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Apparent Power Control Systems

AVA Heritage, Karunakaran Street, Pachiyammai Nagar, Gerugambakkam, Chennai – 600122.


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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR HT/LT SYSTEM

PROJECT DETAILS: HT/LT SYSTEM

CLIENT:

TAGORE MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL


Rathinamangalam, Melakottaiyur,
Chennai- 600127

MEP CONSULTANTS:

M/s. ENERSAVE SOLUTIONS


No.19, KK Nagar, 10th STREET,
NGO COLONY, BV NAGAR, NANGANALLUR,
CHENNAI- 600 061.

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AVA Heritage, Karunakaran Street, Pachiyammai Nagar, Gerugambakkam, Chennai – 600122.
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Apparent Power Control Systems
AVA Heritage, Karunakaran Street, Pachiyammai Nagar, Gerugambakkam, Chennai – 600122.
Mail: apparentcs@gmail.com, Web: www.appcs.in,Mob: +919841387065

1.00 GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of work shall cover internal and external electrical works for CONSTRUCTION
OF TAGORE HOSPITAL -CHENNAI. The scope of workcovers electrical equipments as per
BOQ. Also, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of electrical works of the project
including the following main items/systems:

H.T. Sub-station including VCB panel, Transformers, bus ducts, HT cables etc
Main LT , Capacitor panels (APFC), Rising mains, MV Panels.
DG sets including AMF panels / Synchronizing panel etc.
LT Cabling.
Earthling, safety equipments and misc items required for electrical installation
complete in all respect.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICAITON
OF
11KV VCB

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1.0TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR 11KV VACUUM CIRCUIT BREAKER


PANEL

1.0 GENERAL:

All equipment shall be designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with the
latest IS/IEC standards. Equipment conforming to any other standard, which ensures
equal or better specifications & quality, may be accepted on production of proof.
Electrical installation shall meet the requirement of current edition of Indian
Electricity Rules, 1956 & Indian Electricity Act, 1910 & 2003. In addition other rules
and regulations applicable to the work shall be followed. In case any discrepancy the
most stringent one shall be binding.

The HT switchgear shall comply with the latest standards (including amendments)
mentioned below, but not limited to :
 IEC 62271- Part 1,3 & 4: HV Switchgear & Controlgear
 IEC 62271- 100 & 200 series: HV Switchgear & Controlgear
 IEC 60129 Ed. 3: Alternating current dis-connectors and earthing switches
 IS/IEC 60529: Degree of protection provided by enclosures:
-IP 67 for tank with high voltage components
-IP 3X for the front covers of the mechanism
-IP 3X for the cable connection covers
-IP 54 for the outdoor enclosure (kiosk)
 IEC 60265-1, Ed. 3 High voltages switches for rated voltage > 1kV, up to 52 kV
 IEC 60255-1: Measuring Relays & protection equipment- Common requirement

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1.1 Design Criteria:


Shall be suitable for operations at a height up to 2000 meters above sea level with
the following temperature range:
- Maximum ambient temperature : + 40 ° C
- Minimum ambient temperature: - 15 ° C.
Manufacturer shall declare whether RMG is able to operate at temperature above
+ 40 °C and if current de-rating is necessary. Shall be able to control from remote
commands. RMG shall be suitable for future motorization and capable of being
exposed to high relative humidity and polluted environments & shall be suitable for
outdoor use.
1.2. System Parameters:
Network 3 phase, 3 wires
Rated Voltage 12 kV
Service Voltage 11 kV
System Frequency 50 Hz
Lightning Impulse withstand Voltage (1.2/50 uS)
Phase to phase, phase to earth 170 kV peak
Across the isolating distance 195 kV peak
Power Frequency withstand voltage (50 Hz for 1 min) 70 kV rms
Rated Normal Current Line switches / VCB 800 A

Rated Short time current withstand ( 1 sec ) 25 kA


Internal Arc 1 sec 20 kA
Rated Short circuit making capacity of line switches & breaker 62.5 kA
Number of operations at rated short circuit current on 20 O/C

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breaker
Number of Mechanical operations at full rated current for 2000 O/C
breaker

1.3. Configuration requirements:


Feeders :
1. Incoming VCB : 800 Amps, 11,000V – 1No.
2. Outgoing VCB : 630 Amps, 11,000V,500Kva (EXISTING )– 1 No.
3. Outgoing VCB : 630 Amps, 11,000V,1250kVA – 1 No.
4. Outgoing VCB : 630 Amps, 11,000V for FUTURE – 1 No.

The following chambers are to be provided.

• Incoming feeders – HT VBS - 1 Chambers


• Outgoing control HTVCB - 3 Chamber
• Bus bar chamber, a set of 3 Nos. – Copper bus bar - 1 Chamber
• Provision suitable for terminating 3 core 300 Sq.mm - 11 KV grade
XLPE-(E) Aluminium cable using heat shrinkable type termination kit.
a. Incoming - 1Chambers
b. Outgoing - 3 Chamber
• Potential transformer - 1 Chamber
• Current transformer - 1 Chamber
• Instruments and Control Panel - 1 Chamber

Each Circuit Breaker shall have the following:

1 Circuit breaker 11 kV, 630 A, 25 kA


1 Mechanism for manual operation.
1 Self Powered protection relay providing over-current & earth fault protection.
3 Ring core CT for protection depending upon the transformer ratings
(Rating shall be X/1 A, 1.0 VA, Accuracy Class during detailed engineering).
1 Capacitive voltage indication fixed type

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1 ON, OFF, TRIP indication on the front mimic of the panel.


1 Cable box for termination of cable up to 300 sq. mm.
1 Emergency Trip Push Button.
1 Set of 36kV Cable boots.
TECHNICAL DATA:
1 SWITCHGEAR PANEL
Basic Design
a Applicable Standards IEC 62271-100/200 & IS-13118-1991
VCB-800A & 630A Single bus bar duly
b Type interlocked, Horizontal isolation &
Horizontal draw out Switchboard
Metal Clad, Metal Enclosed, Floor
c Classification
mounted,Free standing indoor type VCB Panel
CRCA Steel Sheet
Breaker, CT Plate, Spout Plate-3mm
d Type of Steel Sheet
Side Sheet, Base Sheet, Front mounted, Free
standing Indoor type VCB Panel
e Degree of Protection IP5X
Internal arc withstands on Type tested for Internal Arc 26.3kA for
f
3HV compartments 0.1sec
Voltage and Insulation
a Rated Voltage 12kV
Power Frequency withstand
b 28kV
Voltage
1.2/50micro sec impulse
c 75kV
withstand Voltage
Current and Temperature
Rise
a Rated Current 800A for Incomer and 630A Outgoing
Rated short circuit withstand
b 25kA rms for 3sec
current
c Rated Making Current 2.5 times short time withstand current i.e
62.5kA
Temperature rise at rated
d Within limits as specified in IS/IEC
current
Bus Bar Compartment(IS-375)
a Bus Bar Material Electrolytic grade copper
b Bus Bar Current Rating 800A

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c Bus Bar Shape Rectangular


d Bus Bar Sleeving PVC Sleeve
Current Transformer(IS- 2705(1992), IEC 60185)
a Type Epoxy Resin Cast
b Voltage 12kV
c Frequency 50Hz
Incomer, Outgoing, CAP Fdr for 26.3kA for
Rated short circuit withstand
d 3sec and Stn Transformer for 18.4kA for 3
current
sec
For Incomer-
A) 150-75/5-5A,
Core1:15VA CL-5P20, Core2:
15VA CL-0.2S
e Ratio & Class of Accuracy
For OUTGOING-
A) 150-75/5-5A,
Core1:15VA CL-5P20, Core2:
15VA CL-0.2S

Potential Transformer—for Incomer(IS- 3156(1992), IEC 60186)


a Type Resin Cast, Dry Draw Type Out
b Class of Accuracy For I/C Core :200VA/CL-0.2
c Rated Voltage Factor & Time 1.2 for continuous and 1.9 for 8hrs
1min Power Frequency withstand
d 28kV
Voltage test
1.2/50micro sec impulse withstand
e 75kV
Voltage
Particulars of Instrument & Meters
1) Digital Programmable Ammeter, CL -
0.5
2) Digital Programmable Voltmeter, CL -
0.5
Type 3) Digital Power Factor Meter, CL -0.5
4) SCADA Compatible Trivector Meter,
CL- 0.5DLMS compliant, Class A with
RS485 communication port
Relays(IS- 3231(1987), IEC 60255)

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Front draw out type:


1) Incomer, Outgoing Transformer-
SCADA Compatible Numerical Non
Directional 50-50/50-51N Protection
Relay with IEC 61850 Protocol
Over Current & Earth Fault
a O/C Relay Setting -1% to 3200% step size
Protection Shunt Trip Relay
1%
E/F Relay Setting -1% to 3200% step size
1% With Programmable Self and Hand
Reset Option. Low transient over reach
shall not exceed 5% in O/C &E/F relays

30V DC Electromechanical Type


b Master Trip & Lockout Relay Electrically
reset high speed tripping relay
Trip Circuit Supervision Relay, Contacts
c Trip Circuit Supervision Relay 2NO
+ 2C/O Self Reset, Aux Supply 30V DC
d 2CO Relay for Antipumping 30V DC PLA Relay with 2 C/O
2 CIRCUIT BREAKER
2.2 Basic Design
a Applicable Standards IEC 62271-100/200 & IS-13118-1991
b Type Vaccum Circuit Breaker
c Isolation/Draw Out Horizontal isolation & Horizontal draw out
with three distinct position-Service Test &
Isolated
d Frequency 50Cycles/Sec
e Spring Charge Motor 230V AC
f Closing & Tripping mechanism 30V DC
g Breaking Time <60ms

h Making time <60ms

Interrupting Capacity at Normal


i 500MVA, i.e 25kA
System Voltage
2
. Voltage and Insulation
2
a Rated Voltage 12kV

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Power Frequency withstand


b 28kV
Voltage
1.2/50micro sec impulse withstand
c 75kV
Voltage
2
. Current and Temperature Rise
3
a Operating Duty O-0.3sec-CO-3min-CO
b Rated Current 1250A for Incomer /Outgoing/Stn
Transformer/CAP Fdr
Rated short circuit withstand
c 25kA rms for 3sec
current
d Rated Making Current 2.5 times short time withstand current i.e
62.5kA
d Temperature rise at rated current Within limits as specified in IS/IEC
Rated short circuit breaking
e
current
i
Symmetrical SC breaking current 25kA rms
)
i
i Asymmetrical SC breaking current With DC Component <40%
)
f Cable Charging breaking current 25A
2
. Vaccum Interrupter
4
a Type/ designation VGE-4
b Rated Current 800A
Rated Symmetrical SC breaking
c 26.3kA rms
current
2.5 times rated short circuit breaking
d Rated making current current
i.e 65.75kA

e Opening Speed Avg 1.2-1.5m/sec

f Closing Speed Avg 0.7-0.9m/sec


g Total Break time < 3 cycles( 60ms)
h Total make time < 3 cycles( 60ms)
i Contact gap in open condition 8+/- 1mm
j Max Contact erosion permissible 2mm, Contact Wear indicator shall be
provided
k Life of interrupter

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i
At no load 50000 operations
)
i
i At 100% rated current 30000 operations
)
i
i At 100% rasted short circuit 100 operations at 26.3kA and <100
i current operations at 18.4kA
)
Operating Mechanism
a Type Spring Charged, Stored Energy
Details of motor- For motor
b Universal 6 motor, 230V AC , 80W
operated
Auxiliary voltage for closing and tripping
c Voltage Required 30V
DC
d Range of voltage for tripping 70% to 110% of rated voltage
e Power required for tripping <200W
f Range of voltage for Closing 85% to 110% of rated voltage
g Power required for Closing <200W
h Number of Auxiliary Contacts 6NO+6NC

TESTS

Each type of H.V. Switchgear shall be completely assembled, wired, adjusted and
tested at the factory as per the relevant standards and during manufacture and
on completionZ4.15.1 Type test reports:
The following type test certificates shall be supplied :
 Impulse withstand test,
 Temperature-rise test,
 Short-time withstand current test,
 Mechanical operation test,

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 Checking of degree of protection,


 Switch, earthing switch making capacity.
 Switch, breaking capacity.
 Internal arc withstand
 Checking of partial discharge on complete unit.
1.4 Routine tests :
 Withstand voltage at Power Frequency for all current carrying parts including
wiring
 Measurement of resistance of the main circuit RMU
 Leakage test
 Withstand power frequency voltage on auxiliary circuits
 Operation of functional locks, interlocks, signaling devices and auxiliary devices
 Suitability and correct operation of protections, control instruments and
electrical connections of the circuit breaker operating mechanism (primary &
secondary injection)
 Verification of wiring
 Visual Inspection shall be carried out on all equipment such as circuit breakers,
current transformers, relays, etc. as per relevant standards.
 Switches: Rated breaking & making capacity.
 Earthing switches: Making capacity, short-time withstand current & peak short-
circuit current.
 Shall also include the following:
 Conformity with drawings and diagrams,
 Measurement of closing and opening speeds,
 Checking of filling pressure,

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 Checking of gas-tightness,
 Dielectric testing.
 Main circuit resistance measurement.

1.5. Acceptance Test:

Shall include all the routine tests mentioned above and also demonstration of
tripping through the relay by secondary injection tests.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICAITON
OF
HT CABLES

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HT XLPE CABL

2.1 SCOPE :
This specification covers the Design, Manufacture, Testing, Inspection & delivery at
site.
Shall withstand all mechanical & thermal stresses under steady state & transient
conditions.

2.2 STANDARDS:
 IS 3975 : Mild Steel Wires, strips and tapes for armouring of cable.
 IS 8130 : Conductor for insulated electric cables and flexible cords.
 IS 5831 : PVC Insulation and Sheath of Electric Cables
 IS 7098 : Cross Linked Poly-ethylene Insulated FRLS PVC Sheathed cable.
2.3 CONDUCTOR:
 Shall be Aluminium / Copper as specified in BOQ.
 Shall be smooth, uniform in quality & free from scale/other defects.
The Aluminium conductor for 10sq.mm and above (6sq.mm for copper) shall
be stranded and shall be clear and uniform in size and shape.
 Shall be circular or Sector Shaped.
 Stranded conductor shall be compacted to reduce dimension and to give
smoother profile.
2.4 CONDUCTOR SCREEN:
Shall be semi conducting compound & extruded in the same operation as the
Insulation
2.5 INSULATION:
Shall be cross linked polyethylene and gas cured.
2.6 INSULATION SHIELD/SCREEN
Shall be strippable and triple extruded thermo set type.
.7 CORE SCREENING
Shall be provided with copper tape screen over cores for full coverage (6.6 kV &
above).

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The number and thickness of tape shall be suitable for the short circuit rating of the
cables.

5.8 INNER SHEATH


The inner sheath shall be extruded PVC; Polypropylene filler shall be provided.
5.9 ARMOUR
GI wire / strips armour shall be provided over the inner sheath & its coverage shall
be> 95%
to achieve better mechanical protection and low armour resistance.
5.10 OUTER SHEATH.
Shall be extruded PVC and shall be resistant to termite and rodent attack.
Progressive sequential marking, size marking, voltage grade, manufacture name at
every one meter shall be made.

5.11 TEMPERATURE RISE:


 Shall not exceed 90 °C during continuous operation at full rated current.
 Temperature after short circuit for 1 sec shall not exceed 250 °C (initial conductor
temp of 90 °C).
 Bidder shall give the following information in the Bid for each conductor cross
section specified.
a. Rated continuous current
b. Rated 1.0 second current Rating factor shall be given by the Bidder for the
following:
c. Variation in ground temperature
d. Variation in soil thermal resistivity
e. Variation of Ambient temperature
f. For the cables laid side by side, at ID spacing and in Tier formation.
The Bidder shall also indicate the percentage overload that the cable can carry and
its duration, when operating initially at 90 °C , with final conductor temperature of
130 °C .

5.13 CABLE DRUMS:


Cables shall be supplied in non-returnable drums of sturdy construction.

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 All ferrous and other metal parts of drum shall be treated with a suitable rust
preventive finish or coating to avoid rusting during transit or storage.
 The length of cable on each drum shall be determined by manufacturer
considering the transport limitations from manufacture's works to the site.
5.14 ROUTINE TESTS (To be performed on each drum length)
These shall include, among others normally performed by the manufacturer, the
following:
a. Conductor D.C. resistance test
b. Capacitance
c. Partial discharge level measurement at Power frequency

d. High voltage test

5.1 TECHNICAL DATA:

PARTICULARS DESCRIPTION
1.0 ENVIORMENT DETAILS:
1.1 Ambient Temp  - 45 Degree Celsius
1.2 Ground Temp  - 40 Degree Celsius
1.3 Relative Humidity - 85 % at 35 Degree Celsius
1.4 Altitude - < 1000 m above MSL
1.5 Atmosphere - Corrosive, Humid and Dusty
2.0 SYSTEM DETAILS:
2.1 System Voltage - 11KV, ± 10%
2.2 System Frequency - 50 Hz., ± 3%
2.3 Grounding - Solidly Earthed
3.0 CABLE
3.1 No Of Cores - 3 (Three)
3.2 CABLE CONDUCTOR

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3.2.1 Size Of Conductor - As per BOQ


3.2.2 Material - High Purity Aluminium
3.2.3 Construction - Stranded
3.2.4 Shape - Compacted Circular
3.2.5 Confirming To - IS-8130
3.3 Conductor Screen - Extruded Semiconducting Material
3.4 Conductor insulation - (XLPE) Using Gas Curing Process
3.5 Thickness - > = 5.5mm
3.6 Insulation screen -
Extruded semiconductor having copper tape over it
3.6 Core identification tape - Required
3.7 Core laying - Right Hand Direction
3.8 Inner sheath / cover - Extruded

3.9 ARMOURING
3.9.1 Material - Flat/Round Steel GI Strip
3.9.2 No of strips - 4
3.9.3 Size Of Strip - 0.8 mm
3.10 Outer sheath
3.10.1 Material - FR/FRLS
3.10.2 Type - St-2 As Per IS-5831
Thickness - > = 2.4 mm

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICAITON
OF
1200KVA 11KV / 0.433KV OIL COOLED
TRANSFORMER SPECFICATION

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1.0 SCOPE

This specification covers the requirements of design, manufacture, testing and


supply of Outdoor type 1x1200 KVA, 11/0.433 KV Oil Cooled Distribution
transformer (BIS 1180 - LEVEL 2) complete with all accessories for efficient and
trouble - free operation

2.0 CODES & STANDARDS


The equipment covered by this specification shall, unless other wise stated to be
designed, constructed and tested in accordance with latest revisions of relevant IEC
publications/BS Standards.

BS 171 - Power transformers


BS 148 - Unused Mineral insulating oil for
Transformers.
BS 2562 - Cable box for Transformer.
IEC 76Part-1 - Power Transformer – General

IEC 76Part-2/
IS 2036 - Power Transformer – Temperature rise.

IEC 76 Part-3/
IS 2026 - Power Transformer – Insulation level
and dielectric test.

IEC 616 / IS 2026 - Power Transformer – Terminals and


tapping marking.

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3.0 GENERAL DESIGN FEATURES

3.1 All transformers shall be of the latest design, oil cooled only.

3.2 The type of cooling shall be Oil immersed, natural cooled core type double
wound construction and the corresponding ratings for each transformer
shall be as indicated in the specific requirements.

3.3 Each transformer shall be suitable for operation at full rated power on all tapings
without exceeding the applicable temperature rise.

3.4 It shall be possible to operate the transformer satisfactorily, up to overloads of 150% of


the rated value in confirmation with the loading guide specified in relevant IEC/BS
Standards. There shall be no limitations imposed by bushings, tap changers, auxiliary
equipment to meet this requirement. The manufacturer shall confirm that the
transformer shall cater the starting KVA requirement of motors up to 150% of the rated
capacity with the period of starting as 20 secs. There shall be a minimum of 6 such starts
in one hour.

3.5 The transformers shall be designed to be capable of with-standing, without injury,


the thermal and mechanical effects of short-circuits between phases or between
phase and earth at the terminals of any winding with full voltage applied across the
other winding for periods given in relevant standards.There shall be no limitations
imposed by any part/component of the transformer/off load tap changer to meet
the short circuit level Specified. The maximum short circuit current shall be
determined by computing the through fault current using the formula:
Short circuit current = (Rated Current x 100)/% Impedance

3.6 The Transformer shall be designed to suppress harmonic content, especially


the third, fifth and seventh harmonics, so as to eliminate distortion in the waveform and

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consequent additional insulation stress, noise on communication system and


undesirable circulating currents between the neutrals at different transformer stations.

3.7 Transformer shall be designed for minimum no-load and load losses within the
economic limit and shall be able to have minimum loss at the rated load condition
during different period of the day.
3.8 All electrical connections and contacts shall be of ample cross sections for carrying
the rated current without excessive heating.
3.9 The transformer shall be capable of continuous operation at full load rating under
the following conditions.
a) Voltage variation =  10%
b) Frequency variation =  5%
c) Combined voltage and frequency variation (Absolute sum) = 10%

4.0 CONSTRUCTION

4.1 The transformer shall be ONAN cooled suitable for Outdoor installations.
Transformer and the enclosure shall be suitably reinforced to prevent distortion
during handling. Base channels shall be provided with skids and pulling eyes to
facilitate handling.
4.2 The core-clamping frame shall be provided with lifting eyes having ample strength
to lift the complete core and winding assembly.
4.3 The core assembly of the transformer enclosure shall be electrically connected to
the transformer tank for effective core earthing. Also copper flexible for earth
continuity purpose shall connect different parts of transformers.
4.4 Transformer with all accessories shall be of free standing type.
Transformer/accessories shall be designed in such a way that no supporting/post
structure shall be required other than rail.
4.5 The transformer shall have suitable ON load tap changing on the HV windings.
4.6 The lifting lugs and rollers shall be provided.

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4.7 The transformer shall be provided with protection class of IP-65 protection class
enclosure for outdoor applications. The thickness of the enclosure shall be minimum
2 mm.
4.8 WINDINGS

4.8.1 Windings shall be of electrolytic copper conductors (circular in shape) of high


conductivity and 99.9% purity.
4.8.2 Windings shall be designed to withstand the specified thermal and dynamic
short circuit stresses.
4.8.3 The windings shall be duly sectionalised. Accessible joints brazed or welded
and finished smooth shall connect similar sections. No corona discharge shall result
on the winding upon testing the transformer for induced voltage test as specified in
the relevant standards.
4.8.4 The end turns of the high voltage windings shall have reinforced insulation
to take care of the voltage surges likely to occur during switching or any other
abnormal condition.
4.8.5 The high voltage and low voltage winding shall be made of copper conductors.
4.8.6 The double wound Core shall be constructed from non-ageing cold rolled grain
oriented steel sheets. The built core shall be painted with high temperature
resistant paint to prevent corrosion at the edges of core plates and to
withstand high temperatures. By using different core material optimisation of
core losses shall be achieved. The yokes shall be firmly clamped between yoke
channels or plates. The top & bottom yoke frames shall be secured to each
other by means of tie-rods, which help in securing the winding in place.

4.9. ON-LOAD TAP CHANGER


4.9.1 High-speed on-load tap changing gear with number of steps as specified, shall be
provided and mounted on the transformer.
4.9.2 The OLTC gear shall have diverter resistance and the current diverting
contacts shall be housed in a separate oil chamber segregated from the

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main tank of the transformer.


4.9.3 The design of the assembly shall be such that oil of OLTC compartment
does not mix with the oil in the main transformer tank.

4.9.4 The contacts shall be accessible for inspection and their tips shall be
replaceable.
4.9.5 The tap changer shall be suitable for connection to tappings brought from
HV winding covering the range as specified. Tap changer cubicle shall be located at a
convenient operating level (ie., 1200 mm from rail level). The tap changer shall be
supplied with the following components in the driving mechanism cubicle.
a) High torque electric motor suitable for 415 volts three phase, 50 Hz AC
supply
b) Motor drive and energy accumulator
c) Motor isolating device with over load and single phasing protection
d) Contactors for forward and reverse operation of motor
e) 'Raise/Lower' limit switches
f) Retainer switch
g) Local/Remote control selector switch
h) Raise/lower control for remote operation
i) Out of step relay
j) Auxiliary transformer
k) Anti-condensation heater with switch
l) Interlock between manual and electrical operation
m) Mains isolating switch
n) A set of fuses
o) Insulated terminal board (with connectors for transformer tap leads)
p) Mechanical(local) tap position indicator
q) Handle for manual operation
r) Tap changer operation counter

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s) Mechanical stops to prevent over cranking of the mechanism beyond


extreme tap Positions. However the tap switch shall in no case get stranded at
these extreme positions which may cause over voltages & consequently
damage the connected equipment.
t) Rating plate
u) Driving mechanism chamber locking arrangement
v) Undrilled gland plate for cable entry
w)Terminal strips
x) Lubrication chart
y) Drain cum filter valve
z) Potentiometer for remote tap position indicator
4.9.6 The OLTC shall be supplied with the first fill of oil conforming to relevant
standards.
4.9.7 An Indoor Floor Mounted CRCA sheet steel Remote Tap changer Control
Cubicle (RTCC) with rear access door with wiring and with the following components
shall be provided.

a) Remote tap position indicating meter (digital meter)


b) 'Tap change in progress' signal lamp
c) Auto/Manual selector switch
d) 'Raise/Lower' push buttons for remote operation
e) AVR
f) Cubicle illuminating lamp with door switch with fuse.
g) Terminal strips
h) Supply 'ON' signal lamp
i) Undrilled gland plate for cable entry
j) A.C. fail lamp (thru D.C. supply)

4.10 MARSHALLING BOX

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4.10.01 A marshalling box made with sheet steel of 2.5 mm thick, (CRCA) conforming to
IP23 degree of protection shall be located near each transformer. The marshalling
box shall contain all accessories that are required for the transformer except those
that are mounted on the transformer itself. The wiring of all devices shall be
brought to stud type

terminal block. 15% spare terminals shall be provided. Control wiring shall be done
by 2.5 sq.mm. Stranded copper wires. Labels shall be provided for ease of
identification. Capillaries for WTI shall be taken in GI flexible and the same shall be
terminated on the marshalling ox/thermometer pockets with weatherproof glands.
Following items, apart from regular marshalling box instruments shall be
equipped:
- Triple pole line isolating switch
- HRC fuses / MCCB
- Strip heaters, thermostat controlled with switch
- Cubicle lamp with door switch
- Control circuit MCB
- Adjustable wire wound rheostat for winding temperature Indicator
- Mushroom type 'RED' emergency stop Push button with acrylic Shroud.
- One set of winding temperature shall be fitted locally in the marshalling box of the
transformer so as to be readable at a standing height from the ground level. Each
winding temperature indicator shall be provided with necessary
contacts for alarm on a high set point and for trip on a higher set point. The contacts
shall have adequate rating, if used directly in the control circuit, otherwise auxiliary
relay shall be provided for the purpose.
The following accessories shall be provided.
- Two temperature-sensing devices in each limb.
- Temperature sensing relay with one contact for alarm and one for trip.
- Indicating platinum resistance type thermo meter with alarm and trip
contacts.

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4.11 TERMINATION ARRANGEMENT:


The HV terminal arrangement shall be as per specific requirements. The phase
sequence in the LV bus duct flange shall be as per the purchaser’s choice and the
same shall be decided during the detailed engineering stage. The cable box shall be
complete with gland plate/bushings,cable armour clamps etc., The arrangement
shall be such as to permit removal of transformer without dismantling bus
duct/cable installation.

4.12 NEUTRAL BUSHINGS/NCT'S


4.12.01 Neutral bushing,wherever applicable shall be identical to the phase
bushing in all respects ie., voltage, current rating etc.,

4.12.02 LV Neutral terminal for the purposes of earthing shall be brought down,
totally insulated by means of epoxy insulator supports, up to the skid
level. The rating of the earth bushing shall be similar to the phase
bushing.
4.12.03 NCT, as specified elsewhere,shall be mounted in the exclusive neutral to
earth circuit only. NCT shall not sense any unbalance current, which will
flow through the neutral.
4.12.04 Further NCT’s shall be located in a weatherproof enclosure with both sides
of the primary (neutral) as well as secondary connections shall be
accessible for primary injection testing. Suitable bolting type connections
shall be provided on either side Of NCT primary to facilitate external
connections. The degree of protection for the NCT housing shall be as
per requirements.
4.12.05 The material for LV neutral & LV earth bushing shall be minimum
Porcelain only.Epoxy bushings will not be accepted
4.13 PAINTING
4.13.01 All steel surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned by sand blasting or chemical
Agents as required to produce a smooth surface free of scale, grease and rust.

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4.13.02 The external surface, after cleaning, shall be given a cost of high quality
red Oxide or yellow quoted primer,followed by filler coats.

4.13.03 The transformer shall be finished as per IS requirement for outdoor applications.

4.14 CLEARANCES

4.14.01 The electrical clearances shall be maintained as per IEC/BS standards.The design of
the transformer/the height of the bushing/location of the conservator shall be
chosen/carried out considering the electrical clearances stipulated.

4.14.02 There shall not be any structure/piping etc., which may foul with the
vertical uptake of the LV bus duct. LV bus duct, in no case shall be
deviated from vertical direction.

5.0 NOISE

The audible sound level measured at one Meter from the external surface of the
transformer shall not be exceed 65dB.

6.0 TESTS: -

All routine tests as per standards and type tests (as per IEC-726 and BS)/ Acceptance
tests as referred in the specific requirement shall have to be conducted.

7.0 TECHNICAL PARTICULARS/INFORMATIONS REQUIRED

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7.01 Complete technical particulars as per Appendix E of IS: 2026 as applicable and data as
required on data sheet shall be furnished with the quotation.

7.02 Confirmation for compliance to all requirement of specification/tender documents,


deviations if any should be clearly indicated in schedule of deviation. Any deviation not
specifically indicated in schedule of deviations shall not be considered.

7.03 Schedule of maintenance spares,commissioning spares,special maintenance tools and


equipments.

7.04 The Bidder shall furnish separately man-day rates for supervision of erection, testing
and commissioning. The owner retains the option of availing the services for this
purpose.

7.05 Make, type and catalogue of various accessories and protective devices/bought out
items like ON load tap changer, Buchhloz relay, oil preservation system, radiator,
temperature indicator, pressure relief device.

7.06. Type Test report of similar transformer and major items.

7.07 General arrangement drawing of transformer with plan, elevation, end view indicating
overall shipping dimensions, weights, clearances and all fittings.

7.08 The bidder shall furnish the details of design capabilities; manufacturing facilities, test
facilities etc. Furnish a list of similar transformers manufactured, installed and
commissioned, with details regarding voltage, class, KVA Ratings, the name of the
Purchaser(s),location, quantity supplied and date(s) of commissioning etc.,

7.09 In addition to above the successful bidder shall provide:

i. Foundation plan showing reaction at points of support and

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location of jacking pad.


ii. GA, schematic and wiring diagram of marshalling box.
iii. Drawing of rating and diagram plate.
iv. Bill of material.
v. Instruction manuals.

7.10 Prior to the despatch of the equipment, requisite copies of instruction manuals shall
be furnished. These manuals shall be sturdily bound volumes and shall contain every
write-up, drawing, data sheets and information required for installation, testing,
setting and adjustment of all components after installation, operation and
overhauling/maintenance of the equipment and all its components.

7.11 Marked erection prints identifying the component parts of the equipment, as
transported, with the assembly drawings.

7.12 Detailed dimensioned assembly and cross-section drawings and description of all the
auxiliaries and drawings identifying all spare parts of re-order.

8.0 DOCUMENTATION

8.01 Correspondence, drawings, progress reports, schedules, test reports and instruction
manuals shall be mailed as per the Distribution Schedule.

9.0 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

9.01 All design, drawing, components and sub-assemblies details shall be furnished within
four (2) weeks of order for Consultants/owners comments.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT SHEET FOR DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS


1. Capacity : 1 x 1200 KVA (BIS 1180 - LEVEL 2)
2. TYPE OF TRANSFORMER
a) Indoor/Outdoor : Outdoor
b) Winding : Double

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c) Winding material : Electrolytic Copper


d) Cooling method : Oil immersed natural cooled (ONAN), to
filled with oil as per IS

e) Core/Shell type : Core type


3. Number of phases : Three

4. Supply frequency : 50 HZ +/- 5%


5. Voltage ratio : 11000 / 433V or as per local electricity
board requirement at normal tap
6. Frequency Variation : 5%
7. Voltage variation : 10%
8. Combined voltage and
frequency variation : 10%
9. Connections:
a) High voltage : Delta
b) Low voltage : Star With Neutral Solidly grounded
10. Vector Group : Dyn11
11. Type of Tap Changer : On load with RTCC on the HV side
12. No. of taps, range : +5% to – 15% in steps of 1.25%
Voltage variation per tap
13. Temperature rise over an
ambient of 50C.
a) Windings by resistance : 50C
method.
14. Insulation class : Class A
15. Trafo. Protection Class : IP 55
16. Enclosure thickness : 2mm
17. Percentage impedance : As reqd. for varying loads as per IS

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18. Design flux density at : Rated operating flux density shall be Rated
Voltage at 0 tap shall be 15% less than Saturation density
19. Insulation level:
Impulse (KV peak) : As per IS

20. Power frequency HV rms. : As per IS


LV rms. : As per IS

21. Fault level of the system : HV – 18 KA


(Solidly Grounded.) : LV – 50 KA

22. TERMINAL ARRANGEMENT:


a) H.V Cable box to terminate 11KV,3C 185 mm. XLPE cable.
b) L.V LV bus duct flange to terminate 2500A rating Al. Bus duct.

c) L.V Neutral Neutral bushing with rating same as the phase


bushing.
d) L.V Neutral Bushing Suitable for connection by
2Nos. for earthing 50x10mm. Cu.flat (additional neutral bushing) with NCT.
e) Neutral CT Ratio 1250/5AMPS, 15VA

Accessories

23.1 Thermometer pockets


with thermometer : Yes
23.2 Lifting lugs : Yes
23.3 On load tap changing
switch on tank with : Yes
tap position indicator,
23.4 Rating and terminal : Yes
marking plate

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23.5 Earthing terminals Two nos. each for


(i) Transformer body.
(ii) HV Cable box/LV Bus duct.
(iii) Marshalling box
23.6 Base channel with towing :Yes
holes/lugs
23.7 Jacking lugs/Skid. :Yes
23.8 Inspection Hole :Yes
23.9 Manufacturers' name plate :Yes
23.10 Bidirectional flat/flanged rollers: Flat rollers
23.11 Marshalling box
i) Thickness of sheet steel : 2.5 mm.
ii) Painting : In line with main tank
iii) Degree of protection : IP55
iv) Gland plate : Undrilled, 3 mm thick
v) Spare terminals : 15%

23.12 150mm. dial winding & Oil


temperature indicator
with maximum reading
pointer and alarm & trip
contacts with additional
contacts for remote : Required
annunciation.
23.13 Buchholz relay : Required
23.14 Conservator with drain valve: Required
23.15 Magnetic oil level guage : Required
23.16 Drain cum bottom filter valve
with plug :Required
23.17 Oil level indication :Required

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23.18 Loss figures to be considered


by the bidder (subject to IS tolerance)
a) No load loss at rated
Voltage & frequency at
Principal tap :
b) Load loss at 75c at
Principal tap :
23.19 Neutral CT Ratio : 1250/5AMPS
23.20 HV Cable Box : Required
23.21 LV Bus Duct Flange : Required
23.22 10% extra oil for topping up : Required
24. Service Conditions
a) Location : Outdoor
b) Mounting : Floor

c) Special Conditions : Moderate


d) Max ambient temperature : 50 C

25. Acceptance tests and


type tests : Temperature rise test shall be conducted
in the presence of Client/PMC/Consultant’s
side.

26. Inspection : Transformer inspection before despatch.

27. Painting : RAL 7032.

28. Impedance : In accordance with IS 2026

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICAITON
OF
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SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR AIRINSULATED BUSDUCT


ALUMINIUM BUS DUCT

1. System Nominal Voltage - 415 V


2. System Frequency - 50
3. Number of Phases - TPN ( 3 Phases + 100% Neutral)
4. Rated Continuous - As per Single line
diagram/BOQ.
5. Minimum Clearance in Air - As per IS 8623, Part – II
a). Phase to Phase Clearance (clear) - 26mm
b). Phase to Body Clearance (clear) - 20mm
c). Phase to Neutral (clear) - 26mm
6. Neutral Grounding - Solidly earthed
7. Insulation Level - As per standard
8. Short time rating - 50 kA for 1 Sec / as per
BOQ
9. Dynamic withstand current - 100 kA peak
10.Cooling - Self Cooled
11.Design Ambient temperature - 50°C
12.Location/Services - Indoor

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13.Degree of protection - IP 42 (indoor) and IP 55 (outdoor)


14.Maximum temperature rise
(Over 50 deg. C ambient) - 45°C
15.Material
a). Bus bar - Highly conductivity electrolytic
aluminium alloy GR. 63401
b). Impedance - As per IS 5082
c). Enclosure - 2 mm thick CRCA sheet
steel with powder coated.
16.a). Bus bar joints - Aluminium Laminated
flexible joint at bus duct
run and termination
b). Flexible / expansion - to be provided at all joints
equipment terminations and
between bus section
i). Material - Aluminium
ii). Short circuit and
Continuous rating - As per Master Single line
diagram.
c). Change over chamber - Required
17.Enclosure Points - Circumferential neoprene
rubber Gaskets shall be provided for dust tight
joints
18.Disconnecting Links - Required

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19.Insulators - 2 Layers of class F Mylar


between
Conductors or better
20.Supports within bus duct - Every 250mm interval
21.Bus duct Support - Required as per site
condition.
22.Flexible bellows - Required in both
Transformer and
Breaker end Termination.
23.Straight run of bus duct - Not exceeding 5 meter
24.Creep age distance - As per standards
25.Seal off Bushing at wall entries - Required
26.a). Ground bus/ Bus duct earthing - Two runs of 50x6mm aluminium
flat
on either side
b). Grounding terminal - To be provided to suit
above ground bus
27.Paint finish - ANS149 Grey Powder
coated finish
28.Acceptance tests - As per IEC / IS
29.Preferred makes/Vendor - Vendor Shall be of CPRI
certified
Manufacturer

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICAITON
OF
MV PANEL

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1. GENERAL

This section covers the detailed requirements of Low voltage switchboard for 415
volts, 3 phase, 50 Hz, 4 wire system.

2. STANDARDS AND CODES

Updated and current Indian Standard Specifications and Codes of Practice will apply
to the equipment and the work covered by the scope of this contract.

Low Voltage Switchgear Assemblies IEC61 439-1 & 2

Low Voltage switchgear & control gear IEC 60 947 /IS 13947: 1993

Part I : General rules

Part II : Circuit Breakers

Part III : Switches, disconnectors, switch disconnectors and fuse combination units

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Part IV : Contactors and Motor starters

Part V : Control circuiFt devices and switching elements Degree of Protection of


enclosures for low voltage switchgear. IEC60529 /IS 2147: 1962

Internal arc – IEC 61641 V2

3. SWITCHBOARDS

 The LV switchboards shall be as per the standards and shall conform to IS


8623 / IEC 60439
 The designs of the switchboards should be with switchgear manufacturer,
and all the mechanical drawings must be available in the factory beforehand.

 Switchboards shall have a short circuit level withstand as per Schedule of


Quantities and drawings.
 The enclosures shall be designed to take care of normal stress as well as
abnormal electro-mechanical stress due to short circuit conditions. All covers
and doors provided shall offer adequate safety to operating persons and
provide ingress protection of IP 42 unless otherwise stated. Ventilating
openings and vent outlets, if provided, shall be arranged such that same
ingress protection of IP 42 is retained. Suitable pressure relief devices shall be
provided to minimize danger to operator during internal fault conditions. Panel
shall also be tested for min. IK 08 Protection against mechanical impacts.
 The switchboard should have been being type tested design at
CPRI/NABL/ERDA/Independent international test house for short circuit,
temperature rise, protective earth short circuit test and dielectric tests of the
ratings required.-
 For operator safety IP2 X (touch proof) protection to be available even after
opening the feeder compartment door. The compartmentalization to be
achieved by using metal separators, use of PVC sheet / Hylem sheets shall not
be allowed.
 LT Panel shall be form 3b, for form of separation only for Main PCC panels

Switchboard Configuration

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 The Switchboard shall be configured with Air Circuit Breakers, MCCB's, MCB’s
and other equipment as called for in the schedule of quantities. The MCCBs
shall be arranged in multi-tier formation whereas the Air Circuit Breakers shall
be arranged in Single or Double tier formation only to facilitate operation and
maintenance.
 The Switchboards shall be of adequate size with a provision of spare space to
accommodate possible future additional switch gear.
 Company name should be mentioned on Top of each all columns of
switchboard.
Constructional Features

 The Switchboards shall be metal clad totally enclosed, floor mounted free
standing type of modular extensible design suitable for indoor mounting.
 Switchboards construction shall employ the principle of compartmentalized
and segregation for each circuit.
 Incomer and bus section panels or sections shall be separate and independent
and shall not be wired with sections required for feeder. The incomer panel
shall be suitable for receiving b us trunking or MV cable of size specified.
 Switchboards shall be made up of requisite vertical sections, which when
coupled together, shall form continuous dead front switchboards.
 Switchboard shall be readily extensible on both sides by addition of vertical
sections after removal of the end covers.
 The switchboards shall be designed for use in ambient temperature and humid
tropical conditions as per Chennai environment. Ease of inspections, cleaning
and repairs while maintaining continuity of operation shall be provided in the
design.
 Metal based neoprene gaskets between all adjacent units and beneath all
covers shall be provided to render the joints dust and vermin proof to provide
a degree of protection of IP 42 as stipulated in schedule of quantities. The
unused openings within the switchboards shall be closed using suitable
grommets.
 Special care to be taken to ensure effective earthing of the frame and doors of
the switchboards
 Each vertical section shall be provided with a rear or side cable chamber
housing the cable end connections and power/control cable terminations.
There should be generous availability of space for ease of installation and
maintenance with adequate safety for working in one vertical section without

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coming into contract with any live parts. The design of the switchboard shall
allow standard extension chambers if required to accommodate cables.
 Switchboard panels and cubicles shall be fabricated with CRCA Sheet Steel of
thickness not less than 2.0 mm and shall be folded and braced as necessary to
provide a rigid support for all components. The doors and covers shall be
fabricated from CRCA sheet steel of thickness not less than 1.6 mm.
 All panels and covers shall be properly fitted and square with the frame. The
holes in the panel shall be correctly positioned.
 Switchboard shall be provided with “Danger Notice Plate” conforming to
relevant Indian Standards.
Switchboard Dimensional Limitations

 The overall height of the switchboard shall be limited to 2400 mm for all the
Busbar ratings and type of switchboards. Panel should have integral base frame
of 75mm, hence total panel height should not be more than 2475mm.
 The height of the operating handle, push buttons etc shall be restricted
between 300 mm and 1800 mm from finished floor level.
 Other dimensional limits if any are specified separately.
Switchboard Compartmentalization

 For compartmentalized switchboards, separate totally enclosed compartments


shall be provided for horizontal busbars, vertical busbars, ACBs, MCCBs, and
cable alloys.
 The main board shall be with Form 3b Construction
 Earthed metal or insulated shutters shall be provided between drawout and
fixed portion of the switchgear such that no lives parts are accessible with
equipment drawn out. Degree of protection within compartments shall be
atleast IP 2X.
 Sheet steel hinged lockable doors for each separate compartment shall be
provided and duly interlocked with the breaker in "ON" and "OFF" position.
 For all Circuit Breakers separate and adequate compartments shall be provided
for accommodating instruments, indicating lamps, control contactors and
control MCB etc. These shall be accessible for testing and maintenance without
any danger of accidental contact with live parts of the circuit breaker, busbars
and connections.
 For Some MCCB feeders for critical loads like UPS it may be required to have
operation only after opening the door, all other facilities like pad lockable
rotary handle to be provided for such feeder. It shall be possible to do this

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change during execution of order Each switchgear cubicles shall be fitted with
label in front and back identifying the circuit, switchgear type, rating and duty.
All operating device shall be located in front of switchgear only.
 A horizontal wire way with screwed cover shall be provided at the top to take
interconnecting control wiring between vertical sections.
 Separate cable compartments running the height of the switchboard in the
case of front access boards shall be provided for incoming and outgoing cables.
 Cable compartments shall be of adequate size for easy termination of all
incoming and outgoing cables entering from bottom or top as per site
condition. The construction shall include necessary and adequate and proper
support shall be provided in cable compartments to support and clamping the
cable in the cable alley / cable chamber.

Switchboard Bus Bars

 Busbars shall be made of high conductivity, and high strength Aluminum E91
grade Busbars shall be of rectangular cross sections, suitable for full load
current for phase bus bars and half/ full rated current for neutral bus bar or as
stipulated in schedule of quantities. Busbar shall be suitable to withstand the
stresses of fault level as specified in schedule of quantities.
 Main Horizontal bus bar and neutral should be in same compartment.
 The bus bar system may comprise of a system of main horizontal bus bars and
auxiliary vertical bus bars run in bus bar alloy on either side in which the circuit
could be arranged with front access for cable entrances
 The bus bars shall be supported on non-breakable, non-hygroscopic epoxy
resin or glass fiber reinforced polymer insulated supports able to withstand
operating temperature of 110O C at regular intervals, to withstand the forces
arising from a fault level as stipulated in schedule of quantities. The material
and the spacing of the Busbar supports should be same as per the type tested
assembly
 Auxiliary buses for control power supply, space heater power supply or any
other specified service shall be provided. These buses shall be insulated,
adequately supported and sized to suit specific requirement. The material for
auxiliary supply bus will be insulated electrolytic copper wires.

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 Clearances between phases should be in line with IEC.


Switchboard Interconnection

 All connection and tap offs shall be through adequately sized connectors
appropriate for fault level at location. This shall include tap off to feeders and
instrument/control transformers.
 For unit ratings upto 250 amps, PVC insulated 105degC withstand, copper
conductor wires of adequate size to carry full load current shall be used. The
terminations of such interconnections shall be crimped. Solid connections shall
be used for all rating of above 250 amps.
 All connections, tappings, clamping, shall be made in an approved manner to
ensure minimum contact resistance. All connections shall be firmly bolted and
clamp with even tension. Before assembly joint surfaces shall be filed or
finished to remove burrs, dents and oxides and silvered to maintain good
continuity at all joints. All screws, bolts, washers shall be zinc plated. Only 8.8
grade nuts and bolts shall be used for busbar connections.

Drawout Features

Air Circuit Breakers shall be provided in fully drawout cubicles, unlessotherwise stated.
These cubicles shall be such that drawout is possible without disconnection of the wires
and cables. The power and control circuits shall have self-aligning and self-isolating
contacts. Mechanical latches shall be integrated in ACB at service, test and isolated
position to ensure that Breaker is firmly latched in respective position. It shall not be
possible to move the breaker from the position unless latch is manually operated.

Instrument Accommodation

 All voltmeter, ammeter, MFM and other instruments shall be flushed mounted
type of size 96 sq. mm. All instruments shall be protected with MPCBs.
 Instruments and indicating lamps shall not be mounted on the Circuit Breaker
Compartment door for which a separate and adequate compartment shall be
provided and the instrumentation shall be accessible for testing and

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maintenance without danger of accidental contact with live parts of the


Switchboard.
 For MCCBs, instruments and indicating lamps can be provided on the
compartment doors.
 The current transformers for metering and for protection shall be mounted on
the solid aluminium bus bars with proper supports.
 On all the incomers of switch boards ON/OFF indicators lamps shall be
provided suitable for operation on AC 230 volts supply. All lamps shall be
protected by MCBs.
Wiring

All wiring for relays and meters shall be with PVC insulated copper conductor wires. The
wiring shall be coded and labeled with approved ferrules for identification. The minimum
size of copper conductor control wires shall be 2.5 sq. mm. Runs of wires shall be neatly
bunched and suitably supported and clamped. Means shall be provided for easy
identification of wires. Identification ferrules shall use at both end of wires. All control
wires meant for external connections are to be brought out on a terminal board. The
cables and control wires shall be suitable for withstanding 105 deg C.

GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS OF LT Switchgears:

415V MCC / PCC PANEL

GENERAL-

1. Manufacturer’s Name : M/s. Apparent Power Control systems


(a) Symmetrical short circuit
withstand at rated voltage
of switchgear cubicle : 20 KA FOR 1 SEC.
(b) Peak short circuit
withstand current : 42 KA
2. Degree of protection

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as per IS:13947
(a) Breaker/MCC AC & DC
Distribution Cubicles : IP 42/IP 55
(b) Busbar chamber : IP 42
3. Cubicle sheet metal details
(a) Cold rolled/hot rolled : COLD ROLLED
(b) Thickness (structural frames
and load bearing members) : 2.0 mm
(c) Thickness (Front and rear) : 1.6 mm
(d) Thickness (Sides and top) : 1.6 mm

4. Painting shade as per IS:5


(a) External surfaces : RAL 7035
(b) Internal surfaces : - DO -

5. Gasket type : Neoprene


6. Width of cable alley : 350 mm (Minimum)
7. Earth busbar size and material : 50 x 6 mm (GS)
8. Approx. weight of one panel with
circuit breaker : 300 KGS.
9. Cable entry : From Bottom
10. Material and applicable standards : Copper / Aluminium
11. Bare/P-ainted epoxy
insulated / sleeved : Sleeved
12. Bus Joints silver faced : No
13. Minimum clearance
(a) Phase to phase (mm) : 25 mm (minimum)
14. Continuous current rating
(a) At 400C ambient (Amps.) : As applicable
(b) At 500C ambient (Amps.) : As applicable
15. Current Density Factor : 0.8Sq.mm for Aluminium & 1.2A
Sq.mm Copper
16. Temperature rise over design

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ambient temperature at 500C


for continuous current rating 0C. :400C (maximum)
17. One second current rating (kA) : 25 KA
18. Dynamic current withstand
rating (kA) : 45 KA
19. Material of the support insulators : FRP
20. 1min. power freq.withstand -
i. For power circuit : 2.5KV(rms)
ii. For control circuit : 1.5KV(rms)

AIR CIRCUIT BREAKER -


21. Type : Air Break electrical draw-out
22. No. of Poles : 3
115. Voltage : 415±10%
116. Control voltage : 220V DC
117. Frequency : 50Hz±5%
118. Rated operational duty : B-3min, M-B-3min-MB
119. Symmetrical Breaking capacity : 25kA rms for 1sec.
120. Short circuit Making capacity : 62.5kAp
121. Nos. of Aux. contacts : 4NO & 4NC

MCCB

21. Make : L&T/ABB/SIEMENS/SCHNEIDER/ EQUVT.


22. Type : Thermal-magnetic / Microprosser
23. Applicable standard : IS 13947 (Part 3)
24. Rated Current at design
ambient temp. (Amps.) : 630A/400A/100A/63A
25. Design ambient
temperature 0C : 50°C
26. No of poles & Frequency : 4P, 50 Hz.
27. Voltage : 415V ± 10%
28. Rated operating duty : P2

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29. Derating factor for use


under site ambient
conditions : Not required
30. Rated breaking
current (kA) : 25 KA (min)
31. Maximum through fuse
current withstand (kA) : 45KA
32. Maximum size of fuse
recommended : N.A.
33. Temperature rise of
contacts when carrying
continuous rated current (0C) : 40ºC over 50ºC ambient
34. Door interlock as specified
has it been provided : Yes

CURRENT TRANSFORMER
44. Make : IE/Equvt.
45. Type : Cast Resin, Bar Primary
46. Applicable standard : IS 2705
47 Ratio : Primary/1A
48. Accuracy class : Protection CT - 5P10, 7.5VA
Metering CT - 1 , 7.5VA
Diff protection- PS, KPV = 300V

49. Voltage Class & frequency : 650V, 50Hz


50. Accuracy limit factor :5
51. Instrument security factor :<5
52. Short time current for
1 Sec. (kA) :25 KA
53. Dynamic rating :50 KA
54. Class of Insulation :E or Better

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AUXILIARY CONTACTOR

55. Make : Schneider/L&T/ABB/Equvt.


56. Type : Air-Break
57. Coil Voltage : 220V DC ±5%
58. Coil Burden : 3VA
59. 0Operating Time : 30 ms
60. No of contacts :
(a) Normally open : 2 (two)
(b)Normally closed : 2 (two)
61. Contact rating : 6A

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