...\User\dgn\dms00379\7618 R2.dgn 2010/02/05 11:57:22 AM 7645 RA REVA.dgn 2009/11/04 08:20:39 AM 7645 RA REVA.dgn 2009/11/04 08:35:30 AM 7645 RA REVA.dgn 2009/11/04 08:21:42 AM 7645 RA REVA.dgn 2009/11/04 08:22:13 AM GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR INTERMEDIATE H-POLE DOUBLE CIRCUIT FREE STANDING STRUCTURE Picture: STEEL POLES - MILD STEEL GRADE 300WA- HOT DIPPED GALVANISED TO SANS 121 DESIGNED FOR 132kV DOUBLE CIRCUIT H-POLE INTERMEDIATE STRUCTURE EACH POLE LEG - TIP LOAD : 23kN LENGTHS VARIES FROM 20M TO 24M STRAIGHTNESS TO BE LENGTH/500 OVER EACH SHAFT SECTION ALL BOLTS TO BE GRADE 8,8 H.D. GALVANISED TO SANS 121 ALL WELDS = 6 mm. C.F.W. U.O.N. ALL PARTS T0 BE CLEARLY MARKED PORTION OF 200mm ABOVE AND 500mm BELOW NOMINAL PLANTING DEPTH TO BE BITUMEN TREATED. PLANTING DEPTHS: 20M -> 2.5M 21M -> 2.6M 22M -> 2.7M 23M -> 2.8M 24m -> 2.9M ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED FOR 3 X 132KV POST INSULATORS ON BOTH SIDES AND 2 X OPGW/SHIELDWIRE ATTACHMENT AT THE TOP. 3000mm centres 1900mm 2200mm 2200mm
WBS No: WES 928/939
Vuyani-Zimbane 1 & Mafini And Vuyani Zimbane 2 & Qunu 132kV Dual Circuit Feeder Lines FINAL DESIGN PACKAGE
CONSULTANT PROJECT N: 190.11.01.122 AUGUST 2012
486 JACQUELINE DRIVE GARSFONTEIN X8 PRETORIA 0063 TEL: (012) 348 8555 FAX: (012) 348 5656 300 WALMER RD SOUTH END PORT ELIZABETH 6001 TEL: (041) 581 2262 FAX: (041) 581 4564 15 / 17 ST GEORGES ROAD BELGRAVIA EAST LONDON 5201 TEL: (043) 743 3809 FAX: (043) 743 9321 14 PRINCE ALFRED ST REET QUEENSTOWN 5320 TEL: (045) 838 1815 FAX: (045) 838 1489 1 TULIP STREET FORT GALE, UMTATA 5100 TEL: (047) 531 1772 FAX: (047) 531 1772 Vuyani-Zimbane1 and Mafini-Vuyani1 Double Circuit 132kV Feeder Lines
Page 2 of 10 CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION. ........................................................................................................................................ 3 1.1 GENERAL. ...................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 DESCRIPTION. ............................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 SAFETY MANAGMENT. ................................................................................................................. 5 2 CONTRACT ACTIVITIES. ........................................................................................................................... 6 2.1 BUSH CLEARING........................................................................................................................... 6 2.2 PEGGING OF ALL STRUCTURE AND FOUNDATION POSITIONS............................................... 6 2.3 EXCAVATION................................................................................................................................. 6 2.4 FOUNDATION INSTALLATION....................................................................................................... 6 2.5 ASSEMBLY..................................................................................................................................... 7 2.6 ERECTION...................................................................................................................................... 8 2.7 STRINGING.................................................................................................................................... 8 2.8 ROUTE REINSTATEMENT........................................................................................................... 10 2.9 CLOSING SPANS ......................................................................................................................... 10 2.10 ESTIMATED TIME SCALE: ........................................................................................................... 10 3 SCHEDULE OF STRUCTURES AND FOUNDATIONS............................................................................. 10 3.1 STRUCTURE TYPES.................................................................................................................... 10 3.2 FOUNDATIONS............................................................................................................................ 10 4 BILL OF MATERIALS ............................................................................................................................... 10 5 CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS ................................................................................................................. 10 6 TABLE OF REFERENCES ....................................................................................................................... 10 6.1 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 10 6.2 SPECIFICATIONS THAT FORM PART OF THE ABOVE.............................................................. 11 7 ANNEXURES 7.1 SOIL CLASSIFICATION 7.2 SAG & TENSION TABLES 7.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN 7.4 ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING REPORT 7.5 BILL OF QUANTITIES 7.6 BIFURCATION 7.7 EARTHING STANDARD 7.8 STRUCTURE LABELLING 7.9 AVIATION SPHERES 7.10 DRAWINGS 7.10.1 STRUCTURE DRAWINGS 7.10.2 PROFILE DRAWINGS 7.11 IDENTIFICATION OF RISKS AND HAZARDS Vuyani-Zimbane1 and Mafini-Vuyani1 Double Circuit 132kV Feeder Lines
1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 GENERAL The project is required to cater for load growth in the Mthatha area. 1.2 DESCRIPTION The proposed feeder lines as follows: 1. Vuyani Substation to existing Zimbane-Mafini 132kV line 2.2km dual circuit chickadee conductor. Vuyani-Zimbane1 and Mafini-Vuyani1 Double Circuit 132kV Feeder Lines
The structures to be used are the following: H-Pole Braced Steel Intermediate Suspension D/C 88/132kV Self Supporting 258C 20m 132KV Suspension Steel Pole Double Circuit each 7 22m 132KV Suspension Steel Pole Double Circuit each 7 24m 132KV Suspension Steel Pole Double Circuit each 2 D-DT-7645 Monopole Steel Guyed Angle Strain S/C 88/132kV (0-90) POLE,ST 132KV STRAIN 0-90 20m FOR 7645 SERIES each 18 POLE,ST 132KV STRAIN 0-90 21m FOR 7645 SERIES each 4 POLE,ST 132KV STRAIN 0-90 22m FOR 7645 SERIES each 2 POLE,ST 132KV STRAIN 0-90 24m FOR 7645 SERIES each 6 D-DT-7618 3-Pole Strain (0-90) D-DT-7107 13m + 2x11m 132kV 3-POLE (0-90) each 3 NEW QTY REFERENCE / DRAWING NUMBER UNIT The quantities are based on current information available from ALS data. There may be some minor changes after the structure positions are pegged and local restrictions been clarified. Several line crossings will be required to be manually surveyed. Design specifications may be revised during course of the project. The contractor is to ensure that the OPGW specialist is aware of these crossings, and is catered for in the final costing. The latest revision must be confirmed with the Project Engineer prior to ordering materials. 1.3 SAFETY MANAGMENT This line crosses several lines and services. The contractor will be required to lower existing 22kV and 66kV lines, or use appropriate method of crossing. The contractor is therefore required to appoint and retain the services of a competent person as defined in the General Machinery Regulations of the OHS act. This competent person shall write and affect specific and detailed procedures for the contractor to perform the execution of the works in a safe manner. This will include on site supervision where deemed necessary. The procedures are to include mitigation of electrostatic and electromagnetic induction as well as safety clearances for workers. All proposed work and procedures shall be in accordance with Eskoms operating regulations for high voltage systems and shall be approved by the Field services Engineer. The contractor is required to provide two persons qualified in terms of Eskoms HV regulations. These persons will be required to be authorised prior to commencement of construction. Vuyani-Zimbane1 and Mafini-Vuyani1 Double Circuit 132kV Feeder Lines
2 CONTRACT ACTIVITIES NB: For all activities the Environmental Management Plan, Scoping report and Record of decision must be consulted. All property owners are to be notified when work will commence on their property. The contractor will be liable for losses incurred by property owners due to gates being left open, damage to fences and or property 2.1 BUSH CLEARING
All servitude gates are required to be installed prior to commencement of bush clearing. Contractor is required to provide locks and chains and ensure that landowners are notified in advance when construction teams are to enter the property. Bush clearing is to be carried in accordance with Eskom specification ESKASABG3 rev1. The work is to be carried out prior to pegging. Special precautions are to be taken when cutting trees which could fall on existing lines. The contractor will be liable for any losses directly or indirectly related to trees falling during the bush clearing operation. 2.2 PEGGING OF ALL STRUCTURE AND FOUNDATION POSITIONS The design is based on preliminary optimisation drawn from ALS profile data. In view of this, should structures be required to be moved, the contractor shall refer to the engineer, who will assess the proposed move. He shall authorise the move or implement an alternative solution. In the event of an alternative solution, the revision shall be implemented in terms of contracted rates. No additional cost compensation will be allowed. The positions provided by Eskom are to be used as a guideline only. The contractor is responsible for final surveyed structure positions. The contractor must confirm foundation and stay with the project engineer prior to excavation. 2.3 EXCAVATION A preliminary soil investigation has been carried out. This is available for tender purposes. The contractor will however carry out a DCP test at each structure. The contractor must confirm foundation positions as well as proposed stay types with the project engineer prior to installing structures and stays. 2.4 FOUNDATION INSTALLATION
Stays must be of the adjustable type. Rock anchor stay foundation systems and installers will be evaluated and approved by Eskom and all rock anchor foundations will be pull tested to the satisfaction of the project engineer. When foundation designs are provided by Eskom, these designs shall be considered as the basis for the preferred foundation. If foundation drawings are provided by Eskom, it shall remain the responsibility of the contractor to verify such drawing to his satisfaction. Eskom accepts no responsibility for the completeness or correctness of any foundation drawing provided. Vuyani-Zimbane1 and Mafini-Vuyani1 Double Circuit 132kV Feeder Lines
The soil types indicated in the Schedule below is only a guideline. The contractor shall confirm the soil types with a soil/rock investigation. The soil/rock investigation shall be conducted to reasonably ensure that all encountered soil and/or rock investigations to the satisfaction of Eskoms site representative to determine the soil/rock suitability at each site. All costs of the soil/rock investigation shall be borne by the contractor. In addition to the minimum soil/rock investigation requirement, tests shall be carried out by the contractor, is so required by Eskom, to confirm a soil or rock type classification and shall be conducted in accordance with 7.3.1 of TRMSCAAC1. No foundation shall be constructed on site without Eskom accepted drawings. All drawing revisions must be approved by Eskom before being issued for construction purposes. Only one design of any of the foundation systems per tower type and soil or rock type, shall be utilized on any one contractor. Proprietary foundation systems not covered by this specification may be considered by Eskom for specific applications. An accepted earthing system shall be provided as part of the foundation price, unless otherwise specified. Eskom reserves the right to decide what foundation system as priced in schedule 2, shall be installed for a particular soil/rock type nomination. Soil design parameters for final design and contraction of drilled foundations shall be determined by pile tests, foundation tests or comprehensive soil investigations described in clause 7.3.1 All foundations to be priced for a total installation, including but not limited to: Setting out, excavations, concrete work stays, backfilling, reinstatement & earthing in accordance with drawings and specifications per structure. 1. All stay installations shall be pulled and certified to meet the required test load according to specification SCSSCAA01. 2. Where a zero quantity is shown a rate must be entered in any case. 2.5 ASSEMBLY All structures are to be assembled and dressed with the relevant insulator and assemblies prior to erection. The contractor shall be responsible for the supply, assembly and erection of all the structures Structures shall be of the galvanized steel pole type, suitable to meet the requirements set out in the schedule below. When structure designs are provided by Eskom, these designs shall be considered as the basis for the Main Offer. Vuyani-Zimbane1 and Mafini-Vuyani1 Double Circuit 132kV Feeder Lines
If structure drawings are provided by Eskom, it shall remain the responsibility of the contractor to verify such drawings to his satisfaction. In addition to the main tender, the contractor may prepare alternative designs based on the structure test loads and submit an Alternative Offer. The Alternative Offer shall be clearly identified, and shall accompany the Main Offer submission. Eskom reserves the right to reject any Alternative Offer. Steel structure materials in storage shall be blocked off the ground with a sufficient number of blocks to prevent bending or warping of members. Steel structure materials shall be handled with the use of nylon or fabric slings. The use of unprotected wire rope slings shall not be permitted. Steel structure material shall not be dumped or dropped from trucks, but shall be carefully unloaded and stacked. Steel structure materials shall not be dragged on the ground. The applicable type of structure shall be erected on the completed foundation. Structures shall not be erected until the concrete has had at least 14 days in which to cure. Steel members that become bent, twisted or deformed during transport, assembly or erection shall be replaced or repaired as directed by Eskoms site representative, at no cost to Eskom. Structure labels, Phase identification labels, Line identification labels and Line crossing labels must be according to SCSSCAAP5. See SCSSCAAP5 regarding the details of the labels and fixed positions. The Conductor attachment height of the Triple Pole Structure D-DT 7618 MUST be horizontal. 2.6 ERECTION
Access route plans are required to be submitted for approval by Department of Economic affairs, Environment and Tourism prior to erection. The contractor is to take special safety precautions when erecting structures as the structures are very slender. This line runs adjacent to an existing 132 kV line. Care must be exercised when working close to other power lines, as the contractor would be held liable if his activities cause un-planned power interruptions to other consumers.
2.7 STRINGING Eskom shall supply the conductor. Before stringing commences, the contractor will be required to compress sample phase and earth conductor mid span joints, as well as phase conductor dead/end assemblies on site in the presence of an Eskom site representative, using the matched and numbered dies and compressors intended to be used on the line during stringing. These tests require verification by the CSIR. These samples should be sent for testing by an approved testing facility, and the certificates of these tests handed over to the Eskom site representative. Vuyani-Zimbane1 and Mafini-Vuyani1 Double Circuit 132kV Feeder Lines
The contractor shall notify Eskoms site representative, at least 30 days in advance, of the time he intends to make crossing of power lines etc. The stringing prices tendered shall be complete, including any authorized temporary work carried out by the contractor, the transport, erection and dismantling of temporary conductor supports at all crossings. The equipment and methods used for stringing the conductors (including earth conductors) shall be such that the conductors will not be damaged. Specialist contractors are required to carry out the work as tension stringing is required, long spans are utilised and optical earth wire will be utilised. All equipment shall be in excellent condition. Particular care shall be taken at all times to ensure that the conductors are not damaged in any manner. Matched conductor drums, marked with the same number followed the suffix A, B, C etc., shall be used for each pull of multiple conductors per phase to ensure even sag characteristics and a minimum number of joints. The contractor shall select the most suitable sets of matched conductor drums for each stringing position to minimize wastage of conductor. The contractor shall keep an accurate record of the phase and earth conductor drum numbers and their position in the line. On completion of the contract, four copies of these records shall be supplied to Eskom. Tensions, while pulling, must be sufficient to clear all obstacles safely without damage to the conductor. At no time shall the pulling tension exceed the tension shown on the sag charts. During the progress of the stringing, the contractor shall keep an accurate record of the spans in which conductor and earth conductor joints are made, the date of assembly onto the conductor and the name of the linesman responsible for the joint. Four copies of these records shall be supplied to Eskom on completion of each section of line Sufficient notification must be given to Eskoms site representative prior to the installation of compression fittings. The contractor shall string all conductors and earth conductors to the appropriate sags and tensions as specified. Records of temperature, sag and tension for each section regulated shall be kept by the contractor, and four copies of such records shall be supplied to Eskom on completion of the contract. Additional vibration dampers for spans longer than 365m shall be installed as part of the stringing costs. The number of dampers to be installed per span shall be as recommended by the manufacturer.
Stringing tensions and temperature are to be submitted to the Project Engineer. Prior to stringing, the contractor is to submit a schedule with dates and times of outages required for line, railway and road crossings. Authorised operators, working earths, road signage are to be provided by the contractor for line, road, and rail crossings. The contractor is required to ensure the relevant authorities are notified in advance of crossing dates and times. Outage times shall be strictly adhered to. Vuyani-Zimbane1 and Mafini-Vuyani1 Double Circuit 132kV Feeder Lines
The optical ground wire requires a specialist Eskom approved sub-contractor to erect and splice. The main contractor must submit the name of his proposed sub-contractor with his tender.
2.8 ROUTE REINSTATEMENT All property owners are to be notified when work will commence on their property. The contractor will be liable for losses incurred by property owners due to gates being left open, damage to fences and or property The contractor shall reinstate all roads and fences damaged during construction.
2.9 CLOSING SPANS The contractor shall make arrangements with the substation supervisors for connection of the closing spans to the gantries in the substations, and shall verify phasing prior to connecting the spans. 2.10 ESTIMATED TIME SCALE:
As per contract Document 3 SCHEDULE OF STRUCTURES AND FOUNDATIONS 3.1 STRUCTURE TYPES Steel Monopole structures will be used to construct the line.
3.2 FOUNDATIONS All stay foundations are to be pull tested by an approved rig to 70% of UTS 4 BILL OF MATERIALS As per BOQ in tender documentation. 5 CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS Annexure 7.10 details the structure drawings and also the profile drawings associated with this project.
6 TABLE OF REFERENCES
6.1 SPECIFICATIONS Item No Specification No Rev Description Attached (Y/N) 6.1.1 TRMSCAAC1 Transmission Line Towers and Line Construction 6.1.2 SCSASABKO Distribution Standard Part 6: Section 11: Guyed Mono Pole Intermediate Structures Vuyani-Zimbane1 and Mafini-Vuyani1 Double Circuit 132kV Feeder Lines
6.1.3 SCSSCABG2 (Under Revision) Distribution Specification for Steel Mono-Pole Compact Line Towers for Sub Transmission Lines 6.1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN See Separate Document Y 6.1.5 ESKASABG3 1 Standard for Bush Clearance and Maintenance Within Overhead Power Line Servitudes 6.2 SPECIFICATIONS THAT FORM PART OF THE ABOVE Item No Specification No Rev Description Attached (Y/N) 6.2.1 BS 183 Specification for general purpose Galvanised steel wire strand. 6.2.2 BS 443 Specification for testing zinc coatings on steel wire and for quality requirements. 6.2.3 BS 970 Specification for wrought steels for mechanical and allied engineering purposes. 6.2.4 BS EN 287-1 Approval testing of welders for fusion welding. Part 1: Essential variables, range of approval examination and testing, acceptance requirements, re-tests, period of validity. Annexes on steel groups, welders test certificate, procedure specification and job knowledge. 6.2.5 BS EN 288-3 Specification and approval of welding procedures for metallic materials. Part 3: Welding procedure tests for the arc welding of steels. Vuyani-Zimbane1 and Mafini-Vuyani1 Double Circuit 132kV Feeder Lines
Item No Specification No Rev Description Attached (Y/N) 6.2.6 EVS 010 Quality requirements for quality related services 6.2.7 NWS 1109 Earthing of transmission line towers. 6.2.8 SABS 82 Bending dimensions of bars for concrete reinforcement 6.2.9 SABS 135 ISO metric bolts, screws and nuts (hexagon and square) (coarse thread free fit series) 6.2.10 SABS 182: Part V Zinc-coated steel wires for conductors and stays 6.2.11 SABS 675 Specification for zinc-coated fencing wire (plain and barbed) 6.2.12 SABS 471 Portland cement (ordinary, rapid-hardening and sulphate-resisting). 6.2.13 SABS 763 Hot-dip (galvanised) zinc coatings (other than on continuously zinc-coated sheet and wire) (Appendix C to apply) 6.2.14 SABS 920 Steel bars for concrete reinforcement 6.2.15 SABS 0100 Structural use of concrete 6.2.16 SABS 0144 Detailing of steel reinforcement for concrete 6.2.17 SABS Method 862 Slump of freshly-mixed concrete 6.2.18 SABS Method 863 Compressive strength of concrete (including making and curing of the test cubes) 6.2.19 SABS 1200 GA Concrete Work (Small works) 6.2.20 SABS 0162-1 The structural use of steel, Part 1: Limit-states design of hot-rolled steelwork 6.2.21 SABS 0162-2 The structural use of steel, Part 2: Limit-states design of cold-formed steelwork 6.2.22 SABS 0162-3 The structural use of steel, Part 3: allowable stress design steelwork. Vuyani-Zimbane1 and Mafini-Vuyani1 Double Circuit 132kV Feeder Lines
ANNEXURES
7.1 SOIL CLASSIFICATION
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7.2 SAG AND TENSION TABLES
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7.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
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7.4 ENVIRONMENTAL SCOPING REPORT
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7.5 BILL OF QUANTITIES
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7.6 BIFURCATION
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7.7 EARTHING STANDARD
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7.8 STRUCTURE LABELLING
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7.9 AVIATION SPHERES
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7.10 DRAWINGS
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7. GENERAL ASSEMBLY 7.1 D-DT-7322 3 Position of Vibration Dampers 1 7.2 D-DT-7332 3 Base Plate for Circular Steel Guyed Poles 1 7.3 D-DT-7333 3 Found Pivot for Circular Steel Guyed Poles 1 7.4 D-DT-7347 3 Perching Bracket for Monopole Structures 1