been completed. The relative positions of the helical Armour
Rods and associated Reinforcing Rods at each end shall be marked and also 2 mm relative
position between clamp body and Armour Rods shall be marked on one side. The load shall
be increased to 12 kN at a loading rate of 3 kN/min and held for one minute. At the end of
this one minute period, the relative displacement between clamp body and the armour rods
shall be observed. If the slippage is 2 mm or above, the test shall be terminated. Otherwise, at
the end of one minute the position of the clamp body and 2 mm. relative positions between
clamp body and armour rods shall be marked on the other side. After the one minute pause,
the load shall be further increased at a loading rate of 3 kN/min, and recording of load and
displacement shall continue until either the relative Position displacement between clamp
body and armour rods reaches more than 2 mm or the load reaches the maximum slip load of
17 kN. On reaching either of the above values the test is terminated. Visual examination of
all paint marks shall be recorded, and a measurement of any displacement recorded in the
Table of Results.
Acceptance Criteria:
The Suspension Clamp has passed the Slip Test if the following conditions are met:

No slippage* shall occur at or below the specified minimum slip load.

* Definition of no slippage in accordance with IEC 61284, 1997:- Any relative
movement less than 2 mm is accepted. The possible couplings or elongations produced
by the cable as a result of the test itself are not regarded as slippage.

Slippage shall occur between the specified maximum and minimum slip load of 12 17 kN.

There shall be no slippage of the Reinforcing Rods over the cable, and no slippage of

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the Armour Rods over the Reinforcing Rods.

The relative movement (i.e. more than 2 mm between Armour Rods & Clamp body)
between minimum 12 kN and maximum slip 17 kN, shall be considered as slip.

The Armour Rods shall not be displaced from their original lay or damaged**.
** Definition of no damage in accordance with convention expressed in IEC 61284:
1997 no damage, other than surface flattening of the strands shall occur.

Any result outside these parameters is a failure.

(iii) Slip Strength Test of Tension Clamp

Tension clamps shall be fitted on an 8 m length of fibre optic cable on both ends. The
assembly shall be mounted on a tensile testing machine and anchored in a manner similar to
the arrangement to be used in service. A tensile load shall gradually be applied up to 20 % of
the RTS of OPGW. Displacement transducers shall be installed to measure the relative
movement between the OPGW relative to the Reinforcing Rods and Tension Dead -End
relative to Reinforcing Rods. In addition, suitable marking shall be made on the OPGW and
Dead-End to confirm grip. The load shall be gradually increased at a constant rate up to 50 %
of the UTS and the position scale of the recorder is zeroed. The load shall then gradually
increased up to 95 % of the UTS and maintained for one minute. After one minute pause, the
load shall be slowly released to zero and the marking examined and measured for any relative
movement.
Acceptance Criteria:
- No movement* shall occur between the OPGW and the Reinforcing Rods, or between the
Reinforcing Rods and the Dead-End assembly.
- No failure or damage or disturbance to the lay of the Tension Dead-End, Reinforcing Rods
or OPGW.
* Definition of no movement as defined in IEC 61284: Any relative movement less than 2
mm is accepted. The possible couplings or elongations produced by the conductor as a result
of the test itself are not regarded as slippage.
Any result outside these parameters shall constitute a failure.
(iv) Grounding Clamp and Structure Mounting Clamp Fit Test
For structure mounting clamp, one series of tests shall be conducted with two fibre optic
cables installed, one series of tests with one fibre optic cable installed in one groove, and one
series of tests with one fibre optic cable in the other groove. Each clamp shall be installed
including clamping compound as required on the fibre optic cable. The nut shall be tightened
on to the bolt by using torque wrench with a torque of 5.5 kgm or supplier's recommended
torque and the tightened clamp shall be held for 10 minutes. After the test remove the fibre
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optic cable and examine all its components for distortion, crushing or breaking. Also the fibre
optic cable shall be checked to ensure free movement within the core using dial callipers to
measure the diameter of the core tube. The material shall be defined as failed if any visible
distortion, crushing, cracking or breaking of the core tube is observed or the fibre optic cable
within the core tube is not free to move, or when the diameter of the core tube as measured at
any location in the clamped area is more than 0.5 mm larger or smaller of the core diameter
as measured outside the clamped area.
(v) Structure Mounting Clamp Strength Test
The clamp and mounting assembly shall be assembled on a vertical 200 mm x 200 mm angle
and a short length of fibre optic cable installed. A vertical load of 200 kg shall be applied at
the end of the mounting clamp and held for 5 minutes. Subsequently, the load shall be
increased to 400 kg and held for 30 seconds. Any visible distortion, slipping or breaking of
any component of the mounting clamp or assembly shall constitute failure.
2.1.2.4

Type Test on Vibration Damper

The testing standard of vibration damper for OPGW shall be as per applicable international
standard i.e. IEC 61897.
(a) Dynamic Characteristic Test
The damper shall be mounted with its clamp tightened with torque recommended by the
manufacturer on shaker table capable of simulating sinusoidal vibrations for Critical Aeolian
Vibration frequency band ranging from 0.18/d to 1.4/d where d is the OPGW cable
diameter in meters. The damper assembly shall be vibrated vertically with a 1 mm
amplitude from 5 to 15 Hz frequency and beyond 15 Hz at 0.5 mm to determine following
characteristics with the help of suitable recording instruments.
(i)

Force Vs frequency

(ii)

Phase angle Vs frequency

(iii)

Power dissipation Vs frequency

The Force Vs frequency curve shall not show steep peaks at resonance frequencies and deep
troughs between the resonance frequencies. The resonance frequencies shall be suitably
spread within the Aeolian vibration frequency-band between the lower and upper dangerous
frequency limits determined by the vibration analysis of fibre optic cable without dampers.
Acceptance criteria for vibration damper:
(i) The above dynamic characteristics test on five damper shall be conducted.
(ii) The mean reactance and phase angle Vs frequency curves shall be drawn with
the criteria of best fit method.
(iii) The above mean reactance response curve should lie within following limits:
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V.D. for OPGW - 0.060 f to 0.357 f kgf/mm*

Where f is frequency in Hz.
(iv) The above mean phase angle response curve shall be between 25o to 130o
within the frequency range of interest.
(v) If the above curve lies within the envelope, the damper design shall be
considered to have successfully met the requirement.
(vi) Visual resonance frequencies of each mass of damper is to be recorded and to
be compared with the guaranteed values.
(b) Vibration Analysis
The vibration analysis of the fibre optic cable shall be done with and without damper
installed on the span. The vibration analysis shall be done on a digital computer using energy
balance approach. The following parameters shall be taken into account for the purpose of
analysis.
(i)

The analysis shall be done for single fibre optic cable without armour rods. The
tension shall be taken as 25% of RTS of fibre optic cable for a span ranging
from 100 m to 1100 m.

(ii)

The self damping factor and flexural stiffness (EI) for fibre optic cable shall be
calculated on the basis of experimental results. The details to experimental
analysis with these data shall be furnished.

(iii)

The power dissipation curve obtained from Damper Characteristics Test shall
be used for analysis with damper.

(iv)

Examine the Aeolian Vibration level of the fibre optic cable with and without
vibration damper installed at the recommended location or wind velocity
ranging from 0 to 30 Km per hour, predicting amplitude, frequency and
vibration energy input.

(v)

From vibration analysis of fibre optic cable without damper, antinode vibration
amplitude and dynamic strain levels at clamped span extremities as well as
antinodes shall be examined and thus lower and upper dangerous frequency
limits between which the Aeolian vibration levels exceed the specified limits
shall be determined.

(vi)

From vibration analysis of fibre optic cable with damper(s) installed at the
recommended location, the dynamic strain level at the clamped span extremities,
damper attachment point and the antinodes on the fibre optic cable shall be
determined. In addition to above damper clamp vibration amplitude and
antinodes vibration amplitudes shall also be examined.
The dynamic strain levels at damper attachment point, clamped span extremities

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and antinodes shall not exceed the specified limits. The damper clamp vibration
amplitude shall not be more than that of the specified fatigue limits.
(c) Fatigue Tests
(i) Test Set Up
The fatigue tests shall be conducted on a laboratory set up with a minimum effective span
length of 30m. The fibre optic cable shall be tensioned at 25% of RTS of fibre optic cable and
shall not be equipped with protective armour rods at any point.
Constant tension shall be maintained within the span by means of lever arm arrangement.
After the fibre optic cable has been tensioned, clamps shall be installed to support the fibre
optic cable at both ends and thus influence of connecting hardware fittings are eliminated
from the free span. The clamps shall not be used for holding the tension on the fibre optic
cable. There shall be no loose parts, such as suspension clamps, U bolts, on the test span
supported between clamps mentioned above. The span shall be equipped with vibration
inducing equipment suitable for producing steady standing vibration. The inducing
equipment shall have facilities for step less speed control as well as step less amplitude
arrangement. Equipment shall be available for measuring the frequency, cumulative number
of cycles and amplitude of vibration at any point along the span.
(ii) Fatigue Test
The vibration damper shall be installed on the test span with the manufacturer's specified
tightening torque. It shall be ensured that the damper shall be kept minimum three loops away
from the shaker to eliminate stray signals influencing damper movement.
The damper shall then be vibrated at the highest resonant frequency of each damper mass.
For dampers involving torsional resonant frequencies, tests shall be done at torsional modes
also in addition to the highest resonant frequencies at vertical modes. The resonance
frequency shall be identified as the frequency at which each damper mass vibrates with the
maximum amplitude on itself. The amplitude of vibration of the damper clamp shall be
maintained not less than 25/f mm where f is the frequency in Hz.
The test shall be conducted for minimum ten million cycles at each resonant frequency
mentioned above. During the test, if resonance shift is observed, the test frequency shall be
tuned to the new resonant frequency.
The clamp slip test as mentioned herein shall be repeated after fatigue tests without
retorquing or adjusting the damper clamp, and the clamp shall withstand a minimum load
equal to 80% of the slip strength for a minimum duration of one minute.
After the above tests, the damper shall be removed from fibre optic cable and subjected to
dynamic characteristics test. There shall not be any major deterioration in the characteristics
of the damper. The damper then shall be cut open and inspected. There shall not be any
broken, loose, or damaged part. There shall not be significant deterioration or wear of the
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damper. The fibre optic cable under clamp shall also be free from any damage.
For purposes of acceptance, the following criteria shall be applied:
(1)

There shall not be any resonant frequency shift before and after the test by
more than 20%

(2)

The power dissipation of the damper before and after test at the individual
resonant frequencies do not differ by more than 20%

Beside above tests, the type tests listed below in the table shall also be conducted on
Vibration Damper

Sl
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6

Test Name

Test Procedure

Visual examination & Dimensional and

material verification
Clamp Slip test
Clamp bolt tightening test
Attachments of weights to messenger
cable
Attachment of clamps to messenger
cable
Damper effectiveness evaluation

IEC 61897 Clause 7.1 & 7.2

IEC 61897 Clause 7.5
IEC 61897 Clause 7.7
IEC 61897 Clause 7.8
IEC 61897 Clause 7.8
IEC 61897 Clause 7.11.3.2

2.1.2.5 Type Tests for Splice Enclosures (Joint Box)

Following Type tests shall be demonstrated on the Splice Enclosure(s) (Splice
Enclosure/Box). For certain tests, lengths of the fibre optic cable shall be installed in the
splice box, and the fibres must be spliced and looped in order to simulate conditions of use.
The attenuation of the fibres shall be measured, during certain tests, by relevant Fibre Optic
Test Procedures (EIA/TIA 455 or IEC 60794-1 procedures).
(i) Temperature Cycling Test
FO cable is installed in the splice enclosure and optical fibres spliced and looped. The box
must be subjected to 5 cycles of temperature variations of -40C to +65C with a dwell time
of at least 2 hours on each extreme.
Fibre loop attenuation shall be measured in accordance with EIA 455-20 / IEC 60794-1-C10.
The variation in attenuation shall be less than 0.05dB. The final humidity level, inside the
box, shall not exceed the initial level, at the closing of the box.
(ii) Humid Heat test

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The sealed splice enclosure, with fibres spliced and looped inside, must be subjected to a
temperature of +55C 2C with a relative humidity rate of between 90% and 95% for 5
days. The attenuation variation of the fibres during the duration of the test shall be less than
0.05dB, and the internal humidity rate measured, less than 2%.
(iii) Rain Withstand Test / Water Immersion test
The splice enclosure with optical fibres cable installed and fibres spliced fixed, shall be
subjected to 24 hours of simulated rain in accordance with IEC 60060 testing requirements.
No water seepage or moisture shall be detected in the splice enclosure. The attenuation
variation of the fibres after the test shall be less than 0.05dB.
(iv) Vibration Test
The splice enclosure, with fibres united inside, shall be subjected to vibrations on two axes
with a frequency scanning of 5 to 50 Hz. The amplitude of the vibrations shall be constant at
0.450mm, peak to peak, for 2 hours, for each of the vibrations' axes. The variation in
attenuation, of the fibres, shall be less than 0.05dB. The splice enclosure shall be examined
for any defects or deformation. There shall be no loosening or visible damage of the FO cable
at the entry point.
(v) Bending and Torsion test
The splice enclosure, with fibres spliced inside, shall be firmly held in place and be subjected
to the following sequence of mechanical stresses on the cable:
a)

3 torsion cycles of 180 shall be exercised on the cable. Each cycle shall be less than
one minute.

b)

3 flexure cycles of the cable, of 180 with one cycle less than one minute.

The variation in the attenuation, of the fibres, shall be less than 0.05dB. The cables
connection ring shall remain securely fixed to the box with the connection maintained firmly.
No defects/fissures shall be noted on the joint ring or on the splice enclosure
(vi) Tensile test
The splice enclosure with cable fixed to the boxes shall be subjected to a minimum tension of
448 N for a period of two minutes. No fissure shall be noted in the connections or on the
box.
(vii)

Drop Test

With 2 lengths of 11 metres of cable fixed to the box, it shall be dropped five times from a
height of 10 metres. There shall be no fissure, at all, of the box, and the connections shall
remain tight. The test surface shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 60068-2-32.
2.1.2.6 Type Tests for Fibre Optic Approach Cable
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The type tests to be conducted on the Fibre Optic Approach cable are listed in Table 2-3:
Type Tests for Fibre Optic Approach Cable. Unless specified otherwise in the technical
specifications or the referenced standards, the optical attenuation of the specimen, measured
during or after the test as applicable, shall not increase by more than 0.05 dB/Km.
Table 2-3:
Type Tests Fibre Optic Approach Cable
S.NO.

Test Name

Test Procedure

Water Ingress Test

(IEC 60794-1-F5 /
EIA 455-82B) Test duration : 24
hours

Seepage of filling
compound

(EIA 455-81A)
Preconditioning : 72 hours,
Test duration : 24 hours.

Crush Test

(IEC 60794-1-E3/ EIA 455-41)

Impact Test

(IEC-60794-1-E4/ EIA 455-25A)

Stress strain Test

(EIA 455-33A)

Cable Cut-off
wavelength Test

(EIA 455-170)

Temperature Cycling
Test

(IEC60794-1-F1/EIA-455-3A) 2
cycles

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2.1.2.6.1 Impact Test

The Impact test shall be carried out in accordance with IEC:60794-1-E4. Five separate
impacts of 2.0 kg shall be applied at different locations. The radius of the intermediate piece
shall be the reel drum radius 10%. A permanent or temporary increase in optical attenuation
value greater than 0.05 dB/km shall constitute failure.
2.2 Factory Acceptance Tests
Factory acceptance tests shall be conducted on randomly selected final assemblies of all
equipment to be supplied. Factory acceptance testing shall be carried out on OPGW Cable
and associated hardware & fittings, Approach Cable, Joint Box, FODP etc. and all other
items for which price has been identified separately in the Bid Price Schedules.
Material shall not be shipped to the Employer until required factory tests are completed
satisfactorily, all variances are resolved, full test documentation has been delivered to the
Employer, and the Employer has issued Material Inspection & Clearance Certificate (MICC).
Successful completion of the factory tests and the Employer approval to ship, shall in no way
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constitute final acceptance of the system or any portion thereof. These tests shall be carried
out in the presence of the Employer's authorised representatives unless waiver for witnessing
by Employers representatives is intimated to the contractor.
Factory acceptance tests shall not proceed without the prior delivery to and approval of all
test documentation by the Employer.
The factory acceptance tests for the supplied items shall be proposed by the Contractor in
accordance with technical specifications and Contractor's (including Sub-Contractor's /
supplier's) standard FAT testing program. In general the FAT for other items shall include at
least: Physical verification, demonstration of technical characteristics, various operational
modes, functional interfaces etc.
For Test equipment FAT shall include supply of proper calibration certificates, demonstration
of satisfactory performance, evidence of correct equipment configuration and manufacturers
final inspection certificate/ report.

2.2.1 Sampling for FAT

From each batch of equipment presented by the Contractor for Factory acceptance testing, the
Employer shall select random sample(s) to be tested for acceptance. Unless otherwise agreed,
all required FAT tests in the approved FAT procedures, shall be performed on all samples.
The Sampling rate for the Factory acceptance tests shall be minimum 10% of the batch size
(minimum 1) for all items. The physical verification shall be carried out on 100% of the
offered quantities as per the approved FAT procedure. In case any of the selected samples
fail, the failed sample is rejected and additional 20% samples shall be selected randomly and
tested. In case any sample from the additional 20% also fails the entire batch may be
rejected.
For the OPGW cable hardware fittings & accessories, the minimum sampling rate, and batch
acceptance criteria shall be as defined in IS 2486.
The Sampling rate for the Factory acceptance tests shall be 10% of the batch size (minimum
2) for FO cable drums, FODPs, Joint box and other similar items.
Since FAT testing provides a measure of assurance that the Quality Control objectives are
being met during all phases of production, the Employer reserves the right to require the
Contractor to investigate and report on the cause of FAT failures and to suspend further
testing/ approvals until such a report is made and remedial actions taken, as applicable.

2.2.2 Production Testing

Production testing shall mean those tests which are to be carried out during the process of
production by the Contractor to ensure the desired quality of end product to be supplied by
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him. The production tests to be carried out at each stage of production shall be based on the
Contractors standard quality assurance procedures. The production tests to be carried out
shall be listed in the Manufacturing Quality Plan (MQP), alongwith information such as
sampling frequency, applicable standards, acceptance criteria etc.
The production tests would normally not be witnessed by the Employer. However, the
Employer reserves the right to do so or inspect the production testing records in accordance
with Inspection rights specified for this contract.

2.2.3 Factory Acceptance Tests on Optical Fibre to be supplied with OPGW

The factory acceptance tests listed in table below are applicable for the Optical fibres to be
supplied. The listed tests follow testing requirements set forth in IEEE standard 1138/IEC
60794. The referenced sections specify the detailed test description. The acceptance norm
shall be as specified in the above mentioned IEEE standards unless specified otherwise in the
technical specifications.
Table 2-4
Factory Acceptance Tests for Optical Fibres: Optical Tests
S. No.

Test Name

Acceptance Criteria

Test procedure

Attenuation Coefficient

T S,Table 1-1(a)

EIA/TIA 455- 78A

Point Discontinuities of
attenuation

TS, Section 1.1.2

EIA/TIA 455-59

Attenuation at Water Peak

TS ,Table 2-1(a)

EIA/TIA 455- 78A

Chromatic Dispersion

EIA/TIA 455168A/169A/175A

Core Clad Concentricity Error

EIA/TIA 455-/176

Cladding diameter

EIA/TIA 455-176

Fibre Tensile Proof Testing

EIA/TIA 455-31B
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The test report for the above tests for the fibers carried out by the Fiber Manufacturer and
used in the OPGW cables shall be shown to the inspector during OPGW cable FAT and shall
be submitted along with the OPGW cable FAT report.
2.2.4 Factory Acceptance Test on OPGW Cable

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The factory acceptance tests for OPGW cable specified below in Table follow the
requirements set forth in IEEE standard 1138 / IEC 60794. The FAT shall be carried out on
10% of offered drums in each lot as specified in technical specifications and the optical tests
shall be carried out in all fibres of the selected sample drums. The Rated Tensile Strength test
shall be carried out on one sample in each lot.
Table 2-5
Factory Acceptance Tests on OPGW
Applicable standard: IEEE 1138 / IEC 60794
S.
No.

Factory Acceptance Test on Manufactured OPGW

Attenuation Co-efficient at 1310 nm and 1550 nm

Point discontinuities of attenuation

Visual Material verification and dimensional checks as per approved

DRS/Drawings

Rated Tensile Strength

Lay Length Measurements

2.2.5

Factory Acceptance Test on OPGW Fittings

The factory acceptance tests for OPGW Fittings as specified below in Table 2-6. The
sampling plan shall be as per relevant standard:
Table 2-6
Factory Acceptance Tests On OPGW Fittings
S. No.

Factory Acceptance Test

Suspension Assembly

UTS/Mechanical Strength of the assembly

Clamp Slip Test

3
4

Visual Material verification and dimensional checks as per approved

DRS/Drawings
Mechanical strength of each component

Galvanising test
Tension Assembly

Clamp Slip Strength test

7
8

Visual Material verification and dimensional checks as per approved

DRS/Drawings
Mechanical strength of each component

Galvanising Test
Vibration Damper

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Table 2-6
Factory Acceptance Tests On OPGW Fittings
S. No.
10

Factory Acceptance Test

Galvanising test on damper, masses and messenger wires

11

Damper response (resonant frequencies)

12

Clamp Slip test

13

Strength of messenger wires

14

Attachments of weights to messenger cable

15

Attachments of clamps to messenger cable

16

Clamp bolt tightening test

17

Clamp bolt torque test

18

Dynamic characteristic test.

19

Visual Material verification and dimensional checks as per approved

DRS/Drawings
Structure Mounting Clamp

20

Clamp fit test

21

Clamp Strength test

22

Visual Material verification and dimensional checks as per approved

DRS/Drawings
End of Table

2.2.6 Factory Acceptance Test on Approach Cable

The factory acceptance tests for Approach Cable specified below in Table 2-7:

Table 2-7
Factory Acceptance Tests On Approach Cable
S. No.

Factory Acceptance Test

Attenuation Co-efficient at 1310 nm and 1550 nm

Point discontinuities of attenuation

Visual Material verification and dimensional checks as per approved

DRS/Drawings

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2.2.7 Factory Acceptance Test on Splice Enclosure (Joint Box) /FODP

The factory acceptance tests for Splice Enclosures/FODP as specified below in Table: 2-8
Table 2-8
Factory Acceptance Tests on Splice Enclosures (Joint Box)/FODP
S. No.

Factory Acceptance Test

Visual check of Quantities and Specific Component Number for each component
of Splice Enclosure/FODP and dimensional checks against the approved drawings.

2.2.8 Factory Acceptance Test on Test Equipment & other items

As per technical specification and approved DRS/Documents.

2.3 Site Acceptance Tests

The Contractor shall be responsible for the submission of all material & test equipment
supplied in this contract for site tests and inspection as required by the Employer. All
equipment shall be tested on site under the conditions in which it will normally operate.
The tests shall be exhaustive and shall demonstrate that the overall performance of the
contract works satisfies every requirement specified. At a minimum Site Acceptance Testing
requirement for FO cable etc. is outlined in following section. This testing shall be
supplemented by the Contractor's standard installation testing program, which shall be in
accordance with his quality plan(s) for FO installation.
During the course of installation, the Employer shall have full access for inspection and
verification of the progress of the work and for checking workmanship and accuracy, as may
be required. On completion of the work prior to commissioning, all equipment shall be tested
to the satisfaction of the Employer to demonstrate that it is entirely suitable for commercial
operation.
2.3.1 Minimum Site Acceptance Testing Requirement for FO Cabling
Prior to installation, every spooled fibre optic cable segment shall be tested for compliance
with the Pre-shipment data previously received from the manufacturer. This requirement will
preclude the installation of out of specification cable segments that may have been damaged
during shipment.

2.3.1.1 Phases of Site Acceptance Testing

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SAT shall be carried out link by link from FODP to FODP. SAT may be performed in parts
in case of long links.
The tests, checks, adjustments etc conducted by the Contractor prior to offering the
equipment for SAT shall be called Pre-SAT activities. The Pre-SAT activities shall be
described in the installation manuals and Field Quality Plan documents.
Sag and tension of OPGW shall generally be as per approved sag-tension chart and during
installation, sag and tension of OPGW shall be documented. Upon completion of a
continuous cable path, all fibres within the cable path shall be demonstrated for acceptance of
the cable path. Fibre Optic cable site testing minimum requirements are provided in Table 29(a) through 2-9(c) below:

Table 2-9(a)
Fibre Optic Cable Pre-Installation Testing
Item:

Description:

1.

Physical Inspection of the cable assembly for damage

2.

Optical fibre continuity and fibre attenuation with OTDR at 1550 nm

3.

Fibre Optic Cable length measurement using OTDR

Table 2-9(b)
Fibre Optic Cable Splicing Testing
Item:

Description:

1.

Per splice bi-directional average attenuation with OTDR

2.

Physical inspection of splice box/enclosure for proper fibre / cable routing

techniques

3.

Physical inspection of sealing techniques, weatherproofing, etc.

Table 2-9(c)
Fibre Optic Cable Commissioning Testing
Item:

2.

Description:
End to End (FODP to FODP) bi-directional average attenuation of each fibre at
1310 nm and 1550 nm by OTDR.
End to End (FODP to FODP) bi-directional average attenuation of each fibre at
1310 nm and 1550 nm by Power meter.

3.

Bi-directional average splice loss by OTDR of each splice as well as for all

1.

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splices in the link (including at FODP also).

4.

Proper termination and labelling of fibres & fibre optic cables at FODP as per
approved labelling plan.
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Chapter-03
Installation for OPGW Cabling
Table of Content

3.1

Installation requirements ............................................................................................ 44

3.1.1 Installation of OPGW cable ........................................................................................ 44

3.1.2 Installation Hardware fittings ..................................................................................... 44
3.2

Installation of Approach cable ..................................................................................... 44

3.3

Optical fibre termination and splicing .......................................................................... 45

3.4

Fibre Optic Distribution Panel..................................................................................... 45

3.5

Methodology for installation and termination ................................................................ 45

3.6

Cable raceways .......................................................................................................... 46

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Section-03
Installation of OPGW Cabling
3.1 Installation requirements
The OPGW cable shall be installed at the top of the tower in place of earthwire (only one of the
earthwire peaks in case of 400kV & above lines, if applicable) for under construction transmission
lines as envisaged.
The OPGW cable sections shall normally be terminated & spliced only on tension towers. In
exceptional circumstances, and on Employer specific approval, cable may be terminated on suspension
towers, but in this case tower strength shall be examined to ensure that tower loads are within safe
limits and if required, necessary tower strengthening shall be carried out by the Contractor.
For OPGW Cable to be installed on new line transmission line, the stringing shall be carried by the
Transmission Line Contractor as per the stringing chart/procedure submitted by them and approved by
Employer. The Contractor shall install OPGW as per approved stringing procedure.
The Contractor shall follow precautions including proper location of drum site, installation of stringing
blocks/pulleys, proper sagging, proper installation of hardware, proper tension as per Sag-Tension
chart, provision of service loops of OPGW in jointing locations etc.
3.1.1 Installation of OPGW cable
The OPGW cable sections shall normally be terminated & spliced only on tension towers. In
exceptional circumstances and on Employer specific approval, cable may be terminated on Suspension
towers, but in this case tower strength shall be examined to ensure that tower loads are within safe
limits and if required, necessary tower strengthening shall be carried out by the Contractor. In such a
case, the jointing of OPGW on suspension tower if required, shall be acceptable subject to its
suitability.
3.1.2 Installation Hardware Fittings
All required hardware fittings shall be installed alongwith OPGW Cable.
3.2 Installation of Approach Cable
The existing cable trenches/ cable raceways proposed to be used shall be identified in the survey
report. The Contractor shall make its best effort to route the cable through the existing available cable
trenches. Where suitable existing cable trenches are not available, suitable alternatives shall be
provided after Employer approval. However, the approach cable shall be laid in the HDPE pipe in all
condition.

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Suitable provisions shall be made by the Contractor to ensure adequate safety earthing and insulated
protection for the approach cable.
All required fittings, supports, accessories, ducts, inner ducts, conduits, risers and any item not
specially mentioned but required for laying and installation of approach cables shall be supplied and
installed by the Contractor.
3.3 Optical Fibre Termination and Splicing
Optical fibre terminations shall be installed in Fibre Optic Distribution Panels (FODP) designed to
provide protection for fibre splicing of preconnectorized pigtails and to accommodate connectorized
termination and coupling of the fibre cables. The Contractor shall provide rack /wall mounted Fibre
Optic Distribution Panels (FODPs) sized as indicated in the appendices and shall terminate the fibre
optic cabling up to the FODPs. The location of FODP rack shall be fixed by the Contractor, with the
Employers approval.
3.4 Fibre Optic Distribution Panel
At each location requiring the termination of at least one fibre within a cable, all fibres within that
cable shall be connectorized and terminated in Fibre Optic Distribution Panels in a manner consistent
with the following :
(a) All fibre optic terminations shall be housed using FODPs provisioned with splice organizers and
splice trays. All fibres within a cable shall be fusion spliced to pre-connectorized pigtails and
fitted to the "Back-side" of the provided fibre optic couplings.
(b) Flexible protection shall be provided to the patch cord bunches going out from FODP to other
equipment.
3.5 Methodology for Installation and Termination
All optical fibre cable termination, installation, stringing and handling plans, guides and procedures,
and engineering analysis (e.g. tension, sag, vibration etc.) shall be submitted to the Employer for
review and approval in the engineering/design phase of the project, prior to establishing the final cable
lengths for manufacture. Installation procedures including details of personnel and time required shall
be documented in detail and submitted to Employer for approval. All installation practices shall be
field proven and ISO accredited.
All cable segments shall include service loops as specified in this specification .The maximum
allowable stringing tension, maximum allowable torsional shear stress, crush strength and other
physical parameters of the cable shall not be exceeded. The preventative measures to be taken shall be
documented in detail and submitted to Employer in advance of installation.
Optical fibre attenuation shall be measured after installation and before splicing. Any increase in
attenuation or step discontinuity in attenuation shall not be acceptable and shall constitute a cable
segment failure. In the event of cable damage or any fibre damage, the complete section (tension
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location to tension location) shall be replaced as mid-span joints are not acceptable.
Any or all additional steel work or modifications required to attach the fibre cabling to the overhead
transmission/ distribution line towers shall also be carried out by the Contractor. It shall be the
Contractors responsibility to provide adequate communications among all crew members and support
staff to ensure safe and successful installations.
3.6 Cable Raceways
To the extent possible, existing cable raceways shall be utilised. The Contractor is required to provide
and install any additional indoor cable raceways which may be required for proper implementation of
the fibre optic cabling system. This requirement shall be finalised during survey. The cable raceways
shall conform to the following:
(a) All cable raceways shall be sized to support full loading requirements plus at least a 200% safety
loading factor.
(b) Indoor cable raceways shall be fabricated from construction grade aluminium, galvanized iron or
anodized sheet metal or any other suitable material approved by the Employer. Suitable anticorrosion measures shall be provided. Steel fabricated raceways shall be finished inside and out,
treated to resist rust and to form a metal-to- paint bond.
(c) Mechanical construction drawings of the cable raceways shall be submitted for Employers
information & review.

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Appendix-A

Data Requirement Sheets

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Appendix-B
Data Requirement Sheets
The following sets of Data Requirement Sheets are required to be filled up by the bidders to aid
in the evaluation process. The response shall be brief and to the point and shall be supported by
the printed product description and other literature. The DRS duly filled and the relevant
drawings shall also be submitted during the detailed engineering along with the relevant technical
brochures.

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DRS Form 1
DATA REQUIREMENTS SHEETS for
OVERHEAD FIBRE OPTIC CABLE

Manufacturer:

OPTICAL GROUND WIRE (OPGW) 48 Fibre:

(if applicable)
_______________________________

Part #:

_______________________________

Configuration:

_______________________________

CABLE CONSTRUCTION
Seq
1.

Parameter:

As per Technical
Specification

No. of Fibres
Dual Window Single-Mode:

48

2.

Buffer Type:

Loose Tube

3.

Buffer Tube material

Non-metallic

4.

No. of Buffer Tubes:

Minimum Four (4)

5.

No. of Fibers per bufferTube:

Maximum Twelve(12)

6.

Expected Cable Life:

25 Year

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DRS Form 2
DATA REQUIREMENTS SHEETS for OPTICAL FIBRE
DUAL-WINDOW SINGLE MODE (DW-SM)

OPTICAL PARAMETERS
Seq

As per Technical
Specification

Parameter:

1.

Fiber manufacturer(s) / Type:

2.

Attenuation Coefficient@ 1310 nm:

@ 1550 nm:

3.

Point discontinuity @ 1310nm:

@ 1550nm:

4.

Nominal Mode Field Diameter

@ 1310 nm:
@ 1550 nm:

5.

Chromatic Dispersion Coefficient

@ 1310 (1288-1339) nm:
@ 1310 (1271-1360) nm:
@ 1550 nm:

6.

Zero dispersion wavelength:

7.

Cutoff wavelength:

8.

Physical and Mechanical Properties

Bend Performance:

9.
10.
11.

As per Bidder
offering

0.35 dB/km
0.21 dB/km
0.05 dB
0.05 dB
8.6 to 9.5 m
( 0.6 m )

3.5 ps/(nmxkm)
5.3 ps/(nmxkm)
18 ps/(nmxkm)
1300 to 1324 nm
1260 nm

(37.5 mm radius, 100 turns) @1310 nm

0.05 dB

(30 mm radius, 100 turn) @1550 nm

0.05 dB

(16mm radius, 1 turn) @ 1550nm

0.50 dB

Cladding Diameter
(nominal deviation):
Polarisation mode dispersion
coefficient
Proof test level

125.0 m 1 m
0.2 ps/km1/2
0.69 Gpa

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SECTION- 10
DETAIL SURVEY REPORT
Detailed survey including route alignment, profiling, have been carried out by the
Employer and is attached herewith only for the reference. Though these are not
expected to vary substantially, however, certain quantity of detailed survey
including route alignment, profiling, tower spotting, optimization of tower
locations etc. have been kept in the scope of the Bidder for the changes in the
route if any needed during execution stage.

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SECTION-XI
DRAWINGS

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400 kV LOAD TREES

NOTES FOR THE LOAD TREE
1. ALL ULTIMATE LOADS ARE IN kg.
2. WIND LOAD ON TOWER BODY SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN RELIABILITY AND
SECURITY CONDITIONS.
3. SELF WEIGHT OF TOWER SHALL BE CONSIDERED EXTRA.
4. INSULATOR STRING WEIGHT AND WIND ON STRINGS IS INCLUDED IN THE
LOADS.
5. WIND AND WEIGHT SPANS ARE AS PER THE VALUES MENTIONED IN
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.

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NOTES FOR THE LOAD TREE
1. ALL ULTIMATE LOADS ARE IN kg.
2. WIND LOAD ON TOWER BODY SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN RELIABILITY AND
SECURITY CONDITIONS.
3. SELF WEIGHT OF TOWER SHALL BE CONSIDERED EXTRA.
4. INSULATOR STRING WEIGHT AND WIND ON STRINGS IS INCLUDED IN THE
LOADS.
5. WIND AND WEIGHT SPANS ARE AS PER THE VALUES MENTIONED IN
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.

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WIND ON TOWER
1) FOR RELIABILITY CONDITION FULL WIND HAS TO BE APPLIED
2) FOR SECURITY CONDITION 75% OF FULL WIND HAS TO BE APPLIED
3) FOR SAFETY CONDITION NO WIND HAS TO BE APPLIED

438 (-418 )

438 (-418)

702

689

JA0

PEAK

JA0

1370 ( -1100)

1370 ( -1100)

1416

1370 ( -1100
)

1416

1370 ( -1100
)

1387

1387

CE0

CF0

CE0

CF0

1370 ( -1100)

1370 ( -1100)

882 ( -612)

1370 ( -1100
)

1416

1416

CC0

CD0

1370 ( -1100)

1370 ( -1100)

MXM

1416

1387
CD0

882 ( -612)

1370 ( -1100
)

1416

CA0

BXM

842
CC0
11
49

TXM

842

CB0

1387

CA0

11

49

BASIC TOWER LEVEL

CB0

NORMAL TOWER LEVEL

LEVEL AT WHICH WIND HAS

TO BE APPLIED ON TOWER

RELIABILITY CONDITION

SECURITY CA0 & CC0 broken

TRMX-LOMN MXWSPN (MNWSPN)

TRMX-LOMN MXWSPN (MNWSPN)

1029 ( -836 )

266 (-246 )

36

406

JA0

1370 (-1100)

21

69

JA0

3249 ( -1842 )

1370 (-1100)

1387

1387

3249 (-1842 )

87

87

CE0

CF0

CE0

CF0

1370 (-1100)

1370 (-1100)

3249 ( -1842 )

3249 (-1842 )

1387

1387

87

87

CC0

CD0

CC0

CD0

882 ( -612)

1370 (-1100)

3249 (-1842 )

3249 (-1842 )

842

1387
CB0

87
CA0

11

SECURITY JA0 & CA0 broken

TRMX-LOMN MXWSPN (MNWSPN)

87
CB0

49

CA0

SAFETY CONDITION
TRMX-LOMN MXWSPN (MNWSPN)
NO WIND ON TOWER

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2) FOR SECURITY CONDITION 75% OF FULL WIND HAS TO BE APPLIED
3) FOR SAFETY CONDITION NO WIND HAS TO BE APPLIED

686 ( -493)

1029 ( -836 )

18

36

3249 ( -1842 )

51
0

JA0

JA0

3249 (-1842 )

87

3249 ( -1842 )

87

CE0

CF0

3249 ( -1842 )

3249 (-1842 )

87

87

87

CE0

CF0

2273 (-713)

87

3249 ( -1842 )

44

CD0

87

CC0

CD0

2273 ( -713)

10

20

CC0

3249 ( -1842 )

3249 (-1842 )

44

87

3249 ( -1842 )

44

CB0

CA0

87
CB0

10

10

20

20

CA0

2273 (-713)

SAFETY (CA0 & JA0 broken) CONDITION

TRMX-LOMN MXWSPN (MNWSPN)
NO WIND ON TOWER

SAFETY (CA0 & CC0 broken) CONDITION

TRMX-LOMN MXWSPN (MNWSPN)
NO WIND ON TOWER

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WIND ON TOWER
1) FOR RELIABILITY CONDITION FULL WIND HAS TO BE APPLIED
2) FOR SECURITY CONDITION FULL WIND HAS TO BE APPLIED
3) FOR SAFETY CONDITION NO WIND HAS TO BE APPLIED

438 (-418)

438 ( -418)

3187

PEAK

3187

JA0

JA0

1819 ( -739 )

1819 ( -739 )

6847

CE0

CF0

1819 ( -739 )

1819 ( -739 )

6847
MXM

3668
CF0

1331 (-251 )

1331 (-739 )

1819 ( -739 )

1819 ( -739 )

3668

6847

CC0

CD0

1331 (-251 )

1331 (-739 )

6847

BXM

54

30

CD0

6847

CE0

6847

CC0

1331 (-739 )

54
30

6847
TXM

1331 (-251 )

6847

CA0

3668

CB0

6847

CA0

CB0

54

30

BASIC TOWER LEVEL

NORMAL TOWER LEVEL

LEVEL AT WHICH WIND HAS

TO BE APPLIED ON TOWER

RELIABILITY CONDITION

SECURITY CA0 & CC0 & CE0

TRMX-LOMN MXWSPN (MNWSPN)

brokeTRMX-LOMN MXWSPN (MNWSPN)

266 (-246)

1029

1655

1028
JA0

1819 ( -739)

25

21

JA0

1819 ( -739)

6847

4149

6847

CE0

CF0

1331 (-251 )

1819 ( -739)

3668

2493

1331 (-251 )

1819 ( -739)

CF0

4149

4149

2493

2493

CC0

CD0

54

30

CD0

2493

CE0

6847

CC0

4149

3668

6847
CB0

4149

2493

2493

CA0

CB0

54

30

CA0

4149

SECURITY JA0 & CA0 & CC0

brokeTRMX-LOMN MXWSPN (MNWSPN)

SAFETY (normal) CONDITION

TRMX-LOMN MXWSPN
NO WIND ON TOWER

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1) FOR RELIABILITY CONDITION FULL WIND HAS TO BE APPLIED
2) FOR SECURITY CONDITION FULL WIND HAS TO BE APPLIED
3) FOR SAFETY CONDITION NO WIND HAS TO BE APPLIED

686
1029
514
1028

JA0

4149

77
1

10
28

JA0
4149
3173
2493

4149

2493

CE0

1246

CF0

2493
CF0

4149

1246

18
69

93

3173

24

18

69

18
69

CE0

3173

4149

2493

CC0

1246

CD0

2493
CD0

4149

18
69

3173

24
93

69
18

24

93

CC0

3173

1246

4149

2493

CA0

1246

CB0

2493
CB0

69

24

18

69

93

18

24

93

CA0

SAFETY (JA0&CC0&CA0 broken) CONDITION

SAFETY (JE0&CC0&CA0 broken) CONDITION
TRMX-LOMN MXWSPN
TRMX-LOMN MXWSPN
NO WIND ON TOWER

NO WIND ON TOWER

224 (-204)

331 (-311)

972

PEAK

497
JA0

24

87

JA0

1210 ( -130 )

1210 ( -130 )

2243

2243

2243

1571 ( -491 )

2243

2243
CD0

2243

52

52

45

45

CC0

1210 ( -130 )

1571 ( -491 )
2243

1571 ( -491 )

2243

CB0

2243

CA0

CB0
0

52

45

CA0
45

1571 ( -491 )

CD0

1210 ( -130 )

52

CF0

52

45
52

2243

BASIC TOWER LEVEL

2243

CE0

1210 ( -130 )

CC0

BXM

2243

CF0

1210 ( -130 )

MXM

1571 ( -491 )

45

CE0

TXM

1571 ( -491 )

NORMAL TOWER LEVEL

LEVEL AT WHICH WIND HAS

TO BE APPLIED ON TOWER

DEAD - RELIABILITY CONDITION

TRMX-LOMN MXWSPN (MNWSPN)

DEAD - RELIABILITY CONDITION (with slack span)

TRMX-LOMN MXWSPN (MNWSPN)

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1) FOR RELIABILITY CONDITION FULL WIND HAS TO BE APPLIED
2) FOR SECURITY CONDITION FULL WIND HAS TO BE APPLIED
3) FOR SAFETY CONDITION NO WIND HAS TO BE APPLIED

224 (-204 ) [*53 (-33)]

310 (-290 ) [*241 (-221)]

972 [*61]

497 [*344]
JA0

24

87

[*0
]

JA0

722 ( 358)

1210 (-130 )

373

1259 (-179 )

2243

910

CF0

1200

CE0

CF0

373

2243

1210 (-130 )

373

CD0

1259 (-179 )

2243

1454 (-374 )

910

CB0

1200

CA0

CB0

DEAD-END SECURITY CA0 & CC0 & CE0

DEAD-END (with slack span) SECURITY CA0 & CC0 & CE0

brokeTRMX-LOMN MXWSPN (MNWSPN)

brokeTRMX-LOMN MXWSPN (MNWSPN)

[* Ground broken condition inclusive]

[* Ground broken condition inclusive]

267 (-247)

514

10

28

JA0

1332 ( 252 )

1332 ( 252 )

1247

1247
CF0
24

24

93

93

CE0

1332 ( 252 )

1332 ( 252 )

1247

1247

24

24

93

CD0

93

CC0

1332 ( 252 )

1332 ( 252 )

1247

1247
93

CB0
24

93

CA0
24

54

25

CA0

1200

CC0

722 ( 358)

1454 (-374 )

910

CD0
54
25

CC0

1259 (-179 )

1210 (-130 )

722 ( 358)

54

25

CE0

1454 (-374 )

ANTICASCADING CONDITION
TRMX-LOMN MXWSPN (MNWSPN)

132 kV WZ-4 SINGLE BEAR 'QA' TOWER

1. FOR RELIABILITY CONDITION - FULL WIND HAS TO BE APPLIED
2. FOR SECURITY CONDITION -75% WIND HAS TO BE APPLIED
3. FOR SAFETY CONDITION - NIL WIND HAS TO BE APPLIED

360 [127]
1020

360 [127]

GA0

1020

882 [364]
1864

882 [364]
CE1

1864

882 [364]
1864

CC1

1864

882 [364]
1864

CF1
882 [364]
CD1
882 [364]

CA1

1864

882 [364]
1739
CE0

CB1
882 [364]

1739

CF0

GA0
882 [364]

882 [364]
1418

CE1

1418

882 [364]
1418

CC1

1418

882 [364]
1418

CD1
882 [364]

CA1

1418

CB1
882 [364]

882 [364]
1323

CF1
882 [364]

CE0

1323

CF0

882 [364]
882 [364]
1739

CC0

1739

882 [364]
1739

CD0
882 [364]

CA0

1739

CB0

882 [364]
1323

882 [364]
CC0

1323

589 [242]
820

CD0
882 [364]

CA0

1323

CB0

5196

RELIABILITY

SECURITY
(Bottom ckt)
220 [68]

360 [127]
1020

882 [364]

882 [364]
1418

CE1

1418

CF1

882 [364]
1418

1418

CC1

1418

CD1

1418

878

CB1

3166

CC1

1418

CA1

882 [364]

1418

882 [364]
1418

882 [364]

882 [364]
CA1

CE1

GA0

882 [364]

882 [364]

882 [364]
1418

455
882 [364]

GA0

882 [364]
1418

5432
882 [364]

882 [364]
1323

CE0

1323

882 [364]
1323

1323

882 [364]
CC0

1323

882 [364]
1323

CF0

882 [364]

CD0

1323

Security
(top ckt)

1323

CB0

CE0

1323

882 [364]

1323

1323

882 [364]

CC0

882 [364]

882 [364]
CA0

882 [364]

CA0

Security
(Ground wire)

882 [364]
1323

132 kV WZ-4 SINGLE BEAR 'QA' TOWER

1. FOR RELIABILITY CONDITION - FULL WIND HAS TO BE APPLIED
2. FOR SECURITY CONDITION - 75% WIND HAS TO BE APPLIED
3. FOR SAFETY CONDITION - NIL WIND HAS TO BE APPLIED

873
49
2273
87

873

GA0

49

CE1

2273
87

2273
87

CC1

87

CD1

CA1

87

2273

CB1

87

CE0

87

2273
CC0

87

CF0

87

CD0

87

CB0

87

CC1

87

CD1
2273

CA1

87

CB1
2273

CE0

87

87

2273
CC0

87

CF0
2273

1688
43

CF1
2273

2273

2273

CA0

CE1

87

2273

2273

2273

2273

2273
87

2273

2273

87

87

87

2273

2273
87

CF1

2273

GA0

CD0
2273

87

CA0

CB0

1020

RELIABILITY

SAFETY
(Bottom ckt)
593

873
49
1688
43

CE1

1020

2273

87

CC1

24

GA0
0

2273
87

CA1

87

87

87

CB1

CE0

CF0

2273
CC0

87

2273

CA0

SAFETY
(Top ckt)

87

CD0

87

CB0

2273
87

CC1
CA1

87
87

CE0

87

2273
CC0

87

CF0
2273

2273

SAFETY
(GWR)

CB1
2273

87

CA0

CD1
2273

2273

87

CF1
2273

87

2273
87

510

2273

2273
87

2273
87

CD1

CE1
2273

2273

2273
87

2273
87

2273

2273
87

CF1

GA0

CD0
2273

87

CB0

Section 11 - Drawings

132 kV Drawings

Bidding Document for ICB-TD-TKTLP 073/74-01

Procurement of Plant

Single-Stage: Two-Envelope

BASIC BODY

+9.0

TYPICAL SHAPE OF 132 kV D/C TOWER

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

Transmission Line and System Operation
Transmission Line/Substation Construction Dept.

Shoretest Leg
-3.0
-1.5
0
+1.5
+3.0
+4.5
+6.0
+7.5
+9.0

Possible Other Legs For Maximum Level Diffrence of

3 m for Tower DA, DB, DC, DD

-3.0, -1.5, 0
-1.5, 0, +1.5
0, +1.5,
+1.5
+3.0, +4.5, +6.0
+4.5, +6.0, +7.5
+6.0, +7.5, +9.0
+7.5, +9.0
+9.0

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DATE :

DRAWING NO. :

T-K/132KV/LEGSCHEME

SCALE : NOT TO SCALE

LEG SCHEME FOR TOWER TYPES DA, DB, DC, DD, DBH, DDH
PRAPARED BY:
APPROVED BY:

CHECKED BY:

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132kV SINGLE SUSPENSION STRING

SCALE : NOT TO SCALE

T-K/132KV/SINGLESUSPENSION

PRAPARED BY:

DATE :

DRAWING NO. :
APPROVED BY:

CHECKED BY:

TECHNICAL DATA:

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132kV SINGLE TENSION STRING

SCALE : NOT TO SCALE

T-K/132KV/SINGLETENSION

PRAPARED BY:

DATE :

DRAWING NO. :
APPROVED BY:

CHECKED BY:

Section 11 - Drawings

400 kV Drawings

Bidding Document for ICB-TD-TKTLP 073/74-01

Procurement of Plant

Single-Stage: Two-Envelope

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

Possible Other Legs For Maximum Level Diffrence of

Shoretest Leg
-4.5
-3.0
-1.5
+1.5
+3.0
+4.5
+6.0
+7.5
+9.0

3 m for Tower DA
-4.5, -3.0, -1.5

6 m for Tower DB, DC & DD

+1.5, +3.0
+3.0
+4.5, +6.0, +7.5
+6.0, +7.5, +9.0
+7.5, +9.0
+9.0

+1.5, +3.0
+3.0
+4.5, +6.0, +7.5, +9.0
+6.0, +7.5, +9.0
+7.5, +9.0
+9.0

FOR BID PURPOSE ONLY

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LEG SCHEME FOR TOWER TYPES DA, DB, DC, DD, DBH, DDH
PRAPARED BY:

SCALE : NOT TO SCALE

CHECKED BY:

DRAWING NO. :

APPROVED BY:

DATE :

T-K/400KV/LEGSCHEME

COMPONENT DETAILS

TECHNICAL DETAILS:

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400 KV DOUBLE I SUSPENSION STRING FOR QUADRUPLE ACSR MOOSE CONDUCTOR

TAMAKOSHI (KHIMTI) - KATHMANDU 132kV/220kV/400kV (QUAD) TL PROJECT

PROJECT

TITLE

CONSULTANT

PRAPARED BY:
CHECKED BY:

APPROVED BY:

Sr.No.

DESCRIPTION

U.T.S.

COMPONENT DETAILS

MATERIAL

WEIGHT

QTY.

FINISH

COMPONENT NO.

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400 KV. QUADRUPLE TENSION STRING SUITABLE FOR QUADRUPLE ACSR MOOSE CONDUCTOR

TAMAKOSHI (KHIMTI) - KATHMANDU 132kV/220kV/400kV (QUAD) TL PROJECT

PROJECT

TITLE

CONSULTANT

PRAPARED BY:
CHECKED BY:

APPROVED BY:

Sr.No.

DESCRIPTION

U.T.S.

COMPONENT DETAILS

MATERIAL

WEIGHT

QTY.

FINISH

COMPONENT NO.

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DATE :

DRAWING NO. :

SCALE : NOT TO SCALE

POWERGRID CORP. OF INDIA LTD.

400 KV. QUADRUPLE TENSION STRING SUITABLE FOR QUADRUPLE ACSR MOOSE CONDUCTOR

PROJECT
TITLE

CONSULTANT

PRAPARED BY:
CHECKED BY:

APPROVED BY:

PROJECT
TITLE

TRANSMISSION AND SYSTEM OPERATION

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

TAMAKOSHI (KHIMTI) - KATHMANDU 132kV/220kV/400kV (QUAD) TL PROJECT

TRANSMISSION LINE /SUBSTATION CONST. DEPARTMENT

POWERGRID CORP. OF INDIA LTD.

400 KV DOUBLE I SUSPENSION STRING FOR QUADRUPLE ACSR MOOSE CONDUCTOR

CONSULTANT

DRAWING NO. :

SCALE : NOT TO SCALE

CHECKED BY:

DATE :

PRAPARED BY:

APPROVED BY:

COMPONENT DETAILS

PROJECT

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TRANSMISSION AND SYSTEM OPERATION

TRANSMISSION LINE /SUBSTATION CONST. DEPARTMENT

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DATE :

DRAWING NO. :

SCALE : NOT TO SCALE

POWERGRID CORP. OF INDIA LTD.

400 KV SINGLE I SUSPENSION PILOT STRING SUITABLE FOR QUADRUPLE ACSR MOOSE CONDUCTOR

TITLE

CONSULTANT

PRAPARED BY:
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NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

NOTES

300X300X8

1 : ALL DIM. ARE IN MM

2 : CLEARANCE FROM OUTER SURFACE OF OUTER LAYER OF CONDUCTOR
TO INNER SURFACE OF PROTECTIVE LAGGING IS AT LEAST 75mm
3 : THICKNESS OF PROTECTIVE LAGGING SHOULD BE 50mm.
4 : TOLLERANCE ON DIMENSION OF WOOD ONLY IS EQUAL TO +3mm

5 : STANDARD LENGTH OF CONDUCTOR EQUAL TO 1800 MTS.

6 : TOLERANCE ON LENGTH CONDUCTOR IS EQUAL TO 5% OF STANDARD LENGTH

3
8
5

10

925

SECTION A-A

TITLE

10

S.NO.

RECESS FOR BINDER

SLOT FOR INNER END OF CONDUCTOR
WASHER
BARREL SUPPORT
BARREL STUD TIE ROD.
MILD STEEL BUSH & PLATE
BARREL STUD
BARREL
FLANGE
PROTECTIVE EXETRNAL LAGAING
DESCRIPTION

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PROJECT

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DRUM FOR ACSR / AACSR/ AAAC MOOSE CONDUCTOR

CONSULTANT

SCALE : NOT TO SCALE

T-K/400KV/DACSR

PRAPARED BY:

DATE :

DRAWING NO. :

APPROVED BY:

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NOTES

10

1 : ALL DIM. ARE IN MM

2 : CLEARANCE FROM OUTER SURFACE OF OUTER LAYER OF EARTH WIRE

TO INNER SURFACE OF PROTECTIVE LEGGING IS AT LEAST 50mm

3: TWO LENGTHS OF EARTHWIRE ARE WOUND ON EVERY DRUM
THE LENGTHS ARE WELDED AND ENDS OF WELD ARE MARKED BY RED TAPE
4 : THICKNESS OF PROTECTIVE LAGEING SHOULD BE 50 mm.
5 : STANDARD LENGTH OF EARTHWIRE 2000m +/-5%
6 : TOLERANCE ON WOOD DIMENSION = +3MM

10
9

8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

S.NO.

8
5

6
3

700

STEEL TAPE

MS
MS
WOOD
MS
MS
MS
WOOD
WOOD
WOOD
Qty Material

2
24
3
6
2
8
1
2
1

SECTION A-A
BUSH PLATE
SLOT FOR INNER END OF EARTHWIRE
WASHER
BARREL SUPPORT
TIE RODS
MILD STEEL BUSH
BARREL STUD
BARREL
FLANGE
PROTECTIVE EXETRNAL LAGAING
DESCRIPTION

FOR BID PURPOSE ONLY

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DATE :

DRAWING NO. :

T-K/400KV/DEW

SCALE : NOT TO SCALE

DRUM FOR 7/3.66mm G.S EARTHWIRE

PRAPARED BY:

APPROVED BY:

CHECKED BY:

Section 11 - Drawings

Common Drawings

Bidding Document for ICB-TD-TKTLP 073/74-01

Procurement of Plant

Single-Stage: Two-Envelope

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

DETAILS OF BIRD GUARD FOR I-STRING (TYPE - 1)

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DETAILS OF BIRD GUARD FOR I-STRING (TYPE - 2)

GATE DETAIL PLAN AT A-A

NOTES

SEC- B-B

METHOD OF WRAPPING BARBED WIRE

BARBED WIRE

C.L. OF TOWER

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1 : ALL DIMENSION ARE IN MILIMETERS

2 : ALL HOLES ARE 17.5MM TO SUIT 16mm BOLTS
3 : BLANK HOLES AT GATES ARE TO RECEIVE BARBED WIRE
4 : ONE 3 MM SPRING WASHER TO BE PROVIDED UNDER EACH NUT
5 : BARBED WIRE SHALL CONFORM TO IS 278 (SIZE DESIGNATION A1)

TITLE

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DETAIL OF ANTI CLIMBING DEVICE

TAMAKOSHI (KHIMTI) - KATHMANDU 132kV/220kV/400kV (QUAD) TL PROJECT

PROJECT

LINE DIRECTION

NOTES
1 : ALL DIM. ARE IN MM
2 : M.S. PLATE 1.6 mm THICK (MIN)
3 : WHITE ENAMELLED BACKGROUND AND RED ENAMELLED LETTERING

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4 : EQUAL NO. OF CKT. PLATE FOR EACH. CKT. ARE TO BE SUPPLIED

5 : 2 NOS. 16 mm H.R.H. BOLTS x35 mm LONG. TO BE SUPPLIED ALONG WITH EACH PLATE.
6 : 2 NOS. 2MM THICK LEAD WASHERS TO BE PROVIDED WITH EACH PLATE
7 : REAR SIDE SHOULD BE ENAMELLED BLACK.

PROJECT

CIRCUIT PLATE

TAMAKOSHI (KHIMTI) - KATHMANDU 132kV/220kV/400kV (QUAD) TL PROJECT

TITLE

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CONSULTANT

PRAPARED BY:

DATE :

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NOTES
1 : ALL DIM. ARE IN MM
2 : 10.97mm GALVINISED WIRE WITH G.S LUG FORGED AT ONE END
OTHER END FREE FOR A REQUIRED LENGTH OF COUNTERPOISE WIRE

3 : FOUR G.S. LUG WILL BE REQUIRED PER TOWER . THREE LUGS WILL BE
CONNECTED ON 3 LEGS & FOURTH LUG WILL BE CONNECTED WITH FLAT
TYPE 'C' PROVIDED FOR PIPE TYPE EARTHING .
4 : 10.97 MM WIRE SHALL BE OUTSIDE COPPING .
5 : ONE SET COMPRISING OF FOUR NUMBERS OF REQUIRED LENGTH OF
COUNTERPOISE WIRE

TITLE

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PROJECT

POWERGRID CORP. OF INDIA LTD.

COUNTERPOISE EARTHING ARRANGEMENT

SCALE : NOT TO SCALE

CONSULTANT

PRAPARED BY:

DATE :

DRAWING NO. :
APPROVED BY:

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NOTES
1 : ALL DIM. ARE IN MM
2 : LETTER AND FIGURE SHALL IN RED ENAMEL & BACKGROUND SHOULD BE WHITE ENAMELLED.
3 : BACK : BLACK VITREOUS ENAMELD

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6 : FASTENERS & WASHERS : 2 NOS. 16 mm PER PLATE WITH FOUR NOS. 2mm THICK LEAD WASHERS

4 : 1.6 MM THICK MS PLATE WITH THE CORNERS ROUNDED OFF.

5 : DESIGN OF DANGER PLATE IS AS PER IS : 2551

PROJECT

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DETAIL OF DANGER PLATE

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CONSULTANT

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T-K/132kV/DPL

PRAPARED BY:

DATE :

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APPROVED BY:

CHECKED BY:

NOTES
1 : ALL DIM. ARE IN MM
2 : LETTER AND FIGURE SHALL IN RED ENAMEL & BACKGROUND SHOULD BE WHITE ENAMELLED.
3 : BACK : BLACK VITREOUS ENAMELD

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6 : FASTENERS & WASHERS : 2 NOS. 16 mm PER PLATE WITH FOUR NOS. 2mm THICK LEAD WASHERS

4 : 1.6 MM THICK MS PLATE WITH THE CORNERS ROUNDED OFF.

5 : DESIGN OF DANGER PLATE IS AS PER IS : 2551

PROJECT

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DETAIL OF DANGER PLATE

TAMAKOSHI (KHIMTI) - KATHMANDU 132kV/220kV/400kV (QUAD) TL PROJECT

TITLE

CONSULTANT

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T-K/400kV/DPL

PRAPARED BY:

DATE :

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APPROVED BY:

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NOTES

DETAIL OF FLAT TYPE `C'

PER TOWER

PER PIPE TYPE

EARTHING
PER PIPE TYPE
EARTHING

TITLE

FOR BID PURPOSE ONLY

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DETAILS FOR FLATS FOR EARTHING

TAMAKOSHI (KHIMTI) - KATHMANDU 132kV/220kV/400kV (QUAD) TL PROJECT

PROJECT

DETAIL OF FLAT TYPE `D'

1 : ALL DIM. ARE IN MM

2 : AFTER FABRICATION, BOTH FLATES ARE TO BE HOT DIP
GALVINISED AS PER IS - 2629.
3 : `FLAT TYPE `C' IS TO BE PROVIDED ON ONE
LEG OF EACH TOWER

REMARKS

4 : FLAT TYPE `D' IS TO BE PROVIDED WITH PIPE

EARTH ARRANGEMENT AND TO BE CONNECTED
WITH FLAT `C' FOR THE LOCATION WHERE TOWER
FOOTING RESISTANCE IS MORE THAN 10 OHMS

M 16 x 45 LG.

QTY.

M 16 x 35 LG.

SIZE

M 12 x 30 LG.

LIST OF BOLTS & NUTS WITH SP. WASHER

S.NO.

TYP. FOUNDATION SHAPE FOR P.C.C. TYPE

TYP. FOUNDATION SHAPE FOR R.C.C. TYPE

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TENTATIVE SHAPE OF TOWER FOOTINGS

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CONSULTANT

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QUANTITIES PER TOWER

1 : ONE OF EACH COLOUR FOR S/C TENSION TOWER

2 : TWO NO. OF EACH COLOUR FOR D/C TOWER

NOTES

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1 : ALL DIM. ARE IN MM

2 : M.S. PLATE 1.6 MM THICK
3 : PHASE PLATES TO BE ENAMELLED RED,YELLOW
AND BLUE ON FRONT AND BACK
4 : 2 NOS 2MM THK. LEAD WASHERS TO BE PROVIDED
WITH EACH PLATE
5 : 1 NO. 16MM DIA BOLT FASTNERS & WASHERS
PER PLATE

PROJECT

DATE :

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SCALE : NOT TO SCALE

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TOWER PHASE PLATE DRAWING

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END FLATED

50

135

SEC. S-S

STUB ANGLE

FLAT

6.5 HOLES AT 150 APPART

25

2-16 BOLTS 35 LG.

45

GALVD. FLAT
B

FOR DETAIL OF THESE

FLATS PL. REF. SHEET
2 OF 3 OF THIS DRG.

TWISTED

STUB ANGLE

S
16 BOLTS

25

DETAIL AT 'B'

300

DETAIL X
12 BOLTS

25

25MM DIA GALVD

MS PIPE, 3000M LONG
DETAIL X

FOR BID PURPOSE ONLY

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30

TITLE

CONSULTANT

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T-K/400KV/PE01

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DETAILS OF PIPE TYPE EARTHING

TAMAKOSHI (KHIMTI) - KATHMANDU 132kV/220kV/400kV (QUAD) TL PROJECT

PROJECT

150
2850

45

FINELY BROKEN COKE & SALT

(MAX GRANULAR SIZE 25 mm)

50x6MM GALVINISED FLAT

500mm BEYOND CONCRETE
13.5 HOLES
25
25

6.5 HOLES
25 PIPE

DETAIL AT 'A'

NOTES

150

140

1 : ALL DIM. ARE IN MM

2 : STRIP IS TO BE PROVIDED ON ONE LEG OF EACH TOWER
3 : STRIP WITH PIPE EARTH ARRANGMENT IS TO BE PROVIDED ON ONLY ONE LEG
FOR THE LOCATION WHERE TOWER FOOTING RESISTANCE IS MORE THAN 10 OHMS
4 : 17.5 MM HOLES SUITABLE FOR 16MM BOLTS FOR EARTHING DEVICES
5 : FOR COUNTER POISE EARTHING STRIP 'C' SHALL BE CONNECTED WITH COUNTER POISE
WIRE THROUGH 'A' LUG

150

1000
25
40

25

c'
4
b' 3
a'
c 2
1 b
a

TRANSMISSION AND SYSTEM OPERATION

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X c/a
X b'/a'
X c'/a'

X b/a

DESIGN LOAD FOR

REDUNDANT

X = 2.5% OF LEG LOAD

REDUNDANT
1
2
3
4

TITLE

TAMAKOSHI (KHIMTI) - KATHMANDU 132kV/220kV/400kV (QUAD) TL PROJECT

PROJECT

POWERGRID CORP. OF INDIA LTD.

REDUNDANT DESIGN CRITERIA

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1 : ALL DIM. ARE IN MM
2 : STEP BOLT SHALL BE HOT DIPPED GALVNISED
3 : WEIGHT / PIECE WITH TWO NUTS 0.41 K.G.

4 : THREADS TO BE UNDER CUT BY 0.3 MM

5 : STEP BOLT SHALL BE CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING
A VERTICAL LOAD NOT LESS THAN 1.5 K.N.

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6 : SPRING WASHER SHOULD BE ELECTRO GALVNISED.

7 : PROPERTY OF BOLT SHALL BE CLASS AS PER IS : 10238
8 : THE STEP BOLT SHALL WITHSTAND
CANTILEVER TEST AS PER IS :10238
9 : NUTS SHALL BE OF CLASS-5 CONFORMING TO IS: 1367 (PART - IV)

FOR BID PURPOSE ONLY

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

TRANSMISSION AND SYSTEM OPERATION

TRANSMISSION LINE /SUBSTATION CONST. DEPARTMENT

STEP BOLT DRWING

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TAMAKOSHI (KHIMTI) - KATHMANDU 132kV/220kV/400kV (QUAD) TL PROJECT

PROJECT

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G.L.

1 : ALL DIM. ARE IN MM UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

2 : WEEP HOLES SHOULD BE OF SIZE 100mm x 100mm OR 150mm x 150mm INCASE OF LARGE SIZE REVETMENT.
3 : WEEP HOLES SHOULD BE 2.5Mt C-C APART HORIZONTAL
4 : CENTER OF TOP MOST WEEP HOLES TO BE NOT LESS THAN 300 mm BELOW TOP
5 : THE MIN. DEPTH OF REVETMENT WALL BELOW G.L. WILL BE 600mm
6 : DIM. 'B' ARE VALID ONLY FOR 'H' NOT EXCEEDING 5.00 METER
7 : SIZE OF STONE FOR MASONARY WORK. 300 x 150 x 150 & BELOW
8 : THE MASONRY WORK SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN 1:5 CEMENT MORTAR
9 : SIZE OF STONE PACKING AT WEEP HOLE 75 mm TO 150mm

FOR H > 1000, d = 230

H < 1000, d = 150

FOR BID PURPOSE ONLY

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

TRANSMISSION AND SYSTEM OPERATION

TRANSMISSION LINE /SUBSTATION CONST. DEPARTMENT

TAMAKOSHI (KHIMTI) - KATHMANDU 132kV/220kV/400kV (QUAD) TL PROJECT

PROJECT

TITLE

DATE :

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POWERGRID CORP. OF INDIA LTD.

PROTECTION OF TOWER FOOTING/UP HILL SLOPE

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1 : ALL DIM. ARE IN MM

2 : LETTER RED ENAMELLED
3 : GROUND WHITE VITREOUS ENAMELLED

TRANSMISSION AND SYSTEM OPERATION

TRANSMISSION LINE /SUBSTATION CONST. DEPARTMENT

NEPAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY

FOR BID PURPOSE ONLY

4 : BACK : BLACK VITREOUS ENAMELLED

5 : 1.6 MM THICK MS PLATE
6 : 2 NOS. 2 MM THICK LEAD WASHER TO BE PROVIDED WITH EACH PLATE
7 : EACH NO. WILL HAVE FOUR DIGITS AS SHOWN.
NO TO BE STARTED FROM 1 OWNWARDS
8 : TWO NO 16 MM DIA H.R.H. BOLTS x 35 MM LONG ARE TO BE SUPPLIED ALONG WITH EACH PLATE
9 : ABC CODE FOR SENDING END AND DEF CODE FOR RECIVING END.

PROJECT

TOWER NO. PLATE

TAMAKOSHI (KHIMTI) - KATHMANDU 132kV/220kV/400kV (QUAD) TL PROJECT

TITLE

POWERGRID CORP. OF INDIA LTD.

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CONSULTANT

PRAPARED BY:

DATE :

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Annexure

ANNEXURE

Bidding Document for ICB-TD-TKTLP 073/74-01

Procurement of Plant

Single-Stage: Two-Envelope