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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
CABLE TRAYS AND ACCESSORIES
REVISION NO : 0 1
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1.1 This specification covers design, material, manufacture, inspection and testing at the
CONTRACTOR's works, packing, transportation and delivery at site, erection,
testing/commissioning at site of Cable Trays and Accessories complete in all respect
as described in this specification for Nuclear Power Projects/Plants.
1.2 It is not the intent to specify completely herein all details of design and construction
of the equipment. However, the equipment shall conform in all respects to high
standards of engineering, design and workmanship and be capable of performing in
continuous commercial operation in a manner acceptable to the PURCHASER who
will interpret the meaning of drawings and specifications and shall be entitled to reject
any work of material which, in his judgment is not in full accordance there with.
1.3 Contractor shall supply all cable trays and accessories as required based on the detailed
engineering and in accordance with the scope of the tender package defined elsewhere.
2.2 In case of conflict between the standards and this specification, requirements of this
specification shall govern.
2.3 Other National Standards are acceptable if they are established to be equal to or
superior to the listed standards. In all such cases, however, copies of English
translation of such national standards shall be attached to the tender. The tenders not
complying with this requirement are liable for rejection.
2.4 The list of applicable codes and standards are given below: -
S. Standard Title
No. Number
1 IS:209 Zinc Ingot - Specification
2 IS:813 Scheme of symbols for welding
Code of practice for use of metal arc welding for general
3 IS:816
construction in mild steel
4 IS:1079 Hot rolled carbon steel sheet, plate and strip specification
5 IS:1573 Specification for electroplated coatings of Zinc on iron and steel
Dimensions for Steel plates, sheets strips and flats for general
6 IS:1730
engineering purposes
7 IS:1852 Rolling and cutting tolerances for hot rolled steel products
8 IS:2062 Hot rolled Medium and High tensile structural steel
9 IS:2629 Recommended practice for hot dip galvanizing of iron & steel
S. Standard Title
No. Number
10 IS:2633 Methods for testing uniformity of coating of zinc coated articles
11 IS:4000 Code of practice for high strength BOLTs in steel structures
12 IS:4759 Hot dip zinc coatings on structural steel and other allied products
Method for determination of mass of Zinc coating on Zinc coated
13 IS:6745
iron & steel articles
General technical delivery requirements for steel and steel
14 IS:8910
products
3.1 This section covers specification/ datasheet of cable tray and major accessories for
cable trays.
4.1 The cable trays and accessories are used to carry 220kV, 6.6 kV, 415 V, 240 V AC,
and 220V DC power cables and 220 V DC, 24 V DC and 240 V AC control and
instrumentation cables from various buildings. Cable tray shall be designed to provide
long service. Straight piece of all cable trays shall be fabricated in standard
specification of 2.5 Meter length.
4.5 SOLID TYPE CABLE TRAYS STRAIGHT PIECE FOR 220kV CABLES
The solid type cable trays shall be fabricated out of one piece, 2.5 mm thick sheet steel
conforming to IS: 1079 (Grade HR2/3/4), free from flaws in standards length of 2.5
meters. All the cable trays shall be hot dip galvanized after fabrication only. The hot
dip galvanization shall confirm to the latest revision of Indian Standards IS: 4579 and
IS: 2629. The CONTRACTOR shall supply solid type cable trays of the following
sizes;
i) 300 mm wide
ii) 450 mm wide
iii) 900 mm wide
The solid type cable trays shall be fabricated strictly in accordance with enclosed
Drawing. The solid type cable trays for 220 kV cables shall be installed without cover.
4.6 COVER FOR STRAIGHT PIECE CABLE TRAYS
The covers for solid/ladder type cable trays shall be fabricated out of single sheet, 14
SWG (2.0 mm thick) sheet steel, conforming to IS: 1079 (Grade HR2/3/4), free from
flaws in standard lengths of 2.5 Meters for straight runs of cable trays as per the
enclosed drawing. Cover for cable trays shall be strictly as per the dimensions
indicated in the above enclosed drawing. All the covers shall be initially fabricated
and then hot dip galvanized as per the latest revisions of Indian Standards.
4.7 LADDER TYPE VERITCAL ELBOWS, HORIZONTAL BENDS, CROSSES,
TEES AND REDUCERS
The ladder type vertical elbows, horizontal bends, adjustable bends, crosses, tees and
reducers shall be fabricated out of 14 SWG (2.0 m thick) sheet steel which are free
from flaws. All the above items shall be initially fabricated and then hot dip galvanized
as per latest revisions of Indian Standards. The CONTRACTOR shall supply ladder
type vertical elbows, horizontal bends, adjustable bends, crosses, tees and reducers
strictly as per the dimensions indicated in the enclosed drawing.
The ladder type vertical elbows, horizontal bends, adjustable bends, crosses, tees and
reducers shall be fabricated out of 2.5 m thick sheet steel which are free from flaws.
All the above items shall be initially fabricated and then hot dip galvanized as per
latest revisions of Indian Standards. The CONTRACTOR shall supply ladder type
vertical elbows, horizontal bends, adjustable bends, crosses, tees and reducers strictly
as per the dimensions indicated in the enclosed drawing.
The solid type vertical elbows, horizontal bends, adjustable bends, crosses, tees and
reducers shall be fabricated out of 2.5 m thick sheet steel which are free from flaws.
All the above items shall be initially fabricated and then hot dip galvanized as per
latest revisions of Indian Standards. The CONTRACTOR shall supply solid type
vertical elbows, horizontal bends, adjustable bends, crosses, tees and reducers strictly
as per the dimensions indicated in the enclosed drawing.
The solid type cable tray accessories for 220 kV cables shall be installed without
cover.
Covers for vertical elbows, horizontal bends, crosses, tees, reducers and special parts
shall be fabricated out of 14 SWG (2.0 mm thick) sheet steel conforming to IS: 1079
(Grade HR2/3/4). The 15 mm edge of the cover can be welded to its full length if
bending is not possible. All the covers for the above parts shall be hot dip galvanized
after fabrication only. The hot dip galvanization shall conform to the latest revision of
Indian Standard IS: 4579 and IS: 2629. The covers for vertical elbows, horizontal
bends, adjustable bends, crosses, tees, reducers and special parts shall be fabricated
strictly as per enclosed drawings.
The size of the bolts and nuts shall be in accordance with the enclosed drawing.
Galvanizing shall be done after fabrication. Spring washers shall be electro
galvanized. All bolts, nut and washers shall confirm to relevant Indian Standards.
Excess splatter from bolts, nuts etc. shall be removed by centrifugal spinning of bolt
or nut. Threading after galvanization shall not be permitted.
4.13 GALVANIZING
All cable trays and accessories shall be hot dip galvanized after fabrication in
accordance to the latest revisions of IS: 2629, 4759, except the spring washers which
shall be electro galvanized. The galvanizing shall be uniform clean, smooth,
continuous and free from acid spots. Should the galvanizing of the samples be found
4.14 TOLERANCE
Cable trays and accessories shall be fabricated within the tolerance specified in the
relevant drawings.
The Quality Assurance Plan given below shall be followed. However, minor
modifications required due to manufacturer specific changes, changes in the
governing standards in the intervening period and changes in testing facilities
available in India can be accommodated subject to approval of NPCIL.
Abbreviations:
V- Verified by
P-Performed by
W-Witnessed by (After lapse of due notice to NPCIL, manufacturer may proceed with
manufacture)
H- Hold (Unless a written clearance is obtained from NPCIL, manufacturer shall not
proceed to next stage)
1- NPCIL QS
2- Prime Supplier / EPC Contractor
3- Sub-vendor QC (if vendor QC / facility not available.)
4-Approved External Laboratory
AD-NPCIL Approved Document such as Tender Document, Purchase order,
Drawings & Test Procedures
TR-Test Report
IR- Inspection Report
TC- Test Certificate
Mfr.- Manufacturer
PS- Plant Standard
CHP- Customer Hold Point (Customer is NPCIL)
IS- Indian Standards
IEC- International Electro Technical Commission standards
Notes:
1) Wherever V & W are both indicated, NPCIL QS to witness test or review TRs.
2) TRs not more than five-year-old from date of purchase order shall be reviewed for
acceptance. Otherwise test shall be carried out.
3) Minor: The characteristic of a component, process or operation whose failure
neither materially reduce the usability of the product in operation, nor does it affect
the aesthetic aspects.
4) Major: The characteristic of a component, process or operation whose failure may
cause operation failure which cannot be readily corrected at site or cause
substandard performance, increased erection and maintenance cost, reduced life
or seriously affect aesthetics or ergonomics.
5) Critical: The characteristics of a component, process or operation failure of which
will surely cause operating failure or intermittent troubles which is difficult to
rectify at site or render the unit unfit for use or safety hazards.
6) ‘‘Failure” of a characteristic means failure to meet the ‘acceptance norms’.
7) Sampling: Generally, in accordance with IS: 2500. If 100% “witness” is carried
out by “Prime contractor”, NPCIL will witness on sample basis, or if 100%
“witness” of tests is carried out by “sub-contractor”, “Prime contractor” will
witness on sample basis.
Sr. Components Characteristics Category Method of Extent of Reference Acceptance Format AGENCY Remarks
No Checked check Check document norms of P V W H
record
1 Raw Material Inspection
A Sheet steel Chemical Major Analysis/Test One per lot IS-1079 IS-1079 Gr. Mfr. 3 1, 1 Co
composition/ HR2/3/4 TR/ 2 relatabl
physical Lab e Mfr.
properties TC TC or
sample
from a
lot of
raw
material
shall be
identifie
d by
NPCIL
QS and
tested at
NPCIL
approve
d lab.
Dimensions Major Measurement 100% IS-1852 IS-1852 IR 3 1 2
Surface Major Visual 100% Spec/PS Free from IR 3 1 2
finish/appear surface
ance defect
Bend test Major Mechanical One per lot IS-1079 IS-1079 Gr. TR 3 1 2
HR2/3/4
B Zinc Chemical Major Analysis One per lot IS-209 IS-209, Mfr. 3 1,
composition Grade TR 2
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99.99%
purity
2 In Process
A Fabrication Shearing & Major Measurement Initially at As per As per IR 3 - 2
of steel Punching the time of approved approved
die setting drawings drawings
and thereafter
during
fabrication
Bending Major Visual -do- -do- Free from IR 3 - 2
cracks
Welding Major Visual Random -do- Continuous IR 3 1 2
smooth
weld
Cleaning Major Visual 100% -do- Free from IR 3 1 2
burrs and
flux
Dimensions Critical Visual/ 100% by 3, -do- As per IR 3 1 2 1
after Measurement 5% by 2 & approved
fabrication sampling by drawings
1
B Welding Control of Critical As indicated 100 % App. App. WPS TR 3 1,
Procedure process in WPS & WPS & & PQR 2
& PQR PQR
Qualificatio Welding Major Visual 100 % PS PS IR 3 1,
n preparation 2
Sr. Components Characteristics Category Method of Extent of Reference Acceptance Format AGENCY Remarks
No Checked check Check document norms of P V W H
record
Weld Major Visual 100 % PS PS IR 3 1,
Inspection 2
Dimensions Major Measurement 100 % PS PS IR 3 1,
2
C Galvanizing
i) Before Zinc purity in Major Analysis Before every IS-2629 Not less Galva 3 1 2 Random
Galvanizing galvanizing galvanization than 98.5% nizer verificat
bath purity TR ion by
NPCIL
QS
Bath Major Measurement Continuous IS-2629 Maintained IR 3 - 2
temperature between
450 deg. C
to 470 deg.
C
ii) Pre- Degreasing Critical Chemical/ 100% IS-2629 Clean IR 3 - 2
treatment /Descaling Visual surface
Rinsing Critical Visual/ 100% IS-2629 Clean IR 3 - 2
Measurement surface
Pickling Major Chemical/ 100% IS-2629 Clean IR 3 - 2
(Acid bath- Visual surface
8% to 11%
HCl solution)
Prefluxing Major Chemical/ 100% IS-2629 Pre tested IR 3 - 2
Visual surface
iii) Galvanizing Temperature Critical Measurement Continuous IS-2629 Maintained IR 3 2
bath between
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450 deg. C
to 470 deg.
C
Flux (In wet Critical Measurement 100% IS-2629 Layer of IR 3 2
flux process) flux
maintained
iv) Post Rinsing Major Visual 100% IS-2629 Clean IR 3 2
treatment (Running surface
water)
Chromating Major Chemical 100% IS-2629 Treated IR 3 2
((1 %) surface
Sodium
Dichromate
and (0.5%)
Sulphuric
acid solution
v) After Visual Major Visual 100% by 3, Approve Approved IR 3 - 2 1
Galvanizing Inspection 5% by 2 d drawing/Sp
(Cable &sampling drawings ec.
trays, by 1
covers & Uniformity of Major Chemical test Test coupon IS- Reddish TR 3 - 2 1 Minimu
accessories, Zinc coating 2633/Spe deposit m 3 test
couplers (Copper cification must not be coupons
and sulphate test) found shall be
hardware) Weight of Major Chemical -do- IS- As per TR 3 - 2 1 put for
Zinc coating (Stripping 6745/IS- specificatio similar
test) n galvaniz
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4759/Spe ed
cification activitie
Adherence of Major Chemical -do- IS- Zinc TR 3 - 2 1 s to be
Zinc coating (Hammer/kni 2629/IS- coating carried
fe test) 4759//Sp must not out on
ecificatio peel off trays
n
Sr. Components Characteristics Category Method of Extent of Reference Acceptance Format AGENCY Remarks
No Checked check Check document norms of P V W H
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ladder
trays
6.1 The CONTRACTOR shall carry out all the shop tests and inspections specified in the
following clauses in addition to those normally carried out by him. For equipment not
covered by any code specifically mentioned in this specification, the tests are to be
agreed with the PURCHASER. If considered necessary by the PURCHASER or his
representative, multipart assemblies shall be fully erected and tested in the works prior
to packing and dispatch to the site. Manufacturer shall perform metallurgical/
Chemical composition and mechanical test on random sample of raw materials i.e.
sheet steel.
6.2.1 Visual inspection, dimensional checks and verification of bill of material as per
approved drawing.
6.2.2 The CONTRACTOR shall perform test for galvanizing to ensure that materials and
workmanship to the relevant standards.
6.2.3 Zinc coating thickness test.
6.2.4 Copper sulphate test (uniformity test)
6.2.5 Stripping tests.
6.2.6 Hammer test for adhesion/Knife test - IS:2629
7.1 The CONTRACTOR shall provide all checking and testing equipment, man power
essential for satisfactory completion of the job.
7.2 The site tests indicated below are not intended to form a comprehensive
commissioning check list, as it shall be the CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to draw
up and carry out such a program duly approved by the Purchaser.
7.2.1 Check that all sharp corners, burrs and waste materials have been removed from the
trays.
7.2.2 Check for physical damage.
S. DESCRIPTION : DATA TO
No. BE
FURNISHED
1.0 Manufacturer’s Name
2.0 Applicable Standards :
3.0 Fabrication of cable trays and Accessories as per enclosed tender : Yes/No
drawings and clause 3.0 and 4.0*
4.0 Maximum deflection at the mid span of cable tray
a) Ladder Type : mm
5.0 Minimum thickness of galvanizing :
6.0 Amount of zinc deposits per square meter of surface area (Grams)
a) Trays :
b) Covers :
c) Washers :