SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, TESTING AND

COMMISSIONING OF OIL FILLED 11KV/400V, 3Ø, DELTA-STAR, ON/AN,

1750 KVA TRANSFORMERS.

The intent of the specifications is to design, manufacture, supply, install, test &
commission 2 nos. 11KV/400V transformer. The primary side will be connected to
11KV supply (derived from SCL’s 66KV/11KV substation) through SF6 circuit breaker
and secondary side is connected to 400V switchgear through Bus Duct.

1.0 The transformers shall be suitable for outdoor installation in hot humid corrosive
and tropical atmosphere with following site conditions:

Maximum ambient air temperature - 500 C

Maximum daily Av. Ambient temperature - 450 C
Maximum yearly weighted Av. Ambient - 400 C
Temperature
Minimum ambient air temperature - -50 C
Altitude above MSL not exceeding - 1000 Mts.
Auxiliary Supply - AC 415V + 10%, 3 Phase,
4 wire, 50 Hz + 5%
- DC 24V + 10%, 2 Watt

2.0 The transformers shall be constructed to meet the following technical

specifications:
Application - Service Transformer, Step
Down
Quantity - 2 Nos.
Type - Oil immersed
Rating - 1750 KVA
Cooling - ON AN
Rated voltage (Line to line) - Primary – 11KV
Secondary – 400 V
No. of phases - 3
Rated frequency - 50 Hz
Connection/Vector Group - Dyn11
Type of taps provided - Off load
Taps provided on - H.V. Side
Range of variation - +2.5% to + 5% of 11KV
Method of tap change - Manual off Load

Temperature rise limits (above max. ambient air temp)

- Oil - 500 C
- Of winding - 550 C
2.1 Insulation level
HV - 75/28 KV (Peak/rms)
LV - 3 KV (Peak/rms)
System earthing - Effectively earthed On HV side and
LV side.
2.2 Insulating material:
Turn Insulation HV/LV - Paper & Oil
Insulation between cover & LV - Press Board

2.3 Losses/Impendence
No load losses (KW) - 4.5 KW + I.S. tolerance
Load losses (KW) - 17 KW + I.S. tolerance
% impedence at 750 C at principal - 6.73
Tap

2.4 Bushing and Terminal Arrangement:

HV - Bushing 12 KV, suitable for 1 x 3 core 150 mm2 XLPE
armoured cable
LV & neutral – 1.1 KV bushing, non segregated bus duct
LV Neutral – 1.1 KV, 50 x 6 mm Cu. flat

2.5 Rating of Neutral CT

Ratio 3200/1
VA burden 15
Class 5P20
Rated frequency 50 Hz

The test value of the losses will be compared with corresponding guaranteed
figures subject to tolerance indicated in IS 2026.

2.6 Standards

The transformer shall comply with the following Indian Standards:

IS 2026 Part I to IV – Power Transformers.

IS 335 Transformer Oil.
IS 1886 Installation & Maintenance of Transformers.
IS 2099 Bushings
IS 2705 Current Transformers
IS 6000 Loading of Oil Immersed Transformers
3.0 Construction of the transformer

3.1 Tank:
i) The main tank of the transformer shall be fabricated from good low carbon
steel. Minimum thickness of side wall of the tank shall be 6 mm and of top
cover be 8mm.The tank shall be capable of withstanding pressure of
8Kg/cm2.
ii) All seams shall be double welded and welding should be stress relieved.
The tank shall be reinforced with stiffener to ensure rigidity so that it can
withstand without any deformation (a) Mechanical shock during
transportation (b) oil filling by vacuum.
iii) Manholes etc. of sufficient size shall be provided for access to leads,
winding, bottom terminals of bushings and top. All removable covers shall
be provided with weatherproof not oil resistant, resilient gasket.
iv) Transformer tank shall be provided with one set of bidirectional flanged
wheels for rolling the transformer.
v) Jacking pads, lifting eyes, pulling lugs, shall be provided to facilitate
movement of transformer. All heavy removal parts shall be provided with
eye bolts for ease of handling.

3.2 Core:
The transformer shall be of core type. The core shall be built up of high grade
non-aging, low loss, high permeability, grain oriented, cold rolled silicon steel
lamination especially suitable for core material and core assembly shall be
securely fixed in position so that no shifting and deformation occurs during
movement of transformer and also under short circuit condition. The core
lamination of each yoke as well as each limb shall be one piece and no joints shall
be allowed in the same.

3.3 Coil:
i) The coils shall be manufactured from electrolytic Copper solid conductor,
fully insulated for rated voltage.
ii) The conductor size of H.T and LT shall accordingly be chosen from
relevant IS specification and shall be of standard size as per ISS only.
iii) All leads from the winding to the terminal board and bushing shall be
rigidly supported to prevent injury from vibration or short circuit stresses.

3.4 Tapings:

OFF Load manually operated Taps shall be provided on high voltage winding and
the transformer shall be capable of operation at its rated KVA on any tap provided
the voltage does not vary more than + 10% of the rated voltage corresponding to
the tap.
3.5 Insulating Oil:
Transformer (tank) shall be filled with mineral insulating oil. However, 10%
excess oil after top up of the transformer shall be provided in non-returnable
container suitable for outdoor storage. Oil preservation shall be by means of
conservator with silica gel breather.

3.6 Conservator Tank:

The conservator shall be mounted on brackets attached to the top cover of tank.
Volume of the conservator shall have minimum 8% of the oil of the main tank.
The conservator shall be connected to the transformer tank by pipes through
double float Buchholz relay with valves at both sides of transformer.

3.7 Painting:
All steel structures shall be thoroughly cleaned by sand blasting or chemical
treatment so as to produce smooth surface and shall be given a coat of high
quality red oxide followed by filler coats. The transformer shall be finished with
two coats of grey synthetic enamel paint. The internal surface in contact with
insulating oil shall be painted with heat resistance, oil insoluble insulating
varnish.

3.8 Pre-dispatch inspection and acceptance:

SCL shall conduct pre-dispatch inspection of the transformer and witness the tests
at the works of the vendor. Dispatch clearance for the transformer shall be given
by SCL after witness of all the tests and acceptance of the test results.

3.9 Tests & Inspection:

Routine Tests

During manufacture and on completion, the transformer shall be subject to

Routine Tests at the manufacturer’s works as laid down in the latest revision of IS
2026.

Type test

Following type tests shall be carried out on the transformer in accordance with the
IS 2026.

i) Full Wave Impulse Withstand Test (on one limb)

ii) Temperature Rise Test

The routine and type test certificates of the transformer shall be furnished to SCL
for approval before dispatch. For accessories, bushing and oil, copies of
manufacturer’s test reports will be submitted for approval.
3.10 Cost of Tests
Cost of any test, if charged extra, shall be separately indicated in the offer.

4.0 Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Transformer:

The installation includes unloading of the transformer at SCL, moving it to the
location where it is intended to be installed, fixing of radiators, cooling fans,
conservator, filling of oil, dehydration and any other job required to be carried out
for installation of the transformer. The bidder shall arrange to conduct all the
required pre-commissioning tests. Cost for hiring of the crane for unloading and
moving to the location where the transformer is required to be installed, labour
charges for installation of the transformer, dehydration of transformer oil and for
pre-commissioning test charges shall be included in the installation, testing and
commissioning charges of the transformer.

5.0 Warranty:
The ordered system should be warranted for a period of two year from the date of
installation, commissioning and acceptance of the system at site against any
manufacturing defect/faulty workmanship. In case any defect arises during
warranty period, vendor should replace/rectify the same at its own cost at
site/works.

6.0 Drawings and documents to be furnished by the tenderer:

A) Along with the offer

i) Typical general arrangement drawing showing construction features

such as tank, conservator, level gauge, cooler banks, terminal
arrangement, wheel base dimensions and details.
ii) Type test certificates of similar type transformer, as tested.
iii) Technical leaflets of Buchholz Relays, Temperature Indicator and
other major components.

B) After placement of order

i) Outline dimensional drawing showing the general arrangement and

indicating the space required for detachable type cable end box,
wheel base dimension and details etc.
ii) Head clearance required for de-tanking of core and coil assembly,
foundation plan and load data, transport/shipping dimension with net
weight and weights of various parts.
iii) Terminal arrangement, control schematic and wiring diagram, flow
diagram of the cooling system showing the number of cooling banks,
fans etc.,
iv) Drawings of major components like bushings CTs etc., any other
relevant drawing or data necessary for satisfactory installation.
 v) Installation, operation and maintenance manual.

7.0 Fittings & Accessories to be supplied along with Transformer:

Following fittings and accessories as listed below shall by supplied along with the
transformer:

1. Oil conservator with filler cap, drain plug and plain oil level gauge.
2. Oil preservation system complete with accessories.
3. Air release plugs.
4. Pressure release device explosion vent shall be double diaphragm type.
5. 150 mm dial magnetic oil level gauge with low level alarm contacts.
6. 150mm dial oil temperature indicator with minimum reading pointer and
electrically separate contacts for trip and alarm.
7. 150mm dial winding temperature indicator with maximum reading pointer
and electrically separate sets of contacts for trip, alarm and cooler control.
8. Thermometer pockets.
9. Double float Buchhloz and oil surge relay with gas release cock, shut-off
valve on either side and separate sets of contacts for trip and alarm.
10. Filler valve with threaded adopter (Top and bottom).
11. Drain valve with threaded adopter with locking arrangement.
12. Sampling valve with locking arrangement.
13. Necessary valves for detachable cooler units.
14. Jacking pads, handling and lifting lugs.
15. Power lifting eyes.
16. Bi-directional flange wheel and skids.
17. Clamping devices with bolts and nuts.
18. Manhole of sufficient size for access to interior of the tank.
19. Two grounding pads.
20. Weather proof marshalling box for hosing control equipment and terminal
connections.
21. HV and LV bushing terminal connectors.
22. Rating and terminal marking plates.
23. Any item not listed in these specifications, but required for performance of
the transformer to these specifications should be quoted as part of the
offer.

Note : All indicators, alarms, trip contacts provided shall be rated for 0.5A at
24V DC and 5A at 240 AC.

8.0 Approved Makes

Transformer – Crompton Greaves/Asian Brown Boveri/Siemens/BBL/BHEL/

Kirloskar