TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR PURCHASE OF 5.0 & 8.

0 MVA 33/11 KV POWER

TRANSFORMERS

1.0 SCOPE :

This specification covers the design, manufacture, stage inspection and testing at
the manufacturer's works before dispatch, supply and delivery at the destination in
area of Jaipur discom of 33/11KV Power Transformer having ratings of 5.0 & 8.0
MVA.

2.0 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS :

Max. ambient air temperature. 50 degree C.

Max. daily average ambient temp. 45 degree C.
Max. yearly weighted ambient temp. 35 degree C.
Min. ambient air temp. (-) 5 degree C.
Max. humidity. 100%
Average number of thunder storm days 40
per annum.
Average annual rain fall. 15 cm to 100 cm.
No. of months during which tropical 4 months (June to Sept.)
monsoon conditions prevail.
Maximum wind pressure 195 Kg./Sq.M
Altitude above MSL Varies from 61 meters to
815 meters
Average number of rainy days 120 days.
per annum.

3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS :

The intention of the specification is to provide information for the design of

the above mentioned 33/11 KV power transformers to be fully suitable in every
respect for the functions designated. It is required that the supplier in accepting
the contract agrees to furnish all apparatus, appliance and material whether
specifically mentioned or not, but which may be found necessary to complete,
perfect, or test any of the herein specified units in compliance with the
requirements implied in this specification without extra charges.

3. 1 All terminal screws, studs, nuts and bolts shall be in accordance with the
Indian Standards.
3.2 All electrical and mechanical equipments shall be designed and
manufactured so that no damage will result from transportation, installation
and operation of the equipment under the climatic conditions to which it will
be subjected.
3.3 All materials used shall conform to this specification and appropriate
standards and shall be new in all respects.

3.4 Consideration may be given to alternatives which the supplier considers advisable
by reason of his own manufacturing requirements and experiences, provided
descriptive matter is submitted and the recommended device or
arrangement equal to, or superior to that required by the accompanying
specification and if the purchaser is convinced of the quality and/or
superiority of the equipment.

4.0 STANDARDS :

The power transformers, their accessories and fittings, transformer oil, etc.
shall conform to the latest edition of the following standards (as amended
upto date) except where specified otherwise in this specification :

IS:5/1961: Colour for ready mixed paints

IS 2026 (Part 1): 2011 GENERAL (Second Revision);
IS 2026(Part2):2010 Temperature Rise (First Revision);
IS 2026 (Part 3): 2009 Insulation Levels, Dielectric Tests and
External clearance in Air (Third Revision);
IS :2026 (Part IV)-1977 Reaffirmed 2011 – Terminal Markings, Tapping
and Connections;
IS 2026 (Part 5):2011 – Ability to withstand short circuit.
IS:6600/1978:Guide for loading of oil immersed Transformers
IS:335/1983:New insulation oils for Transformers
IS:3347(PART-III/Sec-1 & 2): Dimensions of Porcelain parts
& Metal parts for Transformer
bushing (17.5 KV).
IS:3637: Gas & Oil operated Relay.
IS:3639/1966: Fittings & accessories for Transformers
IS:1866/1978: Code of practice for maintenance & supervision
of insulating oil in service.
IS:9335: Specifications for insulating craft paper.
IS:1576: Specifications for solid insulating press Boards for
electrical purposes.
IS:104: Ready mixed paint, brushing zinc chromate, painting
IS:649: Testing of steel sheets and strips for magnetic circuits.
IS:2362: Determination of water content in oil for porcelain
bushing transformers.
IS:4257: Dimensions for clamping arrangements for bushings.
IS:6160: Rectangular conductor for electrical machines.
IS:10028: Selection, Installation and maintenance of transformers
IS:3401 : Silica gel
IS:5561: Terminal Connector
IS:2070: Method of impulse voltage testing

4.1 Equipment meeting the requirements of any other authoritative standards

which ensures a quality equal to or better than that as per the standards
mentioned above, shall also be acceptable. Where the equipment conforms to
any other standards, salient points of difference between the standards adopted
and the specified standards shall be clearly brought out in the tender.
5.0 TROPICAL TREATMENT :

Under the climatic conditions prevalent at the site, the equipment supplied
under the specification will be subjected to operation under the ambient
temperature specified under clause 2.0 and very high relative humidity. All
equipments shall, therefore be suitably designed and tested for normal life
and satisfactory operation under the extreme climatic conditions prevalent at
the site and shall be dust and vermin proof. All parts and surfaces which are
subjected to corrosion shall be made of such material and shall be
provided with such protective finishes as would protect the equipment
installed from any injurious effects of excessive humidity. All electrical
auxiliary equipment shall be specifically tested for tropical conditions and the
materials for this treatment shall be as per modern engineering practices.

6.0 ELECTRICITY RULES :

All work shall be carried out in accordance with the latest edition of the
Indian Electricity Act-1910, Electricity supply Act-1948, Electricity Act-2003,
Electricity rules-2005 and rules formed there under and as amended from time
to time.

7.0 TYPE AND RATING :

7.1 The transformers shall be of 3 phase, copper wound, core type construction,
oil immersed and shall be suitable for outdoor service as step down
transformers ( At times however these may be required to work under
reversal of power also).

7.2 These transformers may be required to run in parallel with existing

transformers of the similar capacity. The technical particulars of
transformers required are as under:
i) Maximum continuous rating at reference : 5.0 MVA & 8.0 MVA
ambient temperature specified under clause 3.02

ii) Frequency : 50 Hz

iii) No. of phases : 3 phase

iv) Rated primary Voltage on principal : 33 KV

tapping

v) Rated secondary Voltage : 11 KV

vi) Winding connections:

a) HV side : Delta
b) LV side : Star
c) Vector group reference : Dyn11

vii) Type of cooling : ONAN

 viii) Percentage impedance at normal voltage & 75 deg.C average winding
temp.(on 20 MVA base) between HV-LV at.-

Tap No. 5.0 MVA 8.0 MVA Tolerance

a) Normal 7.00 % 8.00% ± 10%
tapping(Tap-3)
b) At max. 6.65% 7.60% ± 15%
tapping (+5%)
c) At min.tapping 7.70% 8.80% ± 15%
(-10%)

However, firm already having valid type tests with the following
impedance value on the date of opening of Techno-commercial Bid then
same shall also be acceptable:-

Tap No. 5.0 8.0 Tolerance

a) Normal 7.15% 8.35% ± 10%

tapping(Tap-3)

b) At max. 6.79% 8.30% ± 15%

tapping (+5%)

c) At min. 7.86% 8.75% ± 15%

tapping (-10%):

ix) Off circuit tap changer: Having 6 equal steps (7 position)

of 2.5% of each, to have voltage
variation of +5% to -10% on HV
side.

x) Neutral unbalance : Not exceeding 2.0%

current
xi) Type of terminal : Vertical take off type
suitable for ACSR
"Panther" conductor on
both sides.
xii) Max.current density in all parts: 5.0 MVA 8.0 MVA
of HV and LV windings including 3Amp./Sq.mm 2.8Amp./Sq.mm
tapped winding. for minimum tap in HV & LV.

xiii) Bushing metal part for HV & LV : M -20 size (copper/

bushing. brass)

8.0 EFFICIENCY :

The percentage loading for the max. efficiency shall be clearly stated in the tender
at unity power factor as well as 0.8 p.f. lagging.

9.0 INSULATION :

9.1 The dielectric strength of the winding, given insulation and the bushings
shall conform to the values given in IS:2026(Part.3)/2009 (or its
latest amendment) for
 highest system voltage of 36KV,12KV and shall be suitable for the following
impulse test \ power frequency test voltages.
SYSTEM VOL. H.SYSTEM VOL. IMPULSE TEST VOL. PF TEST VOL.
---------- ------------- ---------------- ------------
33 KV 36 KV 170 KVp 70 KV
11 KV 12 KV 75 KVp 28 KV

H.V. & L.V. Winding of Transformer shall have uniform insulation.

10.1 TEMPERATURE RISE :

Each transformer shall be capable of operating continuously at their normal

rating without exceeding temperature rise limits as specified below :
---------------------------------------------------------------
Type of Temp.rise External
cooling. cooling
medium (Air)
---------------------------------------------------------------
1. Winding( Temp.rise ONAN 50 degree C. When the oil
measured by resistance circulation is
method) natural non
directed
2. Oil ( Temp.rise As above. 45 degree C. -
measured by thermometer
method)
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The reference temperature conditions for which the transformers shall be designed
are as under (as per clause 3.02).
a) Maximum ambient temperature. : 50 degree C.
b) Maximum daily average ambient temp. : 45 degree C.
c) Maximum yearly weighted : 35 degree C.
ambient temperature.

The hottest spot temperature shall not exceed 98 degree C when calculated
over an annual weighted average ambient temperature of 35 degree C when
transformer is loaded to its rated capacity. The transformer shall be capable of being
over loaded to 150% of its rating in accordance of IS 6600-1972.

i) Bushing and its terminal connectors shall have minimum continuous current
rating corresponding to 120% rated current of transformer at lowest tap.

11.0 PARALLEL OPERATION :

The transformers covered by this specification are to run in parallel with

transformers which are either already installed or are being installed (for same
rating) and as such the characteristics of the transformers covered in this
specification for the sub station will be identical so as to enable these
transformers to run in parallel.

12.0. IMPEDANCES :
 Suppliers shall indicate the guaranteed impedances and tolerances taking into
account the limits at minimum and maximum tap position so as to fulfill
requirements of clause 11.0.

13.0 GUARANTEED LOSSES:

13.1. The Losses shall not exceed the values given below:
-----------------------------------------------------
Rating No load losses Load losses at
in KW 75 deg.C.in KW
(At normal tap
condition)
-----------------------------------------------------
5.0 MVA 4 KW 23 KW
8.0 MVA 5.5 KW 40 KW
-----------------------------------------------------

The above mentioned losses are maximum permissible and there shall not be any
plus tolerance above this limit. Design calculations of No-load and load losses
along with complete Technical details and factors assumed will be enclosed
Along with the GTP in tender documents.

13.2 In case during testing, the actual loss (es) are found within guaranteed figure, the
transformers shall be accepted without any advantage to contractor for lower losses.

13.3 Measurements of losses shall form part of type test/ routine test.

13.4 The losses on transformer supplied shall also be guaranteed at the time of pre-
commissioning test and transformers having losses exceeding figures
mentioned in clause 3.14.1 above shall stand rejected.

13.5 The supplier shall supply two copies of the Routine test certificate to consignee
with each transformer on receipt of despatch instructions.

13.6 The supplier shall provide along with the tender the design details of core
assembly showing the construction details, core diameter, net/ gross sectional
area of the core assembly etc. The information must also be given in respect of
volts per turn at principal tap for normal voltage. The loss curves for type/grade
of steel laminations being used for the core shall also be provided along with the
tender.

14.0 COOLING :

14.1 Each transformer shall be provided with ONAN type cooling as specified under the
schedule of requirements.

14.2 The ONAN cooling of the transformers shall be by natural circulation of air while
the circulation of oil shall be effected by natural convection, the maximum oil
 flow being assured by a method whereby the return flow of cooled oil is made
to enter the tank at a level coinciding with the bottom of the hot columns of oil
thus avoiding centre heads of cold oil at the bottom of the tank. Out flow shall
be arranged to coincide as nearly as possible with the hot oil level at the top of
the tank so that the total available difference will be fully employed in
circulating the oil round the shortest possible paths.

14.3 The windings of the transformers shall be designed to deliver continuously rated
MVA corresponding to ONAN cooling.

Radiators shall be provided for cooling purpose. These shall be directly mounted
on the tank on both sides in a balanced manner & not on one side only.

14.4 The Radiator to be used should be of PSR type for all three type of rating.

14.5 For heat dissipation calculation for tank surface at 45 Degree, 500 watt per Sq. meter
will be considered and for Radiator, heat dissipation will be worked out as per
manufacturing chart provided by manufacturer, firm will enclose the chart.

14.6 The cooling arrangement shall consist of detachable radiators which may be directly
mounted on the transformers. Connections between the radiators and tank shall be
made with flanges provided with gaskets and an indicating sheet valve provided at
both connection ends, which can be fastened in either open or closed position.

14.7 The radiators shall be so arranged that these can be detached from the tank or bank
without disturbing the oil in transformer. These shall be designed to withstand the
vacuum and pressure specified for the tank.

14.8 Radiators shall be so designed as to be for cleaning & painting to prevent

accumulation of water on the outer surface to completely drain oil from the tank or
bank and to ensure against formation of gas pockets when the tank is being filled. All
connections between the radiators and tank or bank and between the bank & tank
shall be provided with flanges when the particular item is detached. Each radiator
shall have a lifting eye, an oil drain and vent at top.

14.9 The height of the radiator should not be above the transformer tank & All the
Radiator shall be so arranged that they can be directly be connected to tank without
any bend.
14.10 The indication regarding state of opening/ closing of radiator valve should be clearly
identified through paint-marking.

15.0 TRANSFORMER CORE :

15.1 The core shall be built up with thin lamination of high grade, non ageing, low
loss, high permeability, cold rolled, grain oriented silicon steel specially
suitable for transformer core. The particulars of laminated steel to be
 employed shall be supplied with the tenders along with DC magnetization, B-
H and iron loss curves.

15.2 After being sheared the laminations shall be treated to remove all burrs and shall
be re-annealed to remove all residual stresses. At least one side of each
lamination shall be coated with a double baked enamel insulation coating which
will not deteriorate due to pressure and the action of hot oil. The nature of
insulation shall be specified in the tender.

15.3 Every care shall be exercised in the selection, treatment and handling of core
steel to ensure that as far as practicable, the laminations are flat and the finally
assembled core is free from distortion.

15.4 The design of the magnetic circuit shall be such as to avoid discharges, development
of short circuit paths within itself or to the earthed clamping structure and the
production of flux components at right angles to the plane of the
laminations which may cause local heating.

15.5 The core shall be rigidly clamped to ensure adequate mechanical strength and to
prevent vibration during operation. The core/clamping bolts shall not pass
through Core/Yoke and clamping structure shall be so constructed that eddy
currents will be minimum.

15.6 The core shall be provided with lugs suitable for lifting the complete core and coil
assembly of the transformer. The core and the coil shall be so fixed in tank that
shifting will not occur when the transformer is moved or during a short circuit.
15.7 The core shall be of high grade cold rolled gain oriented annealed steel
laminations, having low loss and good grain properties, coated with hot oil proof
insulation, bolted together to the frames firmly to prevent vibration or noise. All
core clamping bolts shall be effectively insulated. The complete design of core
must ensure the permanency of the core losses with continuous working of the
transformers. The value of the flux density allowed in the designs and grade of
laminations used shall be clearly stated in the offer, along with the curves. The
transformer core shall be constructed out of the prime class of materials. The
transformer core shall be of prime quality CRGO steel. The bidder shall import the
core directly or shall purchase directly from the imported and he will furnish the
following documents at the time of stage inspection of the transformer:-

a) Invoice of supplier.
b) Mill’s test certificate.
c) Packing list.
d) Bill of landing
e) Bill of entry certificate by custom.

Description of material, electrical analysis, physical inspection, certificate for surface

defects, thickness and width of the material.

15.8 FLUX DENSITY :

 The flux density in any part of the core built from cold rolled grain oriented steel
shall not exceed 16000 (in case of 5.0 MVA) & 15000 (in case of 8.0 MVA) lines
per sq. cm. at any tap position necessary to maintain No Load terminal voltage
of 11KV on LV side as required. The transformer shall also be suitably
designed to withstand upto 10% upward primary voltage variation at normal tap
continuously without saturation and excessive heating of the core and
windings. Due regard shall also be given to limiting the flux density based on the
characteristics of the material used.

The tenderer shall furnish magnetization curve for material indicating max
working flux density without saturation. The tenderer shall indicate max. flux
density in core/yoke at rated voltage to establish that the max. flux density at
10% over voltage (with reference to nominal voltage) does not cause core
saturation.

The design calculations in support of flux density shall be furnished by the

tenderer along with drawing of cores steps and calculations of effective cross
sectional area of the core. For finding out no load current, average values of all the
three limbs and phases should be taken into consideration.

16.0 WINDING :

16.1 The windings shall be so designed that all coil assemblies of identical
voltage ratings shall be inter changeable 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 bracers. Bracings
and other insulation used in the assembly of the windings shall be arranged to
ensure a free circulation of the oil and to reduce hot spots in the windings. The
windings shall be designed to reduce to a minimum the out of balance forces in
the transformer at all ratios.

16.2 The insulation of the coils shall be suitable to develop the full electrical strength
of the windings. All materials used in the insulation and assembly of the
windings shall be insoluble, non catalytic, and chemically inactive in the hot
transformer oil, and shall not soften or otherwise be adversely effected under the
operating conditions.

16.3 All threaded connections shall be provided with locking facilities. All leads from
the windings to the terminal board and bushings shall be rigidly supported to
prevent injury from vibration. Guide tubes shall be used where practicable.

16.4 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. The electrolytic copper
conductor 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 welded or braced except compression type which may be used for terminal
connections. Bolted connection may be used at the bushings and at terminal
 board with suitable locking device. The drying out procedure of the core coil
assembly shall be indicated in the tender.

17.0 FAULT WITHSTANDING CAPACITY OF WINDINGS :

All the windings shall be suitably designed to withstand short time rating for
not less than 2 seconds by feeding the fault level of 1000 MVA on HV side, 750
MVA on 11 KV side respectively from both ends and considering the severe
most form of system faults that can arise in service. Tenderer(s) should
furnish the detailed calculations for thermal as well as dynamic ability of
windings to withstand short circuits as prescribed above, failing which their
quotations are likely to be ignored. The max. temp. attained for short time
rating shall not exceed 250 degree C.

18.0 INSULATING OIL :

18.1 The oil for first filling shall be supplied with each transformer. The oil shall be
EHV grade-I and shall comply IS:335/1993 latest version & amendment.

18.2 Particular attention shall be paid to deliver the oil for topping up free from
moisture having uniform quality through out in the non-returnable new steel
drums.

18.3 The quantity of oil for first filling of each transformer shall be stated in the
tender . Quantity of oil required for filling of conservator and radiators shall
be stated in the guaranteed technical particulars.

18.4 The transformer oil purchased from M/s. Savita Chemical, M/s. Apar, M/s.
Raj Lubrichem, M/s. Raj Petroleum, M/s Tashkant, M/s Sharavathy, M/s
Rinki/M/s Madras Petrochem and M/s. Lubrichem, M/s Columbia shall only be
supplied. Invoice and test certificates of manufacturer of transformer oil shall
have to be furnished as and when desired by the Nigam.

19.0 TANK :

19.1 The transformer tank and cover shall be fabricated from good commercial grade low
carbon steel suitable for welding and of adequate plate thickness. The tank and the
cover shall be of welded construction. All seams shall be welded and where
practicable they shall be double welded. The transformer tank shall have sufficient
strength to withstand without permanent distortion. The punching on all 4 sides of
Power Transformer tank with letter size of 10x5mm will be carried out. The details to be
punched are as under:-

i) IPDS/ TN No.

ii) Serial No.

iii) Make

vi) Rating.
 The thickness of tank sheet shall be as under:-

S.No. Dimensions of 5.0 MVA 8.0 MVA

i. Top Cover 8mm 10mm

ii. Side Cover 6mm 8mm

iii. Bottom Cover 8mm 10mm

19.2 At least one manhole/inspection cover with a welded flange and a bolted
cover shall be provided on the tank cover. The manhole shall be of a
sufficient size to afford easy access to the lower ends of the bushings, terminals
etc.

19.3 All bolted connections to the tank shall be fitted with suitable oil tight gaskets
which shall give satisfactory service under the 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 bushing
and all other outlets to ensure that the joints can be remade satisfactorily and
with ease , with the help of semi-skilled labour. Where compressible gaskets
are used, steps shall be provided to prevent over compression. Suitable guides
shall be provided for positioning the various parts during assembly or
dismantling.

19.4 Lifting eyes or lugs shall be provided on all the parts of the transformers
requiring independent handling during assembly or dismantling. In addition the
transformer tank shall be provided with lifting lugs and bolts properly secured
to the sides of the tank, for lifting the transformer either by cranes or by
jacks.

19.4.1 The design of the tank, the lifting lugs and bosses 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. The tank shall be provided
with two suitable copper alloy, lugs for the purpose of groundings.

19.4.2 The main body of the tank shall have sufficient strength to withstand and without
permanent distortion
i) A vacuum of 760mm of mercury.
ii) Continuous internal gas pressure of 0.7 atmosphere above atmosphere
pressure with oil at operating level i.e. the transformer tank should be able to
withstand 100% vacuum and also one atmosphere pressure above atmosphere
internal pressure.
19.4.3 The tank cover shall be belled to the tank and the transformer design shall be
such that at the tank will not split between the lowest and upper cooler
connections.

19.4.4 Each tank shall be provided with the following

a) Lifting lugs suitable for lifting the transformer complete with oil
accessories lifted with oil by cranes.
b) A minimum of four jacking lugs, in accessible position to enable the
transformers complete with oil to be raised or lowered using hydraulic
or screw jacks.

The minimum height of jacking lugs above base shall be

i) Transformer above 10 tonnes weight : 500 mm

ii) Transformer upto and including 10 tons weight: 300 mm.

Horizontal plates with 50mm dia drew holes drilled therein shall be fitted adjacent
to each corner of the rectangular tank at more than 750 mm from the base to
permit haulage in any direction. On the rounded tanks drew holes shall be located
on the diagonals of the rectangular formed by the overall boundaries of the tank.

19.5 Each tank cover shall be adequate strength and shall not distort when lifted.
Inspection opening shall be provided to give easy access to lower ends of bushings,
terminals etc. for changing ratio or winding connection or testing to each
connections. These shall be of adequate to size not less than 450mm x 350mm

19.6 Suitable guides shall be provided for positioning the various parts during assembly
or dismantling. Adequate space should be provided between the cores and winding
and the bottom of tank for collection of any sediment.

19.6.1 The base channel for transformer shall be 250 x 6 x 82 mm.

19.6.2 Prismatic oil level gauge indicator on transformer tank shall be provided to
indicate level of oil in Transformer tank at a suitable place on LV bushing
side.

19.0 UNDER CARRIAGE :

20.1 The transformer tank shall be supported on a structural steel base.

20.2 Pulling eyes shall be provided to facilitate moving the transformer and they
shall be suitably braced in a vertical direction so that bending does not occur
when the pull has a vertical component.

21.0 OFF LOAD TAP CHANGER MECHANISM:

21.1 The off circuit tap changer shall be of high quality and robust in construction.
It shall be located at a convenient position so that it can be operated from
 ground level by a standing operator. The handle of OCTC shall be
provided with a locking arrangement, thus enabling the OCTC to be locked in
position. Arrangement for indicating of tap position shall also be provided. It
shall be suitable for local manual operations. The tap changer shall be
capable of permitting parallel operation with other transformer of the same
type. When one unit is in parallel with another of same type as mentioned in
clause No.11 under normal condition, the tap changer shall not become out of
step. The OFF Load Tap Changer should be of following makes only:-

iv) M/s Paragone Associates, Thane.

v) M/s Alwaye, Bangalore.

21.2 The OCTC shall be capable of carrying rated MVA on all taps. The breaking
capacity of the OCTC shall be compatible with the highest system voltage and
current based on maximum over loading permissible under IS:6600 -1972
(150% of rated value). The voltage rating for each step shall be 2.5% on HV
side. However, each step of OCTC shall withstand voltage not less than 115%
of rated step voltage. The rated through current of OCTC at this voltage will
not be less than 150% of rated current of HV winding at lowest tap.

22.0 CONSERVATOR:

22.1. Oil preserving equipment shall be conventional conservator tank type. The
minimum oil level in the conservator tank shall not be below the level of the
bushing flanges.

22.2 Oil conservator tank shall be located well clear of the bare connection of the
transformer terminals. The conservator tank shall have adequate capacity
between highest and lowest permissible levels to meet the requirement of
expansion of the total cold oil volume in the transformer and cooling
equipment from min. amb. temperature to highest oil temp. as per desired.

22.3 The total volume of the conservator shall be min. 10% of the total quantity of oil
in transformer. The inside diameter of the pipe connecting the conservator to
the main tank shall be min.50mm and it should be projected into the
conservator in such a way that its end is projected 30mm above the bottom so
as to create sump for collection of impurities. The min. oil level should be above
the sump level.

22.4 A conservator complete with sump and drain valve shall be provided in such a
position as not to obstruct the electrical connections to the transformer, having a
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 the minimum ambient temperature shall be with 0 Deg. C to 90 Deg.C. The
minimum indicated oil level shall be with the feed pipe from the tank covered
with not less than 15mm depth of oil and the indicated range of oil level shall be
minimum to maximum.
22.5 The oil connection from transformer tank to the conservator vessel shall be
arrange at a rising angle of 3 Deg. to 9 Deg. to the horizontal up to gas and oil
actuated relay and shall consist of 50mm inside diameter pipe.

22.6 Each conservator vessel shall be fitted with a breather in which silica gel is the
dehydrating agent and designed so that

a) The passage of air is through silica gel.

b) The external atmosphere is continuously in contact with silica gel.
c) The moisture absorption indicated by a change in colour of the tinted
crystals can be observed from distance.
d) Breathers shall be mounted at approx. 1400 mm above ground level.

23.0 TEMPERATURE INDICATING DEVICE:

23.1 The tripping contacts of above temperature indicators shall be adjustable to

close between 60 Deg.C and 120 Deg.C and alarm, contacts to close between
50 Deg. C & 10 Deg.C and both shall reopen when the temperature has fallen
by above 10 Deg.C.

24.0 MARSHALLING BOX OR KIOSK

24.1 A sheet vermin proof well ventilated and weather proof marshalling box of the
suitable construction shall be provided for the transformer ancillary apparatus.
The box shall have domed or sloping roofs and the interior and exterior
painting shall be in accordance with specification.
24.2 The marshalling box, wherever provided shall accommodate the following
equipments alternatively weather proof instruments can be mounted outdoor.

f) Temperature indicators.
g) Terminal boards and gland plates for incoming and out going cables.

24.3 All the above equipments except (b) shall be mounted on panels and back of
panel wiring shall be used for inter connection.
24.4 The temperature indicators shall be so mounted that the dials are not more
than 1600 mm from ground level and the door (s) are of adequate size.
24.5 To prevent internal condition an approved type of metal clad heater shall be
provided controlled by a suitable switch. Ventilation louvers shall be provided.
24.6 All incoming cables shall enter the kiosk from the bottom and the gland plate
shall be not less than 450mm from the base of box. The gland plate and
associated compartment shall be sealed in suitable manner to prevent the
ingress of moisture from the cable trench.

25.0 DIAGRAM AND RATING PLATE

Each transformer shall be provided with a non-detachable brass or stainless steel

plate mentioning complete information as given in clause 7 of latest version of IS
 2026 (Part 1): 2011 and diagram of winding connection and taps shall be provided.
The property of respective Discom and specification no. shall be engraved on the
plate Guaranteed values of No-Load loss and Load loss at 75 Deg.C without and
plus tolerance along with measured values as well as temperature rise figures
should also be inscribed on the diagram and rating plates.

26.0 BUSHINGS :

26.1 All main winding and neutral leads for 33/11 KV transformers shall be
brought out through outdoor type bushings. The electrical characteristics of
bushing shall be in accordance with IEC-137 as well as IS-3347/8603 and IS-
2099. The bushing shall be rated for highest voltage and current rating of
the respective windings. The current ratings of bushing shall be at least
150% of the rated current at minimum tap to permit overloading.

26.2. 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 between the bushings and ground parts. The spacing between
the bushings shall be adequate to utilize full flashover strength preventing
flashover between the phases or between phase and ground parts under all
conditions of operation. The creepage distance of bushing shall not be less
than 25 mm per KV.

26.3 All bushings shall be equipped with suitable solder less terminals of approved
type. The type and size shall be specified in the tender. All external current
carrying contact surfaces shall be placed adequately.

26.4. Bushings of identical voltage ratings shall be interchangeable .

26.5 Special adjustable arcing horns shall be provided with HV & LV bushings. Each
bushings shall be so coordinated with the transformer insulation that all
flashover occur outside the tank.

26.6 All porcelain used in bushings shall be of the wet process homogeneous
impervious to moisture and free from cavities or other flaws and throughout
vitrified and smoothly glazed. The glazing shall be of the uniform colour and free
from blisters, burns and other defects. All bushings shall have puncture
strength greater than the dry flashover voltage.
26.7 The crepage distance of 33 KV bushing surfaces shall not be less than 900 mm
& for 11 KV shall not be less than 300 mm.
26.8 Terminal conductor of HV & LV shall be vertical take off type and suitable for
ACSR PANTHER.

27.0 (A) SUPPRESSION OF HARMONICS:

The transformer shall be designed with particular attention to the suppression of

harmonics voltages especially in the third & fifth harmonics so as to eliminate wave
form distortion and any possibility of high frequency disturbances.
27.0 (B) MARKING

All transformers shall have the marking in paint on the body for identification as per
Indian Standards or as instructed by purchaser.

28.0 CENTRE OF GRAVITY.

The centre of gravity of the assembled transformer shall be low and as near 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 either with or without oil its
location shall be shown in the outline drawing in all the views showing their position
of Transformer track also.

29.0 FITTINGS AND ACCESSORIES :

29.1. Each transformer shall be provided with the following fitting and accessories in
accordance as specified in IS:2026:

(i) Oil Temperature Indicator (OTI)

The transformer shall be provided with one 150 mm dial type, oil Temperature
Indicator for indicating top oil temperature. The indicator shall have adjustable
electrically independent ungrounded alarm and trip contacts with Micro Switches
and maximum reading pointer. The temperature-sensing element shall be suitably
located in a pocket on the top of the transformer and shall be connected to the oil
temperature indicator by means of capillary tubing protected with a metal sheath. The
accuracy class of the OTI shall be +/- 1%

Suitable contacts shall also be provided for remote indication of oil temperature.

(ii) Winding Temperature Indicator:-

The Transformer shall also be provided with a device for indicating the temperature of
winding (HV and LV separately). It shall comprise the following:-

a) Temperature sensing element suitably located on the top cover of the transformer.
b) 150 mm dial, local indicating instrument with maximum reading pointer, mounted in
the cooler control cabinet and two adjustable electrically independent ungrounded
contacts with Micro switches (beside that required for control of cooling
equipment). The tripping contacts shall be adjustable to close between 60 Deg. C
and 120 Deg.C and alarm contacts to close between 50 Deg. C and 100 Deg. C and
both shall reopen when the temperature has fallen by a desired amount between 5
Deg. C and 50 Deg.C. All contacts shall be adjustable on a scale. They shall be
accessible on removal of the cover and it shall be possible to check the operation of
the contacts and associated equipments. Connections from the contacts shall be
brought down to the terminal Block, placed inside the marshalling box. The accuracy
class of the WTI shall be +/- 1%.

c) Calibration device:
 Suitable contacts shall also be provided for remote indication of oil temperature.

ii) One filter valve located at the top of the tank on the LV side. The opening of this
valve shall be baffled to prevent aeration of oil.

iv) One drain cum filter valve with sampling valve for main tank with plug or core plate of
suitable size with locking arrangement located near the bottom of the tank on the HV
side of the transformer but diagonally opposite to LV side.

The above filter/drain valves shall be located on non-bushing side of the Transformer. It
should be placed on bottom side of tap changer and on top of the diagonally opposite
side.

v) Air release device. It shall be of adequate capacity and shall be provided to

release the trapped air during/after filling of the oil.

vi) Explosion vent (Pressure release device).

vii) One No. double float Buchholz relay shall be provided with alarm and
tripping contacts to detect accumulation of gas and sudden changes of oil
pressure, complete with shut-off valves on either side and flange coupling
to permit easy removal without lowering oil level in the main tank, a bleed
valve for gas venting and a test valve. The Buchholz relay shall be of best
indigenous make having ISI certification. Buchholz relay must be made of cast
iron/ aluminum.

viii) Detachable radiators complete with shut off valves as necessary for cooling
as per clause 14.0.

ix) An oil conservator having detachable end plates, with following provisions.

a) Magnetic type oil level gauge:-

The conservator shall be fitted with one magnetic oil level gauge with nitro-phyll float
having:

i) Dial with minimum, maximum & normal (at 30 Deg.C) Oil level marking and a pointer.
iii) Low Oil level alarm contacts of 0.5 Amp. 110V/ 30V DC.

b) One oil filling hole with plug and drain valve on the conservator.
c) one prismatic oil level gauge having painted/embossed marking as min.,
normal, and max. oil level.
d) Silica gel breather with Oil seal and Dehydrating agent.
x) Eye bolts and lugs on all parts for ease of handling.

xi) Two grounding terminals as per clause No.19.5.

xii) Rating, Diagram and terminal marking plates :

Rating, diagram and terminal marking plates of stainless steel or brass for
transformers and other accessories giving details as per IS:2026 shall be
provided. Value of full wave (1.2/50 micro second) impulse level, short circuit
current. its duration, weights of all important items, Impedances, loss
values at normal/extreme taps and Postal address. Performance guarantee
clause 39.0 shall also be indicated.

xiii) All transformers shall have the marking in paint on the body for identification
as per Indian Standard or as instructed by purchaser. Further, the following
should be embossed at the top of the tank cover.

a) Sr. No. of the transformer.

b) IPDS/TN No.
c) Name of the firm.
d) Month and year of manufacture.

xiv) Bimetallic terminal connectors suitable for "ACSR Panther" for HV and LV
bushing and earthing clamps should be as per IS:5561.

xv) Suitable weather proof cubicles (Marshalling box) for housing the local control
equipment for fans, terminal blocks, for current transformer secondary and
for mounting winding temperature indicators and oil temperature indicator as
(i) and (ii) above.

xvi) HV and LV bushings with adjustable arcing horns 3 Nos. and 4 Nos.
respectively.
xvii) Triple pole type off load tap changer as per cl.no.21.0
xviii) Skids :
xix) Hauling Eyes : Hauling eyes shall be provided on all the four sides of the
transformer base.
xx) Jacking Pads :Four, sturdy jacking pads shall be provided for lifting complete
transformer. Lifting height and safe capacity of jacks shall be specified in Bid.
xxi) Lifting Lugs : Two sets of forged or tested mild steel plate lifting lugs, one
set for top cover, core and coil assembly and other set of complete
transformer shall be provided. Lifting lugs shall be of adequate strength and
size for attaching steel rope slings. Should lugs for lifting complete transformer
be located on the base, sling guides shall be provided on cover.

xxii) Inspection Covers :One inspection covers of sufficient size for access to the
interior of the tank shall be provided on the cover. The inspection covers
shall be provided with suitable lifting arrangements.
 All type of valves shall be of gun metal except radiator shut off valves which
may be of cast iron/steel. All valves shall be provided either with blind
companion flanges or with pipe plugs for protection.

The makes of fitting & accessories will be as under:-

S.No. Fitting & Accessories Makes

1 Buchholz relay Atvus, Sukrat, Suvidha.

2 Winding Temperature Indicator/ Oil OTI/WTI Model integrated RTD Scheme

Temperature Indicator for ROTI/RWTI with remote indicator of
M/s Preci Measure Control Pvt.
Ltd./Thermal System, Belltek

3 Magnetic type oil level gauge Atvus, Sukrat, Instrument & Control

4 Radiator Valve Hari Industries, Atvus, Vinayak, Vimal

Techno, Petsun, Kailash

5 Filter valve & Drain valve Zolote, L&T, G.G., Leader, Uttam, Punjab
Metal (ELMS mark), Leader, Hari Ind.,
Newman Ind.

Radiator valves shall have clear & distinct OPEN/CLOSE indication embossed/ casted as well as
painted on the both sides of main body of valve. Radiator valve should have zero leakage with
cap remove.

The new makes of fitting & accessories may be accepted with the approval of
SE(TW),JVVNL, Jaipur on the basis of ISI approval certificate/ tests reports from any
NABL accredited Lab./Govt. Lab./ performance report from utilities.

29.2 LOCKING ARRANGEMENT

To curb the theft of oil from power transformers, the following parts are either required to be
blocked/ plugged or provided under provisions of locking:-

S. Transformer Part Mode of blocking

No.

1. Conservator drain plug/ Cap shall be provided as per drawing `b’.

valve
2. Both oil filtration valves Cap shall be provided as per drawing `a’.

3. Transformer Oil drain Cap shall be provided as per drawing `a’.

valve.

4. Radiator drain plug Cap shall be provided as per drawing `c’.

(Bottom)

5. Radiator Air release Locking on top for which provision is to be provided by firm and
plug (Top) informed to SE(TW) for approval.

6. Conservator filling hole. To provide locking arrangement for which provision is to be

provided by firm and informed to SE(TW) for approval.

7. Air release plug on top To provide wire mesh cap arrangement so that only air can be
cover. released.

Drawing is enclosed.

30.0 FACTORY ASSEMBLY AND TESTS :

30.1 The transformer shall be completely assembled and tested at the Factory. It shall be
at the option of the purchaser to send a representative(s) for carrying out stage
inspection and various tests during actual manufacture and assembly of
transformer(s) so as to satisfy regarding the quality of product and material
being used.

30.2 All Type and Routine tests as per specification are to be conducted and no deviation
in respect of conducting these tests will be acceptable. No extra charges for these
tests will be paid. Test charges shall be part of cost of the equipment. Even if
charges for such test are indicated elsewhere in the tender, it will be
presumed that these tests will be conducted free of cost. If purchaser
selects to send a representative, all tests shall be carried out in his presence.

31.1 STAGE INSPECTION :

Before carrying out the stage inspection the following documents shall be
given to Inspecting Officer(s) for verification:

a) Invoice of supplier
b) Mill's test certificate
c) Packing list
d) Bill of landing
e) Bill of entry certificate by custom
f) description of material, electrical analysis, physical inspection, certificate for
surface defects, thickness and width of the material.
 The purchaser's representative may carry out stage inspection of the
transformers during manufacturing/ assembling stage. The purchaser shall
have absolute right to reject the raw material/ component/ sub assemblies
or complete equipment not found to be conforming to the requirement of
the specification or being of poor quality/ workmanship. The stage inspection
will particularly include following tests/ check besides the general routine
tests to be conducted during manufacturing stages as per manufacturer's
standard practice.

a) Physical inspection/checking of winding insulating material, core material and

other accessories/fitting of transformer.

b) Measurement of core area, cross sectional area of winding(s), number of turns in

each winding.

c) Verification of HV and LV Coils, conductor size, I.D., O.D., Axial Length, Weight,
Insulation covering etc.

d) Measurement of thickness of tank plates (Bottom and sides) and to conduct

pressure & vacuum tests as per CBIP manual for transformer tests to ensure the
adequate strength of tank plates.

e) Sample testing of core material for checking specific loss, magnetization characteristics
(i.e. B.H. Curve plot) and thickness.

f) Visual and dimensional check during assembly stage of core.

g) high voltage test(2KV,50Hz for one minute) between all core-bolts if provided and
agreed to frame bars/fish plates etc. and ferro-magnetic steel of core.

h) Check on completed core for measurement iron loss and check for any hot spot by
exciting the core so as to induced the design values flux density.

i) Check for proper provisions of spacers and bracings to arrest the movement of core
and winding assembly inside the tank.

j) Check complete transformer against approved outline drawing, provision for all
fittings, finish oil level etc.

The purchaser at his option may collect the sample of the following raw material/
component for independent testing:

a) CRGO One specimen sheet of 300-500mm length and 50-75mm

Laminations width (for each lot).
b) HV winding wire 1250 mm length specimen for each type
c) LV winding wire 1250 mm length specimen for each type
d) Transformer oil 2 samples of 5 litres each.
 To facilitate stage inspection, the supplier should intimate complete schedule of
manufacturing programme of the transformers at least 15 days in advance to the SE
(MM) of respective Discom. At least 50% of the transformers shall be offered in
the shape of finished core-coil assembly. (The inspecting Officer during the course
of stage inspection shall seal these core-coil assemblies for purpose of identification
of the core coil assembly. The manufacturing programme shall not be interrupted in
case purchaser's representative does not reach within seven days of the date of
intimation.

32.1 ROUTINE TESTS :

Each completed transformer shall be subjected to following routine tests as per

IS:2026 Part.I & III (latest amendment). No extra charges for any of the tests
shall be paid. No deviation shall be acceptable. If the supplier desires, he may not
fix radiators on transformers(other than the one which is to be type tested) during
routine testing. However in that case, radiator manufacturer's test certificate shall be
furnished for reference of inspecting officer with undertaking that supplier shall be
responsible for proper alignment/fixing of radiator on transformer at site.

a)Measurement of resistance of each winding.

b) Measurement of turns ratio between HV-LV windings at each tap.
c) Checking of polarity and phase relation-ships for
each winding.
d) Measurement of no load loss and no load current .
e) Positive phase sequence impedance/short circuit impedance between HV-LV
windings on minimum ,maximum and normal taps.
f) Separate source voltage withstand test.
g) Test certificate along with invoice of original manufacture of transformer oil as per
IS:335 (latest amended) and to meet the requirement of EHV grade oil shall be furnished
and provided to Nigam’s representative during inspection & shall be attached with
Inspection Report. However, EHV Grade Transformer Oil shall be subject to BDV test.
h) Induced over voltage withstand test.
i) Measurement of neutral unbalance current.
j) Regulation at rated load at unity, 0.90 and 0.80 lagging power factor.
k) Load losses measured at rated frequency by applying voltage sufficient to produce
the rated relevant current in one winding with the other winding short circuited.
l) Measurement of insulation resistance.
m) The total losses shall comprise of the No Load Losses, load losses at rated
output duly converted at 75 degree C average winding temperature and shall also
be indicated in the test report. Load losses shall be that corresponding to rated load
on HV & LV winding.
n) Routine dielectric tests as per IS:2026 (Part.I & III).
Sticker/ Poly-carbonate seals will be provided on locking chamber of Top filter wheel
valve & Bottom drain/sampling wheel valve by Inspecting Officers and details of seals
will be mentioned in their inspection report.
33.0 TYPE TEST CERTIFICATE WITH TENDER :

The detailed legible test certificates for the similar transformers manufactured in
the recent past for all the type tests mentioned in the IS:2026 (amended upto
date) shall be furnished.
33.1 The firm (s) having authenticated type tests certificates viz. (a) Impulse test with chopped
wave test, (b) Thermal and dynamic ability to withstand short circuit test and (c)
Temperature Rise Test, got conducted from a Govt. approved/ Govt. Recognized/ NABL
Accredited laboratory/ ILAC i.e. International laboratory Accreditation Corporation (in case
of foreign laboratory) of the offered rating/ type and design (having same losses as
specified by them under GTP), not older than Five years as on date of opening of the
tender from the date of conducting type tests shall be considered as meeting the type test
criteria and such firm(s) shall not be insisted for arranging fresh type tests. The type test
certificate by in house laboratory of bidding firms, even if it is Govt. approved/ Govt.
Recognized/ NABL Accredited / ILAC Accredited laboratory shall not be accepted, in case of
their own bid. This will not apply if bidding firm is Govt. Company / Public Sector
Undertaking. The bidder should furnish documentary evidence in support of laboratory
whose type test certificates have been furnished, that the said laboratory is a Govt.
approved/ Govt. Recognized/ NABL Accredited laboratory/ ILAC Accredited.

The above Type test shall be carried out by the firm at the Testing house as
specified above. Type test carried out by above testing house at firm’s works will
not be considered.

34.1 TESTS AT SITE :

After erection at site all transformer(s) shall be subjected to the following tests:

i) Insulation resistance test.

ii) Ratio and polarity test.
iii) Dielectric test on oil.

In case the equipment is not found as per the requirements of the purchase
order, all expenses incurred during site testing will be to the tenderer's account
and the material shall be replaced by him at site, free of cost.

35.0 FURTHER TESTS :

The purchaser reserves the right of having other reasonable tests carried out at
his own expenses either before dispatch or at site to ensure that the transformer
complies with the requirements of this specification.

36.1 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 tests.
iii) Temperature data corrected to 75 degree C including ambient temperature.

37.0 FREQUENCY AND SYSTEM VOLTAGE :

The transformer shall be suitable for continuous operation with a frequency

variation of plus minus 3% from normal of 50 cycles per second without exceeding
the specified temperature rise. The highest system rated voltage shall be 145 KV.
However the flux density requirements shall be as per clause 15.8.

38.0 DRAWINGS :

38.1 The drawings, calculation and the technical literature list below shall be
submitted by each tenderer with the tender.
i) General outline drawings showing front, side elevations and plan views of the
transformer and all accessories and external features with detailed
dimensions, net and shipping weight, crane lift for untanking and for
erection/ removal of bushing, size of lifting and pulling eyes, HV & LV
terminal clearances, live terminal to ground clearances, quantity of
insulating oil etc.

ii) Assembly drawings of HV and LV bushing.

iii) Wiring diagrams and drawings showing temperature indicator/ recorder

circuits alarm circuit.

iv) Drawing showing typical sectional views of the winding with details of
insulation, cooling circuit method of coil bracing and core construction along
with flux density & current density calculations.

Core assembly drawing showing complete constructional details and flux

density calculations.

v) Detailed drawings showing loading for the design of foundations for

transformers.

vi) Drawings showing position of variable fittings.

vii) Drawings showing construction and mounting details of marshalling boxes.

viii) Drawing showing loadings and centre of gravity of transformer.

ix) Drawings giving details of name plate, terminal marking and connection
diagrams.
 x) Drawings of bimetallic terminal connectors with test certificates within 15
days of unless otherwise specified of order.

Thermal/dynamic calculations to provide transformers capability to withstand

short circuit under worst conditions.

38.2 Each drawing returned by the purchaser will be stamped (a) " Generally
Approved" or (b) " Generally approved subject to observation". In case of
(a), no further resubmission of drawings shall be required for purchaser's
approval. In case of (b), the contractor shall correct his original drawings
to conform to the comments made by the purchaser and resubmit in the
same manner as stated above within two weeks after the receipt of the
marked up print by him.

38.4 Should the supplier wish to resubmit a revision or change for approval such
resubmission shall be made in three prints. The contractor shall also
supply prints of each approved revised drawing(s) within 15 days of
receiving the approved revised drawing(s).

38.5 Any shop work done prior to approval of the drawing shall be at the
supplier's risk. The supplier shall make all such changes in the design as are
considered necessary to make the equipment conform to the provisions and
intent of this specification without any additional cost to the purchaser.

38.6 Each drawing shall be identified by a drawings number and each subsequent
resubmission/ revision or addition to the drawings or procedure. All drawings
shall be thoroughly checked for accuracy and completeness and signed or
initialed by a responsible officer of the contractor.

38.7 Checking and approval of the drawings by the purchaser is for the benefit of
the supplier and shall not relieve the supplier of full responsibility for
ensuring correct interpretation of design drawings and specifications or for
completeness and accuracy of the shop drawings and relevant
specifications.

38.8 The supplier shall report and incorporate only after purchaser's approval, all
deviations, concessions, omissions changes etc. occurring through the
manufacturing assembly and testing phases and submit a complete set
of drawings in reproducible forms within 30 days of the date of the
equipment is considered to be placed in satisfactory operating condition.

38.9 All drawings shall be in English language and dimensions in metric

system.

39.0 PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE :

Performance guarantee of transformer shall be for the period of 36 (Thirty Six) months
from the date of receipt in stores of purchaser of such transformer complete in all respect.
 The period during which transformer remained defective/ failed will not be accounted in this
performance guarantee period. The period of defective will be reckoned from the date of first
intimation to date of delivery after repair.

40.0 REPAIR GUARANTEE :

The transformer got damaged/failed during the guarantee period due to manufacturing
defects or poor workmanship shall be repaired by the supplier within 60 days period from
the date of information to the supplier without any liability on the purchaser. The failed
Power Transformers shall be mandatorily lifted by the firm from site/ store wherever same is
lying failed/ defective.
The GP failed transformer after due repair & inspection by the purchaser, will be routed
through Nigam’s in-house Testing Laboratory (CTL) and deliver to the store where CTL exists.
Mandatory Testing as mentioned at Clause No. 3.46 (B) shall be carried out and transformer
will be accepted on the basis of CTL results. In case Excess No Load /Load losses found than
Guaranteed losses, penalty will be levied as per provision of clause 42 (B). The difference in
penalty on account of excess No Load/Full load losses observed at CTL at the time of original
supply and ‘GP failed’ repaired supply will be recovered.

The repaired transformer shall bear a repair warrantee for further 12 months
after repair or unexpired period of 36 months from the date of supply whichever is
later.

The firm shall provide non-detachable metallic plate with engraved following details of the
repaired transformers for the purpose of identification:-

Date of first failure

Date of expiry of GP after 1st repair under G.P.
Date of second/third failure
Date of expiry of GP after 2nd /3rd re-repair under G.P.

The above details shall also be punched/embossed on the cover of the transformer. On every
re-repair of transformer the date of repair and date of expiry of guarantee period shall have
to engraved on rating plate by the contractor. The original name plate of transformer will be
retained on the repaired transformers.

41.1 CLEANING AND PAINTING:

i) Before painting or filling with oil, the external surfaces of transformer tank
and structural steel work shall be completely cleaned and made free from rust,
scale and grease by applying shot blasting or sand blasting. Cavities on
castings shall be filled by metal depositions.
 ii) The interior of transformer tank, other oil filled chambers and internal
structural steel work shall be cleaned of all the scales and rust by application
of standard approved methods. Thereafter these surfaces shall be painted
with hot-oil resistant varnish or paint.

iii) Except for nuts, bolts and washers which may have to be removed for
maintenance purposes all external surfaces shall receive minimum of four
coats of paint. The total paint thickness shall be in the range of 52 to 60
microns.

iv) The 1st and 2nd coats of painting shall be of primer and shall be applied
immediately after cleaning. The 3rd coat shall be of an oil and weather
resisting quality of a shade or color easily distinguishable from the primary
coats and shall be applied after the primary coats have been touched up
where necessary. The final coats shall be of glossy oil finish and weather
resisting non-fading paint of shade No.632 (Admiral grey) of IS 5 or
relevant International Standard Primer paint shall be ready mix Zinc
Chromates as per IS 104 or relevant International Standard Intermediate
and final coat of paint shall be as per IS:2932 or relevant International
Standard.
vii) Metal parts not accessible for painting shall be made of corrosion-resistant
material.
viii) Marshalling box shall also be painted with Admiral grey as per shade-632 of
IS-5
ix) Dry Film Thickness:-
e) To the maximum extent practicable, the coats shall be applied as a continuous
film of uniform thickness & free of pores. Overspray, skips, runs, sags & drips
should be avoided. The different coats may or may not be of the same colour.
f) Each coat of paint shall be allowed to harden before the next is applied as per
manufacturer’s recommendation.
g) Particular attention must be paid to full film thickness at the edges.
h) Except for nuts, bolts and washers which may have to be removed for
maintenance purposes, all external surfaces shall receive minimum of four coats
of paint. The total paint thickness shall be in the range of 52 to 60 microns.
ix) Test for painted surface:-

d) The panted surface shall be tested for paint thickness.

e) The painted surface shall pass the cross hatch adhesion test and impact test as
acceptance tests and salt spray test and hardness test as type test as per the
relevant ASTM standards.
f) Supplier shall guarantee the painting performance requirement for a period of not
less than 5 years.

42.0 MANDATORY TESTING/VERIFICATION AT STORES:-

The supplier shall route the power transformers through specified lab headquarter
for testing and checking of No Load, Load Loss, Magnetizing Current, Percentage
Impedance & Fitting & Accessories. Every transformer shall be tested for
 measurement of losses, Magnetizing Current & Percentage Impedance before
delivery of the transformer at the respective store/ site destination. The verification
of fitting & accessories of each Transformer shall also be carried out at Stores. The
inspecting officer shall issue a provisional Form-9 after satisfactory inspection.
However, the No Load, Load Loss, Magnetizing Current & Percentage Impedance
measured and verification of fitting & accessories at CTL shall be final.

(i) Each & Every Transformer shall route through CTL Testing. In CTL, Transformers will be
subjected to the following tests:-

a) No Load Losses at 100% & 110% of rated voltage and Magnetizing current
will be measured at both voltages.
b) Load losses by Resistance Calculation method.
c) Percentage Impedance.
d) Verification of fittings & accessories.
e) Measurement of tank thickness.

XEn (CTL) shall provide 2 Nos. Poly-carbonate Seals on diagonally opposite side of
Transformer after successful testing in CTL as a token of proof that Transformers have
been tested at CTL.

(a) No Load Losses:

5.0 MVA

10% tolerance is allowable. Penalty shall be leviable @ Rs.386.00 per

watt for losses exceeding 4000 watts and upto 4400 watts.

8.0 MVA

10% tolerance is allowable. Penalty shall be leviable @ Rs.386.00 per

watt for losses exceeding 6100 watts and upto 6710 watts.

(b) Load Losses:

3% tolerance is allowable. Penalty @ Rs.178.00 per watt on losses

exceeding 23000 watts and upto 23690 watts for 5.0 MVA rating & 44000
watts and upto 45320 Watts for 8.0 MVA rating.

The transformers having measured No Load Losses/ Load Losses beyond the
above permissible limit shall be stand rejected.

(c) Magnetizing Current & Percentage Impedance:

The transformer selected for No Load and Load Losses shall also be
subjected to magnetizing current and percentage impedance test and in case
 found beyond the limit mentioned in specification, the lot shall stand rejected.
The tolerance will be as
for percentage impedance.

(d) The following makes of fittings & accessories shall be verified jointly by the concerned
ACOS (consignee) & XEn (CTL) at the time of CTL testing of Power Transformers:-

g. Buchholz Relay
h. WTI & OTI.
i. MOG
j. Radiator Valve.
k. Filter valve & Drain valve.
l. Off Circuit Tap Changer.

(e) Measurement of Transformer tank thickness shall be done as follows:-

1. Top Cover At 2 places to be measured & average is to be

taken.
2. Bottom cover -do-
3. Side walls On all four sides (average is to be taken)

The nominal value of sheet thickness shall be considered as mentioned in the

above specification.

The following rolling tolerance shall be allowed as per IS:1852 with latest
amendments and no penalty shall be charged on such measured thickness till
tolerance limit of IS:-

Tolerance on Thickness (in mm)

Thickness of Sheet Over 5.0mm upto and Over 8.0mm upto and
including 8.0 mm including 10.0 mm

Tolerance in mm +/- 0.35 +/- 0.40

If the observed values of thickness are within or upto 5% less after allowing rolling tolerance
as per above, the Transformer may be accepted with levy of penalty after imposing double
the penalty of the approximate amount saved by using thin sheet (e.g. if the observed value
of thickness are say 5% less after accounting for rolling tolerance and transformer tank
weight is 120 Kg. (say), the penalty imposed will be 5/100x120x80 (considering present price
of sheet steel is Rs.40/- per Kg. approx.&80=2x40)= Rs.480/-.

Highest percentage variation on negative side shall be taken for accounting the penalty.
 If the tank thickness is found beyond 5% of tolerance limit after allowing rolling tolerance,
the transformer will be rejected.

(ii) No Load and Load Losses:

The No Load & Load Losses for various ratings of transformers shall be as
under (without tolerance):

Rating No Load Losses Load Losses

in Watts in Watts
------ -------------- -----------
5.0 MVA 4000 23000
9.0 MVA 6100 44000

43.0 INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING

Mainly following activities are required to be carried out before commissioning of Power
Transformers:-

a) Assembling of Power Transformer accessories.

c) Testing activities in presence of XEn (P&EA/AEn (P&EA) such as

(x) Ratio Test

(xi) Megger Value
(xii) Magnetic balance.
(xiii) Oil BDV
(xiv) Earth Resistance
(xv) Buchholz Relay checking.
(xvi) WTI/OTI/MOLG (oil level) checking.
(xvii) Checking of points of leakage of oil from Transformer body/ Radiator/Valve.
(xviii) Setting of Relays in Panel & Sealing by Protection Wing.

Installation & Commissioning will be carried out in presence of firm’s representative for which
concerned AEn (O&M) will intimate to firm and AEn (P&EA)/ XEn(P&EA) by
FAX/Telegram/Telephone.
IMPORTANT NOTES :
1. The Tolerance in weight and Dimension of the transformer shall not be
more than plus/minus five percent subject to maintenance of all specified
external/ internal electrical clearance. However, there shall be no negative
tolerance in tank dimensions, radiator tube lengths, conservator dimensions,
and core cross section area. Phase-Phase electrical clearance on 11kV side
shall not be less than 280mm with bi-metallic connectors in position.

3. Make of each accessories/components shall be clearly and invariably indicated

in the GTP/bill of material.
Schedule of Guaranteed Technical Particulars for supply of 5.0 MVA
& 8.0MVA Power Transformers
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Signature of Bidder

Designation & Seal

Date