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BREATHER

Minimum 3 (Three) nos. dehydrating filter Silica Gel Breathers each of


100% breathing capacity are required and the same shall be provided. Size
of breather and its pipe connection is to be indicated. However, each breather
of minimum capacity of 8 Kg having its pipe connection of minimum size of
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one inch dia shall be preferable. Suitable arrangement for parallel mounting
of breathers shall be made for connecting Silica Gel Breathers to the main
conservator. The passage of air should be through dual filter & Silica Gel.
Silica Gel shall be isolated from atmosphere by an oil seal. Adequate supports
are required to be provided for pipe connection to avoid any swing in air.
The capacity of silicagel breather shall be adequate to ensure supply of
dry air only for the volumetric expansion/contraction of oil keeping in view the
total quantity of oil in the unit. The container of the breather shall be made
of metal with glass enclosure along its periphery to ensure that the
transparency (to verify the colour of dehydrating agent) is maintained during
operation directly under sunlight (ultra violet rays) for long life. The quantity
of the dehydrating agent shall be sufficient keeping in view the climatic
condition specified and that the breather will be maintained generally two
times in a year. This applies to all the breathers provided with the
transformer.
20.12 SURGE CAPACITORS: The Bidder has to provide with each 400 KV
315 MVA transformer , three (3) nos 40 KVrms , 0.125 mocro farad Surge
Capacitors with mounting structure & terminal connectors for connection to
72.5 KV tertiary bushings. The complete technical particulars of capacitor units
has been specified in Annexure I. The constructional features of the surge
capacitors shall be as under :
a) The dielectric fluid within the capacitor unit shall be environmentally safe
and biodegradable. PCB type fluid shall not be used. The capacitor
elements shall be vacuum dried inside the case prior to impregnation
with dielectric fluid. After impregnation, the capacitor unit shall be sealed
immediately upon removal of impregnating reservoir.
b) The capacitor shall include bushings, discharge resistor, capacitor
elements connected in series and/or parallel, internal connections etc. All
joint of casing shall be tested for leaks.
c) Each capacitor unit shall be provided with lifting eyes or similar provision
for lifting or placing the unit into its position.
d) Each capacitor unit shall be provided with discharge device which
reduces the residual voltage from the crest value of rated voltage to less
than 50 Volt within one minutes after the capacitor is disconnected from
the source of supply.
e) Surge capacitor shall be mounted on a support structure to be supplied
by the Supplier.
f) The surge capacitor shall have adequate strength to withstand without
damage or loss of life the mechanical load both in operation and
transportation, handling and erection. The loads shall include
electromagnetic forces including those during fault external or internal to
the capacitors, wind loading forces due to expansion and contraction due
to ambient temperature, load variation and seismic efforts.
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g) The capacitor units shall be interchangeable in order to reduce spare


requirements and simplify maintenance procedures.
h) The bushings of the capacitor shall be of porcelain or oil communicating
type. The bushings and other insulators shall have creepage of 25 mm
per KV of phase to earth voltage. Bushing terminals shall be provided

with terminal connectors for interconnection with adjacent equipment or


bus bars.
21.0 FITTINGS & ACCESSORIES FOR THE POWER TRANSFORMERS
21.1 The Bidders should submit a specific confirmation that the
transformers will be supplied complete with all fittings and accessories
exactly in line with various requirements indicated in Annexure II in this
technical specification. The basic offered cost must take into consideration
cost of all fittings and accessories as under and indicated elsewhere in this
specification.
21.2 The equipments and accessories furnished with the
transformer shall be suitably mounted on the transformer for ease of
operation, inspection and maintenance and the mounting details shall be
subject to the approval of the purchaser. All valves shall be provided either
with blind companion flanges or with pipe plugs for protection.
21.3 Indication, alarm and relay equipment shall have contacts suitable
for operation with 220V DC supply. Any other accessories or appliances
recommended by the manufacturer for the satisfactory operation of the
transformer shall also have 220V DC as input.
a) OLTC and its controls shall be as per clause 14.
b) All cabinets & panels shall be conforming to stipulations
under Clause-16 .
c) All 420KV, 245KV, 72.5KV phase bushings and 72.5 KV neutral
bushings shall be of OIP condenser type and as per Clause 11.13 .
21.4. Equalizing pipes for maintaining equal pressure between main tank
and OLTC and at various other locations as per design shall be provided.
These equalizing pipes shall be routed such as not to create any obstruction.
21.5 Accessories which are necessary for satisfactory operation of
Transformer shall be deemed to have been included in the accepted price
without any extra cost to the Purchaser.
21.6 It may be noted that all the name plates/rating plates/diagram
plates on transformer shall be engraved type/anodized type and shall be fixed
using rivets/spot welding method. The method of printing of letters on the
R&D plate shall be such that inscriptions shall not fade by ultra violet rays and
other adverse weather conditions under which the same is subject to during
service life of transformers.
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(a) Rating & Diagram Plate: In the R&D plate following additional
information over & above as specified in the IS/CBIP specification shall
be provided.
- Weight of the copper for windings
- Weight of the core laminations for core
- Weight of insulation
- Weight of steel
- Untanking weight (Core & Coil)
- Weight of Transformer Tank along with Fittings &
Accessories
- Percentage Impedance at all taps
- HV winding resistance of all phases at all taps
- LV winding resistance of all phases
- Weight of the oil for first filling in Kg/Liters
- Total quantity of oil (including wastage) and 10% extra
quantity in Kg/Liters
- If required two separate R& D plates may be used.
(b) Valve Schedule Plate: In the valve schedule plate, at least two views

should be inscribed so that location of all the valves provided on the


transformer could be indicated/visualised. In the table of valve
schedule plate, details of valves viz. type, material, size & position
during transportation and after commissioning shall be clearly
indicated. The size of the letters shall be such that the same be visible
clearly to a person standing away at a distance of one meter from the
respective vertical face of the transformer.
(c) Instruction Plate For Oil Filling in the Conservator with Air Cell:
An instruction plate shall be provided for oil filling in the conservator
having air cell type breathing arrangement. In addition to the
instructions for oil filling on this plate, a diagram indicating mounting
details of MOLG, oil level gauges, air cell inside the conservator with a
pictorial view of conservator including make, type & size of air cell shall
also be inscribed. The location of plate should be such that same is
visible to operating personal from a distance as mentioned in (b)
above.
22.0 CENTRE OF GRAVITY : The centre of gravity of the assembled
transformer shall be low and as near to the vertical centre line as possible.
The transformer shall be stable with or without oil. If the centre of gravity is
eccentric relative to track gauge either with or without oil, its location shall
be shown on the outline drawing.
23.0 PACKING
23.1 The packing may be in accordance with the Bidder's standard
practice but Bidder should give full particulars of packing for the approval of
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the purchaser. Special arrangements should be made to facilitate handling


and to protect the projecting connections for damage in transit.
23.2 The transformer shall be transported filled with inert gas preferably
Nitrogen gas. The Bidder shall ensure that adequate pressure of gas is
maintained inside the tank throughout during transportation by sending
escorts and required apparatus and equipment with the transformers.
23.3 All parts shall be adequately marked to facilitate field erection.
Boxes and crates shall be marked with the contract number and shall have
a packing list enclosed showing the parts contained therein. however the
verification of accessories shall be done in presence of suppliers
representative.
24.0 TESTS
24.1 The manufacturer shall carryout routine test ,additional routine
tests and type tests on the transformers as per the relevant Indian
Standard IS-2026 with latest amendments , IEC 60076, CBIP Publication No
295, IEEE or any equivalent International Standard .The details of tests are
specified hereunder. It should be specifically noted by the Bidder that testing
of each & every transformer included in this Bid specification shall be carried
out at the manufacturers works in fully assembled condition complete with all
fittings & accessories.
24.2 ROUTINE TESTS AND ADDITIONAL ROUTINE TESTS: All routine
tests and additional routine Tests detailed under clauses 24.2.1 & 24.2.2
herein under will be carried out on each transformer on "free of cost" basis, in
accordance with IS:2026 part-I.
24.2.1 ROUTINE TESTS
a) Measurement of winding resistance as per cl.16.2 of IS 2026
Part I. The winding resistance shall be measured on all taps
and of all the three phases and values be recorded in
respective test certificates.

b) Measurement of voltage ratio at all taps and checking of


voltage vector relationship as per cl.16.3 of IS 2026 Part I.
c) Measurement of Impedance voltage/ short circuit impedance
(at all taps) & load loss (at principal tap & extreme taps) as
per cl.16.4 of IS 2026 Part I, IEC 60076.
d) Measurement of no load loss at 90%, 100%, 110% of rated
voltage & no load current as per cl.16.5 of IS 2026 Part I.
e) Measurement of insulation resistance as per cl. 16.6 of IS
2026 Part I.
f) Dielectric tests shall be carried out as per IS 2026 (part I, II &
III) & IEC60076 as under
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i. 400 KV winding
- Lightning impulse on all the line terminals (routine test)
- Induced over-voltage with partial discharge indication On
all the line terminals (routine test)
- Separate source AC on neutral terminal (routine test)
- Switching Impulse test
The test voltage between line and neutral shall be brought
upto 420 KV and held for 5 seconds. It shall then be
reduced to 364 KV. This shall be held for 30 minutes where
after the voltage shall be reduced to zero. During the 30
minutes period at 364 KV between the line and neutral,
observation of partial discharge shall be carried out at line
as well as neutral terminals of the winding under test.
Further, following conditions shall be specifically verified
Note : There shall be no breakdown during short application
of higher voltage i.e 420 KV and the continuous level of
partial discharge during the long application of lower test
voltage shall not exceed 500 pico-Coulomb in any of the
measuring channels.
ii. The 220 KV winding
- Lightning impulse on all the line terminals (routine test)
- Induced over voltage test with partial discharge
indication (routine) .This test gets simultaneously done
when 400 KV winding is tested, therefore, no separate
test needs be done.
iii. The 33 KV winding
- Separate source AC on all the line terminals (routine test)
- Lightning impulse on all the line terminals (type test)
Note : No separate induced over-voltage test need to be
done. The winding gets tested as a consequence of the
induced over voltage test with partial discharge indication
on 400 KV winding.
g) All tests on OLTC as per cl.16.9 of IS 2026 Part I, IEC 60214.
h) Measurement of Tan-Delta, Capacitance & IR values of
HV,IV,LV & Neutral bushings before & after tests on
transformer.
i) Low voltage AC, magnetic balance and magnetizing current
three phase & single phase at normal tap for field reference.
The test shall be carried out only after ensuring proper demagnetization
of the core so as to achieve proper results.
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Note : DGA test of oil of main tank of transformer before (initial) &
after completion of all testing shall be done and test results

shall be submitted to the purchaser .


24.2.2 ADDITIONAL ROUTINE TESTS
(A) Insulation Resistance : Insulation Resistance
measurement shall be done for 15 Secs. , 60 secs. and 600
secs. Duration. Polarization Index (PI) shall be clearly
recorded on test report for 600 sec /60 sec values and D.A.R.
for 60 sec/15 sec values.
PI value : PI value (i.e. ratio of IR Values for 600 sec /
IR Values for 60 sec) for winding should be greater than
2.0. This requirement is to be confirmed specifically by
the Bidders in their offer.
(B) Magnetic Circuit Test :After assembly, core shall be tested
for 1 minute at 2 KV AC between all bolts, side plates &
structural steel work. Immediately prior to the despatch of the
transformer from works of manufacturer, the magnetic
circuit shall be tested for one minute at 2 KV AC between the
Core & Earth and leakage current shall also be recorded.
(C) Oil Leakage Test on Tank : All Transformer tank with its
active part as assembled for type test (i.e. including pipe work
and cooling equipment and excluding PRV and conservator
when air cell is provided) shall be subjected to a
pressure corresponding to twice the normal head of oil or to
normal pressure plus 35 kN/ m.sq.(5psi) whichever is lower
measured at the base of the tank and will be maintained
for 12 hours during which time no leakage shall occur. Before
conducting the pressure test, the following are to be taken
care of :
(i) Pressure relief valve are to be removed and the opening
blanked .
(ii) Transformer and tap changer conservators are to be
disconnected.
(iii) Diverter switch compartment of tap changer to be
connected with transformer tank for equalising the
pressure on both sides.
(iv) Oil should be completely filled and all trapped air
released.
(D) Capacitance & Tan-delta Test on winding : The
measurement of capacitance and tan delta to determine
capacitance between winding & earth shall be carried out
before and after series of dielectric tests by Ampere turn
method. For temperature correction factors IEEE C.57.90 shall
be referred.
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The measured Tan delta values of winding shall not


exceed 0.45% at 200C (degree Centigrade) temperature.
In case Tan delta of transformers during testing at
works of manufacturer is measured above maximum
ceiling of 0.45% at 200C (degree Centigrade)
temperature, then MPPTCL reserves right not to accept
such of the transformer. This requirement is to be
confirmed specifically by the Bidders in their offer.
(E) Test Results of calibration & measurement reports of WTI CT &
ratio test for bushing CT.
(F) Checking & recording of following:

a. IR values
i. Between Core and End frame
ii. Between Core and Tank
iii. Between End frame and main Tank.
The measured IR values should be more than 1000 M
Ohms. This requirement is to be confirmed
specifically by the Bidders in their offer.
b. Measurement and recording of currents with
application of 400 volts, 3phase, AC supply on HV
side with IV side shorted, as under
i. Between Core and Tank.
ii. Between Core and End frame
iii. Between End frame and Tank
iv. Between neutral and short circuited links with neutral
grounded and ungrounded conditions.
NOTE: The details of arrangements provided outside
the main tank for connecting core, end frame and main
tank body shall be indicated on a diagram , to be attached
with the test reports.
(H) Test results of CT provided in one phase of tertiary
winding before delta formation.
(I) Magnetising current measured with LT supply.
No Particulars With Single phase
supply
With Three phase
supply
Volts. Amps. Volts. Amps.
a On HV
side
b On IV side
c On LV side
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(J) Magnetic balance test on HV , IV and LV side


(K) Pressure Relief Device Test :All pressure relief devices
provided in each transformer shall be subject to test for its
successful operation. It shall operate before reaching the test
pressure specified in clause 24.3 (C) of this specification. The
device shall seal off after the excess pressure has been
relieved.
(L) Frequency Response Analysis (SFRA) Test on
Transformer : The SFRA test shall be conducted by the
manufacturer at manufacturers works using his own SFRA test
set and also SFRA test shall be conducted by the manufacturer
at site using same SFRA test set at the time of erection &
commissioning of unit.
(M) Measurement of Dew point prior to despatch of the unit,
filled with N2 gas: Dew point is the temperature at which
water vapours present in the gas filled in the transformer
begins to condense. The transportation of transformer from the
factory of manufacturers works upto the purchasers site is
done with dry Nitrogen gas filled condition, due to weight
limitation. Positive gas pressure say 0.25 kg/cm2 is normally
maintained during transportation as well as during storage. In
case positive pressure is not maintained then due to

hygroscopic properties of insulation used in transformer


possibility of absorption of moisture in insulation can not be
overruled. Therefore to check the dryness of insulation,
measurement of dew point at factory prior to despatch and at
site prior to oil filling is necessary and to be carried out. It
may be noted that dew point shall be measured at factory prior
to despatch. Temperature, pressure and dew point at the time
of gas filling (reading taken after stabilisation) shall be taken
and painted on the transformer tank. The minimum
permissible value of dew point shall be ()25oC at normal
temperature and pressure.
(N) Functional tests on auxiliary equipments i.e. Air cell,
OTI,WTI , valves , Filters etc as per CBIP publication no
295.
(O) Suppliers test certificate in respect of on line
monitoring device (OLMD) , NIFPS, Surge capacitor as
per IS , IEC, CBIP publication no 295,.
24.3 TYPE TESTS : Following Type Tests shall be conducted on one
transformer of each manufacturer (if there are more than one manufacturer)
as per IS:2026 Part I, IEC , CBIP publication no 295.
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(A) Temperature Rise Test


This test as per cl. 16.8 of IS:2026(Part- II) shall be conducted
at the lowest voltage tap having maximum current with 10%
overload conditions. The supplier before carrying out such
tests, shall submit detailed calculations showing the
alternatives possible, on various taps and for different ratings
(ONAN/ONAF/OFAF), of the transformer and shall recommend
the combination that results in highest temperature rise, for
the test. Since 315 MVA transformer is a auto transformer the
temperature rise test shall be conducted for the condition of
simultaneous loading of all three windings for their respective
OFAF rating i.e. 400KV and 220KV winding corresponding to
current of 315 MVA, and 33 KV winding for 105 MVA. Loading on
two windings for 315 MVA transformer for the measured losses
will not be accepted. Gas chromatographic analysis of oil
shall be conducted before and after heat run test and the
values shall be recorded in the test report. The sampling
shall be in accordance with IEC-60567. For the evaluation
of the gas analysis in temperature rise test, a method will be
proposed which is based on the rate of increase of particular
gases and the permissible limits of minimum detectable value
of gases and the maximum limit will be mutually discussed
and agreed upon between the Purchaser and Supplier. This
shall be treated as reference during maintenance of transformer
in future.
The calibration of OTI and WTI shall be done by Transformer
Manufacturer and these calibrated OTI, WTI shall be used during
testing of transformer. The Sr.No. of WTI,OTI shall be recorded
during testing of transformer and these indicators only shall
be supplied with the transformer. During test the
manufacturer selects suitable tap from CT based on gradient
between the readings of WTI & OTI. This tap position is to be
clearly recorded on test report so that selection of correct tap

could be done at site to avoid discrepancy in temperature


gradient recorded during factory test and the value recorded at
site.
(B) Impulse Test on line terminals as per IS 2026 part III, on one
transformer of Bid
(C) Tank tests : Following Vacuum and Pressure tests shall be
carried out on one transformer tank.
(a) Vacuum Test (Fabrication stage)
One transformer tank of each design shall be subjected to
the vacuum of 760 mm of Hg. The tanks designed for full
vacuum (760 mm of mercury at sea level or the barometric
reading at the location of test) shall be tested at a maximum
internal pressure of 3.33 kN/m.sq. (25 mm of Hg) for one
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hour i.e. 760-25=735 mm of Hg at sea level and (Barometric


reading -25mm Hg) at other location. The permanent
deflection of flat plates after vacuum has been released shall
not exceed the values specified below:
Horizontal Length of flat plate (in
mm)
Permanent Deflection (in
mm)
Up to and including 750 5
751 to 1250 6.5
1251 to 1750 8
1751 to 2000 9
2001 to 2250 11
2251 to 2500 12.5
2501 to 3000 16
Above 3000 19
(b) Pressure Test (Fabrication stage)
One transformer tank of each design , its radiator, conservator
vessel ,and other fittings together or separately shall be
subjected to a pressure corresponding to twice the normal
head of oil or to normal pressure plus 35 kN/m2, whichever is
lower, measured at the base of the tank and will be
maintained for 1 hour during which time no leakage shall occur.
The permanent deflection of the flat plate after the excess
pressure has been released shall not exceed the figures specified
above for vacuum test as per clause 24.3(C)(a).
24.4 SPECIAL TESTS : Following special tests other than type and routine
tests shall also be carried out as per IS:2026 Part-I on one
transformer of each manufacturer (if there are more than one
manufacturer) .
a) Measurement of zero seq. impedance as per CL.16.10 of
IS:2026 Part-I.
b) Measurement of acoustic noise level as per CL.16.12 of
IS:2026 Part-I, NEMA TR1 & IEC 60076-10. Detailed calculations
& conditions outlined in the IEEE standard C 57.12.12.90 shall
be followed.
c) Measurement of power taken by fans & pumps as per
cl.16.14 of IS:2026Part-I.
d) Measurement of harmonic level of no load current and total
harmonic distortion of voltage & current as per CL.16.13 of

IS:2026 Part-I. Details of rms voltage applied & print out of


Harmonic Analyser shall be enclosed with report.
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e) One Cooler Control Cabinet and OLTC cabinet of each type of


transformer shall be tested for IP:55 protection in
accordance with IS:2147.
f) Test to prove over fluxing capability of transformer.
24.5 To summarize the requirement of tests for 400KV 315 MVA
power transformers covered in this Bid specification, are as under :
Clause
No.
Nature of tests
Number of
transformers to
be tested
Test charges
1234
24.2.1
&
24.2.2.
Routine tests &
additional routine
tests
On each unit While offering for the Bid, cost
of all these tests for specified
no. of units as per column 3
should be included in the total
Bid price. Thus no additional
charges shall be payable for
any of the tests and
therefore, offered Bid price
should account for all the
costs to be incurred for this
purpose
24.3 Type test:
(A)Temperature
rise test
On one unit
included in Bid
(B)Impulse test On One Unit of
Bid
(C)Vacuum and
pressure test
On One unit of
Bid
24.4 Special tests On One unit of
Bid
24.7 Tests at site On each unit
included in Bid
Note : It is to be noted that after complete final testing of the unit ,
it should be kept charge at rated voltage for adequate time to ensure
proper demagnetization of core i.e. demagnetization of core shall be
ensured prior to dispatch of the unit.
24.6 Oil to be used by manufacturers at factory for the purpose of

testing at their works shall be of similar or better quality having


parameters matching with the parameters specified in the
specification. Specific approval of oil test results of oil proposed to be
used for testing of transformer in factory shall be obtained by the
manufacturer from the purchaser before first filling in the unit.
MPPTCL shall not accept any other oil for testing purposes having
lower parameters than those specified in the Bid. Bidders should
specifically confirm this requirement in their offer.
25.0 TESTS AT SITE :On delivery /receipt, after erection at site, the
transformer shall be subject to the following tests, in presence of
supplier's engineer.
(i) Immediately upon receipt of transformer at site and before
unloading of transformer from trailer, core earthing , end
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frame earthing & tank earthing shall be checked . Only after


satisfactory verification that there is no multiple core
earthing in transformer, unloading of transformer shall be
undertaken.
ii) Insulation resistance test and polarisation index.
iii) Ratio and polarity test.
iv) DGA of oil and Dielectric, Tan-Delta, resistivity & moisture
content test of oil .
v) OLTC operational test at each tap for lower and raise operation
of tap changer.
vi) Magnetic balance test and measurement of magnetizing
current.
vii) Vector group test.
viii) Percentage Impedance test at all taps.
ix) Short circuit current measurement at low voltage and at all
taps.
x) Measurement of winding resistance at all taps.
xi) Tangent Delta, capacitance and insulations resistance tests of
bushings.
xii) Leakage current between core & tank, core & end frame , end
frame & tank and between short circuited links & neutral in
grounded and un grounded conditions.
xiii) Dew point measurement & recording of pressure of Nitrogen
gas.
xiv) SFRA test
xv) After receipt of transformer at site physical inspection shall be
done for checking any physical damage to transformer tank &
accessories. Further data of Impact recorder shall be analysed for any
changes before unloading of transformer.
26.0 CHECKS & TESTS : Following checks & tests shall be carried out by
Manufacturer at different stages of manufacture & supply of transformer and
these reports shall be sent to the purchaser for records :
(i) Assembled Transformer:
a) Check completed transformer against approved out line
drawing, provision for all fittings, finish level etc.
b) Jacking test on the assembled Transformer.
c) Measurement and recording of temperature and drying time during
vacuum treatment.
d) Check for completeness of drying by measuring IR values & Tan
Delta.

e) Certification of all test results.


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(ii) Preshipment Checks at Manufacturer's Works:


a) Check for interchangeability of components of similar Transformers for
mounting dimensions.
b) Check for proper packing and preservation of accessories like
radiators, bushings, explosion vent, dehydrating breather, rollers,
buchholz relay, control cubicle, connecting pipes, conservator etc.
c) Check for proper provision of bracings to arrest the movement of core
and winding assembly inside the tank.
d) Gas tightness test to conform tightness.
e) Derivation of leakage rate and ensure adequate reserve gas
capacity.
(iii) Commissioning Checks at site :
a) Check the colour of silicagel breather.
b) Check the oil level in the breather housing, conservator tank, cooling
system, condenser housing etc.
c) Check the bushings for conformity of connection to the line etc.
d) Check for correct operation of all protection and alarms.
i) Buchholz relay
ii) Excessive winding temperature
iii) Excessive oil temperature
iv) Low oil flow
v) Low oil level indication
e) Check for adequate protection on electric circuit supplying the
accessories.
f) Insulation resistance measurement for:
i) Control wiring
ii) Main winding
g) Check for cleanliness of the Transformer and the surroundings.
27.0 TEST REPORTS : After all tests have been completed seven
certified copies of each test report shall be furnished. Each report shall
supply the following information :i) Complete identification data including serial number of the
transformer.
ii) Method of application, where applied, duration and
interpretation of results for each test. Complete diagram of
test circuits and details of test equipments including auxiliary
transformer, Instrument transformer shall be furnished.
iii) Where ever applicable parameters to be corrected to 75 C
temperature.
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iv) Test certificates of all the accessories and stage


inspections.
28.0 TOOLS : The transformer shall be supplied with a full outfit of tools,
spanners, special tools for assembling and dismantling transformers with a
rack for holding them as per Annexure X. All spanners shall be double ended
& case hardened. The quantity of each item of tools shall be indicated by the
Bidder in Bid.
29.0 DRAWINGS & INSTRUCTION MANUALS
29.1 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL ARRANGEMENT
DRAWING:
For our 400KV switch yard, the bay width adopted is 27 metres. Following
points shall be kept in view while finalizing General Arrangement drawing of
the transformer.

i. Along transverse direction (i.e. the parallel to the Bushing line) spread of
the transformer from one extreme end to the other extreme end shall be
limited to 27 meters. This spread shall be distributed symmetrically with
respect to the centre line of the transformer ( i.e. 13.5 meters on either
sides) This is an essential requirement to avoid encroachment of the
transformer body in the adjoining bay.
ii. Along the longitudinal direction the 400KV lightning arrestor are located
at a distance of 11.0 meters from centre line of the transformers. While
deciding arrangement of location of the accessories, this requirement
needs to be kept in view from consideration of clearances.
29.2 The drawings for each items of transformer and its accessories are
to be submitted to MPPTCL at the time of obtaining approval of
manufacturer.
29.3 As soon as possible after the award of the contract the
manufacturer shall supply Instruction Manual. This Instruction Manual
shall be hard bound manual shall contain set of all approved drawings,
instruction books, manufacturers catalogue of all bought items & fittings,
operation & maintenance manuals , spare part bulletin.
(a) Two copies of each drawing mentioned above and Instruction
Manual shall be sent along with the transformer & its accessories to
site. Further a CD containing soft copy of all drawings in AutoCAD ,
instructions manuals and other relevant details in acrobat or MS word
shall be sent with transformer to site . This CD shall contain AutoCAD
software and acrobat reader software also.
(b) Ten (10) sets of hard bound folders containing copies of
approved drawings, instruction manuals shall be sent to order placing
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authority within a fortnight of approval of drawings. Further, Six (6)


CDs containing soft copy of all drawings in AutoCAD , instructions
manuals and other relevant details in Acrobat or MS word shall be
sent to order placing authority. These CDs shall contain AutoCAD
software and acrobat reader software also.
30.0 The offered price shall include cost of drawing / manuals as
detailed out in Annexure VI.
31.0 DESIGN CALCULATIONS & DESIGN DATA TO BE ENCLOSED
WITH BID : All the important data of the transformer i.e. Net weight of bare
copper in each winding , Weight of core without clamping fixtures , Weight of
core and windings, Cross section of the core, Flux density calculations ,
Calculations for short circuit current and its duration , Current density during
short circuit , Calculations showing withstand capability of windings for
thermal & mechanical stresses during short circuit conditions , Mechanical
Design of transformer tank etc should be invariably submitted by the Bidder .
After placement of detailed contract the final design calculations shall be
submitted for our verification and records .
Submission of design calculations and data with technical bid is a
necessary requirement and those Bids will be rejected wherein
these data & calculations is not found . It may be noted by the Bidders
that no correspondence with the bidder in this regard shall be made
after opening of technical & commercial offer. All responsibility for
Submission of design calculations and data with the Bid is therefore
of the Bidder & non furnishing of same may run the risk of rejection /
non responsiveness of the Bid.
31.1 DESIGN CALCULATIONS & DRAWINGS
31.1.1 Short Circuit Withstand Capabilities : The calculations to prove

dynamic and thermal short circuit withstand capability of transformer shall


be submitted by the Bidder for the fault level indicated as under
400KV - 63 KA for 3 secs.
220KV - 40 KA for 3 secs.
33KV - 31.5KA for 3 secs.
Results of calculations shall be submitted with the Bid . The design of
winding assembly , which is to be furnished in the drawing as per Sr.
No. (e) of Annexure VI should be commensurating with these calculations.
The details of clamping ring shall be indicated in the drawing .
It may be noted by the Bidders that calculations for short circuit
withstand capability for two winding transformer is not acceptable under any
circumstances and these calculations shall be submitted for 3 winding auto
transformer. The computer output for calculations of short circuit forces with
minimum of 7 iterations with limiting values shall be submitted during Design
Review as per Cigre Guidelines.
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31.1.2 Design of Tank : Complete mechanical design of transformer tank


including details of stiffeners shall be submitted . The tank shall be designed
to withstand the following without permanent distortion.
(i) Mechanical shocks during transportation.
(ii) Vacuum filling of oil at 10 milli torr in transformer with all fittings.
(iii) Continuous internal pressure of 35 kN/m2 over normal hydrostatic
pressure of oil.
(iv) Short circuit forces &
(v) Under seismic condition /events both horizontal/vertical .
The calculations for tank stiffeners shall be submitted with the bid to prove
no. & size of stiffeners are adequate to withstand full vacuum & pressure .
Drawing of tank shall be submitted indicating stiffners .
31.1.3 Design of Static End Rings (SER) and Magnetic Shunts : Details
of Static End Rings (SER) and magnetic shunts , if provided , shall be
submitted with the Bid with calculations . A drawing indicating locations , size
,material of SER and magnetic shunts shall be submitted with the Bid .
31.1.4 Overfluxing Capability: A curve to prove suitability of transformer
to withstand various Overfluxing conditions for the duration indicated in clause
4.4.1 to 4.4.3 without core saturation shall be furnished with the Bid .
31.1.5 Cooling Calculations : Calculations of tank surface for heat
dissipation, details of radiators , fans for ONAN , ONAF & OFAF cooling shall be
provided with the Bid.
31.2 DESIGN DATA : On the basis of offered flux density and current
density, the Bidder shall furnish following design calculations & data.
Calculations regarding wt. of core & copper and also calculations for losses
will be brought out to justify the offered transformer losses. :
31.2.1 Core Data: Details of core material i.e Name of Manufacturer,
Manufacturers type designation for core , thickness of core, curve for Loss Vs
Flux density, No of steps of Core & No of limbs, gross core area , stacking
factor , Net core area ,height & width of core window, center to center
distance of limb, voltage per turn, wt. of core material, working flux density ,
core loss in watts per kg marked on graph for grade of core material &
selected flux density, building factor and calculated no load loss in watts,
guaranteed no load loss.
Design data for core shall be submitted with the Bid. A drawing indicating
details of core i.e. limbed construction, step width & thickness , core belting,
top & bottom yoke plate etc shall be submitted with the Bid .
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31.2.2 Winding Data: wt. of copper for windings ie. for HV(series),

IV(common) ,tap, LV(tertiary), cross sectional area , current density, type of


coil, ID/OD/mean dia of coils, size of winding conductor including parallels,
no. of turns per phase, no of spacers, length of mean turn, weight of copper
without paper covering, resistance per phase of winding at 75 deg C, I 2R loss
at 75 deg C & normal tap, eddy current & stray loss at 75 deg C , total copper
loss at 75 deg C , guaranteed transformer losses at 75 deg C.
Complete details of Insulation components i.e. Top & Bottom clamping rings,
washers , Pressboard blocks & cylinders, Pressboard spacers & Phase barriers,
Pressboard segments etc shall be submitted indicating qty , thickness in mm,
width & height , wt. Design data for winding as per clause 31.2.2 shall be
submitted with the Bid.
Dimensioned drawings indicating details of winding , ducts, insulation , take
off arrangement, clamping ring , pressure points etc shall be submitted with
the Bid .
31.3 QUANTITY OF OIL : Complete calculations of oil quantity to be utilized
in transformer for first filling shall be submitted with the Bid. The calculations
shall indicate
(i) Volume of tank including turrets, conservator main & OLTC ,volume
of headers & Radiators, oil quantity in OLTC & thermosyphon filter.
(ii) Oil displacement by Active parts i.e. core - coil assembly,
31.4 CAPACITY OF CONSERVATOR & SIZE OF AIR CELL : While
furnishing details of conservator & air cell type sealing arrangement, the
Bidder shall submit details & calculations for adequacy of size and capacity of
Pronal make air cell for the rating of the power transformer and also for the
quantity of oil required with the Bid. Catalogue of Pronal should be enclosed
with the Bid clearly marking type designation of selected size of Air cell. A
drawing indicating complete details of conservator with Air cell shall be
submitted .
31.5 CAPACITY OF PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE : Our specification calls
for supply of pressure relief device for all power transformers. Bidders
must submit calculation with the Bid to prove that the capacity/rating of
pressure relief device and locations of the same for the transformer will
adequately meet our requirement. Constructional and design details of
pressure relief device must be furnished and it should be proved by
calculation that the size and setting of pressure relief device is
adequate considering the rating of the transformer and quantity of oil in the
transformer.
A drawing indicating complete details of PRDs & their locations on tank shall
be submitted .
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31.6 LIMITS OF TEMPERATURE RISE & HOT SPOT WINDING


TEMPERATURE : The limits of temperature rise for windings, oil and hot
spot have been specified. Temperature rise calculations at rated full load,
110% load and 125% load considering 100% cooler banks, 50% cooler banks
and without coolers shall be furnished as indicated below :
(a) 100 % Loading : (i) 20 minutes duration - 100 % cooler bank
- 50 % cooler bank
- without cooler bank
(ii) 10 minutes duration - 100 % cooler bank
- 50 % cooler bank
- without cooler bank
(b) 110 % Loading : (i) 20 minutes duration - 100 % cooler bank
- 50 % cooler bank
- without cooler bank

(ii) 10 minutes duration - 100 % cooler bank


- 50 % cooler bank
- without cooler bank
(c) 125 % Loading : (i) 20 minutes duration - 100 % cooler bank
- 50 % cooler bank
- without cooler bank
(ii) 10 minutes duration - 100 % cooler bank
- 50 % cooler bank
- without cooler bank
The calculations shall indicate temperature gradient (for all windings i.e.
HV,IV,LV,tap), load losses at lowest tap for all windings , Eddy current & stray
losses, thermal Constant Value & calculations with parameters affecting the
values for above conditions for top oil temperature & winding hot spot
temperature .
The Calculations for Hot Spot winding Temperature and Calculations for
Temperature Rise shall be submitted with the Bid.
31.7 CAPACITY OF FILTER & BREATHER :
31.7.1 NUMBER OF THERMOSYPHON FILTER AND CAPACITY OF EACH
THERMOSYPHON FILTER : The Bidder shall submit details & calculations
for adequacy of size and capacity of thermosyphon filter for the oil
quantity in the power transformer . While furnishing details of thermosyphon
filter arrangements, the Bidder must confirm clearly the number of
thermosyphon filter, its size and capacity is adequate for the rating of power
transformer. The Bidder shall submit details & calculation to prove for
adequacy of size and capacity of thermosyphon filter with the Bid.
.
31.7.2 CAPACITY OF SILICA GEL BREATHER : The Bidder shall submit
details & calculations for adequacy of size and capacity of silica gel breather
for the oil quantity in the power transformer with the Bid .
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31.8 RATING OF ON LOAD TAP CHANGER (OLTC) : It has been our


experience that due to inadequate rating of OLTC elements, the failure of
OLTC components or pitting of contacts have been observed before the
claimed period for maintenance. To verify the adequacy and suitability of the
OLTC components, it is necessary to furnish the calculations for selecting
the proper rating of transition resistance as well as the normal current
rating of OLTC. The calculations shall include the temperature rise of the
OLTC diverter switch and also the short circuit current considered for
calculation of temperature rise.
Calculations shall be submitted to prove that the current rating of OLTC is
adequate for the rating of the transformer winding taking in to account the
over loading capability as per IS 6600 . The basis for selection of transition
resistance and its current carrying capacity shall also be submitted. In this
regard the circulating current in tap winding during tap change operation
through transition resistance shall be taken in to consideration. Adequacy of
insulation provided in the OLTC between various parts needs to be established
with specific reference to the voltage between two taps. Confirmation shall be
given that the OLTC is suitable for bidirectional flow of current. The through
current capacity shall be adequate to handle on continuous basis the winding
current including over loading as per IS 6600. The through current rating and
the rating of transition resistance shall take in to account the short time
current rating of the winding. Capability to handle short circuit current to be
established by calculations and also by test reports. The above Calculations
for OLTC shall be submitted with the Bid

31.9 Capacity of Nitrogen Cylinder, pressure in Nitrogen Cylinder to be used


during transportation of transformer shall be submitted with the Bid.
31.10 Size & capacity of Oil sump/ pit for Nitrogen Injection Fire Protection
System shall be submitted with the Bid.
31.11 DESIGN REVIEW : The Design Review of the 315 MVA, 400
KV transformer shall be carried out in accordance with the
Guidelines for consulting Design Reviews for transformers 100 MVA
& above of Cigre working group 12.22 (SC12 WG 12.22). The Bidder
shall carry out optimization of Dielectric design of insulation including
electromagnetic design, overload & short circuit withstand capabilities. During
design , transformer modeling shall be done & finite element software (FEM)
may be used.
31.12 Please note that submission of above calculations with
technical bid is a must and in absence of the above, the Bid will
be treated as non responsive and rejected. It is assured that these data
will be kept strictly confidential by MPPTCL.
32.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMME : The Bidders must establish
that a proper quality assurance program is being followed by them for
manufacture of power transformers. In order to ensure this, suitable QAP
should form a part of the technical bid, which will be submitted
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against this Bid specification. The quality Assurance Program must have
a structure as detailed in the following paragraphs.
32.1 Customers Specifications And Contract Review : The quality
assurance and failure prevention starts with careful study and scrutiny of
our technical specifications and requirements. The supplier shall carefully
study all the technical parameters and other particulars & the supplier shall
categorically give his confirmation that these requirements shall be met
in a satisfactory manner.
32.2 Design Control : The supplier shall furnish the checks
exercised in design calculations particularly in respect of short circuit
forces and method of clamping end coil to show the healthiness of the
design. The salient features of design together with the certificates of
design engineers will have to be made available to the Purchaser.
32.3 Engineering Documents :The supplier shall give complete
information regarding copper conductor, insulating paper, core materials,
tap changer, gaskets etc. bringing out the detailed description and
specification of these items with explanation as to how our requirements are
being met in this respect.
32.4 Procurement Document Control & Purchased Material &
Services :
The supplier shall indicate the various sources of the items namely
copper conductor, insulating paper, core material, tap changer and other
items such as gaskets etc. are being procured. The type of checks,
quantum of checks and acceptance norms shall be intimated and random
test and check results should be made available for inspection whenever
so desired. The vendor list for various bought out items shall be submitted
with the Bid and the same shall be subject to purchasers approval. However,
no change in vendor list shall be acceptable after placement of order and list
of vendors shall be freezed at the time of placement of order. Furnishing
of following certificates is essential ;
i) Certificate and proof in the form of bill of lading for
purchase of core material either directly from abroad
manufacturers or their accredited selling agent.

ii) Certificate and proof in the form of bill of lading for purchase
of EC grade copper from National & International reputed
manufacturers or from their accredited selling agents.
It will however be obligatory on the part of Bidder to allow third
party inspection of all important material e.g. copper, core material,
Insulating cylinder etc . Bidder shall furnish certificate that the
transformer shall be manufactured with the input material approved by the
Purchaser and in case during independent third party inspection any of the
above material is found different than from approved list of vendors, in that
case Purchaser reserves the right to summarily reject complete
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transformer and the manufacturer has to replace complete unit made out
from all input material from the vendors approved by the Purchaser.
32.5 Programme Chart : Based on above QAP and offered delivery
schedule a tentative program chart indicating period for various
manufacturing/testing activities shall be submitted along with QAP . The
program chart should specify periods for various activities i.e. design,
ordering of new materials, assembly, testing etc.
It should be noted by the Bidders that submission of QAP with the Bid
is an essential requirement and such of the Bids wherein QAP is not
found shall be rejected by the Purchaser.
33.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING
33.1 Inspection
33.1.1 The Purchaser shall have access at all times to the works and all
other places of manufacture where the transformers are being manufactured
and the Bidder shall provide all facilities for unrestricted inspection of the
Bidders works, raw materials, manufacture of all the accessories and for
conducting necessary tests as detailed herein.
33.1.2 The successful Bidder shall keep the Purchaser informed in advance
of the time of starting and of the progress of manufacture of
equipment at its various stages of manufacturing, so that arrangements
could be made for inspection.
33.1.3 No material shall be dispatched from its point of manufacture
unless the material has been satisfactorily inspected and tested.
33.1.4 The acceptance of any quantity of Transformer & its accessories
shall in no way relieve the successful Bidder of his responsibility for
meeting all the requirement of this specification and shall not prevent
subsequent rejection if such equipments are later found to be defective.
Acceptance of condition regarding stage inspection at various stages which
will be intimated to successful Bidders shall be the essence of the contract to
be placed against this Bid.
33.2. Inspection Programme : The Bidder shall chalk out a detailed
inspection and testing program for manufacturing activities for the various
components. An indicative program of inspection as envisaged by the
Purchaser is given in Annexure-VIII. The Purchaser reserves the right to get
carried out any tests by a third party. All Cost of inspection/tests shall be
borne by the Bidder.
33.3 Stage Inspections
33.3.1 The supplier shall indicate the inspections and checks carried out
at various stages of the manufacture of the transformers. A complete
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record of stage inspection would be kept by the supplier and this record
should be made available for inspection by the representative of the
Purchaser. The supplier should indicate the manufacturing program and
the Purchaser will have a right to depute its inspecting officers during

the manufacture. Some of the inspecting stages are tank during fabrication,
coil winding , core building, assembly of coil on core, the condition of the coil
and core after the treatment in vacuum chamber, assembly within the
transformer tank together with application of tap changer.
33.3.2 It may be noted that stage inspection for first unit or all the units
, at our discretion , shall be done by us at the following stages.
(a) Fabrication stage of tank: After fabrication, tank shall be inspected
for measurement of its dimensions, thickness of sheets used and leakage test
by applying requisite pressure/vaccum.
(b) Building up of Core : After the core is built but before its
clamping, our representative will inspect the core to take complete
weight of the core and also to measure approximate core loss. If
necessary, a small strip of core shall also be taken for testing at CPRI,
Banglore or at any other testing lab of repute.
I Preparation of Winding : Once the coils are prepared but before
the same are fitted on to the core, stage inspection shall be done to take
various measurements and also for weighment of total weight of coil of each
voltage class. Measurement of resistance shall be taken and for this purpose,
a small piece of conductor for each type of winding shall be made available
by the manufacture.
(d) Core Coil Assembly before & After VPD or Drying out
The Bidder has to submit with the Bid complete details of Drying
out process of transformer adopted in its works. The details
should include cycle, description , termination rate , process
diagram , size of oven , measurement method of moisture
extracted etc . Failure of the Bidder to comply with this
requirement shall result in rejection of the Bid.
(e) Final Assembly of Transformer after boxing in of active material
Apart from the above, the Purchaser also reserves the right to carry out stage
inspections at other stages also, for which advance intimation shall be
given and all necessary cooperation shall be rendered by the manufacturer.
33.4 Final Inspection and Testing
33.4.1 At the time of final inspection, the supplier shall identify each
and every item/accessories/fittings of the particular transformer under
testing. Unless all the items are identified, the manufacture will not be
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treated as complete. Serial number of bushings, serial number of tap changer


and other accessories shall be entered into the test report to ensure that the
same are supplied with the transformer. Various tests stipulated in IS
shall be performed in the presence of purchasers engineers or when the
inspection waiver has been given, in such a case, the testing shall be
done at the manufacturers works as per IS stipulations and same should
be confirmed by documentary evidence by way of Test Certificate which
shall be got approved by the purchaser.
33.4.2 The WTI & OTI shall be calibrated during testing of transformer
and Serial Nos. of these instruments shall be recorded in test reports.
The WTI & OTI used during testing shall be dispatched with the transformer
so that installation of same OTI & WTI on transformer is done which are
utilized during testing of transformer at suppliers works. The Bushings
and Radiators on Transformer (if heat run test is conducted ) during testing
of transformer at manufacturers works are required to be supplied with the
same transformer to avoid any mismatch / misalignment etc. during
assembly of transformer. This should be noted for strict compliance and
confirmed specifically.

33.4.3 Whenever inspection call for a particular transformer is given, the


letter of inspection call will accompany the following:
a. List of various fittings and accessories which are ready at the
works and will be offered for inspection. The Inspecting Officer
will carry the list and check the items declared to have been
offered for inspection .
b. It is expected that before a transformer is finally offered for
inspection, internal testing of the transformer for various
important parameters like winding resistance, transformer
losses, IR values etc are already done. Routine test report for
such tests shall also accompany the letter of inspection call
so that the Inspecting Officer at the time of inspection may
verify the parameters brought out in the preliminary report.
Details of all tests should be clearly brought out.
c. In case for any reasons inspection is not completed or
equipment is not found to be complete with all accessories as
per confirmation given with the letter of inspection call, the
Purchaser will reserve the right to recover the complete cost
of deputation of inspecting team to the works of the
manufacturer.
34.0 STORAGE, HANDLING & SHIPPING
When the transformer is declared ready, the manufacturer has
to identify each and every item associated with this unit and a `Complete
Packing List shall be prepared in advance. The equipments shall be stored
and handled properly in shipping depot, while the same is under process
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of dispatch. The manufacturer should ensure dispatch of all the related items
and accessories with a particular unit of transformer along with tank.
Tap changer, bushing, radiators and other accessories of the
transformer should not be withheld for use subsequently on units for testing
purposes. If there are any items procured from sub-contractors which are to
be directly installed like instrumentation, panels, control gear etc. test and
inspection report for the same shall be kept separately and made available to
purchasers inspecting officers.
It may be noted that NO CHANGE in any accessory or
associated equipments after passing all the test successfully shall be
allowed and if this is subsequently detected it shall be binding on the Bidder
to replace with the same item with which the initial test were conducted at
his part failing which the entire test shall become null and void. The
Purchaser at his discretion may consider for rejection of the units thus
supplied. The entire cost, for replacement of such rejected units thus
supplied and for repeating acceptance test, shall be borne by the Bidder.
35.0 COMPLETENESS OF EQUIPMENT AND BOUGHT OUT ITEMS
The Bidders must furnish the following information along with
technical bid.
35.1 A list of all the accessories which will be supplied with the
transformer should be furnished. This should be as per Annexure II & III.
While furnishing the list of accessories , items which will be manufactured by
the Bidder and balance items, which will be procured from sub-suppliers
should be clearly identified and stipulated in the bid.
35.2 It is obligatory on the part of Bidder to ensure that supply of all
accessories as per Annexure-II are made alongwith Main Tank or prior to
delivery of Main Tank so that erection and commissioning work of
Transformer can be completed properly and uninterruptedly .The date of

supply of last accessory will be treated as date of delivery of transformer


and penalty shall be imposed upto a maximum of 10 % for delay in supply
and supply bills will be processed accordingly.
35.3 The responsibility for obtaining timely supplies of bought out
items will rest on the Bidder and only on this basis, delivery period will be
offered in the Bid.
35.4 It may be noted that in case of damages/shortages due to
improper packing or any other negligence ,replenishment shall be arranged
within 45 days of being noticed by the purchaser. If this is not done, date of
delivery of such accessory will be treated as date of delivery of main
equipment and full penalty shall be recoverable from the Bidder on total
cost of the equipment. This should be confirmed.
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35.5 For bought out items, responsibility for guarantee and obtaining
immediate replacement in case any defects are noticed and in case defective
supply of any item is reported will rest on the Bidder.
35.6 In case for attending to defect in any accessory or inspection/
replacement of the accessory, which may be bought out item for the
Bidder; services of engineer of original manufacturer is required, the same will
be organized on immediate basis by the Bidder at his cost.
35.7 The bidders are required to furnish in their bid, the following details
of packages for supply of complete quantity of materials/one complete
equipment:
i. Total number of packages
ii. Dimensional details of each package.
iii. Weight of each package.
iv. Nature of content (i.e. fragile or non-fragile)
In addition, the bidder from outside India offering CIP prices shall
also indicate the port of entry in India.
36.0 For all power transformer included in the Bid specification ,
provisions and stipulations as per CBIP Manual on Transformers in regard to
the following except as modified in this document should be strictly adopted
a) Design and authorization.
b) Galvanising.
c) Labels.
d) Nuts & bolts.
e) Cleaning & Painting.
f) Prevention of acidity.
g) Continuous maximum rating & over loads.
h) Duty under faults conditions for stabilizing windings.
i) Flux density and magnetizing current.
j) Vibration & noise.
k) Suppressions of harmonics.
l) Magnetic circuit and mechanical construction of cores.
m) Constructional arrangements for winding.
n) Earthing arrangements.
o) Cooling plant for the transformers.
p) Temperature indicating device and alarm.
q) Gas actuated relays.
r) Marshalling box/control cubicle, panel drives & Mechanism
Box
s) Control connection and instrument wiring.
t) Drying out, transport and erection.
u) Valves and air release plugs.
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37.0 REQUIREMENT FOR TRANSPORTATION OF TRANSFORMERS


The Bidders shall include charges for fitting atleast one Electronic impact
recorder (on returnable basis) during transportation of Transformers to
measure the magnitude and duration of the impact in all three directions. The
acceptance criteria and limits of impact in all three directions which can be
withstood by the equipment during transportation and handling shall be
submitted by the supplier during detailed engineering. The recording shall
commence in the factory before despatch and must continue till the unit is
installed on its foundation. The data of electronic impact recorder(s) shall be
down-loaded at site and a soft copy of it shall be handed over to Engineerincharge.
Further, within three weeks the supplier shall communicate the
interpretation of the data. In the unlikely event of impact recorder output not
available at site, the equipment shall be thoroughly internally inspected by the
manufacturers representative before erection at site to ensure healthiness of
the equipment.
Further the supplier shall mount Vehicle tracking system (GPRS/ GPS/ GSM
based) to track the exact position of the vehicle on which the Autotransformer
is being loaded for transportation and during detailed engineering take
approval for the equipment installed.
38.0 Please ensure the bid document containing number of pages
have been properly page numbered and each page is signed by the
Bidder. All bid documents including Annexures should be indexed
properly and Index of the document should be enclosed/placed at
the beginning of the bid document.
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ANNEXURE I
PRINCIPAL PARAMETERS FOR 315 MVA, 400/220/33 KV
POWER TRANSFORMER
The transformer shall conform to the following specific parameters described
hereunder:No. DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS
1 Type of power
transformer/installation
Auto 3 phase Suitable for out door
installation
2 Type of Mounting Mounted on rails Center to center
distance 1676 mm+ Rail width,
longitudinal and transverse both
3 Suitable for system frequency 50 Hz
4 Rated voltage ratio: HV/IV/LV 400/220/33 KV
5 No. of phases Three
6 No. of windings Auto transformer with tertiary
7 Type of cooling ONAN/ONAF/OFAF
8 MVA Rating corresponding to HV IV LV
a) ONAN Cooling (60%) 189 189 63
b) ONAF Cooling (80%) 252 252 84
c) OFAF Cooling (100%) 315 315 105
9 Method of connection HV - Star
IV - Star
LV - Delta
10 Connection Symbol (Vector group) YnaOd11
11 System earthing Solidly/effectively earthed
12 Percentage Impedances, Voltage on
normal tap and MVA base

corresponding to HV/IV rating with


applicable tolerances:
Principle / Highest / Lowest
tap
a. HV-IV 12.5%+10%tol./ 10.3%+ IS
tol./ 15%+ IS tol.
b. IV-LV 30%+15%tol./ 28.9%+ IS
tol./ 26.8%+ IS tol.
c. HV-LV 45%+15%tol
13 Anticipated continuous loading
a) HV and IV Not to exceed 110% of its rated
Capacity.
b) Tertiary Suitable for no load operation as
well as for loading to its rated
capacity with capacitive or
inductive loading or combination
of both (Subject to a maximum of
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No. DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS


33% of the rated capacity of HV
winding
14 Tap Changing gear :i. Type ONLOAD
ii. Provided on Provided on series winding
immediately before IV tapping
point for variation of 220KV
voltage
iii) Tap range -10% to +10%
iv) Tap step 1.25%
v) Voltage and current rating 245 KV and 1200 Amps.
15 Over voltage operating capability
and
Duration
110% continuous
125% rated voltage for 60
seconds.
140% rated voltage for 5 seconds
16 Minimum Air core reactance of HV
Windings
20%
17 Flux density
a) Working Flux density in any part
of core and yoke at rated MVA,
frequency and normal voltage
1.65 Tesla
b) Maximum flux density in any
part of core and yoke at 110%
voltage &(-) 4% frequency
variation shall not exceed
1.90 Tesla
18 Insulation levels :For windings HV /IV /LV:
a) 1.2/50 micro second wave shape
lightning impulse voltage
withstand (KVp)

1300/950/250
b) Power frequency voltage
withstand (KV rms)
PD at 1.5 Um /3 /395/95
c) Switching surge voltage
withstand (KVp)
1050/ - / 19 Type of winding insulation
a) HV/IV winding Graded
b) LV winding Full
20 System short circuit level and
duration for which the
transformer shall be able to
withstand thermal and dynamic
stresses (kA rms/sec)
63 KA for 3sec. for 400KV
40 KA for 3sec. for 220 KV
31 5 KA for 3sec. for 33 KV
21 Noise level when energized at rated
voltage and frequency but without
load.
As per NEMA standards
(Copy of standard to be
furnished with Bid)
22 Permissible temperature rise Over
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No. DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS


ambient temp of 500C.
i) Of top oil measured by
thermometer
40 deg.C
ii) Of winding measured by
resistance
45 deg.C
23 Minimum clearance in air (mm) Ph-Ph Ph-Ground
a. HV (400) 4000 3500
b. IV (220) 2700 2400
c. LV ( 33) 700 660
24 Terminals : (Bushings)
a. HV winding line end 420 KV OIP condenser
b. IV winding line end 245 KV OIP condenser
c. HV/IV winding Neutral end 72.5 KV OIP condenser
d. LV winding 72.5 KV OIP condenser
25 a. Radio Interference voltage
level at 1 MHz. & 266 kV rms
phase to ground voltage for HV
winding
1000 micro volt
b. Maximum visual corona
exitinction voltage (KVrms)
320
c. Partial discharge level at 364KV 500 pico columb (maximum)
26 Cooling Equipments :
a) Number of banks Two 50% cooler banks

b) Number of pumps Adequate number of pumps and


one
set of standby pump in each bank.
c) Number of Fans Adequate number of Fans with
standby Fans for each bank.
27 Bushings : HV / IV / LV & NEUTRAL
a. Voltage Rating (KV rms 420 / 245 / 72.5
b. Current Rating (Amps) 1250/1250/3150
c. Lightning impulse voltage
withstand(KVp
1425/1050/325
d. Switching surge voltage
(KVrms)
1050/ - / -/
e. Creepage distance (mm) 10500/6125/1813
f. One min. power freq. Voltage
(KVrms)
630/460/140
28 a) Bushing Current Transformer
for purchasers use
HV IV
i) Type Single ph. ring type turret
mounted
Quantity 3 nos 3nos
ii) Current Ratio HV & IV(A/A) 500-1000/1-1 500-1000/1-1
iii) Knee point voltage (V) 1000 V 1000 V
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No. DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS


iv) Accuracy class PS PS
v) Secondary resistance(Ohms) 2.5 2.5
vi) No. of cores 2 2
b) Neutral side C.T. for
Purchasers use (for
restricted E/F protection)
i) Type Single phase outdoor mounted
ii) Quantity One no. for three phase bank
iii) Voltage class 52 KV
iv) No. of cores Two
v) Current Ratio (A/A) 500-1000/1-1
vi) Knee point voltage (KVp) 1000V
vii) Secondary resistance (Ohms) 2.5
viii) Type of mounting Frame mounted
ix) Turns ratio
Identical to the turns ratio
provided on HV & LV side
x) Location for mounting In neutral lead before connection
to s/s. earth the detailed
arrangement shall be worked out
by the supplier as per actual
layout.
29 c) 33 KV class CT for Tertiary
winding.
i. Type
ii. Current Ratio (A/A)

iii. Quantity
iv. Accuracy class
v. Secondary Resistance
Single phase ring type turret
mounted
1200/1-1
One Number
Core1- 5P10,Core2 class I
As per requirement or < one ohm
30 Surge capacitors :
i) Rated voltage 40KVrms
ii) Applicable standards IS 11548 / IS 9348
iii) Rated frequency 50 Hz
iv) Rated capacitance 0.125 micro farad.
v) Tolerance on capacitance value -5% to +15% of rated value
vi) One minute power frequency
withstand voltage
95 KVrms
vii) Lightning impulse withstand
voltage
250 KVp
viii)Temperature rise over designed
ambient temperature
Not more than 10 deg.C
ix) Temperature coefficient 0.035%/deg.C
x) Bushing/support insulator for
surge capacitor
Porcelain housing
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No. DESCRIPTION PARAMETERS


a) Applicable standard IS 5621
b) Rated voltage 40 KV
c) Creepage distance (mm) 1820 minimum
d) Power frequency withstand
voltage
95 KVrms
e) Lightning impulse withstand
voltage
250 KVp
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ANNEXURE - II
LIST OF FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES TO BE PROVIDED
WITH EACH POWER TRANSFORMERS.
1. Each transformer shall be provided with the following accessories.
i One no. Dial type Thermometers for oil : A dial type
indicating thermometer with repeater of robust pattern
mounted inside FCC at a convenient height to read the
temperature in the hottest part of the oil and fitted with alarm
and trip contacts. ROTI shall also be mounted on RTCC
panel.
ii Winding temperature Indicator : Two nos. WTI for HV
(on extreme phases), one no.WTI for IV ( on middle
phase) & one no.WTI for LV ( tertiary) winding : These
shall be indicating type, with repeater responsible to the
combination of top oil temperature and winding current,

calibrated to follow the hottest spot temperature of the


transformer winding. The winding temperature indicator shall
operate a remote alarm before the hottest spot temperature
approaches a dangerous value and it shall automatically
actuate the cooling fan Motors and Oil pumps.
iii Repeater Winding temperature Indicator (RWTI) : These
shall be as per cl. 11.10 of section I. A precision
potentiometer mounted inside the case shall function as a
transmitter to operate a repeater for RWTI. For two windings
( i.e. HV and IV) the transmitter shall be directly connected to
the repeater. For the third winding (i.e. LV) the transmitter
shall be connected to a Resistance Transducer, which will
supply DC for operating repeater.
iv One magnetic type oil level gauge with low level alarm
contacts and dial showing minimum, maximum and normal oil
levels.
v One plain oil level gauge of over lapped type on either side
of the conservator shall also be provided.
vi Valves (As Per Annexure V) In the Annexure-V of valve
schedule, 4 nos. valves are required to be provided in each
Thermosyphon filter. Out of 4 nos., 2 nos. shall be provided
for the purpose of disconnecting the oil flow between the
main tank & Thermosyphon filter and 2 nos. are to be
provided for the purpose of filtration of charge of the
Thermosyphon without disconnecting the Thermosyphon from
body . Valves required for NIFPS shall be included.
vii Minimum 3 nos. pressure relief valves . The quantity of
these valves should commensurate with the quantity of oil in
the transformer and also location of valves should be
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properly designed to adequately release the excessive


pressure.
viii A set of air release valves on the top and on the radiators
and also at appropriate places.
ix One thermometer pocket for mercury in glass type
thermometer.
x Buchholz relay : One double float gas detector relay with
alarm and tripping contacts to detect accumulation of gas and
sudden changes of oil pressure, complete with shutoff valves
and flanges couplings to permit easy removal without lowering
oil level in the main tank, a blend valve for gas venting, and
test valve. Make of buchholz relay shall be as per our
discretion.
xi Heat exchangers or radiators complete with shut of valves
and with facility for oil draining arrangement.
xii a. Two oil conservator, with required accessories, one
for main tank and other for OLTC. three nos Silica gel
Breathers with main Conservator & one no. for OLTC
Conservator.
b. Air cell type breathing arrangement with oil
preserving equipment complete in all respects of PRONOL
make only.
xiii Eye bolts and lugs on all parts for easy handling.
xiv Two grounding earthing terminals at diagonally opposite

corner of tank.
xv One rating and diagram plate.
xvi A set of minimum 4/8/12 nos.(as per requirement) flanged bidirectional
wheels for rail mounting (for 1676 mm rail gauge.)
xvii Set of fans, Pumps required for ONAF & OFAF cooling of the
transformer with following information
a. Number of Radiator Banks.
b. Required no. of cooling fans (Industrial duty of
adequate voltage & rpm) & pumps be provided in each
bank to ensure 100% ONAF & OFAF rating of the
transformer. As per our specification, for each bank 20 %
cooling fan & pump is to be included which will be duly
wired-up.
xviii Suitable jacking lugs and haulage holes.
xix Inspection window & main holes with bolted cover as per
Annexure-IV
xx Adequate no of Thermosyphon filter assembly (minimum 4
nos) with suitable supports, valves and pumps for forced but
slow circulation of Transformer oil .
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xxi Lifting arrangement for the complete transformer, core coil


assembly and also tank.
xxii One detachable bolted type MS ladder each on main tank and
conservator tank.
xxiii For the purpose of taking earthing connection from the
neutral bushing, adequate number of brackets with small
support insulators shall be provided on the body of the tank
so that earthing could be arranged by Purchaser near the
earthing pit of transformer itself.
xxiv A separate weather proof FCC (Fan/Cooler control) cubicle
containing dial type thermometer and winding temperature
indicator and terminals of dial type thermometer, winding
temperature indicator, buchholz relay, MOG, control of fans
etc.
Please note provision of separate Fan Control Cubicle
(FCC) is a must. FCC shall be suitably dimensioned to
accommodate the following :a The wiring from RTCC shall be brought to marshalling box
and for terminating the same adequate numbers of
suitably rated terminal connectors shell be provided.
b Necessary cable glands shall be included in the scope of
supply. The cable gland and the hole on gland plate for
cable entry shall be provided.
c Arrangement for terminating the connecting leads of
OTI, WTI, buchholz, magnetic oil level gauge etc. shall be
made in the marshalling box. It should be possible to
read OTI and WTI readings without opening the box
through suitable glass window. All trip alarm and
repeater signals will be transferred to control room for
which arrangement will have to be made.
d Starters for cooling fans & Pumps shall be housed in
marshalling box and necessary switches for local operation
of fans and pumps shall be provided.
e Local remote control switch for OLTC shall be provided.

f Space heater with switch, cubicle illumination lamp,


fuses, links overload protection arrangement for motors
and other accessories shall be included in the scope of
supply.
xxv One set of indoor RTCC (Remote tap changer control) cubicle
complete with provision for remote operation of OLTC, as
independent or master/follower scheme, with oil and
winding temperature repeater, tap position indicator with
annunciation for fan group ON/OFF and cooler supply fail
indication and Tap changer in progress including OTI repeater
& WTI remote indicator operated by remote sensors.
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xxvi One set of erection manual/relevant drawing/leaflets should be


secured permanently inside the RTCC cubicle as a guide line for
site erection and commissioning.
xxvii Three separate connection i.e. connection from core,
connection from end frame and connection from tank shall
be brought out on to a terminal box with cover. Arrangement
for inter connecting these terminals in the terminal box shall also
be provided. This arrangement shall facilitate verification of
core, end frame and tank insulation.
xxix Minimum 3 nos silica gel breathers .
xxviii Mounting of radiators on the 33KV side of 72.5 KV
bushing should be avoided. In no case, the radiators
should be projected above the main tank height.
xxix All transformers shall be supplied with a full outfit of tools,
spanners, special tools as per annexure IX for assembly and
all spanners shall be double ended and of very good quality
of " Gedore " or "Taparia " or equivalent make.
2. The equipments and accessories furnished with the transformer
shall be suitably mounted on the transformer for ease of operation, inspection
and maintenance and the mounting details shall be subject to the approval
of the purchaser. All valves shall be provided either with blind companion
flanges or with pipe plugs for protection.
3. Indication, alarm and relay equipment shall have contacts suitable for
operation with 220V DC supply. Any other accessories or appliances
recommended by the manufacturer for the satisfactory operation of the
transformer shall also have 220V DC as input.
4. a. OLTC and its controls shall be as per clause 14 Section-I
of specification.
b. All cabinets & panels shall be conforming to
stipulations under Clause-16 of Section -I of specifications.
c. All 220KV, 132KV, 33KV and neutral bushings shall be of OIP
condenser type and as per Clause 11.13 of Section I of
specification.
5. NIFPS : Nitrogen injection type fire prevention & extinguishing system
with flow sensitive conservator isolation valve shall be provided for all the
transformers as per clause no. 20.9.
6. OLMD : On Line Monitoring Device shall be provided for all the
transformers as per clause no. 20.10.
7. Surge Capacitor with structure : 3 nos Surge Capacitor with structure
shall be provided for all the transformers as per cl. no. 20.12.
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8. Provision for Measurement of Degree of Polymerisation of


Insulation of Winding of Transformer :- To assess the life of paper

insulation of winding , a provision is to be made inside the transformer . For


this purpose, a container of insulating material of good electrical, mechanical
& chemical properties having free circulation of oil through it shall be provided
at suitable location where maximum oil temperature is expected. In the
container, atleast 10-12 spools of paper having size not more than one cm be
placed . The container shall be closed and there should not be any possibility
of spools coming out from the container due to natural circulation as well
turbulence of oil during fault etc.
Location of the container shall be selected such that spools may be
removed from the container as and when required by the purchaser during
service of transformer for the purpose of testing of insulating material for
Degree of Polymerisation (DP test).
9. Accessories, which are not included in the above
Annexures but details of which are given in Bid specification and
which are necessary for satisfactory operation of Transformer shall
be deemed to have been included in the accepted price without any
extra cost to the Purchaser.
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ANNEXURE -III
LIST OF TRANSFORMER ACCESSORIES AND THEIR TESTCERTIFICATES
TO BE SUBMITTED BY MANUFACTURERS/APPROVED VENDORS
S.
No.
Accessory Ref. Std. Test-certificates required
1 Condenser
Bushing
IS2099,IEC60137 1. Appearance, construction
and dimensional check
2. Test for leakage of
internal filling at a
pressure of 1.0 kg/cm2 for
12hours.
3. Insulation resistance IS
2099 measurement with
2000V Insulation Tester.
4. Dry/wet power frequency
voltage withstand test.
5. Dry/wet power frequency
voltage withstand test for
test tap insulation
6. Partial discharge
measurement up to 1.5
UN/_/3 KV.
7. Measurement of tangent
delta and capacitance.
2. Air Cell of Pronol
france make
IEC 1. Dimensional check,
inflation/Deflation at 10
inflation/Deflation at 10
KPa
2. Pressure test at 10 KPa for
24 Hr.
3. OLTC IS 2026 part I,

IEC 60214
1. Oil tightness test for the
8468 diverter switch oil
chamber at an oil pressure
of 0.5 kg/cm2 at 100 degree
centigrade for 1 hour.
2. Mechanical operation test.
3. Operation sequence
measurement
4. Insulation resistance
measurement using
2000V Insulation Tester
5. Power frequency voltage
withstand test on diverter
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S.
No.
Accessory Ref. Std. Test-certificates required
switch to earth and between
even and odd contacts.
6. Power frequency voltage
withstand test on tap
selector-between stationary
contacts, between max. and
min. taps, between phases
and supporting frames,
between phases.
7. Operation & dielectric test of
complete OLTC
4. Winding & Oil
Temp Indicator
1. Calibration test
2. Dielectric test at 1.5 kV for
one minute.
3. Accuracy test for indication
and switch setting scales.
4. Test for adjustability of
switch setting
5. Test for switch rating
6. Measurement of
temperature rise with
respect to the heater coil
current.
5. Pressure Relief
valve
IS13947 1. Functional test with
Compressed air to check
bursting pressure, indicating
flag operation and switch
operation.
2. Dielectric test at 2 KV for
one minute.
3. Switch contact testing at
5A, 240 Volt AC.

4. Leakage test at 75%


operating pressure for 1Hr.
6. Cooling Fan and
motor assembly
IS 2312 1. Appearance, construction
and dimensional check.
2. Insulation resistance
measurement
3. Dielectric test at 1.5 KV
between winding and body
for one minute
4. Operation check.
5. Power consumption, RPM,
Current.
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S.
No.
Accessory Ref. Std. Test-certificates required
7. Buchholz Relay IS:3637 1. Leak test with transformer
oil at a pressure of 3
kg/cm2 for 30 minutes at
ambient temperature for
relay casing.
2. Insulation resistance
measurement with 500V
Insulation Tester.
3. Dielectric test at 2 kV for 1
minute
4. Elements test at 1.75
kg/cm2 for 15 minutes using
transformer oil at ambient
temperature.
5. Loss of oil and surge test.
6. Gas volume test
7. Mechanical strength test
8. Velocity calibration test
9. Appearance construction and
dimensional check.
8. Oil Level gauge
including MOG
IS 1. Appearance, construction
and dimensional check
2. Dielectric test at 2 KV for 1
minute
3. Switch contact test at 5A
240V AC
4. Switch operation for low
level alarm
5. Test for oil levels
9. Pressed Steel
Radiators
IS 513 1. Appearance, construction &
dimensional check.
2. Air pressure test at 2

kg/cm2 under water for 15


minutes
10. OLTC Control
cubical/Cooler
Control cubicle
1. Appearance, construction &
dimensional check.
2. Electric operation
3. Insulation resistance
measurement using 500 V
meggar at ambient
temperature
4. Dielectric test at 2kV for 1
minute
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S.
No.
Accessory Ref. Std. Test-certificates required
11. Bushing Current
Transformers
IS: 2705 1. Appearance, construction &
dimensional check. Polarity
Check, Measurement of
insulation resistance.
2. H V power frequency test.
3. Determination of ratio error
and phase angle of
measuring and protection
BCTs
4. Interturn insulation test
5. Exciting current
characteristic test,
Secondary winding
resistance measurement
12. Terminal
connector
IS 5561 1. Dimensional check as per
drawing & visual inspection
2. Tensile test, resistance test
3. Galvanisation test as per IS
2633 on galvanized parts .
13 Silica Gel
Breather
1.Pressure tests
2. Visual & dimension tests
3. Operation test
4. silica gel test
5. Oil compatibility test
14 NIFPS TAC/NEPA norms 1. Lamp test
2. Out of Service
3. Transformer Conservator
Insulator Valve (TCIV)
open
4. Transformer Conservator

Insulator Valve (TCIV)


closed
5. Fire Detector trip
6. Buchholz Relay trip
7. Differential Relay trip
8. PRV trip
9. RPRR trip
10.Transformer trip
11.D.C. fail etc..
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ANNEXURE-IV
SCHEDULE OF INSPECTION COVER/ACCESS WINDOWS
S.No. Particulars
Size
(Length x
Width)
(mm x mm)
Qty.
(Nos.)
1 Inspection cover (man hole) 450x900 1
2
Inspection cover/ Access Window
for OLTC (with lifting handle on
tank wall)
450x900 3
3
Inspection cover/ Access Window
for HV Bushing
500x500 3
4
Inspection cover/ Access Window
for IV Bushing
500x500 3
5
Inspection cover/ Access Window
for LV (Tertiary) Bushing
500x500 3
6
Inspection cover/ Access Window
for Common Neutral Bushing
500x500 1
7
Inspection cover on HV & IV side
having 200 mm dia.
200 mm dia. 2
8
Inspection cover on Tank cover
2nos for HV & 1 no for IV .
300x600 3
9
Inspection cover on Tank cover
1no for neutral
1no for tertiary
1no for core-endframe-tank

earthing arrangement
300x400 3
10
Inspection cover on Conservator
500mm dia 1
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ANNEXURE-V
SCHEDULE OF VALVES
Item Description of Valves Size Qty Type
(Design)
1 Oil inlet / outlet valve for Radiator
header
250NB 2+2 Gate valve
2 Top /Bottom Oil filter valve 50NB 2+4 Gate valve
3 Top / Bottom oil sampling valve 25NB 1+1 Globe valve
4 Drain plug bottom tank 50NB 2
5 Drain valve (Tank) 100NB 1 Butterfly valve
6 Drain valve (Tank) 100NB 1 Gate valve
7 Valve for outlet from & inlet to
tank
250NB As per
design
Butterfly valve
8 Valve for pipe assembly and bank
I&II
50NB* As per
design
Gate valve
9 Isolating valve for I&II 250NB As per
design
10 Quick Oil discharge valve 125NB 1 Gate valve
11 N2 Injection valve 25NB 6 Gate valve
12 Valve for oil inlet & outlet for
OLMD
25 NB* 2 Gate valve
13 Radiator Isolating valve 100NB As per
design
Butterfly valve
14 Drain plug on radiators Bsp
15 Air release plug on radiators Bsp
16 Drain cum filter valve on header 50NB 4 Globe valve
17 Drain plug on header Bsp 4* -18 Air release plug on header Bsp 4*
19 Drain plug on inlet/outlet pipe Bsp 2*+2*
20 Air release valve on tank cover 15NB 2 Gate valve
21 Pressure release valve (Main tank) 150NB 3 Gate valve
22 Thermosyphon drain valve 25NB 4 Globe valve
23 Thermosyphon filter valve 50NB 8 Gate valve
24 Drain plug on Thermosyphon filter Bsp 4
25 Air release plug on Thermosyphon
filter
Bsp 4
26 Thermosyphon pump isolating
valve

100NB 4 Gate valve


27 Thermosyphon pump bypass valve 100NB As per req. Gate valve
28 Thermosyphon isolating valve 100NB 8 Butterfly valve
29 Oil surge relay isolating valve 25NB 3 Globe valve
30 OLTC equalizing valve 25NB 3 Gate valve
31 OLTC suction valve 25NB 3 Globe valve
32 OLTC Conservator drain valve 25NB 1 Globe valve
33 Buccholz relay isolating valve 80NB 2 Gate valve
34 Pre Stressed Non return valve 80NB 1 Gate valve
35 Gas Sampling valve Bsp 2 Gate valve
36 Main conservator Drain valve 50NB 1 Gate valve
37 Main conservator Air release valve 25NB 1 Gate valve
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38 Main Breather isolating valve 25NB 1 Gate valve


39 Valve for Vacuum breaking during
oil filling
25NB 1 Gate valve
NOTE: 1. All valves shall have position indicators to indicate the status i.e.
valves are in open or shut position.
2. All valves shall be made of gun metal (GM); cast iron valves are not
acceptable.
3. All plugs shall be made of cast iron (CI)/GM
NB- Normal Bore mm.
* Size & Qty. indicated is subject to change as per design
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ANNEXURE VI(A)
DRAWINGS AND DATA TO BE FURNISHED BY THE BIDDER.
The following drawings and data for each items are to be submitted
with the Bid
(a) Outline dimensional drawings of transformer and its accessories
including conservator complete with Bill of material and details of
all parts, their quantity, rating & name of Vendors indicating
clearances of transformer body from live terminals i.e. HV,IV,LV.
(b) Drawing of transformer tank with location of inspection windows,
thickness of side/bottom/top of tank, details of stiffener.
(c) Drawing indicating limbed core construction with complete details of
no., width and wt. of core laminations with size of steps; thickness of
core laminations ; dimension of window; size of limbs; Gross and net
core ; wt. of complete core.
(d) Drawing indicating core belting arrangement with details of belting,
belting material etc.
(e) Large scale dimensioned drawings for HV,IV & LV windings of the
transformer; size and no. of parallel of HV,IV, LV and of, cooling
ducts, coil clamping arrangement, no./size & location of pressure
screws, clamping ring; top yoke arrangement etc. The details should
commensurate with the short circuit calculations submitted by you for
each rating of transformer
(f) Detailed drawing of transformer tank with complete core and winding
indicating clearances inside transformer tank as also passage and
space for free movement of at least two persons for inspection of
active parts etc .
(g) Schematic diagram showing the flow of oil in the cooling system as
well as each limb and winding. Longitudinal and cross-sectional views
showing the duct sizes, cooling pipes etc. for the
transformers/radiators drawn to scale .

(h) Drawings giving the weights for foundations.


(i) Combined Rating and diagram plate including tap changing, which
should also include details of guaranteed and measured no load and
load losses as also winding resistances and percentage impedances at
all taps.
(j) Schematic control and wiring diagram for all auxiliary equipment
and control cubicle.
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(k) Drawing showing constructional details, dimensions, mechanical


& technical particulars of bushings. Arrangement of terminals and
details of connection of bushing shall also be indicated in drawing with
their technical particulars.
(l) Transportation drawing of transformer.
(m) Details of fittings and cable box.
(n) Drawing showing arrangement and details of tap changing gear
including selector switch, diverter switch and drive mechanism.
(o) Valve Schedule plate.
(p) Oil filling instruction plate for conservator fitted with Air cell breather
arrangement including equalizing arrangement if any required at
the time of taking full Vacuum at site.
(q) Drawing and instruction for fitting of Air Cell.
(r) Drawing of conservator indicating internal details of air cell MOG, oil
level gauge and silica gel breather pipe fitting arrangement.
(s) Drawings of all HV, IV & LV bushings with complete details meeting TS
requirement.
(t) Drawings of HV,IV,LV & neutral terminal connectors indicating plate
thickness, no. of nut bolts with size and other details.
(u) Drawing of detachable bolted type MS ladder with its complete details
and fitting arrangement on transformer/ conservator tank.
(v) Drawing for HV/IV neutral earthing arrangement indicating voltage
rating of insulators and its fitting arrangements, size of copper strips,
terminal connectors etc.
(w) Detailed drawing indicating two views of all valves provided in the
transformer tank.
(x) Drawing of Thermosyphon filter with fixing arrangement with
transformer tank.
(y) Detailed internal drawing of transformer indicating transportation
locking arrangement provided to avoid shifting of core assembly.
(z) Drawing showing weights of transformers, cooling fan structures, FCC
structures with distance from central line of transformer for casting of
civil foundation for transformer and associated equipments.
(aa) Drawing of Earthing terminal box showing earthing arrangement for
core, end frame, tank giving details of voltage class and current rating
of terminal bushings.
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(ab) Drawing indicating insulation thickness details and other arrangement


provided between core assembly and bottom yoke and base of bottom
of tank.
(ac) Drawing indicating details of O ring gasketting arrangement provided
in transformer tank covers.
(ad) Detailed Drawing of jacks.
(ae) Drawing of stiffeners provided on top, each faces/sides of tank with
their number and size.
(af) Drawing indicating number, location, size of shields/ magnetic shunts
and its material provided inside the tank as per clause 11.1 (g).

(ag) Drawing indicating internal details of transformer giving complete


details of clearances from live parts.
(ah) Drawing of internal LV winding termination arrangement indicating
minimum clearance between core and LV take off lead.
(ai) Drawing of Neutral Current Transformer with details of its mounting
arrangement.
(aj) Drawing for Lead termination to bottom of HV & LV bushings.
(ak) Drawing of On Line Monitoring Device with details of mounting
arrangement.
(al) Drawing of Neutral Current Transformer with details of its mounting
arrangement.
(am) Drawing for Lead termination to bottom of HV & LV bushings.
(an) Internal drawing & design of Core & Winding indicating all attachment
with identification numbers, description including take-off arrangement
of lead connection for Core & End frame and related Bill of Material
(ao) Locking arrangement drawing for tank top cover, core & winding with
complete dimension & details.
(ap) Plan view of the bottom of Bell Tank for complete details of core coil
resting arrangement, indicating clearly dimensional details, material of
insulation, clamping arrangement with details of nuts/ bolts, clearance
from all sides provided at bottom.
(aq) Drawing indicating complete details, dimension & mounting
arrangement of OLTC inside the tank with respect to End frame.
(ar) Drawing indicating complete details, dimensions & fixing arrangement
of static end rings if used.
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(as) Other relevant drawings.


As soon as possible after the award of the contract the manufacturer shall
supply four (4) copies of the drawings as listed out above, which will
describe the equipment in details for approval and shall subsequently
provide ten complete sets of final drawings, one of which shall be autopositive
suitable for taking blue prints. Ten sets of instruction books,
operation and maintenance manuals and spare part bulletin, shall be
supplied. In addition to above two sets of manuals and drawings with test
certificates for each unit to be despatched as per despatch instructions.
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ANNEXURE VI(B)
LIST OF DRAWINGS TO BE FURNISHED ALONGWITH BID AND
DETAILS TO BE LISTED IN SCHEDULE-IV
S.No. Particulars
1 OGA drawing of transformer
2 List of fittings & accessories for OGA
3 Drawing for HV,IV,LV , OIP Condenser bushings
4 Makes of various accessories and source of raw material
5 Universal type bimetallic terminal connector for HV,IV,LV, Neutral
6 Conservator with air cell breathing arrangement
7 Thermosyphon filter assembly with pump & without pump
8 Internal clearances detailed drawing
9 Dimensional details for transportation of transformer.
10 Radiator arrangement
11 Core earthing arrangement box
12 Yoke binding details
13 Neutral earthing arrangement
14 Foundation details
15 List of tools & tackles

16 Bottom locking & insulating arrangement


17 Core insulation details
18 MS Ladder
19 Sealing arrangement between top & bottom shell.
20 OLTC Conservator with breather arrangement
21 Drawings for various types of valves.
22 Core shunt fixing arrangement
23 Rating & diagram plate
24 Valve schedule plate
25 Oil filling instruction plate for conservator with air cell.
26 Roller assembly with anit-earthquake arrangement
27 Coil clamping arrangement
28 Oil flow diagram
29 Winding details arrangement with dimension
30 Core details with design data
31 Over fluxing curve
32 Drawing for tank stiffener & magnetic shunt inside transformer with
calculation.
33 NIFPS with complete catalogue, manuals & drawings.
34 Schematic drawings for OLTC, FCC & RTCC .
35 Cooler control cubicle cum marshalling box with schematic
36 RTCC panel drawing
37 Drawing for static end ring
38 Complete dimensioned details of bottom tank
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ANNEXURE VII
DESIGN CALCULATIONS & DESIGN DATA REQUIRED TO BE ENCLOSED
WITH THE BID FOR POWER TRANSFORMER
It should be specifically noted by the Bidders that submission of
following Design Calculations & Design Data with the offer is
necessary and bids wherein these calculations are not found enclosed
shall run risk of rejection.
(1) SHORT CIRCUIT WITHSTAND CAPABILITIES : The calculations to
prove dynamic and thermal short circuit withstand capability of transformer
as per clause 31.1.1 shall be submitted for the fault level indicated as
under:
400KV - 63 KA for 3 secs.
220KV - 40 KA for 3 secs.
33KV - 31.5KA for 3 secs.
Results of calculations shall be submitted with the Bid . The design of winding
assembly , which is to be furnished in the drawing as per Sr. No. (e) of
Annexure VII should be commensurating with these calculations. The details
of clamping ring shall be indicated in the drawing .
It may be noted by the Bidders that calculations for short circuit withstand
capability for two winding transformer is not acceptable under any
circumstances and these calculations shall be submitted for 3 winding auto
transformer. The computer output for calculations of short circuit forces with
minimum of 7 iterations with limiting values shall be submitted during Design
Review as per Cigre Guidelines.
(2) DESIGN DATA OF CORE & WINDING : On the basis of offered flux
density and current density, the Bidders shall furnish furnish following
design calculations & data. Calculations regarding wt. of core & copper and
also calculations for losses will be brought out to justify the offered
transformer losses. :

(A) Core Data: Details of core material i.e Name of Manufacturer,


Manufacturers type designation for core , thickness of core, curve for
Loss Vs Flux density, No of steps of Core & No of limbs, gross core area
, stacking factor , Net core area ,height & width of core window, center
to center distance of limb, voltage per turn, wt. of core material,
working flux density , core loss in watts per kg marked on graph for
grade of core material & selected flux density, building factor and
calculated no load loss in watts, guaranteed no load loss. Design data for
core as per clause 31.2.1 shall be submitted with the Bid. A drawing
indicating details of core i.e. limbed construction, step width & thickness
, core belting, top & bottom yoke plate etc shall be submitted with the
Bid .
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(B) Winding Data: wt. of copper for windings ie. for HV(series), IV(common)
,tap, LV(tertiary), cross sectional area , current density, type of coil,
ID/OD/mean dia of coils, size of winding conductor including parallels,
no. of turns per phase, no of spacers, length of mean turn, weight of
copper without paper covering, resistance per phase of winding at 75 deg
C, I2R loss at 75 deg C & normal tap, eddy current & stray loss at 75 deg
C , total copper loss at 75 deg C , guaranteed transformer losses at 75
deg C.
Complete details of Insulation components i.e. Top & Bottom clamping
rings, washers , Pressboard blocks & cylinders, Pressboard spacers &
Phase barriers, Pressboard segments etc shall be submitted indicating
qty , thickness in mm, width & height , wt. Design data for winding as
per clause 31.2.2 shall be submitted with the Bid.
Dimensioned drawings indicating details of winding , ducts, insulation ,
take off arrangement, clamping ring , pressure points etc shall be
submitted with the Bid .
(3) DESIGN OF TANK : Complete mechanical design of transformer tank
including details of stiffeners as per clause 31.1.2 shall be submitted . The
tank shall be designed to withstand the following without permanent
distortion.
(i) Mechanical shocks during transportation.
(ii) Vacuum filling of oil at 10 milli torr in transformer with all fittings.
(iii) Continuous internal pressure of 35 kN/m2 over normal hydrostatic
pressure of oil.
(iv) Short circuit forces &
(v) Under seismic condition /events both horizontal/vertical .
The calculations for tank stiffeners shall be submitted with the Bid to prove
no. & size of stiffeners are adequate to withstand full vacuum & pressure .
Drawing of tank shall be submitted indicating stiffners .
(4) DESIGN OF STATIC END RINGS (SER) AND MAGNETIC SHUNTS :
Details of Static End Rings (SER) and magnetic shunts , if provided , with
calculations as per clause 31.1.3 shall be submitted with the Bid. A drawing
indicating locations , size ,material of SER and magnetic shunts shall be
submitted with the Bid .
(5) QUANTITY OF OIL : Complete calculations of oil quantity to be utilized
in transformer for first filling shall be submitted with the Bid. The calculations
shall indicate
(i) Volume of tank including turrets, conservator main & OLTC ,volume
of headers & Radiators, oil quantity in OLTC & thermosyphon filter.
(ii) Oil displacement by Active parts i.e. core - coil assembly,
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(6) CAPACITY OF CONSERVATOR & SIZE OF AIR CELL : While furnishing

details of conservator & air cell type sealing arrangement, the Bidder shall
submit details & calculations for adequacy of size and capacity of Pronal
make air cell for the rating of the power transformer and also for the
quantity of oil required with the Bid. Catalogue of Pronal should be enclosed
with the Bid clearly marking type designation of selected size of Air cell. A
drawing indicating complete details of conservator with Air cell shall be
submitted .
(7) CAPACITY OF PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE : Bidders must submit
calculation with the Bid to prove that the capacity/rating of pressure relief
device and locations of the same for the transformer will adequately meet our
requirement. Constructional and design details of pressure relief device must
be furnished and it should be proved by calculation that the size and
setting of pressure relief device is adequate considering the rating of the
transformer and quantity of oil in the transformer. A drawing indicating
complete details of PRDs & their locations on tank shall be submitted .
(8) CALCULATIONS FOR TEMPERATURE RISE & HOT SPOT WINDING
TEMPERATURE : The limits of temperature rise for windings, oil and hot spot
have been specified in Volume II . Temperature rise calculations at rated full
load, 110% load and 125% load considering 100% cooler banks, 50% cooler
banks and without coolers shall be furnished as indicated below :
(a) 100 % Loading : (i) 20 minutes duration - 100 % cooler bank
- 50 % cooler bank
- without cooler bank
(ii) 10 minutes duration - 100 % cooler bank
- 50 % cooler bank
- without cooler bank
(b) 110 % Loading : (i) 20 minutes duration - 100 % cooler bank
- 50 % cooler bank
- without cooler bank
(ii) 10 minutes duration - 100 % cooler bank
- 50 % cooler bank
- without cooler bank
(c)125 % Loading : (i) 20 minutes duration - 100 % cooler bank
- 50 % cooler bank
- without cooler bank
(ii) 10 minutes duration - 100 % cooler bank
- 50 % cooler bank
- without cooler bank
The calculations shall indicate temperature gradient (for all windings i.e.
HV,IV,LV,tap), load losses at lowest tap for all windings , Eddy current & stray
losses, thermal Constant Value & calculations with parameters affecting the
values for above conditions for top oil temperature & winding hot spot
temperature .The Calculations for Hot Spot winding Temperature and
Calculations for Temperature Rise shall be submitted with the Bid.
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(9) COOLING CALCULATIONS : Calculations of tank surface for heat


dissipation, details of radiators , fans for ONAN & ONAF cooling shall be
provided with the Bid.
(10) OVERFLUXING CAPABILITY: A curve to prove suitability of
transformer to withstand various Overfluxing conditions for the duration
indicated in clause 4.4.1 to 4.4.3 without core saturation shall be furnished
with the Bid .
(11) CAPACITY OF FILTER & BREATHER :
(A) Number and Capacity of each Thermosyphon Filter : The Bidder

shall submit details & calculations for adequacy of size and capacity of
thermosyphon filter for the oil quantity in the power transformer .
While furnishing details of thermosyphon filter arrangements, the
Bidder must confirm clearly the number of thermosyphon filter, its size
and capacity is adequate for the rating of power transformer. The
Bidder shall submit details & calculation to prove for adequacy of size
and capacity of thermosyphon filter with the Bid.
(B) Capacity of Silica Gel Breather : The Bidder shall submit details &
calculations for adequacy of size and capacity of silica gel breather
for the oil quantity in the power transformer with the Bid .
(12) RATING OF ON LOAD TAP CHANGER (OLTC) : To verify the
adequacy and suitability of the OLTC components, it is necessary to furnish
the calculations for selecting the proper rating of transition resistance as
well as the normal current rating of OLTC. The calculations shall include the
temperature rise of the OLTC diverter switch and also the short circuit
current considered for calculation of temperature rise.
Calculations shall be submitted to prove that the current rating of OLTC is
adequate for the rating of the transformer winding taking in to account the
over loading capability as per IS 6600 . The basis for selection of transition
resistance and its current carrying capacity shall also be submitted. In this
regard the circulating current in tap winding during tap change operation
through transition resistance shall be taken in to consideration. Adequacy of
insulation provided in the OLTC between various parts needs to be established
with specific reference to the voltage between two taps. Confirmation shall be
given that the OLTC is suitable for bidirectional flow of current. The through
current capacity shall be adequate to handle on continuous basis the winding
current including over loading as per IS 6600. The through current rating and
the rating of transition resistance shall take in to account the short time
current rating of the winding. Capability to handle short circuit current to be
established by calculations and also by test reports.
The above Calculations for OLTC shall be submitted with the Bid
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(13) Capacity of Nitrogen Cylinder, pressure in Nitrogen Cylinder to be used


during transportation shall be submitted with the Bid.
(14) Size & capacity of Oil sump/ pit for Nitrogen Injection Fire Protection
System shall be submitted with the Bid.
(15) DESIGN REVIEW : The Design Review of the 315 MVA, 400 KV
transformer shall be carried out in accordance with the Guidelines
for consulting Design Reviews for transformers 100 MVA & above of
Cigre working group 12.22 (SC12 WG 12.22). The Bidder shall carry out
optimization of Dielectric design of insulation including electromagnetic
design, overload & short circuit withstand capabilities. During design ,
transformer modeling shall be done & finite element software (FEM) may be
used.
Note : Bidders may please note that submission of above
calculations & design data as mentioned in clause 31 and in this
Annexure with technical bid is an essential requirement of the Bid.
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ANNEXURE VIII
DETAILS OF INSPECTION PROGRAMME
1 . INSPECTION PROGRAMME :
1.1 Manufacturer shall chalk out a detailed inspection and testing
programme for various manufacturing activities for the different
components, fittings & accessories. The MPPTCL also reserves the right to
carryout any tests by a third party at its sole discretion. All Costs of

inspection/ tests shall be borne by Manufacturer.


2.2 STAGE INSPECTIONS :
2.2.1 Manufacturer shall indicate the inspections and checks carried out at
various stages of the manufacture of the transformer. A complete record of
stage inspection shall be kept by Manufacturer and this record shall be made
available for inspection by the representative of the MPPTCL. Manufacturer
shall indicate the manufacturing programme and the MPPTCL will have a right
to depute its inspecting officers during the manufacture. The inspecting stages
shall be Fabrication of Tank & Conservator, core building, coil winding ,
assembly of coil on core, the condition of the coil and core after the
treatment in vacuum chamber, assembly within the transformer tank
together with application of tap changer etc .
2.2.2 It may be noted that stage inspections for all the units shall be done
by us at the following stages as per the different formats enclosed :
(i) STAGE I : Stage Inspection of Transformer Tank and Conservator
after fabrication. After fabrication, tank & conservator shall be inspected for
measurement of its dimensions, thickness of sheets used and leakage test by
applying requisite pressure.
In this stage following shall be measured ,recorded & checked in Format I
(A,B,C) .
(A) Format I (A) : Inspection of Tank & Conservator
a) Certification of chemical composition and mechanical properties
of plates.
b) Welder's and weld procedure qualification.
c) Testing of electrodes for quality of base materials as per ASME.
d) Dimensional check and visual Inspection of weld .
e) Crack detection, of major strength weld seams by dye
penetration test.
f) Measurement of film thickness of inside and outside of X'mer tank
and conservator
i) Oil insoluble varnish
ii) Zinc chromate paint
iii) Light grey paint
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g) Check correct dimensions between wheels, rotation of wheels


through 90 deg.
h) Check for physical properties of materials for lifting lugs, jacking
pads, etc. All load bearing welds including lifting lug and jacking
parts shall be subjected to DP test.
i) Leakage test of conservator and tank.
j) Pressure and vacuum test of tank.
k) Surface cleaning by sand or shot blasting.
l) Certification of all test results.
(B) Format I (B) : Inspection of Valves as per Schedule of Valves
(C) Format I (C) : Inspection of Tank for Inspection Windows.
(ii) STAGE II : Stage Inspection of Transformer Core during Core
Building : After the core is built but before its clamping,
MPPTCL representative shall inspect the core to take complete weight
of the core and also to measure approximate core loss. If
necessary, a small strip of core shall also be taken for testing at CPRI,
Bangalore at our discretion or at any other testing lab. of repute for
measurement of specific loss .
During this stage, following documents shall be verified by our
inspector as a proof towards use of prime core material material for

manufacturer of transformer ordered by us .


i) Invoice of the supplier
ii) Mills test certificate
iii) Packing list
iv) Bill of lading
v) Bill of entry certificate by custom's.
The core material shall be directly procured either from the
manufacturer or through their accredited reputed marketing
organisation but not through any agent. A copy of all above documents
shall be sent with joint inspection report for MPPTCL records.
In this stage, following shall be measured, recorded & checked in Format II
(A,B,C) .
(A) Format II (A) : Report in respect of Raw material viz core,
copper, insulating material ,tank steel etc.: Details of various raw
material shall be recorded viz. Name of Supplier/Sub supplier, Test
Certificate, QAP Report , Invoices, Bill of Lading ,bill of entry etc.
(B) Format II (B) : Report in respect of Accessories: Details of
accessories Viz Buchholz relay, Pressure Relief device, Axles and
wheels, Winding and oil temperature indicators , Cooling fan and
radiator, Condenser Bushing & Bushing Current Transformer, OLTC,
Oil level gauge ,OLTC Cubicle and fan control cubicle, RTCC , Valves,
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Clamps, Air Cell Breather, Pronol Bag etc. shall be recorded i.e. Make,
Rating, Factory Test Certificate, QAP Report , Invoices etc.
(C) Format II (C) : Inspection of Core .
a) Checking of in house or vendor core cutting facilities. Sample
testing of core steel for checking specific total loss, ductility and
bend properties, resistivity, ageing , magnetisation characteristics
and thickness.
b) Check on the quality of surface insulation & surface finish;
Measurement of thickness and hardness of varnish on stampings;
Solvent resistance test to check that varnish does not react in hot
oil; Check over quality of varnish on stamping, to ensure uniform
shining colour, no hot spots, no over burnt varnish layer and no
bubbles on varnished surface.
c) Check on the amount of burrs i.e. cutting & edge; Bow Check on
stampings.
d) During core building dimension, leaning or waviness of core,
tightening torque, dia of resiglass tap to be checked.
e) Check for the over laping stampings. Corners of the sheets are to
be apart.
f) Visual and dimensional check during assembly stage.
g) Check for interlaminar insulation between core sections after
pressing.
h) Visual and dimensional check for straightness and roundness of
core.
i) High voltage test on fully built core 2 kV for one minute
between core & yoke bolts, core & core clamps, core clamps & yoke
bolts, core loss measurement weighment of core.
j) Certification of all test results.
(iii) STAGE III : Stage Inspection of Winding after their preparation
: Once the coils are prepared but before the same are fitted on to
the core, stage inspection shall be done to take various measurements
and also for weighment of total weight of coil of each voltage class.

Measurement of winding resistance shall be also done. A small piece of


conductor for each type of winding shall be made available by the
manufacturer to our representative.
During this stage, following documents shall be verified by MPPTCL
inspector as a proof towards use of prime copper and insulating material
for manufacturer of transformer ordered by us :
i) Invoice of the supplier
ii) Mills test certificate
iii) Packing list
iv) Bill of lading
v) Bill of entry certificate by custom's.
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The winding and insulating material shall be directly procured either


from the manufacturer or through their accredited reputed marketing
organisation but not through any agent. A copy of all above documents
shall be sent with joint inspection report for our records.
In this stage, following shall be measured, recorded & checked in Format
III.
(A) Winding:
a) Sample check on winding conductor for mechanical
properties and electrical conductivity.
b) Visual dimensional checks on conductor for scratches,
dent marks etc.
c) Sample check on insulating paper for PH value, electric
strength.
d) Check for the reaction of hot oil on insulating paper.
e) Check for the bonding of the insulating paper on conductor.
f) Check and ensure that physical condition of all materials taken
for
winding is satisfactory and free of dust.
g) Check for absence of short circuit between parallel strands.
h) Check for brazed joints wherever applicable.
i) Measurement of voltage to be carried out when core/yoke is
completely restacked and all connections ready.
j) Conductor-enamel test for checking of cracks, leakage and pin
holes.
k) Conductor-flexibility test.
l) Heat shrink test for enamelled wire.
m) Measurement of no. of turns, cross sectional area of each
winding , winding resistance and weighment of windings.
n) Certification of all test results.
(B) Insulating Material:
a) Sample check for physical & chemical properties of material.
b) Check for dielectric strength.
c) Visual and dimensional checks.
d) Check for the reaction of hot oil on insulating materials.
e) Dimensional stability test at high temperature for insulating
material.
f) Tracking resistance test on insulating material.
g) Certification of all test results.
(iv) STAGE IV : Stage Inspection of Core Coil Assembly before
Vapour Phase Drying/Dryout : In this stage , following shall be
measured, recorded & checked in Format IV.
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a) Check Clamping Ring with approved drawing. Check Core Belting,

Check condition of insulation on the conductor & between the


windings.
b) Check insulation distance between high voltage & low voltage
connections with respect to earth and other parts.
c) Insulation test of core earthing .
d) Check for proper cleanliness and absence of dust etc.
e) Certification of all test results.
(v) STAGE V : Stage Inspection of Core Coil Assembly after Vapour
Phase Drying/Dryout : In this stage , following shall be measured,
recorded & checked in Format V.
a) Measurement and recording of temperature and drying time during
vacuum treatment.
b) Check for completeness of drying by measuring IR values & Tan
Delta.
c) Measure minimum clearance from all sides/bottom/top.
c) Certification of all test results.
(vi) STAGE VI : Inspection of Final Assembly of Transformer after
boxing in of active material : Complete details of all bought accessories ,
their test certificates shall be appended. Minutes of meeting shall record
overall workmanship and other pertinent details.
a) Check completed transformer against approved out line
drawing, provision for all fittings, finish level etc.
b) Jacking test on all the assembled Transformers.
Pre-shipment Checks at Manufacturer's Works:
a) Check for interchangeability of components of similar
Transformers for mounting dimensions.
b) Check for proper packing and preservation of accessories like
radiators, bushings, explosion vent, dehydrating breather, rollers,
buchholz relay, control cubicle, connecting pipes, conservator etc.
c) Check for proper provision of bracings to arrest the movement
of core and winding assembly inside the tank.
d) Gas tightness test to conform tightness.
e) Derivation of leakage rate and ensure adequate reserve gas
capacity.
Installation & pre-commissioning test of Nitrogen Injection Fire
Protection System : After installation the system pre-commissioning
tests shall be carried out jointly before the system is put in service.
2.2.3 Details of Procurement : Manufacturer shall provide us complete
details of procurement of raw materials i.e. core, insulation and copper .
Manufacturer shall also record a certificate .
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2.2.4 The MPPTCL also reserves the right to carry out stage
inspections at other stages also, for which advance intimation shall
be given and all necessary cooperation shall be rendered by the
manufacturer.
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ANNEXURE IX
LIST OF HAND TOOLS FOR SUPPLY
ALONG WITH TRANSFORMER
(A) One tool box consisting of the following 41 Hand tools of
GEDORE make or equivalent with better quality shall be
supplied
1. Spanners of different sizes
a) Open Jaw Double Ended - 8 Nos.
b) Cranked ring double ended - 3 Nos.

c) Tubular Box Double Ended - 1 No.


2. Tommy Bar - 1 No.
(For Tabular Box Spanner)
3. Adjustable Wrenches - 2 Nos.
4. Pipe Wrench - 1 No.
5. Screw Drivers Of Different Sizes - 5 Nos.
6. Flat Nose, Round Nose, Side Cutting - 3 Nos.
Pliers
7. Gasket Punches - 10 Nos.
8. Files With Handles - 2 Nos.
9. Hammers With Handles - 2 Nos.
10. Knife With Handles - 1 No.
11. Adjustable Hacksaw - 1 No.
12. Cold Chisel - 1
No.
Total 41 Nos.
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ANNEXURE X
DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT FOR SCHEDULE OF RATES & PRICES
For this Bid which includes 400KV 315MVA transformers, description of main
equipments and other items should be brought out exactly as per details
furnished herein and accordingly schedule of price should be enclosed with
the Bid.
Item
Nos.
Description Quantity
(No)
1. Supply of 315MVA 400/220/33KV, Three phase ONAN/ ONAF
cooled auto transformer fitted with Pronol air-cell, Nitrogen
Injection Fire Protection System (NIFPS) as described in cl
20.9, on line monitoring device (OLMD) as described in
cl.20.10 , Surge capacitor with structure as described in cl
20.12 and all accessories/ fittings as described under
annexure II , duly passed all routine additional routine and
acceptance tests as per IS-2026 with one set of tools as
per annexure IX complete with first filling of oil including
wastage & 10% extra of that quantity & meeting all
technical requirement as per Volume II Part-I &
annexure I. The offered cost includes cost of all tests as per
clause 24.5 of volume II Part-I and conforming to all
requirements as described in bid document. The
transformers shall be supplied fitted with Impact Recorder
(on returnable basis) during transportation of Transformers
and Vehicle tracking system (GPRS/ GPS/ GSM based) to
track the exact position of the vehicle during transportation
of Transformers as per clause no. 37.0.
As per
price
schedule
2 Against Item no.1 above, composite total cost of power
transformer alongwith various accessories, equipments, tool,
oil etc as well as cost of testing as described in details above,
will be furnished by the bidder. However, bidders are
requested to indicate the following unit price of items

included in composite cost mentioned under Item no. 1


above for the purpose of computation price variation after
award of contact:(a) On Line Monitoring Device
(b) Surge capacitor with structures
(c) Complete System of Nitrogen Injection Drain and Stir
Method type fire prevention and extinguishing system
(NIFPS) including required Nitrogen cylinders dully filled, all
piping works, Civil works with material etc.
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(d) Charges for fitting Impact Recorder (on returnable basis)


during transportation of Transformers and Vehicle tracking
system (GPRS/ GPS/ GSM based) to track the exact position
of the vehicle during transportation of Transformers as per
clause no. 37.0
SIGNATURE
WITH SEAL OF BIDDER
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ANNEXURE XI
LIST OF VENDORS FOR MAJOR ITEMS OF TRANSFORMER
The vendors of various major items from whom procurement was made by
various suppliers of transformers and quality of which was found acceptable
are listed below. However, Major items/inputs in transformers have to
conform to highest quality standards and these items/inputs procured from
any vendors meeting the required specification would be acceptable.
No. Name of Item Supplier
1. CRGO M/s Nippon steel corporation, Japan
M/s JFE Steel corp., Japan ( Erstwhile M/s
Kawasaki Corp. Japan)
M/s AK Steel,USA
M/s Armco, USA,
M/s Posco,Korea
M/s Covefi, France
M/s Salzgittar, Germany
M/s Usinor, France
M/s Transfer, France
M/s Mitsubishi, Japan.
M/s AST Terni, Italy
M/s EBG India Pvt Limited, (Indian Agent) for M/s
GELSE NKIRCHEN, Germany
M/s British Steel Corporation , UK
M/s Thyseen Krupp Group of Companies
2.
(a)
Winding copper &
conductor
M/s Invex Filli Isolati Speciali s.p.a. Italy
M/s Sam Dong Korea
M/s Asta, Austria
M/s Smit Draad, Holland
M/s Incab Industries, Jamshedpur
M/s Sterlite Industries, Mumbai
M/s Hindalco Industries
M/s Bhandary Powerlines Private Limited (BPPL),
Manipal.

M/s BCPL Conductors Private Limited, Manideep,


Bhopal.
M/s Bhandary Powerlines Private Limited
(BPPL),Vadodara.
M/s Shakti Insulated Wires,Mumbai
M/s KSH International Pvt Limited, Taloja
M/s Delta-Trans Conductor, Mumbai
M/s Vijay Electricals, Hyderabad
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No. Name of Item Supplier


M/s RIMA Transfomers & Conductors Pvt. Limited,
Bangalore.
M/s Lacroix and Kress (GMBH) germany
M/s Pirellicavi Italy
M/s Shree Cable & Conductors
M/s Chandra Metals,allahabad
(b) CTC Conductor M/s Sam Dong Korea
M/s Invex Filli Isolati Speciali s.p.a. Italy
M/s Loc Roix AND KRESS Germany
M/s Chandra Portico ltd silvassa
M/s KSH International Pvt Ltd, Chakan
3. Precompressed
press Board & press
Board components
M/s H. Weidmann, Switzerland
M/s Fige Holms Brruk, Swedan
M/s Senapathy Whiteley, Banglore
M/s Raman Board, Mysore
4. Insulating Material M/s Dupont, USA
M/s Senapathy Whiteley, Banglore
M/s H. Weidmann, Switzerland
M/s Munksio
M/s Amotfors, Sweden
M/s Krammerer
5. Air Cell M/s PRONAL, France
M/s PRONAL, Asia manufacturing SDN BHD
Malaysia
6. Gaskets M/s Talbros, Faridabad
M/s Cortica, Chennai
M/s Packing & Jointing, Chennai
M/s Indian Rubber Products, Haridwar
M/s Bombay Oil Seal Mfg. Mumbai
M/s MGM Rubber Kolkata
M/s Bharat Corrub Industries, Vadodara.
M/s Indian Cork Industries,Bahadarpur
M/s Nucork, Gurgaon
7. OIP Condensor
bushing
M/s BHEL
M/s CGL
M/s TELK
M/s ASEA-MICAFIL
M/s Passonivilla
8. Terminal Connector M/s Best & Crompton, Chennai
MPPTCL/TECH/PROC/01/JULY 13 Page 119 of 125

No. Name of Item Supplier


M/s PeeVee Engg., Bangalore
M/s Milind Engg., Mumbai
M/s Nootan, Baroda
M/s Utsav, Baroda
M/s Vinayak and Co., Mumbai
M/s Megha Engg. Enterprises, Chennai
M/s Klemmen Engg. Corporation , Chennai
9. OTI/WTI with
repeater
M/s Accurate Control,UK
M/s AKM, Swedan
M/s Perfect Control, Chennai, India
M/s Preci Measure, Banglore
M/s Radix Electrosystems Pvt. Ltd/ Radix Pyrotech
India
10. Magnetic oil gauge M/s Sukrut Udyog, Pune
M/s Yogya, Jhansi
11. Buchholz Relay &
Oil surge relays
M/s Fukuda Instrument, Japan
M/s Atvus,Calcutta
M/s English Electric, Chennai
M/s Prayog; M/s BHEL
M/s Instrument and Control, Vadodara
12. Pressure Relief
Device
M/s Qualtrol, USA
M/s GE, USA;
M/s Sukrut Udyog, Pune
M/s ATVUS Industries, Kolkatta
13. Fan & Motor M/s Marathon Electric Motors (India) Ltd, Kolkata
(Erstwhile M/s Areva, (Alstom), Kolkata)
M/s CGL, Mumbai
M/s Khaitan,Calcutta.
M/s EPC, Calcutta
14. Un-impregnated
Densified laminated
wood
M/s Permali Wallace Bhopal
M/s Kit ply Assam
M/s Mysore Polymers Banglore
M/s Narmada Forest Ind. Pvt. Ltd. Bhopal.
M/s Western India Plywood , Kerala
15. Valves M/s Leader
M/s Bombay Metal & Alloys
M/s Audco
M/s Petson
M/s Manixon
MPPTCL/TECH/PROC/01/JULY 13 Page 120 of 125

No. Name of Item Supplier


M/s Creseant
M/s Precision Engg. Kottayam,
M/s Eapen Joseph, Kottayam

M/s Apex Piping Systems, Jalandhar


M/s Liberty Engg., Mumbai
M/s Niton Valves, Mumbai
M/s Eapen Joseph & co., Coimbatore
M/s GG Valves ,Udaipur
16. MCB Ms Siemans
M/s MDS
M/s S&S
M/s Havell's
17. Fuse M/s Siemens/ S&S / Areva / Havell's
18. Tank Steel M/s SAIL
M/s Essar
19. OLTC Complete M/s BHEL
M/s TELK
M/s Easun, Madras
20. Terminal Blocks M/S ELMEX
M/S Technoplast,
M/S Tosha
21. Silica gel Breather M/S Yogya Enterprises, Jhansi.
M/S Anusen Industries, Pune.
M/s Instruments & Controls , Vadodara, India
22. Transformer oil M/s Apar Limited, Mumbai
M/s Savita Chemicals Ltd, New Mumbai
23. Radiator M/s CTR Manufacturing Industries, Pune
M/s Thermal Transformer Product, Bangalore
M/s Exotherm, Bangalore.
M/s P.E. Engg. Hyderanad.
M/s Hitech Switchgear, Mumbai
24. On Line Monitoring
Device
M/s Kelman, UK
25 NIFPS M/s CTR , Pune
26. Oil flow indicator M/s Sukrut Udyog, Pune
MPPTCL/TECH/PROC/01/JULY 13 Page 121 of 125

APPENDIX I
Calculation for Hot Spot winding temperature for EHV transformers
Overloading capability of the transformer and also the loading
capability of transformer with and without cooling fans (coolers) for a
short period of 10/20 minutes with out exceeding temperature rise of
winding beyond specified limits have been indicated in the technical
specification. In this regard following calculation based on maximum
ambient air temperature as 50 degree centigrade and maximum
yearly average weighted air temperature as 32 degree centigrade
using the under mentioned formulae or any other authentic formulae
shall be furnished.
-t/ 2y
c = a + b0 + ( b- bo) ( 1- e ) + ( c - b ) k
2x

( 1+dk )
b = br ------------- ( 1+d) x
Where
a = Weighted ambient temperature (cooling medium)
c = Winding hot-spot temperature at K load = a + c
cr = Winding hot-spot temperature at rated load

c = Winding hot-spot temperature rise at K load


cr = Winding hot-spot temperature rise at rated load
bo = Original oil temperature
b = Top oil temperature at K load = a + b
br = Top oil temperature at rated load
b = Top oil temperature rise at load K
br = Top oil temperature rise at rated power
t = Time duration in hours of any load power
= Oil air thermal time constant of transformer at rated
load, in hours
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K = Ratio of any load/rated load = S /Sr


K1 = Ratio of initial load/rated load = S1 /Sr
K1 = Ratio of permissible load/rated load = S2 /Sr
K2 = Ratio of permissible load/rated load
x = Exponent for oil rise
y = Exponent for winding rise
d = Ratio of load loss at rated load/no load loss.
a = Subscript representing ambient (cooling medium)
b = Subscript representing top oil
c = Subscript representing hot-spot of winding
r = Subscript representing rated value.
SIGNATURE
WITH SEAL OF
BIDDER
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APPENDIX II
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED-IN BY BIDDER
S. No. Particulars Values
1 Maximum flux density (Tesla)
2 Maximum current density (Amp/sq.cm)
3 Magnetising current (mA)
4 Short time current rating (Amp.)
5 Losses
a. No load Losses (KW)
b. Load Losses including stray losses
(KW)
c. Auxiliary losses (KW)
6 Impedance voltage (Percentage)
7 Weight of copper (Kg)
8 Weight of core (Kg)
9 Weight of core + winding (Kg)
10 Quantity of oil
a. For first filling including wastage
(KL/Kg)
b. 10% extra of a (KL/Kg)
11 Total weight of Transformer. (Kg)
12 Transport weight of main tank
a. with oil (Kg)
b. without oil (Kg)
13 Rating and make of Surge Capacitor
SIGNATURE
WITH SEAL OF BIDDER
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List of Abbreviation used in technical specification


1. OLTC - On load tap changer
2. OIP - Oil impregnated paper
3. DL type - Draw lead type
4. COPS - Conservator oil preservation system
5. RTCC - Remote tap changer cubicle
6. Cl - Clause
7. IEEMA - Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing
Association
8. KV - Kilo voltage
9. KW - Kilo Watt
10. IV - Intermediate voltage
11. LV - Low voltage
12. VPD - Vapour phase drying
13. ONAN - Oil natural air natural
14. ONAF - Oil natural air forced
15. OFAF - Oil forced air forced
16. CBIP - Central Board of Irrigation and Power
17. OTI - Oil temperature indicator
18. WTI - Winding temperature indicator
19. KA - Kilo Ampere
20. TC - Terminal connector or test certificates as
applicable
21. V - Voltage
22. f - Frequency
23. VN - Normal voltage
24. FN - Normal frequency
25. CT - Current Transformer
26. PT - Potential Transformer
27. Xmer - Transformer.
28. PRD - Pressure Relief Device
29. PRV - Pressure Relief valve
30. MOLG - Magnetic Oil Level Gauge
31. OSR - Oil Surge Relay
37. Isc - RMS value of symmetrical short ckt current,KA
38. V - rated voltage of system ,KV
39. Zt - short ckt impedance of transformer ,Ohms
40. Zs - short ckt impedance of system ,Ohms
41. 1 - final temperature in degree centigrade
42. 0 - Initial temperature in degree centigrade
43. J - short ckt current density ,amp/mm sq.
44. t - duration of short ckt in secs
45. Iph - rated phase current in amps
46. Zpu - per unit impedance
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47. Rdc - DC resistance of the per phase of winding at 75


degree centigrade
48. Hw - height of winding in cm
49. N - no of turns per phase of winding

50. Dmi - mean diameter of inside winding ,cm


51. Bi - thickness of inside winding conductor ,cm
52. E - modulus of elasticity of conductor, cm
53. Sn - rated KVA
54. Pu - per unit impedance
55. Fa - axial imbalance force, Kg
56. Ai - (no of spacers x length x width ) for inner
winding
57. Ao - (no of spacers x length x width ) for outer
winding
58. m - no of conductors in the radial direction= no of
turns x no of parallel conductor
59. bo - thickness of outer winding conductor, cm
60. Dmo - mean diameter of outer winding, cm
61. Ao - supported area of outer radial spacers
62. F - total axial force in MT
63. D - mean diameter of clamping ring ,cm
64. b - width of clamping ring ,cm
65. t - thickness of clamping ring ,cm
66. n - no of jacking or clamping points
67. mA - milli ampere
68. kg - kilogram
69. kl - kilolitre
70. temp. - temperature
71. max. - maximum
72. min. - minimum
73. vol. - volume

MADHYA PRADESH POWER TRANSMISSION CO. LTD.


SHAKTI BHAWAN RAMPUR: JABALPUR

VOLUME II
PART-2
Technical Book Serial No.
MPPTCL/TECH/PROC/02/July13

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR SUPPLY


OF EHV EQUIPMENTS AND MATERIAL FOR
SUB-STATIONS AND FEEDER BAYS

O/o CHIEF ENGINEER (PROCUREMENT)


MPPTCL, JABALPUR
Volume-II contains eight booklets as under:Section Description Technical Book
Serial No.

Part-1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR


SUPPLY OF 400KV/220KV, 315MVA
POWER TRANSFORMERS
MPPTCL/TECH/
PROC/01/JULY13
Part-2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR
SUPPLY OF 400KV/132KV, 100MVA
POWER TRANSFORMERS
MPPTCL/TECH/
PROC/02/JULY13
Part-3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR
SUPPLY OF 400KV, 125MVAR REACTOR
MPPTCL/TECH/
PROC/03/JULY13
Part-4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR
SUPPLY OF 220KV/132KV, 160MVA
POWER TRANSFORMERS
MPPTCL/TECH/
PROC/04/JULY13
Part-5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR
SUPPLY OF 220KV/33KV, 50MVA
POWER TRANSFORMERS
MPPTCL/TECH/
PROC/05/JULY13
Part-6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR
SUPPLY OF 132KV/33KV, 63MVA
POWER TRANSFORMERS
MPPTCL/TECH/
PROC/06/JULY13
Part-7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR
SUPPLY OF 132KV/33KV, 40MVA
POWER TRANSFORMERS
MPPTCL/TECH/
PROC/07/JULY13
Part-8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR
400/220/132/33KV EQUIPMENTS
( 3 BOOKLETS)
MPPTCL/TECH/
PROC/08/JULY13
MPPTCL/TECH/
PROC/09/JULY13
MPPTCL/TECH/
PROC/10/JULY13

All the above eight booklets are in the form of separate


books. This book refers to:-

PART-2

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 400/132/33 KV, 100


MVA POWER TRANSFORMERS
Please note that the modifications in technical specifications
are indicated in Appendix-1, enclosed in Volume-I of the

Tender document.
Description of document Page No.
Technical specification for transformer 1-76
Annexures and appendix for 400KV, 100MVA Power Transformer
Annexure I - Principal Technical particulars 77-81
Annexure II - List of Fittings and Accessories 82-86
Annexure III - Test certificates to be furnished for
accessories 87-90
Annexure IV - Schedule of Inspection Windows 91
Annexure V - Schedule of Valves 92-93
Annexure VI(A)- Drawings & Data to be furnished 94-96
Annexure VI(B)- List of drawings to be furnished
alongwith bid
97
Annexure VII - Calculations required to be furnished 98-102
Annexure VIII - Details of Inspection Program 103-107
Annexure IX - List of Hand Tools and Jacks 108
Annexure X - Description of equipment for
schedule of rates & prices
109-110
Annexure XI - List of vendors for major items of
transformer
111-114
Appendix I - Calculation for Hot Spot winding
temperature for EHV transformers
115-116
Appendix II - Technical particulars to be filled-in
by bidder
117
List of abbreviations used in technical specification 118-119
MPPTCL/TECH/PROC/02/ JUNE 13 Page 1 of 119

VOLUME II, PART-2

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 100 MVA ,


400/132/33 KV POWER TRANSFORMERS
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers design, engineering, manufacture,
assembly, stage inspections and testing before supply and delivery
including unloading on plinth at our substation sites located anywhere in
the state of Madhya Pradesh, of 400/132/33 KV, 100/80 MVA Auto, three
phase transformer complete with all fittings, accessories, associated
equipment including oil for first filling including wastage & 10% extra of that
quantity which are required for efficient and trouble free operation as
specified hereunder.
1.2 It is not the intent to specify completely herein all the details of
the design and construction of equipment. However, the equipment shall
conform in all respects to high standards of engineering, design and
workmanship and shall be capable of performing the duties specified
herein. The offered transformers shall be complete with all components
necessary for their effective and trouble free operation. Such components
shall be deemed to be within the scope of Bidders supply irrespective of

whether those are specifically brought out in this specification or not. The
transformers should be free from Polychlorinated Biphenyls
(PVB/PCB).
1.3 The Purchaser will interpret the meanings of drawings and
specification and shall have the power to reject any work or material
which, in his judgment is not in accordance therewith. The offered
transformers shall be complete with all components necessary for their
effective and trouble free operation. Such, components shall be deemed to
be within the scope of Bidders supply irrespective of whether those are
specifically brought out in this specification and/or the commercial order or
not.
2.0 STANDARDS
2.1 The transformers and associated accessories shall conform to
the latest issues/amendments of standards as given below, and report of the
committee for standardization of the parameters and specification of class 400
KV equipment, except to the extent explicitly modified in this specification.
Transformers conforming to any other authoritative standards meeting better
quality and ensuring better performance are also acceptable. Bidder shall
specifically indicate deviations if any from the INDIAN STANDARDS.
APPLICABLE INDIAN/INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR POWER
TRANSFORMERS AND ASSOCIATED ACCESSORIES ETC.
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INDIAN
STANDARD
NUMBER
TITLE
INTERNATIONAL
AND
INTERNATIONALLY
RECOGNISIED
STANDARD
IS-2026
(Part 1 to 5 )
Power Transformers IEC-60076(Part I to 5)
CBIP Publication
No.295
Manual on Power Transformers
IS-335 Insulating oil for transformers IEC-296,BS-148.
IS1866-2000 Electrical maintenance and Supervision
of mineral insulating oil in equipment.
IS-2099 Bushings for alternating Voltage above
1000V.
IEC-60137(2008)
IS-2312 Fans (Cooler fans)
IS-2705. Current Transformers. IEC 60044
IS-325. Three phase Induction motors. IEC-34.
IS-375 &
IS-996
Marking & arrangements for switch
gear, bus bars, main connections &
auxiliary wiring.
IS-3637. Gas & oil operated relays.
IS-10028
(Part 1to3)

Code of practice for installation and


maintenance of transformers.
IS-2147. Degree of protection provided by
enclosures for low voltage switch gear
and control.
IEC 60529,IEC60947
IS-5. Colours for ready mix paints.
IS-6272 Industrial cooling fans.
DOC.ETD16
(3703)
Draft standard by BIS for revision of IS6600 for Guide for loading of oil
immersed transformers.
IEC 60354
OLTC IEC 60214
IS 8478 Application Guide for OLTC IEC 60542
IS 10561 Application Guide for Power Transformer. IEC 60076-8
IS 13964 Method of measurement of Transformer
Sound levels.
NEMA-TR1
IS 2071
(Part 1 to 3)
Methods of High Voltage Testing IEC 60060
IS 6209 Methods for Partial Discharge
Measurements
IEC 60270
IS 2165 Insulation Coordination IEC 60071
IS 5561 Terminal connectors
Short Circuit Current calculation of
effects
IEC 865(part I & II)
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INDIAN
STANDARD
NUMBER
TITLE
INTERNATIONAL
AND
INTERNATIONALLY
RECOGNISIED
STANDARD
IS-5553 Shunt Reactors, Neutral/Earthing
Reactor and Arc Suppression Coil
IEC 60289
IS:335 Insulating oils for transformers and
switchgears
IEC:60296, BS:223
IS -1886 Code of practice for installation and
maintenance of transformers.
Supervision and Maintenance guide for
Mineral Insulating Oil in Electrical
Equipment
IEC 60422
Method of Sampling of Liquid dielectrics IEC 60475

Guide for the Sampling of Gases and of


Oil from Oil-filled Electrical Equipment for
the Analysis of Free and Dissolved Gases
IEC 60567
Digital Recorders and Software for High
Voltage Impulse testing
IEC 61083
Specification for radio disturbance and
immunity measuring apparatus
CISPR 16
Guidelines for conducting design reviews
for transformers 100 MVA and 123 kV
and above.
Cigre Publication 202
Metal oxide surge arrestors without
gaps
IEC 99-4
Selection and application
recommendation
IEC 99-5
Indian Electricity Rule 1956
2.2 In case equipment conforms to other International standards which
ensure equivalent or better performance than specified under cl 2.1 then
the English version of such standards or the relevant extracts of same shall
be forwarded with the bid and the salient features of comparison shall be
brought out separately.
2.3 The electrical installation shall meet requirements of Indian Electricity
Rules, 1956 and IS-1886,"Code of practice for installation & maintenance of
Transformers" as amended till date.
2.4 It has been experienced that the weight of core lamination, weight of
copper, weight of steel, weight of Transformer Tank along with Fittings and
Accessories and quantity of oil for first filling including wastage & 10% extra
of that quantity, total weight of core + winding after assembly and total
weight of transformer are indicated in the technical bid by the manufacturers
on tentative basis and at the time of submission of drawing, wide
MPPTCL/TECH/PROC/02/ JUNE 13 Page 4 of 119

variations in these quantities take place. This is not in order and it will
be obligatory on the part of the Bidder to ensure that all these details are
worked out carefully and only correct figures after proper design are offered
in the technical bid. It may be noted that at the time of submission of final
drawings, variation in these weights beyond the limits of (+) 5% shall not be
permitted.
2.5 It will also be obligatory on the part of the Bidders to furnish details
of calculations for quantity (weight & size) of core material, quantity (weight
& size) of copper material, calculations for thermal and dynamic short
circuit withstand capability of transformer, calculations for pressure relief
valve, adequacy of size of AIRCELL Bag, volume of oil for adequate
cooling with calculations of size of conservator and other details as called
for in the specification. Furnishing of these calculations along-with technical
bid is a must. All the data should be supported with calculation details. In
addition, calculations for no. of thermosyphon filter and their adequacy be
furnished.
2.6 Interconnection : The transformers are meant for service as
interconnecting transformers and shall be capable of being energized either

from 400 KV side or 132 KV side. The auto transformer shall be capable of
being loaded at rated power on the 400 KV and 132 KV sides with tertiary
winding loaded at its full rating (lagging or leading or mixed load). On Load
Tap Changer and tertiary winding shall be suitable for such operation. The
OLTC shall be suitable for bidirectional flow of power.
3.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS
3.1 Climatic Conditions : The transformers and its accessories to be
supplied against this specification shall be suitable for satisfactory
continuous operation under the following tropical conditions.
1. Location At various substations within
the State of Madhya Pradesh
2. Max. Ambient air temp. (oC) 50
3. Min ambient air temp (oC) -5
4. Maximum daily average ambient air
temperature(oC)
40
5. Maximum yearly weighted average
temperature (oC)
32
6. Maximum Relative humidity (%) 95 (sometimes reaches
saturation.)
7. Average annual rainfall (cm) 125
8. Max. Wind pressure (Kg/sq.m.) 150
9. Max. Altitude above mean sea level
(Metres)
1000
10. Isoceraunic level (Average number of
thunderstorm days per year)
50
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11. Seismic level (horizontal acceleration) 0.3g


Moderately hot and humid tropical climate, conducive to rust and
fungus growth. Tropical Protection Shall conform to IS:3202 titled climate
proofing of electrical equipments and BS: 1014 : titled protection of
electrical power equipments against the climatic condition. The transformer
tank fittings and radiators including all accessories shall be designed to
withstand seismic acceleration equivalent to 0.3 g. Special precautions shall
be taken to prevent mal-operation of Buchholz relay under such condition.
3.2 Auxiliary Power Supply : Auxiliary electrical equipment shall be
suitable for operation on the following supply system.
a. Power Devices
(like drive motors)
0.4 KV, 3phase, 4wire 50Hz. neutral grounded AC
supply.
b. DC Alarm,
control &
protective
devices
220 volts DC, ungrounded 2wire
(from two supply sources).
c. Lighting. 230V, single phase, 50Hz. AC supply.
Bidders scope include supply of interconnecting cables, terminal
boxes etc. The above supply voltage may vary as indicated below and all
devices shall be suitable for continuous operation over the entire range of

voltages.
i) AC supply : Voltage Variation of 25% to +10%;Frequency
+/- 4%
ii) DC supply : Voltage Variation of -20% to + 10%.
All accessories requiring AC or DC supply shall perform
satisfactorily for voltage variation as above.
4.0 GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Duty Requirements
a) The transformers and all its accessories like CTs etc., shall
be designed to withstand without injury, the thermal and
mechanical effects of any external short circuit to earth and of
short circuits at the terminals considering infinite bus
arrangement of values specified as under :
400KV - 63 KA for 3 secs
132KV - 40 KA for 3 secs.
33KV - 31.5KA for 3 secs.
b) Over Loading : The transformer shall be capable of being
loaded in accordance with IS:6600. There shall be no limitation
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imposed by windings, bushings, tap changer etc. of


transformer. Transformer & all its accessories shall be liberally
rated to allow 10% over loading at all taps on continuous
basis without exceeding the temperature limits specified in
clause 6.0.
The transformer shall be capable of being operated without
danger on each tapping at the rated KVA with specified
voltage variation corresponding to the voltage of that
tapping with normal temperature rise. The design adopted to
achieve this shall be indicated in detail in the Bid.
Transformer shall be capable of operating under the natural
cooled condition up to the specified load i.e. as ONAN rating.
The forced air cooling equipment shall than come into
operation by pre-set contacts of winding temperature
indicator and thereafter the transformer shall operate as a
forced air cooled unit i.e. as ONAF. Cooling shall be so
designed that during total failure of power supply to cooling
fans, the transformer shall be able to operate at full load for
Ten(10) minutes without the calculated winding hot spot
temperature exceeding 1400C. Also stopping of two cooling
fans should not have any effect on the cooling system.
Transformers fitted with two coolers (cooling banks) each
capable of dissipating 50 per cent of the loss at continuous
maximum rating shall be capable of operating for 20 minutes
in the event of failure of the blowers associated with one
cooler, without the calculated winding hot spot temperature
exceeding 140oC at continuous maximum rating. The
transformer shall be capable of being operated without danger
at all taps and rated MVA with specified voltage variation
corresponding to the voltage of that tap with specified
temperature rise.
c) Over Voltage : The transformers shall be capable of being
operated on continuous basis at 10% excess voltage than
the rated voltage specified at each tap at rated frequency .
4.2 Radio Interference & Noise Level

4.2.1 The transformers shall be designed with particular attention for


suppression of maximum harmonic voltage especially the third and fifth so
as to eliminate wave form distortion and minimize interference with
communication circuits.
4.2.2 The noise level, when energized at normal voltage and
frequency with fans running shall not exceed, when measured under standard
conditions, the values specified in NEMA,TR-I.
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4.3 Stresses : Transformer shall be capable of withstanding Electrical,


thermal and mechanical stresses on any winding caused by forces due to
symmetrical or asymmetrical external fault.
4.4 Frequency & Magnetic Induction
4.4.1 The transformers shall be suitable for continuous operation for a
frequency variation of (+) plus (-) minus 4% from normal 50Hz without
exceeding the specified temperature rise. For considerations of over
fluxing, the transformer shall be suitable for continuous operation for
values of over fluxing factor up to 1.1.
V FN
The over fluxing factor being { -- x -- }
VN F
4.4.2 The working flux density shall not exceed 1.65 Tesla for offered no
load losses and the maximum flux density in any part of core and yoke at
110% rated voltage combined with (-) 4% frequency variation shall
preferably not exceed the value of 1.90 Tesla as per CBIP manual no 295.
For manufacturing of Power transformer, core laminations of various
specifications are available and therefore while selecting the working flux
density, the Bidders will have to comply with the requirements of cl.4.4.1 &
4.4.3.
4.4.3 For the selected flux density, the transformer shall have
minimum following over fluxing capabilities , such that while meeting the
above requirement saturation of transformer core shall not take place
under any circumstances. Transformer shall accept, without injurious
heating, combined voltage & frequency fluctuation, which produces the
following over fluxing conditions :
Over Fluxing
Factor
Period
1.50 Less than 2 seconds
1.40 5.0 seconds
1.25 60 seconds
1.10 Continuous
The Bidder shall also indicate 160% & 170% over voltage/over
fluxing withstand capability period. Over fluxing withstand characteristics up
to 170% shall be submitted along with the bid.
4.4.4 Detailed calculations for maximum flux density and magnetizing
current for core material shall be furnished to substantiate the
above requirement. The Bidder shall enclose details of Core Material with
thickness of lamination, type designation and source of raw material and its
characteristic curves. All characteristic curves of material including Voltage Vs
Flux Density and Loss per Kg Vs Flux Density are to be enclosed with Bid
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clearly indicating Flux Density selected for calculation of core losses (No load
loss). On the basis of these data, for the Flux Density and core material
chosen verification of Saturation Flux Density shall be done by the
purchaser, to know the margin considered in operating Flux Density .

4.4.5 The maximum current density for design of power transformers


within specified limits of transformer losses shall not exceed the
limits of 300 amps per sq.cm.
4.4.6 All other requirement of magnetic circuit shall be as per latest issue of
CBIP Manual no 295.
4.4.7 The transformers shall be either core type or shell type construction,
oil immersed, ONAN/ONAF with external heat exchangers and shall be
suitable for outdoor service as inter connecting and/or step-down
transformers suitable for parallel operation with the existing transformer
having tertiary winding already in service at the EHV substation where these
transformers are to be commissioned. The rating and electrical characteristics
of the transformers shall be strictly as specified in this specification. For
matching the parameters required for parallel operation with existing unit,
details shall be intimated to successful Bidder.
4.5 All the transformers shall be suitable for continuous operation
with frequency variation of +/- 4% from normal 50 Hz . Combined
voltage & frequency variation should not exceed the rated V/f ratio by
10 %.
5. INSULATION
5.1 Impulse & Power Frequency Voltage Withstand Values : For
rated nominal system voltage of 33KV, 132KV & 400KV following minimum
power frequency and impulse withstand voltage should be offered for the
windings.
System
Voltage
Highest
System
Voltage
Power
Frequency
Withstand
Voltages
Switching
Surge/
Impulse
Withstand
Voltage
Impulse
Withstand
Voltage
33KV 36KV 95KV rms - 250KVp
132KV 145KV 230KV rms - 550KVp
400KV 420KV PD at
1.5Um/3#
1050KV rms 1300KVp
# The Partial Discharge level should be 500 pico coulomb at 1.5Um/3
(Method 2) as per IS 2026 part 3 or IEC 60076-3.
5.2 The HV/IV winding of the transformers shall have graded
insulation. The insulation class of the neutral end of the winding
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shall be graded to 95 KV. The 33KV winding shall have full insulation
for 33KV i.e. 250 KVp impulse and 95 KVrms power frequency.
6.0 TEMPERATURE RISE : Each transformer shall be capable of
operating continuously at its normal rating & 10% over load condition

without exceeding temperature limits as specified below. The maximum


ambient temperature shall be taken as 50 degree C and type of cooling be
suitably adopted to limit the temperature rise within the safe limit of
operation.
Type Of Cooling Temperature-Rise
Windings Oil
ONAN (Air natural) 50oC 45oC
ONAF (Air Forced) 50oC 45oC
7.0 FREQUENCY : All the transformers shall be suitable for continuous
operation with a frequency variation of + 4% to -4% from normal 50 Hz
without exceeding the specified temperature rise.
8.0 IMPEDANCE : The percentage impedance of the power transformer
shall be 12.5%, 30% & 45% between HV-IV, IV-LV & HV-LV respectively on
its own highest MVA base i.e 100 MVA base. Bidders shall indicate the
guaranteed impedance, tolerances and also the impedance on all taps for the
offered transformers. Impedance shall include positive and zero sequence
and shall be expressed in terms of the branches of the star connected
equivalent diagrams on all the specified MVA base and the range shall be
given for each branch of the equivalent circuit turn. It may be noted that if
required the percentage impedance should be designed identical to the
existing transformer of any make in case parallel operation is desired. The
IS tolerance on all matching taps are acceptable. Confirmation
regarding requirement of parallel operation should be given in the Bid.
It may be noted by the Bidders that for the purpose of matching
impedance of transformer, included in scope of this Bid, between 400KV,
132KV & 33KV main/ tertiary windings , the Bidders are not permitted to use
reactor or reactor/capacitor assembly. The design of the main winding should
take care of the requirement of impedances as specified in this Bid
document and for this purpose, no reactor or reactor/capacitor should be
used.
9.0 MAXIMUM LOSSES :
9.1 Maximum Losses : While the Bidders may offer their own design, it
may be noted that the transformer losses at 75 deg. C. at rated output,
rated Voltage and rated frequency should not exceed the following maximum
limits which include tolerances as per IS :
a) No load losses (Iron losses). : 70 KW
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b) Load(Copper losses) + Auxiliary losses. : 300 KW


including stray loss in KW
9.2 The no load losses in kilowatts ( including BIS tolerance ) at rated
voltage and rated frequency and the total load losses in kilowatts at rated
output, rated voltage and rated frequency at 75oC shall be guaranteed by
the bidder. It may be noted that the losses of the Transformer shall not
exceed during final testing of the transformer, if the same exceeds from the
maximum ceiling limit of Transformer losses as detailed in 9.1 above then the
Transformer shall not be accepted.
9.3 Heat run Test:
One 100 MVA 400KV power transformer of each manufacturer (if
there are more than one manufacturer) shall be subject to heat run test
(Temperature rise test).
9.4 Tertiary :
9.4.1 For 100 MVA transformer, ONAF rating of HV & IV shall be 100 MVA
and that of 33 KV tertiary rating shall be 33.33 MVA. The tertiary of 100 MVA
transformer shall be designed for full rated MVA loading of either capacitive or

inductive or mixed load. The tertiary winding shall not have taps i.e. Tertiary
winding shall be without tap changer.
9.4.2 Tertiary winding may be used for connecting switched type reactors or
synchronous condensers with individual phase ratings of 25 MVAR. The
winding shall be able to withstand frequent switching in and out many times
every day of such reactors and synchronous condenser. The tertiary winding
is intended to be loaded for the specified rating as mentioned above and
accordingly terminals of delta winding needs to be brought out on
transformer through three bushings.
9.4.3 One 33 KV class CT of ratio 400/1-1 Amps suitable for full tertiary
winding having two secondary cores of rating 1Amp , one of accuracy class
5P10 and other of accuracy class 1 shall be provided for monitoring
circulating current and also to provide protection against circulating current
beyond rated capacity. For measurement of circulating current of delta
winding, one Ampere meter of digital /numeric type suitable for specified CT
ratio shall be provided on the RTCC panel. In case size of CT is large,
provision of separate CT with structure shall be included within the offered
price. The tertiary winding shall be designed to carry the fault current under
worst fault condition.
10.0 COOLING : The Bidder may offer ONAN / ONAF type of cooling for
the transformer. The ONAF rating for each transformer winding as also for
tertiary winding of 400 KV transformers shall be 125% of ONAN rating
achieved by cooling. The ONAF cooling shall be in two groups each of
50% capacity. Adequate no. of standby cooling fans shall be provided for
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20% additional cooling per bank, in line with requirement indicated in clause
15.1 ( C ).
11.0 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS : The features and construction details
of power transformer shall be in accordance with the requirements stated
hereunder
11.1 Tank
(A) As required in CBIP manual no. 295, the tank shall be of Bell
type construction for 100 MVA transformers covered under
this specification. Top cover of Bell type construction shall be
welded to the tank body .
(B) Tank shall be of welded construction and fabricated from
tested quality low carbon steel suitable for welding & of
following minimum sheet thickness.
Tank cover - 20 mm, sides including inspection cover- 10 mm,
Base - 20 mm.
(C) All seams and those joints not required to be opened at site
shall be factory welded and wherever possible they shall
be double welded. After completion of tank construction and
before painting, 'Dye Penetration Test' shall be carried out on
welded parts of jacking bosses, lifting lugs and all load
bearing members.
(D) Tank stiffeners shall be provided for general rigidity and these
shall be designed to prevent retention of water.
(E) The tanks shall be designed to withstand the following
without permanent distortion.
(i) Mechanical shocks during transportation.
(ii) Vacuum filling of oil at 10 milli torr in transformer
with all fittings.
(iii) Continuous internal pressure of 35 kN/m2 over normal

hydrostatic pressure of oil.


(iv) Short circuit forces &
(v) Under seismic condition /events both horizontal/vertical .
(F) Where ever possible the transformer tank and its accessories
shall be designed without pockets wherein gas may collect.
Where pockets can not be avoided, pipes shall be provided to
vent the gas into the main expansion pipes if any.
(G) The shields shall be such that no magnetic fields shall exist
outside the tank. They shall be of magnetically permeable
material. If required impermeable shields shall be provided
at the coil ends. Tank shield shall not resonate when excited at
the natural frequency of the equipment.
(H) The tank shall be provided with :
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(i) Lifting lugs suitable for lifting the equipment complete


with oil.
(ii) A minimum of four jacking pads in accessible position
at 500mm height to enable the transformer complete
with oil to be raised or lowered using hydraulic or screw
jacks. The location of jacking pads shall be such that
there should not be any interference with the civil
foundation of rails in either direction i.e. longitudinal or
transverse.
(iii) Suitable haulage holes shall be provided.
(I) (i) Inspection cover/access windows & Manholes:
Suitable man-hole with a welded flange and a properly
gasketted bolted cover having of minimum thickness of
10 mm shall be provided on the tank cover. The manhole
shall be of sufficient size to offer easy access to
the lower ends of the bushings, terminal etc. The
requirement of inspection windows and manholes have
been stipulated in Annexure-IV & Bidders have to
confirm compliance of the same in their Bid.
(ii) Space for free movement in Transformer Tank for
inspection:
Details of passage & free space provided inside the
main tank should be indicated in concerned drawing to
allow free movement of at-least two persons for
inspection of active parts etc. To be more specific it
may please be noted that minimum clearance from
outer most winding/connection leads/supports to
tank shall not be less than 300 mm. on all 4 sides
with suitable platform on bottom of the tank to
facilitate free movement of person all around inside
the tank.
(J) All bolted connections to the tank shall be fitted with
suitable oil tight neoprene/nitrile gaskets which shall give
satisfactory service under all operating conditions. Special
attention shall be given to the methods of making the hot oil
tight joints between the tank and the cover as also between
the cover and the bushings and all other outlets to ensure
that the joints can be remade satisfactorily and easily with
the help of semi skilled labour. Where compressible gaskets
are used, stoppers/ runners shall be provided to prevent over

compression.
(K) Suitable guides shall be provided for positioning the various
parts during assembly or dismantling. Adequate space shall
be provided between the cores and windings assembly and
the bottom of the tank for collection of any sediment.
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(L) The design of the tank, lifting lugs shall be such that the
complete transformer assembly filled with oil can be lifted with
the use of these lugs without any damage or distortions.
(M) For the complete transformer we have clearly brought out our
requirement of various types of valves in Annexure V
enclosed brings out details of type, size and quantity of valves
which are to be provided at various locations. This
requirement has to be confirmed by the Bidders without any
deviation.
(N) Gasketing Arrangement : It may be noted that all gasketted
joints shall be grooved one using O rings of nitrile rubber or
better, such as the joints between bushing turret and bushing
flange, inspection covers of inspection windows and all other
openings provided for the purpose of inspection of internal
parts of the transformer etc. The main bell tank gasket
between upper tank and bottom tank shall be single piece O
ring cord/gasket of nitrile rubber or material of better quality.
The gasketting arrangement shall be grooved one with proper
stopper to avoid over compression. It is to be noted that one
additional set of gaskets shall be delivered by the tenderer
alongwith transformer to replace the used gaskets at the time
of erection of the unit.
(O) Ladder : One detachable bolted type mild steel (MS) ladder
with anti-climbing arrangement shall be provided. Ladder for
climbing up to & over top cover of power transformers shall be
mechanically sturdy enough to bear the load of healthy
maintenance staff without any shake/jerks. The arrangement
shall not be detached after erection and commissioning of the
unit, hence shall be provided with padlock locking arrangement
for anti-climbing device. On the upper top of the ladder,
provision for support shall be made. However, the
arrangement of the ladder shall be to purchasers approval.
Collapsible ladder shall not be acceptable to us.
(P) Suitable earthing bridge between upper and lower tank shall be
provided at least on two places each on HV & IV side and one
place on other both sides.
11.2 Tank Cover
(a) The tank cover shall be sloped to prevent retention of rain
water and shall not distort when lifted.
(b) Inspection cover/man holes shall be provided as per
Annexure-IV.
(c) The tank covers shall be fitted with pockets at the position
of maximum oil temperature of MCR (Maximum
Continuous Rating) for inserting bulbs of oil and winding
temperature indicators. It shall be possible to remove these
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bulbs without lowering the oil in the tank. The thermometer


shall be fitted with a captive sensor to prevent the ingress of
water.

(d) Bushings, turrets, covers of inspection openings,


thermometer, pockets etc., shall be designed to prevent
ingress of water into or leakages of oil from the tank.
(e) All bolted connections shall be fitted with weather-proof, hot
oil resistant gasket in between, for complete oil tightness.
If gasket is compressible, metallic stoppers shall be provided
to prevent over-compression.
(f) A minimum of three nos. PRD i.e one each shall be
provided above each phase winding.
11.3 Undercarriage
(a) The transformer tank shall be supported on a structural steel
base equipped with forged steel or cast steel single flanged
wheels suitable for moving the transformer completely filled
with oil. If necessary, the wheel assembly should consist of
two wheels for each point. Provision shall be made for
mounting bidirectional flanged rollers with locking and bolting
device for rail gauge specified below:Type of
Construction Shorter axis Longer axis
Three Phase 2/3/4 rail combination
according to layout and
size of transformer
Two rails with
1676 mm gauge
(b) Jacking pads/steps shall be provided. It shall be possible to
change the direction of the wheels through 90 deg. when the
transformer is lifted on jacks to permit movement of the
transformer both in longitudinal and transverse direction.
(c) The track/rail gauge shall be 1676 mm along the longer side,
as well as along the shorter axis. However Rails shall be placed
perpendicular to the bushing line.
(d) Pulling eyes shall be provided to facilitate movement/pulling of
the transformers and these shall be suitably braced in a
vertical direction so that bending does not occur when the
pull has a vertical component.
11.4 Axles And Wheels
(a) The transformers are to be provided with flanged bidirectional
wheels and axles. These shall be so designed as
not to deflect excessively to interfere with the movement of
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the transformer. Wheels shall be provided with suitable


bearings which shall be rust and corrosion resistant.
Fittings for lubrication shall also be provided.
(b) Suitable locking arrangement along-with foundation bolts
shall be provided for the wheels to prevent accidental
movement of transformer. The locking arrangement shall be
such that it can be locked with plinth of transformer. The
length of the arrangement should be adequate to cover height
of the rail. No floating type locking arrangement shall be
accepted
(c) The wheels are required to swivel and they shall be arranged
so that they can be turned through an angle of 90 degrees
when the tank is jacked 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 axis of the


tank (i.e. longitudinal & transverse directions).
(d) To facilitate uniform distribution of transformer weight two
nos. props each on front & rear side along longer axis to be
provided.
11.5 Anti Earthquake/Transport Clamping Device
(a) To prevent transformer movement during earthquake,
clamping device shall be provided for fixing transformer to the
foundation. The Bidder shall supply necessary bolts for
embedding in the concrete foundation. The arrangements
shall be such that the transformer can be fixed to or
unfastened from these bolts as desired. The fixing of the
transformers to the foundations shall be designed to
withstand seismic events to the extent that a static co-efficient
of 0.3g. applied in the direction of least resistance to that
loading will not cause the transformer or clamping devices as
well as bolts to be over stressed.
(b) Locking arrangement to eliminate relative movement between
top yoke/active parts with the transformer tank shall be sturdy
enough to bear transport hazards taking in to account the poor
road conditions and also considering that road transportation
of transformer will not be on hydraulic trailers .
11.6 Conservator Tank
(a) The conservator tank shall be of minimum thickness of 10
mm and it shall have adequate capacity between highest and
lowest visible levels to meet the requirement of expansion
of the total cold oil volume in the transformer and cooling
equipment from minimum ambient temperature to 100 oC.
(b) The conservator tank shall be bolted into position so that it
can be removed for cleaning purposes.
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(c) Magnetic oil gauge (MOG) & prismatic oil level gauge having
three overlapped windows on one side of conservator
and on opposite side of conservator, plain oil gauge with
three overlapped windows shall be provided to indicate oil
level inside the conservator at each location. Proper
arrangement to ensure visibility of oil level from ground be also
ensured .
(d) Conservator shall be provided in such a position as not to
obstruct the electrical connections to the transformer.
(e) In order to avoid congestion and to facilitate operation and
maintenance activities, the main conservator and OLTC
conservator shall be provided on opposite sides of the main
tank. Further, there shall be adequate space for manual
operation of OLTC.
(f) Separate conservator tank shall be provided for OLTC.
(g) The size of the conservator shall be so designed as to
accommodate approximately 10% volume of total quantity of
oil in the transformer.
(h) Suitable arrangement shall be made for providing a foot rest
with easy & access arrangement to facilitate
maintenance/operation at top of the conservator, on magnetic
oil level gauge and buchholz relay.
(i) The design of conservator shall be such that the air is not

trapped between air cell and main conservator.


11.7 Tank Earthing Arrangement : Two earthing pads complete with two
number tapped holes M10 bolts plain and spring washer suitable for
connection to 75x8mm GI flat shall be provided each at position close to two
diagonally opposite bottom corners of tank. Earthing strips up to the
ground level and its connection with station earth pit shall be
provided by the Bidder.
11.8 Pressure Relief Device : A minimum of 3 (three) number of
pressure relief devices of reputed make and reliable quality shall be
provided on each transformer and these shall be mounted preferably
on the tank cover above each phase winding. Bidders must submit
calculations to prove that the no and capacity of pressure relief device with
location of each PRV provided on the transformer will adequately meet our
requirement. The quantity of three numbers is on the basis that two numbers
will be required as per design calculation and one number additional PRD shall
be provided from the point of view of additional safety.
Constructional and design details of pressure relief device must be furnished
and it should be proved by calculation that the size and operating pressure
setting of pressure relief device is adequate, considering the rating of the
transformer and quantity of oil in the transformer. Furnishing of this
information is a must. These PRD's shall be of sufficient size for rapid
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release of any pressure that may be generated in the tank and which may
result in damage to the equipment. The device shall operate at a static
pressure of less than the hydraulic test pressure of transformer tank. It
shall be mounted directly on the tank. One set of electrically insulated
contacts shall be provided for alarm & tripping along-with the
recommendations.
11.9 Relays
11.9.1 Buchholz Relay : A double float type Buchholz relay along with
suitable moulded type cover to avoid ingress of moisture/ rain water shall be
provided. All the gases evolved in the transformer shall collect in this relay.
The relay shall be provided with a test cock suitable for a flexible pipe
connection for checking its operation and for taking gas sample. A copper
or stainless steel tube, shall be connected from the gas collector to a
valve located about 1200mm above ground level to facilitate sampling of
gas while the transformer is in service. The device shall be provided with
two electrically independent ungrounded contacts, one for alarm on gas
accumulation and the other for tripping on sudden rise of pressure. The
contacts of relay shall be properly housed, sealed and gasketted to make the
arrangement water proof. Entry of moisture/water in the contact chamber
needs to be eliminated. Cable entry to terminal box of buchholz relay should
be made through bottom of relay.
11.9.2 Oil Surge Relay (OSR) : From our past experience, it is found
that undesired tripping of Power Transformers is occurring on oil surge relay
(OSR)and Buchholz relay operation actuating due to accumulation of water
inside relay pockets. The water accumulation takes place through entry
point of cable gland. In view of above, the design and placement of Alarm &
trip contact assembly of OSR and Buchholz Relay should be improved to
take care of the following requirements:
(a) The cable entry to terminal box of OSR should be made through
bottom of relay. Also the OSR relay should be protected from rain
water by providing proper cover on it.
(b) In order to ensure exit/drainage of accumulated water from inside the

relay, a fine hole should be made in terminal box of relay.


Note : The Bidders shall ensure that the compartments housing relay
contacts of Pressure Relief Valve , Buchholz Relay and Oil Surge Relay are
made absolutely water and vermin proof. The compartment housing
contacts of OSR,PRV and Buchholz Relay shall be tested for water proof at
the time of inspection and effectiveness of water proofing shall be
demonstrated at the time of inspection. This should be noted carefully by
the Bidder and specifically confirmed in their bid.
11.9.3 Rapid Pressure Rise Relay (RPRR) : The provision for the
same be made on the main tank to operate on rate of rise of pressure. An
electrically insulated trip contact shall be provided in RPRR relay as per
requirement of NIFPS.
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11.10 Temperature Indicator


11.10.1 Oil Temperature Indicator (OTI): Transformers shall be
provided with a 150mm dial type thermometer with maximum pointer for
top oil temperature indication. The thermometer shall have adjustable two
electrically isolated heavy duty alarm and trip contacts, maximum reading
pointer and resetting device mounted in the Fan control cubicle (FCC). A
temperature sensing element suitably located in a pocket on top oil shall be
provided. This shall be connected to the OTI by means of capillary
tubing. Accuracy class of OTI shall be plus or minus 1.0% or better. The OTI
shall be provided with anti vibration mounting .
11.10.2 Winding Temperature Indicator (WTI)
(a) WTI for measuring the winding temperature of each of the
windings (HV, IV, Tertiary) shall be provided. It shall
comprise of the following
(i) Temperature sensing element.
(ii) Image coil.
(iii) Auxiliary CTs, if required, to match the image coil, shall
be provided.
(iv) 150mm dia local indicating instrument with maximum
reading pointer mounted in FCC/marshalling box and with
four adjustable electrically isolated heavy duty contacts
(two for control of cooling equipment, one for high
winding temperature alarm and other for trip) shall be
provided. The WTI shall be provided with anti vibration
mounting.
(v) Calibration device.
(b) In addition to the (a) above, repeater dial of WTI for each
winding shall be provided for Remote winding temperature
indication. It shall be suitable for flush mounting on RTCC
panel. A precision potentiometer mounted inside the case
shall function as a transmitter to operate a repeater for
RWTI. For two windings(i.e. HV and IV) the transmitter shall
be directly connected to the repeater. For the third winding
i.e. LV(Tertiary) the transmitter shall be connected to a
resistance Transducer, which will supply DC for operating
repeater.
(c) Auxiliary supply, if required in RTCC panel for RWTI, shall be
220V DC only.
(d) Accuracy class of WTI as well as RWTI shall be plus or minus
1.0% or better.
(e) Any special cables required for shielding purpose for

connection between cooler control cabinet and remote winding


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temperature indicator control circuit shall be in Bidders


scope of work.
(f) WTI CT ratio shall be embossed on secondary winding terminal
box.
Note :- Some of the manufacturers have a practice to directly install
winding temperature indicator (WTI) and oil temperature indicator (OTI) on
the body of the transformer in open. This is not acceptable & it is obligatory
on the part of the Bidders to enclose OTI & WTI and all such accessories in
a separate Fan Control Cubicle (FCC) cum Marshalling Box .
11.11 Core
a) The core shall be constructed from high grade, non- ageing,
low loss, Cold Rolled Super Grain oriented (CRGO) silicon
steel laminations of HI-B grade steel or better. All stipulations
under clause 4.4 should be considered while selecting material
of core. Core shall be preferably 5 limbed construction.
Interlamination resistance shall be as per BS 601 Part 5
method of July 1973. The Bidder shall furnish the
details of steel laminations i.e. type alongwith
hysterisis loss curve (B-H curve) etc.
(b) After being sheared, the laminations shall be treated to
remove all burrs and shall be re-annealed to remove all
residual stresses.
(c) 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
flux component at right angles to the plane of laminations
which may cause local heating.
(d) The core shall be provided with lugs suitable for lifting
complete core & coil assembly of transformer.
(e) Core Belting : The core shall be rigidly clamped by belting to
ensure adequate mechanical strength. Core and winding
shall be capable of withstanding the vibrations & shock
during transport, installation, service and adequate
provision shall be made to prevent movement of core &
winding relative to tank during these conditions. The
location, size and material of belting shall be clearly
indicated in drawing which shall be submitted with Bid.
Bolted type core construction shall not be acceptable.
(f) All steel sections used for supporting the core shall be
thoroughly sand blasted after cutting, drilling and welding.
(g) Each core lamination shall be insulated with a material that will
not deteriorate due to pressure and hot oil.
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(h) The insulation of core to bolts and core to clamps


plates shall be able to withstand a voltage of 2KV RMS
for one minute.
(i) The maximum flux density in any part of the core and yoke at
rated MVA, 110% voltage and (-) 4% frequency at any tap
shall not exceed 1.90 Tesla. The Bidder shall provide
saturation curve of the core material proposed to be used
and calculations to demonstrate that the core is not over
fluxed under stringent condition of transformer operation.
(j) Bidder will offer the core for inspection & approval by

the purchaser during the manufacturing stage.


Bidder's call notice for this purpose should be
accompanied with the following documents, as
applicable, as a proof towards use of prime core
material.
i) Invoice of the supplier
ii) Mill's Test Certificate
iii) Packing List
iv) Bill of lading
v) Bill of entry certificate by customs.
(k) Core material shall be directly procured either from the
manufacturer or through their accredited marketing
organization of repute and not through any agent.
(l) Bidder should have in-house Core Cutting facility for proper
monitoring & control on quality and also to avoid any
possibility of mixing of prime material with defective/second
grade material.
(m) Oil ducts shall be provided wherever necessary to ensure
adequate cooling. The winding structure and major insulation
shall not obstruct the free flow of oil through such ducts.
Where the magnetic circuit is divided into pockets by cooling
ducts parallel to the plane of laminations or by insulating
material above 0.254 mm. Thick, tinned copper strip bridging
pieces shall be inserted to maintain electrical continuity
between pockets. The design of the magnetic circuit shall be
such as to avoid static discharge development of short circuit
path within itself or to the earthed clamping structure and
production of flux components at right angles to the plane of
the laminations which may cause local heating.
(n) Considering that the requirement is for three phase autotransformer
with tertiary delta, it is expected that the Bidder
may offer transformer design with five limb core. Details in
this respect shall be furnished.
(o) Core shall not directly rest on the bottom metal sheet of
transformer tank. Around 5 mm or more free space for oil
insulation shall be made between the core and bottom sheet of
transformer tank. A 5 mm FRP Insulating sheet shall be
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provided to take care of core earthing due to accidental


slippage of stampings. Also in addition to this extra
insulation thickness of 5 mm or more FRP sheet be
provided at the bottom of resting shoes of end frame
with proper fixing arrangement to avoid accidental
slippage, damages etc.
11.12 Windings
(a) The Bidder shall ensure that windings of all transformers are
made in dust proof, conditioned atmosphere. The Bidder shall
furnish the facilities available at their works alongwith the
bid.
(b) The conductors shall be of electrolytic grade copper as per
relevant IS. The maximum current density for design of
transformers within specified limits of transformer losses shall
not exceed the limits of 300 amps per sq.cm.
(c) The insulation of transformer windings and connections shall

be free from insulating compounds which are liable to


soften, ooze out, shrink or collapse or be catalytic and
chemically active in transformer oil during service.
(d) 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. The conductor shall be transposed at sufficient
intervals in order to minimize eddy currents and equalize the
distribution of currents and temperature along the winding.
(e) The LV (tertiary) winding should withstand short circuit
faults/forces of the transformer upto the prescribed fault levels
on HV & IV sides against mechanical and thermal stresses.
(f) Best insulating material shall be used and compression of
the windings after drying out shall be carried out at a
pressure exceeding one and a half to twice the force which
can occur in the transformer; to impart greater mechanical
strength to the windings against heavy short circuit
stresses.
(g) The windings shall be so designed that all coil assemblies of
identical voltage ratings shall be interchangeable and field
repairs to the windings can be made readily without special
equipment. The coils shall be supported between adjacent
sections by insulating spacers, and the bracings and other
insulation used in the assembly of the winding shall be
arranged to ensure free circulation of the oil to reduce hot
spots in the windings.
(h) The coil insulation shall be treated with suitable insulating
varnish or equivalent compound wherever necessary to
develop the full electrical strength of the winding. All materials
used in the insulation and assembly of the winding shall be
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insoluble, non-catalytic and chemically inactive in the hot


transformer oil and shall not soften or otherwise be adversely
affected under the operating conditions.
(i) All threaded connections shall be provided with locking
facilities. All leads from the winding to the terminal
connectors and bushings shall be rigidly supported to prevent
injury from vibration. Guide tubes shall be used where
practicable.
(j) Windings shall be subjected to a shrinkage treatment before
final assembly so that no further shrinkage occurs during
service. Adjustable device shall be provided for taking up any
possible shrinkage of coils in service. After shrinkage process,
the windings shall be clamped securely in place so that they
will not be displaced or deformed during short circuits. The
assembled core and windings shall be vacuum-dried and
suitably impregnated before removal from the treating tank.
The copper conductors used in the coil structure shall be
best suited to the requirements and all permanent current
carrying joints in the windings and the leads shall be
crimped or brazed preferably by high frequency brazing
system.
It is observed that many manufacturers are using sectored
clamping arrangement at top as well as bottom for clamping of
the windings. This type of arrangement is considered to be not

suitable for EHV grade power transformers. In this regard, it


may be noted that both top & bottom clamping rings to be
provided for clamping of windings shall be of one piece single
ring. The top & bottom clamping rings should be of
minimum thickness 60 mm thk with proper safety
margins based on design and shall be in one piece to
make the clamping arrangement sturdy. Sectored
pressure/clamping rings are not acceptable. The single
pressing/clamping ring shall be provided with adequate
number of pressure/jacking points as per design. Since
sectored ring arrangement shall not be accepted hence
bidder should ensure and confirm this specific
requirement in the technical questionnaire.
(k) Bidder will offer the Copper and insulating material for
windings for inspection & approval by the purchaser during
the manufacturing stage. Bidder's call notice for the
purpose should be accompanied with the following documents,
as applicable, as a proof towards use of prime Copper and
insulating material for windings .
i) Invoice of the supplier
ii) Mill's Test Certificate
iii) Packing List
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iv) Bill of lading


v) Bill of entry certificate by customs.
(l) Core, Copper and insulating material for windings shall be
directly procured either from the manufacturer or through their
accredited marketing organisation of repute and not through
any agent.
(m) Certificate : Supplier shall provide purchaser details of
procurement of raw materials i.e., core, insulation & copper.
Supplier shall also record a certificate as under :
" CERTIFICATE "
It is certified that the Transformer shall be manufactured by
--------- (Name of manufacturer) out of the core,
insulating and winding material procured as per details
indicated in specification. We are agreeable to undertake
third party inspection of Transformer during its manufacture
or of raw materials, at the sole discretion of MPPTCL without
any extra cost.
If at any stage it is found that the transformer is not
manufactured out of the raw material indicated in
specification, the transformer shall be liable for rejection by
MPPTCL and transformer shall be replaced by (name of
manufacturer) at no extra cost to MPPTCL.
Signature of Authorised
Signatory with Seal of manufacturer
(n) The Purchaser also reserves the right to carry out stage
inspections at other stages also, for which advance
intimation shall be given and all necessary cooperation
shall be rendered by the supplier.
11.13 Bushings
(a) The electrical & mechanical characteristics of bushings shall
be in accordance with IS-3347 & IS-2099 ( latest version ) &

IEC 60137(2008 or latest version).


(b) The bushings shall have high factor of safety against
leakage to ground and shall be so located as to provide
adequate electrical clearances between bushings and also
between the bushings and grounded parts. Bushings of
identical voltage rating shall be of similar BCT and inter
changeable. All bushings shall be equipped with suitable
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terminals of approved type and size and all external current


carrying contact surfaces shall be adequately silver plated.
The insulation class of the high voltage neutral bushing shall
be properly coordinated with the insulation class of the
neutral of the high voltage winding.
(c) All main winding and neutral leads shall be brought out
through outdoor type bushings which shall be so located that
the full flashover strength will be utilized and the
adequate phase clearance shall be realized.
(d) Each bushing shall be so coordinated with the transformer
insulation that all flashovers will occur outside the tank.
(e) All porcelain used in bushings shall be of the wet process,
homogeneous and free from cavities or other flaws. The
glazing shall be uniform in color and free from blisters, burns
and other defects.
(f) (i) For 33KV winding & neutral of common winding, the
bushing shall be of OIP condenser of 72.5KV class of draw
rod type/solid stem type.
(ii) The bushings of 420 KV & 145 KV class shall be of OIP
condenser of draw rod type (DR) only.
(iii) Tan-delta of all bushings shall be 0.005 (max.)during
testing at manufacturers works
(g) All bushings shall have puncture strength greater than the dry
flashover value.
(h) Main winding terminals shall be solder-less terminals and
shall be of the type and size specified .
(i) The spacing between the bushings must be adequate to
prevent flashover between phases under all conditions of
operation. The clearances shall be as follows :
S.
N
o
Nominal
System
Voltage
Voltage
Class of
Bushing
Current
Rating
Impulse
Withstand
Voltage
(Kvp)
1 Min. Power
Frequency/
Switching
Impulse

Voltage
Kv (Rms)
Creepage
Distance
in mm
Clearance
in mm
Ph to
Ph
Ph to
E

1 400KV 420KV 1250A 1425 630/1050 10500 4000 3500


2 132KV 145KV 1250A 650 275 / - 3625 1430 1270
3 33KV 72.5KV 1250A 325 140 / - 1813 700 660
The Bidders are required to confirm clearances and no
change/reduction in clearances shall be acceptable. The
clearances shall be clear distances in air after accounting for
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clamps/connectors dimensions to be mounted on the stud of


bushings.
(j) Special adjustable arcing horns shall be provided for the HV &
IV bushings. For 72.5KV class bushings, arcing horns are not
required.
(k) The Bidder is requested to furnish the guaranteed withstand
voltage for the above and also furnish a calibration curve with
different settings of the coordination gap to the purchaser
to decide the actual gap setting. Bidder's
recommendations are also invited in this respect.
(l) The bushings shall be capable of withstanding without injury
the electrical, thermal and mechanical effects of external
short circuits. Bushings shall be rated for short time
thermal current rating of 63/ 40/ 31.5 KA for 3 seconds, for
400/ 132/ 33 KV respectively.
(m) All the transformers covered under this specification shall be
utilized in heavily polluted atmosphere. In view of this the
Bidders while offering prices for the transformers against
this contract may please note that the offer should be made
out based on the creepage for the bushings @ 25mm per KV
based on the voltage of 72.5KV/145KV/ 420KV. Thus in the
quoted prices of transformer cost of bushings should be
included based on a creepage distance of 25mm per KV.
(n) All O.I.P. Condenser bushings shall be provided with :
(i) Oil level gauge.
(ii) Oil filling plug and drain valve, if not hermetically sealed.
(iii) Tap for capacitance/tan delta test.
(o) The bushings with current transformers are specified, hence
the bushings shall be removable without disturbing the
current transformers.
(p) Porcelain used in bushing manufacture shall be homogenous,
free from laminations, cavities and other flaws or
imperfections that might affect the mechanical or dielectric
quality and shall be thoroughly vitrified tough and
impervious to moisture. Glazing of porcelain and bushing
shall be of uniform brown color free from blisters and burrs.
(q) Bushing turrets shall be provided with suitable vent pipes

which shall be connected to route any air/gas collection


through the Buchholz relay.
(r) For Bushings of all voltage class, the arrangement for
connection of winding/neutral terminal shall be indicated .
(s) From the end point of the condenser of the bushing which
will protrude inside the transformer OR the bottom
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termination point of bushing, sufficient clearance should be


available so that in case any other make bushing is
installed problem in this regard may not arise. Maximum
length of condenser portion, which can be easily
accommodated, should be clearly indicated by the Bidder.
(t) The LV take off arrangement within the transformer is of
utmost importance hence due care shall be taken while
providing this arrangement inside the transformer tank. The
connecting lug of LV winding with the bushing bottom terminal
pad should match with the current rating of the bushing. The
size of the LV winding lug shall be of suitable rating to match
with the maximum load current of the transformer to be fed
through extreme tap of OLTC meeting requirements of IS6600. In this regard, the clamping arrangement of LV
winding with two lugs having two holes with two hole
terminals on counter part of the bushing pad are not
acceptable. In case of such arrangement, it will have to
be ensured that the counter part of winding lead/lug i.e.
bushing terminal is with four holes or vice versa.
11.14 Bushing Current Transformers
(a) Current transformers shall comply with IS:2705.
(b) One no. bushing CT of Ratio 800/1 on each phase of HV
winding i.e 3 nos, one no. bushing CT of Ratio 800/1 on each
phase of IV winding i.e 3 nos. shall be provided for each
Transformer .
(c) Further, 33 KV CT of Ratio 400/1-1 shall be supplied as per
clause no.9.7.3. It shall be possible to remove turret mounted
CTs from the transformer tank without removing the tank
cover. Necessary precaution shall be taken to minimize the
eddy currents and local heat generated in the turret. Also one
no. single phase outdoor mounted 52 KV class CT for neutral
side of current ratio 800/1 for REF protection shall be provided.
(d) All secondary leads shall be brought to a terminal box near
each bushing. These terminals shall be wired out to cooler
control cabinet using separate cables for each core.
(e) For the thermal image coil of winding temperature indicator,
CT with suitable ratio and class may be used.
11.15 Terminal Marking : The terminal marking and their physical
position shall be in accordance with IS:2026.
11.16 The positioning of HV & IV bushings shall be such that skew
jumpering is avoided. The middle phase primary & secondary bushing center
line shall be parallel to side axis of the transformer body.
12.0 EARTHING ARRANGEMENT
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12.1 NEUTRAL EARTHING ARRANGEMENT : The neutral terminal of


the star connected HV / IV winding shall be brought up to the ground level
through two tinned copper flat strips of size 50x6mm which shall be
supported on transformer tank horizontal/vertical by porcelain insulators of 36

KV voltage class. The number of insulators shall be sufficient to provide a


mechanically sturdy arrangement. Necessary mechanical supports on the
tank for mounting of the insulators shall be made. It may be ensured that
connection of the neutral strips to neutral bushings at one end shall be made
using a terminal connector suitable for connection to the neutral bushing
terminal and to receive 2x50x6mm tinned copper strips on the other side.
The connection between the bushing and transformers earth pit shall be
through 2x50x6mm tinned copper strips single run without any joint
connection/brazing/ welding etc. In case of problem in availability of single
run tinned copper strips, it may be accepted with single joint. However, joint
to be provided shall be subject to approval of purchaser. The other end of the
earth connection to the earth pit shall also be through terminal connector
suitable to receive 2x50x6mm copper strips at one end and to receive MS flat
and /or twin ACSR Moose conductor on the other end. The length of the
copper strips shall be suitable for providing a joint less connection between
transformer neutral and earth pit and details in this regard shall be intimated
to the successful bidder based on transformer/substation layout design. A
typical arrangement is shown in drg. No: MPPTCL/100MVA/02 of this
specification for neutral earthing.
12.2 CORE EARTHING ARRANGEMENT : The bidder should note our
requirement in this regard very clearly. It is required to bring out leads from
core, end frame and tank to the top of the transformer through only
three insulated bushings. These Bushings shall be non oil communicating type
of minimum 17.5 KV class Porcelain Bushings. The arrangement shall be
housed in a box at the top cover of transformer tank with provision for
interconnection between the studs of bushings. The bushing housing shall
have a suitable cover with gasket to make the arrangement waterproof. A
clear marking (engraved/punched) shall be made to indicate that the housing
contains core/end frame/ tank earthing arrangement. Please note that
stickers/flags/tags/painted marking for identification shall not be accepted. A
typical sketch of general arrangement needed by purchaser is shown in
drawing no. MPPTCL/100 MVA/03 of this specification. Arrangement shall be
such that even after removal of connections, oil shall not leak. Removable
shorting strips between the three bushing shall be provided. It may be noted
that internal earthing of any nature between core and End frame should not
be provided. Earthing at site shall be done by interconnecting the three
bushings through shorting strips. This arrangement is to facilitate checking
of multiple core earthing in the transformer.
It may be noted that :
a) Any alternative arrangement is not acceptable and therefore
bidder must confirm provision of three bushings as desired
above.
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b) Once transformer reaches site, before unloading from the


trailer the position of core earthing shall be checked and in
case any problem of multiple core earthing is observed,
delivery of Transformer will not be taken.
The insulated cable to be used for core to Bushing connection & end
frame to Bushing connection should be of good quality with proper
grounding arrangement. The size and number of strands of cable
shall be subject to purchasers approval.
13.0 AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY FOR OLTC, COOLER CONTROL
AND POWER CIRCUIT
13.1 Duplicate(Two) auxiliary power supplies of 0.4 KV, three phase,

four(4) wire shall be provided by the purchaser at cooler control cabinet and
for OLTC drive.
13.2 All 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 control circuits.
13.3 Design features of the transfer switch shall include the following :
i) Provision for the selection of one of the feeders as normal
source and other as standby.
ii) Upon failure of the normal source, the loads shall be
automatically transferred after an adjustable time delay to the
standby source.
iii) Indication to be provided at cooler control cabinet & RTCC
for failure of normal source and for transfer to standby source
and also for failure to transfer.
iv) Automatic re-transfers to normal source without any
intentional time delay following re-energisation on the
normal source.
v) Both the transfer & re-transfer shall be dead transfers and AC
feeders shall not be paralleled at any time.
13.4 AC feeder shall be brought to the OLTC cabinet (Cooler Control Cabinet)
by the Bidder, after suitable selection at cooler control cabinet. The Bidder
shall derive AC power for control circuit from the AC feeder as mentioned
above by using appropriately rated dry type transformers. If the control
circuit is operated by DC supply then suitable converters to be provided by
the Bidder to be operated from AC Power source.
13.5 Necessary isolating switches and HRC fuses shall be provided at
suitable points as per approved scheme of purchaser.
14.0 TAP CHANGING EQUIPMENT
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14.1 General Requirement


(a) OLTC gear shall be motor operated for local as well as
remote operation. An external hand wheel/handle shall be
provided for local manual operation. This hand wheel/handle
shall be easily operable by a man standing at ground level.
(b) Arrangement 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. An indicating device shall be provided to
show the tap in use.
(c) The current & voltage rating of OLTC for the transformers
shall be as under. The through current rating of OLTC
shall be based on Clause 2.3.2 of IS 8478 and following OLTC
rating specified are the minimum requirements. Bidder,
however must offer OLTC with higher current rating, as
mentioned below:Transformer
Rating
OLTC on
Winding
(IV)
Rating of OLTC

Voltage
Rating
Minimum
Current
Rating
Tap Range
(In steps of
1.25%)
100MVA,
400KV
132KV
(IV)
170KV 1000Amp
-10 % to
+10% of
132kV
(d) The OLTC motor should be capable of smooth and trouble free
operation with supply voltage variation of 0.4KV -25% &
+10%.
(e) The design of the tap changing arrangement shall be such that
there should be minimum variation of ohmic impedance of the
transformer from minimum to maximum tap. The permissible
tolerance on these ohmic values shall be plus minus 10%.
14.2 On Load Tap Changing Gear (OLTC)
(a) 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 the inner view and the arrangement of
connections shall be submitted with the Bid. Information
regarding the service experience on the gear and a list of
important users shall also be furnished. The tap changer shall
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change the effective transformation ratio without producing


phase displacement.
(b) The current diverting contacts shall be housed in a separate oil
chamber not communicating with the oil in main tank of the
transformer.
(c) The contacts shall be accessible for inspection without
lowering oil level in the main tank and the contact tips shall
be replaceable.
(d) The Bidder shall indicate the safeguards employed to take care
of harmful arcing at the current diverting contacts in the
event of operation of the OLTC gear under overload
conditions ( overloading capability as per IS 6600 ) of the
transformer. Necessary tools and tackles shall be provided
alongwith main supply for maintenance of OLTC gear.
(e) The OLTC oil chamber shall have oil filling and drain valves, oil
sampling valve, relief vent and oil level gauge/glass. It shall
also be fitted with an oil surge relay. For accommodating oil
expansion of OLTC a separate conservator tank shall be
provided.
(f) The diverter switch or arcing switch shall be designed so as
to ensure that its operation once commenced shall be
completed independently of the control relays or switches,

failure of auxiliary supplies etc. To meet any contingency


which may result in incomplete operation of the diverter
switch, adequate means shall be provided to safeguard the
transformer and its ancillary equipments.
(g) Drive mechanism chamber shall be mounted on the tank in
accessible position. It should be adequately ventilated and
provided with anti condensation metal clad heaters. All
contactors, relay coils and other parts shall be protected
against corrosion, deterioration due to condensation, fungi
etc.
(h) The control feature shall provide the following :
i) LOCAL-REMOTE selector switch mounted in the
local control cubicle shall switch control of OLTC for
lower/ raise functions in local or remote mode as
selected.
ii) The LOCAL-REMOTE selector switch shall have at-least
two spare contacts per position which are closed in that
position but open in the other position.
iii) A RAISE-LOWER CONTROL SWITCH shall be
provided in the local control cubicle. The switch shall be
spring loaded to return to the Centre "OFF" position and
shall require movement to the RIGHT to raise the
voltage of the transformer. Movement to the left
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shall lower the voltage. Alternatively push button type


arrangement of standard design may be provided.
iv) An OFF-ON tap changer control switch shall be
provided in the OLTC local control cabinet of transformer.
The tap changer shall be inoperative in the OFF
position. Also the OFF-ON switch shall have atleast one
spare contact per position which is closed in that
position but open in the other position.
v) Operating mechanism for on load tap changer shall be
designed to go through one step or tap change per
command. Subsequent tap changes shall be initiated only
by a new or a repeat command.
vi) On load tap changer shall be equipped with a time delay
in complete STEP alarm consisting of a normally open
contact which closes, if the tap changer fails to make a
complete tap change. The alarm shall not operate for
momentary loss of auxiliary power.
vii) The selsyn units or approved equivalents shall be
installed in the local OLTC control cabinet to provide tap
position indication for the transformer. Complete
mounting details shall be included with approved
diagram.
viii) Transformer load tap changer shall be equipped with a
fixed resistor network capable of providing discrete
voltage steps for input to the supervisory system. Any
other approved / established design for remote indication
of tap position shall also be acceptable.
(i) Limit switches shall be provided to prevent over-running of
the mechanism and in addition, a mechanical stop shall be
provided to prevent over-running of the mechanism under any

condition.
(j) Limit switches may be connected in the control circuit of the
operating motor provided that a mechanical-de-clutching
mechanism is incorporated.
(k) Thermal device or other means shall be provided to protect
the motor and control circuit. All relays, switches, fuses etc.
shall be mounted in the drive mechanism chamber and shall
be clearly marked for the purpose of identification.
(l) A permanently legible lubrication chart shall be fitted within
the driving mechanism chamber.
(m) Any "DROP DOWN" tank associated with the tap changing
apparatus shall be fitted with guide rod to control the
movements during lifting or lowering.
(n) A five digit counter shall be fitted to the tap changing
equipment to indicate the number of operations performed.
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(o) All relays and operating devices shall operate correctly at any
voltage between the limits specified.
(p) It shall not be possible to operate the electric drive when the
manual operating gear is in use.
(q) It shall not be possible for any two controls to be in
operation at the same time.
(r) The equipment shall be suitable for supervisory control and
indication with make before break multi-way switch, having
one potential free contact for each tap position. This switch
shall be provided in addition to any other switch/switches
which may be required for remote tap position.
(s) 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.
(t) All electrical control switches and the local operating gear shall
be clearly labeled in a suitable manner to indicate the direction
of tap changing.
(u) Transfer of source failure of one AC supply shall not affect tap
changing operation.
(v) For the purpose of operation of OLTC, based on design of
manufacturer, transition resistor could be used. However, no
component of OLTC including transition resistor shall be
housed inside main transformer tank. The design of the
transition resisters should be liberal to ensure suitability during
tap change operation at rated current including over loading
capability and system short circuits.
(w) The location and design of OLTC shall be such that in the
event of any repair / maintenance , it should be possible to
take out various parts from the OLTC and other accessories
and fittings mounted on the transformer particularly equalising
pipes etc do not infringe / obstruct .
14.3 Manual Control
The cranking device for manual operation of the OLTC gear shall be
removable and suitable for operation by a man standing on ground level.
The mechanism shall be complete with the following :
i) Mechanical tap position indicator which shall be clearly
visible to the person operating tap changer manually at the
transformer.

ii) A mechanical operation counter.


iii) Mechanical stoppers to prevent over-cranking of the
mechanism beyond the extreme tap positions.
iv) The manual control considered as back up to the motor
operated load tap changer control shall be interlocked with the
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motor to block motor start-up during manual operation. The


manual operating mechanism shall be labeled to show the
direction of operation for raising the voltage and vice-versa.
14.4 Electrical Control : This includes Local Electrical control and
Electrical remote control from remote control panel. The control circuits shall
have the following features:
i. An interlock to cut off electrical control automatically upon
recourse being taken to the manual control in
emergency.
ii. Reinforcement of the initiating impulse for a tap change,
ensuring a positive completion once initiated to the next
(higher or lower) tap.
iii. Step-by-step operation ensuring only one tap change from
each tap changing impulse and lock-out of the mechanism if
the control switch (or push button) remains in the "Operate
Position".
iv. An interlock to cut-out electrical control when it tends to
operate the gear beyond either of the extreme tap positions.
v. An electrical interlock to cut-off a 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. Suitable interlocks shall be
provided to prevent operation of OLTC beyond extreme tap
with a mechanical/electrical lockable switch.
vi. Protection apparatus, considered essential by the Bidder
according to specification.
14.5 Remote Electrical Group Control : The OLTC control
scheme offered shall have provision of remote electrical group control during
parallel operation of transformers. This is in addition to independent control of
OLTC.
i. A four position selector switch having MASTER,
FOLLOWER, INDEPENDENT and OFF position shall be
provided in the remote OLTC control panel for each
transformers. This shall be wired to enable operator to
select operation of OLTC in either Master, Follower or
Independent mode.
ii. Out of step relays with timer contacts shall also be
provided to give alarm and indication in case of tap
positions in all the transformers under group control being not
in same position.
iii. Master Position : If the selector switch is in MASTER
position, it shall be possible to control the OLTC units in the
FOLLOWER mode by operating the controls of the MASTER
unit Independent operation of the units under FOLLOWER
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mode shall have to be prevented. However, the units


under independent mode will be controlled independently.
iv. Follower Position : If the selector switch is in FOLLOWER

mode, control of OLTC shall be possible only from MASTER


panel.
v. Independent Position : In this position of Selector Switch,
Control of OLTC of individual unit only shall be possible.
14.6 Local OLTC Control Cubicle : The Auxiliary devices for
electrical control of the OLTC shall be housed in a weather proof cubicle . It
shall be complete with the following :
i) A circuit breaker/contactor with thermal overload devices for
controlling the AC auxiliary supply to the OLTC motor.
ii) Cubicle light with door switch.
iii) Space heaters to prevent condensation of moisture.
iv) Padlocking arrangement for hinged door of cabinet.
v) Cable terminal glands for power and control cables to the
OLTC gear.
14.7 Remote Tap Changer Control Panel (RTCC Panel) : Remote
tap changer control panel to be supplied by the Bidder shall consist of :
i) Actuating switch for electrical raise/lower control.
ii) Remote tap position indicator.(preferred digital type)
iii) Signal lamps for Tap changer in progress and Tap changer out
of step.
iv) Auxiliary devices for remote electric group control of OLTC.
v) Annunciation scheme with the following :
- Fan fail (for all fans individual windows).
- AC supply fail.
- Stand by fan fail.
- Stand by fan on.
- OLTC motor over loaded.
- OLTC control supply fail.
- OLTC at extreme position i.e. lowest & highest voltage
tap.
- Two spare windows.
vi) Indicating Devices : Following lamp indications shall be
provided in Remote tap changer control cubicle / panel- Fan "ON", Fan "OFF"
- Cooling system "On Automatic Control".
- Cooling system "On Manual".
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- Selector switch in auto or manual.


- 433volts cooler supply auto changeover.
- Cooler supply failure for each supply.
- Control supply failure main and standby.
- one potential free initiating contact for all the above
indications shall be wired independently to the
terminal blocks of cooler control cabinet exclusively for
owner's use.
vii) Remote OTI with repeater unit.
viii) Separate WTI 2 nos. for HV, one no. for IV and one no. for LV
winding operated by signal transmitter.
ix) Voltmeter for indicating HV, IV and tertiary voltage.
x) Schedule of equipments for RTCC panel shall be as under:
- Name plate remote OLTC and cooler control cubicle
- Indicating lamp-OLTC control supply on ( red)
- Indicating lamp-tap change in progress ( yellow)
- Indicating lamp-OLTC out of step ( red)

- Indicating lamp-OLTC motor trip ( red)


- Cooler mode selector (auto-off-on)
- OLTC sequence selector switch.(OFF-INT-FOLL-MAST.)
- Emergency stop push button for tap change operation. (red)
- Auxiliary contactor for OLTC out of step monitoring.
- Out of step timer.
- Voltmeter for HV ( 0 ~ 500kv )
- Voltmeter for IV ( 0 ~ 150kv )
- Voltmeter for LV ( 0 ~ 40kv ) for tertiary winding
- Terminal blocks.
- Cubicle lamp.
- Door switch.
- HRC cartridge fuse holder with link for cubicle illumination
circuit.
- Neutral link.
- Earth bus.
- HRC cartridge fuse holder with link for HV volt meter.
- HRC cartridge fuse holder with link for IV volt meter..
- HRC cartridge fuse holder with link for LV volt meter..
- HRC cartridge fuse holder with link for RWTI and ROTI circuit.
- Selector switch for HV volt meter.
- Selector switch for IV volt meter.
- Selector switch for LV volt meter.
- Remote winding temperature indicator. ( for HV , IV , LV )
- OLTC control switch
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- Tap position indicator (digital).


- Remote oil temperature indicator.
- Ammeter for delta winding circulating current ( digital)
- Online monitoring device parameters indication.
xi. a. HV digital Voltmeter of accuracy class 0.5 provided for
indicating HV voltage shall be scaled for voltage range 0500 KV (phase to phase) and shall be suitable for use
with PT ratio 400KV/220 volt. The HV digital voltmeter
shall be precisely calibrated so as to indicate 400KV
Voltage on voltmeter scale corresponding to input voltage
of 220 Volt (phase to phase).
b. IV digital Voltmeter of accuracy class 0.5 provided for
indicating IV voltage shall be scaled for voltage range 0150 KV (phase to phase) and shall be suitable for use
with PT ratio 132KV/220 volt. The IV digital voltmeter
shall be precisely calibrated so as to indicate 220KV
Voltage on voltmeter scale corresponding to input voltage
of 220 Volt (phase to phase).
c. LV digital Voltmeter of accuracy class 0.5 provided for
indicating LV voltage shall be scaled for voltage range 040 KV (phase to phase) and shall be suitable for use with
PT ratio 33KV/220 volt. The LV digital voltmeter shall be
precisely calibrated so as to indicate 33KV Voltage on
voltmeter scale corresponding to input voltage of 220 Volt
(phase to phase).
xii. One 33 KV CT of ratio 400/1-1 having two secondary cores of
rating 1Amp , one of accuracy class 5P10 and other of accuracy
class 1 shall be provided for monitoring circulating current and

also to provide protection against circulating current beyond rated


capacity. For measurement of circulating current of delta winding
one Ampere meter of digital /numeric type suitable for specified
CT ratio shall be provided on the RTCC panel.
xiii. Over current relay having setting range from 10% to 200% and
with high set feature having range 50% to 3000% in step of
0.5%.
15.0 COOLING EQUIPMENT
15.1 The design shall take into account the following requirements
a) The oil cooling system of transformer shall be designed using
2x50% radiator banks. The radiator banks shall be mounted
on two different sides of transformer tank. The arrangement
shall be subject to approval by the purchaser based on
substation layout and positioning of other neighboring switch
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yard equipments. Coolers/radiators shall withstand pressure /


vacuum conditions specified for the tank. All coolers/ radiators
shall be attached on the transformer tank through header
having suitable expansion joints (flexible coupling) to
ensure adequate mechanical strength against vibration
etc. subject to specific approval from the purchaser. Radiators
directly mounted on transformer tank are not
acceptable.
b) Each radiator bank / block shall have its own set of cooling
fans, shut off valves, lifting lugs, top and bottom oil filling
valves, air release plugs, drain valves and if considered
necessary based on design thermometer pocket fitted with
captive screw cap on the inlet and outlet, in line with valve
schedule as per Annexure-V.
c) Each radiator bank shall be provided with at least 20%
standby (spare)cooling fans. These spare fans shall be duly
mounted and shall also be wired up complete with required
protective devices and be identified with each radiator bank.
While working out number of spare fan for 20% additional
cooling per bank, if 20% quantity works out in fraction , the
spare fans to be provided shall be next whole number. Cooling
fans shall be designed to meet overloading requirements as
per clause 4.1 (b).
d) Cooling fans shall be suitable for operation from 433 Volts, 3
phase 50-Hz power supply and shall confirm to IS:325.
e) The exhaust air flow from cooling fan shall not be directed
towards the main tank in any case. Cooling fans for each
radiator bank shall be located so as to prevent ingress of rain
water. Each fan shall be suitably protected by galvanised wire
guard.
f) The cooler and its accessories shall preferably be hot dipped
galvanised or corrosion resistant paint shall be applied to it.
g) Each cooling fan shall be provided with starter thermal
overload and short circuit protection and also single phase
preventor.
h) Each radiator shall be provided with suitable lifting lugs and
shut off/air release/sampling valves as per Annexure-V
i) Expansion joints, one each on top and bottom cooler pipe
connections as per a above.

j) Air release device/plug and oil drain plug on oil pipe


connections.
k) The cooling Fans shall be mounted on separate
foundation. Mounting of Cooling fans directly on
Radiators or on transformer tank is not acceptable .
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The radiators mounting arrangement is to be indicated


by the Bidder in his Bid.
l) Cooling fan support shall be of adequate strength to avoid
bending etc. The mounting arrangement of cooling fans shall
be subject to approval be purchaser.
15.2 Cooling Equipment Control (ONAN/ONAF Cooling)
a) Automatic operation control (switching in and out) of fans
shall be provided (with temperature change) from contacts of
winding temperature indicator. The Bidder shall recommend
the setting of WTI for automatic change over of cooler
control from ONAN to ONAF. The setting shall be such that
hunting i.e. frequent start stop operations for small
temperature difference do not occur.
b) Suitable manual control facility for cooler fans shall be
provided.
c) Selector switches and push buttons, shall also be provided in
the cooler control to disconnect the automatic control and
start/stop the fans manually.
15.3 Indicating devices
- Fan ON , Fan OFF
- Cooling system on automatic control.
- Cooling system on manual.
- Selector switch in auto or manual for cooler .
- A.C. auxiliary cooler supply auto change over.
- Cooler supply failure for main /standby.
- Cooling fan failure for each fan.
- Control supply failure for main and standby.
One potential free initiating contact for all the above indications
shall be wired independently to the terminal block of cooler control
cabinet exclusively for purchasers use.
16.0 LOCAL OLTC CONTROL CABINET, COOLER CONTROL CABINET
& REMOTE TAP CHANGER CONTROL PANEL
a) Each three phase transformer unit shall be provided with local
OLTC control cabinet, cooler control cabinet OR fan control
cubicle (FCC) and RTCC panel. The total height of RTCC
panel shall be 2250mm to match with the height of other
control & relay panels. Local OLTC control cabinet shall be
mounted on the transformer. The thickness of front panel,
door frame etc. shall be 3mm (10 SWG),while doors &
side panels may be 2 mm (14 SWG) and gland plate shall be of
minimum thickness 4 mm.
b) The cooler control cabinet or FCC shall not be
mounted directly on transformer tank .Please note that
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FCC shall be grouted away from the main tank thus the length
of capillary tubes of all oil and winding temperature indicating
meter shall be sufficient to connect OTI and WTI meters in
the FCC. The cooler cabinet shall have all necessary devices

meant for cooler control and local temp. indicators. All the
contacts of various protective devices mounted on the
transformer shall also be wired up to the terminal Board in
the cooler control cabinet. All the secondary terminals of the
bushing CT's shall also be wired upto the terminal Board at
the cooler control cabinet.
c) The cooler control cabinet shall have two (2) sections. One
section shall have the control equipment exclusively meant
for cooler control. The other section shall house the
temperature indicators, aux. CT's and the terminal Boards
meant for termination of various alarm and trip contacts.
Alternatively the two sections may be provided as two
separate panels depending on the standard practices of the
Bidder.
d) The cooler control cabinet, Local OLTC cabinet and RTCC
Panel shall be provided with non disconnecting stud type
terminal blocks. Each of the terminal blocks in the above
panels should have 20% spare terminals exclusively for
purchasers use. All the necessary terminals for remote
connection to purchasers panel shall be wired upto the cooler
control cabinet. Necessary shorting of terminals shall be
done at the cooler control cabinet, local OLTC cabinet and
remote OLTC panel. All the CT secondary terminals in the
cooler control cabinet shall have provision for short
circuiting to avoid CT open circuit while it is not in use.
e) The local OLTC control cabinet shall house all necessary
devices meant for OLTC control and indication.
f) Following cabling are specifically excluded from the scope of
the Bidder. However, interconnection drawings for the same
are to be submitted by the Bidder.
i) Cabling between Remote OLTC Panel to Cooler Control
Cabinet.
ii) Cabling between Remote OLTC panel to Local OLTC
Cabinet.
iii) Cabling between Remote OLTC to Purchaser's Panel.
iv) Cabling between Cooler Control Cabinet to Purchaser's
Panel.
v) Cabling between Local OLTC Cabinet to Purchaser's Panel.
16.1 The degree of protection shall be IP-55 in accordance with IS-2147.
16.2 The temperature indicators shall be so mounted that the dials are
not above 1600mm from ground level. Glazed door of suitable size shall be
provided for convenience of reading.
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16.3 A space heater and cubicle lighting with ON-OFF switch shall be
provided.
16.4 Terminal Blocks
a) The terminal blocks to be provided shall be fully enclosed
with removable covers and made of moulded, non
inflammable plastic material with block and barriers moulded
integrally .Such block shall have washer and binding screws for
external circuit wire connections, a white marking strip for
circuit identification and moulded plastic cover. All
terminals shall be clearly marked with identification
numbers or letters to facilitate connection to external wiring.

b) All internal wiring to be connected to the external equipment


shall terminate on terminal blocks, preferably vertically
mounted on the side of each panel. The terminal blocks
shall be 1100 V grade and have 10 amps continuous
rating, moulded piece, complete with insulated barriers,
non-disconnecting stud type terminals, washers, nuts
and lock nuts. Terminal block design shall include a white
fiber marking strip with clear plastic, slip-on/clip-on terminal
cover. Markings on the terminal strips shall correspond to wire
number and terminal numbers on the wiring diagrams.
c) Terminal blocks for current transformer secondary leads
shall be provided with test links and isolating facilities. Also
current transformer secondary leads shall be provided with
short circuiting and earthing facilities.
d) Unless otherwise specified, terminal blocks shall be
suitable for connecting the following conductors on each
side.
For all circuits except current transformer circuits minimum of
two nos. 2.5 mm2 copper.
For all CT circuits minimum of four nos. 4.0 mm2 copper.
e) There shall be a minimum edge to edge clearance of 250
mm between the first row of terminal blocks and the
associated cable gland plate. Also the clearance between two
rows of terminal blocks shall be a minimum of 150 mm.
f) Arrangement of the terminal block assemblies and the wiring
channel within the enclosure shall be such that a row of
terminal blocks is run parallel and in close proximity along
each side of the wiring duct to provide for convenient
attachment of internal panel wiring. The side of the
terminal block opposite the wiring duct shall be reserved for
the owner's external cable connection. All adjacent terminal
blocks shall also share this field wiring corridor. A steel strip
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shall be connected between adjacent terminal block rows at


450mm intervals for support of incoming cables.
g) The number and sizes of the owner's multi core incoming
cable will be furnished to the successful Bidder.
16.5 One Cooler Control Cabinet and OLTC local control cabinet
shall be tested for IP-55 protection in accordance with IS-2147.
16.6 The gaskets shall be of neoprene rubber.
17.0 PAINTING
17.1 It has been observed that certain units received in the past
by us are not having good quality painting on inside & out side and
with passage of time peeling of flakes of paint takes place. In view of
this the Bidders are requested to furnish in a separate sheet painting
procedure adopted by them for internal & external surfaces of the
tank. This is an essential requirement and details should be confirmed
by the Bidders in their offer. The internal and external surfaces including
oil filled chambers and structural steel work to be painted shall be shot or
sand blasted to remove all rust and scale of foreign adhering matter or
grease. All steel surfaces in contact with insulating oil shall be painted with
two coats of heat resistant, oil insulating varnish.
17.2 All steel surfaces exposed to weather shall be given a primary
coat of zinc chromate, second coat of oil and weather resistant varnish of

a colour distinct from primary and final two coats of glossy oil and Epoxy light
gray paint in accordance with shade no.631 of IS-5.For each transformer oil
paints should be obtained from same source to ensure compatibility & proper
finish.
17.3 All paints shall be carefully selected to withstand extremes of
weather. The paint shall not scale off or crinkle or be removed by abrasion
due to normal handling. The process of painting should be clearly described.
17.4 The minimum thickness of each coat of outside painting of tank
shall be 20 microns and the total thickness shall be minimum 80 microns.
17.5 Bolts & Nuts :All bolts and nuts exposed to weather shall be hot
dipped galvanised/cadmium plated.
18.0 WIRING & CABLING
(a) All external cabling will be carried out by the purchaser based
on wiring diagram & interconnection schedule to be supplied
by the Bidder . Cable box/sealing end shall be suitable for
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i) POWER SUPPLY 0.4 KV : 1100 volts grade PVC


insulated armoured
aluminum cable .
ii) CONTROL CABLE : 1100 volts grade PVC
insulated 7/0.737mm
stranded armoured copper
cable .
Size of the Purchasers cable will be intimated to the
successful Bidder after detailed engineering.
(b) Compression type cable glands shall be provided for
termination of power and control cables.
(c) All controls, alarms, indicating and relaying devices
provided with the transformer shall be wired upto the
terminal blocks inside the Cooler Control Cabinet.
(d) All devices and terminal blocks with the Cooler Control
Cabinet shall be clearly identified by symbols corresponding to
those used on applicable schematic or wiring diagrams.
(e) Not more than 2 wires shall be connected to one terminal.
Each terminal shall be suitable for connecting two 7/0.737mm
stranded copper conductors from each side.
(f) All internal wiring shall be securely supported, neatly
arranged, readily accessible and connected to equipment
terminals and terminal blocks.
(g) Engraved code identification plastic ferrules marked to
correspond with schematic diagrams shall be fitted at both
ends of wires. Ferrules shall fit tightly on wires and shall not
fall off when the wire is disconnected from terminal block.
(h) The schematic diagrams of circuitry shall be available in the
respective cabinets (local OLTC control cabinet , local fan
control cubicle and RTCC panel). The diagrams shall be
mounted on the inner side of door of cubicle/cabinets. The
arrangements shall be such that it is not be possible to remove
the diagram from its place and diagrams are long lasting
(engraved type).
19.0 TERMINAL CONNECTORS
19.1 Terminal connectors for HV/IV/LV side bushings shall be suitable
for double (twin)/ double (twin)/ Single Moose ACSR (31.77 mm) conductor

respectively and suitable for horizontal and/or vertical take off


arrangement i.e. universal type. All terminal clamping arrangement shall be
subject to Purchasers approval.
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19.2 Bushing terminals shall be provided with terminal connectors of


approved type and size for connection to external parts. Terminal connectors
offered must have been successfully type tested as per IS-5561.
19.3 All terminal connectors shall be manufactured out of gravity dye
casting process only and shall be free from blow holes, surface blisters,
cracks and cavities. All sharp edges and corners shall be blurred and
rounded off. The aluminum alloy castings, if used, shall conform to
relevant IS.
19.4 No part of the clamp shall be less than 12mm thickness.
19.5 All bolts, nuts and washers shall be of Hot Dip Galvanised.
19.6 For bimetallic clamps , bimetallic strip of not less than 2 mm
thickness shall be provided.
19.7 Flexible connectors, if provided shall be made from tinned copper
sheets.
19.8 Size of terminal (bushing stud)/conductor ( ACSR Moose ) for which
the clamp is designed and also rated current under site conditions shall be
embossed/ punched on each part of the clamp, except hardware.
19.9 All current carrying parts shall be designed and manufactured to have
minimum contact resistance.
19.10 Clamps shall be designed corona controlled.
19.11 The nominal current rating and short time current rating of terminal
connectors shall match the corresponding rating of respective bushings i.e.,
63KA for 3 seconds for 400KV, 40KA for 3 seconds for 132KV & 31.5KA for 3
seconds for 33kV. Test Reports to substantiate this requirement should be
furnished alongwith the Bid.
20.0 INSULATING OIL REQUIRED FOR TRANSFORMERS
20.1 Transformer oil shall be supplied by the Bidder. The offered Price of
transformers therefore, should include first filling of oil( including wastage &
10% extra of that quantity). The quantity of oil for first filling including
wastage and 10% extra of that quantity should be indicated by the Bidder in
kilo-liters and in kg. The design of the transformer shall be based on the
characteristic of EHV transformer oil as per relevant IS , IEC, ASTM
standards.
20.2 Although oil for the transformer is included in the scope of supply, but
it may be noted that the transformer shall be supplied duly N 2 gas filled with
suitable arrangement to ensure that the pressure of gas is regularly
maintained during transit and upto the date of filling of oil. For this
purpose, necessary gas cylinders with regulator shall be supplied on non
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returnable basis. Additional gas cylinders required for recouping and


maintaining of positive Nitrogen pressure upto filling of oil should be
supplied by the manufacturer of Transformers and the offered price
should take into account this requirement.
20.3 The quality of the oil supplied with transformer shall conform to the
oil parameters specified in this clause. No inhibitors shall be used in the oil.
The oil samples of transformer will be drawn for the oil used at factory &
site as follows.
i. Prior to filling
ii. Before and after heat run test / pre-commissioning test
iii. Before energizing.
All tests as per IS:335 (latest revision) , IEC, ASTM standards shall

be conducted on oil samples.


20.4 Sufficient quantity of oil necessary for first filling of main tank, coolers,
radiators and conservators etc. upto the proper level plus anticipated
quantity of wastage of oil during first filling shall be supplied in tankers. Please
note, wastage means quantity of oil absorbed during initial filling at works for
testing. In addition to the oil needed for first filling, 10% extra quantity of oil
for topping up in future, shall be supplied in non-returnable containers
suitable for outdoor storage. Therefore, total quantity of oil required for first
filling shall be measured at works at the time of testing on unit subjected to
heat run test.
20.5 The supplier shall dispatch the transformer in an atmosphere of
pressurised Nitrogen. In this case, necessary arrangement shall be ensured
by the supplier to take care of pressure drop of nitrogen during transit and
storage till completion of oil filling during erection. A gas pressure testing
valve with necessary pressure gauge and adapter valve shall be provided.
20.6 The supplier shall warrant and confirm that oil to be used for the
transformer testing at Works & oil to be supplied for the transformer is free
from Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PVB/PCB). The transformer oil to be used
and supplied by the bidder for first filling at site shall be new oil of EHV GradeI having technical specification mentioned hereunder . Hence Oil to be used
by the manufacturers at factory for the purpose of testing at their
works shall be of similar or better quality having parameters matching
with the parameters specified in the specification. Specific approval of
oil test results of oil proposed to be used for testing of transformer in
factory shall be obtained by the manufacturer from the purchaser
before first filling in the unit. MPPTCL shall not accept any other oil for
testing purposes having lower parameters than those specified in the
Bid. Bidders should specifically confirm this requirement in their offer.
Sl.
No
Characteristics Requirement Method of Test
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Sl.
No
Characteristics Requirement Method of Test
1. Appearance The oil shall be clear
and transparent and
free from suspended
matter or sediment
A representative
sample of oil shall be
examined in a 100
mm thick layer at
ambient
temperature.
2. Density at 29.5oC
(maximum)
0.89 gm/cm3
IS:1448
3. Kinematics viscosity at
27oC (maximum).
27 CST IS:1448
4. Interfacial tension at
27oC (minimum).

0.04 N/m
IS:6104
5. Flashpoint Pensky
Marten (closed)
(minimum).
140oC IS:1448
6. Pour point. (maximum) -6 oC IS:1448
7. Neutralization value
(Total acidity maximum)
0.01 mg KOH/g
IS:335 Appendix
`A, IEC 62021
8. Corrosive Sulphur Non-corrosive IS:335 Appendix `B
9. Electric strength
(breakdown voltage)
Minimum.
a. New unfiltered oil (as
received condition).
b. After filtration
40 KV (rms)
60 KV (rms)
IS:6792
10. Dielectric dissipation
factor (tan delta) at
90oc Maximum.
0.002 IS:6262
11. Specific resistance
(resistivity)
a. at 90oC Minimum.
b. at 27oC Minimum.
100x1012 ohm.cm
1500X1012 ohm.cm
IS:6103
12. Oxidation stability
a. Neutralisation value
after oxidation,
maximum.
b. Total sludge, after
oxidation Maximum
0.20 mg KOH/g
0.02 percent by
weight
IS:335 Appendix `C
13. Presence of oxidation
inhibitor
The oil shall not
contain antioxidant
IS:335
Appendix `D
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Sl.
No
Characteristics Requirement Method of Test
inhibitors .

14. SK value 6% maximum IS:335


15. Water content,
maximum.
10 ppm IS:2362,IS 13567
16. Ageing characteristics
after accelerated ageing
(open Breaker method
with copper catalyst)
a) Resistivity
i. 27oc
ii. 90oc
b) Tan delta at 90oc
c) Total acidity
d) Sludge content
by weight
2.5x1012 ohm.cm
(min.)
0.2x1012 ohm.cm
(min.)
0.15 (max.)
0.05 mg
KOH/gm(max.)
0.05% (max)
As per ASTM-D
1934, IS 12177,IEC
62021
17. Oil sample taken from
the transformer after
the completion of site
processing and tested in
approved manner shall
have the following
values before
commissioning of the
transformer.
i. Break down
strength
ii. Moisture content
iii. Resistivity at 90oc
minimum
iv. Interfacial Tension
at 27oc
v. Dielectric
dissipation factor at
90 oC
Minimum 70 KV
withstand
Maximum of 10 ppm
35x1012 ohm.cm
(min)
0.04 N/M (min)
0.002 (max.)
Tested in accordance
with IS :335

18 N-dm analysis
CA%
CN%
CP%
4 6%
40-43%
51-54%
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20.7 AIR CELL: Our technical specification calls for supply of power
transformers with air cell type oil preservation system of PRONOL,
make only. It is obligatory on the part of the Bidders to clearly submit
complete constructional and technical details of sealing arrangement, duly
supported with technical details, pamphlets and dimensional drawings.
While furnishing details for the above sealing arrangement the Bidders
must confirm clearly that the size and capacity of sealing arrangement is
adequate for the transformer and for the quantity of oil required for the
transformers. Necessary calculation/documentary proof shall be furnished.
20.8 Air cell type oil preservation system included with each transformer
s hall ensure as under :
(a) The air inlet of COPS (Conservator Oil preservation System) shall
be properly fitted on the conservator for leak proof arrangement to
ensure that the air does not come in contact with oil under any
circumstances.
(b) The size and capacity of the COPS (Conservator Oil preservation
System) shall be selected to suit the design of Conservator and to
ensure proper operation for the quantity of oil in the unit with the
proper allowances. The COPS shall be of reputed make, proven
design and of established performance. Details in this regard are to
be submitted with the offer by the Bidder for verification . The
Bidder is required to submit calculation with bid to prove
adequacy of air cell & its size.
(c) The Bidder shall clearly indicate in the manual the procedure
for installation of COPS and precautions to be taken at the time of
first oil filling under vacuum in the transformer.
20. 9 SPECIFICATION OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM : Nitrogen
injection type fire prevention & extinguishing system with flow sensitive
conservator isolation valve shall be provided for all the transformers.
20.9.1 Nitrogen Injection Fire Protection System (NIFPS) shall be designed
to prevent explosion of transformer tank and the fire during internal faults
resulting from arc and also to extinguish the external oil fires on transformer
due to tank explosion and/or external failures like bushing fires, OLTC fires
and fire from surrounding equipments, etc. The system shall work on the
principle of Drain & stir. On activation, it shall drain a pre-determined quantity
of oil from the tank top through drain valve to reduce the tank pressure,
isolate conservator tank oil and inject nitrogen gas at high pressure from the
bottom side of the tank through inlet valves to create stirring action and
reduce the temperature of oil below flash point to extinguish the fire. The
quantity of oil removed from the tank shall be such that adequate amount of
oil shall remain to cover active part, i.e. core coil assembly even after
stoppage of oil drain. Electrical isolation of transformer shall be an essential
pre-condition for activating the system. The NIFPS shall conform to NEPA
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70 standard titled Fire protection of transformers & transformer


vaults and Tariff Advisory Committee (TAC) regulations .
20.9.2 OPERATIONAL CONTROLS: The system operation shall be fully

automatic and activate from the required fire and other trip signals. In
addition to automatic operation, remote operation from control room/ remote
centre and local manual control in the fire extinguishing cubicle shall also be
provided. System shall operate on following situations.
20.9.3 PREVENTION OF TRANSFORMER EXPLOSION AND FIRE: To
prevent transformer explosion and fire in case of an internal fault, signals
given by operation of Electrical protection relays and tripping of circuit breaker
of transformer and operation of either Buchholtz relay, or pressure relief valve
(PRV) alongwith Rapid Pressure Rise Relay (RPRR) shall be used to
activate the system and logic for RPRR for system activation should
include for operation of Electrical protection relays and tripping of
circuit breaker of transformer. The exact logic for system activation shall
be finalized during detailed engineering.
20.9.4 FIRE PROTECTION: In case of fire, sensed by fire detectors, the
system shall be activated only after electrical isolation of the transformer,
confirmed by breaker trip. If the fire detection is not associated with any other
fault, the system activation shall be only manual. Manual operation switch
shall be provided in the control room/ remote control centre with a cover to
avoid accidental operation of it.
20.9.5 OPERATION OF SYSTEM: On receiving activation signal, the
following shall take place:
i. Open the quick opening drain valve to drain the top layer oil
ii. Shut off the conservator isolation valve to prevent flow of oil from
the Conservator tank to the main tank.
iii. Open the Nitrogen regulator valve to inject Nitrogen into the
transformer tank to create stirring of oil.
There shall be interlock to prevent activation of the system if the transformer
is not electrically isolated. There shall also be provision for isolating the
system during maintenance and/or testing of the transformer.
20.9.6 TECHNICAL PARTICULARS: The supplier shall be responsible for
the design of the complete system and shall submit the drawings and design
calculations for the number of fire detectors, pipe sizing of drain pipe and
Nitrogen injection pipe, Nitrogen cylinder capacity, number of injection points,
etc. and get approval from purchasure. Facility shall be provided to test the
system when the transformer is in service, without actually draining the oil
and injecting Nitrogen. The Nitrogen regulator valve shall be designed in such
a way that the Nitrogen shall not enter the transformer tank even in case of
passing/ leakage of valve. The system shall work on station DC supply.
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MPPTCL shall give two distinct DC feeders in control. The control box of fire
protection system shall have facility to receive these feeders for auto change
over of supply. It shall be the contractors responsibility to further distribute
power to the required locations.
Following indications and alarms shall be provided in the cubicle as well as the
control box: Nitrogen cylinder pressure indication.
Nitrogen cylinder pressure low.
Fire in Transformer/ Reactor.
Oil drain started.
Conservator oil isolation valve closed.
Nitrogen injection started.
20.9.7 DETAILS OF SUPPLY & WORK FOR SYSTEM EQUIPMENTS AND
OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES: The scope of supply shall include the
following items, any other items required for safe & trouble free operation of

the system and the scope of works include complete earthwork (i.e.
excavation, backfilling etc.), scope of supply also includes services to be
availed by the purchaser for erection and commissioning of NIFPS at EHV
substations
of MPPTCL in MP. , civil work with civil material for the entire open/
buried piping for the fire protection system, construction of safety wall,
construction of oil pits with provision of oil storage tank of MS and pipe
supports for open/ buried, entrenched and overground piping. The system
design shall also conform to TAC/NFPA norms.
(i) Fire extinguishing cubicle with base frame and containing at least the
following:
Nitrogen gas cylinder of sufficient capacity with pressure regulator and
manometer with sufficient number of adjustable NO contacts.
Oil Drain Assembly including oil drain pipe extension of suitable size for
connecting pipes to oil pit.
Mechanical release device for oil drain and nitrogen release.
Limit switches for monitoring of the systems.
Panel lighting.
Flanges on top of the panel for connecting oil drain and nitrogen injection
pipes for transformer.
Limit switch for pressure switch/sensor.
Pressure indicators for Nitrogen pressure in the cylinder and after
Nitrogen regulator.
(ii) Control box to be installed in the control room of the station for monitoring
system operation, automatic control and remote operation, with alarms,
indication light, switches, push buttons, audio signal, suitable for tripping
and signaling.
(iii)Conservator isolation valve which shall be flow sensitive and shut off when
the flow in the pipe is more than the flow expected in the permissible
normal operating conditions. It shall be provided with position indicator
remote alarm indication.
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(iv) Required number of fire detectors to be located in strategic locations to be


finalized during detailed engineering.
(v) Flow Sensitive Conservator Isolation Valve.
(vi)All controls, alarms, panels, cables, cable trays (if required), junction
boxes, Valves etc.
20.9.8 INSTALLATION AND PRE-COMMISSIONING TEST: After
installation the system pre-commissioning tests shall be carried out jointly
with the MPPTCL representative before the system is put in service.
20.9.9 In order to restrict the supply of oil in case of a fire in transformer,
provision shall be made to isolate the conservator oil from the main tank.
20.9.10 A valve which shall be flow sensitive and shut off when the flow in
the pipe is more than the flow expected in the permissible normal operating
conditions. This valve shall be located in the piping between the conservator
and the buchholz relay and shall not affect the flow of oil from and to the
conservator in normal conditions.
20.9.11 When the flow from conservator to main tank is more than the
normal operating conditions, the valve shall shut off by itself and will have to
be reset manually. It shall be provided with valve open/close position
indicator along with alarm indication in control room during closing operation
of valve.
20.9.12 Necessary switches shall be provided in cooler control cabinet /
common marshalling box for manual open / close operation of the valve.

Bidders shall offer Transformers completely fitted with Nitrogen


Injection Fire Protection Systems and also indicate cost of complete
system, separately in their offer in Schedule of prices.
20.10 ON LINE MONITORING DEVICE FOR TRANSFORMER:
20.10.1 The Bidder should offer for a suitable on line monitoring device
for regular monitoring of 3 key gases and moisture for condition
assessment and fault detection of the 400 KV 100 MVA transformer . The
device should measure 3 key dissolved gases viz. Hydrogen, Acetylene,
Carbon mono oxide with accuracy of 10%. The minimum range of
measurement of dissolved gases shall be Hydrogen :5 to 500, Acetylene : 3
to 5000, Carbon mono oxide : 10 to 5000 . The moisture content shall be
measured from 0 to 100 % RS (in ppm). The device shall have non volatile
memory storage to prevent loss of data. The device shall be provided with
user configurable at least six alarm contacts & two front panel LED arrays.
The alarm setting screen shall be available for setting alarms based on level of
3 Key gases or moisture and rates of change for Key gases. For configuring
the six alarm settings, suitable PC software shall be provided with the device.
The device shall be supplied with two separate channels for remote
communication plus local USB and Ethernet connections. The device should
support communication Protocol viz. MODBUS, DNP 3.0 and IEC-61850. It
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shall be possible to configure sampling rates to hourly/ daily. The alarm &
Caution thresholds shall be user configurable. The device should support Load
monitoring by analyzing results with loading of Transformer and device shall
be provided with suitable software for graphical trending & diagnostic analysis
of results. The device shall have minimum maintenance requirements.
On line monitoring unit shall not be mounted on the body of the transformer.
A separate mounting arrangement near the transformer body with proper
protective sheds & covers for protection against sun and rains be provided.
The mounting cubical shall have provision for ventilation/cooling and also
provision for reading of parameters by operators without opening the box. On
line monitoring unit shall be complete with provision for remote monitoring
alarm and indication in RTCC panel in control room. Complete details of
offered device shall be submitted by the Bidder and explained by suitable
manual/pamphlets.
External temperature range : 0 to 55 o C
Operating Humidity : 10 to 95% RH non condensing
Enclosure : IP55
Input Power requirement : Voltage 120 to 260 V AC, Frequency 47 to
60 Hz; The power supply should be able to
withstand electrical surges & disturbances
prevalent in EHV substation.
20.10.2 Bidders shall offer Transformers completely fitted with On
Line Monitoring Device for Transformer of Kelman or equivalent
make, suitable for monitoring of 3 Key gases .
20.11 THERMOSYPHON FILTER: Atleast four Nos. of Thermosyphon filter
arrangement each of capacity 1/5th of the total oil flow in the cooler shall be
provided with rigid support (i.e., slotted one not acceptable) on the
transformer along with connecting piping, isolating valves at either end, drain
plug shall be mounted on the transformer. It will have Alumina trap and will
be designed in such a way that 1/5th of the forced oil circulation passes
through it. The quantity of absorbent will be 0.25% of the total weight of total
oil in the transformer, cooler, conservator etc. Spare alumina for one time
replacement shall be also supplied by the supplier. The location of

Thermosyphon filter should be in such a way that same do not interfere with
any of the existing equipments. The Thermosyphon filter shall be located at
diagonally opposite points of transformer and out of four filters, two filters
shall be with pumps .The connecting pipes of Thermosyphon filter to tank
shall be provided with flexible couplings. It may be noted that rigid supports
shall be provided for thermosyphon filter i.e., slotted type of fixing
arrangement is not acceptable.
20.11.1 SILICAGEL BREATHER: Minimum 3 (Three) nos. dehydrating filter
Silica Gel Breathers each of 100% breathing capacity are required and the
same shall be provided. Size of breather & its pipe connection is to be
indicated. However, each breather of minimum capacity of 8 Kg. having its
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pipe connection of minimum size of one inch dia shall be preferable. Suitable
arrangement for parallel mounting of breathers shall be made for connecting
Silica Gel Breathers to the main conservator. The passage of air should be
through dual filter & Silica Gel. Silica Gel shall be isolated from atmosphere by
an oil seal. Adequate supports are required to be provided for pipe connection
to avoid any swing in air.
The capacity of dehydrating silicagel breather shall be adequate to ensure
supply of dry air only for the volumetric expansion/contraction of oil keeping
in view the total quantity of oil in the unit. The container of the breather
shall be made of metal with glass enclosure along its periphery to ensure that
the transparency (to verify the colour of dehydrating agent) is maintained
during operation directly under sunlight (ultra violet rays) for long life. The
quantity of the dehydrating agent shall be sufficient keeping in view the
climatic condition specified and that the breather will be maintained generally
two times in a year. This applies to all the breathers provided with the
transformer.
20.12 SURGE CAPACITORS: The Bidder has to provide with each 400 KV
100 MVA transformer , three (3) nos 40 KVrms , 0.125 mocro farad Surge
Capacitors with mounting structure & terminal connectors for connection to
72.5 KV tertiary bushings. The complete technical particulars of capacitor units
has been specified in Annexure I. The constructional features of the surge
capacitors shall be as under :
a) The dielectric fluid within the capacitor unit shall be environmentally safe
and biodegradable. PCB type fluid shall not be used. The capacitor
elements shall be vacuum dried inside the case prior to impregnation
with dielectric fluid. After impregnation, the capacitor unit shall be sealed
immediately upon removal of impregnating reservoir.
b) The capacitor shall include bushings, discharge resistor, capacitor
elements connected in series and/or parallel, internal connections etc. All
joint of casing shall be tested for leaks.
c) Each capacitor unit shall be provided with lifting eyes or similar provision
for lifting or placing the unit into its position.
d) Each capacitor unit shall be provided with discharge device which
reduces the residual voltage from the crest value of rated voltage to less
than 50 Volt within one minutes after the capacitor is disconnected from
the source of supply.
e) Surge capacitor shall be mounted on a support structure to be supplied
by the Supplier.
f) The surge capacitor shall have adequate strength to withstand without
damage or loss of life the mechanical load both in operation and
transportation, handling and erection. The loads shall include
electromagnetic forces including those during fault external or internal to

the capacitors, wind loading forces due to expansion and contraction due
to ambient temperature, load variation and seismic efforts.
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g) The capacitor units shall be interchangeable in order to reduce spare


requirements and simplify maintenance procedures.
h) The bushings of the capacitor shall be of porcelain or oil communicating
type. The bushings and other insulators shall have creepage of 25 mm
per KV of phase to earth voltage. Bushing terminals shall be provided
with terminal connectors for interconnection with adjacent equipment or
bus bars.
21.0 FITTINGS & ACCESSORIES FOR THE POWER TRANSFORMERS
21.1 The transformers will be supplied complete with all fittings and
accessories exactly in line with various requirements indicated in Annexure II
in this technical specification. The basic offered cost must take into
consideration cost of all fittings and accessories as under and indicated
elsewhere in this specification .
21.2 The equipments and accessories furnished with the
transformer shall be suitably mounted on the transformer for ease of
operation, inspection and maintenance and the mounting details shall be
subject to the approval of the purchaser. All valves shall be provided either
with blind companion flanges or with pipe plugs for protection.
21.3 Indication, alarm and relay equipment shall have contacts suitable
for operation with 220V DC supply. Any other accessories or appliances
recommended by the manufacturer for the satisfactory operation of the
transformer shall also have 220V DC as input.
a) OLTC and its controls shall be as per clause 14.
b) All cabinets & panels shall be conforming to stipulations
under Clause-16 .
c) All 420KV, 145KV, 72.5KV phase bushings and 72.5 KV neutral
bushings shall be of OIP condenser type and as per Clause 11.13 .
21.4. Equalizing pipes for maintaining equal pressure between main tank
and OLTC and at various other locations as per design shall be provided.
These equalizing pipes shall be routed such as not to create any obstruction.
21.5 Accessories which are necessary for satisfactory operation of
Transformer shall be deemed to have been included in the accepted price
without any extra cost to the Purchaser.
21.6 It may be noted that all the name plates/rating plates/diagram
plates on transformer shall be engraved type/anodized type and shall be fixed
using rivets/spot welding method. The method of printing of letters on the
R&D plate shall be such that inscriptions shall not fade by ultra violet rays and
other adverse weather conditions under which the same is subject to during
service life of transformers.
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(a) Rating & Diagram Plate: In the R&D plate following additional
information over & above as specified in the IS/CBIP specification shall
be provided.
- Weight of the copper for windings
- Weight of the core laminations for core
- Weight of insulation
- Weight of steel
- Untanking weight (Core & Coil)
- Transport weight
- Total weight of Transformer Tank along with Fittings &
Accessories and oil

- Percentage Impedance at all taps


- HV & IV winding resistance of all phases at all taps
- LV winding resistance of all phases
- Weight of the oil for first filling in Kg/Liters
- Total quantity of oil (including wastage) and 10% extra
quantity in Kg/Liters
- If required two separate R& D plates may be used.
(b) Valve Schedule Plate: In the valve schedule plate, at least two views
should be inscribed so that location of all the valves provided on the
transformer could be indicated/visualised. In the table of valve
schedule plate, details of valves viz. type, material, size & position
during transportation and after commissioning shall be clearly
indicated. The size of the letters shall be such that the same be visible
clearly to a person standing away at a distance of one meter from the
respective vertical face of the transformer.
(c) Instruction Plate For Oil Filling in the Conservator with Air Cell:
An instruction plate shall be provided for oil filling in the conservator
having air cell type breathing arrangement. In addition to the
instructions for oil filling on this plate, a diagram indicating mounting
details of MOLG, oil level gauges, air cell inside the conservator with a
pictorial view of conservator including make, type & size of air cell shall
also be inscribed. The location of plate should be such that same is
visible to operating personal from a distance as mentioned in (b)
above.
22.0 CENTRE OF GRAVITY : The centre of gravity of the assembled
transformer shall be low and as near to the vertical centre line as possible.
The transformer shall be stable with or without oil. If the centre of gravity is
eccentric relative to track gauge either with or without oil, its location shall
be shown on the outline drawing.
23.0 PACKING
23.1 The packing may be in accordance with the Bidder's standard
practice but Bidder should give full particulars of packing for the approval of
the purchaser. Special arrangements should be made to facilitate handling
and to protect the projecting connections for damage in transit.
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23.2 The transformer shall be transported filled with inert gas preferably
Nitrogen gas. The Bidder shall ensure that adequate pressure of gas is
maintained inside the tank throughout during transportation by sending
escorts and required apparatus and equipment with the transformers.
23.3 All parts shall be adequately marked to facilitate field erection.
Boxes and crates shall be marked with the contract number and shall have
a packing list enclosed showing the parts contained therein. however the
verification of accessories shall be done in presence of suppliers
representative.
24.0 TESTS
24.1 The manufacturer shall carryout routine test ,additional routine
tests and type tests on the transformers as per the relevant Indian
Standard IS-2026 with latest amendments , IEC 60076, CBIP Publication No
295, IEEE or any equivalent International Standard .The details of tests are
specified hereunder. It should be specifically noted by the Bidder that testing
of each & every transformer included in this Bid specification shall be carried
out at the manufacturers works in fully assembled condition complete with all
fittings & accessories.
24.2 ROUTINE TESTS AND ADDITIONAL ROUTINE TESTS: All routine

tests and additional routine Tests detailed under clauses 24.2.1 & 24.2.2
herein under will be carried out on each transformer on "free of cost" basis, in
accordance with IS:2026 part-I.
24.2.1 ROUTINE TESTS
a) Measurement of winding resistance as per cl.16.2 of IS 2026
Part I. The winding resistance shall be measured on all taps
and of all the three phases and values be recorded in
respective test certificates.
b) Measurement of voltage ratio at all taps and checking of
voltage vector relationship as per cl.16.3 of IS 2026 Part I.
c) Measurement of Impedance voltage/ short circuit impedance
(at all taps) & load loss (at principal tap & extreme taps) as
per cl.16.4 of IS 2026 Part I, IEC 60076.
d) Measurement of no load loss at 90%, 100%, 110% of rated
voltage & no load current as per cl.16.5 of IS 2026 Part I.
e) Measurement of insulation resistance as per cl. 16.6 of IS
2026 Part I.
f) Dielectric tests shall be carried out as per IS 2026 (part I, II &
III) & IEC60076 as under:
i. 400 KV winding
- Lightning impulse on all the line terminals (routine test)
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- Induced over-voltage with partial discharge indication On


all the line terminals (routine test)
- Separate source AC on neutral terminal (routine test)
- Switching Impulse test
The test voltage between line and neutral shall be brought
upto 420 KV and held for 5 seconds. It shall then be
reduced to 364 KV. This shall be held for 30 minutes where
after the voltage shall be reduced to zero. During the 30
minutes period at 364 KV between the line and neutral,
observation of partial discharge shall be carried out at line
as well as neutral terminals of the winding under test.
Further, following conditions shall be specifically verified
Note : There shall be no breakdown during short application
of higher voltage i.e 420 KV and the continuous level of
partial discharge during the long application of lower test
voltage shall not exceed 500 pico-Coulomb in any of the
measuring channels.
ii. The 132 KV winding
- Lightning impulse on all the line terminals (routine test)
- Induced over voltage test with partial discharge indication
(routine) .This test gets simultaneously done when 400
KV winding is tested, therefore, no separate test needs be
done.
iii. The 33 KV winding
- Separate source AC on all the line terminals (routine test)
- Lightning impulse on all the line terminals (type test)
Note : No separate induced over-voltage test need to be
done. The winding gets tested as a consequence of the
induced over voltage test with partial discharge indication
on 400 KV winding.
g) All tests on OLTC as per cl.16.9 of IS 2026 Part I, IEC 60214.
h) Measurement of Tan-Delta, Capacitance & IR values of

HV,IV,LV & Neutral bushings before & after tests on


transformer .
i) Low voltage AC, magnetic balance and magnetizing current
three phase & single phase at normal tap for field reference.
The test shall be carried out only after ensuring proper
demagnetizing of the core so as to achieve proper results.
Note : DGA test of oil of main tank of transformer before (initial) &
after completion of all testing shall be done and test results
shall be submitted to the purchaser .
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24.2.2 ADDITIONAL ROUTINE TESTS


(A) Insulation Resistance : Insulation Resistance
measurement shall be done for 15 Secs. , 60 secs. and 600
secs. Duration. Polarization Index (PI) shall be clearly
recorded on test report for 600 sec /60 sec values and D.A.R.
for 60 sec/15 sec values.
PI value : PI value (i.e. ratio of IR Values for 600 sec /
IR Values for 60 sec) for winding should be greater than
2.0. This requirement is to be confirmed specifically by
the Bidders in their offer.
(B) Magnetic Circuit Test :After assembly, core shall be tested
for 1 minute at 2 KV AC between all bolts, side plates &
structural steel work. Immediately prior to the despatch of the
transformer from works of manufacturer, the magnetic
circuit shall be tested for one minute at 2 KV AC between the
Core & Earth and leakage current shall also be recorded.
(C) Oil Leakage Test on Tank : All Transformer tank with its
active part as assembled for type test (i.e. including pipe work
and cooling equipment and excluding PRV and conservator
when air cell is provided) shall be subjected to a
pressure corresponding to twice the normal head of oil or to
normal pressure plus 35 kN/ m.sq.(5psi) whichever is lower
measured at the base of the tank and will be maintained
for 12 hours during which time no leakage shall occur. Before
conducting the pressure test, the following are to be taken
care of :
(i) Pressure relief valve are to be removed and the opening
blanked .
(ii) Transformer and tap changer conservators are to be
disconnected.
(iii) Diverter switch compartment of tap changer to be
connected with transformer tank for equalising the
pressure on both sides.
(iv) Oil should be completely filled and all trapped air
released.
(D) Capacitance & Tan-delta Test on winding : The
measurement of capacitance and tan delta to determine
capacitance between winding & earth shall be carried out
before and after series of dielectric tests by Ampere turn
method. For temperature correction factors IEEE C.57.90 shall
be referred.
The measured Tan delta values of winding shall not
exceed 0.45% at 200C (degree Centigrade) temperature.
In case Tan delta of transformers during testing at
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works of manufacturer is measured above maximum


ceiling of 0.45% at 200C (degree Centigrade)
temperature, then MPPTCL reserves right not to accept
such of the transformer. This requirement is to be
confirmed specifically by the Bidders in their offer.
(E) Test Results of calibration & measurement reports of WTI CT
and ratio test for bushing CT..
(F) Checking & recording of following:
a. IR values
i. Between Core and End frame
ii. Between Core and Tank
iii. Between End frame and main Tank.
The measured IR values should be more than 1000 M
Ohms.This requirement is to be confirmed specifically
by the Bidders in their offer.
b. Measurement and recording of currents with
application of 400 volts, 3phase, AC supply on HV
side with IV side shorted, as under
i. Between Core and Tank.
ii. Between Core and End frame
iii. Between End frame and Tank
iv. Between neutral and short circuited links with neutral
grounded and ungrounded conditions.
NOTE: The details of arrangements provided outside the
main tank for connecting core, end frame and main tank
body shall be indicated on a diagram , to be attached with
the test reports.
(G) Test results of CT provided in one phase of tertiary
winding before delta formation.
(H) Magnetising current measured with LT supply.
No Particulars With Single phase
supply
With Three phase
supply
Volts. Amps. Volts. Amps.
a On HV
side
b On IV side
c On LV side
(I) Magnetic balance test on HV , IV and LV side.
(J) Pressure Relief Device Test :All pressure relief devices
provided in each transformer shall be subject to test for its
successful operation. It shall operate before reaching the test
pressure specified in clause 24.3 (C) of this specification. The
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device shall seal off after the excess pressure has been
relieved.
(K) Frequency Response Analysis (SFRA) Test on
Transformer : The SFRA test shall be conducted by the
manufacturer at manufacturers works using his own SFRA test
set and also SFRA test shall be conducted by the manufacturer
at site using same SFRA test set at the time of erection &
commissioning of unit.
(L) Measurement of Dew point prior to despatch of the unit,

filled with N2 gas: Dew point is the temperature at which


water vapours present in the gas filled in the transformer
begins to condense. The transportation of transformer from the
factory of manufacturers works upto the purchasers site is
done with dry Nitrogen gas filled condition, due to weight
limitation. Positive gas pressure say 0.25 kg/cm2 is normally
maintained during transportation as well as during storage. In
case positive pressure is not maintained then due to
hygroscopic properties of insulation used in transformer
possibility of absorption of moisture in insulation can not be
overruled. Therefore to check the dryness of insulation,
measurement of dew point at factory prior to despatch and at
site prior to oil filling is necessary and to be carried out. It
may be noted that dew point shall be measured at factory prior
to despatch. Temperature, pressure and dew point at the time
of gas filling (reading taken after stabilisation) shall be taken
and painted on the transformer tank. The minimum
permissible value of dew point shall be ()25oC at normal
temperature and pressure.
(M) Functional tests on auxiliary equipments i.e. Air cell,
OTI,WTI , valves , Filters etc as per CBIP publication no
295.
(N) Suppliers test certificate in respect of on line
monitoring device (OLMD) , NIFPS, Surge capacitor as
per IS , IEC, CBIP publication no 295.
24.3 TYPE TESTS : Following Type Tests shall be conducted on one
transformer of each manufacturer (if there are more than one manufacturer)
as per IS:2026 Part I, IEC , CBIP publication no 295.
(A) Temperature Rise Test
This test as per cl. 16.8 of IS:2026(Part- II) shall be conducted
at the lowest voltage tap having maximum current with 10%
overload conditions. The supplier before carrying out such
tests, shall submit detailed calculations showing the
alternatives possible, on various taps and for different ratings
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(ONAN/ONAF), of the transformer and shall recommend the


combination that results in highest temperature rise, for the
test.
Since 100 MVA transformer is a auto transformer the
temperature rise test shall be conducted for the condition of
simultaneous loading of all three windings for their respective
ONAF rating i.e 400 KV and 132 KV winding corresponding to
current of 100 MVA and 33 KV winding for 33.33 MVA. Loading
on two windings for 100 MVA transformer for the measured
losses will not be accepted. Gas chromatographic analysis of oil
shall be conducted before and after heat run test and the
values shall be recorded in the test report. The sampling
shall be in accordance with IEC-567. For the evaluation of the
gas analysis in temperature rise test, a method will be
proposed which is based on the rate of increase of particular
gases and the permissible limits of minimum detectable value
of gases and the maximum limit will be mutually discussed
and agreed upon between the Purchaser and Supplier. This
shall be treated as reference during maintenance of

transformer in future.
The calibration of OTI and WTI shall be done by Transformer
Manufacturer and these calibrated OTI,WTI shall be used during
testing of transformer. The Sr. No. of WTI,OTI shall be
recorded during testing of transformer and these indicators
only shall be supplied with the transformer. During test, the
manufacturer selects suitable tap from CT based on gradient
between the reading of WTI & OTI . This tap position is to be
clearly recorded on test report so that selection of correct tap
could be done at site to avoid discrepancy in temperature
gradient recorded during factory test and the value recorded at
site.
(B) Impulse Test on line terminals as per IS 2026 part III, on one
transformer of Bid
(C) Tank tests : Following Vacuum and Pressure tests shall be
carried out on one transformer tank.
(a) Vacuum Test (Fabrication stage)
One transformer tank of each design shall be subjected to
the vacuum of 760 mm of Hg. The tanks designed for full
vacuum (760 mm of mercury at sea level or the barometric
reading at the location of test) shall be tested at a maximum
internal pressure of 3.33 kN/m.sq. (25 mm of Hg) for one
hour i.e. 760-25=735 mm of Hg at sea level and (Barometric
reading -25mm Hg) at other location. The permanent
deflection of flat plates after vacuum has been released shall
not exceed the values specified below:
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Horizontal Length of flat plate (in


mm)
Permanent Deflection (in
mm)
Up to and including 750 5
751 to 1250 6.5
1251 to 1750 8
1751 to 2000 9
2001 to 2250 11
2251 to 2500 12.5
2501 to 3000 16
Above 3000 19
(b) Pressure Test (Fabrication stage)
One transformer tank of each design , its radiator, conservator
vessel ,and other fittings together or separately shall be
subjected to a pressure corresponding to twice the normal
head of oil or to normal pressure plus 35 kN/m2, whichever is
lower, measured at the base of the tank and will be
maintained for 1 hour during which time no leakage shall occur.
The permanent deflection of the flat plate after the excess
pressure has been released shall not exceed the figures specified
above for vacuum test as per clause 24.3(C)(a).
24.4 SPECIAL TESTS : Following special tests other than type and routine
tests shall also be carried out as per IS:2026 Part-I on one
transformer of each manufacturer (if there are more than one
manufacturer) .
a) Measurement of zero seq. impedance as per CL.16.10 of

IS:2026 Part-I.
b) Measurement of acoustic noise level as per CL.16.12 of
IS:2026 Part-I, NEMA TR1 & IEC 60076-10. Detailed calculations
& conditions outlined in the IEEE standard C 57.12.12.90 shall
be followed.
c) Measurement of power taken by fans as per cl.16.14 of
IS:2026Part-I.
d) Measurement of harmonic level of no load current and total
harmonic distortion of voltage & current as per CL.16.13 of
IS:2026 Part-I. Details of rms voltage applied & print out of
Harmonic Analyser shall be enclosed with report.
e) One Cooler Control Cabinet and OLTC cabinet of each type of
transformer shall be tested for IP:55 protection in
accordance with IS:2147.
f) Test to prove over fluxing capability of transformer.
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24.5 To summarize the requirement of tests for 400KV 100 MVA


power transformers covered in this Bid specification, are as
under :
Clause
No.
Nature of tests
Number of
transformers to
be tested
Test charges
1234
24.2.1
&
24.2.2.
Routine tests &
additional routine
tests
On each unit While offering for the Bid, cost
of all these tests for specified
no. of units as per column 3
should be included in the total
Bid price. Thus no additional
charges shall be payable for
any of the tests and
therefore, offered Bid price
should account for all the
costs to be incurred for this
purpose
24.3 Type test:
(A)Temperature
rise test
On one unit
included in Bid
(B)Impulse test On One Unit of
Bid
(C)Vacuum and
pressure test
On One unit of

Bid
24.4 Special tests On One unit of
Bid
24.7 Tests at site On each unit
included in Bid
Note : It is to be noted that after complete final testing of the unit ,
it should be kept charge at rated voltage for adequate time to ensure
proper demagnetization of core i.e. demagnetization of core shall be
ensured prior to dispatch of the unit.
24.6 Oil to be used by manufacturers at factory for the purpose of
testing at their works shall be of similar or better quality having
parameters matching with the parameters specified in the
specification. Specific approval of oil test results of oil proposed to be
used for testing of transformer in factory shall be obtained by the
manufacturer from the purchaser before first filling in the unit.
MPPTCL shall not accept any other oil for testing purposes having
lower parameters than those specified in the Bid. Bidders should
specifically confirm this requirement in their offer.
25.0 TESTS AT SITE :On delivery /receipt, after erection at site, the
transformer shall be subject to the following tests, in presence of
supplier's engineer.
(i) Immediately upon receipt of transformer at site and before
unloading of transformer from trailer, core earthing , end
frame earthing & tank earthing shall be checked . Only after
satisfactory verification that there is no multiple core
earthing in transformer, unloading of transformer shall be
undertaken.
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ii) Insulation resistance test and polarisation index.


iii) Ratio and polarity test.
iv) DGA of oil and Dielectric, Tan-Delta, resistivity & moisture
content test of oil .
v) OLTC operational test at each tap for lower and raise operation
of tap changer.
vi) Magnetic balance test and measurement of magnetizing
current.
vii) Vector group test.
viii) Percentage Impedance test at all taps.
ix) Short circuit current measurement at low voltage and at all
taps.
x) Measurement of winding resistance at all taps.
xi) Tangent Delta, capacitance and insulations resistance tests of
bushings.
xii) Leakage current between core & tank, core & end frame , end
frame & tank and between short circuited links & neutral in
grounded and un grounded conditions.
xiii) Dew point measurement & recording of pressure of Nitrogen
gas.
xiv) SFRA test
xv) After receipt of transformer at site physical inspection shall be
done for checking any physical damage to transformer tank &
accessories. Further data of Impact recorder shall be analysed
for any changes before unloading of transformer.
26.0 CHECKS & TESTS : Following checks & tests shall be carried out by

Manufacturer at different stages of manufacture & supply of transformer and


these reports shall be sent to the purchaser for records :
(i) Assembled Transformer:
a) Check completed transformer against approved out line
drawing, provision for all fittings, finish level etc.
b) Jacking test on the assembled Transformer.
c) Measurement and recording of temperature and drying time during
vacuum treatment.
d) Check for completeness of drying by measuring IR values & Tan
Delta.
e) Certification of all test results.
(ii) Preshipment Checks at Manufacturer's Works:
a) Check for interchangeability of components of similar Transformers for
mounting dimensions.
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b) Check for proper packing and preservation of accessories like


radiators, bushings, explosion vent, dehydrating breather, rollers,
buchholz relay, control cubicle, connecting pipes, conservator etc.
c) Check for proper provision of bracings to arrest the movement of core
and winding assembly inside the tank.
d) Gas tightness test to conform tightness.
e) Derivation of leakage rate and ensure adequate reserve gas capacity.
(iii) Commissioning Checks at site :
a) Check the colour of silicagel breather.
b) Check the oil level in the breather housing, conservator tank, cooling
system, condenser housing etc.
c) Check the bushings for conformity of connection to the line etc.
d) Check for correct operation of all protection and alarms.
i) Buchholz relay
ii) Excessive winding temperature
iii) Excessive oil temperature
iv) Low oil flow
v) Low oil level indication
e) Check for adequate protection on electric circuit supplying the
accessories.
f) Insulation resistance measurement for:
i) Control wiring
ii) Main winding
g) Check for cleanliness of the Transformer and the surroundings.
27.0 TEST REPORTS : After all tests have been completed seven
certified copies of each test report shall be furnished. Each report shall
supply the following information :i) Complete identification data including serial number of the
transformer.
ii) Method of application, where applied, duration and
interpretation of results for each test. Complete diagram of
test circuits and details of test equipments including auxiliary
transformer, Instrument transformer shall be furnished.
iii) Where ever applicable parameters to be corrected to 75 C
temperature.
iv) Test certificates of all the accessories and stage
inspections.
28.0 TOOLS : The transformer shall be supplied with a full outfit of tools,
spanners, special tools for assembling and dismantling transformers with a

rack for holding them as per Annexure IX. All spanners shall be double
ended & case hardened. The quantity of each item of tools shall be indicated
by the Bidder in Bid.
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29.0 DRAWINGS & INSTRUCTION MANUALS


29.1 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL ARRANGEMENT
DRAWING: For our 400KV switch yard, the bay width adopted is 27 metres.
Following points shall be kept in view while finalizing General Arrangement
drawing of the transformer.
i. Along transverse direction (i.e. the parallel to the Bushing line) spread of
the transformer from one extreme end to the other extreme end shall be
limited to 27 meters. This spread shall be distributed symmetrically with
respect to the centre line of the transformer ( i.e. 13.5 meters on either
sides) This is an essential requirement to avoid encroachment of the
transformer body in the adjoining bay.
ii. Along the longitudinal direction the 400KV lightning arrestor are located
at a distance of 11.0 meters from centre line of the transformers. While
deciding arrangement of location of the accessories, this requirement
needs to be kept in view from consideration of clearances.
29.2 The drawings for each items of transformer and its accessories are to
be submitted to MPPTCL at the time of obtaining approval of manufacturer.
29.3 As soon as possible after the award of the contract the
manufacturer shall supply Instruction Manual. This Instruction Manual
shall be hard bound manual shall contain set of all approved drawings,
instruction books, manufacturers catalogue of all bought items & fittings,
operation & maintenance manuals , spare part bulletin.
(a) Two copies of each drawing mentioned above and Instruction
Manual shall be sent along with the transformer & its accessories to
site. Further a CD containing soft copy of all drawings in AutoCAD ,
instructions manuals and other relevant details in acrobat or MS word
shall be sent with transformer to site . This CD shall contain AutoCAD
software and acrobat reader software also.
(b) Ten (10) sets of hard bound folders containing copies of
approved drawings, instruction manuals shall be sent to order placing
authority within a fortnight of approval of drawings. Further, Six (6)
CDs containing soft copy of all drawings in AutoCAD , instructions
manuals and other relevant details in Acrobat or MS word shall be
sent to order placing authority. These CDs shall contain AutoCAD
software and acrobat reader software also.
30.0 The offered price shall include cost of drawing / manuals as
detailed out in Annexure VI(A).
31.0 DESIGN CALCULATIONS & DESIGN DATA TO BE ENCLOSED
WITH BID : All the important data of the transformer i.e. Net weight of bare
copper in each winding , Weight of core without clamping fixtures , Weight of
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core and windings, Cross section of the core, Flux density calculations ,
Calculations for short circuit current and its duration , Current density during
short circuit , Calculations showing withstand capability of windings for
thermal & mechanical stresses during short circuit conditions , Mechanical
Design of transformer tank etc should be invariably submitted by the Bidder .
After placement of detailed contract the final design calculations shall be
submitted for our verification and records .
Submission of design calculations and data with technical bid is a
necessary requirement and those Bids will be rejected wherein
these data & calculations is not found . It may be noted by the Bidders

that no correspondence with the bidder in this regard shall be made


after opening of technical & commercial offer. All responsibility for
Submission of design calculations and data with the Bid is therefore
of the Bidder & non furnishing of same may run the risk of rejection
/non responsiveness of the Bid.
31.1 DESIGN CALCULATIONS & DRAWINGS
31.1.1 Short Circuit Withstand Capabilities : The calculations to prove
dynamic and thermal short circuit withstand capability of transformer shall
be submitted by the B i d d er for the fault level indicated as under
400KV - 63 KA for 3 secs.
132KV - 40 KA for 3 secs.
33KV - 31.5KA for 3 secs.
The design of winding assembly , which is to be furnished in the
drawing as per Sr. No. (e) of Annexure VI(A) should be commensurating
with these calculations. The details of clamping ring shall be indicated in the
drawing .
It may be noted by the Bidders that calculations for short circuit
withstand capability for two winding transformer is not acceptable under any
circumstances and these calculations shall be submitted for 3 winding auto
transformer. The computer output for calculations of short circuit forces with
minimum of 7 iterations with limiting values shall be submitted during Design
Review as per Cigre Guidelines.
31.1.2 Design of Tank : Complete mechanical design of transformer tank
including details of stiffeners shall be submitted . The tank shall be designed
to withstand the following without permanent distortion.
(i) Mechanical shocks during transportation.
(ii) Vacuum filling of oil at 10 milli torr in transformer with all fittings.
(iii) Continuous internal pressure of 35 kN/m2 over normal hydrostatic
pressure of oil.
(iv) Short circuit forces &
(v) Under seismic condition /events both horizontal/vertical .
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The calculations for tank stiffeners shall be submitted to prove no. & size of
stiffeners are adequate to withstand full vacuum & pressure . Drawing of tank
shall be submitted indicating stiffners .
31.1.3 Design of Static End Rings (SER) and Magnetic Shunts : Details
of Static End Rings (SER) and magnetic shunts , if provided , shall be
submitted with calculations . A drawing indicating locations , size ,material of
SER and magnetic shunts shall be submitted with the Bid .
31.1.4 Overfluxing Capability: A curve to prove suitability of transformer
to withstand various Overfluxing conditions for the duration indicated in clause
4.4.1 to 4.4.3 without core saturation shall be furnished with the Bid .
31.1.5 Cooling Calculations : Calculations of tank surface for heat
dissipation, details of radiators , fans for ONAN & ONAF cooling shall be
submitted.
31.2 DESIGN DATA : On the basis of offered flux density and current
density, the Bidder shall furnish following design calculations & data.
Calculations regarding wt. of core & copper and also calculations for losses
will be brought out to justify the offered transformer losses. :
31.2.1 Core Data: Details of core material i.e Name of Manufacturer,
Manufacturers type designation for core , thickness of core, curve for Loss Vs
Flux density, No of steps of Core & No of limbs, gross core area , stacking
factor , Net core area ,height & width of core window, center to center
distance of limb, voltage per turn, wt. of core material, working flux density ,

core loss in watts per kg marked on graph for grade of core material &
selected flux density, building factor and calculated no load loss in watts,
guaranteed no load loss.
Design data for core shall be submitted with the Bid. A drawing indicating
details of core i.e. limbed construction, step width & thickness , core belting,
top & bottom yoke plate etc shall be submitted with the Bid .
31.2.2 Winding Data: wt. of copper for windings ie. for HV(series),
IV(common) ,tap, LV(tertiary), cross sectional area , current density, type of
coil, ID/OD/mean dia of coils, size of winding conductor including parallels,
no. of turns per phase, no of spacers, length of mean turn, weight of copper
without paper covering, resistance per phase of winding at 75 deg C, I 2R loss
at 75 deg C & normal tap, eddy current & stray loss at 75 deg C , total copper
loss at 75 deg C , guaranteed transformer losses at 75 deg C.
Complete details of Insulation components i.e. Top & Bottom clamping rings,
washers , Pressboard blocks & cylinders, Pressboard spacers & Phase barriers,
Pressboard segments etc shall be submitted indicating qty , thickness in mm,
width & height , wt. Design data for winding shall be submitted with the Bid.
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Dimensioned drawings indicating details of winding , ducts, insulation , take


off arrangement, clamping ring , pressure points etc shall be submitted with
the Bid .
31.3 QUANTITY OF OIL : Complete calculations of oil quantity to be utilized
in transformer for first filling shall be submitted. The calculations shall indicate
(i) Volume of tank including turrets, conservator main & OLTC ,volume
of headers & Radiators, oil quantity in OLTC & thermosyphon filter.
(ii) Oil displacement by Active parts i.e. core - coil assembly,
31.4 CAPACITY OF CONSERVATOR & SIZE OF AIR CELL : While
furnishing details of conservator & air cell type sealing arrangement, the
Bidder shall submit details & calculations for adequacy of size and capacity of
Pronal make air cell for the rating of the power transformer and also for the
quantity of oil required. Catalogue of Pronal should be enclosed with the Bid
clearly marking type designation of selected size of Air cell. A drawing
indicating complete details of conservator with Air cell shall be submitted .
31.5 CAPACITY OF PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE : Our specification calls
for supply of pressure relief device for all power transformers. Bidders
must submit calculation with the Bid to prove that the capacity/rating of
pressure relief device and locations of the same for the transformer will
adequately meet our requirement. Constructional and design details of
pressure relief device must be furnished and it should be proved by
calculation that the size and setting of pressure relief device is
adequate considering the rating of the transformer and quantity of oil in the
transformer.
A drawing indicating complete details of PRDs & their locations on tank shall
be submitted .
31.6 LIMITS OF TEMPERATURE RISE & HOT SPOT WINDING
TEMPERATURE : The limits of temperature rise for windings, oil and hot
spot have been specified. Temperature rise calculations at rated full load,
110% load and 125% load considering 100% cooler banks, 50% cooler banks
and without coolers shall be furnished as indicated below :
(a) 100 % Loading : (i) 20 minutes duration - 100 % cooler bank
- 50 % cooler bank
- without cooler bank
(ii) 10 minutes duration - 100 % cooler bank
- 50 % cooler bank

- without cooler bank


(b) 110 % Loading : (i) 20 minutes duration - 100 % cooler bank
- 50 % cooler bank
- without cooler bank
(ii) 10 minutes duration - 100 % cooler bank
- 50 % cooler bank

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