Appendix V -A

010 : 2009 Amended with Zebra

CEB SECIFICATION

ALUMINUM CONDUCTORS STEEL REINFORCED (ACSR CONDUCTORS)

CEYLON ELECTRICITY BOARD SRI LANKA

No. 50, Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 2, Sri Lanka

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CONTENTS
PAGE 1. Scope 2

2.

System Parameters

3.

Service Conditions

4.

Applicable Standards

5.

Basic Features

6.

Additional Requirements

7.

Quality Assurance

8.

Information to be supplied with the Offer

9.

Inspection & Testing

10.

Sample Study

11.

Annexes Annex A1 - ACSR Particulars Annex A2 - Schedule of technical Particulars Annex A3 - Price Variation

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SPECIFICATION FOR ALUMINIUM CONDUCTORS STEEL-REINFORCED (ACSR CONDUCTOR)

1.0 SCOPE
This specification covers the Manufacture and Testing of Aluminium Conductors Steel-reinforced for Overhead Power Transmission Systems.

2.0

SYSTEM PARAMETERS
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Nominal Voltage System highest Voltage System frequency Number of phases Method of earthing System faults level 132kV 145kV 50 Hz. 3 Effectively earthed 25/40 kA rms 220kV 245kV 50 Hz 03 Non effectively earthed 25/40 1kA rms

3.0

SERVICE CONDITIONS
30 C 40 C 90% Humid tropical climate with heavily polluted atmosphere. From M.S.L. to 1500 m above M.S.L.

(a) (b) (d) (e)

Annual average ambient temperature Maximum ambient temperature Maximum relative humidity Environmental conditions Operational altitude

4.0

APPLICABLE STANDARDS
The Aluminium Conductors Steel-reinforced shall be manufactured in accordance with the latest editions of the Standards specified below and amendments thereof.

(a)

BS 215-2 (1970)

(b) (c) (d) (e)

BS 2627 (1970) ANSI/ASTM B233-97 BS EN 50189 (2000) BS EN (2001) 10244-2

Specification for Aluminium conductors and aluminium conductors, steel-reinforced for overhead power transmission. Specification for wrought Aluminium for electrical purposes, Wire Standard specification for Aluminium 1350 Drawing Stock for electrical purposes Conductors for over head lines. Zinc coated steel wires. Steel wire and wire products. Non ferrous metallic coating on steel wire, Zinc or Zinc alloy coatings.

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5.0
5.1

BASIC FEATURES
Design of Wire a) The Aluminium wire used in the manufacture of ACSR shall conform to BS 2627. Joints in the base rod or wire before final drawing shall be permitted in accordance with the Clause 3.3.1 of BS 215 Part 2. Joints in the Aluminium wire shall not be permitted in the final drawing. b) The resistivity of the Aluminium wire shall not be more than 2.8264 cm at 20C and the Coefficient of linear expansion is 23 x 10-6/K. c) The Galvanized High Tensile Steel Wire used in the manufacture of ACSR shall conform to BS EN 50189. Joints in the base steel rod or wire before final drawing shall be permitted in accordance with the Clause 3.3.2 of BS 215 Part 2. Joints in the steel wire shall not be permitted in the final drawing. d) Aluminium and Steel wires shall be uniform in quality, circular in cross section, clean, smooth and free from harmful defects, splinter irregularities and brittle places. e) The sizes of Galvanized High Tensile Steel Wires and Aluminium Wires shall be as stipulated in the Annexure - A1 ( Schedule of Technical Particulars )

5.2

Construction of Aluminium Conductors Steel Reinforced (Stranding) a) The Aluminium Conductors Steel Reinforced shall be manufactured in accordance with BS 215 Part 2. b) The lay ratio of the different layers shall be within the limits given in Table 1 of BS 215 Part 2. c) In all constructions, the successive layers shall have opposite directions of lay, the outermost layer being right-handed. The wires in each layer shall be evenly and closely stranded. d) In conductors having multiple layers of Aluminium wires, the lay ratio of any Aluminium layer shall not be greater than the lay ratio of the Aluminium layer immediately beneath it. e) Steel wires shall be formed during stranding so that they remain inert when the conductor is cut. f) Steel core and the inner layers of Aluminium shall be covered with a suitable grease during manufacture, but no grease shall be applied to the finished Conductor. Sufficient grease shall be applied to the Steel and Inner Aluminium Strands to fill the inter-strand spaces (viz. Inner Layer Protection).

g) The completed conductor shall be smooth and free from imperfections, dirt, grit, excessive amounts of drawing oil and other foreign deposits.

5.3 5.3.1

Materials Aluminium Re-draw Rods Aluminium Re-draw Rods used in the manufacturing of Aluminium wire for the fabrication of Aluminium Conductors Steel-Reinforced (ACSR) shall conform to ANSI / ASTM B 233-97. The Quality of Aluminium re-draw rods used for the manufacture of ACSR Conductor shall be as stipulated below. a) The purity of the Aluminium re-draw rods shall not be less than 99.5%. The percentage composition of other elements shall not be more than the values stipulated in the below.

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Element I I Iii Iv V Vi Vi Vii Ix X Ix Silicon Iron Copper Manganese Chromium Zinc Boron Gallium Vanadium plus titanium, total Other elements, each Other elements, total

Allowed % Max 0.10 0.40 0.05 0.01 0.01 0.05 0.05 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.10 0.5

Total % of impurities shall not be more than

b) Temper of the Aluminium Re-draw Rods shall be H14 classification. c) The tensile strength of Rods shall be between 108 MPa to 138 MPa d) The Maximum Electrical resistivity of the Aluminium Re-draw Rods shall be 0.028080 .mm/m e) Quality Assurance System conforming to ISO 9001:2000 shall be followed in the manufacture of the Aluminium Re-draw Rods. The Bidders shall furnish documentary evidence that the Aluminium Re-draw Rods manufacturers have obtained ISO 9001:2000 Certification. f) Offers of Bidders who fail to furnish the proof of ISO 9001:2000 Certification for Aluminium Re-draw Rods will be rejected.

5.3.2

Reinforcement Steel Wire

a) The Galvanized High Tensile Steel Wire used for the reinforcement of the ACSR Conductor shall conform to BS EN 50189 and the Tensile Strength Grade of the Steel Wire shall be conform to the table 6 mechanical properties of ST4A wires of BS EN 50189. b) The tensile strength and stress at 1% elongation values, calculated on the nominal dimensions of the finished wire, shall be not less than those given in table 6 of BS EN 50189 c) The elongation shall not be less than 4%, measured after fracture on an original gauge length of 250mm and the Coefficient of linear expansion is 11.5 x 10-6/K. d) The steel wire shall not fracture when wrapped at a rate not exceeding 15 turns per minute around a cylindrical mandrel of diameter given in the appropriate column of table 6 of BS EN 50189 to form a close helix of eight turns e) The number of twists on a length of 100 times the wire diameter that causes fracture shall not be less
than 12.

f)

The weight and uniformity of coating and Zinc adhesion shall be in accordance with BS EN 10244-2.

g) The tolerance on nominal diameter of the galvanized steel wire shall confirm to table 6 of BS EN 50189. h) Quality Assurance System conforming to ISO 9001:2000 shall be followed in the manufacture of the Galvanized High Tensile Steel Wire. The Bidders shall furnish documentary evidence that
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the Galvanized High Tensile Steel Wire manufacturers have obtained ISO 9001:2000 Certification. i) Offers of Bidders who fail to furnish the proof of ISO 9001:2000 Certification for Reinforcement Steel Wire will be rejected. Grease The grease used for corrosion protection in the manufacture of ACSR shall have the following requirements. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) It shall not add appreciably to the weight of the Conductor. It shall not flow or deteriorate at temperatures up to 75C It shall not be inimical to Aluminium or Galvanised Steel. It shall have good adhesive and cohesive properties and shall retain these qualities after weathering. It shall not extrude a surplus to the outside of the Conductor after erection.

5.3.3

The type of grease used in the manufacture of ACSR and technical specifications shall be furnished with the Offer. 5.4 Workmanship a) The Conductors shall be cleaned and free of imperfections, such as pipes, laps, cracks, kinks, bends, twists, seems excessive grease and other injurious defects. b) Higher quality of work shall be maintained in drawing the wire and fabrication of the conductors. c) Due precaution shall be taken to prevent the Aluminium Re-draw Rods or Aluminium wires making contact with Copper Conductors, Copper parts or copper residues during the process of redrawing stranding as well as storage. d) All machines and equipment used for this purpose of redrawing shall be properly cleaned, free from any copper residues.

6.0 6.1

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Packing a) The Aluminium conductors Steel Reinforced shall be supplied in wooden drums. The ACSR shall be supplied in continuous length per drum as given in the Annexure A. b) Drums shall be stoutly constructed of good quality timber or steel and clearly marked with the length and type of conductor in a manner not easily removable. Drums shall be securely battened around the perimeter and shall be lined with approved impervious material to prevent contact between the contents and both the drum itself and any chemicals with which the drum has been treated. Drums shall be suitable for rolling on the flanges without causing damage to the conductor and the direction of rolling shall be clearly shown. c) All timber drums and battens shall be protected from deterioration by termite or fungus attack by an approved impregnation treatment at the works before dispatch. Such substance shall not be harmful to the conductor. d) All drums shall have suitable spindle holes and the holes shall be stoutly reinforced with steel plates. e) The exposed end of the Conductor in each drum shall be crimp-sealed and clamped to the drum.

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6.2

Labelling (Marking) Each Drum shall be labelled with clear stencil on both sides of the drum with the following. The letters shall not be less than 75 mm of height and the ink used shall be water-proof. a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k) l) CEYLON ELECTRICITY BOARD, TENDER NO : Manufacturer's name. Direction of rolling. Lifting Instructions and limitations Serial No. The serial numbers shall be from 001 onwards. Conductor type, material and stranding Length of the conductor Net Weight Gross Weight Manufacturer's batch number. Winding date Approximate Measurements of the drum

7.0

QUALITY ASSURANCE
The Manufacturer shall posses ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Certification for the manufacture of the ACSR conductor for the plant where the Manufacture of conductor is done. The Bidder shall furnish a copy of the ISO Certificate certified as true copy of the original by the Manufacturer, along with the offer.

8.0

Information To Be Supplied With The Offer

The following information shall be furnished for each size of Aluminium Conductors Steel Reinforced a) The following particulars for aluminium wire as well as galvanised steel wire used for the fabrication of ACSR. i) ii) iii) b) c) d) e) f) Breaking load Modulus of elasticity Coefficient of linear thermal expansion.

Electrical characteristics including d.c. resistance value at 20C, co-efficient of variation of resistance. The type of grease used in the manufacture of ACSR and technical specifications. Drum details ISO 9001:2000 Certification as per Clauses 5.3.1 and 5.3.2 and 7.0 above. Certificates of type tests, for the following, carried out in accordance with the specified standard, by a recognised independent testing authority acceptable to the Purchaser.

(1)

Aluminium Re-draw Rods i) ii) iii) iv) Tensile test. Determination of chemical composition and purity. Temper test. Electrical resistivity test.

(2)

Aluminium wires i) Dimension Tests.

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ii) iii) iv) (3)

Tensile test. Wrapping test. Resistivity test.

Steel wires i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) Dimension Tests. Determination of stress at 1% elongation. Tensile test. Elongation test. Wrapping test. Galvanizing test.

(4)

Grease Determination of Temperature at which the grease flows / melts.

Test Reports shall be complete including all the pages as issued by the Testing Authority. Parts of the Test Report shall not be acceptable.

9.0 9.1

INSPECTION & TESTING Inspection The selected Bidder shall make necessary arrangements for inspection by an Engineer appointed by the CEB during manufacture and before despatch and also to carry out in his presence necessary Acceptance/sample tests of the materials offered.

9.2

Acceptance/Sample Tests The following Acceptance / Sample Tests conforming to BS 2627, BS EN 50189 and BS 215 shall be witnessed by the representative of the CEB.

9.2.1

Aluminium wires i) ii) iii) iv) Dimension Tests Tensile test Wrapping test Resistivity test

9.2.2

Steel wires i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) Dimension Tests Determination of stress at 1% elongation Tensile test Elongation test Wrapping test Galvanizing test

9.2.3

Grease Determination of Temperature at which the grease flows / melts.

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10.0

SAMPLE STUDY The sample length of five meters of Aluminium Conductors Steel-Reinforced offered shall be furnished with the offer by the Bidder to facilitate analysis and evaluation of Bid. If the size of the Conductor specified in this Tender is not available with the Manufacturer at the time of submitting the samples the Manufacturer may submit a sample closest to the size of the Conductor specified. The Grade of the Aluminium of the Sample shall be same as specified. The Manufacturer shall indicate clearly on the sample, the code name and the physical characteristics of the Conductor sample.

11.0

ANNEXURES Annexure A1 Annexure A2 Annexure A3 Schedule of Technical Particulars for ACSR Schedule of Particulars. (To be filled by the Bidders) Price Variation

The Bidders shall forward their offers on the basis of the Price Variation stipulated in Annex A3.

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ANNEX - A1

SCHEDULE OF TECHNICAL PARTICULARS ALUMINIUM CONDUCTORS STEEL REINFORCED (ACSR) (with Inner Layer Grease Protection)

Conductor Code

Nominal area of Complete Conductor mm

No. & Diameter of Wires

Overall Diameter of Conductor mm

Approx. mass of Conductor kg/km

Calculated D.C. Resistance at 20C ohm/km

Calculated Breaking Load kN

Modulus of Elasticity of Complete Conductor N/mm

Coefficient of Linear Expansion /K.

Length of Conductor per Drum km

Aluminium mm Weasel Raccoon Dog Lynx Goat Zebra 36.90 91.95 118.50 226.20 400.00 484.50 6/2.59 6/4.09 6/4.72 30/2.79 30/3.71 54/3.18

Steel mm 1/2.59 1/4.09 7/1.57 7/2.79 7/3.71 7/3.18 7.77 12.27 14.15 19.53 25.97 28.62 128 319 394 842 1489 1621 0.9077 0.3632 0.2733 0.1576 0.0894 0.067 12.2 28.7 34.0 85.6 145.2 131.9 79000 79000 75000 80000 80000 69000 19.1x10-6 19.1x10-6 19.8x10-6 17.8x10-6 17.8x10-6 19.3x10-6 3.0 1.2 1.2 1.6 1.6 1.6

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ANNEX - A2

SCHEDULE OF TECHNICAL PARTICULARS

(To be filled by the Bidder for each size) 1) ALUMINIUM WIRE i) ii) iii) iv) Diameter Resistivity at 20C Coefficient of linear expansion of per C Tensile Strength (min.) mm cmN/mm

2)

GALVANIZED STEEL WIRE i) ii) iii) iv) v) Diameter Tensile Strength (min.) Stress at 1% elongation (min.) Coefficient of linear expansion of Whether Quality Assurance Certification As per ISO 9002 Furnished mm. N/mm N/mm per K Yes/No.

3)

GREASE i) ii) iii) Name/Type of Grease Melting Temperature Whether the grease is stable at 75C

C Yes/No.

4)

ACSR CONDUCTOR i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) vii) viii) ix) Aluminium Wires Galvanized Steel Wires Overall Diameter Lay ratio for Steel Core Lay ratio for Aluminium layers Breaking load (min.) D.C. Resistance at 20C Coefficient of Linear expansion Modulus of Elasticity Nos. Nos. mm. Max. Min Max. Min kN. ohm/km per K. N/mm

5)

TYPE TEST CERTIFICATES for ACSR

i) ii)

Whether the Type Test Certificates for ACSR furnished Whether the Type Test Certificates is from a recognized independent testing authority

Yes/No. Yes/No.

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6)

ALUMINIUM RE-DRAW RODS ( used for the manufacture Al wire for ACSR) a) b) c) d) e) f) N/mm The tensile strength Temper Classification H Electrical Resistivity .mm/m Purity % Whether Quality Assurance Certification As Yes/No. per ISO 9002 Furnished Chemical composition as indicated in the below ELEMENT Silicon Iron Copper Manganese Chromium Zinc Boron Gallium Vanadium plus titanium, total Other elements, each Other elements, total Total % of impurities shall not be more than

i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x. xi. xii.

% Max % Max % Max % Max % Max % Max % Max % Max % Max % Max % Max % Max

7)

Type Test Certificates i)

ii)

Whether the Type Test Certificates for Tensile Strength, Electrical resistivity and Chemical composition of the Aluminium ReRods is furnished Whether the Type Test Certificates is from recognized independent testing authority

Yes/No.

Yes/No

Seal and Signature Of The Bidder

Date :

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Annex - A3

PRICE VARIATION
The Bidders shall forward their offers on the basis of the Price Variation stipulated below.

1.

BASIS OF THE OFFER (a) (b) Suppliers of Aluminium Conductors Steel Reinforced are required to make their offers on the basis of a Base Price plus a Fixed Price Margin. The Base Price shall be the Cash Seller's Midday Official Average Price of Aluminium High Grade 99.7% at London Metal Exchange (LME) in US Dollars on the day of the closing of Bids or the previous working day if the day of closing of Bid is a non working day at the LME. The Fixed Price Margin (FP) shall be quoted in the currency of choice of the Bidder. Accordingly FOB Price of ACSR Conductor of foreign Bidders and ex-factory price of ACSR Conductor of local Bidders for the purpose of evaluation shall be computed as;

(c) (d)

(B0 x MT x ) US0 + (FP x MT) CC

Where; B0 Base Price which is the Cash seller's midday official average price of Aluminium High Grade 99.7%, in US Dollars per Metric tone at the LME on the fixed date [Clause (1 b)]. Fixed Price Margin per Metric Tonne of ACSR in the currency choice Quantity of ACSR required in Metric Ton. Currency Conversion rate from the currency of choice of the Bidder to Sri Lanka Rs. prevailing on the data of Bid opening. Currency Conversion rate from the US Dollars to Sri Lanka Rs. prevailing on the date of Bid opening. The percentage of Aluminium in the Aluminium Conductors Steel Reinforced as indicated in the table below

FP MT CC

US0

i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi}

Weight of Aluminium in 7/2.59 (Weasel) Conductor Weight of Aluminium in 7/4.09 (Racoon) Conductor Weight of Aluminium in 6/4.72,7/1.57 (Dog) Conductor Weight of Aluminium in 37/2.79 (Lynx) Conductor Weight of Aluminium in 37/3.71 (Goat) Conductor Weight of Aluminium in 61/3.18 (Zebra) Conductor

68 % 68 % 73 % 60 % 60 % 73 %

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2.

Award Price (a) The FOB award price for Foreign Bidders and ex-factory award price for Local shall be computed as;

(B1 x MT x ) + (FP x MT)

Where B1 Cash seller's midday official average price of Aluminium High Grade 99.7% in US Dollars per MT at the LME on the first working day immediately after the day of award. Fixed Price Margin per Metric Tonne of ACSR in the currency of choice. Quantity of ACSR offered in Metric Tonnes

FP MT (b)

Intimation of the award will be faxed/telexed to the successful Bidder and or his agent in Sri Lanka.

3.

CONVERSION OF CURRENCY a) For the purpose of the evaluation the Price Bo in US Dollars and the Fixed Price Margin (FP) in the currency of choice of the Bidder will be converted to Sri Lanka Rupees at the official Selling Exchange Rate of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka prevailing on the day of opening of Bids. The payment for the supply will be made to the Supplier at the contract price in the currency quoted for the Fixed Price Margin (FP). The base price B1 in US Dollars will be converted to the currency of the FP at the exchange rates indicated in the bulletin of the LME applicable on the first working day immediately after the date of the award of the offer; where such exchange rate is not available for the currency of the FP in the Bulletin the selling rate at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka shall be applicable.

b)

........................................................ SEAL AND SIGNATURE OF THE BIDDER

Date..................

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Appendix V - B
CEB STANDARD 012 : 1998 including Grounding Wire

Specification for

GALVANIZED STEEL WIRE

CEB Standard 012 : 2009 Amended with GS Grounding Wire

CEYLON ELECTRICITY BOARD

No. 50, Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 2. Sri Lanka

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CEB STANDARD 012 : 1998 including Grounding Wire

CONTENTS

PAGE

1.

Scope

2.

System Parameters

3. 4.

Service Conditions Applicable Standards

2 2

5.

Basic Features

6.

Quality Assurance

7.

Additional Requirements

8.

Information to be Supplied with the Offer

9. 10.

Inspection & Testing Sample Study

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11.

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SPECIFICATION FOR GALVANISED STEEL WIRE

1.0 SCOPE This Specification covers the manufacture and testing of Galvanized Steel Wire of Stranded and Solid type for application as stay wire ropes for line supports (poles) and line earth conductors in Electricity Distribution Networks. 2.0 SYSTEM PARAMETERS Overhead Systems 33kV 11kV 0.4kV (3ph. & N) 0.4kV 0.44kV 50Hz Effectively Earthed

a) b) c) d)

Nominal Voltage System Highest Voltage System frequency Method of earthing

33kV 36kV 50Hz Non Effectively Earthed

11kV 12kV 50Hz Effectively Earthed

e) 3.0

System fault level

13.1kA 13.1kA 25kA

SERVICE CONDITIONS a) b) c) d) Annual average ambient temperature Maximum ambient temperature Maximum relative humidity Environmental condition 30C 40C 90C Humid tropical climate with polluted atmosphere

4.0

APPLICABLE STANDARDS The material supplied shall be in accordance with standards specified below or later edition and/or amendments thereof. (a) BS 183 1972/(1982) General Purpose Galvanised Steel Wire Strand. Galvanized Iron-wire for graph and tele-phone purposes. tele-

(b)

BS 182 1972/(1988)

(c)

BS 443 1982/(1990)

Testing Zinc coatings on steel wire and for quality requirements.

(d)

BSEN 10218

Steel Wire and wire products, General

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BSEN 102018-1 BSEN 102018-2 5.0 BASIC FEATURES 5.1 Design of Wire

Test Methods Wire Dimensions and Tolerances

The Wire shall be drawn from steel by a suitable process and shall conform to BS. 183. It shall be of uniform quality, circular cross section, clean and smooth. 5.2 a) Construction Stranded Galvanised Steel Wire for Stay Wire Application Suitably manufactured and constructed for guying (staying) LV and HV distributionline supports (poles) at angle / section / terminal poles of the line, stranding shall be done in accordance with Table 3 of BS 183 (1972). The number of strands, size of wires and the grade of steel are as given below. The breaking strength of the G.S. Wire shall be within the limits as stipulated in Clause 5.9 below. i) ii) iii) iv) b) 7 Strand of 4.00 mm Diameter Wire of Grade 700, 7 Strand of 3.25 mm Diameter Wire of Grade 700 7 Strand of 2.65 mm Diameter Wire of Grade 700 7 Strand of 2.00 mm Diameter Wire of Grade 700

Stranded Galvanised Steel Wire for Earth Wire Application Suitably manufactured and constructed for use as over head tower line earth wire (ground wire) and the stranding shall be done in accordance with Table 3 of BS 183 (1972). The number of strands, size of wires and the grades of steel are as stipulated in Clause 5.9 below. i) ii) iii) 7 Strand of 3.25 mm Diameter Wire of grade 1000 7 Strand of 3.25 mm Diameter Wire of grade 1150 7 Strand of 3.25 mm Diameter Wire of grade 1300

c)

Solid Single Galvanized Steel Wire for Earth Wire Application The wire shall be suitably manufactured for use as earth conductor (ground wire) for LV and HV (up to 33KV) distribution pole lines and for binding purposes. The size of wires and the grade of steel are as given below. The breaking strength of the G.S. Wire shall be within the limits as stipulated in Clause 5.9 below. i) Diameter 5.0 mm Grade 700
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ii)

Diameter 4.0 mm Grade 480

d)

Solid Single Galvanized Steel Wire for Binding Wire Application The wire shall be suitably manufactured for use as binding wire The size of wires and the grade of steel are as given below. The breaking strength of the G.S. Wire shall be within the limits as stipulated in Clause 5.9 below. i) Diameter 2.0 mm Grade 350 ii) Diameter 1.5 mm Grade 350

e)

Stranded Galvanised Steel Wire for Grounding Application Suitably manufactured and constructed for grounding of electrical equipment/supports by directly buryng in the ground. Stranding shall be done in accordance with Table 3 of BS 183 (1972). The Galvanising thickness shall be 580 grams of Zinc per square meter. The number of strands, size of wires and the grade of steel are as given below. The breaking strength of the G.S. Wire shall be within the limits as stipulated in Clause 5.9 below. i) 7 Strand of 4.00 mm Diameter Wire of Grade 1000,

5.3

Joints during manufacture No joints shall be made while drawing, galvanizing and stranding the wire.

5.4

Strand Lay The outer wires of the Stranded Galvanized Steel Wire shall have a right-hand lay conforming to BS 183.

5.5

Galvanising The wire shall be galvanised by hot dip process and the galvanized coating thickness shall conform to BS 443 except for Stranded Galvanised Steel Wire for Grounding Application In case of Grounding wire the Galvanising thickness shall be 580 grams of Zinc per square meter.

. 5.6

Tolerance on Diameter The Tolerance on the diameter of the Galvanized Steel Wire shall be in accordance with the Table I of BS 183.

5.7

Elongation Elongation shall conform to Clause 9.3 of BS 183.

5.8

Freedom from defects

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The finished wire shall be free from harmful defects, splinter irregularities and brittle places. 5.9 Technical Requirements The Galvanised Steel Wire Shall conform to the following technical requirements; i) ii) iii) iv) v) Strand Lay Right Hand Galvanising coating Thickness As per BS 443 Tolerance on diameter As per Table 1 of BS 183 Elongation As per Table 2 of BS 183 Number of wires, Grade of steel Wire and Breaking load

a)

Stranded Galvanised Steel Wire for Stay Wire Application 1) 7 Strand of 4.00 mm Diameter Wire of Grade 700, Breaking Load Minimum 62.0 kN Maximum 74.0 kN 7 Strand of 3.25 mm Diameter Wire of Grade 700 Breaking Load Minimum 41.0 kN Maximum 49.0 kN 7 Strand of 2.65 mm Diameter Wire of Grade 700 Breaking Load Minimum 27.0 kN Maximum 32.0 kN 7 Strand of 2.00 mm Diameter Wire of Grade 700 Breaking Load Minimum 16.0 kN Maximum 19.0 kN

2)

3)

4)

b)

Stranded Galvanized Steel Wire for Earth Wire Application 7 Strand of 3.25 mm Diameter Wire of; 1) Grade Breaking Load Minimum Grade Breaking Load Minimum Grade Breaking Load Minimum 1000 60.0 kN 1150 67.0 kN 1300 76.0 kN

2)

3)

c)

Solid Single Galvanized Steel Wire for Earth Wire Application 1) Diameter 5.0 mm Grade 700 Breaking Load Minimum 14.0 kN Maximum 16.0 kN 2) Diameter 4.0 mm Grade 480 Breaking Load Minimum Maximum
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d)

Solid Single Galvanized Steel Wire for Binding Wire Application 1) Diameter 2.0 mm Breaking Load Grade 350 Minimum Maximum

2.2 kN 2.6 kN

2)

Diameter 1.5 mm Grade 350 Breaking Load Minimum Maximum

1.23 kN 1.50 kN

e)

Stranded Galvanised Steel wire for Grounding Application 1) 7 Strand of 4.00 mm Diameter Wire of Grade 1000, Breaking Load Minimum 62.0 kN Maximum 74.0 kN

6.0

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 6.1 a) Packing Coil

The wire strand of grade 700 and the solid single wire of grades 700, 480, 350 shall be supplied in continuous lengths uniformly wound in coils of 100 kg. The diameter of eye of coils shall be as given in Table 4 of BS 183. Each coil shall be securely bound with four separate binders of galvanised steel wire of not less than 2 mm. diameter or greater than 3.75 mm. These coils shall be treated and wrapped in hessian or synthetic material so as to withstand corrosion against water or contamination with any other chemicals during transport in ship, transit in docks and storage. b) Drum

The wire strand of grade 1000, 1150 and 1300 shall be supplied in continuous length not less than 2000m wound in wooden drums. the drums shall be made of timber, pressure impregnated against fungal and insect attack. A polythene lining shall be provided to prevent any damage to the wire from the chemical used for preservation of timber. Length of wire shall not vary more than 2% .

6.2

Labelling

Each coil / drum shall carry a label marked with the following particulars. The label shall be weather proof and corrosion proof. (a) (b) (c) Number and year of standard adopted

Configuration of strand Number of wires and grade

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(e) (f)

(d) Size of wires Breaking load (for wire strand or single solid wire as the case may be) Net weight of the coil to the nearest half kilogram (g) (h) The word " CEB " and the " Bid No....." The name of manufacturer and country of origin

7.0

QUALITY ASSURANCE The Manufacturer shall have obtained ISO 9001 Certification for the manufacture of Galvanised Stranded Steel Wire and the manufacturer shall furnish documentary evidence with the offer to prove this.

8.0

INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED WITH THE OFFER The following information shall be supplied for each of the wire strand and the solid single wire concerned. (a) Complete mechanical properties including the following. i) ii) iii) iv) (b) Minimum Breaking load Maximum Breaking load Modulus of elasticity Co- efficient of linear thermal expansion.

Electrical characteristics including d.c. resistance value at 20C, co-efficient of variation of resistance. The Test Certificates for the following conforming to BS 183. i) ii) iii) iv) Tensile & Elongation Test Wrapping Test Tolerances on Diameter Galvanizing Test

(c)

The test certificates referred to shall be from a recognized independent testing authority acceptable to CEB. (d) (e) Quality Assurance Certification conforming to ISO 9001. A list of names and address of five utilities, giving the time of delivery and the quantities supplied in the recent past. Duly completed Schedule of particulars Annexure - A.
7

(f)

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Failure to furnish above mentioned particulars and Sample as per Clause 8.0 will result in the offer being rejected. 9.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING 9.1 Inspection

The selected Bidder shall make necessary arrangement for inspection by an Engineer appointed by the CEB during manufacture and before dispatch and also to carry out in his presence necessary Acceptance / routine tests of the materials offered. 9.2 Testing (Acceptance / Routine)

The following Acceptance Tests conforming to BS 183 and BS 443 shall be carried out. i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) 9.3 Tensile Test Elongation Tests Wrapping Test. D.C. Resistance Tests Galvanizing Test Tolerance on diameter, and Lay length.

Routine Test Certificates

Acceptance /Routine tests shall be witnessed by the Engineer. Extra copies of these test certificates shall also be supplied with the item.

10.0

SAMPLE STUDY One prototype sample of minimum of five metre length of the offered galvanised steel wire strand/solid single wire concerned shall accompany the Bid to facilitate analysis and evaluation. While analysing samples, Purchaser reserves the right to check dimensions, inspect workmanship and perform essential tests as prescribed in relevant standards.

11.0

ANNEX A Schedule of Particulars - to be filled by the Bidder

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ANNEX A SCHEDULE OF PARTICULARS (To be filled by the Bidder for each item offered) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Name of Manufacturer and Country of origin Number and diameter of wire Overall diameter of wire strand Lay direction and length Grade of Steel Guaranteed Breaking Load Weight per kM % Elongation Tolerance in diameter Modulus of Elasticity Co-efficient of linear expansion Maximum calculated DC resistance per kM at 20 deg. C. Form of supply Length of wire in a drum/coil Weight of drum/coil (gross) Diameter of drum(OD) / eye of coil Whether the timber used in the drum is of treated type Weather the Type Test Certificates conforming to the Clause 7.0 (d) furnished Weather the Quality Assurance Certification conforming to ISO 9001 furnished ; No/mm ; mm kN kg/km mm kg/mm; / C /km Drum/Coil M kg mm Yes/No ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;

; ;

13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

Yes/No :

19.

Yes/No :

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