Rakesh Nath

Chairperson, Central Electricity

Authority & Ex officio Secretary
Government of India
Foreword
The objective of National Electricity Policy is Power to all by 2012. To achive this, about
78500 MW of generation capacity and matching Transmission and Distribution systems are to be
added during 11
th
Plan. This would entail addition of about 2.72 lakh MVA of Distribution
Transformer capacity during the Plan. Stringent quality control has to be ensured right from selection
of raw materials, manufacturing to procurement and installation of these transformers.
The Distribution utilities have generally been procuring transformers with maximum allowable
losses as per IS1180. With the advent of more efficient materials and improvement in technology,
it is now possible to have much more efficient and better quality transformers at reasonable prices.
Standard specifications for single phase and three phase outdoor oil filled Distribution Transformers
have been prepared by the Central Electricity Authority to act as Guidelines for the utilities for
selection and procurement of energy efficient Transformers. The specifications have been finalized
after detailed discussions with the Distribution utilities and the manufacturers of Distribution
Transformers.
This has been possible through the concerted efforts of engineers in the Distribution Planning
& Development Division of Central Electricity Authority. I hope the Guidelines will be of immense
use for the engineers in the Power Distribution utilities.
(Rakesh Nath)
Member GO&D
Central Electricity Authority
Ex-officio Additional Secretary
Govt. of India
Preface
Reforms in the Distribution sector have got a big boost with the implementation of the
Accelerated Power Development and Reform programme of Govt. of India. Distribution
transformers form a very vital and substantial part in the delivery supply chain and large number of
transformers are being procured by the utilities under this programme as well as with their own
resources to meet the GOI mission of Power for all by 2012. Recognising the importance of
standardization of specifications of the distribution transformer for procurement of quality
transformers, the Central Electricity Authority has formulated technical Specifications for Three
phase and single phase oil filled outdoor type Distribution transformers.
The document has been prepared after discussions and considering inputs from the various
stakeholders of the Power Distribution industry viz power utilities, manufacturers and Bureau of
Energy Efficiency. The document is intended to provide Guidance for preparing technical part of
the tender document for procurement of Distribution Transformers.
The specifications are the result of the concerted efforts of Sh. Alok Gupta Chief Engineer
DP&D and Smt. Anjuli Chandra Director (Distribution) and other officers of Distribution Planning
& Development Division.
(S.M. Dhiman)
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1 SPECIFICATION FOR OUTDOORS TYPE
THREE PHASE OIL IMMERSED (INCLUDING
COMPLETELY SELF PROTECTED) 01
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS 11 kV/
433 250V and 33 kV /433-250V.
2 SPECIFICATION FOR OUTDOOR TYPE
SINGLE PHASE OIL IMMERSED (INCLUDING 55
COMPLETELY SELF PROTECTED) DISTRIBUTION
TRANSFORMERS 11 kV/230 V and 11/3 kV/230 V.
INDEX
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATION FOR OUTDOOR TYPE THREE PHASE OIL IMMERSED (INCLUDING COMPLETELY
SELF PROTECTED) DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS OF 11 kV/433 250V and 33 kV /433-250V.
Clause No. Contents Page No.
1. Scope 1
2. Standard ratings 1
3. Standards 1
4. Service conditions 3
5. Principal parameters 3
6. Technical requirements 4
7. Windings 5
8. Taps 6
9. Oil 6
10. Insulation levels 7
11. Losses 7
12. Tolerances 9
13. Percentage impedance 9
14. Temperature rise 9
15. Penalty for non performance 9
16. Insulation material 9
17. Tank 10
18. Conservator 12
19. Surface preparation and painting 12
20. Bushings 15
21. Terminal connectors 16
22. Lightning arrestors 16
23. Cable boxes 16
24. Terminal markings 17
25. Current transformers 17
26. Fittings 18
27. Fasteners 19
28. Overload capacity 19
29. Completely self protected (CSP) transformers 19
30. Protection features 19
31. Load management signal light 20
32. Lightning arrestors 21
33. Tests 21
34. Routine tests 21
35. Type tests to be conducted on one unit 22
36. Acceptance tests 24
37. Tests at site 24
38. Inspection 24
39. Inspection and testing of transformer oil 25
40. Quality assurance plan 26
41. Documentation 27
42. Packing and forwarding 27
43. Manadatory spares 27
44. Guarantee 28
45. Schedules 28
46. Deviations 28
Annexure -I Methodology for computing total owning cost 29
Annexure -II Proforma for stage inspection of distribution 30
transformers
Annexure -III Proforma for pre-delivery inspection of 41
distribution transformers
Annexure -IV Source of meterial / places of manufacture, 47
testing and inspection
Schedule-IA Guaranteed and other particulars for distribution 48
transformers
Schedule-IB Additional details 52
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATION FOR OUTDOOR TYPE SINGLE PHASE OIL IMMERSED (INCLUDING
COMPLETELY SELF PROTECTED) DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS 11 kV/230 V and 11/3 kV/
230 V .
Clause No. Contents Page No.
1. Scope 55
2. Standards 55
3. Service conditions 57
4. Principal parameters 58
5. Technical requirements 58
6. Losses 60
7. Percentage impedance 60
8. Temperature rise 61
9. Penalty for non performance 61
10. Bushings 61
11. Bushing terminals 62
12. Tank 62
13. Tank sealing 63
14. Surface preparation and painting 63
15. Rating and terminal plates 66
16. Pressure release device 66
17. Fittings 66
18. Fasteners 67
19. 11 kv lightning arrestors 68
20. Over load capacity 68
21 Protection : (for CSP transformers) 68
22. Routine tests 70
23. Type tests to be conducted on one unit 70
24. Tests at site 71
25. Acceptance tests 71
26. Inspection 72
27. Quality assurance plan 74
28. Documentation 74
29. Packing and forwarding 75
30. Manadatory spares 75
31. Guarantee 75
Annexure-I Methodology for computing total owning cost 76
Schedule IA Guaranteed technical particulars for completely 77
self protected distribution transformers
Schedule IB Additional details 79
Schedule IIB Source of materials/places of manufacture, 80
testing and inspection
STANDARD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
OUTDOOR TYPE THREE PHASE OIL IMMERSED
(INCLUDING COMPLETELY SELF PROTECTED)
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS
11 kV/433-250 V
AND
33 kV/433-250 V
11/ 3 kV/230 V
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR OUTDOOR TYPE
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS 11 kV/433 250V
and 33 kV / 433-250V
1 SCOPE:
1.1 This specification covers design, engineering, manufacture, assembly, stage
testing, inspection and testing before supply and delivery at site of oil immersed,
naturally cooled 3 phase 11 kV/433 - 250 V and 33 kV/433-250 V distribution
transformers for outdoor use.
1.2 It is not the intent to specify completely herein all the details of the design and
construction of equipment. However the equipment shall conform in all respects
to high standards of engineering, design and workmanship and shall be capable
of performing in continuous commercial operation, in a manner acceptable to
the purchaser, who will interpret the meanings of drawings and specification
and shall have the power to reject any work or material which, in his judgment is
not in accordance therewith. The offered equipment shall be complete with all
components necessary for their effective and trouble free operation. Such
components shall be deemed to be within the scope of bidders supply
irrespective of whether those are specifically brought out in this specification
and / or the commercial order or not.
1.3 The transformer and accessories shall be designed to facilitate operation,
inspection, maintenance and repairs. The design shall incorporate every
precaution and provision for the safety of equipment as well as staff engaged
in operation and maintenance of equipment.
1.4 All outdoor apparatus, including bushing insulators with their mountings, shall
be designed so as to avoid any accumulation of water.
2 STANDARD RATINGS:
2.1 The standard ratings shall be 10, 16, 25, 63, 100, 160, 200, 250, 315, 400,
500, 630, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000 and 2500 kVA for 11 kV distribution
transformers and 100, 160, 200, 315, 400, 500, 630, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000,
2500 kVA for 33 kV distribution transformers.
3 STANDARDS:
3.1 The materials shall conform in all respects to the relevant Indian/International
Standards, with latest amendments thereof unless otherwise specified herein.
Some of them are listed below:
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Indian Title International and
Standard Internationally
recognised
standards
IS -2026 Specification for Power Transformers IEC 76
IS - 1180 Outdoor distribution Transformer up to and
including 100 kVA
IS 12444 Specification for Copper wire rod ASTM B-49
IS-335 Specification for Transformer Oil BS 148, D-1473,
D-1533-1934
IEC Pub 296
IS - 5 Specification for colors for ready mixed paints
IS - 104 Ready mixed paint, brushing zinc chromate, priming
IS 2099 Specification for high voltage porcelain bushing
IS - 649 Testing for steel sheets and strips and
magnetic circuits
IS - 4257 Dimensions for clamping arrangements
for bushings
IS - 7421 Specification for Low Voltage bushings
IS - 3347 Specification for Outdoor Bushings DIN 42531 to 33
IS - 5484 Specification for Al Wire rods ASTM B - 233
IS - 9335 Specification for Insulating Kraft Paper IEC 554
IS - 1576 Specification for Insulating Press Board IEC 641
IS - 6600 Guide for loading of oil Immersed Transformers IEC 76
IS - 2362 Determination of water content in oil for
porcelain bushing of transformer
IS - 6162 Paper covered aluminium conductor
IS - 6160 Rectangular Electrical conductor for electrical
machines
IS - 5561 Electrical power connector
IS - 6103 Testing of specific resistance of electrical
insulating liquids
IS - 6262 Method of test for power factor and dielectric
constant of electrical insulating liquids
IS - 6792 Determination of electrical strength of insulating oil
IS - 10028 Installation and maintenance of transformers.
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3.2 Material conforming to other internationally accepted standards, which ensure
equal or better quality than the standards mentioned above, would also be
acceptable. In case the bidders who wish to offer material conforming to other
standards, the bidder shall clearly bring out the salient points of difference
between the standards adopted and the specific standards in relevant schedule.
Four copies of such standards with authentic English translations shall be
furnished along with the offer.
4 SERVICE CONDITIONS:
4.1 The Distribution Transformers to be supplied against this Specification shall
be suitable for satisfactory continuous operation under the following climatic
conditions as per IS 2026 (Part - I).
i) Location : At various locations in the country
ii) Maximum ambient air
temperature (
0
C) : 50
iii) Minimum ambient air
temperature (
0
C) : -5
iv) Maximum average daily ambient
air temperature (
0
C) : 40
v) Maximum yearly weighted average
ambient temperature(
0
C) : 32
vi) Maximum altitude above
mean sea level (Metres) : To be specified by the user
Note:
1. The climatic conditions specified above are indicative and can be
changed by the user as per requirements.
2. The equipment shall generally be for use in moderately hot and humid
tropical climate, conducive to rust and fungus growth unless otherwise
specified.
5 PRINCIPAL PARAMETERS:
5.1 The transformers shall be suitable for outdoor installation with three phase, 50
Hz, 11 kV or 33 kV system in which the neutral is effectively earthed and they
should be suitable for service with fluctuations in supply voltage upto plus 12.5%
to minus 12.5%.
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5.2 The transformers shall conform to the following specific parameters :
Sl.No. Item 11 kV Distribution 33 kV Distribution
Transformers Transformers
1 System voltage (max.) 12 kV 36 kV
2 Rated voltage HV 11 kV 33 kV
3. Rated voltage LV 433 - 250 V* 433 - 250 V*
4. Frequency 50 Hz +/- 5%* 50 Hz +/- 5%
5 No. of Phases Three Three
6 Connection HV Delta Delta
7 Connection LV Star (Neutral Star (Neutral
brought out) brought out)
8. Vector group Dyn-11 Dyn-11
9. Type of cooling ONAN ONAN
*The voltage level can be specified as 415-240 V/400-230 V volts as per the
requirements of the purchaser.
Audible sound levels (decibels) at rated voltage and frequency for liquid immersed
distribution transformers shall be as below (NEMA Standards):
kVA rating Audible sound levels (decibels)
0-50 48
51-100 51
101-300 55
301-500 56
750 57
1000 58
1500 60
2000 61
2500 62
6 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
6.1.1 CORE MATERIAL - CRGO / AMORPHOUS METAL
6.1.2 CRGO Material
6.1.2.1 The core shall be stack / wound type of high grade cold rolled grain oriented
annealed steel lamination having low loss and good grain properties, coated
with hot oil proof insulation, bolted together and to the frames firmly to prevent
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vibration or noise. The core shall be stress relieved by annealing under inert
atmosphere if required. The complete design of core must ensure permanency
of the core loss with continuous working of the transformers. The value of the
maximum flux density allowed in the design and grade of lamination used
shall be clearly stated in the offer.
6.1.2.2 The bidder should offer the core for inspection and approval by the purchaser
during manufacturing stage.
6.1.2.3 The transformers core shall be suitable for over fluxing (due to combined
effect of voltage and frequency) up to 12.5% without injurious heating at full
load conditions and shall not get saturated. The bidder shall furnish necessary
design data in support of this situation.
6.1.2.4 No-load current shall not exceed 3% of full load current and will be measured
by energising the transformer at 433 volts, 50 Hz on the secondary. Increase
of voltage of 433 volts by 12.5% shall not increase the no-load current by 6%
(maximum) of full load current.
6.1.3 AMORPHOUS METAL:
6.1.3.1 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.
Curve showing the properties of the metal shall be attached with the offer.
6.1.3.2 The transformer core shall be suitable for over fluxing (due to combined effect
of voltage and frequency) upto 12.5% without injurious heating at full load
conditions and shall not get saturated. The bidder shall furnish necessary
design data in support of this situation.
6.1.3.3 No load current shall not exceed 2% of full load current and will be measured
by energising the transformer at 433 volts, 50 Hz on the secondary. For
increase of voltage of 433 volts by 12.5%, the no-load current shall not
increase beyond 5 % of the full load current.
7 WINDINGS:
7.1 Material:
7.1.1 HV and LV windings shall be wound from Super Enamel covered /Double Paper
covered , aluminium /copper conductor/ foil 100 kVA and below.
7.1.2 HV and LV windings shall be wound from Super Enamel covered / Double
Paper covered copper conductor/foil winding for ratings above 100 kVA.
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7.1.3 LV winding shall be such that neutral formation will be at top.
7.1.4 The winding construction of single HV coil wound over LV coil is preferable.
7.1.5 Inter layer insulation shall be Nomex /Epoxy dotted Kraft Paper.
7.1.6 Proper bonding of inter layer insulation with the conductor shall be ensured.
Test for bonding strength shall be conducted.
7.1.7 Dimensions of winding coils are very critical. Dimensional tolerances for
winding coils shall be with in limits as specified in Guaranteed Technical
Particulars (GTP Schedule I).
7.1.8 Current density for HV and LV winding should not be more than 2.8 Ampere
per sq mm for copper and 1.6 Ampere per sq mm for Aluminium Conductor.
7.1.9 The core/coil assembly shall be securely held in position to avoid any
movement under short circuit conditions.
7.1.10 Joints in the winding shall be avoided. However, if jointing is necessary the
joints shall be properly brazed and the resistance of the joints shall be less
than that of parent conductor. In case of foil windings, welding of leads to foil
can be done within the winding.
8 TAPS:
8.1.1 No tapping shall be provided for transformers up to 100 kVA rating.
8.1.2 For ratings above 100 kVA and up to 200 kVA, tappings shall be provided, if
required by the purchaser, on the higher voltage winding for variation of HV
voltage within range of (+) 5.0 % to (-) 7.5% in steps of 2.5%.
8.1.3 For ratings higher than 200 kVA, tapping shall be provided on the higher
voltage winding for variation of HV voltage within range of (+) 5.0 % to (-)
15.0 % in steps of 2.5%.
8.1.4 Tap changing shall be carried out by means of an externally operated self
position switch and when the transformer is in de-energised condition. Switch
position No.1 shall correspond to the maximum plus tapping. Each tap change
shall result in variation of 2.5% in voltage. Provision shall be made for locking
the taping switch handle in position. Suitable aluminium anodised plate shall
be fixed for tap changing switch to know the position number of tap.
9 OIL :
9.1 The insulating oil shall comply with the requirements of IS 335 or BS 148.
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Use of recycled oil is not acceptable. The specific resistance of the oil shall
not be less than 2.5 X10
12
ohm-cm at 27
0
C when tested as per IS 6103.
9.2 Oil shall be filtered and tested for break down voltage (BDV) and moisture
content before filling.
9.3 The oil shall be filled under vacuum.
9.4 The design and all materials and processes used in the manufacture of the
transformer, shall be such as to reduce to a minimum the risk of the
development of acidity in the oil.
10 INSULATION LEVELS:
Sl. Voltage (kV) Impulse Voltage Power Frequency
No. (kV Peak) Voltage (kV)
1 0.433 - 3
2 11 95 28
3 33 170 70
11 LOSSES:
11.1 The bidder shall guarantee individually the no-load loss and load loss without
any positive tolerance. The bidder shall also guarantee the total losses at
50% and 100% load condition (at rated voltage and frequency and at 75
0
C).
11.2 The maximum allowable losses at rated voltage and rated frequency permitted
at 75
0
C for 11/0.433 kV transformers can be chosen by the utility from the
values of 3 star, 4 star or 5 star rating for transformers up to rating of 200 kVA
as indicated below:
Voltage
Ratio
3 Star 4 Star 5 Star
11000/433 250 V
Rating
(kVA)
Max.
Losses at
50%
loading
(Watts)
Max.
Losses at
100%
loading
(Watts)
Max.
Losses at
50%
loading
(Watts)
Max.
Losses at
100%
loading
(Watts)
Max.
Losses at
50%
loading
(Watts)
Max.
Losses
at
100%
loading
(Watts)
11000/433 250 V 16
150 480 135 440 120 400
11000/433 - 250 V 25
210 695 190 635 175 595
11000/433 - 250 V 63
380 1250 340 1140 300 1050
11000/433 - 250 V 100
520 1800 475 1650 435 1500
11000/433 - 250 V 160
770 2200 670 1950 570 1700
11000/433 - 250 V 200
890 2700 780 2300 670 2100
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11.3 For transformers of other ratings the following maximum allowable losses at
rated voltage and frequency and at 75
0
C shall be taken:
Voltage Rating Max. Losses Max. Losses
Ratio (kVA) at 50% loading at 100% loading
(Watts) (Watts)
11000/433 - 250 V 10 98 300
11000/433 - 250 V 250 1050 3320
11000/433 - 250 V 315 1100 3630
11000/433 - 250 V 400 1450 4630
11000/433 - 250 V 500 1600 5500
11000/433 - 250 V 630 2000 6640
11000/433 - 250 V 1000 3000 9800
11000/433 - 250 V 1250 3600 12000
11000/433 - 250 V 1600 4500 15000
11000/433 - 250 V 2000 5400 18400
11000/433 - 250 V 2500 6500 22500
33000/433 - 250 V 100 560 1820
33000/433 - 250 V 160 780 2580
33000/433 - 250 V 200 900 3000
33000/433 - 250 V 315 1300 4300
33000/433 - 250 V 400 1520 5100
33000/433 - 250 V 500 1950 6450
33000/433 - 250 V 630 2300 7600
33000/433 - 250 V 1000 3450 11350
33000/433 - 250 V 1250 4000 13250
33000/433 - 250 V 1600 4850 16000
33000/433 - 250 V 2000 5700 18500
33000/433 - 250 V 2500 7050 23000
11.4 Whenever the star ratings for the above transformers become available
the values of 3 star, 4 star or 5 star could be taken by the utility. Bids
with higher losses than the above specified values would be treated as
non-responsive. However, the manufacturer can offer losses less than
above. The utility can evaluate offers with losses lower than the
maximum allowable losses on total owning cost as per formula given
in Annexure-I
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12 TOLERANCES:
12.1 No positive tolerance shall be allowed on the maximum losses displayed on
the label for both 50% and 100% loading values.
13 PERCENTAGE IMPEDANCE:
13.1 The value of impedance of transformers at 75
0
C shall be 4.5% for transformers up to
and 200 kVA and for ratings above 200 kVA shall be in accordance with IS 2026.
14 Temperature rise: The temperature rise over ambient shall not exceed the
limits given below:
14.1 Top oil temperature rise measured by thermometer : 35
0
C
14.2 Winding temperature rise measured by resistance method : 40
0
C
Bids not meeting the above limits of temperature rise will be treated as
non-responsive.
14.3 The transformer shall be capable of giving continuous rated output without
exceeding the specified temperature rise. Bidder shall submit the calculation
sheet in this regard.
15 PENALTY FOR NON PERFORMANCE:
15.1 During testing at suppliers works if it is found that the actual measured losses
are more than the values quoted by the bidder, the purchaser shall reject the
transformer and he shall also have the right to reject the complete lot.
15.2 Purchaser shall reject the entire lot during the test at suppliers works, if the
temperature rise exceeds the specified values.
15.3 Purchaser shall reject any transformer during the test at suppliers works, if the
impedance values differ from the guaranteed values including tolerance.
16 INSULATION MATERIAL:
16.1 Electrical grade insulation epoxy dotted Kraft Paper/Nomex and pressboard
of standard make or any other superior material subject to approval of the
purchaser shall be used.
16.2 All spacers, axial wedges / runners used in windings shall be made of pre-
compressed Pressboard-solid, conforming to type B 3.1 of IEC 641-3-2. In
case of cross-over coil winding of HV all spacers shall be properly sheared
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and dovetail punched to ensure proper locking. All axial wedges / runners shall
be properly milled to dovetail shape so that they pass through the designed
spacers freely. Insulation shearing, cutting, milling and punching operations shall
be carried out in such a way, that there should not be any burr and dimensional
variations.
17 TANK:
17.1 The internal clearance of tank shall be such, that it shall facilitate easy lifting of
core with coils from the tank without dismantling LV bushings.
17.2 All joints of tank and fittings shall be oil tight and no bulging should occur during
service.
17.3 Inside of tank shall be painted with varnish/hot oil resistant paint.
17.4 The top cover of the tank shall be slightly sloping to drain rain water.
17.5 The tank plate and the lifting lugs shall be of such strength that the complete
transformer filled with oil may be lifted by means of lifting shackle.
17.6 Manufacturer should carry out all welding operations as per the relevant ASME
standards and submit a copy of the welding procedure and welder performance
qualification certificates to the customer.
17.2 PLAIN TANK:
17.2.1 The transformer tank shall be of robust construction rectangular/octagonal/round/
elliptical in shape and shall be built up of electrically tested welded mild steel
plates of thickness of 3.15 mm for the bottom and top and not less than 2.5 mm
for the sides for distribution transformers upto and including 25 kVA, 5.0 mm
and 3.15 mm respectively for transformers of more than 25 kVA and up to and
including 100 kVA and 6 mm and 4 mm respectively above 100 kVA. Tolerances
as per IS1852 shall be applicable.
17.2.2 In case of rectangular tanks above 100 kVA the corners shall be fully welded at
the corners from inside and outside of the tank to withstand a pressure of 0.8
kg/cm
2
for 30 minutes. In case of transformers of 100 kVA and below, there
shall be no joints at corners and there shall not be more than 2 joints in total.
17.2.3 Under operating conditions the pressure generated inside the tank should not
exceed 0.4 kg/ sq. cm positive or negative. There must be sufficient space
from the core to the top cover to take care of oil expansion. The space above
oil level in the tank shall be filled with dry air or nitrogen conforming to commercial
grade of IS 1747.
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17.2.4 The tank shall be reinforced by welded flats on all the outside walls on the edge
of the tank.
17.2.5 Permanent deflection: The permanent deflection, when the tank without oil is
subjected to a vacuum of 525 mm of mercury for rectangular tank and 760 mm
of mercury for round tank, shall not be more than the values as given below:
(All figures in mm)
Horizontal length of flat plate Permanent deflection
Up to and including 750 5.0
751 to 1250 6.5
1251 to 1750 8.0
1751 to 2000 9.5
2001 to 2250 11.0
2251 to 2500 12.0
2501 to 3000 16.0
Above 3000 19.0
17.2.6 The tank shall further be capable of withstanding a pressure of 0.8 kg/
sq.cm (g) and a vacuum of 0.7 kg/sq.cm (g) without any deformation.
17.2.7The radiators can be tube type or fin type or pressed steel type to achieve the
desired cooling to limit the specified temperature rise.
17.3 CORRUGATED TANK:
17.3.1 The bidder may offer corrugated tanks for transformers of all ratings.
17.2.2 The transformer tank shall be of robust construction corrugated in shape and
shall be built up of tested sheets.
17.2.3 Corrugation panel shall be used for cooling. The transformer shall be capable
of giving continuous rated output without exceeding the specified temperature
rise. Bidder shall submit the calculation sheet in this regard.
17.2.4 Tanks with corrugations shall be tested for leakage test at a pressure of 0.25kg/
sq cm measured at the top of the tank.
17.2.5 The transformers with corrugation should be provided with a pallet for
transportation, the dimensions of which should be more than the length and
width of the transformer tank with corrugations.
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18 CONSERVATOR:
18.1 The conservator shall be provided on transformers of rating 63 kVA and above
for plain tank and 200 kVA and above for corrugated tank. For other ratings
transformers manufacturer may adopt their standard practice or follow utilitys
requirement. For sealed type transformers conservator is not required.
18.2 When a conservator is provided, oil gauge and the plain or dehydrating breathing
device shall be fitted to the conservator which shall also be provided with a
drain plug and a filling hole [32 mm (1)] normal size thread with cover. In
addition, the cover of the main tank shall be provided with an air release plug.
18.3 The dehydrating agent shall be silica gel. The moisture absorption shall be
indicated by a change in the colour of the silica gel crystals which should be
easily visible from a distance. Volume of breather shall be suitable for 500g of
silicagel conforming to IS 3401 for transformers upto 200 kVA and 1 kg for
transformers above 200 kVA .
18.4 The capacity of a conservator tank shall be designed keeping in view the total
quantity of oil and its contraction and expansion due to temperature variations.
The total volume of conservator shall be such as to contain10% quantity of the
oil. Normally 3% quantity the oil shall be contained in the conservator.
18.5 The cover of main tank shall be provided with an air release plug to enable air
trapped within to be released, unless the conservator is so located as to eliminate
the possibility of air being trapped within the main tank.
18.6 The inside diameter of the pipe connecting the conservator to the main tank
should be within 20 to 50 mm and it should be projected into the conservator so
that its end is approximately 20 mm above the bottom of the conservator so as
to create a sump for collection of impurities. The minimum oil level (corresponding
to -5
0
C) should be above the sump level.
19 SURFACE PREPARATION AND PAINTING:
19.1 GENERAL
19.1.1 All paints, when applied in a normal full coat, shall be free from runs, sags,
wrinkles, patchiness, brush marks or other defects.
19.1.2 All primers shall be well marked into the surface, particularly in areas where
painting is evident and the first priming coat shall be applied as soon as possible
after cleaning. The paint shall be applied by airless spray according to
manufacturers recommendations. However, where ever airless spray is not
possible, conventional spray be used with prior approval of purchaser.
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19.2 CLEANING AND SURFACE PREPARATION:
19.2.1 After all machining, forming and welding has been completed, all steel work
surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned of rust, scale, welding slag or spatter and
other contamination prior to any painting.
19.2.2 Steel surfaces shall be prepared by shot blast cleaning (IS9954) to grade Sq.
2.5 of ISO 8501-1 or chemical cleaning including phosphating of the appropriate
quality (IS 3618).
19.2.3 Chipping, scraping and steel wire brushing using manual or power driven tools
cannot remove firmly adherent mill-scale. These methods shall only be used
where blast cleaning is impractical. Manufacturer to clearly explain such areas
in his technical offer.
19.3 PROTECTIVE COATING:
19.3.1 As soon as all items have been cleaned and within four hours of the subsequent
drying, they shall be given suitable anti-corrosion protection.
19.4 PAINT MATERIAL:
19.4.1 Following are the types of paint which may be suitably used for the items to be
painted at shop and supply of matching paint to site:
Heat resistant paint (Hot oil proof) for inside surface
19.4.2 For external surfaces one coat of thermo setting powder paint or one coat of
epoxy primer followed by two coats of synthetic enamel/polyurethene base
paint. These paints can be either air drying or stoving.
19.4.3 For highly polluted areas, chemical atmosphere or for places very near to the
sea coast, paint as above with one coat of high build Micaceous iron oxide
(MIO) as an intermediate coat may be used.
19.5 PAINTING PROCEDURE:
19.5.1 All prepared steel surfaces should be primed before visible re-rusting occurs
or within 4 hours, whichever is sooner. Chemical treated steel surfaces shall be
primed as soon as the surface is dry and while the surface is still warm.
19.5.2 Where the quality of film is impaired by excess film thickness (wrinkling, mud
cracking or general softness) the supplier shall remove the unsatisfactory paint
coating and apply another coating. As a general rule, dry film thickness should
not exceed the specified minimum dry film thickens by more than 25%.
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19.6 DAMAGED PAINTWORK:
19.6.1 Any damage occurring to any part of a painting scheme shall be made
good to the same standard of corrosion protection and appearance as that
was originally applied.
19.6.2 Any damaged paint work shall be made good as follows:
19.6.2.1 The damaged area, together with an area extending 25 mm around its
boundary, shall be cleaned down to bare metal.
19.6.2.2 A priming coat shall be immediately applied, followed by a full paint finish
equal to that originally applied and extending 50 mm around the perimeter
of the original damage.
19.6.2.3 The repainted surface shall present a smooth surface. This shall be obtained
by carefully chamfering the paint edges before and after priming.
19.7 DRY FILM THICKNESS:
19.7.1 To the maximum extent practicable the coats shall be applied as a
continuous film of uniform thickness and free of pores. Overspray, skips,
runs, sags and drips should be avoided. The different coats may or may
not be of the same colour.
19.7.2 Each coat of paint shall be allowed to harden before the next is applied as
per manufacturers recommendation.
19.7.3 Particular attention must be paid to full film thickness at the edges.
19.7.4 The requirements for the dry film thickness (DFT) of paint and the materials
to be used shall be as given below:
Sl.
No.
Paint type Area to be
painted
No. of
coats
Total dry film
thickness
(min.) (microns)
1. Thermo setting powder
paint
inside
outside
01
01
30
60
2. Liquid paint
a) Epoxy (primer)
b) P.U. Paint
(Finish coat)
outside
outside 02 25 each
01 30
c) Hot oil paint/ Varnish inside 01 35/10
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19.8 TESTS FOR PAINTED SURFACE:
19.8.1 The painted surface shall be tested for paint thickness.
19.8.2 The painted surface shall pass the cross hatch adhesion test and impact test
as acceptance tests and Salt spray test and Hardness test as type test as per
the relevant ASTM standards.
Note: Supplier shall guarantee the painting performance requirement for a period of
not less than 5 years.
20 BUSHINGS:
20.1 The bushings shall conform to the relevant standards specified and shall be of
outdoor type. The bushing rods and nuts shall be made of brass material 12
mm diameter for both HT and LT bushings. The bushings shall be fixed to the
transformers on side with straight pockets and in the same plane or the top
cover for transformers above 100 kVA. For transformers of 100 kVA and below
the bushing can be mounted on pipes. The tests as per latest IS 2099 and IS
7421 shall be conducted on the transformer bushings.
20.2 For 33 kV, 52 kV class bushings shall be used for transformers of ratings 500
kVA and above. And for transformers below 500 KVA, 33 kV class bushings,
for 11 kV, 17.5 kV class bushings and for 0.433 kV, 1.1 kV class bushings
shall be used.
20.3 Bushing can be of porcelain/epoxy material. Polymer insulator bushings
conforming with relevant IEC can also be used.
20.4 Bushings of plain shades as per IS 3347 shall be mounted on the side of the
Tank and not on top cover.
20.5 Dimensions of the bushings of the voltage class shall conform to the Standards
specified and dimension of clamping arrangement shall be as per IS 4257
20.6 Minimum external phase to phase and phase to earth clearances of bushing
terminals shall be as follows:
Voltage Clearence
Phase to phase Phase to earth
33 kV 350 mm 320 mm
11 kV 255 mm 140 mm
LV 75 mm 40 mm
The clearances in case of cable box shall be as below:
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Voltage Clearence
Phase to phase Phase to earth
33 kV 351 mm 222 mm
11 kV 127 mm 76 mm
LV 45 mm 20 mm
20.7 Arcing horns shall be provided on HV bushings.
20.8 Brazing of all inter connections, jumpers from winding to bushing shall have
cross section larger than the winding conductor. All the Brazes shall be qualified
as per ASME, section IX.
20.9 The bushings shall be of reputed make supplied by those manufacturers who
are having manufacturing and testing facilities for insulators.
20.10 The terminal arrangement shall not require a separate oil chamber not
connected to oil in the main tank.
21 TERMINAL CONNECTORS:
21.1 The LV and HV bushing stems shall be provided with suitable terminal connectors
as per IS 5082 so as to connect the jumper without disturbing the bushing
stem. Connectors shall be with eye bolts so as to receive conductor for HV.
Terminal connectors shall be type tested as per IS 5561.
22 LIGHTNING ARRESTORS:
22.1 9 kV, 5 kA metal oxide lightning arrestors of reputed make conforming to IS
3070 Part-III, one number per phase shall be provided.( To be mounted on pole
or to be fitted under the HV bushing with GI earth strip 25x4 mm connected to
the body of the transformer with necessary clamping arrangement as per
requirement of purchaser.) Lightening arrestors with polymer insulators in
conformance with relevant IEC can also be used.
23 CABLE BOXES:
23.1 In case HV/LV terminations are to be made through cables the transformer
shall be fitted with suitable cable box on 11 kV side to terminate one 11kV/ 3
core aluminium conductor cable up to 240 sq. mm.(Size as per requirement).
The bidder shall ensure the arrangement of HT Cable box so as to prevent the
ingress of moisture into the box due to rain water directly falling on the box. The
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cable box on HT side shall be of the split type with faces plain and machined
and fitted with Neo-k-Tex or similar quality gasket and complete with brass
wiping gland to be mounted on separate split type gland plate with nut-bolt
arrangement and MS earthing clamp. The bushings of the cable box shall be
fitted with nuts and stem to take the cable cores without bending them. The
stem shall be of copper with copper nuts. The cross section of the connecting
rods shall be stated and shall be adequate for carrying the rated currents. On
the HV side the terminal rod shall have a diameter of not less than 12 mm. The
material of connecting rod shall be copper. HT Cable support clamp should be
provided to avoid tension due to cable weight.
23.2 The transformer shall be fitted with suitable LV cable box having non-magnetic
material gland plate with appropriate sized single compression brass glands
on LV side to terminate 1.1 kV/single core XLPE armoured cable (Size as per
requirement).
24 TERMINAL MARKINGS:
24.1 High voltage phase windings shall be marked both in the terminal boards inside
the tank and on the outside with capital letter 1U, 1V, 1W and low voltage winding
for the same phase marked by corresponding small letter 2u, 2v, 2w. The
neutral point terminal shall be indicated by the letter 2n. Neutral terminal is to
be brought out and connected to local grounding terminal by an earthing strip.
25 CURRENT TRANSFORMERS:
25.1 CTs shall be provided for transformers of rating 63 kVA and above and if
required by purchaser for ratings below 63 kVA on secondary side.
25.2 Current transformer shall be mounted inside the tank or outside with suitable
marshalling box on LV side of the transformer.
25.3 The current transformers shall comply with IS 2705.
25.4 All secondary leads of bushing mounted CTs shall be brought to a terminal
box near each bushing.
25.5 The CT terminals shall have shorting facility.
25.6 CT should not get saturated upto 200% of rated current.
25.7 CT shall have the following parameters
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Parameter Value
Accuracy class 0.5
Burden 20 VA
Application Metering
ISF 5
26 FITTINGS:
26.1 The following standard fittings shall be provided :
i. Rating and terminal marking plates, non-detachable.
ii. Earthing terminals with lugs - 2 Nos.
iii. Lifting lugs for main tank and top cover
iv. Terminal connectors on the HV/LV bushings (For bare terminations only).
v. Thermometer pocket with cap - 1 No.
vi. Air release device
vii. HV bushings - 3 Nos.
viii. LV bushings - 4 Nos.
ix. Pulling lugs
x. Stiffener
xi. Radiators - No. and length may be mentioned (as per heat dissipation
calculations)/ corrugations.
xii. Arcing horns or 9 kV, 5 kA lightning arrestors on HT side - 3 No.
xiii. Prismatic oil level gauge.
xiv. Drain cum sampling valve.
xv. Top filter valve
xvi. Oil filling hole having p. 1- thread with plug and drain plug on the
conservator.
xvii. Silicagel breather
xviii. Base channel 75x40 mm for up to 100 kVA and 100 mmx50 mm above
100 kVA, 460 mm long with holes to make them suitable for fixing on a
platform or plinth.
xix. 4 No. rollers for transformers of 200 kVA and above.
xx. Pressure relief device or explosion vent.
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27 FASTENERS:
27.1 All bolts, studs, screw threads, pipe threads, bolt heads and nuts shall comply
with the appropriate Indian Standards for metric threads, or the technical
equivalent.
27.2 Bolts or studs shall not be less than 6 mm in diameter except when used for
small wiring terminals.
27.3 All nuts and pins shall be adequately locked.
27.4 Wherever possible bolts shall be fitted in such a manner that in the event of
failure of locking resulting in the nuts working loose and falling off, the bolt will
remain in position.
27.5 All ferrous bolts, nuts and washers placed in outdoor positions shall be treated to
prevent corrosion, by hot dip galvanising, except high tensile steel bolts and spring
washers which shall be electro-galvanised/plated. Appropriate precautions shall be
taken to prevent electrolytic action between dissimilar metals.
27.6 Each bolt or stud shall project at least one thread but not more than three threads
through the nut, except when otherwise approved for terminal board studs or
relay stems. If bolts and nuts are placed so that they are inaccessible by means
of ordinary spanners, special spanners shall be provided.
27.7 The length of the screwed portion of the bolts shall be such that no screw thread
may form part of a shear plane between members.
27.8 Taper washers shall be provided where necessary.
27.9 Protective washers of suitable material shall be provided front and back of the
securing screws.
28 OVERLOAD CAPACITY:
28.1 The transformers shall be suitable for loading as per IS 6600.
29 COMPLETELY SELF PROTECTED (CSP) TRANSFORMERS:
29.1 CSP transformers can be provided for ratings up to 200 kVA
30 PROTECTION FEATURES:
30.1 Internal HV fuse on the HV side of transformer:
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30.1.1 Expulsion/any other suitable type of fuse shall be placed in series with the
primary winding. This fuse is mounted normally inside of the primary bushing
for the three phases and is connected to the high voltage winding through a
terminal block. This has to protect that part of the electrical distribution system
which is ahead of the distribution transformers from faults which occur inside
the distribution transformer i.e., either in the windings or some other part of the
transformer. It shall be ensured that this fuse does not blow for faults on the
secondary side (LT side) of the transformer i.e., the blowing characteristics of
the fuse and LT breaker shall be so coordinated such that the fuse shall not
blow for any faults on the secondary side of the transformer beyond LT breakers
and those faults shall be cleared by the LT breaker only.
30.2 Internally/Externally Mounted LT Breaker on the LV Side of the Transformer:
30.2.1 3 Pole LT circuit breaker: All LT faults after the breaker shall be cleared by
this breaker. As such it shall be designed for perfect coordination with the HT
fuse link. The bidder shall furnish the time / current characteristics of LT
circuit breaker and 11 kV fuses for various current multiples.
30.2.2 The two characteristics shall be drawn on the same sheet to indicate
coordination between the circuit breaker and fuse. The bidder shall carry out
coordination test as indicated above and this forms one of the tests for
acceptance test.
30.2.3 The breaker shall be coordinated thermally with the transformer design to follow
closely the variations of oil temperature due to fluctuating loads and ambient
temperatures.
30.2.4 Arrangements shall be provided to enable the circuit breaker to be closed and
opened manually standing on ground.
30.2.5 The cross section of the current carrying parts of the breaker shall withstand
the full load current at a current density not more than 2.5 A/sq. mm (for additional
mechanical strength the area should be more).
30.2.6 Rated short circuit breaking capacity of the breaker shall not be less than
2.5 kA. The circuit breaker shall confirm to IS 13947.
30.2.7 In case the breaker is internal the breaker shall be located in the same oil as
the core and coil assembly so that the bimetal is sensitive to the temperature of
oil as well as the load.
31 LOAD MANAGEMENT SIGNAL LIGHT:
31.1 A signal light shall be provided to give information about the loading condition
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of the transformer. It shall forewarn any overloading problem at the installation
such that replacement of the existing transformer with a higher capacity
transformer can be planned. The signal light mechanism shall not reset itself
when the load drops from the overloaded condition. The signal light shall remain
lighted once the signal light contacts close due to overload and can be turned
off by manual operation. (The signal light shall not give indication for momentary
overloading).
31.2 Loading indication shall be available in adjustable steps of 10% starting from
70% to 110%
32 LIGHTNING ARRESTORS:
32.1 9 kV, 5 kA metal oxide lightning arrestors Distribution class type of reputed
make as per relevant standard , one number per phase shall be provided to be
fitted under the HV bushing with GI earth strip 25x4 mm connected to the body
of the transformer with necessary clamping arrangement
33 TESTS:
33.1 All the equipment offered shall be fully type tested by the bidder or his
collaborator as per the relevant standards including the additional type tests.
The type test must have been conducted on a transformer of same design
during the last five years at the time of bidding. The bidder shall furnish four
sets of type test reports along with the offer. Offers without type test reports will
be treated as non-responsive.
33.2 Special tests other than type and routine tests, as agreed between purchaser
and bidder shall also be carried out as per the relevant standards.
33.3 The requirements of site tests are also given in this clause.
33.4 The test certificates for all routine and type tests for the transformers and also
for the bushings and transformer oil shall be submitted with the bid.
33.5 The procedure for testing shall be in accordance with IS1180/2026 as the case
may be except for temperature rise test.
33.6 Before despatch each of the completely assembled transformers shall be
subjected to the routine tests at the manufacturers works.
34 ROUTINE TESTS:
34.1 Ratio, polarity, phase sequence and vector group.
34.2 No Load current and losses at service voltage and normal frequency.
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34.3 Load losses at rated current and normal frequency.
34.4 Impedance voltage test.
34.5 Resistance of windings at each tap, cold (at or near the test bed temperature).
34.6 Insulation resistance.
34.7 Induced over voltage withstand test.
34.8 Separate source voltage withstand test.
34.9 Neutral current measurement-The value of zero sequence current in the neutral
of the star winding shall not be more than 2% of the full load current.
34.10 Oil samples (one sample per lot) to comply with IS 1866.
34.11 Measurement of no load losses and magnetizing current at rated frequency
and 90%, 100% and 110% rated voltage.
34.12 Pressure and vacuum test for checking the deflection.
35 TYPE TESTS TO BE CONDUCTED ON ONE UNIT:
In addition to the tests mentioned in clause 33 and 34 following tests shall be conducted:
35.1 Temperature rise test for determining the maximum temperature rise after
continuous full load run. The ambient temperature and time of test should be
stated in the test certificate.
35.2 Impulse voltage test: with chopped wave of IS 2026 part-III. BIL for 11 kV shall
be 95 kV peak instead of 75 kV
35.3 Short circuit withstand test: Thermal and dynamic ability.
35.4 Air Pressure Test: As per IS 1180.
35.5 Magnetic Balance Test.
35.6 Un-balanced current test: The value of unbalanced current indicated by the
ammeter shall not be more than 2% of the full load current.
35.7 Noise-level measurement.
35.8 Measurement of zero-phase sequence impedance.
35.9 Measurement of Harmonics of no-load current.
35.10 Transformer tank shall be subjected to specified vacuum. The tank designed
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for vacuum shall be tested at an internal pressure of 0.35 kg per sq cm absolute
(250 mm of Hg) for one hour. The permanent deflection of flat plates after the
vacuum has been released shall not exceed the values specified below:
Horizontal length of flat plate (in mm) Permanent deflection (in mm)
Upto and including 750 5.0
751 to 1250 6.5
1251 to 1750 8.0
1751 to 2000 9.5
2001 to 2250 11.0
2251 to 2500 12.0
2501 to 3000 16.0
Above 3000 19.0
35.11 Transformer tank together with its radiator and other fittings shall be subjected
to pressure corresponding to twice the normal pressure or 0.35 kg / sq.cm
which ever is lower, measured at the base of the tank and maintained for an
hour. The permanent deflection of the flat plates after the excess pressure
has been released, shall not exceed the figures for vacuum test.
35.12 Pressure relief device test: The pressure relief device shall be subject to
increasing fluid pressure. It shall operate before reaching the test pressure
as specified in the above class. The operating pressure shall be recorded.
The device shall seal-off after the excess pressure has been released.
35.13 Short Circuit Test and Impulse Voltage Withstand Tests: The purchaser
intends to procure transformers designed and successfully tested for short
circuit and impulse test. In case the transformers proposed for supply against
the order are not exactly as per the tested design, the supplier shall be
required to carry out the short circuit test and impulse voltage withstand test
at their own cost in the presence of the representative of the purchaser.
35.13.1 The supply shall be accepted only after such test is done successfully, as it
confirms on successful withstand of short circuit and healthiness of the active
parts thereafter on un-tanking after a short circuit test.
35.13.2 Apart from dynamic ability test, the transformers shall also be required to
withstand thermal ability test or thermal withstand ability will have to be
established by way of calculations.
35.13.3 It may also be noted that the purchaser reserves the right to conduct short
circuit test and impulse voltage withstand test in accordance with the IS,
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afresh on each ordered rating at purchaser cost, even if the transformers of
the same rating and similar design are already tested. This test shall be
carried out on a transformer to be selected by the purchaser either at the
manufacturers works when they are offered in a lot for supply or randomly
from the supplies already made to purchasers stores. The findings and
conclusions of these tests shall be binding on the supplier.
35.13.4 Type test certificates for the tests carried out on prototype of same
specifications shall be submitted along with the bid. The purchaser may select
the transformer for type tests randomly.
36 ACCEPTANCE TESTS:
36.1 At least 10% transformers of the offered lot (minimum of one) shall be
subjected to the following routine/ acceptance test in presence of purchasers
representative at the place of manufacture before dispatch without any extra
charges. The testing shall be carried out in accordance with IS:1180 and IS:2026.
36.2 Checking of weights, dimensions, fitting and accessories, tank sheet
thickness, oil quality, material, finish and workmanship as per GTP and
contract drawings.
36.3 Physical verification of core coil assembly and measurement of flux density of one
unit of each rating, in every inspection with reference to short circuit test report
36.4 Temperature rise test on one unit of the total ordered quantity
37 TESTS AT SITE:
The purchaser reserves the right to conduct all tests on transformer after
arrival at site and the manufacturer shall guarantee test certificate figures
under actual service conditions.
38 INSPECTION:
38.1 In respect of raw material such as core stampings, winding conductors,
insulating paper and oil, supplier shall use materials manufactured/supplied
by standard manufacturers and furnish the manufacturers test certificate as
well as the proof of purchase from these manufacturers (excise gate pass)
for information of the purchaser. The bidder shall furnish following documents
along with their offer in respect of the raw materials:
i. Invoice of supplier.
ii. Mills certificate.
iii. Packing list.
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iv. Bill of landing.
v. Bill of entry certificate by custom.
39 INSPECTION AND TESTING OF TRANSFORMER OIL:
39.1 To ascertain the quality of the transformer oil, the original manufacturers
tests report should be submitted at the time of inspection. Arrangements
should also be made for testing of transformer oil, after taking out the
sample from the manufactured transformers and tested in the presence
of purchasers representative.
39.2 To ensure about the quality of transformers, the inspection shall be carried
out by the purchasers representative at following two stages:-
39.2.1 Online anytime during receipt of raw material and manufacture/ assembly
whenever the purchaser desires.
39.2.2 At finished stage i.e. transformers are fully assembled and are ready for
despatch.
39.3 The stage inspection shall be carried out in accordance with Annexure-II.
39.4 After the main raw-material i.e. core and coil material and tanks are arranged
and transformers are taken for production on shop floor and a few assembly
have been completed, the firm shall intimate the purchaser in this regard, so
that an officer for carrying out such inspection could be deputed, as far as
possible within seven days from the date of intimation. During the stage
inspection a few assembled core shall be dismantled (only in case of CRGO
material) to ensure that the CRGO laminations used are of good quality. Further,
as and when the transformers are ready for despatch, an offer intimating
about the readiness of transformers, for final inspection for carrying out tests
as per relevant IS shall be sent by the firm along with Routine Test Certificates.
The inspection shall normally be arranged by the purchaser at the earliest
after receipt of offer for pre-delivery inspection. The proforma for pre delivery
inspection of Distribution transformers is placed at Annex- III.
39.5 In case of any defect/defective workmanship observed at any stage by the
purchasers Inspecting Officer, the same shall be pointed out to the firm in
writing for taking remedial measures. Further processing should only be done
after clearance from the Inspecting Officer/ purchaser.
39.6 All tests and inspection shall be carried out at the place of manufacture unless
otherwise specifically agreed upon by the manufacturer and purchaser at
the time of purchase. The manufacturer shall offer the Inspector representing
the Purchaser all reasonable facilities, without charges, to satisfy him that
the material is being supplied in accordance with this specification. This will
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include Stage Inspection during manufacturing stage as well as Active Part
Inspection during Acceptance Tests.
39.7 The manufacturer shall provide all services to establish and maintain quality
of workman ship in his works and that of his sub-contractors to ensure the
mechanical /electrical performance of components, compliance with
drawings, identification and acceptability of all materials, parts and equipment
as per latest quality standards of ISO 9000.
39.8 Purchaser shall have every right to appoint a third party inspection to carryout
the inspection process.
39.9 The purchaser has the right to have the test carried out at his own cost by an
independent agency wherever there is a dispute regarding the quality
supplied. Purchaser has right to test 1% of the supply selected either from
the stores or field to check the quality of the product. In case of any deviation
purchaser have every right to reject the entire lot or penalize the manufacturer,
which may lead to blacklisting, among other things.
40 QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN:
40.1 The bidder shall invariably furnish following information along with his bid,
failing which his bid shall be liable for rejection. Information shall be
separately given for individual type of equipment offered.
40.2 Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of sub-suppliers for
the raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are
tested, list of tests normally carried out on raw materials in the presence of
bidders representative, copies of test certificates.
40.3 Information and copies of test certificates as above in respect of bought out
accessories.
40.4 List of manufacturing facilities available.
40.5 Level of automation achieved and list of areas where manual processing
exists.
40.6 List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspection.
40.7 List of testing equipment available with the bidder for final testing of
equipment along with valid calibration reports. These shall be furnished with
the bid. Manufacturer shall posses 0.1 accuracy class instruments for
measurement of losses.
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40.8 Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) with hold points for purchasers inspection.
40.9 The successful bidder shall within 30 days of placement of order, submit
following information to the purchaser :
40.9.1 List of raw materials as well as bought out accessories and the names of
sub-suppliers selected from those furnished along with offer.
40.9.2 Type test certificates of the raw materials and bought out accessories.
40.9.3 The successful bidder shall submit the routine test certificates of bought out
accessories and central excise passes for raw material at the time of routine
testing.
41 DOCUMENTATION:
41.1 The bidder shall furnish along with the bid the dimensional drawings of the
items offered indicating all the fittings.
41.2 Dimensional tolerances.
41.3 Weight of individual components and total weight.
41.4 An outline drawing front (both primary and secondary sides) and end-
elevation and plan of the tank and terminal gear, wherein the principal
dimensions shall be given.
41.5 Typical general arrangement drawings of the windings with the details of the
insulation at each point and core construction of transformer.
41.6 Typical general arrangement drawing showing both primary and secondary
sides and end-elevation and plan of the transformer.
42 PACKING AND FORWARDING:
42.1 The packing shall be done as per the manufacturers standard practice.
However, it should be ensured that the packing is such that, the material
would not get damaged during transit by Rail / Road / Sea.
42.2 The marking on each package shall be as per the relevant IS.
43 MANADATORY SPARES:
43.1 Mandatory spares shall be supplied as per the purchasers requirement.
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44 GUARANTEE
44.1 The manufacturers of the transformer shall provide a guarantee of 24 months
from the date of receipt at the stores of the Utility or 18 months from the date
of commissioning, whichever is earlier. In case the distribution transformer
fails within the guarantee period the purchaser will immediately inform the
supplier who shall take back the failed DT within 15 days from the date of
the intimation at his own cost and replace/repair the transformer within forty
five days of date of intimation with a roll over guarantee.
44.2 The outage period i.e. period from the date of failure till unit is repaired/
replaced shall not be counted for arriving at the guarantee period.
44.3 In the event of the suppliers inability to adhere to the aforesaid provisions,
suitable penal action will be taken against the supplier which may inter alia
include blacklisting of the firm for future business with the purchaser for a
certain period.
45 SCHEDULES:
45.1 The bidder shall fill in the following schedule which will be part of the offer. If
the schedule are not submitted duly filled in with the offer, the offer shall be
liable for rejection.
Schedule-A : Guaranteed Technical Particulars
Schedule-B : Schedule of Deviations
46 DEVIATIONS :
46.1 The bidders are not allowed to deviate from the principal requirements of
the Specifications. However, the bidder is required to submit with his bid in
the relevant schedule a detailed list of all deviations without any ambiguity. In
the absence of a deviation list in the deviation schedules, it is understood
that such bid conforms to the bid specifications and no post-bid negotiations
shall take place in this regard.
46.2 The discrepancies, if any, between the specification and the catalogues and
/ or literatures submitted as part of the offer by the bidders, shall not be
considered and representations in this regard shall not be entertained.
46.3 If it is observed that there are deviations in the offer in guaranteed technical
particulars other than those specified in the deviation schedules then such
deviations shall be treated as deviations.
46.4 All the schedules shall be prepared by vendor and are to be enclosed with
the bid.
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Annex-I
METHODOLOGY FOR COMPUTING TOTAL OWNING COST
TOC = IC + (A x Wi) + (B x Wc)
Where,
TOC = Total Owning Cost
IC = Initial cost (including taxes) of transformer as quoted by the manufacturer
A factor = Cost of no load losses in Rs/watt
B factor = Cost of load losses in Rs /watt
Wi = No load losses quoted by the manufacturer in watt
Wc = Load losses quoted by the manufacturer in watt
The A and B factors capture the net present value of energy losses based on hours
of operation, cost of energy (electrical tariff), equipment life (years of expected service)
and cost of money (rate of return).
i) Capitalised cost of no load losses/watt = A factor
A factor =
Ec
1000
x
(1+r) - 1
n
r r (1+ )
n
H x
ii) Capitalised cost of load losses/watt = B factor = A factor x LLF
iii) Capitalised cost of transformer = IC + (A x Wi) + (B x Wc)
where
i) H = No. of service hours per year of the distribution transformer =8400 hr.
ii) r = Rate of interest = prime lending rate (in per unit)
iii) Ec = Average Energy cost (Rs/kWH) at 11 kV for the utility. For 33 kV
Distribution Transformers average cost of energy at 33 kV level may
be taken
iv) n = Life of the transformer in years = 25 years
v) LLF = Loss Load factor = 0.3 LF+ 0.7 LF
2
, where LF is the load factor
LF for rural areas = 0.5
LF for urban areas = 0.7
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Annexure II
PROFORMA FOR STAGE INSPECTION OF DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS
(A) GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Name of firm : M/s.
2. Order No. and Date :
3. Rating-wise quantity offered :
4. Details of offer
a) Rating
b) Quantity
c) Serial Numbers
5. Details of last stage inspected lot:
a) Total quantity inspected
b) Serial Numbers
c) Date of stage inspection
d) Quantity offered for
final inspection of
(a) above with date
(B) Availability of material for offered quantity :
Details to be filled in
(C) Position of manufacturing stage of the offered quantity :
a) Complete tanked assembly
b) Core and coil assembly ready
c) Core assembled
d) Coils ready for assembly
(i) HV Coils
(ii) LV Coils
Note: (i) A quantity of more than 100 Nos. shall not be entertained for stage
inspection.
(ii) The stage inspection shall be carried out in case :-
(a) At least 25% quantity offered has been tanked and
(b) core coil assembly of further at least 30% of the quantity
offered has been completed.
(iii) Quantity offered for stage inspection should be offered for final
Inspection within 15 days from the date of issuance of clearance
for stage inspection, otherwise stage inspection already cleared
shall be liable for cancellation.
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Sl. Particulars As offered As observed Deviation and
No Remarks
(D) Inspection of Core :
(I) Core Material
(1) Manufacturers Characteristic
Certificate in respect of grade
of lamination used. (Please
furnish test certificate)
(2) Remarks regarding Rusting
and smoothness of core.
(3) Whether laminations used for
top and bottom yoke are in
one piece.
(II) Core Construction :
(1) No. of Steps
(2) Dimension of Steps
Step No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
As offered:
W mm
T mm
As found:
W mm
T mm
(3) Core Dia (mm)
(4) Total cross Section area of core
(5) Effective cross Sectional area
of core
(6) Clamping arrangement
(i) Channel Size
(ii) Bolt size and No.
(iii) Tie Rods size and No.
(iv) Painting
(a) Channels
(b) Tie Rods
(c) Bolts
(7) Whether top yoke is cut
for LV connection.
(8) If yes, at 7 above, whether
Reinforcement is done.
(9) Size of Support Channels
provided for Core base and
bottom yoke (Single piece
of channels are only acceptable) .
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Sl. Particulars As offered As observed Deviation and
No Remarks
(10) Thickness of insulation
provided between core base
and support channel.
(11) core length (leg center
to leg center)
(12) Window height
(13) Core height
(14) Core weight only
(without channels etc.)
(E) INSPECTION OF WINDING
(I) Winding material
(1) Material used for
(a) HV winding
(b) LV winding
(2) Grade of material for
(a) HV winding
(b) LV winding
3) Test certificate of
manufacturer (enclose copy)
for winding material of:
(a) HV
(b) LV
(II) CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS
(1) Size of Cross Sectional
area of conductor for :
(a) HV winding
(b) LV winding
(2) Type of insulation for
conductor of :
a) HV winding
(b) LV winding
(3) Diameter of wire used
for delta formation (mm)
(4) Diameter of coils in:
a) LV winding
i) Internal dia (mm)
ii) Outer dia (mm)
b) HV winding
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i) Internal dia (mm)
ii) Outer dia (mm)
(5) Current Density of winding
material used for :
(a) HV
(b) LV
(6) Whether neutral formation on top.
(7) HV Coils/ Phase
a) Number
b) Turns / coil
c) Total turns
(8) LV Coils/ Phase
a) Number
b) Turns / coil
c) Total turns
(9) Method of HV Coil Joints
(10) Total weight of coils of
a) LV winding (kg)
b) HV winding (kg)
(F) INSULATION MATERIALS :
(I) MATERIAL :
1) Craft paper
a) Make
b) Thickness (mm)
c) Test Certificate of
manufacturer (enclose copy).
2) Press Board
a) Make
b) Thickness (mm)
c) Test Certificate of
manufacturer (enclose copy).
3) Material used for top and
bottom yoke and insulation
(II) Type and thickness of
material used : (mm)
a) Between core and LV
b) Spacers
c) Inter layer
d) Between HV and LV winding
Sl. Particulars As offered As observed Deviation and
No Remarks
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e) Between phases
f) End insulation
(G) CLEARANCES : (mm)
(I) Related to core and
windings
1) LV to Core (Radial)
2) Between HV and LV
(Radial)
3) (i) Phase to phase
between HV Conductor
(ii) Whether two Nos. Press
Board each of minimum
1 mm thick provided to
cover the tie rods.
4) Thickness of locking spacers
between LV coils (mm)
5) Axial wedges between HV
and LV coils / phase (Nos.)
6) No. of radial spacers per
phase between HV coils
7) Size of duct between
LV and HV winding (mm)
(II) Between core - coil assembly
and tank : (mm)
1) Between winding and body:
a) Tank lengthwise
b) Tank Breadth wise
2) Clearance between top
cover and top yoke upto
100 kVA and between top
cover and top most live
part of tap changing switch
for 200 kVA and above.
(H) TANK :
(I) Constructional details :
1) Rectangular shape
2) Thickness of side wall (mm)
3) Thickness of top and bottom
plate (mm)
4) Provision of slopping top cover
towards HV bushing.
Sl. Particulars As offered As observed Deviation and
No Remarks
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5) Tank internal dimensions (mm)
a) Length
b) Breadth
c) Height
(i) On LV side
(ii) On LV side
(II) General details :
1) Inside painted by varnish/
oil corrosion resistant paint
(please specify which type
of coating done).
2) Gasket between top cover and tank
i) Material
ii) Thickness (mm)
iii) Jointing over laps (mm)
3). Reinforcement of welded angle
(specify size and No. of angle
provided ) on side walls of tank.
4) Provision of lifting lugs:
a) Numbers
b) Whether lugs of 8 mm
thick MS Plate provided
c) Whether reinforced by welded
plates edge wise below
the lug upto re- enforcing
angle of the tank done.
5) Pulling lug of MS Plate
a) Nos.
b) Thickness (mm)
c) Whether provided on
breadth side or length side
6) Provision of air release plug
7) Provision of galvanized GI Nuts
Bolts with 1 No. Plain and 1 No.
spring washer.
8) Deformation of length wise side
wall of tank when subject to:
a) Vacuum of (-) 0.7 kg/sq cm
for 30 minutes.
Sl. Particulars As offered As observed Deviation and
No Remarks
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Sl. Particulars As offered As observed Deviation and
No Remarks
b) Pressure of 0.8 kg/sq
cm for 30 minutes.
(I) RAIDATORS :
1. Fin Radiators of 1.25 mm thick
sheet
a) Dimension of each fin
(LxBxT)
b) Fins per radiator
c) Total No. of radiators
2. Verification of manufacturers
test certificate regarding
Heat dissipation (excluding
Top and Bottom) in w/sq m
3. Verification of position of
radiator with respect to bushing.
(J) CONSERVATOR :
1. Dimensions ( L x D) (in mm)
2. Volume (m
3
)
3. Inside dia of Conservator
tank pipe (mm)
4. Whether conservator outlet
pipe is projected approx. 20 mm
inside the conservator tank.
5. Whether arrangement made
so that oil does not fall on
the active parts.
6. Whether die cast metal oil level
gauge indicator having three
positions at ( - 5
o
C, 30
o
C and
98
o
C) is provided .
7. Whether drain plug and filling
hole with cover is provided.
8. Inner side of the conservator Tank
painted with-
(K) BREATHER :
1. Whether Die cast Aluminium
body breather for silica gel
provided.
2. Make
3. Capacity
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(L) TERMINALS :
1. Material whether of Brass
Rods/ Tinned Copper.
a) HV
b) LV
2. Size (dia in mm)
a) HV
b) LV
3. Method of Star connection
formed on LV side of 6mm thick
(Should use Al./Cu. Flat bolted/
brazed with crimped lugs on
winding alternatively for 63 and
100 kVA ratings brazing is done
covered with tubular sleeve duly
crimped).
- Please state dimensions of Al/
Cu flat or tubular sleeve used. (mm)
4. Method of Connection of LV
winding to LV Bushing (end of
winding should be crimped with
lugs (Al/Cu) and bolted with
bushing stud).
5. Method of Connection of HV
winding to HV bushing (Copper
joint should be done by using
silver brazing alloy and for
Aluminium, brazing rod or with
tubular connector crimped at
three spots).
6. Whether SRB Ptube/insulated
paper used for formation of
Delta on HV.
7. Whether Empire sleeves used
on the portion of HV winding
joining to HV bushing.
8. Whether neutral formation is
covered with cotton tape
(M) BUSHINGS :
1. Whether HV bushings mounted
on side walls.
Sl. Particulars As offered As observed Deviation and
No Remarks
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2. Whether sheet metal pocket
used for mounting bushing
(pipe are not acceptable)
a) H V
b) L V
3. Whether arrangement for studs
for fitting of HV Bushing are in
diamond shape (so that Arcing
Horns are placed vertically).
4. Position of mounting of LV
bushings.
5. Bushing Clearance: (mm)
a) LV to Earth
b) HV to Earth
c) Between LV Bushings
d) Between HV Bushings
(N) TANK BASE CHANNEL /
ROLLERS :
1. Size of channel (mm)
2. Whether channels welded
across the length of the tank
3. Size and type of roller (mm)
(O) OIL :
1. Name of supplier
2. Break down voltage of oil: (kV)
i) Filled in tanked transformer
ii) In storage tank (to be tested
by Inspecting Officer).
3. Suppliers test certificate
(enclose copy)
(P) ENGRAVING :
1. Engraving of Sl. No. and name
of firm.
i) On bottom of clamping
channel of core-coil
assembly.
ii) On side wall and top cover
of tank along with date of
despatch.
Sl. Particulars As offered As observed Deviation and
No Remarks
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(Q) i) MS plate of size 125x125 mm
welded on width side of stiffner
ii) Following details engraved (as
per approved GTP):
(a) Serial Number
(b) Name of firm
(c) Order No. and Date
(d) Rating
(e) Name of Inspecting Officer
(f) Designation
(g) Date of dispatch
(R) NAME PLATE DETAILS :
Whether Name Plate is as per
approved drawing
(S) Colour of Transformer
1. Tank body with dark Green colour
2. Conservator with white colour
(T) CHECKING OF TESTING
FACILITIES:
(Calibration certificate also to be
checked for its validity)
TESTS :
1. No Load Current
2. No Load Loss
3. % Impedance
4. Load Losses
5. Insulation Resistance Test
6. Vector Group Test (phase
relationship)
7. Ratio and Polarity test relationship
8. Transformer Oil Test (Break
Down Voltage)
9. Magnetic Balance
10. Measurement of winding
resistance (HV and LV both)
11. Induced over voltage withstand
test (Double voltage and Double
frequency)
Sl. Particulars As offered As observed Deviation and
No Remarks
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Sl. Particulars As offered As observed Deviation and
No Remarks
12. Separate source power
frequency withstand test at 28 kV
for HV and 3 kV for LV (one minute).
13. Air pressure/ Oil leakage Test
14. Vacuum test
15. Unbalanced current test
16. Temperature rise (Heat Run) test.
(U) We have specifically checked the
following and found the same as
per G.T.P./deviations observed as
mentioned against each:
i) Rustlessness of CRGO
laminations used
ii) Core steps
iii) Core area
iv) Core weight
v) Winding cross sectional area
a) LV
b) HV
vi) Weight of windings
vii) Clearance between winding and
wall of tank (mm)
a) Length-wise
b) Breadth-wise
viii) Clearance between top of yoke/
top most live part of tap changer
to tank cover.
ix) Details of Neutral formation
x) Connections to bushings:
a) LV
b) HV
xi) Slope of tank top
xii) Position of mounting of bushings
COMPANYS INSPECTING OFFICER FIRMS REPRESENTATIVE
DATE OF INSPECTION:
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Annexure-III
PROFORMA FOR PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION OF
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS
1. Name of the firm :
2. Details of offer made :
(i) Order No. and Date :
(ii) Rating :
(iii) Quantity :
(iv) Sl. No. of transformers :
3. Date of stage inspection of the lot :
4. Reference of stage inspection clearance :
5. Quantity offered and inspected against the
order prior to this lot
(A) ACCEPTANCE TESTS TO BE CARRIED OUT
Sl. PARTICULARS OBSERVATIONS
No.
1. (a) Ratio Test AB/an
BC/bn
CA/Cn
(b) Polarity Test
2. No load loss measurement
W1
W2
W3
TOTAL
Multiplying Factor
CT
Watt meter
Total x MF
NET LOSS
3. Load loss measurement
W1
W2
W3
Total
Multiplying Factors:-
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CT
Watt meter
PT
Total x MF
Loss at ambient temperature (watt)
Loss at 75
0
C (with calculation sheet) (watt)
4. Winding Resistance :
H.V. (In Ohms)
(a) At ambient temperature of _____
0
C. A-B
B-C
C-A
(b) Resistance at 75
0
C. A-B
B-C
C-A
L.V. (In Ohm)
(a) At ambient temperature of _____
0
C. a-b
b-c
c-a
(b) Per Phase resistance at 75
0
C. a-n
b-n
c-n
5. Insulation Resistance (M ohm) : HV-LV
HV-E
LV-E
6. Separate Source Voltage withstand test voltage:
HV 28 kV for 60 secs.
LV 3 kV for 60 secs.
7. Induced over-voltage withstand test at double 100 Hz, 866 volts
voltage and double frequency for 60 seconds.
8. No load current at
90% volts
110% volts
9. Unbalance current
10. Vector group test Diagram and readings
be shown in separate
sheets
Sl. PARTICULARS OBSERVATIONS
No.
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Sl. PARTICULARS OBSERVATIONS
No.
11. Percentage Impedance at 75
0
C (Please furnish
calculation sheet)
12. Transformer oil test (Break down voltage)
13. Oil leakage test
14. Heat run test To be carried out
once against the
order
15. Bushing clearance (mm) HV LV
(a) Phase to Phase
(b) Phase to Earth
16. Comments on compliance by the firm on the
modifications done as per stage inspection
clearance letter issued
17. Whether fittings of the order have been verified.
18. Whether aluminium die cast silicagel breather with
tin container is fitted on the transformers offered.
19. Whether engraving of Sl.No. and Name of firm on
core clamping channel, side wall and top cover of
tank has been verified.
20. Whether MS Plate of size 125 x 125 mm welded on
with side of stiffner.
21. Whether engraving of name of firm, Sl. No. and
Rating of transformer, Order No. and date and
Date of Despatch on MS Plate.
22. Copy of calibration certificates of metering
equipments be enclosed.
(B) POINTS TO BE SEEN / DIMENSIONS TO BE NOTED AT THE TIME
OF DISMANTLING OF TRANSFORMERS :
Sl. PARTICULARS OBSERVATIONS
No.
1. Details of the transformer dismantled for physical
verification
(a) Rating (kVA)
(b) Sl. No.
2. Whether GI Nut Bolts with one spring one plain
washer provided for tightening the tank cover.
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Sl. PARTICULARS OBSERVATIONS
No.
3 Details of gasket used between top cover and tank
Material :
(i) Thickness (mm)
(ii) Type of joints
4 Whether core is earthed properly with copper
strip (one end should be tightened in between
the core laminations and other end bolted on core
clamping channel).
5 Connections from winding to bushings (describe
the manner in which it has been done )
(a) HV
(b) LV
(c) Formation of Star connection on LV side.
6 Winding wire dia and cross sectional area :
(a) HV
(i) Dia (mm)
(ii) Area (sq mm)
(b) LV
(i) L x W x Nos. of layer
(ii) Area (sq mm)
7. Thickness of press board (s) provided between
HV coils to cover the tie rods
8. Whether painted with oil and corrosion resistant
paint / varnish
(a) Inside of the tank
(b) Inside of the conservator tank
(c) Core clamping and core base channels
(d) Tie rods
(e) Core bolts
9. Whether tie rods and core bolts insulated, if yes,
material of insulation.
10. Whether flap on inner side of top cover provided to
prevent direct falling of oil on core- coil assembly.
11. Method of joints
(a) Between HV Coils
(b) Between tap coils
(c) For tap changer
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Sl. PARTICULARS OBSERVATIONS
No.
12. Whether engraving of Sl. No. and name of firm
done on bottom channel of core coil assembly.
13. Diameter of copper wire, used for formation of
delta (should not be less than 1.5 times the dia of
conductor). (mm)
14. Whether empire sleeves provided upto the end
portion of HV winding joining to bushing
15. HV Coils :
(a) Inner dia (mm)
(b) Outer dia (mm)
16. LV Coils :
(a) Inner dia (mm)
(b) Outer dia (mm)
17. Core dia
18. Core height including base channel and insulation
in between (mm)
19. Leg Center of core
20. Clearances between
(a) Core and LV (mm)
(b) HV and LV (mm)
(c) Phase to phase of HV coils (mm)
(d) Core coil assembly and tank body (mm)
(i) Length-wise
(ii) Width-wise
(e) Top of yoke and top cover (mm)
(f) Top most live part of tap changer and top cover.
21. Weight of core only (kg)
22. Weight of windings (kg)
(a) LV
(b) HV
23. Whether core laminations are in one piece, used for
(a) Bottom yoke
(b) Top yoke
24. Specific remarks regarding smoothness and
rusting of core used.
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S. PARTICULARS OBSERVATIONS
No.
25 Volume of oil filled (to be done once against the
order)
(a) In conservator tank
(b) In tank of the transformer
26 Weight of transformer (inclusive of all fittings,
accessories, oil etc. complete)
27 Inner dimensions of the tank
(a) Length
(b) Width
(c) Height
(i) LV side
(ii) HV side
28 Remarks, if any :
Note : Please ensure that complete details have been filled in the proforma and no
column has been left blank.
SIGNATURE OF INSPECTING OFFICER SIGNATURE OF FIRMS
(with name and designation) REPRESENTATIVE
(with name and designation)
DATE OF INSPECTION : ______________
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SOURCE OF MATERIALS/PLACES OF MANUFACTURE, TESTING AND
INSPECTION
Sl. Item Source of Place of Place of
No. Material Manufacture testing and
inspection
1. Laminations
2. Copper Conductor
3. Insulated winding wires
4. Oil
5. Press boards
6. Kraft paper
7. MS Plates/Angles/Channels
8. Gaskets
9. Bushing HV/LV
10. Paints
Annexure-IV
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SCHEDULE IA
GUARANTEED AND OTHER PARTICULARS FOR DISTRIBUTION
TRANSFORMERS
(To be furnished by the Manufacturer)
Sl.No. Description
1. Make
2. Name of Manufacturer
3. Place of Manufacture
4. Voltage Ratio
5. Rating in kVA
6. Core Material used and Grade:
a) Flux density
b) Over fluxing without saturation
(Curve to be furnished by the
Manufacturer in support of his claim)
7. Maximum temperature rise of :
a) windings by resistance method
b) Oil by thermometer
8. Magnetising (no-load) current at:
a) 90% Voltage
b) 100% Voltage
c) 110% Voltage
9. Core loss in watts :
a) Normal voltage
b) Maximum voltage
10. Resistance of windings at 20
0
C
(with 5% tolerance) :
a. HV Winding (ohms)
b. LV Winding (ohms)
11. Full load losses (watts) at 75
0
C
12. Total Losses at 100% load at 75
0
C
13. Total Losses at 50% load at 75
0
C
14. Current density used for : (Amper/sq mm)
a) HV Winding
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b) LV Winding
15. Clearances : (mm)
a) Core and LV
b) LV and HV
c) HV Phase to Phase
d) End insulation clearance to earth
e) Any point of winding to tank
16. Efficiency at 75
0
C :
a) Unity P.F. and
b) 0.8 P.F.
1) 125% load
2) 100% load
3) 75% load
4) 50% load
5) 25% load
17. Regulation at :
a) Unity P.F.
b) 0.8 P.F. at 75
0
C
18. % Impedance at 75
0
C
19. Flash Test :
(i) HV 28 kV / 50 HZ for 1 minute
(ii) LV 3 kV/50 Hz for 1 minute
20. Over potential Test (Double Voltage and
Double frequency for 1 minute)
21. Impulse test
22. Mass of : (kg)
a) Core lamination (minimum)
b) Windings (minimum)
c) Tank and fittings
d) Oil
e) Oil quantity (minimum) (litre)
f) Total weight
23. Oil Data :
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1. Quantity for first filling (minimum) (litre)
2. Grade of oil used
3. Makers name
4. BDV at the time of filling (kV)
24. Transformer:
1) Overall length x breadth x height (mm x mm x mm)
2) Tank length x breadth x height
3) Thickness of plates for
a) Side plate (min)
b) Top and bottom plate (min)
4) Conservator Dimensions
25. Radiation:
1) Heat dissipation by tank walls excluding top and bottom
2) Heat dissipation by cooling tube
3) Diameter and thickness of cooling tube
4) Whether calculation sheet for selecting cooling
area to ensure that the transformer is capable
of giving continuous rated output without
exceeding temperature rise is enclosed.
26. Inter layer insulation provided in design for :
1) Top and bottom layer
2) In between all layer
3) Details of end insulation
4) Whether wedges are provided at 50% turns of the HV coil
27. Insulation materials provided
a) For Conductors
(1) HV
(2) LV
b) For Core
28. 25. Material and Size of the wire used
1) HV Dia (mm) (SWG)
2) LV a) Strip size
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b) No. of Conductors in parallel
c) Total area of cross section (sq mm)
29. Whether the name plate gives all particulars as required in Tender
30. Particulars of bushings HV/LV
1) Makers name
2) Type IS-3347/IS-2099/IS7421
3) Rating as per IS
4) Dry power frequency voltage withstand test
5) Wet power frequency voltage withstand test
Note:
The following shall be specifically confirmed:
1) Whether the offer conforms to the limits of impedance mentioned in the
specification
2) Whether the offer conforms to the limits of temperature rise mentioned in the
specification.
3) Whether the losses of the transformers offered are within the limits specified.
4) Whether the transformer offered is already type tested for the design and test
reports enclosed.
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SCHEDULE IB
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Sl.No. Description
1. Core Grade
2. Core diameter mm
3. Gross core area sq cm
4. Net core area sq cm
5. Flux density Tesla
6. Mass of core kg
7. Loss per kg of core at the specified flux density watt
8. Core window height mm
9. Center to center distance of the core mm
10. No. of LV Turns
11. No. of H V turns
12. Size of LV conductor bare/covered mm
13. Size of HV conductor bare/covered mm
14. No. of parallels
15. Current density of LV winding A/sq mm.
16. Current density of HV winding A/sq mm
17. Wt. of the LV winding for Transformer kg
18. Wt. of the HV winding for Transformer kg
19. No. of LV Coils/phase
20. No. of HV coils / phase
21. Height of LV Windings mm
22. Height of HV winding mm
23. ID/OD of HV winding mm
24. ID/OD of LV winding mm
25. Size of the duct in LV winding mm
26. Size of the duct in HV winding mm
27. Size of the duct between HV and LV mm
28. HV winding to LV winding clearance mm
29. HV winding to tank clearance mm
30. Calculated impedance %
31. HV to earth creepage distance mm
32. LV to earth creepage distance mm
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STANDARD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
OUTDOOR TYPE SINGLE PHASE OIL IMMERSED
(INCLUDING COMPLETELY SELF PROTECTED)
DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS
11 kV/230 V
and
11 kV/ 3/230 V
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR OUTDOOR TYPE
SINGLE PHASE OIL IMMERSED (INCLUDING COMPLETELY SELF
PROTECTED) DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS
1 SCOPE:
1.1 This specification covers design, engineering, manufacture, assembly, stage
testing, inspection and testing before supply and delivery at site of oil immersed
naturally cooled 11 kV/230 V, 11/3 kV/230 V single phase including
Completely Self Protected (CSP) distribution transformers for outdoor use.
1.2 It is not the intent to specify completely herein all the details of the design and
construction of equipment. However, the equipment shall conform in all respects
to high standards of engineering, design and workmanship and shall be capable
of performing in continuous commercial operation in a manner acceptable to
the purchaser, who will interpret the meanings of drawings and specification
and shall have the power to reject any work or material which, in his judgment is
not in accordance therewith. The offered equipment shall be complete with all
components necessary for their effective and trouble free operation. Such
components shall be deemed to be within the scope of bidders supply
irrespective of whether those are specifically brought out in this specification
and/or the commercial order or not.
1.3 The transformer and accessories shall be designed to facilitate operation,
inspection, maintenance and repairs. The design shall incorporate every
precaution and provision for the safety of equipment as well as staff engaged
in the operation and maintenance of equipment.
1.4 All outdoor apparatus, including bushing insulators with their mountings, shall
be designed so as to avoid any accumulation of water.
1.5 STANDARD RATINGS
1.5.1 Standard ratings of single phase transformers shall be 6.3, 7.5, 10, 16 and 25
kVA.
2 STANDARDS:
2.1 The materials shall conform in all respects to the relevant Indian Standard, with
latest amendments thereof unless otherwise specified herein; some of them
are listed below.
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Indian Standards
International
and
Internationally
recognised
standards
IS 2026 (Part-I to IV)
IEC-76
IS1180 (Part 1and 2)
IS 335 BS 148/ASTM
D1275,
D1533, IEC
Pub 296
IS 3070 IEC 99-1
IS 6600 IEC 76
IS 2099 IEC 137
IS 9335 IEC 554
IS 1576 IEC 641
IS 5
IS 13947 (Part 2) IEC 947-2
IS 12444 ASTM B-49
IS 104
IS 649
IS 4257
IS 7421
IS 5484 ASTM B - 233
IS 2362
IS 6162
IS 6160
Title
Specification for Power
Transformers
Outdoor Three Phase Distribution
Transformers
Specification for Transformer Oil
Specification for Lightning Arresters
Guide for loading of oil immersed
transformers
High Voltage Porcelain Bushings
Specification for Insulating Kraft
Paper
Specification for Insulating Press
Board
Specification for colors for ready
mixed paints
Specification for LT Circuit Breaker
Specification for Copper wire rod
Ready mixed paint, brushing zinc
chromate, priming
Testing for steel sheets and strips
and magnetic circuits
Dimensions for clamping
arrangements for bushings
Specification for Low Voltage
bushings
Specification for Al Wire rods
Determination of water content in oil
for porcelain bushing of transformer
Paper covered aluminum conductor
Rectangular Electrical conductor f or
electrical machines
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2.2 Material conforming to other internationally accepted standards, which ensure
equal or better quality than the standards mentioned above would also be
acceptable. In case the bidder who wishes to offer material conforming to the
other standards, salient points of difference between the standards adopted and
the specific standards shall be clearly brought out in relevant schedule. Four
copies of such standards with authentic English translations shall be furnished
along with the offer.
3 SERVICE CONDITIONS:
3.1 The distribution transformers to be supplied against this specification shall be
suitable for satisfactory continuous operation under the following climatic
conditions as per IS 2026 (Part-I).
i) Location : At various locations in the country
ii) Max ambient air temperature (
0
C) : 50
iii) Mimimum ambient air
temperature (
0
C) : -5
iv) Maximum Average daily ambient
air temperature (
0
C) : 40
v) Maximum Yearly weighted average
ambient temperature (
0
C) : 32
vi) Maximum altitude above
mean sea level (metres) : To be specified by user
Note:
1. The climatic conditions specified above are indicative and can be changed by
the user as per requirements
2. The equipment shall generally be for use in moderately hot and humid tropical
climate, conducive to rust and fungus growth unless otherwise specified
IS 5561 Electrical power connector
IS 6103 Testing of specific resistance of electrical
insulating liquids
IS 6262 Method of test for power factor and dielectric
constant of electrical insulating liquids
IS 6792 Determination of electrical strength of
insulating oil
IS 10028 Installation and maintenance of transformers.
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4 PRINCIPAL PARAMETERS:
4.1 The Transformer shall be suitable for outdoor installation with single phase, 50
Hz, 11 kV systems in which the neutral is effectively earthed and they should be
suitable for service under fluctuations in supply voltage up to plus 12.5% to minus
12.5%.
4.2 The transformer shall conform to the following specific parameters. Rated HV
side value (11 kV or 11/3 kV) shall be specified in the detailed bill of quantity by
purchaser.
Sl.No. ITEM SPECIFICATION
1. System voltage 7/ 12 kV
(max)
2. Rated voltage HV 11/3 or 11 kV
Rated voltage LV 230 V*
3. Frequency 50 Hz +/- 5%
4. No. of Phases Single
5. Type of cooling ONAN
*The voltage level can be specified as 240/250 volts as per the requirements
of the purchaser.
4.3 INSULATION LEVELS

Impulse Power Frequency

Voltage Voltage
volts (kV Peak) (kV)

433 - 3
11000 95 28
5 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
5.1 CORE MATERIAL:
5.1.1 Transformer core shall be wound core type construction using new and high
quality cold rolled grain oriented (CRGO) steel with heat resistant insulating
coating or amorphous metal.
5.1.2 The bidder should offer the core for inspection and approval by the purchaser
during manufacturing stage.
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5.1.3 The transformer shall be suitable for over fluxing (due to combined effect of
voltage and frequency) upto12.5% without injurious heating. The operating flux
density shall be such that there is a clear safe margin over the over fluxing limit
of 12.5%.
5.2 WINDINGS:
5.2.1 HV and LV windings shall be wound from copper conductors covered with double
paper/enamel. The inter layer insulation shall be of nomex/epoxy resin dotted
kraft paper.
5.2.2 Proper bonding of inter layer insulation with the conductor shall be ensured.
Test for bonding strength to be conducted.
5.2.3 The core coil assembly shall be dried in an oven. The type of winding shall be
indicated in the tender. Whether LV windings are of conventional type or foil wound
shall be indicated.
5.2.4 Dimensions of winding coils are very critical. Dimensional tolerances for winding
coils shall be within limits as specified in guaranteed technical particulars (GTP).
5.2.5 The core coil assembly shall be securely held in position to avoid any movement
under short circuit conditions.
5.2.6 Joints in the winding shall be avoided. However, if jointing is necessary the
joints shall be properly brazed and the resistance of the joints shall be less than
that of parent conductor. In case of foil windings, welding of leads to foil can be
done within the winding.
5.3 WINDING CONNECTION AND TERMINAL ARRANGEMENTS:
5.3.1 For 11 kV transformers both ends of primary winding shall be brought out through
HV bushings. For 11/3 kV transformers, neutral end of the primary HV winding
shall be brought out for connecting to Neutral supply wire through 1.1 kV
bushings. There shall be provision for connecting Neutral terminal, to local
Earth by way of a tinned Copper strip of adequate size and dimension. The
secondary winding shall be connected to two LV bushings.
5.4 OIL:
5.4.1 The insulating oil shall comply with the requirements of IS 335 or BS 148.Use
of recycled oil is not acceptable. The specific resistance of the oil shall not be
less than 2.5x10
12
ohm-cm at 27
0
C when tested as per IS 6103.
5.4.2 Oil shall be filtered and tested for break down voltage (BDV) and moisture
content before filling
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5.4.3 The design and all materials and processes used in the manufacture of the
transformer, shall be such as to reduce to a minimum the risk of the development
of acidity in the oil.
6 LOSSES:
6.1 The bidder should guarantee individual no-load loss and load loss without any
positive tolerance. The bidder should also guarantee the total losses at 50%
and 100% load condition (at rated voltage and frequency and at 75
0
C without
any positive tolerance).
Voltage
Ratio
Rating
(kVA)
Total losses at
50% loading
in watts (max)
at 75
0
C
Total losses at
100 % loading in
Watts (max) at 75
0
C
11/ 3 kV / 230 V
6.3 51 130
11/ 3 kV / 230 V
7.5 57 155
11/ 3 kV / 230 V
10 65 200
11/ 3 kV / 230 V
16 100 250
11/ 3 kV / 230 V
25 110 350
11 kV / 230 V 6.3 51 130
11 kV / 230 V 7.5 57 155
11 kV/230 V 10 65 200
11 kV/230 V 16 100 250
11 kV/230 V 25 110 350
6.2 Whenever the star ratings as promoted by Bureau of Energy Efficiency
(BEE) for the above transformers become available the values of 3 star,
4 star or 5 star can be taken by the utility.
6.3 The above losses are maximum allowable and there would not be any
positive tolerance. Bids with higher losses than the above specified
values would be treated as non-responsive. However, the manufacturer
can offer losses less than above stated values. The utility can evaluate
offers with losses lower than the maximum allowable losses on total
owning cost basis in accordance with methodology given in Annex-I.
7 PERCENTAGE IMPEDANCE:
7.1 The recommended percentage impedance at rated frequency and at 75
0
C
shall be less than 4% with tolerance as per IS-2026.
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8 TEMPERATURE RISE:
8.1 The temperature rise over ambient shall not exceed the limits given below :
8.2 Top oil temperature rise measured by thermometer : 35
0
C
8.3 Winding temperature rise measured by resistance method : 40
0
C
8.4 Bids not conforming to the above limits of temperature rise will be
treated as non-responsive.
9 PENALTY FOR NON PERFORMANCE
9.1 During testing at suppliers works if it is found that the actual measured losses
are more than the values quoted by the bidder, the purchaser shall reject the
transformer and he shall also have the right to reject the complete lot.
9.2 Purchaser shall reject the entire lot during the test at suppliers works, if the
temperature rise exceeds the specified values.
9.3 Purchaser shall reject any transformer during the test at suppliers works, if the
impedance values differ from the guaranteed values including tolerance and if
they do not meet the requirements of clause 7.1
10 BUSHINGS:
10.1 The bushings shall be either porcelain or epoxy type and shall conform to the
relevant standards specified. Polymer insulator bushings conforming with
relevant IEC can also be used.
10.2 For HV, 12 kV class bushings shall be used and for LV, 1.1 kV class bushings
shall be used.
10.3 The terminal arrangement shall not require a separate oil chamber not
connected to oil in the main tank.
10.4 The HV bushings shall be fixed to the top cover of the transformer and the LV
bushings shall be fixed to transformer on sides and in the same plane.
10.5 The bushing rods and nuts shall be of brass/stainless steel.
10.6 The HV bushings shall not have arcing horns.
10.7 Bushings shall be marked with manufacturers name, month and year of
manufacture.
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11 BUSHING TERMINALS:
11.1 HV terminal shall be designed to directly receive ACSR conductor upto 7/2.59
mm (without requiring the use of lug) and the LV terminals shall be suitable for
directly receiving LT cables (aluminum) ranging from 10 Sq mm to 25 Sq mm
both in vertical and horizontal position and the arrangements should be such
as to avoid bimetallic corrosion. Terminal connectors must be type tested as
per IS 5561.

12 TANK :
12.1 The oil volume inside the tank shall be such that even under the extreme
operating conditions, the pressure generated inside the tank does not exceed
0.4 kg/sq. cm positive or negative. There must be sufficient space from the
core to the top cover to take care of oil expansion.
12.2 The tank cover shall have plasticised surface at the top to guard against bird
faults. Alternately, suitable insulating shrouds shall be provided on the bushing
terminals.
12.3 The Transformer tank shall be of robust construction round/rectangular in shape
and shall be built up of tested CRCA/Mild Steel Sheet.
12.4 The tank shall be capable of withstanding a pressure of 1 kg/cm
2
(g) and a
vacuum of 760 mm of Hg for 30 minutes without any permanent deflection ( Air
pressure test shall be conducted as per IS -1180 )
12.5 The L - seam joint, C - seam joint and all fittings and accessories shall be oil
tight and no deflection / bulging should occur during service.
12.6 Manufacturer should carry out the all the welding operations as per the relevant
ASME standards and submit a copy of the welding procedure and welder
performance qualification certificates to the Purchaser.
12.7 The circular bottom plate edges of the tank should be folded upward, for at
least 25 mm, to have sufficient overlap with vertical sidewall of the transformer.
12.8 The Transformer tank and the top cover shall be designed in such a manner as
to leave no external pockets in which water can lodge.
12.9 Tank shall have permanent lugs for lifting the transformer bodily and there shall
be facilities for lifting the core coil assembly separately.
12.10 The transformer shall be provided with two mounting lugs suitable for fixing the
transformer to a single pole by means of 2 bolts of 20 mm diameter as per
ANSI C 57.12.20-1988.
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12.11 Both mounting lugs are made with steel of minimum 5 mm thickness.
12.12 Jump proof lips shall be provided for upper mounting lug.
12.13 Mounting lug faces shall be in one plane.
12.14 Minimum Oil level mark shall be embossed inside the tank (at 25
0
C).
12.15 The top cover shall be fixed to the tank through clamping only.
12.16 HV bushing pocket shall be embossed to top side of the top cover so as to
eliminate ingress of moisture and water.
12.17 The edges of the top cover shall be formed, so as to cover the top end of the
tank and gasket.
12.18 Nitrile/ polyurethane /neoprene rubber gaskets conforming to latest IS 4253
part-II shall be provided between tank and top cover.
12.19 The gaskets shall be continuous i.e. without any joint.
13 TANK SEALING:
13.1 The space on the top of the oil shall be filled with dry air or nitrogen. The nitrogen
plus oil volume inside the tank shall be such that even under extreme operating
conditions, the pressure generated inside the tank does not exceed 0.4 kg/sq.
cm positive or negative. The nitrogen shall conform to commercial grade of the
relevant standards.
14 SURFACE PREPARATION AND PAINTING:
14.1 GENERAL
14.1.1 All paints, when applied in a normal full coat, shall be free from runs, sags,
wrinkles, patchiness, brush marks or other defects.
14.1.2 All primers shall be well marked into the surface, particularly in areas where
painting is evident, and the first priming coat shall be applied as soon as
possible after cleaning. The paint shall be applied by airless spray according
to manufacturers recommendations. However, where ever airless spray is not
possible, conventional spray shall be used with prior approval of Purchaser.
14.2 CLEANING AND SURFACE PREPARATION:
14.2.1 After all machining, forming and welding has been completed, all steel work
surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned of rust, scale, welding slag or spatter and
other contamination prior to any painting.
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14.2.2 Steel surfaces shall be prepared by Shot blast cleaning (IS 9954) to grade
Sa. 2.5 of ISO 8501-1 or chemical cleaning including phosphating (IS 3618).
14.2.3 The pressure and volume of the compressed air supply for blast cleaning
shall meet the work requirements and shall be sufficiently free from all water
contamination to ensure that the cleaning process is not impaired.
14.2.4 Chipping, scraping and steel wire brushing using manual or power driven
tools cannot remove firmly adherent mill-scale and shall only be used where
shot blast cleaning is impractical. Manufacturer shall indicate such location,
for purchasers information, in his offer.
14.3 PROTECTIVE COATING:
As soon as all items have been cleaned and within four hours of the subsequent
drying, they shall be given suitable anti-corrosion protection.
14.4 PAINT MATERIAL:
Following are the types of paint that may be suitably used for the items to be
painted at shop and supply of matching paint to site:
14.4.1 Heat resistant paint (Hot oil proof) for inside surface / varnish.
14.4.2 For external surfaces one coat of Thermo Setting paint or 1 coat of epoxy
primer followed by 2 coats of polyurethene base paint. These paints can be
either air-drying or stoving.
14.4.3 In case of highly polluted area, chemical atmosphere or at a place very near
the sea coast, paint as above with one intermediate coat of high build MIO
(Micaceous iron oxide) as an intermediate coat may be used to give a total
dry film thickness of 150 to 180 microns.
14.5 PAINTING PROCEDURE:
14.5.1 All prepared steel surfaces should be primed before visible re-rusting occurs
or within 4 hours, whichever is sooner. Chemical treated steel surfaces shall
be primed as soon as the surface is dry and while the surface is still warm.
14.5.2 Where the quality of film is impaired by excess film thickness (wrinkling, mud
cracking or general softness) the supplier shall remove the unsatisfactory paint
coating and apply another. In all instances where two or more coats of the same
paint are specified, such coatings may or may not be of contrasting colours.
14.5.2.1DAMAGED PAINTWORK:
14.5.3 Any damage occurring to any part of a painting scheme shall be made good
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to the same standard of corrosion protection and appearance as that was
originally employed.
14.5.4 Any damaged paint work shall be made good as follows:
14.5.4.1 The damaged area, together with an area extending 25 mm around its
boundary, shall be cleaned down to bare metal.
14.5.4.2 A priming coat shall be immediately applied, followed by a full paint finish
equal to that originally applied and extending 50 mm around the perimeter
of the original damage.
14.5.4.3 The repainted surface shall present a smooth surface. This shall be obtained
by carefully chamfering the paint edges before and after priming.
14.7 DRY FILM THICKNESS:
14.7.1 To the maximum extent practicable the coats shall be applied as a
continuous film of uniform thickness and free of pores. Over spray, skips,
runs, sags and drips should be avoided. The different coats may or may
not be of the same colour.
14.7.2 Each coat of paint shall be allowed to harden before the next is applied as
per manufacturers recommendation.
14.7.3 Particular attention must be paid to full film thickness at edges.
14.7.4 The requirements for the dry film thickness (DFT) of paint and the materials
to be used shall be as given below :
14.8 TESTS:
14.8.1 The painted surface shall be tested for paint thickness.
Sl.
No.
Paint Type Area to be
painted
No. of
coats
Total dry film
thickness
(minimum )
1. Thermo setting paint inside
outside
01
01
30 microns
60 microns
2. Liquid paint
a) Epoxy (primer)
b) Polyurethene base
(Finish coat)
c)Hot oil paint / Varnish
outside
outside
inside
01
02
01
30 microns
25 microns each
35 / 10 microns
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14.8.2 The painted surface shall pass the cross hatch adhesion test and impact
test as routine test, Salt spray and Hardness test as type test as per the
relevant ASTM standards.
Note: Supplier shall guarantee the painting performance requirement for a period
of not less than 5 years.
15 RATING AND TERMINAL PLATES:
15.1 There shall be a rating plate on the transformer containing the information
given in the relevant Indian Standard. The HV winding terminals shall be marked
1U and 1N for 11/3 kV HV winding. In case of 11 kV HV winding the terminal
shall be marked as 1U 1V or as per purchasers requirement. The
corresponding secondary terminal shall be marked as 2u and 2n.
16 PRESSURE RELEASE DEVICE:
16.1 The transformer shall be equipped with a self sealing pressure release device
designed to operate at a minimum pressure of 8 PSI (0.564 kg/ cm
2
). The
pressure release device shall be provided in the low voltage terminating portion
of the tank above top oil level. Alternatively a self ventilating type top cover
can be provided.
17 FITTINGS:
17.1 The following standard fittings shall be provided :
17.1.1 Two earthing terminals.
17.1.2 Two lifting lugs.
17.1.3 HT side neutral earthing strip.
17.1.4 Rating and terminal marking plates.( Non detachable type)
17.1.5 Metal oxide lightning arrester 9 kV, 5kA.
17.1.6 Pressure relief device or self ventilating cover
17.1.7 Circuit Breaker operating mechanism.
17.1.8 Oil immersed LT circuit breaker (If internal), along with operating rod.
17.1.9 HV fuse links.
17.1.10 Signal light.
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17.1.11 HV bushings.
17.1.12 LV bushings.
17.1.13 HV and LV terminal connectors.
17.1.14 Top cover fixing clamps.
17.1.15 Mounting lugs - 2 Nos.
17.1.16 Bird guard.
17.1.17 LV earthing arrangement.
17.1.18 Any other fitting necessary for satisfactory performance of the product.
18 FASTENERS:
18.1 All bolts, studs, screw threads, pipe threads, bolt heads and nuts shall comply
with the appropriate Indian Standards for metric threads, or the technical
equivalent.
18.2 Bolts or studs shall not be less than 6 mm in diameter except when used for
small wiring terminals.
18.3 All nuts and pins shall be adequately locked.
18.4 Wherever possible bolts shall be fitted in such a manner that in the event of
failure of locking resulting in the nuts working loose and falling off, the bolt will
remain in position.
18.5 All ferrous bolts, nuts and washers placed in outdoor positions shall be treated
to prevent corrosion, by hot dip galvanising, except high tensile steel bolts
and spring washers which shall be electro-galvanised/ plated. Appropriate
precautions shall be taken to prevent electrolytic action between dissimilar
metals.
18.6 Each bolt or stud shall project at least one thread but not more than three
threads through the nut, except when otherwise approved for terminal board
studs or relay stems. If bolts and nuts are placed so that they are inaccessible
by means of ordinary spanners, special spanners shall be provided.
18.7 The length of the screwed portion of the bolts shall be such that no screw
thread may form part of a shear plane between members.
18.8 Taper washers shall be provided where necessary. Protective washers of
suitable material shall be provided front and back or the securing screws.
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19 11 kV LIGHTNING ARRESTORS:
High surge capacity 9 kV, 5 kA Distribution class type lightning arrestor
conforming to IS 3070 Part III shall be mounted on the transformer clamped
securely to the tank, to protect the transformer and associated line equipment
from the occasional high voltage surges resulting from lightning or switching
operations. The earthing terminal of the lightning arrestors shall be connected
solidly to the transformer tank earthing terminal. Lightning arrestors with
polymer insulators in conformance with relevant IEC can also be used.

20 OVER LOAD CAPACITY:
20.1 The transformer shall be suitable for loading as per latest IS 6600.
21 PROTECTION: (for CSP transformers )
The transformer shall have the following CSP features as its integral part:
21.1 INTERNAL HV FUSE ON THE HT SIDE OF TRANSFORMER:
21.1.1 Expulsion/any other suitable fuse conforming to IS 9385 is to be placed in
series with the primary winding. This fuse is to be connected to the high
voltage winding through a terminal block. It shall be ensured that this fuse
does not blow for faults on the secondary side (LT side) of the transformer i.e.,
the blowing characteristic of the fuse and LT breaker shall be so coordinated
that the fuse shall not blow for any faults on the secondary side of the transformer
beyond LT Breaker and those faults shall be cleared by the LT breaker only.
21.1.2 INTERNALLY/EXTERNALLY MOUNTED, LT BREAKER ON THE LV
SIDE OF THE TRANSFORMER:
21.1.3 All LT faults after the breaker shall be cleared by this breaker. As such it shall
be designed for perfect coordination with the HT fuse for various current
multiples. The two characteristics shall be drawn on the same sheet to indicate
coordination between the circuit breaker and fuse. The bidder shall carry out
coordination test as indicated above, and this forms one of the tests for
acceptance.
21.1.4 The breaker shall be coordinated thermally with the transformer design to
follow closely the variations of oil temperature, due to fluctuating loads and
ambient temperatures.
21.1.5 Incase of internal breaker, this is to be accomplished by connecting the breaker
in series between the secondary winding and the secondary bushings. The
breaker shall be located in the same oil as the core and coil assembly so that
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the bimetal are sensitive to the temperature of oil as well as the load current.
21.1.6 Arrangements shall be provided to enable the circuit breaker to be closed
and opened manually standing on ground.
21.1.7 The cross section of the current carrying parts of the breaker shall withstand
the full load current at a current density not more than 2.5 A/sq.mm (for additional
mechanical strength the area should be more).
21.1.8 The circuit breaker shall have short circuit rating of 2.5 kA and shall conform
to IS 13947.
21.1.9 In case the breaker is internal the breaker shall be located in the same oil as
the core and coil assembly so that the bimetal is sensitive to the temperature
of oil as well as the load.
21.2 LOAD MANAGEMENT SIGNAL LIGHT:
21.2.1 A signal light shall be provided to give information about the loading condition
of the transformer. It shall forewarn any overloading problem at the installation
such that a change out of the existing transformer with a higher capacity
transformer can be planned. The signal light mechanism shall not reset itself
when the load drops from the overloaded condition. The signal light shall
remain lighted once the signal light contacts close due to overload and can
be turned off by manual operation. (The signal light shall not give indication
for momentary overloading).
21.2.2 Loading indication shall be available in adjustable steps of 10% starting from
70% to 110% loading.
21.3 TESTS:
21.3.1 All the equipment offered shall be fully type tested by the bidder as per the
relevant standards including the additional type tests mentioned at clause
23.The type test must have been conducted on a transformer of same design
during the last five years at the time of bidding. The bidder shall furnish four
sets of type test reports along with the offer. Offers without type test reports
will be treated as non-responsive.
21.4 Special tests other than type and routine tests, as agreed between purchaser
and bidder shall also be carried out as per the relevant standards.
21.5 The test certificates for all routine and type tests for the transformers and also
for the bushings and transformer oil shall be submitted with the bid.
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21.7 The procedure for testing shall be in accordance with IS 1180/2026 as the
case may be except for temperature rise.
21.8 Before despatch each of the completely assembled transformer shall be
subjected to the routine tests at the manufacturers works.
22 ROUTINE TESTS:
22.1 Ratio, polarity tests.
22.2 No load current and losses at service voltage and normal frequency.
22.3 Load losses at rated current and normal frequency.
22.4 Impedance Voltage test.
22.5 Resistance of windings cold (at or near the test bed temperature).
22.6 Insulation resistance.
22.7 Induced over voltage withstand test.
22.8 Separate source voltage withstand test.
22.9 Breaker coordination test.
22.10 Oil sample test (one sample per lot) to comply with IS 1866.
22.11 Air pressure test on empty tank as per IS 1180
23 TYPE TESTS TO BE CONDUCTED ON ONE UNIT:
In addition to the tests mentioned above following tests shall be conducted :
23.1 Temperature rise test for determining the maximum temperature rise after
continuous full load run. The ambient temperature and time of test should be
stated in the test certificate.
23.2 Impulse voltage withstand test: As per IS 2026 part-III. Basic insulation level
(BIL) for 11 kV shall be 95 kV peak instead of 75 kV.
23.3 Air pressure test: As per IS 1180 part-II.
23.4 Short circuit withstand test: Thermal and dynamic ability.
23.5 Oil samples (Post short circuit and temperature rise test)
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23.6 Noise level measurement.
23.7 Permissible flux density and over fluxing withstand test.
23.8 Type test certificates for the tests carried out on prototype of same
specifications shall be submitted along with the bid.
23.9 The purchaser may select the transformer for type tests randomly.
23.10 Short Circuit Test and Impulse Voltage Withstand Test: The purchaser
intends to procure transformers designed and successfully tested for short
circuit and impulse test. In case the transformers proposed for supply against
the order are not exactly as per the tested design, the supplier shall be required
to carry out the short circuit test and impulse voltage withstand test at their
own cost in the presence of the representative of the purchaser.
23.11 The supply shall be accepted only after such test is done successfully, as it
confirms on successful withstand of short circuit and healthiness of the active
parts thereafter on un-tanking after a short circuit test.
23.12 Apart from dynamic ability test, the transformers shall also be required to
withstand thermal ability test or thermal withstand ability will have to be
established by way of calculations.
23.13 It may also be noted that the purchaser reserved the right to conduct short
circuit test and impulse voltage test in accordance with the IS, afresh on each
ordered rating at purchasers cost, even if the transformers of the same rating
and similar design are already tested. This test shall be carried out on a
transformer to be selected by the purchaser either at their works when they
are offered in a lot for supply or randomly from the supplies already made to
purchasers Stores. The findings and conclusions of these tests shall be
binding on the supplier.
24 TESTS AT SITE:
24.1 The purchaser reserves the right to conduct all tests on transformer after arrival
at site and the manufacturer shall guarantee test certificate figures under actual
service conditions.
25 ACCEPTANCE TESTS:
25.1 The transformers shall be subjected to the following routine/ acceptance test
in the presence of purchasers representative at the place of manufacture
before despatch without any extra charges. The testing shall be carried out in
accordance with IS 1180 and IS 2026.
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25.2 Checking of mass, dimensions, fitting and accessories, tank sheet thickness, oil
quality, material, finish and workmanship as per GTP/QA plan and contract drawings.
25.3 Physical verification of core coil assembly and measurement of flux density of
one unit of each rating, in every inspection with reference to short circuit test report.
25.4 All tests as specified in clause 22.
26 INSPECTION:
26.1 In respect of raw material such as core stampings, winding conductors,
insulating paper and oil, supplier shall use materials manufactured/supplied
by standard manufacturers and furnish the manufacturers test certificate as
well as the proof of purchase from the manufacturers (excise gate pass) for
information of the purchaser. The bidder shall furnish following documents
along with their offer in respect to the raw materials :
26.1.1 Invoice of supplier.
26.1.2 Mills certificate.
26.1.3 Packing List.
26.1.4 Bill of landing.
26.1.5 Bill of entry certificate by custom.
26.2 To ensure about the quality of transformers, the inspection shall be carried out
by the purchasers representative at following stages:
26.2.1 Online anytime during receipt of raw material and manufacture/ assembly
whenever the purchaser desires.
26.2.2 When the raw material is received, and the assembly is in process in the
shop floor.
26.2.3 At finished stage i.e. transformers are fully assembled and are ready for
despatch.
26.3 After the main raw-materials i.e. core and coil materials and tanks are arranged
and transformers are taken for production on shop floor and a few assembly
have been completed, the firm shall intimate the purchaser in this regard, so
that an officer for carrying out such inspection could be deputed, as far as
possible within seven days from the date of intimation. During the stage
inspection a few assembled core shall be dismantled (only in case of CRGO
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material) to ensure that the CRGO laminations used are of good quality. Further,
as and when the transformers are ready for despatch, an offer intimating about
the readiness of transformers, for final inspection for carrying out tests as per
relevant IS and as in clauses above, shall be sent by the firm along with routine
test certificates. The inspection shall normally be arranged by the purchaser at
the earliest after receipt of offer for pre-delivery inspection.
26.4 In case of any defect/defective workmanship observed at any stage by the
purchasers inspecting officer; the same shall be pointed out to the firm in
writing for taking remedial measures. Further processing should only be done
after clearance from the Inspecting officer/purchaser.
26.5 All tests and inspection shall be carried out at the place of manufacture unless
otherwise specifically agreed upon by the manufacturer and purchaser at the
time of purchase. The manufacturer shall offer the inspector representing the
purchaser all reasonable facilities, without charges, to satisfy him that the
material is being supplied in accordance with this specification. This will
include stage inspection during manufacturing stage as well as active part
inspection during acceptance tests.
26.6 The manufacturer shall provide all services to establish and maintain quality
of workmanship in his works and that of his sub-contractors to ensure the
mechanical/electrical performance of components, compliance with drawings,
identification and acceptability of all materials, parts and equipment as per
latest quality standards of ISO 9000.
26.7 Along with the bid the manufacturer shall prepare Quality Assurance Plan
(QAP) identifying the various stages of manufacture, quality checks performed
at each stage and the customer hold points. The document shall also furnish
details of method of checking, inspection and acceptance standards/values
and get the approval of purchaser or his representative before proceeding
with manufacturing. However, purchaser or his representative shall have the
right to review the inspection reports, quality checks and results of
manufacturers in house inspection department which are not customer hold
points and the manufacturer shall comply with the remarks made by purchaser
or his representative on such reviews with regards to further testing,
rectification or rejection etc. Manufacturer should submit the list of equipment
for testing along with latest calibration certificates to the purchaser.
26.8 Purchaser shall have every right to appoint a third party inspection to carryout
the inspection process. The purchaser has the right to have the test carried
out at his own cost by an independent agency wherever there is a dispute
regarding the quality of supply. Purchaser has right to test 1% of the supply
selected either from the stores or field to check the quality of the product. In
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case of any deviation purchaser has every right to reject the entire lot or
penalise the manufacturer, which may lead to blacklisting among other things.
27 QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN:
27.1 The bidder shall invariably furnish following information along with his bid,
failing which his bid shall be liable for rejection. Information shall be separately
given for individual type of material offered.
27.2 Statement giving list of important raw materials, names of sub-suppliers for
the raw materials, list of standards according to which the raw materials are
tested, list of test normally carried out on raw materials in presence of bidders
representative and copies of test certificates.
27.3 Information and copies of test certificates as above in respect of bought out
accessories.
27.4 List of manufacturing facilities available.
27.5 Level of automation achieved and list of areas where manual processing exists.
27.6 List of areas in manufacturing process, where stage inspections are normally
carried out for quality control and details of such tests and inspections.
27.7 List of testing equipment available with the bidder for final testing of equipment
along with valid calibration reports shall be furnished with the bid. Manufacturer
shall posses 0.1 accuracy class instruments for measurement of losses.
27.8 Quality assurance plan with hold points for purchasers inspection.
27.9 The successful bidder shall within 30 days of placement of order, submit
following information to the purchaser.
27.9.1 List of raw materials as well as bought out accessories and the names of sub-
suppliers selected from those furnished along with offer.
27.9.2 Type test certificates of the raw materials and bought out accessories.
27.10 The successful bidder shall submit the routine test certificates of bought out
accessories and central excise passes for raw material at the time of routine testing.
28 DOCUMENTATION:
28.1 Completely dimensioned drawings indicating general arrangement and details
of fittings, clearances and winding details shall accompany the tender.
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28.2 Drawings of internal constructional details and fixing details of coils should
also be indicated. Tank dimensions, position of fittings, clearances between
leads within the transformer, core grade of laminations, distance of core
centers, area of conductor bare and with insulation. No. of coils, No. of turns
per coil material of bushing metal parts etc., shall also be furnished with tender.
29 PACKING and FORWARDING:
29.1 The packing shall be done as per the manufacturers standard practice.
However, he should ensure the packing is such that, the material should not
get damaged during transit by rail/road.
29.2 The marking on each package shall be as per the relevant IS.
30 MANADATORY SPARES:
30.1 Mandatory spares shall be supplied as per the purchasers requirement.
31 GUARANTEE:
31.1 The manufacturers of the transformer shall provide a guarantee of 36 months
from the date of receipt at the stores of the Utility or 24 months from the date
of commissioning, whichever is earlier. In case the DT fails within the
guarantee period the purchaser will immediately inform the supplier who shall
take back the failed DT within 15 days from the date of the intimation at his
own cost and replace/repair the transformer within forty five days of date of
intimation with a roll over guarantee.
31.2 The outage period i.e. period from the date of failure till unit is repaired/replaced
shall not be counted for arriving at the guarantee period.
31.3 In the event of the suppliers inability to adhere to the aforesaid provisions,
suitable penal action will be taken against the supplier, which may inter alia
include blacklisting of the firm for future business with the purchaser for a
certain period.
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Annex-I
Methodology for computing total owning cost
TOC = IC + (A x Wi) + (B x Wc)
Where,
TOC = Total Owning Cost
IC = Initial cost including taxes of transformer as quoted by the
manufacturer
A factor = Cost of no load losses in Rs/watt
B factor = Cost of load losses in Rs/watt
Wi = No load losses quoted by the manufacturer in watt
Wc = Load losses quoted by the manufacturer in watt
The A and B factors capture the net present value of energy losses based on hours
of operations, cost of energy (electrical tariff), equipment life (years of expected service)
and cost of money (rate of return).
Capitalised cost of no load losses/w = A factor
A Factor =
Ec
1000
x
(1+r) - 1
n
r r (1+ )
n
H x
Capitalised cost of load losses/w = B factor = A factor x LLF
Capitalised cost of transformer = IC + (A x Wi) + (B x Wc)
where
i) H = No. of service hours per year of the distribution transformer =
8400 hours.
ii) r = Rate of interest = prime lending rate
iii) Ec = Average energy cost (Rs/kWH) at 11 kV/33 kV kV for the utility.
iv) n = Life of the transformer in years = 25 years
v) LLF = Loss Load factor = 0.3 LF+ 0.7 LF
2
, where LF is the load factor
LF for rural areas = 0.5
LF for urban areas= 0.7
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Schedule IA
GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS FOR COMPLETELY SELF
PROTECTED DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS
Sl.No. Description 6.3 kVA 7.5 kVA 10 kVA 16 kVA 25 kVA
1. Name of the manufacturer
and place of manufacture
2. Continuous maximum rating
as per this specification.
3. Normal ratio of transformer
4. Method of connection HV/LV
5. Maximum current density in
Windings :
1. HV (A/sq mm)
2. LV (A/sq mm)
6. Maximum hot spot temperature
0
C.
(Ambient air temperature on which
above is based)
0
C.
7. Maximum temperature :
0
C
(a) Maximum observable oil
temperature (ambient air
temperatureon which above is
based)
b) Maximum winding temperatureat
an ambient temperature of
8. No-load losses at rated voltage (watt)
9. Full load losses at 75
0
C (watt)
10. Total losses at 100% load (watt)
11. Total losses at 50% load (watt)
12. Efficiency at normal voltage :
(i) Unity Power Factor
(a) At 50% load
(b) At 75% load
(c) At full load
(ii) 0.8 Power Factor
(a) At 50% load
(b) At 75% load
(c) At full load
13. Regulation as percentage of
normal voltage :
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(a) At unity power factor
(b) At 0.8 power factor lagging
14. Percentage impedance voltage at
normal ratio between HV and LV
windings
15. Type of transformers, CRGO/
amorphous type
16. Type of Insulation used in
HV Windings
LV Windings
17. Type of insulation used in
Core bolts
Core bolt washers
End plates
Core lamination
18. Impulse withstand test voltage
level (kV)
HV Windings
LV Windings
19. Characteristics of transformer oil
20. Total content of oil in litres
21. Whether transformer will be transported with oil?
22. Type of transformer tank
23. Approximate overall dimensions
a) Height mm
b) Length mm
c) Width mm
Tank dimensions
a) Diameter mm
b) Height mm
24. Mass of insulated conductor
HV (minimum) kg
LV (minimum) kg
25. Mass of core (minimum) kg
(CRGO or amorphous metal)
26. Mass of complete transformer
arranged for transport (kg)
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Schedule IB
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Sl. No. Description
1. Core grade
2. Core dimensions mm
3. Gross core area cm
2
4. Net Core area cm
2
5. Flux density Tesla
6. Mass of Core kg
7. Loss per kg of core at the specified flux density watt
8. Core window height mm
9. Center to center distance of the core mm
10. No. of LV Turns
11. No. of HV turns
12. Size of LV Conductor bare/ covered (dia) mm
13. Size of HV conductor bare/covered (dia) mm
14. No. of parallels
15. Current density of LV winding A/sq mm
16. Current density of HV winding A/sq mm
17. Mass of the LV winding for Transformer kg
18. Mass of the HV winding for Transformer kg
19. No. of of LV Coils/phase
20. No. of HV coils . phase
21. Height of LV Windings mm
22. Height of HV winding mm
23. ID/OD of LV winding HV mm
24. ID/OD of LV winding mm
25. Size of the duct in LV winding mm
26. Size of the duct in HV winding mm
27. Size of the duct between HV and LV mm
28. HV winding to LV clearance mm
29. HV winding to tank clearance mm
30. Calculated impedance %
31. HV to earth creepage distance mm
32. LV to earth creepage distance mm
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Schedule II
SOURCE OF MATERIALS/PLACES OF MANUFACTURE, TESTING AND
INSPECTION
Sl. No. Item Source of Place of Place of
Material Manufacture testing and
inspection
1. Laminations
2. Aluminium/Copper
3. Insulated winding wires
4. Oil
5. Press boards
6. Kraft paper
7. MS plates/Angles/Channels
8. Gaskets
9. Bushing HV/LV
10. Paints
11. Lightning Arrestors
12 Current Transformer