580 kVp for 0.1 Sec.

565 kVp for 1 Sec.

550 kVp for 10 Secs.
e) 245 kV class arrester shall be capable of discharging energy equivalent to class 3 of IEC for
245 kV system on two successive operations. See Vol.II-Sec.1 ( B ) for further details.
f) The reference current of the arresters shall be high enough to eliminate the influence of
grading and stray capacitance on the measured reference voltage.

2.3

Constructional Features
The nonlinear blocks shall be of inferred metal oxide material. These shall be provided in such
a way as to obtain robust construction, with excellent mechanical and electrical properties even
after repeated operations.
The arrestor enclosure shall be vertically or horizontally mounted to suit the layout of the
switchgear as suggested by the manufacturer and shall be fitted with a discharge counter
located in an easily accessible position.
The main grounding connection from the surge arrestor to the earth shall be provided by the
contractor. The size of the connecting conductor shall be such that all the energy is dissipated to
the ground without getting overheated.

12.4

Tests
In accordance with the requirements stipulated the surge arrestors shall conform to type tests
and shall be subjected to routine and acceptance tests in accordance with IEC document.
Each metaloxide block shall be tested for the guaranteed specific energy capability in addition
to the routine/acceptance test as per IEC-60099.
Test on Surge Monitors :
The Surge monitors shall also be connected in series with the test specimens during residual
voltage and current impulse withstand tests to verify efficacy of the same.
Additional routine/functional tests with one 100A and 10 kA current impulse, (8/20 micro sec.)
shall also be performed on the surge monitor.

13.0

400 kV, 220 kV, 132kV and 33kV GIS BUILDING :

a)

The buildings shall house 400 kV, 220 kV, 132 kV, 33kV Gas Insulated Switchgear
(GIS) and other associated equipments inside in each of the GIS buildings.
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