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15-TMSS-03, Rev. 0
PAGE NO. 2 OF 9 15TMSS03R0/MAA
Date of Approval: April 9, 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE
2.0 CROSS-REFERENCES
3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS
4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
4.1 General
4.2 Ratings
4.3 Materials
4.4 Fabrication
4.5 Mounting
4.6 Markings
5.0 TESTS
6.0 DATA SCHEDULE
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1.0 SCOPE
This Transmission Material Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum technical
requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, inspection testing and performance of
porcelain horizontal line-post type insulators for system voltages rated 69kV through 132kV
intended to be used in the system of Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), Saudi Arabia.
2.0 CROSS-REFERENCES
This Material Standard Specification shall be read in conjunction with the SEC General
Specification No. 01-TMSS-01, titled "General Requirements for All Equipment/Materials"
which shall be considered as an integral part of this TMSS.
This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with SEC Purchase Order or Contract
Schedules for project, as applicable.
3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS
The latest revisions of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable for the
equipment/material covered in this TMSS. In case of conflict, the vendor/manufacturer may
propose equipment/material conforming to one group of Industry Codes and Standards
quoted hereunder without jeopardizing the requirements of this TMSS.
3.1 IEC 60168 Tests on Indoor and Outdoor Post Insulators of Ceramic Material or
Glass for Systems with Nominal Voltages Greater Than 1000V
3.2 IEC 60437 Radio Interference Test on High-Voltage Insulators
3.3 IEC 60507 Artificial Pollution Tests on High Voltage Insulators to be Used on
A.C.Systems
3.4 IEC 60720 Characteristics of Line Post Insulators
3.5 ANSI C29.1 Test Methods for Electrical Power Insulators
3.6 ANSI C29.7 Wet-Process Porcelain Insulators High Voltage Line Post Type
3.7 ASTM-A153 Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel
Hardware
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4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
4.1 General
4.1.1 Line post insulators shall be of manufacturer's standard design and shall
meet or exceed the requirements of this Specification in all respects.
4.1.2 The line post insulator may consist of a single piece of porcelain together
with its metal parts or of two or more porcelain pieces bolted together to
form a rigid assembly.
4.1.3 The insulator shall be designed for steel or wood pole horizontal mounting
and shall be clamp top type.
4.1.4 The manufacturers design drawings, as required in 01-TMSS-01, shall
show the outline of the suspension insulators, together with all pertinent
dimensions. Any variations in these dimensions due to manufacturing
tolerances shall be indicated.
4.2 Ratings
The line post insulator shall have the mechanical, electrical and insulation class
ratings as shown in Data Schedule and Table 1
Table 1
Nominal System Voltage (kV) 69 110 115 132
Inland 2760 4400 4600 5280 Minimum Leakage
Distance (mm) Coastal 3450 5500 5750 6600
Min. Tension Strength (kN) 22.2
Min. Cantilever Strength (kN) 12.5
4.3 Materials
4.3.1 The insulators shall be made of good commercial grade wet-process
porcelain.
4.3.2 The entire exposed porcelain surface of the insulator shall be standard
glazed and shall be brown in color. The entire porcelain surface of the
insulator shall be smooth and free of imperfections.
4.3.3 Metal parts shall be made of a good commercial grade of malleable iron,
ductile iron or steel, galvanized in accordance with Specification 01-
TMSS-01.
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4.3.4 Portland cement or Alumina cement shall be used as the bonding agent
between the porcelain and the metal parts. Sulfur based cements shall not
be used.
4.4 Fabrication
4.4.1 The insulator surface shall be shaped and spaced for effective natural
cleaning and effective use of leakage distance for desert conditions.
4.4.2 The insulator shall be of puncture proof porcelain construction.
4.4.3 The insulator shall be radio and television interference free at operating
voltage.
4.4.4 The hardware shall be cemented on the porcelain, loading the porcelain
with low intensity compression grip over a large area.
4.4.5 The insulator core shall be free from cracks and voids which may adversely
affect the insulators strength and performance.
4.4.6 The dimensional characteristics shall conform to IEC60720 as applicable.
4.5 Mounting
4.5.1 The insulator base shall have NEMA or equivalent IEC standard bolt holes
for mounting.
4.5.2 The insulator base shall be curved for wood pole mounting or flat for steel
pole mounting as specified in Data Schedule.
4.6 Markings
4.6.1 Each insulator shall bear a durable marking in accordance with ANSI or
IEC Standard, identifying the following:
a. Manufacturer's Name
b. Year of Manufacture
c. Catalog Number
d. Cantilever Strength
e. Country of Origin
4.6.2 Crate Marking
a. Nominal System Voltage
b. Horizontal Line-Post Type Insulators
c. SEC Purchase Order Number/Contract Number
d. 15-TMSS-03, Rev. 0
The marking shall be legible and durable.
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5.0 TESTS
All test results shall be provided for review and acceptance by SEC.
5.1 Type (Design) Tests
5.1.1 All type (design) tests including radio interference test prescribed in the
relevant IEC or equivalent ANSI standards shall be performed on the
representative unit or on the first unit of every new design or rating to be
supplied to SEC.
5.1.2 In lieu of the actual type (design) tests, certified test reports of type (design)
tests performed on an identical unit may be submitted to SEC for review
and approval during bidding stage.
5.2 Routine (Production) Tests
All routine (production) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC or equivalent ANSI
standards shall be performed on all units prior to delivery to SEC.
5.3 Sample (Quality Conformance) Test
All sample (quality conformance) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC and ANSI
standards shall be performed on each lot of insulator prior to delivery to SEC.
5.4 Special Tests
The pollution test, as an option shall be performed in accordance with IEC 60507, if
requested by SEC in Data Schedule.
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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE
INSULATORS, HORIZONTAL LINE POST
SEC Enquiry No. Date:
SEC Purchase Order
No.
Date:
or Contract No.
SEC PTS No./Project Title with J .O. No.
REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'
3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS
Applicable Industry Standards *
4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
4.2 Ratings
Nominal system voltage
(69kV/110kV/115kV/132kV)
Location Coastal/Inland
Min. leakage distance (mm)
Dry-arcing distance (mm) *
Min. Mechanical Values
Cantilever Strength (kN) 12.5
Tension Strength (kN) 22.2
'A'- SEC SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETERS
'B'- BIDDER/SUPPLIER/VENDOR/CONTRACTOR PROPOSED DATA/PARAMETERS
'C'- REMARKS SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED DEVIATION IN COLUMN 'B'
(*)- DATA/PARAMETERS TO BE PROVIDED/PROPOSED BY THE BIDDER/SUPPLIER/
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR IN COLUMN 'B'
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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE
INSULATORS, HORIZONTAL LINE POST
REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'
Min. Electrical Values
Low Frequency Dry Flashover (kV) *
Low Frequency Wet Flashover (kV) *
Critical Impulse Flashover, Positive (kV) *
Critical Impulse Flashover, Negative (kV) *
4.3 Insulator Shell
Wet-process
Porcelain
Insulator Glaze Standard
Color Brown
Type Clamp Top
Insulator Length (mm) *
Insulator Weight (kg) *
4.5 Mounting Wood/Steel
5.0 TESTS
5.3 Is Pollution test required? Yes/No
Is Pollution test performed? * Yes/No
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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE
INSULATORS, HORIZONTAL LINE POST
ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE FURNISHED BY
SEC:
A.
ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY
BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR:
B.
OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/
CONTRACTOR:
B.
Actual Manufacturer
of Equipment/Material
Vendor/Supplier/
Contractor
Name of the Company
Location and address
Name and Signature of
authorized
representative
and date
Official Seal/Stamp
of the Company &
Date