Nadiope Gabula UMEMEenderforSmallWorks - VolumeII - FINAL

UMEME LIMITED
STANDARD BIDDING DOCUMENT

For
Procurement of Small Works
VOLUME II
Tender Number_IFB/CB/CCD/0014___
Name of Bidder__________________
Tender Closing date_18th February 2015_
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 PART 1 ............................................................................................................................................ 4
2 DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR UMEME DISTRIBUTION PROJECTS ........................... 4
3 DESIGN CRITERIA ............................................................................................................................ 4
4 STANDARDISATION OF DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT...................................................................... 9
5 EARTHING..................................................................................................................................... 15
6 CONSTRUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 17
7 UPGRADING OF EXISTING NETWORKS......................................................................................... 22
1 PART 2 .......................................................................................................................................... 24
2 STANDARD DRAWINGS: INTRODUCTION.................................................................................... 26
3 STANDARD DRAWINGS ................................................................................................................ 26
1 PART 3 ............................................................................................................................................ 1
2 GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................... 1
3 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................ 7
4 LOW VOLTAGE ABC CABLES ........................................................................................................... 8
5 LOW VOLTAGE 4 CORE ALUMINIUM CABLES ............................................................................... 16
6 LOW AND MEDIUM VOLTAGE BARE OVERHEAD LINE CONDUCTORS ......................................... 24
7 MV SINGLE CORE AND THREE CORE CABLES ................................................................................ 32
8 CABLE JOINTS AND TERMINATIONS MV AND LV ......................................................................... 42
9 FUSE LINKS ................................................................................................................................... 49
10 INSULATORS ................................................................................................................................. 51
11 WOOD POLES ............................................................................................................................... 63
12 SURGE ARRESTORS....................................................................................................................... 85
13 STAY ASSEMBLIES......................................................................................................................... 99
14 STRINGING ................................................................................................................................. 100
15 JOINTS AND TERMINATIONS ...................................................................................................... 101
16 GALVANISING ............................................................................................................................. 102
17 TRANSFORMERS......................................................................................................................... 107
1 PART 4 ........................................................................................................................................ 121
2 SAFETY SPECIFICATION STANDARD - UMEME ........................................................................... 121
This document is Volume II of the Standard Bidding Document for Procurement of Small Works in
UMEME. It forms part and must be read in conjunction with Volume I of the Tender Documents.
Volume II consists of the following parts:
1. Part 1: Design standards and guidelines for UMEME distribution projects
2. Part 2: Standard drawings
3. Part 3: General Technical Specification
4. Part 4: Safety Specification Standard - UMEME

1 PART 1
2 DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR UMEME DISTRIBUTION
PROJECTS
The purpose of this report is to create a Guideline for Construction Standards to be used by
UMEME in-house construction teams as well as external Consultants and Contractors planning
and doing construction work for UMEME. This report addresses the standardization of the
electrification construction and equipment for electrification of new areas in the UMEME supply
area. The aim is to use simplified construction technology and standards to obtain the best
economic value, without compromising standards and safety. The standardization of
construction standard will also reduce the amount of different spare parts to be kept for
operation and maintenance. Thus, the objective is:
Standards help the organization to stock similar tools, materials and thus make the
procurement process easier.
Standards help to avoid expensive mistakes and ensure uniformity in the power system.
Standards ensure that our power system is safe, reliable and efficient. This is because all
standards are designed with safety, reliability and efficiency in mind.
3 DESIGN CRITERIA
3.1 Land Use
The land use will be used as a guideline for the calculation of the After Diversity Maximum
Demand (ADMD) in different areas. As a guideline, typical residential land use categories are
identified. This will just be a guideline, and every project should be verified against these
criteria with the approval of the UMEME Design Engineer.
3.2 Design After Diversity Maximum Demand
The design household ADMD is calculated as tabled below for new reticulation network. This
is calculated at LV feeder level, and must be diversified for transformer and MV feeder level
ADMD. The Design Engineer for each project must however still assess the situation and
propose other standards if required.
3.2.1 Initial consumer ADMD
Load Category Initial Load

Rural Residential (Low Income) 100W
Peri-urban (Medium Income) 200W
Urban (High Income) 400W
Urban (Very High Income) 600W
Schools, Health centers, etc. Calculated according to size
Table 3-1 Initial Consumer ADMD
3.2.2 Saturation consumer ADMD
Load Category Saturation Load

Rural Residential (Low Income) 200W
Peri-urban (Medium Income) 400W
Urban (High Income) 600W 600W
Urban (Very High Income) To be verified on site 1000W
Schools, Health centers, etc. Calculated according to size
Table 3-2 Saturation Consumer ADMD
3.3 Load Forecast Parameters
The default growth parameters are listed in Table 3-3 below. This can be changed by the
Design Engineer where required, for example urban development or re-settlement of people.
Description Parameter
% connections in start year 30%
% connections at saturation 80%
Duration from start to saturation 6 years
Growth in number of houses short term 2.5%
Growth in number of houses long term 1.3%
Table 3-3 Load Forecast Parameters

3.4 Low Voltage Design Philosophy
Where possible, the design can be scaled down for initial construction and upgraded later as
follows:
The design Voltage will be 415/240 Volt
Initial LV feeder design is for 100% of the calculated saturation load.
LV Lines can stretch over two transformer zones initially, with only one transformer installed.
The structure for the second transformer must be in place, and the second transformer is
installed when the load or Voltage on the LV is outside acceptable limits.
LV Networks and transformers must be designed and installed with easy upgrading in mind.
The maximum permitted Voltage drop at the end of the LV service connection (Customer
supply point) shall not be more than ±6% of nominal Voltage with the calculated saturation
load.
The network‟s design shall be overhead bundle conductor (ABC) radial systems. The covered
neutral carrier system is in use.
Urban areas with anticipated high density shall be conducted with 3-phase overhead bundle-
conductors. Low-density areas shall be single phase. Low Voltage designs will indicate where
single phase (240 V) can be used.
Poles used for rural electrification shall be 10m wood for LV and 12m poles for MV. Other pole
types may be used in urban areas.
The neutral conductor of the low voltage systems shall be multiple earthed (MEN System) at
the first pole away from the transformer and the very last pole on the radial system, as well as
the first and last poles of any spur lines.
Low Voltage lines can share the same pole with MV to save on construction cost.
Service Connections
Service connections are of the overhead type, connecting directly from the pole to the house
and fixed onto the house‟s roof structure or the wall by means of a suitable tension clamp with
eye bolt or pigtail bolt, bearing in mind that the service connections would also have to support
the communications cable of the split pre-payment meter.
Metering shall be done through split pre-payment meters where the metering unit will be
situated on the pole and the customer keyboard would be situated in the customer dwelling.
3.5 Medium Voltage Design Philosophy
The UMEME medium voltage design philosophy will have the following basic principles:-
3.5.1 General
The medium voltage lines are generally 33kV in rural areas and 11kV in some urban areas.
11kV lines are normally delta un-earthed construction implying a three-wire system without any
neutral earth-shield or a fourth wire. 33kV lines can be constructed with or without an aerial
earth conductor as per the UMEME Engineer‟s instructions.
The network shall be designed and constructed to maintain a 150kV Basic Insulation Level
(BIL).
The pole configuration shall be single pole tension and suspension poles without cross-arms.
Tension poles and insulators shall be vertically configured whilst suspension pole insulators
shall be pin insulators in a staggered vertical configuration. Termination structures shall be H-
pole with horizontal configuration and surge arresters. Refer to standard drawings attached in
this document.
Special applications like long conductor spans will require the H-pole configuration to be used
for more strength, ground clearance and conductor spacing 3.2m wooden cross arms are used
in this application.
14m wood poles can also be used in special conditions to obtain better ground clearance.
Specific instruction from the UMEME Engineer will be given in such situations.
The phasing configuration shall be red, yellow, and blue from top to bottom or where horizontal
configurations exist, it shall be red, yellow and blue from left to right facing the direction of the
power flow.
Line design shall be in two definite categories namely:-
 Main line construction normally of three phase construction with

150mm² ACSR (Dingo) conductors.
 Spur line construction of single phase or three phase construction with
conductors normally 50 mm² (Rabbit) or 100 mm² ACSR (Dog) as
instructed by the design Engineer.
Overhead lines may be insulated for 33kV, even if it is operated on 11kV initially. The Planning
Engineer will advise.
The Single phase (phase to phase) system must be readily convertible to three phases as
anticipated the Country‟s rich agricultural and dispersed hydropower potential, which will likely
require pump stations and other three phase loads.
There is a point in any network development where three phase systems become cheaper
than the single phase systems. This cross-over point must always be calculated when planning
single phase systems.
Single phase systems maintain substantial higher technical losses due to the currents in the
neutral, not being neutralised by the phases. Conversion to three phase systems on the MV &
LV sides becomes economical at a given point.
The average design span length should be 100m where possible taking into consideration
terrain and conductor sag. This applies for all conductor sizes.
Spans longer than 120m must be done with H-pole structures. Spans longer than 150m must
be done with 3 member H-pole structures.
Low voltage lines can share the same pole as the MV line for economy of construction.
3.5.2 Protection
The HV/MV transformer feeding the 33kV line shall have a secondary star connection or a
delta connection with a neutral earth compensator to allow for earth faults to flow and be
detected.
Protection of the lines shall be through auto-recloser or sectionalizer automatic line-break pole
mounted switchgear, working in conjunction with a substation breaker with auto-reclosing
facilities.
As a guideline, if more than six transformers are connected on a T-off from the main feeder, a
sectionalizer must be installed to clear faults on this line from the main distributor. This also
applies for feeders longer than 10 km, even if there are less than 6 transformers.
Sectionalizers must be co-ordinated with the auto reclosing breaker in the substation. The
sectionalizer shall isolate the fault with the second trip of the auto recloser in the substation,
unless otherwise stated.
Switches used for operational switching shall be mechanical load-break switches or drop-out
fuses with fused links as deemed necessary by the strategic importance of the line.
Drop-out fuse links shall be installed at any T-off feeding three or more transformers.
Individual transformer installations shall be equipped with drop-out fuse links.
4 STANDARDISATION OF DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT
To standardize on electrification equipment and material, and to optimize the economics of the
design, the standards for use in the UMEME electrification plan are listed below.
4.1 Poles
a) Wooden poles must be treated to UMEME standards and specifications. This specification
is available from UMEME on request.
b) Anti-climbing devices must be installed on MV strut poles only.
c) Pole numbering must be done as a standard on both MV and LV poles.
d) Each MV pole must be equipped with a “danger” warning sign in local Language and
English.
Poles will have the following minimum base and top diameters:
Pole Min Pole Min Pole Planting

Application length Base Top Depth Construction
(mm) (mm) (m)
10 210 150 1.8 Intermediate poles LV ABC

Light
12 240 180 2 Intermediate MV on rural lines
10 240 180 1.8 Angle pole LV supported
Medium 12 260 197 2 Angle pole MV supported
14 280 210 2.2 Special use MV (long span etc.)
10 295 190 1.8 Unsupported LV
Stout 12 320 200 2 Unsupported MV
14 340 220 2.2 Special use MV (long span etc.)
Table 4-1 Standard Pole Sizes and Application

4.2 Stays and Assemblies
4.2.1 Stay wire
A guideline for stay wire for medium Voltage and low Voltage installations will be as per Table
4-2 below.
Application Strands/diameter
LV 7/2.5mm
11kV 7/3.35mm
33kV 7/3.35mm
Table 4-2 Standard Stay Wire
4.2.2 Stay rod
Stay rods shall comply with BS 183 Grade 700and shall be 1100 MPA for both LV and MV
stays. Table 4-3 gives a guideline for the standard stay rod sizes to be used.
Application Diameter Adjustment
LV 16mm Adjustable
11/33kV 20mm Adjustable
Table 4-3 Standard Stay Rod
4.2.3 Base plate/Stub pole
A Stub pole or kicker block will be used as an anchor. The stub pole shall be 1m long, fully
treated on both ends as per UMEME specification. Un-treated cut-off are not allowed.
4.3 Distribution Transformers
Single phase transformers can be mounted on a single pole structure. A stout pole with stay
must be used.
3 Phase Transformers over 25 kVA and up to 315 kVA size are mounted on a two-pole
structure.
Ground mounted transformers range from 200kVA to 630kVA.
Transformer voltage ratings (No-load):

 33kV/415/240V and
 11kV/415/240V
Standard vector group: Dyn11
Off load 5 position tap changer: 95%-97.5%-100%-102.5%-105%
The UMEME standard reticulation transformer sizes for 30kV/420V/240V and 15kV/420V/240V
are listed below.
Power Rating Phases Mounting
25kVA Single Phase Single pole
25kVA Three Phase Two pole
200kVA Three Phase Two pole or Ground
315kVA Three Phase Two pole or Ground
500kVA Three Phase Ground
630kVA Three Phase Ground
Table 4-4 Standard Transformer Sizes
4.4 MV Conductor
Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced (ACSR) standard conductor is used. The Conductor
sizes used with their thermal ratings are listed below. It is important in the design to consider
I²R losses when selecting a conductor size, and not operate conductor over its economical
limits.
Continuous Contingency
Standard Conductor Sizes Thermal Rating
Rating *
50 mm² ACSR (Rabbit) (small length spur

185 A 240 A
lines only)
100 mm² ACSR (Dog) (spur lines only) 278 A 360 A

150 mm² ACSR (Dingo) ( for all main lines ) 349 A 450 A
Table 4-5 MV Conductor Sizes
* Current ratings are based on 50 Hz AC, 75 ºC conductor temperature, and 0.61 m/s (2 ft/s) wind. 0.5 coefficients of
emissivity and absorption, Temperate rating 25 ºC ambient, 1000 watts/sq. meter sun.
4.5 LV Conductor
Standard LV Aluminium ABC Conductor sizes to be used on reticulation networks are listed in
Table 4-6 below. The typical design continuous thermal ratings are listed with each cable.
Standard Conductor Sizes Continuous Thermal Rating
1 X 35mm² + 54.6mm² ABC 135 A
3 x 35mm² + 54.6mm² ABC 138 A
3 x 70mm² + 54.6mm² ABC 213 A
3 x 95mm² + 54.6mm² ABC 258 A
3 x 120mm² + 75 mm² ABC 290 A
3 x 150mm² + 95 mm² ABC 320 A

Table 4-6 LV ABC Conductor Sizes
4.6 Transformer LV Distribution
The LV circuit feeders from the Transformers shall be connected to a rated circuit breaker for
the conductor to be used on the circuit.
The circuit breaker shall be mounted in a suitable plastic compound circuit breaker box. The
Box shall be a sturdy box made of durable material to be UV resistant. Ingress protection shall
be IP54.
The meter box shall have facilities to mount this to a pole by means of an adjustable clamp
around the pole.
One three phase breaker is installed in a box for three phase feeders. Cable entry shall be
from the top of the box and compression cables glands must be installed for a water tight seal.
The neutral shall be terminated on an isolated, pre-drilled neutral busbar made from
Aluminium. Isolation must be more than 1000V. The busbar shall be rated at least 500Amp.
Cables feeding the ABC Circuits shall exit from the bottom of the circuit breaker box.
Compression glands must be installed where the cable exit the box.
Single phase circuits shall be housed in a circuit breaker box making provision for three single
phase circuit breakers. An Aluminium neutral busbar must be installed and pre-drilled to
accommodate the incoming cable as well as three feeder circuits.
A statistical meter will be installed on the transformer itself.
4.6.1 LV Cable Sizes
Outgoing (feeder) armoured LV cables to connect to the overhead ABC lines are to be of the
same mm² dimension or more as the ABC feeder that it will connect to.
Standard LV Cable sizes are listed in Table 4-7: Standard LV Cable Sizes
Standard Conductor Sizes Current Rating
35 mm² four core 110 A
240 mm² Single core 450 A

Table 4-7: Standard LV Cable Sizes
4.6.2 LV Circuit Breaker Sizes
Circuit breakers for the LV ABC feeder Cables shall be rated as per Table 4-8 below:
Standard Conductor Sizes Circuit Breaker
1 X 35mm² + 54.6mm² ABC 130 A
3 x 35mm² + 54.6mm² ABC 130 A
3 x 70mm² + 54.6mm² ABC 200 A
3 x 95mm² + 54.6mm² ABC 250 A

3 x 120mm² + 75 mm² ABC 280 A
3 x 150mm² + 95 mm² ABC 300 A
Table 4-8 LV DB Feeder Circuit Breaker sizes
4.7 Metering
A statistical meter must be installed on the transformer LV side for bulk metering of the
transformer load and transformer zone. The meter will be supplied by UMEME. The Current
Transformers (CT‟s) for this shall be bushing type CT‟s.
4.8 Transformer protection
All new Transformers must be Completely Self Protected (CSP) transformers. Low Voltage will
be protected by internal Circuit Breakers, and MV will be protected with internal Fuses.
For existing transformer installations which are not CSP, the Transformer will be protected by
means of a main LV circuit breaker with 10kA rupturing capacity installed below the
transformer. Feeder circuits shall also be protected by rated circuit breakers.
If no LV Distribution board exists for a non-CSP transformer, then a main circuit breaker must
be installed on a pole mounted circuit breaker box.
If required, the Transformer Main LV breaker sizes and MV fuse sizes are listed next to the
transformers sizes below:
Breaker MV Fuse MV Fuse

Power Phases LV Breaker
Poles 11kV 33kV
25kVA Single Phase 100A 1 2.5A 2.5A
25kVA Three phase 35A 3 2.5A 2.5A
50kVA Three Phase 70A 3 2.5A 2.5A
100kVA Three Phase 140A 3 5A 2.5A
200kVA Three Phase 300A 3 10A 5A

630 kVA Three Phase 800A 3 40A 20A
Table 4-9: Standard Transformers, LV Breakers and MV Fuse values
The Transformer MV side is protected by MV fuse links and surge arrestors. As the over
current protection is done on the LV side, the MV fuse is mainly for fault protection and to clear
any faults from the rest of the network. The recommended fuse ratings are listed in Table 4-9
above.
Surge arrestors shall be installed on the transformer enclosure itself. The transformer must
have mounting brackets for this purpose.
5 EARTHING
The Multiple Earth Neutral (MEN) system must be used for LV earthing.
5.1 MEN System for LV
a) The LV is not earthed at the Transformer Structure.

b) The LV is earthed on the first pole away from the transformer for each LV feeder with a
trench earth.
c) The last pole in each LV feeder is earthed by means of earth wire wrapped round the
pole base.
d) Each LV spur off the main LV feeder is earthed at the first and last pole by means of
earth wire wrapped round the pole base.
5.2 LV Earthing
a) The first LV pole from the Transformer must be earthed by means of a continuous
earth wire in a trench of at least 5 meter, ending with a Copper earth rod inside the
trench. Backfill must be compacted. For all other LV poles to be earthed, LV down
earthing is done with steel wire, stapled or saddled to the pole at least every 400mm.
b) LV down earthing can be done with 3/2.5mm steel wire in high theft areas where
Copper is stolen.
c) Earth wire must be protected by a PVC sleeve up to a height of 3m.
d) Bi-metal PG clamps must be used for connecting the earth to the overhead ABC
conductor.
e) The earth wire shall be coiled and stapled around the base of the pole under the
ground level. A total length of 3m wire must be installed round the pole.
f) All LV busbars inside the DB, including the neutral busbar are insulated (1000V) from
the case of the DB.
g) Over all LV Earthing resistance must be lower than 10 Ohm.
5.3 MV Earthing
a) Overhead earth conductor (7/2.5mm) will only be installed on the lines when instructed
by UMEME. Alternative lightning protection will however be installed where there is no
overhead earth wire.
b) MV networks are earthed through surge arresters at each transformer installation, and
at each additional set of surge arrestors on the network.
c) Surge arresters must be installed at every set of links, switchgear and transformer.
d) No section of the line longer than 3km must be without protection by surge arresters.
On long rural lines where there are no transformers or switchgear, surge arresters
must be installed every 3km of line length (if no overhead earth wire is present). The
earthing of the surge arresters must be done to UMEME standard, using a minimum of
two trenches of 3 m long with a total of six copper earth rods.
e) Where overhead earthing is installed, earthing must be done at every third pole.
Earthing is done by stapling the earth wire down the pole and to coil and staple at least
3m of earth wire round the base of the pole. Earth wire must be protected by a PVC
sleeve up to a height of 3m.
f) On the Transformer installation, the following items are all commonly earthed to
ground.
 MV Surge arrestors
 Transformer bed
 Steel cross arms
 Transformer earth stud (two studs)
 LV DB metal enclosure (if present)

g) All copper earth work on the transformer installation is done with 25mm² Stranded
Copper wire.
h) Down conductor (from transformer to ground) will be 3/2.5mm steel wire to guard
against copper theft and loss of earth connectivity. The steel wire must be connected
to the Copper network on the transformer structure with Bi-metal clamps. Two clamps
in series must be used to ensure a good connection.
i) Two steel wire down conductors must be installed in parallel on the transformer
installation, i.e. one against each pole. For single pole transformer installations, only
one down conductor must be installed. Earth wire must be protected by a PVC sleeve
up to a height of 3m.
j) Transformer MV installation is earthed at the transformer structure with 16mm dia
copper earth spikes, 1.2 m long as per the standard drawings attached. Earthing is
done with a continuous earth wire in a 1m deep 3m long trench from the transformer
pole. A minimum of two such 3m long trenches is required. Additional earthing must be
installed if the grounding resistivity is not low enough. All joints must be done with two
clamps to ensure effective connectivity.
k) The total earth resistance of the LV network shall not exceed 10 Ω.

l) The MV earthing resistance at the transformer shall not exceed 5 Ω.
m) If the desired earthing is not measured, additional earthing must be installed.
6 CONSTRUCTION
6.1 Pole Foundations.
Pole holes must be excavated to the correct width and depth to ensure stability of the poles.
Foundation depths are as listed in Table 6-1 below.
Pole height (m) Hole depth minimum in normal soil (m)
9 1.8
10 2.0
12 2.0
14 2.3
16 2.5
Table 6-1: Pole foundation Depths
a) Different soil types must be considered so that the necessary reinforcement can be done.
b) Backfilling must be done with good compactable soil. During backfilling, compaction shall
be done after every 150mm of backfill.
c) Compaction shall be done to a density of at least 95% of the surrounding undisturbed soil.
d) The soil shall be filled up higher against the pole so water can flow away from the pole and
to prevent damming of water around the pole.
e) Open holes, when not attended to, must be covered or enclosed with barrier tape to
prevent accidents.
f) Special care must be taken when digging close to existing cables or other services.
g) When replacing an old pole, the new pole must be planted next to the old pole. The old
pole must be uprooted and the hole properly backfilled and compacted to prevent leaning
of the new pole towards the old pole position.
6.2 Poles
a) All poles shall be treated with Creosote or CCA to Umeme specification.
b) Storing, loading, off-loading, transport and handling of the pole must be done as per
UMEME specifications. Poles may not be dragged along the ground. No hooks may be
used under the ground line. Transportation of poles is limited on a standard 10 ton truck
to the numbers given in Table 6-2 below for safety reasons.
Pole height (m) Maximum number of Poles
9 14
10 11
12 09
14 06
16 04
Table 6-2: Transportation of Poles
c) Erection of the pole must be done with the aid of a skid board to guide the butt of the pole
into the hole.
d) Erection must be done with the correct equipment for the safety of workers and for
protection of the pole.
e) All poles shall be numbered to UMEME specification
f) Hatari/Danger signs shall be installed on all MV poles.
g) A pole may not be cut at the top to obtain desired height. Planting depth must be
measured correctly.
h) Survey of pole positions must be done by experienced surveyors. Pegged pole positions
must be approved by the UMEME Engineer before excavation or construction
commences.
6.3 MV Reticulation Construction
a) MV Reticulation will be done mainly on wooden single pole construction.
b) The pole dressing will be staggered vertical for suspension structures and vertical for
strain structures. The required minimum conductor clearances are listed in Table 6-4
c) Pre-formed binding products or rated crimp joints shall be used for tension joint
configurations, instead of clamps.
d) Trunk line construction must be of three phase construction with ACSR conductors
150mm² with insulator strength at:-
 70kN tensile strength for tension insulators
 10kN tensile strength for suspension insulators
 Pole & stay strengths to be a single conductor breaking strength with a doubling
safety factor
e) Spur line construction of single phase or three phase construction with conductors
normally 100mm² /50mm² with insulator strength at:-
 70kN tensile strength for tension insulators
 10kN tensile strength for suspension insulators (Angled type)
f) Normal Span length will be 90 – 100m. The actual span length is determined by length of
the poles used and limited by the terrain and ground clearance. Spans longer than 120m
must be done using H-pole structures for strength of the structure as well as better
conductor clearance. Spans longer than 150m must be done using 3 pole structures.
g) Longer spans can be installed with the proper adjustment of pole and insulator strength to
be used.
h) Very long spans must be supported by stayed H-pole structures on both sides.
i) Any long stretches of intermediate poles must have a supported strain structure every one
km.
j) Lines shall be installed directly from cable drum rollers and un-coiling of the conductor off
a drum lying on its side is forbidden. This will lead to rejection of the section of conductor.
k) Stringing must be done with temporary support rollers on each pole and rollers on the
ground if there are not enough personnel to carry the conductor clear off the ground.
Dragging of the conductor on the ground is not allowed and may result in rejection of the
conductor.
l) As-built drawings must include the pole number, GPS Coordinate, conductor type,
structure type (e.g. intermediate, termination, 90º turn, etc.)
m) Conductor spacing and clearances
Maximum
Phase to Minimum clearance in metres
Phase kV
Above Above Above roads in To To buildings,

ground ground in townships communicatio poles and
outside townships proclaimed n lines, other structures not
townships roads outside power lines or forming part of
townships between the power lines
railways and power lines
tramways and cradles
1,1 or less 4,9 5,5 6,5 0,6 3,0

11 5.5 5.8 6,5 0,7 3,0
33 5.8 5.8 6,8 0,8 3,0
Table 6-3 Clearances

Design Phase to Phase – To – Phase Phase – To – Neutral Phase to LV clearance
Phase kV Clearance in mm (Earth) Clearance in mm in mm
11 760 300 1200

33 900 300 1200
Table 6-4 Conductor Clearances
6.4 LV Reticulation Construction
a) ABC conductor with covered neutral carrier to be used.

b) Street light feeder is NOT included, unless otherwise specified.
c) Special care must be taken to handle and install the conductor according to the
manufacturer‟s specifications (pulley sizes, no dragging of conductor on the ground,
etc.)
d) Every pole must be numbered as per specification. The numbers will be supplied by
UMEME.
e) The average span length for LV ABC construction will be as listed in Table 6-5 below.
This is mainly to allow for proper ground clearance. It is the duty of the construction
Contractor to verify that the ground clearances are maintained over roads and other
obstacles.
Conductor Used Max Span Length (m)
25mm² and 35mm² Single Phase 60
25mm² three phase ABC 56
Table 6-5 LV Span Length

f) The neutral conductor of the low voltage systems shall be multiply earthed (MEN
System) at the first pole away from the transformer and the very last pole on the radial
system, as well as the first and last poles of any spur lines.
g) The LV feeder is NOT earthed at the Transformer installation.
h) As-built drawings must include the pole number, GPS Coordinate, conductor type,
structure type (e.g. intermediate, termination, 90º turn, etc.)
6.5 Service Connections Construction
Service Connections are done by a Different Contractor.

a) Three phase connections to domestic customers are limited.
b) Three phase domestic connections are done with 25 mm² 4 core cable with
communication wire.
c) Single-phase connections are done with 16 mm² solid Aluminium single core concentric
conductor.
d) Metering shall be done with split-prepaid meters as far as possible.
e) The Consumer has to install a circuit breaker to isolate his system from the UMEME
network.
f) The service cable is attached to the house using either an eye bolt with strain clamp
(wedge clamp) on the house wall, or a pole lug with coach screw and strain clamp
connected to the roof trusses. See drawing for details.
g) The house owner must supply his own earth. No connection can be energised without a
consumer earth.
7 UPGRADING OF EXISTING NETWORKS
The main objective for upgrading will be to normalize problem networks at minimum cost to the
required design ADMD (after diversity maximum demand), and to make the network safe
where such risks are evident.
The reduction of losses must receive high priority. The major part of system losses is on the
Low Voltage networks.
The Engineer‟s challenge would be to upgrade existing overloaded networks whilst electrifying
the surrounding expansion through the following techniques:-
 Split long overloaded lines by creating injection point somewhere in the middle to allow
power to flow bi-directionally from the new point of injection. This will dramatically reduce
losses.
 Reduce overloaded transformer zone sizes and allocate portions to the newly electrified
zones.
 Replace overloaded transformers with bigger ones and upgrade overloaded lines to have
a further reach.
 Replace heavily under loaded transformers with units of lower rating to reduce the Iron
losses.
 Advocate the use of Amorphous core transformers to reduce Iron losses.
 Upgrade single phase lines to three phase lines by the addition of two extra conductors
on LV system, and one conductor on the MV system
Where overloaded or under-Voltage networks needs to be upgraded, the following guidelines

shall apply:
 The same technology as the existing network shall be used so that all existing poles,
conductor and insulators can be re-used while in good condition.
 Single phase lines can be up-rated to three phase lines where applicable and viable.
 Conductor size can be increased where this seems to be the most reliable option. All
removed conductor must be carefully rolled on a conductor drum for re-use.
 Where the overload or under-voltage is due to excessive long lines and high loading, the
transformer supply area can be split into two transformer zones with a new transformer
installed in the best position. This will drastically reduce losses.
 Installation of Capacitor banks to reduce losses and to improve voltage levels must be
investigated where ever necessary.
 Existing transformers may be replaced with bigger ones to supply the estimated ADMD.
This may include the installation of a new transformer structure and equipment or part
thereof, or making safe of an existing structure.
 The shutdown time for existing customers on a network must be minimized by good
planning of the network upgrade.
1 PART 2
INDEX
3.1 MEDIUM VOLTAGE STRUCTURES ................................................................................................. 26
3.1.1 STRUCTURE TYPE: 33KV SUSPENSION STRUCTURE 12M POLE .................................................... 27
3.1.2 33KV SUSPENSION STRUCTURE 14 M POLE WITH OVERHEAD EARTH WIRE ............................... 28
3.1.3 STRUCTURE TYPE: 11/33KV 1º TO 9º DEVIATION ON 12M POLE ................................................. 29
3.1.4 11/33KV 1º TO 9º DEVIATION ON 14M POLE WITH OVERHEAD EARTH WIRE. ........................... 30
3.1.5 33KV 10º TO 60º DEVIATION STRUCTURE 12M POLE. ................................................................. 31
3.1.6 33KV 10º TO 60º DEVIATION STRUCTURE 14M POLE. ................................................................. 32
3.1.7 11/33KV TERMINATION STRUCTURE ........................................................................................... 33
3.1.8 TERMINAL STRUCTURE 14M POLE ............................................................................................... 34
3.1.9 11/33KV IN-LINE STRAIN STRUCTURE 12M POLE......................................................................... 35
3.1.10 STRUCTURE TYPE: 11/33KV IN-LINE STRAIN STRUCTURE 14M POLE ........................................... 36
3.1.11 STRUCTURE TYPE: 11/33KV 60º - 90º DEVIATION SECTION STRUCTURE ON 12M POLE ............. 37
3.1.12 11/33KV 60º - 90º DEVIATION SECTION STRUCTURE ON 14M POLE WITH OVERHEAD EARTH... 38
3.1.13 STRUCTURE TYPE: 11/33KV 10º - 60º DEVIATION SECTION STRUCTURE ON 12M POLE ............. 39
3.1.14 11/33KV 10º - 60º DEVIATION SECTION STRUCTURE ON 14M POLE WITH OVERHEAD EARTH... 40
3.1.15 STRUCTURE TYPE: THREE MEMBER HORIZONTAL SECTION STRUCTURE. ................................... 41
3.1.16 THREE MEMBER SECTION STRUCTURE ON 14M POLE WITH OVERHEAD EARTH WIRE ............... 42
3.1.17 MV STAY STRUCTURE ................................................................................................................... 43
3.1.18 MV OUTRIGGER STAY ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................ 44
3.1.19 MV FLY STAY ASSEMBLY .............................................................................................................. 45
3.1.20 GUY POLE (STRUT POLE) ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................ 46
3.1.21 AIR BREAK SWITCH STRUCTURE ON 12M POLE ........................................................................... 47
3.1.22 AIR BREAK SWITCH STRUCTURE ON 14M POLE ........................................................................... 48
3.1.23 TRANSFORMER STRUCTURE ........................................................................................................ 49
3.1.24 TRANSFORMER STRUCTURE UNDER LINE .................................................................................... 50
3.1.25 TRANSFORMER TERMINATION STRUCTURE ................................................................................ 51
3.1.26 TRANSFORMER EARTHING ........................................................................................................... 52
3.1.27 11/33KV SECTIONALIZER ON 12M POLE ...................................................................................... 53
3.1.28 LINK STRUCTURE 12M POLE ......................................................................................................... 54
3.1.29 11/33KV LINK STRUCTURE ON 12M POLE .................................................................................... 55
3.1.30 11/33KV SECTIONALIZER ON 14M POLE ...................................................................................... 56
3.1.31 FOUNDATION HOLES.................................................................................................................... 57
3.1.32 STAY FOUNDATIONS .................................................................................................................... 58
3.1.33 FOUNDATION IN SWAMP AREAS ................................................................................................. 59
3.2 LOW VOLTAGE ASSEMBLIES ......................................................................................................... 60
3.2.1 ABC SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY 0º................................................................................................... 60
3.2.2 ABC SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY 1º - 30º .......................................................................................... 61
3.2.3 ABC TERMINAL ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................... 62
3.2.4 ABC STRAIN ASSEMBLY 30º - 90º ................................................................................................. 63
3.2.5 ABC IN-LINE STRAIN ASSEMBLY 0º - 30º ...................................................................................... 64
3.2.6 ABC T-OFF FROM INTERMEDIATE ................................................................................................ 65
3.2.7 ABC CROSS INTERMEDIATE – STRAIN ASSEMBLY ........................................................................ 66
3.2.8 ABC T-OFF FROM STRAIN ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................... 67
3.2.9 ABC CROSS INTERMEDIATE – INTERMEDIATE ASSEMBLY............................................................ 68
3.2.10 TRANSFORMER TERMINATION STRUCTURE ................................................................................ 69
3.2.11 LV STAY SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................ 70
3.2.12 LV STAY WITH OUTRIGGER BRACKET ......................................................................................... 71
3.2.13 LV FLYING STAY ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................................... 72
2 STANDARD DRAWINGS: INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this report is to create a Guideline for Construction Standards to be used by
UMEME in-house construction teams as well as external Consultants and Contractors planning
and doing construction work for UMEME. This report addresses the standardization of the
electrification construction and equipment for electrification of new areas in the UMEME supply
area. The aim is to use simplified construction technology and standards to obtain the best
economic value, without compromising standards and safety. The standardization of
construction standard will also reduce the amount of different spare parts to be kept for
operation and maintenance.
The Construction drawings in this document are standard guidelines and the Contractor must
ensure that the application for each structure is relevant and safe to use in the specific position
on the network. Factors such as terrain, soil type and other factors may necessitate
modification to the standard for the specific application. This must be cleared with the UMEME
Engineer.
3 STANDARD DRAWINGS
3.1 MEDIUM VOLTAGE STRUCTURES

3.1.1 Structure Type: 33kV Suspension Structure 12m pole
3.1.2 Structure Type: 33kV Suspension Structure 14 m pole with overhead earth wire
3.1.3 Structure type: 11/33kV 1º to 9º Deviation on 12m pole
3.1.4 Structure type: 11/33kV 1º to 9º Deviation on 14m pole with overhead earth wire.
3.1.5 33kV 10º to 60º Deviation Structure 12m pole.
3.1.6 33kV 10º to 60º Deviation Structure 14m pole.
3.1.7 11/33kV Termination Structure
3.1.8 Terminal Structure 14m pole
3.1.9 11/33kV In-Line Strain Structure 12m pole
3.1.10 Structure Type: 11/33kV In-Line Strain Structure 14m pole
3.1.11 Structure Type: 11/33kV 60º - 90º Deviation Section Structure on 12m pole
3.1.12 Structure Type: 11/33kV 60º - 90º Deviation Section Structure on 14m pole with Overhead Earth
3.1.13 Structure Type: 11/33kV 10º - 60º Deviation Section Structure on 12m pole
3.1.14 Structure Type: 11/33kV 10º - 60º Deviation Section Structure on 14m pole with Overhead Earth
3.1.15 Structure Type: Three Member Horizontal Section Structure.
3.1.16 Three Member Section Structure on 14m pole with Overhead Earth Wire
3.1.17 MV Stay Structure
3.1.18 MV Outrigger Stay Assembly
3.1.19 MV Fly Stay Assembly
3.1.20 Guy Pole (Strut Pole) Assembly
3.1.21 Air Break Switch Structure on 12m pole
3.1.22 Air Break Switch Structure on 14m pole
3.1.23 Transformer Structure
3.1.24 Transformer Structure under line
3.1.25 Transformer Termination Structure
3.1.26 Transformer Earthing
3.1.27 11/33kV Sectionalizer on 12m pole
3.1.28 Link Structure 12m pole
3.1.29 11/33kV Link Structure on 12m pole
3.1.30 11/33kV Sectionalizer on 14m pole
3.1.31 Foundation Holes
3.1.32 Stay Foundations
3.1.33 Foundation in Swamp Areas
3.2 LOW VOLTAGE ASSEMBLIES
3.2.1 ABC Suspension Assembly 0º

3.2.2 ABC Suspension Assembly 1º - 30º
3.2.3 ABC Terminal Assembly
3.2.4 ABC Strain Assembly 30º - 90º
3.2.5 ABC In-Line Strain Assembly 0º - 30º
3.2.6 ABC T-Off from Intermediate
3.2.7 ABC Cross Intermediate – Strain Assembly
3.2.8 ABC T-Off from Strain Assembly
3.2.9 ABC Cross Intermediate – Intermediate Assembly
3.2.10 Transformer Termination Structure
3.2.11 LV Stay Support
3.2.12 LV Stay with Outrigger Bracket
3.2.13 LV Flying Stay Assembly
1 PART 3
2 GENERAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Scope
This section covers the general technical specifications for the electrical part of the works
and consequently describes the supply, installation and commissioning of all the electrical
equipment for the 33kV/11V/400V networks in Uganda.
Where the specification refers to items not required for the project, the specific clauses shall
be ignored.
The Standards and Specifications in this document is a general specification and the
specific requirements of the project are as set out in the detailed Technical Schedules
attached to this document. The detailed technical schedules shall take precedence in the
event of any discrepancies.
2.2 Environmental Data
The service conditions shall be as follows:
Altitude (above sea level) 1,500m
Maximum Ambient Air Temperature 40ºC
Minimum Ambient Air Temperature 10ºC
Annual mean temperature 25ºC
Annual Average Rainfall 1,100 mm
Number of Days 140
Relative humidity 20 - 100%
Annual Isokeraunic level 150 days
Maximum wind velocity 72 km/h
Average Wind Velocity 37 km/h
Type of Climate Tropical
Environmentally, the region where the overhead network will be installed is a hinterland
area, subject to an average high relative humidity and high solar intensity. Therefore, all
equipment shall be designed and protected for use in an exposed, polluted, humid
atmosphere and abundant presence of termites.
2.3 System Conditions
Frequency 50Hz
Nominal system voltages: 33 kV\11 kV: 415/240V
Maximum system voltages: 33kV: 36 kV
11 kV: 12 kV
Maximum system LV voltage 450/260 V
Rated short circuit current (1s ms):
33 kV 31.5 kA
11 kV 16kA
Insulation levels: 1.2/50 s impulse
(Positive and negative polarity): 33kV 170 kV
11kV 75 kV
Power frequency
(One minute withstand, wet): 33 kV 70kV
11 kV 38 kV
LV 2 kV
Neutral earthing arrangements:
33 kV effectively earthed
11 kV effectively earthed
LV effectively earthed
Creepage distance 30 mm/kV
(of maximum system voltage)
2.4 Mechanical Design
Wind Velocity : 45m/s
Dynamic wind pressure : 720N/m²
Pole Design Safety factor : 2.5
2.5 Deviation from Specification
The Tenderer shall submit with his tender, details with drawings indicating any aspect
where his proposed design differs from requirements of this specification. Failure to comply
with this requirement will be interpreted as full compliance with the specification.
2.6 Approval of Drawings
The successful Tenderer shall submit detailed drawings of all facets of the works for
approval by the Engineer prior to commencement of manufacture or construction.
2.7 Equipment Inspection and Testing
The Engineer reserves the right to inspect any equipment at the manufacturer's works at
any stage during manufacture. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer of any routine or
type testing at the factory. Fourteen (14) days‟ notice of such testing is required.
Equipment shall not be dispatched from the factory until final factory testing has been
witnessed by the Engineer or until his authority has been given for dispatch.
2.8 Test Certificates
Copies of all test certificates of equipment shall be submitted to the Engineer and shall be
included in the operation manual.
Copies of all commissioning tests shall also be included in the operation manuals.
2.9 Commissioning Tests
 A commissioning test will only be successful once the specified

values are attained, irrespective of the number of readings required
in the process.
 Commissioning tests to be carried out on site:
 Such other tests as are required by the Engineer to prove
compliance with the Specification independently of any test which
may already have been carried out at the manufacturer‟s Works, or
elsewhere;
 Such tests may be required by the Engineer to prove the load
bearing capacity of foundations and stay anchors;
 Soil resistivity test (if called for in writing by the Engineer);
 Continuity and resistance of the earth conductor;
 Earth impedance test;
 Polarity;
 Phase rotation;
 Phase to neutral voltage reading on the longest circuit from the
transformer.
 Commissioning shall be done per LV Transformer zone. Two
copies of all test results are to be submitted to the Engineer with
the originals included in the operations manual.
2.10 Safety Precautions
The contractor shall work strictly in accordance with the safety precautions of UMEME and
the Uganda Government.
The contractor shall take all the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of personnel
when working on or near live electrical equipment. The Contractor shall notify the
Engineer in advance of all switching or disconnecting of HV or MV equipment.
The contractor shall hold monthly safety meetings and minutes of such meetings must be
forwarded to the Engineer.
2.11 Quality Assurance
The supplier shall provide current certification showing the manufacturer‟s compliance with
ISO 9000 or equivalent national standard.
2.12 Packing and Shipping
2.12.1 Packing
a) All equipment, including accessories, shall be packed and securely clamped

against movement in robust, wooden, non-returnable packing cases to ensure
safe transit from the manufacturer's works to the work sites.
b) All equipment be handled with due care. Specifically, poles shall not be bound
together, they shall not be dragged along the ground and hand cant hooks,
pole tongs and other pointed tools shall not be applied to the ground line
section of treated poles.
c) The packing shall provide suitable protection against all climatic conditions
prevailing during transport and on site.
d) Equipment or material liable to deterioration by sea water, moisture, or ingress

of foreign matter shall be totally sealed in strong polythene bags.
e) All accessories shall be carefully packed so that they are fully protected during
transport and handling operations and in storage.
f) Internal surfaces of loose accessories shall be sealed off by means of gaskets

and blanking off plates. Equipment and surfaces liable to deterioration due to
condensation shall be protected by packs of silica gel or other approved
desiccant.
g) The manufacturer or supplier may be consulted on the adequacy of

warehousing arrangements and he or she shall be required to accept
responsibility for the advice given, in so far as these arrangements may have a
bearing on the behavior of the equipment in subsequent service.
h) Poles shall be securely clamped against movement to ensure safe transit from
the supplier‟s facilities to the site. All accessories (such as wood plugs) shall be
carefully packed so that they are fully protected during transport and handling
operations and while in storage.
2.12.2 Shipping or Inland Transportation
a) The contractor shall be responsible for the shipping of all plant and equipment
supplied from abroad to the ports of entry and for the transport of all goods to
site and for all the costs and expenses resulting from it, including customs
clearance, offloading, warehousing and insurance.
b) All transport accessories, such as riding lugs, jacking pads, blanking off plates,
etc. shall become the property of EWSA.
c) Each consignment shall be accompanied by a fully detailed shipping or inland

transportation list in a sealed waterproof envelope. One copy of each
information list shall be sent to EWSA prior to dispatching.
d) Each packing case shall be indelibly marked, in two adjacent sides and on the
top, with the following information:
 client‟s name, that is: UMEME

 contractor‟s name;
 tender or contract number;
 manufacturer‟s name;
 name and address of Contractor‟s agent in Uganda;
 description of contents;
 individual serial number;
 country of origin;
 gross and net weights in kilograms;
 case measurements;
 all necessary slinging and stacking instructions.
2.13 Hazardous Substances
The supplier shall submit safety data sheets for all substances used in the preservative
treatment of the poles. These substances shall be classified in accordance with the
European Union SI 426: European Communities (dangerous substances) (classification,
packaging, labelling and notification) regulation, 1992, or any subsequent amendment.
The Contractor shall give an assurance that there are no other substances classified as
hazardous with the poles supplied. The supplier shall accept responsibility for the disposal
of such hazardous substances, should any be found.
The Contractor shall also be responsible for any injury resulting from the use of hazardous
substances.
2.14 Information to be provided with the Bid
The technical descriptions, data sheets, catalogues and other information shall be
submitted with the BID for EACH item on offer, and those which are submitted shall be
sufficient to enable UMEME to evaluate thoroughly the proposal as to its compliance with
the requirements of this specification.
The minimum requirement is as follows:
 Technical Data Sheet duly filled in and signed (Annex).

 Brochures and catalogues containing outline dimensions, main
electrical and mechanical data, etc.
 Test certificates approved by international institute
 Quality control system and relevant certificate
 Manufacturing experience and List of purchasers
STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
3 GENERAL
3.1 Specification Abbreviation
The list below is an explanation of the abbreviations of the respective Standard

Specifications listed in the schedule below:
 BSI: British Standards Institution

 BSS: British Standard Specifications
 IEC: International Electrotechnical Commission
 EN: European Standards
 SABS: South African Bureau of Standards
 ISO: International Standards Organization
 NFC: Near Field Communication
 NRS: National Reticulation Standards (Eskom)
 ESI: Electricity Supply Industry
 ANSI: American National Standards Institute
 IEEE: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
3.2 Unit of Measurement and Language
In all correspondence, in all technical schedules and on all drawings, the metric units of
measurement shall be used. On drawings or printed pamphlets where other units have
been used, the equivalent metric measurements shall be added. All documents,
correspondence, drawings, reports, schedules instructions, and nameplate readings of the
equipment shall be in English language.
3.3 Standards and Specifications
Unless otherwise specified herein, all the materials and equipment to be used or supplied,
together with all workmanship and tests, shall be in accordance with any local codes having
jurisdiction, as well as with the latest editions of IEC AND ISO Standards. Should
International Standards not be applicable, National Standards such as BS or VDE and DIN,
which UMEME considers equal or superior to these, shall apply. However, in all cases the
Contractor must inform UMEME well in advance, precisely as to which Standards the
materials, equipment, workmanship or tests will conform. For any such Standards which
are not written in the English language, the Contractor shall provide copies of an English
translation thereof.
The successful supplier will be required to hand over to UMEME copies of all approved
Standards in English.
Where no Standards exist, as in the case of patent or special materials, all such materials
and workmanship shall be of the highest quality. And full details of the material and any
quality control tests to which they may be subject, shall be submitted to UMEME for
approval.
The Contractor shall at all times keep copies of the specified Standards and Codes and all
amendments thereto available for reference and inspection at the Site.
Any deviation from the standard specs must be clearly stated and submitted to UMEME for
approval.
4 LOW VOLTAGE ABC CABLES
4.1 Scope
a) This specification covers the requirements for the design, manufacture and
testing of aerial bundled conductor (ABC) for use in Umeme‟s overhead three-
phase Low voltage electricity distribution operating at up to 1,000V.
b) The requirements for the phase cores, the neutral messenger supporting
conductors and the assembled bundles are covered.
c) The specification covers ABC Cable sizes 35mm2, 70mm2, 95mm2, 120mm2
and 150mm2 for phase conductors and 54.6mm2, 70mm2 and 95mm2 for the
neutral messengers.
4.2 Applicable Standards
The Aerial Bundled conductor supplied under this section shall be in accordance with the
latest editions /amendments of the Standard specified below and amendements thereof.
a) IEC 61089 – Round wire concentric lay of overhead electrical stranded

conductors.
b) IEC 60502 – Extruded solid dielectric insulated power cable.
c) IEC 60228 – Conductors of Insulated Cables
d) SABS 1418 – Aerial Bundled Conductor Systems
4.3 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
4.3.1 General Requirements
a) ABC Cable sizes 35mm2, 70mm2 and 95mm2 shall have a neutral messenger
of size 54.6mm2.The 120mm2 ABC Cable shall have a neutral messenger of
size 70mm2.And the 150mm2 ABC cable shall have a neutral messenger of
size 95mm2.
b) The bundled cable shall have 4cores, the three being phase conductors
and the other the neutral messenger.
4.3.2 Phase Conductors
a) The Conductor shall be of multi-strand round compacted hard drawn

Aluminium conforming to IEC 61089 with XLPE insulation.
b) The Conductor wires shall not have any joints except for those made on the
base wire or rod before final drawing.
c) The Phase Conductor for bundles shall conform to the following Physical and
Electrical Properties.
PARTICULARS UNIT CABLE SIZE(NOMINAL X-SECTIONAL AREA), mm2
35 70 95 120 150
Number of Strands 7 19 19 19 30
Conductor diameter mm 7.3 10.2 12.3 13.5 15.3
Minimum Insulation mm 1.3 1.5 1.7 1.7 1.8

thickness
Diameter over mm 10.5 13.6 15.9 17.1 19.3

insulation
Support core size mm2 54.6 54.6 54.6 70 95
Cable Overall mm 25.3 32.8 38.2 41.2 46.5

Diameter
Cable mass Kg/km 555 1012 1348 1651 2065
Drum length mm 500 500 500 500 500
Table 6: Physical Properties of the Phase conductors
PARTICULARS UNIT CABLE SIZE(NOMINAL X-SECTIONAL AREA), mm2
35 70 95 120 150
DC resistance at Ω/km 0.868 0.443 0.320 0.253 0.206

20°C
AC resistance at Ω/km 1.11 0.57 0.41 0.33 0.27

90°C
Impedance Ω/km 1.117 0.574 0.419 0.336 0.276
Symmetrical current kA 3.3 6.6 9 11.3 14.2
Current rating in Air A 138 213 258 290 320
Coefficient of linear /°C 23.0x10-6 23.0x10- 23.0x10- 23.0x10-6 23.0x10-6

6 6
expansion
Short circuit ratings Ω/km 0.096 0.089 0.086 0.084 0.082
Table 7: Electrical Properties of the Phase conductor
4.3.3 Neutral Messenger
a) The Strain Bearing Neutral conductor shall consist of multi-strand round

aluminium alloy conforming to IEC 61089 with XLPE insulation.
b) The conductor wires shall not have any joints except for those made on the
base wire or rod before final drawing.
c) The aluminium alloy Neutral Messengers of sizes 54.6mm2, 70mm2 and 95mm2
shall conform to the following physical and electrical properties.
Nominal cross sectional area mm2 54.6 70 95
Number of strands No. 7 19 19
DC resistance at 20°C Ω/km 0.63 0.469 0.349
Minimum breaking strength kN 16.6 18.0 24.2

Diameter of Core mm 9.2 10.2 12.3
Minimum Insulation thickness mm 1.34 1.5 1.7
Insulated cable outside mm 12.3 13.6 15.9

diameter
Table 8: Physical and electrical properties of Neutral

messengers
4.4 Insulating Sheath
4.4.1 Insulating Sheath Material
a) The Aerial Bunched Cables shall be insulated for a voltage class of 0.65/1.1 KV
and shall be capable of operating permanently at 1.2KV.
b) The Insulating Material shall be of black weather resistant cross linked

thermosetting polyethylene (XLPE) conforming to IEC 60502 and shall be
suitable for the service conditions in clause 3.0 of this document.
c) The mechanical strength and other mechanical properties such as tensile

strength, minimum elongation at break and physical/chemical properties shall
also conform to the relevant Clauses in IEC 60502. The minimum tensile
strength shall not be less than 14.5 MPa and the minimum elongation at break
shall be 200%.
d) Adherence of the insulating sheath to the strain bearing neutral conductor shall
be adequate enough to prevent the slipping of the insulating sheath when a
pulling force of 500 daN is applied. The required adherence shall be achieved
by the use of paper material or other technique.
e) The average thickness and minimum thickness for each ABC cable size shall
be as specified above in Clauses 4.3.2 and 4.3.3 above.
4.4.2 Extrusion of Insulating Sheath on Bare Conductor
The insulating sheath shall be fully pressure extruded on the bare conductors of the phases
/ neutral messengers.
4.5 Requirements for aerial bundled conductor
4.5.1 Direction of lay of cores
The cores of an aerial bundled conductor shall be laid-up with a left-hand lay and the lay
ration shall comply with IEC: 61089.
4.5.2 Length of lay of cores
The length of lay shall be 55 to 75 times the diameter of a phase conductor.
4.5.3 Configuration of bundles
The bundle shall consist of three phase cores of the same size laid-up around the
supporting conductor that was kept straight and taut through-out the laying-up process.
4.6 Additional Requirements
4.6.1 Marking of the Cables in a Bundle
a) The markings are to be either indented or embossed, as follows:
b) The phase identification marking shall either be Numerals or Ribs. When Ribs
are provided to identify cores, they shall be so made to enable workmen to
identify the cores easily.
c) One, two and three ribs to distinguish the phase cores from each other and the
neutral shall be plain without any ribs. These markings shall be put every after
one meter (1m) and all over the entire length of the cable.
4.6.2 Packing.
The completed Aerial Bundled Conductors shall be delivered in continuous lengths of 500 +
or -5% meters.
They shall be supplied in drums suitable for outdoor storage of twelve (12) months.
For fraudulent packaging once discovered by the purchaser, the drum(s) will be rejected.
4.7 Tests
Note:
Where not specified, all tests and test results shall conform to the requirements of IEC
60502.
4.7.1 Type Tests
The test sample shall be 10m to 15m in length. All cores of the bundles shall be tested for;
Insulation resistance at ambient temperature: This test shall be carried out in a water bath
at ambient temperature in accordance with the requirements of IEC 60502.
Insulation resistance at operating temperature: The test shall be conducted in a water bath
at 1200C. The results of this test shall be used to calculate the volume receptivity and the
results shall conform to the requirements of IEC 60502.
AC voltage test:
The AC voltage test shall be carried out by applying 1.95KV (3U0) for four hours to the
sample, which shall be submerged in a water bath at ambient temperature, having been
steeped for a period not less than one hour. The test shall only be deemed to have been
passed if no breakdown occurs.
Furthermore, the following non-electrical type tests shall also be carried out;
 Insulation wall thickness

 Ageing test, consisting of an evaluation of the retention of the
mechanical properties of the insulation after ageing.
 Wrapping test
 Thermal expansion of insulation.
 Measurement of carbon black content
 Water absorption by the XLPE insulation,
 Shrinking of the XLPE insulation.
 Tensile test; Adhesion between conductor and insulation.
The adhesion test requires a tensile testing machine. A sample of at least 300mm length
shall be selected and straightened out. The insulation shall be removed for a length of
150mm. The insulated end shall be held in the upper grip head and the bare conductor on
the lower grip head. Tension shall be applied at a speed of 500mm/ min until the conductor
first begins to slide within the insulation. The test shall have been passed if the conductor
and insulation combination can stand 75N/mm2 without slippage occurring.
4.7.2 Routine Tests
The following measurement or tests shall be carried out on all drums and coils of Bunched
cable;
Conductor resistance Voltage test: The conductor to be tested for conductor resistance
shall be stored for at least 12 hours in a room at particular constant temperature. If it cannot
be established that the conductors have reached the room temperature, the test should be
postponed for a period of further 12 hours. Alternatively, the test can be carried out on short
sample after remaining one hour in a temperature controlled water bath. The test shall be
carried out and the conversion factors used to convert the resistance value to a base of
2000C and one Km. The DC resistance of each conductor shall not exceed the appropriate
maximum values specified in IEC 60228. The voltage test shall be conducted by applying
to each core 3.5KV AC (2.5 U0 plus 2 KV) or 8.4 KV DC for 5 minutes with the specimen
lying in a water bath at ambient temperature. The conductor shall pass the test if no
electrical breakdown occurs.
4.7.3 Acceptance Test
The following sample check, measurements and test shall be carried out in addition to the
Acceptance Tests as per IEC 60502.
 Measurement of insulation wall thickness;

 Measurement of diameter of each strand, overall outside diameter
& Cross Sectional Area of the conducting Part out of the finished
product during pre-dispatch inspection.
 Thermal expansion test;
 Check of physical characteristics Tensile strength of individual
wires of conductor.
 High Voltage Test on drums immersed in water (apply voltage 3.5
KV AC for 5 min)
These tests should be carried out on one length form each production batch of the same
sample. The thickness of the insulation wall shall be measured on a piece removed from
each end of the sample length. If either means or minimum values are not met, two further
samples shall be removed at 0.5m form the end corresponding to the failed specimen. If
these samples do not satisfy the mean and minimum thickness requirements, the test shall
be deemed to have been failed. The longitudinal projections used for phase identifications
shall be ignored. The thermal expansion test need only be carried out on one core. In
relation to the tensile test, the tensile strength of the aluminum wires before stranding and
that of the finished conductor shall comply with IEC61089.
4.7.4 Test on the Catenary (messenger) Conductor
Breaking load, elongation and resistance tests shall be completed on the aluminum alloy
catenaries conductor in accordance with the requirements of IEC61089.
4.7.5 Bending Test on a complete cable
This test shall be performed on a sample of completed cable. The sample shall be bent
around a test mandrel at room temperature for at least one turn. It shall then be unwound
and the process shall be repeated after turning the cable sample around its axis by 180 0.
This process shall be repeated twice more. There shall be no signs of breaking or cracking
of the cable insulation during this test.
The diameter of the mandrel shall be: 10 (D+d) Where D = Actual diameter of the cable
(mm) d = Actual diameter of the conductor (mm)
4.8 Inspection
The selected Bidder shall make necessary arrangements for inspection by an Engineer
appointed by the Purchaser during manufacturing and before dispatch and also to carry out
in his presence necessary acceptance/sample tests in accordance with the standard
specified for the ABC offered.
4.9 Information to Be Supplied with the Offer
The Bid shall be accompanied with the following;
 English version of Catalogues describing the Aerial Bundled

Conductors (ABC) and indicating the type / number.
 Technical literature (in English) describing the constructional and
operational features of the ABC.
 The Standard to which the ABC has been manufactured and the
English version of the Standard.
 Recommended current carrying capacity.
 Dimensioned drawings of the conductors.
 Packing details.
 Completed Schedule of Particulars as per Annexure - A.
 Certificates of Type Tests on completed Aerial Bundled Conductor
Systems as per Clause 2.7 above.
 The Test Certificates should clearly identify the ABC concerned,
showing the manufacturer's identity, Type No. and Basic Technical
Parameters.
 The Test Certificates referred to shall be issued by a Recognized
Independent Testing
 Laboratory acceptable to the purchaser.
 Failure to furnish the above details and the Sample as per Clause
10.0 will result in the offer being rejected.
 Insulated cable outside diameter Max.
4.10 Sample Study
Specimens of length 5 meter of bundled conductors offered shall be furnished with the offer
to facilitate analysis and evaluation.
4.11 Technical Literature and Drawings
The selected Bidder shall supply the relevant drawings, technical literature, Sag -Tension
Chart and Routine Test Certificates along with the Aerial Bundled Conductors, in order to
facilitate installation and operation.
5 LOW VOLTAGE 4 CORE ALUMINIUM CABLES
5.1 SCOPE
5.1.1 Four Core, Stranded Aluminium Conductors, XLPE
This specification covers four core, stranded aluminium conductors, XLPE (Cross Linked
Polyethylene) insulated, single wire armoured, and PVC sheathed power cables for
operation up to and including 600 volts to earth and 1000 volts between conductors.
This specification is for the following cable sizes:-
1) 35 mm² Aluminium conductor XLPE insulated four core cable
5.1.2 Low Voltage Service Cable (Solid Aluminium conductor cable)
This specification also covers Single phase single core solid conductor with concentric
neutral, XLPE insulated aluminium conductor, nominal core size 16 mm2. The service cable
shall have pilot wires for communication embedded within the same sheath. Technical
particulars for the service cable are detailed in the Technical Schedules.
5.1.3 Single Core 120mm2 Aluminium Conductor Cable
This specification also covers single core 120 mm2 stranded Aluminium conductors with an
extruded black PVC insulation rated at 1,000/600 V. The cable shall be constructed in
accordance with the standards IEC 60227-2 and IEC 60227-4. Technical particulars for the
service cable are detailed in the Technical Schedules.
The cable supplied under this section shall be in accordance with the latest editions
/amendments of the Standard specified below and amendments thereof.
IEC 60502 – Extruded solid dielectric insulated power cable and their accessories for rated
voltage from 1kV up to 30kV.
IEC 60228 – Conductors of Insulated Cables
IEC 60811 – Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables
IEC 60885-3 -Electrical test methods for electric cables – Part 3: Test methods for partial
discharge measurements on lengths of extruded power cables
5.3 Four Core, Stranded Aluminium Conductors, XLPE
5.3.1 Design and Construction requirements
a) The cable in general shall be designed and manufactured according to the

requirement of IEC 60502 and IEC 60228.
b) The phase conductors of the cable shall be made from circular stranded
compact plain aluminium conductor as per IEC 60228.
c) The insulation shall be XLPE complying with the requirement of IEC 60502 and
shall be suitable for climatic conditions described in clause 3.0.
d) The insulation shall be applied by extrusion process and shall form a compact
homogeneous body.
e) The insulation shall concentrically cover the conductor.
f) The color of the insulation shall be such that it is easily distinguishable from the
screening materials.
g) There shall be an insulation screen consisting of a cross-linked extruded semi-

conducting layer in combination with a metallic layer.
h) The extruded semi-conducting layer shall consist of a strippable semi-

conducting compound capable of removal for jointing and terminating. It shall
be applied in the same operation as the insulation, directly over the insulation
and shall cover the surface of the core completely.
i) A metallic screen shall be applied around the core. The screen shall consist of
helically applied overlapped copper tape.
j) Where necessary, the cable shall be cored with suitable non-hydroscopic inner
covering and filler to make a substantially circular cable.
k) Extruded inner and outer sheath shall be of black polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
l) The individual cores shall be identified by coloured insulation and the colour
shall be red, yellow, blue and black.
m) The cable shall be clearly and permanently embossed with the following
information throughout the length of the oversheath. Letters and figures raised
and consist of upright block characters. Minimum size of characters not less
than 15% of average overall cable diameter.
 Voltage rating of cable

 Year of manufacture.
 Size of cable
(Example: „185 SQ MM 600/1000 VOLTS PVC CABLE 2012‟)
n) Water barriers shall be provided to prevent water penetration between and

along the various layers in the cable. A water impermeable barrier around the
cable and longitudinal water barriers are required.
o) The armor should be made of a single layer of galvanized steel wire and
applied as per IEC 60502-2.
5.4 Low Voltage Service Cable (Solid Aluminium conductor cable)
5.4.1 General
a) The cable shall be supplied for service drops between the low voltage
(600/1000V) aerial bundled or bare conductor distribution system and the
customer point of connection.
b) 6.2.2The cable shall be Single phase single core solid conductor with
concentric neutral, XLPE insulated aluminium conductor, nominal core size 16
mm2.
5.4.2 Cable Construction
a) The core shall be aluminium solid conductor in accordance with IEC 60228 and
1089.
b) The concentric cable, comprising the XLPE insulated phase conductor and
concentric neutral shall have an outer extruded PVC sheath in accordance with
IEC 60502
c) The armor or earth wire shall consist of four (04) pilot / communication wires
with different colour codes with specifications indicated in section 12.6
d) The cable voltage rating, the year of manufacturer and the manufacturer‟s
identification shall be embossed on the cable sheath. A sequential number
shall be embossed at meter intervals to facilitate cable measurements.
e) Cable shall be supplied on drums in one continuous length. Drum details shall
be accordance with the General Requirements.
5.5 Single Core 120mm² Aluminium Conductor Cable
a) The conductors shall be single core 120 mm² stranded Aluminium conductors
with an extruded black PVC insulation rated at 1,000/600 V
b) The conductor shall be supplied on drums in one continuous length as

specified in General Requirements.
c) Suppliers shall include their offers type test certificates, issued by an approved,
reputable, independent testing laboratory. In addition the Purchaser may call
for type tests to be carried out at the manufacturers Works and witnessed by
the Purchaser or representative. Such tests would be on random samples at
the discretion of the Purchaser and failure to meet the conditions of test could
result in the rejection of a complete batch of cable.
d) When such tests are called for they will comprise Non-electrical tests as stated
in IEC 600502.
5.6 Packing
a) Cables shall be supplied in non-returnable wooden or steel drums of heavy

construction and drum shall be properly seasoned, sound and free from
defects. Wood preservative shall be applied to the entire drum.
b) All Power Cables shall be supplied in drum length of 1000 m. Each drum shall
contain one continuous length of cable. The cable length per drum is allowed a
tolerance of +5%.
c) A layer of water proof paper shall be applied to the surface of the drums and
over the outer most cable layer.
d) Each drum shall carry manufacturer‟s name, purchaser‟s name, address and
contract number, item number and type, size and length of the cable, net and
gross weight stenciled on both sides of drum. A tag containing the same
information shall be attached to the leading end of the cable. An arrow and
suitable accompanying wordings shall be marked on one end of the reel
indicating the direction in which it should be rolled.
e) Packing shall be sturdy and adequate to protect the cables, from any injury due
to mishandling or other conditions encountered during transportation, handling
and storage. Both cable ends shall be sealed with PVC/Rubber caps so as to
eliminate ingress of water during transportation and erection.
5.7 Marking
Marking on cable
On outer sheath, the following information shall be clearly and permanently printed in
throughout the length of the core per one meter. The entries shall be indelibly marked.
 Rated voltage (0.6/1kV)
 Cable reference and size (e.g. XXX 4mm², etc.)
 Year of manufacturing
 Manufacture‟s name
5.8 Technical Requirements
Technical Parameters of the 4-core cable shall be as follows:
PARTICULAR UNIT 35 mm2 70mm2 95mm2 185mm2 240mm2
Voltage rating V 600/1000 600/1000 600/1000 600/1000 600/1000
Thickness of Insulation mm ≥1.1 ≥1.1 ≥1.1 ≥1.6 ≥1.7
Nominal armour wire diameter mm 2 2 2 2.5 2.5
Thickness of Oversheath mm ≥1.8 ≥1.8 ≥1.8 ≥2.1 ≥2.4
Approx. Overall Diameter mm ≥30.7 ≥36.8 ≥41.4 ≥56.5 ≥63.3
DC Resistance at 20˚C Ω/km 0.32 0.443 0.32 0.32 0.32
Current Carrying Capacity in A 110 130 175 270 320

Air at 25˚C
Short circuit kA 3 5 7.5 15.9 22.1
current(1sec)(symm)
Approximate Cable weight Kg/km 1900 2300 2800 4700 5800
5.9 Tests
Tests shall be performed in accordance with IEC standard supplemented by the specific
requirements indicated below. In the absence of IEC recommendations, the tests must be
equivalent at least to the conditions, provisions and definitions of relevant standards.
Supplier shall provide all test results for review and acceptance by UMEME.
Tests for mechanical and electrical properties of component wires shall be made before
stranding.
5.9.1 Routine Tests
Routine tests shall conform to IEC 60502-2.
The following routine tests will be carried out:
a) Measurement of the electrical resistance of conductors:
 Resistance measurements shall be made on all conductors of each cable

length submitted to the routine tests, including the concentric conductor,
if any.
 The measured value of resistance shall be corrected to a temperature of
20 °C and 1 km length in accordance with the formulae and factors given
in IEC 60228.
 The D.C. resistance of each conductor at 20 °C shall not exceed the
appropriate maximum value specified in IEC 60228.
b) Partial discharge test on cables.
 The partial discharge test shall be carried out in accordance with IEC
60885-3, except that the sensitivity as defined in IEC 60885-3 shall be
10 pC or better.
c) Voltage test
5.9.2 Type Tests
The following shall constitute type tests and shall conform to IEC 60502 and IEC 60228:
a) Tests on conductor
 Tensile tests
 Resistance tests
b) Tests for armoring wires/strips
c) Test for thickness of insulation and sheath
d) Physical tests for insulation
 Tensile strength and elongation at break

 Ageing in air oven
 Hot test
 Shrinkage test
 Water absorption (gravimetric)
e) Physical tests for out sheath
 Tensile strength and elongation at break

 Ageing in air oven
 Hot test
 Shrinkage test
 Bleeding and blooming tests (for outer sheath)
 Partial discharge test
 Bending test
 Insulation resistance tests
 Heating cycle test
 Impulse withstand test
 High voltage test
 Flammability test
5.9.3 Sample tests
The sample tests required shall be carried out as per IEC 60502-2 and are as follows:
 Conductor examination
 Check of dimensions
 Hot set test for XLPE Insulation
5.9.4 Conductor examination and check of dimensions
Conductor examination, measurement of the thickness of insulation and sheath and

measurement of the overall diameter shall be made on one length from each manufacturing
series of the same type and nominal cross-section of cable, but shall be limited to not more
than 10 % of the number of lengths in any contract.
Conductor examination
Compliance with the requirements for conductor construction of IEC 60228 shall be
checked by inspection and by measurement, when practicable.
5.10 Information to be supplied with the offer
 English version of Catalogues describing the 4C Aluminium

Cables and indicating the type / number.
 Technical literature (in English) describing the constructional and
operational features of the Cable.
 The Standard to which the Cable has been manufactured and the
English version of the Standard.
 Recommended current carrying capacity.
 Dimensioned drawings of the cables.
 Packing details.
 Completed Schedule of Particulars as per Annexure - A.
 Certificates of Type Tests on completed Cables.
 The Test Certificates referred to shall be issued by a Recognized
Independent Testing Laboratory acceptable to the purchaser.
 Failure to furnish the above details and the Sample will result in the
offer being rejected.
5.11 Sample study
Specimens of length 5 meter of bundled cable offered shall be furnished with the offer to
vacillate analysis and evaluation.
5.12 Inspection & Testing
5.12.1 Inspection
appointed by the Purchaser during manufacture and before dispatch and also to carry out
specified for the 4Core Cable offered.
5.12.2 Testing (Acceptance Test)
The following acceptance tests shall be witnessed by the engineer appointed by the
purchaser and copies of the test certificates shall be furnished with the Cable.
 Tensile test (for aluminium)

 Wrapping tests (for aluminium)
 Conductor resistance test,
 Test for thickness of insulation
 Hot set test for insulation,
 Tensile strength and elongation at break test for insulation and
sheath
 High voltage test and
 Insulation resistance test
6 LOW AND MEDIUM VOLTAGE BARE OVERHEAD LINE CONDUCTORS
6.1 Scope
This Specification covers the general requirements for the design, manufacture and testing
of AAAC (All Aluminium Alloy Conductors) and ACSR (Aluminium conductor Steel Re-
inforced) Conductors for Medium Voltage and Low voltage overhead works used in
Umeme.
The conductor supplied under this section shall be in accordance with the latest editions /
amendments of the Standard specified below.
a) IEC 61089 – Round wire concentric lay of overhead electrical stranded conductors.
b) IEC 61394 - Requirements for greases for aluminium alloy and steel bare conductors
c) BS 215-2:1970 –Specification for Aluminium conductors and aluminium conductors,

steel reinforced for overhead power transmission. Aluminium conductor steel reinforced.
d) BS EN 50183:2000 - Conductors for Overhead lines. Aluminium-magnesium silicon alloy

wires.
6.3 Design and Construction Requirements
6.3.1 General
The ACSR and AAAC conductors shall meet or exceed the requirements of this
specification in all respects.
Manufacturer‟s drawings, as required by the IEC standard in clause 4.2, shall show the
cross-section of the bare overhead line conductor, together with all pertinent dimensions.
6.3.2 Design Criteria
a) Unless otherwise specified, the conductor shall be manufactured and tested in

accordance with the relevant standards mentioned in clause 4.2.
b) The conductor shall be designed for service conditions specified in clauses1.2,

1.3 and 1.4 of this document.
c) The conductor ratings and dimensions shall be as indicated in the Schedules of

Technical Particulars.
d) The rated strength of a composite conductor shall be taken as the sum of the
strengths of the aluminium or aluminium and steel components.
e) The breaking strength of the composite conductor shall not be less than 95% of
the rated strength.
6.3.3 Materials
a) The bare overhead line conductors shall consist of concentric-lay stranded

conductors made from round aluminium wires for AAAC Conductors or
aluminium wires and round steel core wire(s) for ACSR Conductors.
b) Each layer of conductor except the outer layer shall be covered with an
approved grease of applied mass per unit length determined in accordance
with IEC 61089. The extent of grease to be applied shall be Case 2 as
described in IEC 61089. After application of grease and before the outer layer
of wires is stranded the penultimate layer of wires shall be thoroughly wiped so
that all remaining visible grease on the conductor is between the wires of the
penultimate layer. The grease shall conform to the requirements of IEC 61394
(Requirements for greases for aluminium alloy and steel bare conductors). It
shall be compatible with any wire drawing lubricant present on the conductor
wires and shall not flow within, nor exude from, the conductor below the drop
point stated in IEC 61089. It shall exhibit adequate resistance to oxidation and
shall conform to the test requirements stated in IEC 61394.
6.3.4 Construction
a) The bare overhead line conductor shall be constructed in conventional

concentric-lay conductor type and the stranding of each layer shall be as close
as possible. The direction of lay of the outer layer shall be right hand and shall
be reversed in successive layers.
b) No joints of any kind shall be made in the finished aluminium or steel core
wires. Joints may be made in the rods or semi-finished wires prior to drawing to
final size, provided that the supplier can guarantee that the joint will have at
least 90% of the tensile strength of the un-jointed rod.
c) Welded joints in the aluminium wires shall not be closer than 15m to another or
to either end of the wire. No more than two such joints shall be present in any
reel length of the conductor.
d) The surface of the wire shall be smooth and free from imperfections.
e) The aluminium shall be of the highest purity commercially obtainable, but the
aluminium content shall not be less than 99.5 %, and the supplier shall submit
certificates of analyses giving the percentage and nature of any impurities in
the metal of which the wires are made. Precautions shall be taken during
manufacture, storage and erection of conductors to prevent the possibility
of contamination by copper or other materials which may adversely affect the
aluminium.
6.3.5 Area and Diameter
The area of cross section of the aluminium wires of ACSR and AAAC conductors shall not
less than 98% of the area specified in Data Schedule.
6.4.1 Table of Technical Particulars for Conductors as Per IEC Standard
Description UNIT 200mm2 AAAC 150m2 AAAC
No. of Strands and wire diameter-Al mm 19/3.93 19/3.51
Strand and wire diameter-Steel m N/A N/A

Description UNIT 200mm2 AAAC 150m2 AAAC
Approximate overall diameter mm 19.6 17.6
Approximate mass kg/km 632.7 506.1
Approximate Calculated Tensile kN 67.91 54.32

Strength
Calculated DC Resistance at Ω/km 0.1439 0.1798

20degrees C
Coefficient of linear expansion /˚C x 10-6 23 23
Initial Modulus of elasticity kN/ mm2 49.7 49.7
Final modulus of elasticity kN/ mm2 59.7 59.7
Current rating A 513 355
6.4.2 Table of Technical Particulars for Conductors as Per BS Standard
Description UNIT 150mm2 150mm2 100mm2 50mm2

AAAC(Ash) ACSR ACSR ACSR
(Dingo) (DOG) (Rabbit)
No. of Strands and wire mm 19/3.48 18/3.35 6/4.72 6/3.35

diameter-Al
Strand and wire diameter-Steel mm N/A 1/3.35 7/1.57 1/3.35
Approximate overall diameter mm 17.4 16.75 14.15 10.05
Approximate mass kg/km 496.1 506 394 214
Approximate Calculated Tensile kN 53.31 35.7 32.70 18.35

Strength
Calculated DC Resistance at Ω/km 0.1830 0.1815 0.2733 0.5426

20degrees C
Coefficient of linear expansion /˚C x 10-6 23 21.2 19.8 19.31
Initial Modulus of elasticity kN/ mm2 - - - 49.5
Final modulus of elasticity kN/ mm2 56 66 75 80.4

Description UNIT 150mm2 150mm2 100mm2 50mm2
AAAC(Ash) ACSR ACSR ACSR
(Dingo) (DOG) (Rabbit)
Current rating A 354 349 278 185
6.5 Inspection and Testing
a) A representative appointed by the Purchaser may inspect the equipment at the

manufacturer's factory.
b) Tests shall be performed in accordance with IEC 61089-6 supplemented by the

specific requirements indicated below. In the absence of IEC
recommendations, the tests must be equivalent at least to the conditions,
provisions and definitions of relevant standards. Supplier shall provide all test
results for review and acceptance by UMEME.
c) Tests for mechanical and electrical properties of component wires shall be

made before stranding.
6.5.1 Routine Tests
The following Routine Tests shall be carried out on all Conductors as per IEC 61089-6 and
the routine test report shall be submitted to the Inspector appointed by the purchaser at the
time of inspection.
(a) Inspection for conformity with the Specification.
Under this the following tests will be carried out;
 Breaking load test

 Wrap test
 Elongation test
 DC Resistance test
 Visual and dimensional checks on the conductor drums
 Chemical analysis of aluminium alloy and steel wire.
(b) Check of dimensions and quality of workmanship
A certified certificate from the manufacturer of a routine test for each respective batch
tendered shall be attached to the documents shipped
6.5.2 Type Tests
a) Suppliers shall include with their Proposals/offers, test certificates, including

tests carried out in accordance with IEC 61089-6, which are issued by an
approved, reputable, independent, testing laboratory.
b) In addition the Purchaser may call for type test to be carried out at the
manufacturer's Works and witnessed by the Purchaser or representative. Such
tests would be on random samples at the discretion of the Purchaser and
failure to meet the conditions of the test could result in the rejection of a
complete batch of the equipment.
When such tests are called for they will comprise the following:
 Ultimate tensile strength: This test is intended not only to confirm

the breaking strength of the conductor but also that the conductor
has been uniformly stranded.
 D.C resistance test:
 Temperature rise test
 Loading tests etc.
c) All costs incurred by the Supplier during the testing and inspecting of
Conductors are to be included in the price of the conductors and not charged
separately.
6.6 Rejection and Re-Tests
6.6.1 Type tests
Should the conductor fail any of the tests specified above, Umeme will not accept any of
the conductor manufactured from the same material nor conductor made by the
manufacturing methods used for the conductor which failed the test.
The manufacturer shall propose suitable modifications for his materials and techniques in
order to produce a conductor which will satisfactorily pass the type test requirements.
6.6.2 Routine tests
Should any of the test pieces first selected fail the requirements of the tests, two further
samples from the same batch shall be selected for testing, one of which shall be from the
length from which the original test sample was taken unless that length has been withdrawn
by the manufacturer.
Should the test pieces from both these additional samples satisfy the requirements of the
tests, the batch represented by these samples shall be deemed to comply with the
standard. Should the test pieces from either of the two additional samples fail, the batch
represented shall be deemed not to comply with the standard.
If checks on individual strand diameters, conductor lay lengths and conductor surface
condition indicate non-compliance with requirements of the specification, the particular
drum will be rejected. Inspection will then be carried out on two further drums within the same
batch. If the conductor on either of the drums is non-compliant, the complete batch will be rejected.
The manufacturer shall have obtained Quality assurance certification conforming to ISO
9001:2008 for the manufacturer of overhead bare aluminium conductors and aluminium
steel re-inforced conductors. Bidders shall provide documentary evidence to prove this with
the offer.
6.8 Additional Requirements
6.8.1 Manufacturing Experience
The Manufacturer shall have at least 10 years of experience in the manufacture of bare
overhead conductors to the IEC standard. The manufacturer shall furnish sufficient
documentary evidence in the Bid to prove his manufacturing experience.
6.8.2 Marking
Conductor drums shall be marked in legible and indelible letters giving the following
particulars:
 Conductor voltage and material

 Type of conductor
 Length and weight of conductor on drum
 Stranding
 Cross-section of conductor
 Manufacturer‟s name and country of origin
 Year of manufacture
 Serial number of drum
 Direction of rolling of drum
 All markings shall appear on both sides of the drum.
6.8.3 Packing
Packing of the overhead line conductor shall conform to the following:
The conductor shall be delivered on standard sized wooden or steel drums properly packed
and lagged externally to prevent possible damage to the conductor during transportation.
Wood lagging shall also be secured with steel straps to provide physical protection for the
conductor during transit and during customary storage and handling operations.
6.8.4 Guarantee
The supplier shall guarantee the conductor against all defects arising out of faulty design or
workmanship, or of defective material for a period of two years from date of delivery.
6.9 Submittals
6.9.1 Submittals required with tender:
 The supplier shall complete and return one copy of the attached
Schedule for Technical Particulars for each size of conductor
offered.
 Guaranteed Ex-Works delivery date.
 Type test certificates.
 Dimensional cross-sectional drawings of conductor and drum along
with Technical Data and Catalogues shall be submitted by the
supplier to facilitate evaluation of the offer.
 Constructional features, materials used and relevant technical
literature.
 Manufacturing Experience as stipulated in clause 6.8.1
 The details of the information indicated on the Name Plate
 Quality assurance certification conforming to ISO 9001:2008
6.10 Submittals required following award of contract:
 Details of manufacturing and test programs.

 Factory test reports.
 Erection Sag-Tension tables based on;
 - Spans of 50-100m in 10m steps.
 - Design maximum tension on 1/3 rated breaking load at 600 N/m2,
0°C
 (no ice).
 - Erection temperature range 10-35°C in steps of 5°C
7 MV SINGLE CORE AND THREE CORE CABLES
7.1 Scope
This specification covers the design, manufacture, tests, packing and transportation of MV
Single core, MV Three (03) core, XLPE (Cross Linked Polyethylene) insulated, single wire
armored, and PVC sheathed power cables for operation up to and including 36kV.
This specification covers the following cable sizes:-
 300 mm² copper conductor XLPE insulated single core cable
 240 mm² Copper conductor XLPE Insulated 3 Core Cable
 150 mm² Copper conductor XLPE insulated single core cable
The cable supplied under this section shall be in accordance with the latest editions
/amendments of the Standard specified below and amendments thereof.
IEC 60502-2 – Extruded solid dielectric insulated power cable and their accessories for
rated voltage from 1kV up to 30kV. (6/10 (12kV)), 18/30 (36kV)
IEC 60228 – Conductors of Insulated Cables
IEC 60229 -Test on Cable Over sheaths which have a special Protective Function and are
applied by Extrusion.
IEC 60811 – Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric
cables
IEC 60885-3 -Electrical test methods for electric cables – Part 3: Test methods for partial
discharge measurements on lengths of extruded power cables
7.3 Design and Construction Requirements
7.3.1 Construction
The cable shall be of single/three/seven/Nineteen core construction, made up of highly

compacted, round, stranded conductor of high grade Electrolytic Copper, XLPE insulated,
suitable for use in system with nominal system voltage of either 11kV or 33 kV and highest
system voltage of either 12kV or 36 kV.
The cable in general shall be designed and manufactured according to the requirement of
IEC60502 and IEC 60228.
7.3.2 Conductor Screening
Conductor screening shall be non-metallic and shall consist of a layer of strippable

extruded semi conducting compound which shall be firmly bonded to the inner surface of
the insulation. The contact of the semi conducting shields with the cable insulation must be
perfect without void creation at the inner surfaces. The interfaces must be smooth in a
regular geometric shape and the semi conducting compound must have homogeneous
structure particularly at the inter faces. The semi conducting shields must be mechanically
stable under load cycling of the power cable.
A metallic screen shall be applied around the core. The screen shall consist of helically
applied overlapped copper tape.
7.3.3 Insulation
Electrical grade cross linked polyethylene (XLPE) shall be extruded in simultaneous

extrusion of conductor screening layer and insulation screening layer and shall be suitably
cured. The insulation shall concentrically cover the conductor.
The nominal thickness of the insulation shall be 8 mm for 33kV and 3.4mm for 11kV and
shall be guaranteed by the manufacturer to withstand the specified system voltages. The
average thickness of insulation shall be not less than the specified nominal value. The
minimum thickness at any place shall be as per IEC 60502.
The colour of the insulation shall be such that it is easily distinguishable from the screening
materials.
7.3.4 Insulation Screening
The insulation screening shall be non-metallic and shall consist of a layer of extruded semi
conducting compound provided over the insulation simultaneously with the extrusion of the
insulation. Semi conducting tape with suitable overlap over the extruded semi-conducting
layer of compound shall be applied.
Conductor screen, insulation and insulation screen shall be vulcanized by triple extrusion
method.
7.3.5 Metallic screening:
Concentric layers of copper wires with copper counter spiral shall be applied over the
insulation screening. The total cross section of copper wire screen shall be not less than 25
mm2 for conductor of sizes up to 240 mm2 and shall be not less than 35mm2 for conductor
sizes above 240 mm2 up to 300 mm2.
In addition to above condition, manufacturer should make sure that minimum earth fault
current capability of each of the three individual core metallic screens for 1 sec. shall be
2.5KA (i.e. 7.5KA for 1 sec. when all of the 3 metallic screens are combined together)
without combining armour.
7.3.6 Water Sealing
Cables shall be provided with water sealing of conductor and longitudinal and radial water
sealing along the metallic screen as described below:
The conductor water sealing shall consist of a swelling material provided between
conductor strands which turns into a jelly when comes in contact with water.
The longitudinal water sealing along the metallic screen shall be provided by a swelling
layer applied over the metallic screen or by a swelling material provided between metallic
screen wires as applicable.
The radial water sealing shall be provided by a corrosion resistant metal or metal
polyethylene laminate applied over the longitudinal water sealing. Special care in
preventing galvanic corrosion is required in the design. It is essential that water sealing is
efficient to reduce the lengths of cable to be cut, in case of any ingress of water due to
mechanical cable damage.
7.3.7 Over sheath
The over sheath shall be an extruded layer of PVC type ST2 or polyethylene (PE) type ST7
black in colour. An outer conducting coating shall be applied to the covering to serve as an
electrode for the voltage test on the over sheath.
The outer sheath shall be of fire and termite resistant PVC or PE material. Anti-corrosion
protection shall consist of a coating of waterproof compound/foil/plastic tape over the
metallic screening followed by continuous extrusion of PVC or PE sheath.
7.3.8 Metallic Armor
The metallic armour shall conform to IEC 60502 with latest addendums and amendments.
The armouring for multi-core cables shall consist of galvanized steel round wires applied
over the inner sheath.
The armouring for single core cables shall consist of non-magnetic material such as
aluminium or aluminium alloy. In case of galvanized steel armour wires, the mass of coating
shall not be less than 275 g/m2.
The following additional requirements are applicable for 3 core cable.
7.3.9 Assembly
The three insulated cores shall be laid up with necessary non-hygroscopic fillers and bound
with non-vulcanisable tape/strip or wire to a compact circular assembly.
Metallic layer over each individual core shall be in contact with each other.
7.3.10 Inner Sheath
The inner sheath shall be made of extruded PVC or PE complying with relevant IEC
standard.
7.3.11 Identification
The individual cores shall be identified by colored insulation and the color shall be red,
yellow and blue. This applies only to the three core cables.
The cable shall be clearly and permanently embossed with the following information
throughout the length of the over sheath. Letters and figures raised and consist of upright
block characters. Minimum size of characters shall not be less than 15% of average overall
cable diameter.
 Voltage rating of cable
 Year of manufacture.
 Size of cable
(Example: „185 SQ MM 600/1000 VOLTS PVC CABLE 2012‟)

7.4 Packing
The cable shall be wound on a suitable non-returnable strong (wooden or steel) drum to
prevent damage during storage and transport. In case of a wooden drum, Wood
preservative shall be applied to the entire drum.
A layer of water proof paper shall be applied to the surface of the drums and over the outer
most cable layer.
Each drum shall carry manufacturer‟s name, purchaser‟s name, address and contract
number, item number and type, size and length of the cable, net and gross weight stenciled
on both sides of drum. A tag containing the same information shall be attached to the
leading end of the cable. An arrow and suitable accompanying wordings shall be marked
on one end of the reel indicating the direction in which it should be rolled.
Packing shall be sturdy and adequate to protect the cables, from any injury due to
mishandling or other conditions encountered during transportation, handling and storage.
Both cable ends shall be sealed with PVC/Rubber caps so as to eliminate ingress of water
during transportation and erection.
The diameter of bore for the cable drum for inserting the shaft shall not be less than
120mm. The cable drums must be closed with wooden planks to prevent cable damage
during storage and transportation.
7.5 Cable Drum Length
The length of cable for drum shall be according to the following table. A variation of
+ 5% of the cable drum length may be acceptable.
Cable size Drum Length
1 x 300 sq.mm 500 Metres.
1x 150sq.mm 1000Metres
3 x 240 sq.mm 250 Metres.
7 x 2.5 sq.mm 500Metres

19 x 2.5 sq.mm 250 Metres.

Technical Parameters of the various cables shall be as follows:
7.6.1 Technical Particulars for Single Core 11kV (Um=12kV) and 33kV (Um=36kV)
PARTICULARS UNIT 150sq.mm 300sq.mm
Voltage level kV 11 33 11 33
Nominal Insulation Thickness mm 3.4 8.0 3.4 8.0
Nominal diameter of conductor mm 14.3 14.3 20.6 20.6
Copper tape(metallic screen) thickness mm 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
Copper wire screen area mm2 25 25 25 25
Nominal Bedding Thickness mm 1.2 1.3 1.2 1.4
Nominal armour wire diameter mm 2.0 2.5 2.0 2.5
Nominal Sheath thickness mm 2.1 2.5 2.3 2.7
Approx.overall diameter mm 35 47 42 54
Approx.Weight Kg/km 2480 3430 4230 5330
DC Resistance at 20˚C Ω/km 0.124 0.124 0.0601 0.0601
AC Resistance at 20˚C Ω/km 0.159 0.159 0.080 0.080
Short circuit current rating of kA 21.2 21.2 43.8 43.8

conductor(1sec)
Current rating(Ground at 20˚C) A 410 410 600 600
7.6.2 Technical Particulars for Three Core 11kV (Um=12kV) and 33kV (Um=36kV)
PARTICULARS UNIT 70mm² 95mm² 185mm² 240mm²
Voltage level kV 11 33 11 33 11 33 11 33
Nominal mm 3.4 8.0 3.4 8.0 3.4 8.0 3.4 8.0

Insulation
Thickness
Nominal mm 9.7 9.7 11.5 11.5 16.1 16.1 18.4 18.4
diameter of
conductor
Copper mm 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3

tape(metallic
screen)
thickness
Copper wire mm2 16 16 16 16 25 5 25 25

screen area
Nominal mm 1.5 1.9 1.5 1.9 1.7 2.1 1.8 2.2

Bedding
Thickness
Nominal armour mm 2.5 3.15 2.5 3.15 3.15 4.0 3.15 4.0
wire diameter
Nominal Sheath mm 2.8 3.6 2.9 3.7 3.3 4.1 3.5 4.3
thickness
Approx.overall mm 56 80 60 84 72 97 79 104
diameter
Approx.Weight Kg/km 6050 10150 7180 11390 11610 17020 14110 19810
DC Resistance Ω/km 0.268 0.268 0.193 0.193 0.0991 0.0991 0.0754 0.0754
at 20˚C
AC Resistance Ω/km 0.343 0.343 0.248 0.248 0.128 0.128 0.098 0.098
at 20˚C
Short circuit kA 9.8 9.8 13.3 13.3 26.6 26.6 34.9 34.9
current rating of
conductor(1sec)
Current A 255 255 300 295 430 420 490 480

rating(Ground at
20˚C)
7.7 Tests
Tests shall be performed in accordance with IEC standard supplemented by the specific
requirements indicated below. In the absence of IEC recommendations, the tests must be
equivalent at least to the conditions, provisions and definitions of relevant standards.
Supplier shall provide all test results for review and acceptance by UMEME.
Tests for mechanical and electrical properties of component wires shall be made before
stranding.
7.7.1 Routine Tests
Routine tests are carried out on each finished length of cable to control the overall quality of
the cable.
All the routine tests shall be carried out as per IEC at manufacturer's works on all lengths of
ordered cable during manufacture and certificates of these tests shall be forwarded to
UMEME.
They comprise of:
a) Measurement of dimensions.
b) Measurement of conductor resistance: the D.C. resistance of each conductor,

when corrected to 20°C and 1 Km, shall not exceed the appropriate maximum
value specified in IEC 60228 respectively.
c) Partial discharge test: magnitude of discharge at 33kV should not exceed 10

PC.
d) High voltage test
e) Conductor examination.
f) Hot set test for XLPE insulation.
g) Tests on sheath as per IEC 60229.
The supplier shall make provision in his offer to bear all costs that are incurred in carrying
out these tests to the satisfaction of UMEME.
7.7.2 Type Tests
The Electrical type tests and all the Non-Electrical type tests shall be carried out as per
relevant clauses of IEC 60502 & IEC 60811.
Electrical type tests include the following:
a) Partial discharge test (IEC 60502 clause 18.1.3)
b) Bending test (IEC 60502 clause18.1.4)
c) Sheath measurement (IEC 60502 clause 18.1.5)

d) Heating cycle test (IEC 60502 clause 18.1.6)
e) Impulse withstand test followed by a.c. voltage test (IEC 60502 18.1.7)
f) High voltage test for 4 hours (IEC 60502 clause 18.1.8)
g) Resistivity of semiconducting screens (IEC 60502 clause 18.1.9)
Non electrical type tests include the following:
- All non-electrical type tests as required by IEC 60502
Certified copies of the following type test certificates shall be supplied along with the offer.
Type Test certificates more than seven years old are not acceptable.
7.7.3 Sample tests
Special tests are carried out on 10% of the lengths for each production lot, in any case on
one length. They are carried out if major changes in design are introduced.
These tests shall be carried out as per IEC 60502 and they comprise of:
 Measurement of dimensions
 Checking sheath identification
 Testing shrinkage of PVC sheath
 Conductor examination
 Carrying out voltage test
 Carrying out hot set test for XLPE insulation
7.8 Information to be supplied with the offer
a) English version of Catalogues describing the 1C and 3C Copper Cables

indicating the type / number.
b) Technical literature (in English) describing the constructional and operational

features of the Cable.
c) The Standard to which the Cable has been manufactured and the English
version of the Standard.
d) Recommended current carrying capacity.
e) Dimensioned drawings of the cables.

f) Packing details.
g) Completed Schedule of Particulars as per Annexure - A.
h) Certificates of Type Tests on completed Cables.
The Test Certificates referred to shall be issued by a Recognized Independent Testing

Laboratory acceptable to the purchaser.
Failure to furnish the above details and the Sample as per Clause 11.0 will result in the
offer being rejected.
7.9 Sample Study
Specimens of length 5 meter of bundled cable offered shall be furnished with the offer to
facilitate analysis and evaluation.
7.10 Inspection & Testing
7.10.1 Inspection
appointed by the Purchaser during manufacture and before dispatch and also to carry out
specified for the Cable offered.
7.10.2 Testing (Acceptance Test)
The following acceptance tests shall be witnessed by the engineer appointed by the
purchaser and copies of the test certificates shall be furnished with the Cable.
 Conductor resistance test,
 Test for thickness of insulation
 Hot set test for insulation,
 Tensile strength and elongation at break test for insulation and sheath
 High voltage test and
 Insulation resistance test

8 CABLE JOINTS AND TERMINATIONS MV AND LV
8.1 Scope
a) This specification is for cable termination and jointing kits for XLPE-insulated
steel wire armoured cables for use on A.C systems of up to 33000 V, 50 Hz. It
also covers termination and jointing kits for submarine cables (XLPE insulated,
metal sheathed cables).
b) This specification covers the following termination and jointing kits:
 Indoor and outdoor termination of heat shrink design; and

 Straight joints and transition joints of heat shrink design for use
underground or in air.
Note: Range of cable terminations and joints used in Umeme Ltd appear in Annex A.
8.2 References
The following standards contain provisions which, through reference in this text constitute
provisions of this specification. Unless otherwise stated, the latest editions (including
amendments) apply.
ESI 09-13 Performance specification for high voltage heat – shrinkable components for use
with high voltage solid type cables up to and including 33000 volts
IEC 62677-2/Ed1 Accessories for Medium Voltage Power Cables (11 kV to 33 kV)
IEC 60502 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories.
IEC 61442 Electric cables – Test methods for accessories for power cables with rated
voltages from 11kV (UM = 12 kV) up to 33kV (UM = 36 kV).
BS 7912 Power cables with XLPE insulation and metallic sheath, and their accessories.
Requirements and Test Methods
8.3 Terms and Definitions
For the purpose of this specification the definitions given in the reference standards and the
following shall apply:
XLPE: Cross-Linked Polyethylene
SWA: Steel-Wire Armoured
Al: Aluminium
Cu: Copper
S/C: Single Core
O/D: Outdoor
I/D: Indoor
H/S: Heat Shrink
P-X: Paper to XLPE Transition
LV: Low Voltage
3/C (3C): Three core
4/C (4C): Four Core
8.4 Requirements
8.4.1 Materials and Construction
a) The termination and jointing kits shall be of heat shrinkable material

suitable for use in terminating and joining XLPE cables having aluminum
or copper stranded conductors
b) The terminations and jointing kits shall be complete with all component
and materials necessary for terminating/jointing of specified cable type and
size. The components and materials for each category of termination and
jointing kits shall include the following items:
8.4.2 XLPE Joint (11kV and 33kV)
 Internal insulation tubing

 Stress control tubing
 Anti track tubing
 External protective tubing
 Compression / mechanical connectors for appropriate size of cable
 Sufficient duty earth strip/wire gauze for earth continuity
 Constant tension clips
 Metallic casing for Mechanical protection
8.4.3 XLPE Termination (11kV and 33kV)
 Insulation tubing
 Anti track tubing
 Moisture sealant
 Compression / mechanical lugs for appropriate size of cable
 Sufficient duty earth strip
 Constant tension clips for earth connection
 Insulating boots for indoor termination and shields to increase
creepage for outdoor termination. Boots are either angle or straight
depending on use.
 Cable breakout to separate cores
8.4.4 Transition Joint PILC-XLPE (11k)
 Insulation tubing
 Anti-track tubing
 Moisture sealant
 Compression/mechanical connectors (with a barrier amidst barrow
to prevent oil shift) for appropriate size of cable
 Clear oil barrier tubing
 Resin that melts to cover voids and deter moisture ingress
 Sufficient duty earth strip
 Constant tension clips to connect earth
 Cable breakout to separate cores
8.4.5 LV Cable Joints
 Internal insulation tubing

 Compression / mechanical connectors for appropriate size cables
8.5 Characteristics of Jointing and Termination Components
a) The termination and jointing components and materials shall be of the following
minimum characteristics:
 Internal insulation Tubing: Flexible polymeric tubing for use in
internal construction of cable terminations and joints. The tubing
shall provide adequate insulation at rated voltage.
 Stress control tubing: Flexible polymeric tubing possessing
properties to provide electrical stress control over insulated cores in
cable joints and terminations.
 Anti-track Tubing: Flexible polymeric tubing possessing anti-
track and erosion-resistant properties for use as external covering
of insulated cores in cable joints and terminations.
 External protective Tubing: Flexible polymeric tubing for
protecting exposed metallic sheaths and sheath/earth connections
on cable joints and terminations.
 Mechanical/compression lugs: The lugs should be without an
inspection hole at the top, penciled at the end of the barrel and with
a square cut end of the barrel.
b) The termination and jointing kits shall be designed and manufactured to ensure
that all components and materials shall be weather-resistant and suitable for
use in the atmospheric conditions stated in Section 1 and submarine cables
where specified.
c) The termination and jointing kits shall be free from defects which would likely
cause them to be unsatisfactory in service. The use of tapes to provide
primary insulation, screening or stress control is not acceptable.
d) The components and materials shall be manufactured to ensure high moisture

sealing capacity, resistance to fungal and insect attack, proper stress control
and resistance to tracking when in service.
8.6 Cable Terminations
a) The specific creepage for indoor and outdoor terminations shall be at least
31mm/kV
b) Cable termination tail length shall be as specified in Table 9 below
Rated Voltage (U0/U), Tail length (mm) for three core cable Tail length (mm) for
kV terminations single core cable
terminations (Indoor
Indoor Outdoor and outdoor)
11/12 650 1000 550

33/36 900 1200 650
Table 9: Cable Termination Tail Length
c) Other components shall be dimensioned in such a way that they allow for core
crossing in the screened section of the termination. The method of core
crossing along with the minimum clearances shall be indicated in the
termination instruction.
d) The design of the cable termination shall ensure that no part of the armour or
lead sheath of the cable is exposed once the termination is completed.
e) Cable terminations shall be provided with a method of sealing the interface

between the termination tail insulating the tube and the lug barrel. The method
used and application shall be clearly indicated in the termination instruction.
f) Cable Joints shall be of the filled type.
g) Heat shrink type shall be provided with a core separator and filler mastics.
8.7 Tests and Inspection
a) Type tests and routine tests shall be in accordance with IEC 61442, BS 7912,
relevant parts of IEC 60502 and the requirements of this specification. It shall
be the responsibility of the manufacturer to perform or to have performed all the
tests specified.
b) Copies of previous type test reports by the relevant National or International

Testing/Standards Authority of the country of manufacture (or ISO/IEC 17025
accredited independent laboratory) shall be submitted with the offer for
evaluation (all in English language). A copy of accreditation certificate for the
laboratory shall also be submitted.
c) Routine test reports for the termination and jointing kits to be supplied shall be
submitted to UMEME LTD for approval before shipment /delivery of the goods.
UMEME LTD shall witness acceptance tests at the factory.
d) On receipt of the termination and Jointing kits, UMEME LTD shall perform
routine tests and inspection in order to verify compliance with specification.
e) The supplier shall replace without charge to UMEME LTD, any termination and
jointing kits, which upon examination/inspection, test or use fail to meet any of
the requirements in this specification.
8.8 Instructions, Marking And Packing
Construction and method of assembly of joints and terminations shall be clearly set out in
illustrated installation instructions supplied at the time of tendering and included in every
product kit. Documentation shall be in English Language.
All accessories shall be clearly and indelibly marked by the manufacturer to indicate the
following:
a) The manufacturer‟s identification mark and reference/catalogue number (visible

on the completed accessory)
b) The accessory range (visible on the accessory packaging)
c) The manufacturer‟s identification mark and a part number (visible on all

components forming part of an accessory). This part number shall be
referenced in the bill of materials. Components that are physically impossible to
mark shall be individually packed and the packaging shall be marked.
d) The expiry date (visible on the packaging of all components or consumables

that are subjected to a shelf life limitation). These components or consumables
shall be individually packed.
e) Each accessory shall be packed in a strong cardboard container to protect it

from mechanical damage. Individual parts shall be packed in strong sealed
plastic bags to protect them from ingress of dirt and moisture. The cardboard
container shall have:
f) Installation instructions in English Language
g) All necessary components and consumables required to complete the

installation as per the instructions, i.e. accessory components, cleaning kit and
earthing kit as well as connectors. It shall be left to the jointer to decide the
quantity to use in each application.
h) A bill of materials referenced according to the component part numbers.
i) Packing shall be such as to permit easy identification of the components

without their removal from the packaging.
j) The supplier shall indicate measures taken to ensure prudent management of

material with limited shelf life. These measures may include staggered delivery
of such materials.
k) The manufacturer shall provide a detailed safe procedure for decommissioning
and disposal of the termination and jointing kits. This may include retrieval of
decommissioned kits by the manufacturer from Umeme Ltd for safe disposal.
8.9 Annex A: Range of Cable Terminations and Joints Used in UMEME LTD
8.9.1 Table A1: LV (0.6/1kV) Terminations and Jointing Kits
Index TYPE CABLE SIZES
1 Joint, straight LV 4/C Al, XLPE 35, 70, 95, 185,240 mm2
2 Joint, straight LV S/C CONCENTRIC Al, 16,120 mm2

XLPE
3 Joint, straight LV S/C CONCENTRIC CU, 10, 16 & 300 mm2

XLPE
8.9.2 Table A2: LV (11/12kV) Terminations and Jointing Kits
INDEX TYPE CABLE SIZES
1 Termination 11kV O/D 3/C CU, XLPE 35, 70, 185 mm2
2 Termination 11kV O/D 3/C CU, XLPE 35, 70, 185 mm2
Termination 11kV I/D 3/C CU, XLPE
3 Termination 11kV O/D S/C Al, XLPE 35, 70, 185,300 mm2
4 Termination 11kV O/D S/C CU, XLPE 35, 70, 185,300 mm2
Termination 11kV I/D S/C CU, XLPE
5 Joint, straight 11kV 3/C CU, XLPE 35, 70, 185 mm2
6 Joint, straight 11kV S/C CU, XLPE 185,300 mm2
7 Joint, transition 11kV 3/C CU, P-X 35, 70, 185 mm2
8 Joint, transition 11kV S/C CU, P-X 35, 70, 185 mm2
8.9.3 Table A3: LV (20/36kV) Terminations and Jointing Kits
INDEX TYPE CABLE SIZES
1 Termination 33kV SUBMARINE S/C CU, XLPE 70,185,300 mm2
2 Termination, 33kV , I/D, 3/C, CU, XLPE 35, 70, 185 mm2
3 Termination, 33kV , O/D, 3/C, CU, XLPE 35, 70, 185 mm2
9 FUSE LINKS
This standard specifies requirements for expulsion fuse links to be used outdoors on 11kv
and 33kV, 50Hz AC system for protection and isolation of substation apparatus and
sectionalizing purposes.
1.2This specification covers the following sizes of fuse links:
5A, 10A, 15A, 20A and 25A Expulsion Fuse Links.
9.1 References
The following documents were referred to during the preparation of this specification; in
case of conflict, the requirements of this specification shall take precedence.
IEC 60282-2: Specification for High Voltage Fuses: Part 2: Expulsion Fuses.
9.2 Terms and Definitions
For the purpose of this specification the definitions given in IEC 60282-2 shall apply.
9.3 Requirements
9.3.1 Design and Construction
a) The fuse link shall be button head single tail type designed and constructed as
per the requirement of IEC60282-2.
b) The fuse link shall be suitable for use in distribution fuse cut out, drop out type.
c) It shall be high-speed designated type K in accordance with IEC 60282-2.
d) The minimum overall length of the expulsion fuse link to be used on 11kV
system shall be 51 cm.
9.3.2 Rating
The fuse links shall be of the following ratings:
PARTICULARS VALUE
Rated Voltage 12kV/36 kV
Rated Current Various (5A, 10A, 15A, 20A, 25A)
Rated Frequency 50 Hz
Note: Technical details including time/current characteristics for the fuse links being offered
shall be submitted for evaluation.
9.4 Tests and Inspection
a) The fuse-links shall be inspected and tested in accordance with the

requirements of this specification and IEC 60282-2. It shall be the responsibility
of the manufacturer to perform or to have performed all tests specified.
b) Certified true copies of test reports by the relevant National Testing/Standards

Authority of the country of manufacture (or ISO/IEC 17025 accredited
laboratory) shall be submitted with the offer for evaluation (all in English
Language).
c) Routine and sample test reports for the fuse-links to be supplied shall be
submitted to Umeme Limited for approval before shipment/delivery of the
goods.
9.5 Marking, Labelling and Packing
The following information shall be marked indelibly and legibly on the fuse link:
 Manufacturers name or trademark

 Manufacturer‟s type designation
 Rated current and speed designation
 Rated voltage
The marking shall be on the button head as well as on the tube surrounding the fuse
element.
10 INSULATORS
10.1 Scope:
This specification covers design, manufacture, testing and supply of: (a) Horizontal Line
Post Composite Insulators and (b) Long rod strain insulators for use on 11 kV and 33 kV
overhead transmission lines.
a) The polymeric line post insulators shall include
 A two bolt gain base to attach to wood poles

 Universal integral clamp-top for attaching the conductors directly
to the line post insulator
 An inclination
b) The composite Insulators shall be of the following type:
 Long rod Insulators for conductors in tension application at

angle/cut points
 The Insulators shall be of tongue & Clevis type.
10.2 Applicable Standards:
Following International Standards, which shall mean latest revision, with

amendments/changes adopted and published, unless specifically stated otherwise in the
Specification, shall be referred while accessing conformity of Insulators with these
specifications
In the event of supply of Insulators conforming to standards other than specified, the Bidder
shall confirm in his bid that these standards are equivalent or better to those specified. In
case of award, salient features of comparison between the standards proposed by the
Bidder and those specified in this document will be provided by the Supplier to establish
equivalence.
Reference
S/No. Title Standard
1 Definition, test methods and acceptance criteria for IEC:61109

composite Insulators for a.c overhead lines above 1000V
2 Methods of High Voltage Testing. IEC:60060-1
3 IEC:60120
Specification for Insulator fittings for overhead power lines
with a nominal voltage greater than 1000V IEC:60372
4 General Requirements and Tests for dimensional IEC:60374
requirements of locking devices.
5 Thermal Mechanical performance test and mechanical IEC:60575

performance test on string Insulators units
6 Characteristics of string Insulator units of the long rod type. IEC:60433
7 Hydrophobicity Clarification Guide. STRI guide1.92/1
8 Radio interference characteristics of overhead power lines

and high voltage equipment. CISPRl18-2 Part 2
9 Methods of RI Test of HV Insulators IEC:60437
10 Standard for Insulators – Composite Distribution Dead

-end type. ANSI-C29.132-
11 ISO:149
Hot dip zinc coatings on structural steel & other allied
products. ISO:1461
12 Determination of Weight of Zinc Coating on Zinc coated iron

and steel articles ISO:1460
10.3 Technical Description of Composite Post Insulators:
a) The Bidder / Manufacturer must have developed proven in house technology

and manufacturing process for composite Insulators of above rating OR
possess technical collaboration/ association with a manufacturer of composite
Insulators of rating 33 kV or above. The Bidder shall furnish necessary
evidence in support of the above along with the bid, which can be in the form
of certification from the utilities concerned, or any other documents to the
satisfaction of the Buyer.
d) Insulators shall have sheds with good self-cleaning properties. Insulator shed
profile, spacing, projection etc, and selection in respect of polluted conditions
shall be generally in accordance with the recommendation of IEC-60815.
10.3.1 Horizontal Line Post Composite Insulators for lines construction
The Horizontal Line Post Composite Insulators shall be suitable for 3 Phase, 50 Hz,
effectively earthed 1IkV and 33kV O/H distribution system in a moderately polluted
atmosphere. The post insulators shall have a two bolt gain base and a clamp on top.
10.3.2 Composite Insulators long rod type for tension locations:
a) The Insulators shall be suitable for 3 Phase, 50 Hz, effectively earthed 1IkV
and 33kV O/H distribution system in a moderately polluted atmosphere. Long
rod Insulators shall be of tongue & clevis type.
e) The size of Composite insulators, minimum creepage distance and mechanical

strength along with hardware fittings shall be as follows:
Wet power
Highest Visible frequency Impulse Minimum Min.
Nominal System discharge test withstamd withstand creepage failing
System Voltage kV Voltage kV Voltage kV Voltage kV distance load
SN Voltage (rms (rms) (rms) (rms) (mm) (kN)
11 12 9 35 75 320 10
i. 33 36 27 75 170 900 10
11 12 9 35 75 320 45
ii. 33 36 27 75 170 900 70
Note: Creepage distances have been considered in line with ISO/IEC Requirements (which
specifies 20mm/ kV for moderately polluted environment).
10.3.3 Dimensional Tolerance of Composite Insulators:-
The tolerances on all dimensions e.g. diameter, length and creepage distance shall be
allowed as follows in line with-lEC 61109:
± (0,04d+1.5) mm when d<300 mm,
± (0.025d-r-6J mm when d>3GQ mm.
Where, d being the dimensions in millimeters for diameter, length or creepage distance as
the case may be,
However, no negative to f era nee shall be applicable to creepage distance.
10.3.4 Interchangeably:-
The composite Post Insulators including the end fitting connection shall be of standard
design suitable for use with the hardware fittings of any make conforming to relevant
IEC/ISO standards.
10.3.5 Corona and Rl Performance:-
All surfaces shall be clean, smooth, without cuts, abrasions or projections. No part shall be
subjected to excessive localized pressure. The insulator and metal parts shall be so
designed and manufactured that it shall avoid local corona formation and not generate any
radio interference be end specified limit under the operating conditions.
10.3.6 Maintenance:-
The composite Insulators offered shall be suitable for use of hot line maintenance
technique so that usual hot line operation can be carried out with ease, speed and safety.
10.4 Basic Features:
10.4.1 Design and construction:-
The composite insulator shall have a core, housing & weather shed of insulating material
and Metal End Fittings (steel/aluminium alloy hardware) components for attaching it to the
wood pole and the conductor.
10.4.2 Core:-
It shall be a glass-fibre reinforced epoxy resin rod of high strength (FRP rod). Glass fibres
and resin shall be optimized in the FRP rod. Glass fibres shall be Boron free electrically
corrosion resistant (ECR) glass fibre or Boron free E-Glass and shall exhibit both high
electrical integrity and high resistance to acid corrosion. The matrix of the FRP rod shall be
Hydrolysis resistant. The FRP rod shall be manufactured through Pollution process. The
FRP rod shall be void free.
10.4.3 Housing (Sheath):-
The FRP rod shall be covered by a seamless sheath of a silicone electrometric compound
or silicone alloy compound of a thickness of 3mm minimum.
It should protect the FRP rod against environmental influences, external pollution and
humidity. It shall be extruded or directly moulded on the core and shall have chemical
bonding with the FRP rod. The strength of the bond shall be greater than the tearing
strength of the polymer. Sheath material in the bulk as well as in the sealing/bonding shall
be free from voids.
10.4.4 Weather sheds:-
The composite polymer weather sheds made of silicone electrometric compound or silicon
alloy shall be firmly bonded to the sheath, vulcanized to the sheath or molded as part of the
sheath and shall be free from imperfections. The weather sheds should have silicon content
of minimum 30% by weight. The strength of the weather shed to sheath interface shall be
greater than the tearing strength of the polymer. The interface, if any, between sheds and
sheath (housing] shall be free from void
10.4.5 End Fittings:-
End fittings transmit the mechanical load to the core. They shall be made of spheroidal
graphite cast Iron, malleable cast iron or forged steel or aluminum alloy. They shall be
connected to the rod by means of a controlled compression technique. The gap between
fitting and sheath shall be sealed by a flexible silicone electrometric compound or silicone
alloy compound sealant. System of attachment of end fitting to the rod shall provide
superior sealing performance between housing, i.e. seamless sheath and metal
connection. The sealing must be moisture proof.
The dimensions of end fittings of shall be in accordance with the Insulators standard
dimensions stated in IEC: 60120.
10.4.6 Additional for Post Insulators:
a) The bottom of the Post insulator shall have a gain base made of high grade
material and connected to the rod by means of a controlled compression
technique. The gain base shall have two 20mm diameter holes (at bottom and at
top) capable of accommodating ¾ X 12 inch bolts to be supplied together with their
related washers and bolts as shown in the attached drawing.
b) The top end of the Post insulator shall have a clamp-top arrangement for attaching
ACSR and AAAC conductors of diameter range 25mm2 to 200mm2 directly to the
insulator.
c) A drawing of the Post Insulator is attached below.

10.5 Workmanship
b) All the materials shall be of latest design and conform to the best engineering
practices adopted in the high voltage field. Bidders shall offer only such
Insulators as are guaranteed by them to be satisfactory and suitable for
continued good service in power transmission lines.
c) The design, manufacturing process and material control at various stages shall
be such as to give maximum working load, highest mobility, best resistance to
corrosion, good finish and elimination of sharp edges and corners.
d) The design of the Insulators shall be such that stresses due to expansion and
contraction in any part of the insulator shall not lead to deterioration.
e) The core shall be sound and free of cracks and voids that may adversely affect
the Insulators.
f) Weather sheds shall be uniform in quality. They shall be clean, sound, and
smooth and shall be free from defects and excessive flashing at parting lines.
g) End fittings shall be free from cracks, seams, shrinks, air holes and rough
edges. End fittings should be effectively sealed to prevent moisture ingress;
effectiveness of sealing system must be supported by test documents. All
surfaces of the metal parts shall be perfectly smooth without projecting points
or irregularities, which may cause corona. All load bearing surfaces shall be
smooth and uniform so as to distribute the loading stresses uniformly.
10.6 Galvanizing
All ferrous parts shall be hot dip galvanized to give a minimum average coating of zinc
equivalent to 610 gm/m², or 87 µm thickness and shall be in accordance with the
requirement of IS: 4759, The zinc used for galvanizing shall be of purity 99.5% as per IS:
4699, The zinc coating shall be uniform, adherent, smooth, reasonably bright continuous
and free from imperfections such as flux, ash rust stains, bulky white deposits and blisters.
The galvanized metal parts shall be guaranteed to withstand at least four successive dips
each lasting for one H minute duration under the standard preece test. The galvanizing
shall be carried out only after any machining.
10.7 Equipment Marking:
Each insulator unit shall be legibly and indelibly marked with the following details as per
IEC-61109:
 Month &Year of manufacture
 Min. failing load/guaranteed mechanical strength in kilo Newton followed by the

word 'KN' to facilitate easy identification
 Manufacturer‟s name/Trade mark
10.8 Bid Drawings:
The Bidder shall furnish full description and illustration of the material offered.
The Bidder shall furnish along with the bid the outline drawing (3 copies) of each insulator
unit including a cross sectional view of the long rod insulator unit. The drawing shall include
but not be limited to the following information:
 Long rod diameter with manufacturing tolerances

 Minimum Creepage distance with positive tolerance
 Protected creepage distance
 Eccentricity of the long rod unit
 Axial run out
 Radial run out
 Unit mechanical and electrical characteristics
 Size and weight tongue & clevis
 Weight of composite long rod unit.
 Materials
 Identification mark
 Manufacturer's catalogue number
The bidder shall submit full dimensioned manufacturing insulator drawings containing all
the details in four (4) copies along with copies of all the type tests.
After placement of award the Supplier shall also submit fully dimensioned insulator crate
drawing for different type of Insulators for approval of the Buyer.
10.9 Tests and Standards:
Insulators offered shall be manufactured with the same configuration & raw materials as
used in the Insulators for which design & type test reports are submitted. The manufacturer
shall submit a certificate for the same. The design & type test reports submitted shall not be
more than 05 years old.
10.9.1 Design tests:
Manufacturer should submit test reports for Design Tests as per IEC - 61109 (clause - 5)
along with the bid. Additionally following tests shall be carried out or reports for the tests
shall be submitted after award of contract:
UV test: The test shall be carried out in line with clause 7.2 of ANSI C29.13
10.9.2 Type Tests:
The following type tests shall be conducted on a suitable number of individual insulator
units, components, materials or complete strings:
The bidder shall submit type test reports as per IEC 61109 along with the bid. Additional
type tests as required below shall be carried out by the manufacturer, after award of
contract for which no additional charges shall be payable. In case, the tests have already
been carried out, the manufacturer shall submit reports for the same.
Description of type test Ten procedure/standard
1 Dry lightning impulse withstand voltage test As per IEC 61109 (clause 6.1)
2 Wet power frequency test As per IEC 61 109 (clause 6,2)

3 Mechanical load-time test As per IEC 61 109 (clause 6 4)
4 Radio interference test As per IEC 61109 (clause 6.4)
5 Recovery of Hydrophobicity test Please perform
6 Chemical composition test for silicon content Shall be performed
7 Brittle fracture resistance test Shall be performed
It shall be the option of the Buyer to accept the Insulators based on type test reports
submitted by the manufacturer. The Buyer shall be free to repeat the type test & may
witness the same.
Note: The Buyer, for the purpose of facilitating the type tests, may ask the bidders to quote
test charges separately
All the type test given in Clause No. 8.2 in addition to routine & acceptance test shall be
carried out on insulator along with hardware fittings wherever required.
10.9.3 Acceptance (sample) Tests
Composite Insulators
Test and verify the dimensions, the locking system and the specified mechanical load as
well as the Galvanizing test
10.9.4 Routine Tests
S/No. Description Standard
1 Identification of marking As per IEC: 61 109 Clause 8.1
2 Visual Inspection As per IEC 61 109 Clause 8.2
3 Mechanical routine test As per IEC: 61 109 Clause 8.3
10.9.5 Tests during Manufacture
Following tests shall also be carried out on all components as applicable
a) Chemical analysis of zinc used for galvanizing
b) Chemical analysis, mechanical, metallographic test and magnetic particle

inspection for malleable castings.
c) Chemical analysis, hardness tests and magnetic particle inspection for

forgings.
10.9.6 Sample Batch for Type Testing
The bidder shall offer material for sample selection for type testing only after getting Quality
Assurance Programme approved by the Buyer, The bidder shall offer at least three times
the quantity of materials required for conducting all the type tests for sample selection. The
sample foe type testing will be manufactured strictly in accordance with the Quality
Assurance Programme approved by the Buyer,
10.10 Additional Tests:-
a) The Buyer reserves the right at his own expenses, for carrying out any other
test(s) of reasonable nature carried out at Supplier's premises, at site, or in any
other place in addition to the aforesaid type, acceptance and routine tests to
satisfy himself that the material comply with the Specifications.
b) The Buyer also reserves the right to conduct ail the tests mentioned in this
specification at his own expense on the samples drawn from the site at
Supplier's premises or at any other test center. In case of evidence of non-
compliance, it shall be binding on the part of the Supplier to prove the
compliance of the items to the technical specifications by repeat tests or
correction of deficiencies or replacement of defective items, all without any
extra cost to the Buyer.
10.11 Co-ordination for Testing:-
The Supplier shall have to co-ordinate testing of Insulators with hardware fittings to be
supplied by other Supplier and shall have to guarantee overall satisfactory performance of
the Insulators with the hardware fittings.
10.12 Quality assurance plan:-
The successful bidder shall submit following information to the Buyer:
a) Test certificates of the raw materials and bought out accessories.
b) Statement giving list of important raw materials, their grades along with names
of sub-suppliers for raw materials, fist of standards according to which the raw
materials are tested. List of tests normally carried out on raw materials in
presence of bidder's representative.
c) List of manufacturing facilities available

d) Level of automation achieved and lists of areas where manual processing
exists.
e) List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally

carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections.
f) List of testing equipments available with the bidder for final testing of equipment
along with valid calibration reports
g) The manufacturer shall submit Manufacturing Quality Plan (MQP) for approval
& the same shall be followed during manufacture and testing,
h) The successful bidder shall submit the routine test certificates of bought out
raw materials / accessories and central excise passes for raw material at the
time of inspection.
10.13 Guarantee:-
The Supplier of Insulators shall guarantee overall satisfactory performance of the Insulators
for the period of 18 months from the date of supply.
10.14 Test Reports:-
a) At least three copies of type test reports shall be furnished. One copy shall be
returned duly certified by the Buyer, only after which the commercial production
of the concerned material shall start
b) 8.11.2 Copies of accepts nee test reports shall be furnished in at least three (3)
copies. One copy shall be returned duly certified by the Buyer, only after which
the material shall be dispatched.
c) Record of routine test reports shall be maintained by the Supplier at hi^ works
for periodic inspection by the Buyer's representative.
d) Test certificates of test during manufacture shall be maintained by the Supplier.

These shall be produced for verification as and when desired by the Buyer.
10.15 Inspection:
a) The Buyer's representative shall at all times be entitled to have access to the
works and all places of manufacture, where insulator, and its component parts
shall be manufactured and the representatives shall have full facilities for
unrestricted inspection of the Supplier's and sub-Supplier's works, raw
materials, manufacture of the material and for conducting necessary test as
detailed herein.
b) The material for final inspection shall be offered by the Supplier only under
packed condition. The Buyer shall select samples at random from the packed
lot for carrying out acceptance tests. The lot offered for inspection shall be
homogeneous and shall contain Insulators manufactured in 3-4 consecutive
weeks.
c) The Supplier shall keep the Buyer informed in advance of the time of starting
and the progress of manufacture of material in their various stages so that
arrangements could be made for inspection.
d) No material shall be dispatched from its point of manufacture before it has

been satisfactorily inspected and tested unless the inspection is waived off by
the Buyer in writing. In the later case also the material shall be dispatched only
after satisfactory testing specified herein has been completed.
e) The acceptance of any quantity of material shall in no way relieve the Supplier
of his responsibility for meeting all the requirements of the specification and
shall not prevent subsequent rejection, if such material is later found to be
defective.
10.16 Packing:
a) All Insulators shall be packed in strong corrugated box of min, 7 ply duly
paletted or wooden crates. The gross weight of the crates along with the
material shall not normally exceed 100 Kg to avoid handling problem. The
crates shall be suitable for outdoor storage under wet climate during rainy
season.
b) The packing shall be of sufficient strength to withstand rough handling during

transit, storage at site and subsequent handling in the field.
c) Suitable cushioning, protective padding, or dunnage or spacers shall be

provided to prevent damage or deformation during transit and handling.
d) All packing cases shall be marked legibly and correctly so as to ensure safe
arrival at their destination and to avoid the possibility of goods being lost or
wrongly dispatched on account of faulty packing and faulty or illegible
markings.
e) Each wooden case/crate/corrugated box shall have all the markings stenciled
on it in indelible ink.
f) The bidder shall provide instructions regarding handling and storage

precautions to be taken at site.
11 WOOD POLES
11.1 Scope
This part of the specification covers the Reference Standards, Service Conditions,
Inspection and Testing before supply, delivery and performance requirements of wood
poles, for use in the networks of the UMEME Limited.
Any departure from the provisions of this specification shall be disclosed at the time of
tendering.
11.2 Standards
The wooden poles shall comply with the latest editions of, and amendments to the
international standards listed below. Where any provision of this specification differs from
those of the standards listed below, the provisions of this specification shall apply:
SANS 753:1994: Wood poles for power distribution
ANSI 05.1: Specification and dimensions for wood poles.
BS 1990-1:1984: Wood Poles for Overhead Power Lines
BS 144: Wood preservation using coal tar creosotes.
BS 4072: Wood preservation by means of Copper/Chromium/Arsenic Composition

(CCA)
BS 913: Wood preservation by means of pressure creosoting
BS 5666: Methods of analysis of wood preservatives and treated Timber; Part 2

Qualitative analysis
SI 426: European Communities (dangerous substances) (classification, packaging,

labeling and notification) regulation, 1992.
ISO 9000: Quality management and quality assurance standards Guidelines for selection
and use.
The bidder may propose alternative standards, provided it is demonstrated that they give a
degree of quality and performance equivalent to that of the referenced standards.
Acceptability of any alternative standard is at the discretion of UMEME Limited.
11.3 Inspection
The manufacturer or supplier shall submit a detailed record showing when each of the
steps in the production process has taken or will take place after receipt of Tender award.
As a minimum the record will cover felling, drying, preparation, inspection, treatment and
testing.
Reports shall subsequently be submitted at intervals to UMEME Limited outlining progress

and, if necessary, explaining deviation from the programme.
UMEME Limited representative shall have free entry at all times, while work on the Tender
is being performed, to all parts of the manufacturer‟s works which concern the processing
of the wooden poles ordered. The manufacturer shall afford the UMEME Limited
representative, without charge, all reasonable facilities to satisfy themselves that the
wooden poles being furnished are in accordance with this specification.
11.4 Testing
The wooden poles shall successfully pass all the routine tests referred to in clause 11.5.3.
Each separate consignment of wood poles shall be accepted or rejected by the UMEME
Limited representatives depending on the results of tests carried out on the consignment.
If desired, UMEME Limited shall have the acceptance/proof tests carried out at the
manufacturer‟s premises witnessed by her representative. In order to facilitate this, the
manufacturer or supplier shall give UMEME Limited a minimum of four weeks notices that
the wooden poles are ready for testing for tests that are carried out outside Uganda, and a
minimum of two weeks‟ notice for tests that are carried out within Uganda. If UMEME
Limited does not indicate her intention to participate in the test, the manufacturer shall carry
out tests and shall furnish the results thereof to UMEME Limited.
Proof/Acceptance test costs shall be borne by UMEME Limited but the manufacturer shall
provide the UMEME Limited representatives‟ with all the test facilities available as they may
require, free of charge.
The UMEME Limited representatives shall have the right to select the samples if they so
desire and shall also have the right to satisfy themselves that the testing apparatus is
correct. Therefore the manufacturer may be required to provide calibration certificates of
temperature and pressure gauges used in preservative treatment.
The manufacturer or supplier shall submit to UMEME Limited with one signed copy of the
test certificates, giving the results of the tests as required.
The tests certificates shall be submitted during delivery of each consignment. The test
certificates must show the actual values obtained from the tests, in the units used in this
specification, and not merely confirm that the requirements have been met.
UMEME Limited shall have the poles inspected after reception and the UMEME Limited
representatives shall have the right to select the samples if desired. The supplier shall co-
operate with this inspection and shall provide the UMEME Limited representatives, free of
charge, all the facilities, which the latter may require.
11.5 Testing of Pole
Each class of poles will be subjected to three types of tests:
11.5.1 Type tests (Destruction Tests)
These shall be carried out to prove that each class of pole satisfies all the design
requirements set out in this specification and the design strength identified by the supplier
in the tender.
Pole strength tests detailed in clause 6.2 shall at all times form part of the type tests
11.5.2 Proof Tests (Acceptance Tests)
These shall be carried out periodically to check the consistency of the standard of timber
selection.
These shall be carried out on poles selected at random by the purchaser at the minimum
rate of 1 per 100 of each Class of pole manufactured, with a minimum of 1 per each part of
100 poles manufactured.
The maximum load applied shall be equal to 100% of the design load.
Pole strength tests detailed in clause 11.6 shall at all times form part of the acceptance
tests.
11.5.3 Routine Tests
The routine test shall involve checking of:
a) Dimension
b) Weight
c) Visual including;
 signs of cross breaks (cracks), spiral grain,

 bending greater than 25mm per 3 metre of length, dead streaks,
 holes, open or plugged, except holes for test purpose which shall be
plugged
 hollow butts or tops
 marine borer damage, larvae or insect damage consisting of holes
of 1.5 mm or more in diameter
 pole length
d) During routine tests the following shall also be ensured;
 Unseasoned poles shall be free from splits

 That trees were not less than 8 years of age when they were felled
 Tolerances for the diameter of poles are as set out in table 1
 That the impregnation depth of either preservative shall be no less
than 15mm from the surface of the pole at any position on the pole.
Any pole that does not pass the test will be rejected.
The supplier shall give an assurance that there are no other substances classified as
of such hazardous substances, should any be found. The supplier shall also be responsible
for any injury resulting from the use of hazardous substances.
11.6 Pole Strength Testing
The following particulars shall be recorded for each test made:
 Manufacturer‟s name and plant location

 Pole classification and type
 Dimensions of the pole
 Date manufactured
 Date tested
 Increments of load
 Deflections at each increment of load
 Permanent deflection after removal of first stage loading
 Record of all cracking that takes place
 Load at failure
 Colour photographs along the axis of the pole at design working
and ultimate loads plus photographs of the failure zone on the pole.
11.7 Test Procedure
All poles shall be able to withstand a minimum bending stress of 55MPA. This converts to
Cantilever Loading and Midpoint Loading as given in Table 2.
Each pole shall be capable of withstanding, without showing any signs of failure, a force F
calculated in accordance with the appropriate formula given below. The force F
corresponds to a minimum fiber stress (in bending) of 55 MPa.
A- Cantilever force
Method of testing:
Securely clamp the butt of the pole in the crib, over a distance of 1,5 m ± 25 mm from the
butt end. If the pole displays crook or sweep, ensure that the concave side of the crook or
sweep faces towards the winch.
Secure the winch cable to the pole a position 600 mm ± 25 mm or 100 mm ± 25 mm from
the top end, and so position and secure the crib or winch (or both), that the angle between
the axis of the pole and the cable is slightly less than 90°.
Take up the slack and, without jerking the pole, apply force (gradually and at as uniform a
rate as possible) until the force reaches the appropriate value of F, calculated using the
formula below. Then stop the test and release the force.
Consider the pole to be defective if any visible sign of failure was noted during the test.
Calculate the value of F as follows:
δ × D3
F= __________
10,2 × L1
Where:
F is the force, in newtons, required to cause a minimum fibre stress in cantilever loading of
55 MPa;
δ is the relevant minimum fibre stress, i.e. 55 MPa;
D is the minimum diameter, in millimetres, of the pole or cross-arm at the theoretical ground
level (TGL) (i.e.1 500 mm from the butt end);
L1 is the distance, in millimetres, between the TGL and 600 mm from the top end.
B- Midpoint Loading
Method of Testing:
So position the pole under test in the apparatus that the anchorages secure the pole at
positions 300 mm ± 25 mm from its ends and that, if the pole displays crook or sweep, the
concave side of the crook/sweep faces towards the ram or the convex side of the
crook/sweep faces towards the winch, as appropriate.
If a winch and cable is used, take up the slack and, without jerking the pole/cross-arm,
apply force to the midlength point of the pole/cross-arm. If a ram is used, extend the ram
(without impacting the pole/cross-arm) until it touches the midlength point of the pole.
In each case, increase the force (gradually and at as uniform a rate as possible) until it
reaches the appropriate value of F, calculated using the formula given below. Then stop the
test and release the force.
Consider the pole to be defective if any visible sign of failure was noted during the test.
Calculate the value of F as follows:
δ × π × D³
F= _________
8 × L2
Where,
δ is the relevant minimum fibre stress, i.e. 55 MPa;
F is the force, in newtons, required to cause a fibre stress in midpoint loading of 55 MPa;
D is the diameter of the pole at midlength point, in millimetres, based on the specified
minimum top diameter and a taper of 5 mm per metre of length (see table C.1);
L2 is the distance, in millimetres, between 300 mm from the top end and 300 mm from the
butt.
Pole Min Pole Max. Min. Min. Dia Plant Canti- Mid-
Pole
length Top dia Pole Top Pole Mid 1,5m from Depth lever point
Class
(m) (mm) dia (mm) dia (mm) Butt (mm) (m) Loading Loading
9 150 175 181.25 200 1.5 6.25 15.31

Light
10 150 180 187.5 210 1.8 6.57 15.15
12 180 200 215 240 2 7.93 18.83

9 170 190 205 230 1.5 9.51 22.15
Medium
10 180 200 215 240 1.8 9.81 22.84
12 197 220 234.25 260 2 10.08 24.35
14 210 240 252.5 280 2.2 10.57 25.95
9 190 240 250 285 1.5 18.09 40.18

Stout
10 190 245 256.25 295 1.8 18.21 38.66
12 200 250 272.5 320 2 18.80 38.34
14 220 260 290 340 2.2 18.92 39.31
TABLE 1: POLE STRENGHT CALCULATIONS
The supplier shall provide current certification showing the manufacturers compliance with
ISO 9000 or equivalent national standard.
11.9 Handling and Shipping
11.9.1 Handling
Treated Wooded Poles shall be handled with due care. Specifically, poles shall not be
bound together, they shall not be dragged along the ground and hand cant hooks, pole
tongs and other pointed tools shall not be applied to the ground line section of Treated
Wooded Poles.
11.9.2 Shipping or Inland Transportation
The supplier shall be responsible for the shipping or inland transportation of all wooden
poles to the ports of entry and/or for the transport of all goods to the UMEME Limited‟s
specified store.
The manufacturer or supplier may be requested to supply information on the adequacy of

warehousing arrangements. In addition, he or she shall be required to act on requests from
UMEME to rectify inadequate warehousing conditions to the satisfaction of UMEME, as
these arrangements may have a bearing on the behaviour of the wooden poles in
subsequent service.
Poles shall be securely clamped against movement to ensure safe transit from the
supplier‟s facilities to the UMEME Limited store. All accessories (such as wood plugs) shall
be carefully packed so that they are fully protected during transport and handling operations
and while in storage.
Each pole consignment shall be accompanied by a fully detailed shipping or inland

transportation list in a sealed waterproof envelope. One copy of each information list shall
be sent to UMEME Limited prior to dispatching. The information list shall contain:
 Client‟s name, that is; UMEME Limited;

 Tender / Order number;
 Manufacturer‟s name;
 Name and address of manufacturer‟s agent in Uganda;
 Description of contents;
 Country of origin
 Gross and net weights in kilogrammes; and
 All necessary slinging and stacking instructions.
11.10 Hazardous Substances
The supplier shall submit safety data sheets for all substances used in the preservative
treatment of the poles. These substances shall be classified in accordance with the
European Union SI 426: European Communities (dangerous substances) (classification,
packaging, labelling and notification) regulation, 1992 disposal of subsequent amendment.
The supplier shall give an assurance that there are no other substances classified as
of such hazardous substances, should any be found.
The supplier shall also be responsible for any injury resulting from the use of hazardous
substances.
11.11 Submittals
11.11.1 Submittals required with the Bid
The following shall be required:
 Completed technical data schedule;

 Outline dimension drawings
 safety data sheets for all substances used in preservation of wood
poles;
 Calibration certificates or temperature and pressure gauges used in
preservative treatment;
 Detailed reference list of customers already using wooden poles
offered with particular emphasis on similar types of poles;
 International or national certificate or manufacturer‟s quality
assurance;
 Deviations from this specification or the international standards
listed in clause 2.
11.11.2 Submittals required by UMEME Limited representative at delivery

inspection
The following shall be required:
One bound folder with records of the technical particulars relating to the wooden poles.
The folder shall contain the following information:
 Technical data schedule, with approved revisions;

 Calculations to substantiate poles sizes;
 Inspection and test certificates & reports carried out in the
manufacturer‟s works;
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
11.12 General
This specification covers the selection, Felling, inspection, treatment and handling of poles
for use on electric power lines in the UMEME Limited and it represents the minimum
requirements for the application.
It is difficult to define and work to precise limit in all aspect of a naturally occurring product,
such as timber. Therefore this specification can only be taken as an indication of minimum
acceptable standards. UMEME Limited reserves the right to reject poles for reasons other
than those outlined below, particularly in relation to factors that may affect the strength or
visual appearance of the pole.
11.13 Pole Species
The types of poles covered by this specification are those of locally grown Eucalyptus
Grandis or Saligna with or without Creosote or Tanalith Treatment being the preferred
support. Species such as pine, larch and cedar are acceptable as long as air seasoning
and creosote and Tanalith treatment are applicable. Wood poles shall have minimum fibre
strength of of 55 MPa. UMEME Limited representatives must make sure that all
consignments offered meet this strength and maintain records to that effect.
11.14 Felling and Preparation
All poles must be freshly felled. Each pole shall be sawn off at the base to give a flat section
perpendicular to the axis of the pole. All branches shall be cut flush with the trunk. Any
butt flutes, or exaggerated tapers in the butt section, shall be removed. The top of the pole
shall also be cut flat. Cutting at the top and at the butt shall leave the cut surface in a
smooth and clean condition.
11.14.1 Nail Plates / Anti Split Plate
The following information and guidelines shall be considered in reference to nail plates
a) All wood poles shall be nail-plated on the top end in such a way to prevent the
pole from splitting.
b) The size of the nail plate shall be such that the area covered by the nail plate
shall be at least 70% of the area of the applicable pole end; this shall be
attained with one nail plate and not multiple nail plates.
c) Pine poles do not require nail plating on the tip or the butt ends of the pole.
d) No part of the nail plate shall protrude over the edge of the ends of the pole.
e) The nail plate shall have the following minimum requirements:
 Minimum number of nails to be three nails per 10 cm²; this is to be

measured from the outer nails and is to include the complete inner
area of the gang nail.
 All galvanized material shall have a minimum average reading for
three points of nominal zinc coating thickness of 19 microns on
either side of the nail plate when measured with an Elcometer
coating thickness gauge.
 No nail shall be closer than 1 mm to the edge or more than 4 mm
from the edge of the nail plate.
 The nails of the gang nail shall be evenly spaced over the entire
area of the gang nail.
11.14.2 Prohibited Defects
a) In all poles, the radial width of sapwood from the butt of the pole 1m above the
proposed ground level must be a minimum of 25mm and for the rest of the pole
not less than 20mm.
b) Poles shall be free from rot, cracks and defects that may reduce the strength of
the pole, render it difficult to climb or make it visually unacceptable.
c) Specifically, the following defects shall be prohibited:
 Cross breaks (cracks);

 Decay except firm red heart, defective butt (as defined below) and
decayed knots.
When conditions require it, a boring to the centre of the pole should be taken at
approximately 300mm above the ground line, at midpoint, within 50mm of the checkpoint,
or at any other suspicious area. The borings should be examined by the quality control
supervisor and the UMEME Limited representative inspectors for any signs of decay.
Where a suspicion of possible decay remains, the pole should be further tested using
techniques such as Pilodyn, Shigometer, culturing or microscopic examination.
Evidence of fungal fruiting bodies or mycelium in a pole shall be considered as evidence of

decay and the pole shall be permanently reject as non conforming;
 Dead streaks;
 Holes, open or plugged, other than those provided for in the
specification or drilled for test purposes, which shall be treated and
plugged with treated plugs;
 Defective butts and hollow butts or top, except as permitted under
pith centres;
 Marine borer damage;
 Nails, spikes and other metal not specifically authorised by the
UMEME Limited
 Short crooks;
 Double sweep;
 Mechanical damage
 Insect damage
 Spiral grain; and
 Dead knots
11.14.3 Permitted Defects
The following defects may be permitted:
a) Firm red heart provided that it is not present in more than 10% of the cross
section and that it is not accompanied by softening or other signs of
disintegration or decay of the wood;
b) Hollow pith centres in tops, butts and knots are permitted in poles that are to be
given full length preservative treatment; and
c) Sap stain that is not accompanied by softening or other disintegration or decay

of the wood.
11.14.4 Limited Defects
The following defects are permitted to the degrees stated:
a) Bark inclusions: depressions containing bark inclusions provided they are not
deeper than 50mm, measured from the surface of the poles;
b) Defective butts: hollowing in the butt caused by splinter pulling in felling the
tree is permitted, provided that the area of such a hollow is less than 10% of
the butt area;
c) Knots: individual knots with diameters less than one sixth of the pole girth at
the point in the pole are acceptable. The sum of diameters of sound knots in
the worst 150mm length of pole should not exceed one third of the pole girth at
that point;
d) Elliptical effect is limited to a maximum of 20mm difference from the largest to

the smallest diameter at the top of the pole
e) Scars: a scar is the result of injury to the living tree which has begun to
compartmentalize and a sign that the injury is being contained.
 Sound scars on the pole surface are permitted, provided the damage
was not done after the tree was cut, provided the scars and
smoothly trimmed and do not interfere with the cutting of any grain
and provided that:
 The circumference at any point on trimmed surfaces located
between the butt and 600mm below the ground line is not less than
the minimum circumference specified at 1.5m from the butt for the
class and length of the pole; and that the depth of the trimmed scar
is not more that 50mm if the diameter is 250mm or less, or 20% of
the pole diameter at the location of the scar if the diameter is more
than 250mm.
 However, no pole shall have a scar or turpentine cut face located
within 600mm of the ground line. Turpentine scars need be
trimmed only to the extent necessary to examine evidence of
fungus infection and insect damage;
Shakes: shakes in the butt surface which are not closer than 50mm to the side surface of
the pole are permitted, provided they do not extend to the ground line.
 Shakes or a combination of connected shakes which are closer than

50mm to the side surface or the poles are permitted provided they
do not extend further than 60mm from the butt surface and do not
have an opening wider than 3mm.
 However, shakes in the top surface are permitted in poles that are
to be given fully length preservative treatment, provided that the
diameter of the shake is not greater than half the diameter of the
top of the pole and that it is not closer than 50mm from the surface;
Splits and checks: two checks of approximately the same width, each check terminating
at the pith centre and separated by 12.5 mm or less of wood fibre at any point on the pole
circumference, shall be considered a single continuous check.
Splits and checks shall be permitted provided that:
 A split or a combination of two single checks on pole top (each

check terminating at the pith centre and separated by not less than
one sixth of the length of the circumference) having one or both
portions located in a vertical plane within 30o of the top bolt hole
shall not extend downward along the pole more than 150 mm. All
other splits or combination checks shall not extend downward
along the pole more than 300mm; and that a split or combination of
two single checks on the butt of the pole, shall not extend upward
along the pole, in its entirety, more than 600mm.
Sweep:A pole may have sweep in one plane and in one direction provided that for 90% of
he inspected poles in one batch, a straight line joining the surface of the pole at the ground
line and the edge of the pole at the top shall not be distant from the surface of the pole at
any point by more than 25mm for each 3m of length between these points. In the rest of
the batch, poles may have a maximum deviation of 25mm for each 1.8m of length
measured as above.
11.15 Dimensions
Specification of general technical requirements for 33 kV, 11 kV and LV networks, sets out
worst design conditions, minimum ground clearances, maximum permitted conductor
tensions, desirable maximum wind spans and weight spans and recommended foundation
depths. For the kind of this line design, the poles would have to conform to the following
dimensional requirements (all circumferences and diameters are applicable to debarked
and seasoned or dry poles):
Pole Min Pole Max. Pole Min. Pole Min. Dia

Pole Plant Depth
length Top dia Top dia Mid dia 1,5m from
Class (m)
(m) (mm) (mm) (mm) Butt (mm)
9 150 175 181.25 200 1.5

Light
10 150 180 187.5 210 1.8
12 180 200 215 240 2
9 170 190 205 230 1.5

Medium
10 180 200 215 240 1.8
12 197 220 234.25 260 2
14 210 240 252.5 280 2.2
9 190 240 250 285 1.5

Stout
10 190 245 256.25 295 1.8
12 200 250 272.5 320 2
14 220 260 290 340 2.2
TABLE 2: POLE DIMENSIONS
The wood poles shall be made of the standard size of wood poles shown in Table 2 above.
The pole sizes are for the line designs of UMEME Limited and have take into account the
worst design condition, minimum ground clearances maximum conductor tension and
desirable wind spans.
These poles are intended to be used in new lines construction and replace existing rotten
or damaged wood poles. Existing steel poles may be replaced with standard wood poles,
where the existing line uses both wood and steel poles and where most of the line poles
have to be replaced.
11.16 Tolerances
All measurements are under bark and 5mm shall be allowed for dressing. Lengths shall be
measured to the short end of the slope and diameters at the minor axis.
Pole shall be not more than 75mm shorter or 150mm longer than the nominal length.
11.17 Dressing
Outer bark shall be removed from all poles and inner bark shall not be permitted. The
poles shall be round with no excessive removal of the sapwood.
11.18 Sawing
The butts of the poles shall be cut perpendicular to the central axis, with a tolerance of
50mm across the sawn surface.
The top of the pole shall be cut flat and smooth to take a pole cap.
11.19 Trimming
Knots, on the pole surface, whether partially or fully grown and branch stubs shall be
trimmed close. Trimming may be done by shaving machine or by hand.
11.19.1 Shaving
If shaving is used, the depth of cut shall not be more than necessary to remove inner bark
and to rim all branch stubs and overgrown knots smoothly and closely. There shall be no
abrupt change in the contour of the pole surface between the ground line and the above
ground sections. The lower 600mm pole section may be trimmed to remove wood fibres
causing butt flare, provided sufficient sapwood remains to obtain the minimum penetration
requirements.
No sapwood shall be removed from the butt of the pole to 1m above proposed ground
level, the minimum sapwood thickness being 25mm. The remainder of the pole should be
trimmed to produce a rounded pole while maintaining a minimum sapwood thickness of
20mm.
11.20 Drilling
Where requested, poles shall be delivered pre-drilled to suit the different type of pole duties
and configuration. Specifically, LV poles shall always be predrilled as shown on figure 1,
while 11kV and 33kV poles shall be pre-drilled only for the cross arm. Pre-drilling for the tie
straps shall be done at site works by UMEME Limited employees. Pre-drilling of 11kV and
33 kV poles for LV fittings shall not be done, to avoid weakening of poles unnecessarily.
Different sizes and types of poles have a number of duties in different lines constructed. In
most cases on LV line‟s construction 9 m and 10m wooden poles shall be used. Wooden
poles having lengths from 11m to 14m shall be used in 33 kV and 11kV lines‟ construction
and/0r as supports for pole mounted transformers, voltage regulators, etc.
In addition to new construction lines and rehabilitating works, poles may have to be
replaced by other poles with wishbone cross arms. As far as possible, the standard
horizontal type of cross-arms shall be used, particularly if a large number of these poles
need to be replaced. But where the pole to be replaced stands in a line wholly or
predominantly consisting of poles with wishbone cross arm, the new pole shall also have a
wishbone cross arm.
Existing poles with wishbone cross-arm are shown in the UMEME Limited‟s Engineering
memorandum No. 14. Where necessary and practicable, the supplier shall be advised and
given a copy of this memorandum to assist him in drilling the poles. In drilling poles for
wishbone crossarms the supplier shall endeavor to maintain the looks and profile of the
existing lines.
Drillings in 33kV and 11kV poles, whether drilled for horizontal or wishbone type crossarms,
shall be capable of taking 19mm bolts. Drillings for LV poles shall be capable of taking
16mm bolts. Therefore the hole diameters for 19mm bolts shall be 22mm while for 16mm
bolts shall be 18mm. Drilled holes shall be positioned at right angles to any pole top split.
All drilling and fabrication shall be carried out before preservative treatment.
11.21 Marking
Each pole shall have a gouge or brand mark at least 120mm long, 50mm wide and 1 mm
thickness placed 3500mm from the butt and shall be marked with certain information in
character not less than 25mm high 5 mm wide and 3mm deep. Spacing between codes
shall be between 10mm and 20mm. The coded information shall include the following:-
 Insignia;
 Pole length in metres
 Pole class, i.e. L for light, M for medium or S for Stout;
 Country of origin, i.e. UG for Uganda, GB for Great Britain etc;
 Species of timber, i.e. SP for Scots Pine, DF for Douglas Fir, etc
 Year of preservative treatment;
 Type of preservative treatment (CCA for Copper Chromium
Arsenic) and
 Name or Mark of preserver
The layout of these markings is shown in the attached drawing.
Markings can be done after or before applying preservative treatment to the pole as long as
the integrity of the pole is not compromised.
11.22 Preservative Treatment
Long life is a prerequisite for poles and preservative treatment is essential. It is

recommended that poles complying with this standard have an average life of 40 years. All
wood poles supplied shall be preserved by means of:
Coal Tar Creosote Type 2 according to latest issue of BS: 144;

or
Copper/Chromium/Arsenic compositions (CCA) – “Tanalith” according to latest issue
of BS: 4072.
f) Before either of the two preservative treatments is applied, the poles shall be
seasoned. Poles may be partially conditioned by natural air seasoning or by
forced air circulation, and further conditioned by kiln drying.
g) Impregnation depth of either preservative shall be no less than 15mm from the
surface of the pole at any position on the pole.
h) For air seasoning, the poles shall be segregated according to their species and
stacked to leave a minimum ground clearance of 300mm. On completion, the
stacks should appear level and balanced. The runners between each deck
must support each other. In the construction and dismantling of stacks‟ poles
shall be rolled to and from handling machinery. Under no circumstances are
poles to be pulled in a ramp from an intermediate floor. All poles must be
stacked within two weeks of delivery.
i) Air seasoned poles dried by natural air circulation shall be checked to the
heartwood. The final moisture content before preservative treatment shall be
measured by a resistance meter, both at a depth of 38mm (1.5in) and at the
sapwood line, and in neither case shall it exceed 28%. Extreme care shall be
taken to ensure that air seasoned poles do not have pre-treatment decay in
them. The poles shall not be heavily stained.
j) The UMEME Limited‟s inspector may have all dry poles subjected to a piece by
piece inspection, immediately prior to preservative treatment, during which all
poles shall be rolled. Samples shall be taken up to the pith center to determine
whether the poles have been sterilized before or during treatment.
k) Before preservative treatment, all poles shall be dressed, drilled and marked as
set out in this specification.
11.23 Coal Tar Creosote for Wood Preservation
The preferred preservative treatment is creosoting. Both the specifications of the coal tar
creosote and the treatment process must be in accordance with the latest issue of BS 144:
Wood preservation using coal tar creosotes and BS 913: Wood preservation by means of
pressure creosoting. In this case, preservative net retention shall be, at least, 160 Kilogram
per cubic meter.
The creosote shall not contain more than 3% water when in use and it shall be kept at a
temperature between 85oC and 100oC during the pressing period.
Guidelines for creosoting operations are outlined in Table 3 below but may be adjusted by
UMEME Limited inspectors from time to time, should the need arise.
Treatment Method Bethell Rueping Special
Moisture Content 22%-28% 22%-28% 22%-28%
Pre-steaming:
Duration (h) NA NA 2-6
Temperature (c) NA NA 110
Intitial Air Pressure (Bar) NA <4 5

Duration (Min) NA >15 <15
Inititial Vacuum (Bar) -0.75 NA NA

Duration (min) >30 NA NA
Temperature (oC)
Impregnating Pressure (Bar) 10-12 10-12 10-12

Duration (min) 15-540 120-360 60-90
Temperature (oC) 90-100 90-100 90-100
Final Vacuum (Bar) -0.75 -0.75 -0.75

Duration (h) >2 >2 >2
Final Streaming:
Duration (h) NA NA 6-12
Temperature (oC) NA NA 100-105
TABLE 3: GUIDELINES FOR CREOSOTING OPERATIONS
Sample boring shall be taken from each charge and, if found satisfactory, the batch will be
accepted. After treatment, the poles shall be stacked as outlined above and held for
sufficient time to ensure the supply of dry poles.
11.24 Copper/Chrome/Arsenate Composition for Wood Preservation
The preservative treatment for wood poles by means of Copper/Chrome/Arsenate

composition (C.C.A) – TANALITH shall also be acceptable. Both the specifications of
Copper/Chrome/Arsenate composition (C.C.A) – Tanalith and the treatment process,
pressure impregnating must be in accordance with the latest issue of BS 4072. Each of the
three components in Tanalith is regarded as having a separate function. Copper is the
fungicide and Arsenic the insecticide. Chrome acts as fixing agent, reacting with the Copper
and Arsenic once impregnated into the timber. Then it forms non-soluble, leach-resistant
compounds affording permanent protection to the timber.
The typical C.C.A mixture used throughout the world is TANALITH Oxide formulation.
Nominal Formulation % w/w Elemental Formulation % w/w
Copper Oxide 11.20 Copper 8.90
Chromium Trioxide 30.20 Chrome 15.70
Arsenic Pentoxide 17.35 Arsenic 11.27
TABLE 4: TANALITH OXIDE C3310 FORMULATION

Tanalith shall be applied by pressure process, usually full cell treatments, using solution
strengths not less than 5% w/V.
After treatment, a boring or borings shall be taken with a test borer not less than 1.5m from
either end of each pole of a sample of the poles in the charge. The extent of penetration of
the preservative shall be determined in accordance with latest issue of BS 5666: part 2 if
found satisfactory, the whole batch in charge shall be accepted. Preservative net retention
shall be, at least, 14 kilogram per cubic metre. After treatment by means of C.C.A –
Tanalith, the poles shall be re-dried and they shall be used only after, at least, fourteen
days to ensure use of dry poles.
11.25 Temperature and Pressure Gauge
a) The temperature and pressures in the cycles must not be exceeded in both
methods of wood preservation. They shall be recorded on a recording chart
and shall be verified by visual observations of the direct reading gauges, at
least hourly throughout the treating cycle, by the treating operator or UMEME‟s
inspector.
b) In addition, all temperature and pressure gauges shall be serviced annually

and be certified that they are in good working order. They shall also be
calibrated at regular intervals, as per the supplier‟s quality assurance
programme. The supplier together with the Tender or bid documents must
submit one copy of the service and calibration certificates to UMEME Limited.
11.26 QUALITY CONTROL
a) All poles shall first be inspected at manufacturing site by the supplier‟s

inspector and sometimes by an external inspector. The UMEME Limited‟s
inspector shall be present during the inspection whenever possible. The
supplier shall aid the work of the external and/or UMEME Limited‟s inspector by
providing copies for all relevant standards, and allowing the inspector full use of
the necessary tapes‟ measures and laboratory equipment, together with ample
space and assistance in the handling of poles for inspection, free of charge.
b) All poles must be rolled in the presence of the inspectors, who shall examine
the poles for, among other things, the following characteristics:
 General appearance
 Signs of decay;
 Galls;
 Spiral grain;
 Knot whorls;
 Climbability;
 Presence of bark;
 Presence of cracks;
 Appropriate markings on butt; and
 Required slope
At least the following dimensional checks shall be made by the inspectors:-
 Length;
 Butt diameter and circumference;
 Top diameter and circumference;
 Elipticality;
 Sweep, where appropriate;
 Knot size, where appropriate; and
 Inbarks.
The supplier shall maintain or have access to adequate laboratory facilities at or adjacent to
the treating plant. All chemical tests or analyses associated with the treatment shall be
performed in this laboratory. All inspectors shall have free access to and to use of this
laboratory.
The group of poles offered at any one time shall constitute a batch. Within batch, poles
presented for inspection shall be segregated on a size basis. All poles in a batch inspected
for decay shall have similar conditions. Suspicion of decay shall require that a slice be cut
from both ends for closer examination. If 5% of the inspected poles show evidence of
decay, the entire batch shall be unconditionally rejected without further sorting.
Every pole in a batch that has been accepted for preservative treatment by the inspectors
shall be hammer stamped on the butt with the inspector‟s stamp. If butt ends are cut after
stamping, re-stamping shall be carried out.
Dimensions, such as length and top diameter, shall be measured with a standard steel tape
to determine that they are in agreement with the details given in the marking and butt stamp
for class and length.
Pole top diameter dimension measurement made prior to treatment shall govern
acceptance or rejection of a pole. Reduction in dimensions due to treatment and shipping
shall not be more that 2% below the minimum for the pole class and in not more that 5% of
the poles.
An electric type moisture meter may be used as a guide to the moisture content of poles in
a stack but the decision to accept or reject a batch of poles with regard to moisture content
shall be done by the use of an increment borer.
Borings should always be taken within 1.5 m from the pole top, or, preferably from the butt
of the pole.
Borings shall be taken to a depth of not less than 75mm normally one boring being taken
from each pole sampled. When two borings are taken these should be separated by at
least 1 m and preferably 90º on the pole circumference.
All boring holes shall be treated inside the pole and then plugged with a fully treated,
correctly sized wooden plug for the complete depth of the bore.
At least 10% of the poles in a batch shall be tested for moisture content prior to treatment.
The samples shall be taken randomly from the bottom surface of the pole stack.
If 100% of the sample meets the moisture content requirement then all the poles in the
batch shall be considered as conforming.
If any pole fails the moisture content requirement, another 20% shall be sampled and
tested. If any pole in this sample fails the provision then the entire batch shall be tested
prior to accepting any pole as conforming.
Re-examination for any mechanical damage or deterioration shall be conducted on all

wood poles not treated within ten days after inspection, notwithstanding original
acceptance.
Poles accepted for treatment, which have been stamped, shall be stored in conditions,
which will ensure that the moisture content does not increase up to impregnating cylinder
entry stage.
Poles shall be treated so as to ensure a heavy retention of preservative, suitable for pole
use in Uganda where severe exposure conditions are considered to exist. Retention, in
any case, shall never be less than 160 kilogram per cubic metre for creosoted poles and
14kilogram per cubic metre for poles preserved using copper/chromate/arsenic (CCA)
mixture.
Penetration and retention of preservative shall be tested on borings taken at any point on
the periphery approximately 300mm above or below the brand mark on all species of poles.
Never shall borings taken within 1m of pole ends.
The depth of penetration shall be measured along a boring from the outer end towards the
inner end for a distance, throughout which, there is continuous preservative penetration, as
indicated by evidence of preservative in each annual ring included in the bore.
Each pole shall be bored and those poles found to have a level of preservative retention
below the level specified, shall be discarded. If more than 15% of poles in a batch fail, the
whole batch shall be withdrawn.
At least 1% of the poles in a batch shall be strength tested after treatment. The samples
shall be taken randomly from the bottom surface of the pole stack.
If 100% of the sample meets the strength requirements then all the poles in the batch shall
be considered as conforming.
If any pole fails the strength requirements, another 1% (minimum of two additional poles)
shall be sampled and tested. If any pole in this sample fails the provision then the entire
batch shall be rejected as conforming.
Discarded poles shall undergo creosote or Tanalith treatment again and they shall be
thoroughly tested for a penetration. Poles that are still not confirming after a second
treatment shall be permanently rejected.
All boring holes (5mm diameter nominal) shall be promptly fitted with treated tight fitting
wood plugs.
All cargoes of poles must be pre-slung with open-ended slings. Under no circumstance are
continuous slings to be used.
12 SURGE ARRESTORS
12.1 SCOPE
This distribution specification is for metal-oxide surge arresters without gaps for a.c. system
operated at 11 & 33kV 50Hz.
The specification covers the following:
Type 1: 10kA distribution class 2 surge arresters for use along 11 & 33 kV power lines and
substations.
12.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
This specification covers the design, testing and performance requirements for gapless
metal oxide, polymeric housed distribution type surge arresters for use by Umeme limited.
Definitions:
12.2.1 Surge Arrester
A device designed to protect electrical apparatus from high transient over-voltages.
12.2.2 Gapless Metal-Oxide Surge Arrester
A surge arrester having one or several non-linear metal-oxide resistors with highly non-
linear voltage-current characteristics, connected in series, but having no integrated series
or parallel spark gaps.
12.2.3 Polymeric Housed Surge Arrester
A surge arrester with a housing made of polymeric material without air voids neither
between the housing and the metal-oxide resistors nor the housing itself. Arresters with
directly moulded housings are preferred.
12.2.4 Mode of Failure Performance / Short Circuit Test
Behaviour of the arrester during and after a simulated internal failure with different power
frequency short circuit currents should fail in safe mode. Safe mode of failure is defined as
an arrester that does not shatter and fragment during Short test as defined by Annex N of
IEC, 60099-4.
12.2.5 Void-Free Design
An arrester with no internal voids and which passes the moisture sealing test as described
under bending moment and thermo-mechanical testing according to IEC 60099-4 in this
specification.
12.2.6 Bonding between Housing and Metal-Oxide Resistors / Interfacial

Sealing
The adhesion between the polymeric housing and the metal-oxide resistors or any other
metallic or non-metallic parts inside the housing must be strong enough, homogeneous,
robust and resistant to thermal cycles and environmental stresses.
12.3 Standards
The surge arresters should be according to the valid national and international standards.
The product standard:IEC 60099-4 Surge arresters. Part 4: Metal-oxide surge arresters
without gaps for A.C. systems
The surge arrester should be according to the above mentioned standard(s).
12.3.1 List of standards
IEC 60050 International electro technical vocabulary
IEC 61652 Insulators for overhead lines, composite line post insulators for
applications >1000V
IEC 60815 Guide for the selection of the insulators in respect of polluted
conditions
IEC-60071-1:1993 Insulation co-ordination Part 1 Definitions, principles and

rules
IEC-60071-2:1996 Insulation co-ordination Part 2 Application guide
IEC-60721-3-4:1995Classification of environmental conditions Part 3

Classification of groups of environmental parameters and their
severities Section 4 Stationary use at non-weather protected
locations
IEC-60721-3-4-am1: 1996Amendment 1 Classification of environmental

conditions Part 3 Classification of groups of environmental
parameters and their severities Section 4 Stationary use at non-
weather protected locations
IEC-60099-4: Surge arresters - Part 4 Metal-oxide surge arresters without gaps

for a.c. systems
IEC-60099-5:Surge arresters - Part 5 Selection and application

recommendations
12.4 Language, units
The SI units should be used for the offer, all drawings, calculation, other
documentation, labels and signs.
12.5 Warranty, Lifetime
The Bidder guarantees that the surge arrester is free from faults of design, material quality,
manufacturing which could be during the proper use.
12.6 Environmental conditions
The surge arrester operates outdoor; the ambient temperature range is between
+15 °C and +40 °C and the daily average temperature is not bigger than +35 °C. Minimum
direct exposure to sun light = 2800hr p.a.
The installation places are located maximum 1200 m above the sea level.
12.7 Pollution performance:
IEC 60815 defines five levels of pollution (from light to very heavy) and stipulates the
required creepage for housings as indicated in the table here.
Pollution Level Specific Creepage in mm/kV (Um)

Very Light a <16
Light b 16
Medium c 20
Heavy d 25
Very heavy e 31
Minimum pollution level required is very heavy (31mm/kV).
12.8 Surge arrester product requirements
12.8.1 Basic surge arrester design criteria
 The ZnO varistors used in samples for type testing should be same
as disc in arrester supplied at all times. Re-qualification needed in
case ZnO varistors supplier or formulation is changed.
 The surge arrester must be suitable for installation in a horizontal or
vertical position.
 The surge arrester must be of cage design where the silicon housing
is directly bonded to the ZnO Varistors. Fibreglass wrap or tube
designs are not accepted.
 The housing should be made from UV protected, non-tracking and
erosion resistant polymeric material.
 The housing should be mould in place, and directly chemically
bonded to the ZnO varistors.
 The arrester should be of gapless design and void free.
 The end fittings parts should be made from corrosion resistant
material preferably aluminium.
 The surge arrester should be of a non-shattering failure design.
The marking on the complete arrester should be as per the relevant IEC-60099-4 standard
and end fitting should be engraved with the following:
 Continuous operating voltage

 Rated voltage
 Rated frequency
 Nominal discharge current
 Rated short circuit withstand current in kA
 Manufacturer‟s name or trademark, type and identification of the
arrester
 The year of manufacture
 Serial number
12.8.2 ZnO Varistor Criteria
 The ZnO varistors should have a glass collar and be „lead‟ free.
 ZnO varistors metallization – it is required that the varistors have a
min of 98% Metallization on both surfaces (top & bottom).
 ZnO Block surfaces metallization thickness should range between
0.05 - 0.1mm
 ZnO Varistors should be vacuum packed while in transit from the
ZnO varistor Manufacture until used in arrester production.
 ZnO varistor manufacturer to be ISO9001 and 14001 certified.
 All ZnO Varistors after the routine test should be marked with the
following information:
 LOT number
 Uref
 Ures
 Disc-supplier part number
12.8.3 Polymeric housing material
The polymer material which is used for the arrester housing must be tracking and erosion
resistant, stabilized against UV radiation and the supplier should have proven polymeric
material development record in similar applications (like MV/HV cable terminations,
insulators, arresters). The housing material should have the following TERT (tracking
erosion resistance test) performance:
 Constant voltage: 4,5 kV; 360 min

 All eventual failures by erosion only
 Tested as per ASTM D2303-97 standard
The shed profile should meet the IEC60815 standard and must have an alternating shed
profile.
12.9 Arrester requirements
The arrester shall meet the following specifications:
Particular 11kV 33kV

Product Design Cage Design Cage Design
Pull Strength (kN) (Note1) 2 2
SSL min (Nm) (Note1) 300 300
SLL min (Nm) (Note1) 300 300
Torsion (Nm) (Note1) 50 50
Housing polymer thickness over block surface (mm) 3 min 3 min
Housing design, MIP – direct molding MIP – direct molding
Silicon Housing material In accordance with In accordance with
section: 4.2.3 section: 4.2.3
Ratio between Ures/Ur (10kA) <2.65 <2.65

System Insulation Requirements
Power frequency withstand voltage, wet (kV) >45 >105
Lightning impulse withstand voltage (1.2/50µs) (kV) >140 >220
Creepage Length (mm) (31mm/kV) >372 >1116
Flashover Distance (mm) >170 >370
*Creepage = max sys voltage x 31mm/kV (Pollution level required is ‘Very heavy’)
Notes:
1) Mechanical strengths provided should be defined and proven in the thermo-
mechanical and bending moment tests as per IEC 60099-4.
12.10 Surge arrester electrical requirements:
The arrester shall meet the following specifications based on IEC 60099-4:
Particulars 11kV 33kV

Nominal Discharge Current (kA) 10 10
Surge Arrester Class 2 2
Arrester Max. Cont. Operating Voltage Uc (kV) 10 27
Arrester Rated Voltage Ur (kV) 12.5 33.75
Long duration current, (A) >500 >500
High Current Impulse (kA) 100 100
Max. Residual Voltage @ In (kV) (8/20µs) <35 <90
Max. Residual Voltage @ In (kV) (1/20µs) <36 <95
Switching surge 30/60us, (500A) (kV) <28 <74
Switching surge 30/60us, (125A) (kV) <27 <70
Short circuit, (high current, pre-failing) (kA) 40 40
1 sec Temporary Overvoltage (TOV) (kV) >13.8 >37
100 sec Temporary Overvoltage (TOV) (kV) >12 >33
12.11 Accessories:
The arrester should be supplied with the following accessories:
 Ground connections: Insulating bracket and disconnect with M12 nut

and 2 x flat washers (see figure 1)
 Line terminals should include 1 x M12 nut, 2 x flat washers and bird
cap – see figure 1 below.
 Conductor clamp should be suitable for clamping conductors up to
12.5mm in diameter.
 The earth lead should be a flexible copper conductor, PVC insulated
which will be connected to the Disconnector with a lug to fit an M12
stud. The lead should be 16mm2 with a minimum length of 500mm.
The lead should be supplied fully assembled to the Disconnector. See
figure 1.
Figure 1: Shows the surge arrester with line terminals / Bird cap and Insulating bracket
with Disconnector and conductor terminations.
12.11.1 Insulating bracket for 11 & 33kV System Application:
The insulating bracket shall be capable of withstanding environmental conditions

for up to 1 year without deterioration. It shall have the following electrical
characteristics:
a) Insulation withstand (1.2/50µs) = >105kV

b) Power frequency Insulation withstand (1min) wet = >45kV
12.11.2 Ground Lead Disconnector:
A disconnecting device shall be provided in accordance with IEC 60099-4. In the event of
arrester failure the Disconnector should disconnect the flexible earth lead and isolate the
arrester electrically from the system and to give a visible indication of the failure.
The performance of the disconnect impacts the components impact on system reliability.
Pre-mature failures, and non-operation can cause costly outages and equipment damage.
In order to improve performance of the disconnect function the following tests are required
in addition to the IEC arrester requirements defined in IEC 60099-4.
a) The external housing of the Disconnector shall be UV stable and precautions

shall be taken to ensure that the Disconnector do not deteriorate in service as a
result of exposure to the environment.
b) The Disconnector shall be suitably robust to withstand the mechanical shocks
that can be expected during transport and installation. The operating
characteristics of the Disconnector shall not be affected by the torque that is
applied on the earth terminal when installing the flexible earth lead.
Nema cross arm bracket should also be offered by the manufacturer and meet the
requirements as shown in figure 2 below
Figure 2: Nema Bracket Requirements

12.11.3 Line Terminal
The line should consist of M12 flat washers and M12 nuts. These star washers should be
able to accept conductors up to 12.5mm in diameter. The accessories should be made up
of a material as described in section 4.6.
A bird cap should be designed to fit tightly over the end fitting and allow the conductor enter
from the side. The bird cap should protect wildlife and prevent temporary or possibly
permanent outage. The bird cap should be made of high quality material and resistant to
UV.
12.12 Metal accessories:
12.12.1 Galvanizing Solid Components:
Forged Steel & Cast Iron according to ASTM-A153 CLASS: A.
Particulars Min. Average Min. Average

Weight Thickness
Average of specimens tested 610g/m² 86.10µm
Any individual specimen 550g/m² 77.55µm
tested
12.12.2 Galvanizing Threaded Components:
Forged Steel & Cast Iron according to ASTM-A153 CLASS: C.
Particulars Min Average Min Average

Weight Thickness
Average of specimens tested 305 g/m² 43µm
Anyindividual 259g/m² 37µmspecimen tested
12.13 Quality control, tests, documentation
The type– and routine test requirements of relevant product standards and the quality
management system of the manufacturer form the bases of the quality control.
The manufacturer should be qualified according to the ISO-9001 and ISO-14001. These
certificates should be supplied with tender documentation.
12.14 Type tests
The offered surge arrester should be fully type tested as per the IEC60099-4 standard. The
Bidder should submit one copy of type test reports to the Purchaser. The language of the
type test reports should be in English or French.
The type test reports of the offered products should contain the following:
 All information and drawings for the identification of the tested sample.
 Qualification of the test laboratory, which shows that the tested samples are
according to which standards and requirements.
 The characteristics of the test circuits and the test arrangements.
 The measured value, registered dates, oscillograms during the type test.
The type tests should be made in a European independent accredited test laboratory. It is
required that the arresters are tested to IEC60099-4 standard edition 2.0 or more recent.
The main parts of the relevant IEC-60099-4:
 Insulation withstand tests on the arrester housing

 Residual voltage tests
 Long-duration current impulse withstand test
 Operating duty tests
 Test of arrester Disconnector/fault indicators1
 Short-circuit test procedure, (pre-failing method)
 Internal partial discharge test
 Test of bending moment
 Moisture ingress test
 Weather ageing test, (1000hr salt fog test report).
12.14.1 Moisture ingress test
The arrester shall prove its tightness with respect to moisture ingress by passing the
following type tests:
-Moisture Ingress Test in accordance with IEC 60099-4. The following pass criteria should
be verified:
 Visual inspection should not identify damage

 Watt loss measured at the same voltage as the one used in IEC 60099-4, the
increase from the initial measurement should be < 20%.
 PD measurement should be < 10pC @ 1.05 * Uc.
 Deviation in Ures should be < 5%.
 Seal should not be damaged during application of installation pressures up to
50Nm
12.14.2 Short circuit testing (MV arresters up to 41kV)
The arrester shall prove it‟s withstand capability with respect to internal failures by passing
the following type tests:
Short Circuit Test in accordance with IEC 60099-4. The required test method for MV
arresters up to 41kV Uc, shall be pre-failing method. The following minimum current levels
should be tested.
Rated Reduced Reduced Low Preferred

Particular short short short current
circuit circuit circuit method
short
current, Is current current
circuit
10kA Class 2 40kA / 0.2s 12kA / 0.2s 6kA / 0.2s 600A / 1s Electrical pre-
failing
During the test no parts must be ejected and the arrester has to maintain its integrity, i.e. it
should not break into two or more pieces. All flames must self-extinguish within 2 minutes
after the test.
12.14.3 Routine and acceptance tests
The offered prices should cover the cost of the routine and acceptance tests. The delegate
of Purchaser can participate on the routine tests and the cost – including the traveling,
accommodation, full board and any additional costs - will be covered by the Purchaser.
The routine test report should contain qualification of products, measured value of the
specified performances in the relevant standards with appropriate fullness. The measuring
datasheets should show the serial numbers to identify the tested samples.
The specified routine test in the relevant IEC-60099-4:
 Measurement of reference voltage

 Residual voltage
 Leakage measuring
Samples tests are not accepted in place of 100% inspection in any cases. Full reports must
be available on request from manufacturer.
The specified acceptance test in the relevant IEC-60099-4:
 Measurement of the power frequency voltage

 Lighting impulse residual voltage test
12.14.4 Documentation
The Bidder should give to Purchaser the technical documentation of the surge arresters.
The technical documentation contains the following:
 Technical brochure,
 Technical drawings,
 Product datasheets.
 Quality certificate,
 Independent Type test reports as per IEC60099-4.
12.15 Packaging and Delivery
The Bidder should provide suitable packaging for each arrester. The packaging should
provide the necessary information (delivery address, product description, delivery condition,
etc.) and included the list of contents.
The surge arresters and accessories should be individually packed in one box. The
insulating bracket and accessories should be fully assembled along with ground lead. The
surge arrester packaging should protect the goods against any mechanical damage during
the transport and storage.
12.16 Reference, samples
12.16.1 Reference
The Manufacturer must able to demonstrate a reference list with the most important/big
value delivery in last three years. They should demonstrate that they have sold 50,000
surge arresters of this type in Europe in the last three years. The Manufacturer should
demonstrate minimum 15 years reference of polymeric surge arrester manufacturing.
12.16.2 Samples
The Bidder must also submit samples to the Purchaser together with the offer
documentation as one disc, one block without housing and one end product only for the
biggest quantity product group. The samples are should be the same type as offered.
13 STAY ASSEMBLIES
All material used for stay work shall be galvanised.
The minimum number and size of stays shall be used with each type of line support.
All stays shall be taken down at an angle to the pole of approximately 45 degrees
consistent with adequate stay tension.
13.1 Stay Wire
Stay wires shall be galvanised steel strand of the type 7/8” swg complying with BS 183
Grade 700. Strength shall be 1100MPa in both cases. Stay wires and their associated
fittings shall be tested in the manner specified for conductors, and the breaking load shall
not be less than 95% of the stay wire breaking load.[PB]
13.2 Stay Grips and Fittings
Stay grips shall be the preformed wire type.
Thimbles shall be used with guy grips to support wires through the stay rod eye. A
combination of guy grips and pole top make offs shall be used as indicated in the drawings.
13.3 Stay Insulators
a) In each LV stay assembly, a glazed porcelain stay insulator having a minimum

W.F.O. of 20kV shall be fitted.
b) The stay insulator shall be the strain type No. 21-1075 or approved equivalent,
complete with all fittings and suitable for use with preformed guy grip dead end
terminations.
13.4 Backing Plate and Stay Rod Assemblies
a) Backing plates shall be galvanised mild steel plate, galvanised as specified or

epoxy tar coated, 150mm x 150mm x 6mm welded to the stay rod.
b) All stays shall be installed with a 1m wood stub pole as an anchor
c) Under no circumstances may stay rods be bent.
d) Stay rods shall comply with BS 183 Grade 700and shall be 1100 MPA for both
LV and MV stays. The table below gives a guideline for the standard stay rod
sizes to be used.
Application Diameter Adjustment
LV 16mm Adjustable
11kV 20mm Adjustable
33kV 20mm Adjustable
Standard Stay Rod
13.5 Stub pole/Kicking block
A stub pole shall be installed at the base of the stay rod. Stub poles (kicking blocks) shall
be fully treated to UMEME wood pole specification.
14 STRINGING
The fullest possible use shall be made of the maximum conductor length in order to reduce
to a minimum the number of joints. The number and span location of tension joints shall be
approved. There shall be no tension joints in adjacent spans or in sections between
tensions structures of less than three spans. There shall be no joints in spans crossing
roads or railways or in the spans immediately adjacent thereto.
The conductors, joints and clamps shall be erected using approved tools and shall be
erected in such a manner that no bird caging, over-tensioning of individual wires or layers,
or other deformation or damage to the conductor shall occur. Auxiliary erection clamps or
hauling devices shall be of approved design and shall, under erection conditions, allow no
relative movement of strands or layers of the conductors. Cutting of layers of conductors
shall be carried out with tools designed not to damage underlying strands.
Jumpers shall be cut in the centre and connected with an approved aluminium parallel
groove clamp. Bimetallic clamps shall be used where the take-off is of copper material.
Cropping or shearing of complete conductors shall not be permitted.
Unless otherwise approved, conductors shall be run under partial tension and erected by
means of snatch blocks of approved materials and dimensions, at every intermediate
structure and by other approved means so as to reduce to a minimum contact between the
conductor and the ground or other obstruction during erection
Under no circumstances may conductors be dragged along the ground.

The Contractor shall also make any necessary special arrangements for running out and
sagging the conductors where the route crosses buildings, gardens or other grounds over
which erection cannot be carried out in the normal manner.
The Contractor shall also make such special arrangements as the Engineer may approve
where power lines are to be crossed.
The conductors shall be bound to the pin insulators with approved preformed wire ties and
grips. Where reel and shackle type insulators are fitted the conductor shall be bound to the
insulators with approved side ties. The make of wrap lock and side ties shall be to
approval.
At special structures and where required, the Contractor shall leave an adequate length of
conductor to facilitate the connections to isolating switches, transformers, surge arrestors,
cross arms etc.
Insulators shall be erected so as to avoid damage in any form. Pin insulators shall be fully
tightened on the pins before setting the insulator groove alignment and shall remain tight
after erection of the conductors.
No additional payments will be made for the erection of the line conductors over roads,
railways and communication circuits, or over or under existing power lines which have been
made dead for the time being.
15 JOINTS AND TERMINATIONS
a) All joints of conductors shall be of approved materials only. No mid span joints
shall be allowed except with the written approval of the Engineer.
b) No joints shall be permitted in a service connection unless specifically

approved.
c) The Contractor shall keep record of the spans in which joints are made, as well
as drum numbers and position in line during the stringing. Three copies of the
records are to be submitted and brought onto the as-built drawings on
completion of the contract.
d) All terminations and joints shall be done strictly to the manufacturer's

recommendations by suitably trained artisans in possession of approved and
valid certificates stating that they are qualified to do ABC construction work.
e) The issuing authority of such certificates shall be approved by the Engineer.

One such employee shall be available permanently on site to supervise all
ABC construction work, including stringing, jointing and terminating. All joints
shall be looped and shall not be subjected to tension and shall be well secured
to the pole structure.
f) Joints shall be suitable for both mid span and pole applications.
g) Catenary joints shall be made with a performed steel wire splice, or a suitable
crimp method. Mechanical splices shall be sealed with thick-walled heat-
shrink tubing with internal sealing compound.
h) Copper aluminium jointing or terminating shall be made using the

manufacturer's specified materials and techniques.
i) The protective copper sheath on each conductor shall be earthed at all joints
and terminations.
j) Tenderers shall submit full details pertaining to jointing and termination

materials and techniques they intend employing, and shall submit test
certificates of such material for scrutiny.
16 GALVANISING
16.1 General
Hot dip galvanizing is the application of a zinc coating by dipping cleaned, prepared, metal
articles in molten zinc, by which process alloy layers may be formed between the basic
metal and the outer pure zinc layer. Under some circumstances, the whole coating may
consist of alloy layers and, in such cases, the appearance may be a dull grey.
Mild steel, low alloy steel and cast iron are metals particularly suitable for hot dip
galvanizing, but other ferrous metals may also be hot dip galvanized. The fabricator shall
ensure that the items to be galvanized consist of metal suitable for galvanizing.
The fabricator shall also ensure that internal stresses in the material are relieved as
necessary before submission for hot dip galvanizing. These stresses could lead to em-
brittlement or inter-crystalline cracking after galvanizing.
Surface contaminants which cannot be removed by pickling, such as for example, oil, fat,
tar, paint, welding slag and similar impurities, shall be removed prior to pickling.
Articles shall not be galvanized if their design and shapes are such that the pickling solution
cannot be removed with certainty or if adequate venting or drainage is not possible to
ensure a safe and effective galvanizing dip. If it is necessary to bore drainage or vent holes
in articles, the supplier shall obtain the consent of the EWSA.
In addition to the stipulations of BS 729 all galvanizing shall also meet the conditions set out
below.
16.2 Hot dip galvanizing bath
The zinc of the hot dip galvanizing bath shall contain not less than 98.5% of zinc (by mass)
according to ISO 752. No zinc impurities or additives which could have a deleterious effect
on the durability of the zinc coating shall be acceptable.
16.3 Coating finished appearance
The galvanizing coating shall be smooth, continuous, uniform and free from anything that is
detrimental to the stated use of the coated article. It shall be free from acid spots and flux
stains and shall not scale or blister. The coating shall not be removable by normal handling
or packing.
Shiny, dull grey or spangled surface appearance shall be generally acceptable. Extensive
wet storage stain (white rust) shall be unacceptable.
16.4 Coating thickness
The thickness of the galvanising coating shall comply with the minimum average values
given in table 5, below, when tested in accordance with the requirements set out below:
Item Description Minimum Zinc Mass Minimum Average

Deposited (g/mm²) Coating Thickness (m)
Steel Items, 5mm thick and over 610 85

Steel Items between 2mm and 5mm thick 460 65
. .
Steel Items under 2mm thick
335 47
Threaded Steel Items
305 43
Iron Castings
610 85
Table 5: Galvanizing zinc mass and coating thickness
*the minimum average thickness figures given in this table can be defined as the lowest of
the individual average values for the number of samples under test.
16.5 Coating Uniformity
The uniformity of the galvanizing coating shall be such that the minimum individual
thickness measurement on any test sample shall be not more than 7m below the
minimum average figure specified for that article in table 5.
16.6 Coating Mass
The mass of the galvanizing coating per square meter of the surface area shall comply with
the minimum values given in table 5 when tested in accordance with the requirements set
out below.
16.7 Testing Procedure
The tests detailed below, shall be carried out by the galvanizer on the first consignment of
articles under each new procurement contract and the results shall be recorded on the test
certificate.
The following tests shall be carried out on each of the selected samples:
 visual inspection;
 thickness of coat; and
 Uniformity of coat.
In the event of disagreement or dispute over the results of the above tests a coating mass
test shall be carried out, as set out below. The result of this test shall be definite and
binding.
16.8 Sampling
The number of samples to be selected for the tests shall be determined by the following
formula:
s = 4 + 1.5n/1000
Where s = number of samples
n = quantity of items in consignment
s shall be adjusted to be not more than 15 and not less than 4.
16.9 Visual Inspection
The inspection shall include the following aspects:

 smoothness: there shall be no exposed spots, spikes or anything
detrimental to the stated use of the articles or to personnel handling
them;
 stains: there shall be no acid spots, flux or dross stains;
 adhesion: there shall be no blisters, peeling or flaking. Normal
handling shall not give rise to deterioration:
 wet storage: storage and stacking conditions shall be appropriate.
Excessive white rust will cause the consignment to be rejected; and
 threaded items: oiled nuts with uncoated female threads, cut
oversize to allow for the galvanising coating on the standard bolt
threads, shall have free travel.
16.10 Magnetic Measurement
Thickness measurements shall be determined by a magnetic instrument method as set

down in ISO 2178.
The instrument used shall have the necessary degree of accuracy, range of probes and
probe adapters to enable reliable readings to be obtained consistently. Otherwise, the
EWSA representative shall nominate a suitable instrument for the purpose of obtaining the
measurements.
Before taking measurements, the instrument shall be calibrated, preferably on an un-

galvanized sample of the articles under test. The steel surface used for the calibration shall
be cleaned, if possible, by machine process or abrasive.
16.11 Measurement of Coating Thickness
Between five and ten measurements shall be taken per sample, depending on size, shape,
etc. The average thickness shall be taken to be the average of all the readings for that
sample. The minimum average coating thickness shall be defined as the lowest of the
individual average thickness values for the number of samples under test.
16.12 Measurement of Coating Uniformity
The minimum individual value of the readings taken on each sample, in accordance with
the sampling clause above, shall be used to determine the coating uniformity, in conformity
with the requirements of the coating uniformity clause.
16.13 Measurement of Coating Mass
The coating mass shall be determined by a coat stripping procedure as set down in ISO
1460.
This test, when required, shall normally be carried out on two samples. The two samples
chosen shall be the ones that have given the lowest readings when tested by the magnetic
measurement method.
16.14 Rejection
If any sample fails to meet the galvanizing requirements of this specification, twice the
original number of samples shall then be tested. If any of these samples fails to conform,
the whole consignment of items represented by these samples shall be rejected.
A consignment that has been rejected may be re-galvanized and again offered for test,
provided that it is according to specification in all other respects.
This specification has been prepared by Quality Assurance department of Umeme Ltd and
it lays down requirements for the Mounting (Pole or ground), Operating Voltage (11kV or
33kV) and number of phases (Single or Three phase) of oil filled distribution transformers. It
is intended to be used by Umeme Ltd in purchasing the items.
It is expected that manufacturers will provide Low- Loss, Completely Self Protected
(CSP) and energy efficient standard design transformers that will provide high level of
efficiency and significant initial cost saving.
The manufacturer shall submit information which confirms satisfactory service experience
with products which fall within scope of this specification.
17 TRANSFORMERS
17.1 SCOPE
This specification is for newly manufactured low loss, completely self-protected (CSP),
Aluminium winding, oil-immersed, air cooled, outdoor type, pole or ground mounted, single
or three phase distribution transformers for 11kV and 33kV distribution systems operated at
50Hz frequency.
The specification also covers the inspection, test and delivery to Kampala of distribution
transformers specified herein as well as a schedule of Guaranteed Technical Particulars to
be filled, signed by the manufacturer and submitted for tender evaluation:
This specification stipulates the minimum requirements (including features to deter

vandalism) for the transformer categories listed below acceptable for use in Umeme Ltd
and it shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer to ensure adequacy of design, good
workmanship and good engineering practice in the manufacture of transformers for Umeme
ltd.
Distribution Transformers categories
Three phase distribution transformers (33 kV/415 V and 11 kV/415 V), Pole or Ground
Mounted
Single phase distribution transformers (33 kV/ 240V and 11 kV/ 240V), Pole or Ground
Mounted
17.2 REFERENCES
The following standards contain provisions which, though referenced in this text constitute
provisions of this specification. Unless otherwise stated, the latest editions (including
amendments) apply.
ISO 1461: Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles – Specifications
and test Methods.
IEC 60076: Power transformers, all parts
IEC 60296: Specification for unused mineral insulating oil for transformers and switchgear.
IEC 60214: Tap-changers – Part 1: Performance requirements and test methods, Part 2:
Application guide
IEC 60512: Connectors for electronic equipment

BS 381C: Specification for colours for identification coding and special purposes
IEC 60529: Classification of Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures
DIN 42500: Three-phase Oil immersed 50Hz distribution transformers from 50 to 2500kVA,
Um = 24 kV
17.3 INSPECTION AND TESTING
A representative appointed by the Purchaser may inspect the manufacture‟s plant.
Tests shall be performed in accordance with the relevant IEC standards supplemented by
the specific requirements indicated below. In the absence of IEC recommendations the
tests must be equivalent at least to the conditions, provisions and definitions of the above-
mentioned standards.
Distribution transformer tests will be divided into the following categories:
(I) Routine Tests
Each transformer shall have the following tests performed on it.
 Measurement of winding resistance

 Measurement of voltage ratio and check of voltage vector
relationship
 Measurement of impedance voltage, short-circuit impedance and
load loss
 Measurement of no-load loss and current
 Dielectric tests
 Insulation oil test
(II) Type Tests and Special Tests
Suppliers shall include with their offers test certificates, including type tests and special
tests carried out in accordance with IEC 60076, which are issued by an approved,
internationally acknowledged, reputable, independent, testing laboratory. Transformer
offers without test certificates shall be considered non-responsive.
When such tests are called for they will comprise the following:
 Impulse voltage test

 Temperature rise test
 Short-circuit test
 Acoustic sound level measurements
(III)Acceptance/Proof tests
The purchaser (UMEME) shall appoint a group of four representatives to witness proof
tests on two randomly selected transformers in the purchaser‟s batch. Proof tests shall
include all tests under the routine test category.
In addition the Purchaser may call for type tests and special tests to be carried out at the
Manufacturer's Works and witnessed by the Purchaser or representatives at Supplier‟s
expense. Such tests would be on random samples in and or outside the purchaser‟s batch
at the discretion of the Purchaser and failure to meet the conditions of test could result in
the rejection of a complete batch of transformers.
17.4 PACKING
Transformers shall be delivered filled with oil, equipped and supplied with all specified
equipment mounted with the exception of Surge Arrestors. Surge arresters shall be
packaged appropriately in separate packs together with all their related accessories and
installation manuals to enable their installation at the purchaser‟s stores. Screws and bolts
on the transformer shall be thoroughly tightened to ensure no leakage of oil.
17.5 OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS
In addition to the General Technical Requirements, the following minimum and maximum
operating characteristics, where stated, shall apply to all distribution transformers specified
in this section:
Characteristic Value/Requirement
Primary Voltage 33 kV and 11 kV
Secondary voltage (no load) 415/240V

Three/Single Phase
Single Phase 240V
Vector group (three phase) Dyn11
Vector group (single phase) Ii0
Off-loading tappings (primary side) +5.0%, +2.5%, 0%, -2.5%, -5%
33 kV or 11 kV
Insulation levels (IEC 60076-3) LI 75/AC28/AC3(11 kV)
LI l70/AC70/AC3(33 kV)
Short circuit impedance voltage at 750C 4% <500 kVA
>500 kVA 5%
Cooling type ONAN

Insulation temperature class (IEC 60076) A
Maximum winding temperature rise 650C
Maximum allowable noise level at 0.3 metre measured in
accordance with IEC 60551 (tolerance 2 dB(A))
25 kVA
45 dB(A)
50 kVA
48 dB(A)
100 kVA
50 dB(A)
200 kVA
51 dB(A)
315 kVA
55 dB(A)
500 kVA
56 dB(A)
630 kVA
58 dB (A)
The local climatic conditions under which the transformers will operate and which need to
be taken into consideration during manufacturing are given in the table below. The supplier
shall take into account the altitude of 1200 m in the design of the transformer and such
equipment as bushings etc. This means that all transformers will have to be
tropicalised.
Climatic Design Parameter Climatic Design Value
Altitude 1,200 metres
Ambient Air Temperature average 250C

minimum 180C
maximum 400C
Annual Isokeraunic Level 150 days
Climate Tropical
Relative Humidity 20 – 100%
Wind Speed
average 37 km/h
maximum 72 km/h
17.6 LOSSES
The no load and load losses are to be as low as is consistent with reliability and economical
use of materials. The supplier must offer only low-loss transformers and the load and no-
load loss values in Watts must be explicitly stated in the bid. The life time cost of losses is
to be minimised. The following capitalisation formula, providing the net present value (NPV)
of the total cost, will be used in the evaluation of the tenders:
Total Cost = A + CiPi + CcPc
Where,
A = Cost of purchasing, US$;
Pi =No-load losses, kW;
Pc =Load losses, kW;
Ci =Capitalised cost of no-load loss, US$/kW;
Cc =Capitalised cost of load loss, US$/kW;
The economic life of a transformer is assumed to be 25 years, and
Ci =Cost per kilowatt of no-load Losses = 5500 US$/kW
Cc =Cost per kilowatt of load Losses = 3300 US$/kW
17.7 CAPACITIES FOR THREE PHASE AND SINGLE PHASE DISTRIBUTION

TRANSFORMERS
Three phase distribution transformers (33 kV/LV and 11kV/LV) shall be selected from the
following series of ratings:
Pole Mounted Ground Mounted
25 kVA 200 kVA

50 kVA 315 kVA
100 kVA 500 kVA
200 kVA 630 kVA
Single-phase distribution transformers (33kV/240V and 11kV/240V) shall be rated at
25kVA.
17.8 DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMER CONSTRUCTION
17.9 GENERAL
The transformers shall only be double-wound, oil immersed naturally cooled (ONAN) and
hermetically sealed type tank with bolted cover.
The core shall be high quality amorphous metal.
The primary and secondary windings shall be constructed from high conductivity
aluminium. All turns of windings shall be adequately supported to prevent movement. In
cases where turns are spaced out, a suitable inter-turn packing shall be provided.
Transformers manufactured with Aluminium foil or sheet type LV windings of proven design
will be accepted.
No material which can be deleteriously affected by the action of oil under the operating
conditions of the transformers shall be used in the design of transformers or leads or
bushings.
The core shall be insulated from the general transformer tank to withstand a power
frequency test of 2 kV for one minute but reliably earthed to the transformer tank by a single
connecting link.
Construction features shall permit local repairs to be easily carried out in the event of
equipment failure.
All tapping ratings shall apply at the 33 kV or 11 kV voltages.
The transformers shall be of the self-protected type; with high and low voltage
protection provided inside the tank. There shall be means to reset protection from outside
the tank.
17.10 TRANSFORMER TANK
The transformer tank shall be fabricated from steel and be of robust construction; all welds
shall be made by the electric arc process and the slag carefully removed after each run.
The tank shall have a bolted cover, which shall provide the only access to the inside of the
transformer.
With the exception of radiator elements, all external joints shall be seam welded. Cooling
radiators shall be of robust and simple construction and preferably be of the corrugated
tank side form. Complicated shapes shall not be acceptable, and horizontal stiffeners on
tanks should be avoided. The bearing surface of the tank to which bushings are clamped
shall be substantially flat.
All matching faces of joints to be made oil tight shall be finished with a smooth surface to
ensure that the gasket material will make a satisfactory joint.
Flanges and covers of tanks shall be of sufficient thickness to prevent any depression
occurring which would retain water around the bolts.
Bolts shall be spaced at sufficiently close intervals to avoid buckling of either flanges or
covers and provide reasonably uniform compression of the gasket.
Each transformer shall be provided with a minimum of two closed lifting lugs. The minimum
diameter of the hole or width of the slot shall be 25 mm. The two lifting lugs shall be
located such that there will be a minimum of 50 mm between the lifting chain and the
nearest part of the bushings.
All transformers shall be suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation.
17.11 POLE MOUNTED TRANSFORMERS
Generally the single phase transformers (25 kVA) and the three phase (50 kVA, 100 kVA,
200 kVA) transformers will be pole mounted outdoors, although some may be ground
mounted outdoors or installed indoors in customer premises.
All pole-mounted transformers shall be suitable for mounting on pole platforms. The base of
the transformers shall have two permanently fixed channels of length proportionate and
parallel to the shorter sides of the transformer. The position of the channels shall not be
more than 200mm from the transformer end. Two more channel of same material and
dimensions shall be provided by the supplier to enable fixing of the transformer across the
platform with M16 X 14inch HDG bolts and nuts. The bolts shall also be supplied together
with the transformer and the whole arrangement shall meet the requirements of DIN 42500.
17.12 GROUND MOUNTED TRANSFORMERS
Ground mounted transformers shall have closed HV and LV terminal bushings except for
those rated 33-kV/500 kVA and above. The latter shall be mounted on transformer plinths
1.8 m above the ground with open HV terminal bushings and closed LV bushings.
The ground–mounted transformers shall be equipped with suitable base frame and wheel
for mounting. Wheel shall rotate 90º without dismantling and shall meet the requirement of
DIN 42500. The position of the mounting skids shall not be more than 200mm from the
transformer shorter ends for transformers up to 500kVA.
Suppliers must clearly state in the offer whether the design is for hermetically sealed
transformers with nitrogen cushion.
Transformers with ratings in excess of 500kVA shall be fitted with thermometer pockets
complete with screwed captive cover.
17.13 TRANSFORMER CORE AND COILS
The core shall be high quality Amorphous ribbons having very low loss formed into wound
cores of rectangular shape, bolted together to the frames firmly to prevent vibration or
noise. The complete design of core must ensure permanency of the core loss with
continuous working of the transformers. The value of the flux density allowed in the design
shall be clearly stated in the offer. Curves showing the properties of the metal shall be
attached with the offer.
To ensure that the core and coils of transformers are seated on the floor of the tank,
supporting frames of a suitable insulating material shall be designed to accommodate
variations in tank height.
The core and coil assembly shall have the core and coils rigidly connected to the tank and
suitably closed lifting lugs shall be provided for removing the core and coil assembly from
the tank.
17.14 TRANSFORMER SEALING
A satisfactory lid-sealing gasket shall be provided on each transformer to maintain the seal
at extremes of operating temperature. A cold oil level mark shall be provided inside each
transformer marked C.O.L.
17.15 INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FINISH
Internal and external tank and radiator surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned by shot
blasting or be given an acid and phosphate dip treatment to remove rust and scale and to
provide an adherent, moisture resistant coating. Due care shall be given to avoid over
pickling resulting in pitting or unduly heavy deposit of phosphate. This resultant coating
shall provide a surface which shall offer good paint adhesion and a resistance to corrosion.
All painting shall be suitable for tropical conditions. The intent shall be to give maximum
protection to ensure long-term safe operation in a highly aggressive environment.
17.16 RATING PLATE
A stainless steel rating plate shall be fitted to each transformer. The information shall be
deeply etched including the diagram of the connections of the windings, the vector diagram
showing the general phase relations of the transformer, and a diagrammatic plan of the
transformer cover showing the terminal positions and marking and other essential
particulars. The plate shall be mounted in an accessible position and preferably adjacent to
the tapping switch if this is located on the side of the tank.
The rating plate shall be fitted below the LV terminals. Rating and diagram plates shall be
attached by 5 mm brass screws in each corner to mild steel brackets welded horizontally.
The rating plate shall show the data specified in IEC 60076-1(1993-03).
In addition, the rating in kVA shall be stencilled in black paint on the tank wall below the
high voltage bushings in figures approximately 50 mm high. The letters 'kVA' are not
required.
17.17 TERMINAL MARKING
All transformers shall have the primary and secondary terminal markings plainly and
indelibly marked on the transformer adjacent to the relevant terminal. These markings shall
preferably be 25 mm in height. Terminal markings for three phase transformers shall be
ABC/abcn and for single phase transformers A1 A2 / a1 a2.
17.18 TERMINAL LEADS
Outgoing leads shall be brought out through bushings. The leads shall be such that the
core and coils may be removed with the least possible interference with these leads, and
they shall be specially supported inside the transformer to withstand the effects of vibration
and short circuits.
17.19 BUSHINGS
All bushings shall be porcelain clad, of the highest quality and in accordance with IEC
60137(1995-12). They shall be sealed in a manner to prevent ingress of moisture and to
facilitate removal. The neutral bushings and stems shall be identical to those provided for
phase terminations.
The bushings shall be fitted with bolts that cannot be removed with conventional tools
Each bushing shall be indelibly marked with the name or trademark of the manufacturer.
The HV bushings of the ground/pole-mounted transformers shall carry a set of arcing horns
for over voltage protection of the corresponding BIL (Basic Insulation Level).
The HV bushings shall be equipped with arc horns as a permanent fixture as shown
in the Umeme drawings.
The HV Bushings on the transformers shall be fitted with Brass, Silver or Tin coated
terminals to accommodate Copper cable or Aluminium wire terminations up to 200mm²
ACSR conductor and shall be rated to a minimum of 250% of the transformer‟s rated
current. Termination shall be done by using a bolted clamp for a continuous through
connection of the conductor to the surge arrestors.
17.20 EARTHING CONNECTIONS
Earthing terminals shall be provided with connection facilities for 50mm2 copper stranded
conductors. The bolts shall be located on the lower side of the transformer and be of M12
size. Each shall be clearly indicated with an engraved 'earth symbol'.
Two earthing connections are required on each transformer as well as one each on the LV
Cable box and the Meter enclosure. In the event that the core and windings are suspended
from the transformer lid, one earth connection shall be attached to the lid.
17.21 GASKETS
Any gaskets provided with the transformers shall be suitable for making oil tight joints, and
there shall be no deleterious effects on either gaskets or oil when the gaskets are
continuously in contact with hot oil and fungi. No gaskets shall be used in which the
material of the gasket is mounted on a textile backing. Exterior gaskets shall be
weatherproof and shall not be affected by strong sunlight.
17.22 OIL
All transformers shall be filled to the required level with new; unused, clean, standard
mineral oil in compliance with IEC 60296-01and Umeme requirements and specifications
and shall be free from all traces of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) compounds.
17.23 RADIO INTERFERENCE
When operated at voltages up to 10% in excess of the normal system rating, transformers
shall be substantially free from partial discharges (i.e. corona discharges in either internal or
external insulation) which are likely to cause interference with radio or telephone
communication.
17.24 TAPPINGS
There shall be a tapping switch on the primary side of each transformer:
Five voltage tappings shall be provided on the primary side of each transformer and shall
give +5.0% + 2.5%, 0, -2.5% and -5%, steps of the primary nominal voltage.
The tappings shall be selected by an 'off load' tapping switch with an external hand wheel
with provision for locking onto a selected tapping. The switch shall have a positive action
designed to eliminate the possibility of stopping in an intermediate position. The shaft shall
be adequately sealed so that no seepage of oil occurs under all conditions of service.
The tap change positions shall be clearly and indelibly marked.

The tap changer shall be mounted on top of the transformer, provided with a locking
mechanism on which Umeme standard lock can be installed. The tap changer shall be
hand operated.
17.25 FAILURE TO MEET GUARANTEED VALUES
If tolerances complying with IEC 60076 for total losses are exceeded, the manufacturer
shall compensate the Purchaser US$ 1,000 for each kilowatt in excess. The tap position
giving maximum losses will be considered.
If the short circuit impedance or the voltage ratio exceeds the tolerances, the Purchaser
has the right to reject the transformers.
If tolerances for no-load current are exceeded, a penalty of US$1,000/kVA shall be

imposed for every kVA in excess of the tolerances.
The purchaser reserves the right to apply penalties or reject any equipment in the event of
non-compliance with the specification.
17.26 SURGE ARRESTORS
The surge arrestors shall be manufactured according to IEC 60099, Distribution Class, with
rated nominal discharge current of 10 kA will be used for the protection of distribution
transformers.
The surge arrestors shall be of the non-linear resistance single pole type such as metal
oxide gapless surge arrestors, suitable for outdoor use on a three phase 50 Hz system.
Spark gap arrestors are not permitted.
The surge arrester shall have a live terminal (clamp) of suitable material to accommodate a
continuous connection of the same conductor (up to 200mm² ACSR) that is connected to
the HV Bushing terminal.
The bottom of the surge arrestor shall be equipped with a braided copper strap which is
connected with crimp lugs on both sides. Reference shall be made to Umeme standard
specification no. UMEME/QA/TS/SA_001 for detailed Technical Specification for 11 & 33kV
Distribution Class 2 Surge Arresters (Attached) for the manufacture of surge arrestors. All
surge arrestors supplied with the distribution transformers shall have to meet the
requirements of that specification.
System Voltage 11 kV 33 kV
Lightning arrestor rated voltage (rms) 11 kV 33 kV kV

Nominal discharge current 5 5 kA
Front-of wave impulse spark over voltage 42 127 kV
Maximum residual voltage at normal current 37 110 kV
The surge arrestor shall be suitable for mounting either vertically or horizontally. The
housing shall be of high quality porcelain of heavy construction to provide prolonged life
under outdoor conditions.
Terminations shall be suitable for connection of compression terminal lugs and supplied
with nuts and bolts for the lugs.
An automatic disconnection device (earth lead isolation – braided copper strap) to

disconnect the arrestor from earth and provide visual indication in the event of failure,
where provided, will earn bonus points.
The Supplier shall indicate the method used to provide pressure relief to prevent explosive
shattering of the porcelain housing. No chemical action shall take place, nor shall the
arrestor material show deterioration as a result of the specified operating duty. No
maintenance other than routine inspection shall be required under service conditions. The
transformers supplied without surge arrestors shall be considered non-responsive
17.27 LV Cable Box and Meter Box
The LV Cable box shall be able to accommodate the LV cable tails within the cable
compartment. The box shall have a removable gland plate.
The LV cable box shall accommodate LV bushings and CT‟s for statistical metering
purposes. The CT‟s shall be rated at least 150% of the transformer rating with 5A output at
100% rating. The CT shall be class 0.5 or better.
Provision shall be made in the LV compartment to allow mounting of a statistical meter of

dimensions 297mm (high) x 170mm (wide) x 81mm (deep) as indicated in the diagram.
Mounting brackets for this meter must be prepared as prescribed. A window must be
installed on the meter box to allow visual reading of the display without opening of the
meter panel.
CT‟s shall be installed in the LV bushings (Bushing type) for better accommodation of
multiple cables. Bushing CT‟s must be replaceable without removing the bushing from the
transformer. The cable box shall have a removable gland plate for multiple cable entry.
The construction of both the LV cable box and the statistical meter box shall be protected
with paint to the same standard as the Transformer housing as stated in clause 4.7.
Both the Meter box and LV Cable box shall be lockable with standard UMEME padlocks.
No additional lock, keys or screws shall be installed.
Both the meter box and the LV cable box shall be protected against dust and water ingress
to an appreciable level.
17.28 Transformer Protection (CSP)
The Transformer shall be completely self-protected on both LV and MV side. The LV side
shall be protected by means of a suitably rated built-in thermal circuit breaker. The circuit
breaker must be resettable from the outside. This must be done by means of a link stick for
pole mounted transformers. A clear indication shall be visible from ground level of the
status of the circuit breaker.
The MV side shall be protected by means of rated internal fuses.

1 PART 4
2 SAFETY SPECIFICATION STANDARD - UMEME
ABSTRACT
The Lifesaving Rules are CCD-Umeme‟s minimum Safety requirements. The contractor is
expected to develop a Safety plan, which meets these requirements as well as all the relevant
applicable legislation. Umeme in no way assumes the Contractors legal responsibilities. The
Contractor is and remains accountable for the quality and the execution of his health and
safety programme for his employees and sub-contractor employees. This Safety specification
reflects minimum requirements and should not be construed as all encompassing. There are
5 Lifesaving Rules that have been identified for Umeme failure.
To adhere to these rules by any Umeme employee or employee of a Principal Contractor or

sub-contractor will be considered a serious transgression. These rules are being implemented
to prevent serious injury or death of any employee, direct hire or contractor working in any
area under Umeme control.
The Lifesaving Rules are as following:
1. HOOK UP (AT HEIGHTS)

2. BELT UP (IN VEHICLES)
3. SOR (SYSTEM OPERATION REGULATIONS)
4. TEST BEFORE TOUCH (ISOLATION OF ENERGY)
5. BE RISK AWARE (HAZARD AWARENESS, RISK ANALYSIS - BEFORE
ANY WORK STARTS)
2.1 LIFE SAVING RULE #1: HOOK UP (AT HEIGHTS)
What is Hook Up (At Heights)?

Work at height is work in any place, including a place at, above or below ground level, where
a person could be injured if they fell from that place. Access and egress to a place of work
can also be work at height.
Examples of work activities that are classified as working at height:
  Working on trestles
  Working on a flat roof
  Erecting false work or formwork
  Working on a ladder
  Working at ground level adjacent to an excavation;
  Working on formwork within an excavation
  Working near or adjacent to fragile materials
How to manage Hook Up (at heights)
 Carry out risk assessments for work at height activities and make
sure that all work is Planned, Organized and carried out by a
competent person
  Follow the General Principles of Prevention for managing
risks from work at height – take steps to avoid, prevent or reduce
risks
 Chose the right work equipment and select collective measures to
prevent falls (such as guard rails and working platforms) before other
measures, which may only reduce the distance and consequences of a
fall (such as nets or airbags) or may only provide fall-arrest through
personal protection equipment.
Requirements for Umeme/Contractors
The Hook Up (at Heights) require employers to ensure that:
 All work at height is properly planned and organized

 A risk assessment is carried out for all work conducted at height
 Appropriate work equipment is selected and used
 People working at a height are competent
 Equipment used for work at height is properly inspected and
maintained
The risk assessment should include a careful examination of what harm could be caused
from working at height with a view to taking the effective steps to reduce the likelihood of this
harm occurring, either through avoiding the activity or, where this is not reasonably
practicable, by carrying it out in a safe manner using work equipment that is appropriate to
the task and the level of risk.
2.2 LIFE SAVING RULE #2: BELT UP (IN VEHICLES)
What is Belt Up (in vehicles)?
Belt Up (in vehicles) is the management of the hazards and risks associated with work
activities involving vehicles and mobile equipment. This includes the risks to employers,
self-employed people, employees and members of the public.
Belt Up (in vehicles) Lifesaving rules encompasses both workplace transport safety and
work related road safety and ensure the effective management of all Umeme/Contractor
vehicles and mobile equipment from the procurement stage (Fit for use), individual
employee responsibility to the use thereof and the identified mitigation and control measures
used to effectively manage the assets safely.
It also requires that all vehicles used for work are maintained in good condition and are
safe to use and fit for purpose. Road Traffic legislation requires that vehicles are roadworthy
and safe when in use on the public road. So whether you own, lease, hire or borrow a
vehicle for work purposes, you must make sure that the vehicle is safe for use and fit for
purpose for which you intend to use it.
All vehicles are subject to wear and tear and unless maintained at regular intervals, this
wear and tear will eventually result in unsafe vehicles and vehicle breakdowns. Regular
planned maintenance is a critical step in preventing this. Effective vehicle maintenance
practices result in a vehicle that is safe and fit for purpose and not likely to cause injury to
people using it or affected by its use. Effective maintenance routines also make sure that
vehicles are in roadworthy condition on a year round basis and not just prepared once a
year for their annual roadworthiness test.
How to manage Belt Up (in vehicles)
The Belt Up (in vehicles) Lifesaving Rule expectation is that Employers manage and
conduct their work activities in such a manner as to ensure the safety, health and welfare of
employees through the following measures:
 That the employer or person in control of the place of work carries
out a risk assessment. Transport hazards that exist must be assessed
as part of this risk assessment and appropriate steps taken to
eliminate or reduce any risks found.
 Vehicles are designed, provided and maintained in a condition that is
safe and without risk to health
 Safe means of access and egress to and from the vehicle is designed,
provided and maintained
 Systems of work are planned, organized, performed, maintained and
revised as appropriate, for example safe systems of work must be
available for vehicle loading and unloading activities
 Information, instruction, training and supervision is provided for all
employees who operate work related vehicles
The Belt Up (in vehicles) require employers to ensure that:
 A risk assessment is carried out for all vehicle and mobile equipment
 Appropriate equipment is selected and used
 People are competent
 Equipment is properly inspected and maintained
2.3 LIFE SAVING RULE #3: SOR
What is SOR?
Umeme‟s System Operating Regulations for High Voltage systems
How to manage SOR:
The employer shall ensure that:
 Adherence to SOR within the current existing regulations and

guidelines established by Umeme.
 Adherence to the permit system and workers register.
 Zero tolerance applies to set SOR Regulations.
 All work on isolated lines to be always conducted between 2 visible
earths.
 Requirements for Umeme/Contractors as detailed above
2.4 LIFE SAVING RULE #4:
TEST BEFORE TOUCH ( ISOLATION OF ENERGY)
What is Test before Touch (Isolation of Energy)?
Working with electricity can be dangerous. Engineers, electricians, and other workers deal
with electricity directly, 33333including working on overhead lines, electrical installation and
circuit assemblies.
Test before Touch Lifesaving Rule outlines the overarching expectation for the employer in
developing principles and procedures for the isolation of electrical circuits and systems
operating at voltages.
Test before Touch provides minimum safety requirements to assist in the development of
electrical isolation procedures and procedures for the security of the isolation and to enable
operators at a operational level to develop, implement and manage electrical isolation
procedures to reduce the risk of electric shock.
How to manage Test before Touch (Isolation of Energy
 That the employer or person in control of the place of work carries

out a risk assessment.
 Information, instruction, training and supervision are provided for all
employees.
revised as appropriate.
The Test before Touch Lifesaving Rule require employers to ensure that:
 Isolation of overhead power lines must be verified through a process

of “Test Before You Touch”.
 Before work commences on any overhead power lines are to be
effectively earthed through the installation of working earths to all
phases of the system.
 The working earths are to be placed on either side of the work area
and are to be visible to the persons working on the overhead power
lines.
 All activities is properly planned and organized
 A risk assessment is carried out by a competent person
 Appropriate equipment is selected and used
 People are competent
 Equipment is properly inspected and maintained.
2.5 LIFE SAVING RULE #5: BE RISK AWARE
(HAZARD AWARENESS, RISK ANALYSIS BEFORE ALL WORK STARTS)
What is Be RISK AWARE (HAZARD AWARENESS, RISK ANALYSIS BEFORE ALL WORK
STARTS)?
Be Risk Aware is the process of assessing the risks associated with each of the hazards
identified so the nature of the risk can be understood. This includes the nature of the harm
that may result from the hazard, the severity of that harm and the likelihood of this
occurring.
The best way to fix a hazard is to get rid of it altogether. This is not always possible, but the
evaluation of identified hazards should be mitigated and controlled through use of the
following methods (Hierarchy of Controls) (in order from most effective to least effective):
 Elimination - Sometimes hazards - equipment, substances or work
practices - can be avoided entirely.
 Substitution - Sometimes a less hazardous thing, substance or work
practice can be used.
 Isolation - Separate the hazard from people, by marking the
hazardous area, fitting screens or putting up safety barriers.
 Safeguards - modifying tools or equipment, or fitting guards to
machinery can add Safeguards. These must never be removed or
disabled by workers using the equipment.
 Instructing workers in the safest way to do something - This
means developing and enforcing safe work procedures.
 Using personal protective equipment and clothing (PPE) - If risks
remain after the previous options have been tried, it may be
necessary to use equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, helmets
and earmuffs. PPE can protect you from hazards associated with jobs
such as handling chemicals or working in a noisy environment.
How to manage Be RISK AWARE (HAZARD AWARENESS, RISK ANALYSIS BEFORE

ALL WORK STARTS)?
 Information, instruction, training and supervision are provided for all

employees.
revised as appropriate.
 Development, Implementation and maintain a Hazard Identification
and Risk Assessment Management
 Program.
 Implementation of a Task/Work specific Base line risk assessment
process and methodology.
 Development of Safe Work Instructions for said activities as defined
in the Hierarchy of Controls methodology.

 A risk assessment is carried out by a competent person prior to any
work commences
 All employees shall participate in the Risk Assessment process.
 Hierarchy of controls must be considered and utilised wherever
possible.
 The provision of PPE (as required) shall provided to all employees
based on the Hierarchy of Risk identified during the risk assessment
process. A minimum requirement has been determined by Umeme:
 Hard hat
 High visibility vest/standardized Class 2 work overall
 Steel toecap safety boots for ankle support
 Other risk based PPE to be confirmed by the activity or task being
performed (e.g. eye protection or earplugs)

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UMEME LIMITED

STANDARD BIDDING DOCUMENT

Procurement of Small Works

Volume II consists of the following parts:

1. Part 1: Design standards and guidelines for UMEME distribution projects

2. Part 2: Standard drawings

3. Part 3: General Technical Specification

4. Part 4: Safety Specification Standard - UMEME

2 DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR UMEME DISTRIBUTION

3.1 Land Use

3.2 Design After Diversity Maximum Demand

Load Category Initial Load

3.2.2 Saturation consumer ADMD

Load Category Saturation Load

3.3 Load Forecast Parameters

% connections in start year 30%

% connections at saturation 80%

Duration from start to saturation 6 years

Growth in number of houses short term 2.5%

Growth in number of houses long term 1.3%

Table 3-3 Load Forecast Parameters

The design Voltage will be 415/240 Volt

Initial LV feeder design is for 100% of the calculated saturation load.

Line design shall be in two definite categories namely:-

 Main line construction normally of three phase construction with

4 STANDARDISATION OF DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT

b) Anti-climbing devices must be installed on MV strut poles only.

c) Pole numbering must be done as a standard on both MV and LV poles.

Pole Min Pole Min Pole Planting

10 210 150 1.8 Intermediate poles LV ABC

10 240 180 1.8 Angle pole LV supported

Medium 12 260 197 2 Angle pole MV supported

14 280 210 2.2 Special use MV (long span etc.)

10 295 190 1.8 Unsupported LV

Stout 12 320 200 2 Unsupported MV

14 340 220 2.2 Special use MV (long span etc.)

Table 4-1 Standard Pole Sizes and Application

4.2.1 Stay wire

Table 4-2 Standard Stay Wire

4.2.2 Stay rod

Application Diameter Adjustment

11/33kV 20mm Adjustable

Table 4-3 Standard Stay Rod

4.2.3 Base plate/Stub pole

4.3 Distribution Transformers

Ground mounted transformers range from 200kVA to 630kVA.

Transformer voltage ratings (No-load):

Off load 5 position tap changer: 95%-97.5%-100%-102.5%-105%

Power Rating Phases Mounting

25kVA Single Phase Single pole

25kVA Three Phase Two pole

50kVA Three Phase Two pole

100kVA Three Phase Two pole

200kVA Three Phase Two pole or Ground

315kVA Three Phase Two pole or Ground

500kVA Three Phase Ground

630kVA Three Phase Ground

Table 4-4 Standard Transformer Sizes

50 mm² ACSR (Rabbit) (small length spur

100 mm² ACSR (Dog) (spur lines only) 278 A 360 A

Table 4-5 MV Conductor Sizes

Standard Conductor Sizes Continuous Thermal Rating

1 X 35mm² + 54.6mm² ABC 135 A