HARYANA VIDYUT PRASARAN NIGAM LIMITED

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION NO. HGD/S-37/R-6/DGM-425

FOR
20/25 MVA, 32/33 !V TRANSFORMER
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34ULY - 2025
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR 20/25 MVA 32/33!V
PO6ER TRANSFORMERS
.0 SCOPE1
a) This specification covers the Design, Engineering, manufacture, testing, supply on CIP
basis, transportation to site, insurance, storage, testing and commissioning of 202!
"#$ %&2&& '# Po(er Transformers)
b) $ll dra(ings, schedules and anne*ures appended to this specification shall form part of
the specification and supplement the re+uirements specified) The e+uipmentmaterials
offered by the ,idder shall be complete in all respects and, (hether called for specifically
or not, all accessories, hard(are and services re+uired for normal satisfactory operation
of the system shall be deemed to be included in unit rates +uoted) Design and
manufacture shall also be such that e+uipment accessories of the same type and rating
(ould be interchangeable)
-pecific reference in this specification and documents to any material by trade name,
ma'e or catalogue number shall be construed as establishing standard of +uality and
performance and not as limiting competition) $ll e+uipment accessories offered shall
also be of proven design and manufacture) The ma'e of all accessories and hard(are
shall be sub.ect to purchaser/s approval)
2.0 CODES / STANDARDS1
$ll standards, specifications and codes of practice referred to herein shall be the latest editions
including all applicable official amendments and revisions as on date of opening of bid) The
follo(ing standards and codes shall be applicable0 1
I-0! Colour for ready mi* paints)
I-0&2! Three phase induction motors)
I-0&&! 2e( insulating oils for transformer)
,-0%34IEC1256
I-0&7! "ar'ing 8 arrangement of -(itch1gear bus bars main connections and au*iliary
(iring)
I-0%466 Code of practice for maintenance of insulation oil
I-02026 -pecification for Po(er Transformers)
8IEC076
I-02055 ,ushing for alternating voltages above %000 volts
8 &&37
I-02%37 Degree of protection provided by enclosures for lo( voltage s(itchgear 8 control
gear)
I-0270! Current transformer
I-0&6&7 9as operated relay)
I-0&6&5 :ittings and accessories for Po(er Transformers)
I-06600 9uide for loading of oil immersed transformers)
8IEC1&!3
I-04364 ;n load tap changer)
8IEC02%3
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I-0!!6% Electric po(er connectors)
I-06%7 $luminium $lloy grade)
I-02625 <ecommended practice for hot1dip 9alvanising)
I-04374 ;n load tap changer application guide)
I-0460& Dimensions for porcelain transformer bushings for use in heavily polluted
atmosphere=&6 '# Class)) Dimensions for oil filled porcelain transformer
bushings for use in medium polluted atmosphere)
I-053&3 9uide for sampling and analysis of free and dissolved gas in oil filled e+uipment)
I-0%0024 Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of transformers)
I-0%2676 Dimensions for ;IP insulated condenser bushings)
C,IP "anual on transformer)
E+uipment complying (ith other internationally accepted standards (ill also be considered if
these ensure performance and constructional features e+uivalent or superior to standards listed
above) In such a case the ,idder shall clearly indicate the standards adopted, furnish a copy in
English of the latest revision of standard along(ith copies of all official amendments and
revisions in force as on date of opening of bid and clearly bring out the salient features for
comparison)
3.0 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS1
The transformers are re+uired to operate satisfactorily under the follo(ing site conditions0
&)% "a*) temperature !0 C
&)2 "in) temperature 12)! C
&)& "a*) relative humidity %00>
&)3 "in) relative humidity 26 >
&)! $verage number of rainy days per annum 2early%20 days
&)6 $verage annual rain fall 500mm
&)7 $verage number of dust storm days per annum) &!
&)4 Isoceraunic level 3!
&)5 "a*) ?ind pressures %5! 'gs+mt)
&)%0 $ltitude above mean sea level @ess than %000 mt)
4.0 TYPE AND RATING 1
3)% The transformer shall be of t(o (inding, & phase oil immersed core type (ith
;2$2;2$: cooling suitable for outdoor service as step do(n transformers) The
transformer shall not be provided (ith the tertiary delta (inding)
3)2 The ratings and other characteristics (hich are not covered else(here shall be, as
detailed in follo(ing clauses0
3)2)% "a*) Continuous capacity0
a) ;2$2 20 "#$
b) ;2$: 2! "#$
3)2)2 2umber of phases &
3)2)& :re+uency !0 AB
=C!>)
3)2)3 <ated #oltage 0
a) A# side %&2'#
b) @# side &&'#
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3)2)! Connections 0
a) A# side -tar
b) @# side -tar
3)2)6 #ector group DD;
3)2)7 >age Impedance %0> at
2! "#$ base
3)2)4 ;2 load taps on A# side E!> to 1%!> in steps of %)2!> each
3)2)5 a) Insulation level %&2 '# && '#
i) @ighting (ithstand !!0 '# %70'#
ii) Po(er fre+uency 2&0 '# 70 '#
(ithstand voltage =rms) =rms)
b) Insulation level of ,ushings
i) @ighting Impulse 6!0 '# %70'#
voltage
ii) Po(er fre+uency 27! '# 70 '#
voltage =rms) =rms)
3)2 %0 Total Creepage Distance 0
a) Total0 2!mm per '# corresponding to highest system voltage i)e)
%3! '#, &6 '#, %2 '#)
b) Protected0 !0> of the total Creepage distance
5.0 GENERAL DESIGN OF TRANSFORMER1 -
!)% The transformer and accessories shall be so designed as to facilitate inspection, cleaning and
repairs) The re+uirement of Indian Electricity <ules shall be 'ept in vie()
!)2 The design shall ensure satisfactory operation under severe (or'ing conditions due to
fluctuating load of steel furnaces and voltage variations in the system including those, due to
short circuits) The transformers shall be designed as to minimiBe the ris' of accidental short
circuits caused by animals, birds or vermins)
The design shall incorporate every reasonable precaution and provision for the safety of all
those concerned in the operation and maintenance of the e+uipment 'eeping in the vie( the
re+uirement of Indian Electricity ,oard)
!)& $ll material used shall be of the best +uality and of class most suitable for (or'ing under
specified conditions and shall (ithstand the atmospheric conditions and temperature variations
(ithout undue deterioration or distortion or setting up of undue stress in any part thereof)
!)3 Cast iron shall not be used for any parts other than the radiator valve bodies)
!)! Corresponding parts liable to replace shall be interchangeable)
!)6 $ll taper pins to be used in the mechanism shall be split types as per latest edition of I-0 2&5&)
!)7 $ll mechanism should be rust and corrosion proof) "eans shall be provided for lubrication of
moving parts not immersed in oil)
!)4 The construction shall be such as to avoid air or (ater poc'ets) -pecial care shall be e*ercised
to reduce noise and vibration to the minimum level)
!)5 -teel bolts of suitable finish (ill be used for diameters above 6mm) ,rass bolts or studs used for
electrical connections shall not be of less than 6mm dia) ;n outdoor e+uipment, all bolts, nuts
8 (ashers in contact (ith current carrying non1ferrous parts shall be phosphor bronBe0
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!)%0 $ll nuts bolts and pins shall be loc'ed e*cept those (hich are e*ternal to the transformer) If
bolts and nuts are so placed as to be inaccessible by means of ordinary spanners, suitable
special spanners shall be provided by the supplier)
!)%% @abels shall be provided for all apparatus li'e relays, s(itches, fuses, etc) housed in any
cubicle or marshaling 'ios's) These shall be of incorrodible material (ith mattsatin finish and
permanent lettering) @abels mounted on blac' surface shall have (hite letters 8 danger
notices shall have red lettering on a (hite bac'ground) The labels shall be secured by means
of brass scre(s or rust protected steel scre(s)
!)%2 -urface in contact (ith oil shall not be galvaniBed or cadmium plated)
!)%& ,efore painting, all ungalvanised parts shall be cleaned made free from rust, scale and grease
and e*ternal rough surfaces smoothened filled (ith metal deposition) The interior of the tan'
and other oil filled chambers shall be cleaned by shot blasting or any other suitable method)
!)%3 $ll e*ternal surfaces shall be given three coats of paints e*cept for nuts, bolts and (ashers
(hich may be given one coat after erection) The final coat shall be a glossy oil and (eather
proof, non1fading paints of shade 6&% of I-0!)
!)%! The interior of mechanism chambers and 'ios's shall be given & coats of paint, the final coat
being of a light coloured anti1condensation mi*ture)
!)%6 @;CFI29 ;: ;GTE< <$DI$@ -P$CE<-01
The outer most radial spacers of the (inding shall be loc'ed in position by means of vertical
strips so that the same can not fall offgot displaced)
!)%7 TI9ATE2I29 ;: TAE 2GT- ;: TAE C;I@ C@$"PI29 ,;@T-01
The proper 8 complete tightening of the nuts of the coil clamping bolts must be ensured by the
manufacturers) The tightening of the nuts to the designed value and that the nuts of all the coils
clamping bolts are tightened to same e*tent, should be carried out (ith tor+ue spanners)
The devices used for loc'ing the nuts of coil clamping bolts must be of such a +uality and such
care should be ta'en first in tightening the nuts and ne*t in loc'ing them in position that the
arrangement does not (or' loose due to vibrations caused by short circuits and fluctuating
loads etc)
!)%4 The noise level shall not be more than !db above 2E"$ standard publication T<1%)
!)%5 The transformers shall be designed to have short circuit rating of t(o seconds as per I--12026)
6.0 INSULATING OIL1-
-ufficient insulating oil of 2apthenic type =made from 2aphthenic crude) in (hich paraffinic
content should be less than !0> and aromatic content 3 to %2> conforming to ,-0 %34IEC0256
class1% shall be supplied for first filling of each transformer) Particular attention shall be paid to
deliver the oil at site free from moisture and of uniform +uality through out in non1returnable
steels drums) The +uantity of oil for first filling of each transformer shall be stated in tender
along1(ith trade mar' of the oil to be supplied) Gse of inhibitors in oil shall not be resorted to)
%0> e*tra oil of the total +uantity of oil shall be supplied along (ith the transformer)
7.0 LIMIT OF TEMPERATURE RISE1-
7)% ?ith the above climatic conditions given in clause1& each transformer shall be capable of
operating continuously on any tap at their normal rating (ithout e*ceeding the follo(ing
temperature rises
=i) !0 deg C in oil by thermometer
=ii) !! deg C in (inding by resistance
=iii) ?inding 9radient i)e the difference bet(een average (inding average oil temperature
not to e*ceed %& deg C)
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=iv) Temperature of hot spot in (indings not to e*ceed 54 deg C (hen calculated over ma*
annual (eighted average temperature of &2 deg C)
7)2 The limits of temperature rise mentioned above (ill have to be satisfied by the manufacturer by
carrying out the heat run test at the lo(est negative tap) This test shall be carried out by feeding
%)% times the total losses at 7! deg C at highest current tap)
7.3 OVERLOAD CAPACITY / CONTINOUS RATING
The safe overload capacity of the transformer and the duration of overload under ma*imum
temperature conditions (ithout any damage to the (inding or harmful effects on the insulation
shall be clearly stated in the tender (hich must be asper IEC1&!3I-6600,guide for loading of oil
immersed transformer)
2.0 IMPEDANCE
The transformer shall have %0> impedance on 2! "#$ base respectively (ith tolerance as per
I-02026Part1I=%54&)) Impedance shall include positive and Bero se+uence and shall be
e*pressed in terms of the branches of star connected e+uivalent diagram, all on the same '#$
base and range shall be given for each branch of the e+uivalent circuit in turn)
7.0 FRE8UENCY1-
The transformer shall be suitable for continuous operation (ith a C!> fre+uency variation from
a normal of !0 AH (ithout e*ceeding the temperature rise as specified in clause17)% above)
0.0 FLU9 DENSITY, CORE CONSTRUCTION )&: INSPECTION
%0)% The transformer should be so designed that the (or'ing flu* density should not e*ceed %)!7
Tesla at normal voltage, fre+uency)
%0)2 Tenders (ith higher flu* density than specified limit shall not be considered)
%0)& The core shall be built up (ith thin laminations of high grade) non1ageing, lo( loss, high
permeability cold rolled super grain oriented silicon steel) Fno(n as ";A Aigh , 9rade or
superior grade C<9; steels of ma*imum 0)27 mm or lo( lamination thic'ness especially
suitable for transformer core)
%0)33)5 =i),idder should have in house core cutting facility for proper monitoring 8 control on +uality and
also to avoid any possibility of mi*ing of prime material (ith defectivesecond grade material)
The purchaser may (itness the core1cutting operation) In case the in house core cutting facility
for core cutting is not available then the same shall be carried out in the presence of the
representative of A#P2)
=ii)Inspection call notice for the purpose should be accompanied (ith the follo(ing documents
as applicable as a proof to(ard use of Prime core materials 01
a) Invoice of supplier)
b) "ills test certificates)
c) Pac'ing list)
d) ,ill of loading)
e) ,ill of entry certificates by customs)
Core material shall be directly procured either from the manufacturer or through their
accredited mar'eting organisation of repute and not through any agent)
%0)33;5 $fter being sheared, the laminations shall be treated to remove all burrs) They shall be coated
(ith a ba'ed enamel insulation coating) The insulation shall be inert to the action of hot
transformer oil and shall be perfectly adhesive) Paper and varnish insulation shall not be
accepted) Particulars of proposed insulation shall be stated in the tender) @aminations shall be
chec'ed for burrs during stage inspection)
%0)! The core shall be rigidly clamped andor bolted to ensure ade+uate mechanical strength and to
prevent vibrations during operation) The bolts used in the assembly of the core shall be suitably
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insulated and the clamping structure shall be constructed that the eddy currents (ill be
minimum)
%0)6 Construction of the core shall be such that number of steps in the limb and yo'e shall be
matching and dimensionally identical to minimiBe the effect of cross flu*ing and better
mechanical strength)
%0)7 The core shall be provided (ith @ugs suitable for lifting the complete core and coil assembly of
transformer) The Core 8 coil shall be fi*ed in the tan' such that its shifting (ill not occur (hen
the transformer in moved or (hen a short circuit occurs)
%0)4 The design of magnetic circuit shall be such as to avoid static discharge development of short
circuit paths (ithin itself or to the earthing clamping structure and the production of flu*
components at right angles to the plane of the lamination (hich may cause local heating)
%0)5 Every care shall be e*ercised in the selection treatment and handling of core steel to ensure
that the laminations are flat and that finally assembled core is free from distortions)
%0)%0 The supporting frame (or' of the core shall be so designed as to avoid the presence of
poc'ets (hich (ould prevent complete emptying of the tan' through the drain valve or cause
trapping of air during filling)
%0)%% ;il ducts (here necessary should be formed across the plane of the lamination and be given
a suitable slope to assist oil circulation) The overall design of core and (inding should be such
that free flo( of oil is not obstructed)
%0)%2 The frame (or' and clamping arrangement shall be earthed by connecting to the tan' body
through a copper strip) Do'e bolt area should be compensated if bolts are used for fastening
of the core)
%0)%& The insulation of core to bolts and core to clamp plates shall be able to (ithstand a voltage of
2 F# <"- for one minute)
%0)%3 Core and (indings shall be capable of (ithstanding shoc's during transport, installation,
service and ade+uate provision shall be made to prevent movement of core and (inding
relative to tan' during these conditions)
%0)%! $ll steel sections used for supporting the core shall be thoroughly sand blasted after cutting
drilling and (elding)
%0)%6 C<9; used shall be strictly as per approved vendor as belo(01
)5 N#--.& S<$$, C.(-.4)-)&
;5 =)>)?)!# C.(-. L<:.,4)-)&
%0)%7 The tenderers should indicate the ma*imum flu* density allo(able continuously as (ell as for
time intervals of % minute and ! secs) and the limit of flu* density at (hich core material used
by them saturates)
%0)%4 The name of the core material must be mentioned in the tender) The successful tenderer
shall be re+uired to furnish magnetiBation curves of the core materialdesign calculations and
such other datadocuments deemed fit by the Purchaser for being satisfied that flu* density is
as desired)
%0)%5 Purchaser shall inspect the built1up core for verification of flu* density for (hich all facilities
shall be provided) The purchaser shall inspecttest the core material for various tests as per
relevant IECI- to ensure +uality) Core may also be inspected during horiBontal assembly,
built1up assembly)
NOTES 1
i) The above flu* density has been specified to meet (ith the over flu*ing of the core due to
temporary over voltage of the order of &%> for l min, 33>for ! sec) that may appear
abnormal conditions such as those follo(ing sudden loss of large loads)
ii) Do'e bolt area and flitch plate areas shall not be counted in the net core area if these are
provided for fastening core)
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iii) The design of limb and yo'e shall be so co1ordinate that there is no cross
flu*ing at the .oints)
iv) The tenderer shall ensure that the C<9; supplier should have ,I-
certification)
. SUPPRESSION OF HARMONICS1
The transformer shall be so designed as to suppress the harmonics voltage specially the &rd 8
!th, to eliminate (ave form distortion and interference (ith communication circuits due to high
fre+uency disturbances) @imiting percentage of harmonics at normal voltage and at ma*imum
system voltage shall be stated in the tender)
2. 6INDINGS1-
%2)% The %&2'# (indings shall have graded insulation (hereas all other (indings shall be fully
insulated and the neutral points shall be insulated as amended in I-02026)
%2)2 The transformers shall be capable of operation (ithout danger on any particular tapping at the
rated '#$ (hen the voltage may vary by C%0> of the voltage corresponding to the tapping)
%2)& The (indings and connections, insulation material shall not soften, ooBe out, shrin' or collapse
during service)
%2)32o strip conductor (ound on edge shall have a (idth e*ceeding si* times its thic'ness) The
conductors shall be transposed at sufficient intervals to minimiBe eddy currents and e+ualiBe the
current and temperature distribution along the (indings)
%2)! The (indings and connections shall be properly braBed to (ithstand shoc's during
transportation or transient conditions during service)
%2)6 The ade+uate pre1shrin'age of the coil assembly using pre1compressed press board material
having lo( moisture content for the radial spacer bloc's shall be ensured by the manufacturers
so that there is no displacement of the radial spacer bloc's due to fre+uent short circuits on the
transformers)
%2)7 $ll (indings after being (ound and all fibrous hygroscopic materials used in the construction of
the transformer shall be dried under vacuum and impregnated (ith hot oil)
In addition to this the drying process be sufficiently e*tended for proper stabiliBation of the coil
assembly) "ore than one cycle of soa'ing in oil follo(ed by retightening of the coil assembly
should be adopted)
%2)4 The coil clamping rings (herever used, shall preferably be of flat insulated steel laminations)
$u*iliary laminated material e*cept ba'elised paper shall not be used)
%2)5 The clamping arrangement shall e*ert e+ual pressure on all columns of spacers of the
transformer (indings built of sections or disc1coils separated by spacers) In no case, spiral
(inding (ill be used either for A# or @# (indings)
%2)%0 The radial spacer bloc's must be made of pre1compressed pressboard material, (hich (ill not
soften (hile in contact (ith oil or fray out into fibers or edges) The slots should be so
dimensioned that the bloc's (ill not come out of the slots)
Gniform distribution of coil clamping force shall be designed by using an ade+uately large
number of coil clamping bolts and by transferring the clamping force from clamping bolts to the
clamping plates through intermediate members (hich can spread the clamping force over a
large area.
%2)%% $ll .oints shall be braBedcrimped considering the vibrations due to short circuits and load
fluctuations)
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3. CURRENT DENSITY1
The purchaser shall be at liberty to inspect built1up (inding for its +uality, (eight of copper,
insulation and overall (eight of coil assembly) The siBe of conductor used for different (indings
shall also be chec'ed during stage inspection to chec' the current density) The transformer shall
be so designed that the current density of all the (indings and the regulating (inding at the
lo(est tap should not $0*$$: 250 A/*@.SA)
4. TAN= CONSTRUCTION1-
%3)%)% The tan' shall be fabricated of a suitable grade steel and strong enough to allo( the lifting of
complete transformer (ith oil by means of a crane or .ac's and transported to site (ithout
over1straining the .oints etc)
%3)%)2 The main tan' body shall be capable of (ithstanding a vacuum of %00)63 F2m
2
=760mm of
Ag))
%3)%)& The base shall be so designed as to allo( the transformer to be moved by s'idding (ithout any
in.ury)
%3)%)3 $ll channeled constructions and stiffeners shall be designed to avoid retention of (ater)
%3)%)! The tan' construction shall be free of air poc'ets, (here such poc'ets cannot be avoided vent
pipes of %! mm internal dia shall be provided to vent gases into the main e*pansion pipes) In
case of short branch pipes, ho(ever, minimum diameter may be ta'en as 6mm)
%3)%)6 $ll .oints other than those, (hich may have to be bro'en, shall be (elded) ?hen re+uired they
shall be double (elded) $ll bolted .oints to the tan' shall be fitted (ith suitable oil tight gas'ets,
(hich shall give satisfactory service under the operating conditions and guaranteed temperature
rise conditions) -pecial attention shall be given to the methods of ma'ing hot oil tight .oints
bet(een the tan' and the cover and also, bet(een the cover and the bushings and all other out1
lets to ensure that the .oints can be remade satisfactorily at site and (ith ease by semi1s'illed
labour)
%3)%)7 -uitable lifting lugs for lifting the transformer filled (ith oil shall be provided on the tan')
%3)%)4 :our .ac'ing lugs shall be provided to enable the transformer complete (ith oil to be lifted or
lo(ered by means of .ac's) The lugs shall be fitted at a minimum height =e*cluding under base
if detachable) of &00mm for transformer upto %0 tonnes (eight and of !00mm for transformer
above %0 tonnes (eights)
%3)%)5 The transformer shall be provided (ith detachable steel flanged (heels of 2!0mm dia and
suitable for moving transformer complete (ith oil) These shall be bi1directional and mounted on
s(ivels (hich may be turned through 50
o
(hen the tan' is .ac'ed up and capable of being
loc'ed in position parallel to and at right angles to the longitudinal a*is) The (heel be suitable
for standard gauge trac' of %676mm)
4.2 TAN= COVER
%3)2)% The tan' cover shall be of bolted type and of ade+uate strength so as not to distort, (hen lifted)
-uitable inspection cover shall be provided (ith lifting arrangements to give access to bushings,
(inding connections or testing the earth connections) The (eight of each inspection cover shall
not e*ceed 2! Fg)
%3)2)2 Poc'ets shall be provided in the position of "a*) oil temperature at C"< for fitting a
thermometer and for bolts of oil and (inding temperature indicators) The thermometer poc'ets
shall be fitted (ith a captive scre(ed cap to prevent ingress of (ater)
%3)2)& -uitable 2o) of .ac'ing bolts shall be provided on tan' cover, inspection covers(indo(s
including ;@TC)
4.3 CONSERVATOR TAN=, OIL GAUGE AND BREATHER
%3)&)% $n ade+uate conservator tan' of air cell type complete (ith sump and drain valves shall be
provided in such a position as not to obstruct the electrical connections to the transformer)
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%3)&)2 If the sump is formed by e*tending the feed pipe inside the conservator, this e*tension shall be
atleast 2!mm)
%3)&)& ;ne end of the conservator shall be bolted type to facilitate cleaning)
%3)&)3 The conservator shall be provided (ith a magnetic oil level gauge)
%3)&)! The oil connections from the transformer tan' to the conservator shall be at rising angle of & to
5 degrees to the horiBontal upto ,uchholB relay) The inside diameter of the pipe shall be
40mm) The ,uchholB relay (ill have suitable valves on its both side so as to facilitate its
testing at site as (ell as cut off oil supply to the transformer)
%3)&)6 The conservator shall be provided (ith oil preservation system, (hich should be suitable either
to remove moisture continuously from air entering the air space (ith (hich they are connected
or may not allo( direct contact of atmospheric air (ith oil during operation, in addition to
silicagel1breather)
4.4 VALVES1
%3)3)% The transformers shall be provided (ith 2 2o) filter valve each of !0 mm siBe one mounted
close to the top of the main tan' 8 the other close to bottom of the tan' oil circulation and one
drain valve of 40mm siBe (ith plug) The conservator shall have drain plug of 2!mm siBe)
%3)3)2 T(o robust sampling valves (ith spouts suitable for ta'ing samples of top, and bottom oil) The
top sampling valves shall be brought do(n by internal pipe connections) -uitable name plates
shall be affi*ed to the sampling valves) The sampling device shall not be fitted on the filter
valve)
%3)3)& T(o air release plug of %!mm shall be provided)
%3)3)3 Plugs shall be supplied for all valves opening to atmosphere)
%3)3)! $ll valves shall be of gun metal and comply (ith the latest edition of I-0 &6&5)
4.5 PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES1
$ suitable pressure relief device of 6I diameter shall be provided on the main tan' and of &I
diameter shall be provided on ;@TC for rapid release of any pressure in transformer, (hich
may endanger the e+uipment) The device =s) shall operate at static pressure less than
hydraulic test pressure for transformer tan' of ;@TC chamber) If the device is mounted on
tan' cover, it shall be fitted (ith a s'irt pro.ecting 2!mm inside the tan' and of such
construction as to avoid gas accumulation)
In addition to pressure relief device=s) the provision of e*plosion vent should also be made
and the diaphragm shall be situated above ma*) oil level or second P<D on the opposite side
of the first P<D be provided)
4.6 EARTHING TERMINALS1
%3)6)% T(o earthing pads suitable for connecting !0*4mm mild steel flat shall be provided at positions
close to the t(o diagonally opposite bottom corners of tan') These grounding terminals shall
be suitable for bolted connection) T(o earthing terminals shall also be provided each on
marshalling bo* and any other e+uipment mounted separately)
4.7 4OINTS AND GAS=ETS1 -
%3)7)% $ll gas'ets used for ma'ing oil tight .oints shall be of granulated cor' bonded (ith synthetic
rubber) "etal tops shall be provided for preventing over compression (herever compressible
gas'ets are provided)
4.2 RATING AND DIAGRAM PLATES1
%3)4)% Each transformer shall carry a diagram plate sho(ing internal connections, voltage vector
relationship of different (indings, plan vie( of the transformer sho(ing physical relationship of
the terminals and no load voltage and corresponding current for each tap)
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%3)4)2 Each transformer shall be provided (ith a rating plate data as specified in I-0 2026)
14.8.3 I)<) values along(ith oil temperature at the time of testing at manufacturerJs (or's shall be
indicated on rating plate or separate plate, to be provided on transformer)
4.7 THERMOSYPHON FILTER ARRANGEMENT
Thermosyphon filter arrangement shall be provided on the transformer for preserving the
+uality of Transformer ;il) The filter assembly shall be mounted on the Transformer as (ell as
ground supported and connected (ith pipes and shut off valves) -uitable instructions re+uired
to be follo(ed for commissioning, dismantlement 8 maintenance of the filter arrangement, re1
generation and storage of the adsorbent etc) must be included in the instruction manual) $
detailed dra(ing sho(ing internal arrangement, shall also be re+uired to be submitted)
-uitable capacity pump =along(ith motor) shall also be provided to boost circulation of oil) The
pump and motor should not be in main pipe line) It should be in bypass pipe line having
suitable valve to isolate from main pipe line) The main pipe line should have t(o shut off
valves at the bottom)
2;TE0 - The pump and motor should be (eather proof =:lo( (ell Type))
The oil 8 sorbent capacity re+uired in the Thermosyphon :ilter is as under0 1
=i) Kuantity of oil 2)0> of total oil by (eight)
=ii) Kuantity of adsorbent %)2!> of total oil by (eight)
5. COOLING PLANT1-
%!)% Detachable radiators shall be fitted on the main tan' (ith machined flanged outlet and inlet)
Each radiator shall be provided (ith %5mm drain plug at ,ottom and %5mm air release plug at
the top) #alves shall be provided on the tan' at each point of connection to radiators)
%!)2 In case separate cooler ban's are used, they shall be suitable for mounting on a flat concrete
base) These shall be provided (ith a valve =2! mm) at each point of connection to the
transformer tan', removable blan'ing plates to blan' off main oil connections to each cooler)
2! mm drain valve) Thermometer poc'ets (ith captive scre(ed cap at inlet and outlet of each
separate cooler, filter valve at top and bottom and air release plug of %!mm)
%!)& The motor blo(ers shall be direct driven suitable for continuous out door operation and
complete (ith necessary air dusting) These shall be mounted independently from the radiator
and in the case, these are radiator mounting type, use shall be made of some anti1vibration
means) Care shall be ta'en that the blo(er unit is capable of being removed (ithout disturbing
the radiator structure) The blades shall be suitably painted and shall not be of hollo( sections)
-uitably painted (ire mesh guards (ith mesh not greater than 2!mm shall be provided to
prevent accidental contact (ith the blades)
5.4 MOTORS1-
%!)3)% The motor shall be s+uirrel cage totally enclosed (eather proof type suitable for direct starting
and for continuous running from 3%!1230 volts, three phasesingle phase !0 C- supply) The
motors shall comply (ith I- as applicable for continuous rated machine)
%!)3)2 $ll motors shall be capable of continuous operation at fre+uency !0AB (ith variation of C! > and
3%!230 # $C C %0 > variation of the normal voltage (ithout in.urious over heating)
%!)3)& $ll motors shall have ball or roller bearing (ith he*agonal nipples for greasing) In case of vertical
spindle, motor shall have bearing capable of (ithstanding thrust, due to (eight of the moving
parts)
%!)3)3 #arnished cambric or glass insulator shall be used for connections from stator (inding to the
terminal suitable for e*ternal (iring) The motor terminals shall be of stud type and totally
enclosed)
5.5 COOLER CONTROL1-
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%!)!)% Each motor or group of motors shall be provided (ith a & pole electrically operated contactor
(ith control gear for motor operation by hand and automatically through (inding temperature
indicator) Provision shall be made for over load protection but no volt release shall not be
provided)
%!)!)2 $ll connection shall be so arranged as to allo( either individual or collective operation of the
motors, $larm indication =audio and visual) for failure of fans and to indicate failure of po(er
supply shall be provided)
%!)!)& The control e+uipment shall be installed in the marshaling bo* as specified in Cl)20 in readily
accessible position)
%!)!)3 The alarm indication for failure of po(er supply and failure of individual fans be provided through
independent non trip alarm scheme conforming to the follo(ing01
i) The closing of an initiating contact shall actuate a buBBer and (ill be accompanied by a
flag indication on the concerned au*iliary relay)
ii) The closing of an initiating contact shall glo( a lamp, (hich (ill not reset until the fault
has cleared)
iii) It shall be possible to silence the buBBer by pressing J$cceptJ push button) If after
canceling the alarm but before resetting the visual signal, the same fault persists the
buBBer shall be suppressed)
iv) If after canceling the alarm but before resetting the visual signal, some other fault ta'es
place, the alarm accompanied by flag indication on appropriate au*iliary relay shall ta'en
place)
v) If after canceling the alarm and after resetting the visual signal, the same fault appears
or some other fault ta'e place, the alarm, flag indication and non1trip lamp indication
shall reappear as usual)
vi) The non1trip alarm acceptance shall be by means of push button and resetting of visual
signal may also preferably be done through a push button)
vii) "eans shall be provided for test chec'ing the lamp and alarm circuit at fre+uent
intervals)
viii) The e+uipment shall be suitable for 220 #olts DC operation)
-tatic facia aunnuciator conforming to the foregoing re+uirements of non trip alarm
scheme too (ould be acceptable)
6. VOLTAGE CONTROL 3ON LOAD TYPE51-
%6)% The transformer shall be provided (ith voltage control e+uipment of the tap changing type for
varying its effective transformation ratio (hile the T:s are on load and (ithout producing
phase displacement)
%6)2 E+uipment for JlocalJ and JremoteJ electrical and JlocalJ manual operation shall be provided and
shall comply (ith the follo(ing conditions) @ocal remote s(itch may be housed in remote
control panel or in tap changer drive mechanism)
%6)2)% It shall not be possible to operate the electric drive (hen the manual operating gear is in use)
%6)2)2 It shall not be possible for any t(o electric controls to be in operation at the same time)
%6)2)& The e+uipment suitable for supervisory control and indication on a multi (ay s(itch,
ma'e1before brea', having one fi*ed contact for each tap position, shall be provided and
(ired to the tap changer drive gear) This s(itch shall be provided in addition to any, (hich
may be re+uired for remote tap change position indication purpose) -upervisory indication
shall also be provided in the form of contacts to close on) ITap change incompleteI condition)
$ll other components of the supervisory gear if re+uired be specified separately)
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%6)2)3 ;peration from the local or remote control s(itch shall cause one tap movement only) The
control s(itch shall be returned to the JneutralJ position bet(een successive operations)
%6)2)! $ll Electrical control s(itch on the local operation gear shall be clearly labeled in a suitable
manner to indicate the direction of tap changing)
16.3 The e+uipment shall be so arranged as to ensure that (hen a tap change has commenced, it
shall be completed independent of the operation of the control relays or s(itches) In case of
failure of the au*iliary supply (hile tap change is in progress or any other contingency such as
stuc' tap changer, ade+uate means shall be provided to safe guard the transformers and its
au*iliary e+uipment)
%6)3 -uitable apparatus shall be provided for each transformer to give indications as follo(s0 1
%6)3)% To give indication, mechanically at the transformer and electrically at the remote control
cubicle of the position of tap in use)
%6)3)2 To give an indication at the remote control cubicle that a tap change is in1progress, by means
of an illuminated lamp)
%6)! :or remote control, the s(itches, tap position indicator, etc) shall be supplied duly mounted on
remote control cubicle)
%6)6 $ll relays and operating devices shall be operated correctly at any voltage bet(een the limits
specified in the relevant I--)
%6)7 The tap changing mechanism and mechanism shall be mounted in the oil tan' or
compartment mounted in an accessible position on the transformer)
%6)4 $ny non oil filled enclosed compartment shall be ade+uately ventilated, Thermostatically
controlled heaters shall be provided in the driving mechanism chamber and in the marshaling
bo*) $ll contactor 8 au*iliary relay coils or other parts shall be suitably protected against
corrosion or deterioration due to condensation, fungi etc)
%6)5 The tap changer contacts (hich are not used for ma'ing or brea'ing current li'e separate
selector s(itch contacts can be located inside main transformer tan' (here tap changer
construction permits such an arrangement) The oil in case of on load tap changer having
separate compartment for selector contacts shall be maintained under conservator head by
means of pipe connection from the highest point of the chamber to the conservator) -uch
connection shall be controlled by suitable valve and shall be arranged so that any gas leaving
the chamber (ill pass into the gas and oil actuated relay) $ separate buchholB relay may be
provided for this compartment)
%6)%0 It shall not be possible for the oil in these compartments of the tap change e+uipment (hich
contain contacts used for ma'ing or brea'ing current, to mi* (ith the oil in the compartments
containing contacts and not used for ma'ing or brea'ing current)
%6)%% $ny JD<;P D;?2J tan's associated (ith the tap changing apparatus shall be fitted (ith
guide rods to control the movement during lifting or lo(ering operations) The guide rods shall
be so designed as to ta'e support of the associated tan' (hen in the fully lo(ered position
(ith oil) @ifting gear fitted to JDrop Do(nJ tan's shall include suitable device to prevent
run1a(ay during lifting and lo(ering operations) They shall be provided (ith ade+uate
breathing arrangement) The tap changer shall be mounted in such a (ay that the cover of the
transformer can be lifted (ithout removing connections bet(een (indings and tap changer)
%6)%2 Each compartment in (hich the oil is not maintained under conservator head shall be
provided (ith a suitable direct reading oil gauge)
%6)%& The alternating supply for electrical operation of the control and indicating gear shall be
standard 3%! #olts, three1phase, & (ire, !0 AB) along(ith 230 #olts single phase, 2 (ire !0
AB, sub.ect to a variation of C! percent so that the e+uipment offered can (ithstand variation
in $C
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%6)%3 @imit s(itches shall be provided to prevent over1running of the mechanism and e*cept (here
modified in clause %4)%! shall be directly connected in the circuit of the operating motor) In
addition a mechanical stopper or other approved device shall be provided to prevent
over1running of the mechanism under any condition)
%6)%! @imit s(itches may be connected in the control circuit of the operating motor provided that a
mechanical declutching mechanism is incorporated)
%6)%6 Thermal devices or other means li'e motor circuit brea'ers (ith shunt trip coil shall be
provided to protect the motor and control circuits) $ll relays, s(itches fuses, etc) shall be
mounted in the marshaling bo* or driving gear housing) These shall be clearly mar'ed for
purpose of identification) They shall (ithstand the vibration associated (ith tap changer gear
operation)
%6)%7 The control circuits shall operate at %%0# single phase to be supplied from a transformer
having a ratio of 3%! or 230!!101!! # (ith the center point earthed through a removable lin'
mounted in tap changer drive)
%6)%4 The (hole of the apparatus shall be of robust design and capable of giving satisfactory
service under conditions to be met in service including fre+uent operation)
%6)%5 $ five1digit counter shall be fitted to the tap changing mechanism to indicate the number of
operations completed by the e+uipment)
%6)20 $ permanently legible lubrication chart shall be fitted (ithin the driving mechanism chamber,
(here applicable)
%6)2% The indigenous ma'e ;@TC suitable for %&2 F# voltage class insulation =graded) but the
voltage class insulation should not be less than 66 F# and current rating as &00 $mp) The
;@TC should be type tested from CP<I or other 9ovt) test house or from reputed @ab) $broad
to the e*tent the facilities of type test are available (ith CP<I)
7.0 PARALLEL OPERATION -
%7) % In addition to individual control of tap changer, provision shall be made to enable parallel
operation of the tap changer (hen one unit is running in parallel (ith another similar unit of
same rating)
%7)2 -uitable selector s(itch and controls shall be provided so that any transformer of the group
can at a time be selected as master, follo(er or independent) $rrangement shall be made that
only one of the transformers can be selected as master at a time)
%7)& $n out of step device shall be provided for each transformer indicating out of step condition by
an indicating lamp and buBBer) It shall be arranged to prevent further tap changing (hen
transformers in a group operating in parallel control are one tap out of step)
2.0 BUSHING INSULATORS AND TERMINALS1
%4)% Transformer shall be fitted (ith bushing insulators as follo(s0 1
HV ;+?"#&'1 %3! '# class, condenser bushing of 400 $mp) rating (ith arcing horns)
L.V. B+?"#&'1 &6 '# class, oil communicating type porcelain bushing of %000 $mp) rating but
(ith suitable arcing horns)
L.V.-N B+?"#&'1 &6 '# class, oil communicating type porcelain bushing of %000 $mp) rating
but (ithout arcing horns)
H.V-N B+?"#&'1 &6 '# class, oil communicating type porcelain bushing of 6&0 $mp) rating but
(ithout arcing horns)
The characteristics of the bushings shall be in accordance (ith I-0 2055 and I-0 &&37)
The bushing insulators e*cept for neutral bushing shall be provided (ith ad.ustable arcing
horns and the bidder shall furnish calibration gap to decide actual gap setting)
$ continuous fle*ible pull through lead suitably s(eated to the end of (inding copper shall
be connected to the connector in the helmet of the 220%&2 '# ,ushing) The bushings
may be filled (ith oil, (hich may not be in communication (ith the oil in transformer)
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$ll porcelain shall be free from defects and thoroughly vitrified (ith a smooth, hard and
uniform bro(n glaBe) It should be capable of satisfactory use under the climatic conditions
as specified in clause1&)0)
In case of paper insulation care shall be ta'en to prevent ingress of moisture and a final
coat of non1hygroscopic varnish shall be given to them)
$ll clamps and fittings made of malleable iron or steel shall be galvaniBed as per I-0 2625)
The bushings flanges shall not be of re1entrant shape (hich may trap air)
,i1metallic terminal connectors shall be supplied suitable for single 0)3 -+) inch $C-<
Hebra conductor for A#, @#2 8 A#2 and t(in $C-< Hebra conductor for @# side ) The
ta'e off for A)#) 8 @)#) connectors (ill be #ertical and for 2eutral it should be suitable for
horiBontal ta'e off)
The connectors shall have si* number bolts provided (ith chec' nuts 8 (ashers) The
connectors shall have rating corresponding to those of e+uipment or higher and shall be
designed most liberally (ith a higher factor of safety to comply in all respects (ith
temperatures rise, resistance, tensile strength short1circuit (ithstand capability tests as
specified in I-0 !!6%1%570 or amendment thereof =@atest edition)) $luminum alloy used in
the manufacture of ,i1metallic connectors shall conform to designation 9rade 3600 of I-0
6%71%57!) The steel bolts, nuts (ashers and chec' nuts shall be hot dip galvaniBed
mar'ed (ith I-I certification mar' or of 9F?ma'e)
7.0 TEMPERATURE INDICATING DEVICES1
%5)% $ll transformers shall be provided (ith a dial type thermometer for indicating oil temperature)
The indicator shall be fitted (ith a pointer to register ma*imum temp recorded and ad.ustable
set of mercury contact for alarm and trip)
%5)2 In addition, all the transformers shall be provided (ith a dial type Aot -pot (inding
temperature indicator in A# 8 @# (inding) The indicator shall have a pointer to register
ma*imum temperature reached and four sets of ad.ustable mercury contacts for alarm, trip,
automatic control of fans 8 remote indication) The static remote repeater =for (inding
temperature indicator) suitable for flush mounting shall be installed on remote tap charge
control cubicle)
%5)& The temperature indicators shall be housed in marshaling bo*)
%5)3 The alarm =mercury) contact of ?TI 8 ;TI shall be ad.ustable bet(een !0
o
C to %00
o
C (here
as their trip =mercury) contacts shall be ad.ustable bet(een 60
o
C and %20
o
C) The temperature
difference bet(een opening 8 closing of these mercury contacts shall not be more than %0
o
C)
%5)! The mercury contacts used for controlling cooling plant motors shall be ad.ustable to close
bet(een !0
o
C and %00
o
C) The temperature differential bet(een opening 8 closing of this
mercury contract shall be bet(een %0
o
C to %!
o
C)
%5)6 $ll contacts should be accessible on removal of the cover ad.ustable to scale) It shall also be
possible to move the pointers by hand for chec'ing the operation of contacts and associated
e+uipment)
%5)7 In addition each transformer shall be provided (ith a dial type thermometer for indicating the
ambient temperature)
20.0 GAS AND OIL ACTUATED RELAYS1 -
20)% The transformer shall be provided (ith a gas and oil actuated relay fitted (ith alarm and trip
contacts for main tan' 8 oil surge relay for its ;@TC as per I-0&6&7)
20)2 Each such relay shall be provided (ith a test coc' to ta'e a fle*ible connection for chec'ing
relay operation
20)& $ machined surface shall be provided on top of relay for chec'ing mounting angles in the pipe
cross level of relay and its setting)
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20.4 The pipe (or' shall be such as to allo( any gas formed in the tan' to pass through the relay)
The oil circuit through the relay shall not form a parallel delivery path (ith any circulating oil
pipe, nor shall it be tied into or connected through the pressure relief vent)
20.5 $de+uate clearance bet(een oil pipe (or' and live metal parts shall be provided)
2.0 MARSHALING BO91
2%)% $ sheet steel =of %0 -?9 siBe) vermin proof (ell ventilated and (eather proof marshaling bo*
of suitable construction shall be provided for the transformer au*iliary apparatus) The bo* shall
have domed or sloping roofs) #entilation louvers, suitably padded (ith felt, shall also be
provided) It shall be painted as per Cl)!)%3)
2%)2 The marshaling bo* shall accommodate temperature indicators) @ocal electrical control of tap
changer =if same cannot be housed in motor drive housing)), Control 8 protection e+uipment
for cooling plant, terminal boards and gland plates for cable etc) The e+uipment shall be
mounted on panels and panels (iring shall be done at the bac' for interconnections)
2%)& The temperature indicators shall be mounted at about %600mm from ground level)
2%)3 $ metal clad heater (ith thermostat, controlled by a (aterproof rotary s(itch on the outside of
the bo*, shall be provided)
2%)! The incoming cables shall enter from the bottom (ith gland plate not less than 3!0mm from
the base of the bo*) Care shall be ta'en to avoid ingress of (ater from the cable trench)
22.0 CONTROL CONNECTIONS, INSTRUMENTS 6IRING, TERMINAL BOARD AND FUSES1 -
22)% $ll cables and (iring shall be suitable for use under the conditions as specified in -ection 1I)
$ny (iring liable to come in contact (ith oil shall be of oil resisting insulation) The bare ends
of stranded (ire shall be s(eated together to prevent oil from creeping along the (ire)
22)2 The instrument and panel (iring shall be run in P#C or non rusting metal cleats of limited
compression type)
22)& The bo* (iring shall be as per relevant I--) $ll (iring shall be of stranded copper of 660#
grade and siBe not less than 3 -+) mm) for CT leads and not less than 2)! -+) mm for other
connections) The panel (ires and multi core cable shall bear ferrules of (hite insulation
material (ith indelible mar'ing in blac' and as per relevant I--) -ame ferrule number shall
not be used on (ires in different circuits) Double ferrule may be provided (here a change in
number is re+uired)
22)3 -tranded (ires shall be terminated (ith tinned <oss Courtney terminals, (ashers or crimped
tubular lugs) -eparate (ashers shall be used for each (ire) ?ire shall not be .ointedtied
bet(een terminal points)
22)! ?here apparatus is mounted on panels all metal cases shall be separately earthed by copper
(ire or strip not less than 2)! s+) mm) The screens of screened pairs of multi core cables
shall be earthed at one end of the cable only)
22)6 $ll terminal boards shall be of stud1type 8 mounted obli+uely to(ards the rear door and these
boards shall be spaced not less than %00mm apart) -uitable insulation barriers shall be
provided bet(een ad.acent connections) 2o live metal shall be e*posed at the bac' of
terminal boards)
22)7 $ll fuses shall be of cartridge type and fuses and lin's shall be properly labeled)
23.0 E8UALICATION FORMULA1
The losses at principal tap of each transformer shall be stated in the tender ;2$: rating at
full load at 7!
0
C)
:or the purpose of arriving at comparable prices, the iron, copper and au*iliary losses shall be
capitalised as per capitaliBation formula given belo(0
L&,46,700= ?i E 0)3! ?c E 0)3! ?p)
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?here
?i L Iron =2o load) @osses
?c L Copper =@oad @osses)
?p L $u*iliary @osses
The ma*imum sealing of component and (eightage average losses shall be as per clause 23)0
and no positive tolerance shall be allo(ed on these values
In case losses of the T: are found to be higher then the specified values at any stage (ithin three
years from the date of commissioning the capaitaliBed value of e*cess losses, as compare to the
specified value shall be recovered as per follo(ing capitaliBation formula01
$mount recoverable =<s))L &,46,700 =?i E 0)3! ?c E 0)3!?p))
24.0 L.??$?1-
The losses of each transformer shall be stated in the tender for ;:$: rating at principal tap =at
full load at 7! deg) C) (hich shall be less than01
S(. N.. TD-$ .% L.??$? 25 MVA, 32/33 =V T/F
% 2o @oad @osses 2& F? ="a*)
2 @oad @osses %00 F?="a*)
& $u*iliary @osses 2)2 F? ="a*)
3 "a*imum (eighted average losses 62 F?
23)% 2oise level 0 40 d,
Transformer offers shall be re.ected if audible sound level is higher than ma*)40 d,)
25. TESTS1
25. ROUTINE TESTS1
$ll routine test shall be carried out on each transformer as per I-12026 IEC176) In the
presence of purchaser/s representative)
25.2 TYPE TEST
:ollo(ing type test shall be carried out on one transformer as per I-- 2026 in the presence of
purchasers representative)
=i) Temperature rise test =along (ith D9$))
=ii) Impulse voltage (ithstand test as per clause %& of I--12026 %54% Part1III on one limb)
25.3 In addition, the follo(ing tests shall be carried out on the Transformer Tan'0
25.3. OIL LEA=AGE TEST1
$ll tan's and oil filled compartments shall be tested for oil tightness by being completely filled
(ith oil of viscosity not greater than that of insulating oil to I-0 &&! at ambient temperature
and sub.ected to a pressure e+ual to normal pressure plus &!F2"
2
=! lbs s+) inch)
measured at the base of the tan') This pressure shall be maintained for a period not less than
%2 hours, during (hich period no lea'age shall occur)
25.3.2 :ollo(ing tests shall be carried out on each transformer as reference test
i) "easurement of tan delta and capacitor of T: ?inding and bushings at ! '# 8 %0 '#)
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ii) "agnetic balance test)
iii) "agnetising current at lo( voltage
iv) "easurement of percentage impedance at all taps at lo( voltage)
25.3.3 TRANSFORMER OIL1
-ufficient +uantity =along (ith %0> e*tra) of insulating oil of napthenic type =as per Clause16 of
specification) conforming to ,-0%34IEC1256 Class1% shall be put up for inspection, at least &
(ee's before putting up the transformer for testinginspection, at sub1supplier (or's as per
I-0&&!,-IEC) ;ne sample of the oil shall also be got tested from CP<I or any other 9ovt)
approved testing house) The inspected oil shall be dispatched to site as per dispatch
instructions of purchaser)
25.3.4 SHORT CIRCUIT TEST
-hort circuit test in accordance (ith clause %6 of I--12026 or latest edition shall be got
conducted on one of the units at any test $gencies (here facilities e*ist in the presence of
PurchaserJs representative )Ao(ever, in case of those manufacturers (ho have already got
short circuit test in accordance (ith Cl) %6 of I--12026 or latest edition conducted during the
last ! years on same design and capacity of the Transformer, fresh short circuit test is not
re+uired to be conducted) The bidder in such a case shall submit the copy of type test report
along (ith the bid) If this test is not conducted by the firm earlier, then charges for this test
shall be borne by the bidder)
T"$ >)(()&<D #& *)?$ .% P.>$( T()&?%.(@$( ?"),, ;$ 2 @.&<"? %(.@ <"$ :)<$ .%
*.@@#??#.&#&' .( 24 @.&<"? %(.@ <"$ :)<$ .% ($*$#-< >"#*"$E$( #? $)(,#$(. A,, .<"$(
?<#-+,)<#.&? .% 6)(()&<D C,)+?$ )? -$( S*"$:+,$-D .% -+(*")?$ ($'+,)<#.& ?"),, ($@)#&
?)@$.
2!)3 The purchaser reserves the right to have any other, reasonable test carried out at his
e*pense either before shipment or at site to ensure that the transformer complies (ith the
re+uirement of this specification)
25.5 STAGE INSPECTION1
-tage inspection of built up core =in horiBontalvertical position), (indings, tan' and radiators
shall be carried1out as detailed belo(01
). CORE1
i) "easurement of flu* Density)
ii) 2o @oad @oss "easurement by providing dummy oils)
iii) Tests of C<9; sample ta'en from the core shall be carried1out for Carlite test
=<esistance "easurement), ?att @oss Test, @amination Thic'ness 8 $ging Tests)
iv) Physical inspection for +uality of (or'manship)
v) -littingCutting of core)
;. 6INDINGS1
i) "easurement of cross1sectional area for current density)
ii) "easurement of (eight of bare copper cover by resistance methods)
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iii) The purity test of copper shall be got conducted on sample of copper for assessing its
+uality, from t(o independent 2$,@ accredited laboratories)
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*. TAN=1
#5 V)*++@ T$?<1
;ne transformer tan' out of the lot shall be sub.ected to vacuum pressure of %00)63 '2
=760 mm of hg)) The tan's to be designed for full vacuum shall be tested at an internal
pressure of &)&& F2"
2
=2!mm of Ag)) for one hour)
The permanent deflection of flat plates after the vacuum has been released shall not
e*ceed the values given belo( (ithout affecting the performance of the Transformer)
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AoriBontal length of flat plate=mm)) Permanent deflection=mm))
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Gpto 8 including 7!0 !)0
7!%1%2!0 6)!
%2!%1%7!0 4)0
%7!%12000 5)!
200%122!0 %%)0
22!%12!00 %2)!
2!0%1&000 %6)0
above &000 %5)0
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##5 PRESSURE TEST1
;ne transformer out of the lot shall be sub.ect to the pressure corresponding to t(ice the
normal head of oil or normal pressure plus &!F2"
2
=(hich ever is lo(er) measured at
the base of the tan' and maintained for one hour) The permanent deflection of flat
plates after removal of e*cess pressure shall not e*ceed the figures specified as above)
:. RADIATORS1
<adiator shall be routine and type tested at sub suppliersJ (or' as per relevant standard)
Test reports are re+uired to be supplied at the time of final inspection)
NOTE1 a) The insulation resistance values of the transformer (indings (ill be recorded at the time
of carrying out routine tests, for 20 seconds, one minute, t(o minutes (ith the help of
!000# motoriBed meggar) =Preferably E#E<-AED $#; 8 #I92;@E "$FE)) The
polarisation inde* values =ratio of %2020 sec) value) (ill be accordingly calculated and
recorded in the test certificates and it should not be less than %)!)
b) Dissolved gas analysis test shall be got carried1out before and after heat run test at
CP<I)
c) Capacitance and Tan Delta values for each transformer and condenser bushings (ill be
ta'en and recorded in the test certificates at ! '# 8 %0 '#) Insulation resistance value of
condenser bushings shall also be recorded)
d) @ightening impulse test (ith the chopped (ave applications as per clause %& of I-0
2026 %54% =Part1III) amended upto date) This test (ill be carried out on one of the
limbs of A# and @# (inding (ith positive polarity)
e) The tender should clearly indicate the testing facilities available (ith them and tests
(hich are to be arranged outside)
-upplier shall submit in house test certificates at least %! days in advance for final
testing of T:) :or testing T:, all measuring instruments shall be of highest efficiency
and best +uality) These shall be got calibrated from 2P@ 9ovt) $gency and be got
sealed by calibrating agency) A#P2 reserves the right to calibrate the instruments in the
manner it desires)
@osses shall be measured (ith &1(attmeter method only) <esistance shall be ta'en (ith
Double1Felvin ,ridge) @osses can be measured directly from CTs and PTs and not
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through the panel) <atio of the measuring instrument shall be such that the multiplying
factor is the minimum)
$ll tests shall be carried out in the presence of the Purchaser before dispatching the
material) Test certificates in +uadruplicate (ill be submitted to the Purchaser for
approval) 2o material shall be despatched (ithout prior inspection and approval of test
certificates unless other(ise agreed to) Type and routine test certificates of all bought
out items from recognised testing agency shall be submitted for approval before
commencing supplies) ;@TC scheme including the master follo(er functioning shall also
be chec'ed) ;nly fully assembled transformer including mounting of radiators shall be
put1up for inspection)
26. DRA6INGS1
26)% The follo(ing dra(ings shall be supplied as part of the tender)
26)%)% ;utline dimensional dra(ing of transformer and accessories)
26)%)2)% ,ushing and terminal connectors dra(ing)
26)2 The successful bidder shall submit final version of dra(ings complete in all respects as
detailed in the follo(ing sub1clauses, in +uadruplicate, (ithin four (ee's of placement of
order for purchaser/s approval) The purchaser shall communicate his commentsapproval on
the dra(ings to the supplier (ithin four (ee's of their receipt) The manufacturer shall, if
necessary, modify the dra(ings and resubmit the same for purchaser/s approval (ithin t(o
(ee's of receipt of comments) -uch duly revised dra(ings (ill be approved by the purchaser
(ithin t(o (ee's of the receipt)
$fter receipt of purchaser/s approval to dra(ings, the manufacturer (ill submit a set of re1
producible of all the approved dra(ings and (ill also supply five sets of all approved
dra(ings and five sets of manual of instructions per transformer to sub1station Design
Directorate, A#P2@, Panch'ula)
;2E -ET ;: $@@ TAE $PP<;#ED D<$?I29- $2D "$2G$@ ;: I2-TGCTI;2- ?I@@
,E -GPP@IED $@;29?ITA E$CA T<$2-:<"E< ?ITA;GT ?AICA TAE -GPP@D ?I@@
2;T ,E C;2-IDE<ED $- C;"P@ETE -GPP@D)
26)2)% ;utline general arrangement dra(ings sho(ing plan, front elevation 8 side elevation (ith all
fittings and accessories etc) The follo(ing information must be specifically included on the
dra(ings)
a) "a'e of transformer oil)
b) Electrical clearances, minimum as (ell as actual)
c) 2o) of radiator headers, number of radiator element in each header)
d) -mall s'etch sho(ing un1tan'ing details)
e) Thic'ness of transformer tan' bottom, side 8 top plates)
f) Type, shade, shade 2o) and thic'ness of transformer paint)
g) <oller, rail gauge s'etch)
h) ?eight of oil, bare copper (eight (indings, core, un1tan'ing mass, transportation mass
and dimensions etc)
26)2)2 Detailed of bushings sho(ing plan, elevation, terminal details, mounting details ma'e and
type number incorporating electrical characteristics, description of various parts, total
creepage 8 protected creepage distance, (eight of oil, total (eight of bushing , dimensions,
short time current rating etc)
26)2)& Dra(ing sho(ing A# 8 @# (indings (ith arrangement of insulation and terminal
connections)
26)2)3 -chematic control and (iring diagram for au*iliary e+uipment li'e ;@TC control gear, cooler
control gear, "arshaling Fios') Detailed (rite1up for schematic shall also be supplied
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26)2)! Combined <ating 8 Diagram Plate)
26)2)6 #alve schedule plate)
26)2)7 Core assembly dra(ing (ith flu* density calculations)
26)2)4 Interconnection diagram bet(een ;@TC panel, Drive mechanism and marshalling 'ios')
26.2.9 Detailed calculations sho(ing short circuit (ith stand capability due to radial and a*ial forces
during short circuit) $lso calculation for thermal (ithstand capability during short circuit)
26)2)%0 Cable arrangement on the transformers)
26)2)%% Dra(ing sho(ing connection of A#, @# lead (ith the respective bushing and their place of
storage during transportation)
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GTP OF 20/25 MVA 132/33 KV POWER T/F
S. NO. DESCRIPTION PARTICULARS
Requie! O"ee!
1 Manufacturers Name

2 Rating (MVA)

3 Voltage Ratio (KV)

4 Winding Connection

5 Vector rou!

" Num#er of $%ase

& 're(uenc) (*+)

, -)!e of cooling

. Rating a/aila#le at di0erent cooling 1

12 3m!edance data

a uaranteed !ositi/e se(uence im!edance #et4een
*V56V at &5 deg7C 4it% 1221 rating at

i7 $rinci!al -a!
ii7 Ma8imum -a!
3ii7 Minimum -a!

# 9ero se(uence im!edance at !rinci!al ta!

11 uaranteed losses at 1221 rated /oltage (e8cluding
cooler loss) at &5 deg7C #et4een *V and 6V


a 3ron loss (KW) (ma8)

# Co!!er loss (KW) (ma8)

c Ma8imum Weig%ted a/erage loss

12 uaranteed cooler losses at

a 1221 load (ma8) (KW)

13 Cooling e(ui!ment details

a Num#er of coolers and rating as !er 1 of transformer
cooling e(ui!ment


# Mounting
GTP OF 20/25 MVA 132/33 KV POWER T/F
S. NO. DESCRIPTION PARTICULARS
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Requie! O"ee!
c 'an motor data

i Num#er !er cooler and rating as 1 of cooler
re(uirement (also indicate no7of s!are fans)


ii -)!e

iii Rating (KW)

i/ 6oc:ed rotor current (Am!s)

/ -em!7 range o/er 4%ic% cooler control is ad;usta#le
(deg7c to deg7C)


d <il !um! motor data

i Num#er !er cooler and rating as 1 of cooler
re(uirement (also indicate no7of s!are !um!)


ii -)!e

iii Rating (KW)

i/ 6oc:ed rotor current (Am!s)

/ -em!7 range o/er 4%ic% cooler control is ad;usta#le
(deg7c to deg7C)


e -)!e of oil !um! and motor (4%et%er oil su#merged
t)!e)


f Radiator details

i </erall dimensions l8#8% (mm)

ii -otal 4eig%t 4it% oil (Kg)

iii -otal 4eig%t 4it%out oil (Kg)

i/ -%ic:ness of Radiator tu#e (mm)

/ -)!e of mounting

14 -%ermal =ata

a -em!erature rise in to! oil o/er an am#ient of 52
deg7C


# -em! rise in 4inding #) resistance measurement
met%od o/er an am#ient of 52 deg7C

GTP OF 20/25 MVA 132/33 KV POWER T/F
S. NO. DESCRIPTION PARTICULARS
Requie! O"ee!
c -%ermal time constant (*ours)
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15 Wit%stand time for t%ree !%ases s%ort circuit at
terminals (secs)


1" </er e8citation 4it%stand time (sec)

i 1725

ii 174

iii 175

1& >us%ings

a *ig% /oltage

i) Manufacturer

ii) -)!e

iii) -otal cree!age distance (mm)

i/) $rotected cree!age distance (mm)

/) Mounting

/i) Rated current (Am!s)

# 6o4 /oltage

i) Manufacturer

ii) -)!e

iii) Mounting

i/) -otal cree!age distance (mm)

/ $rotected cree!age distance (mm)

/i) Rated current (Am!s)

C Neutral >us%ing

i) Manufacturer

GTP OF 20/25 MVA 132/33 KV POWER T/F
S. NO. DESCRIPTION PARTICULARS
Requie! O"ee!
ii) -)!e

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iii) Mounting

i/) -otal cree!age distance (mm)

/) $rotected cree!age distance (mm)

/i) Rated current (Am!s)

1, 3s Vacuum ?lling re(uired@ if so state a#solute
!ressure (mm of *g)


1. -otal (uantit) of oil (ltrs)

22 -a! c%anging e(ui!ment

a) Voltage class and current

#) Num#er of ste!s

c) Range

d) Ate! /oltage

e) -)!e

f) Rated /oltage of dri/e motor (/olts)

g) No7of re/olutions to com!lete one ste!

%) -ime to com!lete one ste! on manual B auto
o!eration (sec)


i) $o4er re(uired (:4)

21 3nsulation le/el

a) *V 4indings

i) 6ig%tning im!ulse 4it%stand /oltage

ii) $o4er fre(uenc) 4it%stand /oltage (:/ rms)
GTP OF 20/25 MVA 132/33 KV POWER T/F
S. NO. DESCRIPTION PARTICULARS
Requie! O"ee!
#) 6V Winding

i) 6ig%tning im!ulse 4it%stand /oltage

ii) $o4er fre(uenc) 4it%stand /oltage (:/ rms)
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c) *V >us%ing

i) 6ig%tning im!ulse 4it%stand /oltage

ii) $o4er fre(uenc) 4it%stand /oltage (:/ rms)

d) 6V >us%ing

i) 6ig%tning im!ulse 4it%stand /oltage

ii) $o4er fre(uenc) 4it%stand /oltage (:/ rms)

e) Neutral >us%ing

i) 6ig%tning im!ulse 4it%stand /oltage

ii) $o4er fre(uenc) 4it%stand /oltage (:/ rms)

22 A!!ro8imate dimensions

a) -an: (l8#8%) mm

#) </erall dimensions 4it% (mm) coolers l8#8%

c) A%i!!ing dimensions (mm) (l8#8%)

d) *eig%t for untan:ing (mm)

e) =imensions of largest (mm) !ac:age (l8#8%)

23 Weig%ts of transformer com!onents

a) Core (Kg)

# Windings (Kg)

c) 3nsulation (Kg)

d) -an: and ?ttings (Kg)

e) <il (Kg)

GTP OF 20/25 MVA 132/33 KV POWER T/F
S. NO. DESCRIPTION PARTICULARS
Requie! O"ee!
f) Cntan:ing 4eig%t (%ea/iest !iece) (Kg)

g) -otal 4eig%t Kg

%) Weig%t of %ea/iest !ac:age K

i) -otal s%i!!ing 4eig%t (Kg)
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;) $arts detac%ed for trans!ort

24 $ermissi#le o/erload (1 of rating D time in minutes)

25 Clearances

a) Minimum clearance #et4een !%ases

i) 3n oil (mm)

ii) 3n air (mm)

#) Minimum clearance of *V 4inding to tan: in oil (mm)

c) Minimum clearance of *V 4inding of eart% in oil (mm)

d) Clearance #et4een core (mm) and coil

e) Clearance #et4een coil (mm)

f) Clearance #et4een neutral to ground in air (mm)

2" Conser/ator

a) -otal /olume (ltrs)

#) Volume #et4een %ig%est and lo4est le/els (ltrs)

2& Ca!acitance /alues

a) *V to eart% (!f)

#) 6V to eart% (!f)

2,a) -)!e of oil !reser/ation

#) Material of air cell

c) Continuous tem!7 4it%stand ca!a#ilit) of t%e air cell
GTP OF 20/25 MVA 132/33 KV POWER T/F
S. NO. DESCRIPTION PARTICULARS
Requie! O"ee!
2. a) No7of !ressure relief de/ice !ro/ided

#) <!eration !ressure of !ressure relief de/ice
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32 <il

a) Eualit) of oil

i) Moisture content (!!m)

ii) Ma8 tan delta /alue (at .2 deg7C)

iii) Resisti/it) (o%m F cm)

i/) >rea:do4n strengt% (:/)

/) 3nterfacial tension at 2& deg7C (min)

#) Euantit) including 121 e8tra (6trs)

c) Atandards a!!lica#le

31 Core

a) -)!e of construction

#) Net core area (mm7s()

c) Core material and grade used

d) -)!e of ;oint #et4een core and )o:e

e) -%ic:ness of stam!ing (mm)

f) $ercentage silicon content (1)

g) Ma8imum Gu8 densit) in core at rated fre(uenc) at

i) .21 /oltage (4#Bs(7m)

ii) 1221 /oltage (4#Bs(7m)

iii) 1121 /oltage (4#Bs(7m)
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GTP OF 20/25 MVA 132/33 KV POWER T/F
S. NO. DESCRIPTION PARTICULARS
Requie! O"ee!
32 Winding

a) -)!e of 4inding

#) Current densit) at rated load

i) *V (ABA(7cm)

ii) 6V (ABA(7cm)

iii) Regulating 4inding (ABA(7cm)

c) Conductor area

i) *V (s(7mm)

ii) 6V (s(7mm)

3ii) Regulating 4inding

d) Ma8imum current densit) under s%ort circuit

i) i) *V (s(7mm)

ii) 6V (s(7mm)

e) Magnetising inrus% current (Am!s)

f) No load current (Am!s) at rated fre(uenc) and at

i) .21 /oltage (4#Bs(7m)

ii) 1221 /oltage (4#Bs(7m)

iii) 1121 /oltage (4#Bs(7m)

g) Magnetising current at rated fre(uenc) and at rated
/oltage


33 -an:

a) -)!e

#) Material

c) A!!ro8 -%ic:ness of
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GTP OF 20/25 MVA 132/33 KV POWER T/F
S. NO. DESCRIPTION PARTICULARS
Requie! O"ee!
i) Aides (mm)

ii) >ottom (mm)

iii) Co/er (mm)

34 Radiator

a) Ma:e

#) Material

c) -%ic:ness

35 Vacuum 4it%stand ca!a#ilit) of

a) Main tan: (torr)

#) Radiators accessories (torr)

3" $ressure 4it%standing ca!a#ilit) of

a) Main -an:

#) Radiator and accessories

3& -em!erature indicators

a) <-3

i) Manufacturer

ii) Range

iii) Accurac)

#) W-3

i) Manufacturer

ii) Range

iii) Accurac)

c) RW-3

i) Manufacturer

ii) Range
GTP OF 20/25 MVA 132/33 KV POWER T/F
S. NO. DESCRIPTION PARTICULARS
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Requie! O"ee!
iii) Accurac)

i/) Au8iliar) su!!l) used

3, -erminal connectors

a) Ma:e

#) W%et%er t)!e tested

c) o/erning standard
NoteH 3f t%ere is an) c%ange in t%e a#o/e -$s@ same s%all conform to -ec%nical
A!eci?cationsBrele/ant 3AA7 3f t%ere is an) c%ange in -$s@ so 4arranted #) s!eci?c
ma:e of e(ui!ment@ same s%all #e ta:en care at t%e time of a!!ro/al of dra4ings7
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