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INDIAN
STANDAR
D NUMBER
TITLE
INTERNATION
AL AND
INTERNATION
ALLY
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.
IS18662000
Electrical maintenance and Supervision
of mineral insulating oil in equipment.
IS-2099 Bushings for alternating Voltage above
1000V.
IEC60137(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
MPPTCL/TECH/PROC/01/JULY 13 Page 3 of 125
INDIAN
STANDAR
D NUMBER
TITLE
INTERNATION
AL AND
INTERNATION
ALLY
RECOGNISIED
STANDARD
IS 5561 Terminal connectors
Short Circuit Current calculation of
effects
IEC 865(part I &
II)
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
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 220 KV side. The auto transformer shall be capable of
being loaded at rated power on the 400 KV and 220 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
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)
0.4KV, 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

220KV - 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
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 /oil cooling equipment shall come into
operation by pre-set contacts of winding temperature
indicator and the transformer shall operate as a forced air/oil
cooled unit i.e. as ONAF/OFAF. Cooling shall be so designed
that during total failure of power supply to cooling
fans/pumps 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/pumps 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/pumps
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.
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.
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 of 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
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/OFAF 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, 220KV & 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

220KV 245KV 395KV rms - 950KVp
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
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). 45oC 40oC
ONAF (Air Forced)/ OFAF (Oil Forced Air
Forced)
45oC 40oC.
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 315 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,
220KV & 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 GUARANTEED LOSSES AND PENALTY
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
b) Load(Copper losses) + Auxiliary losses. : 425 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 315 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 315 MVA transformer, OFAF rating of HV & IV shall be 315 MVA
and that of 33 KV tertiary rating shall be 105 MVA. The tertiary of 315 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 40/50 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 , outdoor type, separate CT of ratio 1200/1-1 Amps
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/ OFAF type of
cooling for these Transformer. Each transformer shall be provided with two
sets of radiator banks each rated for affording 50% cooling and required
number of air blast fans and oil pumps for normal operation. Each of the two
(50% rated) radiator banks shall have stand by fans. There shall be two oil
pumps for each Bank rated for 100% duty, one of the oil pumps being stand
by for each Bank. The OFAF cooling shall be in two groups each of 50%
capacity. Adequate number of fans and one cooling pump for providing
additional 20 % cooling capacity as standby shall be provided separately duly
mounted and wired for each group/bank of coolers 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 specification, the tank shall be of Bell type
construction for 315 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 :
(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. A typical drawing no. MPPTCL/315MVA/01 for
providing jacking pad is enclosed with the Bid
specification.
(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 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.
(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
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
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.
(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
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.
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
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.
(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
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
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
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
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 & 245 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
Nomin
al
Syste
m
Voltag
e
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 220KV 245KV 1250A 1050 460 / - 6125 2700 2400
3 33KV 72.5KV 3150A 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
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/ 220/ 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/245KV/ 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) When bushings have an under-oil end of reentrant form, the
pull through lead shall be fitted with a gas bubble
deflector.
(p) The bushings with current transformers are specified, hence

the bushings shall be removable without disturbing the
current transformers.
(q) 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.
(r) Bushing turrets shall be provided with suitable vent pipes
which shall be connected to route any air/gas collection
through the Buchholz relay.
(s) For Bushings of all voltage class, the arrangement for
connection of winding/neutral terminal shall be indicated .
(t) From the end point of the condenser of the bushing which
will protrude inside the transformer OR the bottom
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.
(u) 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 500-1000/1-1 on each phase of
HV & IV winding i.e 3 nos for HV & 3 nos for IV winding, one
no. bushing CT of Ratio 500-1000/1-1 for neutral shall be
provided for each Transformer .
(c) Further, one no. 33 KV outdoor type separate CT of Ratio
1200/1-1 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.
(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
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 75x8mm 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 2x75x8mm tinned copper strips on the other side.
The connection between the bushing and transformers earth pit shall be
through 2x75x8mm 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 2x75x8mm 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/315MVA/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/315MVA/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.
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 0.4KV, 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
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%)
315MVA,
400KV
220KV
(IV)
245KV 1200Amp
-10 % to
+10% of
220kV
(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
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
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.
(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
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
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/pump 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"
- Pump "ON", Pump "OFF
- Cooling system "On Automatic Control".
- Cooling system "On Manual".
- No flow/Reverse flow of oil in oil pump.
- Selector switch in auto or manual.
- 0.4 KV cooler supply auto changeover.
- Cooler supply failure for each supply.
- Oil pump failure for each pump.
- 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 ~ 250kv )
- 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
- 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 0250 KV (phase to phase) and shall be suitable for use
with PT ratio 220KV/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 class outdoor type separate CT of ratio 1200/1-1
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
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) Two (2), 100% centrifugal oil pumps (out of which one pump
shall be standby) shall be provided with each radiator bank.
Measures shall be taken to prevent mal-operation of Buchholz
relay when all oil pumps are simultaneously put into service.
The pump shall be so designed that upon failure of power
supply to the pump motor, the pump impeller will not limit the
natural circulation of oil. Under failure of main oil pump, the
changeover from main to standby oil pump shall be automatic.
e) Cooling fans and oil pump motors shall be suitable for
operation from 0.4 KV, three phase 50 HZ power supply and
shall conform to IS:325.
f) An oil flow indicator shall be provided for the confirmation of
the oil pump operating in a normal state. A provision shall be
made in the flow indicator to indicate reserve flow of oil/loss of
oil flow.
g) 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.
h) The cooler and its accessories shall preferably be hot dipped
galvanised or corrosion resistant paint shall be applied to it.
i) Each cooling fan shall be provided with starter thermal
overload and short circuit protection and also single phase
preventor.
j) Each radiator shall be provided with suitable lifting lugs and
shut off/air release/sampling valves as per Annexure-V
k) Expansion joints, one each on top and bottom cooler pipe
connections as per a above.
l) Air release device/plug and oil drain plug on oil pipe
connections.
m) The cooling Fans shall be mounted on separate
foundation. Mounting of Cooling fans directly on
Radiators or on transformer tank is not acceptable .
The radiators mounting arrangement is to be indicated
by the Bidder in his Bid.
n) Cooling fan support shall be of adequate strength to avoid
bending etc.
o) The mounting arrangement of cooling fans shall be subject to
drawing approval from MPPTCL.
15.2 Cooling Equipment Control (ONAN/ONAF/OFAF 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 and ONAF to OFAF. 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 & oil pumps
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
- Pump 'ON' and pump 'OFF'.
- Cooling system on automatic control.
- Cooling system on manual.
- No flow/Reverse flow of oil in oil pump.

- Selector switch in auto or manual for cooler and pump.
- 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.
- Oil pump 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 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.
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
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.
16.7 MOTORS : Motors shall be "Squirrel Cage" three phase induction
motors of sufficient size capable of satisfactory operation for the application
and duty as required for the driven equipment.
16.8 STATOR:
a) Stator Frame : The stator laminations shall be made from
suitably annealed to eliminate any residual stresses
introduced during the process of fabrication of machining.
b) Stator Core: The stator laminations shall be made from
suitable grade magnetic sheet steel varnished on both sides.
They shall be pressed and clamped adequately to reduce the
core and teeth vibrations to minimum.
c) Insulation and winding:
i) insulation shall be conventional class B type. The winding
shall be suitable for successful operation in hot, humid and
tropical climate with the ambient temperature of 50 deg.
C. The insulation shall be given fungicidal and tropical
treatment as per IS:3202.
ii) Any joints in the motor insulation such as coil connection
or between slot and winding section shall have strength
equivalent to that of slot section of the coil.
iii) For 0.4 KV All insulated winding conductor shall be of
copper. The overall motor winding motors, after the coil
are placed in slots and all connections are made, entire
motor assembly shall be impregnated by completely submerging
core and winding in suitable insulating compound
or varnish followed by proper backing. At least two
additional submersion and bakes shall be applied either
making a total of at least three submersion and bake
treatment.
16.9 ROTOR:
a) Rotors shall be adequately designed to avoid overheating
during the starting and running conditions.
b) Rotors shall be properly balanced so as to keep the vibration
under running condition within the limits.
c) Rotors of induction motors shall be of rigid core construction

with bars firmly secured and solidly bonded to the end rings.
The end rings assembly shall be such that it is free to move
with expansion of the bars without distortion. The connection
of the bars to the end ring shall be made by brazing or fusion
welding.
d) Rotors shall be designed as to keep the combined critical

speed with the driven equipment away from the running
speed by at least 20%.
e) Rotors shall also be designed to withstand 120% of the rated
speed for 2 minutes in either direction of rotation.
f) All high speed rotors shall be constructed with provision of rebalancing
the rotor on its site position without major
disassembly.
16.10 BEARING:
a) Depending upon the capacity and loading conditions supplier
shall design suitable grease lubricated or oil lubricated
bearings.
b) Greased ball and roller bearings when used shall be of reputed
make subject to Purchaser's approval. The minimum standard
life of the bearings shall not be less than 30,000 working
hours taking all motors and driven loads into account. These
shall be pressure grease gun lubricated type fitted with grease
nipple and shall have grease relief devices.
c) Bearing shall be so constructed that the loss of grease and its
creeping alongwith shaft into motor housing is prevented. It
shall also prevent dirt and water from getting into the motor.
d) Unless otherwise approved, bearing lubrication system shall
be such that no internal forced oil or water is necessary to
maintain the required oil supply or to keep bearing
temperature within permissible limits.
e) For oil lubricated bearings, drain plugs shall be provided by
draining and residual oil when required.
16.11 ENCLOSURES:
a) Motors to be installed outdoor shall have hose proof enclosure
equivalent to IP-55 as per IS:4691. For motors to be installed
indoor, the enclosure, shall be dust proof equivalent to IP-54
as per IS:4691.
b) Two independent earthing points shall be provided on opposite
side of the motor for bolted connection of earthing conductor.
c) Motors shall have drain plugs so located that they will drain
water, resulting from condensation or other causes from all
pockets in the motor casing.
d) Motors weighing more than 25 Kg shall be provided eyebolts,

lugs or other means to facilitate lifting.
16.12 COOLING METHOD : Motors shall be of self ventilated type having
TEFC (total enclosed fan cooled) enclosure.
16.13 RATING PLATE : The rating plate shall confirm to the requirements
of IEC incorporating the year of manufacture.
16.14 OPERATIONAL FEATURES:
a) Continuous motor rating (name plate rating) shall be at least
ten (10) percent above the maximum load demand of the
driven equipment at design duty point and the motor shall not
be overloaded at any operating point of driven equipment that
will arise in service.
b) Motors shall be capable of giving rated output without
reduction in expected life span when operated continuously.
16.15 STARTING REQUIREMENT : All induction motors shall be suitable
for full voltage direct-on-line starting. These shall be capable of staring and
accelerating to the rated speed alongwith the driven equipment without

exceeding the acceptable winding temperature even when the supply voltage
drops down to 85% of the rated voltage
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
following types of cables :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.
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 220kV & 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 in the technical questionnaire. 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
returnable basis. Additional gas cylinders required 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
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 (minimum).
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
inhibitors .
IS:335
Appendix `D
Sl.
No
Characteristics Requirement Method of Test
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 (max)
d) Sludge content
by weight
2.5x1012 ohm.cm(min)
0.2x1012ohm.cm(min)
0.15 (max.)
0.05 mg KOH/gm
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%
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
shall 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
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 purchaser. 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.
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.
(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, 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 315 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
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 .

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INDIAN

IS 8478 Application Guide for OLTC IEC 60542

for transformers 100 MVA and 123 kV

the State of Madhya Pradesh

8. Max. Wind pressure (Kg/sq.m.) 150

be designed to withstand without injury, the thermal and

400KV - 63 KA for 3 secs

4.2.1 The transformers shall be designed with particular attention for

thermal and mechanical stresses on any winding caused by forces due to

and/or step-down transformers suitable for parallel operation with the

33KV 36KV 95KV rms - 250KVp

take care of the requirement of impedances as specified in this Bid

is intended to be loaded for the specified rating as mentioned above and

(v) Under seismic condition /events both horizontal/vertical .

(J) All bolted connections to the tank shall be fitted with

parts during assembly or dismantling. Adequate space shall

ingress of water into or leakages of oil from the tank.

tank (i.e. longitudinal & transverse directions).

road conditions and also considering that road transportation

RWTI. For two windings(i.e. HV and IV) the transmitter shall

temperature indicator control circuit shall be in Bidders

during transport, installation, service and adequate

Bidder's call notice for this purpose should be

path within itself or to the earthed clamping structure and

soften, ooze out, shrink or collapse or be catalytic and

(g) The windings shall be so designed that all coil assemblies of

may be noted that both top & bottom clamping rings to be

bidder should ensure and confirm this specific

(a) The electrical & mechanical characteristics of bushings shall

(b) The bushings shall have high factor of safety against

(p) The bushings with current transformers are specified, hence

tank without removing the tank cover. Necessary precaution

position shall be in accordance with IS:2026.

have a suitable cover with gasket to make the arrangement waterproof. A

case any problem of multiple core earthing is observed,

iv) Automatic re-transfers to normal source without any

rating specified are the minimum requirements. Bidder,

alongwith main supply for maintenance of OLTC gear.

contactors, relay coils and other parts shall be protected

provided to prevent over-running of the mechanism under any

and fittings mounted on the transformer particularly equalising

14.5 Remote Electrical Group Control : The OLTC control

- Out of step timer.

c. LV digital Voltmeter of accuracy class 0.5 provided for

voltmeter scale corresponding to input voltage of 220 Volt

15.2 Cooling Equipment Control (ONAN/ONAF/OFAF Cooling)

- No flow/Reverse flow of oil in oil pump.

shall be sufficient to connect OTI and WTI meters in the

devices meant for OLTC control and indication.

terminal blocks is run parallel and in close proximity along

g) The number and sizes of the owner's multi core incoming

c) Rotors of induction motors shall be of rigid core construction

d) Rotors shall be designed as to keep the combined critical

d) Motors weighing more than 25 Kg shall be provided eyebolts,

accelerating to the rated speed alongwith the driven equipment without

17.4 The minimum thickness of each coat of outside painting of tank

(f) All internal wiring shall be securely supported, neatly

19.0 TERMINAL CONNECTORS

sample of oil shall be

Line Monitoring Device for Transformer of Kelman or equivalent

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