CEB STANDARD 039 : 1998

Specification for

CURRENT TRANSFORMER TEST BENCH

CEB Standard 039 : 1998

CEYLON ELECTRICITY BOARD

No. 50, Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 2. Sri Lanka

Telephone: 24471-8

Telex : 21368 CE Facsimile: 94-1-449572 E-mail : cebdp@mega.lk

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CONTENTS Page 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Scope System Parameters Service Conditions Technical Requirements Basic Features Additional Requirements Information to be supplied with the Offer Inspection & Testing Technical Literature & Drawings Annexure 5 6 6 6 6 2 2 3 2 2

SPECIFICATION FOR CURRENT TRANSFORMER TEST BENCH

1.0 SCOPE
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This Specification covers the general requirements of the design, manufacture and testing of fully Automatic Current Transformer Test Bench. 2.0 SYSTEM PARAMETERS (a) (b) (c) (d) 3.0 Nominal System Voltage System Highest Voltage System Frequency Method of earthing 400/230 V,3 ph & Neutral 440/250 V,3 ph & Neutral 50 Hz Solidly earthed Neutral at substations

SERVICE CONDITIONS (a) (b) (c) (e) (f) Annual average ambient temperature Maximum ambient air temperature Maximum relative Humidity Environmental condition Operational Altitude 30C 40C 90% Humid tropical climate with polluted atmosphere From M.S.L. to 1900 metes above M.S.L..

4.0

APPLICABLE STANDARD The Current Transformer (CT) Test bench supplied shall be in accordance with the later editions of the Standard specified below and amendments thereof. a) b) c) d) IEC 185 (1987) IEC 1010-1 (1980) IEC 348 (1978) IEC 529 Current Transformer. Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use. Safety requirements apparatus. for electronic measuring

Degree of protection provided by the enclosure.

The Test Bench conforming to any other international standards which are equal to or higher but not less rigid than the Standards and Specifications stipulated may be offered. When such alternative Standards are used reference to such Standards shall be quoted and English Language copies of such standards shall be furnished with the offer. Failure to do so will result in the offer being rejected. 5.0 BASIC FEATURES 5.1 5.1.1 Basic Features The CT Test Bench shall be of the fully automatic type suitable for testing low voltage ring (bar primary) type measuring current transformers which are used with 400/230V 50Hz. 3 phase 4 wire kWh energy meters and wound primary type
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medium voltage (12kV/36kV) measuring and protection type current transformer. The Test Bench shall conform to the Standards specified above. 5.1.2 The CT Test Bench shall be suitable for testing CT manufactured in accordance to IEC 185 of 1987 and shall be suitable for testing single ratio/double ratio current transformers of accuracy class 2, 5 & 1 and of burden up to 15 VA. The CT Test Bench shall be suitable to carry out precise measurement of ratio and phase angle error. The ratio error and phase angle error of the CT under test shall be compared with specified limit as mentioned in the IEC 185 or defined by the operator also. These errors and status of CT under test (pass/fail) shall be displayed on the computer screen. The test duration for each point shall not be more than 10 sec. Current rise per second shall be programmable. The Test bench shall have the facilities to carry out inter-turn insulation test on the secondary winding automatically as per IEC 185 (1987). Necessary peak voltmeter and capacitor shall be provided to indicate the test voltage. Safety measures shall be incorporated to prevent inducing high voltage in the secondary winding 5.1.4 The CT Test Bench shall have Automatic Current generation and voltage regulating unit, Standard CT, Standard burden, PC, Printer, Testing software and Connecting cables. All connecting cables required for testing (Secondary leads) shall be duly calibrated. 1) Automatic Current generation and voltage regulating unit

5.1.3

The Current generation and voltage regulating unit shall have; Electronic voltage regulating unit shall be used to adjust the current generation unit (as per preprogrammed test point via PC software) to generate required test current automatically and the current generating range shall be 2500-2000-1600-1200-1000-800-600-500-400300-200-100Maximum current shall be 120% (3000A).

Standard Current Transformer shall have the following characteristics; a) b) c) d) Primary Current range Secondary current range Maximum current Accuracy as stipulated above 1A and 5A 120% of range 0.02%, 1min.

The current generating unit and the standard current transformer shall be a combined unit to avoid connection problem and better safety. Accuracy shall be guaranteed for each range from 1 to 120% load range. II Standard Burden
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The Standard burden shall have; a) b) c) 1 Sec Load range 1A and 5A 1.. 120% In 1 :- 1-1.25-1,5-2.5-3.75VA0.8 :- 5-6.25-7.5-10-11.25-15

Burden steps Cos = Cos =

Selection of burden steps shall be via PC control. d) e) Accuracy 3%

Provision for removing the residual magnetism to demagnetise the current transformer shall be provided in the test bench. Current Measuring Bridge

III

The current measuring bridge shall have; a) b) Two measuring current input for comparison between standards CT and CT under test range 50mA to 10.5A Automatic range selection through PC programme Frequency range 40..70Hz Accuracy F 0.02% 1 min Resolution 10-6 (ratio) c) d) IV) 10-3 (phase angle)

There shall be provision to test any type CT ratio (for which standard CT doesnt have the nominal tapping or range) by using divider. Display indication on the bench :- An ammeter (indication 0.. 120%) and a frequency meter to indicate the % load current and frequency. PC

The PC shall be of IBM compatible type suitable to carry out the testing task automatically and shall have; a) b) c) d) e) to enter serial no., accuracy class, current ratio, burden, manufacturers name etc. to conduct the transformer under test. to programme the test tables type table (date of CT under test) as per the testing requirement. evaluate the transformer under test measurement with compensation of the standard transformer error.
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f)

To display the exact status of the CT under test in the screen as indicated below and to print the test report after completion of testing. i) iii) v) vii) viii) Serial no. manufacturer ii) CT ratio, accuracy Primary test current or % of load iv) ratio error Phase angle error vi) burden Secondary winding Inter-turn insulation at 4.5KV) Pass/fail Test results Pass/Fail

5.1.5

The CT Test Bench shall be compact and light weight design. The equipment will be used indoor and shall be of fully tropicalised type. The working and storage temperatures of the CT Test Bench shall not be less than 598C respectively. Provision shall be available for future upgrading the fully automatic current transformer test bench to a fully automatic CT and PT test bench. The CT Test Bench shall be suitable for use on 230V / 400V 6 10%, 50Hz supply and shall withstand AC high voltage of 2.4kV for one minute. Input supply to the equipment shall be protected by suitable means. Adequate protection against overloading, short circuits and leakage to the frame and body shall also be provided. Safety provisions conforming to the Standard specified shall also be provided.

5.1.6 5.1.7 5.1.8

6.0

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT 6.1 Rating Plates or Labelling

Each equipment shall carry a weather and corrosion proof Rating Plate indicating the following particulars. a) b) c) d) e) 6.2 Manufacturers identification Model or type number and year of manufacture Operating Voltage and Frequency Number and Year of Standard adopted Burden/Current ranges/Accuracy

Packing

The Automatic Current Transformer Test Bench shall be suitable packed to prevent damaged during transport and handling. 7.0 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED WITH THE OFFER The following shall be furnished with the offer. a) b) Catalogues describing the technical features of the equipment and indicating the Model Number.. Constructional features
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c) d) e)

Schedule of Guaranteed Technical Particulars. (Annex-A) duly filled by the manufacturer. Performance Certificate of Performance with regard to manufacture, supply and utilisation of the test instruments of same type, and design offered. A list of names and addresses of preferably ten leading purchasers (Utilities) five of which shall be outside the country of manufacture, giving year of delivery and quantities supplied during the past 10 years. Type test certificates

f)

Test Certificates performance curves of the Type Test performed shall conforming to the standard specified. The test certificates shall clearly identify the equipment concerned, showing the manufacturer's identity, type number and basic technical parameters and shall be issued by an Internationally recognized Independent Testing Authority acceptable to the purchaser. Failure to furnish the particulars asked for in clause 7.0 will result in the offer being rejected. 8.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING 8.1 Inspection and Training

The selected Bidder shall make necessary arrangements for inspection by an Engineer appointed by the Purchaser and also to carry out in his presence necessary Acceptance/Routine tests of the equipment offered if necessary. Training on installation, commissioning and operation shall also be provided. 8.2 Acceptance/Routine Test

The following Acceptance/Routine test shall be carried out before dispatch. a) b) 9.0 AC. Voltage Test Accuracy Test (percentage error limits)

INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING AND TRAINING The selected tender shall be responsible for the supply, Installation, Commissioning of the Fully Automatic Current Transformer Test Bench and shall provide necessary training to the staff to carry out the testing operation safely. Necessary instruction manuals for Installation, Commissioning, Operation and Maintenance shall be supplied with each equipment.

10.0

ANNEX ASchedule of Guaranteed Technical Particulars

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The Schedule of Guaranteed Technical Particulars shall be filled, sealed and signed by the Manufacturer.

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ANNEXURE - A SCHEDULE OF GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS (To be filled by the Manufacturer) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Name of Manufacturer & Country of origin Applicable Standard Model No./Catalogue No. Rated (Input) Voltage/Frequency Automatic Current Generation & Voltage Regulating Unit a) b) 6) Current generating range Maximum current V/Hz A % -

Standard current transformer; a) b) c) d) Primary current range Secondary current range Maximum current Accuracy of the Standard Current Transformer A A % -

7)

Standard Burden a) b) Load range Burden Steps % Cos Cos -

= 1:= 0.8:- -

c) 8)

Accuracy -

Current Measuring Bridge a) Accuracy b) Resolution Whether the PC fully conforming to Clause 5.1.4 (IV) Yes/No Whether the Solution package suitable to carry out the operation Stipulated in Clause 5.1.4 (v) Yes/No Test duration Seconds AC high voltage 1 minute withstand level for I min kV Permissible operating temperature Max. 8C Permissible Storage temperature Max. 8C Whether the equipment is fully automatic type Yes/No Whether the input main supply to the equipment is protected Yes/No Whether the equipment is protected against; a) overloading Yes/No b) short circuits Yes/No c) leakage to the frame and body Yes/No Whether the single and double ratio current transformers Could be tested Whether the CT test bench is supplied with all necessary test leads. Type of safety measures provided to prevent high voltage In the secondary winding during inter-turn insulation test 9 Yes/No Yes/No -

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Whether the current transformers of the following types Could be tested a) b) c) d) e) Accuracy Class .2 Accuracy Class .5 Accuracy Class 1 Ring (window) type Busbar type Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No -

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Whether the degaussing facility is available Whether the polarity indication facility is available Whether the provision for future upgrading to a CT/PT test bench is available Whether the following information and test result of the current transformer under test could be displayed in the test bench ; a) b) c) d) e) f) g) Serial No./Manufacturer Primary Test Current Secondary Current Phase angle error Ratio error Inter-turn Insulation Test Result PASS /Fall Yes/No

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Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No kg.

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Whether the facility to provide a printed test certificate available with the CT Test Bench

Whether the Type Test certificates for similar test equipment from independent testing authority is furnished Whether the dimensional drawing of the test bench furnished Whether the rating plate as per Clause 6.1 is provided Whether the acceptance test as per Clause 8.2 will be Carried out at the place of manufacture prior to shipment Yes/No Guaranteed life span of the test equipment Gross weight of the current transformer test bench Whether the manufacturer will also carry out installation and Commissioning of the equipment and provide necessary training to the staff without extra cost

Yes/No

.. SEAL AND SIGNATURE OF MANUFACTURER / DATE

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