Checklist - Transformer Vendor Drawing Review
Notes:
1. Select check box, when applicable. Leave check box blank, when not applicable (with comment 'not applicable').
2. Comment / Remark may be inserted in Cells (e.g. Not Applicable), where required.
3. Check list shall be used for first submission of vendor drawings. Use same checklist for different drgs of the equipment.
Project no. : Equipment Tag no. :
Sr No Check Points Checker
1.0 GENERAL
1.1 Refer PO and following drawings/docs as a minimum for vendor drawing review:
- PO & VDR, Project Specifications, Datasheet & PO attachments
- Revisit the TBE for this item, vendor original Quotation & TQs/ discussions
- Substation Equipment layout drawing & related Civil drawings
- IEC 60076 (various parts), IEC 60137, IEC 60214, IEEE C57 (for ANSI transformer)
1.2 Check drawing format submitted is per project requirement/ specified in VDR (PO).
1.3 Check Title Block for correct PO number, Project title, equipment tag and other data.
2.0 DATA SHEET / TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
2.1 Check vendor has filled in the datasheet completely. (if not, comment accordingly)
2.2 All data meets the requirement of project specification & IEC standard.
Transformer design ambient temperature is as per PO spec. Accordingly oil & winding temperature rises wrt
2.3
design ambient temperature are correctly indicated.
2.4 Paint shade and the painting procedure is per project specification.
Performance parameters like no-load/ full-load loss, % Z impedance (incl. R & X values), efficiency, voltage
2.5
regulation, etc. are indicated.
3.0 GA DRAWING
3.1 Check transformer is hermetically sealed or with conservator, as specified.
If sealed type, check whether corrugated tank construction (allowing tank expansion) or with radiator; check
3.2
Nitrogen cushion is provided above oil.
3.3 Check transformer accessories, as per PO/ required for normal function, are indicated and identified.
3.4 Check material and make of all transformer accessories are as per PO/specification.
Check overall dimensions & carry out a layout check: Ensure adequate space is available with clearance all
3.5 around on Equipment Layout drawing. Ensure that the height of the roof above transformer shed, if provided,
is adequate for busduct (if any) & lifting access for crane/ de-tanking for large transformer.
Check whether terminal arrangement provided as per PO; viz. the terminal arrangement on primary and
3.6
secondary sides are suitable for cable/ busduct/ overhead line conductor.
Check orientation of the HV & LV terminal box meet the layout requirement, from point of view of
3.7
transformer removal. (prefer busduct connection at wall side of transformer to optimize busduct length)
Check whether cable disconnecting chamber is provided (if specified), its dimension & terminal cover. Check
3.8
there is no obstruction for transformer removal after disconnection.
Ensure that disconnecting chamber with terminal box are provided with supporting lug & supporting material
3.9
(if in scope) for ground support. Ensure suitable civil foundation and support are provided.
3.10 Check for following dimensions :
a Overall dimensions including Centre Line (CL) of transformer to transformer edge (in both axis)
b CL of transformer to HV and LV termination points
c CL of transformer to CL of roller wheel / skid base (in both axis)
d Height of HV cable box, LV cable box & neutral cable box
e Height of conservator top (where applicable) and oil filling point
3.11 Check whether the following weights are indicated:
a Total transformer weight (with oil).
b Weight (or volume) of oil.
c Weight of core-coil assembly.
Check that oil level gauge (transparent-prismatic and MOG-Magnetic Oil Gauge) is slightly inclined towards
3.12
ground for tall transformers so that it can be read easily from ground level.
3.13 Have a layout check that at least one of the gauges can be easily read from transformer bay entrance.
Check and ensure that proper supporting and clamping arrangements have been provided for the power,
3.14
control and the earthing cables. Ensure that suitable civil foundation and support are provided.
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Checklist - Transformer Vendor Drawing Review
Notes:
1. Select check box, when applicable. Leave check box blank, when not applicable (with comment 'not applicable').
2. Comment / Remark may be inserted in Cells (e.g. Not Applicable), where required.
3. Check list shall be used for first submission of vendor drawings. Use same checklist for different drgs of the equipment.
Project no. : Equipment Tag no. :
Sr No Check Points Checker
Check facility to route the neutral grounding conductor to the neutral bushing. For large transformer, ensure
3.15 the neutral has been routed up to bottom on adequate support insulators of suitable voltage grade by vendor,
and provided with termination holes for earth connection.
3.16 Check if earthing clips/ copper flexible jumpers are provided across gasketed joints.
3.17 Check provision of 2 nos external earthing arrangement, terminal material & anti-corrosion protection.
Check that location of marshalling box and transformer name plate are at accessible height.
3.18
Preferably marshalling box shall face the transformer bay entrance for easy reading.
3.19 Check that for conservator type transformer, silica gel breather is located at accessible height.
3.20 Check Off-circuit tap-changer has facility for locking the handle for inadvertent operation.
Check for busduct termination, matching flanges are provided for horizontal/ vertical busduct throat
3.21
chamber. Ensure that bushings and terminals are well recessed inside the throat chamber.
Check for busduct conductor termination, flexibles of adequate cross-section and current rating is provided (if
3.22
in scope). Tinning requirement of busbars & flexibles to be checked.
3.23 Check oil filling nozzle has a tamper-proof sealing arrangement.
3.24 Check if air bladder is provided in the conservator, if specified (usually for large transformers only)
3.25 In case of forced cooling, check location & orientation of fans, mounting arrangement, & power supply.
For small transformers without Pressure Relief Device, check for provision & location/ orientation of rupture
3.26
disk as to spill oil out in acceptable direction in the event of high pressure build up in the tank.
3.27 Check bleed valve assembly is provided for Buchholz as per spec. Check if gas sampling device is specified
Check oil drain valve at bottom is provided with pipe extension if specified for oil sample collection.
3.28
Check drain valve is provided with end-cap.
3.29 Check clamping arrangement is provided for wheels. (Note: Some clients specify skid only, no wheel)
Check external canopy provision above the terminal box (for rain water protection) in case there is no roof
3.30
above the transformer. Or some cover arrangement with say interlocking to avoid water ingress.
Check suitable drain-hole with plug is provided in terminal box to drain water/moisture ingress. Or option of
3.31
anti-condensation heater in terminal box to prevent condensation & for water evaporation.
4.0 NAME PLATE AND WINDING CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Check rating plate details are as per IEC 60076-1, Cl 7; and additional data to be provided as per spec.
4.1
A note in drg shall indicate impedance value to be punched on name plate after tests & measurement.
4.2 Check CT ratings: turret mounted/ bushing CTs, neutral CTs and WTI CT comply with PO spec.
4.3 Check winding configuration is correctly indicated with the vector group.
4.4 Check if OLTC rating plate is provided, if applicable.
4.5 Check that main name plate and all tag plates are of specified material.
4.6 Check for fixing details of the name plate. Check it is riveted/ stainless steel screwed/ as per spec.
4.7 Location of REF CT (before/after Neutral bifurcation) is as per protection scheme with switchgear.
4.8 Check if oil specification is indicated & it complies with the PO.
5.0 PRIMARY AND SECONDARY TERMINAL BOX DRAWING
5.1 Check material of bushing: porcelain/ cast epoxy as per spec; check voltage & current ratings.
Check clearance between phase-to-phase & phase-to-earth, for the respective voltage & BIL complies with
5.2
the spec/ IEC 60076-3 Cl 16, Table-5, 6, 7 & Figure-5, 6, 7.
5.3 Check creepage distance of bushings as per voltage grade and pollution level comply with spec/IEC 60137
Check sequence of phase & neutral position; check terminal markings for HV & LV side using appropriate
5.4
numbering conventions (per IEC 60616) such as 1U, 1V, 1W / 2u, 2v, 2w, 2n; or others.
Check for LV 4-wire system, the neutral terminal is bought out through insulated bushing for earthing
5.5
connection. The bushing terminal shall be suitable for the earthing cable size.
Check for LV 4-wire system, the neutral terminal is bought out through insulated bushing for earthing
5.6
connection. The bushing terminal shall be suitable for the earthing cable size.
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Checklist - Transformer Vendor Drawing Review
Notes:
1. Select check box, when applicable. Leave check box blank, when not applicable (with comment 'not applicable').
2. Comment / Remark may be inserted in Cells (e.g. Not Applicable), where required.
3. Check list shall be used for first submission of vendor drawings. Use same checklist for different drgs of the equipment.
Project no. : Equipment Tag no. :
Sr No Check Points Checker
Check gland plate area is sufficient for number of cables to be terminated. If neutral earthing is through
5.7
glandplate, this glandplate shall be preferably separate; also check ease of earthing isolation for testing
Check if requirement of separate terminal box for Neutral is specified & drawing shows the same.
5.8
(do not use 4-core cable with neutral in such case)
Check gland plate material (non-magnetic for single core cables) & thickness are indicated.
5.9
6mm aluminum/ 3-4mm brass/stainless steel for 1-core cable, 3mm sheet steel for multi-core cable.
5.10 If REF neutral CT is supplied by others, check suitable mounting arrangement is provided on neutral.
5.11 Check sheet steel enclosure thickness and short circuit withstand capacity of the boxes are indicated.
5.12 Check height of terminal from gland plate; accordingly select suitable cable termination kit & boots.
5.13 Check for provision of internal earthing arrangement for the cable screens in HV/MV terminal box.
6.0 MARSHALLING BOX GA AND WIRING DIAGRAM
Check coil voltage rating for aux contactors, if used for multiplication of contacts for OTI, WTI, MOG &
6.1
Buchholz relay, comply with spec. Preferably thru' DC aux relays as per the control supply.
Check ratings of OTI, WTI, MOG and Buchholz relay contacts are adequate to make, carry and break the
6.2
current ratings of trip coils/auxiliary relays, and any other circuits where they are used.
6.3 Degree of protection against ingress of dust & moisture shall be at least IP-55 or in compliance with spec.
6.4 Check ferrule nos. are assigned to each wire; and terminal nos. are assigned to each terminal.
Check size of marshalling box is adequate and terminals are at least 150mm above gland plate to facilitate
6.5
cable entry and termination; check terminal sizes are suitable for the size of the cables.
6.6 Check thickness of sheet steel of the marshalling box is at least 2mm or as per specification.
6.7 Check for requirement of auxiliary power supply, if any (for utility socket/ heater/ aux relay)
6.8 Add a note that a laminated wiring diagram shall be fixed on the interior side of door.
7.0 GA & WIRING DIAGRAM FOR OLTC, REMOTE TAP CHANGER CONTROL (RTCC) PANEL
7.1 Check OLTC is provided on specified winding; check OLTC location electrically for Delta/ Star winding.
Check and ensure that the configuration of the OLTC (Independent operation or Master-follower operation in
7.2
case of parallel operation of transformers) is as per the specification.
7.3 Check OLTC can be controlled manually/ automatically & can be operated locally/ remotely.
7.4 Check OLTC operating handle is at accessible height.
7.5 Check that schematic diagram is provided and meets the functional requirement.
7.6 Conservator separate from main conservator. Check separate Buchholz relay, Pressure Relief Device.
Check that the control & protection of OLTC is as stipulated by the specifications. Provision of AVR, time
7.7
delay relays, step-by-step feature, run-through feature, out-of-step protection etc.
7.8 Check external reference voltage (usually from secondary PT) is provided for OLTC operation.
7.9 For RTCC panel check that operating handle/ switches are between 300mm and 1800mm from floor.
Ensure that brief panel specification indicating degree of protection, material, thickness, paint shade (indoor
7.10
equipment paint), front & rear access requirements are indicated.
7.11 Check and ensure that annunciator, when provided, includes all the alarms as per specification.
7.12 Check that the ratings of control equipment match the auxiliary supply available/ derived internally.
7.13 Check that engaging manual drive for OLTC operation automatically cuts out electrical drive for safety.
7.14 Ensure overtravel of OLTC in each direction is prevented by proper control features.
Check provision of remote tap position indication on the panel in addition to local tap position indicator.
7.15
Check OLTC tap position has provision for remote indication through serial link, if specified.
8.0 OTHERS
For hermetically sealed transformer, check if DGPT/DGPT2/DMCR relay is provided as per spec.
8.1
Pressure relief device may be additionally provided as per spec, as DGPT do not release pressure.
Check mode of transport for large transformers: Transformer tank filled with oil or with Nitrogen.
8.2
Check vibration monitoring device requirement during transport.
8.3 Check FATP and ITP document has been submitted and the tests follow the PO and IEC requirements.
8.4 Check requirement of temperature rise test on ONAF rating also, in addition to at ONAN rating.
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Checklist - Transformer Vendor Drawing Review
Notes:
1. Select check box, when applicable. Leave check box blank, when not applicable (with comment 'not applicable').
2. Comment / Remark may be inserted in Cells (e.g. Not Applicable), where required.
3. Check list shall be used for first submission of vendor drawings. Use same checklist for different drgs of the equipment.
Project no. : Equipment Tag no. :
Sr No Check Points Checker
Pressure test for Sealed Transformer: Check Client Spec. v/s ITP/FATP for the pressure test value.
8.5
[Hermetically sealed transformer having corrugated fins usually designed for pressure less than 1.0 bar]
8.6 Check spare parts list for commissioning, 1 year & 2 year operation (as per PO) is furnished.
8.7 Check field installation, testing, commissioning & maintenance procedure manual is submitted.
8.8 Completeness of documents - all docs as per VDR are furnished. (MRB after inspection).
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