TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR POWER TRANSFORMER CONTENTS

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR POWER TRANSFORMER 1.0 1.1 1.1.1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: GENERAL The scope covers the design, engineering, manufacture, testing at Manufacturers works before dispatch, packing and forwarding, transportation, insurance, handling, delivering at site, proper storage at site, erection testing and commissioning of the transformers of following rating complete with all materials, accessories and fittings, erection & maintenance tools & tackles, mandatory spares, OLTC and TCC cubicle and terminal connectors with first filling of transformer oil including e!tra oil re"uired during guarantee period, as detailed in this specification# $a% 1.1.2. &' M(), *+,k(-++ k(, three phase, two winding transformer

The design and workmanship shall be in accordance with the best engineering practices to ensure satisfactory performance throughout the service life# )ny material and e"uipments not specifically stated in this specification but which are necessary for satisfactory operation of the e"uipment shall be deemed to be included unless specifically e!cluded and shall be supplied without any e!tra cost# Components having identical rating shall be interchangeable#

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The supply of all materials for connecting the neutral ends to form neutral point and grounding connection thereof shall also be included in the scope of supply# The performance of the e"uipment shall be guaranteed as per Secti ! " #G$%&%!tee' %!' Ot(e& Tec(!ic%) P%&tic$)%&*+# The bidder has to furnish the testing facilities available at the manufacturers works# T&%!*. &t%ti ! /t shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to transport as well as unload the transformer to the specified sites# The Contractor shall be responsible to select and verify the route, mode of transportation and make all necessary arrangements with the appropriate authorities for the transportation of the e"uipment# The dimension of the e"uipment shall be such that when packed for transportation, it will comply with re"uirement of loading and clearance restrictions for the selected route# /t shall be the responsibility of the contractor to coordinate the arrangement for transportation of the transformer for all the stages from the manufacturer0s work to site# )ll metal blanking plates and covers which are specifically re"uired to transport the transformer shall be considered part of the transformer and handed over to the purchaser after completion of the erection# 1ill of "uantity and relevant drawings of these items shall also be included in the manual to enable the purchaser to have it re2 manufactured, if re"uired# The details of the proposed method of transportation shall be submitted for approval# T(e t&%!*/ &0e&* / 20 M1A %!' %2 3e *(%)) .&e/e&%2)4 2e t&%!*. &te' ! H4'&%$)ic T&%i)e&* * %* t 0i!i0i*e t(e i0.%ct ! 5i!'i!6 etc '$&i!6 t&%!*. &t%ti !. The scope of any necessary modification - e!tension - improvement to e!isting road, bridges, culverts etc# shall be included in the scope of the bidder# The contractors shall carry out the route survey along with the transporter and submit the detail proposal and methodology for transportation of autotransformer for approval of purchaser within three months from the date of award# The Contractor shall 'e*.%tc( t(e t&%!*/ &0e& i! %! %t0 *.(e&e / Nit& 6e!7 '&4 %i&# 3ecessary arrangement shall be ensured by the Contractor to take care of pressure drop of nitrogen or dry air during transit and storage till completion of oil filling during erection# The total duration of storage at site with dry gas shall be limited to three months after which the transformer shall be processed and filled with oil# ) gas pressure testing valve with necessary pressure gauge and adaptor valve shall be provided# 4uring storage, internal pressure of dry air - nitrogen shall be monitored and gas filling is to be carried out if re"uired to maintain the internal pressure# T(e t&%!*/ &0e& *(%)) %)* 2e /itte' 5it( *$//icie!t !$02e& / i0.%ct &ec &'e&*7%cce)e& 0ete& '$&i!6

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t&%!*. &t%ti ! t &ec &' t(e 0 3e0e!t '$e t i0.%ct i! %)) t(&ee 'i&ecti !* .e&.e!'ic$)%& t e%c( t(e& , out of which the main direction shall be in the direction of transportation# The recording shall commence in the factory and must continue till the unit is installed on its foundation# The records shall be submitted to purchaser as a part of "uality process# 1.2 GENERAL TECHNICAL RE8UIREMENTS The transformers shall be of three phase, oil immersed type and shall be suitable for the outdoor service as step down transformers# The transformer and its accessories shall conform to /5C6 7''87 - /96 ,',7 and other relevant /5C - /9 standards of latest edition including amendments e!cept to the e!tent e!plicitly modified in the specification and shall also be in accordance with re"uirement specified in this section# A )i*t / &e)e3%!t St%!'%&'* %&e 6i3e! i! A!!e9$&e :I / Secti ! " #Ge!e&%) Tec(!ic%) Re;$i&e0e!t*+. 1.3 SPECIFIC TECHNICAL RE8UIREMENTS The technical parameters of the Transformer are detailed in Secti ! " #S.eci/ic Tec(!ic%) Re;$i&e0e!t*+ of the 9pecification# 1.4 GUARANTEE< AN< OTHER TECHNICAL PARTICULARS The bidder shall furnish all the :uaranteed and other technical particulars for the offered Transformer as called for in Secti ! " #G$%&%!tee' %!' Ot(e& Tec(!ic%) P%&tic$)%&*+# )ny other particulars considered necessary may also be given in addition to those listed in that 9ection# 1.5 1.5.1 *#&#*#* <RAWINGS <&%5i!6* t 2e *$20itte' %) !6 5it( t(e =i' /n addition to any other drawings which the tenderer may like to supply, the following drawings-catalogues shall be submitted with the tender6 $a% :eneral outline drawing showing front and side elevation and plan views of the transformer and all accessories and e!ternal features with detailed dimensions, net and shipping weights, crane lift for untanking and-or erection-removal of bushings, si;e of lifting lugs and pulling eyes, <( and L( terminal clearances, "uantity of insulating oil etc# 4rawings showing mounting details including foundation, track gauge for each e"uipment offered# Technical and descriptive literature giving details of the e"uipment and accessories offered including bought out items#

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The Contractor shall furnish completely filled in 9chedule for submission of drawings#

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5ach drawing shall be identified by a drawing number and each subse"uent resubmission-revision or addition to the drawing shall be identified by a revision number# )ll drawings shall be thoroughly checked for accuracy and completeness and signed by a responsible officer of the Contractor on his behalf# )ny mistakes or errors in drawings shall not form a basis for seeking e!tension of delivery period# <&%5i!6* %!' ' c$0e!t* t 2e *$20itte' %/te& &ecei.t / &'e& )fter receipt of the order, the successful tenderer will be re"uired to furnish softcopy and five $&% prints of the following drawings and documents for approval of =urchaser- Owner#

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Outline :eneral )rrangement drawing of transformer showing a% =lan b% 5levation c% 5nd view List of all accessories with detailed weights, "uantity of insulating oil, dimensions clearances, spacing of wheels in direction, center of gravity, location of cooler etc#

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Loading details for transformer foundation >oundation =lan showing reaction at points of support, clamping arrangement & location of ?acking pads Technical 4ata re"uirement sheet of transformer Over flu!ing withstand duration curve 9chematic wiring diagram of cooling arrangement along with write up on scheme 9chematic wiring diagram of OLTC along with write up on scheme Mounting )rrangement and wiring diagram of remote AT/ along with write up# 1ushing 4rawing showing electrical and mechanical characteristics a% <( 1ushing b% L( 1ushing c% 3eutral 1ushing

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)ssembly drawings of <( & L( bushings Outline and :eneral )rrangement of Cooler Control Cabinet Cooler Control cabinet schematic and wiring diagram @

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Magnetisation Characteristics of bushing CTs and neutral CTs <ysterisis Characteristics of iron core ating and 4iagram =late giving details of terminal marking and connection diagram Overall Transport dimension 4rawing of transformer 4rawing showing typical sectional view of the windings with details of insulation, cooling circuit, method of cooling and core construction etc# Oil >low 4iagram (alve 9chedule =late drawing Twin 1i2directional oller Connection 4iagram of all protective devices to marshalling bo! showing physical location List of spares Technical Literature of all fittings and accessories C%)c$)%ti ! t *$.. &t *( &t ci&c$it 5it(*t%!' c%.%cit4 / t&%!*/ &0e& Calculation of hot spot temperature (alue of air core reactance with a typical write2up of calculation Oil sampling 1ottle details Typical heating and cooling curves :) of TCC panel Transformer oil storage tank drawing Complete bill of material Customer inspection schedule Test procedure of transformer Type test reports of transformer O&M manual of transformer

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WOR> SCHE<ULE The tenderer shall furnish with his offer a detailed programme for manufacturing and delivery, erection, testing and commissioning of the e"uipment offered by him in the form of master network identifying key phases in the various areas of work# The 1idder shall attach a proposed 1ar or =5 T chart, starting from the date of letter of intent till completion as per delivery schedule The programme shall include but not limited to commencement and completion of all engineering and design works including the time re"uired for the Consulting 5ngineers comments# T(e 5 &? *c(e'$)e *(%)) 2e 'i*c$**e' %!' /i!%)i*e' %t t(e ti0e / %5%&'. Aithin one month of acceptance of letter of award, the successful tenderer shall submit for review and approval, detailed schedules $mutually agreed by the =urchaser and Tenderer% showing the logic and duration of following activities6 $a% 4etailed engineering, procurement $bought out items and raw material%, manufacture, shop inspection, testing, despatch and receipt at site# 5rection, testing and commissioning activities# /nputs re"uired from =urchaser, data-information to be submitted by the Tenderer for further related engineering#

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<UT@ RE8UIREMENT The transformers shall be of three phase, oil immersed and shall be suitable for the outdoor service# The transformers shall be suitable for highly polluted atmospheres# The transformer shall be capable of being operated without danger on any tapping at the rated M() with voltage variation of C *'D corresponding to the voltage of that tapping# Transformers shall be capable of operating under the natural cooled conditions upto the specified load# The forced cooling e"uipment shall then come into operation by pre2set contacts of Ainding Temperature /ndicator $AT/% and the transformer shall operate as a forced cooling unit initially as O3)> upto specified load and then as O>)> upto full specified load# C )i!6 *(%)) 2e * 'e*i6!e' t(%t '$&i!6 t t%) /%i)$&e / . 5e& *$..)4 t c )i!6 /%!* %!' i) .$0.*A t(e t&%!*/ &0e& *(%)) 2e %2)e t .e&%te %t /$)) ) %' / & %t)e%*t te! B10C 0i!$te* 5it( $t t(e c%)c$)%te' 5i!'i!6 ( t *. t te0.e&%t$&e e9cee'i!6 150 <e6 C. T&%!*/ &0e&*

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*(%)) 2e /itte' 5it( t5 !$02e&* / c )e& 2%!?* e%c( c%.%2)e / 'i**i.%ti!6 50D / t(e ) **e* %t C !ti!$ $* M%9i0$0 R%ti!6 BCMRC. T&%!*/ &0e&* *(%)) 2e c%.%2)e / .e&%ti!6 / & 20 0i!$te* i! t(e e3e!t / /%i)$&e / i) ci&c$)%ti!6 .$0.* & 2) 5e&* %** ci%te' 5it( %)) c )e& 2%!?* e9ce.t !e c )e& 2%!? 5it( $t t(e c%)c$)%te' 5i!'i!6 ( t *. t te0.e&%t$&e e9cee'i!6 150 <e6 C. The Contractor shall submit supporting calculations for the above for =urchasers approval# *#8#@ T(e 0%9i0$0 /)$9 'e!*it4 i! %!4 .%&t / t(e c &e %!' 4 ?e %t &%te' M1AA ! &0%) 3 )t%6e %!' /&e;$e!c4 *(%)) 2e *$c( t(%t $!'e& 10D c !ti!$ $* 3e& 3 )t%6e c !'iti ! it ' e* ! t e9cee' 1.E Te*)% %t t(e ) 5e*t t%. . *iti !. The transformers shall be having constant ohmic impedance between <( and L( as specified# 5!ternal or /nternal reactors shall not be used to achieve the <( - L( impedance specified# 3ecessary provision is to be kept in the transformer control scheme for parallel operation with any forthcoming-e!isting transformer# T(e %i& c &e &e%ct%!ce / H1 5i!'i!6 / t&%!*/ &0e& *(%)) ! t 2e )e** t(%! 20D. 9uccessful bidder is to furnish supporting calculation for =urchasers reference# T(e ?!ee . i!t 3 )t%6e *(%)) ! t 2e )e** t(%! 1.1 .e& $!it. The transformers and all its accessories like CTs etc# shall be designed to withstand without in?ury, the thermal and mechanical effects of any e!ternal short circuit to earth and of *( &t ci&c$it* %t t(e te&0i!%)* / %!4 5i!'i!6 / & % .e&i ' / 2 *ec !'* / & 132 ?1 %!' / & % .e&i ' / 3 *ec !'* / & 33 ?1. The short circuit level of the <( and L( system to which the sub?ect transformer will be connected is 31.5 >A / & 1 *ec !' B*40A &0*A 3 .(%*e /%$)t ! 132 ?1C F 25 ?A / & 3 *ec !'* B*40A &0*A 3 .(%*e /%$)t ! 33 ?1C. >or transformer design purpose, the through fault current shall be considered limited only by the transformer self impedance# The transformer shall be c%.%2)e / 2ei!6 ) %'e' i! %cc &'%!ce 5it( IS: 6600 7 IEC: 60354 $.t 150D / &%te' ) %'. There shall be no limitation for overloading imposed by bushing, tap changer etc or any other associated e"uipment# T(e t&%!*/ &0e& *(%)) 2e /&ee /& 0 %!4 E)ect& *t%tic C(%&6i!6 Te!'e!c4 BECTC i.e *t%tic e)ect&icit4 .& 2)e0 $!'e& %)) .e&%ti!6 c !'iti !* 5(e! %)) i) ci&c$)%ti ! *4*te0* %&e i! .e&%ti !. 4issolved gas analysis $4:)% of oil shall be periodically monitored by the =urchaser during the service of the transformer and the interpretation of 4:) results will be as per /5C6 7'&BB# The Contractor may take separate

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samples for 4:) during warranty period as it is the responsibility of the Contractor to make their own assessment regarding the overall health of the transformer during this period# *#8#*+ 1.The e"uipment shall generally be designed and manufactured to have at least +' years life under rated conditions# FRE8UENC@ Transformer shall be suitable for continuous operation with a fre"uency variation of C&D from normal value of &' <; without the temperature rise e!ceeding the specified limit# 1.E *#B#*# RA<IO INTERFERENCE AN< NOISE LE1EL The transformer shall be designed with particular attention to the suppression of harmonic voltage, especially the third so as to minimise interference with communication circuit# The noise2level of transformer, when energised at normal voltage and fre"uency with fans and pumps running shall not e!ceed, when measured under standard condition, the values specified at relevant clauses# THERMAL AN< MECHANICAL STRESS Transformer shall be capable of withstanding thermal and mechanical stresses caused by symmetrical or asymmetrical faults on any terminals# The ma!imum short circuit output current at the tertiary terminals shall be limited to make the transformer short circuit proof# 1.11 O1ER FLUGING Transformer shall withstand, without in?urious heating combined voltage and fre"uency fluctuations which produce the following overflu!ing conditions and give desired performance6# $a% $b% $c% *,&D for * minute *@'D for & seconds 1idder shall also indicate *&'D and *8'D over voltage withstand time#

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The transformers shall be capable of operating continuously without e!ceeding temperature rise $over corresponding ma!imum ambient temp# of &'o C% limits as specified below6 B%C Wi!'i!6 te0.e&%t$&e BMe%*$&e' 24 &e*i*t%!ce 0et( 'C T . Oi) te0.e&%t$&e BMe%*$&e' 24 t(e&0 0ete&C 55 <e6. C

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Transformers with tapping ranges e!tending more than &D below the nominal voltage shall meet the temperature rise limits specified in /96 ,',7 on all tapping# They shall operate continuously without in?urious heating# The loading of the transformers is to be accordance with /96 77'' E:uide for loading of oil immersed transformersF#

:G) 3)T55 1.14 GUARANTEEA E1ALUATION OF LOSSES F PENALTIES *#*@#* The /ndian 9tandards specification /96 ,*,7 allow certain tolerances for acceptance of the transformer no load and load losses# The 1idder shall indicate the :uaranteed values of 3o load losses $/ron losses%, load losses $copper losses% and au!iliary losses in his 1id# <e shall indicate whether losses are firm or sub?ect to tolerance# /n case losses are sub?ect to tolerance ceiling shall be indicated for tolerance# /n the absence of any information to this effect, the figures for no load and load losses $including au!iliary losses% will be increased by *'D as provided in /5C27''87 & /96 ,',7# )ny changes in the figures assigned for transformer loses will not be permitted after opening of the bids and bid evaluation will be carried out on the basis of information made available at the time of bid opening# The no load loss in kilo2watts at rated voltage and rated fre"uency and the total losses in kilo2watts at rated output, rated voltage and rated fre"uency shall be guaranteed under penalty, >or the purpose of penalty computations, the test figures of these losses shall be compared with the corresponding guaranteed figures# The penalties shall be separately evaluated from the e!cess of the test figures of the no2load loss in kilo2watts, over the corresponding guaranteed value and the e!cess of the difference between the test values of the total losses and the no2load loss in kilowatts, over the difference of the corresponding guaranteed values# 3o tolerance shall be permitted over the test figures of the losses# The penalties shall be calculated at the rate of s#*,,',,+&-2per kilo2watt for the e!cess of no2load loss, the rate of s# *,,@,7.@-2per kilo watt for the e!cess of difference in the total and the load losses and the rate of

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s#@.,'B@-2 per HA for cooler Loss# >or fraction of kilo2watt, the penalties shall be applied pro2rata# *#*@#& F & t(e .$&. *e / c 0.%&i* ! / te!'e&*A t(e ;$ te' .&ice* *(%)) 2e e;$%)iHe' / & t(e t&%!*/ &0e& ) **e* %t t(e / )) 5i!6 &%te* : iC N ) %' ) **e* : I R*.1202357:.e& >W iiC L %' ) **e* : I R*.1246-47: .e& >W iiiC C )e& L ** B>WC:I R*.4-0E47: .e& >W The tenderer should note that values assigned for the capitali;ation of losses are based on the present worth and therefore capitali;ation of investment will not be made separately# GUARANTEEA E1ALUATION OF CONSUMPTION AN< PENALITIES AUGILIAR@ POWER

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The power consumed at full load by the fans, oil pumps and any other au!iliary apparatus shall be stated in the offer which shall be guaranteed# Tolerance, if any on this figure shall also be indicated failing which a tolerance of *'D shall be assumed# >or the purpose of evaluation of tenders and imposition of penalty the guaranteed figure after taking in account the ma!imum tolerance if any, shall be assumed# >or the purpose of evaluation of tenders, the power consumption of the au!iliaries shall be considered for ,'D of the capacity and shall be capitali;ed to arrive at the final evaluated price for comparison# >or the purpose of evaluation, the rates as given in para *#*@#@ above shall be taken# REJECTION The 5mployer may re?ect any transformer if during tests or service any of the following conditions arise6 a% b% c% d% e% f% g% 3o load loss e!ceeds the guaranteed value by *&D or more# Load loss e!ceeds the guaranteed value by *&D or more# Total losses e!ceed the guaranteed value by *'D or more# /mpedance value e!ceeds the guaranteed value by I *'D or more# Transformer fails on impulse test# Transformer fails on power fre"uency voltage withstand test# Transformer is provided to have been manufactured not in accordance with the specification#

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(oid CLEARANCES The clearances between two live conductive parts and a live conductive part to earthed structures shall be as follows for the transformers6

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The values in above Table refer to an altitude not e!ceeding *''' m# >or an altitude above *''' m and upto 3000 m, clearances will increase by *#,&D for every *'' m rise in altitude above *''' m# 1.1, CONSTRUCTIONAL <ETAILS The features and construction details of each =ower Transformer shall be in accordance with the re"uirement stated hereunder#

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T%!? %!' T%!? %cce** &ie* T%!? $a% Tank shall be of welded construction and fabricated from tested "uality low carbon steel of ade"uate thickness# The "uality of steel shall be as per /96 ,'7,# )ll seams and those ?oints not re"uired to be opened at site shall be factory welded and wherever possible they shall be double welded# Aelding shall conform to 196 &*+&# )fter completion of tank construction and before painting, dye penetration test shall be carried out on welded parts of ?acking bosses, lifting lugs and all load bearing members# The re"uirement of post weld, heat treatment of tank - stress relieving shall be based on recommendation of 196 &&''# Tank stiffeners shall be provided for general rigidity and these shall be designed to prevent retention of water# T(e t&%!*/ &0e& *(%)) 2e .&e/e&%2)4 / 2e)) t4.e t%!? c !*t&$cti ! 5it( 2e)te'7 5e)'e' t . c 3e&. /n case the ?oint is welded, it shall be provided with flanges suitable for repeated welding# The ?oint shall be provided with a suitable gasket to prevent weld splatter inside the tank# =roper tank shielding shall

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Aherever possible the transformer tank and its accessories shall be designed without pockets wherein gas may collect# Ahere pockets can not be avoided, pipes shall be provided to vent the gas into the main e!pansion pipes# )de"uate space shall be provided at the bottom of the tank for collection of sediments-sludge# The base of each tank shall be so designed that it shall be possible to move the complete unit by skidding in any direction without in?ury when using plates or rails# Tank shields shall be such that no magnetic fields shall e!ist outside the tank# They shall be of magnetically permeable material# 9uitable guides shall be provided in the tank for positioning the core and coil assembly# 5ach tank shall be provided with $i% Lifting lugs suitable for lifting the transformer when filled with oil without structural damage to any part of the transformer# Lifting eyes shall be provided on all parts of the transformer re"uiring independent handling# The factor of safety at any point shall not be less than ,# The lifting lugs shall be so arranged and located so as to be accessible for use when the transformer is loaded on the transport vehicle# $ii% ) minimum of four ?acking pads in accessible position to enable the transformer complete with oil, to be raised or lowered using hydraulic or mechanical screw ?acks# 9uitable haulage holes shall be provided#

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T%!? c 3e& $a% $b% The tank cover shall be sloped to prevent retention of rain water and shall not distort when lifted# )tleast two ade"uately si;ed inspection openings, one at each end of the tank shall be provided for easy access to bushings and earth connections# The inspection covers shall not weigh more than ,& kg# The inspection covers shall be provided with two handles to facilitate lifting# The inspection covers shall be of bolted type# The tank cover shall be fitted with pockets at the position of ma!imum oil temperature at ma!imum continuous rating for bulbs of oil and winding temperature indicators# /t shall be possible to remove these bulbs without lowering the oil in the tank# The thermometer shall be fitted with a captive screw to prevent the ingress of water# 1ushings, turrets, covers of inspection openings, thermometer, pockets etc# shall be designed to prevent ingress of water into or leakage of oil from the tank# )ll bolted connections shall be fitted with weatherproof hot oil resistant gasket in between, for complete oil tightness# /f gasket is compressible, metallic stops-other suitable means shall be provided to prevent over2compression# )ll gasketed ?oints shall be designed, manufactured and assembled to ensure long term leak and maintenance free operation# B/C G%* 3e!ti!6 The transformer cover, and generally the internal spaces of the transformer and all pipe connections shall be so designed as to provide efficient venting of any gas in any part of the transformer to the 1uchhol; relay# The space created under inspection and manhole cover shall be filled with suitable material to avoid inadvertent gas pockets#

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The transformer tank, fittings, radiators and all accessories shall be designed to withstand seismic events to the e!tent of static co2efficient of '#*& g# A9)e* %!' 5(ee)* i% ii% The transformer shall be mounted on rollers# The roller mounted transformers are to be provided with flanged bi2 directional wheels and a!les# This set of wheels and a!les shall be suitable for fi!ing to the under carriage of transformer to facilitate its movement on rail track# These shall be so designed as not to deflect e!cessively to interfere with the movement of the transformer $under both direction of movement%# Aheels shall be provided with suitable bearings, which shall be rust and corrosion resistant# >ittings for lubrication shall also be provided# 9uitable locking arrangement alongside foundation bolts shall be provided for wheels to prevent accidental movement of transformer# The wheels are re"uired to swivel and they shall be arranged so that they can be turned through an angle of B' deg# when the tank is ?acked up to clear of rails# Means shall be provided for locking the swivel movements in positions parallel to and at right angles to the longitudinal a!is of the tank# The rail track gauge shall be two $,% rails with *787 mm between ad?acent rails on shorter a!is as well as on longer a!is#

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*#*8#*#7#* The Contractor shall provide main conservator with air cell type constant oil pressure system to prevent o!idation and contamination of oil due to contact with moisture-air, and shall be fitted with magnetic oil level gauge at a convenient height for reading from ground level with low oil level potential free contacts# *#*8#*#7#, 9eparate conservator tank shall be provided for OLTC# OLTC shall have conventional type conservator with prismatic oil level gauge unless otherwise approved# *#*8#*#7#+ C !*e&3%t & t%!? %!' .i.e 5 &? $a% The conservator tank shall have ade"uate capacity between highest and lowest visible levels $not less than 8#&D of the cold oil volume in the transformer and cooling e"uipment% to meet the re"uirement of e!pansion of the total cold oil volume in the transformer and cooling e"uipment from minimum ambient temperature to top oil temperature of *''o C#

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The capacity of the conservator tank shall be such that the transformer shall be able to carry the specified overload without overflowing of oil# $b% The conservator shall be fitted with integral lifting lugs in such a position so that it can be removed for cleaning purposes# 9uitable provision shall be kept to replace air cell and cleaning of the conservator as applicable# <igh and low level alarm contacts shall be provided together with the oil level indication# Conservator shall be provided in such a position as not to obstruct the electrical connections to the transformer# ) double flange valve of preferably &' mm and ,& mm si;e shall be provided to fully drain the oil from the main tank conservator and OLTC conservator tank respectively# To prevent oil filling into the air cell, the oil filling aperture shall be clearly marked# The transformer rating and diagram plate shall bear a warning statement that the conservator is fitted with an air cell# The conservator tank shall be stencilled on its underside with the words JCaution6 )ir cell fittedJ# Lettering of at least *&' mm si;e shall be used in such a way to ensure clear legibility from ground level when the transformer is fully installed# The transformer manual shall give full and clear instructions on the operation, maintenance, testing and replacement of the air cell# /t shall also indicate shelf life, life e!pectancy in operation, the recommended replacement intervals and the supplier# =ipe work connections shall be of ade"uate si;e for their duty and as short and direct as possible# The feed pipe to the transformer tank shall enter the transformer cover plate at its highest point and shall be straight for a distance not less than five times its internal diameter on the transformer side of the 1uchhol; relay, and straight for not less than three times that diameter on the conservator side of the relay# The pipe connecting the transformer tank with the oil conservator, through the 1uchhol; relay, shall be at a rising angle of not less than & degrees# The feed pipe diameter for the main conservator shall be not less than 8& mm#

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:as venting pipes shall be connected to the final rising pipe to the 1uchhol; relay as nearly as possible in an a!ial direction, and preferably not less than five times pipe diameters from the 1uchhol; relay, on the transformer side of the relay# =ipe work shall neither obstruct the removal of tap changers for maintenance nor the opening of inspection of manhole covers#

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*#*8#*#7#@ Oi) .&e*e&3%ti ! e;$i.0e!t The re"uirement of air cell type oil sealing system are given below6 $a% $b% Contact of the oil with atmosphere shall be prohibited by using a fle!ible air cell of nitrile rubber reinforced with nylon cloth# The temperature of oil in the conservator is likely to rise upto *''' C during operation# )s such air cell used shall be suitable for operating continuously at least at *''' C# The conservator tank and piping shall be designed for complete vacuum filling of the main tank and conservator tank# =rovision must be made for e"ualising the pressure in the conservator tank and the air cell during vacuum filling operations to prevent rupturing of the air cell# The connection of the air cell to the top of the reservoir is by an air proof seal permitting entrance of air into the conservator only#

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*#*8#*#7#& <e(4'&%ti!6 Fi)te& =&e%t(e& Conservator shall be fitted with dehydrating filter breathers# Connection shall be made to a point in the oil conservator not less than &' mm above the ma!imum working oil level by means of a pipe with a minimum diameter of ,& mm# 1reathers having a mass less than *' kg may be supported by the connecting pipe, whereas units of *' kg and above shall be supported independent of the connecting pipe# Connecting pipes shall be securely cleated to the transformer, or other structure supplied by the Contractor, in such a manner so as to eliminate undesirable vibration and noise# /n the case where a breather of less than *' kg is supported by the pipe, there shall be a cleat directly above the breather flange# /t shall be so designed that6 $a% $b% $c% $d% =assage of air is through a dust filter and silica gel# 9ilica gel is isolated from atmosphere by an oil seal# Moisture absorption indicated by a change in colour of the tinted crystals can be easily observed from a distance# 1reather is mounted not more than *,'' mm above rail top level#

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To minimise the ingress of moisture following shall be provided6 i% ii% Three breathers $of identical si;e% shall be connected in series for main tank conservator# Two breathers $each of ,#& litres minimum volume% shall be connected in series for OLTC tank conservator#

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P&e**$&e Re)ie/ <e3ice BPR<C )de"uate no# of =ressure elief 4evices $at least , nos#% shall be provided at suitable locations# These shall be of sufficient si;e for rapid release of any pressure that may be generated in the tank and which may result in damage to the e"uipment# The device shall operate at a static pressure of less than the hydraulic test pressure of transformer tank# /t shall be mounted directly on the tank# One set of electrically insulated contacts per device shall be provided for tripping# Contractor shall recommend type of protection desired when pressure relief device operates# 4ischarge of pressure relief device shall be properly taken through pipes and directed away from the transformer-other e"uipment and this shall be prevented from spraying on the tank# The terminal bo!-bo!es of = 4 should conform to degree of protection as per /=2&& of /96 *+B@8# >ollowing normal routine tests shall be conducted on = 46 $a% $b% $c% $d% $e% )ir pressure test Li"uid pressure test Contact test Leakage test 4ielectric test

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=$c(( )H Re)%4 A ' $2)e /) %t t4.e 2$c(( )H &e)%4 shall be provided in the connecting pipe between the oil conservator and the transformer tank with at least a distance of five pipe diameters between them# )ny gas evolved in the transformer shall collect in this relay# The relay shall be provided with a test cock suitable for a fle!ible pipe connection for checking its operation and taking gas sample# ) copper or stainless steel tube, shall be connected from the gas collector to a valve located about *,'' mm above ground level to facilitate sampling with the transformer in services# T(e 'e3ice *(%)) 2e .& 3i'e' 5it( t5 e)ect&ic%))4 i!'e.e!'e!t $!6& $!'e' c !t%ct*A !e / & %)%&0 ! 6%* %cc$0$)%ti ! %!' t(e t(e& / & t&i..i!6 ! *$''e! &i*e / .&e**$&e. The 1uchhol; relay shall not operate during starting-stopping of the transformer oil circulation pumps under any oil temperature conditions# The use of pipe or relay aperture baffles shall not be used to decrease the sensitivity of the relay# The relay shall not maloperate for through fault

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conditions or be influenced by the magnetic fields around the transformer during the e!ternal fault conditions# 1.1,.1.E F $!'%ti ! %!' %!ti e%&t(;$%?e c)%0.i!6 'e3ice To prevent transformer movement during earth"uake, suitable clamping device shall be provided for fi!ing transformer to the foundation# The 1idder shall supply necessary bolts for embedding in the concrete foundation# The arrangements shall be such that the transformer can be fi!ed to or unfastened from these bolts as and when re"uired# The fi!ing of the transformers to the foundations shall be designed to withstand seismic events to the e!tent of static co2efficient of '#*& g# 9pecial steps must be taken to prevent mal2operation of 1uchhol; relay in such conditions# 1.1,.1.10 Ce!t&e / 6&%3it4 The Centre of gravity of assembled transformer shall be as low and as near the vertical line as possible# The transformer shall be stable with and without oil# The location of the centre of gravity relative to track shall be clearly marked in the outline drawing# 1.1,.1.11 Te0.e&%t$&e I!'ic%t &* B%C Oi) Te0.e&%t$&e I!'ic%t & BOTIC Transformers shall be provided with dial type thermometer of about *&' mm si;e or digital thermometer for top oil temperature indication# The thermometer shall have ad?ustable, e)ect&ic%))4 i!'e.e!'e!t $!6& $!'e' %)%&0 %!' t&i. c !t%ct*, ma!imum reading pointer and resetting device shall be provided in the OT/# ) temperature2sensing element suitably located in a pocket on top oil shall be furnished# This shall be connected to the OT/ by means of capillary tubing# Acc$&%c4 c)%** / OTI *(%)) 2e K 1.5D & 2ette&# The temperature indicator dials shall have linear gradations to clearly read at least every , 4eg C# The setting of alarm & tripping contacts shall be ad?ustable at site and typical values are as given below6 A)%&0: -50 C T&i. :E50 C B2C Wi!'i!6 Te0.e&%t$&e I!'ic%t & BWTIC ) device for measuring the hot spot temperature of each of the windings $<(, /(, and L(% shall be provided# /t shall comprise of the following6 $i% Temperature sensing element#

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/mage coil# )u!iliary CTs, if re"uired, to match the image coil shall be provided and mounted in the cooler control cabinet# *&' mm dia $appro!imately% local indicating instrument with ma!imum reading pointer and two ad?ustable electrically independent ungrounded contacts $besides that re"uired for control of cooling e"uipment%, one for high winding temperature alarm and one for trip# The temperature indicator dials shall have linear graduations to clearly read atleast every , 4eg C# Calibration device# )ccuracy class of AT/ shall be I *#&D or better# The setting of alarm & tripping contacts shall be ad?ustable at site and typical values are as given below6 A)%&0: 1000 C T&i. : 1100 C

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/n addition to the above, the following indication e"uipment shall be provided for remote indication of winding temperature for each of the winding6 $a% 9ignal transmitter details are given in )nne!ure2/ of this 9ection# B2C Re0 te Wi!'i!6 Te0.e&%t$&e I!'ic%t & BRWTIC. /t shall be suitable for flush mounting on =urchasers panel L0%4 2e Re0 te t%. c(%!6e& c !t& ) BRTCCC .%!e) 5(ic( i* t 2e 'eci'e' '$&i!6 'et%i)e' e!6i!ee&i!6M# This shall not be repeater dial of local AT/ and shall operate by signal transmitter# The difference between local and remote AT indication at any given time shall not e!ceed * 4eg C# )u!iliary supply if re"uired, in TCC panel, for emote Ainding Temperature /ndicator $ AT/%, shall be ,,' ( 4C only# )ny special cables re"uired for shielding purpose, for connection between cooler control cabinet and emote Ainding Temperature /ndicator $ AT/% control circuit shall be in 1idders scope of work#

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Only one AT/ with a four point selector switch shall be provided for all the windings$<(, /( and or L(%#

1.1,.1.12 E%&t(i!6 Te&0i!%)* $a% Two $,% earthing pads $each complete with two $,% nos# tapped holes, M *' bolts, plain and spring washers% suitable for connection to 8&K*, mm galvanised steel grounding flat shall be provided each at position close to earth of the two $,% diagonally opposite bottom corners of tank# # Two earthing terminals suitable for connection to 8&!*, mm galvanised steel flat shall also be provided on cooler marshalling bo! and any other e"uipment mounted separately#

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The core shall be constructed from high grade non2ageing cold rolled super grain oriented silicon steel laminations# The design of the magnetic circuit shall be such as to avoid static discharges, development of short circuit paths within itself or to the earthed clamping structure and production of flu! component at right angles to the plane of laminations, which may cause local heating# The temperature of any part of the core or its support structure in contact with oil shall not e!ceed *,'' C under normal operating condition and *+'' C under most e!treme operating condition# )de"uate temperature margin shall be provided to maintain the minimum life e!pectancy of +' years for this material#

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The insulation of core to bolts and core to clamps plates shall be able to withstand a voltage of , H( $rms% for one minute# Core and winding shall be capable of withstanding the shock during transport, installation, and service# )de"uate provision shall be made to prevent movement of core and winding relative to tank during these conditions and reduce vibrations to a minimum for all operation conditions# )ll steel sections used for supporting the core shall be thoroughly sand blasted after cutting, drilling and welding# Ahen core type construction is offered, suitable pro?ecting guides shall be provided on core2assembly to facilitate removal from tank# )fter shearing of laminations, the laminations shall be treated to remove all burrs# 5ach core lamination shall be insulated with a material that will not deteriorate due to pressure and hot oil# =aper and varnish insulation shall not be accepted# 3ature of insulation shall be specified alongwith properties#

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The supporting framework of core shall be so designed as to avoid presence of pockets which would prevent complete emptying of the tank through drain valve or cause trapping of air during oil filling# The ma!imum flu! density in any part of the core and yoke at rated M(), normal voltage and fre"uency shall be such that under *'D over voltage condition it does not e!ceed *#B Tesla#

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*#*8#,#*' The bolts in the assembly of the core shall be suitably insulated and the clamping structure shall be so constructed that eddy currents are minimum# *#*8#,#** 5very care shall be e!ercised in the treatment and handling of core steel to ensure that the laminations are flat and that the finally assembled core is free from distortions# *#*8#,#*, Oil ducts shall be provided where necessary to ensure ade"uate cooling# The winding structures and ma?or insulation shall not obstruct the free flow of oil through such ducts# *#*8#,#*+ )de"uate lifting lugs will be provided to enable the core & winding to be lifted# *#*8#,#*@ T(e c &e *(%)) 2e *ec$&e)4 6& $!'e' 'i&ect)4 t t(e t%!? i! *$c( % 5%4 t(%t t(e 6& $!' c !!ecti ! c%! 2e 'et%c(e'A 5(e! &e;$i&e'. *#*8#,#*& /n case core laminations are divided into sections by insulating barriers or cooling ducts parallel to the plane of the lamination, tinned copper bridging strips shall be inserted to maintain electrical continuity between sections# ) drawing furnishing the details of the earthing design shall be included in the manual# 1.1,.3 *#*8#+#* Wi!'i!6* The Contractor shall ensure that windings of all transformers are made in dust proof conditioned atmosphere# The 1idder shall furnish the details of the facilities available at his works alongwith the 1id# The conductors shall be of electrolytic grade copper free from scales and burrs and shall have properly rounded corners to reduce electro2static flu! concentration# The insulation of transformer windings and connections shall be free from insulating compounds which are liable to soften, oo;e out, shrink or collapse and be non2catalytic and chemically inactive in transformer oil during service# The insulation of coils shall be treated with a suitable insulating compound to develop the full electrical strength of windings# Coil assembly and insulating spacers shall be so arranged as to ensure free circulation of oil and to reduce the hot spot of the winding#

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Aashers in contact with non2ferrous parts which carry current shall be of =hosphor bron;e# The conductor shall be transposed at sufficient intervals in order to minimise eddy currents and to e"ualise the distribution of currents and temperature along the winding# The windings shall be designed to withstand the dielectric tests specified# Tappings shall be so arranged as to preserve the magnetic balance of the transformer at all voltage ratios# The coils would be made up shaped and braced to provide for e!pansion and contraction due to temperature changes#

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*#*8#+#*' /ndividual loading of any winding should not e!ceed its rated capacity under any loading condition# *#*8#+#** )ir core reactance of the <( winding shall not be less than ,'D and knee point voltage shall not be less than *#* per unit# *#*8#+#*, )ll permanent current carrying ?oints in the windings and the leads shall be made as per best manufacturing practice and shall be capable of giving trouble2free service# *#*8#+#*+ The design of the power transformer $for three winding transformer% shall ensure that the amplitude of surges transferred from the <( winding to the L( winding is effectively controlled well below the ma!imum limit admissible with the 1/L of the L( winding# *#*8#+#*@ /n case the amplitude of transformed - transferred surges of the L( winding of the assembled transformers $for three winding transformer% is found to be e!ceeding the safe limit and if considered desirable, the Contractor- manufacturer shall provide necessary surge protection for the L( winding and shall furnish the details of the surge protection arrangement during detailed engineering stage# =rices for surge protection arrangement shall be included in the prices of transformersL no e!tra payment on account of surge protection system shall be paid# *#*8#+#*& The barrier insulation including spacers shall be made from high 2 density pre2compressed pressboard to minimi;e dimensional changes# *#*8#+#*7 )ll spacers shall have rounded edges and radially stepped spacers between winding disks will not be accepted# *#*8#+#*8 The conductor insulations shall be made from high density paper having high mechanical strength# 1.1,.3.1- =&%ci!6* / 5i!'i!6*:

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)ll winding insulation shall be processed to ensure that there will be no detrimental shrinkage after assembly# )ll windings shall be pre2si;ed before being clamped# Aindings shall be provided with clamping arrangements, which will distribute the clamping forces evenly over the ends of the winding# The bracing of the windings and connections shall be such that these parts shall safely withstand the cumulative effects of stresses which may occur during handing, transportation, installation and service including line to line and line to line ground faults# >ull details of the windings clamping arrangements, and their ad?ustment in or out of the tank together with relevant drawings and value, shall be submitted for evaluation and approval, and shall form part of the instruction manual#

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1.1,.3.1E C$&&e!t c%&&4i!6 c !!ecti !*: $a% The mating faces of bolted connections shall be appropriately finished and prepared for achieving good long lasting, electrically stable and effective contacts# )ll lugs for crimping shall be of the correct si;e for the conductors# Connections shall be carefully designed to limit hot spot due to circulating eddy currents#

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1.1,.3.20 Wi!'i!6 te&0i!%ti !* i!t 2$*(i!6*: $a% Ainding termination interfaces with bushings shall be designed to allow for repeatable and safe connection under site conditions to ensure the integrity of the transformer in service# The winding 2 end termination, insulation system and transport fi!ings shall be so designed that the integrity of the insulation system generally remain intact during repeated work in this area# )llowances shall be made on the winding2ends for accommodating tolerance on the a!ial dimensions of the set of bushings and also for the fact that bushings may have to be rotated to get oil level inspection gauges to face in a direction for ease of inspection from ground level# /n particular, rotation or stringing of insulated connections shall be avoided during the fastening of conductor pads $or other methods% on the winding ends onto the termination surfaces of the bushing#

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9uitable inspection and access facilities into the tank in the bushing oil2 end area shall be provided to minimi;e the possibility of creating faults during the installation of bushings#

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I!*$)%ti!6 Oi) The "uality of the transformer oil to be supplied with transformer shall conform to /96 ++& of latest edition with upto date amendments# The general parameters to which the oil shall conform and the test methods to be adopted are detailed in the table given below# <owever, wherever these differs from the latest edition of /96 ++& the parameters of /96 ++& $latest edition% shall prevail# The oil supplied with the transformer shall conform to all parameters specified below, while tested at suppliers premises# 3o inhibitors shall be used in the oil#

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)t manufacturers works oil sample shall be drawn before, during and after heat run and dielectric test and shall be tested for the following6 $a% $b% $c% 1reak 4own (oltage $k( rms% Moisture content 4issolved gas analysis$4:)%6 7' k($min#% *& ppm

9ample for 4:) shall be taken from sampling device within ,@ hrs prior to commencement of temperature rise test, during the test and after the test $as per approved plan%# The acceptance norms with reference to various gas generation rates during the temperature rise test shall be as per /96 *'&B+ $based on /5C2 7'&BB%-C/: 5 :uidelines# *#*8#@#+ 9ubse"uently oil samples shall be drawn $a% =rior to filling the main tank at site and shall be tested for i% ii% iii% iv% v% 14( Moisture content esistivity at B' 4eg# C# Tan delta at B' 4eg C# /nter facial tension

The acceptance norms for the above test shall be as per C)%$*e N . 1.1,.4.1. $b% =rior to energisation at site for following properties and acceptance norms6 i% ii% iii% iv% v% *#*8#@#@ 1reak 4own (oltage $H( rms% Moisture content Tan delta at B' 4eg C# esistivity at B' 4eg C# /nterfacial tension 7' k( $min#% *& ppm $ma!#% '#'& $ma!#% *!*'*, ohm2cm#$Min#% '#'+ 3-m$Min#%

9ufficient "uantity of oil necessary for maintaining re"uired oil level in tank radiators and conservator, coolers alongwith *'D e!tra oil for topping up shall be supplied for =urchasers use in non2returnable container suitable for outdoor storage# M i*t$&e c !te!t i! t(e * )i' i!*$)%ti !

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)n oil-paper moisture e"uilibrium chart shall be applied for the analysis of the moisture2in2oil results obtained from an oil sample taken after complete winding drying and oil filling in the tank at site# /n order or ensure that e"uilibrium conditions are properly assessed, the sample shall be taken not earlier than 8 days after completing the oil and impregnation treatment# ecording the temperature of transformer oil during sampling is essential# Aith this sample it shall be demonstrated that the moisture content in the paper insulation body of the transformer is less than at least '#&D# *#*8#@#7 <&4i!6 %!' Oi) /i))i!6

*#*8#@#7#* Oil impregnation or drying under vacuum at site shall be done with the transformer and oil at a temperature not e!ceeding .'oC# *#*8#@#7#, The duration of the vacuum treatment shall be demonstrated as ade"uate by means of water measurement with a cold trap or other suitable method but shall generally not be less than 8, hours# *#*8#@#7#+ (acuum shall not be broken until the transformer is oil filled up to the 1uchhol; relay# Ahenever the active insulation or any paper insulation <( connections, especially those from the windings to the bushings are e!posed, these shall be re2impregnated under vacuum along with the complete transformer# >or this purpose the transformer shall first be drained to e!pose all insulation material# *#*8#@#7#@ Clear instructions shall be included in the maintenance manual regarding special precautionary measure which must be taken before applying the specified vacuum treatment# The ma!imum vacuum which the complete transformer-reactor can safely withstand without any special precautionary measures, shall also be stated in the maintenance manual# *#*8#@#7#& The minimum safe level of oil filling $if different from the 1uchhol; level% to which transformer shall be oil filled under vacuum, shall be indicated in the manual# *#*8#@#7#7 =rocedures for site drying, oil purification, oil fill etc shall be submitted for approval and complete instructions shall form part of the manual# 1.1,.5 1.1,.5.1 Te&0i!%) A&&%!6e0e!t =$*(i!6*

*#*8#&#*#* The electrical and mechanical characteristics of bushings shall be in accordance with /96 ,'BB-/5C6 7'*+8 and /96 ++@8 $=art2///-9ection2 /%-4/3 @,&+'# *#*8#&#*#, *@& k( bushings shall be hermetically sealed oil filled condenser type# +7 k( bushing shall be solid porcelain or oil communicating type# 3eutral

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bushing shall be of =orcelain# 4imensions of +7 k( bushing shall conform to /96 ++@8 =art2(# *#*8#&#*#+ N %&ci!6 ( &!* *(%)) 2e .& 3i'e' ! %!4 2$*(i!6*. *#*8#&#*#@ 1ushing shall be as per technical particulars furnished in C)%$*e ! . 1 / A!!e9$&e:I: #A$9i)i%&ie*+ of this section# 4imensions of bushing shall be furnished by the Contractor at detailed engineering stage# *#*8#&#*#& Oil filled Condenser type bushings shall be provided with atleast the following fittings6 $a% $b% $c% Oil level gaugeL Oil filling plug and drain valve if not hermetically sealedL Tap for capacitance-tan delta test#

*#*8#&#*#7 Ahere current transformers are specified, the bushings shall be removable without disturbing the current transformers# *#*8#&#*#8 1ushings of identical rating shall be inter2changeable# *#*8#&#*#. =orcelain used in bushing manufacture shall be homogenous, free from laminations, cavities and other flaws or imperfections that might affect the mechanical or dielectric "uality and shall be thoroughly vitrified tough and impervious to moisture# *#*8#&#*#B :la;ing of porcelain and bushing shall be of uniform brown colour, free from blisters and burrs# *#*8#&#*#*' 9pecial precaution shall be taken to e!clude moisture from paper insulation during manufacture, assembly, transport and erection# The surface of all paper insulation shall be finished with non2hygroscopic varnish which can not be damaged easily# Clamps and fittings shall be of hot dip galvanised steel and they shall be rust proof# 1ushings turrets shall be provided with vent pipes which shall be connected to route any gas collection through the 1uchhol; relay# 1ushings shall be robust and designed for ade"uate cantilever strength to meet the re"uirement of seismic condition, substation layout# )ll details of the bushing shall be submitted for approval# Te&0i!%) C !!ect &*

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*#*8#&#,#* 5!ternal terminals, clamps etc of the condenser type bushings and plain porcelain bushings shall be properly designed to avoid e!ternal corona during operation#

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*#*8#&#,#, 1ushing terminals shall be provided with terminal connectors of approved type and si;e for connection to e!ternal parts# Terminal connectors offered must have been successfully designed and type tested as per /96 &&7*# The e!ternal current carrying contacts shall be silver plated-tinned ade"uately# *#*8#&#,#+ Terminal connectors for <( side shall be suitable for fle!ible conductor of re"uired si;e which will be finalised during detailed engineering# These shall be suitable for either hori;ontal or vertical take off# *#*8#&#,#@ $a% )ll castings shall be free from blow holes, surface blisters and cavities# )ll sharp edges and corners shall be blurred and round off# The )luminium alloy castings if used, shall conform to designation )7 of /96 7*8# 3o part of clamp shall be less than *' mm thick# )ll ferrous part shall be hot dip galvanised conforming to /96 ,7++ - /9 ,7,B# >or bimetallic clamp, copper alloy liner of minimum thickness of , mm shall be cast integral with aluminium body# )lternatively the bidder may offer bimetallic connector with loose terminal sleeves# >le!ible connections shall be made from tinned copper sheets# 9i;e of terminal-conductor for which the clamp is suitable and rated current under site conditions shall be embossed- punched on each component of the clamp, e!cept hardware# )ll current carrying parts shall be designed and manufactured to have minimum contact resistance# *+, k( clamps shall be corona controlled to achieve e!tinction voltage of *'& k( $rms% The short time rating of terminal connector shall correspond to the short time rating of respective bushing#

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=$*(i!6 C$&&e!t T&%!*/ &0e&* Current Transformers shall comply with /96 ,8'&- /5C6 7''@@2*# /t shall be possible to remove the turret mounted CTs from the transformer tank without removing the tank cover# 3ecessary precautions shall be taken to minimise the eddy currents and local heat generated in the turret#

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Current Transformers secondary leads shall be brought to a weather proof terminal bo! near each bushing# These terminals shall be wired out to Cooler Control Cabinet- marshalling bo!es using separate cable for each core# =$*(i!6 CT .%&%0ete&* i!'ic%te' i! t(e *.eci/ic%ti ! %&e te!t%ti3e %!' )i%2)e t c(%!6e 5it(i! &e%* !%2)e )i0it*. T(e C !t&%ct & *(%)) 2t%i! P$&c(%*e&N* %..& 3%) 2e/ &e .& cee'i!6 5it( 'e*i6! / 2$*(i!6 CTN*. )dditional CTs shall be provided as may be re"uired for winding temperature indicators for each winding and OLTC for parallel operation of the transformers# CT characteristics shall have to match with protective relays, meters and instruments# Technical parameters of 1CT are detailed in Secti !: #S.eci/ic Tec(!ic%) Re;$i&e0e!t*+ NEUTRAL EARTHING ARRANGEMENT The neutral terminal$s% of the star connected windings of three phase two winding transformer shall be brought to the ground level by brass-tinned copper grounding bar through two independent paths, supported from the tank by porcelain insulators# The end of the grounding bar $for three phase transformer% of brass-tinned copper shall be brought to the bottom of the tank $to the ground level%, at a convenient point, for connection to treated earth pit $=ipe earth% which in turn to be connected to substation grounding mat through two $,% 8&!*, mm galvanised steel flats at a single point to avoid any loop formation in the earthing circuit# The connection shall be made by using two bolted neutral grounding terminals with necessary accessories# (oid AUGILIAR@ POWER SUPPL@ FOR OLTCA COOLER CONTROL AN< POWER CIRCUIT 4uplicate $Main & eserve% @*& volt, three phase, four $@% wire au!iliary =ower 9upplies shall be provided by the =urchaser at cooler control cabinet for OLTC, cooler control and power circuit# )ll loads shall be fed by one of the two feeders through an electrically interlocked automatic transfer switch housed in the cooler control cabinet for tap changer control and cooler circuits# 4esign features of the transfer switch shall include the following6 $a% =rovision for the selection of one of the feeders as normal source and other as standby#

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Gpon failure of the normal source, the loads shall be automatically transferred after an ad?ustable time delay to the standby source# /ndication to be provided at cooler control cabinet for failure of normal source and for transfer to standby source and also for failure to transfer# )utomatic re2transfer to normal source without any intentional time delay following re2energisation of the normal source# 1oth the transfer & re2transfer shall be dead transfers and )C feeders shall not be paralleled at any time#

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P 5e& *$..)4 / & OLTC ci&c$it* $a% )#C# feeder shall be brought to the local OLTC control cabinet by the 1idder, after suitable selection at cooler control cabinet for which description is given in clause no# ,#,*#, & ,#,*#+ above, for control power circuit of OLTC# The 1idder shall derive )C power for OLTC control circuit from the )C feeder as mentioned above by using appropriately rated dry type transformers# /f the control circuit is operated by 4C supply then suitable main & standby converters shall be provided by the 1idder to be operated from )C power source $Main & 9tandby%# )e& ci&c$it*

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Control and power supplies are to be given for cooler circuit as mentioned in clause no# ,#,*#, & ,#,*#+ above# The 1idder shall derive )C power for Cooler control circuit from the )C feeder as mentioned above# /f the control circuit is operated by 4C supply then suitable main & standby converters shall be provided by the 1idder to be operated from )C power source $Main & 9tandby%#

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3ecessary isolating switches and < C fuses shall be provided at suitable points as per =urchasers approved scheme during detailed engineering# TAP CHANGING E8UIPMENT Ge!e&%) Re;$i&e0e!t* %C I! c%*e / *e.%&%te 5i!'i!6 t&%!*/ &0e&*A C(%!6e& *(%)) 2e .& 3i'e' ! t(e !e$t&%) *i'e %c(ie3i!6 H1 3%&i%ti ! /& 0 O5D t :15D i! *te.*C. It *(%)) 2e / c !*t%!t /)$9 3 )t%6e 3%&i%ti 3.2 / IS: 2026. t(e O! L %' T%. / H1 5i!'i!6 / & *te.* / 1.25D B16 ! t4.e %* .e& c)%$*e

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OLTC gear shall be motor operated for local as well as remote operation# )n e!ternal handle shall be provided for local manual operation# This handle shall be suitable for operation by a man standing at ground level# )rrangement shall be made for securing and padlocking the tap changer wheel in any of the working positions and it shall not be possible for setting or padlocking the wheel in any intermediate position# The arrangement shall be such that no padlock key can be inserted unless all contacts are correctly engaged and switch set in a position where no open or short circuit is possible# )n indicating device shall be provided to show the tap in use# O! L %' T%. C(%!6i!6 Ge%& BOLTCC The transformer shall be provided with tap changer for varying the effective transformation ratio $while the transformers are on load% without producing phase displacement# The details of the method of diversion of the load current during tap changing, the mechanical construction of the gear and the control features for OLTC gear alongwith detailed drawings on inner view and the arrangement of connections shall be submitted with the bid# I!/ &0%ti ! &e6%&'i!6 t(e *e&3ice e9.e&ie!ce ! t(e 6e%& %!' % )i*t / i0. &t%!t $*e&* *(%)) 2e /$&!i*(e'. The current diverting contacts shall be housed in a separate oil chamber not communicating with the oil in main tank of the transformer# The contacts shall be accessible for inspection without lowering oil level in the main tank and the contact tips shall be replaceable# The 1idder shall indicate the safeguards in order to avoid harmful arcing at the current diverting contacts in the event of operation of the OLTC gear under over2load conditions of the transformer# 3ecessary tools and tackles shall be furnished for maintenance of OLTC gear# The OLTC oil chamber shall have oil filling and drain plug, oil sampling valve, relief vent and level glass# /t shall also be fitted with a 1uchhol; relay, the outlet of which shall be connected to a separate conservator tank# The diverter switch or arcing switch shall be so designed as to ensure that its operation once commenced shall be completed independently of the control relays or switches, failure of au!iliary supplies etc# To meet any contingency which may result in incomplete operation of the diverter switch, ade"uate means shall be provided to safeguard the transformer and its ancillary e"uipment# Tap changer shall be so mounted that bell cover of transformer can be lifted without removing connections between windings and tap changer#

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Local OLTC Control Cabinet shall be mounted on the tank in accessible position# /t should be ade"uately ventilated and provided with anti condensation metal clad heaters# )ll contactors, relay coils and other parts shall be protected against corrosion, deterioration due to condensation, fungi etc#

*#,*#,#*' )n O32O>> tap changer control switch shall be provided in the local OLTC control cabinet for transformer# The tap changer shall be inoperative in the O>> position# *#,*#,#** Operating mechanism for on load tap changer shall be designed to go through one step of tap change per command# 9ubse"uent tap changes shall be initiated only by a new or repeat command# *#,*#,#*, On load tap changer shall be e"uipped with a time delayed /3COM=L5T5 9T5= alarm consisting of a 3ormally Open contact which closes, if the tap changer fails to make a complete tap change# The alarm shall not operate for momentary loss of au!iliary power# *#,*#,#*+ The selsyn units or approved e"uivalents shall be installed in the local OLTC control cabinet to provide tap position indication for the transformer# The 1idder shall also provide a loose set of instruments for tap position indication in the control room# Complete mounting details shall be included in the approved diagram# *#,*#,#*@ Transformer on load tap changer shall be e"uipped with a fi!ed resistor network capable of providing discrete voltage steps for input to the supervisory system# *#,*#,#*& Limit switches shall be provided to prevent overrunning of the mechanism and shall be directly connected in the circuit of the operating motor# /n addition, a mechanical stop shall be provided to prevent overrunning of the mechanism under any condition# *#,*#,#*7 Limit switches may be connected in the control circuit of the operating motor provided that a mechanical2de2clutching mechanism is incorporated# *#,*#,#*8 Thermal device or other means shall be provided to protect the motor and control circuit# )ll relays, switches, fuses etc# shall be mounted in the Local OLTC Control Cabinet and shall be clearly marked for the purpose of identification# *#,*#,#*. ) permanently legible lubrication chart, if re"uired, shall be fitted within the local OLTC control cabinet# *#,*#,#*B )ny 4 O= 4OA3 tank associated with the tap changing apparatus shall be fitted with guide rod to control the movements during lifting or lowering# *#,*#,#,' ) counter of at least five2digits shall be fitted to the tap changing e"uipment to indicate the number of operations completed and shall have no provision for resetting# ++

*#,*#,#,* )ll relays and operating devices shall operate correctly at any voltage between the limits specified# *#,*#,#,, /t shall not be possible to operate the electric drive when the manual operating gear is in use# *#,*#,#,+ /t shall not be possible for any two controls to be in operation at the same time# *#,*#,#,@ T(e e;$i.0e!t *(%)) 2e *$it%2)e / & *$.e&3i* &4 c !t& ) %!' i!'ic%ti ! 5it( 0%?e 2e/ &e 2&e%? 0$)ti:5%4 *5itc(A (%3i!6 !e . te!ti%) /&ee c !t%ct / & e%c( t%. . *iti !. T(i* *5itc( *(%)) 2e .& 3i'e' i! %''iti ! t %!4 t(e& *5itc(7*5itc(e*A 5(ic( 0%4 2e &e;$i&e' / & &e0 te t%. . *iti ! i!'ic%ti !. *#,*#,#,& Operation from the local or remote control switch shall cause one tap movement only until the control switch is returned to the off position between successive operations# *#,*#,#,7 )ll electrical control switches and the local operating gear shall be clearly labelled in a suitable manner to indicate the direction of tap changing# *#,*#,#,8 Transfer of source in the event of failure of one )C supply shall not affect tap2changing operation#

1.21.3 1.21.3.1

OLTC C !t& ) C !t& ) / T(&ee P(%*e T&%!*/ &0e& 5ach three2phase transformer shall be suitable for local and remote control# The control feature shall provide the following6

1.21.3.1.1 L c%) e)ect&ic%) c !t& ) $a% NLocal2remote selector switch mounted in the local OLTC control cabinet shall switch control of all load tap changers as follows6 $i% Ahen the selector switch is in Nlocal position, it shall be possible to operate the Nraise2lower control switches specified in clause *#,*#+#*#*$b% below# emote control of the raise lower functions shall be prevented# Ahen the selector switch is in Nremote position the local OLTC control cabinet mounted Nraise2lower switch specified in clause *#,*#+#*#*$b% below shall be in2operative# emote control of the raise - lower function shall be possible from the remote control panel# The local remote selection switch shall have at least two spare contacts per position, which are closed in that position but open in the other position#

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$b% ) Nraise2lower control switch-push button shall be provided in the local OLTC control cabinet# This switch shall be operative only when Nlocal remote selector switch is in Nlocal position# $c% )n O>>2O3 tap changer control switch shall be provided in the local OLTC control cabinet of the transformer# The tap changer shall be in2operative in the O>> position# )lso the O>>2O3 switch shall have at least one spare contact per position, which is closed in that position but open in the other position# 1.21.3.1.2 M%!$%) c !t& ) The cranking device for manual operation of the OLTC gear shall be removable and suitable for operation by a man standing at ground level# The mechanism shall be complete with the following6 $a% Mechanical tap position indicator which shall be clearly visible from near the transform# $b% ) mechanical operation counter# $c% Mechanical stops to prevent over cranking of the mechanism beyond the e!treme tap positions# $d% The manual control considered as back up to the motor operated load tap changer control shall be interlocked with the motor to block motor start up during manual operation# The manual operating mechanism shall be labelled to show the direction of operation for raising the <( terminal voltage and vice2versa# 1.21.3.1.3 Re0 te e)ect&ic%) 6& $. c !t& ) The OLTC control scheme offered shall have provision of remote electrical group control during the parallel operation of transformer# This is in addition to independent control of OLTC6 $a% ) four position selector switch having EMasterF, E>ollowerF, E/ndependentF and EOffF position shall be provided in the remote OLTC control panel for each transformer# This shall be wired to enable operator to select operation of OLTC in EMasterF, E>ollowerF or E/ndependentF mode# $b% Out of step relays with timer contacts shall also be provided to give alarm and indication in case tap position in all the transformers under group control are not in same position# BcC M%*te& P *iti !

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/f the selector switch is in EMasterF position, it shall be possible to control the OLTC units in the E>ollowerF mode by operating the control of the master unit# /ndependent operation of the units under E>ollowerF mode shall have to be prevented# <owever the units under E/ndependentF mode will be controlled independently# B'C F )) 5e& P *iti ! /f the selector switch is in E>ollowerF mode, control of OLTC shall be possible only from panel of the Master unit# BeC I!'e.e!'e!t P *iti ! /n this position of selector switch, control of OLTC of /ndividual unit shall only be possible# 1.21.4 T(e c !t& ) ci&c$it *(%)) c 0.)4 5it( / )) 5i!6 c !'iti !*: $a% $b% $c% $d% $e% )n interlock to cut off electrical control automatically upon recourse being taken to the manual control in emergency# einforcement of the initiating impulse for a tap change, ensuring a positive completion once initiated to the ne!t $higher or lower% tap# E9tep by 9tepF operations ensuring only one tap change from each tap changing impulse and a lock out of the mechanism if the control switch $or push button% remains in the EoperateF position# )n interlock to cut2out electrical control when it tends to operate the gear beyond either of the e!treme tap positions# )n electrical interlock to cut2off counter impulse for reverse step change being initiated during a progressing tap change and until the mechanism comes to rest and resets circuits for a fresh position# Tap change in progress indication shall be provided by means of an indicating lamp at the =urchasers control panel# 3ecessary contacts for this and for remote tap position indicator at =urchasers control panel shall be provided by the 1idder# =rotective apparatus, considered essential by the 1idder according to specialities of the gear#

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COOLING S@STEM AN< ITS CONTROL T4.e / C )i!6

The design of cooling system shall satisfy the performance re"uirement# *#,,#*#* The transformer shall be of O3)3-O3)>-O>)> cooled type and shall be capable of delivering its full rated output under O>)> cooling# The O3)3 rating of the transformers shall be guaranteed at 7'D of the O>)> rating

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and rating under O3)> condition although un2guaranteed shall be about .'D of the O>)> rating# *#,,#*#, The transformer cooling shall be effected by the use of ,!&'D radiator banks or coolers# 5ach &'D bank shall have ade"uate number of fans andpumps and standby fan and-pump# The re"uired nos# of standby fans and-pumps of appro!imately ,'D capacity shall also be provided with each radiator bank# 5ach radiator bank shall have its own cooling fans, shut off valves at the top and bottom $at least .' mm si;e%, lifting lugs, top and bottom oil filling valves, air release plug at the top, a drain and sampling valve and thermometer pocket fitted with captive screw cap on the inlet and outlet# Transformer shall be capable of operating at full load for *' minutes after failure of the oil circulating pumps and fans - blowers without the calculated winding hot spot temperature e!ceeding *&' deg C# Transformers shall be capable of operating for ,' minutes in the event of the failure of oil circulating pumps or blowers $or fans% associated with all cooler banks e!cept one cooler bank, without the calculated winding hot spot temperature e!ceeding *&' deg C# Oi) N%t$&%) Ai& F &ce' C )i!6 BONAFC

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The transformer shall be fitted with tubular type detachable radiators fabricated from pressed steel of ade"uate thickness with built in )C motor driven fans for air blast cooling# The air force shall be well directed for uniform cooling over the radiator surface# The air force should not be directed to the main tank in any case# )ir blowers shall be complete with all necessary air ducting# Coolers shall be designed so that they operate with the minimum noise or drumming# /n order to reduce the transmission of noise and vibration, the blowers shall be either mounted independent of the coolers or alternatively an approved frame of anti vibration mounting shall be adopted# The fans shall be provided with guards of close mesh wire netting for safety# /t shall be possible to remove the blowers complete with motor without disturbing or dismantling the cooler structure framework# >ans shall have double $Mains I 9tandby% source of electrical power supply# >acilities and devices for automatic changeover from running source to standby source in the event of failure of running source shall be provided# The fans shall be so located to prevent ingress of rainwater# ) cooler control cabinet of weatherproof construction shall be provided at the transformer for housing control e"uipment for the fans# /t shall be complete with hinged door and pad lock arrangement, thermostatically controlled space heaters to prevent condensation, cubicle light switch and cable terminal glands, air circuit breaker - MCC1 of ade"uate capacity for the incoming supply and MC1 for each fan motor#

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The terminal connection of fan motors shall be accessible and the greasing possible without the need for removing any fan guards# Moving parts of motor and pump, if provided, shall be readily removable without dismounting the coolers, without draining the oil in the transformer tank and with minimum slippage of oil# >ans shall be so located that they are readily accessible for inspection and repair# <eat e!changers, fans and oil pumps shall be completely interchangeable# Oi) F &ce' %!' Ai& F &ce' C )i!6 BOFAFC The transformer shall be e"uipped with circulating pumps, driving motors, fans and associated control gear, pipes, valves, flow indicators etc#, so as to provide a complete independent oil forced and air forced type of cooling system for the transformer# 5ach cooler- radiator bank shall be provided with two $,% nos# of a totally enclosed oil immersed *''D centrifugal or a!ial on line oil pump $out of which one pump shall be standby% with forced air2cooled heat e!changers and motors# Motors and pumps shall be enclosed in all oil tight containers with motor leads brought out through hermetically sealed bushings# 5ach cooler unit shall be arranged for detaching without draining the oil in the transformer tank# Moving parts of motor and pump shall be readily removable without dismounting the coolers and with minimum slippage of oil# =ump shall have impeller so as to permit oil circulation, when pump is idle# >ans shall be so located that they are readily accessible for inspection and repair# <eat e!changers, fans and oil pumps shall be completely interchangeable# The oil pump motor shall be of low speed# Measures shall be taken to prevent maloperation of 1uchhol; relay due to oil surge caused by starting of all the oil pumps together# The oil pumps shall be so designed that on failure of power supply to the pump motor, the pump impeller will not limit the natural circulation of oil by convection# Technical details for the oil pumps shall be submitted to =urchaser for approval# Cooler units shall be designed to withstand pressure conditions specified for the tank but all components entering into the oil circuit shall be capable of withstanding an internal over pressure without leakage occurring at oil temperature of *'' deg# C# Cooler units shall be so designed as to be accessible for cleaning and painting which prevent accumulation of water on outer surfaces, permit complete draining of oil in the tank and prevent formation of gas pockets when tank is being filled# =roper clearance shall be kept between all pipe works and live parts#

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Cooler units shall be connected to tank by machined steel flanges welded to cooler units and tank and provided with gaskets# )t each cooler unit connection, two valves of *'' mm si;e shall be provided between the tank and cooler unit, which can be padlocked in either open or closed position# ) separate oil tight blanking plate shall be provided for each tank connection for use when cooler unit is detached# The blanking plates when not in use shall be bolted to suitable structure on the tank# 5ach cooler unit shall have lifting eye, an oil drain valve at the bottom with plug and a vent valve with plug at the top# ) valve for sampling oil shall also be provided at the bottom of cooling units# )n oil flow indicator with alarm contacts shall be supplied with each pump assembly to indicate normal pump operation and direction of oil flow# 4isposition of flow indicator shall be shown in the schematic diagram of the cooling system# )n indication shall be provided in the flow indicator to indicate reverse flow of oil- loss of oil flow# C )e& C !t& )

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Cooling system shall be suitable for automatic, local manual and remote operation and necessary devices for these modes of operations shall be provided# 5ach motor $for cooler fans and oil pumps% shall be provided with contactor and control gear of suitable design both for starting and stopping the motor manually and also automatically# )utomatic control operation of fans-pumps shall be provided $with temperature change% from the contacts of the Ainding Temperature /ndicator $AT/%# 9elector switches and push buttons shall also be provided in the cooler control cabinet to disconnect the automatic control and start-stop the fans and pump manually# 5ach cooling fan and oil pump motors shall be provided with thermal overload, short circuit and single phasing protection# MC1 shall be provided for main supply and for supply to each fan and pump,# The 1idder shall recommend the setting of AT/ for automatic change over of cooler control from O3)3 to O3)> and then to O>)># The setting shall be such that is no hunting $i#e# fre"uent start up operations for small temperature differences% do not occur# )ll control and indicating devices for the cooling system shall be supplied and mounted in transformer marshalling bo! or a separate control cabinet, if necessary# The changeover to standby radiator bank oil pump in case of failure of any service oil pump shall be automatic# )ll cooling fans and oil pump motors shall be suitable for operation on @*& (, + phase, &' <; a#c# supply system and shall confirm to latest edition of /96 +,&-/5C6 +@ as amended upto date e!cept when specified otherwise#

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Ahere blowers and oil pumps are provided, the connections shall be arranged so as to allow the motors or group of motors to be started up and shut down either collectively or individually# 9uitable manual control facility for cooler fans and oil pumps shall be provided# )de"uate warning-safety labels are re"uired to indicate that the fans may start at any time#

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*#,,#@#*' )ll settings shall be ad?ustable# *#,,#@#** /f any one group$s% is out of service and isolated, this shall not affect the automatic starting of the other radiator banks# *#,,#@#*, )ll motor contactors and their associated apparatus shall be capable of holding in and operating satisfactorily without overheating for a period of *' minutes if the supply voltage falls for that period to 8& per cent of normal voltage at normal fre"uency# The motor contactor and associated apparatus shall also be capable of continuous operation with a supply voltage of .& percent of normal value and at normal fre"uency# The terminals of the motors shall be marked# *#,,#@#*+ A)%&0 F I!'ic%ti !* $a% The following alarm initiating devices shall be included in the transformer cooling system6 i% ii% iii% $b% @*& ( cooler supply auto changeover Cooling fan failure for each radiator bank Oil pump failure for each pump

The following indication shall be provided in cooler control cabinet6 i% ii% iii% iv% v% Cooling fans start Oil pump start Cooling system on automatic control Cooling system on manual control 9elector switch in auto or manual for each group of fan and pumps vi% 3o flow or reverse flow of oil for pumps vii% Cooler supply failure for each supply viii% Control supply failure for main and stand by i!% Cooling fan failure for each cooling fan !% Cooling pump failure for each pump !i% Common thermal overload trip

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*#,,#@#*@ One potential free initiating contact for all the above conditions shall be wired independently to the terminal blocks of the cooler control cabinet e!clusively for =urchaser0s use# *#,,#& *#,,#7 *#,,#8 The cooler and its accessories shall preferably be hot dip galvanised or corrosion resistant paint should be applied to it# 5!pansion ?oints shall be provided, on top and bottom cooler pipe connections as per re"uirement# )ir release device and oil plug shall be provided on oil pipe connections# 4rain valves shall be provided in order that each section of pipe work can be drained independently# LOCAL OLTC CONTROL CA=INETA COOLER CONTROL CA=INET AN< REMOTE TAP CHANGER CONTROL PANEL BRTCCC $a% $b% The transformer unit shall be provided with local OLTC control cabinet, cooler control cabinet and TCC panel# The sheet steel used for cooler control cabinet and local OLTC control cabinet shall be at least ,#& mm thick# The degree of protection shall be /=6 && in accordance with /96 *+B@8-/5C6 B@8# The gaskets used shall be of neoprene rubber# )ll the separately mounted cabinets and panels shall be free standing floor mounted type and have sloping roof# )ll the control cabinets shall be provided with suitable lifting arrangement# ) space heater and cubicle lighting with O32O>> switch shall be provided in each panel# 3ecessary shorting of terminals shall be done at cooler control cabinet, local OLTC cabinet and remote OLTC panel# )ll the CT secondary terminals in the cooler control cabinet shall have provision for short2circuiting to avoid CT open circuit while it is not in use#

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L c%) OLTC c !t& ) c%2i!et The local OLTC control cabinet shall house all necessary devices meant for OLTC control & indication# The au!iliary devices for electrical control of the OLTC shall be housed in a weatherproof cabinet# The local OLTC control cabinet shall be complete with the following6 $a% $b% $c% $d% ) circuit breaker-contactor with thermal overload devices for controlling the )C au!iliary supply to the OLTC motor# Cubicle light with door switch# 9pace heaters to prevent condensation of moisture# =ad locking arrangement for hinged door of cabinet#

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Cable terminal glands for power and control cables to the OLTC gear# The following alarm initiating devices shall be provided on the local OLTC control cabinet6 i% ii% iii% >ailure of )C supply to OLTC control panel# Tap change in progress# Tap changers of all parallel operating transformers are not on the same tap#

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)e& C !t& ) C%2i!et The cooler control cabinet shall have all necessary devices meant for cooler control and local temperature indicators# )ll the contacts of various protective devices mounted on the transformer and all the secondary terminals of the bushing CTs shall also be wired upto the terminal board in the cooler control cabinet# )ll the necessary terminals for remote connection to =urchasers C& panel shall be wired upto the cooler control cabinet# The cooler control cabinet shall have two $,% sections# One section shall have the control e"uipment e!clusively meant for cooler control# The other section shall house the temperature indicators, au!# CTs and the terminal boards meant for termination of various alarm and trip contacts as well as various bushing CT secondary# )lternatively the two sections may be provided as two separate panels depending on the standard practice of the 1idder# The temperature indicators shall be so mounted that the dials are not more than *,'' mm from ground level# :la;ed door of suitable si;e shall be provided for convenience of reading# One cooler control cabinet of each type shall be tested for /=6 && protection in accordance with /96 *+B@8#

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Re0 te T%. C(%!6e& C !t& ) BRTCCC $a% The Contractor shall supply a emote Tap Changer Control $ TCC% panel for remote operation of On Load Tap Changing gear# The TCC panel shall be located in =urchasers control room# The si;e and colour of the TCC panel to be supplied by the Contractor shall match with =urchasers Control =anel# The matching details shall be finalised during detailed engineering# The TCC panel shall house the actuating switch for electrical raise-lower control, tap position indicator, signal lamps for ETap changer in progressF and ETap changer out of stepF, switch for failure of )C supply to OLTC motor and other au!iliary devices

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for the remote electrical control of OLTC. F & t%. . *iti ! i!'ic%t &A OLTC t&%!*'$ce& *(%)) 2e .& 3i'e' i! t(e RTCC .%!e). $d% E)utoOManualF maintained contact selector switch for each transformer for parallel operation of transformer and EMasterO >ollowerF maintained contact selector switch for each transformer for parallel operation of transformer shall be provided in TCC =anel# )ll the controls, indications and alarms shall be provided in the TCC panel#

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CONTROL CA=INET7MARSHALLING =OG )ll control cabinets, panels and marshalling bo!es being supplied as transformer accessories e!cept for remote control panels shall be suitable for outdoor operation# Local control cabinets and marshalling bo!es shall preferably be mounted on the transformer tank# /n case control cabinets cannot be conveniently mounted on the transformer tank, floor mounting type cabinets may be offered suitable for mounting on foundations near the transformers# The e!ternal cables shall terminate at the central control cabinet for which necessary termination arrangement shall be provided# The central control cabinet shall be provided with ade"uate number of terminal strips# )ll the terminals for remote connection shall be wired upto the central control cabinet from the individual local control cabinet vi;#, cooler control cabinet# OLTC control cabinet etc# Other re"uirements of control cabinets-marshalling bo! are given in Clause 3o# ,#' of )nne!ure O *6 )u!iliaries of this section# =OLTS F NUTS )ll bolts & nuts e!posed to atmosphere shall be of hot dip galvanised steel# FITTINGS AN< ACCESSORIES The following fittings shall be provided with each transformer covered in this 9pecification6 $a% Conservator for main tank with oil filling hole and cap, isolating valves, drain valve, magnetic oil level gauge with low level alarm contacts, minimum O ma!imum 2 normal oil level indicator, dehydrating breather with oil seal# Conservator for OLTC with drain valve, oil surge relay, filling hole with cap, prismatic oil level gauge and silica gel breather#

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9ignal transmitter6 as detailed in )nne!ure2/6 )u!iliaries of this 9ection =ressure relief device with alarm-trip contact 1uchhol; relay double float - reed type with one shut off isolating valve $.' mm si;e% on both sides, bleeding pipe with test cock at the end to collect gases, alarm and trip contacts# $ ating6 * )mp, ,,' ( 4C%, gas collection bo! and gas check valve at ground level# )ir release plug /nspection openings and covers 1ushing with metal parts and gaskets to suit the termination arrangement# Ainding temperature indicators for local and remote mounting# Oil temperature indicators# Oil preservation e"uipment Oil flow indicator Cooling accessories Cover lifting eyes, transformer lifting lugs, ?acking pads, towing holes and core and winding lifting lugs# =rotected type mercury or alcohol in glass thermometer# The rating and diagram plates on transformers and au!iliary apparatus# Two 5arthing terminals >langed bi2directional wheels- trolley for movement Cooler control cabinet On load tap changing e"uipment and OLTC control cabinet-cooler control cabinet 4rain valves-plugs shall be provided in order that each section of pipe work can be drained independently# 1ushing CTs# /nsulating oil# Terminal marking plate Lifting bollards <aulage lugs Aeather proof marshalling bo! for housing control e"uipment and terminal connections (alve schedule plate (alves6 i% Oil valves between cooler and main tank ii% 4rain valve with padlocking arrangement $si;e6 *''mm% iii% Two filter valves $si;e6 &' mm% on diagonally opposite ends2one at top and other at bottom with padlocking arrangement on bottom valve# iv% Two sampling valves $si;e6 *&mm% at top and bottom of main tank# v% Aeather proof marshalling bo! for e"uipment & control terminal connections

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N te: The fittings listed above are only indicative and any other fittings, which generally are re"uired for satisfactory operation of the transformer are deemed to be included at no e!tra cost to the purchaser# 1.2, *#,8#* MOTORS Motors for fans, OLTC shall conform to /96 +,& shall be of self ventilated type having totally enclosed fan cooled enclosures# Motors shall be J9"uirrel CageJ three phase induction motors of sufficient si;e capable of satisfactory operation for the application and duty as re"uired for the driven e"uipment# Motor winding insulation shall be conventional class J1J type# Motors shall be provided with starter, thermal overload, short circuit and single phasing protection# Motors shall have hose proof enclosure e"uivalent to /=6 && as per relevant /9# INSPECTIONA TESTING AN< INSPECTION CERTIFICATES The Transformer e"uipment-material shall be offered for inspection in accordance with relevant clauses of Secti !" #Ge!e&%) Tec(!ic%) Re;$i&e0e!t*+. /n accordance with the re"uirements stipulated in relevant clauses of Secti ! "#Ge!e&%) Tec(!ic%) Re;$i&e0e!t*+A the transformer along with its accessories should have been successfully type tested as per /5C O 7''87-/92,',7 and shall be sub?ected to routine and acceptance tests as per /5C6 7''87-/92,',7# The test reports of all type tests as per /5C6 7''87-/92,',7, /96 BB,*-/5C6 *,B, if not submitted with the bid or with the post bid clarification shall be submitted by the 1idder during detailed engineering stage# )ll additional type tests, additional routine tests and special tests listed in C)%$*e ! . 1.2-.11.2A 1.2-.11.4 %!' 1.2-.11.5 shall be c%&&ie' $t i! .&e*e!ce / P$&c(%*e&N* &e.&e*e!t%ti3e. T(e .&ice / & t(ee te*t* *(%)) 2e i!c)$'e' i! 2i' .&ice. Cabinet- panel of each type should have been tested for /=2&& degree of protection in accordance with /96 *+B@8 - relevant /5C# Copy of these type test reports shall be submitted by the Contractor at detailed engineering stage# The Contractor shall furnish a comprehension testing and inspection programme for inspection and testing of transformer during the manufacture of transformer# The type of the inspection envisaged by the =urchaser-Owner is given in C)%$*e ! . 1.2-.10# ) typical test plan is given in C). N . 1.2-.11. <owever this is not a comprehensive programme as it is Contractor0s responsibility to draw up and carry out such programme in the form of detailed Puality )ssurance =lan indicating customer hold points duly approved by the =urchaser-Owner for necessary implementation# The re"uirement of Puality )ssurance =lan $P)=% are

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indicated in Secti !" #Ge!e&%) Tec(!ic%) Re;$i&e0e!t*+ of this 4ocument# 1.2-., 1.2-.1ushings insulating oil and accessories shall comply with the re"uirements of type and routine tests specified in C)%$*e N . 1.2-.11.6 t 1.2-.11.13. 3o e"uipment - material shall be despatched until the test reports are duly approved by the =urchaser and Material 4espatch Clearance Certificate $M4CC% is issued#

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M%!$/%ct$&i!6 %!' Te*ti!6 F%ci)itie* The 1idder shall submit details of test facilities available at the 1idders-manufacturers works for carrying out all the routine and type tests as specified# )ny limitations shall be clearly stated by the 1idder# I! c%*e t(e te*t /%ci)itie* / & %!4 .%&tic$)%& te*t %&e ! t %3%i)%2)e i! t(e =i''e&P*7 M%!$/%ct$&e&N* 5 &?*A t(e .& . *e' %&&%!6e0e!t / c%&&4i!6 $t / t(%t te*t *(%)) 2e c)e%&)4 i!'ic%te'. T(e C !t&%ct & *(%)) 2e%& %)) %''iti !%) c *t* &e)%te' t te*t* 5(ic( %&e ! t . **i2)e t c%&&4 $t %t (i* 5! 5 &?*. INSPECTION

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*#,.#*'#* T%!? %!' C !*e&3%t &* $a% $b% $c% $d% $e% $f% $g% $h% Certification of chemical analysis and material tests of plates Check for flatness 5lectrical interconnection of top & bottom by braided tinned copper fle!ible Aelder0s "ualification and weld procedure Testing of electrodes for "uality weld base materials and coatings /nspection ma?or weld preparation Crack detection of ma?or strength of weld seams by dye penetration test Measurement of film thickness of6 i% Oil insoluble varnish ii% Qinc chromate paint iii% >inished coat Check correct dimensions between wheels, demonstrate turning of wheels, through B' deg# C and further dimensional check Check for physical properties of materials for lifting lugs, ?acking pads, etc# )ll load bearing welds including lifting lug welds shall be sub?ected to 3on 4estructive Testing $34T% Leakage tests of the conservator Certification of all test results#

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9ample testing of core materials for checking specific loss, bend properties, magnetisation characteristics and thickness# Check on the "uality of varnish if used on the stampings# i% Measurement of thickness and hardness of varnish on stampings# ii% 9olvent resistance test to check that varnish does not react in hot oil# iii% Check over all "uality of varnish by sampling to ensure uniform shining colour, no bare spot, no over burnt varnish layer and no bubbles on varnished surface# Check on the amount of burrs# 1ow check on stampings Check for overlapping of stampings# Corners of the sheet are to be flat# (isual and dimensional check during assembly stage# Check for interlaminar insulation between core sections, before and after pressing# Check on completed core for measurement of iron loss and check for any hot spot by e!citing the core so as to induce the designed value of flu! density in the core# (isual and dimensional check for straightness and roundness of core, thickness of limbs and suitability of clamps# <igh voltage test $, k( for one minute% between core and clamps# Certification of all test results#

*#,.#*'#+ I!*$)%ti!6 M%te&i%): $a% $b% $c% $d% $e% $f% $g% $h% 9ample check for physical properties of materials# Check for dielectric strength# (isual and dimensional checks# Check for reaction of hot oil on insulating materials# 4imension stability test at high temperature for insulating material Tracking resistance test on insulating materials Check for tensile strength# Certification of all test results#

*#,.#*'#@ Wi!'i!6 $a% $b% $c% $d% $e% $f% $g% 9ample check on winding conductor for mechanical properties and electrical conductivity# (isual and dimensional checks on conductor for scratches, dent marks etc# 9ample check on insulating paper for p< value, bursting strength, electric strength# Check for the reaction of hot oil on insulating paper# Check for bonding of the insulating paper with conductor# Check and ensure that physical condition of all material taken for winding is satisfactory and free of dust# Check for absence of short circuit between parallel strands#

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Check for bra;ed ?oints wherever applicable# Measurement of voltage ratio to be carried out when core-yoke is completely restacked and all connections are ready# Conductor enamel tests for checking of cracks, leakage and pin holes# Conductor fle!ibility test# <eat shrink test for enamelled wire# Certification of all test results#

*#,.#*'#& C(ec?* 2e/ &e <&4i!6 P& ce** $a% $b% $c% $d% $e% $f% Check condition of insulation on the conductor and between the winding# Check insulation distance between high voltage connection, cables and earth and other live parts# Check insulation distances between low voltage connection and earth and other parts# /nsulation test of core earthing# /nsulation of the core shall be tested at , k( - Min# between core to bolts and core to clamp plates# Check for proper cleanliness and absence of dust etc# Certification of all test results#

*#,.#*'#7 C(ec?* '$&i!6 <&4i!6 P& ce** $a% $b% $c% Measurement and recording of temperature, vacuum and drying time during vacuum treatment# Check for completeness of drying by periodic measuring / and Tan delta# Certification of all test results#

*#,.#*'#8 A**e02)e' T&%!*/ &0e& $a% $b% $c% $d% *#,.#*'#. Oi) 9ite tests shall be performed on oil samples before and after filling in the transformer# Oil parameters shall conform to C)%$*e. ! . 1.1,.4 prior to filing at site and oil samples taken from the tank top, bottom and cooling system $after filling% shall possess characteristics indicated in C)%$*e. ! . 1.1,.4# The contractor shall warrant that oil furnished is in accordance with the specification as given under C)%$*e. ! . 1.1,.4# *#,.#*'#B = $6(t $t ite0* Check completed transformer against approved outline drawings, provision for all fittings, finish level etc# 4ie =enetration test shall be carried out after ?acking test# Racking test with oil on all the assembled transformers# Test to check effectiveness of shielding of the tank#

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The Manufacturers name- makes of all ma?or bought out items shall be sub?ect to =urchasers approval# The contractor shall also prepare a comprehensive inspection & testing programme for all bought out- sub contracted items $as per relevant /9% and shall submit the same to the =urchaser for approval# The purchaser reserves the right to insist for witnessing the acceptance, routine testing or waiving off of tests of the bought out items# 9uch programme shall include the following components6 $a% $b% $c% $d% $e% $f% $g% $h% $i% $?% $k% $l% $m% $n% $o% $p% $"% $r% 1uchhol; elay# )!les and wheels Ainding temperature indicators for local and remote mounting# Oil temperature indicators# 1ushings# 1ushings current transformers Cooler control cabinet -OLTC control cabinet# Cooling e"uipments >ans-air 1lowers Oil pumps )u!iliary motors and motor starting contacts On Load Tap change gear# =ressure relief device Terminal connectors Control devices Oil level indicator adiator =ressure gauges

The above list is not e!haustive and the Contractor shall also include other bought out items in his programme# The list of transformer accessories and routine test certificates re"uired for them are given in A!!e9$&e:II / t(i* Secti !# The Manufacturers test report shall be submitted by the Contractor for approval of =urchaser-Owner# 1.2-.11 TESTINGS ) typical test plan is indicated below6 3o# *# ,# +# @# /tem Measurement of winding resistance (oltage ratio measurements =olarity test 3o2load loss and current measurement Test category outine outine outine outine >irst unitS Other units

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/mpedance voltage and outine load loss measurement 9hort duration heat run outine test Temperature rise test )dditional Type Test Type outine 9pecial Test

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Overload testing in short circuit method B# Measurement of insulation resistance *'# Measurement of insulation power factor and capacitance between winding and earth **# Lightning impulse test **a# Measurement of transferred surge on L( $Tertiary% due to <( lightning impulse and /( lighting impulse $in case of transformer with tertiary winding%# *,# 9witching impulse test *,a# Measurement of transferred surge on L( $Tertiary% due to <( switching impulse and /( switching impulse $in case of transformer with tertiary winding%# *+# 9eparate source voltage withstand test *@# /nduced over voltage test with =artial 4ischarge measurement *&# Measurement of acoustic noise level *7# Test of cooling device *8# On load tap changer test *.# :as2in2oil analysis *B# Core assembly dielectric and earthing continuity test ,'# )ppearance, construction and dimension check ,*# Measurement of harmonic level in no load current ,,# Magnetic balance test

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outine Test Measurement of no load )dditional current with @*& (, &' <; outine Test )C on L( side# >re"uency esponse )dditional analysis $> )% outine Test <igh voltage with stand outine test on au!iliary e"uipment and wiring after assembly Over e!citation test outine Oil leakage test on outine transformer tank Tank vacuum test outine Tank pressure test outine Measurement of power 9pecial Test taken by fans and oil pumps of cooler banks# Transformer Tank )dditional Type $a% (acuum Test Test $b% =ressure Test on completely assembled transformer =ressure elief 4evice )dditional Type $= 4% Test =ower >re"uency (oltage )dditional Aithstand Test outine Test

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S means the first unit manufactured at each manufacturing plant# NOTE: A''iti !%) t4.e te*t* %!' %''iti !%) & $ti!e te*t* *(%)) 2e c%&&ie' $t i! .&e*e!ce / P$&c(%*e&N &e.&e*e!t%ti3e*. 1.2-.11.1 T4.e Te*t* Type tests shall be carried out as per relevant /9 - /5C# The test reports of all type tests shall be submitted by the Contractor for the =urchasers review# 1.2-.11.2 A''iti !%) T4.e Te*t F )) 5i!6 %''iti !%) t4.e te*t* *(%)) 2e c !'$cte' ! !e t&%!*/ &0e& / e%c( &%ti!6 B/ & 3 .(%*e t&%!*/ &0e&C: BAC Te0.e&%t$&e &i*e te*t %* .e& IS: 2026 BP%&t:IIC Measurement of au!iliary losses shall also be made along with the test for calculation of temperature rise#

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G%* c(& 0%t 6&%.(ic %!%)4*i* ! i) *(%)) %)* 2e c !'$cte' 2e/ &e %!' %/te& t(i* te*t %!' t(e 3%)$e* *(%)) 2e &ec &'e' i! t(e te*t &e. &t# The sampling shall be in accordance with /5C 7'&78# >or the evaluation of the gas analysis in temperature rise test, the procedure shall be as per /96 B@+@ $based on /5C6 7'&78% and results will be interpreted as per /96 *'&B+ $based on /5C6 7'&BB%# The temperature rise test shall be conducted at a tap for the worst combination of loadings on the windings $two-three% of the transformer# B=C O! t(e t&%!*/ &0e& t%!? %C 1%c$$0 Te*t6 T(e t&%!*/ &0e& t%!? *(%)) 2e *$2Qecte' t /$)) 3%c$$0. The tank designed for full vacuum $87' mm of mercury at sea level% shall be tested at an internal pressure of +#++ k3-m , absolute $,& mm of <g% for one hour# The permanent deflection of flat plates after the vacuum has been released shall not e!ceed the values specified below and the performance of the transformers shall not be affected in any way# H &iH !t%) )e!6t( / /)%t .)%te B00C Gpto and including 8&' 8&* to *,&' *,&* to *8&' *8&* to ,''' ,''* to ,,&' ,,&* to ,&'' ,&'* to +''' )bove +''' 2C Pe&0%!e!t B00C & 7#& . B#& ** *,#& *7 *B 'e/)ecti !

P&e**$&e Te*t ! c 0.)ete)4 %**e02)e' t&%!*/ &0e& The transformer t%!? t 6et(e& 5it( it* %cti3e .%&t %* %**e02)e' / & t4.e te*t $i#e# including pipe work and cooling e"uipment and e!cluding = 4 and conservator when air cell is provided% shall be sub?ected to a pressure corresponding to twice the normal head of oil or to the normal pressure plus +& H3-m, whichever is lower# The applied pressure shall be measured at the base of the tank and maintained for eight $.% hours# The permanent deflection of flat plates after e!cess pressure has been released shall not e!ceed the values specified in $a% above# 1efore conducting the pressure test, the following are to be taken care of6

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=ressure relief valve - relief vent are to be removed and the opening blanked# ii% Transformer and tap changer conservators are to be disconnected# iii% 4ivertor switch compartment of tap changer to be connected with transformer tank for e"ualising the pressure on both sides# iv% Oil should be completely filled and all trapped air released# BCC P&e**$&e Re)ie/ <e3ice BPR<C The =ressure elief 4evice of each si;e shall be sub?ected to increasing oil pressure# /t shall operate before reaching the test pressure specified in the test at C)%$*e N .1.2-.11.2 B=CB2C. The operating pressure shall be recorded# The device shall seal off after the e!cess pressure has been released# The routine tests mentioned in C)%$*e 1.1,.1., shall be conducted on = 4# 1.2-.11.3 R $ti!e Te*t* )ll standard routine tests in accordance with /96 ,',7 - /5C6 7''87 shall be carried out on each transformer and complete test report shall be submitted to the =urchaser after proper scrutiny and signing on each page by the test engineer of the contractor#

1.2-.11.4 A''iti !%) R $ti!e Te*t* /n addition to the routine test mentioned in /96 ,',7 $=art /% the following additional test shall be carried out on each transformer# a% )ll welds shall be tested by the manufacturer for leakage by a standard practice like dye penetration test etc# and the factory test results shall be furnished# 2C Oi) )e%?%6e te*t ! t&%!*/ &0e& t%!?: F%2&ic%ti ! St%6e: i% The tank shall be tested for oil tightness by being completely filled with air at a pressure corresponding to twice the normal head of oil or to normal pressure plus +& k3-m, whichever is lower# The pressure shall be maintained for a period of minimum one hour during which time no leakage shall occur# The e"uivalent air pressure corresponding to oil pressure calculated at the base of the tank to be considered for air pressure test# =ermanent deflection of flat plates shall be measured on one tank of each design, after the e!cess pressure has been released and

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shall not e!ceed the figures specified in C)%$*e N . 1.2-.11.2B=CB%C above# ii% The conservator shall be tested for leakage by being completely filled with air at +& k3-m ,# The pressure shall be maintained for a period of one hour during which time no leakage shall occur# The radiator shall be tested for leakage by placing them hori;ontally in a tank filled with clean water and applying air pressure , kg-m, for atleast *& minutes during which time no leakage shall occur#

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T&%!*/ &0e& A**e02)4 *t%6e: Oil pressure test to be conducted on tank with turret and all other accessories as assembled for routine test by filling completely with oil of a viscosity not greater than that of a insulating oil conforming to /96 ++& at the ambient temperature, at a pressure corresponding to twice the normal head of oil or to normal pressure plus +& k3-m,, measured at the base of the tank, whichever is lower# The pressure shall be maintained for a period not less than twelve $*,% hours during which time no leakage shall occur# cC M%6!etic ci&c$it te*t )fter assembly each core shall be tested for one minute at ,''' volts between all bolts, side plates and structural steel work# 'C P 5e& /&e;$e!c4 3 )t%6e 5it(*t%!' te*t eC Me%*$&e0e!t / e9citi!6 c$&&e!tA (%&0 !ic* Measurement of e!citing current, e!citation losses and harmonics in 3o2load current shall be carried at .&D, B'D, *''D and *'&D of rated voltage as per /96 ,',7 $=art /% as amended up to date# 5!citation losses given in the test report shall be those measured after the impulse tests are completed# 5ndeavour shall be made to carry out the measurement of e!citing current beyond *'&D of rated voltage by the method to be mutually agreed between the Contractor and the =urchaser# The Contractor shall specify the method of such measurement and its limitations during detailed engineering stage# /C F&e;$e!c4 Re*. !*e A!%)4*i* BFRAC > ) test shall be conducted on each transformer at factory as well as after transportation to site, prior to energisation of transformer# The site test result has to be compared with factory test result and

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the signature shall be kept for future reference# /f there is abnormality in the site test result, necessary action has to be taken by the manufacturer - the contractor for rectification of defects of transformer# 6C Me%*$&e0e!t / ! :) %' c$&&e!t 5it( 415 1A 50 HH *$..)4 ! L1 *i'e (C Hi6( 3 )t%6e 5it(*t%!' te*t *(%)) 2e .e&/ &0e' e;$i.0e!t %!' 5i&i!6 %/te& c 0.)ete %**e02)4. 1.2-.11.5 S.eci%) Te*t* >ollowing special tests shall also be conducted in presence of =urchasers representative on + phase transformer6# iC <ie)ect&ic te*t* The following dielectric tests shall be carried out6 145 ?1 5i!'i!6 a% b% Lightning impulse voltage $withstand% test on all the line terminals# /nduced over voltage withstand test with partial discharge indication# ! %$9i)i%&4

36 ?1 5i!'i!6 a% b% ii% 9eparate source voltage withstand test on all the line terminals# Lightning impulse voltage $withstand% test on all the line terminals#

Measurement of ;ero2se"uence impedance $for three phase transformer only% as per /96 ,',7- /5C6 7''87# iii% Measurement of acoustic noise level# iv% Measurement of the harmonics in the no load current# v% Measurement of the power taken by the fans and oil pumps# vi% 4issolved :as )nalysis before and after the temperature rise test vii% Measurement of capacitance and tan delta to determine capacitance between windings and to earth viii% One cooler control cabinet, oil surge relay, magnetic oil level gauge and all ?unction terminal bo!es, = 4 enclosure shall be tested for /=6 && protection in accordance with /96 *+B@8# 1.2-.11.6 Te*t* ! T&%!*/ &0e& =$*(i!6*:

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Transformer bushings shall comply in all respects with the type and routine tests laid down in /96 ,'BB $as amended upto date%# 1.2-.11., Te*t* ! i!*$)%ti!6 i): 9amples of oil from each bulk consignment shall be tested in accordance with /96 ++& $as amended upto date% before any oil is despatched# 1.2-.11.- Te*t* ! O!:L %' T%. C(%!6e&: On2load tap changers shall comply in all respects with type and routine tests specified in /96 .@7. $)s amended upto date%# Manufacturer0s tests report shall be submitted by the Contractor# 1.2-.11.E Te*t* ! Acce** &ie*: )u!iliary wiring in all e"uipment connected thereto shall be sub?ected to a test voltage of ,''' (olts at &' <; for one minute# 1.2-.11.10 Te*t* ! =$c(( )H Re)%4: The 1uchhol; relay when completely assembled and ready for mounting in service shall be sub?ected to the type and routine tests specified in /96 +7+8 $as amended upto date%# Ahere oil is referred to it shall have a viscosity at ,8 deg# C not greater than that of insulating oil conforming to /96 ++&# /n addition to the above each 1uchhol; relay shall conform to the following tests6 i% The empty relay shall be tilted, as if mounted in pipe work rising from tank to conservator at an increasing angle until the gas collection contacts open# The angle of tilt shall then reduce to less than *+ deg# to the hori;ontal# Aith relay mounted at a falling angle of *7 deg# to the hori;ontal and full of oil gas collection contacts shall be open#

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The Contractor shall carry out additional type tests or furnish type test reports to prove that the 1uchhol; relays offered by him, satisfy the above re"uirements during earth"uakes and do not mal operate# The correct functioning of all apparatus fitted with alarm or tripping contacts shall be checked with a bu;;er# 1.2-.11.11 C )i!6 P)%!t:

Gnless otherwise approved coolers shall be tested for pressure tests as per C)%$*e N . 2.30.10.2B=CB2C. 3o leakage shall occur# 1.2-.11.12 Oi) P$0.*A Pi.e 5 &?* %!' 1%)3e*:

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)ll oil pumps and oil pipe work and valves work shall withstand hydraulic pressure of *#@* kg - s" cm for *& minutes# The testing medium shall be oil of viscosity not greater than that of insulating oil conforming to /96 ++& at ,8 deg# C# elevant routine and type test reports shall be furnished# 1.2-.11.13 Ot(e& A$9i)i%&4 E;$i.0e!t*: 5"uipment mentioned below shall conform in all respects to the re"uirements of /5C-/9 standards mentioned against each6 %C F%!* /96 ,+*, for propeller type )C ventilating fans# 2C M t &* /96 +,& for three phase induction motors# /96 BB7 for single phase small )C and universal motors# cC Oi) .$0.* /96 &*,' for rotor dynamics special purpose pumps# 'C S5itc(6e%& /96 ,7'8 for isolators with rated voltage not e!ceeding * k(# /96 *.., or /5C6 BB, for motor starters# /96 ,&*7 for circuit breaker for rated voltage not e!ceeding * k(# /5C6 ++8 for control switches# >or the e"uipments and au!iliaries for which no /5C or /9 standard has been specially stipulated, the Contractor shall indicate details of the standards to which these conform# 1.2-.11.14 A''iti !%) Te*t*: The =urchaser reserves the right to have other reasonable tests carried out at his own e!pense either before despatch or at site to ensure that the transformer complies with the re"uirements of this specification# 1.2-.11.15 P&e*(i.0e!t c(ec? %t M%!$/%ct$&e&P* 5 &?* $a% $b% Check for interchangeability of components of similar transformers for mounting dimensions# Check for proper packing and preservation of accessories like radiators, bushings, e!plosion vent, dehydrating breather, rollers, buchhol; relay, fans, control cubicle, connecting pipes, conservator etc# Check for proper provision for bracing to arrest the movement of core and winding assembly inside the tank# :as tightness test to conform tightness#

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4etermination of leakage rate and ensure the ade"uate reserve gas capacity#

1.2-.11.16 I!*.ecti ! %!' te*ti!6 %t *ite The supplier shall furnish a detailed inspection and testing programme for field activities, covering areas right from the receipt of material stage upto commissioning stage# )n indicative programme of inspection as envisaged by the =urchaser is given below# This is however not intended to form a comprehensive programme as it is Contractor0s responsibility to draw up and carry out such a programme duly approved by the =urchaser# 9ite test shall be performed on oil sample before and after filling in the transformer# Oil parameters shall conform to C)%$*e ! . 2.1,.4 prior to filling at site and oil samples taken from the tank top, bottom and cooling system $after filling% shall possess characteristics indicated in clause no# ,#*8#@# The Contractor shall warrant that oil furnished is in accordance with the specification as given under Clause no# ,#*8#@# 1.2-.11.1, Recei.t %!' *t &%6e c(ec?* $a% $b% $c% $d% Check and record condition of each package, visible parts of the transformers etc# for any damage# Check and record the gas pressure in the transformer tank as well as in the gas pressure cylinder# (isual check for wedging of core and coils before fillings up with oil and also check conditions of core and winding in general# Check and record reading of impact recorder at receipt and verify the allowable limits as per Manufacture0s recommendations#

1.2-.11.1- I!*t%))%ti ! c(ec?* $a% $b% $c% $d% BeC /nspection and performance testing of accessories like tap changers, cooling fans, oil pumps etc# i% Check the direction of rotation of fans and pumps# ii% Check the bearing lubrication# Check the whole assembly for tightness, general appearance etc# Oil leakage tests# C%.%cit%!ce %!' t%! 'e)t% 0e%*$&e0e!t / 2$*(i!6 2e/ &e /i9i!67c !!ecti!6 t t(e 5i!'i!6. T(e C !t&%ct & *(%)) /$&!i*( t(e*e 3%)$e* / & *ite &e/e&e!ce. Leakage test on bushing before erection#

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Test on oil samples shall be carried out in accordance with c)%$*e ! . 1.1,.4. 9ample shall be taken only after the oil has been allowed to settle for ,@ hours# emoval of blanking plates# Me%*$&e F &ec &' t(e 'e5 . i!t / Nit& 6e! & '&4 %i& i! t(e 0%i! t%!? 2e/ &e %**e02)4.

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1.2-.11.1E C 00i**i !i!6 C(ec?* $a% $b% $c% $d% Check the colour of silica gel breather# Check the oil level in the breather housing, conservator tanks, cooling system, condenser bushing etc# Check the bushing for conformity of connection to the lines and tan delta test for bushings at *' k( $Min#% Check for correct operation of all protection devices and alarm i% 1uchhol; relay ii% 5!cessive winding temperature iii% 5!cessive oil temperature iv% Low oil flow v% Low oil level indication vi% >an & pump failure protection# Check for the ade"uate protection on the electric circuit supplying the accessories# Check resistance of all windings on all steps of the tap changer# /nsulation resistance measurement for the following6 i% Control wiring ii% Tap changer motor and control iii% Cooling system motor and control iv% Main windings Check for cleanliness of the transformer and the surroundings# =hase out and vector group test# atio test on all taps# Magnetising current test# Capacitance & Tan delta measurement of winding & bushing# >re"uency esponse )nalysis $> )% 4issolved :as )nalysis $4:)% of oil ?ust before commissioning and after ,@ hours energisation at site Continuously observe the transformer operation at no load for 8, hours# :radually put the transformer on load, check and measure increase in temperature in relation to the load and check the operation with respect to temperature rise, noise level etc# =artial 4ischarge $=4% test at site at *#' or *#* p#u# <owever, conduction of =4 test shall be decided during detailed engineering in consultation with manufacturer# )ny other tests recommended by manufacturer#

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The Contractor shall prepare a comprehensive commissioning report including all commissioning test results & forward to =urchaser for future record# 1.2-.12 TEST REPORTS i% >ive $&% copies of type test reports shall be furnished to the =urchaser Owner within one month of conducting the tests# One copy will be returned duly certified by =urchaser to the Contractor within three weeks thereafter and on receipt of the same, Contractor shall commence with the commercial production of the concerned material# ii% >ive $&% copies of acceptance test reports shall be furnished to the =urchaser# One copy will be returned duly certified by the =urchaser and only thereafter shall the material be despatched# iii% )ll records of routine tests reports shall be maintained by the Contractor at his works for periodic inspection by the =urchaser# iv% )ll test reports for tests conducted during manufacturing shall be maintained by the Contractor# These shall be produced for verification as and when re"uested for by the =urchaser having following details6 a# Complete identification data including serial number of the transformer - e"uipment tests# b# Method of application, where applied, during and interpretation of results of each test# c# Temperature dependent data corrected to 8& deg# C# outine test reports shall also contain the following information6 i% Calculated values of regulation at unity, '#B, '#. lagging and '#. leading power factors# ii% Calculated values of positive, negative and ;ero phase se"uence impedance of three2phase bank# iii% Calculated values of efficiency of transformer at &', 8& & *''D of rated capacity at *#' and '#B power factors# 1.2E 1.2E.1 OIL STORAGE TAN> Ge!e&%) This specification covers supply of oil storage tank of *& cubic meter capacity alongwith complete accessories# 1.2E.2 St%!'%&'

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The oil storage tank shall be designed and fabricated as per relevant /ndian standards e#g# /96 .'+ or other internationally acceptable standards# 1.2E.3 S.eci/ic%ti !* Transformer oil storage tanks shall be tow able & rested on pneumatic tyres of ade"uate "uantity & si;e# The tank shall be of cylindrical shape & mounted hori;ontally and made of mild steel plate of ade"uate thickness# 9i;e of the storage tank shall be as follows6 4iameter Capacity 6 6 ,#& meter *& cubic meter

The tank shall be designed for storage of oil at a temperature of *''oC *#,B#+#* The 1idder may further note than ma!imum height of any part of the complete assembly of the storage tank shall not e!ceed @#' metres above road top# The tank shall have ade"uate number of ?acking pad so that it can be kept on ?ack while completely filled with oil# The tank shall be provided with suitable saddles so that tank can be rested on ground after removing the pneumatic tyres# The tank shall also be fitted with manhole, outside & inside access ladder, silica gel breather assembly, inlet & outlet valve, oil sampling valve with suitable adopter, oil drainage valve, air vent etc# =ulling hook on both ends of the tank shall be provided so that the tank can be pulled from either end while completely filled with oil# 1idder shall indicate the engine capacity in horsepower to pull one tank completely fitted with oil# Oil level indicator shall be provided with calibration in terms of litre so that at any time operator can have an idea of oil in the tank# 9uitable arrangement shall also be provided to prevent overflow in the tank# >our nos# suitable rubber hoses with couplers and unions each not less than *' metre long shall also be provide# The internal & e!ternal surfaces to be paid shall be shot or sand blasted to remove all rust and scale of foreign adhering matter or grease# )ll steel surfaces in contact with insulating oil shall be painted with two coats of heat & oil resistant anti corrosive paint# )ll steel surfaces e!posed to weather shall be given a primary coat of ;inc chromate, second coat of oil & weather resistant paint of a colour distinct from primary and final two coats of glossy oil & weather resistant light grey paint in accordance with shade no# 7+* of /96 &# )ll paints shall be carefully selected to withstand heat & e!tremes of weather# The pain shall not scale off or crinkle or be removed by abrasion due to normal handling# The minimum thickness of outside painting of tank shall be ,' microns per coat, the total thickness shall be within 8' to *'' microns#

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The tank shall contain a self2mounted centrifugal oil pump with inlet and outlet valves, with couplers 2 suitable for fle!ible rubber hoses and necessary switchgear for its control# These shall be no rigid connection to the pump# The pump shall be electric motor driven, and shall have a discharge of not less than 7#' kl-hr# with a discharge head of .#' m# the pump motor and the control cabinet shall be enclosed in a cubical with /=2 && enclosure# The scope of oil storage tank shall be included in the bid price as per the "uantity indicate din the bid price schedule# OIL SAMPLING =OTTLE Oil sampling bottles shall be suitable for collecting oil samples from transformers and shunt reactors, for 4issolved :as )nalysis# 1ottles shall be robust enough, so that no damage occurs during fre"uent transportation of samples from site to laboratory# Oil sampling bottles shall be made of stainless steel having capacity of * litre# Oil sampling bottles shall be capable of being sealed gas tight and shall be fitted with cocks on both ends# The design of bottles & seal shall be such that loss of hydrogen shall not e!ceed &D per week# )n impermeable oil proof, transparent plastic or rubber tube of about & mm diameter, and of sufficient length shall also be provided with each bottle alongwith suitable connectors to fit the tube on to the oil sampling valve of the e"uipment and the oil collecting bottles respectively# The scope of oil sampling bottles shall be included in the bid price as per the "uantity indicated in the bid price schedule# 1 i' PAC>ING AN< FORWAR<ING The e"uipment shall be packaged in crates suitable for (ertical- <ori;ontal transport as the case may be and suitable to withstand handling during transport and outdoor storage during transit# The 1idder shall be responsible for any damages to the e"uipment during transit, due to improper and inade"uate packing# The easily damageable material shall be carefully packed and marked with the appropriate caution symbol# Aherever necessary, proper arrangement for lifting such as lifting hooks etc# shall be provided# )ny material found short inside the packing cases shall be supplied by the 1idder without any e!tra cost# The replacement of damaged e"uipment will not be linked with settlement of insurance claim#

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5ach consignment shall be accompanied by a detailed packing list containing the following information6 $a% $b% $c% $d% $e% $f% $g% $h% 3ame of the Consignee 4etails of consignment 4estination Total weight of consignment 9ign showing top-bottom side of the crate# <andling and unpacking instruction# 1ill of material indicating contents of each package Cost of consignment

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The 1idder shall ensure that the packing and bill of material are approved by the =urchaser before despatch# Transformer has to be transported either oil filled or filled with nitrogen gas according to the standard practice of the supplier# /f the transformers are despatched partly filled with oil, a suitable oil level gauge should be provided on the transformer tank to indicate oil level during transport Care shall be taken regarding weight limitation during transport and handling facility at site# /f filled with inert gas, necessary arrangement shall be ensured by the Contractor to take care of pressure drop of 3itrogen during transit and storage till completion of oil filling during erection# 4etailed instructions must be given for checking the tightness of gasket, as soon as transformer arrives at site# Aeight of the transformer shall be so designed that the transformer can be transported by road# )ll removable e!ternal accessories and other components susceptible to damage if transported mounted on the e"uipment, shall be dismantled, ade"uately packed and shipped separately# )ll openings thus resulted shall be sealed by means of temporary steel plates# =acking shall be sturdy and ade"uate to protect all assembly components, au!iliary devices and accessories from in?ury by corrosion, dampness, heavy rain, breakage and vibration encountered at the plant site# 9pare parts shall be packed separately and clearly marked# <ELI1ER@ The complete design, manufacture, assembly, delivery, erection & commissioning period $time% shall be furnished by the 1idder# The Contractor shall furnish the delivery schedule against the re"uired delivery# /nsulating oil shall be delivered at the time of delivery of transformers# FIRE PROTECTION

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)ll apparatus connections and cabling $>ire etardant Low 9moke cable% shall be designed and arranged to minimise the risk of fire and any damage which may be caused in the event of fire# The transformer foundation shall be surrounded by a suitable soak pit enclosed by a *&'mm high non2combustible curb# The soak pit shall be fitted with coarse crushed stones about ,&mm in diameter to a minimum depth of +''mm# The volume of soak pit minus the volume of the stones should be sufficient to contain the entire "uantity of oil of the transformer# FIRE PROTECTION WALLS >ire protection walls shall be provided, if re"uired, in accordance with Tariff )dvisory Committee $T)C% recommendation# The firewall shall have a minimum fire resistance of + hours# The partitions, which are made to reduce the noise level, shall have the same fire resistance# The walls of the building, which are used as firewalls, shall also have a minimum fire resistance of + hours# The firewall shall be designed to protect against the effect of radiant heat and flying debris from an ad?acent fire# The firewall shall e!tend 7'' mm on each side of the )utotransformer - eactors and 7'' mm above the conservator tank or safety vent# These dimensions might be reduced in special cases, as per the approval of =urchaser where there is lack of space# ) minimum of ,#' meter clearance shall be provided between the e"uipments e#g# )utotransformer - eactors and firewalls# The building walls, which act as firewalls, shall e!tend at least * m above the roof in order to protect it#

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SPARE PARTS Mandatory spare parts are as indicated in Secti ! " #Li*t / M%!'%t &4 *.%&e*+# ERECTION AN< MAINTENANCE TOOLS7E8UIPMENT The Contractor may indicate separately in his offer any special erection and maintenance tools re"uired for installing the e"uipments offered# =rices of these shall be indicated separately in Sc(e'$)e / P&ice*#

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=urchaser reserves the right to procure any "uantity of any item at the rates specified any time during the period of contract# 1.3, TOOLS AN< TAC>LES 5ach transformer shall be supplied each with a full kit of tools, spanners in all si;es, with a rack for holding themL alongwith four hydraulic ?acks for lifting the transformers, and for changing the plane of rotation of wheels# )ll spanners shall be single ended and case hardened# Tirfors with wire rope and slings with grippers etc# for hauling the transformers to the plinth are to be supplied alongwith each transformer# The rate "uoted by the bidder is deemed to have included the above items in the "uoted price# 1.3*#+.#* OPERATIONA MAINTENANCE AN< ERECTION MANUALS >our months prior to despatch of the e"uipment, five $&% copies of operation, maintenance and erection manuals shall be supplied to the =urchaser# Manuals shall be bound volume and shall contain all the drawings and information re"uired for erection, testing and commissioning, operation and maintenance of the e"uipment supplied# S /tc .4 Bi! C<*C / c 0.)ete 0%!$%) i* %)* t 2e *$..)ie' t t(e .$&c(%*e&. Other re"uirements regarding operation, maintenance and erection manuals are given relevant clause of Secti ! " #Ge!e&%) Tec(!ic%) Re;$i&e0e!t*+# ANNEGURE : I AUGILIARIES 1.0 *#* =USHINGS The bushings shall have high factor of safety against leakage to ground and shall be so located as to provide ade"uate electrical clearance between bushings of various voltage and between bushings and grounded parts# 1ushings of identical voltage rating shall be interchangeable# )ll bushings shall be e"uipped with suitable terminals of approved type and si;e and shall be suitable for bimetallic connection# 9tresses due to e!pansion and contraction in any part of the bushing insulator shall not lead to development of any defects# Outdoor insulators and fittings shall be unaffected by atmospheric conditions e#g# O;one, acid fumes, alkalise, dust and rapid changes of temperature# 9tress shield, if provided shall be considered as an integral part of the bushing assembly# =orcelain shall not engage directly with hard metal and where necessary, gaskets shall be interposed between the porcelain and the fittings# )ll

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porcelain clamping surface in contact with gaskets shall be accurately grounded and shall be free from gla;e# *#@ )ll fi!ing material used shall be of suitable "uality and properly applied and shall not enter into chemical action with the metal parts or cause fracture by e!pansion in service or dissolve in oil# Cement thickness shall be as small and even as possible and proper care shall be taken to locate individual parts correctly during cementing# *#& *#7 )ll porcelain insulators shall be designed to facilitate natural cleaning# 9pecial precautions shall be taken to e!clude moisture from paper insulation during manufacture, assembly transports and erection# The surface of all paper insulations shall be finished with non2hygroscopic varnish# 5ach condenser porcelain bushing or insulator and paper bushing shall have marked upon it the Manufacture0s identification mark and such other marks as may be re"uired to assist in the representative selection of batches for the purpose of sample tests etc# Clamps and fitting made of steel or malleable iron shall be galvanised# )ll bolt threads shall be greased before erection# The bushing flanges shall not be of re2entrant shape, which may trap air# )ll outdoor type bushings through which the main winding and neutral leads are brought out shall be so located that the phase to ground clearance obtained are ade"uate to ensure availability of the full flash over strength of the bushing# Main terminals shall be of an approved design# The insulation provided by the bushings shall be so co2ordinated with transformer insulation that all flashovers will occur outside the tank# )ll porcelain used in bushing shall be made by the wet process, shall be homogenous and free from cavities or other flaws# The gla;ing shall be uniform in colour $brown% and free from blisters, burrs, and other defects# =orcelain shall be thoroughly vitrified and shall be impervious to moisture# The bushings shall be capable of withstanding earth"uake forces# =orcelain shall have a smooth surface to shed away rainwater# )ll bushings shall have puncture strength greater than the dry flashover value# 9upport insulator-bushings shall be designed to have ample insulation, mechanical strength and rigidity for the conditions under which they will be used# The torsional, tensile strength and parameters of insulator shall suit the re"uirements of the specification# /n accordance with the re"uirements stipulated under bushings, hollow column insulators and support insulators shall conform to type tests and shall be

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sub?ected to routine tests in accordance with /96 ,'BB, /96 ,&@@, /5C6 *+8, /5C6 ,++# 2.0 ,#* ,#, CONTROL CA=INETS7MARSHALLING =OG: Control cabinets# Marshalling bo! shall, in general conform to /96 &'+B# Control cabinets shall be sheet steel-aluminium enclosed and shall be dust, water and vermin proof# 9heet# 9teel used shall be at least ,#& mm thick and properly braced to prevent wobbling# The enclosure of the control cabinet shall provide a degree of protection e"uivalent to /=2&& as per /96 *+B@8# Control cabinets shall be provided with hinged doors with padlocking arrangement# The distance between two hinges shall not e!ceed +&' mm to ensure uniform sealing pressure against atmosphere# The gaskets used shall be of neoprene rubber# To prevent internal condensation, space heater shall be provided# <eater shall be suitable for operation at ,@' ( )C supply# )n O32O>> switch and fuse shall be provided with the heater# >or illumination of cabinet, switch controlled incandescent lamp shall be provided# The cabinet shall also be provided with fuse or MC1 on incoming power supply and one *& amp switch and socket# )ll steel work shall be thoroughly cleaned to remove all rust scale, foreign matter, and grease and then applied with two coats ;inc chromate primmer and two coats of finished synthetic enamel paint, both inside and outside# The colour of the finishing paints shall be light grey in accordance with shade 3o# 7+* of /96 &# The incoming cable shall enter from bottom and the gland plate shall not be less than @&' mm from the base of the cabinet# The gland plate and associated compartment shall be sealed in a suitable manner to prevent ingress of moisture from the cable trench or conduit# :land plates shall have provision for more glands if needed to be provided in future# The glands shall have provision for securing armour of the cable separately and shall be provided with earthing lug# TERMINAL =LOC> )ll internal wiring to be connected to the e!ternal e"uipment shall terminate on blocks, preferably vertically mounted on the side of cabinet, ?unction bo!#

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+#+ The terminal shall be such that ma!imum contact area is achieved when a cable is terminated# The terminal shall have a locking characteristic to prevent cable from escaping from the terminal clamp unless it is done intentionally# The terminals shall be non2disconnecting stud type e"uivalent to 5lme! type C)T O M@# Aashers, nuts and locknuts shall be provided# +#@ The terminal blocks shall be of e!tensible design# +#& The terminal blocks shall have locking arrangement to prevent its escape from the mounting rails# +#7 The terminal blocks shall be **'' ( grade and shall be rated to carry continuously the ma!imum current that it e!pected to be carried by the terminals# +#8 The terminal blocks shall be fully enclosed with removable covers of transparent, non2inflammable, non2deteriorating type plastic materials, insulating barriers shall not hinder the operator from carrying out the wiring without removing the barriers# The barriers shall be moulded integrally# +#. The terminals shall be provided with the marking tags for wiring identification# The terminal blocks shall have white marking tags for circuit2identification# +#B The bo!es shall be provided with ,'D spare terminals unless otherwise specified# Gnless otherwise specified, terminal blocks shall be suitable for connecting the following conductors of =urchaser0s cable on each side6 a% b% c% +#*' )ll circuits e!cept CT and =T circuits )ll CT circuits )ll =T circuits Min# One 3o# ,#& mm, copper cable Min# of @ nos# of ,#& mm, copper cable Min# of , nos# of ,#& mm, copper cable

There shall be a minimum clearance of ,&' mm between the first row of terminal block and the cable gland plate or side of the bo!# )lso the clearance between two rows of terminal blocks shall be minimum *&' mm# The arrangements shall be in such a manner so that it is possible to safely connect or disconnect terminals on live circuits and replace fuse links when the cabinet is live# Cabinet wiring should be suitable for 7' deg# C temperature as the space heaters will keep the temperature *' deg# C higher than the ambient# Terminal blocks for current transformer secondary leads shall be provided with test links and isolating facilities# )lso current transformer secondary leads shall be provided with short2circuiting and earthing facilities#

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)rrangement of the terminal block assemblies and the wiring channel within the enclosure shall be such that a row of terminal is run parallel and in close pro!imity along each side of the wiring duct to provide for convenient attachment of internal panel wiring# The side of the terminal block opposite to the wiring duct shall be reserved for the =urchaser0s e!ternal cable connection# )ll ad?acent terminal blocks shall also share this field wiring corridor# ) steel strip shall be connected between ad?acent terminal block rows at @&' mm intervals for support of incoming cables# CONTROL WIRING AN< CA=LING: 9upply, laying and termination of all cables and accessories re"uired for proper termination from the control cabinet-marshalling bo! to make transformer-reactor functional shall be supplied by the Contractor# Contractor shall also supply rigid :/ conduits-pipes and all accessories re"uired for routing cable in ground and the concrete# >le!ible conduits with accessories made up of cold rolled annealed and electro2galvanised mild steel wires shall be used for running cables in embedded pipe# Aire terminations shall be made with solder less crimping type of tinned copper lugs, which firmly grip the conductor and insulation# /nsulated sleeves shall be provided at all the wire terminations# )ll wires directly connected to grip circuit breaker shall be distinguished by the addition of a red coloured unlettered ferrule# 3umber 7 & B shall not be included for ferrules purpose# /n accordance with the re"uirement as stipulated under 9ection2E:eneral Technical e"uirementF, control cabinets, ?unction bo!es, terminal bo!es and marshalling bo!es shall conform to type tests and shall be sub?ected to routine tests in accordance with /96 &'+B# /n addition to the type tests, verification of the degree of protection, as per /96 ,*@8 for /=2&&, shall be conducted# )fter protection degree tests on control cabinet, ,#' k( rms for * minute, for checking insulation resistance shall be applied and functional test shall also be conducted# )ll control wiring from transformer-reactor accessories to control cabinet-marshalling bo! shall be **'' volts grade =(C insulated ,#& s"# mm stranded copper cable with armour# =ower cable $@*& (% used from transformer-reactor accessories to control cabinet-marshalling bo! shall be **'' volts grade, =(C insulated armoured )luminium conductor cables# Compression type cable connector shall be provided for the termination of power and control cables#

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)ll devices and terminal blocks with the control cabinet-marshalling bo! shall be clearly identified by symbols corresponding to those used on applicable schematic or wiring diagram# )ll internal wiring shall be securely supported, neatly arranged, readily accessible and connected to e"uipment terminals and terminal blocks# 5ngraved core identification plastic ferrules marked to correspond with schematic diagram shall be fitted at both ends of wires# >errules shall fit tightly on wires and shall not fall off when the wire is disconnected from terminal block# SIGNAL TRANSMITTERS FOR EACH WIN<ING: 9ignal Transmitter shall have additional facility to transmit signal for recording winding temperature at =urchaser0s 4ata )c"uisition 9ystem $4)9%, for which a duple! platinum T4 with nominal resistance of *'' Ohms at ;ero deg# C shall be supplied# The T4 shall be three wire ungrounded system# The calibration shall be as per 9)M) $G9)% - 4/3 standard or e"uivalent# The T4 may be placed in the pocket containing temperature sensing element and image coil for Ainding temperature /ndicator $AT/% system, which will be used for both remote AT/ and 4)9# 3ecessary e"uipment for sending the signal to remote AT/ and 4)9 shall be provided# /n lieu, separate T4 for each of the functions shall be provided#

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LA=ELS: Labels shall be provided for all apparatus such as relays, switches, fuses contained in control cabinets-marshalling bo!# 4escription labels for mounting indoor or inside control cabinets-marshalling bo! shall be of such a material that will ensure permanence of lettering# ) matt or satin finish shall be provided to avoid da;;le from reflected light# Labels mounted on dark surfaces shall have white lettering on a black background# )ll plates shall be of a material, which will not get corroded# Labelling shall be clear, concise and ade"uate# Labels shall be supplied as far as possible in the following four standard si;es# b% Label for fuses and links shall measure appro!imately ,. mm to @& mm by *+ mm to *B mm and lettering of + mm to 7 mm shall be used according to the amount of inscription re"uired# The lettering shall have strokes of appro!imately * mm width# Labels for relays, contactors, thermal devices and similar apparatus shall measure 7& mm by ,' mm and shall have lettering as specified in $a% above#

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Labels for controllers and change over switches shall measure 8' mm by +' mm and where practicable have ,' mm lettering with *#& mm strokes# Labels for the doors of ?unction bo!es, marshalling bo!es and similar e"uipment shall measure *,& mm ! &' mm and have *+ mm lettering with *#& mm wide strokes#

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The labels for mounting outdoor shall be weather and corrosion proof# The letters-diagrams thereon shall be formed by etching or any other such process which will be ensure permanence of the lettering-marking# Labels shall be attached to panels with brass screws or with steel screws, which have received rust preventive treatment# JOINT AN< GAS>ETS: )ll gaskets used for making oil tight ?oints shall be of proven material such as granulated cork bonded with synthetic rubber# 9ynthetic rubber, if used for gaskets for ?oints, shall be resistant to hot oil and ageing#

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CLEANING AN< PAINTING: 1efore painting all un2galvanised parts shall be completely clean and free from rust, scale and grease, and all e!ternal surface cavities on castings, shall be filled by metal deposition# The interior of transformer-reactor tanks and other oil filled chambers and internal structural steel work shall be cleaned of all scales and rust by sand blasting or other approved method# These surfaces shall be painted with two coats of heat resistance oil insoluble insulating varnish or paint# Gne!posed welds need not be painted# 5!cept for nuts, bolts and washers, which may have to be removed for maintenance purpose, all e!ternal surfaces e!posed to weather shall receive a minimum of three coats of paint# The primary coats shall be of ;inc chromate and applied immediately after cleaning# The second coat shall be of oil and weather resisting nature and of a shade or colour easily distinct from the primary coat# The final coat shall be applied after the primary coat has been touched up where necessary# The final coat at site shall be of a glossy oil paint which shall be corrosion resisting and non2fading, light grey in accordance with shade 3o# 7+* of /96 &# The final coats shall be ,' microns and total thickness of all the three coats shall be minimum .' microns# )ll paints selected shall withstand heat and e!tremes of weather#

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3uts, bolts and washers which may have to be removed for maintenance purposes shall receive a minimum of one coat of paint after erection# )ll interior surfaces of mechanism chambers and bo!es e!cept those, which have received anti2corrosion treatment, shall receive three coats of paint, which shall be applied to the thoroughly cleaned metal surfaces# The final coats shall be of light grey colour with anti corrosion mi!ture# )ny damage to paint work incurred during transport and erection shall be made good by thoroughly cleaning the damaged portion and applying the full number of coats of paint that had been applied before damage was caused# =aint shall not scale off or be removed by abrasion while handling# One coat of additional paint shall be given at site# The Contractor shall supply the re"uisite "uantity of paint# 1AL1ES: a% )ll valves upto and including *'' mm shall be of gun metal or of cast steel or cast iron# Larger valves may have cast iron bodies with gun metal fittings# They shall be of full way type with internal screw and shall open when turned counter clockwise when facing the hand wheel# )lternatively, butterfly type of valves are also acceptable# 9uitable means shall be provided for pad2locking the valves in the open and close positions# =rovision is not re"uired for locking individual radiator valves# 5ach valve shall be provided with the indicator to show clearly the position of the valve# )ll valve flanges shall have machined faces# )ll valves in oil line shall be suitable for continuous operation with transformer oil at **& deg# C# :land packing-:asket material shall be of teflon rope-nitrile rubber# /n case of gate-globe valves, gland packing preferably of teflon rope shall be used to prevent oil seepage through the gland# The oil sampling point for main tank should have two identical valves to be put in series# Oil sampling valve shall have provision to fi! rubber hose of *' mm si;e to facilitate oil sampling# )ll hardware used shall be cadmium plated-electro galvanised# ) valve or other suitable means shall be provided to fi! the on line dissolved gas2monitoring system to facilitate continuous dissolved gas analysis# The location and si;e of the same shall be finished detailed engineering stage# 9uitable small bore $.mm copper% piping with an appropriate valves shall be provided to take sample of oil from the OLTC chamber during operation of the transformer#

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ANNEGURE : II LIST OF TRANSFORMER ACCESSORIES AN< TEST CERTIFICATES RE8UIRE< FOR THEM S). N . 1C Acce** &4 Condenser 1ushing Re/. St'. /9 ,'BB Te*t Ce&ti/ic%te* &e;$i&e'. *# ,# +# @# &# 7# 8# *# ,# +% OLTC /9 .@7. +# *# )ppearance, construction and dimensional check# Test for leakage of internal filling at a pressure of *#' kg-cm, for *, h# /nsulation resistance measurement with ,''' ( Megger, 4ry power fre"uency voltage withstand test 4ry power fre"uency voltage withstand test for test tap insulation =artial discharge measurement *#&G3 - T+ k(# Measurement of tangent delta and capacitance# )ppearance, construction and dimensional check# /nsulation resistance measurement with ,''' ( Megger, 4ry power fre"uency voltage withstand test# Oil tightness test for the diverter switch oil

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chamber at an oil pressure of '#& kg- cm, at *''o C for * h# Mechanical operation test# Operation se"uence measurement# /nsulation resistance measurement using ,''' ( Megger, =ower fre"uency voltage withstand test on diverter switch to earth and between even and odd contacts# =ower fre"uency voltage withstand test on tap selector between stationary contacts, between ma!# and min# taps, between phases and supporting frames, between phases# Operation test of complete tap changer# Operation and dielectric test of driving mechanism# Calibration test 4ielectric test at , k( for one minute# )ccuracy test for indication and switch setting scales# Test for ad?ustability of switch setting# Test for switch rating# Measurement of temperature rise with respect to the heater coil current# Calibration test 4ielectric test at , k( for one minute# )ccuracy test for indication and switch setting scales# Test for ad?ustability of switch setting# Test for switch rating# >unctional test with compressed air to check bursting pressure, indication flag operation and switch operation# 4ielectric test at , k( for one minute# 9witch contact testing at &), ,@' ( )C# /nsulation resistance measurement# 4ielectric test at , k( between winding and body for one minute# Operation check )ppearance, construction and dimensional check /nsulation resistance measurement# Cold resistance measurement at ambient temperature# Motor efficiency at full load 3o load voltage, current, power input, fre"uency and speed# Locked rotor readings of voltage, current and power input, Aater pressure test for pump casing at &

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kg-cm, for *' minutes at ambient temperature# Transformer oil pressure test for the pump set assembly at , kg-cm, for +' minutes at .'o C# Measurement of head, discharge, current, power input to motor and overall efficiency of the pump set at rated voltage# )ppearance, construction and dimensional check# Observation of flow with respect to re"uirement# 9witch contact test at & ) ,@' ( )C# 4ielectric test at , k( for one minute# )ppearance, construction and dimensional check# Leak test with transformer oil at a pressure of + kg-cm, for +' minutes at ambient temperature for relay casing /nsulation resistance measurement with &'' ( Megger# 4ielectric test at , k( for one minute# 5lements test at *#8& kg-cm, for *& minutes using transformer oil at ambient temperature# Loss of oil and surge test# :as volume test# Mechanical strength test# (elocity calibration test# )ppearance construction and dimensional check# Test for oil levels 9witch operation for low level alarm# 9witch contact test at & ) ,@' ( )C 4ielectric test at , k( for one minute# )ppearance construction and dimensional check )ir pressure test at , kg-cm, under water for *& minutes )ppearance construction and dimensional check )ppearance construction and dimensional check 5lectrical operation# /nsulation resistance measurement using &'' ( Megger at ambient temperature# 4ielectric test at , k( for one minute )ppearance construction and dimensional check =olarity check# Measurement of insulation resistance# <igh voltage power fre"uency test# 4etermination of ratio error and phase angle of

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ANNEGURE : III NITROGEN INJECTION FIRE PROTECTION S@STEM 5ach oil filled transformer - reactor shall be provided with a dedicated 3itrogen /n?ection >ire =rotection 9ystem $3/>=9% which shall use nitrogen as fire "uenching medium# The fire protective system shall prevent transformer- eactor oil tank e!plosion and possible fire in case of internal faults# /n the event of fire by e!ternal causes such as bushing fire# OLTC fires, fire from surrounding e"uipment etc, it shall act as a fast and effective fire fighter# /t shall accomplish its role as fire preventer and e!tinguisher without employing water and - or carbon dio!ide# >ire shall be e!tinguished within + minutes $Ma!imum% of system activation and within +' seconds $ma!imum% of commencement of nitrogen in?ection# T(e /i&e .& tecti ! *4*te0 *(%)) (%3e 2ee! i! *$cce**/$) .e&%ti ! i! I!'i%! i!*t%))%ti !* / & %t )e%*t )%*t t(&ee 4e%&* / & .& tecti ! / t&%!*/ &0e&* / 220?1 %!' (i6(e& 3 )t%6e c)%**. T(e )i*t / .%*t *$..)ie* i! I!'i% %) !6 5it( .e&/ &0%!ce ce&ti/ic%te /& 0 $*e&* / t(e *4*te0 *(%)) 2e *$20itte' / & %..& 3%) / .$&c(%*e&. 1.1 Acti3%ti ! / t(e /i&e .& tecti3e *4*te0 Mal2functioning of fire prevention- e!tinguishing system could lead to interruption in power supply# The supplier shall ensure that the probability of

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chances of malfunctioning of the fire protective system are practically ;ero# To achieve this ob?ective, the supplier shall plan out his scheme of activating signals which should not be too complicated to make the fire protective system inoperative in case of actual need# The system shall be provided with automatic control for fire prevention and fire e!tinction# 1esides automatic control, remote electrical push button control at Control bo! and local manual control in the fire e!tinguishing cubicle shall also be provided# The following electrical2signals shall be re"uired for activating the fire protective system under prevention mode - fire e!tinguishing mode# A$t M 'e $a% >or prevention of fire6 4ifferential relay operation 1uchhol; relay paralleled with pressure relief valve or = $ apid =ressure ise elay% Tripping of all circuit breakers $on <( &L(-/( side% associated with transformer - reactor is the pre2re"uisite for activation of system#

$b% >or e!tinguishing fire >ire detector 1uchhol; relay paralleled with pressure relief valve or = $ apid =ressure ise elay% Tripping of all circuit breakers $on <( &L(-/( side% associated with transformer - reactor is the pre2re"uisite for activation of system#

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The system shall be designed to be operated manually in case of failure of power supply to fire protection system# 1.2 Ge!e&%) 'e*c&i.ti ! 3itrogen in?ection fire protection system should be a dedicated system for each oil filled transformer - reactor# /t should have a >ire 5!tinguishing Cubicle $>5C% placed on a plinth at a distance of &2*' m away from transformer - reactor or placed ne!t to the fire wall $if fire fighting wall e!ists%# The >5C shall be connected to the top of transformer-reactor oil tank for depressuri;ation of tank and to the oil pit $capacity is appro!imately e"ual to *'D of total volume of oil in transformer-reactor tank% from its bottom 88

through oil pipes# The fire e!tinguishing cubicle should house a pressuri;ed nitrogen cylinder$s% which is connected to the oil tank of transformer-reactor oil tank at bottom# The Transformer Conservator /solation (alve $TC/(% is fitted between the conservator tank and 1uchhol; relay# Cable connections are to be provided from signal bo! to the control bo! in the control room, from control bo! to fire e!tinguishing cubicle and from TC/( to signal bo!# >ire detectors placed on the top of transformer-reactor tank are to be connected in parallel to the signal bo! by >ire survival cables# Control bo! is also to be connected to relay panel in control room for receiving system activation signals# 1.3 O.e&%ti ! On receipt of all activating signals, the system shall drain pre2determined volume of hot oil from the top of tank $i#e top oil layer%, through outlet valve, to reduce tank pressure by removing top oil and simultaneously in?ecting nitrogen gas at high pressure for stirring the oil at pre2fi!ed rate and thus bringing the temperature of top oil layer down# Transformer conservator isolation valve blocks the flow of oil from conservator tank in case of tank rupture - e!plosion or bushing bursting# 3itrogen occupies the space created by oil drained out and acts as an insulating layer over oil in the tank and thus preventing aggravation of fire# 1.4 S4*te0 c 0. !e!t* 3itrogen in?ection fire protection system shall broadly consist of the following components# <owever, all other components which are necessary for fast reliable and effective working of the fire protective system shall deemed to be included in the scope of supply# B%C Fi&e E9ti!6$i*(i!6 C$2ic)e BFECC The >5C shall be made of C C) sheet of + mm $minimum% thick complete with the base frame, painted inside and outside with post office red colour $shade &+. of /92&%# /t shall have hugged split doors fitted with high "uality tamper proof lock# The degree of protection shall be /=&&# The following items shall be provided in the >5C# 3itrogen gas cylinder with regulator and falling pressure electrical contact manometer# Oil drain pipe with mechanical "uick drain valve# 5lectro mechanical control e"uipment for draining of oil of pre2 determined volume and in?ecting regulated volume of nitrogen gas =ressure monitoring switch for back2up protection for nitrogen release Limit switches for monitoring of the system 1utterfly valve with flanges on the top of panel for connecting oil drain pipe and nitrogen in?ection pipes for transformer-reactors

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Control bo! is to be placed in the control room for monitoring system operation, automatic control and remote operation# The following alarms, indications, switches, push buttons, audio signal etc# shall be provided# 9ystem on TC/( open Oil drain valve closed :as intlet valve closed TC/( closedS >ire detector trip S 1uchhol; relay trip Oil drain valve openS 5!tinction in progress S Cylinder pressure low S 4ifferential relay trip = (- = trip Transformer-reactor trip 9ystem out of service S >ault in cable connecting fault fire detector >ault in cable connecting differential relay >ault in cable connecting 1uchhol; relay >ault in cable connecting = ( - = >ault in cable connecting transformer -reactor trip >ault in cable connecting TC/( )uto- Manual - Off 5!tinction release on - off Lamp test (isual- )udio alarmS (isual- )udio alarm for 4C supply fail S

R S$it%2)e .& 3i*i ! *(%)) 2e 0%'e i! t(e c !t& ) 2 9A / & 0 !it &i!6 / t(e *4*te0 /& 0 &e0 te *$2*t%ti ! $*i!6 t(e *$2*t%ti ! %$t 0%ti ! *4*te0. BcC T&%!*/ &0e& C !*e&3%t & I* )%ti ! 1%)3e Transformer conservator isolation valve $TC/(% to be fitted in the conservator pipe line, between conservator and buchhol; relay which shall operate for isolating the conservator during abnormal flow of oil due to rupture e!plosion of tank or bursting of bushing# The valve shall not isolate

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conservator during normal flow of oil during filtration or filling or refilling, locking plates to be provided with handle for pad locking# /t shall have pro!imity switch for remote alarm,indication with visual position indicator# The TC/( should be of the best "uality as malfunctioning of TC/( could lead to serious conse"uence# The closing of TC/( means stoppage of breathing of transformer-reactor# Locking plates shall be provided for pad locking# B'C Fi&e 'etect &* The system shall be complete with ade"uate number of fire detectors $"uart; bulb% fitted on the top cover of the transformer - reactor oil tank# BeC Si6!%) 2 9 /t shall be mounted away from transformer - reactor main tank, preferably near the transformer marshalling bo!, for terminating cable connections from TC/( & fire detectors and for further connection to the control bo!# The degree of protection shall be /=&&# B/C C%2)e* >ire survival cables $capable to withstand 8&'U C#% of @ core ! *#& s"# mm si;e for connection of fire detectors in parallel shall be usedV The fire survival cable shall conform to 19 87,B2*,19 .@+@2*, 19 87,B2* and 19 &.+B2*,19 53 &',782,2* or relevant /ndian standards# >ire etardant Low 9moke $> L9% cable of *, core ! *#& s"# mm si;e shall be used for connection of signal bo! - marshalling bo! near transformer-reactor and >5C mounted near transformer-reactor with control bo! mounted in control room# >ire etardant Low 9moke $> L9% cable of @ core ! *#& s"# mm si;e shall be used for connection between control bo! to 4C and )C supply source, fire e!tinguishing cubicle to )C supply source, signal bo!- marshalling bo! to transformer conservator isolation valve connection on transformer-reactor# B6C Pi.e* =ipes, complete with connections, flanges, bends and tees etc# shall be supplied alongwith the system# 1.5 Ot(e& ite0* $a% Oil drain and nitrogen in?ection openings with gate valves on transformer - reactor tank at suitable locations#

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Tec(!ic%) .%&tic$)%&* >ire e!tinction period from commencement of nitrogen in?ection Total duration from activation of fire protection system to complete cooling >ire detectors heat sensing temperature <eat sensing area per detector Transformer Conservator /solation valve setting Capacity of nitrogen cylinder +' secs#$Ma!#% +'minutes $Ma!#% *@* deg#C Gpto a radius of .'' mm 7' ltr - min $Minimum% 7. ltr $Minimum% water capacity and shall hold *' m+ $Minimum%gas at pressure of *&' kg-cm, ,,' ( - **' ( 4C ,+'( )C

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The doors, removable covers and panels shall be gasketted all round with neoprene gaskets# 1., M%!'%t &4 S.%&e* Cylinder filled with 3itrogen of re"uired capacity per substation >ire 4etectors per transformer egulator assembly per sub2station 1.Te*t* .* * 3o# + 3os# * 3o#

eports of all type test conducted as per relevant /9-/5C standards in respect of various bought out items including test reports for degree of protection for >5C - control bo! - signal bo! shall be submitted by the supplier# The supplier shall demonstrate the functional test associated with the following 6 >ire 5!tinguishing Cubicle, Control 1o!# >ire 4etector# Transformer Conservator /solation (alve The performance test of the complete system shall be carried out after erection of the system with transformer at site# 1.E 4etailed layout drawings, e"uipment drawing alongwith @ sets of Operation and Maintenance manual along with soft copies $in C4s% shall be submitted by the supplier alongwith the consignment# The guaranteed and other technical particulars for the offered 3/>= system are indicated in Secti !: #G$%&%!tee' %!' Ot(e& Tec(!ic%) P%&tic$)%&*+# )ny other particulars considered necessary in addition to those listed in that 9ection may be furnished by the 1idder#

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