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SECTION 1
SCOPE AND SPECIAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT
1.0 SCOPE
This technical specification covers the requirements of design, manufacture, testing at
works, packing and dispatch of Earthing Strips & Earthing Electrodes, complete with
accessories.
This section covers the general technical requirements of Earthing Strips & Earthing
Electrodes. In case of any discrepancies between the requirements mentioned in this section
and those specified in the following sections of this specification, the specifications given
herein shall prevail and shall be treated as binding requirements.
1.1 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.1.1 GALVANIZED MILD STEEL FLAT (Power grid Requirement)
i) Chemical composition & Grade –A (Item Designation
mechanical properties: – Fe410W) of IS: 2062.
ii) Mass of protective zinc coating: 618 gm/sq.m and minimum thickness of coating
shall be 85 microns for items thicker than 6 mm. For
less than 6 mm, the thickness shall be as per clause
4.0 of IS 4759, 1984.
iii) Sizes:
Sl. No. Description Approx. Weight (kg)
1 Galvanised Steel Flat 75 x 12 mm 7.0663 kg/meter
2 Galvanised Steel Flat 75 x 10 mm 5.8893 kg/meter
3 Galvanised Steel Flat 50 x 6 mm 2.4008 kg/meter
4 Galvanised Steel Flat 25 x 3 mm 0.5894 kg/meter
5 Mild Steel Flat 50 x 6 mm 2.3316 kg/meter
iv) Length: 4 m to 6 m
v) Raw Material: Vendor to procure the raw material from Power
Grid approved Sources with PG stamp.
1.1.2 GALVANIZED MILD STEEL FLAT (Other then Power grid Requirement)
i) Chemical composition & Grade –A (Item Designation
mechanical properties: – Fe410W) of IS: 2062.
i) Mass of protective zinc coating: 1) 610 gm/sq.m and minimum thickness of coating
shall be 85 microns for items thicker than 6 mm. For
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STANDARD SPECIFICATION
2.1 APPLICABLE STANDARDS
The materials shall strictly conform to the following Indian Standards, as appropriate:
The materials shall confirm to the latest editions of the following Indian Standards:
IS 2062: 2011 Steel for general structural purposes
IS 1730: 1998 Dimensions for steel plate, sheets, strips and flats for general engineering
Purposes.
IS 1731: 1971 Dimensions for steel flats for structural and general engineering purposes.
IS 2629: 1985 Recommended practices for Hot-dip galvanizing on iron & Steel
IS 2633: 1986 Methods for testing uniformity of coating of zinc- coated articles.
IS 1852: 1985 Rolling & Cutting Tolerance for hot rolled steel products.
IS 1239 (Part 1): 1990 Specification for mild steel tubes, tubular and other wrought steel
fittings (Mild Steel tubes)
IS 1239 (Part 2): 1992 Specification for Mild steel tubes, tubular and other wrought steel
fittings (Mild Steel Sockets )
IS 4826 – 1979 Hot-dipped zinc coatings on mild steel tubes
IS 4759: 1984 Hot Dip Coatings on Structural Steel and other allied Products
IS 6745: 1972 Determination of mass of Zinc Coating on Zinc Coated Iron and Steel
Articles
IS 1536: 1993 Cast Iron Pressure Pipe -Specification
2.2 CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES
2.2.1 MILD STEEL FLATS
All steel required for earthing material shall confirm to Grade –A (Item Designation –
Fe410W) of IS:2062: 2011.
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2.2.2 EARTH ELECTRODES
(1) The earth electrodes (Galvanised Iron) shall be perforated and fabricated out mild steel
pipes and shall conform strictly to IS 1239 – 2004.
(2) The earth electrodes (Cast Iron) shall be perforated and fabricated out cast iron pipes and
shall conform strictly relevant IS: 3043-2006.
Note: Latest revisions shall be followed for all mentioned standard.
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 INSPECTION AND TESTING
All tests and inspection of the equipment specified shall be performed to the extent
and in the manner as stipulated in the relevant standards and in this specification. All
type test/routine tests/acceptance tests as specified shall be conducted as per the
details mentioned in the Purchase order for this equipment.
3.2 DOCUMENTATION SCHEDULE AT CONTRACT STAGE:
(DOCUMNETATION REQUIRMENT SHALL BE SPECIFIED BY PROJECT
PPE AT CONTRACT STAGE AND SHALL VARY FROM PROJECT TO
PROJECT).
A (No. of Copies) For Approval
Copies of GA drawings with projects details, dimension,
equipment weight, fixing details, tolerances and terminal
details etc.
Copies of GTP
Copies of type test reports
Copies of manufacturing quality plan.
B (No. of Copies) After Approval and For Information/Distribution.
Copies of GA drawings
Copies of GTP
Copies of type, Routine & Acceptances tests.
Copies of manufacturing quality plan.
Copies of shipping list detailing the description & quantities of
all items being dispatched separately, with shipping weights,
number of cases and dimensions.
3.3 Material shall not be dispatched without the approval of test certificates by
purchasers.
3.4 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP
Equipment materials and components shall be new, of high grade and good quality
and be to the latest engineering practice. The material and workmanship throughout
shall be in accordance with the purpose for which they are intended. Each component
shall be designed to be consistent with its duty.
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In general, screw threads shall be standard metric threads. The use of other thread
from will be used only after prior approval. The supplier shall furnish locking devices
for threaded fasteners, which will lock them in such a manner so as to prevent them
from coming loose in transport and in service.
All joints and fastening shall be so designed, constructed and registered that the
component part may be accurately positioned and restrained to fulfill their required
function. The heads of all bolts shall register flush on the surface, which they fasten.
All the information concerning materials or components to be used in manufacturing,
machinery, equipment, materials and components supplied, installed or used shall be
submitted for approval. Without such approval the supplier shall run risk of
subsequent rejection. The cost as well as time delay associated with such rejection
shall be borne by the supplier.
Whenever possible, all similar parts of the works shall be made to gauge and shall
also be made interchangeable with similar parts. All spare parts shall be
interchangeable with, and shall be made of the same materials and workmanship as
the corresponding parts of the equipment supplied under the specification. Where
feasible, common component units shall be employed in different pieces of
equipment in order to minimize spare parts stocking requirements. All equipment of
the same type and rating shall be physically and electrically interchangeable.
The supplier shall apply all lubricants used for installation and operation of the
equipment. All consumable required for one-year operation shall be in the scope of
supplier.
All components exposed to rain shall be designed with sloped upper surface to avoid
water pools.
3.5 SURFACE TREATMENT
3.5.1 All metal surfaces shall be treated to provide anti-corrosion protection. All ferrous
surfaces for external use shall be hot-dip galvanized after fabrication. High Tensile
steel nuts and bolts and spring washers shall be electro-galvanized to service
condition .
36 WELDING
All welding shall be done by a qualified welder.
3.7 PACKING AND MARKING
3.7.1 PACKING
GI Flat may be supplied in open condition. However, while stacking the materials for
transportation it should be ensured that, similar items are grouped and tied with steel wires /
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strips for convenient handling and shall be done in such away to avoid damage during
transits.
3.7.2 MARKINGS
The following details shall be marked on the packing:
i) Name and address of the consignee
ii) Purchase Order No:
iii) Name of supplier
iv) Description of material
v) Tare weight
vi) Gross weight
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GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS for ELECTRODES
1.0 EARTH ELECTRODE (Galvanized iron)
2.1 Mild Steel pipe OD (mm)
2.2 Mild Steel ID (mm)
2.3 Thickness of zinc –coating
2.4 Weight of zinc coating
2.5 Applicable standards
2.0 EARTH ELECTRODE (Cast Iron)
3.1 Cast Iron Pipe OD (mm)
3.2 Cast Iron Pipe ID (mm)
3.3 Applicable standards
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CHECK LIST FOR INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED WITH OFFER
RETURN THIS CHECKLIST AS PART OF THE OFFER DULY SIGNED
The offer may not be considered if the following information and this Checklist are not enclosed with the Offer.
BHEL ENQUIRY. NO:
BIDDER OFFER REFERENCE:
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
[Link]. Parameter Requirement Yes / No Remarks in case reply
in Col (4) is NO
1.0 Weight of Zinc Weight of zinc coating
coating shall be as per clause 2.4
of Section-2
2.0 Tolerance in the Tolerance in the flat size
flat size shall be as per IS:1852-
1985
3.0 Chemical Certified copy of the
composition of chemical composition of
flat/CI Pipe/GI the material as per the
Pipe relevant standards shall be
supplied before the
dispatch of the material.
4.0 Earth electrode Electrode arrangement
shall be provided as per
sketch no. SKTECH SK-1
/ SKETCH SK-2
5.0 PG stamp Raw material shall be
inspected at source by
Powergrid/BHEL.
6.0 Length 4 to 6 mtrs
7.0 Conformance With enclosed QP
Date:
Signature of the authorized representative of Bidder
Company Seal
