Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited: SPECIFICATION No. HGD/S-67/DGMS-171 (APRIL-2017)

HARYANA VIDYUT PRASARAN NIGAM LIMITED
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
POWER TRANSFORMERS
SPECIFICATION No. HGD/S-67/DGMS-171 (APRIL-2017)
CHIEF ENGINEER/MM
HVPNL, PANCHKULA
(2017)
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CONTENTS
CLAUSE NO. TITLE PAGE NO.

1.0 SCOPE 2
2.0 STANDARDS 2
3.0 SERVICE CONDITIONS 3
4.0 BAY WIDTH AND HEIGHT 3
5.0 MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT 4
6.0 PRINCIPAL PARAMETERS 4
7.0 GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 9
8.0 TESTS 19
9.0 DOCUMENTATION 21
10.0 NIFPES 21
11.0 SCHEDULE OF GUARANTEED AND OTHER TECHNICAL PARTICULARS 21
12.0 ERECTION TESTING AND COMMISSIONING AT SITE 21
ANNEXURES
I. Technical DETAILS FOR
(i) 400/220kV 315 MVA TRANSFORMER 22

(ii) 220/132kV 160 MVA TRANSFORMER 23
(iii) 220/132kV 100 MVA TRANSFORMER 23
(iv) 220/66kV160 MVA TRANSFORMER 24
(v) 220/66kV 100 MVA TRANSFORMER 24
(vi) 220/33kV100 MVA TRANSFORMER 24
(vii) 132/33kV 50 MVA TRANSFORMER 25
(viii) 132/11kV 20 MVA TRANSFORMER 25
(ix) 66/11kV 31.5 MVA TRANSFORMER 25
(x) 66/33kV 25MVA TRANSFORMRE
II. NIFPES 26
III. GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS 29
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HVPNL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR
POWER TRANSFORMERS
1.00 SCOPE:
a) This specification covers the design, manufacture, assembly testing at manufacturer’s
works before dispatch, supply and delivery at site as per schedule of Requirement of
Power Transformers.
b) All drawings, schedules and annexure appended to this specification shall form part of
the specification and supplement the requirements specified. The equipment/materials
offered by the Bidder shall be complete in all respects and, whether called for specifically
or not, all accessories, hardware and services required for normal satisfactory operation
of the system shall be deemed to be included in unit rates quoted. Design and
manufacture shall also be such that equipment/ accessories of the same type and rating
would be interchangeable.
c) -void-
d) The scope of work for 100MVA & above rated transformers (except 400/220kV T/F)
shall also include supplying each transformer with Nitrogen Injection System, for
oil filled transformer, having suitable capacity for Protection against the Fire &
Explosion as per attached Annexure – II.
e) Specific reference in this specification and documents to any material by trade name,
make or catalogue number shall be construed as establishing standard of quality and
performance and not as limiting competition. All equipment/ accessories offered shall
also be of proven design and manufacture. The make of all accessories and hardware
shall be subject to HVPNL’s approval.
2.00 Codes & Standards:
2.1 All 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.
IS:5 Colour for ready mix paints.
IS:325 Three phase induction motors.
IS:335 New insulating oils for transformer.
BS:148/IEC:296
IS:375 Marking & arrangement of Switch-gear Bus-bars main connections and auxiliary
wiring.
IS:1866 Code of practice for maintenance of insulation oil
IS:2026 Specification for Power Transformers.
&IEC:76
IS:2099 Bushing for alternating voltages above 1000 volts
& 3347
IS:2147 Degree of protection provided by enclosures for low voltage
switchgear & control gear.
IS:2705 Current transformer
IS:3637 Gas operated relay.
IS:3639 Fittings and accessories for Power Transformers.
IS:6600 Guide for loading of oil immersed transformers.
&IEC-354
IS:8468 On load tap changer.
&IEC:214& IEC 60076-7
IS:5561 Electricity power connectors.
IS:617 Aluminum Alloy grade.
IS:2629 Recommended practice for hot-dip Galvanizing.
IS:8478 On load tap changer application guide.
IS:8603 : Dimensions for porcelain transformer bushings for use in heavily
polluted atmosphere (36 kV Class). Dimensions for oil filled porcelain
transformer bushings for use in medium polluted atmosphere.
IS:9434 Guide for sampling and analysis of free and dissolved gas in oil filled equipment.
IS:10028 Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of
transformers.
IS:12676 Dimensions for OIP insulated condenser bushings.
IS:13155 Method of test for carbon type(PNA) analysis of mineral oil by infra red `
spectrophotometer.
IS:1367 Hot Dip Galvanized cooling on threaded fasteners.
IS:6272 Industrial cooling fans
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IEEE:32 IEEE standard requirement terminology and test procedure for neutral grounding
device.
ASTM-876M & IS 3024: American society for testing material for CRGO
CBIP Manual on transformer.
2.2 The works covered by the specification shall be designed, engineered, manufactured, built, tested
and commissioned in accordance with the Acts, Rules, Laws and Regulations of India.
2.3 The equipment to be furnished under this specification shall conform to latest issue with all
amendments of standard specified above.
2.4 In addition to meeting the specific requirement called for in the Technical Specification, the
equipment shall also conform to the general requirement of the relevant standards and shall form
an integral part of Specification.
2.5 The Bidder shall note that standards mentioned in the specification are not mutually exclusive or
complete in themselves, but intended to compliment each other.
2.6 The Contractor shall also note that list of standards presented in this specification is not complete.
Whenever necessary the list of standards shall be considered in conjunction with specific IS/IEC.
2.7 When the specific requirements stipulated in the specification exceed or differ than those required
by the applicable standards, the stipulation of the specification shall take precedence.
2.8 Other internationally accepted standards which ensure equivalent or better performance than that
specified in the standard referred shall also be accepted.
2.9 In case governing standards for the equipment is different from IS or IEC, the salient points of
difference shall be clearly brought out alongwith English language version of standard or relevant
extract of the same. The equipment conforming to standards other than IS/IEC shall be subject to
Employer's approval.
2.10 The bidder shall clearly indicate in his bid the specific standards in accordance with which the
works will be conformed.
3.00 SERVICE CONDITIONS :

3.1 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS:
(i) Max. Temperature 50 C
(ii) Min. Température -2.5 C
(iii) Max. relative humidity 100%
(iv) Min. relative humidity 26%
(v) Average number of rainy days per annum Nearly120 Days.
(vi) Average annual rain fall 900mm
(vii) Average number of dust storm days per annum 35
(viii) Isoceraunic level 45
(ix) Max Wind pressures. 195kg/sqmt.
(x) Altitude above mean sea level. Less than 1000 mt
3.2 AUX. POWER SUPPLY :

i) A.C. Supply : 415/240 Volts, 3-phase, 4-wire, 50 Hz
Voltage variation : ± 10%
Frequency variation :± 5%
ii) D C Supply : 220 Volts, 2 wire available from S/Stn. Battery (insulated)
Variation :±10%.
4.00 BAY WIDTH AND HEIGHT :The bidder may specifically note that the total length& total height of
the transformer shall be such that two transformers can be adjusted in adjacent bays including
fire wall (thickness of 650mm approx.) between them. The centre line of the transformer tank/
central bushing should be in line with the centre line of bay & total length of the transformer
should be such that the radiator can be accommodated on either side of transformer tank in the
specified bay width maintaining adequate clearances for safety and proper working on either
side.
4.1 The bay widths & heights are given as under:
Voltage level Bay width in mm Bay Height in mm

400kV 24000 21100
220kV 16600 14500
132kV 12200 11500
66kV 7600 8900
33kV 5700 6750
11kV 3700 6750
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5.00 MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT:
5.1 The transformers shall be provided with flanged, bi-directional wheels and axles. These shall be
so designed that under both the directions of movement they shall not deflect as to interfere with
the movement of the transformer. Wheels shall be provided with suitable bearings which shall be
rust corrosion resistant. Fittings/nipples for lubrication shall also be provided or the bearing shall
be of permanently lubricated type.
5.2 All wheels should be detachable and shall be made of cast iron or steel as required.
5.3 Suitable locking arrangement shall be provided for the wheels to prevent accidental movement of
transformer.
5.4 The wheels are required to swivel and they shall be arranged so that they can be turned through
an angle of 900 when the tank is jacked up clear off the rails. Means shall be provided for locking
the swivel movements in positions parallel to or at right angels to the longitudinal axis of the tank.
5.5 The transformer shall be provided with detachable steel flanged wheels of 380mm diameter and suitable
for moving transformer complete with oil.
The transformer wheels shall be suitable for mounting on rails as under :
Transformer Rating Rail gauge along longer axis in mm Rail gauge along shorter axis in mm
315 MVA & above 2 rails of 1676 mm gauge 3 rails of 1676 mm gauge
160MVA 2 rails of 1676 mm gauge 2 rails of 3353 mm gauge with an
additional third rail in between the
rails ( i.e. at the centre)
100MVA 2 rails of 1676 mm gauge 2 rails of 3353 mm gauge
50MVA & below 2 rails of 1676 mm gauge 2 rails of 1676 mm gauge
5.6 To prevent transformer movement during earthquake, clamping device should be provided for
fixing the transformer to the foundation.
6.00 PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL PARAMETERS:
The transformers covered in this specification shall meet the technical
requirements listed hereunder.
PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL PARAMETERS:

Sr. Item 400/220 220/132 220/66 220/33 132/33 132/11 66/11 66/33
No kV T/F kV T/F kV T/F kV T/F kV T/F kV T/F kV T/F kV T/F
with
bushing
CTs
1. Type / installation 3 phase oil immersed 3 phase oil immersed 3 phase oil immersed three legged
three legged core type three legged core core type with ONAN/ONAF cooling
auto t/f with type with suitable for outdoor service as step
ONAN/ONAF/OFAF ONAN/ONAF/OFAF down transformer.
cooling suitable for cooling suitable for
outdoor service as step outdoor service as
down transformer. step down
transformer.
2. Vector group Ya0 Yy0
3. Connections: Star with neutral solidly Star with neutral solidly earthed
earthed
HV Side
Connections: -- Star with neutral solidly earthed
LV Side
4. %age 12.5% at highest MVA rating 10% at highest MVA rating
Impedance
5. Rated short time 40 40 40 40 31.5 31.5 31.5 31.5
withstand current
(kArms) for 5
Seconds.
6. Rated Dynamic 100 100 100 100 78.75 78.75 78.75 78.75
withstand current
(kAp)
7. Flux density should not exceed1.60 Tesla at normal voltage, frequency
8. Current of all the windings and the regulating winding at the lowest tap should not exceed
density 250 A/cm.Sq
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Sr. Item 400/220 220/132 220/66 220/33 132/33 132/11 66/11 66/33
No kV T/F kV T/F kV T/F kV T/F kV T/F kV T/F kV T/F kV T/F
. with
bushing
CTs
9. Type of Plinth of height approx. 850mm
Mounting
10. Suitable for 50 Hz± 5%
system
Frequency
11. Highest system Voltage (KV rms)
a. HV side 420 245 245 245 145 145 72.5 72.5
b. LV side 245 145 72.5 36 36 12 12 36
12. Minimum Neutral Insulating Voltage
a. HV side 52 36 36 36 36 36 36 36
b. LV side - - 36 36 36 36 36 36
13. Rated short duration Power frequency withstand Voltage for 1 minute (kV rms)
a. HV side 630 395 395 395 230 230 140 140
b. LV side 460 230 140 70 70 28 38 70
c. HV neutral 95 70 70 70 70 70 70 70
d. LV neutral - - 70 70 70 70 70 70
14. Rated lightning impulse withstand Voltage1.2/50 microsecond impulse (kVp)
a. HV side 1300 950 950 950 550 550 325 325
b. LV side 950 550 325 170 170 95 95 170
c. HV neutral 250 170 170 170 170 170 170 170
d. LV neutral - - 170 170 170 170 170 170
15. Bushings
a. HV Rated 420 245 245 245 145 145 72.5 72.5
side Voltage
(kV)
Rated 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 800

current
(Amp.)
One minute 630 460 460 460 275 275 140 140
power
frequency
withstand
voltage kV
(rms.)
1.2/50 1425 1050 1050 1050 650 650 325 325
micro sec.
lightning
impulse
withstand
voltage
(kVp)
Minimum 10500 6125 6125 6125 3625 3625 1815 1815
creepage
distances
(mm) total
25mm/kv
Minimum 50% of the total creepage distance
creepage
distances
(mm)
protected
Maximum 4.0
Creepage
Factor
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Sr. Item 400/220 220/132 220/66 220/33 132/33 132/11 66/11 66/33
No kV T/F kV T/F kV T/F kV T/F kV T/F kV T/F kV T/F kV
with T/F
bushing
CTs
b. LV Rated 245 145 72.5 36 36 36 36 36
Voltage
side (kV)
Rated 1250 800 2000 for 2000 1000 1200 2000 1000
current 160MVA,
(Amp.) 1000 for
100MVA
One minute 460 275 140 70 70 70 70 70
power
frequency
withstand
voltage kV
(rms.)
1.2/50 1050 650 325 170 170 170 170 170
micro sec.
lightning
impulse
withstand
voltage
(kVp)
Minimum 6125 3625 1815 900 900 900 900 900
creepage
distances
(mm) total
25mm/kv
creepage
distances
(mm)
protected
Maximum 4.0
Creepage
Factor
c. HV Rated 52 36 36 36 36 36 36 36
Voltage
neut (kV)
ral
Rated 3150 1000 2000 2000 630 630 630 630
current
(Amp.)
One minute 95 70 70 70 70 70 70 70
power
frequency
withstand
voltage kV
(rms.)
1.2/50 250 170 170 170 170 170 170 170
micro sec.
lightning
impulse
withstand
voltage
(kVp)
Minimum 1300 900 900 900 900 900 900 900
creepage
distances
(mm) total
25mm/kv
creepage
distances
(mm)
protected
Maximum 4.0
Creepage
Factor
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Sr. Item 400/220 220/132 220/66 220/33 132/33 132/11 66/11 66/33
with T/F
bushing
CTs
d. LV Rated - - 36 36 36 36 36 36
Voltage
neut (kV)
ral
Rated - - 2000 2000 1000 1200 2000 1000
current
(Amp.)
One minute - - 70 70 70 70 70 70
power
frequency
withstand
voltage kV
(rms.)
1.2/50 - - 170 170 170 170 170 170
micro sec.
lightning
impulse
withstand
voltage
(kVp)
Minimum - - 900 900 900 900 900 900
creepage
distances
(mm) total
25mm/kv
creepage
distances
(mm)
protected
Maximum 4.0
Creepage
Factor
16. OLTC
a. Rated Voltage 220 132 132 132 66 66 66 66
(kV)
b. Rated current 1000 800 500 300 350 350 350 350
(A)
c. Tappings On load On load On load tappings at On load tappings at neutral end of HV
tappings tappingso neutral end of HV side side for variation +5% to -15% in steps
on 220kV n132kV for variation +10% to - of 1.25% each
side for side for 10% in steps of 1.25%
variation variation - each
+10% to - 5% to
10% in +15% in
steps of steps of
1.25% 1.25%
each each
17. Insulating Oil Naphthenic type, min, B.D.V. 70kV at 2.5 mm gap
18. CONTINUOUS 60% on ONAN for 315 & 80% on ONAN

RATING (MVA) 80% on ONAF 160MVA 100% on ONAF
100% on OFAF
50% on ONAN
75% on ONAF for 100 MVA
100% on OFAF
19. OVERLOAD As per IEC-60076-7/IS:2026-7

CAPACITY
20. Acceptable limit i) 50o C in oil by thermometer.
of temperature
rise above the ii) 55o C in winding by resistance.
specified iii) Temperature of hot spot in winding not to exceed 98oC
ambient when calculated over max. annual weighted average temperature of
temperature for 32o C.
continuous
operation at
rated current.
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Sr. Item 400/220 220/132 220/66 220/33 132/33 132/11 66/11 66/33
with T/F
bushing
CTs
21. Dielectric strength
a. IR with 5kv Min.1000 megaohms

megger
b. PI (IR 10min/IR Min. 1.5
1min)
c. Tan delta 0.01 max. for winding, for 0 .007 max. for bushing
d. PD 100pC max
22. Power 2
frequency over
voltage
withstand
requirement for
control wiring
(kV rms) (for 1
minute)
23. Noise level Shall be as per NEMA standard publication TR-1, max. 80dB
24. Min. Shall be as per CBIP Manual on transformers

Clearances in
air
a. HV Phase to 4000 2350 2350 2350 1430 1430 700 700
phase(mm)
b. HV Phase to 3500 2150 2150 2150 1270 1270 660 660
earth(mm)
c. HV Phase to HV 3500 2150 2150 2150 1270 1270 660 660
neutral(mm)
d. HV Neutral to 660 320 320 320 320 320 320 320
earth(mm)
e. LV Phase to 2350 1430 700 350 350 350 350 350
phase(mm)
f. LV Phase to 2150 1270 660 320 320 320 320 320
earth(mm)
g. LV Phase to LV - - 660 320 320 320 320 320
neutral(mm)
h. LV Neutral to - - 320 320 320 320 320 320
earth(mm)
NOTES:
1. The ratings and other characteristics which are not covered elsewhere shall be, as
detailed in annexure-I:
2. The transformers shall be designed to have short circuit rating of five seconds as per
IS: 2026. The thermal ability to withstand short circuit shall be judged by calculation to be
supplied above in the tender.
The dynamic ability to withstand short circuit shall be demonstrated by test,
except in case of 20/25MVA, 66/33kV T/F, in case testing facility is available in India
other-wise calculations will be supplied along with contract drawing.
3. The above flux density has been specified to meet with the over fluxing of the core due
to temporary over voltage of the order of 31% for l min, 44% for 5 seconds that may
appear abnormal conditions such as those following sudden loss of large loads. Yoke bolt
area and flitch plate areas shall not be counted in the net core area if these are provided
for fastening core
4. The limits of temperature rise mentioned above will have to be satisfied by the
manufacturer by carrying out the heat run test at the lowest negative tap. This test shall
be carried out by feeding 1.1 times the total losses at 75oC at highest current tap.
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5. The safe over load capacity of the transformer and the duration of overload under
maximum temperature conditions without any damage to the winding or harmful effects
on the insulation shall be clearly stated in the tender which must be as per IEC-354/IS:
6600, guide for loading of oil immersed transformer.
6. The transformer shall have % impedance on max rated MVA base with tolerance as per
IS: 2026/Part-1 (1983). Impedance shall include positive and zero sequence and shall be
expressed in terms of the branches of the star connected equivalent diagram, all on the
same KVA base and range shall be given for each branch of the equivalent circuit in turn.
Percentage tolerance allowed at extreme tap should be as applicable to normal tap.
7. The transformer shall be suitable for continuous operation with a +/- 5% frequency
variation from a normal of 50 Hz without exceeding the temperature rise as specified in
Clause 7.1 above.
8. The transformer shall be so designed as to suppress the harmonics voltage specially
the 3rd& 5th, to eliminate wave form distortion and interference with communication
circuits due to high frequency disturbances. Limiting percentage of harmonics at normal
voltage and at maximum system voltage shall be stated in the tender.
9. Losses:-
The losses of each transformer at principal tap rating at full load at 75 deg. C shall be
less than or equal to specified in Annexure-I. The manufacturers have to adhere to these
limits and their bids shall be rejected, if any one of no-load loss, load loss or auxiliary loss
exceeds the maximum limits as specified in Annexure-I.
With specified fixed loss figures of maximum losses, manufacturers have

to adhere to these figures by designing transformer suitably. Therefore there will
be no capitalization at tender stage. The order will be placed to lowest bidder as
per HVPNL policy.
The stray losses shall not be more than 18% of full load losses at 75 0C,
calculated from measured losses and the purchaser shall reject the transformer in case,
no load losses or load losses or auxiliary losses or stray losses exceed the value
specified.
The measurement of losses shall be carried out with 3 (Three) Watt meter
method only and CTs, meters used for these measurements shall be of class of accuracy
of 0.2s or better and PT’s of class of accuracy of 0.2 or better. However, no weightage
shall be given for supply of transformer, with losses (measured during routine tests) less
than the losses specified in Annexure –I.
7.00 GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
(7.1) GENERAL DESIGN OF TRANSFORMER
a. The transformer and accessories shall be so designed as to facilitate inspection, cleaning and
repairs. The requirement of Indian Electricity Rules shall be kept in view.
b. The design shall ensure satisfactory operation under severe working conditions due to fluctuating
load of steel furnaces and voltage variations in the system including those, due to short circuits.
The transformer shall be designed as to minimize the risk 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 equipment keeping in view the requirements of
Indian Electricity Rules.
c. All material used shall be of the best quality and of class most suitable for working under specified
conditions and shall withstand the atmospheric conditions and temperature variations without
undue deterioration or distortion or setting up of undue stress in any part thereof.
d. Cast iron shall not be used for any parts other than the radiator valve bodies.
e. Corresponding parts liable to replace shall be interchangeable.
f. All taper pins to be used in the mechanism shall be split types as per latest edition of IS: 2393.
g. All mechanism should be rust and corrosion proof. Means shall be provided for lubrication of
moving parts not immersed in oil.
h. The construction shall be such as to avoid air or water pockets. Special care shall be exercised to
reduce noise and vibration to the minimum level.
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i. Steel bolts of suitable finish will be used for diameters above 6mm. Brass bolts or studs used for
electrical connections shall not be of less than 6mm diameter. On outdoor equipment, all bolts,
nuts & washers in contact with current carrying non-ferrous parts shall be phosphor bronze.
j. All nuts, bolts and pins shall be locked except those, which are external to the transformer. If bolts
and nuts are so placed as to be inaccessible by means of ordinary spanners, the Contractor shall
provide suitable special spanners.
k. Labels shall be provided for all apparatus like relays, switches, fuses, etc. housed in any cubicle or
marshalling kiosks. These shall be of incredible material with matt/satin finish and permanent
lettering. Labels mounted on black surface shall have white letters and danger notices shall have
red lettering on a white background. The labels shall be secured by means of brass screws or rust
protected steel screws.
l. The outer most radial spacers of the winding shall be locked in position by means of vertical strips
so that the same cannot fall off/get displaced.
m. The manufacturers must ensure proper & complete tightening of the nuts of the coil clamping
bolts. The nuts of all the coil clamping bolts will be tightened to designed value & the job be carried
out with torque spanners.
The devices used for locking the nuts of coil clamping bolts must be of such a quality and such
care should be taken first in tightening. The nuts and next in locking them in position that the
arrangement does not become loose due to stresses caused by short circuits and fluctuating loads
etc.
n. Neoprene Gasket shall be provided. Metal tops shall be provided for preventing over compression
wherever compressible gaskets are provided.
(7.2) CORE CONSTRUCTION
i) The core shall be built up with thin laminations of high grade. non-ageing, low loss, high
permeability cold rolled super grain oriented silicon steel. Known as MOH High B Grade or
superior grade CRGO steels of maximum 0.27 mm or low lamination thickness especially
suitable for transformer core.
ii) (a) (i) Bidder should have in house core cutting facility for proper monitoring & control on
quality and also to avoid any possibility of mixing of prime material with defective/second
grade material. The purchaser may witness the core-cutting 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 HVPN.
(ii) Inspection call notice for the purpose should be accompanied with the following
documents as applicable as a proof toward use of Prime core materials:-
a) Invoice of supplier.
b) Mills test certificates.
c) Packing list.
d) Bill of lading.
e) Bill of entry certificates by customs.
Core material shall be directly procured either from the manufacturer or through their
accredited marketing organisation of repute and not through any agent.
iii) After being sheared, the laminations shall be treated to remove all burrs. They shall be coated
with a baked 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. Laminations shall be
checked for burrs during stage inspection.
iv) The core shall be rigidly clamped and/or bolted to ensure adequate mechanical strength and to
prevent vibrations during operation. The bolts used in the assembly of the core shall be suitably
insulated and the clamping structure shall be constructed that the eddy currents will be minimum.
v) Construction of the core shall be such that number of steps in the limb and yoke shall be
matching and dimensionally identical to minimize the effect of cross fluxing and better mechanical
strength.
vi) The core shall be provided with Lugs suitable for lifting the complete core and coil assembly of
transformer. The Core & coil shall be fixed in the tank such that its shifting will not occur when the
transformer is moved or when a short circuit occurs.
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vii) The design of magnetic circuit shall be such as to avoid static discharge development of short
circuit paths within itself or to the earthing clamping structure and the production of flux
components at right angles to the plane of the lamination which may cause local heating.
viii) Every care shall be exercised 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.
ix) The supporting frame work of the core shall be so designed as to avoid the presence of pockets
which would prevent complete emptying of the tank through the drain valve or cause trapping of
air during filling.
x) Oil ducts where 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 winding should be such that
free flow of oil is not obstructed.
xi) The frame work and clamping arrangement shall be earthed by connecting to the tank body
through a copper strip. Yoke bolt area should be compensated if bolts are used for fastening of
the core.
xii) The insulation of core to bolts and core to clamp plates shall be able to withstand a voltage of
2 KV RMS for one minute.
xiii) Core and windings shall be capable of withstanding shocks during transport, installation, service
and adequate provision shall be made to prevent movement of core and winding relative to tank
during these conditions.
xiv) All steel sections used for supporting the core shall be thoroughly sand blasted after cutting
drilling and welding.
xv) All the CRGO vendors having BIS certification and approval from PGCIL shall be considered.
xvi) The tenderers should indicate the maximum flux density allowable continuously as well as for
time intervals of 1 minute and 5 seconds and the limit of flux density at which core material used
by them saturates.
xvii) The name of the core material must be mentioned in the tender. The successful tenderer shall be
required to furnish magnetization curves of the core material/design calculations and such other
data/documents deemed fit by the Purchaser for being satisfied that flux density is as desired.
xviii) Purchaser shall inspect the built-up core for verification of flux density for which all facilities shall
be provided. The purchaser shall inspect/test the core material for various tests as per relevant
IEC/IS to ensure quality. Core may also be inspected during horizontal assembly, built-up
assembly.
NOTES:
i) The design of limb and yoke shall be so co-ordinate that there is no cross fluxing at the
joints.
ii) The tenderer shall ensure that the CRGO supplier should have BIS certification.
(7.3) WINDING:
a. The windings shall have graded insulation whereas the neutral points shall be insulated
uniformly as per IS: 2026.
b. The transformers shall be capable of operation without danger on any particular tapping
at the rated KVA when the voltage may vary by ± 10% of the voltage corresponding to
the tapping.
c. The windings and connections as well as the insulating material shall not soften ooz,
shrink or collapse during service.
d. No strip conductor wound on edge shall have a width exceeding six times its thickness.
The conductors shall be transposed at sufficient intervals to minimize eddy currents and
equalize the current and temperature distribution along the windings.
e. The windings and connections shall be properly brazed to withstand shocks during
transportation or transient conditions during service.
f. Adequate pre-shrinkage of the coil assembly using pre-compressed press board material
having low moisture content for the radial spacer blocks shall be ensured by the
manufacturers so that there is no displacement of the radial spacer blocks due to
frequent short circuits on the transformers.
g. All windings after being wound and all fibrous hygroscopic materials used in the
construction of the transformer shall be dried under vacuum and impregnated with hot oil.
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i. In addition to this the drying process be sufficiently extended for proper
stabilization of the coil assembly. More than one cycle of soaking in oil followed
by retightening of the coil assembly should be adopted.
h. The coil clamping rings wherever used shall preferably be of flat insulated steel
laminations. Axial laminated material except bakelised paper shall not be used.
i. The clamping arrangement shall exert equal pressure on all columns of spacers of the
transformer windings built of sections or disc-coils separated by spacers. In no case,
spiral winding will be used either for HV or LV windings.
j. The radial spacer blocks must be made of pre-compressed pressboard material, which
will not soften while in contact with oil or fray out into fibers or edges. The slots should be
so dimensioned that the blocks will not come out of the slots.
i. Uniform distribution of coil clamping force shall be designed by using an
adequately large number of coil clamping bolts and by transferring the clamping
force from clamping bolts to the clamping plates through intermediate members
which can spread the clamping force over a large area.
k. All joints shall be brazed/crimped considering the vibrations due to short circuits and load
fluctuations.
(7.4) TANK
i) The tank shall be fabricated of a suitable grade steel and strong enough to allow the lifting
of complete transformer with oil by means of a crane or jacks and transported to site
without over-straining the joints etc.
ii) The main tank body shall be capable of withstanding a vacuum of 100.64 kN/m 2 (760mm of
Hg.)
iii) The base shall be so designed as to allow the transformer to be moved by skidding without
any injury.
iv) All channeled constructions and stiffeners shall be designed to avoid retention of water.
v) The transformer shall preferably be of bell type tank with the joint 500 mm above the
bottom of tank.
vi) The tank construction shall be free of air pockets. Where such pockets cannot be avoided,
vent pipes of 15 mm internal diameter shall be provided to vent gases into the main
expansion pipes. In case of short branch pipes, however, minimum diameter may be taken
as 6mm.
vii) All joints other than those, which may have to be broken, shall be welded. When required
they shall be double welded. All bolted joints to the tank shall be fitted with suitable oil tight
gaskets, which shall give satisfactory service under the operating conditions and
guaranteed temperature rise conditions. Special attention shall be given to the methods of
making hot oil tight joints between the tank and the cover and also, between the cover and
the bushings and all other out-lets to ensure that the joints can be remade satisfactorily at
site and with ease by semi-skilled labour.
viii) Suitable lifting lugs for lifting the transformer filled with oil shall be provided on the tank.
ix) Four jacking lugs shall be provided to enable the transformer complete with oil to be lifted
or lowered by means of jacks. The lugs shall be fitted at a minimum height (excluding under
base if detachable) of 300mm for transformer upto 10 tons weight and of 500mm for
transformer above 10 tons weights.
(7.5) TANK COVER
i) The tank cover shall be of bolted type and of adequate strength so as not to distort, when
lifted. Suitable inspection cover shall be provided with lifting arrangements to give access to
bushings, winding connections or testing the earth connections. The weight of each
inspection cover shall not exceed 25 Kg.
ii) Pockets shall be provided in the position of Max. oil temperature at CMR for fitting a
thermometer and for bolts of oil and winding temperature indicators. The thermometer
pockets shall be fitted with a captive screwed cap to prevent ingress of water.
iii) Suitable No. of jacking bolts shall be provided on tank cover, inspection covers/windows
including OLTC.
iv) Neoprene Gasket shall be provided.
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(7.6) FITTINGS
CONSERVATOR TANK, OIL GAUGE AND BREATHER
i) An adequate conservator tank of air cell type complete with sump and drain valves shall be
provided in such a position as not to obstruct the electrical connections to the transformer.
ii) If the sump is formed by extending the feed pipe inside the conservator, this extension shall be at
least 25mm.
iii) One end of the conservator shall be bolted type to facilitate cleaning.
iv) The conservator shall be provided with a magnetic oil level gauge.
v) The oil connections from the transformer tank to the conservator shall be at rising angle of 3 to 9
degrees to the horizontal upto Buchholz relay. The inside diameter of the pipe shall be 80mm.
The Buchholz relay will have suitable valves on its both side so as to facilitate its testing at site as
well as cut off oil supply to the transformer.
vi) The conservator shall be provided with oil preservation system, which should be suitable either to
remove moisture continuously from air entering the air space with which they are connected or
may not allow direct contact of atmospheric air with oil during operation, in addition to silica
gel-breather.
VALVES:
i) The transformers shall be provided with 2 No. filter valve each of 50 mm size one mounted close
to the top of the main tank & the other close to bottom of the tank oil circulation and one drain
valve of 80mm size with plug. The conservator shall have drain plug of 25mm size.
ii) Two robust sampling valves with spouts suitable for taking samples of top, and bottom oil. The
top sampling valves shall be brought down by internal pipe connections. Suitable name plates
shall be affixed to the sampling valves. The sampling device shall not be fitted on the filter valve.
iii) Two air release plug of 15mm shall be provided.
iv) Plugs shall be supplied for all valves opening to atmosphere.
v) All valves shall be of gun metal and comply with the latest edition of IS:3639.
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES:
A suitable pressure relief device shall be provided for rapid release of any pressure in
transformer which may endanger the equipment. The device (s) shall operate at static
pressure less than hydraulic test pressure for transformer tank of OLTC chamber. If the
device is mounted on tank cover, it shall be fitted with a skirt projecting 25mm inside the
tank and of such construction as to avoid gas accumulation.
In addition to pressure relief device(s) the provision of explosion vent should also be
made and the diaphragm shall be situated above max. oil level or second PRD on the
opposite side of first PRD be provided.
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THERMOSYPHON FILTER ARRANGEMENT
Thermosyphon filter arrangement shall be provided on the transformer for preserving the
quality of Transformer Oil. The filter assembly shall be mounted on the Transformer as
well as ground supported and connected with pipes and shut off valves. Suitable
instructions required to be followed for commissioning, dismantlement & maintenance of
the filter arrangement, re-generation and storage of the adsorbent etc. must be included
in the instruction manual. A detailed drawing showing internal arrangement shall also be
required to be submitted. Suitable capacity pump (alongwith 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 two shut off valves at the bottom.
NOTE: -The pump and motor should be weather proof (Flow well Type).
The oil & absorbent capacity required in the Thermosyphon Filter is as under: -
(i) Quantity of oil 2.0% of total oil by weight.
(ii) Quantity of absorbent 1.25% of total oil by weight.
TEMPERATURE INDICATING DEVICES:
i) All transformers shall be provided with a dial type thermometer for indicating oil temperature. The
indicator shall be fitted with a pointer to register maximum temp recorded and adjustable set of
mercury contact for alarm and trip.
ii) In addition, all the transformers shall be provided with a dial type Hot Spot winding temperature
indicator in HV & LV winding. The indicator shall have a pointer to register maximum temperature
reached and four sets of adjustable mercury contacts for alarm, trip, automatic control of fans &
remote indication. The static remote repeater (for winding temperature indicator) suitable for flush
mounting shall be installed on remote tap charge control cubicle.
iii) The temperature indicators shall be housed in marshaling box.
iv) The alarm (mercury) contact of WTI & OTI shall be adjustable between 50 oC to 100oC where as
their trip (mercury) contacts shall be adjustable between 60oC and 120oC. The temperature
difference between opening & closing of these mercury contacts shall not be more than 10oC.
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v) The mercury contacts used for controlling cooling plant motors shall be adjustable to close
between 50oC and 100oC. The temperature differential between opening & closing of this mercury
contract shall be between 10oC to 15oC.
vi) All contacts should be accessible on removal of the cover adjustable to scale. It shall also be
possible to move the pointers by hand for checking the operation of contacts and associated
equipment.
vii) In addition each transformer shall be provided with a dial type thermometer for indicating the
ambient temperature.
GAS AND OIL ACTUATED RELAYS: -
i) The transformer shall be provided with a gas and oil actuated relay fitted with alarm and trip
contacts for main tank & oil surge relay for its OLTC as per IS:3637.
ii) Each such relay shall be provided with a test cock to take a flexible connection for checking relay
operation
iii) A machined surface shall be provided on top of relay for checking mounting angles in the pipe
cross level of relay and its setting.
iv) The pipe work shall be such as to allow any gas formed in the tank to pass through the relay.
The oil circuit through the relay shall not form a parallel delivery path with any circulating oil pipe,
nor shall it be tied into or connected through the pressure relief vent.
v) Adequate clearance between oil pipe work and live metal parts shall be provided.
(7.7) BUSHING INSULATORS AND TERMINALS:
Transformer shall be fitted with bushing insulators as follows: -
 The characteristics of the bushings shall be in accordance with IS: 2099 and IS: 3347.
 A continuous flexible pull through lead suitably sweated to the end of winding copper shall
be connected to the connector in the helmet of the Bushing. The bushings may be filled
with oil, which may not be in communication with the oil in transformer.
 All porcelain shall be free from defects and thoroughly vitrified with a smooth, hard and
uniform brown glaze. It should be capable of satisfactory use under the climatic conditions
as specified in clause-3.0.
 In case of paper insulation care shall be taken to prevent ingress of moisture and a final
coat of non-hygroscopic varnish shall be given to them.
 All clamps and fittings made of malleable iron or steel shall be galvanized as per IS: 2629.
The bushings flanges shall not be of re-entrant shape which may trap air.
 For turnkey contracts: Bi metallic terminal connectors shall be supplied suitable for
conductor size given in contract for HV side, LV side and neutral side. The take off for
H.V. & L.V. connectors will be Vertical and for Neutral it should be suitable for horizontal
take off.
 For loose purchase: Bi metallic terminal connectors shall be supplied suitable for
conductor size given below for HV side, LV side and neutral side. The take off for H.V.
& L.V. connectors will be Vertical and for Neutral it should be suitable for horizontal take
off.
Voltage Rating Conductor

ratio HV side & HV-N LV side & LV-N
400/220kV 315MVA Twin Moose Twin Trantula
220/132kV 160MVA Twin Zebra Twin Zebra
100MVA Twin Zebra Twin Zebra
220/66 kV 160MVA Twin Zebra Twin Trantula
100MVA Twin Zebra Twin Trantula
220/33 kV 100MVA Twin Zebra Twin Trantula
132/33 kV 50MVA Single Zebra Twin Zebra
66/11 kV 31.5MVA Single Zebra Twin Trantula
 The connectors shall have six number bolts provided with check nuts & washers. The
connectors shall have rating corresponding to those of equipment or higher and shall be
designed most liberally with a higher factor of safety to comply in all respects with
temperatures rise, resistance, tensile strength short-circuit withstand capability tests as
specified in IS: 5561-1970 or amendment thereof (Latest edition). Aluminum alloy used in
the manufacture of Bi-metallic connectors shall conform to designation Grade 4600 of IS:
617-1975. The steel bolts, nuts washers and check nuts shall be hot dip galvanized marked
with ISI certification mark or of GKW make.
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(7.8) MARSHALING BOX: -
i) A sheet steel (of 10 SWG size) vermin proof well ventilated and weather proof marshaling box of
suitable construction shall be provided for the transformer auxiliary apparatus. The box shall have
domed or sloping roofs. Ventilation louvers, suitably padded with felt, shall also be provided. It
shall be painted as per Cl.5.14.
ii) The marshaling box shall accommodate temperature indicators. Local electrical control of tap
changer (if same cannot be housed in motor drive housing.), Control & protection equipment for
cooling plant, terminal boards and gland plates for cable etc. The equipment shall be mounted on
panels and panels wiring shall be done at the back for interconnections.
iii) The temperature indicators shall be mounted at about 1600mm from ground level.
iv) A metal clad heater with thermostat, controlled by a waterproof rotary switch on the outside of the
box, shall be provided.
v) The incoming cables shall enter from the bottom with gland plate not less than 450mm from the
base of the box. Care shall be taken to avoid ingress of water from the cable trench.
(7.9) EARTHING TERMINALS:
Two earthing pads suitable for connecting 50x8mm mild steel flat shall be provided at positions
close to the two diagonally opposite bottom corners of tank. These grounding terminals shall be
suitable for bolted connection. Two earthing terminals shall also be provided each on marshalling
box and any other equipment mounted separately. The earthing terminal should be suitable of
carrying full low voltage short circuit current of transformer for 4 seconds.
(7.10) RATING AND DIAGRAM PLATES:
i. Each transformer shall carry a diagram plate showing internal connections, voltage vector
relationship of different windings, plan view of the transformer showing physical relationship of the
terminals and no load voltage and corresponding current for each tap.
ii. Each transformer shall be provided with a rating plate data as specified in IS: 2026 or equivalent
international standard.
iii. The transformer shall carry a valve schedule plate shorting the location and function of all values
and air release cock on plugs. This plate shall warn operators to refer to the maintenance
instructions before applying the vacuum treatment for drying.
iv. I.R. values along-with oil temperature at the time of testing at manufacturer's works shall be
indicated on rating plate or separate plate, to be provided on transformer
(7.11) INSULATING OIL:
Sufficient insulating oil of Napthenic type (made from Napthenic crude) in which paraffinic content
should be less than 50% and aromatic content 4 to 12% conforming to BS: 148/IEC:296 class-1
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 quality through out in non-returnable steels drums.
The quantity of oil for first filling of each transformer shall be stated in tender along-with trade
mark of the oil to be supplied. Use of inhibitors in oil shall not be resorted to. 10% extra oil of the
total quantity of oil shall be provided for each transformer.
OIL SAMPLING BOTTLE SHALL BE PROVIDED AS UNDER:
i) Oil sampling bottles shall be suitable for collecting oil samples from transformers and shunt
reactors, for Dissolved Gas Analysis. Bottles shall be robust enough, so that no damage occurs
during frequent transportation of samples from site to laboratory.
ii) Oil Sampling bottles shall be made of stainless steel having a capacity of 1litre.
iii) Oil Sampling bottles shall be capable of being sealed gas-tight and shall be fitted with cocks on
both ends.
iv) The design of bottle & seal shall be such that loss of hydrogen shall not exceed 5% per week.
v) An impermeable oil-proof, transparent plastic or rubber tube of about 5 mm diameter, and of
sufficient length shall also be provided with each bottle alongwith suitable connectors to fit the
tube on to the oil sampling valve of the equipment and the oil collecting bottles respectively.
(7.12) COOLING SYSTEM:
i) The cooling equipment shall consist of the following:
a. 2-50 percent tank
b. 2-100% pumps one of these being stand by
c. 2-stand by fans one in each 50% Bank
ii) In case separate cooler banks are used, they shall be suitable for mounting on a flat concrete
base. These shall be provided with a valve (25 mm) at each point of connection to the
transformer tank, removable blanking plates to blank off main oil connections to each cooler.
Thermometer pockets with captive screwed cap at inlet and outlet of each separate cooler, filter
valve at top and bottom and air release plug of 15mm.
iii) The motor blowers shall be direct driven suitable for continuous out door operation and complete
with 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 anti-vibration means. Care
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shall be taken that the blower unit is capable of being removed without disturbing the radiator
structure. The blades shall be suitably painted and shall not be of hollow sections. Suitably
painted wire mesh guards with mesh not greater than 25mm shall be provided to prevent
accidental contact with the blades.
MOTORS:
i) The motor shall be squirrel cage totally enclosed weatherproof type suitable for direct starting and
for continuous running from 415/240 volts, three-phase/single phase 50 HZ supply. The motors
shall comply with IS as applicable for continuous rated machine.
ii) All motors shall be capable of continuous operation at frequency 50Hz with variation of ±5% and
415/240 V AC ±10% variation of the normal voltage without injurious over heating.
iii) All motors shall have ball or roller bearing with hexagonal nipples for greasing. In case of vertical
spindle, motor shall have bearing capable of withstanding thrust, due to weight of the moving
parts.
iv) Varnished cambric or glass insulator shall be used for connections from stator winding to the
terminal suitable for external wiring. The motor terminals shall be of stud type and totally
enclosed.
COOLER CONTROL:
i. Each motor or group of motors shall be provided with a 3 pole electrically operated connector with
control gear for motor operation by hand and automatically through winding temperature
indicator. Provision shall be made for over load protection but no volt release shall not be
provided.
ii. All connection shall be so arranged as to allow either individual or collective operation of the
motors. Alarm indication (audio and visual) for failure of fans and to indicate failure of power
supply shall be provided.
iii. The control equipment shall be installed in the marshaling box as specified in Cl.22 in a readily
accessible position.
iv. The alarm indication for failure of power supply and failure of individual fans be provided through
independent non trip alarm scheme to be wired on the remote tap charger control cubicle
conforming to the following. : -
a. The closing of an initiating contact shall actuate a buzzer and will be accompanied by a
flag indication on the concerned auxiliary relay.
b. The closing of an initiating contact shall glow a lamp, which will not reset until the fault
has been cleared.
c. It shall be possible to silence the buzzer by pressing 'Accept' push button. If, after
canceling the alarm but before resetting the visual signal, the same fault persists the
buzzer shall be suppressed.
d. If after canceling the alarm but before resetting the visual signal, some other fault takes
place, the alarm accompanied by flag indication on appropriate auxiliary relay shall take
place.
e. If after canceling the alarm and after resetting the visual signal, the same fault appears or
some other fault takes place, the alarm, flag indication and non-trip lamp indication shall
reappear as usual.
f. The non-trip alarm acceptance shall be by means of push button and resetting of visual
signal may also preferably be done through a push button.
g. Means shall be provided for test checking the lamp and alarm circuit at frequent intervals.
h. The equipment shall be suitable for 220 Volts DC operation.
i. Static facia aunnuciator conforming to the foregoing requirements of non-trip alarm
scheme too would be acceptable.
(7.13) VOLTAGE CONTROL (ON LOAD TYPE-OLTC and RTCC):
i) The transformer shall be provided with OLTC which apart from being suitable for local
manual/electrical operation & remote electrical operation.
ii) Equipment for 'local' and 'remote' electrical and 'local' manual operation shall be provided and
shall comply with the following conditions. Local/ remote switch may be housed in remote control
panel or in tap changer drive mechanism.
iii) It shall not be possible to operate the electric drive when the manual operating gear is in use.
iv) It shall not be possible for any two electric controls to be in operation at the same time.
v) The equipment suitable for supervisory control and indication on a multi way switch, make-before
break, having one fixed contact for each tap position, shall be provided and wired to the tap
changer drive gear. This switch shall be provided in addition to any, which may be required for
remote tap change position indication purpose. Supervisory indication shall also be provided in
the form of contacts to close on. "Tap change incomplete" condition. All other components of the
supervisory gear if required be specified separately.
vi) Operation from the local or remote control switch shall cause one tap movement only. The control
switch shall be returned to the 'neutral' position between successive operations.
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vii) All Electrical control switch on the local operation gear shall be clearly labeled in a suitable
manner to indicate the direction of tap changing.
viii) The local control switches shall be mounted, in the drive gear housing.
ix) The equipment shall be so arranged as to ensure that when a tap change has commenced, it
shall be completed independent of the operation of the control relays or switches. In case of
failure of the auxiliary supply while tap change is in progress or any other contingency such as
stuck tap changer, adequate means shall be provided to safe guard the transformers and its
auxiliary equipment.
x) Suitable apparatus shall be provided for each transformer to give indications as follows: -
xi) To give indication, mechanically at the transformer and electrically at the remote control cubicle of
the position of tap in use.
xii) To give an indication at the remote control cubicle that a tap change is in-progress, by means of
an illuminated lamp.
xiii) For remote control, the switches, tap position indicator, etc. shall be supplied duly mounted on
remote control cubicle.
xiv) All relays and operating devices shall be operated correctly at any voltage between the limits
specified in the relevant ISS.
xv) The tap changing mechanism and mechanism shall be mounted in the oil tank or compartment
mounted in an accessible position on the transformer.
xvi) Any non oil filled enclosed compartment shall be adequately ventilated, thermostatically
controlled heaters shall be provided in the driving mechanism chamber and in the marshaling
box. All contactor & auxiliary relay coils or other parts shall be suitably protected against
corrosion or deterioration due to condensation, fungi etc.
xvii) The tap changer contacts which are not used for making or breaking current like separate
selector switch contacts can be located inside main transformer tank where 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. Such
connection shall be controlled by suitable valve and shall be arranged so that any gas leaving the
chamber will pass into the gas and oil actuated relay. A separate Bucholz relay may be provided
for this compartment.
xviii) It shall not be possible for the oil in these compartments of the tap change equipment which
contain contacts used for making or breaking current, to mix with the oil in the compartments
containing contacts and not used for making or breaking current.
xix) Any 'DROP DOWN' tanks associated with the tap changing apparatus shall be fitted with guide
rods to control the movement during lifting or lowering operations. The guide rods shall be so
designed as to take support of the associated tank when in the fully lowered position with oil.
Lifting gear fitted to 'Drop Down' tanks shall include suitable device to prevent run-away during
lifting and lowering operations. They shall be provided with adequate breathing arrangement.
xx) Each compartment in which the oil is not maintained under conservator head shall be provided
with a suitable direct reading oil gauge.
xxi) The alternating supply for electrical operation of the control and indicating gear shall be standard
415 Volts, three-phase, 3 wire, 50 Hz. alongwith 240 Volts single phase, 2 wire 50 Hz, subject to
a variation of ±5 percent so that the equipment offered can withstand variation in AC
xxii) Limit switches shall be provided to prevent over-running of the mechanism and except where
modified in clause 17.15 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 over-running
of the mechanism under any condition.
xxiii) Limit switches may be connected in the control circuit of the operating motor provided that a
mechanical declutching mechanism is incorporated.
xxiv) Thermal devices or other means like motor circuit breakers with shunt trip coil shall be provided to
protect the motor and control circuits. All relays, switches fuses, etc. shall be mounted in the
marshaling box or driving gear housing. These shall be clearly marked for purpose of
identification. They shall withstand the vibration associated with tap changer gear operation.
xxv) The control circuits shall operate at 110V single phase to be supplied from a transformer having a
ratio of 415 or 240/55-0-55 V with the center point earthed through a removable link mounted in
tap changer drive.
xxvi) The whole of the apparatus shall be of robust design and capable of giving satisfactory service
under conditions to be met in service including frequent operation.
xxvii) A five-digit counter shall be fitted to the tap changing mechanism to indicate the number of
operations completed by the equipment.
xxviii) A permanently legible lubrication chart shall be fitted within the driving mechanism chamber,
where applicable.
xxix) The indigenous make OLTC should be duly type tested from CPRI or other Govt. test house or
from reputed lab abroad to the extent the facilities of type test are available with CPRI.
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PARALLEL OPERATION:
i) In addition to individual control of tap changer, provision shall be made to enable parallel
operation of the tap changer when one unit is running in parallel with another similar unit of same
rating & also with 100MVA transformer.
ii) Suitable selector switch and controls shall be provided so that any transformer of the group can
at a time be selected as master, follower or independent. Arrangement shall be made that only
one of the transformers can be selected as master at a time.
iii) An out of step device shall be provided for each transformer indicating out of step condition by an
indicating lamp and buzzer. It shall be arranged to prevent further tap changing when
transformers in a group operating in parallel control are one tap out of step.
(7.14) CONTROL CONNECTIONS, INSTRUMENTS WIRING, TERMINAL BOARD AND FUSES: -
i) All cables and wiring shall be suitable for use under the conditions as specified in Section -I. Any
wiring liable to come in contact with oil shall be of oil resisting insulation. The bare ends of
stranded wire shall be sweated together to prevent oil from creeping along the wire.
ii) The instrument and panel wiring shall be run in PVC or non rusting metal cleats of limited
compression type.
iii) The box wiring shall be as per relevant ISS. All wiring shall be of stranded copper of 660V grade
and size not less than 4 Sq. mm. for CT leads and not less than 2.5 Sq. mm for other
connections. The panel wires and multi core cable shall bear ferrules of white insulation material
with indelible marking in black and as per relevant ISS. Same ferrule number shall not be used
on wires in different circuits. Double ferrule may be provided where a change in number is
required.
iv) Stranded wires shall be terminated with tinned Ross Courtney terminals, washers or crimped
tubular lugs. Separate washers shall be used for each wire. Wire shall not be jointed/tied between
terminal points.
v) Where apparatus is mounted on panels all metal cases shall be separately earthed by copper
wire or strip not less than 2.5 sq. mm. The screens of screened pairs of multi core cables shall
be earthed at one end of the cable only.
vi) All terminal boards shall be of stud-type & mounted obliquely towards the rear door and these
boards shall be spaced not less than 100mm apart. Suitable insulation barriers shall be provided
between adjacent connections. No live metal shall be exposed at the back of terminal boards.
vii) All fuses shall be of cartridge type and fuses and links shall be properly labeled.
(7.15) CLEANING AND PAINTING
i) Before painting or filling with oil or compound all un-galvanised parts shall be completely cleaned
and freed from rust, scale and grease by pickling, degreasing process and all external surface
cavities on castings shall be filled by metal deposition.
ii) The interior of all transformer tanks and other oil filled chambers and internal structural steel
works shall be cleaned of all scale and rust by shot blasting or other approved method. These
surfaces shall be spray painted with hot oil resisting varnish or paint. Unexposed welds need not
be painted.
iii) Except for nuts, bolts and washers, which may have to be removed for maintenance purposes, all
external surfaces shall receive a minimum of three coats of spray paint.
iv) The primary coat shall be applied immediately after cleaning. The second coat shall be of an oil
and weather resisting nature and preferably of a shade or colour easily distinguishable from the
primary and final coats and shall be applied after the primary coat has been touched up where
necessary. The final coat shall be of a glossy oil and whether resisting non-fading paint of shade
No. 631 of IS:5. Primer paint shall be ready make zinc chrome as per IS:104 ; intermediate and
final coats of paint shall be as per IS:2932.
v) Nuts, bolts and washers which may have to be removed for maintenance purposes shall receive
a minimum of one coat of paint after erection.
vi) All interior surfaces of mechanism chambers and kiosks except those which have receive
anticorrosion – treatment shall receive three coats of paint applied to the thoroughly cleaned
metal surface. The final coat shall be of an approved light coloured anti-condensation mixture.
vii) Any damage to paint work incurred during transport and erection shall be made good by the
supplier by thoroughly cleaning the damaged portion and applying the full number of coats of
paint that had been applied before the damage was caused.
viii) One coat of additional paint shall be given at site to the purchase. Supplier will also supply the
requisite quantity of paint.
ix) Cubical and marshalling kiosk sheets shall be phosphated before application of enamel paint.
(8) TESTS AND INSPECTION:
(8.1) STAGE INSPECTION:
Stage inspection of core, windings, tank and radiators&fans shall be carried-out as detailed
below:-
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a. CORE:-
i) Slitting/Cutting of core.
ii) Measurement of flux Density.
iii) No Load Loss Measurement by providing dummy coils.
iv) Tests of CRGO sample taken from the core shall be carried-out for Carlite test (Resistance
Measurement), Watt Loss Test, Lamination Thickness & Aging Tests.
v) Physical inspection for quality of workmanship.
b. WINDINGS:
i. Measurement of cross-sectional area for current density.
ii. Measurement of weight of bare copper/ cover by resistance methods.
iii. The purity test of copper shall be got conducted on sample of copper for assessing its
quality, from two independent NABL accredited laboratories.
c. TANK:
i) Vacuum Test:
One transformer tank out of the lot shall be subjected to vacuum pressure of 100.64 kN
(760 mm of hg). The tanks to be designed for full vacuum shall be tested at an internal
pressure of 3.33 KN/M2 (25mm of Hg.) for one hour.
The permanent deflection of flat plates after the vacuum has been released shall not exceed
the values given below without affecting the performance of the Transformer.
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Horizontal length of flat plate(mm). Permanent deflection (mm).
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Upto& including 750 5.0
751-1250 6.5
1251-1750 8.0
1751-2000 9.5
2001-2250 11.0
2251-2500 12.5
2501-3000 16.0
above 3000 19.0
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ii) PRESSURE TEST:
One transformer tank out of the lot shall be subject to the pressure corresponding to twice the
normal head of oil or normal pressure plus 35KN/M2 (which ever is lower) measured at the
base of the tank and maintained for one hour. The permanent deflection of flat plates after
removal of excess pressure shall not exceed the figures specified as above.
d. RADIATORS and cooling fans:
Radiator and fans shall be routine and type tested at sub contractors' work as per relevant
standard. Test reports are required to be supplied at the time of final inspection.
(8.2 ) TYPE TEST & SPECIAL TESTS:

The following type tests and special tests shall be carried out on one transformer as per IS:
2026 in the presence of employer's representative:
1. TYPE TEST:
i) Temperature rise test (along with DGA)
2. SPECIAL TESTS:
Following additional type tests shall also be carried out on one unit of each type:
i) Measurement of zero Seq. reactance (As per IS:2026).
ii) Measurement of acoustic noise level.
iii) Measurement of power taken by fans and oil pumps.
iv) Measurement of harmonic level in no load current.
v) Lightening impulse test with the chopped wave applications as per clause 13 of IS: 2026
(Part-III)
The charges if any may be included in bid price
vi) SHORT CIRCUIT TEST:
Short circuit test in accordance with latest IS-2026 Part (5) clause 4.2, IEC-60076-5 and
CEA regulation-2010 (CEA regulation no. 10(3)(g), 34(4)(k), 43(2)(a)(vi)) shall be got
conducted on one of the units of each voltage and capacity at any test Agencies where facilities
exist in the presence of Purchaser's representative. However, in case of those manufacturers
who have already got short circuit test in accordance with Cl. 4.2 of IS-2026 Part(5) or latest
edition conducted during the last 7 years on same design and capacity of the Transformer,
fresh short circuit test is not required to be conducted. The bidder in such a case shall submit
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the copy of type test report along with the bid. If this test is not conducted by the firm earlier,
then charges for this test shall be borne by the bidder.
Note:- The requirement of short circuit test on 66/33kV 20/25MVA Power Transformer is
dispensed with and it will be accepted on the basis of short circuit calculations.
(8.3) ROUTINE TESTS:
All routine test shall be carried out on each transformer as per IS-2026 in the presence of
employer's representative
In addition, the following tests shall be carried out on the Transformer:
ii) OIL LEAKAGE TEST:
All tanks and oil filled compartments shall be tested for oil tightness by being completely filled
with oil of viscosity not greater than that of insulating oil to IS: 335 at ambient temperature and
subjected to a pressure equal to normal pressure plus 35KN/M2 (5 lbs sq. inch) measured at
the base of the tank. This pressure shall be maintained for a period not less than 12 hours,
during which period no leakage shall occur.
ii) Following tests shall be carried out on each transformer as reference test:
a. Measurement of tan delta and capacitor of T/F Winding and bushings at 5 kV & 10 kV.
b. Partial discharge list.
c. Noise level test.
d. Magnetic balance test.
e. Magnetising current at low voltage
f. Measurement of percentage impedance at all taps at low voltage.
(8.4) TRANSFORMER OIL TESTs:
Sufficient quantity (along with 10% extra) of insulating oil of napthenic type (as per Clause-7.11
of specification) conforming to BS:148/IEC-296 Class-1 shall be put up for inspection, at least 3
weeks before putting up the transformer for testing/inspection, at sub-supplier works as per
IS:335/BS/IEC. One sample of the oil shall also be got tested from CPRI or any other Govt.
approved testing house. The inspected oil shall be dispatched to site as per dispatch
instructions of purchaser.
(8.4) NIFPES TESTs:
Tests shall be conducted as per IS/IEC.
NOTES:
i. The employer reserves the right to have any other, reasonable test carried out at his expense either
before shipment or at site to ensure that the transformer complies with the requirement of this
specification
ii) The insulation resistance values of the transformer windings will be recorded at the time of
carrying out routine tests, for 20 seconds, one minute, two minutes, ten minutes with the help of
5000V motorized meggar. The polarisation index values (ratio of 10/1 min. value) will be
accordingly calculated and recorded in the test certificates and it should not be less than 1.5.
iii) Dissolved gas analysis test shall be got carried-out before and after heat run test at CPRI.
iv) Capacitance and Tan Delta values for each transformer and condenser bushings will be taken
and recorded in the test certificates at 5 kV & 10 kV. Insulation resistance value of condenser
bushings shall also be recorded.
v) Lightening impulse test with the chopped wave applications as per clause 13 of IS: 2026/ 1981
(Part-III) amended upto date. This test will be carried out on one of the limbs of HV and LV
winding with positive polarity.
vi) The tender should clearly indicate the testing facilities available with them and tests which are to
be arranged outside.
vii) Contractor shall submit in-house test certificate atleast 15 days in advance for final testing of
transformer.
viii) For testing T/F, all measuring instruments shall be of highest efficiency and best quality. These
shall be got calibrated from NPL/ Govt. Agency and be got sealed by calibrating agency. HVPN
reserves the right to calibrate the instruments in the manner it desires.
ix) Losses shall be measured with 3-wattmeter method only. Resistance shall be taken with Double-
KelvinBridge. Losses can be measured directly from CTs and PTs and not through the panel.
Ratio of the measuring instrument shall be such that the multiplying factor is the minimum.
x) All tests shall be carried out in the presence of the Employer before despatching the material.
Test certificates in quadruplicate will be submitted to the Employer for approval. No material shall
be despatched without prior inspection and approval of test certificates unless otherwise agreed
to. Type and routine test certificates of all bought out items from recognised testing agency shall
be submitted for approval before commencing supplies.
(9) DOCUMENTATION:
i) The following drawings shall be supplied as part of the tender.
ii) Outline dimensional drawing of transformer and accessories.
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iii) Bushing and terminal connectors drawing.
iv) The successful bidder shall submit final version of drawings complete in all respects in
quadruplicate within 15 days of placement of order for purchaser's approval. The purchaser shall
communicate his comments/ approval on the drawings to the supplier within one month of their
receipt. The manufacturer shall, if so required by the purchaser, modify the drawings and
resubmit the same for purchaser's approval within two weeks of receipt of comments. Such duly
revised drawings will be approved by the purchaser within two weeks of their receipt.
a. After receipt of purchaser's approval to drawings, the manufacturer will submit five sets of all
approved drawings and five sets of manual of instructions to our Design Office.
b. One set of all the approved drawings and manual of instructions will be supplied along
with each equipment without which the supply will not be considered as complete
supply.
v) Outline general arrangement drawings showing plan, front elevation & side elevation with all
fittings and accessories etc. The following information must be specifically included on the
drawings.
a. Make of transformer oil.
b. Electrical clearances, minimum as well as actual.
c. No. of radiator headers, number of radiator element in each header.
d. Small sketch showing un-tanking details.
e. Thickness of transformer tank bottom, side & top plates.
f. Type, shade, shade No. and thickness of transformer paint.
g. Roller, rail gauge sketch.
h. Weight of oil, bare copper weight windings, core, un-tanking mass, transportation mass
and dimensions etc.
vi) Detailed of bushings showing plan, elevation, terminal details, mounting details make and type
number incorporating electrical characteristics, description of various parts, total creepage/ &
protected creepage distance, weight of oil, total weight of bushing , dimensions, short time
current rating etc.
vii) Drawing showing HV & LV windings with arrangement of insulation and terminal connections.
viii) Schematic control and wiring diagram for auxiliary equipment like OLTC control gear, cooler
control gear, Marshaling Kiosk. Detailed write-up for schematic shall also be supplied
ix) Combined Rating & Diagram Plate.
x) Valve schedule plate.
xi) Core assembly drawing with flux density calculations.
xii) Interconnection diagram between OLTC panel, Drive mechanism and marshalling kiosk.
xiii) Detailed calculations showing short circuit with stand capability due to radial and axial forces
during short circuit. Also calculation for thermal withstand capability during short circuit.
xiv) Cable arrangement on the transformers.
xv) Drawing showing connection of HV, LV lead with the respective bushing and their place of
storage during transportation.
xvi) Detailed drawings of NIFPES System along with its detailed write up
(10) NIFPES : shall be supplied as per attached annexure-II for transformers rated 100 MVA
& above (except for 400/220kV T/F).
(11) SCHEDULE OF GUARANTEED AND OTHER TECHNICAL PARTICULARS.
These particulars shall be furnished by the tenderers along with their tenders as per
annexure-III
(12) TRANSPORTATION, ERECTION TESTING AND COMMISSIONING AT SITE:-
The Contractor shall dispatch the autotransformer filled with atmosphere of nitrogen or dry air at
positive pressure.
The employer intends to carry-out the erection, testing and commission of the equipment, covered by
this specification departmentally with or without the supervisory services of the contractor.
Accordingly the successful bidder shall furnish sufficient copies of complete erection drawings and
instruction manuals containing all relevant date to enable the employer to arrange the requirement
tools. Plant and instruments and to successfully install test and commission the equipment.
Complete details for filling of insulating oil, hot oil circulation, vacuum treatment, venting of air if
trapped during oil filling etc. shall be specifically covered in the manuals. Full details of
commissioning tests shall also be furnished.
The employer may at his option avail the services of contractor engineer(s) for supervision of
erection, testing and commissioning of the equipment for which bidder should indicate the charges
separately.
These charges and other terms and conditions shall be valid for one and a half years after the supply
of the equipment. The contractor shall also furnish, if necessary, special erection, tools and plant
instruments on rental basis.
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Annexure-I
Specific Technical Details of Transformers
1. 400/220kV 315 MVA TRANSFORMER
Max. Continuous capacity:
a) ONAN 189 MVA
b) ONAF 252 MVA
c) OFAF 315 MVA
Losses:-
The losses of each transformer at OFAF rating (at full load at 75 deg. C) shall be:-
Transformer Rating No Load Losses Load Losses Auxiliary

Losses
400/220 kV 315 MVA T/F 86 KW (Max) 482 KW (Max) 16 KW (Max)
1.1 Bushing Current Transformer

1. Current transformers shall comply with IEC-60185
2. It shall be possible to remove the turret mounted current transformers from the tank
without removing the tank cover. Necessary precautions shall be taken to minimize eddy
currents and local heat generated in the turret
3. Current transformer secondary leads shall be brought out to a weatherproof terminal box
near each bushing. These terminals shall be wired out to cooler control cabinet/
Marshalling box using separate cables for each core.
4. Bushing Current transformer parameters indicated in this specification are tentative and
liable to change within reasonable limits. The Contractor shall obtain Employer's approval
before proceeding with the design of bushing current transformers.
1.2 Technical Parameters
Current Transformer Parameters (on each phase) for 3-ph 315 MVA 400/220 kV Auto
Transformers:
HV Side LV side Neutral side
(a) Ratio
Core - 1 1000/1A 1000/1A 1000/1A

Core - 2 600/1A 1000/1A ----
(b) Minimum knee point voltage and accuracy class:
Core - 1 1000V 1000V 1000V

Class PS Class PS Class PS
Core - 2 0.2s class 0.2s class -

30 VA ISF 5 30 VA ISF 5
(c) Maximum CT Resistance:
Core - 1 2.5 ohms 2.5 ohms 2.5 ohms

Core – 2 --- --- ---
(d) Application
Core - 1 Restricted Restricted Restricted

(Near the wdg) earth fault earth fault earth fault
Core-2 Metering Metering -
(e) Maximum magnetization current (at knee point voltage)
Core-1 60 mA 60 mA 60 mA
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1.3 NOTE:
1. Accuracy class PS as per IEC 60044.
2. Class (for the relevant protection and duties) as per IEC 60185.

a) ONAN 96 MVA
b) ONAF 128 MVA
c) OFAF 160 MVA
Losses:-
The losses of each transformer at OFAF rating (at full load at 75 deg. C ) shall be:-

Losses
220/132 kV160 MVA T/F 40KW (Max) 220 KW (Max) 8.5 KW (Max)

a) ONAN 50 MVA
b) ONAF 75 MVA
c) OFAF 100 MVA
Losses:-
The losses of each transformer atOFAF rating (at full load at 75 deg. C ) shall be:-

Losses
220/132 kV 100 MVA T/F 24KW (Max) 140KW (Max) 7 KW (Max)
4. 220/66kV160 MVA TRANSFORMER

a) ONAN 96 MVA
b) ONAF 128 MVA
c) OFAF 160 MVA
Losses:-

Losses
220/66 kV160 MVA T/F 70KW (Max) 300KW (Max) 8.5KW (Max)
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a) ONAN 50 MVA
b) ONAF 75 MVA
c) OFAF 100 MVA
Losses:-

Losses
220/66 kV 100 MVA T/F 44KW (Max) 210KW (Max) 7KW (Max)
6. 220/33kV100 MVA TRANSFORMER

a) ONAN 50 MVA
b) ONAF 75 MVA
c) OFAF 100 MVA
Losses:-

Losses
220/33 kV100 MVA T/F 50KW (Max) 200KW (Max) 7KW (Max)

a) ONAN 40 MVA
b) ONAF 50 MVA
Losses:-
The losses of each transformer at ONAF rating (at full load at 75 deg. C ) shall be:-

Losses
132/33kV 50 MVA T/F 25KW (Max) 110KW (Max) 2.5KW (Max)

a) ONAN 16 MVA
b) ONAF 20 MVA
Losses:-
The losses of each transformer at ONAF rating (at full load at 75 deg. C) shall be:-

Losses
132/11kV 20 MVA T/F 14KW (Max) 70KW (Max) 1.5KW (Max)
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9. 66/11kV 31.5 MVA TRANSFORMER
a) ONAN 25 MVA
b) ONAF 31.5 MVA
Losses:-

Losses
66/11kV 31.5 MVA T/F 15KW (Max) 85KW (Max) 2KW (Max)
10. 66/33kV 20/25 MVA TRANSFORMER

a) ONAN 20 MVA
b) ONAF 25 MVA
Losses:-

Losses
66/33kV 20/25 MVA T/F 15KW (Max) 78KW (Max) 2KW (Max)
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Annexure-II
NITROGEN INJECTION FIRE PROTECTION CUM EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FOR

100 MVA & ABOVE (except for 400/220kV T/F) TRANSFORMER
The contractor shall provide the nitrogen injection fire protection cum extinguishing system. The
fire protection system using nitrogen as fire quenching medium is required for the 100 MVA &
above T/Fs (except for 400/220kV T/F). NIFPES shall act as fire preventer by preventing
transformer oil tank explosion and possible fire in case of internal faults. In the event of fire by
external causes such as bushing fire, OLTC fires, fire from surrounding equipment etc, it shall act
as a fast and effective fire fighter. NIFPES shall accomplish its role as fire preventer and
extinguisher without employing water and/or carbon dioxide. Fire shall be put out within max. 3
minutes of system activation and within max. 30 seconds of commencement of nitrogen injection.
1 Activation of NIFPES
Mal-functioning of fire prevention/extinguishing systems is their major shortcoming which leads to
interruption in power supply. The contractor shall ensure that the chances of malfunctioning of
NIFPES are practically nil. To achieve this objective, the contractor shall work out his scheme of
activating signals which, while preventing mal-operation, should not be too rigorous to make the
operation of NIFPES impracticable in case of actual need. Transformer isolation shall be the
mandatory pre-requisite for activation of the system in automatic mode or remote mode in the
control room. In addition, at least following electrical-signals shall be provided in series for
activating NIFPES.
1.1 Auto Mode

a) For prevention of fire:
i) Differential relay operation
ii) Buchholz relay paralleled with pressure relief valve
iii) Tripping of all connected breakers is a pre-requisite for initiation of system activation.
b) For extinguishing fire:

i) Fire detector
ii) Buchholz relay paralleled with pressure relief valve
iii) Tripping of all connected breakers is a pre-requisite for initiation of system activation.
1.2 Manual Mode (Local/Remote): Tripping of all connected breakers is

pre- requisite for initiation of system
activation.
1.3 Manual Mode (Mechanical) : Tripping of all connected breakers is a

pre- requisite for initiation of system
activation.
2. General description of NIFPES

2.1 Schematic of the system
NIFPES should be a stand alone dedicated system for each oil filled transformer. It should have a
fire extinguishing (F.E.) cubicle placed on a plinth at a distance of 6-10 mtrs. from the transformer.
The F.E. cubicle may be connected to the transformer oil tank (near its top) and to the oil tank
placed in pit, from its bottom through oil pipes with gate valves. The F.E. cubicle should house a
pressurised nitrogen cylinder connected to the transformer oil tank (near its bottom). Cable
connections are to be provided from signal box placed on the transformer to the control box in the
control room and from control box to F.E. cubicle. Fire detectors placed at the top of transformer
are to be connected in parallel to the signal box. The signal box may be connected to a pre-
stressed non-return valve fitted between the conservator tank and Buchholz relay. Control box is
also to be connected to relay panel in control room for system activation signals.
2.2 Operation
On receipt of all activating signals, drain of pre-determined quantity of oil commences thus
removing high temp. top oil layer. Simultaneously nitrogen is injected under high pressure at a
pre-fixed rate, stirring the oil thus bringing the temperature of top oil layer down. Nitrogen
occupies the space created by oil drained out and acts as an insulating layer between the tank oil
and fire on top cover. Pre-stressed non-return valve blocks oil flow from conservator tank, thus
isolating it & preventing aggravation of fire.
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2.3 System components
Broadly, NIFPES shall consist of the following components. It is emphasized that all components,
irrespective of their exclusion in the details given below, necessary for fast reliable and effective
working of NIFPES shall be considered within the scope of supply.
2.4 Fire extinguishing cubicle
it shall be made of 3 mm thick steel sheet, painted dark red from inside and outside with hinged
split doors fitted with high quality tamper proof lock. It shall be complete with the base frame and
the following:-
 Nitrogen gas cylinder with regulator and falling pressure electrical contact manometer.
 Oil drain pipe with mechanical quick drain valve.
 Electro mechanical control equipment for oil drain and pre-determined regulated
nitrogen release.
 Pressure monitoring switch for back-up protection for nitrogen release.
 Limit switches for monitoring of the system.
 Flanges on top panel for connecting oil drain and nitrogen injection pipes for
transformer.
 Panel lighting (CFL type)
 Oil drain pipe extension of suitable sizes for connecting pipes to oil pit.
2.5 Control box
Control box for monitoring system operation, automatic control and remote operation, with
following alarms indication, light switches, push buttons, audio signal, line fault detection suitable
for tripping and signaling on 110V DC/220V DC supply.
 System on*
 PNRV open*
 Oil drain valve closed*
 Gas inlet valve closed*
 PNRV closed^
 Fire detector trip^
 Buchholz relay trip^
 Oil drain valve open^
 Extinction in progress^
 Cylinder pressure low^
 Differential relay trip^
 PRV operated^
 Transformer trip^
 System out of service
 Line fault fire detector
 Line fault differential relay
 Line fault buchholz relay
 Line fault PRV
 Line fault transformer trip
 Line fault PNRV
 Auto / Manual/Off
 Extinction release on
 Extinction release off
 Lamp test
 Visual/Audio alarm
 Visual/Audio alarm
 Visual/audio alarm for DC supply fail
The signals marked (*) shall be in the top most row of control box panel. The signals
marked (^) shall follow next.
2.6 Pre-stressed non return valve (PNRV)

PNRV is to be fitted in the conservator pipe line between conservator and Buchholz relay. It shall
have the proximity switch for remote alarm, indication and with visual position indicator. The
PNRV should be of the best quality because malfunction of PNRV shall be of serious
consequence as its closing leads to stoppage of breathing of transformer.
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2.7 Fire detectors
The system shall be complete with adequate number of fire detectors fitted on the top of oil tank,
OLTC/OFF ckt. tap changer rated for 141 degree C for heat sensing each fitted with two no. cable
glands (water proof/weather proof).
2.8 Signal box

It shall be fitted on the transformer for terminating cable connections form PNRV and fire
detectors and for further connection to the control box.
2.9 Cables
Fire survival cables, able to withstand 750 degree C , 4 core x 1.5 mm sq. for connection of fire
detectors in parallel shall be used.
Fire retardant low smoke (FRLS) cable 12 core x 1.5 mm sq. for connection between transformer
signal box/marshalling box to control box and control box to fire extinguishing cubicle shall be
used.
Fire retardant low smoke cable 4 core x 1.5mm sq. for connection between control box to DC
supply source and fire extinguishing cubicle to AC supply source, signal box/marshalling box to
pre-stressed non return valve connection on transformer shall be used.
2.10 Pipes
Pipes, complete with connections, flanges, bends tees etc. shall be supplied along with the
system.
3 Other items
a. oil drain and nitrogen injection openings with gate valves on transformer tank at suitable
locations.
b. Flanges with dummy piece in conservator pipe between Buchholz relay and conservator tank for
fixing PNRV.
c. Fire detector brackets on transformer top cover.
d. Spare potential free contacts for system activating signals i.e. differential relay buchholz relay,
pressure relief valve, transformer isolation (master trip relay).
e. Pipe connections between transformer to fire extinguishing cubicle and fire extinguishing cubicle
to oil pit.
f. Cabling on transformer top cover for fire detectors to be connected in parallel and inter cabling
between signal box to control box and control box to fire extinguishing cubicle.
g. Mild steel oil tank (having capacity equal to 10% of transformer’s total oil or 10000 Liters, whichever is
higher) for each T/F with moisture proof coating and sheet thickness of minimum 5 mm, with
watertight cover, to be placed in the pit. This tank shall be provided with the manhole, air vent
pipe through silica gel breather, drain valve and a spare gate valve at the top.
The location of the tank shall be approved by the employer.
h. DC-DC converter 220-110V DC (optional, incase 110V, supply is not available.)
i. Gate valves on oil drain pipe and nitrogen injection pipe should be able to withstand full vacuum.
A non-return valve shall also be fitted on nitrogen injection pipe between transformer and gate
valve.
j. The F.E. cubicle shall be painted with post office red colour (shade 538 of IS-5). All the exposed
parts i.e. pipes, supports, signal box etc shall be painted with enameled paint.
k. Civil works of F.E.Cubicle and oil pit are not in the scope of bidder.
4 Interlocks
It shall be ensured that once the NIFPES gets activated manually or in auto mode, all the
connected breakers shall not close until the system is actually put in OFF mode. Also PNRV shall
get closed only if all the connected breakers are open.
5 Technical particulars
5.1 Fire extinction period
On commencement of nitrogen injection : Max. 30 secs.

From the moment of system activation to : Max. 3 mins.
Complete cooling.
Fire detectors heat sensing temperature : 1410C
Heat sensing area : 800mm radius
Pre-stressed non return valve setting for : minimum 60 ltr. Per operation.min.
Capacity of nitrogen cylinder : minimum 68 ltr. water cap.
and shall hold minimum 10 cubic mete gas to
150 bar pressure.
Power Source :
Control Box : 110V DC/220V DC
Fire extinguishing cubicle for lighting : 230V AC
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Annexure-III
Guaranteed Technical Particulars of T/F

S. NO. DESCRIPTION PARTICULARS
1 Manufacturers Name
2 Rating (MVA)
3 Voltage Ratio (KV)
4 Winding Connection
5 Vector Group
6 Number of Phase
7 Frequency (Hz)
8 Type of cooling
9 Rating available at different cooling %
10 Impedance data
a Guaranteed positive sequence impedance between HV-LV at

75 deg.C with 100% rating at
i. Principal Tap
ii. Maximum Tap

Iii. Minimum Tap
b Zero sequence impedance at principal tap
11 Guaranteed losses at 100% rated voltage ( excluding cooler

loss) at 75 deg. C between HV & LV
a Iron Loss KW ( Max)
b Copper Loss KW ( Max)
12 Guaranteed cooler losses at
a 100% load KW (Max)
13 Cooling equipment details
a Number of coolers and rating as per % of transformer cooling

equipment
b Mounting
c Fan motor data (Manufacture)
i Number per cooler and rating as % of cooler requirement (also

indicate no.of spare fans)
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ii Type
iii Rating (KW)
iv Locked rotor current (Amps)
v Temp. range over which cooler control is adjustable (deg.c to

deg.C)
d Oil pump motor data
i Number per cooler and rating as % of cooler requirement (also

indicate no.of spare pump)
ii Type
iii Rating (KW)
iv Locked rotor current (Amps)
v Temp. range over which cooler control is adjustable (deg.c to

deg.C)
e Type of oil pump and motor (whether oil submerged type)
f Radiator details
i Overall dimensions lxbxh (mm)
ii Total weight with oil (Kg)
iii Total weight without oil (Kg)
iv Thickness of Radiator tube (mm)
v Type of mounting
14 Thermal Data
a Temperature rise in top oil over an ambient of 50 deg.C
b Temp rise in winding by resistance measurement method over

an ambient of 50 deg.C
c Thermal time constant (Hours)
15 Withstand time for three phases short circuit at terminals (secs)
16 Over excitation withstand time (sec)
i 1.25
ii 1.4
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iii 1.5
17 Bushings
a High voltage
i) Manufacturer
ii) Type
iii) Total creepage distance (mm)
iv) Protected creepage distance (mm)
v) Mounting
vi) Rated current (Amps)
b Low voltage
i) Manufacturer
ii) Type
iii) Mounting
iv) Total creepage distance (mm)
v Protected creepage distance (mm)
C Neutral Bushing (HV & LV)
i) Manufacturer
ii) Type
iii) Mounting
iv) Total creepage distance (mm)
v) Protected creepage distance (mm)
18 Is Vacuum filling required, if so state absolute pressure (mm of

Hg)
19 Total quantity of oil (ltrs) & Manufacture
20 Tap changing equipment (Manufacture)
a) Voltage class and current
b) Number of steps
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c) Range
d) Step voltage
e) Type
f) Rated voltage of drive motor (volts)
g) No.of revolutions to complete one step
h) Time to complete one step on manual / auto operation (sec)
i) Power required (kw)
21 Insulation level
a) HV windings
i) Lightning impulse withstand voltage (kV Peak)
ii) Power frequency withstand voltage (kvrms)
b) LV Winding
c) HV Bushing
i) Lightning impulse withstand voltage (Kvp)
d) LV Bushing
e) Neutral Bushing
i) Lightning impulse withstand voltage
22 Approximate dimensions
a) Tank (lxbxh) mm
b) Overall dimensions with (mm) coolers lxbxh
c) Shipping dimensions (mm) (lxbxh)
d) Height for untanking (mm)
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e) Dimensions of largest (mm) package (lxbxh)
23 Weights of transformer components
a) Core (Kg)
b Windings (Kg)
c) Insulation (Kg)
d) Tank and fittings (Kg)
e) Oil (Kg)
f) Untanking weight (heaviest piece) (Kg)
g) Total weight Kg
h) Weight of heaviest package KG
i) Total shipping weight (Kg)
j) Parts detached for transport
24 Permissible overload (% of rating & time in minutes)
25 Clearances
a) Minimum clearance between phases
i) In oil (mm)
ii) In air (mm)
b) Minimum clearance of HV winding to tank in oil (mm)
c) Minimum clearance of HV winding of earth in oil (mm)
d) Clearance between core (mm) and coil
e) Clearance between coil (mm)
f) Clearance between neutral to ground in air (mm)
26 Conservator
a) Total volume (ltrs)
b) Volume between highest and lowest levels (ltrs)
27 Capacitance values
a) HV to earth (pf)
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b) LV to earth (pf)
28a) Type of oil preservation
b) Material of air cell
c) Continuous temp. withstand capability of the air cell
29 a) No.of pressure relief device provided
b) Operation pressure of pressure relief device
30 Oil
a) Quality of oil
i) Moisture content (ppm)
ii) Max tan delta value (at 90 deg.C)
iii) Resistivity (ohm – cm)
iv) Breakdown strength (kv)
v) Interfacial tension at 27 deg.C (min)
b) Quantity including 10% extra (Ltrs)
c) Standards applicable
31 Core
a) Type of construction
b) Net core area (mm.sq)
c) Core material and grade used
d) Type of joint between core and yoke
e) Thickness of stamping (mm)
f) Percentage silicon content (%)
g) Maximum flux density in core at rated frequency at
i) 90% voltage (wb/sq.m)
ii) 100% voltage (wb/sq.m)
iii) 110% voltage (wb/sq.m)
32 Winding
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a) Type of winding
b) Current density at rated load
i) HV (A/Sq.cm)
ii) LV (A/Sq.cm)
iii) Regulating winding (A/Sq.cm)
c) Conductor area
i) HV (sq.mm)
ii) LV (sq.mm)
Iii) Regulating winding
d) Maximum current density under short circuit
i) i) HV (sq.mm)
ii) LV (sq.mm)
e) Magnetising inrush current (Amps)
f) No load current (Amps) at rated frequency and at
i) 90% voltage (wb/sq.m)
ii) 100% voltage (wb/sq.m)
iii) 110% voltage (wb/sq.m)
g) Magnetising current at rated frequency and at rated voltage
33 Tank
a) Type
b) Material
c) Approx Thickness of
i) Sides (mm)
ii) Bottom (mm)
iii) Cover (mm)
34 Radiator
a) Make
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b) Material
c) Thickness
35 Vacuum withstand capability of
a) Main tank (torr)
b) Radiators accessories (torr)
36 Pressure withstanding capability of
a) Main Tank
b) Radiator and accessories
37 Temperature indicators
a) OTI
i) Manufacturer
ii) Range
iii) Accuracy
b) WTI
i) Manufacturer
ii) Range
iii) Accuracy
c) RWTI
i) Manufacturer
ii) Range
iii) Accuracy
iv) Auxiliary supply used
38 Terminal connectors
a) Make
b) Whether type tested
c) Governing standard
Note: If there is any change in the above GTPs, same shall conform to Technical
Specifications/relevant ISS. If there is any change in GTPs, so warranted by specific make of
equipment, same shall be taken care at the time of approval of drawings.
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HARYANA VIDYUT PRASARAN NIGAM LIMITED

SPECIFICATION No. HGD/S-67/DGMS-171 (APRIL-2017)

CLAUSE NO. TITLE PAGE NO.

I. Technical DETAILS FOR

(i) 400/220kV 315 MVA TRANSFORMER 22

3.00 SERVICE CONDITIONS :

3.2 AUX. POWER SUPPLY :

Voltage level Bay width in mm Bay Height in mm

PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL PARAMETERS:

Rated 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 800

18. CONTINUOUS 60% on ONAN for 315 & 80% on ONAN

19. OVERLOAD As per IEC-60076-7/IS:2026-7

a. IR with 5kv Min.1000 megaohms

24. Min. Shall be as per CBIP Manual on transformers

With specified fixed loss figures of maximum losses, manufacturers have

7.00 GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(7.1) GENERAL DESIGN OF TRANSFORMER

(7.2) CORE CONSTRUCTION

Voltage Rating Conductor

(7.15) CLEANING AND PAINTING

(8.2 ) TYPE TEST & SPECIAL TESTS:

Transformer Rating No Load Losses Load Losses Auxiliary

1.1 Bushing Current Transformer

1.2 Technical Parameters

HV Side LV side Neutral side

Core - 1 1000/1A 1000/1A 1000/1A

(b) Minimum knee point voltage and accuracy class:

Core - 1 1000V 1000V 1000V

Core - 2 0.2s class 0.2s class -

(c) Maximum CT Resistance:

Core - 1 2.5 ohms 2.5 ohms 2.5 ohms

Core - 1 Restricted Restricted Restricted

Core-2 Metering Metering -

(e) Maximum magnetization current (at knee point voltage)

2. 220/132kV 160 MVA TRANSFORMER

Transformer Rating No Load Losses Load Losses Auxiliary

3. 220/132kV 100 MVA TRANSFORMER

Transformer Rating No Load Losses Load Losses Auxiliary

4. 220/66kV160 MVA TRANSFORMER

Max. Continuous capacity:

Transformer Rating No Load Losses Load Losses Auxiliary

Transformer Rating No Load Losses Load Losses Auxiliary

6. 220/33kV100 MVA TRANSFORMER

Transformer Rating No Load Losses Load Losses Auxiliary

7. 132/33kV 50 MVA TRANSFORMER

Transformer Rating No Load Losses Load Losses Auxiliary

8. 132/11kV 20 MVA TRANSFORMER

Transformer Rating No Load Losses Load Losses Auxiliary

Transformer Rating No Load Losses Load Losses Auxiliary

10. 66/33kV 20/25 MVA TRANSFORMER

Transformer Rating No Load Losses Load Losses Auxiliary

NITROGEN INJECTION FIRE PROTECTION CUM EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM FOR

1.1 Auto Mode

b) For extinguishing fire:

1.2 Manual Mode (Local/Remote): Tripping of all connected breakers is

1.3 Manual Mode (Mechanical) : Tripping of all connected breakers is a

2. General description of NIFPES

2.4 Fire extinguishing cubicle

2.6 Pre-stressed non return valve (PNRV)

2.8 Signal box

On commencement of nitrogen injection : Max. 30 secs.

Guaranteed Technical Particulars of T/F

3 Voltage Ratio (KV)