ANNEXURE-A (25kV Current Transformers)

SN Description

1 Statement for Altitude Corrections Factors as per relevant IS/IEC

Extract of IS2075 (Part-I) regarding Temperature Rise Calculation for Current

2 Transformers

3 Extract of IEC 61869-1 regarding Altitude Corrections for Current Transformers

List of changes required for High Altitude Installations w.r.t. RDSO approved
4 GTP/Drawings for 25kV Current transformer OEM, i.e. M/S VISHAL, Certifications in this
regard.
Modified drawings/documents duly incorporated with Altitude Corrections:
 Dwg.no. GA-012520-024 & NP-012520-024 for 1500-750/5A CTs
5  Dwg.no. GA-012520-025 & NP-012520-025 for 200-100/5A CTs
 Dwg.no. GA-012520-026 & NP-012520-026 for 2/1A & 5/1A Neutral CTs

6 Electrical Type Test Report for 72.5kV Hollow Insulator

7 Temperature rise test report for 25kV Current Transformers

RDSO/CORE Approved Drawings for 25kV Current transformer (1500-750/5A,200-100/5A,

8 2/1A & 5/1A), Make- Vishal Transformers (For Reference only)
 IS 2705 (Part 1) : 1992

transformers having highest system voltages and lightning impulse withstand voltages, shall
up to and including 72.5 kV, defined by the be one of the sets of value given in Table 1C.
power frequency and the lightning impulse Table 1C Rated Insulation Level for Highest
withstand voltage, shall be one of the sets of System Voltage of 420 kV and Above
values given in Table 1A.
( Clauses 6.7.3, 9.3.1, 9.8.1, 9.9 and 9.11.1 )
Table 1A Rated Insulation Levels for Highest Nom inal Highest Lightning Switching
System Voltages Up to and Including 72.5 kV System System Im pulse Im pulse
( Clauses 6.7.1, 9.3.1, 9.8.1 and 9.9 ) Voltage Voltage W ithstand W ithstand
Voltage Voltage
N om inal Highest Power Lightning (1) (2) (3) (4)
System System Frequency Im pulse kV (rms) kV (rms) kV (peak) kV (peak)
Voltage Voltage W ithstand W ithstand 400 420 1 175 950
Voltage Voltage 1 300 1 050
(1) (2) (3) (4) 1 425 1 050
kV (rms) kV (rms) kV (rms) kV (peak) 525 525 1 425 1 050
 1 550 1 175






List 1 List 2 765 765 1 800 1 300
Up to 2 100 1 425
0.60 0.66 3 — — 2 400 1 550
3.3 3.6 10 20 40 6.7.4 The choice of rated insulation level of a
6.6 7.2 20 40 60 current transformer shall be made in accordance
11 12.0 28 60 75 with IS 2165 (Part 1):1977 and IS 3716:1978. If
15 17.5 38 75 95 thereby, the rated insulation level is less than any
22 24.0 50 95 125 of the sets of values in this standard, the lowest
33 36.0 70 145 170 values therein specified shall apply.
45 52.0 95 250 250 7 REQUIREMENTS
66 72.5 140 325 325
7.1 All current transformers shall comply with
NOTES the relevant requirements of Parts 2, 3 and 4 of
1 Underlined values are preferred. this standard. Current transformers for dual
2 The choice between Lists 1 and 2 should be made by purpose applications shall comply with the
considering the degree of exposure to lightning and requirements of current transformers for both
switching overvoltages, the type of system neutral applications.
earthing and the kind of the overvoltage protection.
Some guidance is given in IS 2165 (Part 1) : 1977. 7.2 Limits of Temperature-Rise
6.7.2 The rated insulation levels of current 7.2.1 The temperature-rise of a current
transformers having highest system voltages of transformer winding when carrying a primary
current equal to the rated continuous thermal
123 kV and above, up to and including 245 kV,
current, at a rated frequency and with a unity
defined by the power frequency and lightning pow er factor burden corresponding to rated output
impulse withstand voltages, shall be one of the connected to the secondary windings, shall not
values given in Table 1B. exceed the appropriate values given in Table 2.
Table 1B Rated Insulation Levels for The temperature-rise of the windings is limited by
Highest System Voltages of 123 kV and the lowest class of insulation either of the winding
itself or of the surrounding medium in which it is
Above, Up to and Including 245 kV embedded.
( Clauses 6.7.2, 9.3.1, 9.8.1 and 9.9 ) Table 2 Limits of Temperature-Rise of
Nom inal Highest Power Lightning Windings
System System Frequency Im pulse ( Clauses 7.2.1, 7.2.1.1, 7.2.1.2 and 7.2.4 )
Voltage Voltage W ithstand W ithstand
Voltage Voltage Class of Insulation M axim um Tem perature-Rise
(1) (2)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (k)
kV (rms) kV (rms) kV (rms) kV (peak) All classes immersed in oil 55
110 123 185 450 All classes immersed in oil 60
and hermetically sealed
230 550
All classes immersed in 45
132 145 230 550 bituminous compound
275 650 C lasses n ot im m ersed in oil
or bitu m in ou s com pou n d
220 245 360 850
Y 40
395 950 A 55
460 1 050 E 70
B 80
NOTE — Underlined values are preferred. F 105
6.7.3 The rated insulation levels of current H 130
transformers having highest system voltage of NOTE — For some materials (such as epoxy resin) the
420 kV and above, defined by the rated switching manufacturer should specify the relevant insulation
class.

5
IS 2705 (Part 1) : 1992

7.2.1.1 The values given in Table 2 are based on NOTE — The items (g) and (h) may be combined into
the standard reference ambient temperature one marking (for example, 72.5/140/325 kV).
conditions given in 4.2.1. For higher reference j) Rated short-time thermal current or short-
ambient temperature in accordance with 4.2.2, time factor with rated time (if different from
the permissible temperature rise in Table 2 shall 1 second) (for example 13.1kA/0.5 or
be reduced by an amount equal to the difference STF 100/0.5);
between such reference ambient temperature
and 40°C. k) Rated dynamic current if different than 2.5
times the rated short-time thermal current;
7.2.1.2 If a transformer is specified for service at and
an altitude in excess of 1 000 m and tested at an
altitude below 1 000 m, the limits of temperature- m) Reference to this standard.
rise given in Table 2 shall be reduced by the 8.1.1 All information shall be marked in an
following amounts for each 100 m, the altitude at indelible manner on the current transformer itself
the operating site exceeds 1 000 m. or on a rating plate securely attached to the
a) Oil-immersed transformers — 0.4 percent, transformer.
and 8.1.2 The following shall be marked if required by
b) Dry-type transformers — 0.5 percent. agreement between the purchaser and the
manufacturer:
7.2.2 When the transformer is fitted with
conservator tank or has any gas above the oil, or a) Class of insulation, and
is hermetically sealed, temperature-rise of the oil b) The use of secondary winding(s) and the
at the top of the tank or housing shall not corresponding terminals.
exceed 50 K. NOTE — If several classes of insulating material are
7.2.3 When the transformer is not fitted or used, the one which limits the temperature-rise of
arranged as in 7.2.2, the temperature-rise of the the windings shall be indicated.
oil at the top of the tank or housing shall not
8.2 Terminal Markings
exceed 45 K.
7.2.4 The temperature-rise measured on the The terminal markings shall be in accordance
external surface of the core and other metallic with Annex C.
parts in contact with, or adjacent to, insulation (if 8.3 The current transformers may also be marked
accessible) shall not exceed the appropriate value with BIS Standard Mark.
in Table 2.
9 TESTS
7.3 Dielectric Tests
9.1 Classification of Tests
7.3.1 The current transformer shall withstand the
specified dielectric tests corresponding to the 9.1.1 Type Tests
rated insulation level specified. The following shall constitute the type tests:
8 MARKING a) Short-time current tests ( see 9.6 ).
b) Temperature-rise test ( see 9.7 ).
8.1 Rating Plate
c) Lightning impulse test for current
All current transformers shall carry at least the transformers for service in electrically
following markings: exposed installation ( see 9.8 ).
a) The manufacturer’s name and country of d) Switching impulse voltage tests for current
origin; transformers of 420 kV and above
b) Year of manufacture; ( see 9.11 ).
c) A serial number and a type designation; e) High voltage power-frequency wet withstand
d) The rated primary and secondary currents voltage tests on outdoor current
(for example, 200-100/1-1A); transformers up to and including 245 kV
( see 9.9 ).
e) Rated frequency; and
NOTE — If the porcelain weather casing/bushing
f) R ated output and the corresponding accuracy has been subjected to this test separately, the
class (for example, 10 VA, class 1 or requirements of this test shall be deemed to have
10 VA/1); been complied with.

NOTE — When more than one separate secondary

f) Determination of errors or other characteris-
windings are provided, the marking should indicate tics according to the requirements of the
the output of each secondary winding in VA, the appropriate designation or accuracy class
corresponding accuracy class and the rated current ( see individual parts of this standard ).
of each winding.
g) Highest system voltage (for example, NOTES
72.5 kV); 1 The dielectric type tests in (c), (d) and (e) shall all be
carried out on the same transformer unless otherwise
h) Rated insulation level (for example, agreed.
140/325 kV);