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SPECIFICATION No.:- TI/SPC/PSI/2x25/FC&SR/0100(/10)

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
SHUNT CAPACITOR & SERIES REACTOR EQUIPMENT TO BE USED OVER 2 X 25 KV TRACTION
SUBSTATIONS

September 2010

ISSUED BY

TRACTION INSTALLATION DIRECTORATE

RESERARCH DESIGNS & STANDARDS ORGANISATION
LUCKNOW 226 011

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SIGNATURE
DATE
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PREPARED BY

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APPROVED BY

SE/TI

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SPECIFICATION
FOR
SHUNT CAPACITOR & SERIES REACTOR EQUIPMENT TO BE USED OVER 2 X 25 KV TRACTION
SUBSTATIONS
SPECIFICATION NO. TI/SPC/PSI/2 x25/FC&SR/0100(./10)
1.

SCOPE

1.1.

This specification covers design, manufacture, supply, testing and commissioning of shunt
capacitor equipment intended for outdoor installation on the 2 X 25 kV side of ac traction
system on Indian Railways, for the purpose of improvement of power factor and reduction of
maximum demand. It supersedes specification No. ETI/PSI/126(8/89).

1.2.

This specification is technically similar to RDSO specification for Fixed capacitor and series
reactor No. TI/SPC/PSI/FC&SR/0100.

1.3

The capacitor equipment shall be complete with control gear, protective relays, series reactors
and accessories necessary for its efficient operation.

1.4

All such items and accessories shall be deemed to be within the scope of this specification
whether specifically mentioned herein or not. The equipment shall be erected by the successful
tenderer, therefore, the offer shall include deputing of engineers and supervisors by the supplier
of equipment for adequate handling, installation, testing and commissioning to the satisfaction
of Railways engineers at site.

1.5

All civil engineering works connected with foundations of the capacitor banks, circuit breaker,
isolator, series reactor, current & potential transformers, supporting steel structures for the
equipment etc shall also be done by the contractor.

1.6

All associated items of HT shunt capacitor bank assembly like Series reactor, CT, PT, LA, CB,
isolators, protection relays & panels etc. should be procured from RDSO/CORE approved
vendors.

2.

GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS

2.1

The shunt capacitor and associated items shall, unless otherwise specified herein, conform to
the latest revision of RDSO specification, Indian Standard specifications/IEC, Recommendations
as indicated below and the Indian Electricity Rules, wherever applicable.
1.
2.

IS:513
IS:800

3.

IS:1554 (Pt.II)

4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

IS:2099
IS:13925 (1998)
IS:3070 (Pt.-I)
IS:3231
IS:5553 (Pt-3)
IS:5553 (Pt.-5)
IS:11298 (Pt.-3/Sec.1)

Cold rolled carbon steel sheets.

Code of practice for use of structural steel general building
construction.
PVC insulated (heavy duty) electric cable Pt.II for voltage
above 1 kV.
Bushings for alternating voltages above 1 kV.
Shunt capacitor for AC power systems.
Lightning arrestor for ac systems, non-linear resistor type.
Electrical relays for power system protection
Current limiting reactors and neutral earthing reators.
Tuning reactors.
Plastic films for electrical purpose:
polypropylene
films for capacitors.

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IS:12672

13.

IEC 60871-1& IEC 60871-2

14.

RDSO Specn.
No.ETI/OHE/13(4/84)
RDSO specn. No.
ETI/OHE/18(4/84)
RDSO specn. No.
TI/SPC/PSI/PROTCT/6070
RDSO specn.
No.TI/SPC/PSI/MOGTLA/0
100(07/10)
RDSO Code
NO.ETI/PSI/120(2/91)

15.
16.
17.

19.

2.1.1

2.2

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Internal fuses and internal over pressure disconnectors for

shunt capacitors.
Shunt capacitor for ac systems having a rated voltage above
660V (part 1&2)
Specification for hot-dip zinc coating on steel, masts, tubes
and fittings, used on 25kV ac OHE
Specification for steel and stainless steel bolts, nuts and
washers.
Control and relay panel incorporating numerical type
protection relays for 25kV ac traction substations.
Metal oxide gapless type lightning arrestors.

Code of practice for earthing of power supply installation for

25 kV a.c., 50 Hz. Single phase traction system.

In addition to above, the following RDSO specifications are presently used for various equipment
being provided over 2 x 25 kV AT feeding system. Some of the specifications mentioned below
are under revision therefore purchaser shall provide the latest specifications for below items
which shall have to be adhered to by the tenderer for execution of the work
1

ETI/PSI/122(3/89)

ETI/PSI/123(9/93)

ETI/PSI/124(7/95)

ETI/PSI/125(7/97)

5
6
7
8
9
10

ETI/PSI/126(8/89)
ETI/PSI/127(8/89)
ETI/PSI/128(8/89)
ETI/PSI/129(8/89)
ETI/PSI/130(8/89)
ETI/PSI/132(8/89)

11
12

ETI/PSI/133(8/89)
ETI/PSI/135(8/89)

13
14

ETI/PSI/138(8/89)
ETI/PSI/139 (12/89)

15

ETI/PSI/141 (10/90)

16

ETI/PSI/145(3/92)

17

ETI/PSI/147(3/92)

Specification for 245/145/123/72.5 kV double pole and triple pole

isolators.
21.6 MVA, 220/132/110 / 66 kV/2x27 kV, single phase, 50 Hz
Traction power transformer for AT feeding system
54 MVA, 220/2x27 kV Scott-connected power transformer for 2x27
kV AT feeding system.
8 or 5 MVA, 2x27 kV 50 Hz, auto transformer for 2x27 kV AT
feeding system.
25kV shunt capacitor equipment for 2x25kV `AT feeding system.
Series capacitor equipment for 2x25 kV `AT feeding system.
Resonance suppressing C-R device for 2x25 kV `AT feeding system.
Distance relay for 2x25 kV `AT feeding system.
Delta-I type fault selective relay for 2x25 kV `AT feeding system.
25 kV double pole outdoor, vacuum interrupters for Railway
switching stations for 2x25 kV AT feeding system.
25 kV ac double pole isolators for 2x25 kV AT feeding system.
`AT Boost up current ratio type fault locator for OHE for 2x25kV `AT
feeding system.
Control and relay board for 2x25 kV `AT feeding system.
25 kV ac double pole outdoor SF6 interrupters for 2x25 kV AT
feeding system.
Static distance protection relay with parallelogram characteristic for
25kV ac single phase, 50 Hz traction overhead equipment.
Specification for 11 kV current transformer with ratio 500/5 for 2x25
kV AT feeding system.
Specification for 25 kV current transformer with CT ratio 100-50/5
for shunt capacitor banks in 2x25 kV AT feeding system.

Any deviation from this specification, proposed by the tenderer for improving the performance,
utility and efficiency of the equipment, will be given due consideration provided full particulars

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of the deviation with justification are furnished. In such case, the tenderer shall quote according
to this specification and the deviations, if any, proposed by him shall be quoted as
alternate/alternatives.
2.3

In case of any conflict between the contents of the above IS and this specification, the
stipulation of this specification shall prevail.

3.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.

3.1

The shunt capacitor installation shall be suitable for outdoor use in moist tropical climate and in
areas subject to heavy rainfall, pollution due to industry and marine atmosphere and severe
lightning. The limiting weather conditions which the shunt capacitor and associated items have
to withstand in service are indicated below:
1

Atmospheric temperature

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

2
3
4

Maximum relative humidity

Annual rainfall
Number of rainy days per
annum
Maximum number of thunder
storm days per annum
Maximum number of dust storm
days per annum
Atmosphere during hot weather

Coastal area

9
10

Basic wind pressure

Altitude

5
6

3.2

Metallic surface temperature under Sun: 75 C

max. and in shade: 55 C max.
Minimum temperature: - 10 C (Also snow fall
in certain areas during winter season)
Maximum ambient air temperature - 500C
Average ambient air temperature over a period
of 24 hours - 350C

100%
Ranging from 1750 to 6250mm
120 days
85 days
35 days
Extremely dusty and desert terrain in certain areas.
The dust concentration in air may reach a high value
of 1.6 mg/m. In many iron ore and coalmine areas,
the dust concentration is very high affecting the filter
and air ventilation system.
The equipments shall be designed to work in coastal
areas in humid and salt laden atmosphere with
maximum. pH value of 8.5, sulphate of 7mg per liter,
max. concentration of chlorine 6 mg per liter and
maximum conductivity of 130 micro siemens/cm.
200kg/sq.m.
Up to 1000 m above mean sea level

VIBRATIONS
The shunt capacitor installation would also be subjected to vibrations on account of trains
running on nearby railway tracks. The amplitude of these vibrations which occur with rapidly
varying time periods in the range of 15 to 70 ms lies in the range of 30 to 150 microns at present
with the instantaneous peak going up to 350 microns.

4.

TRACTION POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM (2X25 KV AT FEEDING SYSTEM)

4.1

General Scheme :
The electric power for railway traction is supplied in ac 50 Hz. single phase through 2x25 kV AT
feeding system, which has a feeding voltage from the substation two times as high (2x25 kV) as

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catenary voltage (25kV). This high voltage power supplied from the traction substation through
catenary wire and feeder wire is stepped down to the catenary voltage by use of
autotransformers installed about every 13 to 17 km along the track, and then fed to the
locomotives, In other words, both the catenary voltage and feeder voltage are 25kV against the
rail, although the substation feeding voltage between catenary and feeder is 50 kV. Therefore,
the catenary voltage is the same as that of the conventional 25 kV system.
4.1.1

Since the power is supplied in two times higher voltage, the 2x25 kV AT feeding system is
suitable for a large power supply, and it has the following advantages, compared with
conventional feeding systems.
(a) Less voltage drop in feeder circuit.
(b) Large spacing of traction substation.
(c) Less telecommunication interference by use of AT installed with adequate spacing.

4.1.1

4.1.2 The power is obtained from 220/2x25 kV Scott- connected or V- connected traction
transformer or 132/2x25 kV single phase transformers. The primary windings of the single phase
transformers are connected to two or three phases of 132 kV, three-phase effectively earthed
transmission net-work of the Electricity Board, in case of a single phase transformer or in case of
two single phase transformers connected in V, respectively. On the other hand, the primary
windings of the Scott-connected transformers are connected to the three phases of 220 kV
three-phase, effectively earthed transmission net-work of the Electricity Board. The Scottconnected transformer and V-connected single phase transformers are effective in reducing
voltage imbalance on the transmission net-work of the Electricity Board . The spacing between
adjacent substations is normally between 70 to100 kms. A power supply diagram No.
ETI/PSI/SK/3 & a sketch showing the general arrangement at a traction sub-station is at
Appendix-I & II

4.1.3

One outer side terminal of the secondary windings of traction transformer is connected to the
catenary, the other outer side terminal being connected to the feeder. Two inner side terminals
are, via series capacitors or directly, connected to each other, and their joint is solidly earthed
and connected to the traction rails.

4.1.4

The load current from the substation flows through the catenary and returns to the substation
flows through the feeder. Between two adjacent ATs, the load current fed from the catenary to
the locomotive flows in the rail and is boosted up to the feeder through the neutral tap of ATs at
left and right sides of the locomotive.

4.1.5

At the points of substation and sectioning post, a dead zone known as neutral section is
provided in OHE to avoid a wrong phase coupling. The power to the catenary and feeder on one
side of the substation is fed by one feeder circuit breaker, even if there exist two breakers for
one side, and each track is controlled by an interrupter. The two breakers are used as a stand-by
for each other. For maintenance work and keeping the voltage drop within limits, one or more
sub-sectioning and paralleling posts (known as SSP) are introduced between traction substation
and a sectioning and paralleling post (known as SP). A SSP on a double track section normally
has four sectioning interrupters and one paralleling interrupter. In case of fault, the feeder
circuit breaker of the substation isolates it.

4.1.6

A figure showing the principle of AT feeding system and a typical power supply diagram showing
the general feeding arrangement at a traction substation and sections of the OHE are given in
the sketch at the Appendix-V.

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4.2

PROTECTION SYSTEM

4.2.1

The following relays are provided for the protection of traction transformers:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

4.2.2

Differential protection.
IDMT over current protection, (on HT& LT side)
Restricted earth fault protection, (on HT & LT side)
Instantaneous over current element on HT side
Phase-failure relay (to detect a malfunction of a feeder circuit breaker)

The following relays are provided for the protection of OHE:

a)
b)
c)
d)

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Distance protection Module comprising of protection against wrong phase coupling, PT

fuse failure and auto reclosure.
Instantaneous over current protection
Delta-I type high resistance fault relay
Under voltage relay

2 x 25kV OHE & Traction transformer Electric Parameters:

The OHE is made up of a stranded cadmium copper catenary of 65 sq. mm or a stranded
aluminum alloy catenary of 116 sq. mm and a grooved contact wire of 107 sq. mm making up a
total of 150 sq. mm or 140 sq. mm copper equivalent, respectively. As a feeder wire, a stranded
aluminum alloy of 240 sq. mm. is used. The calculated OHE impedance value of AT feeding
circuit (OHE: Al 116-Cu 107 sq. mm. Feeder wire: Al 240 sq. mm) for a single track line is 0.0601
+ j 0.1419 ohms/km (at25kV system impedance).

4.3.1

Traction transformer
The percentage impedance of a 2x25 MVA, 220/2x25 kV Scott- connect or V- connected
transformer and a 20 MVA, 132/2x25 kV single-phase transformer are 12% ( at 27 MVA base)
and 12% (at 21.6 MVA base), respectively.

4.3.2

Clearance at Substations:
Normally a minimum clearance of 500 mm is provided between any live part at 25 kV and earth.

4.4

Nature of faults on the OHE System

4.4.1

OHE is subjected to frequent earth faults caused by failure of insulation, snapping of OHE and
touching the rail or earth, or loose wires carried by birds coming in contact with OHE below
over-line structures, miscreant activities etc. These faults are cleared by the feeder circuit
breaker which operates on any one or both of the following relays depending on the proximity
of the fault.
1. Distance relay
2. Delta I type fault selective relay
3. Instantaneous over current relay

4.4.2

Inadvertent coupling of two phases between adjacent substations at the neutral section or at
intermediate switching stations in case of extended feed, causes short circuit. This is cleared by
tripping of one of the feeder breakers at the two ends through Wrong phase coupling relays

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Short Circuit level :

The source impedance for different grid supply voltages based on a three phase symmetrical
short circuit level are generally between 2000 and 10000 MVA depending upon the proximity of
the traction substation to the generating station. The actual values of fault levels which are
depending upon the location of the traction substation shall however be furnished by the
Railways in the particular specification attached with the tender papers.

4.6

Nature of load on the 2x25 kV system :

4.6.1

Traction load is of frequent and rapidly varying nature and may fluctuate between no-load and
overloads. The system is also subject to frequent short circuits due to earth faults. It is difficult,
therefore, to forecast precisely the load cycle of traction service because of the non-uniform
pattern of traffic, which is different on different days.

4.6.2

The conventional AC electric locomotives are fitted for conversion of ac to dc, with single phase
bridge-connected silicon rectifiers with smoothing reactor for feeding the dc traction motors.
The ripple current is in the region of 25 to 40%, which introduces harmonics in the 25kV power
supply. There are some locomotives based on thyristor control, which are having higher
harmonics generation. The typical percentages of harmonics present in the traction current with
diode rectifier and the Thyristor locomotives are as follows :
Current harmonics (%) with
Rectifier
Thyristor
rd
3 harmonics (150 Hz)
15%
23%
5th harmonics (250 Hz)
6%
14%
7th harmonics (150 Hz)
4%
10%
These are the typical values and measurements have indicated that these can be higher at lower
loads and lower at higher loads.

4.6.3

The average power factor of electric traction and multiple unit trains generally varies between
0.7 and 0.8 lagging without compensation.

4.6.4

In big yards and loco sheds, a number of locomotives stand idle with only the load of their
auxiliaries drawing higher reactive power. The load power factor is, therefore, rather low.

4.6.5

In addition to above IR is having locomotives and EMUs fitted with 3-phase drives having
regenerative braking capabilities.

5.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

5.1

Rating and other particulars

The capacitor bank installation shall be designed for the following ratings and other particulars.
i)
System
- 2x2kV AT Feeding system
ii)
Nominal system voltage
- 25kV (phase to earth)
ii)
Possible variation in the
19.0 to 27.5 (Sometimes touching30kV)
traction supply voltage
iii)
Equipment voltage class
- 52 kV
iv)
Rated frequency
- 50 Hz 3%
v)
Average power factor of the
- Between 0.7 and 0.8 lagging (the exact
traction system
value to be indicated in the tender)

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vii)
viii)

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Desired power factor after

- 0.9 lagging
installation of the capacitor bank
Harmonics in the system
- Please see clause 4.7.2
The Standard ratings of HT capacitor bank and reactor shall be as under:

The complete HT capacitor bank (with 13% series reactor) shall have to be designed in two
exactly similar parts. One bank shall be between traction wire and rail (earth) while other bank
shall be connected between Feeder wire and the rail. As minimum standard capacitor bank
rating with 5, 220 kVAR and 8 kV capacitor units comes to 1100 kVAR @ 40 kV, minimum rating
of a HT capacitor bank shall be 2200 kVAR (@ 40kV) and in multiples of it thereof. Refer to
Appendix -III for constitutional of shunt capacitor equipment.

Capacity of
bank in kVAr
at 40 kV
In the multiple
of 220 kVAr
2200
4400
6600
8800

NOTE:

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Xc()

XL()

Xc()

KV2 x 1000
kVAr

0.13 x Xc

0.87 x Xc

Capacity of
bank in kVAr
at 25 kV
KV2 x 1000
Xc

I at 25 kV (in
Amps)
KVAr at 25 kV
25

727.27
94.55
632.73
988
39.51
363.64
47.27
316.36
1976
79.02
242.42
31.52
210.91
2963
118.53
181.82
23.64
158.18
3951
158.05
Note: Losses of the reactor shall be guaranteed at the rated current

Rated current
of reactor (in
Amps)
I at 25 kV x 1.3

51
103
154
205

To cater for manufacturing tolerances of both capacitance and inductance, the maximum and
minimum frequencies shall be taken as 53 Hz and 47 Hz respectively.
Resonant condition and inrush current :
The rating of the capacitor bank shall be such that it does not resonate with source impedance
including transformer impedance and series reactor (parallel resonance). It shall also not
resonate with the series reactor (series resonance) at any of the harmonic frequencies. It shall
also be ensured that the inrush current of the capacitor bank does not exceed the maximum
guaranteed value. Calculations shall be furnished with the tender in respect of the inrush
current, surge voltage and series/parallel resonant frequencies.

5.3

Capacitor Unit :

5.3.1

Rating of the capacitor unit of the bank shall be 220 kVAr, 8 kV. The individual capacitor units of
the bank shall be of All polypropylene (APP) self-contained, outdoor type provided with double
bushing protected by internal element fuses. Each capacitor unit shall be built up of number of
elements having a dielectric of plastic film (polypropylene) between the aluminium foils as
electrode. The bushings shall be of porcelain and shall be jointed to the case by welding or other
approved technique (except soldering). The minimum value of creepage distance for bushings
shall be 25mm per kV of appropriate class. The bushing shall be in accordance with IS-2099-

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1986 & IS- 5621-1980 and shall be got routine & type tested from a reputed laboratory like CPRI,
ERDA or another for which approval of RDSO may be obtained. The bushing shall also withstand
a torsional effort at the terminal stud, not less than 20 Nm.
The capacitor elements shall be assembled in a stack closely fitted into the container in order to
reduce the amount of free impregnation fluid. The container shall accommodate changes in
fluid volume due to variation in the temperature. Each individual unit shall consist of a number
of elements connected in series parallel arrangement. Each element shall be protected by
means of an internal fuse connected in series. The capacitor unit shall be capable of
withstanding transient over currents of high frequency and amplitude occurring at the time of
their switching in the circuit.
Each capacitor unit of 220 kVAr shall have at least 15 Parallel elements in each series group so
that failure of 40% of elements in a series group shall not give rise to more than 10% over
voltage on healthy parallel units.
Each capacitor unit shall satisfactorily operate continuously at rated voltage and shall withstand
30% over current (rms value) due to over-voltages and harmonics. The unit shall also
satisfactorily operate with traction harmonic currents as indicated in clause 4.7.2. Depending
upon the actual capacitance value, which may be maximum of the 1.15 time the rated
capacitance Cn, the maximum current may reach 1.5 times the rated current.
5.3.2

The Polypropylene film conforming to IS: 11298 shall be checked for proper thickness,
roughness, breakdown voltage besides its physical appearance.

5.3.3

The capacitors shall be impregnated with non-PCB (Polychlorinated-Biphenyl) impregnation

fluids which have excellent electrical characteristics, low toxicity, low bio-accumulation and are
bio-degradable.

5.3.4

The aluminium foil used shall be of very high purity and free from materials like rolling oil and
such other defects. The thickness of aluminium foil used shall not be less than 5 microns.

5.3.5

The container of each capacitor unit shall be leak and moisture-proof. The capacitor containers
shall be made of CRCA steel sheets of drawing quality generally as per IS: 513. The nominal
thickness of steel shall be 1.6 mm. The inside surface of the container in contact with the
impregnating fluid shall not be painted and shall only be degreased and made rust-free. The
steel surfaces exposed to weather shall be given a primer coat of zinc-chromate and two coats
of light grey enamel paint as per shade 631 of IS: 5.

5.3.6

Internal element fuse for capacitor units shall comprise very high-grade quality special alloy
wire. The raw material for fuse shall comprise fuse wire, pressboard and insulating paper. These
fuse wire shall be checked for tolerance in dimension and uniformity in finish and also for
compatibility with the impregnating fluids. The element fuse shall be current limiting type,
which shall operate in a very short duration to isolate the faulty elements.

5.3.6.1 The fuse shall be capable of carrying both nominal current continuously and inrush current. It
shall operate safely at the minimum available energy and should not explode while discharging
maximum available energy.
5.3.6.2 The construction of the internal fuse shall be such that the residue of fuse operations shall not
contaminate the impregnating liquid.

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5.3.6.3 The internal fuse shall be so designed that fuse operation under the worst conditions will not
cause a fire inside the unit. The internal fuse shall be designed and tested as per IS: 12672 and
test results furnished with each capacitor unit.
5.3.7

Each capacitor unit shall be provided with a directly connected internal discharge device to drain
the residual voltage from the crest value of the rated voltage to 50 volts or less within ten
minutes of disconnection of the capacitor from the source of supply.
This device shall be made from carbon resistors without lacquer coating.

5.4

Series reactor (Harmonic suppression reactor) :

A series reactor shall be provided to limit the inrush current and surge voltage at the time of
switching ON of the capacitor bank. The switching surge voltage shall not exceed 70 kVp. The
series reactor, which is also meant to filter a part of the harmonics generated by the traction
loads shall have inductive reactance (XL) equal to or greater than 13% of capacitive reactance
(XC) of the capacitor bank. The series reactor shall be non-shielded, outdoor type, natural aircooled, air cored, dry insulated type. The reactor shall be rated for the maximum current
including harmonic currents that would flow through the capacitor bank under operating
conditions mentioned in Clause 4.7.2 The reactor shall be so designed that the variation in millihenry value due to manufacturing tolerance is less than + 3%
The maximum losses in the reactor under rated current shall be approximate to 5 kW
10% for capacitor bank with kVAr ratings up to 5000 kVAr at 25 kV. The material composition
of the reactor shall be aluminium. The reactor shall be tested for temperature rise test at
maximum continuous current.

5.4.1

The successful tenderer shall provide complete system details of series reactor and HT capacitor
bank e.g. KVAr, XL, XC, Current, Voltage etc. to the manufacturer of series reactor (OEM).

5.4.2

Reactors should be designed to facilitate easy lifting and provided with lifting eyes or similar
provisions to allow safe & rapid installation.

5.4.3

Lifting and handling instructions shall be furnished by the reactor manufacturer. In case of heavy
reactors, special crating and transport precautions shall be taken by the reactor manufacturer to
keep stresses in the reactor within safe levels.

5.5

Basic insulation level :

The basic insulation level of the complete capacitor bank and other associated equipments. i.e.
shunt capacitor, circuit breaker, current & potential transformers, series reactor and isolator
shall be as follows :
i)
ii)

1.2/50 microsecond impulse withstand voltage (peak) : 250 kV

One-minute wet power frequency withstand voltage (rms): 105kV

5.6

Protection :

5.6.1

The offer shall include design and supply of a comprehensive protection scheme for the
equipment offered by the tenderer. Full details including relay characteristics of the protection
scheme offered for the capacitor bank, series reactor, circuit breaker shall be fully explained in
the offer giving necessary calculations and diagrams.

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5.6.2

The protective relays offered shall be properly coordinated with the existing scheme of
protection indicated in sketch attached at Appendix-IV

5.6.3

The protection system for shunt capacitor bank shall include protection against over current,
overload, over voltage, under voltage and unbalance current protection.

i)

Over current relay with inverse definite minimum time (IDMT) element with suitable settings.

ii)

Over voltage relay over voltage protection against system over voltages shall be provided
with an inverse time characteristics with suitable settings. The over voltage relay shall be
energized from a potential transformer connected to the main bus bar on the incoming side of
the circuit breaker controlling the capacitor bank. If required an interposing voltage
transformer (IVT) of suitable ratio shall be used for matching the capacitor over voltage
withstand characteristics.

iii)

Under voltage relay In conjunction with the timer to enable the capacitors to discharge
before reclosure. The relay provided for this purpose shall be connected to the bus potential
transformer and have high resetting ratio. Also a time delay relay shall be included with
adjustable setting of 0 to 10 minutes to provide a time lag before the breaker can be reclosed.
However, this relay would not be required if a timer is included in the closing circuit of its
associated breaker to prevent its reclosing within 10 minutes.

iv)

The capacitor bank shall be protected by means of unbalance current protection. The capacitor
bank shall be connected as a bridge and an unbalance sensing current transformer provided.
The current transformer ratio shall be chosen so that even one capacitor element failure can be
detected. The relay used shall be a harmonic insensitive over current relay with fixed time
delay characteristic. The time delay shall be set at approximate 0.1 sec. Calculations shall be
furnished to establish that unbalance protection shall operate before the over voltage limits as
given in Clause No. 5.3.1 are exceeded.

v)

Each capacitor element shall be protected by means of internal fuse. The fuse shall be
connected in series with each capacitor element inside the capacitor unit to limit the effects of
dielectric failures. If a puncture of dielectric occurs, only one element shall be disconnected and
the capacitor unit continues to operate. While selecting the fuse rating, it would be necessary
to choose proper time-current characteristics which in turn significantly depends upon the
cross section and circumference e of the fuse. Fuses chosen shall have adequate thermal
capability and comply with relevant IS: 12672.

5.6.4. The tenderer may propose any other protection which they consider in their experience to be
superior for the installation and shall give full justification for the same.
6.

General arrangement of capacitor bank and associated equipment

6.1

The capacitor bank shall be of outdoor type, mounted on steel rakes for connection to the 25kV
bus through single pole isolator and circuit breaker. The capacitor bank shall consist of groups of
individual capacitor units, connected in series-parallel combination to deliver the rated output,
at normal rated system voltage, rated frequency and other system conditions detailed
elsewhere. The number of parallel units in each series group shall be selected so as to satisfy the
conditions in clause No. 5.3.1. the capacitor bank shall be supplied complete with mounting
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terminal connectors (but without connecting jumper to 25kV bus) and other material required
to make the bank complete in all respects for its satisfactory operation.
6.2

Mounting arrangement

6.2.1

The capacitor bank and the series reactor shall be suitable for mounting on steel racs which in
turn shall be mounted on a concrete plinth with suitable base frames. The racks shall be
complete with rack insulators and other hardware.

6.2.2

The tenderer is free to suggest any other arrangement for mounting the capacitor bank and
reactor which is considered economical without sacrificing the safety of the personnel working
in traction substation. Full details of such arrangements shall be furnished with the tender.

7.

Control panel
The control panel having the relays for the capacitor bank shall be supplied and installed by the
tenderer in the control room of unattended remote control traction substation as per RDSO
specification No. TI/SPC/PSI/PROTCT/6070 or latest.

8.

Current transformer and potential transformer:

Current and potential transformers for the protection of capacitor bank shall be supplied by the
tenderer as per RDSO specification No. ETI/PSI/90(06/95) and TI/SPC/PSI/PTS/0990 respectively.
However, in case of unbalance current protection, current transformer shall be of metering
class. Full technical particulars of such transformers shall be furnished in the offer.

9.

Protection against lightning surges:

A separate lightning arrestor shall be provided to protect the capacitor bank against lightning
surges as per RDSO specification No. TI/SPC/PSI/MOGTLA/0100. The lightning arrestor shall be
metal oxide gapless type 42 kV class having 10 kA discharge current. The lightning arrestor shall
be designed to withstand the full energy discharge from the capacitor bank to which it is
connected.

10.

Earthing:
Earthing arrangements shall be provided for capacitor bank installation in accordance with RDSO
Code No. ETI/PSI/120(2/91) Code practice for Earthing of power supply installation for 25kV, ac,
50 Hz, single phase traction system.

11.

Painting:
All steel structures exposed to weather shall be given primer coat of zinc chromate and two
coats of light grey enamel paint to shads No.631 of IS: 5. One additional coat of paint shall be
given at site by the manufacturer.

12.

Fasteners:
All fasteners of 12 mm diameter and less exposed to atmosphere shall be of stainless steel and
those above 12 mm dia shall be preferably of stainless steel or mild steel hot dip galvanized to
RDSOs specification No. ETI/OHE/18(4/84). The material of the stainless steel fasteners shall
conform to IS: 1570 (Pt.V) Grade 04 Cr 17Ni 12 Mo 2.

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Testing of capacitor equipment:

13.1 General:
13.1.1 Once a purchase order is placed for supply of capacitor equipment the designs and drawings
shall be furnished to the purchaser/Director General (Traction Installation) Research Designs
and Standards Organisation , Lucknow, as the case may be within the period stipulated in the
order. Only after all the designs and drawings have been approved for prototype tests and a
written advice given to that effect, the successful tenderer/manufacturer take up manufacture
of the prototype of the shunt capacitor equipment. It is to be clearly understood that any
change or modification required by the above authorities is to be done in the prototype shall be
done expeditiously, not withstanding approval having already being given for the designs and
drawings. Such change or modification shall be incorporated in the drawing as indicated in
clause 15.6.
13.1.2 Prior to giving a call to the Purchaser/Director General (Traction Installation) Research Designs
and Standards Organisation, Lucknow, hereafter written as DGTI-RDSO for inspection and
testing of the prototype the successful tenderer/manufacturer shall submit a detail test
schedule consisting of schematic circuit diagrams for each of the test and the number of days
required to complete all the tests at one stretch. Once the schedule is approved, the tests shall
invariably be done accordingly. However during the process of type testing or even later, the
purchaser reserves the right to conduct any additional test(s), besides those specified herein, on
any equipment/item so as to test the equipment/item to his satisfaction or for gaining
additional information and knowledge. In case any dispute or disagreement arises between the
successful tenderer/manufacturer and representative of the Purchaser/ DGTI-RDSO, during the
process of testing as regards the procedure for type tests and/or the interpretation and
acceptability of the results of type tests, it shall be brought to the notice of the purchaser/ DGTIRDSO, as the case may be, whose decision shall be final and binding. Only after the prototype
shunt capacitor is complete and ready in each and every respect, shall the successful
tenderer/manufacturer give the actual call for the inspection and testing with at least fifteen
days notice for the purpose.
13.1.3 In the event of the test not being carried through to completion at one stretch for any reason
attributable to the successful tenderer/manufacturer and it is required for the representative of
the Purchaser/ DGTI-RDSO, to go again or more number of times to the works of the successful
tenderer/manufacturer or other place(s) for continuing and/on completing the tests on the
prototypes of the equipment, the successful tenderer/manufacturer shall reimburse to the
purchaser/ DGTI-RDSO, shall be paid through a demand draft to the concerned account officer
of the purchaser/ DGTI-RDSO, as shall be advised to the successful tenderer/manufacturer.
13.1.4 The following type tests shall be carried out on the prototype shunt capacitor equipment at the
works of the successful tenderer/manufacturer in the presence of the representative of the
purchaser/ DGTI-RDSO and the tests for which facility does not exist at firms premises shall be
conducted at a reputed testing laboratory in accordance with the relevant specifications and
reports shall be submitted to RDSO.
13.2

Type tests on shunt capacitor equipment :

13.2.1 The following type tests shall be carried out on the prototype capacitor unit as per IS: 13925
(part-I): 1998 and shall be carried out in the sequence given below:
1.
2.

Test for output and capacitance (as per clause No.14)

Voltage test between terminals(as per clause No.16)

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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

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AC Voltage test between terminals and container(as per clause No.17)

Measurement of tangent of dielectric loss angle(as per clause No.15)
The measured value of the dielectric loss angle. (tan ) shall not exceed 0.0002
Test of discharge device (as per clause No.18)
Sealing test (as per clause No.19)
Thermal stability test (as per clause No.20)
The change in capacitance before and after the thermal stability test shall not exceed 2%
Capacitor loss tangent (tan ) measurement at elevated temperature (as per clause
No.21)
The measured value of the dielectric loss angle (tan ) shall not exceed 0.0002
Lightning Impulse voltage test between terminals and container(as per clause No.22)
and
Short circuit discharge test (as per clause No.23)
The capacitance shall be measured before the capacitor discharge test and after the
voltage test and the change in capacitance shall not exceed 2%

13.2.2 Special test on capacitor unit with internal fuses :

The special discharge test shall be performed to check the mechanical strength of internal fuses
and discharge resistors with the capacitor unit as per the sequence given in the diagram:
1. Low voltage capacitance measurement.
2. DC Voltage test (4.3 Vn 10 sec.)
3. Direct discharge from 1.7 Vn.
4. Low voltage capacitance measurement.
5. Capacitance and loss measurement (Vn)
(Vn=rated voltage of capacitor)
In addition to the above, voltage test (between terminals
and case) and discharge resistor test shall also be carried
out.
Note: Above tests as mentioned in clause No. 13.2.1 & 13.2.2 shall be repeated at the time of
renewal of vendor registration with RDSO.
13.3 Routine test on shunt capacitor:
The following test shall be carried out as routine tests and shall be carried out on each unit as
per IS: 13925 (part-I): 1998:
1.
Visual Examination (as per clause No.13)
2.
Sealing test (as per clause No.19)
3.
Test on output and capacitance (as per clause No.14)
4.
Voltage test between terminals (as per clause No.16)
5.
AC Voltage test between terminals and container (as per clause No.17)
6.
Test of efficacy of discharge device (as per clause No.18); and
7.
Measurement of tangent of dielectric loss angle (as per clause No.15).
13.4 Acceptance tests on shunt capacitor:
The routine and/or type tests or some of them may be repeated by the purchaser by mutual
agreement between the purchaser and the manufacturer. The following acceptance tests on
shunt capacitor shall be carried out as per IS: 13925 (part-I): 1998 and in the sequence given
bellow:

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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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Visual examination (as per clause No.13)

Test on output and capacitance (as per clause No.14)
Voltage test between terminals (as per clause No.16)
AC Voltage test between terminals and containers(as per clause No.17)
Test for efficiency of the discharge device (as per clause No.18)
Measurement of tangent of dielectric loss angle (as per clause No.15)
Sealing test (as per clause No.19)

13.5 Endurance test :

This test shall only be carried out as a type test on the first prototype capacitor unit in accordance
with the procedure laid down in IEC publication 871-2 and repeated if any changes will be made in
design.
13.6 Type tests on series reactor:
13.6.1

The following type tests shall be carried out on the prototype units as per IS: 5553 (parts 3 &
5) and shall be carried out in the sequence given below:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Measurement of winding resistance

Measurement of insulation resistance
Measurement of Impedance at continuous current,
Measurement of loss
Separate source voltage withstand test,
Temperature rise test at rated continuous current,
Lightning impulse test.
Measurement of Q-factor

Note: Above tests shall be repeated at the time of renewal of vendor registration with RDSO.
13.6.2 Routine tests on series reactor :
The following routine test shall be carried out on each unit of series reactor as per IS:5553 (parts
3 & 5)
1.
Measurement of winding resistance,
2.
Measurement of insulation resistance,
3.
Measurement of impedance at continuous current,
4.
Measurement of loss,
5.
Separate source voltage withstand test,
6.
Induced over-voltage withstand test or lightning impulse test and
7.
Measurement of Q-factor.
13.6.3 The Short time current test and measurement of impedance at short time current shall only be
carried out as a type test on the first prototype reactor unit in accordance with the procedure
laid down in IS: 5553 (parts 3 & 5) and repeated if any changes will be made in design.
13.7 Test on control panel :
Following checks and tests shall be carried out on the control panel:
i)
Visual checks:
General check of control board in respect of construction, wiring, provision of various
equipments and relays.

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iii)

iv)

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Operation tests:
Operation tests on all the equipments, switches and tests to prove correctness of wiring
of various circuits including indications, alarms, operation of relays and annunciation.
Power frequency high voltage withstand test:
Voltage test on the panel with all equipments and wiring for a withstand voltage of
2000V (rms) to earth for one minute.
Insulation resistance tests:
Measurement of insulation resistance of the complete panel wiring, circuit by circuit, by
using 1000V megger.

13.8 Following tests shall be jointly conducted at site alongwith representative of Railways/purchaser
to verify the performance of the complete capacitor bank installation:
i)

ii)

iii)

iv)

Rise in voltage due to capacitor bank connection:

At different loads, the voltage at the 25kV busbar shall be recorded for 24 hours each
with and without the capacitor bank. The rise in voltage due to the capacitor bank shall
be assessed from these observations.
Test on protection system:
This test shall be carried out by simulating the faults conditions and observing the relay
operation.
Harmonic analysis:
The harmonic analysis of current and voltage waveform shall be carried out by the
tenderer with and without capacitor bank in circuit.
Surge Voltage measurement:
The surge voltage shall be measured by the tenderer at the time of switching in the
capacitor bank. This shall be done for 20 times; the voltage peak shall not exceed 70 kVp
in any case.

13.9 Schedule of pre-commissioning tests:

The schedule of pre-commissioning tests on the capacitor units, reactor and the complete bank,
control & relay panels circuit breakers and other items shall be mutually agreed upon and
between the successful tenderer and the purchaser.
13.10 The HT capacitor unit and series reactor shall be inspected by OEM before being commissioned.
A certificate to this extent that the installation is fit for commissioning shall be taken from the
Original Equipment Manufacturers.
14.0

Capitalization of losses:
In evaluating the offer, the price of capacitors and series reactor with higher watt losses/KVAr
shall be compared by increasing the prices by capitalization of additional losses by the formula
given in Appendix-VII. The tenderer shall for this purpose clearly indicate the losses in watts per
kVAr rating of the capacitor bank and separately for the series reactor at rated voltage.

14.1

The losses of the capacitor bank shall be made up of the losses per capacitor unit (including
fuses and discharge device) multiplied by the number of units in the bank. The overall losses of a
capacitor unit shall be as low as possible and shall not be more than 0.2 watt/KVAr.

15.0

Technical data and drawings:

15.1

The tenderer shall furnish guaranteed performance data, technical and other particulars for the
equipments offered in the proforma at Annexure-A. Technical details of the protection

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employment together with detailed calculation or the ratings of the equipment shall also be
furnished with the tender.
15.2

The information furnished in Schedule of guaranteed technical performance, data and other
particulars shall be completed in all respects. If there is any entry like shall be furnished later
or blanks are left against any item, the tender is not likely to be considered as such omissions
cause delays in finalizing the tender.

15.3

The tenderer shall specifically indicate in a statement attached with his offer, his compliance
with each clause and sub clause of this specification. If any vague remarks on any clause or subclause of this specification is given by the tenderer, then the tender submitted by him is not
likely to be considered. A separate deviation statement shall be furnished with the offer drawing
attention to the clause(s) where the tenderer seeks deviation giving detailed
remarks/justification thereof. If there are no deviations, a NIL statement shall be furnished.

15.4

The tenderer shall furnish the following calculations with their offer:
a)
b)
c)
d)

15.5

Detailed calculations for rating of capacitor bank, series reactor, inrush current,
transient over voltage, parallel and series resonant frequencies.
Calculations for protection scheme offered.
Calculations to establish that unbalance protection shall operate before the over voltage
limits as given in Clause 5.3.1 are exceeded.
Calculations for design of supporting frame, fixing arrangement and foundation.

The successful tenderer shall be required to submit for approval the following detailed
dimensioned drawings as per Indian Railways Standard in sizes of 210mmx297mm or any
integral multiples thereof:
a. Outline general arrangement drawing of the capacitor bank installation indicating overall
dimensions, clearance and location of equipments/fittings (all the 3 views) name and rating
plate with diagram of connections (one in English and the other in Hindi)
b. Outline general arrangement of series reactor including cross-sectional views in both plan
and elevation; rating and diagram plate and core lifting arrangement.
c. Schematic and wiring diagram.
d. Supporting frame with details of fixing arrangement and foundations along with calculation
for their designs.
e. Arrangement of capacitor bank showing series reactor, circuit breaker, isolator, lightning
arrestor, current/ potential transformers.
f. Details of capacitor bank showing series parallel arrangement of capacitor units.
g. Arrangement of core winding and magnetic path of series reactor.
h. General arrangement of circuit breaker showing mounting arrangement and overall
dimensions.

15.6

After approval of designs and drawings by Director General (TI), RDSO, Lucknow the tenderer
shall manufacture an acceptable prototype of shunt capacitor equipment as per approval
drawings. The prototype inspection shall be carried out by the representative of RDSO. The bulk
manufacturing shall be taken up only after approval of prototype by Director General (TI), RDSO,
Lucknow.

15.7

Routine inspection shall be carried out by the representatives of Indian Railways at the
manufacturers works.

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15.8

After approval, six copies of approved drawings along with two sets of reproducible prints shall
be supplied to each consignee(s). Besides, two copies of drawings along with one set of
reproducible prints and a soft copy in Auto-cad shall be supplied to Director General (Traction
Installation), Research Designs and Standards Organisation. Lucknow (India).

15.9

The successful tenderer shall supply 10 copies of Instruction/Maintenance Manual for the
capacitor bank and series reactor installation and its fittings and accessories, to each
consignee(s) and 2 copies to Director General (Traction Installation), Research Designs and
Standards Organisation, Lucknow (India)

16.

Additional Particulars:
The tenderer shall visit the traction sub-station location, if necessary, and collect any additional
data/details required for the design of the capacitor bank and the series reactor/surge
suppression equipment. It would be the responsibility of the tenderer to visualize the problems
and understand the system conditions before evolving a suitable design.

17.

Erection Testing and Commissioning:

17.1

The successful tenderer shall carry out the installation and commissioning of H T capacitor
bank and series reactor under the supervision of competent engineers of the Original
equipment Manufacturers (OEM) of HT capacitor bank as well as series reactor, which shall
be subjected to the specified pre-commissioning tests at site in the presence of the Railway
engineer. Necessary arrangement/ coordination in this regard shall be done by successful
tenderer. For this purpose prior intimation regarding the date and location of the tests shall
be given by the purchaser to the successful tenderer.

17.2

Proper packaging, handling & storage of the capacitor bank and reactor shall be ensured by the
successful tenderer and manufacturer to avoid any damage to equipment during transportation,
storage and installation at site. The successful tenderer shall fully adhere to handling
instructions issued by manufacturer of capacitor/reactor and suitable capacity machinery shall
be used for this purpose if required.

18.

Spares:
The tenderer shall furnish along with his offer a list of spares, with cost, recommended by him
for maintenance of capacitor bank installation for a period of 2 years.

19.

Training of Indian Railways Engineers:

The offer shall include the training of two engineers or technicians of the Indian Railways free of
cost at manufacturers works in India and at the traction substation of a railway system or other
public utility where capacitor bank installations of similar/identical design are in operation. The
total duration of training for each engineer/technician shall be 2 weeks of which approximately
1 week will be at the manufacturers works and 1 weeks on a railway system or other public
utility. The cost of travel to the country of manufacture and back will be borne by the Indian
Railways. Other details shall be settled at the time of finalizing the contract or purchase order.

20.

Warranty:
Each HT capacitor bank including reactor and all equipment supplied against a purchase
order/contract, in which this specification is quoted, irrespective of origin (imported or
indigenous) shall be guaranteed for trouble free and satisfactory performance for a period of 42

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months from the date of supply or 36 months from the date of commissioning at the substation
on Indian Railways, whichever period is shorter. Details of warranty/guaranty clause, the extent
of responsibility on other relevant aspects shall be included in purchase order or contract. The
tenderer shall furnish detailed terms and conditions in this regard in his offer.
21.

The supplier shall supply Digital, portable battery operated capacitance meter with range of 200
p.f. to 2000 F accuracy class 0.1% of full scale reading. Guaranteed for satisfactory operation
for 18 months from the date of commissioning of the capacitor bank. One such unit shall be
supplied for one capacitor bank location. The display shall be 0.5 LCD type 3-1/2 digit with
minimum capability of one digital place reading space in decimal point for each range.
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Annexure to Specification No. TI/SPC/PSI/2X 25/FC&SR/0100(/10)

SCHEDULE OF GUARANTEED PERFORMANCE TECHNICAL AND OTHER PARTICULARS.
*****
A Capacitor Unit
S.N.

Description

01.
02
03
04
05
06
07

Makers name
Country of manufacture
Manufacturers type designation
Location of capacitor bank (outdoor/indoor)
System voltage
Rated voltage of unit as per IS: 13925
Maximum voltage (rms), which the capacitor unit can withstand
continuously.
Rated frequency
No. of phases
Upper limit of temperature category
Capacity of individual unit at rated voltage of unit.
Capacity of capacitor bank at 25 kV
i)
Rated continuous current
ii)
Maximum continuous current including harmonics
iii)
Maximum inrush current at the instant of switching in.
Basic insulation level of unit
a) Power frequency voltage withstand
b) 1.2/50 microsecond impulse withstand voltage
Basic insulation level of complete capacitor bank
a) Power insulation voltage withstand
b) 1.2/50 microsecond impulse withstand voltage
Transient current withstand capacity.
Constructional details of capacitor unit.
i)
Dielectric material and its thickness
a) Tensile strength
b) Percentage elongation
c) Shrinkage
d) Dielectric break down voltage
ii)
Foil material and thickness
iii)
Impregnating liquid used and its properties.
a) Tan Delta
b) Break down voltage
c) Flash point
d) Acidity
e) Volume resistivity.
iv)
Discharge resistors.
v)
Internal fuses
Total max. losses per kVAr/unit at rated 25 kV voltage and rated 50
Hz frequency (In accordance with clause 14.2)
Capacitor Unit
i)
No. of elements in series
ii)
No. of elements in parallel

08
09
10
11
12
13

14.

15.

16.
17.

18.
19.

Unit of
Measurement

KV
KV
KV
Hz
No.
Deg.C
KVAr
KVAr
Amps
Amps
Amps
KV(rms)
KV(peak)
KV(rms)
KV(peak)
KA

V/micron

Watts

No.
No.

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21.

22

23

24.

25
26.

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Capacitor bank
i)
Capacitance of bank
ii)
No. of series groups
iii)
No. of parallel units in each group
Internal fuse
i)
Type of internal fuse elements of capacitor unit
ii)
Length of fuse element
iii)
Cross section of fuse element
iv)
Circumference of fuse element
v)
I 2t characteristics.
vi)
Time factor (t) of internal fuse element

Discharge device.
i) Type
ii) Location
iii) Time interval between de-energisation and re-energisation.
iv) Residual voltage after an interval of 10 minutes of deenergisation
Bushings:
i)
Makers name
ii)
Governing specification
iii)
Wet-1 minute power frequency voltage withstand.
iv)
Impulse voltage withstand 1.2/50 micro-second full wave.
v)
Creepage distance in air
vi)
No. of bushings in each unit
Overall dimensions
i)
Capacitor Unit
ii)
Complete capacitor bank
Weight per unit
Weight of the complete bank.

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Micro Farad
No.
No.

mm
sq.mm
mm
Sec.(under
max. energy
condition)
Sec. (under
Min. energy
condition)

Minutes.
Volts.

KV(rms)
KV(peak)
Mm
No.

Kg.
Kg.

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B Control and Relay panel.

1.
2.

Name of manufacturer and address

Overall dimensions and weight
L
W
H
Weight-

3.
i)
ii)

Color of the panel

Color of the mimic

4.

Details of switches provided and their make.

5.

Annunciations provided.

6.

Size of wires used for:

i)
Control circuit
ii)
Indication circuit.
iii)
General wiring.
iv)
Potential and current transformer circuits
v)
Heating circuit
vi)
Light circuit

7.

Method of cable entry.

8.

Details of instruments, if any, provided.

mm
mm
mm
kg

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C Protective Relays for Capacitor Bank

a)

Over-current protection
i)
Type and make of relays offered.
ii)
Setting range of current available.

b)

Over-voltage protection
i)
Type and make of relay offered.
ii)
Setting range available.

c)

Unbalance Protection
i)
ii)
iii)
iv)

d)

Setting range available on current operated relay.

Calculations to show over voltage on other capacitor units due to successive element
failures.
Details (Type , Make and setting range) of current operated relay.
Values of unbalance currents at which alarm & trip signals shall be given.

Under Voltage protection

i)
ii)
iii)
iv)
v)

Type and make of relay used.

Resetting ratio of the under voltage relay.
Type and Make of the time delay relay.
Setting range of the undervoltage relay.
Setting range of the time delay relay.

NOTE : This tenderer should be complete with three sets (one with each copy) of technical
literature and pamphlets of the relay used.

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D Series Reactor
S.N.

Description

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Name of manufacturer and country

Governing specification
Type of reactor
Rated system voltage
Rated voltage
Rated current
Maximum continuous current including harmonics
Rated kVAr
Rated frequency
Inductance of series reactor
Rated impedance
Parallel & Series resonant frequencies of the system

13.
14.

17.
18.
19.
20.

Class of insulation
Maximum temperature rise: i)
At continuous current
ii)
At 130% loading
Basic insulation level: i)
Power frequency voltage withstand
ii)
1.2/50 microsecond impulse withstand voltage
Value of the peak surge voltage generated at the time of switching in of
shunt capacitor (calculations shall be appended)
Rated inrush current
Short time current and specified duration
Designed Q-factor at a specified frequency.
Overall dimensions of the series reactor

21.

Total weight of the series reactor

15.

16.

Unit
of
Measurement

KV
KV
A
A
KVAr
Hz
mH
Ohms
Hz (Parallel)
Hz(Series)

Degree C
Degree C
KV(rms)
KV(Peak)
KV
A
KA
mm x mm x
mm
Kg.

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E Instrument Transformers
(a)

CURRENT TRANSFORMER:

S.N.

Description

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.

Name of the manufacturer and country

Governing specification
Manufacturers type designation
Rated system voltage
KV
Rated primary current
A
Rated secondary current
A
Rated frequency
Hz
Rated burden
VA
Rated transformation ratio
Accuracy class
Rated accuracy limit factor
Current error at rated primary current
%
Phase displacement at rated primary current
Minute
Composite error at the rated accuracy limit primary current
%
Rated short time thermal current (for one second)
KA(rms)
Temperature rise with rated load and with specified overload over a
maximum ambient air temperature of 50 degree C.
a) of oil by thermometer
Degree C
b) of winding by resistance (secondary)
Degree C
Porcelain housing
a) Name of manufacturer
b) Governing specification
c) Voltage class
KV
d) Rated current
A
e) Minimum creepage distance in air
mm
f) Weight
Kg
Core particulars
a) Type of core
b) Maximum flux density at rated primary current
T
c) Minimum knee point (emf) voltage
V
d) Exciting current at knee point (emf) voltage
Winding particulars
a) Type of primary winding
b) Current density in primary winding at rated current
c) Resistance of secondary winding at 75 deg.C
d) Class of insulation
i)
Primary winding
ii)
Secondary winding
Overall dimensions of CT:
Height
mm
Length
mm
Breadth
mm
Total weight of CT
Kg
a) Is the CT of sealed construction with nitrogen gas at the top?
b) Pressure or amount of Nitrogen gas.
c) Pressure relief device provided or not.
Yes/No

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.
22.

Unit
of
measurement

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b)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

POTENTIAL TRANSFORMER

14.
15.

Name of the manufacturer & country

Governing Specification
Manufacturers type designation
Rated system voltage
Rated frequency
Rated burden
a) Rated primary/secondary voltage
b) Transformation ratio
Rated voltage factor
Rated insulation level
a) One minute wet p.f. withstand voltage
b) 1.2/50 micr-second impulse withstand voltage
Accuracy class
Maximum temperature rise after continuous full load operation
a) Oil by thermometer
b) Winding by resistance
Porcelain housing
a) Name of manufacture
b) Governing specification
c) Voltage class
d) Creepage distance
e) Weight
Overall dimensions
Height
Length
Width
Total weight of potential transformer with oil
Whether the PT is of sealed construction with nitrogen at top or not

16.

Pressure release device provided or not

8.
9.

10.
11.

12.

13.

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KV
VA
VA
KV/volt

KV
KVp

Degree C
Degree C

KV
mm
Kg
mm
mm
mm
Kg
Yes/No.
Yes/No

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APPENDIX-I

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APPENDIX-II
General Arrangement Drawing of Traction Substation for 2 x 25 kV AT Feeding system

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APPENDIX-III

Constitution of Shunt capacitor

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APPENDIX- IV
Schematic Diagram of Shunt capacitor Bank

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APPENDIX-V

Principle of AT feeding System

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APPENDIX-VI

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APPENDIX-VII
TO
SPECIFICATION NO.: TI/SPC/PSI/2X 25/FC&SR/0100(/10)
(Referred to Clause 14)
Formula:
K

Present worth in Rupee

Annual cost of power losses

Rate of compound interest on unit basis @ 7% per annum.

Expected service life of capacitor bank in years.

PL

Power losses

Tariff i.e. cost of energy in Rupee per kwh.

The capitalized values for capacitor bank shall be computed as under:

K = D {(1 + i)n - 1}
i (1 + i)n
Where,

thus

D per watt = 365 x 24 x T

1000
= 8.76 T
K = 8.76 T x (1 + i)n - 1
i (1 + i)n

Hence the capitalized value in Rupees for power losses = K x PL

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