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BIDDING DOCUMENT
FOR

“Procurement of spare equipment for 132/33kV AIIMS GSS,

AEGCL at Changsari, Guwahati.”

FUND: Deposit Work-Health and Family Welfare Department,

Government of Assam

(E-Tender)
https://assamtenders.gov.in

VOLUME-2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

BID IDENTIFICATION NO:

AEGCL/MD/TECH-765/AIIMS/2018/Additional Works/Bid

Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited.

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VOLUME-2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

CONTENTS

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No. Section Particulars Page

1 Section-1 SCOPE AND GENERAL TECHNICAL CONDITIONS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF OUTDOOR SF6 CIRCUIT

2 SECTION-2 12
BREAKERS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF OUTDOORCURRENT AND

3 SECTION-3 21
POTENTIAL TRANSFORMERS

4 SECTION-4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF ISOLATORS 29

5 SECTION-5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SURGE ARRESTORS 37

Technical Specification for Control and Relay Panels (With

6 SECTION – 6 41
Automation)

7 SECTION-7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SUBSTATION AUTOMATION 66

SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF DROP OUT FUSE

8 SECTION-8 68

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF BUSHINGS

9 SECTION-9 73
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Section-1
SCOPE AND GENERAL TECHNICAL CONDITIONS

1.1.0 INTENT OF THE SPECIFICATION

1.1.1 This volume of the specification deals with the general technical information & criteria
for design, manufacture, supply & delivery of equipment/material for spare
equipments of 132/33kV AIIMS GSS at Changsari, Guwahati.
1.1.2 The provisions of this section shall supplement all the detailed Technical
Specifications and requirements brought out herein. The CONTRACTOR’s proposal
shall be based on the use of materials complying fully with the requirements specified
herein.

1.2.0 SCOPE

1.2.1 The work involves design, engineering, manufacture, assembly, inspection, testing at
manufacturer’s works before dispatch, packing, supply, including insurance during
transit, delivery at site subsequent storage as specified in subsequent Clauses and
Sections.

1.2.2 It is not the intent to specify completely herein all details of design and construction of
the equipment and accessories. However, the equipment and accessories shall
conform in all respects to high standards of engineering, design and workmanship
and be capable of performing in continuous operation up to the bidder’s guarantees
in a manner acceptable to the Purchaser. The Purchaser will interpret the meaning of
drawings and specifications and shall be entitled to reject any work or material, which
in his judgement is not in full accordance therewith.

1.2.3 The major items of works included in the scope of this specification are listed below:-

i) Design & supply of all substation switchgears, control gears and protection
equipment as per this bidding document.

1.2.4 The various items of supply are described very briefly in the schedule of Bid Form,
Prices & Other Schedules and annexure. The various items as defined in these
schedules shall be read in conjunction with the corresponding section in the technical
specifications including amendments and, additions if any.

1.2.5 The tentative Bill of Quantities is furnished in Section 2: BIDDING FORMS of Vol-1 of this
Bidding Document.

1.3.0 CONTRACTOR TO INFORM HIMSELF FULLY

1.3.1 The Contractor should ensure that he has examined the General Conditions,
qualifying criteria, Specifications and Schedules as brought out in Volume-1 and this
Volume and has satisfied himself as to all the conditions and circumstances affecting
the contract price and fixed his price according to his own views on these matters
and acknowledge that no additional allowances except as otherwise provided therein
will be levied.

1.3.2 The Purchaser shall not be responsible for any misunderstanding or incorrect
information obtained by the CONTRACTOR other than information given to the
CONTRACTOR in writing by the Purchaser

1.4.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS

1.4.1 The plant and materials supplied shall be suitable for operation under the following
climatic and other conditions:
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a) Peak ambient day temperature in still 45C

air
b) Minimum night temperatures 0C
c) Reference ambient day 45C
temperature
Relative (a)Maximum 100
d) %
Humidity
(b)Minimum 10 %

e) Altitude Below1000 M above MSL

f) Maximum wind pressure: As per IS: 802 latest code
Refer Meteorological data
g) Other Data
pertaining to the
locations
h) Seismic Intensity ZONE-V as per IS 1893.

1.5.0 CONFORMITY WITH INDIAN ELECTRICITY RULES & OTHER LOCAL REGULATIONS:

1.5.1 The CONTRACTOR shall note that all substation works shall comply with the latest
provisions of Indian Electricity Rules and with any other regulations. Local authorities
concerned in the administration of the rules and regulation relating to such works
shall be consulted, if necessary, in regard to the rules and regulations that may be
applicable.

1.6.0 STANDARDS

1.6.1 The equipment covered by this specification shall, unless otherwise stated be
designed, constructed And tested in accordance with the latest revisions of relevant
Indian Standards and shall conform to the regulations of local statutory authorities.
1.6.2 In case of any conflict between the standards and this specification, this specification shall
govern.

1.6.2.1 Equipment conforming to other international or authoritative Standards which ensure

equivalent or better performance than that specified under Clause 1.6.1 above shall
also be accepted. In that case relevant extracts of the same shall be forwarded with
the bid.

1.7.0 CONTRACTOR’S REQUIREMENT

1.7.1 The Contractor should be in possession of a valid E.H.V. Electrical Licence issued by
the Chief Electrical Inspector, Govt. of Assam, as per the provision of Law. An
attested copy of the aforementioned Licence must be handed over to the Employer
for his record prior to handing/ taking over of sites.
1.7.2 All the works shall also be inspected by the Chief Electrical Inspector, Govt. of Assam
or his authorised representatives. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain
pre-requisite commissioning clearance of any equipment from the said Inspectorate.
The Contractor will pay necessary fees to the Inspectorate, which it may levy.

1.8.0 ENGINEERING DATA

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1.8.1 The furnishing of engineering data by the CONTRACTOR shall be in. accordance
with the Bidding Document. The review of these data by the Purchaser will cover only
general conformance of the data to the specifications and not a thorough review of all
dimensions, quantities and details of the materials, or items indicated or the accuracy
of the information submitted. This review by the Purchaser shall not be considered by
the CONTRACTOR, as limiting any of his responsibilities and liabilities for mistakes
and deviations from the requirements, specified under these specifications.

1.8.2 All engineering data submitted by the CONTRACTOR after review by the Purchaser
shall or part of the contract document.

1.9.0 DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS FOR APPROVAL

1.9.1 In addition to those stipulated in clause regarding drawings in GENERAL

CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT (Vol-1), the following sub clauses shall also apply in
respect of Contract Drawings.

1.9.2 All drawings submitted by the CONTRACTOR including those submitted at the time
of Bid shall be with sufficient detail to indicate the type, size, arrangement,
dimensions, material description, Bill of Materials, weight of each component break-
up for packing and shipment, fixing arrangement required, the dimensions required
for installation and any other information specifically requested in these
specifications.

1.9.3 Each drawing submitted by the CONTRACTOR shall be clearly marked with the
name of the Purchaser, the specification title, the specification number and the name
of the Project. All titles, noting, markings and writings on the drawing shall be in
English. All the dimensions should be to the scale and in S.I. units.

1.9.4 The drawings submitted for approval to the Purchaser shall be in quadruplicate. One
print of such drawings shall be returned to the CONTRACTOR by the Purchaser
marked "approved/approved with corrections", if found generally in accordance with
the specifications.

1.9.5 Initial submitted drawings may be in soft copies forwarded through emails. However,
in this case drawings must be in Auto-CAD.
The CONTRACTOR shall there upon furnish the Purchaser additional prints as may
be required along with one reproducible in original of the drawings after
incorporating all corrections.
The Contractor shall perform the work strictly in accordance with these drawings
and no deviation shall be permitted without the written approval of the Employer, if
so required.

1.9.6 All manufacturing, fabrication and erection work under the scope of Contractor prior
to the approval of the drawings shall be at the Contractor's risk. The contractor may
make any changes in the design which are necessary to conform to the provisions
and intent of the contractor and such changes will again be subject to approval by the
Employer.

1.9.7 The approval of the documents and drawings by the Employer shall mean that the
Employer is
satisfied that:
a) The Contractor has completed the part of the Works covered by the
subject document (i.e. confirmation of progress of work).
b) The Works appear to comply with requirements of Specifications.
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In no case the approval by the Employer of any document does imply
compliance with neither all technical requirements nor the absence of errors in
such documents. If errors are discovered any time during the validity of the
contract, then the Contractor shall be responsible of their consequences.

1.9.8 All drawings shall be prepared using AutoCAD software version 2000 or later only.
Drawings, which are not compatible to AutoCAD software version 2000 or later, shall
not be acceptable.
After final approval all the drawings shall be submitted to the Employer in readable CD’s.

1.9.9 The following is the general list of the documents and drawings that are to be approved by the
Employer:

1.9.10 All Designs / Drawings / Calculations/ Data submitted by the contractor, from time to
time shall become the property of the Employer and Employer has the right to use or
replicate such designs for future contracts / works without the permission of the
Contractor. The Employer has all rights to use/ offer above designs/drawings/data
sheets to any other authority without prior Permission of the Contractor.

1.10.0 FINAL DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS

1.10.1 The successful Contractor shall require to provide following drawings and
documents for each substations in printed form and as well as in soft copies.
All soft copies of drawings must be in ‘AutoCAD’ file format.
(a) All approved drawings (AS BUILD) of equipment and works related to a
particular substation in three (3) copies.

(b) Instruction manuals of all equipment related to a particular substation in three (3)
copies.
These instruction manuals shall generally consist of
(i) Operation Manuals, (ii) Maintenance Manuals and (iii) Spare Parts Bulletins.

(c) Copies of routine test reports (in triplicate) of relevant equipment.

(d) Final Guaranteed and Other technical particulars of relevant equipment (in triplicate).

1.10.2 In addition to the above, the Contractor shall provide five (5) sets of all the printed
drawings and documents including the soft copies to Employer for his reference and
record.

1.11.0 APPLICATION AND SYSTEM SOFTWARE

1.11.1 Contractor shall provide copies of licenced copies application software / configuration
& system software in the form of CD (in duplicate) for all IEDs, meters, SAS etc.

1.12.0 DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS

1.12.1 The Employer or the Contractor may propose changes in the specification and if the
parties agree upon any such changes and the cost implication, the specification shall
be modified accordingly.

1.13.0 DESIGN CO-ORDINATION

1.13.1 Wherever, the design is in the scope of Contractor, the Contractor shall be
responsible for the selection and design of appropriate material/item to provide the
best co-ordinated performance of the entire system. The basic design requirements
are detailed out in this Specification. The design of various components, sub-
assemblies and assemblies shall be so done that it facilitates easy field assembly
and maintenance.
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1.14.0 DESIGN REVIEW MEETING
1.14.1 The contractor will be called upon to attend design review meetings with the
Employer, and the consultants of the Employer during the period of Contract. The
contractor shall attend such meetings at his own cost at Assam or at mutually agreed
venue as and when required. Such review meeting will be held generally minimum
once a month or the frequency of these meeting shall be mutually agreed
between the Employer and the Contractor. Frequency of Design Review Meetings
shall depend upon the project requirement to ensure project implementation as per
the Master Programme.

1.15.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE, INSPECTION & TESTING

1.15.1 Quality Assurance

To ensure that the supply and services under the scope of this Contract whether
manufactured or performed within the Contractor's works or at his Sub Contractor's
premises or at site or at any other place of work are in, accordance with the
specifications, the Contractor shall adopt suitable quality assurance programme to
control such activities at all points necessary. Such programme shall be outlined by
the Contractor and shall be finally accepted by the Employer after discussions before
the award of Contract. A quality assurance programme of the Contractor shall
generally cover but not limited to the following:

a) His organization structure for the management and implementation of the proposed
quality assurance programme
b) Documentation control System.
c) Qualification data for Contractors key personnel.
d) The procedure for purchases of materials, parts components and selection of
sub-contractors services including vendor analysis, source inspection, incoming
raw material inspection, verification of material purchases etc.
e) System for shop manufacturing including process controls and fabrication and assembly
controls.
f) Control of non-conforming items and system for corrective action.
g) Control of calibration and testing of measuring and testing equipment.
h) Inspection and test procedure for manufacture.
i) System for indication and appraisal of inspection status.
j) System for quality audits.
k) System for authorizing release of manufactured product to the Employer.
l) System for maintenance of records.
m) System for handling storage and delivery and
n) A quality plan detailing out the specific quality control procedure adopted for
controlling the quality characteristics relevant to each item of supply.

The Quality plan shall! be mutually discussed and approved by the Employer after
incorporating necessary corrections by the Contractor as may be required.

1.15.2 Quality Assurance Documents

The Contractor shall be required to submit all the Quality Assurance Documents
as stipulated in the Quality Plan at the time of Employers inspection of
equipment/material.
The Employer or his duly authorized representatives reserves the right to carry out
Quality Audit and quality surveillance of the systems and procedures of the
Contractors/his vendors Quality Management and Control Activities.

1.16.0 EMPLOYER'S SUPERVISION

1.16.1 To eliminate delays and avoid disputes and litigation it is agreed between the parties
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to the Contract that all matters and questions shall be resolved in accordance with
the provisions of this document.
1.16.2 The manufacturing of the product shall be carried out in accordance with the
specifications. The scope of the duties of the Employer, pursuant to the
contract, will include but not be limited to the following.
(a) Interpretation of all the terms and conditions of these Documents and Specifications.
(b) Review and interpretation of all the Contractors drawings, engineering data etc.
(c) Witness or authorize his representative to witness tests at the
manufacturer’s works or at site, or at any place where work is performed
under the contract.
(d) Inspect, accept or reject any equipment, material and work under
the Contract, in accordance with the Specifications.
(e) Issue certificate of acceptance and/or progressive payment and final payment
certificate.
(f) Review and suggest modification and improvement in completion
schedules from time to time, and
(g) Supervise the Quality Assurance Programme implementation at all stages of the
works.

1.17.0 INSPECTION & INSPECTION CERTIFICATE

1.17.1 The Purchaser, his duly authorized representative and/or outside inspection agency
acting on behalf of the Purchaser shall have, at all reasonable times, access to the
premises and works of the CONTRACTOR and their sub-CONTRACTOR(s)/sub-
vendors and shall have the right, at the reasonable times, to inspect and examine
the materials and workmanship of the product during its manufacture.

1.17.1.1 All routine and acceptance tests whether at the premises or works of, the
CONTRACTOR or of any Sub-CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR except where
otherwise specified shall carry out such tests free of charge. Items such as labour,
materials, electricity, fuel, water, stores apparatus and instruments as may be
reasonably demanded by the Purchaser/inspector or his authorized representative
to carry out effectively such tests in accordance with the Contract shall be provided
by the CONTRACTOR free of charge.

1.17.1.2 If desired by the Purchaser, the CONTRACTOR shall also carry out type tests as
per applicable Standards for which Purchaser shall bear the expenses except in
cases where such tests have to be carried out in pursuance to Clause 1.18.3. The
CONTRACTOR is required to quote unit rates of type test charges in a separate
Schedule (if such schedule is provided in the Bidding Document) in pursuance to
this Clause. However, these type test charges shall not be taken into account in
comparing Price Bid.

1.17.1.3 The inspection by Purchaser and issue of Inspection Certificate thereon shall in no
way limit the liabilities and responsibilities of the CONTRACTOR in respect of the
agreed Quality Assurance Programme forming a part of the Contract.

1.17.1.4 The inspection by Employer and issue of Inspection Certificate thereon shall in no
way limit the liabilities and responsibilities of the Contractor in respect of the agreed
Quality Assurance Programme forming a part of the Contract.

1.18.0 Tests
The type, acceptance and routine tests and tests during manufacture to be carried-
out on the material and equipment shall mean as follows:
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i) Type Tests shall mean those tests, which are to be carried out to prove the
process of manufacture and general conformity of the material to this
Specification. These tests shall be carried out on samples prior to
Commencement of commercial production against the order. The Bidder shall
indicate his schedule for carrying out these tests.

ii) Acceptance Tests shall mean those tests, which are to be carried out on
samples taken from each lot offered for pre-dispatch inspection, for the
purposes of acceptance of that lot.

iii) Routine Tests shall mean those tests, which are to be carried out on the
material to check requirements, which are likely to vary during production.

iv) Tests during Manufacture shall mean those tests, which are to be carried out
during the process of manufacture and end inspection by the CONTRACTOR
to ensure the desired quality of the end product to be supplied by him.
v) The norms and procedure of sampling for these tests will be as per the
Quality Assurance Programme to be mutually agreed to by the
CONTRACTOR and the Purchaser.

1.18.1 The standards and norms to which these tests will be carried out are specified in
subsequent Sections of this Specification. Where a particular test is a specific
requirement of this Specification, the norms and procedure of the test shall be as
specified or as mutually agreed to between the CONTRACTOR and the Purchaser in
the Quality Assurance Programme.

1.18.2 For all type and acceptance tests, the acceptance values shall be the values
specified in this Specification or guaranteed by the Bidder or applicable Standards,
as applicable.

1.19.0 GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS

1.19.1 The Guaranteed Technical Particulars of the various items shall be furnished by the
Bidders in the prescribed schedules of this Specification with the Technical Bid. The
Bidder shall also furnish any other information's as in their opinion is needed to give
full description and details to judge the item(s) offered by them.

1.19.2 The data furnished in Guaranteed Technical Particulars should be the minimum or
maximum value (as per the requirement of the specification) required. A Bidder may
guarantee a value more stringent than the specification requirement. However, for
testing purpose or from performance point of view, the material shall be considered
performed successfully if it achieves the minimum/maximum value required as per
the technical specification. No preference what so ever shall be given to the bidder
offering better/more stringent values than those required as per specification except
where stated otherwise.

1.20.0 PACKING

1.20.1 All the materials shall be suitably protected, coated, covered or boxed and crated to
prevent damage or deterioration during transit, handling and storage at Site till the
time of erection. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for any loss or damage
during transportation, handling and storage due to improper packing.

1.20.2 The CONTRACTOR shall include and provide for securely protecting and packing the
materials so as to avoid loss or damage during transport by air, sea, rail and road.
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1.20.3 All packing shall allow for easy removal and checking at site. Wherever necessary,
proper arrangement for attaching slings for lifting shall be provided. All packages
shall be clearly marked for with signs showing 'up' and 'down' on the sides of boxes,
and handling and unpacking instructions as considered necessary. Special
precaution shall be taken to prevent rusting of steel and iron parts during transit by
sea.

1.20.4 The cases containing easily damageable material shall be very carefully packed and
marked with appropriate caution symbols, i.e. fragile, handle with care, use no hook
etc. wherever applicable.

1.20.5 Each package shall be legibly marked by the-CONTRACTOR at his expenses

showing the details such as description and quantity of contents, the name of the
consignee and address, the gross and net weights of the package, the name of the
CONTRACTOR etc.

1.22.0 MATERIALS HANDLING AND STORAGE

1.22.1 All the supplies under the Contract as well as Employer supplied items (if any)
arriving at site shall be promptly received, unloaded and transported and stored in
the stores by the Contractor.
1.22.2 Contractor shall be responsible for examining all the shipment and notify the
Employer immediately of any damage, shortage, discrepancy etc. for the purpose of
Employer's information only. The Contractor shall submit to the Employer every week
a report detailing all the receipts during the week. However, the Contractor shall be
solely responsible for any shortages or damages in transit, handling and/or in storage
and erection at site. Any demurrage, and other such charges claimed by the
transporters, railways etc., shall be to the account of the Contractor.
1.22.3 The Contractor shall maintain an accurate and exhaustive record-detailing out the list
of all items received by him for the purpose of erection and keep such record open
for the inspection of the Employer.
1.22.4 All items shall be handled very carefully to prevent any damage or loss. The
materials stored shall be properly protected to prevent damage. The materials from
the store shall be moved to the actual location at the appropriate time to avoid
damage of such materials at Site.
1.22.5 All the materials stored in the open or dusty location must be covered with suitable
weatherproof and flameproof covering material wherever applicable.
1.22.6 The Contractor shall be responsible for making suitable indoor storage facilities, to
store allitems/materials, which require indoor storage.
1.22.7 The Contractor shall have total responsibility for all equipment and materials in his
custody stored, loose, semi-assembled and/or erected by him at site. The contractor
shall make suitable security arrangements including employment of security
personnel to ensure the protection of all materials, equipment and works from theft,
fire, pilferage and any other damages and loss.
1.22.8 The Employer will verify the storage facilities arranged by the contractor and
despatch clearance will be provided only after Employer is satisfied.

1.23.0 CONTRACTOR’S MATERIALS BROUGHT ON TO SITE

1.23.1 The Contractor shall bring to Site all equipment, components, parts, materials,
including construction equipment, tools and tackles for the purpose of the work under
intimation to the Engineer. All such goods shall, from the time of their being brought
vest in the Employer, but may be used for the purpose of the Works only and shall
not on any account be removed or taken away by the Contractor without the written
permission of the Engineer. The Contractor shall nevertheless be solely liable and
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responsible for any loss or destruction thereof and damage thereto.
1.23.2 The Employers shall have a lien on such goods for any sum or sums, which may at
any time, be due or owing to him by the Contractor, under in respect of or by
reasons of the Contract .After giving a fifteen
(15) days’ notice in writing of his intention to do so, the Employer shall beat liberty to
sell and dispose of any such goods, in such manner, as he shall think fit including
public auction or private treaty.
1.23.3 After the completion of the Works, the Contractor shall remove from the Site under
the direction of the Engineer the materials such as construction equipment, erection
tools and tackles, scaffolding etc. with the written permission of the Engineer. If the
Contractor fails to remove such materials within fifteen (15) days of issue of a notice
by the Engineer, the Engineer shall have the liberty to dispose of such materials as
detailed under clause 1.24.2 above and credit the proceeds thereto to the account of
the Contractor.

1.24.0 COMMISSIONING SPARES

1.24.1 It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to provide all commissioning spares
required for initial operation till the Employer declares the equipment as ready for
commissioning. All commissioning spares shall be deemed to be included in the
scope of the Contract at no extra cost to the Employer.

1.24.2 These spares shall be received and stored by the Contractor at least 3 months prior
to the schedule date of commencement of commissioning of the respective
equipment and utilized as and when required. The unutilised spares and replaced
parts, if any, at the end of successful completion of
performance and guarantee test shall be the property of the Contractor and he will
be allowed to take these parts back at his own cost with the permission of
Employer’s Representative.
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SECTION-2
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF OUTDOOR SF6 CIRCUIT BREAKERS

2.1.0 SCOPE

2.1.1 The intention of this Section of the Specification is to cover design, manufacture,
testing at manufacturer’s works of Circuit Breakers with all fittings and accessories
including mounting structures as applicable
2.1.2 Loading at manufacturer’s works, transportation and delivery at respective substation
sites, including unloading at destination sites.
2.1.3 Erection, Testing and Commissioning of Circuit Breakers.

2.2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.2.1 The circuit breaker shall be of three phase unit (gang operated) (or) three identical
single phase units (as said in data sheet), outdoor, single pressure puffer type. The
operating mechanism shall be electrically and mechanically trip/free with anti-
pumping facility suitable for remote electrical closing, tripping as well as local
Operation facility as specified. The CBs are meant for installation with Transformers
LV side & bus section.
2.2.2 The circuit breaker shall be so designed to withstand the effects of temperature, wind
load, short circuit conditions and other adverse conditions.
2.2.3 The circuit breaker shall be capable of switching transformer-magnetizing currents
and shall be restrike free.
2.2.4 All similar parts, particularly removable ones, shall be interchangeable with one
another.
2.2.5 All cable ferrules, lugs, tags, etc. required for cabling from equipment control
cabinet/operating mechanism to the central control cabinet of the breaker shall be
supplied loose as per approved schematics.
2.2.6 The SF6 breaker shall be designed to ensure that condensation of moisture is
controlled by proper selection of organic insulating materials having low moisture
absorbing characteristics.
2.2.7 The support structure of circuit breaker shall be hot dip galvanised. Sufficient
galvanising thickness shall be achieved with 615 gm/m². All other parts shall be
painted as per painting specification enclosed separately.

2.3.0 OPERATING MECHANISM

2.3.1 A power spring operated mechanism for closing and tripping shall be provided in the
breaker control cabinet. This device shall be so interlocked that while it is under
maintenance, the breaker cannot be operated from remote. A slow acting,
manually operated device shall be provided for inspection and maintenance
purposes.

2.3.2 Circuit breaker operating mechanism shall be capable of storing energy for atleast
two complete closing and tripping operations.

2.3.3 Each mechanism shall have an operation counter.

2.3.4 The operating mechanism shall be mounted and enclosed in a weather proof,
vermin-proof, sheet steel cabinet conforming to IP: 55 degree of protection. Sheet
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steel thickness shall be as specified in data sheet. The cabinet shall also house
relays, control and auxiliary equipment of each breaker and provision for terminating
all control, alarm and auxiliary circuits. It shall be provided with hinged doors with
provision for locking and removable gland plates to be drilled at site. Inspection
window shall be provided for observation of the instruments without opening the
cabinet. It shall be mounted so as to provide convenient access from ground level.

2.3.5 The cabinet shall be fitted with a thermostatically controlled anti-condensation heater,
a 15A, 1 phase, 5 pin socket outlet with switch and a cubicle illuminating lamp
suitable for operation on 240 V AC 50Hz supply.

2.3.6 Circuit breakers shall feature high repeatability of absolute closing time over a wide
range of parameters (ambient temperature, pneumatic pressure, control voltages,
etc).

2.3.7 Main poles shall operate simultaneously. There shall be no objectionable rebound
and the mechanism shall not require any critical adjustment. It shall be strong, rigid,
positive and fast in operation.

2.3.8 Disagreement circuit shall be provided which shall detect pole position discrepancy.

2.3.9 The design of the circuit breaker shall be such that contacts will not close
automatically upon loss of gas/ air pressure.

2.3.10 Closing release shall be capable of operating within the range of the rated voltage as
specified in the data sheet. Shunt trip shall operate satisfactorily under all operating
conditions of the circuit breaker up to the rated breaking capacity of the circuit
breaker within the range of the rated voltages specified in the Data sheet.

2.3.11 Working parts of the mechanism shall be of corrosion resisting material. Bearings
which require grease shall be equipped with pressure type grease fittings. Bearing
pin, bolts, nuts and other parts shall be adequately pinned or locked to prevent
loosening or changing adjustment with repeated operation of the breaker.

2.3.12 All controls, gauges, relays, valves, hard drawn copper piping and all other
accessories as necessary shall be provided including the following:
2.3.12.1 Low pressure alarm and lock out relay with adjustable pressure setting
suitable for operation on DC system.
2.3.12.2 A no-volt relay for remote indication of power failure for compressor motor/
Spring Charge motor.

2.3.13 As long as power is available to the motor, continuous sequence of closing and
opening operations shall be possible.

2.3.14 After failure of power supply to the motor, at least one open-close-open operation of
the circuit breaker shall be possible.

2.3.15 Motor rating shall be such that it requires only about 30 seconds for full charging of the closing
spring.
2.3.16 Closing action of the circuit breaker shall compress the opening spring ready for tripping.
2.3.17 During closing, springs are discharged and after closing of breaker, springs shall
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automatically be charged for the next operation. Facility for manual charging of
closing springs shall be provided. Mechanical interlocks shall be provided in the
operating mechanism to prevent discharging of closing springs when the breaker is
already in the closed position.

2.4.0 OPERATING MECHANISM CONTROL

2.4.1 The breaker shall normally be operated by remote electrical control. Two electrically
independent trip circuit including two trip coils per pole shall be provided. However,
provision shall be made for local electrical control. For this purpose a local/remote
selector switch, close and trip control switch/push button shall be provided in the
breaker central control cabinet.

2.4.2 The two way Local/Remote switch shall have minimum 4 (four) pair of contacts
and wiring shall be made available to monitor local/remote status from local
SCADA/SAS.

2.4.3 The trip coils shall be suitable for trip circuit supervision during both open and close
position of the breaker. Necessary terminals shall be provided in the central control
cabinet of the circuit breaker by the CONTRACTOR.

2.4.4 The auxiliary switch of the breaker shall be positively driven by the breaker operating rod.

2.4.5 A conveniently located manual tripping lever or button shall also be provided for local
tripping of the breaker and simultaneously opening the reclosing circuit. A local
manual closing device which can be easily operated by one man standing on the
ground shall also be provided for maintenance purpose. Direction of motion of handle
shall be clearly marked.

2.4.6 Necessary platform with Ladder shall be provided for easy access to the Operating
Box thereby easing out local operation/maintenance.

2.4.7 When the spring get fully charged either through motor or hand cranking, the
spring charging motor and the hand cranking device should get disengaged
mechanically from the charged spring and this should not be depended upon
only the limit switch.

2.5.0 SF6 GAS SYSTEM

2.5.1 SF6 gas shall serve as an arc-quenching medium during opening/closing operation
and as an insulating medium between open contacts of the circuit breaker.

2.5.2 The circuit breaker shall be single pressure type. The design and construction of the
circuit breaker shall be such that there is a minimum possibility of gas leakage and
entry of moisture. There should not be any condensation of SF6 gas on the internal
insulating surfaces of the circuit breaker.

2.5.3 All gasketted surfaces shall be smooth, straight and reinforced, if necessary, to
minimise distortion and to make a tight seal, the operating rod connecting the
operating mechanism to the arc chamber (SF6 media) shall have adequate seals.
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The SF6 gas leakage should not exceed 1% per year.

2.5.4 In the interrupter assembly there shall be an absorbing product box to minimise the
effect of SF6 decomposition products and moisture. The material used in the
construction of the circuit breakers shall be such as fully compatible with Sf6 gas
decomposition products.
2.5.5 Each pole shall form an enclosure filled with Sf6 gas independent of two other poles
(for 145 kV CBs) and the Sf6 density of each pole shall be monitored.
For CBs of voltage class of 36kV, a common Sf6 scheme/density monitor shall be acceptable.
2.5.6 The dial type SF6 density monitor shall be adequately temperature compensated to
model the pressure changes due to variations in ambient temperature within the
body of circuit breaker as a whole. The density monitor shall have graduated scale
and shall meet the following requirements:
It shall be possible to dismantle the density monitor for checking/replacement
without draining the SF6 gas by providing suitable interlocked non return valve
coupling.

2.6.0 BUSHINGS AND INSULATORS

2.6.1 Bushings and Insulators shall be of Porcelain, Solid core type.

2.6.2 Bushings shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with IS: 2099 & IEC-
60137, while Hollow column insulators shall be manufactured and tested in
accordance with IEC-62155/IS: 5621.
The support insulators shall be manufactured and tested as per IS: 2544/IEC-
60168 and IEC-60273. The insulators shall also conform to IEC-60815 as
applicable
2.6.3 Porcelain used for the manufacture of bushings and insulators shall be
homogeneous, free from defects, cavities and other flaws or imperfections that might
affect the mechanical or dielectric quality and shall be thoroughly vitrified, tough and
impervious to moisture.
2.6.4 Glazing of the porcelain shall be of uniform brown colour, free from blisters, burns
and other similar defects. Bushings shall be designed to have sufficient mechanical
strength and rigidity for the conditions under which they will be used. All bushings of
identical ratings shall be interchangeable.
2.6.5 Puncture strength of bushings shall be greater than the dry flashover value. When
operating at normal voltage, there shall be no electric discharge between the
conductors and bushing which would cause corrosion or injury to conductors,
insulators or supports by the formation of substances produced by chemical action.
No radio interference shall be caused by the bushings when operating at the normal
rated voltage.
2.6.6 Bushings shall satisfactorily withstand the insulation level specified in data sheet.

2.7.0 FIXED AND MOVING CONTACTS

2.7.1 Main contacts shall have ample area and contact pressure for carrying the rated
current and the short time rated current of the breaker without excessive
temperature rise which may cause pitting or welding. Contacts shall be adjustable
to allow for wear, easily replaceable and shall have minimum moving parts and
adjustments to accomplish these results. Main contacts shall be the first to open
and the last to close so that there will be little contact burning and wear out.
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2.7.2 Arcing contacts, if provided, shall be the first to close and the last to open and shall
be easily accessible for inspection and replacement. Tips of arcing and main contacts
shall be silver faced.
2.7.3 If multi-break interrupters are used, they shall be so designed and augmented that a
fairly uniform voltage distribution is developed across them.

2.8.0 INTERLOCKS

2.8.1 Key release mechanical interlocks shall be incorporated in the operating

mechanism for interlocking with the associated isolators, so that operation of
the circuit breaker is dependent on a "key-trapped" situation. In addition,
electrical interlocks with associated isolators shall be provided.

2.9.0 ADDITIONAL DUTY REQUIREMENTS

2.9.1 Circuit breakers shall be capable of clearing short line faults with the same
impedance behind the bus corresponding to the rated fault current.
2.9.2 Circuit breakers shall be capable of breaking 25% of rated fault current at twice
rated voltage under out of phase conditions.
2.9.3 The Bid shall highlight the design features provided to effectively deal with:
2.9.3.1 Breaking of inductive currents and capacitive currents.
2.9.3.2 Charging of long lines and cables.
2.9.3.3 Clearing developing faults within the full rating of the breaker.
2.9.3.4 Opening on phase opposition.

2.10.0 ACCESSORIES

2.10.1 Gas Pressure Detector

The circuit breaker shall be provided with gas pressure monitor with temperature
compensation for initiating alarm and locking the operating mechanism in the event
of abnormality.
Gas pressure monitor shall be provided for each pole individually.

2.10.2 Position Indicator

Each pole of the circuit breaker shall be provided with a position indicator.

2.10.3 Terminals
Each circuit breaker shall be provided with suitable terminal pads of high
conductivity aluminium alloy for connecting to the line.

2.10.4 Auxiliary Switches

Each circuit breaker shall be equipped with auxiliary switches with sufficient number
of contacts for control, indication and interlocking purposes. Ten normally open and
ten normally closed contacts shall be provided as spares. All contacts shall be rated
for the DC voltage specified in data sheet.

2.10.5 Terminal Blocks

All accessories and control devices shall be completely wired. All wirings which are
connected to external circuit shall be terminated on terminal blocks installed in the
control cabinet. The terminal blocks provided shall have twenty (20) percent spare
terminals.

2.10.6 Operating mechanism housing shall be supplied with all required accessories including the
following:
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2.10.6.1 Padlocks and duplicate keys.
2.10.6.2 Space heaters equipped with automatic thermostatic control.
2.10.6.3 Local/remote changeover switch.
2.10.6.4 Manually operated tripping push button/lever (mechanical)
conveniently located to trip all three phases simultaneously.
2.10.6.5 Control switches to cut off control power supplies.
2.10.6.6 Fuses as required.
2.10.6.7 Two earthing terminals.
2.10.6.8 Auxiliary relays required for satisfactory operation.
2.10.6.9 Motor contactor with thermal release
2.10.6.10 Provision for mechanical interlock with isolator.
2.10.6.11 Readable wiring diagram shall be pasted inside the front cover of the
operatingmechanism box with indelible ink.

2.11.0 SUPPORT STRUCTURES

2.11.1 The Circuit Breakers shall be suitable for mounting on steel structures.
2.11.2 The support structure shall be of steel hot dip galvanised type. The height of support
structure shall be designed to keep the bottom most live part and bottom of insulators
of circuit breakers at minimum clearance from the plinth as specified in data sheet.
2.11.3 All necessary galvanised bolts, nuts and washers to complete the erection shall be
furnished including the embedded anchor bolts for securing the supporting structure
to the concrete foundations.

2.12 NAME PLATE

All equipment shall have non-corrosive name plates fix at a suitable position indelibly mark with
full particular there on in accordance with the standard adapted.

2.13 EARTHING

2.13.1 Two earthing pads shall be provided on each supporting structure. Each control
cabinet or terminal box mounted on the supporting structure shall also be connected
to an earthing pad. Separately mounted control cabinets shall be provided with two
earthing pads adjacent to the base of the cabinet. The earthing connection shall be
bolted type and suitable for receiving 65mm x 12mm MS strip.

2.14 TERMINAL CONNECTORS

2.14.1 The equipment shall be supplied with required number of terminal connectors
of approved type suitable for ACSR conductors. The type of terminal connector, size
of connector, material, and type of installation shall be approved by the Purchaser, as
per installation requirement while approving the equipment drawings.

2.15 TESTS

2.15.1 All routine tests shall be carried out in accordance with relevant IS.
All routine/acceptance tests shall be witnessed by the Purchaser/his
authorised representative. The tests shall include the following:
2.15.1.1 Routine/Acceptance Tests (all units)
2.15.1.1.1 Mechanical Operation tests
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2.15.1.1.2 Power frequency voltage withstand test (dry)
2.15.1.1.3 Tests on auxiliary & control circuits
2.15.1.1.4 Measurement of resistance of the main circuit.

2.15.1.2 Type Tests:

The bidder shall furnish type test certificates and results for the following tests
along with the bid for breaker of identical design.
2.15.1.2.1 Breaking and making capacity test
2.15.1.2.2 Short-time current test
2.15.1.2.3 Temperature rise tests
2.15.1.2.4 Lightning Impulse voltage test

2.15.1.3 Special Tests:

The operating mechanism box shall be tested for paint film thickness and the
galvanisation test for structure shall be conducted in one of the unit of each type.

2.15.1.4 Test Certificates

Copies of routine/acceptance test certificates shall be produced with the
endorsement of the inspecting authority to the Purchaser before effecting despatch.
The test report shall contain the following information.
2.15.1.4.1 Complete identification data, including serial No. of the breaker.
2.15.1.4.2 Method of application, where applied, duration and interpretation of results
in each test.

2.16.0 PRE-COMMISSIOING TESTS

(a) Contractor shall carry out following tests as pre-commissioning tests. Contractor shall
also perform any additional test based on specialties of the items as per the field
instructions of the equipment Supplier or Employer without any extra cost to the
Employer. The Contractor shall arrange all instruments required for conducting these
tests along with calibration certificates and shall furnish the list of instruments to the
Employer for approval.
(a)Insulation resistance of each pole.
(b) Check adjustments, if any suggested by manufacturer.
(c) Breaker closing and opening time.
(d) Slow and Power closing operation and opening.
(e) Trip free and anti-pumping operation.
(f) Minimum pick-up voltage of coils.
(g) Dynamic Contact resistance measurement.
(h) Functional checking of control circuits interlocks, tripping through protective
relays andauto reclose operation.
(i) Insulation resistance of control circuits, motor etc.
(j) Resistance of closing and tripping coils.
(k) SF6 gas leakage check.
(l) Dew Point Measurement
(m) Verification of pressure switches and gas density monitor.
(n) Checking of mechanical ‘CLOSE’ interlock, wherever applicable.
(o) Testing of grading capacitor.
(p) Resistance measurement of main circuit.
(q) Checking of operating mechanism.
(r) Check for annunciations in control room

2.17 SPECIAL TOOLS AND TACKLES

2.17.1 The Bidder shall furnish a list of any special tools and tackles required for
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maintenance and operation purposes with recommended quantities for each
substation.

2.17.2 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET FOR CIRCUIT BREAKER

Data for Data for

Particula Unit
132 33 kV
rs
kV CB CB
1 Type Sf6 Sf6
3 3
2 No of poles
(3 Phase Ganged (3 Phase Ganged
Unit) Unit)
3 Service Outdoor Outdoor

4 Rated System Voltage kV 132 33

5 Highest System Voltage kV 145 36
6 System earthing Solidly earthed Solidly earthed
system system
7 Rated Voltage of Breaker kV 145 36
8 Rated Continuous Current Amps 1250 1250

9 Rated Frequency Hz 50 50
Rated Short Circuit breaking
10 current kA 31.5 25
(I) – 3 sec - symmetrical
11 Rated Short Circuit making kA 2.5*I 2.5*I
current
Duty cycle 0-0.3 Sec-CO-3Min 0.3Sec-CO-3Min–
12 –CO CO
13 First pole to clear factor 1.3 1.3
Operating time

14 i) Opening Time ms Not Not exceeding 50ms

exceeding50ms
ii) Closing Time ms Not Not exceeding
exceeding120ms 120ms
Insulation level

15 i) Power Frequency with

Stand Voltage kV 275 70

ii) Impulse withstand Voltage kV 650 170

16 Minimum clearance between m 1300 320
phases
17 Minimum clearance between
phase to earth mm 1300 320

1 Minimum Ground clearance

(from bottommost live part to mm 4600 4000
8 plinth level)
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Minimum clearance from
19 mm 2500 2500
bottom Of Support insulator
to plinth level
20 i) Minimum Creepage
Distance (Total) mm 3635 900
ii) Minimum Creepage mm 1813 460
Distance (Protected)
21 Arcing horn Yes
22 Operating mechanism:
a) Type Spring Charged Spring Charged
Universal Motor/ Universal Motor/
b) Rating of Drive Motor V 1 Phase 50 Hz 1 Phase 50 Hz
230V AC 230V AC
c) Rated voltage of Shunt trip 220 or 110 220 or 110
coil & operating range V. DC [50% - 110%] [50% - 110%]
(d) Rated voltage of Closing 220 or 132 220 or 132
coil & operating range V. DC [80% - 110%] [80% - 110%]
(e) No. of trip coils No 2 per CB 2 per CB
(f) No. of closing coils No 1 per CB 2 per CB
10 N/O+10 N/C (per 10 N/O+10 N/C (per
Nos.
CB) CB)
g) No of spare auxiliary
contacts & contact rating AMPS 10A at 240V AC 10A at 240V AC
& &
2A at 220V/110V 2A at 220V/110V
DC DC
h) Minimum thickness of
sheet steel forcontrol cabinet mm 3 3

i) Enclosure Protection IP55 IP55

23 Reclosing Three Three

Phase Auto Phase Auto
Reclosing Reclosing
Support structure
24 (Painted / Galvanised) Galvanised Galvanised

25 All other parts Synthetic enamel Synthetic enamel

(Painted / shade 631 of shade 631 of
Galvanised) IS5(125 microns) IS5(125 microns)
26 Minimum size of control Sq.mm 2.5 2.5
wiring (Copper)
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SECTION-3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF OUTDOOR CURRENT AND POTENTIAL TRANSFORMERS

3.1.0 SCOPE
3.1.1 This Section of the Specification covers general requirements for design,
engineering, manufacture, assembly and testing at manufacturer’s works of Live
Tank type outdoor Current and Potential Transformers, also referred to as
Instrument transformers.
3.1.2 Loading at manufacturer’s works, transportation and delivery at respective substation
site including unloading at destination site.
3.1.3 Erection, Testing and Commissioning of Instrument Transformers.

3.2.0 STANDARDS
3.2.1 The equipment covered by this specification shall, unless otherwise stated be
designed, constructed and tested in accordance with the latest revisions of
relevant Indian Standards or equivalent IEC and shall conform to the regulations of
local statutory authorities.
3.2.2 In case of any conflict between the Standards and this specification, this
specification shall govern.
3.2.3 The current transformer shall comply also with the latest issue of the following Indian standard.

3.2.3.1 IS: 2705(Part-I) Current transformers: General requirement.

3.2.3.2 IS: 2705(Part-II) Current transformers : Measuring Current transformers
3.2.3.3 IS: 2705(Part-III) Current transformers : Protective Current transformers
3.2.3.4 IS: 2705(Part-IV) Current transformers: Protective Current transformers for special
3.2.3.5 Purpose application.
(v) IS: 3156(Part-I) Potential transformers: General requirement.
(vi) IS: 3156 (Part-II) Potential transformers : Measuring Potential transformers
(vii) IS: 3156 (Part-III) Potential transformers : Protective Potential transformers

3.3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.3.1 The cores of the instrument transformers shall be of high grade, non-aging CRC steel
of low hysteresis loss and high permeability.
3.3.2 Instrument transformers shall be of Live Tank design.
3.3.3 The instrument transformers shall be truly hermetically sealed to completely
prevent the oil inside the tank coming into contact with the outside temperature. To
take care of oil volume variation the tenderer are requested to quote the current
transformers with stainless steel diaphragm (bellow).
All parts of bellow shall be stainless steel only. A ground glass window
shall be provided to monitor the position of the metal bellow.
3.3.4 The instrument transformers shall be completely filled with oil.

3.3.5 A complete leak proof secondary terminal arrangement shall be provided with
each instrument transformers. All secondary terminals shall be brought out into
weather, dust and vermin proof terminal box. Secondary terminal boxes shall be
provided with facilities for easy earthing, shorting, insulating and testing of
secondary circuits. The terminal boxes shall be suitable for connection of control
cable gland.
3.3.6 All instrument transformers shall be of single phase unit.
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3.3.7 All Instrument transformers shall be suitable for upright mounting on latticed steel structures.

3.3.8 The Instrument Transformer shall be complete in all respects and shall conform
to the modern practice of design and manufacture.
3.3.9 The instrument transformers shall be so designed to withstand the effects of
temperature, wind load, short circuit conditions and other adverse conditions.
3.3.10 All similar parts, particularly removable ones, shall be interchangeable with one another.
3.3.11 All cable ferrules, lugs, tags, etc. required for identification and cabling shall be
supplied complete for speedy erection and commissioning as per approved
schematics.
3.3.12 The instrument transformers shall be designed to ensure that condensation of
moisture is controlled by proper selection of organic insulating materials having
low moisture absorbing characteristics.
3.3.13 All steel work shall be degreased, pickled and phosphate and then painted in accordance with
Clause
2.15.0 (Painting)

3.3.14 The outer surface of metal tank shall be Hot Dip Galvanized, whereas, the inner
portion shall be painted in accordance with Clause 2.15.0(Painting) or hot dip
galvanised.

3.3.15 The galvanising shall be as per applicable standard IS: 2629 and minimum
thickness of zinc coating shall be 610 gm/sq.mt.

3.4.0 INSULATING OIL

3.4.1 The quantity of insulating oil for instrument transformers and complete
specification of oil shall be stated in the tender. The insulating oil shall conform to
the requirement of latest edition of IS: 335 / IEC 60296 ( required for first filling)

3.5.0 COMMON MARSHALLING BOXES

3.5.1 The outdoor type common marshalling boxes shall conform to the latest edition of IS
5039 and other general requirements specified hereunder.
3.5.2 The common marshalling boxes shall be suitable for mounting on the steel mounting
structures of the instrument transformers.
3.5.3 1(One) common marshalling box shall be supplied with each set of instrument
transformers. The marshalling box shall be made of sheet steel and weather proof.
The thickness of sheet steel used shall be not less than 3.0 mm. It is intended to
bring all the secondary terminals to the common marshalling.
3.5.4 The enclosures of the common marshalling boxes shall provide a degree of
protection of not less than IP 55 (As per IS 2147).
3.5.5 The common marshalling boxes shall be provided with double hinged front doors with
pad locking arrangement. All doors and removable covers and plates shall be sealed
all around with neoprene gaskets or similar arrangement.
3.5.6 Each marshalling box shall be fitted with terminal blocks made out of moulded non-
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inflammable plastic materials and having adequate number of terminals with binding
screws washers etc. Secondary terminals of the instrument transformers shall be
connected to the respective common marshalling boxes. All out going terminals of
each instrument transformer shall terminate on the terminal blocks of the common
marshalling boxes. The terminal blocks shall be arranged to provide maximum
accessibility to all conductor terminals.
3.5.7 Each terminal shall be suitably marked with identification numbers. Not more than
two wires shall be connected to any one terminal. At least 20 % spare terminals shall
be provided over and above the required number.
3.5.8 All terminal strips shall be of isolating type terminals and they will be of minimum 10 A
continuous current rating.
3.5.9 All cable entries shall be from bottom. Suitable removable gland plate shall be
provided on the box for this purpose. Necessary number of cable glands shall be
supplied fitted on to this gland plate. Cable glands shall be screw on type and made
of brass.
3.5.10 Each common marshalling box shall be provided with two numbers of earthing
terminals of galvanised bolt and nut type.
3.5.11 All steel works of common marshalling boxes shall be hot dipped galvanized.

3.5.12 All steel, inside and outside work shall be degreased, pickled and phosphate and
then applied with two coats of Zinc Chromate primer and two coats of finishing
synthetic enamel paint. The colour of finishing paint shall be as follows: -
3.5.12.1 Inside: Glossy White
3.5.12.2 Outside: Light Grey (Shade No. 697 of IS: 5)

3.6.0 BUSHINGS AND INSULATORS

3.6.1 Bushings and Insulators shall be of Porcelain, Solid core type. Porcelain used for
the manufacture of bushings and insulators shall be homogeneous, free from
defects, cavities and other flaws or imperfections that might affect the mechanical
or dielectric quality and shall be thoroughly vitrified, tough and impervious to
moisture.
3.6.2 Glazing of the porcelain shall be of uniform brown colour, free from blisters, burns
and other similar defects. Bushings shall be designed to have sufficient mechanical
strength and rigidity for the conditions under which they will be used. All bushings of
identical ratings shall be interchangeable.
3.6.3 Puncture strength of bushings shall be greater than the dry flashover value. When
operating at normal voltage, there shall be no electric discharge between the
conductors and bushing which would cause corrosion or injury to conductors,
insulators or supports by the formation of substances produced by chemical action.
No radio interference shall be caused by the bushings when operating at the normal
rated voltage.
3.6.4 The design of bushing shall be such that the complete bushing is a self-contained
unit and no audible discharge shall be detected at a voltage up to a working voltage
(Phase Voltage) plus 10%. The minimum creepage distance for severely polluted
atmosphere shall be 25 mm/KV.
3.6.5 Sharp contours in conducting parts should be avoided for breakdown of insulation.
The insulators shall be capable to withstand the seismic acceleration of 0.5 g in
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horizontal direction and 0.6g in vertical direction.
3.6.6 Bushings shall satisfactorily withstand the insulation level specified in data sheet.

3.7.0 TESTS
3.7.1 Routine/Acceptance Tests (all units)

3.7.1.1 All routine tests shall be carried out in accordance with relevant Standards.
All routine/acceptance tests shall be witnessed by the Purchaser/his authorised representative.

3.7.1.2 In addition, following tests on Current Transformers shall also be carried out as Routine
Tests:
3.7.1.2.1 Measurement of Capacitance.
3.7.1.2.2 Oil leakage test.
3.7.1.2.3 Measurement of tan delta at 0.3, 0.7, 1.0 Um/√3 and 10 kV

3.7.1.3 At factory/works tests the Ten Delta shall not exceed 0.3% (at Um/√3). The
same shall not exceed 0.7% at the end of warranty period (refer SCC clause
5.10.0 of Vol-1). If tan delta value of CTs exceed prescribed limit of 0.7% within
warranty period, it will be considered as failure within warranty period (Tan
delta & capacitance test of CTs shall be measured at 10KV at site). The bidder
has to replenish failed CTs within guarantee period without any cost
implication to AEGCL.

3.7.2 Type Tests

3.7.2.1 The bidder shall furnish type test certificates and results for the all tests as per
relevant Standards along with the bid for current and potential transformers of
identical design.
3.7.2.2 Type test certificates so furnished shall not be older than 5 (five) years as on date of Bid
opening.

3.8.0 NAME PLATES

3.8.1 All equipment shall have non-corrosive name plates conforming to
requirements of IS and fix at a suitable position and indelibly marked with full
particular there on in accordance with the standard adapted.
The rated current, extended current rating (if specified) along with year of
manufacture must be clearly indicated on the name plate.
The rated thermal current in case of CT shall also be marked on the name plate.
3.9.0 MOUNTING STRUCTURES
3.9.1 All the equipment covered under this specification shall be suitable for
mounting on steel structures. Supply of mounting structures is also in the
scope of this tender.
3.9.2 Each equipment shall be furnished complete with base plates, clamps, and washers
etc. and other hardware ready for mounting on existing steel structures.

3.10.0 SAFETY EARTHING

3.10.1 The non-current carrying metallic parts and equipment shall be connected to
station earthing grid. For this two terminals suitable for 40mm X 10mm GI
strip shall be provided on each equipment.
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3.11.0 TERMINAL CONNECTORS
3.11.1 The equipment shall be supplied with required number of terminal connectors of
approved type suitable for ACSR. The type of terminal connector, size of
connector, material, and type of installation shall be approved by the Purchaser,
as per installation requirement while approving the equipment drawings.

3.12.0 PRE-COMMSIONING TESTS

3.12.1 Contractor shall carry out following tests as pre-commissioning tests. Contractor
shall also perform any additional test based on specialties of the items as per the
field instructions of the equipment Supplier or Employer without any extra cost to
the Employer. The Contractor shall arrange all instruments required for conducting
these tests along with calibration certificates and shall furnish the list of
instruments to the Employer for approval:
3.12.1.1 Current Transformers
3.12.1.1.1 Insulation Resistance Test for primary and secondary.
3.12.1.1.2 Polarity test
3.12.1.1.3 Ratio identification test - checking of all ratios on all cores by primary injection of
current.
3.12.1.1.4 Dielectric test of oil (wherever applicable).
3.12.1.1.5 Magnetising characteristics test.
3.12.1.1.6 Tan delta and capacitance measurement.
3.12.1.1.7 Secondary winding resistance measurement
3.12.1.1.8 Contact resistance measurement (wherever possible/accessible)

3.12.1.2 Voltage Transformers

3.12.1.2.1 Insulation Resistance Test for primary (if applicable) and secondary.
3.12.1.2.2 Polarity test.
3.12.1.2.3 Ratio test.
3.12.1.2.4 Dielectric test of oil (wherever applicable).
3.12.1.2.5 Tan delta and capacitance measurement of individual capacitance stacks.
3.12.1.2.6 Secondary winding resistance measurement

3.13.0 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET FOR CURRENT AND POTENTIALTRANSFORMERS

3.13.1 For 220,132 & 33 kV CTs the instrument security factor at all ratios shall be less
than five (5) for metering core. If any auxiliary CTs/reactor are used in the current
transformers then all parameters specified shall have to be met treating auxiliary
CTs as an integral part of the current transformer. The auxiliary CTs/reactor shall
preferably be inbuilt construction of the CTs. In case these are to be mounted
separately these shall be mounted in the central marshalling box suitably wired
upto the terminal blocks.

3.13.2 TYPE AND RATING:

All instrument transformer shall be outdoor type, single phase, oil immersed, self-
cooled suitable for mounting on steel structure. The instrument transformer shall
have the following ratings and particulars.
Item Ratings and Particulars
(A) Nominal system voltage 220kV 132kV 33 kV
(B) Highest system voltage, kV 245 145 36
(C) Rated frequency ,HZ 50 50 50
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(D) System earthing Solidly Solidly Solidly
Earthed earth earth
(E) Insulation level
(a) Impulse withstand voltage: kVp 1050 550 170
(b) One minute p.f. Withstand voltage, 460 230 70
kV (r.m.s.)
(F) Short time current for one second, kA 40 31.5 25
(G) Minimum creepage distance, mm 6125 3625 1800
(a) Tan Delta (for CTs only) at 0.3% 0.3% 0.3%
Um/√3,(Max)
(H) Temperature rise As per ISS
(I) Feeder/ BYPASS/ Bus Coupler CT
(i) No. of Cores 5 3 3
(ii) Transformation Ratio As per schedule of requirement
(iii)Rated Output
(a) Core-1 30 VA 30 VA 30 VA
(b) Core-2 - 15 VA 15 VA
(c) Core-3 - - -
(d) Core-4 - N.A N.A
(e) Core-5 - N.A N.A
(iv) Accuracy Class
(a) Core-1 0.2 0.2 0.2
(b) Core-2 5P 5P 5P
(c) Core-3 PS PS PS
(d) Core-4 PS N.A N.A
(e) Core-5 PS N.A N.A
(v) Accuracy Limit Factor
(a) Core-1 - -- -
(b) Core-2 - 10 10
(c) Core-3 - - -
(d) Core-4 - N.A N.A
(e) Core-5 - N.A N.A
(vi) Instrument security factor
(a) Core-1 <
5
(b) Core-2 -- 10 10
(c) Core-3 - - -
(d) Core-4 - N.A N.A
(e) Core-5 - N.A N.A
(vii) Minimum Knee point voltage, Volts
(a) Core-1 - - -
(b) Core-2 1600 - -
(c) Core-3 1600 1200 1200
(d) Core-4 800 N.A N.A
(e) Core-5 800 N.A N.A
(viii) Maximum secondary resistance, ohm
(a) Core-1 - - -
(b) Core-2 3 - -
(c) Core-3 3 3 3
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(d) Core-4 3 N.A N.A
(e) Core-5 3 N.A N.A
(ix) Maximum exciting current, at Vk/4 mA
(a) Core-1 - - -
(b) Core-2 20 - -
(c) Core-3 (at Vk/4) 20 20 20
(d) Core-4 20 N.A N.A
(e) Core-5 20 N.A N.A
(J) Transformer CT
(i) No. of Cores 5 4 3
(ii) Transformation Ratio As per schedule of requirement
(iii)Rated Output
(a) Core-1 30 VA 30 VA 30 VA
(b) Core-2 - 15 VA 15 VA
(c) Core-3 - - -
(d) Core-4 - - N.A
(e) Core-5 - N.A N.A
(iv) Accuracy Class
(a) Core-1 0.2 0.2 0.2
(b) Core-2 PS 5P 5P
(c) Core-3 PS PS PS
(d) Core-4 PS PS N.A
(e) Core-5 PS N.A N.A
(v) Accuracy Limit Factor
(a) Core-1 - -- -
(b) Core-2 - 10 10
(c) Core-3 - - -
(d) Core-4 - - N.A
(e) Core-5 - N.A N.A
(vi) Instrument security factor
(a) Core-1 - - -
(b) Core-2 10 10 10
(c) Core-3 - - -
(d) Core-4 - - N.A
(e) Core-5 - N.A N.A
(vii) Minimum Knee point voltage, Volts
(a) Core-1 - - -
(b) Core-2 - - -
(c) Core-3 1600 1200 1200
(d) Core-4 800 800 N.A
(e) Core-5 N.A N.A N.A
(viii) Maximum secondary resistance, ohm
(a) Core-1 - - -
(b) Core-2 - - -
(c) Core-3 30 30 30
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(d) Core-4 20 20 N.A
(e) Core-5 20 N.A N.A
(ix) Maximum exciting current, at Vk/4 mA
(a) Core-1 - - -
(b) Core-2 3 - -
(c) Core-3 (at Vk/4) 3 3 3
(d) Core-4 3 3 N.A
(e) Core-5 3 N.A N.A
POTENTIAL TRANSFORMER
(i) No. of secondary windings 3 2 2
(ii) Transformation ratio
(a Winding I (220 33kV/√3
(132kV/√3)
) kV/√3)
/ (110V/√3)
(b Winding II / (110 / 110V/√3
) V/√3)
(c) Winding III -
(iii) Rated out put
(a) Winding I 500 200
(b) Winding II 200 100
(vi) Accuracy class
(a) Winding I 0.2 0.2
(b) Winding II 3P 3P
(v) Rated voltage factor 1.2 1.2

Note:
It is intended to use different ratios of the same CT at the same time for various
protections and metering cores.
The CTS should therefore be suitable for the above purpose by secondary tapings only.
The ratio change by secondary taps is acceptable as long as the required CT
specifications are achieved at all ratios.
(i) The knee point voltage specified above shall be at higher ratio/ taps.
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SECTION-4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF ISOLATORS

4.1.0 SCOPE

4.1.1 This section of the specification is intended to cover design specifications for
design, manufacture, testing at manufacturer’s works of gang operated Isolators
with all fittings and accessories, including mounting structures as applicable.

4.1.2 Loading at manufacturer’s works, transportation and delivery at respective

substation site, including unloading at destination site.

4.1.3 Erection, Testing and Commissioning of Isolators.

4.2.0 STANDARD

4.2.1 The Isolators and accessories shall conform in general to IS 9921 (or IEC: 62271-
102) except to the extent explicitly modified in specification.

4.3.0 GENERAL
4.3.1 The Isolators are for outdoor installation suitable for horizontally mounting on
mounting structures and for use at sub-stations.

4.3.2 Isolators shall be outdoor, off-load type. Earth switches shall be provided on the
isolators as and where specified with possibility of being mounted on any side of the
isolator.

4.3.3 All isolating switches and earthing switches shall have rotating blades and pressure
releasing contacts. All isolating and earth switches shall operate through 90 angle
from closed position to fully open position.

4.3.4 The bidder shall offer ac motor operated Isolators and earth switches.

4.3.5 Complete isolator with all the necessary items for successful operation shall
be supplied including but not limited to the following:

(i). Isolator assembled with complete base frame, linkages, operating

mechanism, control cabinet, interlocks etc.

(ii) All necessary parts to provide a complete and operable

isolator installation, control parts and other devices whether
specifically called for herein or not.

(iii) The isolator shall be designed for use in the geographic and
meteorological conditions as given in Section 1.

4.4.0 DUTY REQUIREMENTS

4.4.1 Isolators and earth switches shall be capable of withstanding the dynamic and
thermal effects of the maximum possible short circuit current of the systems in their
closed position. They shall be constructed such that they do not open under
influence of short circuit current.

4.4.2 The earth switches, wherever provided, shall be constructionally interlocked so that
the earth switches can be operated only when the isolator is open and vice versa.
The constructional interlocks shall be built in construction of isolator and shall be in
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addition to the electrical and mechanical interlocks provided in the operating
mechanism.
4.4.3 In addition to the constructional interlock, isolator and earth switches shall have
provision to prevent their electrical and manual operation unless the associated and
other interlocking conditions are met. All these interlocks shall be of failsafe type.
Suitable individual interlocking coil arrangements shall be provided. The interlocking
coil shall be suitable for continuous operation from DC supply and within a variation
range as stipulated elsewhere in this specification.

4.4.4 The earthing switches shall be capable of discharging trapped charges of the associated
lines.

4.4.5 The isolator shall be capable of making/breaking normal currents when no significant
change in voltage occurs across the terminals of each pole of isolator on account of
make/break operation.

4.4.6 The isolator shall be capable of making/breaking magnetizing current of 0.7A at 0.15
power factor and capacitive current of 0.7A at 0.15 power factor at rated voltage.

4.5.0 CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS

4.5.1 All isolating switches and earthing switches shall have rotating blades and
pressure releasing contacts. All isolating and earth switches shall operate
through 90 angle from closed position to fully open position.

4.5.2 Contacts:

4.5.2.1 The contacts shall be self-aligning and self-cleaning and so designed that
binding cannot occur after remaining closed for prolonged periods of time in
a heavily polluted atmosphere.

4.5.2.2 No undue wear or scuffing shall be evident during the mechanical endurance
tests. Contacts and spring shall be designed so that readjustments in contact
pressure shall not be necessary throughout the life of the isolator or earthing
switch. Each contact or pair of contacts shall be independently sprung so that
full pressure is maintained on all contacts at all time.

4.5.2.3 Contact springs shall not carry any current and shall not lose their characteristics due to
heating effects.

4.5.2.4 The moving contact of double break isolator shall have turn-and -twist type
or other suitable type of locking arrangement to ensure adequate contact
pressure.

4.5.3 Blades:

4.5.3.1 All metal parts shall be of non-rusting and non-corroding material. All current
carrying parts shall be made from high conductivity electrolytic
copper/aluminium. Bolts, screws and pins shall be provided with lock washers.
Keys or equivalent locking facilities if provided on current carrying parts, shall be
made of copper silicon alloy or stainless steel or equivalent. The bolts or pins
used in current carrying parts shall be made of non-corroding material. All
ferrous castings except current carrying parts shall be made of malleable cast
iron or cast-steel. No grey iron shall be used in the manufacture of any part of
the isolator.
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4.5.3.2 The live parts shall be designed to eliminate sharp joints, edges and other
corona producing surfaces, where this is impracticable adequate corona shield
shall be provided. Corona shields/rings etc., shall be made up of
aluminium/aluminium alloy.

4.5.3.3 Isolators and earthing switches including their operating parts shall be such that
they cannot be dislodged from their open or closed positions by short circuit
forces, gravity, wind pressure, vibrations, shocks, or accidental touching of the
connecting rods of the operating mechanism.

4.5.3.4 The switch shall be designed such that no lubrication of any part is required
except at very infrequent intervals i.e. after every 1000 operations or after 5
years whichever is earlier.
4.5.4 Insulators:

4.5.4.1 The insulator shall conform to IS: 2544 and/or IEC-60168. The insulators
shall have a minimum cantilever strength of 600/400 Kgs. for 145/33 kV
insulators respectively.

4.5.4.2 Pressure due to the contact shall not be transferred to the insulators after
the main blades are fully closed.

4.5.5 Base:

Each isolator shall be provided with a complete galvanized steel base provided with
holes and designed for mounting on a supporting structure.

4.6.0 EARTHING SWITCHES

4.6.1 Where earthing switches are specified these shall include the complete operating
mechanism and auxiliary contacts.

4.6.2 The earthing switches shall form an integral part of the isolator and shall be mounted
on the base frame of the isolator.

4.6.3 The earthing switches shall be constructionally interlocked with the isolator so that the
earthing switches can be operated only when the isolator is open and vice versa. The
constructional interlocks shall be built in construction of isolator and shall be in
addition to the electrical interlocks.

4.6.4 Suitable mechanical arrangement shall be provided for de-linking electrical

drive for mechanical operation.

4.6.5 Each earth switch shall be provided with flexible copper/aluminum braids for
connection to earth terminal. These braids shall have the same short time current
carrying capacity as the earth blade. The transfer of fault current through swivel
connection will not be accepted.

4.6.6 The frame of each isolator and earthing switches shall be provided with two reliable
earth terminals for connection to the earth mat.

4.6.7 Isolator design shall be such as to permit addition of earth switches at a future date. It
should be possible to interchange position of earth switch to either side.

4.6.8 The earth switch should be able to carry the same fault current as the main blades of
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the Isolators and shall withstand dynamic stresses.

4.7.0 OPERATING MECHANISM

4.7.1 The bidder shall offer motor operated Isolators and earth switches. Earth Switches
of 36 kV shall only be manual operated.

4.7.2 Control cabinet/operating mechanism box shall be made of aluminium sheet of

adequate thickness (minimum3 mm).

4.7.3 A “Local/Remote” selector switch and a set of open/ close push buttons shall be
provided on the control cabinet of the isolator to permit its operation through local or
remote push buttons.

4.7.4 Provision shall be made in the control cabinet to disconnect power supply to prevent
local/remote power operation.
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4.7.5 Suitable reduction gearing shall be provided between the motor and the drive shaft of
the isolator. The mechanism shall stop immediately when motor supply is switched
off. If necessary a quick electromechanical brake shall be fitted on the higher speed
shaft to effect rapid braking.

4.7.6 Manual operation facility (with handle) should be provided with necessary interlock to
disconnect motor.

4.7.7 Gear should be of forged material suitably chosen to avoid bending/jamming on

operation after a prolonged period of non-operation. Also, all gear and connected
material should be so chosen/surface treated to avoid rusting.

4.8.0 OPERATION

4.8.1 The main Isolator and earth switches shall be gang operated.

4.8.2 The design shall be such as to provide maximum reliability under all service
conditions. All operating linkages carrying mechanical loads shall be designed for
negligible deflection. The length of inter insulator and inter-pole operating rods shall
be capable of adjustments, by means of screw thread which can be locked with a lock
nut after an adjustment has been made. The isolator and earth switches shall be
provided with “over center” device in the operating mechanism to prevent accidental
opening by wind, vibration, short circuit forces or movement of the support structures.

4.8.3 Each isolator and earth switch shall be provided with a manual operating handle
enabling one man to open or close the isolator with ease in one movement while
standing at ground level. Detachable type manual operating handle shall be provided.
Suitable provision shall be made inside the operating mechanism box for parking the
detached handles. The provision of manual operation shall be located at a height of
1000 mm from the base of isolator support structure.

4.8.4 The isolator shall be provided with positive continuous control throughout the entire
cycle of operation. The operating pipes and rods shall be sufficiently rigid to maintain
positive control under the most adverse conditions and when operated in tension or
compression for isolator closing. They shall also be capable of withstanding all
torsional and bending stresses due to operation of the isolator. Wherever supported
the operating rods shall be provided with bearings on either ends. The operating rods/
pipes shall be provided with suitable universal couplings to account for any angular
misalignment.

4.8.5 All rotating parts shall be provided with grease packed roller or ball bearings in sealed
housings designed to prevent the ingress of moisture, dirt or other foreign matter.
Bearings pressure shall be kept low to ensure long life and ease of operation. Locking
pins wherever used shall be rustproof.

4.8.6 Signaling of closed position shall not take place unless it is certain that the movable
contacts, have reached a position in which rated normal current, peak withstand
current and short time withstand current can be carried safely. Signaling of open
position shall not take place unless movable contacts have reached a position such
that clearance between contacts is at least 80% of the isolating distance.

4.8.7 The position of movable contact system (main blades) of each of the Isolators and
earthing switches shall be indicated by a mechanical indicator at the lower end of the
vertical rod of shaft for the Isolators and earthing switch. The indicator shall be of
metal and shall be visible from operating level.
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4.8.8 The CONTRACTOR shall furnish the following details along with quality
norms, during detailed engineering stage.
4.8.8.1 Current transfer arrangement from main blades of isolator along with millivolt
drop immediately across transfer point.
4.8.8.2 Details to demonstrate smooth transfer of rotary motion from motor shaft to the
insulator along with stoppers to prevent over travel.
4.9.0 TEST AND INSPECTION

4.9.1 The switches shall be subjected to the following type test in accordance to with IS: 9921.
4.9.1.1 Dielectric test (impulse and one minute) power frequency withstands voltage.
4.9.1.2 Temperature rise test
4.9.1.3 Rated off load breaking current capacity
4.9.1.4 Rated active load breaking capacity
4.9.1.5 Rated line charging breaking capacity
4.9.1.6 Rated short time current
4.9.1.7 Rated peak withstand current
4.9.1.8 Mechanical and Electrical Endurance

4.9.2 The equipment shall be subjected to the following routine test.

(i) Power frequency voltage dry withstand test on Main circuit.
(ii) Voltage Tests on control and auxiliary circuit.
(iii) Measurement of resistance of the main circuit
(iv) Mechanical Operating test.
4.9.3 The porcelain will have pull out test for embedded component and beam strength of
porcelain base.

4.10.0 AUXILIARY SWITCHES

4.10.1 All isolators and earth switches shall be provided with 220/110 volts, 6 Ampere
auxiliary switches for their remote position indication on the control board and for
electrical interlocking with other equipment. In addition to the auxiliary switches
required for remote position indications and for their operation. There shall be six
pairs of NO and six pairs of NC contacts for each isolating switch and three pairs of
NO and three pairs of NC contacts for each earthing switch. All contacts shall be
brought out to terminal blocks

4.11.0 CONNECTORS

4.11.1 Each isolator shall be provided with appropriate number of bimetallic clamping type
connectors as detailed in the schedule of requirement. The maximum length of
jumper that may be safely connected or any special instruction considered necessary
to avoid under loads on the post isolators should be stated by the bidder.

4.12.0 MOUNTING STRUCTURES

4.12.1 All isolators and earthing switches shall be rigidly mounted in an upright position on
their own supporting structures. Details of the supporting structures shall be
furnished by the bidder. The isolators should have requisite fixing details ready for
mounting them on structures.

4.13.0 PRE-COMMISSIONING TESTS

4.13.1 Contractor shall carry out following tests as pre-commissioning tests. Contractor
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shall also perform any additional test based on specialties of the items as per the
field instructions of the equipment Supplier or Employer without any extra cost to
the Employer. The Contractor shall arrange all instruments required for conducting
these tests along with calibration certificates and shall furnish the list of
instruments to the Employer for approval.
4.13.1.1 Insulation resistance of each pole.
4.13.1.2 Manual and electrical operation and interlocks.
4.13.1.3 Insulation resistance of control circuits and motors.
4.13.1.4 Ground connections.
4.13.1.5 Contact resistance.
4.13.1.6 Proper alignment so as to minimise to the extreme possible the vibration during
operation.
4.13.1.7 Measurement of operating Torque for isolator and Earth switch.
4.13.1.8 Resistance of operating and interlocks coils.
4.13.1.9 Functional check of the control schematic and electrical & mechanical interlocks.
4.13.1.10 50 operations test on isolator and earth switch

4.14.0 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET FOR ISOLATORS

Isolators
Technical Particulars class
220kV 132kV 33 kV

1 Nominal system voltage, 220 132 33

kV
2 Highest system voltage, kV 245 145 36

3 Rated frequency, Hz. 50 50 50

Single Centre Single Centre Double Break,
4. Type of Isolator Break Break centre pole
rotating
5 Rated continuous current, 1250 1250 1250
A
6 Rated short time current, 40 31.5 25
kA
Rated duration of short
7 1 1 1
time current,(second)
Rated lightning impulse
Withstand voltage, kV
8 (peak)
i) To earth & between 1050 650 170
poles
ii) Across isolating distance 1200 750 195
Rated 1 minute power
frequency withstand
9 voltage, kV (rms)
i) To earth & between 460 275 70
poles
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ii) Across isolating distance 530 460 80
Minimum Creepage 31mm/kV 900
10 6125 3625
distance of insulators,
mm
As per relevant IEC 62271-102/ IS 9921 As per
11 Temperature rise relevant IS
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SECTION-5
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SURGE ARRESTORS

5.1.0 SCOPE
5.1.1 This Section covers the specifications for design, manufacture, testing at
manufacturers works before dispatch, subsequent dispatch of 132kV and 33kV, 10
kA, Station class heavy duty, gapless metal (zinc) oxide Surge Arrestors complete
with fittings & accessories such as surge monitor, terminal connectors etc
. including mounting structures as applicable.
5.1.2 Loading at manufacturer’s works, transportation and delivery at respective
substation site including unloading at destination site.
5.1.3 Erection, Testing and Commissioning of Surge Arresters.

5.2.0 STANDARDS
5.2.1 The design, manufacture and performance of Surge Arrestors shall comply with IS:
3070 Part-3 unless otherwise specifically specified in this Specification

5.3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENT

5.3.1 The surge arrestor shall draw negligible current at operating voltage and at the
same time offer least resistance during the flow of surge current.

5.3.2 The surge arrestor shall consist of non-linear resistor elements placed in series and
housed in electrical grade porcelain housing/silicon polymeric of specified creepage
distance.

5.3.3 The non-linear blocks shall be of sintered metal oxide material. These shall be
provided in such away as to obtain robust construction, with excellent
mechanical and electrical properties even after repeated operations.

5.3.4 The assembly shall be hermetically sealed with suitable rubber gaskets with effective
sealing system arrangement to prevent ingress of moisture.

5.3.5 The surge arrestor shall be provided with line and earth terminals of suitable size.
The ground side terminal of surge arrestor shall be connected with 25x6 mm
galvanized strip, one end connected to the surge arrestor and second end to a
separate ground electrode. The bidder shall also recommend the procedure which
shall be followed in providing the earthing/system to the Surge Arrestor.

5.3.6 The surge arrestor shall not operate under power frequency and temporary over
voltage conditions but under surge conditions, the surge arrestor shall change over to
the conducting mode.

5.3.7 The surge arrestor shall be suitable for circuit breaker performing 0-0.3sec.-CO-3min-
CO- duty in the system.

5.3.8 Surge arrestors shall have a suitable pressure relief system to avoid damage to the
porcelain/ silicon polymeric housing and providing path for flow of rated fault currents
in the event of arrestor failure.
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5.3.9 The reference current of the arrestor shall be high enough to eliminate the influence
of grading and stray capacitance on the measured reference voltage.

5.3.10 The Surge Arrestor shall be thermally stable and the bidder shall furnish a copy of
thermal stability test with the bid.

5.3.11 The arrestor shall be capable of handling terminal energy for high surges, external
pollution and transient over voltage and have low losses at operating voltages.

5.4.0 ARRESTOR HOUSING

5.4.1 The arrestor housing shall be made up of polymer for 220kV and 132kV systems
and porcelain/polymeric for 66kV & 33kV systems and shall be homogenous, free
from laminations, cavities and other flaws of imperfections that might affect the
mechanical and dielectric quality. The housing shall be of uniform brown colour,
free from blisters, burrs and other similar defects.

5.4.2 Arrestors shall be complete with insulating bases, fasteners for stacking units
together, surge counters with leakage current meters and terminal connectors.

5.4.3 The housing shall be so coordinated that external flashover shall not occur
due to application of any impulse or switching surge voltage up to the maximum
design value for arrestor. The arrestors shall not fail due to contamination. The
arrester housings shall be designed for pressure relief class as given in Technical
Parameters of the specification.

5.4.4 Sealed housings shall exhibit no measurable leakage.

5.5.0 FITTINGS & ACCESSORIES

5.5.1 The surge arrestor shall be complete with insulating bases, fasteners for stacking
units together, surge counters with leakage current meters and terminal
connectors.

5.5.2 The terminals shall be non-magnetic, corrosion proof, robust and of adequate size
and shall be so located that incoming and outgoing connections are made with
minimum possible bends. The top metal cap and base of surge arrestor shall be
galvanized. The line terminal shall have a built in clamping device which can be
adjusted for both horizontal and vertical take off.

5.5.3 Grading corona control rings if necessary shall be provided on each complete
arrestor pole for proper stress distribution.

5.6.0 SURGE MONITOR

5.6.1 A self-contained discharge counter suitably enclosed for outdoor use and requiring
no auxiliary or battery supply for operation shall be provided for each single pole
unit. Leakage current meter with suitable scale range to measure leakage current
of surge arrestor shall also be supplied within the same enclosure. The number of
operations performed by the arrestor shall be recorded by a suitable cyclometric
counter and surge monitor shall be provided with an inspection window. There
shall be a provision for putting ammeter to record the current/alarm contacts in the
control room if the leakage current exceeds the permitted value. Similar provision
shall be considered for surge counter also.

5.6.2 Surge monitor shall be mounted on the support structure at a suitable height so that
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the reading can be taken from ground level through the inspection window and length
of connecting leads up to grounding point and bends are minimum.

5.6.3 The surge counter shall be provided with a potential free contact rated for 220/110
Volt (DC) which shall close whenever a surge is recorded by the surge monitor.
Necessary arrangement shall be provided for extending the contact information to
Substation Automation System.

5.7.0 TESTS

5.7.1 Test on Surge Arrestors

The Surge Arrestors offered shall be type tested and shall be subjected to routine
and acceptance tests in accordance with IS: 3070 (Part-3). In addition, the suitability
of the Surge Arrestors shall also be established for the following:
Residual voltage test
Reference voltage test
Leakage current at
M.C.O.V
P.D. test
Sealing
test
Thermal stability test
Aging and Energy
capability test Watt loss
test
Each metal oxide block shall be tested for guaranteed specific energy
capability in addition to routine/acceptance test as per IEC/IS.

5.7.2 The surge arrestor housing shall also be type tested and shall be subjected to
routine and acceptance tests in accordance with IS: 2071.

5.7.3 Galvanization Test

All Ferrous parts exposed to atmospheric condition shall have passed the type tests
and be subjected to routine and acceptance tests in accordance with IS: 2633 & IS
6745.

5.8.0 NAME PLATE

5.8.1 The name plate attached to the arrestor shall carry the following information:

Rated Voltage
Continuous Operation
Voltage Normal
discharge current
Pressure relief rated
current Manufacturers
Trade Mark Name of
Sub-station
Year of
Manufacturer Name
of the manufacture
Purchase Order Number along with date

5.9.0 PRE-COMMISSIONING TESTS

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5.9.1 Contractor shall carry out following tests as pre-commissioning tests. Contractor
shall also perform any additional test based on specialties of the items as per the
field instructions of the equipment
Supplier or Employer without any extra cost to the Employer. The Contractor
shall arrange all instruments required for conducting these tests along with
calibration certificates and shall furnish the list of instruments to the Employer
for approval.
5.9.1.1 Operation check of LA counters.
5.9.1.2 Insulation resistance measurement.
5.9.1.3 Capacitance and Tan delta measurement of individual stacks.
5.9.1.4 Third harmonic resistive current measurement (to be conducted after
Energisation.)

5.10.0 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET FOR SURGE ARRESTOR

Voltage
Sl. Particula class
No. rs
220 k V 132 kV 33 kV
1 Rated voltage of arrester, kV 198 120 30
2 Rated frequency, Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz
3 Nominal discharge current of arrester, kA 10 10 10
Maximum residual voltage at nominal
4
discharge
650 395 108
current, kV (peak)
Maximum steep current impulse
730 440 120
residual voltage at kV (kVP)
5
One minute power frequency
6 460 275 70
withstand voltage ofarrester insulation,
kV (rms)
1.2 / 50  second impulse withstand
7 1050 650 170
voltage of arrester insulation, kV (peak)
8 Line discharge class 3 3 2
9 Insulator Housing
Power frequency withstand test
46 275 70
voltage(wet)
(kV rms) 0
Lightning impulse withstand tests
1050 650 17
voltage (KVp)
0
Pressure Relief Class 40 40 40
Creepage distance not less than (mm) 6125 3625 25 mm/kV
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SECTION – 6
Technical Specification for Control and Relay Panels (With Automation)

6.1.0 SCOPE

6.1.1 This Section is intended to cover the design, manufacture, assembly,

testing at manufacturer’s works of Indoor Relay and Control Panels.

6.1.2 The Control and Relay Panels required are for control and protection of the Power
Transformers, Feeders and for others according to requirements. The supply shall
include all accessories, special tools, relevant software, supporting steels, spare
parts, drawings, instruction manuals etc. The panels shall be supplied complete
with all accessories as specified and completely assembled and all internal wiring
completed.

6.1.3 The sub-stations will have automation as per guidelines of IEC 61850. The
contractor has to supply the C&R panels to match the requirement of Sub-station
Automation System (SAS) as specified in the subsequent chapter.

6.2.0 STANDARDS
6.2.1 All equipment and all component parts supplied under this specification shall
conform in all respects to the latest issue of relevant Indian Standard
Specifications except where specified otherwise in this specification. Equipment
meeting any other authoritative standards which ensure an equal or better quality
may also be acceptable.

6.3.0 TYPE OF PANEL

6.3.1 All panels shall be simplex type. One simplex panel shall be used for each feeder
and bus coupler / by pass breaker. For transformer bays two simplex panels (one
each for HV and LV sides) may be used if required.
6.3.2 Simplex Control and Relay Panels shall consist of vertical swing front panels with
equipment mounted thereon and having front glass door. Each cubicle assembly
shall be provided with doors on the rear having handles with built in locking
facility. It shall have double leaf doors with lift off hinges at the back for panels of
width more than 800 mm.
These panels shall be of the following approximate dimensions:
Height: 2250mm + 15mm anti-vibration pad + 50
mm (base) Depth: 800mm (MAX)
Width: 800 mm to 1000 mm

6.4.0 CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES

6.4.1 The panels shall be completely metal enclosed to ensure a dust, moisture and
vermin proof atmosphere. The enclosure shall provide a degree of protection not
less than IP 31 in accordance with IS-2147
6.4.2 Panels shall be rigid free standing and floor mounting type and comprise of
structural frames enclosed completely with specially selected texture finished,
cold rolled sheet steel of thickness not less than 3mm for weight bearing
members of the panels such as base frame, front sheet and door frames and not
less than 2.0 mm for sides, door top and bottom portions. There shall be
sufficient reinforcement to provide level surfaces, resistance to vibration and
rigidity during transportation and installation.
6.4.3 All joints shall be made flush and all edges shall be bent at right angles and
rounded. All structural members shall be bolted or welded together.
Necessary arrangement shall be provided for bolting together the adjacent
panels as well as for fastening them to the floor. The opening required for
mounting the equipment shall be punched or cut and filed smooth.
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6.4.4 All doors, removable covers and panels shall be sealed all around with synthetic
rubber gaskets Neoprene/EPDM generally conforming to provision of IS 11149.
However, XLPE gaskets can also be used for fixing protective toughened glass
doors. Ventilating louvers, if provided shall have screens and filters. The screens
shall be made of either brass or GI wire mesh.
6.4.5 Panels shall have additional rolled channel plinth at the bottom with smooth
bearing surface. The panels shall be fixed on the embedded foundation channels
with intervening layers of anti-vibration strips made
of shock absorbing materials which shall be supplied by the contractor.

6.5.0 MOUNTING OF EQUIPMENTS

All equipment on and in the panels shall be mounted and completely wired to the
terminal blocks ready for external connection. All equipment on the front panels
shall be mounted flush. Terminal markings shall be clearly visible.

6.6.0 INTERNAL WIRING

6.6.1 Panels shall be supplied completely with interconnecting wiring provided
between all electrical devices mounted and wired in the panels and between
the devices and terminal blocks for the devices to be connected to equipment
outside the panels. When panels are located adjacent to each other all inter
panel wiring and connections between the panels shall be furnished and
wiring shall be carried out internally. These adjacent inter panel wiring shall
be clearly indicated in the drawing furnished by the CONTRACTOR.
6.6.2 Wiring shall be carried out with 1100-Volt grade, single core, stranded copper
conductor wires with PVC insulation. The minimum size of stranded copper
conductor used for internal wiring shall be as follows:

6.6.2.1 All circuits except instrument 1.5 sq. mm. per lead.
transformers circuits: 2.5 sq. mm. per lead.
6.6.2.2 Instrument transformers circuit:
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6.6.3 Auxiliary bus wiring for AC and DC supplies, voltage transformer circuits,
annunciation circuits and other common services shall be provided near the
top of the panel running throughout the entire length of the panels.

6.6.4 Wire terminals shall be made with solder less clamping type of tinned copper
lugs, which firmly grip the conductor and insulation. Insulated sleeves shall be
provided at all the wire terminations. Engraved core identification plastic
ferrules marked to correspond with panel wiring diagram shall be fitted at both
ends of each wire. Ferrules shall fit tightly on the wires and shall not fall off
when the wire is disconnected from blocks.

6.6.5 Interconnections to adjacent panels shall be brought out to a separate set of

terminals blocks located near the slots or holes meant for taking the
interconnecting wires. Arrangement shall permit easy inter connection to
adjacent panels at site and wires for this purpose shall be provided by the
CONTRACTOR looped and bunched properly inside the panel.

6.6.6 A laminated copy of total schematics is to be fixed on the inside of door.

6.7.0 TERMINAL BLOCKS

6.7.1 All internal wiring to be connected to the external equipment shall terminate on
terminal blocks, preferably vertically mounted on the side of each panel. Terminal
blocks shall be of 650 volts grade and have 10 amps continuous rating, moulded
piece, complete with insulated barriers, stud type terminals, washers, nuts and
lock nuts. Terminal block designs include a white fibre-marking strip with clear
plastic/silicon chip on terminal covers. Marking on the terminal strips shall
correspond to block and terminal number on the wiring diagram.
6.7.2 Terminal blocks for current transformer and voltage transformer secondary leads
shall be provided with test links and isolating facilities. Current transformer
secondary leads shall also be provided with short circuiting and earthing facilities.
6.7.3 At least 20% spare terminals shall be provided on each panel and these terminals
shall be uniformly distributed on all terminal blocks.
6.7.4 There shall be a minimum clearance of 250 mm between first row of terminal blocks
and associated cable gland plates. Also, the clearance between two rows of
terminal blocks shall be a minimum of 150mm. A steel strip shall be connected
between adjacent terminal block rows at 450-mm intervals for support of incoming
cables.

6.8.0 PAINTING
6.8.1 All Sheet steelwork shall be phosphated in accordance with IS 6005.
6.8.2 Oil grease, dirt and warp shall be thoroughly removed by emulsion cleaning. Rust
and scale shall be removed by pickling with dilute acid followed by washing with
running water, rinsing with slightly alkaline hot water and drying.

6.8.3 After phosphating, thorough rinsing shall be carried out with clean water followed
by final rinsing with dilute dichromate solution and oven drying. The phosphate
coating shall be sealed with application of 2(two) coats of ready mixed, stoving
type zinc chromate primer. The first coat may be ‘flash dried’ while the second
shall be stoved.

6.8.4 After application of the primer, two coats of finishing synthetic enamel paint shall be
applied, each coat followed by stoving. The second finishing coat shall be applied
after completion of tests. Exterior Paint shall be texture finishing with RAL 7032
paint shade.
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6.8.5 Each coat of primer and finishing paint shall be of a slightly different shade to
enable inspection of the painting.
6.8.6 The inside of the panels shall be glossy white.
6.8.7 A small quantity of finishing shall be supplied minor touching up required at site after
installation.

6.9.0 NAME PLATES AND MARKINGS

6.9.1 All equipment mounted on front and rear side as well as equipment mounted
inside the panel shall be provided with individual nameplates with equipment
designation engraved. Also, on the top of the each panel on front as well as rear
side large and bold name plates shall be provided for circuit /feeder designation.
6.9.2 All front mounted equipment shall be also provided at the rear with individual name
plates engraved with Tag numbers corresponding to the one shown in the panel
internal wiring to facilitate easy tracing of the wiring. The nameplates shall be
mounted directly by the side of the respective equipment and shall not be hidden
by the equipment wiring.
6.9.3 Nameplates shall be made of non-rusting metal or 3 ply lamicord. Nameplates
shall be black with white engraved lettering.

6.10.0 MISCELLANEOUS ACCESSORIES

6.10.1 A 240 Volts, single-phase plug points shall be provided in the interior of each
cubicle with ON-OFF switch for connection of headlamp.
6.10.2 Each panel shall be provided with a LED lighting fixtures for the interior
illumination of the panel complete with all fittings, i.e. lamp, switch
(controlled by panel door)
6.10.3 Each control panel shall be provided with necessary arrangements for receiving,
distributing, isolating and fusing of D.C. and A.C. supplies of various control, AC-
DC super vision, signaling, lighting and space heater circuits. MCBs of requisite
capacity with fail indicators shall be used, HRC fuse is not acceptable. The main
input A.C. and D.C. circuits will be protected with miniature circuit breakers.

6.11.0 EARTHING
6.11.1 All panels shall be equipped with an earth bus securely fixed along with inside
base of the panels. The materials and the sizes of the bus bar shall be at least
25X4 mm copper. When several panels are mounted joining each other, the earth
bus shall be made continuous and necessary connectors and clamps for this
purpose shall be included in the scope of supply. Provisions shall be made for
extending the earth bus bar to future adjoining panels on either side.
6.11.2 All metallic cases of equipment shall be connected to the earth bus by
independent copper wires of size not less than 2.5 sq. mm. Earthing wire shall be
connected on terminals with suitable clamp connectors and soldering shall not be
permitted.
6.11.3 PT and CT secondary neutrals or common lead shall be earthed at one
place only at the terminal blocks, where they enter the panels.

6.12.0 RECORDING METERS SAMAST (ABT COMPLIANT TRIVECTOR METERS)

6.12.1 Basic Features of Interface Energy Meters

a) The energy metering system specified herein shall be used for tariff metering for bulk, inter-utility power flows, in
different States of India. Static composite meter shall be installed at interface points as a self-contained device for
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measurement of Voltage (V), Frequency (f), Active (Wh) and Reactive (VArh) energy exchanged in each successive 5
min time block. All meters shall be compliant to IS 15959 and its latest amendments.

b) Each meter shall have a unique identification code, which shall be marked permanently on its front, as well as in its
memory. All meters supplied to as per this specification shall have their identification code starting with “IEM”, which
shall not be used for any other supplies. “IEM” shall be an eight digit running serial number, further followed by “A” and
“B” for the use with CT secondary of 1A and 5A respectively. This shall be mutually agreed between the buyer and the
vendor. Note: The secondaries of all the CT cores will be 1A.

c) The meters shall be suitable for communication with external device like modem, DCU, etc. which shall be able to
communicate with CDCS for local/remote data transfer. The meter shall compulsorily have at least 1 optical port for
taking reading through Hand Held Unit (HHU).

d) Auxiliary Supply to IEM- The meters shall normally operate with the power drawn from DC auxiliary power supply
(Range 110V to 220V DC) to reduce the Voltage Transformer (VT) burden. In addition, there shall be provision to
operate the meter from the Voltage Transformer (VT) secondary circuit having a rated secondary line-to-line voltage of
110V, and current transformers (CTs) having a rated secondary current of 1 A or 5A. Any further transformers/
transactions/ transducers required for their functioning shall be in-built in the meters. Necessary isolation and/or
suppression shall also be built-in, for protecting the meters from surges and voltage spikes that occur in the VT and CT
circuits of extra high voltage switchyards. The reference frequency shall be 50Hz. Also, the meter shall have suitable
tolerance (up to 15% either side) for DC supply.

e) The meters shall safely withstand the usual fluctuations arising during faults etc. In particular, VT secondary voltages
115% of Vref applied continuously and 190% of Vref for 3.0 seconds, and CT secondary current 150% of Iref applied
continuously and 30 times of Iref applied for 0.5 seconds shall not cause any damage to or maloperation of the meters.

f) The meters shall continue to function for the remaining healthy phase(s), in case one or two phases of VT supply fails.
In case of a complete VT supply failure, the computation of average frequency shall be done only for the period during
which the VT supply was available in the 5-minute block. Any time block contraction or elongation for clock correction
shall also be duly accounted for.

g) The total burden imposed by a meter for measurement and operation shall be defined as per IS 14697. An automatic
backup for continued operation of the meter’s calendar-clock, and for retaining all data stored in its memory, shall be
provided through a long-life battery, which shall be capable of supplying the required power for at least 2 years. The
meters shall be supplied duly fitted with the batteries, which shall not require to be changed for at least 10 years, as long
as total VT supply interruption does not exceed two years. The battery mounting shall be designed to facilitate easy
battery replacement without affecting PCB of the meter.

h) The meters shall fully comply with all stipulations in IS 14697 except those specifically modified by this specification.
The reference ambient temperature shall be 27 ͦ C.

i) Each meter shall have a test output device (visual), as per clause 6.11 of IS 14697.1999, for checking the accuracy of
active energy (Wh) measurement. The preferred pulsing rate is twenty (20) per Wh for CT sec-1A and four (4) per Wh
for CT sec –5A. It shall be possible to couple this device to suitable testing equipment also.

j) Exception Management- The three line-to-neutral voltage shall be continuously monitored and in case any of these
falls below defined threshold (70% of Vref), meter shall have suitable indication on LED/ LCD. The meter shall also have
provision for low voltage event logging in meter memory in case of any phase voltage going below a defined threshold.
The time blocks in which such a voltage failure occurs/persists shall also be recorded in the meter’s memory with a
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symbol “*” if 3 Phase RMS voltage applied to the IEM is in between 5% to 70% of Vref and if Voltage is less than 5% of
Vref, meter should record Zero voltage symbol "Z".

k) Time Accuracy - Each meter shall have a built-in calendar and clock, having an accuracy of 10 seconds per month or
better. The calendar and clock shall be correctly set at the manufacturer’s works. The date (year-month-day) and time
(hour-min.-sec.) shall be displayed on the meter front on demand. Meter shall have the intelligence to synchronize the
time with GPS (Local GPS/CDCS GPS/ NAVIC) signal and from PC using software. Limited time synchronization
through meter communication port shall be possible at site. When an advance or retard command is given, twelve
subsequent time blocks shall be contracted or elongated by five seconds each. All clock corrections shall be registered
in the meter’s memory and suitably shown on print out of collected data.

l) A touch key or push button shall be provided on the meter front for switching on the display and for changing from one
indication to the next. The display shall switch off automatically about one minute after the last operation of touch
key/push button. When the display is switched on, the parameter last displayed shall be displayed again, duly updated.

m) The whole system shall be such as to provide a print out (both from the local PC, and from remote central computer) of
the following format:

Figure 1: Standard Raw Data Format for IEM

There are 4 values in one 5 min time block. The first row shall contain the meter data for 2 hours, i.e., 24 time blocks, 00
hrs to 02:00 hrs. Similarly, the 2nd row shall contain the data for the next 2 hours and henceforth.
The above data shall be available in text file format (file extension as per IEEE standard/.txt) exportable to Excel.
Indication of time retard or advance to be provided without disturbing the proposed format. Each 5-min block data
consists of Frequency (in HZ), Active energy (in Wh), Reactive energy (in VARh) and Voltage (in V). All 5 minute Wh
and VARh figures in. NPC/output report shall be rounded off upto third decimal.
n) The portable hand held unit (HHU)/ Common meter reading instrument (CMRI)/ Data Collecting Device (DCD) shall be
having IS-15959:2011 compatibility for standardized parameters. The optical coupler for tapping data stored in the
SEMs memory shall be compatible universally across different make of SEMs.

6.12.0 Constructional Features

a) The meters shall be supplied housed in compact and sturdy, metallic or moulded cases of non-rusting construction
and/or finish. The cases shall be designed for simple mounting on a plane, vertical surface such as a control/relay
panel front. All terminals for CT and VT connections shall be arranged in a row along the meter’s lower side.
Terminals shall have a suitable construction with barriers and cover, to provide a secure and safe connection of CTs
and VTs leads through stranded copper conductors of 2.5 sq. mm. size.
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b) All meters of the same model shall be totally identical in all respects except for their unique identification codes.
They shall also be properly sealed and tamper evident, with no possibility of any adjustment at site, except for
transactions allowed in IS 15959.
c) The meters shall safely withstand, without any damage or mal operation, reasonable mechanical shocks, earthquake
forces, ambient temperature variations, relative humidity etc. in accordance with IS-14697. They shall have an IP-51
category dust-tight construction, and shall be capable of satisfactory operation in an indoor, non-air conditioned
installation.
d) Either the meters shall have built-in facility (e.g., test links in their terminals) for in-situ testing, or a separate test
block shall be provided for each meter.

6.12.1 Measurement

i. The active energy (Wh) measurement shall be carried out on 3-phase, 4-wire principle, with an accuracy as per
class 0.2S (IS 14697).
ii. The meter shall compute the net active energy (Wh) sent out from the substation bus bars during each successive
5 min block, and store it in its memory up to fourth decimal with plus sign if there is net Wh export and with a minus
sign if there is net Wh import. Further Wh data in. NPC/output report shall be rounded upto third decimal.
iii. The meter shall count the number of cycles in VT output during each successive 5 min block, and divide the same
by 300 (60 sec/min x 5min) to arrive at the average frequency. The frequency data shall be stored in the meter’s
memory in Hertz up to third decimal. Further Frequency data in. NPC/output report shall be rounded off upto
second decimal.
iv. The meter shall continuously compute the average of the RMS values of the three line-to-neutral VT secondary
voltages as a percentage of 63.51 V, and display the same on demand. The accuracy of the voltage
measurement/computation shall be at least 0.5%, a better accuracy such as 0.2% in the 95-105% range being
desirable. The voltage data shall be stored in the meter’s memory in volts up to third decimal. Further voltage data
in. NPC/output report shall be rounded off upto second decimal.
v. The Reactive energy (VARh) measurement shall be carried out on 3-phase, 4-wire principle, with an accuracy of
0.5S as specified in IS 14697. The meter shall compute the net Reactive energy (VARh) sent out from the
substation bus bars during each successive 5 min block, and store it in its memory up to fourth decimal with plus
sign if there is net VARh export and with a minus sign if there is net VARh import. It shall also display on demand
the net VARh sent out during the previous 5 min block. Further VARh data in. NPC/output report shall be rounded
off upto third decimal.
vi. The meter shall also integrate the reactive energy (VARh) algebraically into two separate registers, one for the
period for which the average RMS voltage is above 103.0%, and the other for the period for which the average
RMS voltage is below 97.0 %. The current reactive power (VAR), with a minus sign if negative, and cumulative
reactive energy (VARh) readings of the two registers (>103% and <97%) shall be displayed on demand. The
readings of the two registers at each midnight shall also be stored in the meter’s memory. When reactive power is
being sent out from substation bus bars, VAR display shall have a plus sign or no sign and VARh registers shall
move forward. When reactive power flow is in the reverse direction, VAR display shall have negative sign and
VARh registers shall move backwards. Generally, the standard PT ratios are 33kV/110V, 132kV/110V, 220 kV
/110 V, 400 kV /110 V and 765 kV / 110 V. However, at the time of commissioning the vendor may confirm the
same from site and configure the meter accordingly to ensure correct recording of reactive energy.
vii. For CT secondary rating of 5A, all computations, displays and memory storage shall be similar except that all
figures shall be one fifth of the actual, worked out from CT and VT secondary quantities.
viii. Further, the meter shall continuously integrate and display on demand the net cumulative active energy sent out
from the substation bus bars up to that time. The cumulative Wh reading at each midnight shall be stored in the
meter’s memory. The register shall move backwards when active power flows back to substation bus bars.
ix. Errors for different power factors shall be as defined in IS14697.
x. For reactive power (VAR) and reactive energy (VARh) measurements, IS14697 shall be complied with. The
accuracy of measurement of reactive energy shall be as per class 0.5S.
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xi. The harmonics shall be filtered out while measuring Wh, V and VARh, and only fundamental frequency quantities
shall be measured/computed.
xii. Data security shall be ensured as per IS 15959 (three layers of security).

6.12.2 Memory/ Storage

i. Each meter shall have a non-volatile memory in which the following shall be automatically stored:
ii. Average frequency for each successive 5 min block, in Hertz up to third decimals.
iii. Net Wh transmittal during each successive 5 min block, up to fourth decimal, with plus sign if there is net Wh
export and with a minus sign if there is net Wh import.
iv. Net VARh transmittal during each successive 5 min block, up to fourth decimal, with plus sign if there is net VARh
export and with a minus sign if there is net MVARh import.
v. Cumulative Wh transmittal at each midnight, in eight digits including one decimal.
vi. Cumulative VARh transmittal for voltage high condition, at each midnight in eight digits including one decimal.
vii. Cumulative VARh transmittal for voltage low condition, at each midnight, in eight digits including one decimal.
viii. Average RMS voltage for each successive 5min block.
ix. Date and time blocks of failure of VT supply on any phase, as a star (*)/ (Z) mark.
x. The meters shall store all the above listed data in their memories for a period of fifteen (15) days. The data older
than fifteen (15) days shall be erased automatically
xi. The software provided at CDCS, i.e., SLDC, will manage all functionalities of collection of data through DCUs,
validate the data, store the data in a database, and manage the complete system. Software will also have a
scheduler for scheduling the task of collection of data periodically. The periodicity of data collection shall be user
defined.
6.12.3 Display
Each meter shall have digital display for indication of the following (one at a time), on demand:
i. Meter serial no. and model: IEM12345678A or IEM12345678B
ii. Date (year month day /yyyy mm dd): 20160311 d
iii. Time (hour min sec /hh mm ss): 195527 t
iv. Cumulative Wh reading: 1234567.8 C
v. Average frequency of the previous block: 49.89 F
vi. Net Wh transmittal during the previous block: 28.75 E
vii. Net VARh transmittal during the previous block: 18.75 R
viii. Average % Voltage: 99.2 U
ix. Reactive power (VAR): 106.5 r
x. Voltage - high VARh register reading: 1234567.5 H
xi. Voltage - low VARh register reading: 1234567.4 L
xii. Low battery indication
xiii. The three line-to-neutral voltages shall be continuously monitored and in case any of these falls below 70 %, a
preferably flashing three LEDs (one LED/phase) provided on meter’s front shall become steady. They shall go off if
all three voltages fall below 70 %. The LED shall automatically resume flashing when all VT secondary voltages
are healthy again.
xiv. The two VARh registers (xv and xvi) shall remain stay-put while VT supply is unhealthy.

Any other better or more informative mechanism to display the above shall be preferred. The above shall be mutually agreed
between the meter buyer and vendor.
Navigation keys to be provided at the meter front plate to navigate the display menu.
6.12.4 Communication

6.12.4.1 Each meter must have an optical port on its front for tapping all data stored in its memory through HHU. In
addition to the above each meter shall also be provided with a RS-485, Ethernet and USB port on one of its
sides, from where all the data stored in the meter's memory can also be transferred to CDCS (through DCU),
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local computer and external storage. The overall intention is to tap the data stored in the meter’s memories at
a scheduled time from any of the above mentioned ports or any other means and transmit the same to a
remote central computer using suitable means of communication. It shall be possible to securely download the
IEM data through an USB port via external storage thereby removing the requirement of a MRI (Meter
Reading Instrument). It shall be ensured that data transfer through USB shall be unidirectional only i.e., from
Meter to external storage device in an authentication process. Meter data shall be tamper-proof.

6.12.4.2 All meters shall be compatible with Optical port, RS-485 port, Ethernet port and USB / RS-232 port all together
at a time and communicate independently. It shall also be possible to obtain a print out (hard copy) of all data
collected from the meters, using the local PC. Data collection from any local laptop/PC shall be possible by
installing data collection software. Entire project has to be based on Optic Fibre/GSM/4G/3G.

6.12.4.3 The Tenderer may design appropriate architecture for providing end to end metering solution. He is free to
decide upon the best solution out of all the available options to ensure that data from all IEMs in ASSAM are
available at State Load Despatch Centre by the scheduled time. However, the entire responsibility of fully
functional end to end metering system shall rest with the Tenderer in order to meet the performance levels as
given in this document. The communication provider may adopt Optical Fibre/GSM/3G/4G communication
technology or a combination of these technologies as per the site requirement adopting best available
technology in the proposed area of implementation. The successful Tenderer shall be responsible for proper
data exchange among IEM, DCU, CDCS, MDP and other operational/requisite software as part of fully
functional metering system.

The operational testing of all the network elements has to be demonstrated by the Tenderer to the satisfaction of the
utility.
6.12.4.4 The Tenderer shall provide the necessary software which would enable a local PC/ CDCS to:
i. Accept the data from the Optical/Ethernet/WAN and store it in its memory in user defined formats (text, csv, xls, etc.)
in a user-defined file name (file name format must be ddmmyy substation name-utility name).
ii. Polling feature along with a task scheduler to run the data downloading software at a pre-designated date and time
repeatedly or by manually selecting a meter. File naming for such downloaded data should also be in user-defined
format. A detailed activity log shall also be available for each downloading operation.
iii. Upload/Import meter data (binary files) in the software for further processing. While uploading, there shall be
provision to upload all selected files with single key-stroke.
iv. Convert the binary file(s) to text file(s). There should be provision to select multiple files based on filename, convert
all selected files with single key-stroke and store the text files in the same location where binary files are stored.
v. Display the collected data on PC’s screen in text format, with forward/backward rolling
vi. Print out in text format the data collected from one or more meters, starting from a certain date and time, as per
operator’s instructions
vii. Transmit the collected data, in binary format, through an appropriate communication link to the central computer,
starting from a certain date and time, as per operator’s instructions.
viii. Store the collected data in binary format, on a CD/Pen Drive. In addition to above, in general the software shall be
able to convert IEMs data to existing format as well as in tabular (.csv) format as applicable.
ix. The above software shall further ensure that absolutely no tampering (except erasing of complete data with
password protection) of the collected metering data is possible during its handling by the PC. The software shall be
suitable for the commonly available PCs, (Windows) and shall be supplied to Owner in a compatible form to enable
its easy loading into the PCs available (or to be installed by the Owner/others) at the various substations.
x. The Tenderer shall ensure data integrity checks on all metered data received from data collection systems.
xi. The quality of installation of the various equipment & power supply wiring to all field equipment shall be as per
standards/ regulations/prevailing practices of the utility. The supply of electricity needed for operation and
maintenance of entire Metering system shall be provided free of cost by the respective owners of the premises.
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6.12.5 Climatic Condition
The meters to be supplied against this specification shall be required to operate satisfactorily and continuously under
the following tropical conditions of hot, humid, dusty, rust and fungus prone environment.
Maximum ambient air temperature (°C) 55
Minimum ambient air temperature (°C) (-) 5
Average Daily ambient air temperature (°C) 32
Maximum Relative Humidity (%) 95
Minimum Relative Humidity (%) 10
Maximum altitude above sea level (m) 1000
Average Annual Rainfall (mm) 1200
Maximum Wind Pressure (Kg/sq.m) 195
Isoceraunic Level (days per year) 50
Seismic Level (Horizontal Accn. In g) 0.3

6.12.6 Quality Assurance

The quality control procedure to be adopted during manufacturing of the specified equipment shall be mutually discussed and
finalized in due course, generally based on the established and proven practices of the manufacturer. The software
shall be user friendly which can be easily installed in any PC/Laptop irrespective of operating system of the
PC/Laptop, and shall be certified for ensuring data handling capabilities. The same shall be demonstrated by the
party during technical evaluation. During demonstration party shall bring standard meter. Thereafter software shall
be offered for technical compatibility before taking up further necessary action in the procurement process.

6.12.7 Testing
6.12.7.1 All equipment, after final assembly and before dispatch from manufacturer’s works, shall be duly tested to
verify that is suitable for supply to the Owner. Routine and acceptance tests shall be carried out on the meters in
line with IS 14697.
6.12.7.2 Any meter which fails to fully comply with the specification requirements shall be liable to be rejected by the
Owner. However, the Owner may purchase such meters at a reduced price in case of marginal non-compliance, at
his sole discretion.
6.12.7.3 Acceptance Tests for PC Software and data down loading using meter communication ports- All IEMs after
final assembly and before despatch from Tenderer’s/Manufacturer’s works shall be duly tested to verify that they
are suitable for downloading data using meter communication ports shall be subjected to the following acceptance
test.
6.12.7.4 Downloading Meter Data from the Meter(s) to PC via optical port.
6.12.7.5 Downloading meter data through USB port and RS 232.
6.12.7.6 Downloading meter data to DCU/CDCS through Ethernet as well as RS 485 port.
6.12.7.7 Compatibility with PC Software.
6.12.7.8 Functioning of Time synchronisation, advance and retard time commands.
6.12.7.9 Per meter downloading time verification.
6.12.8 Copy of Certificate shall be submitted.
6.12.8.1 Type Tests
One (1) meter in a batch shall be subjected to the complete range of type tests as per IS14697 and IS15959, after final
assembly. In case of any failure to pass all specified tests, the Tenderer shall arrange to carry out the requisite
modifications/replacements in the entire lot of meters at his own cost. After any such modifications and final
assembly, two (2) meters selected out of the lot by the Owner’s representative shall be subjected to the full range of
type tests. The lot shall be accepted by the Owner only after successful type testing.
The meters used for type testing shall be separately identified, duly marked, and supplied to the Owner in case they are fully
functional and as good as other (new) meters, after necessary touching up/refurbishing. In case this is not possible,
the Tenderer shall provide their replacements at no extra cost to Owner.
The Tenderer shall arrange all type testing specified above, and bear all expenses for the same.
Copy of Test certificate shall be submitted to SLDC.

6.12.9 ANOMALY DETECTION FEATURES

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6.12.9.1 The meter shall have features to detect and log the occurrence and restoration of following anomalies, along with date
and time of event: 6.1.1. Phase wise Missing Potential – The meter shall detect missing potential (1 or 2 phases)
provided the line current is above a specified threshold. The voltage at that stage would be below a specified
threshold.
6.12.9.2 Phase wise Current Circuit Reversal – The meter shall detect reversal of polarity provided the current terminals are
reversed. This shall be recorded for 1 or 2 phase CT reversal.
6.12.9.3 Voltage Unbalance – The meter shall detect voltage unbalance if there is unbalance in voltages.
6.12.9.4 Current Unbalance – The meter shall detect current unbalance if there is unbalance in load conditions. Meter should
ensure true system conditions before going for current unbalance checks.
6.12.9.5 CT Miss – The meter shall detect current miss if the current is below a defined threshold, provided the phase voltage
is above a specified threshold. Snapshots of phase wise voltage, phase wise active current and phase wise power
factor shall be provided with above specified anomaly events. Further, each meter module shall record the following
events along with total duration:
6.12.9.6 Power On/Off – The meter shall detect power off if both the auxiliary supplies fail. The event shall be recorded on the
next power up. At the same time power on event shall be recorded. No snapshot shall be logged with this event.
6.12.9.7 Feeder Supply Fail -This event shall be logged when feeder supply, i.e., all the voltages goes below certain threshold.
No snapshot shall be logged with this event.
6.12.9.8 Last three hundred & fifty (350) events (occurrence + restoration), in total, shall be stored in the meter memory on first
in first out basis.
6.12.9.9 There shall be five separate compartments for logging of different type of anomalies:

Compartment No. 1 100 events of missing potential

Compartment No. 2 100 events of CT reversal
Compartment No. 3 100 events of power failure/ Power on-off
Compartment No. 4 50 events of transaction related changes as per ICS Category B

6.12.9.10 Once one or more compartments have become full, the last anomaly event pertaining to the same compartment
shall be entered and the earliest (first one) anomaly event should disappear. Thus, in this manner each succeeding
anomaly event shall replace the earliest recorded event, compartment wise. Events of one compartment/ category
should overwrite the events of their own compartment/ category only. In general persistence time of 5 min. for
occurrence and restoration respectively need to be supported in meter.
6.12.9.11 Anomaly count should increase as per occurrence (not restoration) of anomaly events. Total no. of counts shall be
provided on BCS.

6.12.10 Installation and Commissioning

6.12.10.1 The Tenderer shall be responsible for total installation and commissioning of the meters (along with test blocks, if
supplied separately) as per Owner’s advice, including unpacking and inspection on receipt at site, mounting the
meters on control and relay panels at an appropriate viewing height, connection of CT and VT circuits including any
required rewiring, functional testing, commissioning and handing over. The Tenderer’s personnel shall procure/carry
the necessary tools, equipment, materials and consumables (including insulated wires, lugs, ferrules, hardware etc.)
6.12.10.2 As part of commissioning of DCDs the Tenderer shall load the software specified in clause 5(d) into the PCs at the
respective substations, and fully commission the total meter reading scheme. He shall also impart the necessary
instructions to substation engineers. At least 2-hour training session shall be arranged for substation staff and
SLDCs. Also, an operating manual (pdf as well as hard copy) of the meter containing all details of the meter, various
data downloading features, etc. shall be made available at site and SLDC.
6.12.10.3 At the time of commissioning, the meters lying in stores shall be time synchronized through GPS signal before
installation in the panel to avoid the large time mismatch.
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6.12.11 General
6.12.11.1 The meter shall be supplied with latest/compatible software (shall be compatible with old & new meters data download
handling). Any new software as required to be installed within warranty period are to be done by party or through
remote support to client.
6.12.11.2 The total arrangement shall be such that one (1) operation (click on “data down load from meter” button on software)
can carry out the whole operation in about five (5) minutes per meter or preferably faster.
6.12.11.3 The layout of software front end/user interface has to be approved by RLDC during technical
evaluation/demonstration. However, a standard template sheet will be provided along with TENDER for reference.
6.12.11.4 Software for windows/office/antivirus to be supplied. Antivirus should not slow down processes and same will be
demonstrated during technical demonstration.
6.12.11.5 Above specification is minimum only, any higher standard required for the purpose intended (meter data handling)
would be assessed by vendor and would be supplied accordingly. The detailed architecture shall be approved during
drawing approval stage.
6.12.11.6 Meter shall be accommodated in existing C&R panel of standard size (Alstom/ ER/ABB/Siemens) in kiosk or C&R
panel with door closed. If required before Tendering, Tenderer may collect necessary data or else the scope is
deemed to be included.
6.12.11.7 Step by Step procedure (on screen shot type and desktop video capture) shall be provided for

• Installation/Re-installation of Database handling software in to Laptop / PC

• Meter maintenance/site-testing procedure as per relevant IS/IEC standard
• Procedure for data downloading from Meter by HHU/Laptop/Desktop PC.
As on date of delivery, the supplied meters shall comply with all statutory regulation as required under
CERC/CEA/IEGC as applicable and the same should be declared by the vendor during delivery along with
warranty certificate.
6.12.12 STANDARDS TO BE COMPLIED WITH

Standards to be complied
S.No Reference Reference Title
Detail
1 IS-15959:2011 Data Exchange for Electricity Meter Reading Tariff &
Load Control – Companion Specification
2 IS-14697:1999 Specifications for AC Static Transformer operated Watt
Hour & VAR-Hour meters, class of 0.2S and 0.5S
3 IEEE 830-1998 IEEE Recommended Practice for Software
Requirements Specifications

6.12.13 System Security& Cyber Security

6.12.13.1 The Contractor shall document and implement a Cyber Security Policy in line with CERT-In latest guidelines
(http://www.cert-in.org.in) to secure the system and the Contractor shall keep updating the Security settings as per
the revised guidelines of CERT-In at time to time. Below listed basic strategies shall be followed by the Contractor
for making the entire Control Centre immune to Cyber-attacks.
6.12.13.2 All the Hardware, OS and application software shall be hardened.
6.12.13.3 Network partition and DMZ through use of Firewall as required maximizing the security of ABT, OA AND MIS System
while facilitating access for data and information to all stake holders.
6.12.13.4 All default user id & passwords shall be changed.
6.12.13.5 All log in/log out and cable plug in/plug out shall also be logged in the System.
6.12.13.6 Prevent unauthorized users from reading or writing data or files, executing programs or performing operations
without appropriate privileges
6.12.13.7 Document all user sign on procedure
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6.12.13.8 Record all network traffic for detecting unauthorized activity, unusual activity and attempts to defeat system security
(Contractor to propose and document what constitutes normal activity/traffic)
6.12.13.9 Vendor has to identify and list the entire network and other protocols that communicate with physical systems and
limit what is not required.
6.12.13.10 Network Zoning shall be implemented as per the proposed architecture given in Fig.1. However, the Contractor may
suggest other methods of network architecture without compromising the security of the System.
6.12.13.11 No user shall be allowed to access remote network zones other than the adjacent zone.
6.12.13.12 Latest Cyber Security Guidelines of CERT-In specified at (http://www.cert-in.org.in) shall be followed.

6.13.0 RELAYS

6.13.1 GENERAL

6.13.1.1 All relays shall conform to the requirements of IS 3231/IEC

60255/ IEC 61000 or other relevant Standards.

6.13.1.2 All protective relays shall be numerical type and communication protocol
shall be IEC 61850. Further, test levels of EMI as indicated IEC 61850 shall be
applicable to these relays.

6.13.1.3 Two sets of relevant software for relay configuration & setting,
maintenance etc to be supplied to each station. The numeric relay and software
shall be upgradable.

6.13.1.4 Relays shall be suitable for flush mounting with connectors from rear.

6.13.1.5 All draw out cases or plug in type modular cases will have proper testing
facilities. The testing facilities provided on the relays shall be specifically stated
in the bid. Necessary test plug shall be in the CONTRACTOR's scope of supply
and shall be supplied loose. Unless otherwise specified all auxiliary relays and
timers shall be supplied either in non-draw out cases or plug in type modular
cases.

6.13.1.6 All A.C. relays shall be suitable for operation at 50 Hz. A.C. Voltage
operated relays shall be suitable for110 volts VT secondary. DC auxiliary relays
and timers shall be designed for 110 volts/ 220 volts DC and shall operate
satisfactorily between 70% and 110% of rated voltage.

6.13.1.7 All Protective relays, auxiliary relays and timers except the lockout relays
and interlocking relays shall be provided with self-reset type contacts. All
protective relays, trip relays and timers shall be provided with electrically reset
positive action operation indicators provided with proper inscription. Similar
separate operating indicators (auxiliary relays) shall also be provided in the trip
circuits of protections located outside the board such as Buchholz relays,
temperature protection etc.

6.13.1.8 No control relays that shall trip the circuit breaker when the relays are
de-energized shall be employed in the circuits.

6.13.1.9 All relays shall withstand a test voltage of 2.5 kV, 50 Hz r.m.s. voltage for one
second.
6.13.1.10 All protective relays and alarm relays shall be provided with two extra isolated
pair of contacts wired terminals exclusively for Employer’s use.

6.13.2 GENERAL SPECIFICATION OF NUMERICAL RELAYS

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6.13.2.1 Numerical Relays shall be provided for the following applications:
Distance Protection for 132 kV and 66 kV Lines

As per MoM of ‘CEA’s third meeting of subgroup for preparation of Reliability Standards
for Protection and communication system’ and NERPC 47th PCC meeting’ for 132kV or
above voltage level, transmission line length less than 10ckt.Km, Line Differential Relay
(87L) shall be used as main protection instead of distance protection relay (21)

Backup directional over current and earth fault relays for 132 kV and 66 kV Lines

6.13.2.2 All Numerical Relays should have following minimum features.

6.13.2.2.1 Relays shall be communicable on IEC61850 protocol without any protocol

converter. Certificates from KEMA confirming interoperability, Goose
messaging & publishing as per IEC61850 standard shall be submitted
along with the tender.
6.13.2.2.2 Relays shall have one no. front RJ45 or USB port for Local Relay
Parameterization and two nos. rear FO port/ Rear RS485 for connectivity
to SAS over IEC61850 protocol.
6.13.2.2.3 The relay shall have self-communication port monitoring feature and
failure shall generate alarm.
6.13.2.2.4 Relays shall have redundant power supply card i.e. in case of failure of one
source fail, the
redundant shall pick up instantly. Power supply card failure shall generate
necessary alarm to local SCADA.
6.13.2.2.5 The relay shall have sufficient battery backup to keep the internal clock
running for atleast 2 years in absence of auxiliary supply.
6.13.2.2.6 Should have minimum 16 configurable LEDs.
6.13.2.2.7 Should have minimum 16 Binary Inputs and 24 Binary Outputs subject to
the availability of 6 BI and 10 BO as spares above the system
requirements.
6.13.2.2.8 All BI/BOs shall be configurable
6.13.2.2.9 Shall have front minimum 4 lines LCD display with suitable key
pad for HMI operation for setting, configuration change etc.
6.13.2.2.10 Numerical relays are provided with built in Event / Disturbance /
Fault Recorder features.
6.13.2.2.11 The bidder shall bring out in the bid that the Numerical relays providing
different protection features / application in a single unit if any one of the
application/feature goes out of service the other feature/application (s) will
remain un-effected.
6.13.2.2.12 The relays shall be site configurable (Including logic development)
with the help of independent function blocks and Boolean logic.
6.13.2.2.13 Configured features & set values shall be in non- volatile memory
6.13.2.2.14 Must have real time clock for time stamping of events/ disturbances with
time synchronization inputs (GPRS etc.). Time synchronisation shall be
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SNTP & IRIG-B compatible.
6.13.2.2.15 The relays should have self-diagnostic features identifying area of fault or
failure of a particular component or card.
6.13.2.2.16 Shall have in built Circuit Breaker Failure protection based on
undercurrent detection and/or circuit breaker auxiliary contact status.
Provision shall be given to initiate the breaker fail logic using a digital
input from external protection devices.
6.13.2.3 Hardware based measurement shall not be acceptable.

6.13.2.4 The relay should have high immunity to electrical and electromagnetic interference.

6.13.2.5 The same relay shall be provided with both 1A and 5A CT inputs and shall be site
selectable.

6.13.2.6 It shall be possible to energise the relay from either AC or DC auxiliary

supply. Auxiliary dc supply shall be suitable for both110 or 220 Volt and shall
be site selectable.

6.13.2.7 Be capable of performing basic instrumentation functions and

displaying various instantaneous parameters like Voltage, current, active
power, reactive power, phase sequence etc. in primary values.
Additionally, all sequence current and voltage values shall be displayed on-line.
Also, the direction of power flow shall be displayed.

6.13.2.8 Extensive disturbance recording facility shall be available for at

least up to 10 seconds to capture maximum possible information. Necessary
software shall be provided for retrieving and analysing the records. Facility for
developing customised logic schemes inside the relay based on Boolean logic
gates and timers should be available. Facility for renaming the menu texts as
required by operating staff at site should be provided.

6.13.2.9 Must have additional feature of local breaker back up protection

6.13.2.9.1 The relay shall have built in Circuit Breaker Supervision Functions
6.13.2.9.2 The relay shall be able to detect any discrepancy found between NO & NC
contacts of breaker
6.13.2.9.3 The relay shall monitor number of breaker trip operations
6.13.2.9.4 The relay shall also monitor the breaker operating time

6.13.2.10 The relays shall have the following tools for fault diagnostics

Fault record – The relay shall have the facility to store fault records with
information on cause of trip, date, time, trip values of electrical parameters.

Event record – The relay shall have the facility to store time stamped event
records with1ms resolution.

Disturbance records – The relay shall have capacity to store disturbance records
of atleast 10 sec. duration and sampling rate per cycle shall be more than 100.

It shall be possible to preserve stored information in the event of an auxiliary

supply failure with the help of a battery backup.

The relay settings shall be provided with password protection.

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It shall be possible to change the relay setting from the front panel using the key
pads/Work station of SAS /Laptop.

6.13.2.11 The relay shall have comprehensive self-diagnostic feature. This feature shall
continuously monitor the healthiness of all the hardware and software elements of
the relay. Any failure detected shall be annunciated through an output watchdog
contact. The fault diagnosis information shall be displayed on the LCD. These
records shall also be retrieved from local as well as remote terminal through the
communication port.

6.13.2.12 The Numerical relays shall be provided with 2 sets of common support software
compatible with latest version of Windows which will allow easy settings of relays in
addition to uploading of event, fault, disturbance records, and measurements. The
relay settings shall also be changed from local or remote using the same software.

6.14.0 Transmission Line Protection:

6.14.1 DISTANCE PROTECTION RELAY

6.14.2 The distance protection relay shall be fully numerical using microprocessors
and be based on a non- switched scheme.
6.14.3 The distance protection relay shall have at least three completely independent
non-switched forward directional zones, one extended zone and a reverse
directional zone protection.
6.14.4 Have non-switched measurement, which implies processing of six possible
fault loops (six –loop measurement)
6.14.5 Have polygonal characteristics with independently adjustable reactive and
resistive reaches for maximum selectivity and maximum fault resistance
coverage. The zones shall have independent settable earth fault
compensation factors to cater to adjacent lines with different zero sequence
to positive sequence ratios.
6.14.6 Selection shall be so that the first zone of the relay can be set to about 80% -
85% of the protected line without any risk of non-selective tripping.
6.14.7 The second and third zone elements shall provide backup protection in the event
of the carrier protection or the first zone element failing to clear the fault, zone-2
shall cover full protected section plus50 % of the next section zone-3 shall
normally cover the two adjacent sections completely. The zones must have
independent time settings.
6.14.8 Have adequate number of forward zones (minimum three) and a reverse zone. The
zone reach setting ranges shall be sufficient to cover line lengths appropriate to each
zone. Carrier aided scheme options such as permissive under reach, over reach, &
blocking and non-carrier aided schemes of zone 1
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extension and Loss of load accelerated tripping schemes shall be available as
standard. Weak in feed logic and current reversal guard also shall be provided.
6.14.9 In case the carrier channel fails, one out of the non-carrier-based schemes cited
above should come into operation automatically to ensure high speed and
simultaneous opening of breakers at both ends of the line.
6.14.10 Have a maximum operating time up to trip impulse to circuit breaker (complete
protection time including applicable carrier and trip relay time) for SIR 0.01-4: as
40ms at the nearest end and 60ms at the other end of line & for SIR 4-15: as 45ms
at the nearest end and 65ms at the other end of line with carrier transmission time
taken as 20ms.
6.14.11 Have a secure directional response under all conditions, achieved by memory
voltage polarising and /or healthy phase voltage polarising as appropriate.
6.14.12 Shall have an independent Directional Earth Fault (DEF) protection element to
detect highly resistive faults. This element shall have an inverse time/definite time
characteristic.
6.14.13 Has logic to detect loss of single /two-phase voltage input as well as three-phase
voltage loss during Energisation and normal load conditions. The voltage circuit
monitoring logic in addition to blocking the distance protection element, enable an
emergency over current element to provide a standby protection to the feeder until
the re-appearance of voltage signal.
6.14.14 The VT fuse failure function shall function properly irrespective of the loading on
the line. In other words, the function shall not be inhibited during operation of line
under very low load conditions.
6.14.15 Have necessary logic to take care of switch-on-to-fault condition. Energisation of
transformers at remote line ends and the accompanying inrush current shall not
cause any instability to the operation of relay.
6.14.16 Have power swing blocking feature, with facilities for fast detection of power
swing selective blocking of zones settable unblocking criteria for earth faults,
phase faults and three phase faults
6.14.17 Be suitable for single pole or three pole tripping.
6.14.18 Be suitable for both bus PT or Line PT/ CVT supply.
6.14.19 Shall have in built Trip circuit supervision facility to monitor both pre- and post-
close supervision facilities. An alarm shall be generated.
6.14.20 Shall have in built broken conductor detection
6.14.21 The sensitivity of the logic shall not be affected during operation under low load.
6.14.22 Shall have a fault locator with an accuracy of ±3%. The display shall be in
kilometres or percentage impedance. The fault locator should have built in mutual
compensation for parallel circuit.

6.14.23 The relay shall have a built-in auto-reclose function with facilities for
single pole/ three pole / single and three pole tripping. It shall be possible to
trigger the A/R function from an external protection. A voltage check function
which can be programmed for dead line charging/dead bus charging / check
synchronising shall be included.
6.14.24 Shall have additional features to provide under/ over voltage protection
6.14.25 Shall have additional features to provide under frequency protection

Technical Parameters
Power supply module
6.14.25.1 Aux. DC Voltage - 110/220 V DC
6.14.25.2 Permissible tolerance - + 20%
6.14.25.3 Power consumption - 15 to 40 W
Analog inputs
a) Current - 1A CT < 0.5VA
b) AC voltage - 110V PT, < 0.5VA
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c) Permissible overload - CT 4A cont. PT 230V Cont.
d) Frequency - 50 Hz, + 5%
Distance protection Zones
a) No. of zones - Five, selectable direction
b) Characteristic - Quadrilateral and/ or mho (selectable)
c) Minimum operate current - (10-30) % of In
d) Xp Setting Range - 0.5 to 250_/Ph
e) Rp Setting Range - 0.1 to 250_/Ph
f) Xo Setting Range - 0.5 to 250_/Ph
g) Ro Setting Range - 0.5 to 250_/Ph
h) Angle - 100 to 850
i) Zone timers - 0 – 30 s, + 10 ms
j) Operate time - @ 25 ms
k) Reset ratio - 105% for DPR 95% for SOTF
l) Reset time - 40 ms
Binary inputs Module
a) Binary inputs - 24 (freely assignable to any function)
b) DC Voltage - 110/125 V DC,
+ 20% 220/250V, + 20%
c) Power consumption - Max 0.2 W/Input-110V

6.14.26 Line Differential Protection Relay (If Applicable)

*NOTE: the 'Main I and Main II Line Differential Protection scheme (with Distance protection function as
back up) is applicable for 220 kV voltage level only. For 132 kV voltage level only 'Main I Differential
Protection scheme (with Distance protection function as back up)' is envisaged.

Main I and Main II Line Differential Protection shall be of two different make (i.e. from different manufacturers)
or of same make with two different platforms with same specifications.
The relay shall have all the features as per Distance protection relay over and above following features
1. It shall be working on phase segregated Current Differential protection principle.
2. It shall have multiple slope characteristic (preferably) to have stability against CT saturation and
heavy through faults as well as sensitivity for internal faults.
3. It shall measure Differential as well as restrain current continuously and shall display the same as
measurement.
5. It shall communicate to remote end through IEEE C37.94 format.
6. It shall have redundant communication channels for protection communication.
7. It shall communicate analogue as well as digital signals to remote end.
8. It shall have various communication options for remote communication i.e. mono-mode / multi-
mode for direct communication / communication through multiplexer.
9. It shall have Line charging current compensation feature for better sensitivity.
10. Distance protection function can be utilized as independent or as back up of Differential
protection in case of failure of remote communication. .It shall have a full scheme distance
protection scheme to provide independent protection in parallel with the differential scheme in
case of a communication channel failure for the differential scheme. The distance protection then
provide protection for the entire line including the remote end back up capability either in case of
a communications failure or via use of an independent communication channel to provide a fully
redundant scheme of protection (that is a second main protection scheme). Eight channels for
intertrip and other binary signals are available in the communication between the IEDs.The auto-
reclose for single-, two- and/or three phase reclosing includes priority circuits for multi-breaker
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arrangements. It co-operates with the synchronism check.
11. It shall communicate time coordinated current signals for remote communication to execute Line
differential protection algorithm accurately. Time synchronization through GPS shall also be
possible.
12. It shall monitor individual communication links continuously and switchover to standby link
after preset time in case of failure of one link.
13. It shall supervise individual telegrams.
14. It shall detect reflected telegrams.
15. It shall detect change in communication It shall measure delay time for remote end along with
dynamic compensation of the same in differential protection algorithm.
17. It shall also supervise maximum permissible delay time.
18. It shall generate alarm for heavily disturbed communication link. Technical Parameters
A. Line Differential Protection setting:
1. Minimum operating current - 20 to 200% of In
2. Slope (Single/dual) - 10 to 100%
3. End section (Single/dual) - 20 to1000% of In
4. Highset operating current - 100 to 5000% of In
5. 2 nd Harmonic blocking - 5 to100 %
6. Typical operating time - 25 ms
7. Operating time for high set - 15 to 20 ms
8. Charging current comp. – Selectable
B. Remote communication:
9. Analogue signal transfer – Minimum 3 Nos.
10. Binary signal transfer - Minimum 8 Nos
11. Remote Communication module
Dual modules suitable for
a) 1300 nm - multi-mode
OR
b) 1300 / 1550 nm – mono-mode
(finalized during detailed engineering)
12. Synchronization mode - GPS / Echo (finalized during detailed engineering)
13. Time delay alarm - 5 to 500 ms, step 5 ms (for communication fail)
14. Time delay - 5 to 500 ms, step 5 ms (for switching to redundant channel)
15. Asymmetric delay - - 20 to +20 ms, step 1 ms (When echo mode is used)
16. Max. Transmission delay – 0 to 40 ms, step 1 ms.

6.15.0 OVER CURRENT AND EARTH FAULT RELAYS

6.15.1 These relays shall be of numeric, single/multi pole, directional /non-directional
type with or without high set element as specified. These relays shall have the
following features/characteristics:

IDMT characteristic with definite minimum time of 3 second at 10

times setting. Other operating curves such as inverse, very
inverse shall be selectable
Adjustable setting range of 50-200 % and 20-80% of rated current for over
current and earth fault relays respectively.
The directional relays shall have a Maximum torque angle of 45 current
leading for directional over current unit & 30 lag for directional earth fault.
Other MTAs should be settable
Voltage polarizing coil: 63.5 or 110 volts
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Must have faulty phase, type of fault identification
The directional relays shall have over voltage/ under voltage & under frequency built
in protection shall be draw out type.

Directional O/C & E/F PROTECTION

6.15.1.1 Features:
a) Shall be Numerical type.
b) Shall have 2 over current and 1 Earth Fault element.
c) TRUE RMS Measurement.
d) Have selectable and front panel programmable normal
inverse, very inverse, extremely inverse & long inverse
IEC/ANSI Characteristic.
e) Selectable CT Secondary. I.e. 1A / 5A
f) High set over current with selectable time delay.
g) High set Earth fault with selectable time delay
h) Have adjustable characteristic angle, lead/ lag, for Directional
over current/ Earth Fault respectively.
i) Shall decide directionality by internally derived zero sequence quantity through
software.
j) Shall have in built Breaker Failure Protection.
k) Include hand reset Flag/LED indicators for fault.
l) Readable Human Machine Interface with LCD display.
m) Should be able to store at least last 3 fault records viz. Fault current,
Faulty Phase etc. with time-stamp.
n) Shall have Disturbance Recording facility for minimum 3 sec for each fault.
o) Self-monitoring.
p) Relay offered shall be communicable type.
q) Be supplied along with all suitable Original Customized licensed
software & communication cable for local and remote
communications, analysis of fault etc.

6.15.1.2 Technical Parameters:

6.15.1.2.1 Analogue input:
Rated Current: 1A / 5A (site selectable), 50
Hz ±2.5 Hz Power consumption: <0.05VA/0.3
VA for 1/5 Amp
Over load capability: 4xIn continuous 100xIn 1 Sec. 25xIn 3 Sec.
250xIn Dynamic Rated Voltage: 110/63.5V, 50 Hz ±2.5 Hz
Power consumption: <0.3 VA
per phase Over load capability:
2xVn continuous
6.15.1.2.2 Auxiliary Supply: 110/220 V DC ±15 %
Power consumption: <
15W Ripple (peak to
peak): < 12%

6.16.0 TRIP CIRCUIT SUPERVISION RELAY

6.16.1 The relay shall be capable of monitoring the healthiness of each 'phase' trip-coil
and associated circuit of circuit breaker during 'ON' and 'OFF' conditions.
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6.16.2 The relay shall have adequate contacts for providing connection to alarm and event logger.
6.16.3 The relay shall have time delay on drop-off of not less than 200 milli seconds
and be provided with operation indications for each phase.

6.17.0 MASTER TRIP RELAY

6.17.1 High Speed Tripping Relay shall be instantaneous (operating time not to exceed 10 milli-
seconds
6.17.2 The relays shall reset within 20 milli seconds
6.17.3 The relay shall be re-settable/configurable from local SCADA.
6.17.4 The relays shall be D.C. operated
6.17.5 The relays shall have adequate contacts to meet the requirement of scheme,
other functions like auto- reclose relay, LBB relay as well as cater to associated
equipment like event logger, Disturbance recorder, fault Locator, etc.
6.17.6 The relays shall be provided with operation indicators for each element/coil.

6.18.0 DC SUPPLY SUPERVISION RELAY

6.18.1 The relay shall be capable of monitoring the failure of D.C. supply to which, it is connected.
6.18.2 It shall have adequate potential free contacts to meet the scheme requirement.
6.18.3 The relay shall have a 'time delay on drop-off' of not less than 100 milli seconds and
6.18.4 The relays shall be provided with operation indicator/flag.

6.19.0 TIME SYNCHRONISATION EQUIPMENT

6.19.1 The Time synchronisation equipment shall receive the coordinated Universal
Time (UTC) transmitted through Geo Positioning Satellite System (GPS) and
synchronise equipment to the Indian Standard Time in a substation.
6.19.2 Time synchronisation equipment shall include antenna, all special cables and
processing equipment etc.
6.19.3 It shall be compatible for synchronisation of Event Loggers, Disturbance
recorders and SCADA at a substation through individual port or through
Ethernet realised through optic fibre bus.
6.19.4 Equipment shall operate up to the ambient temperature of 50 degree centigrade and 100%
humidity
6.19.5 The synchronisation equipment shall have 2 micro second accuracy.
Equipment shall give real time corresponding to IST (taking into consideration
all factors like voltage, & temperature variations,
propagation & processing delays etc.) Including communication time for satellite link
to achieve real time signal.
6.19.6 Equipment shall meet the requirement of IEC 60255 for storage & operation.
6.19.7 The system shall be able to track the satellites to ensure no interruption of synchronisation
signal.
6.19.8 The output signal from each port shall be programmable at site for either one
hour, half hour, minute or second pulse, as per requirement.
6.19.9 The equipment offered shall have six (6) output ports. Various combinations of
output ports shall be selected by the customer, during detailed engineering,
from the following:

6.19.10 1) Voltage signal: Normally 0-5V with 50 milli Seconds minimum pulse
duration. In case any other voltage signal required, it shall be decided during
detailed engineering.
6.19.10.1 Potential free contact (Minimum pulse duration of 50 milli Seconds.)
6.19.10.2 IRIG-B
6.19.10.3 RS232C
6.19.11 The equipment shall have a periodic time correction facility of one-second periodicity.
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6.19.12 Time synchronisation equipment shall be suitable to operate from 80V-250V

DC supply available at the sub-station with voltage variation of + 10% and -15%.

6.19.13 Equipment shall have real time digital display in hour, minute, second (24-hour
mode) & have a separate time display unit to be mounted on the top of control
panels having display size of approx. 100 Mm height.

6.19.14 The cable connecting Antenna and Time Synchronising unit should be run
through HDPE pipe or GI Pipe from the location of Antenna fixing to Time
Synchronising panel with suitable fixtures and no provision to enter rainwater
and should not be affected by atmospheric conditions.

6.19.15 The equipment shall also have real time display in hour, minute, second, mili
seconds. (24 hours mode) and shall have a separate time display unit to be
mounted on the top of control panels having display size of approximately 144
mm height. The equipment shall have periodic time correction facility of 1(one)
second periodicity.

6.20.0 PROTECTION SCHEME FOR PANELS

6.20.1 132 kV LINE PANEL

The following protections scheme shall be provided for Panels for 132 kV Transmission lines:
a) Main Protection Scheme:
Distance protection scheme/Line Differential protection scheme using Numerical Relay as
specified in Clause 8.14.0.
The complete scheme shall have following features
I. Permissive under reach transfer trip principle.
II. Suitable for single cum three phase tripping.
III. Power swing blocking.
IV. Single shot single-cum-three phase/three phase auto re-
closing with check synchronising and dead line charging
features.
V. Fuse failure protection.
b) Backup Protection:
The backup protection shall be provided with directional single/ multi pole relays as
specified in Clause 8.15.0
One triple pole over current relays for phase faults and one Earth Fault Relay for
Earth Faults without high set elements shall be provided.

6.21.0 RELAY TESTING SETS & MAINTENANCE TOOL KIT

6.21.1 TESTING SET

6.21.1.1 The bidder shall supply one set of testing set (if specified in the
Schedule of Quantity) for dynamic and static testing of all the relays, they
intend to supply. The testing sets along with literature and brochure
are to be dispatched to the departmental commissioning authority, Office of
the Superintending Engineer, MRT Circle, AEGCL, Narengi, Guwahati -
781026.
6.21.2 The equipment shall be supplied from reputed manufacturer. It should be got
approved before inspection. Standard acceptable makes are Freja / Omicron
/ Doble / MPRT / Manta / EUROSMC
/KOCOS. It shall have provision for energy meter testing capability.
6.21.3 The testing set shall be microprocessor based. It shall have provision for energy
meter testing capability. Necessary software, test leads, leads for lap top interface
shall be included with the testing set.
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6.21.4 The relay testing set shall have Ethernet/ USB interface with Work station/ Lap top

6.22.0 MAINTENANCE TOOL KIT

6.22.1 The bidder shall supply (if specified in the Schedule of Quantity) a complete
maintenance tool kit along with the testing set. The tool kit shall have current
jack, card extender, card puller, required crimping tool, screw drivers, pliers etc.
6.22.2 The tool kit shall contain test plugs, test leads, clips for maintenance and testing of relays
supplied.

6.23.0 TESTS

6.23.1 The CONTRACTOR shall carryout all tests as per relevant standards as all
associated equipment including relays, meters, instruments etc. The
CONTRACTOR shall submit all that reports to Employer for approval before
dispatching the control and relay panels. The Bidder shall also submit along with
the bid type test reports for relays instruments, meters and other devices of the
type and class being offered. Bidder has to submit KEMA test certificate for
Numeric relay on interoperability compliance of IEC 61850 in general and GOOSE
messaging and publishing in particular along with the bid.

6.23.2 Control and relay panels shall be subjected to the following tests:
6.23.2.1 Mechanical operation test.
6.23.2.2 Verification of degree of protection.
6.23.2.3 High voltage test (2000 volts for 1 minute)
6.23.2.4 Electrical control interlock and sequential operation test.
6.23.2.5 Verification of wiring as per approved schematic.
6.23.2.6 Interoperability test as per IEC 61850 (interoperability with ABB, AREVA,
SIEMENS, GE and SEL)

6.24.0 PRE-COMMISSIONING TESTS

6.24.1 The contractor shall have to perform following minimum Pre-commissioning tests
for commissioning of the C&R panels. For this purpose, the contractor shall
arrange all required tools and testing equipment at site:
6.24.1.1 IR values of all circuits
6.24.1.2 Measurement of burden in CT & PT circuits.
6.24.1.3 Primary current injection of CT circuits with connected burden
6.24.1.4 Energization of PTs at suitable low voltage and measurement of PT inputs
at all measuring points
6.24.1.5 Secondary ac current injection of relays, dynamic testing of all numeric
relays. Tracing of zone curves, limits. Checking of relay timings, inherent or
set values. For this testing, the contractor shall bring ‘Omicron’ or equivalent
test kit.
6.24.1.6 Testing of voltage related elements like directional element, over fluxing,
over/ under frequency, over/ under voltage features, tracing of curves and
checking limits of set values and associated timings
6.24.1.7 Checking of Boolean logic gates, BI/BO points of the numeric relays,
checking conformity to specification and checking of set logics
6.24.1.8 Checking of stability and sensitivity of differential zones by suitably
applying 3-phase low voltages and shorting of primary circuits.
Measurements of voltage and current inputs to all relays.
6.24.1.9 Checking stability & sensitivity of bus differential relay zones by suitably injecting
current
6.24.1.10 Checking registration of event and disturbance records in the numeric
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relays and down loading
6.24.1.11 Testing of AR schemes
6.24.1.12 Checking of healthiness of each dc circuit of panels
6.24.1.13 Simulation of faults like Buchholz, OTI, WTI and other relays and
checking of tripping of breaker and connected annunciation
6.24.1.14 Operation of master trip relays, tripping of breaker through each trip coil
and checking of interlocks
6.24.1.15 Simulation of faults like low gas, air pressure and checking operation of
inter locks. Checking anti pumping scheme of CB
6.24.1.16 Simulation to Check Checking of PT selection schemes
6.24.1.17 Simulation to Check interlocks of all CB and isolator inter locks
6.24.1.18 Simulation to Check annunciation of all events in BCU (Bay control unit)
as well as SAS (Sub-station Automation System)
6.24.1.19 Simulation to Check of logic of BCU

6.24.2 The pre-commissioning checklist will be further developed by the contractor

and will seek approval prior to commencement of pre-commissioning tests
from the DGM, MRT Circle. The tests will be witnessed and approved by him or
by his authorized officers.

6.25.0 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET FOR THE RELAY AND CONTROL PANELS
6.25.1 Features to be provided in various Relay and Control panels are indicated below.
Descriptions below are only indicative; the Contractor shall ensure that all
items are included in their off to complete the schemes described in the
Specification whether such items are specifically mentioned or not.
Sl.
Ite Rating & Particulars
No m
.
Protection & relays :
1 (for 132 V Panel with single Bus
system) : 132 kV LINE PANEL
(with automation)
(a) Distance protection scheme as per clause 1 No
8.14.0.
(b) Back up directional over current and earth
1 No
fault scheme as per Clause 3.9.13.30
(a) LBB Protection Scheme. Can be a function of
BCU/IEDs
(b) Trip Circuit Supervision Relay for pre and Supervision for 2(two) trip
post-closing coils
(c) DC Supply healthy monitoring scheme 1 No

(d) AC Supply healthy monitoring scheme 1 No

(e) High Speed Trip relay 2 Nos.

(f) Auxiliary relay, timer relay for healthiness of As required
relays, trip transfer, auto reclose (Can be function of BCU)
communication link etc.
(g) Line CVT-Bus PT selection relay 1 No
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1 No
(h) Synchronising Scheme
(Can be function of BCU)
2 (i) Meters
(a) ABT compliant tri-vector Meter as per Clause 1 No
6.12.0
Control/Status indication/annunciation
3
(a) Bay Control Unit (IED with HMI) 1 No (Function of
BCU/SAS)
(c) Ethernet switch for connecting to existing ring
LAN of 1 No
SAS
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SECTION-7
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SUBSTATION AUTOMATION SYSTEM

7.1.0 General
7.1.1 Bay level intelligent electronic devices (IED) for protection and control and the
Managed Ethernet Switch shall be provided in the C&R panels installed in the
local control room. Each IED will be directly connected to the Hot-standby Server
PC (HMI) of the Sub-Station Automation System through a Double Fault Tolerant
Ethernet LAN on fibre optic medium and shall communicate as per the IEC61850
standard.
7.1.2 The bay level intelligent electronic devices (IED) for protection and control shall
provide the direct connection to the switchgear without the need of interposing
components and perform control, protection, and monitoring functions.
7.1.3 All the numerical IEDs must be fully IEC 61850 compliant and must have the following
features.
7.1.3.1 Have peer-to-peer communication using GOOSE messages (IEC 61850) for
interlocking.
7.1.3.2 Should be interoperable with third party IEC 61850 compliant devices
7.1.3.3 Should generate XML file for integration/engineering with vendor independent
SCADA systems.
7.1.3.4 Should be directly connected to the inter bay bus on IEC 61850 without
the use of any gateways. Connections of bay protection IEDs to the IEC
61850 bus through the bay control units is not acceptable.

7.2.0 Bay Level Unit / Bay Control Unit

7.2.1 The bay unit shall use industrial grade components. The bay level unit, based on
microprocessor technology, shall use numerical techniques for the calculation and
evaluation of externally input analogue signals. These shall incorporate select-
before-operate control principles as safety measures for operation via the HMI.
These shall perform all bay related functions, such as control commands, bay
interlocking, data acquisition, data storage, event recording and shall provide
inputs for status indication and outputs for commands. These shall be directly
connected to the switchgear. The bay unit shall acquire and process all data for
the bay (Equipment status, fault indications, measured values, alarms etc.) and
transmit these to the other devices in sub-station automation system. In addition,
these shall receive the operation commands from station HMI and SLDC. The bay
unit shall have the capability to store all the data for at least 24 hours.
7.2.2 One Bay level unit shall be provided for supervision and control of 132 kV
OUTDOOR GIS bay (a bay comprises of one circuit breaker and associated
disconnectors, earth switches and instrument transformer). The Bay level unit shall
be equipped with analogue and binary inputs/outputs for handling the control,
status monitoring and analogue measurement functions. All bay level interlocks
are to be incorporated in the Bay level unit so as to permit control from the Bay
level unit/ local bay mimic panel, with all bay interlocks in place, during
maintenance and commissioning or in case of contingencies when the Station HMI
is out of service.
7.2.3 The Bay level units shall be installed in the control and relay panels located in the control
room.
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7.2.4 The Bay level unit shall meet the requirements for withstanding electromagnetic
interference according to relevant parts of IEC 61850. Failure of any single
component within the equipment shall neither cause unwanted operation nor lead
to a complete system breakdown.

7.3.0 Input / Output (I/O) modules

The I/O modules shall form a part of the bay level unit and shall provide coupling to
the substation equipment. The I/O modules shall acquire all switchgear information
(i.e. data coming directly from the switchgear or from switchgear interlocking
devices) and transmit commands for operation of the switchgear.
The measured values of SF6 Gas Pressures, Operating Mechanism Pressures,
WTIs, OTI etc. are received through transducers to Bay Level Unit
The digital inputs shall be acquired by exception with 1ms resolution. Contact
bouncing in digital inputs shall not be assumed as change of state.
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CHAPTER 8 -TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 33KV, 400 AMP DROP OUT FUSE

1. SCOPE: This specification covers the design manufacture, shop testing, loading, transportation
and delivery at sub-station site of 33KV, 400Amp, D.O Fuse Sets for outdoor installations to be
used at 33/11KV Sub-stations suitable for operation under off load conditions.

2. The 33KV D.O Fuses shall be suitable for outdoor operation in horizontal/vertical
configuration under the climatic conditions specified. It shall be of the following
ratings:
1 Number of Poles 3
2 No. of Insulator per Pole 4 nos. 22/24 KV post Insulators/Phase
3 Nominal system Voltage 33 KV
4 Highest System of Voltage 36 KV
5 Rated frequency 50 Hz
6 System Frequency Effectively earthed
7 Rated normal current 400 Amps
8 Altitudes of installation Not exceeding 1000 M.

The post insulator used in the D.O Fuse set shall have the following ratings: -
1. Power frequency withstand voltage (dry) 95 KV (RMS)
2. Power frequency withstand voltage (wet) 75 KV (RMS)
3. Impulse withstand voltage (dry) 170 KV (Peak)
4. Power frequency withstand voltage 1.3 times the actual dry flashover
voltage of the units.

3. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: - The D.O fuse set shall be suitable for Operation under the
following climatic conditions. -

Maximum ambient air temperature 450 C

Maximum daily average air temperature 350 C
Maximum yearly average ambient air temperature 300 C
Maximum temperature attainable by a body 500C
Minimum ambient air temperature 00 C
Maximum relative humidity 100%
Average number of thunderstorm days per annum 70 days
Average number of rainy days per annum 120
Average annual rain falls. 150CM
Number of months of tropical monsoon conditions 4
Maximum wind pressure 260 Kg/mm
Degree of exposure to atmospheric pollution. Normally
polluted
atmosphere.
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4. STANDARDS:
The D.O Fuse set shall confirm to the following standards.
IS- 9385-1980 (for high voltage expulsion fuses and similar fuses).
IS- 2544-1973 (for porcelain post insulators or its latest amendments if any.) IS-
2633-1979 (for Galvanisation of ferrous parts).

5. INSULATOR MAKE: - 22/24KV post insulator complete with pedestal cap duly
cemented to be used in 33 KV D.O Fuse sets confirming to IS-2544/1973.

6. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:-

6.1. Rated Voltage: The rated voltage shall be 36 KV.

6.2. Rated Current: The rated current shall be 400 A.
6.3. Rated Lightning Impulse Withstand Voltage Values For The Fuse Base: The rated
lightning impulse withstand voltages both for positive and negative polarities shall be as
given below :
a) To earth and between poles 195 KV (Peak)
b) Across the isolating distance of fuse base 170 KV (Peak)
6.4. Rated 1 Minute Power Frequency Withstand Voltage (Dry & Wet) Values For The
Fuse Base
a) To earth and between poles 75 KV (rms)
b) Across the isolating distance 100 KV (rms)

6.5. Temperature Rise Limit (In Air)

a) Copper contacts silver faced 65oC
b) Terminals 50oC
c) Metal parts acting as springs. The temp. shall not reach such a value
that elasticity of metal is changed

7. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS/CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS

7.1. The D.O Fuses shall have robust terminal connector 5s of size 80mm x50 mm x 8 mm made
of copper casting (95% minimum copper composition) duly silver plated with two
numbers of 12mm dia. brass bolts and double nuts with flat brass washers. The connector
should be capable of connecting crimp able conductor up to 232 Sq.mm. size (ACSR/ AAAC)
with bimetallic solder less sockets.
7.2. The D.O Fuse Set shall suitable for horizontal/vertical mounting on sub-station structures.
7.3. The minimum clearance between the adjacent phases of the fuse set shall be 1200 mm and
the centre to centre (distance between two post insulators of the same phase) shall be 760
mm.
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7.4. All metal (ferrous) parts shall be galvanized and polished. Only post insulator (original
cemented and not pin insulators shall be used for the D.O Fuse Set. Nuts and bolts shall
conform to IS:1364. Spring washers shall be electro-galvanised.

8. DRAWIING & LITERATURES: Three copies of drawings of 33KV, 400Amp, D.O Fuse shall
be furnished along with the tender for reference. The details of construction and materials of
different parts of the H.G Fuse shall clearly be indicated in the tender and illustrative pamphlet/
literature for the same shall be submitted along with the tender.

9. TESTS & TEST CERTIFICATE:

9.1. Type Test: - Certificates for the following type tests conducted within five years
proceeding to the date of opening of tender on a prototype set of D.O Fuse in a Govt.
Approved Testing Laboratory preferably at CPRI Bangalore shall be submitted along with
the tender.
i. Impulse voltage dry test.
ii. Power frequency voltage dry test.
iii. Power frequency voltage wet test.
iv. Temperate of resistance.
v. Test to prove the capability of carrying the rated peak short circuit current and the
rated short time current.
vi. Mainly active load braking capacity test.
vii. Transformer off-load breaking test.
viii. Line charging breaking capacity test.
ix. Operation tests.
x. Mechanical endurance test.
xi. Mechanical strength test for the post insulator as per IS:2544/1973, 5350 (Pt-
II)/1970 & relevant IEC.
xii. Test for galvanization of metal (ferrous) parts as per IS- 2633/1973. Besides
above, mechanical endurance test will have to be conducted on one set in the
presence of our authorized person who shall be deputed to carryout
acceptance test before delivery of the materials.
9.2. Routine Tests: - The following routine tests shall have to be conducted on each sets and
results are to be furnished for consideration for acceptance of deputing inspecting Officer
for inspection & conducting testing of the materials.
• Power frequency voltage dry test
• Dimension Check
• Galvanisation test.
• Insulation test.
• Test to determine continuous current carrying capacity.
• Tests to prove satisfactory operation.
1. INSPECTION:
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The inspection may be carried out by the Purchaser at any stage of manufacture. The
successful bidder shall grant free access to the Purchaser’s representative at a reasonable
time when the work is in progress. The following routine tests shall have to be conducted on
each set and results are to be furnished for consideration of deputing inspecting officer for
inspection and conduction testing of the materials at the works of the manufacturer. The
supplier shall give fifteen days advance intimation to the Purchaser to enable him to depute
his representative for witnessing the tests.

• Power frequency voltage dry test

• Dimension Check
• Galvanisation test.
• Insulation test.
• Test to determine continuous current carrying capacity.
• Tests to prove satisfactory operation.
The purchaser reserves the right to have the tests carried out at his own cost by an independent
agency whenever there is dispute regarding the quality of supply.
Post Supply Testing:
AEGCL at its discretion reserves the right to conduct type tests of randomly selected samples
from the supplied lot of the D.O Fuse sets post-delivery at CPRI/ERDA/NABL accredited
laboratory or its own T&C laboratories at the cost of the manufacturer. In case of any discrepancy
found therein, APDCL shall have the right to reject the whole lot.

2. GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS: The bidders are required to furnish the

guaranteed technical particulars duly filed in the proforma along with the bid.

3. COMPLETENESS OF EQUIPMENT: Any fittings accessories or apparatus which may not

have been specifically mentioned in this specification but which are usually necessary in
equipment of similar plant shall be deemed to be included in the specification and shall be
supplied by the bidder without extra charge. All plant and equipment shall be complete in
all details whether such details are mentioned in the specification or not.

GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS OF 33 KV 400A DROP OUT FUSE.

Sl.
Particulars Requirement
No
Item 33 KV 400 Amps. D.O Fuse.
1 Maker s name & Address
’ To be specified by the bidder
2 Operating voltage 33 KV
4 nos. of 22/24 KV Post Insulators per phase
3 No. of Post Insulators per phase
as per ISS:2544/1973
4 Rated normal current &normal frequency 400 Amp., 50 Hz
Vertical clearance from the top of insulator to
5 508mm (mimimum)
mounting channel
6 Dimension of Terminal Connectors 80mm x 50mm x 8mm
7 Post Insulators:
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Maker’s Name & Country of Manufacture of Post
a Insulator To be specified by the bidder (as per CPRI Test
Report).
Original Cementing only as per IS:
b Type of cementing
2544/1973 & relevant IEC.
c 1-minute Power frequency withstand voltage 95KV RMS
d 1 minute Power frequency withstand voltage (wet) 75KV RMS
e Visible discharge voltage 27KV RMS
f Dry flash over voltage To be specified by the bidder
g Power frequency puncture withstand voltage 1.3 times of actual dry flash over voltage.
580 mm (minimum). Actual Creepage
h Creepage distance distance for which type test has been
conducted is to be supplied.

Impulse withstand voltage for positive & negative

8
polarity (1.2/50 micro second wave)
a Across the isolating distance 195KV (Peak)
b To earth & between poles 170KV (Peak)
9 One-minute Power frequency withstand voltage
a Across the Isolating distance 100KV(RMS)
b To earth & between poles 75KV(RMS)
10 Weight per pole To be submitted by the bidder
11 Support Hot Dip Galvanised MS Channel
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CHAPTER 9 -TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR BUSHINGS

• The electrical and mechanical characteristics of bushings shall be in accordance with IS: 2099 and IS: 3347
(Part-III/Section-I). Dimensions and requirements of condenser bushings shall be in accordance with IS 12676,
1989.
• Bushings shall be robust and designed for adequate cantilever strength to meet the requirement of seismic
condition, substation layout and movement along with the spare. Transformer with bushing erected and provided
with proper support from one foundation to another foundation within the substation area. The electrical and
mechanical characteristics of bushings shall be in accordance with IEC: 60137/DIN 42530. All details of the
bushing shall be submitted for approval and design review.
• 420kV, 245kV, 145kV and 52kV Bushings shall be either of the following type:
i. RIP (Resin Impregnated paper) condenser type with composite polymer insulator (housing)
ii. Or RIS (Resin Impregnated Synthetic) condenser type with composite polymer insulator (housing).
However, OIP (Oil impregnated Paper) with porcelain / composite polymer housing type is also acceptable for
52kV Bushings.

a) 36kV and below voltage class bushing shall be solid or oil communicating type with porcelain housing.

b) No arcing horns shall be provided on any bushing.

c) Condenser type bushings shall be provided with-

i. Oil level gauge.

ii. Oil filling plug and drain valve if not hermetically sealed;
iii. Tap for capacitance/tan delta measurement.

d) RIP/RIS type bushing shall be provided with tap for capacitance and tan delta test. Test taps relying on pressure
contacts against the outer earth layer of the bushing is not acceptable.

e) Where turret type current transformers are specified, the bushings shall be removable without disturbing the
current transformers.

f) Bushing for voltage of 52 kV and above shall be RIP/RIS bushing with composite polymer insulator. 36 kV and
below voltage class bushing shall be solid porcelain or oil communicating type.

g) No arcing horns shall be provided on the bushings. Bushing shall be as per technical particulars furnished.
Bushings of identical rating shall be interchangeable to optimise the requirement of spares.

h) RIP/RIS Bushing shall be specially packed to avoid any damage during transit and suitable for long storage, with
non-returnable packing wooden boxes with hinged type cover. Without any gap between wooden planks. Packing
Box opening cover with nails/screws type packing arrangement shall not be acceptable. Bushing oil end portion
shall be fitted with metal housing with positive dry air pressure and a suitable pressure monitoring device shall be
fitted on the metal housing during storage to avoid direct contact with moisture with epoxy. Alternatively, oil filled
metal housing with suitable arrangement for taking care oil expansion due to temperature variations shall also be
acceptable. Manufacturer shall submit drawing/ documents of packing for approval during detail engineering.
Detail method for storage of bushing including accessories shall be brought out in the instruction manual.

i) The terminal marking and their physical position shall be as per IEC: 60076.
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j) Tan delta measurement at variable frequency (in the range of 20 Hz to 350 Hz) shall be carried out on each
condenser type bushing (OIP & RIP) at Transformer manufacturing works as routine test before dispatch and the
result shall be compared at site during commissioning to verify the healthiness of the bushing.

k) Tan δ value of RIP / RIS condenser bushing shall be 0.005 (max.) in the temperature range of 20°C to 90°C. The
measured Tan δ value at site of in-service bushing should not exceed by 0.001 w.r.t. factory results (measured at
approx. similar temperature conditions) during warrantee period. Tan delta value of OIP Bushing shall be 0.004
(Max) measured at ambient temperature. The measured Tan δ value at site of in-service bushing should not
exceed by 0.001 w.r.t. factory results during warrantee period.

l) Special precaution shall be taken to eliminate moisture from paper insulation during manufacture, assembly,
transport and erection.

m) Bushing turrets shall be provided with vent pipes which shall be connected to route any gas collection through the
Buchholz relay.

n) To accommodate the bushing current transformers, space provided on the various voltage class bushings shall
be as under:

420kV: 400 mm *

245kV: 300 mm *
: 600 mm **

145kV: 100 mm *
: 300 mm **
: 600 mm ***

Note:
* = for one BCT
** = For two BCTs
*** = For three BCTs

9.1 Terminal Connectors

• Bushing terminals shall be provided with terminal connectors of approved type and size for connection to
external parts. Terminal connectors should have been successfully type tested strictly as per IS:5561.
• All connections with ACSR/AAAC conductors shall be Nut and bolt type.
• Connectors shall be of electrolytic grade copper forged and silver plated/tinned. No part of a clamp
shall be less than 10 mm thick.
• Non-magnetic stainless-steel nuts, bolts and plain washers shall be used. Nuts and bolts shall have
hexagonal head with threads as per IS and shall be fully threaded type. Instead of spring washers,
check/lock nuts shall be provided.
• The connectors shall be designed for minimum 120% of the maximum current carrying capacity of the
ACSR conductor and the temperature rise under these conditions shall not be more than 50% of that of the
main conductor.

9.2 Bushing current transformers

• Current transformers shall comply with IS:2705.

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• It shall be possible to remove turret mounted CTs from the transformer tank without removing the tank
cover. Necessary precaution shall be taken to minimize the eddy currents and local heat generated in the
turret.
• All secondary leads shall be brought to a terminal box near each bushing. These terminals shall be wired up
to the Cooler Control Cabinet using separate cables for each core/phase.
• BushingCTparametersindicatedinthespecificationaretentativeandliable to change within reasonable limits.
The Bidder shall obtain the Purchaser's approval before proceeding with design of Bushing CTs.

9.3 Terminal Marking

The terminal marking and their physical position shall be in accordance with IS: 2026 unless otherwise specified.

9.4 Neutral Formation and Earthing Arrangement

The neutral of the transformer shall be brought out through bushing. The neutral terminal of 3-phase transformer shall be
brought to the ground level by a brass/tinned copper grounding bar, supported from the tank by using porcelain insulators.
The end of the brass/tinned copper bar shall be brought to the bottom of the tank, at a convenient point, for making bolted
connection to two (2) 75 x 12 mm galvanised steel flats connected to Employer's grounding mat.