TRANSMISSION MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 15-TMSS-03, Rev.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 CROSS-REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General
4.2 Ratings
4.3 Materials
4.4 Fabrication
4.5 Mounting
4.6 Markings

5.0 TESTS

6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

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1.0 SCOPE

This Transmission Material Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum technical
requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, inspection testing and performance of
porcelain horizontal line-post type insulators for system voltages rated 69kV through 132kV
intended to be used in the system of Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), Saudi Arabia.

2.0 CROSS-REFERENCES

This Material Standard Specification shall be read in conjunction with the SEC General
Specification No. 01-TMSS-01, titled "General Requirements for All Equipment/Materials"
which shall be considered as an integral part of this TMSS.

This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with SEC Purchase Order or Contract
Schedules for project, as applicable.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revisions of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable for the
equipment/material covered in this TMSS. In case of conflict, the vendor/manufacturer may
propose equipment/material conforming to one group of Industry Codes and Standards
quoted hereunder without jeopardizing the requirements of this TMSS.

3.1 IEC 60168 Tests on Indoor and Outdoor Post Insulators of Ceramic Material or
Glass for Systems with Nominal Voltages Greater Than 1000V

3.2 IEC 60437 Radio Interference Test on High-Voltage Insulators

3.3 IEC 60507 Artificial Pollution Tests on High Voltage Insulators to be Used on
A.C.Systems

3.4 IEC 60720 Characteristics of Line Post Insulators

3.5 ANSI C29.1 Test Methods for Electrical Power Insulators

3.6 ANSI C29.7 Wet-Process Porcelain Insulators High Voltage Line Post Type

3.7 ASTM-A153 Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel
Hardware

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4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

4.1.1 Line post insulators shall be of manufacturer's standard design and shall
meet or exceed the requirements of this Specification in all respects.

4.1.2 The line post insulator may consist of a single piece of porcelain together
with its metal parts or of two or more porcelain pieces bolted together to
form a rigid assembly.

4.1.3 The insulator shall be designed for steel or wood pole horizontal mounting
and shall be clamp top type.

4.1.4 The manufacturers design drawings, as required in 01-TMSS-01, shall

show the outline of the suspension insulators, together with all pertinent
dimensions. Any variations in these dimensions due to manufacturing
tolerances shall be indicated.

4.2 Ratings

The line post insulator shall have the mechanical, electrical and insulation class
ratings as shown in Data Schedule and Table 1

Table 1

Nominal System Voltage (kV) 69 110 115 132

Minimum Leakage Inland 2760 4400 4600 5280

Distance (mm) Coastal 3450 5500 5750 6600
Min. Tension Strength (kN) 22.2
Min. Cantilever Strength (kN) 12.5

4.3 Materials

4.3.1 The insulators shall be made of good commercial grade wet-process

porcelain.

4.3.2 The entire exposed porcelain surface of the insulator shall be standard
glazed and shall be brown in color. The entire porcelain surface of the
insulator shall be smooth and free of imperfections.

4.3.3 Metal parts shall be made of a good commercial grade of malleable iron,
ductile iron or steel, galvanized in accordance with Specification 01-
TMSS-01.

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4.3.4 Portland cement or Alumina cement shall be used as the bonding agent
between the porcelain and the metal parts. Sulfur based cements shall not
be used.

4.4 Fabrication

4.4.1 The insulator surface shall be shaped and spaced for effective natural
cleaning and effective use of leakage distance for desert conditions.

4.4.2 The insulator shall be of puncture proof porcelain construction.

4.4.3 The insulator shall be radio and television interference free at operating
voltage.

4.4.4 The hardware shall be cemented on the porcelain, loading the porcelain
with low intensity compression grip over a large area.

4.4.5 The insulator core shall be free from cracks and voids which may adversely
affect the insulators strength and performance.

4.4.6 The dimensional characteristics shall conform to IEC60720 as applicable.

4.5 Mounting

4.5.1 The insulator base shall have NEMA or equivalent IEC standard bolt holes
for mounting.

4.5.2 The insulator base shall be curved for wood pole mounting or flat for steel
pole mounting as specified in Data Schedule.

4.6 Markings

4.6.1 Each insulator shall bear a durable marking in accordance with ANSI or
IEC Standard, identifying the following:

a. Manufacturer's Name
b. Year of Manufacture
c. Catalog Number
d. Cantilever Strength
e. Country of Origin

4.6.2 Crate Marking

a. Nominal System Voltage

b. Horizontal Line-Post Type Insulators
c. SEC Purchase Order Number/Contract Number
d. 15-TMSS-03, Rev. 0

The marking shall be legible and durable.

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5.0 TESTS

All test results shall be provided for review and acceptance by SEC.

5.1 Type (Design) Tests

5.1.1 All type (design) tests including radio interference test prescribed in the
relevant IEC or equivalent ANSI standards shall be performed on the
representative unit or on the first unit of every new design or rating to be
supplied to SEC.

5.1.2 In lieu of the actual type (design) tests, certified test reports of type (design)
tests performed on an identical unit may be submitted to SEC for review
and approval during bidding stage.

5.2 Routine (Production) Tests

All routine (production) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC or equivalent ANSI
standards shall be performed on all units prior to delivery to SEC.

5.3 Sample (Quality Conformance) Test

All sample (quality conformance) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC and ANSI
standards shall be performed on each lot of insulator prior to delivery to SEC.

5.4 Special Tests

The pollution test, as an option shall be performed in accordance with IEC 60507, if
requested by SEC in Data Schedule.

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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

INSULATORS, HORIZONTAL LINE POST

SEC Enquiry No. Date:

SEC Purchase Order

No. Date:
or Contract No.

SEC PTS No./Project Title with J.O. No.

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

Applicable Industry Standards *

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.2 Ratings

Nominal system voltage

(69kV/110kV/115kV/132kV)

Location Coastal/Inland

Min. leakage distance (mm)

Dry-arcing distance (mm) *

Min. Mechanical Values

Cantilever Strength (kN) 12.5

Tension Strength (kN) 22.2

'A'- SEC SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETERS

'B'- BIDDER/SUPPLIER/VENDOR/CONTRACTOR PROPOSED DATA/PARAMETERS
'C'- REMARKS SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED DEVIATION IN COLUMN 'B'
(*)- DATA/PARAMETERS TO BE PROVIDED/PROPOSED BY THE BIDDER/SUPPLIER/
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR IN COLUMN 'B'

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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

INSULATORS, HORIZONTAL LINE POST

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

Min. Electrical Values

Low Frequency Dry Flashover (kV) *

Low Frequency Wet Flashover (kV) *

Critical Impulse Flashover, Positive (kV) *

Critical Impulse Flashover, Negative (kV) *

Wet-process
4.3 Insulator Shell
Porcelain

Insulator Glaze Standard

Color Brown

Type Clamp Top

Insulator Length (mm) *

Insulator Weight (kg) *

4.5 Mounting Wood/Steel

5.0 TESTS

5.3 Is Pollution test required? Yes/No

Is Pollution test performed? * Yes/No

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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

INSULATORS, HORIZONTAL LINE POST

A. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE FURNISHED BY

SEC:

B. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY

BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR:

B. OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/

CONTRACTOR:

Actual Manufacturer Vendor/Supplier/

of Equipment/Material Contractor

Name of the Company

Location and address

Name and Signature of

authorized
representative
and date

Official Seal/Stamp
of the Company &
Date

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