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1.4 SERVICE CONDITIONS

Equipment to be supplied against this specification shall be suitable for satisfactory
operation under the following tropical conditions:
i. Maximum ambient temperature : 50 Deg C
ii. Maximum temperature in shade: 45 Deg C
iii. Minimum temperature in shade : 3.5 Deg C
iv. Maximum daily average temperature : 40 Deg C
v. Relative Humidity : 10% to 100%
vi. Maximum annual rainfall : 1450 mm
vii. Maximum wind pressure : 150 kg/ m sq.
viii. Maximum altitude above mean sea level : 1000 Mtrs.
ix. Isoceraunic level : 50 days / year
x. Seismic level (Horizontal acceleration) : 0.3 g
xi. Moderately hot and humid tropical climate, conducive to rust and fungus growth.
xii. The climatic conditions are prone to wide variations in ambient conditions and the
equipment offered shall be suitable for installation at any of the stations in the
(Maharashtra) State.
1.5 STANDARDS
Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this specification, the equipments supplied and
erected against this specification shall conform to the latest revision of the following
standards:
1. Aluminium conductor for overhead transmission - IS 398
purposes. (ACSR./AAAC)
2. Conductor and earthwire accessories for overhead - IS 2121
power lines.
3. Design and construction of foundations for - IS 4091
transmission line towers and poles.
4. Hot dip galvanized coatings on round steel wires. - IS 4826
5. Hot dip galvanized coatings on structural steel - IS 4759
and allied products.
6. Porcelain insulators for overhead power lines with
a nominal voltage greater than 1000V.
7. Solid core insulators - IS 2544
- IS 5350
- IS 13134
8. Electric Power connectors - IS 5561
9. Method of testing weights, thickness & - IS 2633
uniformity on H.D.S. articles.
10. Recommended practices for hot-dip galvanizing - IS 2629
of Iron & Steel.
11. Insulator fittings for overhead power lines with a - IS 2486
nominal voltage greater than 1000V.
12. Use of structural steel in overhead transmission - IS 802
lines.
13. Rolled steel, beams, channel and angle sections. - IS 808
14. Technical supply conditions for nuts and - IS 1367
threaded fasteners.

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15. Specification for high tension structural steel. - IS 961

16. Hexagonal bolts for steel structures. - IS 6639
17. Specification for washers:
a) Spring - IS 3063
b) Plain - IS 2016
c) Heavy - IS 6610
18. Dimensions for clearance holes for metric bolts. - IS 1821
19. Specification for hot dip galvanized coatings on - IS 5358
fasteners.
20. Wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy bars, - IS 5082
rods, tubes and sections for electrical purpose.
21. Supply of pipes and tubes. - IS 5561
- IS 1239
22. Dimensions for wrought aluminium and
aluminium alloy tubes.
a) drawn type - IS 2678
b) extruded type - IS 2673
23. Specification for H.V.A.C. circuit breakers. - IS 13118
24. Degree of protection provided for enclosures for - IS 2147
low voltage switchgear and control gear.
25. Specification for 3 phase induction motor. - IS 325
26. High pressure cylinder in which SF6 gas is - IS 4379/
transported and stored at site. - IS 7311
27. Specification for current transformers. - IS 2705
28. Specification for high voltage porcelain - IS 2099
bushings.
29. Method of high voltage testing. - IS 2071
30. Insulation co-ordination of highest voltages for - IS 2165
equipments of 100kV and above.
31. Specification for insulating oil for transformers - IS 335
and switchgear.
32. Specification for voltage transformer. - IS 3156
33. Code of practice for climate proofing of - IS 3202
electrical equipment.
34. Specification for Alternating current isolators - IS 1818/
(disconnectors) and earthing switches. - IS 9921
35. Specification for marking and arrangement for - IS 375
switchgear, busbar main connection & auxiliary
wirings.
36. Specification for Surge arrestors without gap for - IEC 99-4
AC system. - IS 3070
37. Specification for large hollow porcelain for use - IS 5621
in electrical installation.
38. Specification for stationery cells and batteries, - IS 1651
lead acid type (with tubular positive plates).
39. Specification for synthetic separators for lead - IS 6071
acid batteries.

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40. Specification for hard rubber containers for lead- - IS 1146

acid storage batteries.
41. Specification for sulphuric acid. - IS 366
42. Specification for water for storage batteries. - IS 1069
43. Specification for sealing compound for lead acid - IS 3116
batteries.
44. Specification for rectifier equipment in general. - IS 3895
45. Specification for HRC fuses. - IS 9224
46. Specification for indicating instruments. - IS 1248
- IS 2419
47. Specification for monocrystalline semi- - IS 4540
conductor rectifier assemblies and equipments.
48. Specification for transformers. - IS 2026
49. Specification for printed circuit boards. - IS 5921
50. Specification for AC contactors for - IS 2959
voltage not exceeding 1000V.
51. Specification for Air break switches and fuse - IS 4064
combination units.
52. Specification for colour for ready mix paints. - IS 5
53. Safety code for semi-conductor rectifier - IS 6619
equipment.
54. General requirement for switchgear and control - IS 4237
gear for voltage not exceeding 1000V.
55. Specification for Electrcial relays for power - IS 3231/
system protection. - IS 225 /
- BS 142
56. Specification for static protective relays. - IS 8686
57. Dimensions of mechanical structures of the 19” - IS 297
(482.6mm) series.
58. Specification for Energy meters, control - IS 722
switches.
59. Specification for PVC insulated cables upto and - IS 1554
including 1000 Volts.
60. Code of practice for phosphating iron and steel. - IS 6005
1.6 The equipments/work covered under this specification shall also comply with the
requirements of Indian Electricity Act and the Indian Electricity Rules and any other
applicable statutory provisions, rules and regulations.

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