TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

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ELECTRICAL
ISOLATED
ISOLATED PHASE BUS DUCT

STANDARD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

FOR
ISOLATED PHASE BUS DUCT

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REL-COENG-NEE-E21-P-00018
REL-COENG-NEE-E21-P-00018 Rev A

A For Review
Binaya Rabindran Debabrata
30-03-2010 Ashok Bani
Sahoo Sundersingh Guha
Technical Custodian
Revision Reviewed Approved
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INDEX

PART I

SECTION 1 INFORMATION TO BIDDER (ITB)

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT (SCC)
COMMERCIAL EVALUATION FORMAT
SECTION 2 GENERAL CONDITIONS
CONDITI ONS OF CONTRACT (GCC)

PART II TECHNICAL
TECHNICA L SPECIFI
SPECIFICA
CATION
TION

SECTION A GENERAL TECHNICAL

TECHNICA L INFORMATION
(Project-specific variable section)
SECTION B (Not Used)
SECTION C DETAILED TECHNICAL
TECHNIC AL SPECIFICA
SPECIFIC ATION
(Permanent section)

PART III

SECTION 1 ERECTION CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT (ECC)

SECTION 2 ENCLOSURES
SECTION 3 FQP (FIELD QUALITY PLAN)

PART IV DATA
DATA TO BE SUBMITTE
SUBMITTEDD BY THE BIDDER

SECTION 1 TECHNICAL DAT

DATA SHEETS
SECTION 2 SCHEDULES
SECTION 3 TENDER DRAWINGS
DRAWINGS

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INDEX

PART I

SECTION 1 INFORMATION TO BIDDER (ITB)

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT (SCC)
COMMERCIAL EVALUATION FORMAT
SECTION 2 GENERAL CONDITIONS
CONDITI ONS OF CONTRACT (GCC)

PART II TECHNICAL
TECHNICA L SPECIFI
SPECIFICA
CATION
TION

SECTION A GENERAL TECHNICAL

TECHNICA L INFORMATION
(Project-specific variable section)
SECTION B (Not Used)
SECTION C DETAILED TECHNICAL
TECHNIC AL SPECIFICA
SPECIFIC ATION
(Permanent section)

PART III

SECTION 1 ERECTION CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT (ECC)

SECTION 2 ENCLOSURES
SECTION 3 FQP (FIELD QUALITY PLAN)

PART IV DATA
DATA TO BE SUBMITTE
SUBMITTEDD BY THE BIDDER

SECTION 1 TECHNICAL DAT

DATA SHEETS
SECTION 2 SCHEDULES
SECTION 3 TENDER DRAWINGS
DRAWINGS

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PART I

SECTION 1 INFORMATION TO BIDDER (ITB)

(To be provided by the C&C Department)
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT (SCC)
(To be provided by the C&C Department)
COMMERCIAL EVALUATION FORMAT
(To be provided by the C&C Department)
SECTION 2 GENERAL CONDITIONS
CONDITI ONS OF CONTRACT (GCC)
(To be provided by the C&C Department)

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PART II TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

TABLE OF CONTENT

1.0 SECTION A - GENERAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION ................................................................... ....................... 6

1.1 PROJECT DATA ...................................................... ............................................................... ............................................. 6
1.2 INTENT OF SPECIFICATION ......................................................... ............................................................... ........................ 6
1.3 SCOPE OF WORK ............................................................. ................................................................ .................................. 6
1.3.1 Scope of supply.............................. ................................................................ ............................................................ 6 
1.3.2 Scope of service......................................................................... ................................................................... ............. 7 
1.4 TERMINAL POINTS AND EXCLUSIONS ............................................................. ................................................................ .. 7
1.4.1 Terminal points................................................................................ ............................................................. ............. 7 
1.4.2  Exclusion from scope of work.................................................................................................. .................................. 7 
1.5 LAYOUT ............................................................... ............................................................... ............................................. 8
1.6 SERVICE CONDITION ...................................................... ................................................................ .................................. 8
1.7 QUALIFYING REQUIREMENT OF THE BIDDER............................................................. ....................................................... 8
1.8 TECHNICAL PARAMETERS ................................................................... ................................................................ ............. 8
1.9 LIST OF MANDATORY SPARES .............................................................. ................................................................ ........... 11
2.0 SECTION B – NOT USED................................ ..................................................................... ......................................... 12
3.0 SECTION C - DETAILED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION................................................................. .................... 12
3.1 CODES & STANDARDS ............................................................... ............................................................... ...................... 12
3.2 DESIGN CRITERIA ........................................................... ................................................................ ................................ 13
3.3 CONSTRUCTION.............................................................. ................................................................ ................................ 14
3.3.1 Enclosure............................................................... .................................................................. ................................ 14
3.3.2 Bus Conductor........................................... .................................................................... .......................................... 17 
3.3.3 Disconnect Link............................................................................... ........................................................... ............. 18 
3.3.4 Insulators............................................................. ................................................................... ................................. 18 
3.3.5 Connections and terminations........................................................................................... ...................................... 19
3.3.6 Grounding ............................................................ ................................................................... ................................ 20
3.3.7 Supporting Structures......................................... ..................................................................... ................................ 21
3.3.8 Hot air blowing device ........................................................................... ............................................................... .. 22
3.3.9 Air pressurization Unit ............................................................................ ............................................................. ... 22
3.3.10 Space heater, Illumination .......................................................................... ............................................................ 26 
3.3.11 Control Panel .................................................................... ................................................................ ...................... 26 
3.3.12 Current Transformer ........................................................... ........................................................................ ............ 27 
3.3.13 Wiring............................ ........................................................... ............................................................................ ... 27 
3.3.14 Painting .............................................................. ..................................................................... ................................ 28 
3.3.15 Nameplate ..................................................... .......................................................................... ................................ 28 
3.3.16  EREC TION AND COMMISSIONING....................................... ................................................................... ........... 24
3.4 PACKING ................................................................................... ............................................................... ...................... 25
3.5 INSPECTION & TESTING ............................................................ ............................................................... ...................... 26
3.5.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................... ............................................................. ............ 26 
3.6 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS......................................................... ............................................................... ...................... 28
3.6.1 Proposal Data ........................................................... .............................................................. ................................ 28 
3.6.2  Drawings & Annexures ................................................................ ................................................................ ........... 28 
3.6.3 Completeness of supply .............................................................. ................................................................. ............ 29
3.6.4 Guaranteed Performance & Liquidated Damages.............................................................................. .................... 29
3.6.5  Deviation ................................................................... ........................................................................ ...................... 29
3.6.6  Training................................................................................. ........................................................... ....................... 29
3.6.7   Drawing Approval ................................................................ ............................................................. ...................... 30
3.6.8   Documentation .................................................................. ................................................................ ...................... 30
3.7 ANNEXURES...................................................................................... .............................................................. ........... 32

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3.7.1  Annexure A: Bill of Quantity ................................................................. ................................................................ .. 37 

3.7.2  Annexure B: Single Line Diagram for IPB/ LAPT/NGT..................... .........................................................................
3.7.3  Annexure C: Mandatory Spares ...................................................................... ........................................................ 40
3.7.4  Annexure D: Quality Assurance Requirement ................................................................ .............................................
3.7.5  Annexure E: IPBD LAYOUT ........................................................... ........................................................................ ....
3.7.6   Annexure F: Specification on painting .......................................................................... .......................................... 41
3.7.7   Annexure G: Air pressurization Scheme.......................................................... ........................................................ 44

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1.0 SECTION A - GENERAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION

1.1 Project data
 Insert the Project details here.

1.2 Intent of specification

This specification is intended to cover the design, engineering, manufacture, fabrication, assembly,
inspection, testing at manufacturer's works, shop painting, supply & delivery, properly packed,
transportation & delivery F.O.R. project site, of Generator Isolated phase Busduct with supporting
structure and all accessories (LAPT Cubicle & NGT Cubicle may be included if not covered 
elsewhere, i.e. BTG Package) for efficient and trouble-free operation and performance of site
acceptance tests.

It is not the intent to specify complete specification, material list and requirement, however any
such equipment/system required for successful operation of the equipment that is observed
anytime during execution of the contract shall be supplied by the bidder with no implication
whatsoever to the purchaser.
The scope of work shall also include the erection, site fabrication, testing, commissioning and
putting into successful commercial operation of all equipment furnished under this specification.

1.3 Scope of work

1.3.1 Scope of supply
1. Design, engineering, manufacture, fabrication, assembly, inspection, testing at
manufacturer's works, shop painting, supply & delivery, properly packed,
transportation & delivery F.O.R. project site, of :
2. Isolated phase Busduct consisting main run, (delta run for connecting three single
 phase transformers), neutral run and tap-off run including CTs in the tap off run with
all accessories like terminal adaptor box, flexible conductor, bellows, seal off 
bushings, bends, matching flanges & hardware complete in nature, suitable for
connection with Generator, PT/LA cubicle, NGT cubicle, Static Excitation
Transformer where applicable , GCB where applicable, Unit Transformers and
Generator Transformer.
3. Air Pressurizing unit Please refer to
4. Portable Hot Air Blowing Unit CEA guidelines
5.  LAPT Panel (if not included in BTG) May'1992
6.  NGT Panel (if not included in BTG) section -7 clause
7. Steel Structure supports 7.5 . It states
8. Mandatory Spares that HOT AIR
9. One set of special tools and tackles BLOWING is not
10. Start-up and commissioning spares required since
11. Recommended spare parts for five years of satisfactory operation busduct is
12. All relevant drawings, data and instruction manuals pressurised

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Bidder to note here that any equipment/component not specified in this specification, but
required for successful operation of the equipment/system being supplied by the bidder shall be
supplied without any implication to the purchaser.

1.3.2 Scope of service

The scope covers the services of a senior engineer on per diem basis for
1. Complete checking of materials at site and advising the Owner of any discrepancy thereof 
2. Unloading, storage, transfer, site fabrication, field quality checks, Erection, Testing &
Commissioning, trial operation and handover of complete system.
3. Training of Purchaser / Owner’s engineers for two days shall be included in the basic rate

1.4 Terminal points and Exclusions

1.4.1 Terminal points
1. Generator Bus Duct
1.1 Generator Phase Lead terminal bushing & terminal flange(SP Adaptor box in bidder’s
scope)
1.2 GT Terminal Bushing & terminal flange
1.3 UT Terminal Bushing & terminal flange
1.4 GCB – Both end terminal/flange (if applicable)
In case of SEC
1.5 Static excitation transformer terminal bushing (if applicable) supplied generator ,
1.6 LAPT Terminal bushing & terminal flange the connection
between generator
1.7 Generator Neutral Lead terminal bushing and terminal flange
neutral and NGT is
1.8 NGT Terminal bushing & terminal flange by 20 KV cable
2. Air pressurizing System: Flange in compressed air pipe for tee-off connection with the
Plant compressed air system.
3. Power & Control Cable: At Terminal Blocks
4. Support Structure: Concrete footings/inserts. (foundation bolts/anchor fasteners to be
supplied by bidder well in advance for embedment into concrete pedestal)
5. Earthing : At ground pad on bidder’s supplied equipment

1.4.2 Exclusion from scope of work

1. Civil works (foundation bolts/anchor fasteners to be supplied by bidder well in advance
for embedment into concrete pedestal)
2. Primary & Secondary earthing
3. Interconnecting Power and Control cable

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1.5 Layout
 Refer to Annexure B for the Layout arrangement of the IPB and associated equipment.

1.6 Service Condition

 Design engineer to update as per requirement 
1. Ambient air temperature 0°C to 50°C
2. Altitude <= 1000 meter
3. Average Relative Humidity <= 95%
4. Degree of pollution III as per
IS 13134 : 1992
5. Vibration due to earth (tremor or other external cause) As per IS 1893

1.7 Qualifying Requirement of the Bidder

1. Necessary information about the financial and technical resources, organisation &
experience to undertake the supply of such equipment shall be submitted by the Bidder as
an evidence of his capability for satisfaction of the Purchaser.
2. The Bidder shall submit along with his bid a list of major contracts of supply and erection
of similar equipment already executed or under execution, giving detailed particulars such
as equipment rating, contract value, name of the Owner, year of commissioning etc
3. Apart from the requirements stipulated elsewhere in this specification, the following shall
constitute the minimum technical qualifying requirement of the bidder offering against this
bid:
3.1 The bidder must be an established manufacturer or supplier of generator busduct as per
requirement of the specification and must have tested, supplied and commissioned
equipments of similar or higher rating in not less than three projects. Such equipments
shall have been in successful operation for at least three years on the date set for opening
of the bid and bidder shall provide requisite credentials to support this.
3.2 The bidder must be a regular manufacturer of generator bus duct and must have facilities to
manufacture the generator busduct of the type and rating specified
3.3 Notwithstanding anything stated above, the purchaser reserves the right to assess bidder’s
financial and other capabilities to execute the contract

1.8 Technical Parameters

GENERATOR BUSDUCT
1. Type Isolated Phase Bus duct, continuous (bonded enclosure)
natural air cooled type.
2. Service Partial indoor & Partial outdoor
3. Phase 3 isolated phase
4. Mounting Horizontal on steel support structures
5. Location Check the Layout attached
6. Construction Welded construction, electrically continuous, only
equipment termination end is bolted connection.

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enclosure of main and delta runs .
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7. Material
7.1 Bus Conductor High Conductivity Al. /Al. Alloy. Grade shall be same as
of type tested one of similar rating.
7.2 Enclosure Al. Alloy. Grade shall be same as of type tested one of 
similar rating.
8. Enclosure Protection
8.1 Indoor IP-52
8.2 Outdoor IP-55 weatherproof, All outdoor joints shall have
appropriate Rain Canopy structure. No joints, bolts shall
be exposed to rain or rain water flow.
9. Phase Spacing If there is a restriction due to layout, Design engineer
may specify the same, else leave it to the bidder for its
type tested design.
10. Nominal System Voltage As per project data
11. Rated Maximum Voltage As per project data
12. Neutral Grounding High resistance grounded
13. Insulation Level
13.1 Rated one minute power As per IS 8084 (Amendment No. 3-Table 1)/project data
frequency withstand Voltage
(kV rms)
13.2 Rated Lightning Impulse As per IS 8084 (Amendment No. 3-Table 1)/project data
Voltage (1.2/50) (kV
should be as per IS 2544 table
peak)
6 - heavily polluted atmosphere
14. Creepage distance 20 mm/KV
(mm/KV)
15. Phase to earth clearance (mm) As per IEC-60071-1 (Table A.1)
16. Rated frequency 50 Hz
17. Frequency variation +3/-5 %
18. Rated Continuous current
18.1 Main Run As per IPB sizing document
18.2 Tap off Run (To UT, LAPT & As per IPB sizing document
Static excitation transformer )
18.3  Delta Run (where applicable) As per IPB sizing document
18.4 Common Portion of Tap-off  As per IPB sizing document no neutral run is
18.5 Neutral Run As per Tap off Run applicable in case of
SEC supplied
19. Rated hottest spot temperature (Max. rise allowed including rise in Temp due to effect
generators
rise above ambient 50 deg C of Solar Radiations)
19.1 Bus Conductor
a) Plain bolted joints 40 deg C
b) Silver plated bolted joints 55 deg C
c) Aluminium welded joints 55 deg C
19.2 Enclosure & support 30 deg C
structure

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